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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.","Dr. Richard P. Ludlow and Alexander Somervail Medical Accounts (Mss. Acc. 2005.35)","Collection includes papers, 1656-1848, concerning Essex County, Va. including land records and wills, many of which relate to the Rowzee family. Many of the records date from the seventeenth century.","The collection also includes correspondence, 1830-1920, of members of the Baird family including letters, 1859-1911, of Edward R. 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The deed is transferred from John Weine, Rappahannock County, to Edward Rowzee, March 11, 1665. 1 p.","1 page. Document signed.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","2 pages. Document signed.","2 pages. Document signed.","1 page. Document signed.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","2 pages. Document signed.","Document signed.","2 pages. Autograph document.","1 page. Document signed.","1 page.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","1 page. Autograph document signed. Modern autograph copy included.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","5 pages. Autograph document signed.","3 pages. Autograph document signed.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","2 pages. Autograph document. Autograph copy included.","Fragments. Autograph document signed.","Scope and Contents","Two questions about a will from Jo[h]n Rowzee to Edward Barradall. 2 pages. Autograph document signed. Including autograph document signed on verso. Reply from Edward Barradall, 12 March [?].","Signed by William Gooch. 1 page. Document signed.","1 page. Document signed.","1 page. Fragments. Document signed.","2 pages. Document signed.","2 pages. Document.","2 pages. Autograph copy signed.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","6 pages. Autograph document signed.","Description of land deeded to John Rowzee by John Noel. 1 page. Autograph document. Including autograph document on verso. Description of land deeded to Tho[ma]s Andrews by John Noel, 1754. 1 page.","1 page. fragments. Autograph document.","1 page. Printed document signed.","3 pages. Copy of autograph document signed.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","1 page. Fragments. Autograph document signed.","1 page. Autograph document.","1 page. Copy of autograph document signed.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","1 page. Document signed.","7 pieces.","2 pages. Autograph document.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","1 page. Autograph document.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","Appointment of W[illia]m Boutwell as guardian to Mary Ann Boutwell, W[illia]m Boutwell, John Boutwell; also to Burkenhead, Elizabeth and Mary Boutwell; signed by Tho[ma]s Jones, D[i]st[rict] Att[orne]y. 1 page. Copy of autograph document signed. Including autograph note signed on verso. Recept from W[illia]m Boutwell to William Rowzee, 4 Nov. 1784. 1 page.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","Order of payment to Thomas Hawkins, Essex County, from W[illia]m Boutwell to pay W[illia]m Gray. 1 page. Autograph document signed. Including autograph document signed on verso. Receipt from J[o]hn Gray to Thomas Hawkins, 13 Sept. 1784. 1 page.","Statement of a bond between W[illia]m Rowzee and W[illia]m Boutwell. 1 page. Autograph document. Including autograph document on verso. Receipt to W[illia]m Boutwell, 18 Aug. 1785. 1 page.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","An order for two barrels of corn and a request for a statement of his account. 1 page. Autograph letter signed.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","1 page. Autograph letter signed.","Receipt from Boutwell to Thomas Hawkins. 1 page. Autograph document signed. Including autograph document signed on verso. Receipt from John Boutwell to Thomas Hawkins, 27 Oct. 1785. 1 page.","1 page. Autograph document.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","2 pages. Autograph copy signed.","A list of bonds paid to Jo[h]n Hord by W[illia]m Rowzee. 2 pages. Autograph document. Including autograph document on verso. Receipt from John Hord to William Rowzee. 1 page.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","1 page. Autograph letter signed.","4 pages. Copy of autograph document signed.","4 pieces.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","22 pieces.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","2 pages. 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Document signed.","17 items.","8 items.","5 items. Photograph and newspaper.","2 items. Typewritten document signed and manuscript.","2 items. Manuscripts.","5 items.","18 items.","2 items. Manuscript volume.","Copy of Baird-Rowzie genealogy chart and Samuel Barron I genealogy chart.  Addition.","\"Letters to a Nineteenth Century Physician\" paper by R.D. Jordan.  Papers concern letters from owners of ailing slaves in Albemarle County, Virginia to Charles Brown, a Charlottesville physician. Addition.","26 items.","20 items.","15 items.","12 items.","3 pages Autograph letter signed.","10 items.","5 items.","34 items.","Copyright to this collection was retained by the family and researchers should first contact the Special Collections Research Center.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","Baird family","Barron family","Hunter family","Rowzee family","Hunter, R. M. T. 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Document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph document signed. Modern autograph copy included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pages. Autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages. Autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph document. Autograph copy included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragments. Autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTwo questions about a will from Jo[h]n Rowzee to Edward Barradall. 2 pages. Autograph document signed. 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Copy of autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Fragments. Autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Copy of autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of W[illia]m Boutwell as guardian to Mary Ann Boutwell, W[illia]m Boutwell, John Boutwell; also to Burkenhead, Elizabeth and Mary Boutwell; signed by Tho[ma]s Jones, D[i]st[rict] Att[orne]y. 1 page. Copy of autograph document signed. 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Autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt from Boutwell to Thomas Hawkins. 1 page. Autograph document signed. Including autograph document signed on verso. Receipt from John Boutwell to Thomas Hawkins, 27 Oct. 1785. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph copy signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of bonds paid to Jo[h]n Hord by W[illia]m Rowzee. 2 pages. Autograph document. Including autograph document on verso. Receipt from John Hord to William Rowzee. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages. Copy of autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e22 pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Autograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003elp. Copy of autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Copy of autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Copy of autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement made between John Rowzee and Apphia Rowzee. 1 page. Copy of autograph document signed. Including copy of autograph document signed on verso. Agreement admitted to record in Essex County by John P. Lee, Clerk, 20 June 1814. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Copy of autograph document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items. 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Autograph document.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","Appointment of W[illia]m Boutwell as guardian to Mary Ann Boutwell, W[illia]m Boutwell, John Boutwell; also to Burkenhead, Elizabeth and Mary Boutwell; signed by Tho[ma]s Jones, D[i]st[rict] Att[orne]y. 1 page. Copy of autograph document signed. Including autograph note signed on verso. Recept from W[illia]m Boutwell to William Rowzee, 4 Nov. 1784. 1 page.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","Order of payment to Thomas Hawkins, Essex County, from W[illia]m Boutwell to pay W[illia]m Gray. 1 page. Autograph document signed. Including autograph document signed on verso. Receipt from J[o]hn Gray to Thomas Hawkins, 13 Sept. 1784. 1 page.","Statement of a bond between W[illia]m Rowzee and W[illia]m Boutwell. 1 page. Autograph document. Including autograph document on verso. Receipt to W[illia]m Boutwell, 18 Aug. 1785. 1 page.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","An order for two barrels of corn and a request for a statement of his account. 1 page. Autograph letter signed.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","1 page. Autograph letter signed.","Receipt from Boutwell to Thomas Hawkins. 1 page. Autograph document signed. Including autograph document signed on verso. Receipt from John Boutwell to Thomas Hawkins, 27 Oct. 1785. 1 page.","1 page. Autograph document.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","2 pages. Autograph copy signed.","A list of bonds paid to Jo[h]n Hord by W[illia]m Rowzee. 2 pages. Autograph document. Including autograph document on verso. Receipt from John Hord to William Rowzee. 1 page.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","1 page. Autograph letter signed.","4 pages. Copy of autograph document signed.","4 pieces.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","22 pieces.","1 page. Autograph document signed.","2 pages. 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Addition.","26 items.","20 items.","15 items.","12 items.","3 pages Autograph letter signed.","10 items.","5 items.","34 items."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCopyright to this collection was retained by the family and researchers should first contact the Special Collections Research Center.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.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Copyright to this collection was retained by the family and researchers should first contact the Special Collections Research Center.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."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Baird family","Barron family","Hunter family","Rowzee family","Hunter, R. 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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.","Acc. 2011.068 was previously part of the College Papers Collection.","Acc. 2009.129 accessioned by Steven Bookman in May 2009. Acc. 2011.069 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, on 2/14/2011. Acc. 2012.396 and 2012.397 accessiond and minimally processed by Benjamin Bromley, December 2012.","University Archives Subject File Collection (UA 9); College Papers (UA 14); Historic Campus of the College of William and Mary Records (UA 228)."," Information about related materials is available at http://guides.swem.wm.edu/wm","This collection contains documents relating to the Brafferton Estate as it impacted the College of William and Mary such as accounts, decrees, correspondence, biographical material on Robert Boyle, 20th century material on the search for information about the Brafferton Estate, and other material. The collection includes both original documents and copies of documents."," There is also material related to the Brafferton Estate and the early history of the College of William and Mary from the Borthwick Institute at the University of York and the Lambeth Palace Library. Material may only be used in the Special Collections Research Center and may not be copied.","Pages from a book on Boyle; typed pages of Boyle biography; newspaper clipping from Richmond Times Dispatch, March 19, 1944 on \"Life of Great Physicist\", an interpretive biography of Boyle.","Folder contains both a handwritten copy and a typed transcription of the memorial and associated correspondence.","Letter, Osgood Hanbury \u0026 Co., to the President and Masters, 18 February 1771; Letter, Hanbury \u0026 Lloyd, to the President and Masters, 24 July 1771; Account, C \u0026 O Hanbury, 1766.  Letter to William \u0026 Mary from John Lloyd, executor of Osgood Hanbury, about Brafferton financial matters, 1787 September 20.","An account of two half yearly rents due Lady Day and Michaelmas, 1772 and 1773.","An account of medical services provided to the Indian School by Doctors James and William Carter, 1765/66","photos of Brafferton village and chapel in England typed pages of investigation","Notes on the papers in the case; typescript of Vestry report; typescript, Chancery Decrees and Orders, 1790; notes on the case; letter, John Forster, 1796","Typed transcriptions of the \"Rules and methods agreed on for the settlement of Mr Boyles Charity in Virginia\"; correspondence between Ludwell Johnson (Chair of Department of History at W\u0026M) and Sheffield University and Chatsworth Settlement","Photocopies of the two charters of the Society for Advancing the Christian Faith in the British West India Islands and the Mauritius.","2 page photocopy of letter dated 25 June 1760","photocopies and transcripts of letter from Edmund Jennings circa 1760","Letter, October 26, 1926 to Julian A. C. Chandler from Earl Gregg Swem regarding the relation of Robert Boyle to the College of William \u0026 Mary; letter, March 29, 1929 to Earl Gregg Swem from Robert M. Hughes; letter, February 14, 1930, to Earl Gregg Swem from T. C. Dale.","Correspondence between William and Mary alumnus and archivist Herbert L. Ganter and The Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts; Lee Bolton \u0026 Lee; and Earl Gregg Swem.","photocopies of letter dated March 18, 1758 from B. Porteus","P1988.231: Photograph of a map of the Brafferton Estate, 1796. Gift of Maurice Beresford, 1976.","Acc. 2009.129: A transcript of a 1695 document explaining the rules and methods for distributing rents and profits of the Brafferton Estate to fund the Brafferton School at the College of William \u0026 Mary.","Newspaper, The Dublin Chronicle, dated November 20, 1790. Last page has an article on Robert Boyle.","Acc. 2011.068: 1 page account.","Acc. 1990.6. Original is very fragile. Special handling required.","This series holds copies of material related to the Brafferton Estate from the Borthwick Institute at the University of York and the Lambeth Palace Library. Material may only be used in the Special Collections Research Center and may not be copied.","Includes accounts and rental information from the Brafferton Estate, a map of Brafferton entitled \"The Township of Brafferton in the North riding of the Co: of York, The Estate of The Society for the Conversion and Religious Instruction and Education of the Negroe Slaves in the British West India Islands,\" and appeals of the faculty of the College of William \u0026 Mary to the Lord Chancellor.","Includes a copy of the Royal Charter of the College of William \u0026 Mary, the Transfer to the Faculty in Virginia, an account relating to money given towards the construction of the College of William and Mary at its founding, material relating to the appointment of Chancellors of the College, and the money generated by the Brafferton Estate. There is also correspondence relating to the early history of the College, including letters from Francis Nicholson, Alexander Spotswood, and James Blair.","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. Permission to use documents held by other institutions, including Lambeth Palace \u0026 Borthwick Institute, reproductions of which are part of this collection, must be granted by the repository holding the original document.","Special Collections Research Center","College of William and Mary","Boyle, Robert, 1627-1691","English"],"unitid_tesim":["UA 113","/repositories/2/resources/7516"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Brafferton Estate Collection"],"collection_title_tesim":["Brafferton Estate Collection"],"collection_ssim":["Brafferton Estate Collection"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"creator_ssm":["College of William and Mary","Boyle, Robert, 1627-1691"],"creator_ssim":["College of William and Mary","Boyle, Robert, 1627-1691"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Boyle, Robert, 1627-1691"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"creators_ssim":["Boyle, Robert, 1627-1691","College of William and Mary"],"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. 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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."],"custodhist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAcc. 2011.068 was previously part of the College Papers Collection.\u003c/p\u003e"],"custodhist_heading_ssm":["Custodial History:"],"custodhist_tesim":["Acc. 2011.068 was previously part of the College Papers Collection."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBrafferton Estate Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Brafferton Estate Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAcc. 2009.129 accessioned by Steven Bookman in May 2009. Acc. 2011.069 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, on 2/14/2011. 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Special handling required.","This series holds copies of material related to the Brafferton Estate from the Borthwick Institute at the University of York and the Lambeth Palace Library. Material may only be used in the Special Collections Research Center and may not be copied.","Includes accounts and rental information from the Brafferton Estate, a map of Brafferton entitled \"The Township of Brafferton in the North riding of the Co: of York, The Estate of The Society for the Conversion and Religious Instruction and Education of the Negroe Slaves in the British West India Islands,\" and appeals of the faculty of the College of William \u0026 Mary to the Lord Chancellor.","Includes a copy of the Royal Charter of the College of William \u0026 Mary, the Transfer to the Faculty in Virginia, an account relating to money given towards the construction of the College of William and Mary at its founding, material relating to the appointment of Chancellors of the College, and the money generated by the Brafferton Estate. 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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.","This collection is organized into two series, 1. Papers, and 2. Manuscripts. This collection is arranged chronologically by date.","There were three generations of William Cabells who were surveyors. Dr. William Cabell (1700-1774) was a physician and assistant surveyor of Goochland and Albemarle Counties, Virginia under Joshua Fry and William Mayo. His son William Cabell (1729/30-1798) was also assistant surveyor of Albemarle County and surveyor of Amherst County, Virginia. His son and the third William Cabell (b. 1759) was surveyor of Amherst County, Virginia.","Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00017.frame","When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Letters, 1885-1890, from William Cabell, England, to Alexander Brown, are located in the Cabell-Brown Collection within the Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."," Cabell-Brown Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. Cabell- Brown Papers, 1885-1890.12 items.Collection number: Mss. Sm Coll Cabell-Brown"," The letters of Alexander Brown have been separated into two inventories, located within Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary, that are related to the Cabell Fmaily papers."," Alexander Brown Papers (I), Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."," Alexander Brown Papers (II), Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Accounts, surveys and correspondence, chiefly 1743-1823, of members of the Cabell family of Albemarle and Amherst counties, Virginia.","Includes accounts and land transactions, 1733-1754, of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774) as well as letters written to him concerning medical treatment.","Also includes accounts, surveys of Amherst County and correspondence with commission merchants of William Cabell (1730-1798); and surveyor's license and surveys of William Cabell (b. 1759).","Also includes correspondence, 1796-1820, of William H. Cabell (1772-1853); correspondence of William S. Crawford, clerk of Amherst County; and correspondence relating to the will of Patrick Henry, Jr. including a list of books purchased from the estate of Patrick Henry (1736-1799).","Prominent correspondents in the collection include Joseph Carrington Cabell, John Marshall, Philip Norborne Nicholas, Wilson Cary Nicholas, Edmund Pendleton and Peyton Randolph.","There are manuscript volumes of the field survey books of Dr. William Cabell; entry survey books for Goochland and Albemarle Counties, and lists of court cases by William S. Crawford as well as surveys signed by Joshua Fry and surveying business conducted by the College of William and Mary.","Surveyor's Notebooks from the Cabell Family papers in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number TA522 .V8 C3.","Document Signed. Contains the mark of Richard Chivers.","Creator unknown. Signature clipped. Autograph Letter.","Signed by Robert Hughes. Autograph Document Signed.","Autograph Document Signed","James Christian is bound unto William Cabell for the sum of 198 pounds 7 shillings and one penny.","With legacies to sons Elisha and Samuel and daughter Ruth Jordan. Witnessed by George Morrell and Thomas Ballard Smith. Document Signed. See medium oversize file.","Signed by Benjamin Robinson and E. Bennet. See medium oversize file.","Autograph Document.","About his sending Westcote Buttons and staples for the Baggs. Autograph Letter Signed.","Order upon the petition of William Cabell, Senior, Joseph Cabell, John Cabell, and William Hopkins. Leave is granted them to take up 6,000 acres in Goochland County on the branches of Blackwater Creek and bounded on Nicholas Davis' land and to extend backward towards other rivers. Signed by Robert Staunton and John Blair.","Payable to Samuel Allen. Tobacco receipt. Document Signed.","Note added that \"Entry made 1743 Joshua Fry\".","For 1600 acres of land beg[inning] at Samuel Burks, Jun[io]r; William Cabell enters for 400 acres of land beginning at the fork of Ioes Creek, and 400 acres on both sides of Fendlys Creek. Autographed Document.","Autograph Document.","Scope and Contents About sending John Row with 2 Negroes to \"bent plantation\" [signature clipped]. Autograph Letter.","Order signed by N. Walthoe. That William Cabell be granted leave to survey 1200 acres in Goochland County.","Autograph Document.","Signed by W. Wagner.","That William Cabell be granted leave to take up 1200 acres in Goochland on both sides of the Fluvanna River.","Survey of 50 acres on the south side of Rockfish River.","Document.","Document.","Signed by William Cabell and Joshua Fry. This document was conserved with support from the Virginia State Society, Daughters of Colonial Wars.","Signature clipped.","Signed by William Cabell and Joshua Fry. Conserved with support of the Daughters of Colonial Wars of the Commonwealth of Virginia.","Receipts signed by Thomas Everard.","Surveys signed by William Cabell, assistant surveyor, and Joshua Fry, surveyor, and will of George Braxton of St. Stephens parish in King and Queen County.","Surveys signed by William Cabell, assistant surveyor, and Joshua Fry, surveyor, note signed by Benjamin Waller.","By which Peter Randolph sold Samuel Burk a half acre lot in the town of Westham.","Signed by Thomas Jefferson, assistant surveyor, and Joshua Fry, surveyor. Including survey of land in Albemarle County.","Condition of obligation between Mathew Talbot, Clement Read and Charles Talbot and Cornelius Cargill, Robert Henry Dyer, William Caldwell, and Abraham Martin.","Receipts signed by Benjamin Waller and Thomas Everard. Two documents dated 1754 were conserved with support from the Virginia State Society, Daughters of Colonial Wars.","Survey signed by John Staples, assistannt surveyor.","Receipt signed by James Nevil and Ben Waller. Survey signed by John Staples.","One receipt signed by T. Everard.","Statement from N. Walthoe, Williamsburg, Virginia to the Justices of Amherst County. Approving the place for the County Court House to be established, providing it be built at the expense of the county.","Admitted to court record.","About sending the supplies he had ordered and discussing the price of tobacco.","See medium oversize file.","See medium oversize file.","Requesting medical treatment for his wife and describing her symptoms.","Concerning surveys by William Cabell, Junior, surveyor.","Requesting treatment and listing his wife's symptoms.","Autograph Document Signed.","Authorizing William Cabell, Junior, to be Deputy Escheator for the counties of Albemarle, Amherst, Buckingham, and Bedford.","About his daughter's illness.","About the sale of his tobacco.","For payment for the Gazette.","Settled May 2769 (for 1768) \"for the use of the College of William and Mary.\" Signed by John Blair, Junior on the reverse of \"A List of Fees Received for surveys in Amherst County by William Cabell Junior, surveyor.\"","Scope and Contents \"For the use of the College of William \u0026amp; Mary,\" signed by John Blair, on reverse of \"A List of fees Received for surveys in Amherst County by William Cabell, Jun[io]r, surveyor.\"","Includes \"Invoice of Sundries Shipt by John Backhouse on board the John John Breakhill for Virginia on Account Colonel William Cabell Junior.\"","About his tobacco sales and invoice.","About his wife's illness.","On reverse of \"A List of Fees Received for surveys in Amherst County by William Cabell Junior, surveyor,\" signed by Robert Miller, Bursar.","About the insurance due on the wheat and tobacco.","About his account.","Signed by Peyton Randolph.","About Thomas Lomax's giving security for his father's mortgage and removing the Negroes.","On the reverse of \"A List of Fees Received for Surveys in Amherst County, by William Cabell Junior, surveyor,\" signed by Robert Miller, Bursar.","About his father's suit. Copy.","On the reverse of \"A List of Fees Rec[eive]d for surveys in Amherst County by William Cabell, jun[io]r, surv[eyor].\" Autograph Document Signed.","Saying \"I am truly sorry they have not altogether answered your Expectations.\"","Stating why he will not renew his consignment.","Copy(?).","(Signature clipped). Document.","Accounts of Colonel William Cabell, 1781; Hugh Rose, Amherst, to Major William Cabell, June 9, 1781; Two lists of militia ordered into service from Amherst County, 1781; Hugh Rose, Amherst, to Major William Cabell, July 24, 1781; Miscellaneous Receipts.","Issued by the College of William and Mary to William Cabell (William Cabell, Jr., 1759-) and signed by James Madison, George Wythe, Charles Bellini, and Benjamin Harrison.","Including house plan. Oversize. House plan scan=G0733.","To his brother William Sid Crawford, Amherst, about his studies.","Document.","Signed by Patrick Henry.","Unsigned document.","Signed by James Montgomery, assistant surveyor, and William Cabell, Junior, surveyor.","Giving medical advice.","Two letters dealing with the levy to pay for the county jail and repairing the court house.","Signed by Nicholas Davies.","Giving medical advice.","Addressed to an unknown recipient. Requesting a copy of a bill.","About his plans to move his law practice to Amherst.","Giving medical advice.","Explaining why he will not return home from Jamaica and stating, \" I live, I repent and will atone, as far as a future life of self denial, and a steady observance of all that is right can atone for my misdeeds.\"","About Cabell's candidacy for U.S. Representative.","Requesting him to return home. Copy.","With note signed by John Breckinridge.","Letter.","About his family's health.","About subscriptions to his relative Mr. Pleasant's paper which is \"entirely friendly to Republicanism and the cause of France...\"","About legislation in the U.S. Congress.","Includes surveys signed by James Higginbotham, surveyor.","About business matters.","Mentioning legal advice given by John Marshall.","About resuming his practice in the superior court and engaging in the business you mention.","About the division of the county.","About the selection of electors.","Saying all the electors will vote for Jefferson and Burr.","Mentioning the work of the current session of the House of Delegates and the dispute which took place between George Hay and James Thompson Callender.","Requesting a copy of the Amherst polls for Representative in Congress and commenting on international news.","Giving news of the House of Delegates.","About a promise of a loan. Signature clipped.","On business matters.","Letter to unknown recipient on business matters.","List of books from his father's estate contained in a letter from E. Winston to Colonel William Cabell.","About the settlement of the estate of Patrick Henry.","About Mr. Leake of Albemarle who hopes to take his place in the House of Representatives. Document.","About the preaching of his deceased brother's funeral sermon.","On business matters.","About his (lottery?) tickets.","About the settlement of the estate of Patrick Henry.","About the settlement of the estate of Patrick Henry.","About his debts.","About the sale of his tobacco.","About the sale of his tobacco.","About the sale of his tobacco.","About the sale of his tobacco.","About the sale of his tobacco.","About the sale of his tobacco.","About the sale of his tobacco.","About his family's health and his studies.","About the settlement of Mr. Henry's debts.","Scope and Contents About the opening of \"a public school\"; in the New Glasgow Academy.","About the management of her slaves--probably selling Frank because he has no connections nearby or hiring him out to \"some humane person that will treat him well.\"","Signature clipped.","Date on letter is incorrectly recorded as 1707. About negotiations with the British government.","Deposition about a negro runaway slave named Fleming.","About the happenings in the House of Representatives.","Letter to unknown recipient.","Letter to unknown recipient.","Letter to unknown recipient.","Mentioning that Mr. Tucker and he will come to dinner.","Signature clipped.","Letter to unknown recipient.","About \"the family of Hannah I mean the two girls, who have never been House servants, other than as spinners, at which business they have been excellent hands and may yet be so, if taught a proper degree of subordination by a mistress--the others except the small children have been wrought in the plantation,\" Signature clipped.","Scope and Contents Saying his \"negroes ar now under excellent discipline and so free from punishment \u0026amp; so well satisfied with their situation, that my carpenter John Brown, who must be sent to Corrottoman this fall, if very much opposed to going although I consent for his wife to go with him. My overseer is an active, attentive \u0026amp; amiable man.\"","Content about the difficulty of hiring a new overseer.","About business matters.","Scope and Contents About news at \"Union Grove\".","About his plans to be a candidate for the Senate.","About business matters.","About family and business matters.","Manuscript Volume 1","Signed by William Hill, assisant surveyor.","About hiring his man, Joshua.","Manuscript Volume 2.","Manuscript Volume 3.","Including accounts of Robert L. Brown and Mayo Cabell and business letters of Mayo Cabell.","42 items.","Manuscript","Including a list of medicines sold.","5 items. Photographs.","Photograph","Photograph","Photograph","Two photographs.","Photograph","Made by Alexander Brown and others. Manuscript.","Printed material.","Manuscript.","Manuscript.","About a letter from John Brown to William Cabell dated April 20, 1781. Newspaper clipping.","See microfilm of survey notebooks.","Manuscript Volume 4. Field survey book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774), with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done.  Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albermarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.","Manuscript Volume 5. Field survey book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774), with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.","22 pages. Manuscript Volume 6. Notebook in multiple hands, one being Nicholas Cabell's (1750-1803). Based in Amherst, Va., Cabell was a notable Virginia politician in the latter half of the 18th century. Notebook contents include merchants' arithmetic problems and various memoranda and notes on accounts, debts, writs, prices, and wights. Dates in the notebook include 1750 and 1779.","13 pages. Manuscript Volume 7. Entry survey book of Colonel William Cabell (1730-1798), 1753 June 25-October 7, with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done. Colonel William Cabell was a notable public official in Virginia in the latter half of the 18th century. He became assistant surveyor of Albemarle County in 1753.","32 pages. Manuscript Volume 8. Entry survey book in several hands for Goochland County, 1736-1743. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done. A few entries are in William Cabell's hand. Note: these are not complete entries--i.e. 101, 114, 214, etc.--may have been written by Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774) after he returned from England in 1741.","120 pages. Manuscript Volume 9. Entry survey book in several hands for Albemarle County, 1744 December-1745 April. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done.","Manuscript Volume 10. Entry survey book in unknown hand with index, 1743-1747. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done.","Manuscript Volume 11. Field survey book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774), with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the survey was done. Various entries dated 1743. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.","Manuscript Volume 12. Account book for 1752-1774 with farm and medical accounts of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774). Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.","318 pages. Manuscript Volume 13. Field book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774) with various surveys and written religious reflections, 1752-1754. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the survey was done. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.","Manuscript Volume 14. Religious notes in unknown hand interleaved with surveys, one in the hand of Col. William Cabell (1730-1798). Notes on medicine, tobacco, and farm accounts are by Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774). Various entries dated 1756-1758. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albermarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon. Colonel William Cabell was a notable public official in Virginia in the latter half of the 18th century.","Manuscript Volume 15. Notebook containing mathematical and geometry problems in an unknown hand. The final two pages of text contain a listing of legal disagreements, with dates and names of the persons in conflict and notes on the judgment. Various entries dated 1745 and 1747.","Manuscript Volume 16. Field survey book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774), with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done. Various entries dated 1748 and 1750. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.","Manuscript Volume 17","Manuscript Volume 18","Manuscript Volume 19","Manuscript Volume 20","Manuscript Volume 21","Manuscript Volume 22","Manuscript Volume 23","Manuscript Volume 24","26 pages. Manuscript Volume 25","20 pages. Manuscript Volume 26","15 pages. Manuscript Volume 27","15 pages. Manuscript Volume 28","7 pages. Manuscript Volume 29","22 pages. Manuscript Volume 30.","Manuscript Volume 31","Manuscript Volume 32","Manuscript Volume 33","Manuscript Volume 34","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","Cabell family","Cabell, Joseph C. 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Dr. William Cabell (1700-1774) was a physician and assistant surveyor of Goochland and Albemarle Counties, Virginia under Joshua Fry and William Mayo. His son William Cabell (1729/30-1798) was also assistant surveyor of Albemarle County and surveyor of Amherst County, Virginia. His son and the third William Cabell (b. 1759) was surveyor of Amherst County, Virginia."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAdditional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00017.frame\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["General"],"odd_tesim":["Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00017.frame"],"phystech_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eWhen available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.\u003c/p\u003e"],"phystech_heading_ssm":["Physical Characteristics or Technical Requirements:"],"phystech_tesim":["When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCabell Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Cabell Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eLetters, 1885-1890, from William Cabell, England, to Alexander Brown, are located in the Cabell-Brown Collection within the Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Cabell-Brown Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. 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Cabell- Brown Papers, 1885-1890.12 items.Collection number: Mss. 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Cabell (1772-1853); correspondence of William S. Crawford, clerk of Amherst County; and correspondence relating to the will of Patrick Henry, Jr. including a list of books purchased from the estate of Patrick Henry (1736-1799).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eProminent correspondents in the collection include Joseph Carrington Cabell, John Marshall, Philip Norborne Nicholas, Wilson Cary Nicholas, Edmund Pendleton and Peyton Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere are manuscript volumes of the field survey books of Dr. William Cabell; entry survey books for Goochland and Albemarle Counties, and lists of court cases by William S. Crawford as well as surveys signed by Joshua Fry and surveying business conducted by the College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSurveyor's Notebooks from the Cabell Family papers in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number TA522 .V8 C3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument Signed. Contains the mark of Richard Chivers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCreator unknown. Signature clipped. Autograph Letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Robert Hughes. Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Document Signed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Christian is bound unto William Cabell for the sum of 198 pounds 7 shillings and one penny.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWith legacies to sons Elisha and Samuel and daughter Ruth Jordan. Witnessed by George Morrell and Thomas Ballard Smith. Document Signed. See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Benjamin Robinson and E. Bennet. See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout his sending Westcote Buttons and staples for the Baggs. Autograph Letter Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder upon the petition of William Cabell, Senior, Joseph Cabell, John Cabell, and William Hopkins. Leave is granted them to take up 6,000 acres in Goochland County on the branches of Blackwater Creek and bounded on Nicholas Davis' land and to extend backward towards other rivers. Signed by Robert Staunton and John Blair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayable to Samuel Allen. Tobacco receipt. Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote added that \"Entry made 1743 Joshua Fry\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 1600 acres of land beg[inning] at Samuel Burks, Jun[io]r; William Cabell enters for 400 acres of land beginning at the fork of Ioes Creek, and 400 acres on both sides of Fendlys Creek. Autographed Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents About sending John Row with 2 Negroes to \"bent plantation\" [signature clipped]. Autograph Letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder signed by N. Walthoe. That William Cabell be granted leave to survey 1200 acres in Goochland County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by W. Wagner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThat William Cabell be granted leave to take up 1200 acres in Goochland on both sides of the Fluvanna River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey of 50 acres on the south side of Rockfish River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by William Cabell and Joshua Fry. This document was conserved with support from the Virginia State Society, Daughters of Colonial Wars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSignature clipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by William Cabell and Joshua Fry. Conserved with support of the Daughters of Colonial Wars of the Commonwealth of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts signed by Thomas Everard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveys signed by William Cabell, assistant surveyor, and Joshua Fry, surveyor, and will of George Braxton of St. Stephens parish in King and Queen County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveys signed by William Cabell, assistant surveyor, and Joshua Fry, surveyor, note signed by Benjamin Waller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy which Peter Randolph sold Samuel Burk a half acre lot in the town of Westham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Thomas Jefferson, assistant surveyor, and Joshua Fry, surveyor. Including survey of land in Albemarle County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCondition of obligation between Mathew Talbot, Clement Read and Charles Talbot and Cornelius Cargill, Robert Henry Dyer, William Caldwell, and Abraham Martin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts signed by Benjamin Waller and Thomas Everard. Two documents dated 1754 were conserved with support from the Virginia State Society, Daughters of Colonial Wars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey signed by John Staples, assistannt surveyor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt signed by James Nevil and Ben Waller. Survey signed by John Staples.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne receipt signed by T. Everard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement from N. Walthoe, Williamsburg, Virginia to the Justices of Amherst County. Approving the place for the County Court House to be established, providing it be built at the expense of the county.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdmitted to court record.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout sending the supplies he had ordered and discussing the price of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting medical treatment for his wife and describing her symptoms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning surveys by William Cabell, Junior, surveyor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting treatment and listing his wife's symptoms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorizing William Cabell, Junior, to be Deputy Escheator for the counties of Albemarle, Amherst, Buckingham, and Bedford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout his daughter's illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the sale of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor payment for the Gazette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettled May 2769 (for 1768) \"for the use of the College of William and Mary.\" Signed by John Blair, Junior on the reverse of \"A List of Fees Received for surveys in Amherst County by William Cabell Junior, surveyor.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"For the use of the College of William \u0026amp;amp; Mary,\" signed by John Blair, on reverse of \"A List of fees Received for surveys in Amherst County by William Cabell, Jun[io]r, surveyor.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes \"Invoice of Sundries Shipt by John Backhouse on board the John John Breakhill for Virginia on Account Colonel William Cabell Junior.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout his tobacco sales and invoice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout his wife's illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn reverse of \"A List of Fees Received for surveys in Amherst County by William Cabell Junior, surveyor,\" signed by Robert Miller, Bursar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the insurance due on the wheat and tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Peyton Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout Thomas Lomax's giving security for his father's mortgage and removing the Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn the reverse of \"A List of Fees Received for Surveys in Amherst County, by William Cabell Junior, surveyor,\" signed by Robert Miller, Bursar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout his father's suit. Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn the reverse of \"A List of Fees Rec[eive]d for surveys in Amherst County by William Cabell, jun[io]r, surv[eyor].\" Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaying \"I am truly sorry they have not altogether answered your Expectations.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStating why he will not renew his consignment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy(?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Signature clipped). Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of Colonel William Cabell, 1781; Hugh Rose, Amherst, to Major William Cabell, June 9, 1781; Two lists of militia ordered into service from Amherst County, 1781; Hugh Rose, Amherst, to Major William Cabell, July 24, 1781; Miscellaneous Receipts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIssued by the College of William and Mary to William Cabell (William Cabell, Jr., 1759-) and signed by James Madison, George Wythe, Charles Bellini, and Benjamin Harrison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding house plan. Oversize. House plan scan=G0733.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo his brother William Sid Crawford, Amherst, about his studies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Patrick Henry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsigned document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by James Montgomery, assistant surveyor, and William Cabell, Junior, surveyor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving medical advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters dealing with the levy to pay for the county jail and repairing the court house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Nicholas Davies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving medical advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAddressed to an unknown recipient. Requesting a copy of a bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout his plans to move his law practice to Amherst.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving medical advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplaining why he will not return home from Jamaica and stating, \" I live, I repent and will atone, as far as a future life of self denial, and a steady observance of all that is right can atone for my misdeeds.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout Cabell's candidacy for U.S. Representative.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting him to return home. Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWith note signed by John Breckinridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout his family's health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout subscriptions to his relative Mr. Pleasant's paper which is \"entirely friendly to Republicanism and the cause of France...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout legislation in the U.S. Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes surveys signed by James Higginbotham, surveyor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentioning legal advice given by John Marshall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout resuming his practice in the superior court and engaging in the business you mention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the division of the county.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the selection of electors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaying all the electors will vote for Jefferson and Burr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentioning the work of the current session of the House of Delegates and the dispute which took place between George Hay and James Thompson Callender.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting a copy of the Amherst polls for Representative in Congress and commenting on international news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving news of the House of Delegates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout a promise of a loan. Signature clipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to unknown recipient on business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of books from his father's estate contained in a letter from E. Winston to Colonel William Cabell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the settlement of the estate of Patrick Henry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout Mr. Leake of Albemarle who hopes to take his place in the House of Representatives. Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the preaching of his deceased brother's funeral sermon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout his (lottery?) tickets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the settlement of the estate of Patrick Henry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the settlement of the estate of Patrick Henry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout his debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the sale of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the sale of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the sale of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the sale of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the sale of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the sale of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the sale of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout his family's health and his studies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the settlement of Mr. Henry's debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents About the opening of \"a public school\"; in the New Glasgow Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the management of her slaves--probably selling Frank because he has no connections nearby or hiring him out to \"some humane person that will treat him well.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSignature clipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDate on letter is incorrectly recorded as 1707. About negotiations with the British government.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeposition about a negro runaway slave named Fleming.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the happenings in the House of Representatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to unknown recipient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to unknown recipient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to unknown recipient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentioning that Mr. Tucker and he will come to dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSignature clipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to unknown recipient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout \"the family of Hannah I mean the two girls, who have never been House servants, other than as spinners, at which business they have been excellent hands and may yet be so, if taught a proper degree of subordination by a mistress--the others except the small children have been wrought in the plantation,\" Signature clipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Saying his \"negroes ar now under excellent discipline and so free from punishment \u0026amp;amp; so well satisfied with their situation, that my carpenter John Brown, who must be sent to Corrottoman this fall, if very much opposed to going although I consent for his wife to go with him. My overseer is an active, attentive \u0026amp;amp; amiable man.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContent about the difficulty of hiring a new overseer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents About news at \"Union Grove\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout his plans to be a candidate for the Senate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout family and business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by William Hill, assisant surveyor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout hiring his man, Joshua.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding accounts of Robert L. Brown and Mayo Cabell and business letters of Mayo Cabell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e42 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding a list of medicines sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items. Photographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo photographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMade by Alexander Brown and others. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout a letter from John Brown to William Cabell dated April 20, 1781. Newspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee microfilm of survey notebooks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 4. Field survey book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774), with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done.  Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albermarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 5. Field survey book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774), with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e22 pages. Manuscript Volume 6. Notebook in multiple hands, one being Nicholas Cabell's (1750-1803). Based in Amherst, Va., Cabell was a notable Virginia politician in the latter half of the 18th century. Notebook contents include merchants' arithmetic problems and various memoranda and notes on accounts, debts, writs, prices, and wights. Dates in the notebook include 1750 and 1779.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 pages. Manuscript Volume 7. Entry survey book of Colonel William Cabell (1730-1798), 1753 June 25-October 7, with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done. Colonel William Cabell was a notable public official in Virginia in the latter half of the 18th century. He became assistant surveyor of Albemarle County in 1753.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e32 pages. Manuscript Volume 8. Entry survey book in several hands for Goochland County, 1736-1743. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done. A few entries are in William Cabell's hand. Note: these are not complete entries--i.e. 101, 114, 214, etc.--may have been written by Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774) after he returned from England in 1741.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e120 pages. Manuscript Volume 9. Entry survey book in several hands for Albemarle County, 1744 December-1745 April. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 10. Entry survey book in unknown hand with index, 1743-1747. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 11. Field survey book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774), with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the survey was done. Various entries dated 1743. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 12. Account book for 1752-1774 with farm and medical accounts of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774). Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e318 pages. Manuscript Volume 13. Field book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774) with various surveys and written religious reflections, 1752-1754. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the survey was done. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 14. Religious notes in unknown hand interleaved with surveys, one in the hand of Col. William Cabell (1730-1798). Notes on medicine, tobacco, and farm accounts are by Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774). Various entries dated 1756-1758. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albermarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon. Colonel William Cabell was a notable public official in Virginia in the latter half of the 18th century.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 15. Notebook containing mathematical and geometry problems in an unknown hand. The final two pages of text contain a listing of legal disagreements, with dates and names of the persons in conflict and notes on the judgment. Various entries dated 1745 and 1747.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 16. Field survey book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774), with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done. Various entries dated 1748 and 1750. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 17\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 18\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 19\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 20\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 21\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 22\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 23\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 24\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 pages. 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Cabell (1772-1853); correspondence of William S. Crawford, clerk of Amherst County; and correspondence relating to the will of Patrick Henry, Jr. including a list of books purchased from the estate of Patrick Henry (1736-1799).","Prominent correspondents in the collection include Joseph Carrington Cabell, John Marshall, Philip Norborne Nicholas, Wilson Cary Nicholas, Edmund Pendleton and Peyton Randolph.","There are manuscript volumes of the field survey books of Dr. William Cabell; entry survey books for Goochland and Albemarle Counties, and lists of court cases by William S. Crawford as well as surveys signed by Joshua Fry and surveying business conducted by the College of William and Mary.","Surveyor's Notebooks from the Cabell Family papers in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number TA522 .V8 C3.","Document Signed. Contains the mark of Richard Chivers.","Creator unknown. Signature clipped. Autograph Letter.","Signed by Robert Hughes. Autograph Document Signed.","Autograph Document Signed","James Christian is bound unto William Cabell for the sum of 198 pounds 7 shillings and one penny.","With legacies to sons Elisha and Samuel and daughter Ruth Jordan. Witnessed by George Morrell and Thomas Ballard Smith. Document Signed. See medium oversize file.","Signed by Benjamin Robinson and E. Bennet. See medium oversize file.","Autograph Document.","About his sending Westcote Buttons and staples for the Baggs. Autograph Letter Signed.","Order upon the petition of William Cabell, Senior, Joseph Cabell, John Cabell, and William Hopkins. Leave is granted them to take up 6,000 acres in Goochland County on the branches of Blackwater Creek and bounded on Nicholas Davis' land and to extend backward towards other rivers. Signed by Robert Staunton and John Blair.","Payable to Samuel Allen. Tobacco receipt. Document Signed.","Note added that \"Entry made 1743 Joshua Fry\".","For 1600 acres of land beg[inning] at Samuel Burks, Jun[io]r; William Cabell enters for 400 acres of land beginning at the fork of Ioes Creek, and 400 acres on both sides of Fendlys Creek. Autographed Document.","Autograph Document.","Scope and Contents About sending John Row with 2 Negroes to \"bent plantation\" [signature clipped]. Autograph Letter.","Order signed by N. Walthoe. That William Cabell be granted leave to survey 1200 acres in Goochland County.","Autograph Document.","Signed by W. Wagner.","That William Cabell be granted leave to take up 1200 acres in Goochland on both sides of the Fluvanna River.","Survey of 50 acres on the south side of Rockfish River.","Document.","Document.","Signed by William Cabell and Joshua Fry. This document was conserved with support from the Virginia State Society, Daughters of Colonial Wars.","Signature clipped.","Signed by William Cabell and Joshua Fry. Conserved with support of the Daughters of Colonial Wars of the Commonwealth of Virginia.","Receipts signed by Thomas Everard.","Surveys signed by William Cabell, assistant surveyor, and Joshua Fry, surveyor, and will of George Braxton of St. Stephens parish in King and Queen County.","Surveys signed by William Cabell, assistant surveyor, and Joshua Fry, surveyor, note signed by Benjamin Waller.","By which Peter Randolph sold Samuel Burk a half acre lot in the town of Westham.","Signed by Thomas Jefferson, assistant surveyor, and Joshua Fry, surveyor. Including survey of land in Albemarle County.","Condition of obligation between Mathew Talbot, Clement Read and Charles Talbot and Cornelius Cargill, Robert Henry Dyer, William Caldwell, and Abraham Martin.","Receipts signed by Benjamin Waller and Thomas Everard. Two documents dated 1754 were conserved with support from the Virginia State Society, Daughters of Colonial Wars.","Survey signed by John Staples, assistannt surveyor.","Receipt signed by James Nevil and Ben Waller. Survey signed by John Staples.","One receipt signed by T. Everard.","Statement from N. Walthoe, Williamsburg, Virginia to the Justices of Amherst County. Approving the place for the County Court House to be established, providing it be built at the expense of the county.","Admitted to court record.","About sending the supplies he had ordered and discussing the price of tobacco.","See medium oversize file.","See medium oversize file.","Requesting medical treatment for his wife and describing her symptoms.","Concerning surveys by William Cabell, Junior, surveyor.","Requesting treatment and listing his wife's symptoms.","Autograph Document Signed.","Authorizing William Cabell, Junior, to be Deputy Escheator for the counties of Albemarle, Amherst, Buckingham, and Bedford.","About his daughter's illness.","About the sale of his tobacco.","For payment for the Gazette.","Settled May 2769 (for 1768) \"for the use of the College of William and Mary.\" Signed by John Blair, Junior on the reverse of \"A List of Fees Received for surveys in Amherst County by William Cabell Junior, surveyor.\"","Scope and Contents \"For the use of the College of William \u0026amp; Mary,\" signed by John Blair, on reverse of \"A List of fees Received for surveys in Amherst County by William Cabell, Jun[io]r, surveyor.\"","Includes \"Invoice of Sundries Shipt by John Backhouse on board the John John Breakhill for Virginia on Account Colonel William Cabell Junior.\"","About his tobacco sales and invoice.","About his wife's illness.","On reverse of \"A List of Fees Received for surveys in Amherst County by William Cabell Junior, surveyor,\" signed by Robert Miller, Bursar.","About the insurance due on the wheat and tobacco.","About his account.","Signed by Peyton Randolph.","About Thomas Lomax's giving security for his father's mortgage and removing the Negroes.","On the reverse of \"A List of Fees Received for Surveys in Amherst County, by William Cabell Junior, surveyor,\" signed by Robert Miller, Bursar.","About his father's suit. Copy.","On the reverse of \"A List of Fees Rec[eive]d for surveys in Amherst County by William Cabell, jun[io]r, surv[eyor].\" Autograph Document Signed.","Saying \"I am truly sorry they have not altogether answered your Expectations.\"","Stating why he will not renew his consignment.","Copy(?).","(Signature clipped). Document.","Accounts of Colonel William Cabell, 1781; Hugh Rose, Amherst, to Major William Cabell, June 9, 1781; Two lists of militia ordered into service from Amherst County, 1781; Hugh Rose, Amherst, to Major William Cabell, July 24, 1781; Miscellaneous Receipts.","Issued by the College of William and Mary to William Cabell (William Cabell, Jr., 1759-) and signed by James Madison, George Wythe, Charles Bellini, and Benjamin Harrison.","Including house plan. Oversize. House plan scan=G0733.","To his brother William Sid Crawford, Amherst, about his studies.","Document.","Signed by Patrick Henry.","Unsigned document.","Signed by James Montgomery, assistant surveyor, and William Cabell, Junior, surveyor.","Giving medical advice.","Two letters dealing with the levy to pay for the county jail and repairing the court house.","Signed by Nicholas Davies.","Giving medical advice.","Addressed to an unknown recipient. Requesting a copy of a bill.","About his plans to move his law practice to Amherst.","Giving medical advice.","Explaining why he will not return home from Jamaica and stating, \" I live, I repent and will atone, as far as a future life of self denial, and a steady observance of all that is right can atone for my misdeeds.\"","About Cabell's candidacy for U.S. Representative.","Requesting him to return home. Copy.","With note signed by John Breckinridge.","Letter.","About his family's health.","About subscriptions to his relative Mr. Pleasant's paper which is \"entirely friendly to Republicanism and the cause of France...\"","About legislation in the U.S. Congress.","Includes surveys signed by James Higginbotham, surveyor.","About business matters.","Mentioning legal advice given by John Marshall.","About resuming his practice in the superior court and engaging in the business you mention.","About the division of the county.","About the selection of electors.","Saying all the electors will vote for Jefferson and Burr.","Mentioning the work of the current session of the House of Delegates and the dispute which took place between George Hay and James Thompson Callender.","Requesting a copy of the Amherst polls for Representative in Congress and commenting on international news.","Giving news of the House of Delegates.","About a promise of a loan. Signature clipped.","On business matters.","Letter to unknown recipient on business matters.","List of books from his father's estate contained in a letter from E. Winston to Colonel William Cabell.","About the settlement of the estate of Patrick Henry.","About Mr. Leake of Albemarle who hopes to take his place in the House of Representatives. Document.","About the preaching of his deceased brother's funeral sermon.","On business matters.","About his (lottery?) tickets.","About the settlement of the estate of Patrick Henry.","About the settlement of the estate of Patrick Henry.","About his debts.","About the sale of his tobacco.","About the sale of his tobacco.","About the sale of his tobacco.","About the sale of his tobacco.","About the sale of his tobacco.","About the sale of his tobacco.","About the sale of his tobacco.","About his family's health and his studies.","About the settlement of Mr. Henry's debts.","Scope and Contents About the opening of \"a public school\"; in the New Glasgow Academy.","About the management of her slaves--probably selling Frank because he has no connections nearby or hiring him out to \"some humane person that will treat him well.\"","Signature clipped.","Date on letter is incorrectly recorded as 1707. About negotiations with the British government.","Deposition about a negro runaway slave named Fleming.","About the happenings in the House of Representatives.","Letter to unknown recipient.","Letter to unknown recipient.","Letter to unknown recipient.","Mentioning that Mr. Tucker and he will come to dinner.","Signature clipped.","Letter to unknown recipient.","About \"the family of Hannah I mean the two girls, who have never been House servants, other than as spinners, at which business they have been excellent hands and may yet be so, if taught a proper degree of subordination by a mistress--the others except the small children have been wrought in the plantation,\" Signature clipped.","Scope and Contents Saying his \"negroes ar now under excellent discipline and so free from punishment \u0026amp; so well satisfied with their situation, that my carpenter John Brown, who must be sent to Corrottoman this fall, if very much opposed to going although I consent for his wife to go with him. My overseer is an active, attentive \u0026amp; amiable man.\"","Content about the difficulty of hiring a new overseer.","About business matters.","Scope and Contents About news at \"Union Grove\".","About his plans to be a candidate for the Senate.","About business matters.","About family and business matters.","Manuscript Volume 1","Signed by William Hill, assisant surveyor.","About hiring his man, Joshua.","Manuscript Volume 2.","Manuscript Volume 3.","Including accounts of Robert L. Brown and Mayo Cabell and business letters of Mayo Cabell.","42 items.","Manuscript","Including a list of medicines sold.","5 items. Photographs.","Photograph","Photograph","Photograph","Two photographs.","Photograph","Made by Alexander Brown and others. Manuscript.","Printed material.","Manuscript.","Manuscript.","About a letter from John Brown to William Cabell dated April 20, 1781. Newspaper clipping.","See microfilm of survey notebooks.","Manuscript Volume 4. Field survey book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774), with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done.  Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albermarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.","Manuscript Volume 5. Field survey book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774), with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.","22 pages. Manuscript Volume 6. Notebook in multiple hands, one being Nicholas Cabell's (1750-1803). Based in Amherst, Va., Cabell was a notable Virginia politician in the latter half of the 18th century. Notebook contents include merchants' arithmetic problems and various memoranda and notes on accounts, debts, writs, prices, and wights. Dates in the notebook include 1750 and 1779.","13 pages. Manuscript Volume 7. Entry survey book of Colonel William Cabell (1730-1798), 1753 June 25-October 7, with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done. Colonel William Cabell was a notable public official in Virginia in the latter half of the 18th century. He became assistant surveyor of Albemarle County in 1753.","32 pages. Manuscript Volume 8. Entry survey book in several hands for Goochland County, 1736-1743. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done. A few entries are in William Cabell's hand. Note: these are not complete entries--i.e. 101, 114, 214, etc.--may have been written by Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774) after he returned from England in 1741.","120 pages. Manuscript Volume 9. Entry survey book in several hands for Albemarle County, 1744 December-1745 April. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done.","Manuscript Volume 10. Entry survey book in unknown hand with index, 1743-1747. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done.","Manuscript Volume 11. Field survey book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774), with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the survey was done. Various entries dated 1743. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.","Manuscript Volume 12. Account book for 1752-1774 with farm and medical accounts of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774). Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.","318 pages. Manuscript Volume 13. Field book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774) with various surveys and written religious reflections, 1752-1754. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the survey was done. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.","Manuscript Volume 14. Religious notes in unknown hand interleaved with surveys, one in the hand of Col. William Cabell (1730-1798). Notes on medicine, tobacco, and farm accounts are by Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774). Various entries dated 1756-1758. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albermarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon. Colonel William Cabell was a notable public official in Virginia in the latter half of the 18th century.","Manuscript Volume 15. Notebook containing mathematical and geometry problems in an unknown hand. The final two pages of text contain a listing of legal disagreements, with dates and names of the persons in conflict and notes on the judgment. Various entries dated 1745 and 1747.","Manuscript Volume 16. Field survey book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774), with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done. Various entries dated 1748 and 1750. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.","Manuscript Volume 17","Manuscript Volume 18","Manuscript Volume 19","Manuscript Volume 20","Manuscript Volume 21","Manuscript Volume 22","Manuscript Volume 23","Manuscript Volume 24","26 pages. Manuscript Volume 25","20 pages. Manuscript Volume 26","15 pages. Manuscript Volume 27","15 pages. Manuscript Volume 28","7 pages. Manuscript Volume 29","22 pages. Manuscript Volume 30.","Manuscript Volume 31","Manuscript Volume 32","Manuscript Volume 33","Manuscript Volume 34"],"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."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Cabell family","Cabell, Joseph C. (Joseph Carrington), 1778-1856","Crawford, William S., d. 1815","Marshall, John, 1755-1835","Cabell, William, 1730-1798","Cabell, William, Dr., 1700-1774","Cabell, William, b. 1759","Crawford, William S., b. 1815","Fry, Joshua, 1700 (ca.)-1754","Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799","Nicholas, Philip Norborne, 1773-1849"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"names_coll_ssim":["Cabell family","Cabell, Joseph C. (Joseph Carrington), 1778-1856","Cabell, William, 1730-1798","Cabell, William, Dr., 1700-1774","Cabell, William, b. 1759","Crawford, William S., b. 1815","Fry, Joshua, 1700 (ca.)-1754","Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799","Marshall, John, 1755-1835","Nicholas, Philip Norborne, 1773-1849"],"famname_ssim":["Cabell family"],"persname_ssim":["Cabell, Joseph C. (Joseph Carrington), 1778-1856","Crawford, William S., d. 1815","Marshall, John, 1755-1835","Cabell, William, 1730-1798","Cabell, William, Dr., 1700-1774","Cabell, William, b. 1759","Crawford, William S., b. 1815","Fry, Joshua, 1700 (ca.)-1754","Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799","Nicholas, Philip Norborne, 1773-1849"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":409,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-20T22:45:01.736Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8392","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8392","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8392","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8392","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8392.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Cabell Family Papers","title_ssm":["Cabell Family Papers"],"title_tesim":["Cabell Family Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1693-1913","1743-1823"],"unitdate_bulk_ssim":["1743-1823"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1693-1913"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 C12","/repositories/2/resources/8392"],"text":["Mss. 65 C12","/repositories/2/resources/8392","Cabell Family Papers","Albemarle County (Va.)","Amherst County (Va.)","Goochland County (Va.)","Virginia--Governors","Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775","College of William and Mary--History--18th century","Colonial period, ca. 1609-1774","Freedmen--Virginia--History","Goochland County (Va.)--History--18th century","Goochland County (Va.)--History--19th century","Henry, Patrick, 1783-1804","Legal documents","Medicine--Virginia--History--18th century","Surveying--Virginia--History","Slaves","Account books","Correspondence","Surveys (documents)","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.","This collection is organized into two series, 1. Papers, and 2. Manuscripts. This collection is arranged chronologically by date.","There were three generations of William Cabells who were surveyors. Dr. William Cabell (1700-1774) was a physician and assistant surveyor of Goochland and Albemarle Counties, Virginia under Joshua Fry and William Mayo. His son William Cabell (1729/30-1798) was also assistant surveyor of Albemarle County and surveyor of Amherst County, Virginia. His son and the third William Cabell (b. 1759) was surveyor of Amherst County, Virginia.","Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00017.frame","When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Letters, 1885-1890, from William Cabell, England, to Alexander Brown, are located in the Cabell-Brown Collection within the Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."," Cabell-Brown Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. Cabell- Brown Papers, 1885-1890.12 items.Collection number: Mss. Sm Coll Cabell-Brown"," The letters of Alexander Brown have been separated into two inventories, located within Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary, that are related to the Cabell Fmaily papers."," Alexander Brown Papers (I), Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."," Alexander Brown Papers (II), Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Accounts, surveys and correspondence, chiefly 1743-1823, of members of the Cabell family of Albemarle and Amherst counties, Virginia.","Includes accounts and land transactions, 1733-1754, of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774) as well as letters written to him concerning medical treatment.","Also includes accounts, surveys of Amherst County and correspondence with commission merchants of William Cabell (1730-1798); and surveyor's license and surveys of William Cabell (b. 1759).","Also includes correspondence, 1796-1820, of William H. Cabell (1772-1853); correspondence of William S. Crawford, clerk of Amherst County; and correspondence relating to the will of Patrick Henry, Jr. including a list of books purchased from the estate of Patrick Henry (1736-1799).","Prominent correspondents in the collection include Joseph Carrington Cabell, John Marshall, Philip Norborne Nicholas, Wilson Cary Nicholas, Edmund Pendleton and Peyton Randolph.","There are manuscript volumes of the field survey books of Dr. William Cabell; entry survey books for Goochland and Albemarle Counties, and lists of court cases by William S. Crawford as well as surveys signed by Joshua Fry and surveying business conducted by the College of William and Mary.","Surveyor's Notebooks from the Cabell Family papers in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number TA522 .V8 C3.","Document Signed. Contains the mark of Richard Chivers.","Creator unknown. Signature clipped. Autograph Letter.","Signed by Robert Hughes. Autograph Document Signed.","Autograph Document Signed","James Christian is bound unto William Cabell for the sum of 198 pounds 7 shillings and one penny.","With legacies to sons Elisha and Samuel and daughter Ruth Jordan. Witnessed by George Morrell and Thomas Ballard Smith. Document Signed. See medium oversize file.","Signed by Benjamin Robinson and E. Bennet. See medium oversize file.","Autograph Document.","About his sending Westcote Buttons and staples for the Baggs. Autograph Letter Signed.","Order upon the petition of William Cabell, Senior, Joseph Cabell, John Cabell, and William Hopkins. Leave is granted them to take up 6,000 acres in Goochland County on the branches of Blackwater Creek and bounded on Nicholas Davis' land and to extend backward towards other rivers. Signed by Robert Staunton and John Blair.","Payable to Samuel Allen. Tobacco receipt. Document Signed.","Note added that \"Entry made 1743 Joshua Fry\".","For 1600 acres of land beg[inning] at Samuel Burks, Jun[io]r; William Cabell enters for 400 acres of land beginning at the fork of Ioes Creek, and 400 acres on both sides of Fendlys Creek. Autographed Document.","Autograph Document.","Scope and Contents About sending John Row with 2 Negroes to \"bent plantation\" [signature clipped]. Autograph Letter.","Order signed by N. Walthoe. That William Cabell be granted leave to survey 1200 acres in Goochland County.","Autograph Document.","Signed by W. Wagner.","That William Cabell be granted leave to take up 1200 acres in Goochland on both sides of the Fluvanna River.","Survey of 50 acres on the south side of Rockfish River.","Document.","Document.","Signed by William Cabell and Joshua Fry. This document was conserved with support from the Virginia State Society, Daughters of Colonial Wars.","Signature clipped.","Signed by William Cabell and Joshua Fry. Conserved with support of the Daughters of Colonial Wars of the Commonwealth of Virginia.","Receipts signed by Thomas Everard.","Surveys signed by William Cabell, assistant surveyor, and Joshua Fry, surveyor, and will of George Braxton of St. Stephens parish in King and Queen County.","Surveys signed by William Cabell, assistant surveyor, and Joshua Fry, surveyor, note signed by Benjamin Waller.","By which Peter Randolph sold Samuel Burk a half acre lot in the town of Westham.","Signed by Thomas Jefferson, assistant surveyor, and Joshua Fry, surveyor. Including survey of land in Albemarle County.","Condition of obligation between Mathew Talbot, Clement Read and Charles Talbot and Cornelius Cargill, Robert Henry Dyer, William Caldwell, and Abraham Martin.","Receipts signed by Benjamin Waller and Thomas Everard. Two documents dated 1754 were conserved with support from the Virginia State Society, Daughters of Colonial Wars.","Survey signed by John Staples, assistannt surveyor.","Receipt signed by James Nevil and Ben Waller. Survey signed by John Staples.","One receipt signed by T. Everard.","Statement from N. Walthoe, Williamsburg, Virginia to the Justices of Amherst County. Approving the place for the County Court House to be established, providing it be built at the expense of the county.","Admitted to court record.","About sending the supplies he had ordered and discussing the price of tobacco.","See medium oversize file.","See medium oversize file.","Requesting medical treatment for his wife and describing her symptoms.","Concerning surveys by William Cabell, Junior, surveyor.","Requesting treatment and listing his wife's symptoms.","Autograph Document Signed.","Authorizing William Cabell, Junior, to be Deputy Escheator for the counties of Albemarle, Amherst, Buckingham, and Bedford.","About his daughter's illness.","About the sale of his tobacco.","For payment for the Gazette.","Settled May 2769 (for 1768) \"for the use of the College of William and Mary.\" Signed by John Blair, Junior on the reverse of \"A List of Fees Received for surveys in Amherst County by William Cabell Junior, surveyor.\"","Scope and Contents \"For the use of the College of William \u0026amp; Mary,\" signed by John Blair, on reverse of \"A List of fees Received for surveys in Amherst County by William Cabell, Jun[io]r, surveyor.\"","Includes \"Invoice of Sundries Shipt by John Backhouse on board the John John Breakhill for Virginia on Account Colonel William Cabell Junior.\"","About his tobacco sales and invoice.","About his wife's illness.","On reverse of \"A List of Fees Received for surveys in Amherst County by William Cabell Junior, surveyor,\" signed by Robert Miller, Bursar.","About the insurance due on the wheat and tobacco.","About his account.","Signed by Peyton Randolph.","About Thomas Lomax's giving security for his father's mortgage and removing the Negroes.","On the reverse of \"A List of Fees Received for Surveys in Amherst County, by William Cabell Junior, surveyor,\" signed by Robert Miller, Bursar.","About his father's suit. Copy.","On the reverse of \"A List of Fees Rec[eive]d for surveys in Amherst County by William Cabell, jun[io]r, surv[eyor].\" Autograph Document Signed.","Saying \"I am truly sorry they have not altogether answered your Expectations.\"","Stating why he will not renew his consignment.","Copy(?).","(Signature clipped). Document.","Accounts of Colonel William Cabell, 1781; Hugh Rose, Amherst, to Major William Cabell, June 9, 1781; Two lists of militia ordered into service from Amherst County, 1781; Hugh Rose, Amherst, to Major William Cabell, July 24, 1781; Miscellaneous Receipts.","Issued by the College of William and Mary to William Cabell (William Cabell, Jr., 1759-) and signed by James Madison, George Wythe, Charles Bellini, and Benjamin Harrison.","Including house plan. Oversize. House plan scan=G0733.","To his brother William Sid Crawford, Amherst, about his studies.","Document.","Signed by Patrick Henry.","Unsigned document.","Signed by James Montgomery, assistant surveyor, and William Cabell, Junior, surveyor.","Giving medical advice.","Two letters dealing with the levy to pay for the county jail and repairing the court house.","Signed by Nicholas Davies.","Giving medical advice.","Addressed to an unknown recipient. Requesting a copy of a bill.","About his plans to move his law practice to Amherst.","Giving medical advice.","Explaining why he will not return home from Jamaica and stating, \" I live, I repent and will atone, as far as a future life of self denial, and a steady observance of all that is right can atone for my misdeeds.\"","About Cabell's candidacy for U.S. Representative.","Requesting him to return home. Copy.","With note signed by John Breckinridge.","Letter.","About his family's health.","About subscriptions to his relative Mr. Pleasant's paper which is \"entirely friendly to Republicanism and the cause of France...\"","About legislation in the U.S. Congress.","Includes surveys signed by James Higginbotham, surveyor.","About business matters.","Mentioning legal advice given by John Marshall.","About resuming his practice in the superior court and engaging in the business you mention.","About the division of the county.","About the selection of electors.","Saying all the electors will vote for Jefferson and Burr.","Mentioning the work of the current session of the House of Delegates and the dispute which took place between George Hay and James Thompson Callender.","Requesting a copy of the Amherst polls for Representative in Congress and commenting on international news.","Giving news of the House of Delegates.","About a promise of a loan. Signature clipped.","On business matters.","Letter to unknown recipient on business matters.","List of books from his father's estate contained in a letter from E. Winston to Colonel William Cabell.","About the settlement of the estate of Patrick Henry.","About Mr. Leake of Albemarle who hopes to take his place in the House of Representatives. Document.","About the preaching of his deceased brother's funeral sermon.","On business matters.","About his (lottery?) tickets.","About the settlement of the estate of Patrick Henry.","About the settlement of the estate of Patrick Henry.","About his debts.","About the sale of his tobacco.","About the sale of his tobacco.","About the sale of his tobacco.","About the sale of his tobacco.","About the sale of his tobacco.","About the sale of his tobacco.","About the sale of his tobacco.","About his family's health and his studies.","About the settlement of Mr. Henry's debts.","Scope and Contents About the opening of \"a public school\"; in the New Glasgow Academy.","About the management of her slaves--probably selling Frank because he has no connections nearby or hiring him out to \"some humane person that will treat him well.\"","Signature clipped.","Date on letter is incorrectly recorded as 1707. About negotiations with the British government.","Deposition about a negro runaway slave named Fleming.","About the happenings in the House of Representatives.","Letter to unknown recipient.","Letter to unknown recipient.","Letter to unknown recipient.","Mentioning that Mr. Tucker and he will come to dinner.","Signature clipped.","Letter to unknown recipient.","About \"the family of Hannah I mean the two girls, who have never been House servants, other than as spinners, at which business they have been excellent hands and may yet be so, if taught a proper degree of subordination by a mistress--the others except the small children have been wrought in the plantation,\" Signature clipped.","Scope and Contents Saying his \"negroes ar now under excellent discipline and so free from punishment \u0026amp; so well satisfied with their situation, that my carpenter John Brown, who must be sent to Corrottoman this fall, if very much opposed to going although I consent for his wife to go with him. My overseer is an active, attentive \u0026amp; amiable man.\"","Content about the difficulty of hiring a new overseer.","About business matters.","Scope and Contents About news at \"Union Grove\".","About his plans to be a candidate for the Senate.","About business matters.","About family and business matters.","Manuscript Volume 1","Signed by William Hill, assisant surveyor.","About hiring his man, Joshua.","Manuscript Volume 2.","Manuscript Volume 3.","Including accounts of Robert L. Brown and Mayo Cabell and business letters of Mayo Cabell.","42 items.","Manuscript","Including a list of medicines sold.","5 items. Photographs.","Photograph","Photograph","Photograph","Two photographs.","Photograph","Made by Alexander Brown and others. Manuscript.","Printed material.","Manuscript.","Manuscript.","About a letter from John Brown to William Cabell dated April 20, 1781. Newspaper clipping.","See microfilm of survey notebooks.","Manuscript Volume 4. Field survey book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774), with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done.  Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albermarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.","Manuscript Volume 5. Field survey book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774), with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.","22 pages. Manuscript Volume 6. Notebook in multiple hands, one being Nicholas Cabell's (1750-1803). Based in Amherst, Va., Cabell was a notable Virginia politician in the latter half of the 18th century. Notebook contents include merchants' arithmetic problems and various memoranda and notes on accounts, debts, writs, prices, and wights. Dates in the notebook include 1750 and 1779.","13 pages. Manuscript Volume 7. Entry survey book of Colonel William Cabell (1730-1798), 1753 June 25-October 7, with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done. Colonel William Cabell was a notable public official in Virginia in the latter half of the 18th century. He became assistant surveyor of Albemarle County in 1753.","32 pages. Manuscript Volume 8. Entry survey book in several hands for Goochland County, 1736-1743. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done. A few entries are in William Cabell's hand. Note: these are not complete entries--i.e. 101, 114, 214, etc.--may have been written by Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774) after he returned from England in 1741.","120 pages. Manuscript Volume 9. Entry survey book in several hands for Albemarle County, 1744 December-1745 April. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done.","Manuscript Volume 10. Entry survey book in unknown hand with index, 1743-1747. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done.","Manuscript Volume 11. Field survey book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774), with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the survey was done. Various entries dated 1743. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.","Manuscript Volume 12. Account book for 1752-1774 with farm and medical accounts of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774). Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.","318 pages. Manuscript Volume 13. Field book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774) with various surveys and written religious reflections, 1752-1754. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the survey was done. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.","Manuscript Volume 14. Religious notes in unknown hand interleaved with surveys, one in the hand of Col. William Cabell (1730-1798). Notes on medicine, tobacco, and farm accounts are by Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774). Various entries dated 1756-1758. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albermarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon. Colonel William Cabell was a notable public official in Virginia in the latter half of the 18th century.","Manuscript Volume 15. Notebook containing mathematical and geometry problems in an unknown hand. The final two pages of text contain a listing of legal disagreements, with dates and names of the persons in conflict and notes on the judgment. Various entries dated 1745 and 1747.","Manuscript Volume 16. Field survey book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774), with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done. Various entries dated 1748 and 1750. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.","Manuscript Volume 17","Manuscript Volume 18","Manuscript Volume 19","Manuscript Volume 20","Manuscript Volume 21","Manuscript Volume 22","Manuscript Volume 23","Manuscript Volume 24","26 pages. Manuscript Volume 25","20 pages. Manuscript Volume 26","15 pages. Manuscript Volume 27","15 pages. Manuscript Volume 28","7 pages. Manuscript Volume 29","22 pages. Manuscript Volume 30.","Manuscript Volume 31","Manuscript Volume 32","Manuscript Volume 33","Manuscript Volume 34","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","Cabell family","Cabell, Joseph C. 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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.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection is organized into two series, 1. Papers, and 2. Manuscripts. 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Dr. William Cabell (1700-1774) was a physician and assistant surveyor of Goochland and Albemarle Counties, Virginia under Joshua Fry and William Mayo. His son William Cabell (1729/30-1798) was also assistant surveyor of Albemarle County and surveyor of Amherst County, Virginia. His son and the third William Cabell (b. 1759) was surveyor of Amherst County, Virginia."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAdditional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00017.frame\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["General"],"odd_tesim":["Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00017.frame"],"phystech_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eWhen available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.\u003c/p\u003e"],"phystech_heading_ssm":["Physical Characteristics or Technical Requirements:"],"phystech_tesim":["When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCabell Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Cabell Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eLetters, 1885-1890, from William Cabell, England, to Alexander Brown, are located in the Cabell-Brown Collection within the Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Cabell-Brown Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. Cabell- Brown Papers, 1885-1890.12 items.Collection number: Mss. Sm Coll Cabell-Brown\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The letters of Alexander Brown have been separated into two inventories, located within Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary, that are related to the Cabell Fmaily papers.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Alexander Brown Papers (I), Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Alexander Brown Papers (II), Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Letters, 1885-1890, from William Cabell, England, to Alexander Brown, are located in the Cabell-Brown Collection within the Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."," Cabell-Brown Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. Cabell- Brown Papers, 1885-1890.12 items.Collection number: Mss. Sm Coll Cabell-Brown"," The letters of Alexander Brown have been separated into two inventories, located within Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary, that are related to the Cabell Fmaily papers."," Alexander Brown Papers (I), Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."," Alexander Brown Papers (II), Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAccounts, surveys and correspondence, chiefly 1743-1823, of members of the Cabell family of Albemarle and Amherst counties, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes accounts and land transactions, 1733-1754, of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774) as well as letters written to him concerning medical treatment.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes accounts, surveys of Amherst County and correspondence with commission merchants of William Cabell (1730-1798); and surveyor's license and surveys of William Cabell (b. 1759).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes correspondence, 1796-1820, of William H. Cabell (1772-1853); correspondence of William S. Crawford, clerk of Amherst County; and correspondence relating to the will of Patrick Henry, Jr. including a list of books purchased from the estate of Patrick Henry (1736-1799).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eProminent correspondents in the collection include Joseph Carrington Cabell, John Marshall, Philip Norborne Nicholas, Wilson Cary Nicholas, Edmund Pendleton and Peyton Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere are manuscript volumes of the field survey books of Dr. William Cabell; entry survey books for Goochland and Albemarle Counties, and lists of court cases by William S. Crawford as well as surveys signed by Joshua Fry and surveying business conducted by the College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSurveyor's Notebooks from the Cabell Family papers in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number TA522 .V8 C3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument Signed. Contains the mark of Richard Chivers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCreator unknown. Signature clipped. Autograph Letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Robert Hughes. Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Document Signed\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Christian is bound unto William Cabell for the sum of 198 pounds 7 shillings and one penny.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWith legacies to sons Elisha and Samuel and daughter Ruth Jordan. Witnessed by George Morrell and Thomas Ballard Smith. Document Signed. See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Benjamin Robinson and E. Bennet. See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout his sending Westcote Buttons and staples for the Baggs. Autograph Letter Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder upon the petition of William Cabell, Senior, Joseph Cabell, John Cabell, and William Hopkins. Leave is granted them to take up 6,000 acres in Goochland County on the branches of Blackwater Creek and bounded on Nicholas Davis' land and to extend backward towards other rivers. Signed by Robert Staunton and John Blair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayable to Samuel Allen. Tobacco receipt. Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote added that \"Entry made 1743 Joshua Fry\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 1600 acres of land beg[inning] at Samuel Burks, Jun[io]r; William Cabell enters for 400 acres of land beginning at the fork of Ioes Creek, and 400 acres on both sides of Fendlys Creek. Autographed Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents About sending John Row with 2 Negroes to \"bent plantation\" [signature clipped]. Autograph Letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder signed by N. Walthoe. That William Cabell be granted leave to survey 1200 acres in Goochland County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by W. Wagner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThat William Cabell be granted leave to take up 1200 acres in Goochland on both sides of the Fluvanna River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey of 50 acres on the south side of Rockfish River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by William Cabell and Joshua Fry. This document was conserved with support from the Virginia State Society, Daughters of Colonial Wars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSignature clipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by William Cabell and Joshua Fry. Conserved with support of the Daughters of Colonial Wars of the Commonwealth of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts signed by Thomas Everard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveys signed by William Cabell, assistant surveyor, and Joshua Fry, surveyor, and will of George Braxton of St. Stephens parish in King and Queen County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveys signed by William Cabell, assistant surveyor, and Joshua Fry, surveyor, note signed by Benjamin Waller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy which Peter Randolph sold Samuel Burk a half acre lot in the town of Westham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Thomas Jefferson, assistant surveyor, and Joshua Fry, surveyor. Including survey of land in Albemarle County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCondition of obligation between Mathew Talbot, Clement Read and Charles Talbot and Cornelius Cargill, Robert Henry Dyer, William Caldwell, and Abraham Martin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts signed by Benjamin Waller and Thomas Everard. Two documents dated 1754 were conserved with support from the Virginia State Society, Daughters of Colonial Wars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey signed by John Staples, assistannt surveyor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt signed by James Nevil and Ben Waller. Survey signed by John Staples.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne receipt signed by T. Everard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement from N. Walthoe, Williamsburg, Virginia to the Justices of Amherst County. Approving the place for the County Court House to be established, providing it be built at the expense of the county.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdmitted to court record.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout sending the supplies he had ordered and discussing the price of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting medical treatment for his wife and describing her symptoms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning surveys by William Cabell, Junior, surveyor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting treatment and listing his wife's symptoms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorizing William Cabell, Junior, to be Deputy Escheator for the counties of Albemarle, Amherst, Buckingham, and Bedford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout his daughter's illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the sale of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor payment for the Gazette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettled May 2769 (for 1768) \"for the use of the College of William and Mary.\" Signed by John Blair, Junior on the reverse of \"A List of Fees Received for surveys in Amherst County by William Cabell Junior, surveyor.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"For the use of the College of William \u0026amp;amp; Mary,\" signed by John Blair, on reverse of \"A List of fees Received for surveys in Amherst County by William Cabell, Jun[io]r, surveyor.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes \"Invoice of Sundries Shipt by John Backhouse on board the John John Breakhill for Virginia on Account Colonel William Cabell Junior.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout his tobacco sales and invoice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout his wife's illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn reverse of \"A List of Fees Received for surveys in Amherst County by William Cabell Junior, surveyor,\" signed by Robert Miller, Bursar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the insurance due on the wheat and tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Peyton Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout Thomas Lomax's giving security for his father's mortgage and removing the Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn the reverse of \"A List of Fees Received for Surveys in Amherst County, by William Cabell Junior, surveyor,\" signed by Robert Miller, Bursar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout his father's suit. Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn the reverse of \"A List of Fees Rec[eive]d for surveys in Amherst County by William Cabell, jun[io]r, surv[eyor].\" Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaying \"I am truly sorry they have not altogether answered your Expectations.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStating why he will not renew his consignment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy(?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Signature clipped). Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of Colonel William Cabell, 1781; Hugh Rose, Amherst, to Major William Cabell, June 9, 1781; Two lists of militia ordered into service from Amherst County, 1781; Hugh Rose, Amherst, to Major William Cabell, July 24, 1781; Miscellaneous Receipts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIssued by the College of William and Mary to William Cabell (William Cabell, Jr., 1759-) and signed by James Madison, George Wythe, Charles Bellini, and Benjamin Harrison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding house plan. Oversize. House plan scan=G0733.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo his brother William Sid Crawford, Amherst, about his studies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Patrick Henry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsigned document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by James Montgomery, assistant surveyor, and William Cabell, Junior, surveyor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving medical advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters dealing with the levy to pay for the county jail and repairing the court house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Nicholas Davies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving medical advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAddressed to an unknown recipient. Requesting a copy of a bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout his plans to move his law practice to Amherst.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving medical advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplaining why he will not return home from Jamaica and stating, \" I live, I repent and will atone, as far as a future life of self denial, and a steady observance of all that is right can atone for my misdeeds.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout Cabell's candidacy for U.S. Representative.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting him to return home. Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWith note signed by John Breckinridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout his family's health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout subscriptions to his relative Mr. Pleasant's paper which is \"entirely friendly to Republicanism and the cause of France...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout legislation in the U.S. Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes surveys signed by James Higginbotham, surveyor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentioning legal advice given by John Marshall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout resuming his practice in the superior court and engaging in the business you mention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the division of the county.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the selection of electors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaying all the electors will vote for Jefferson and Burr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentioning the work of the current session of the House of Delegates and the dispute which took place between George Hay and James Thompson Callender.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting a copy of the Amherst polls for Representative in Congress and commenting on international news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving news of the House of Delegates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout a promise of a loan. Signature clipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to unknown recipient on business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of books from his father's estate contained in a letter from E. Winston to Colonel William Cabell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the settlement of the estate of Patrick Henry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout Mr. Leake of Albemarle who hopes to take his place in the House of Representatives. Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the preaching of his deceased brother's funeral sermon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout his (lottery?) tickets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the settlement of the estate of Patrick Henry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the settlement of the estate of Patrick Henry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout his debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the sale of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the sale of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the sale of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the sale of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the sale of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the sale of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the sale of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout his family's health and his studies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the settlement of Mr. Henry's debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents About the opening of \"a public school\"; in the New Glasgow Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the management of her slaves--probably selling Frank because he has no connections nearby or hiring him out to \"some humane person that will treat him well.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSignature clipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDate on letter is incorrectly recorded as 1707. About negotiations with the British government.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeposition about a negro runaway slave named Fleming.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the happenings in the House of Representatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to unknown recipient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to unknown recipient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to unknown recipient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentioning that Mr. Tucker and he will come to dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSignature clipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to unknown recipient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout \"the family of Hannah I mean the two girls, who have never been House servants, other than as spinners, at which business they have been excellent hands and may yet be so, if taught a proper degree of subordination by a mistress--the others except the small children have been wrought in the plantation,\" Signature clipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Saying his \"negroes ar now under excellent discipline and so free from punishment \u0026amp;amp; so well satisfied with their situation, that my carpenter John Brown, who must be sent to Corrottoman this fall, if very much opposed to going although I consent for his wife to go with him. My overseer is an active, attentive \u0026amp;amp; amiable man.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContent about the difficulty of hiring a new overseer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents About news at \"Union Grove\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout his plans to be a candidate for the Senate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout family and business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by William Hill, assisant surveyor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout hiring his man, Joshua.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding accounts of Robert L. Brown and Mayo Cabell and business letters of Mayo Cabell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e42 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding a list of medicines sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items. Photographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo photographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMade by Alexander Brown and others. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout a letter from John Brown to William Cabell dated April 20, 1781. Newspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee microfilm of survey notebooks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 4. Field survey book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774), with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done.  Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albermarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 5. Field survey book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774), with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e22 pages. Manuscript Volume 6. Notebook in multiple hands, one being Nicholas Cabell's (1750-1803). Based in Amherst, Va., Cabell was a notable Virginia politician in the latter half of the 18th century. Notebook contents include merchants' arithmetic problems and various memoranda and notes on accounts, debts, writs, prices, and wights. Dates in the notebook include 1750 and 1779.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 pages. Manuscript Volume 7. Entry survey book of Colonel William Cabell (1730-1798), 1753 June 25-October 7, with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done. Colonel William Cabell was a notable public official in Virginia in the latter half of the 18th century. He became assistant surveyor of Albemarle County in 1753.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e32 pages. Manuscript Volume 8. Entry survey book in several hands for Goochland County, 1736-1743. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done. A few entries are in William Cabell's hand. Note: these are not complete entries--i.e. 101, 114, 214, etc.--may have been written by Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774) after he returned from England in 1741.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e120 pages. Manuscript Volume 9. Entry survey book in several hands for Albemarle County, 1744 December-1745 April. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 10. Entry survey book in unknown hand with index, 1743-1747. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 11. Field survey book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774), with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the survey was done. Various entries dated 1743. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 12. Account book for 1752-1774 with farm and medical accounts of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774). Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e318 pages. Manuscript Volume 13. Field book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774) with various surveys and written religious reflections, 1752-1754. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the survey was done. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 14. Religious notes in unknown hand interleaved with surveys, one in the hand of Col. William Cabell (1730-1798). Notes on medicine, tobacco, and farm accounts are by Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774). Various entries dated 1756-1758. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albermarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon. Colonel William Cabell was a notable public official in Virginia in the latter half of the 18th century.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 15. Notebook containing mathematical and geometry problems in an unknown hand. The final two pages of text contain a listing of legal disagreements, with dates and names of the persons in conflict and notes on the judgment. Various entries dated 1745 and 1747.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 16. Field survey book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774), with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done. Various entries dated 1748 and 1750. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 17\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 18\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 19\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 20\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 21\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 22\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 23\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 24\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 pages. Manuscript Volume 25\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 pages. Manuscript Volume 26\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 pages. Manuscript Volume 27\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 pages. Manuscript Volume 28\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 pages. Manuscript Volume 29\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e22 pages. 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Cabell (1772-1853); correspondence of William S. Crawford, clerk of Amherst County; and correspondence relating to the will of Patrick Henry, Jr. including a list of books purchased from the estate of Patrick Henry (1736-1799).","Prominent correspondents in the collection include Joseph Carrington Cabell, John Marshall, Philip Norborne Nicholas, Wilson Cary Nicholas, Edmund Pendleton and Peyton Randolph.","There are manuscript volumes of the field survey books of Dr. William Cabell; entry survey books for Goochland and Albemarle Counties, and lists of court cases by William S. Crawford as well as surveys signed by Joshua Fry and surveying business conducted by the College of William and Mary.","Surveyor's Notebooks from the Cabell Family papers in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number TA522 .V8 C3.","Document Signed. Contains the mark of Richard Chivers.","Creator unknown. Signature clipped. Autograph Letter.","Signed by Robert Hughes. Autograph Document Signed.","Autograph Document Signed","James Christian is bound unto William Cabell for the sum of 198 pounds 7 shillings and one penny.","With legacies to sons Elisha and Samuel and daughter Ruth Jordan. Witnessed by George Morrell and Thomas Ballard Smith. Document Signed. See medium oversize file.","Signed by Benjamin Robinson and E. Bennet. See medium oversize file.","Autograph Document.","About his sending Westcote Buttons and staples for the Baggs. Autograph Letter Signed.","Order upon the petition of William Cabell, Senior, Joseph Cabell, John Cabell, and William Hopkins. Leave is granted them to take up 6,000 acres in Goochland County on the branches of Blackwater Creek and bounded on Nicholas Davis' land and to extend backward towards other rivers. Signed by Robert Staunton and John Blair.","Payable to Samuel Allen. Tobacco receipt. Document Signed.","Note added that \"Entry made 1743 Joshua Fry\".","For 1600 acres of land beg[inning] at Samuel Burks, Jun[io]r; William Cabell enters for 400 acres of land beginning at the fork of Ioes Creek, and 400 acres on both sides of Fendlys Creek. Autographed Document.","Autograph Document.","Scope and Contents About sending John Row with 2 Negroes to \"bent plantation\" [signature clipped]. Autograph Letter.","Order signed by N. Walthoe. That William Cabell be granted leave to survey 1200 acres in Goochland County.","Autograph Document.","Signed by W. Wagner.","That William Cabell be granted leave to take up 1200 acres in Goochland on both sides of the Fluvanna River.","Survey of 50 acres on the south side of Rockfish River.","Document.","Document.","Signed by William Cabell and Joshua Fry. This document was conserved with support from the Virginia State Society, Daughters of Colonial Wars.","Signature clipped.","Signed by William Cabell and Joshua Fry. Conserved with support of the Daughters of Colonial Wars of the Commonwealth of Virginia.","Receipts signed by Thomas Everard.","Surveys signed by William Cabell, assistant surveyor, and Joshua Fry, surveyor, and will of George Braxton of St. Stephens parish in King and Queen County.","Surveys signed by William Cabell, assistant surveyor, and Joshua Fry, surveyor, note signed by Benjamin Waller.","By which Peter Randolph sold Samuel Burk a half acre lot in the town of Westham.","Signed by Thomas Jefferson, assistant surveyor, and Joshua Fry, surveyor. Including survey of land in Albemarle County.","Condition of obligation between Mathew Talbot, Clement Read and Charles Talbot and Cornelius Cargill, Robert Henry Dyer, William Caldwell, and Abraham Martin.","Receipts signed by Benjamin Waller and Thomas Everard. Two documents dated 1754 were conserved with support from the Virginia State Society, Daughters of Colonial Wars.","Survey signed by John Staples, assistannt surveyor.","Receipt signed by James Nevil and Ben Waller. Survey signed by John Staples.","One receipt signed by T. Everard.","Statement from N. Walthoe, Williamsburg, Virginia to the Justices of Amherst County. Approving the place for the County Court House to be established, providing it be built at the expense of the county.","Admitted to court record.","About sending the supplies he had ordered and discussing the price of tobacco.","See medium oversize file.","See medium oversize file.","Requesting medical treatment for his wife and describing her symptoms.","Concerning surveys by William Cabell, Junior, surveyor.","Requesting treatment and listing his wife's symptoms.","Autograph Document Signed.","Authorizing William Cabell, Junior, to be Deputy Escheator for the counties of Albemarle, Amherst, Buckingham, and Bedford.","About his daughter's illness.","About the sale of his tobacco.","For payment for the Gazette.","Settled May 2769 (for 1768) \"for the use of the College of William and Mary.\" Signed by John Blair, Junior on the reverse of \"A List of Fees Received for surveys in Amherst County by William Cabell Junior, surveyor.\"","Scope and Contents \"For the use of the College of William \u0026amp; Mary,\" signed by John Blair, on reverse of \"A List of fees Received for surveys in Amherst County by William Cabell, Jun[io]r, surveyor.\"","Includes \"Invoice of Sundries Shipt by John Backhouse on board the John John Breakhill for Virginia on Account Colonel William Cabell Junior.\"","About his tobacco sales and invoice.","About his wife's illness.","On reverse of \"A List of Fees Received for surveys in Amherst County by William Cabell Junior, surveyor,\" signed by Robert Miller, Bursar.","About the insurance due on the wheat and tobacco.","About his account.","Signed by Peyton Randolph.","About Thomas Lomax's giving security for his father's mortgage and removing the Negroes.","On the reverse of \"A List of Fees Received for Surveys in Amherst County, by William Cabell Junior, surveyor,\" signed by Robert Miller, Bursar.","About his father's suit. Copy.","On the reverse of \"A List of Fees Rec[eive]d for surveys in Amherst County by William Cabell, jun[io]r, surv[eyor].\" Autograph Document Signed.","Saying \"I am truly sorry they have not altogether answered your Expectations.\"","Stating why he will not renew his consignment.","Copy(?).","(Signature clipped). Document.","Accounts of Colonel William Cabell, 1781; Hugh Rose, Amherst, to Major William Cabell, June 9, 1781; Two lists of militia ordered into service from Amherst County, 1781; Hugh Rose, Amherst, to Major William Cabell, July 24, 1781; Miscellaneous Receipts.","Issued by the College of William and Mary to William Cabell (William Cabell, Jr., 1759-) and signed by James Madison, George Wythe, Charles Bellini, and Benjamin Harrison.","Including house plan. Oversize. House plan scan=G0733.","To his brother William Sid Crawford, Amherst, about his studies.","Document.","Signed by Patrick Henry.","Unsigned document.","Signed by James Montgomery, assistant surveyor, and William Cabell, Junior, surveyor.","Giving medical advice.","Two letters dealing with the levy to pay for the county jail and repairing the court house.","Signed by Nicholas Davies.","Giving medical advice.","Addressed to an unknown recipient. Requesting a copy of a bill.","About his plans to move his law practice to Amherst.","Giving medical advice.","Explaining why he will not return home from Jamaica and stating, \" I live, I repent and will atone, as far as a future life of self denial, and a steady observance of all that is right can atone for my misdeeds.\"","About Cabell's candidacy for U.S. Representative.","Requesting him to return home. Copy.","With note signed by John Breckinridge.","Letter.","About his family's health.","About subscriptions to his relative Mr. Pleasant's paper which is \"entirely friendly to Republicanism and the cause of France...\"","About legislation in the U.S. Congress.","Includes surveys signed by James Higginbotham, surveyor.","About business matters.","Mentioning legal advice given by John Marshall.","About resuming his practice in the superior court and engaging in the business you mention.","About the division of the county.","About the selection of electors.","Saying all the electors will vote for Jefferson and Burr.","Mentioning the work of the current session of the House of Delegates and the dispute which took place between George Hay and James Thompson Callender.","Requesting a copy of the Amherst polls for Representative in Congress and commenting on international news.","Giving news of the House of Delegates.","About a promise of a loan. Signature clipped.","On business matters.","Letter to unknown recipient on business matters.","List of books from his father's estate contained in a letter from E. Winston to Colonel William Cabell.","About the settlement of the estate of Patrick Henry.","About Mr. Leake of Albemarle who hopes to take his place in the House of Representatives. Document.","About the preaching of his deceased brother's funeral sermon.","On business matters.","About his (lottery?) tickets.","About the settlement of the estate of Patrick Henry.","About the settlement of the estate of Patrick Henry.","About his debts.","About the sale of his tobacco.","About the sale of his tobacco.","About the sale of his tobacco.","About the sale of his tobacco.","About the sale of his tobacco.","About the sale of his tobacco.","About the sale of his tobacco.","About his family's health and his studies.","About the settlement of Mr. Henry's debts.","Scope and Contents About the opening of \"a public school\"; in the New Glasgow Academy.","About the management of her slaves--probably selling Frank because he has no connections nearby or hiring him out to \"some humane person that will treat him well.\"","Signature clipped.","Date on letter is incorrectly recorded as 1707. About negotiations with the British government.","Deposition about a negro runaway slave named Fleming.","About the happenings in the House of Representatives.","Letter to unknown recipient.","Letter to unknown recipient.","Letter to unknown recipient.","Mentioning that Mr. Tucker and he will come to dinner.","Signature clipped.","Letter to unknown recipient.","About \"the family of Hannah I mean the two girls, who have never been House servants, other than as spinners, at which business they have been excellent hands and may yet be so, if taught a proper degree of subordination by a mistress--the others except the small children have been wrought in the plantation,\" Signature clipped.","Scope and Contents Saying his \"negroes ar now under excellent discipline and so free from punishment \u0026amp; so well satisfied with their situation, that my carpenter John Brown, who must be sent to Corrottoman this fall, if very much opposed to going although I consent for his wife to go with him. My overseer is an active, attentive \u0026amp; amiable man.\"","Content about the difficulty of hiring a new overseer.","About business matters.","Scope and Contents About news at \"Union Grove\".","About his plans to be a candidate for the Senate.","About business matters.","About family and business matters.","Manuscript Volume 1","Signed by William Hill, assisant surveyor.","About hiring his man, Joshua.","Manuscript Volume 2.","Manuscript Volume 3.","Including accounts of Robert L. Brown and Mayo Cabell and business letters of Mayo Cabell.","42 items.","Manuscript","Including a list of medicines sold.","5 items. Photographs.","Photograph","Photograph","Photograph","Two photographs.","Photograph","Made by Alexander Brown and others. Manuscript.","Printed material.","Manuscript.","Manuscript.","About a letter from John Brown to William Cabell dated April 20, 1781. Newspaper clipping.","See microfilm of survey notebooks.","Manuscript Volume 4. Field survey book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774), with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done.  Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albermarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.","Manuscript Volume 5. Field survey book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774), with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.","22 pages. Manuscript Volume 6. Notebook in multiple hands, one being Nicholas Cabell's (1750-1803). Based in Amherst, Va., Cabell was a notable Virginia politician in the latter half of the 18th century. Notebook contents include merchants' arithmetic problems and various memoranda and notes on accounts, debts, writs, prices, and wights. Dates in the notebook include 1750 and 1779.","13 pages. Manuscript Volume 7. Entry survey book of Colonel William Cabell (1730-1798), 1753 June 25-October 7, with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done. Colonel William Cabell was a notable public official in Virginia in the latter half of the 18th century. He became assistant surveyor of Albemarle County in 1753.","32 pages. Manuscript Volume 8. Entry survey book in several hands for Goochland County, 1736-1743. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done. A few entries are in William Cabell's hand. Note: these are not complete entries--i.e. 101, 114, 214, etc.--may have been written by Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774) after he returned from England in 1741.","120 pages. Manuscript Volume 9. Entry survey book in several hands for Albemarle County, 1744 December-1745 April. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done.","Manuscript Volume 10. Entry survey book in unknown hand with index, 1743-1747. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done.","Manuscript Volume 11. Field survey book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774), with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the survey was done. Various entries dated 1743. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.","Manuscript Volume 12. Account book for 1752-1774 with farm and medical accounts of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774). Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.","318 pages. Manuscript Volume 13. Field book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774) with various surveys and written religious reflections, 1752-1754. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the survey was done. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.","Manuscript Volume 14. Religious notes in unknown hand interleaved with surveys, one in the hand of Col. William Cabell (1730-1798). Notes on medicine, tobacco, and farm accounts are by Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774). Various entries dated 1756-1758. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albermarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon. Colonel William Cabell was a notable public official in Virginia in the latter half of the 18th century.","Manuscript Volume 15. Notebook containing mathematical and geometry problems in an unknown hand. The final two pages of text contain a listing of legal disagreements, with dates and names of the persons in conflict and notes on the judgment. Various entries dated 1745 and 1747.","Manuscript Volume 16. Field survey book of Dr. William Cabell (1699-1774), with various survey reports. Survey entries and reports usually include date, general location, measurements and description of the work, and name of person for whom the surveying work was done. Various entries dated 1748 and 1750. Dr. William Cabell was a justice and surveyor for Goochland, Va. and Albemarle, Va. as well as a farmer and practicing physician and surgeon.","Manuscript Volume 17","Manuscript Volume 18","Manuscript Volume 19","Manuscript Volume 20","Manuscript Volume 21","Manuscript Volume 22","Manuscript Volume 23","Manuscript Volume 24","26 pages. Manuscript Volume 25","20 pages. Manuscript Volume 26","15 pages. Manuscript Volume 27","15 pages. Manuscript Volume 28","7 pages. Manuscript Volume 29","22 pages. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Arrangement: All papers which could be definitely identified with a person of some importance are grouped under the name of that person. These groups are arranged by alphabetical order. Persons of the same name are distinguished by dates of birth and death, or by their relationship to other persons whose dates are known.The general files (Folder 103-109) are placed after this alphabetical series (Folders 1-102). These files are separated into categories using appropriate classifications. Letters and papers belonging to estates, suits, etc., are filed with their respective groups. Likewise other letters and papers are listed either in the alphabetically arranged groups mentioned above, or in the general files."," Organization: This collection is organized into the following series and subserie:\n Series 1: People Files, Subseries are: Carter, Miss; Carter, (Miss C.); Carter (Charles) of Cleve, 1707-1764; Carter (Charles) of Shirley, 1732-1806; Carter (Elizabeth) [wife of Landon Carter, 1710-1778]; Carter (Elizabeth) [daughter of Robert W. Carter, 1792-1861] ; Carter (Elizabeth L.) [sister of Robert W. Carter, 1792-1861]; Carter (George) [son of Robert \"Councillor\" Carter]; Carter (George B.) estate; Carter (John Armistead) guardianship; Carter (Kate); Carter (Landon) 1710-1778 ;Carter (Landon, Jr.) [son of Landon Carter, 1710-1778]; Carter (Landon) 1756-1820, estate; Carter (Landon, Jr.) [half-brother of Robert W. Carter, 1792-1861] ;Carter (Robert \"King\") 1663-1732; Carter (Robert) of Nomini, born c. 1704, died 1731; Carter (Robert \"Councillor\") of Nomini, 1728-1804; Carter (Robert Wormeley) 1734-1797 ; Carter (Robert W.) 1792-1861; Carter (Robert W.) 1792-1861 ; Tayloe (John) estate.       \nSeries 2: General files. Subseries: Accounts, invoices, receipts; Letters; Other papers; Printed matter; Unidentified pieces and fragments; Labels, covers and envelopes","Robert \"King\" Carter (1663-1732) was a colonial official and landholder (300,000 acres). His sons were Robert Carter (1704-1731) and Landon Carter (1710-1778) of \"Sabine Hall.\" Grandsons of Robert Carter included Robert \"Councillor\" Carter (1728-1804) of \"Nomini\" and Robert Wormeley Carter (1734-1797).","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00031.frame","When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","This current finding aid is also available in the microfilm format at the Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. An additional index can be found at: National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United States available from Chadwyck-Healey, Inc., 1021 Prince Street, Alexandria, Va. 22314.","The collection includes: correspondence and land records of Robert \"King\" Carter; correspondence and land records of his sons Robert Carter (1704-1731) and Landon Carter (1710-1778); correspondence, accounts, land records and the appointment to the Virginia Council of Robert Carter (1728-1804), son of Robert Carter (1704-1731); correspondence, diaries, land records and accounts of Robert Wormeley Carter (1734-1804), son of Landon Carter of Sabine Hall; and correspondence and land records and papers concerning the estate of Robert Carter's grandson, Landon Carter (1757-1820)."," The bulk of the collection consists of the papers of Robert Wormeley Carter (1792-1861) including his correspondence with Robley Dunglison, John Tyler, John Tayloe Lomax, Edmund Ruffin, Robert Young Conrad and members of the Tayloe family as well as his diaries and accounts arranged by subject. [Note: in May 2012, the diaries of Robert W. Carter (Subseries 6, Folder 91) were removed and catalogued as Rare Books].","Subjects covered in the collection include plantation life, horse-racing, real property, nineteenth-century Virginia politics, enslaved persons, and tobacco. In addition, there are miscellaneous eighteenth-century land and legal documents.","Also accessible on microfilm: Carter Papers, 1667-1862, in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number HD1471 .U5 R43 ser.L Part 1.","2 items.","2 items.","3 items.","Note: This deed states that Robert Cary purchased the land from Charles Carter in 1746. Papers showing descent of title to a messuage, houses and four lots on Palace Street, Williamsburg, from Charles Carter to Philip Grymes: Robert Cary to Kenneth Mackenzie, 1746-1751.","Papers showing descent of title to a messuage, houses and four lots on Palace Street, Williamsburg, from Charles Carter to Philip Grymes: Robert Cary to Kenneth Mackenzie, 1746-1751.","5 items.","16 February 1788 and 25 February 1788 Two letters on same sheet.","Bill of lading for goods shipped from London to Charles Carter.","2 items.","12 items","7 items.","32 items","2 items.","61 items.","17 items.","Mutilated.","Draft of letter not sent.","Note: A memorandum by Landon Carter, dated 3 May 1778, appears on back of sheet.","44 items. Items are arranged alphabetically by last name.","Power of attorney, Elizabeth Beckwith to Col. George Eskridge. Power of attorney for relinquishing her right of dower in a tract of land in Richmond County.","Marmaduke Beckwith to Landon Carter. Lease of a tract of land in Richmond County.","28 items. Papers concerning quitrents of Landon Carter, payable to Lord Fairfax.","Appraisal of land in Richmond County lately belonging to Maj. Dennis McCarty, made by Robert Tomlin and William Dogges, at the request of Landon Carter.","Surveyor's plat of the dividing line between the land of Landon Carter and John Kent, made by William Garland.","Rough draft, written by Landon Carter, of a petition to the House of Burgesses regarding a proposed division of the counties of King George, Stafford, Richmond, and Westmoreland. (Counties of Virginia-Geography [1769]).","Mutilated. Notice concerning an enslaved person who escaped ('a runaway slave') belonging to Landon Carter.","Photostatic copy. An inventory of the estate of Landon Carter, deceased.","5 items. A list of papers of L[andon] C[arter], deceased, taken by Robert W. Carter.","Speech of Landon Carter to a grand-jury.","A statement to the public by Landon Carter, regarding measures taken by England for the raising of revenues in the American colonies. The statement is addressed to Purdie and Dixon, who were printers in Williamsburg, Virginia","Deposition of Landon Carter in a dispute, between Charles Carter of Corotoman and Robert Carter of Williamsburg, concerning possession of Corotoman estate.","Surveyor's plat of a tract of land called \"Ring's Quarter,\" in King and Queen County. Part of \"Ring's Quarter\" belonged to Mrs. Elizabeth Wormeley, whose daughter, Elizabeth, married Landon Carter.","Certificate of relinquishment of the dower rights of Nancy Jones, Wilks County, Georgia, to a tract of land in Northumberland County, Virginia, sold by her husband, Thomas Jones, to Landon Carter, Jr.","1,049 items.","48 items.","Copy.","Both letters are on the same page.","10 items.","3 items.","22 items.","725 items. Includes one bound volume.","276 items.","Armistead (Lewis) - Plat of a tract of land in Northumberland County made by Rawleigh Tapscott at the request of Lewis Armistead.","6 items. Beverley (Carter) - Papers relating to the dissatisfaction shown by Carter Beverley with Robert W. Carter's administration of the Landon Carter estate.","2 items.","2 items. Robert W. Carter, administrator of Carter (Landon) - Request that the Land Office in Richmond furnish a copy of a deed establishing the line between the lands of [?] Sydnor and Landon Carter, and the reply to this request.","49 items.","3 items.","Extract of a deed.","4 items. Suit in Fredericksburg.","Suit in Spotsylvania County.","Suit in Spotsylvania County.","Suit in Richmond District.","Copy.","6 items.","2 items. Suit in Richmond County.","Mutilated. Draft of a deed to a tract of land in Richmond County, called \"Juggs.\"","Deed to a third part of a tract of land in Richmond County called \"Juggs.\"","Draft of a deed to a tract of land in Richmond County.","Mutilated. Letter concerning a deed of trust given by Capt. Bramham and Peter Rust to Landon Carter.","6 items. Tayloe (William H.) - Dispute.","4 items. Charles Mason, guardian of - Thompson (Mary) v. Robert W. Carter, administrator of Landon Carter. Suit in Spotsylvania County.","Deed to a tract of land in Richmond County, called \"Hickory Thicket.\"","Suit in Spotsylvania County.","13 items. Frederick County lands of Landon Carter, 1741-1858","Frederick County lands of Landon Carter, 1741-1858.","18 items. Frederick County lands of Landon Carter, 1741-1858.","85 items. Frederick County lands of Landon Carter, 1741-1858.","2 items. Including plat.","10 items. Relating to the portion of Mary B. Carter, 1821-1841","50 items. Relating to the portion of Mary B. Carter, 1821-1841.","43 items.","43 items.","13 items. The majority of the items relate to the papers of Robert \"King\" Carter.","Dickenson (Elizabeth) - Certificate appointing Austin Brockenbrough her attorney for relinquishing her right of dower in a tract of land in Richmond County sold by her husband, Thomas Dickenson, to Robert Carter.","2 items. Garner (Vincent) - Surveyor's plat of a tract of land in Northumberland County, belonging to Vincent Garner, 1728, and an undated memorandum on the bounds of Vincent Garner's land patent.","Deed to a tract of land in Lancaster County, adjoining Col. Carter's land.","Mutilated. Deed to a house and lot in Williamsburg.","Suit in Williamsburg. Note: It is possible that this Robert Carter is not Robert \"King\" Carter, but his son, Robert Carter of Nomini.","Trust deed covering a tract of land in Westmoreland County, called \"Coles Land.\"","Lease of a tract of land in Northumberland County.","Shropshire (St. John) - Re: recommending Richard Tankersly for a position.","John Palmer to David Ginnins [Jennings]. Papers showing descent of title to a tract of land in Northumberland County from John Palmer to Robert Carter, 1667-1712.","Copy. Will of David Jennings, leaving his estate to Francis Bratton, whose daughter, Frances, afterwards married Enoch Hill. Papers showing descent of title to a tract of land in Northumberland County from John Palmer to Robert Carter, 1667-1712.","2 items. Enoch Hill and Frances, his wife, to Robert Carter. Mortgage and deed to the same property, dated the same day. Papers showing descent of title to a tract of land in Northumberland County from John Palmer to Robert Carter, 1667-1712.","6 items. The majority of the items relate to the papers of Robert Carter of Nomini (circa 1704-1731), son of Robert \"King\" Carter, and father of Robert \"Councillor\" Carter, of Nomini.","Letter concerning purchase of five tons of iron from Robert Carter.","2 items. Lease of a tract of land in Stafford County, 12 August 1729, and deed of sale covering the same tract of land, 13 August 1729.","2 items. Statement by John Warner concerning sale of 330 acres of land by John Savage to Robert Carter, 1730, and a cash receipt dated 1733.","103 items.","40 items.","60 items.","60 items.","3 items.","Quitclaim deed to a parcel of land on Palace Street, Williamsburg.","24 items.","4 items.","18 items, including 9 diary books (typed by CWI).","2 items. See also: Morton, Louis, \"Robert Wormeley Carter: Notes on the Life of a Virginia Planter,\" Journal of Southern History, vol. 12, pp. 345-365.","Deed to a lot in the city of Richmond.","44 items.","Copy.","Copy.","A memorandum by Robert W. Carter appears on the same sheet.","Copy","Copy","33 items.","Copy. [Robert W. Carter], at S[abine] Hall, [Richmond County], to St. L[eger] L. Carter. 3 July 1822, and [Robert W. Carter], at S[abine] Hall, [Richmond County], to St. L[eger] L. Carter. 28 July 1822.","Incomplete. Enclosure: [Charles Carter ?] to Mary B. Carter, at Sabine Hall, [Richmond County].","Receipt for payment for ticket in Grand National Lottery appears on same sheet.","Mutilated","Mutilated. Date is from postmark.","Mutilated.","46 items.","Date is from postmark.","Re: expulsion of J. A. Carter.","Copy.","Re: Final disposition of persons enslaved by RWC's mother's, referred to as 'Negroes.'","50 items.","Copy. Re: Favors J. Q. Adams over Gen. Jackson in the election.","Re: Opposed to doctrines of Adam's first message/ objections to Jackson listed.","Re: His support of Gen. Jackson as the least evil of the two.","Date is from postmark.","Re: Urging RWC to run for the Senate.","Re: Says RWC will do well in his district.","Re: On RWC's chances in the election.","Copy of contract between John Dickinson, assignee of Mackenzie Beverly, and William B. Beverly, agent of Robert Beverly, on same sheet.","Re: The death of RWC's brother Landon.","Re: RWC's sister requesting him to buy Betty at the sale of persons, enslaved by their brother.","Re: Urging him not to resign his seat.","Postmarked Spotted Ville [Stafford County]. Includes a statement of account written by Robert W. Carter.","38 items.","Re: Louis Tyre, a free man of color who would put C's mill in operation.","Two letters written on the same page.","A letter recommending Lewis Tyre as a workman, signed by D. Green, [?], and John McMahon, appears on the same sheet.","Postscript written by D. Green.","Re: Attacks on him in the Enquerer. Comments on S. Carolina's position/fear of \"anarchy if not civil war will prevail.\"","Re: Castings for saw mill.","Re: Telling RWC to electioneer if he would secure the prize \"which is scarcely worth the contest.\"","A note drawn by Robert W. Carter, 8 March 1833, appears on same sheet.","Re: The sale of Spencer (an enslaved person) ($150) \"he shall be treated with the utmost kindness ...\"","Printed circular letter.","Postmarked Washington.","Re: The President and the bank deposits/ Mentions Wallace who may turn into a \"negro driver.\"","Re: Family News.","41 items.","Re: Inquiring about his chances as a candidate for Brig. Gen. in the Regt./lists his military experience.","Re: Marriage Plans.","Re: Replies to RWC's 2 January 1834 letter.","Re: The election of Aylett as Brig. Gen.","Re: Plans to announce his candidacy for the seat in the legislature representing Richmond and Lancaster Counties.","Copy. Re: Resignation as Col. of 41st Regiment.","Re: Dr. Emanuel's proposed candidacy for House of Delegates.","Re: Alternate representation from the two counties, comments on Jackson's \"great and glorious achievements\", then lost confidence in him; supports Leigh for U. S. Senator.","Date is from postmark.","Re: The boat he bought in July.","Re: Doctor's report on Lizzie.","Re: The best route for supplying the F. R. to subscribers in the Northern Neck.","Re: the \"Torrent that is rushing on respecting Slavery ...\"","Re: Military career of her brother General Armistead.","Re: Banking.","Mutilated","Mutilated","36 items.","Re: RWC's candidacy in next legislature.","Re: Why he may not vote for RWC.","Virginia Tayloe is a sister of RWC.","24 items.","Re: Fire at RWC's house.","Enclosure: One Account.","Elizabeth Carter is Col. Robert W. Carter's daughter.","Mutilated.","Rebecca Dulaney is Col. [Robert] W. Carter's niece.","Two letters written on the same page.","Copy.","36 items.","Re: Bill regarding the \"discipline of our slaves on this vexed Border\" (D.C.).","Re: Annexation of Hardy Co.","Copy.","Copy.","Note: Statements by a sporting court in regard to sweepstakes at Fairfield appear on same sheet.","Two letters written on the same page.","Re: Divorce proceedings.","2 item, both consisting of two letters written on the same page.","Incomplete.","36 items.","Two letters written on the same page.","Note: Describes inauguration parade of President W. H. Harrison.","Elizabeth Landon Carter is Col. Robert W. Carter's daughter.","Postmarked Washington.","31 items.","Re: Sale of RWC's cotton stock.","[Copy].","Note: This letter concerns the newly-invented McCormick Reaper.","2 Enclosures: A sheet giving speed records of certain horses, 1802-1823, and a newspaper clipping concerning the Mount Vernon Races, 1842.","Postmarked Lancaster Court House.","64 items.","Postmarked Farnham, Virginia","Re: The colt is in fine condition.","Two letters written on one page.","Re: Whig Party Notice.","Re: Going to nominate RWC as Whig candidate.","Re: Political remarks.","Postmarked Farnham, Virginia","Postmarked Kilmarnock, Virginia","Mutilated.","[Letter requesting Col. Carter to deliver a Fourth of July oration at a place not specified].","Postmarked Litwalton, [Lancaster County], Virginia","Copy.","Note: A statement of account appears on the same sheet.","60 items.","Note: Mention is made of the burning of Mt. Airy.","Note: A statement is added to the letter showing mortgages given by John Critcher to various persons.","Mutilated.","Note: Reference is made to the burning of Mount Airy. Enclosure: A copy of a court order giving nominations for sheriff of Richmond County. 1844.","Mutilated.","Two drafts of a letter.","Postscript by Maria G. Braxton.","Accompanying remarks by Robert W. Carter.","Forwarded to Warsaw.","Original letter and duplicate. The duplicate is addressed to Warsaw, Richmond County, Virginia.","Printed circular letter.","36 items.","Copy.","Date is from postmark.","Copy.","Two letters written on the same page: William H. Tayloe, at Mount Airy, [Richmond County], to Col. Robert W. Carter, at Sabine Hall, 6 November 1846. O. P. Hare, at Richmond, to William H. Tayloe, 1 January 1846.","45 items.","Copy.","Printed Circular.","Note: This letter is written on a printed circular of Mrs. Mary L. Eliason's Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies, Alexandria, Virginia.","49 items.","Printed circular letter.","Note: An account is added to this letter.","Note: Robert W. Carter's reply is filed with this letter.","Two letters written on one page: E. McG. Tidball, at Waterloo, to Col. R. W. Carter, at Sabine Hall, near Warsaw, Richmond County, Virginia, 6 October 1848. L. G. Tidball to [R. W. Carter], undated.","Enclosure: Clipping from the National Intelligencer and Southern Churchman offering for sale an estate in Fairfax County called Vaucluse.","Note: This letter contains comments on the California gold fever.","39 items.","Note: Robert W. Carter's reply is filed with this letter.","Enclosure: R. A. Claybrook, at Piedmont, to Eustace Conway. 18 May 1849.","Note: This letter contains two prescriptions and a bill for medical services. Date is from the postmark.","59 items.","2 Copies.","Enclosure: T. Reavis, at Gainesville, to E. Conway, at Richmond, Virginia 14 February 1850.","Copy.","Enclosure: Receipt for subscription to \"American Farmer.\"","64 items.","Copy.","Mutilated.","Two letters written on one page.","Draft. Draft of a statement concerning the resignation of Rev. William N. Ward as Rector of Lunenburg Parish. Note: The draft is in the handwriting of Robert W. Carter.","38 items.","Copy.","Copy.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Printed circular letter.","Mutilated.","1 item,","Copy.","Two letters written on the same page: Gordon Forbes, at Sandy Point, to Col. R. W. Carter, at Sabine Hall, 17 October 1854. Robert W. Carter, at Sabine Hall, to Daingerfield Belfield, at Belle Brant, 10 November 1854.","Copy.","Copy.","Mutilated.","Copy.","Copy.","Copy.","Note: A statement of account is added to this letter.","Enclosure: An extract from the Report of the Executive Committee of the Rappahannock River Agricultural Society.","Enclosure: Certificate of election of Robert W. Carter as a lay delegate to the convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Virginia.","Postmarked Upperville, Virginia.","Copy.","Note: A copy of Col. R. W. Carter's reply is filed with this letter.","Copy.","Two letters written on the same page: William T. Harris, at Warsaw, to Col. Carter, 24 Feb 1857. R. W. C[arter] to [William T. Harris], 6 March 1857.","Enclosure: Account of E. T. Tayloe with Robert W. Carter, 1853-1854.","Copy.","Enclosure: Copy of a letter written by Elias Harroll, an enslaved person, to a (black) friend.","Date is from postmark.","Copy.","Enclosure: C[harles] C[arter] Lee, at Richmond, to Col. R. W. Carter, 1 January 1859.","Enclosure: A sample of merino wool.","Enclosure: Printed circular letter from R. T. Daniel, chairman, State Central Committee, Richmond, Virginia, 23 February 1859.","Mutilated.","Copy.","Illegible.","Enclosure: John Bulger to [William Wirt], undated.","Note: This letter is written on a printed circular advertising hogs.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Enclosure: A list of enslaved person showing ages and 'value.'","Mutilated","Two letters written on the same page.","2 items.","2 items.","3 items.","3 items.","3 items.","Two letters written on the same page.","A note written by H. W[ellford] to Robert W. Carter appears on the cover of this letter.","Incomplete.","3 items. Two mutilated drafts of a letter.","An unfinished draft of a letter.","Copy.","Copy.","Copy.","Copy.","Copy.","Copy.","Draft of letter.","Copy, Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Note: This letter is written on a printed circular advertising the business of William A. Jackson.","Note: A poem in the handwriting of Robert W. Carter appears on the back of this letter.","5 letters.","5 letters.","5 letters.","5 letters.","5 letters.","Mutilated.","Mutilated. Postmarked Tappahannock.","Note: A form of application for divorce in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, appears on the same sheet.","2 items.","Mutilated.","Postmarked Petersburg, Virginia.","Letter invites Robert W. Carter to speak in a political debate.","Enclosure: Cut of a corn drill.","Note: A memorandum in the handwriting of Robert W. Carter appears on the back of this letter.","Postmarked Washington, D.C.","Postmarked Washington, D.C.","Postmarked Washington, D.C.","Copy of second letter.","2 letters.","2 letters.","Mutilated. Postmarked Gordonsville.","Postmarked Kilmarnock, Virginia.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Folder 51-35: 103 items, including 11 cash books.","Folders 51-53 include a total of 103 items, including 11 cash books.","Folders 51-53 include a total of 103 items, including 11 cash books.","Folders 51-53 include a total of 103 items, including 11 cash books.","191 items.","14 items.","176 items.","46 items.","30 items.","8 items.","8 items.","Folders 56 and 57 combined contain 478 items: (78) Letters (1829-1858), (395) Checks (1825-1854), (2) Bank Books (1825-1854) and (3) Statements (1837-1854).","Folders 56 and 57 combined contain 478 items: (78) Letters (1829-1858), (395) Checks (1825-1854), (2) Bank Books (1825-1854) and (3) Statements (1837-1854).","8 items.","3 items.","5 items.","19 items.","17 items.","105 items.","105 items.","23 items.","23 items.","207 items.","207 items.","137 items. Bills and receipts. Arranged by locality.","3 items.","2 items.","4 items.","2 items.","2 items.","14 items.","10 items.","4 items.","4 items.","66 items. Eight items include levies for the repair of Totuskey Large Bridge, 1841, and Totuskey Little Bridge, 1851.","4 items.","6 items.","8 items.","3 items.","100 items.","148 items.","Memorandum sent by J. S. Wellford to Robert W. Carter.","238 items.","20 items.","368 items.","13 items.","166 items.","189 items. Arranged alphabetically.","5 items.","5 items.","26 items.","3 items.","6 items.","8 items.","15 items.","15 items. This includes the Report of the Investigating Committee to the stockholders, 1855.","3 items.","8 items.","58 items.","27 items.","10 items.","7 items.","7 items.","5 items.","5 items.","46 items.","46 items.","1,246 items.","32 items.","66 items.","159 items.","126 items.","33 items.","28 items.","38 items, including one memorandum book.","89 items.","56 items.","44 items. Accounts dealing with enslaved persons ('Negroes'), 1813-1861. 123 items.","208 items. Arranged by alphabetical order by last name.","28 items.","5 items.","7 items.","22 items.","13 items.","16 items.","18 items.","6 items.","12 items.","20 items.","11 items.","15 items.","28 items.","6 items.","7 items.","288 items.","39 items.","39 items.","8 items.","8 items.","75 items. Accounts and correspondence concerning alterations and improvements.","75 items. Accounts and correspondence concerning alterations and improvements.","9 items.","9 items.","97 items. See also Folder 82.","97 items. See also Folder 82.","79 items.","79 items.","221 items.","10 items.","3 items.","10 items.","3 items.","46 items.","24 items.","6 items.","3 items.","2 items.","3 items.","13 items.","13 items.","Arranged by last name.","Notice directing Robert W. Carter to attend, at Lancaster Court House, the trial of Thomas Armstrong, captain of artillery attached to the 92nd Regiment, Virginia Militia.","Joseph F. Harvey and David B. Taylor, administrators of Bailey (Robert) et al. vs. Robert W. Carter. Suit in Westmoreland County.","Trust deed covering a tract of land in Westmoreland County, called \"Bushfield,\" to secure a debt due Robert W. Carter.","2 items. Deed to a lot of land in the village of Warsaw, 1834, and deed of Edwin Waller and wife conveying the same property to Harmanus Boggs.","Deed to a lot of land in Richmond County near the court house.","53 items. Agreements with overseers, 1815-1854, 24 pieces; and letters from overseers, 1825-1860. 29 items.","3 items. Agreements for rental of his tract of land in Richmond County, known as \"The Distillery.\"","2 items. Letters concerning soldier's claims of Robert W. Carter.","2 items. E.B. Stephens for Carter (Robert W.) vs. Daniel Atwill.","Carter (Robert W.) vs. John Bailey's administrators, 1841-1857. 13 items. And a list of suits brought in Westmoreland County by Robert W. Carter against John Critcher and others to secure debts of John Bailey and of Robert Bailey who was one of the administrators of John Bailey. 1851. 3 items.","4 items.","2 items.","2 items.","4 items.","2 items. Agreement regarding sale to Robert W. Carter of one half of the schooner Sally Eleanor, 1842, and an account of Robert W. Carter with Griffin Garner. 1844.","2 items.","Memo. Deeds of trust to ( ) Conway et al, and to ( ) Pendleton, for ( ) Claybrooke.","Agreement with Robert W. Carter regarding the purchase of a tract of land in Westmoreland County, called \"Louisville.\"","Certificate granting to Robert W. Carter the right to use an improved bee-hive patented by William M. Hall of Wallingford, Conn.","Memo. Robert W. Carter for Lamkin (J.L.) vs. Thomas S. Waugh et al. Three suits in Charles City County.","Writ to compel them to lay certain levies for a public road and landing.","Memo. Agreement with Robert W. Carter concerning the taking of depositions in a certain suit in Spotsylvania County.","Suit in Richmond County for amount due him under a trust deed from Jeffries \u0026 Oldham to W.Y. Sturman, trustee for Robert W. Carter.","7 items. Trust deed covering his interest in a house and lot in Fredericksburg, and other papers relating thereto.","2 items. Two trust deeds covering ensaved persons.","Letter from R.E. Scott to Robert W. Carter, who is interested in the suit, giving a financial statement of the case.","Trust deed covering a tract of land in Richmond County.","2 items. William L. Claybrooke and Thomas Jones, Jr., trustees of Sydnor (R.B.) vs. Elizabeth Edwards et al [including Robert W. Carter]. Suit in Richmond County.","Deed to a tract of land in Northumberland and Lancaster Counties.","Deed to a tract of land in Richmond County.","Deed of a tract of land in Richmond County, called \"The Distillery.\"","Trust deed covering a lot in the City of Richmond.","8 items. Suit in Stafford County.","79 items.","17 items.","4 items.","14 items. This group consists chiefly of printed circular letters.","30 items.","14 items.","29 items.","14 items.","Copy.","2 items. Mutilated.","Printed Pamphlet.","Copy of a resolution requesting that the delegates representing Richmond County use their influence to have a law passed by the General Assembly separating the funds of Lunenburg and Farnham parishes, Richmond County, and appointing separate boards to manage each fund. Signed by Moore F. Brockenbrough and others.","Signed by Daniel Garland and others.","12 items.","Date of report not given.","3 items.","2 items.","31 items.","20 items.","2 items.","3 items.","5 items.","7 booklets. The diaries for 1836, 1838, 1844, 1846, and 1859 are written in printed almanacs.","18 items. Robert W. Carter, and Enoch Mason, were the joint administrators of John Mason. This subseries includes accounts, such as 17 bills for court fees and 1 letter concerning fees.","86 items.","56 items. Including a letter from Thomas D. Mutter to Robert W. Carter, 13 Aug 1824, concerning the impending visit of the Marquis De La Fayette to Fredericksburg.","25 items.","2 items. Suit in the City of Richmond.","Suit in the Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond District.","2 items. Reports of progress at Llangollen School, 1825, and at Hampden Sydney College, 1826.","Folders 94-100: 449 items total. (Letters in folders 94-96 date from 1835-1851 and total 243 items. Accounts in folders 97-99 date from 1814-1850 and total 196 items. Legal papers in folder 100 consist of 10 items. )","49 items.","9 items. Letters concern enslaved persons ('slaves') at the Tomlin estate sold to Henry Lewis.","14 items.","26 items.","Letters in folders 95-96 date from 1835-1851 and total 194 items.","Letters in folders 95-96 date from 1835-1851 and total 194 items.","Accounts in folders 97-98 date from 1814-1850 and total 145 items.","Accounts in folders 97-98 date from 1814-1850 and total 145 items.","51 items.","30 items.","21 items.","10 items.","4 items. Suit in Richmond County, Virginia.","Suit in Madison Parish, Louisiana.","Suit in Richmond County, Virginia.","Suit in Richmond County.","Agreement concerning the settlement of a debt.","2 items. Trust deed, covering a tract of land in Northumberland County, called \"Clifton.\"","46 items.","4 items.","56 items. Including the suit, Robert W. Carter vs. Benjamin O. Tayloe et al.","51 items. Items arranged chronologically.","Note: The reply appears on back of sheet","Copy.","Date is from postmark.","Copy.","Copy.","Date is from postmark.","Mutilated.","Copy.","79 items, in part copies. Items are divided into two time periods, 1669-1789 and 1823-1854, and within the dateranges, alphabetically.","30 items. The papers are arranged alphabetically .","Samuel Baley to Marmaduke Beckwith. Deed to a tract of land in Richmond County.","Certificate signed by John Smith and William Brockenbrough stating that Elizabeth Beale has given her assent to a deed executed by her husband, John Beale.","Copy. Copy of will of John Brothwaite, of Rappahannock County.","John Dudley and wife to Henry Curtis. Deed to 150 acres of land in Great Wicomico Parish, Northumberland County.","John Dudley and wife to Thomas Curtis. Deed to a tract of land in Northumberland County. Note: A deed of George Curtis, dated 9 June 1702, granting to William Lister his interest in this property, appears on back of sheet.","Robert Dudley to Richard Farrell. Acknowledgment of debt. Note: A statement by Richard Farrell, assigning all his right in this bond to John Dudley, appears on back of sheet.","Refusal of Griffin Fauntleroy to give possession of John Lloyd's estate in Richmond County to Daniel McCarty.","Henry Graves and wife to Richard Graves. Deed to 450 acres of land in Bruton Parish, York County.","William Jones to Peter Coutanceau. Deed to 592 acres of land in Northumberland County.","Plat of land in James City County, bought of Keeling by John Dixon.","Certificate of the publishing of Maj. Dennis McCarty's intention to dock the entail of his lands in Richmond County.","William McConnell and wife to [unknown] Lack. Fragment of a deed to a lot in an unidentified town in Rowan County, North Carolina.","Statement of Sarah Minor, appointing Thomas Batchelor her attorney for relinquishing her dower rights in a tract of land leased by her husband, John Minor, to John Champ.","2 items. John Palmer to Edward Fielding. Deed to a tract of land in Northumberland County, 19 March 1678/9, and a copy of the deed.","2 items. Surveyor's plats of land in Northumberland County sold by Walter Pavey to John Rice.","5 items. Papers concerning descent of title to a tract of land in Richmond County from Walter Pavey to Daniel McCarty.","Webley Pavey to Daniel McCarty. Trust deed covering a tract of land in Richmond County.","Surveyor's plat of a tract of land in Richmond County, surveyed by William Garland for Charles Sallard.","Mary Simpson to William [?]. Bond.","Copy of bill of James Davenport, clerk of court, against Daniel Morgan, executor, for proving and recording the will of Mary Stone.","Thomas Trice vs. Francis Moreland et al. Suit in Orange County, North Carolina.","Declaration of the Council and Burgesses of the Colony of Virginia to the King, requesting the reenactment of ten laws repealed by the King, and expressing gratitude for his approval of fifty-seven acts passed by the Burgesses.","Copy. Mattram Wright to Thomas Lloyd. Fifteen-year lease of a plantation in Richmond County.","Mutilated. [?] to Richard Lee. Quitrent agreement concerning 904 acres of land in Great Wiccomocoe Parish, Northumberland County.","49 items. The papers are arranged alphabetically by subject matter or last name.","2 items. Certificates of lunacy of Carter B. Berkley, signed by the Visitors of the City Hospital, Baltimore, and by two physicians.","3 items. Resolutions by the board of directors of the Old Dominion Steam Boat Company on the occasion of the death of John Chowning.","Soldiers Claim of Randall or Randolph Clark.","Subscription list for a dinner to be given at the Eagle Hotel in honor of Henry Clay and G.M. Bibb.","A paper by an unidentified person proposing that only one commissioner be appointed to each superior court of chancery.","A description of the author Charles Dickens.","Memorandum giving dates of the Fairfield races.","Two sketches of unidentified grave markers, on one sheet.","Certificate of appointment of Samuel Lyell as postmaster at Warsaw, Richmond County, Virginia.","9 items.","Memorandum book.","Memorandum book.","memorandum book.","11 items. Data on the oyster industry in Virginia.","Appeal to the judges of an unidentified court for protection.","7 items.","2 items.","3 items.","27 items.","27 items.","3 items.","Pamphlet.","Pamphlet. Delivered in the House of Representatives.","10 items.","12 items.","13 items.","64 items","55 items.","9 items.","In May 2012, the diaries of Robert W. Carter (Subseries 6, Folder 91: Diaries of Robert W. Carter) were removed from the Carter Family Papers and catalogued as Rare Books under: AY 326.R5 W3 1836 AY 326.R5 W3 1844 AY 326.R5 W3 1846 AY 35.R5 C6 1838 AY 35.R5 C6 1859","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","Carter, Robert  (\"King\"), 1663-1732","Tyler, John, 1790-1862","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 39.1 C24","/repositories/2/resources/9246"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Carter Family Papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["Carter Family Papers"],"collection_ssim":["Carter Family Papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Virginia--Politics and Government--18th century","Virginia--Politics and Government--19th century"],"geogname_ssim":["Virginia--Politics and Government--18th century","Virginia--Politics and Government--19th century"],"creator_ssm":["Carter, Robert  (\"King\"), 1663-1732","Tyler, John, 1790-1862"],"creator_ssim":["Carter, Robert  (\"King\"), 1663-1732","Tyler, John, 1790-1862"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Carter, Robert  (\"King\"), 1663-1732","Tyler, John, 1790-1862"],"creators_ssim":["Carter, Robert  (\"King\"), 1663-1732","Tyler, John, 1790-1862"],"places_ssim":["Virginia--Politics and Government--18th century","Virginia--Politics and Government--19th century"],"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":["Purchased: 8,602 items 12/31/1935; 2 items in November 1938."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Agriculture--Virginia--History--18th century","Horse racing--Virginia","Legal documents","Plantation life--Virginia","Slavery--Virginia--18th century","Slavery--Virginia--19th century","Tobacco--Virginia--History--18th century","Tobacco--Virginia--History--19th century","United States--Politics and Government","Correspondence","Diaries","Financial records","Receipts (financial records)"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Agriculture--Virginia--History--18th century","Horse racing--Virginia","Legal documents","Plantation life--Virginia","Slavery--Virginia--18th century","Slavery--Virginia--19th century","Tobacco--Virginia--History--18th century","Tobacco--Virginia--History--19th century","United States--Politics and Government","Correspondence","Diaries","Financial records","Receipts (financial records)"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["8609.00 Items 28 Century Boxes"],"extent_tesim":["8609.00 Items 28 Century Boxes"],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence","Diaries","Financial records","Receipts (financial records)"],"date_range_isim":[1667,1668,1669,1670,1671,1672,1673,1674,1675,1676,1677,1678,1679,1680,1681,1682,1683,1684,1685,1686,1687,1688,1689,1690,1691,1692,1693,1694,1695,1696,1697,1698,1699,1700,1701,1702,1703,1704,1705,1706,1707,1708,1709,1710,1711,1712,1713,1714,1715,1716,1717,1718,1719,1720,1721,1722,1723,1724,1725,1726,1727,1728,1729,1730,1731,1732,1733,1734,1735,1736,1737,1738,1739,1740,1741,1742,1743,1744,1745,1746,1747,1748,1749,1750,1751,1752,1753,1754,1755,1756,1757,1758,1759,1760,1761,1762,1763,1764,1765,1766,1767,1768,1769,1770,1771,1772,1773,1774,1775,1776,1777,1778,1779,1780,1781,1782,1783,1784,1785,1786,1787,1788,1789,1790,1791,1792,1793,1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection 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.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eArrangement: All papers which could be definitely identified with a person of some importance are grouped under the name of that person. These groups are arranged by alphabetical order. Persons of the same name are distinguished by dates of birth and death, or by their relationship to other persons whose dates are known.The general files (Folder 103-109) are placed after this alphabetical series (Folders 1-102). These files are separated into categories using appropriate classifications. Letters and papers belonging to estates, suits, etc., are filed with their respective groups. Likewise other letters and papers are listed either in the alphabetically arranged groups mentioned above, or in the general files.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Organization: This collection is organized into the following series and subserie:\n Series 1: People Files, Subseries are: Carter, Miss; Carter, (Miss C.); Carter (Charles) of Cleve, 1707-1764; Carter (Charles) of Shirley, 1732-1806; Carter (Elizabeth) [wife of Landon Carter, 1710-1778]; Carter (Elizabeth) [daughter of Robert W. Carter, 1792-1861] ; Carter (Elizabeth L.) [sister of Robert W. Carter, 1792-1861]; Carter (George) [son of Robert \"Councillor\" Carter]; Carter (George B.) estate; Carter (John Armistead) guardianship; Carter (Kate); Carter (Landon) 1710-1778 ;Carter (Landon, Jr.) [son of Landon Carter, 1710-1778]; Carter (Landon) 1756-1820, estate; Carter (Landon, Jr.) [half-brother of Robert W. Carter, 1792-1861] ;Carter (Robert \"King\") 1663-1732; Carter (Robert) of Nomini, born c. 1704, died 1731; Carter (Robert \"Councillor\") of Nomini, 1728-1804; Carter (Robert Wormeley) 1734-1797 ; Carter (Robert W.) 1792-1861; Carter (Robert W.) 1792-1861 ; Tayloe (John) estate.       \nSeries 2: General files. Subseries: Accounts, invoices, receipts; Letters; Other papers; Printed matter; Unidentified pieces and fragments; Labels, covers and envelopes\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["Arrangement: All papers which could be definitely identified with a person of some importance are grouped under the name of that person. These groups are arranged by alphabetical order. Persons of the same name are distinguished by dates of birth and death, or by their relationship to other persons whose dates are known.The general files (Folder 103-109) are placed after this alphabetical series (Folders 1-102). These files are separated into categories using appropriate classifications. Letters and papers belonging to estates, suits, etc., are filed with their respective groups. Likewise other letters and papers are listed either in the alphabetically arranged groups mentioned above, or in the general files."," Organization: This collection is organized into the following series and subserie:\n Series 1: People Files, Subseries are: Carter, Miss; Carter, (Miss C.); Carter (Charles) of Cleve, 1707-1764; Carter (Charles) of Shirley, 1732-1806; Carter (Elizabeth) [wife of Landon Carter, 1710-1778]; Carter (Elizabeth) [daughter of Robert W. Carter, 1792-1861] ; Carter (Elizabeth L.) [sister of Robert W. Carter, 1792-1861]; Carter (George) [son of Robert \"Councillor\" Carter]; Carter (George B.) estate; Carter (John Armistead) guardianship; Carter (Kate); Carter (Landon) 1710-1778 ;Carter (Landon, Jr.) [son of Landon Carter, 1710-1778]; Carter (Landon) 1756-1820, estate; Carter (Landon, Jr.) [half-brother of Robert W. Carter, 1792-1861] ;Carter (Robert \"King\") 1663-1732; Carter (Robert) of Nomini, born c. 1704, died 1731; Carter (Robert \"Councillor\") of Nomini, 1728-1804; Carter (Robert Wormeley) 1734-1797 ; Carter (Robert W.) 1792-1861; Carter (Robert W.) 1792-1861 ; Tayloe (John) estate.       \nSeries 2: General files. Subseries: Accounts, invoices, receipts; Letters; Other papers; Printed matter; Unidentified pieces and fragments; Labels, covers and envelopes"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eRobert \"King\" Carter (1663-1732) was a colonial official and landholder (300,000 acres). His sons were Robert Carter (1704-1731) and Landon Carter (1710-1778) of \"Sabine Hall.\" Grandsons of Robert Carter included Robert \"Councillor\" Carter (1728-1804) of \"Nomini\" and Robert Wormeley Carter (1734-1797).\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Family History:"],"bioghist_tesim":["Robert \"King\" Carter (1663-1732) was a colonial official and landholder (300,000 acres). His sons were Robert Carter (1704-1731) and Landon Carter (1710-1778) of \"Sabine Hall.\" Grandsons of Robert Carter included Robert \"Councillor\" Carter (1728-1804) of \"Nomini\" and Robert Wormeley Carter (1734-1797)."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOther Information:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00031.frame\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["General"],"odd_tesim":["Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00031.frame"],"phystech_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eWhen available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.\u003c/p\u003e"],"phystech_heading_ssm":["Physical Characteristics or Technical Requirements:"],"phystech_tesim":["When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCarter Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Carter Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis current finding aid is also available in the microfilm format at the Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. An additional index can be found at: National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United States available from Chadwyck-Healey, Inc., 1021 Prince Street, Alexandria, Va. 22314.\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["This current finding aid is also available in the microfilm format at the Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. An additional index can be found at: National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United States available from Chadwyck-Healey, Inc., 1021 Prince Street, Alexandria, Va. 22314."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes: correspondence and land records of Robert \"King\" Carter; correspondence and land records of his sons Robert Carter (1704-1731) and Landon Carter (1710-1778); correspondence, accounts, land records and the appointment to the Virginia Council of Robert Carter (1728-1804), son of Robert Carter (1704-1731); correspondence, diaries, land records and accounts of Robert Wormeley Carter (1734-1804), son of Landon Carter of Sabine Hall; and correspondence and land records and papers concerning the estate of Robert Carter's grandson, Landon Carter (1757-1820).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The bulk of the collection consists of the papers of Robert Wormeley Carter (1792-1861) including his correspondence with Robley Dunglison, John Tyler, John Tayloe Lomax, Edmund Ruffin, Robert Young Conrad and members of the Tayloe family as well as his diaries and accounts arranged by subject. [Note: in May 2012, the diaries of Robert W. Carter (Subseries 6, Folder 91) were removed and catalogued as Rare Books].\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSubjects covered in the collection include plantation life, horse-racing, real property, nineteenth-century Virginia politics, enslaved persons, and tobacco. In addition, there are miscellaneous eighteenth-century land and legal documents.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlso accessible on microfilm: Carter Papers, 1667-1862, in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number HD1471 .U5 R43 ser.L Part 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: This deed states that Robert Cary purchased the land from Charles Carter in 1746. Papers showing descent of title to a messuage, houses and four lots on Palace Street, Williamsburg, from Charles Carter to Philip Grymes: Robert Cary to Kenneth Mackenzie, 1746-1751.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers showing descent of title to a messuage, houses and four lots on Palace Street, Williamsburg, from Charles Carter to Philip Grymes: Robert Cary to Kenneth Mackenzie, 1746-1751.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e16 February 1788 and 25 February 1788 Two letters on same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of lading for goods shipped from London to Charles Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e32 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e61 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e17 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft of letter not sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: A memorandum by Landon Carter, dated 3 May 1778, appears on back of sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e44 items. Items are arranged alphabetically by last name.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower of attorney, Elizabeth Beckwith to Col. George Eskridge. Power of attorney for relinquishing her right of dower in a tract of land in Richmond County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarmaduke Beckwith to Landon Carter. Lease of a tract of land in Richmond County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e28 items. Papers concerning quitrents of Landon Carter, payable to Lord Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppraisal of land in Richmond County lately belonging to Maj. Dennis McCarty, made by Robert Tomlin and William Dogges, at the request of Landon Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveyor's plat of the dividing line between the land of Landon Carter and John Kent, made by William Garland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRough draft, written by Landon Carter, of a petition to the House of Burgesses regarding a proposed division of the counties of King George, Stafford, Richmond, and Westmoreland. (Counties of Virginia-Geography [1769]).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated. Notice concerning an enslaved person who escaped ('a runaway slave') belonging to Landon Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotostatic copy. An inventory of the estate of Landon Carter, deceased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items. A list of papers of L[andon] C[arter], deceased, taken by Robert W. Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeech of Landon Carter to a grand-jury.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA statement to the public by Landon Carter, regarding measures taken by England for the raising of revenues in the American colonies. The statement is addressed to Purdie and Dixon, who were printers in Williamsburg, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeposition of Landon Carter in a dispute, between Charles Carter of Corotoman and Robert Carter of Williamsburg, concerning possession of Corotoman estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveyor's plat of a tract of land called \"Ring's Quarter,\" in King and Queen County. Part of \"Ring's Quarter\" belonged to Mrs. Elizabeth Wormeley, whose daughter, Elizabeth, married Landon Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate of relinquishment of the dower rights of Nancy Jones, Wilks County, Georgia, to a tract of land in Northumberland County, Virginia, sold by her husband, Thomas Jones, to Landon Carter, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1,049 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e48 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoth letters are on the same page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e725 items. Includes one bound volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e276 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArmistead (Lewis) - Plat of a tract of land in Northumberland County made by Rawleigh Tapscott at the request of Lewis Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items. Beverley (Carter) - Papers relating to the dissatisfaction shown by Carter Beverley with Robert W. Carter's administration of the Landon Carter estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Robert W. Carter, administrator of Carter (Landon) - Request that the Land Office in Richmond furnish a copy of a deed establishing the line between the lands of [?] Sydnor and Landon Carter, and the reply to this request.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e49 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtract of a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items. Suit in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit in Spotsylvania County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit in Spotsylvania County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit in Richmond District.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Suit in Richmond County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated. Draft of a deed to a tract of land in Richmond County, called \"Juggs.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed to a third part of a tract of land in Richmond County called \"Juggs.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft of a deed to a tract of land in Richmond County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated. Letter concerning a deed of trust given by Capt. Bramham and Peter Rust to Landon Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items. Tayloe (William H.) - Dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items. Charles Mason, guardian of - Thompson (Mary) v. Robert W. Carter, administrator of Landon Carter. Suit in Spotsylvania County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed to a tract of land in Richmond County, called \"Hickory Thicket.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit in Spotsylvania County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items. Frederick County lands of Landon Carter, 1741-1858\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick County lands of Landon Carter, 1741-1858.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e18 items. Frederick County lands of Landon Carter, 1741-1858.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e85 items. Frederick County lands of Landon Carter, 1741-1858.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Including plat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items. Relating to the portion of Mary B. Carter, 1821-1841\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e50 items. Relating to the portion of Mary B. Carter, 1821-1841.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e43 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e43 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items. The majority of the items relate to the papers of Robert \"King\" Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDickenson (Elizabeth) - Certificate appointing Austin Brockenbrough her attorney for relinquishing her right of dower in a tract of land in Richmond County sold by her husband, Thomas Dickenson, to Robert Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Garner (Vincent) - Surveyor's plat of a tract of land in Northumberland County, belonging to Vincent Garner, 1728, and an undated memorandum on the bounds of Vincent Garner's land patent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed to a tract of land in Lancaster County, adjoining Col. Carter's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated. Deed to a house and lot in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit in Williamsburg. Note: It is possible that this Robert Carter is not Robert \"King\" Carter, but his son, Robert Carter of Nomini.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrust deed covering a tract of land in Westmoreland County, called \"Coles Land.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLease of a tract of land in Northumberland County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShropshire (St. John) - Re: recommending Richard Tankersly for a position.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Palmer to David Ginnins [Jennings]. Papers showing descent of title to a tract of land in Northumberland County from John Palmer to Robert Carter, 1667-1712.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy. Will of David Jennings, leaving his estate to Francis Bratton, whose daughter, Frances, afterwards married Enoch Hill. Papers showing descent of title to a tract of land in Northumberland County from John Palmer to Robert Carter, 1667-1712.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Enoch Hill and Frances, his wife, to Robert Carter. Mortgage and deed to the same property, dated the same day. Papers showing descent of title to a tract of land in Northumberland County from John Palmer to Robert Carter, 1667-1712.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items. The majority of the items relate to the papers of Robert Carter of Nomini (circa 1704-1731), son of Robert \"King\" Carter, and father of Robert \"Councillor\" Carter, of Nomini.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerning purchase of five tons of iron from Robert Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Lease of a tract of land in Stafford County, 12 August 1729, and deed of sale covering the same tract of land, 13 August 1729.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Statement by John Warner concerning sale of 330 acres of land by John Savage to Robert Carter, 1730, and a cash receipt dated 1733.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e103 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e40 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e60 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e60 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuitclaim deed to a parcel of land on Palace Street, Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e24 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e18 items, including 9 diary books (typed by CWI).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. See also: Morton, Louis, \"Robert Wormeley Carter: Notes on the Life of a Virginia Planter,\" Journal of Southern History, vol. 12, pp. 345-365.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed to a lot in the city of Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e44 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA memorandum by Robert W. Carter appears on the same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e33 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy. [Robert W. Carter], at S[abine] Hall, [Richmond County], to St. L[eger] L. Carter. 3 July 1822, and [Robert W. Carter], at S[abine] Hall, [Richmond County], to St. L[eger] L. Carter. 28 July 1822.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete. Enclosure: [Charles Carter ?] to Mary B. Carter, at Sabine Hall, [Richmond County].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for payment for ticket in Grand National Lottery appears on same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated. Date is from postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e46 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDate is from postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: expulsion of J. A. Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Final disposition of persons enslaved by RWC's mother's, referred to as 'Negroes.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e50 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy. Re: Favors J. Q. Adams over Gen. Jackson in the election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Opposed to doctrines of Adam's first message/ objections to Jackson listed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: His support of Gen. Jackson as the least evil of the two.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDate is from postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Urging RWC to run for the Senate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Says RWC will do well in his district.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: On RWC's chances in the election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of contract between John Dickinson, assignee of Mackenzie Beverly, and William B. Beverly, agent of Robert Beverly, on same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: The death of RWC's brother Landon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: RWC's sister requesting him to buy Betty at the sale of persons, enslaved by their brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Urging him not to resign his seat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Spotted Ville [Stafford County]. Includes a statement of account written by Robert W. Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e38 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Louis Tyre, a free man of color who would put C's mill in operation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters written on the same page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter recommending Lewis Tyre as a workman, signed by D. Green, [?], and John McMahon, appears on the same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostscript written by D. Green.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Attacks on him in the Enquerer. Comments on S. Carolina's position/fear of \"anarchy if not civil war will prevail.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Castings for saw mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Telling RWC to electioneer if he would secure the prize \"which is scarcely worth the contest.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA note drawn by Robert W. Carter, 8 March 1833, appears on same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: The sale of Spencer (an enslaved person) ($150) \"he shall be treated with the utmost kindness ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted circular letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: The President and the bank deposits/ Mentions Wallace who may turn into a \"negro driver.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Family News.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e41 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Inquiring about his chances as a candidate for Brig. Gen. in the Regt./lists his military experience.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Marriage Plans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Replies to RWC's 2 January 1834 letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: The election of Aylett as Brig. Gen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Plans to announce his candidacy for the seat in the legislature representing Richmond and Lancaster Counties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy. Re: Resignation as Col. of 41st Regiment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Dr. Emanuel's proposed candidacy for House of Delegates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Alternate representation from the two counties, comments on Jackson's \"great and glorious achievements\", then lost confidence in him; supports Leigh for U. S. Senator.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDate is from postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: The boat he bought in July.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Doctor's report on Lizzie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: The best route for supplying the F. R. to subscribers in the Northern Neck.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the \"Torrent that is rushing on respecting Slavery ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Military career of her brother General Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Banking.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e36 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: RWC's candidacy in next legislature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Why he may not vote for RWC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia Tayloe is a sister of RWC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e24 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Fire at RWC's house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: One Account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Carter is Col. Robert W. Carter's daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRebecca Dulaney is Col. [Robert] W. Carter's niece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters written on the same page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e36 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Bill regarding the \"discipline of our slaves on this vexed Border\" (D.C.).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Annexation of Hardy Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: Statements by a sporting court in regard to sweepstakes at Fairfield appear on same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters written on the same page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Divorce proceedings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 item, both consisting of two letters written on the same page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e36 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters written on the same page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: Describes inauguration parade of President W. H. Harrison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Landon Carter is Col. Robert W. Carter's daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e31 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Sale of RWC's cotton stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Copy].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: This letter concerns the newly-invented McCormick Reaper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 Enclosures: A sheet giving speed records of certain horses, 1802-1823, and a newspaper clipping concerning the Mount Vernon Races, 1842.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Lancaster Court House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e64 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Farnham, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: The colt is in fine condition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters written on one page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Whig Party Notice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Going to nominate RWC as Whig candidate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Political remarks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Farnham, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Kilmarnock, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Letter requesting Col. Carter to deliver a Fourth of July oration at a place not specified].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Litwalton, [Lancaster County], Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: A statement of account appears on the same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e60 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: Mention is made of the burning of Mt. Airy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: A statement is added to the letter showing mortgages given by John Critcher to various persons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: Reference is made to the burning of Mount Airy. Enclosure: A copy of a court order giving nominations for sheriff of Richmond County. 1844.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo drafts of a letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostscript by Maria G. Braxton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccompanying remarks by Robert W. Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarded to Warsaw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOriginal letter and duplicate. The duplicate is addressed to Warsaw, Richmond County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted circular letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e36 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDate is from postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters written on the same page: William H. Tayloe, at Mount Airy, [Richmond County], to Col. Robert W. Carter, at Sabine Hall, 6 November 1846. O. P. Hare, at Richmond, to William H. Tayloe, 1 January 1846.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e45 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Circular.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: This letter is written on a printed circular of Mrs. Mary L. Eliason's Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies, Alexandria, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e49 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted circular letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: An account is added to this letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: Robert W. Carter's reply is filed with this letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters written on one page: E. McG. Tidball, at Waterloo, to Col. R. W. Carter, at Sabine Hall, near Warsaw, Richmond County, Virginia, 6 October 1848. L. G. Tidball to [R. W. Carter], undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: Clipping from the National Intelligencer and Southern Churchman offering for sale an estate in Fairfax County called Vaucluse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: This letter contains comments on the California gold fever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e39 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: Robert W. Carter's reply is filed with this letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: R. A. Claybrook, at Piedmont, to Eustace Conway. 18 May 1849.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: This letter contains two prescriptions and a bill for medical services. Date is from the postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e59 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 Copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: T. Reavis, at Gainesville, to E. Conway, at Richmond, Virginia 14 February 1850.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: Receipt for subscription to \"American Farmer.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e64 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters written on one page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft. Draft of a statement concerning the resignation of Rev. William N. Ward as Rector of Lunenburg Parish. Note: The draft is in the handwriting of Robert W. Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e38 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted circular letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters written on the same page: Gordon Forbes, at Sandy Point, to Col. R. W. Carter, at Sabine Hall, 17 October 1854. Robert W. Carter, at Sabine Hall, to Daingerfield Belfield, at Belle Brant, 10 November 1854.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: A statement of account is added to this letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: An extract from the Report of the Executive Committee of the Rappahannock River Agricultural Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: Certificate of election of Robert W. Carter as a lay delegate to the convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Upperville, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: A copy of Col. R. W. Carter's reply is filed with this letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters written on the same page: William T. Harris, at Warsaw, to Col. Carter, 24 Feb 1857. R. W. C[arter] to [William T. Harris], 6 March 1857.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: Account of E. T. Tayloe with Robert W. Carter, 1853-1854.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: Copy of a letter written by Elias Harroll, an enslaved person, to a (black) friend.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDate is from postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: C[harles] C[arter] Lee, at Richmond, to Col. R. W. Carter, 1 January 1859.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: A sample of merino wool.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: Printed circular letter from R. T. Daniel, chairman, State Central Committee, Richmond, Virginia, 23 February 1859.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllegible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: John Bulger to [William Wirt], undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: This letter is written on a printed circular advertising hogs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: A list of enslaved person showing ages and 'value.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters written on the same page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters written on the same page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA note written by H. W[ellford] to Robert W. Carter appears on the cover of this letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items. Two mutilated drafts of a letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn unfinished draft of a letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy, Mutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: This letter is written on a printed circular advertising the business of William A. Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: A poem in the handwriting of Robert W. Carter appears on the back of this letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated. Postmarked Tappahannock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: A form of application for divorce in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, appears on the same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Petersburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter invites Robert W. Carter to speak in a political debate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: Cut of a corn drill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: A memorandum in the handwriting of Robert W. Carter appears on the back of this letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Washington, D.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Washington, D.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Washington, D.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of second letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated. Postmarked Gordonsville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Kilmarnock, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFolder 51-35: 103 items, including 11 cash books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFolders 51-53 include a total of 103 items, including 11 cash books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFolders 51-53 include a total of 103 items, including 11 cash books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFolders 51-53 include a total of 103 items, including 11 cash books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e191 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e176 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e46 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFolders 56 and 57 combined contain 478 items: (78) Letters (1829-1858), (395) Checks (1825-1854), (2) Bank Books (1825-1854) and (3) Statements (1837-1854).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFolders 56 and 57 combined contain 478 items: (78) Letters (1829-1858), (395) Checks (1825-1854), (2) Bank Books (1825-1854) and (3) Statements (1837-1854).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e19 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e17 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e105 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e105 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e23 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e23 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e207 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e207 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e137 items. Bills and receipts. Arranged by locality.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e66 items. Eight items include levies for the repair of Totuskey Large Bridge, 1841, and Totuskey Little Bridge, 1851.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e100 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e148 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum sent by J. S. Wellford to Robert W. Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e238 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e368 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e166 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e189 items. Arranged alphabetically.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 items. This includes the Report of the Investigating Committee to the stockholders, 1855.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e58 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e27 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e46 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e46 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1,246 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e32 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e66 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e159 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e126 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e33 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e28 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e38 items, including one memorandum book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e89 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e56 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e44 items. Accounts dealing with enslaved persons ('Negroes'), 1813-1861. 123 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e208 items. Arranged by alphabetical order by last name.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e28 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e16 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e18 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e11 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e28 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e288 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e39 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e39 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e75 items. Accounts and correspondence concerning alterations and improvements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e75 items. Accounts and correspondence concerning alterations and improvements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e9 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e9 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e97 items. See also Folder 82.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e97 items. See also Folder 82.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e79 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e79 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e221 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e46 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e24 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArranged by last name.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice directing Robert W. Carter to attend, at Lancaster Court House, the trial of Thomas Armstrong, captain of artillery attached to the 92nd Regiment, Virginia Militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph F. Harvey and David B. Taylor, administrators of Bailey (Robert) et al. vs. Robert W. Carter. Suit in Westmoreland County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrust deed covering a tract of land in Westmoreland County, called \"Bushfield,\" to secure a debt due Robert W. Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Deed to a lot of land in the village of Warsaw, 1834, and deed of Edwin Waller and wife conveying the same property to Harmanus Boggs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed to a lot of land in Richmond County near the court house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e53 items. Agreements with overseers, 1815-1854, 24 pieces; and letters from overseers, 1825-1860. 29 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items. Agreements for rental of his tract of land in Richmond County, known as \"The Distillery.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Letters concerning soldier's claims of Robert W. Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. E.B. Stephens for Carter (Robert W.) vs. Daniel Atwill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarter (Robert W.) vs. John Bailey's administrators, 1841-1857. 13 items. And a list of suits brought in Westmoreland County by Robert W. Carter against John Critcher and others to secure debts of John Bailey and of Robert Bailey who was one of the administrators of John Bailey. 1851. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Agreement regarding sale to Robert W. Carter of one half of the schooner Sally Eleanor, 1842, and an account of Robert W. Carter with Griffin Garner. 1844.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemo. Deeds of trust to ( ) Conway et al, and to ( ) Pendleton, for ( ) Claybrooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement with Robert W. Carter regarding the purchase of a tract of land in Westmoreland County, called \"Louisville.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate granting to Robert W. Carter the right to use an improved bee-hive patented by William M. Hall of Wallingford, Conn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemo. Robert W. Carter for Lamkin (J.L.) vs. Thomas S. Waugh et al. Three suits in Charles City County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrit to compel them to lay certain levies for a public road and landing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemo. Agreement with Robert W. Carter concerning the taking of depositions in a certain suit in Spotsylvania County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit in Richmond County for amount due him under a trust deed from Jeffries \u0026amp; Oldham to W.Y. Sturman, trustee for Robert W. Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 items. Trust deed covering his interest in a house and lot in Fredericksburg, and other papers relating thereto.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Two trust deeds covering ensaved persons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from R.E. Scott to Robert W. Carter, who is interested in the suit, giving a financial statement of the case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrust deed covering a tract of land in Richmond County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. William L. Claybrooke and Thomas Jones, Jr., trustees of Sydnor (R.B.) vs. Elizabeth Edwards et al [including Robert W. Carter]. Suit in Richmond County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed to a tract of land in Northumberland and Lancaster Counties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed to a tract of land in Richmond County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of a tract of land in Richmond County, called \"The Distillery.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrust deed covering a lot in the City of Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 items. 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(1792-1861) including his correspondence with Robley Dunglison, John Tyler, John Tayloe Lomax, Edmund Ruffin, Robert Young Conrad and members of the Tayloe family as well as his diaries and accounts arranged by subject. [Note: in May 2012, the diaries of Robert W. Carter (Subseries 6, Folder 91) were removed and catalogued as Rare Books].","Subjects covered in the collection include plantation life, horse-racing, real property, nineteenth-century Virginia politics, enslaved persons, and tobacco. In addition, there are miscellaneous eighteenth-century land and legal documents.","Also accessible on microfilm: Carter Papers, 1667-1862, in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number HD1471 .U5 R43 ser.L Part 1.","2 items.","2 items.","3 items.","Note: This deed states that Robert Cary purchased the land from Charles Carter in 1746. Papers showing descent of title to a messuage, houses and four lots on Palace Street, Williamsburg, from Charles Carter to Philip Grymes: Robert Cary to Kenneth Mackenzie, 1746-1751.","Papers showing descent of title to a messuage, houses and four lots on Palace Street, Williamsburg, from Charles Carter to Philip Grymes: Robert Cary to Kenneth Mackenzie, 1746-1751.","5 items.","16 February 1788 and 25 February 1788 Two letters on same sheet.","Bill of lading for goods shipped from London to Charles Carter.","2 items.","12 items","7 items.","32 items","2 items.","61 items.","17 items.","Mutilated.","Draft of letter not sent.","Note: A memorandum by Landon Carter, dated 3 May 1778, appears on back of sheet.","44 items. Items are arranged alphabetically by last name.","Power of attorney, Elizabeth Beckwith to Col. George Eskridge. Power of attorney for relinquishing her right of dower in a tract of land in Richmond County.","Marmaduke Beckwith to Landon Carter. Lease of a tract of land in Richmond County.","28 items. Papers concerning quitrents of Landon Carter, payable to Lord Fairfax.","Appraisal of land in Richmond County lately belonging to Maj. Dennis McCarty, made by Robert Tomlin and William Dogges, at the request of Landon Carter.","Surveyor's plat of the dividing line between the land of Landon Carter and John Kent, made by William Garland.","Rough draft, written by Landon Carter, of a petition to the House of Burgesses regarding a proposed division of the counties of King George, Stafford, Richmond, and Westmoreland. (Counties of Virginia-Geography [1769]).","Mutilated. Notice concerning an enslaved person who escaped ('a runaway slave') belonging to Landon Carter.","Photostatic copy. An inventory of the estate of Landon Carter, deceased.","5 items. A list of papers of L[andon] C[arter], deceased, taken by Robert W. Carter.","Speech of Landon Carter to a grand-jury.","A statement to the public by Landon Carter, regarding measures taken by England for the raising of revenues in the American colonies. The statement is addressed to Purdie and Dixon, who were printers in Williamsburg, Virginia","Deposition of Landon Carter in a dispute, between Charles Carter of Corotoman and Robert Carter of Williamsburg, concerning possession of Corotoman estate.","Surveyor's plat of a tract of land called \"Ring's Quarter,\" in King and Queen County. Part of \"Ring's Quarter\" belonged to Mrs. Elizabeth Wormeley, whose daughter, Elizabeth, married Landon Carter.","Certificate of relinquishment of the dower rights of Nancy Jones, Wilks County, Georgia, to a tract of land in Northumberland County, Virginia, sold by her husband, Thomas Jones, to Landon Carter, Jr.","1,049 items.","48 items.","Copy.","Both letters are on the same page.","10 items.","3 items.","22 items.","725 items. Includes one bound volume.","276 items.","Armistead (Lewis) - Plat of a tract of land in Northumberland County made by Rawleigh Tapscott at the request of Lewis Armistead.","6 items. Beverley (Carter) - Papers relating to the dissatisfaction shown by Carter Beverley with Robert W. Carter's administration of the Landon Carter estate.","2 items.","2 items. Robert W. Carter, administrator of Carter (Landon) - Request that the Land Office in Richmond furnish a copy of a deed establishing the line between the lands of [?] Sydnor and Landon Carter, and the reply to this request.","49 items.","3 items.","Extract of a deed.","4 items. Suit in Fredericksburg.","Suit in Spotsylvania County.","Suit in Spotsylvania County.","Suit in Richmond District.","Copy.","6 items.","2 items. Suit in Richmond County.","Mutilated. Draft of a deed to a tract of land in Richmond County, called \"Juggs.\"","Deed to a third part of a tract of land in Richmond County called \"Juggs.\"","Draft of a deed to a tract of land in Richmond County.","Mutilated. Letter concerning a deed of trust given by Capt. Bramham and Peter Rust to Landon Carter.","6 items. Tayloe (William H.) - Dispute.","4 items. Charles Mason, guardian of - Thompson (Mary) v. Robert W. Carter, administrator of Landon Carter. Suit in Spotsylvania County.","Deed to a tract of land in Richmond County, called \"Hickory Thicket.\"","Suit in Spotsylvania County.","13 items. Frederick County lands of Landon Carter, 1741-1858","Frederick County lands of Landon Carter, 1741-1858.","18 items. Frederick County lands of Landon Carter, 1741-1858.","85 items. Frederick County lands of Landon Carter, 1741-1858.","2 items. Including plat.","10 items. Relating to the portion of Mary B. Carter, 1821-1841","50 items. Relating to the portion of Mary B. Carter, 1821-1841.","43 items.","43 items.","13 items. The majority of the items relate to the papers of Robert \"King\" Carter.","Dickenson (Elizabeth) - Certificate appointing Austin Brockenbrough her attorney for relinquishing her right of dower in a tract of land in Richmond County sold by her husband, Thomas Dickenson, to Robert Carter.","2 items. Garner (Vincent) - Surveyor's plat of a tract of land in Northumberland County, belonging to Vincent Garner, 1728, and an undated memorandum on the bounds of Vincent Garner's land patent.","Deed to a tract of land in Lancaster County, adjoining Col. Carter's land.","Mutilated. Deed to a house and lot in Williamsburg.","Suit in Williamsburg. Note: It is possible that this Robert Carter is not Robert \"King\" Carter, but his son, Robert Carter of Nomini.","Trust deed covering a tract of land in Westmoreland County, called \"Coles Land.\"","Lease of a tract of land in Northumberland County.","Shropshire (St. John) - Re: recommending Richard Tankersly for a position.","John Palmer to David Ginnins [Jennings]. Papers showing descent of title to a tract of land in Northumberland County from John Palmer to Robert Carter, 1667-1712.","Copy. Will of David Jennings, leaving his estate to Francis Bratton, whose daughter, Frances, afterwards married Enoch Hill. Papers showing descent of title to a tract of land in Northumberland County from John Palmer to Robert Carter, 1667-1712.","2 items. Enoch Hill and Frances, his wife, to Robert Carter. Mortgage and deed to the same property, dated the same day. Papers showing descent of title to a tract of land in Northumberland County from John Palmer to Robert Carter, 1667-1712.","6 items. The majority of the items relate to the papers of Robert Carter of Nomini (circa 1704-1731), son of Robert \"King\" Carter, and father of Robert \"Councillor\" Carter, of Nomini.","Letter concerning purchase of five tons of iron from Robert Carter.","2 items. Lease of a tract of land in Stafford County, 12 August 1729, and deed of sale covering the same tract of land, 13 August 1729.","2 items. Statement by John Warner concerning sale of 330 acres of land by John Savage to Robert Carter, 1730, and a cash receipt dated 1733.","103 items.","40 items.","60 items.","60 items.","3 items.","Quitclaim deed to a parcel of land on Palace Street, Williamsburg.","24 items.","4 items.","18 items, including 9 diary books (typed by CWI).","2 items. See also: Morton, Louis, \"Robert Wormeley Carter: Notes on the Life of a Virginia Planter,\" Journal of Southern History, vol. 12, pp. 345-365.","Deed to a lot in the city of Richmond.","44 items.","Copy.","Copy.","A memorandum by Robert W. Carter appears on the same sheet.","Copy","Copy","33 items.","Copy. [Robert W. Carter], at S[abine] Hall, [Richmond County], to St. L[eger] L. Carter. 3 July 1822, and [Robert W. Carter], at S[abine] Hall, [Richmond County], to St. L[eger] L. Carter. 28 July 1822.","Incomplete. Enclosure: [Charles Carter ?] to Mary B. Carter, at Sabine Hall, [Richmond County].","Receipt for payment for ticket in Grand National Lottery appears on same sheet.","Mutilated","Mutilated. Date is from postmark.","Mutilated.","46 items.","Date is from postmark.","Re: expulsion of J. A. Carter.","Copy.","Re: Final disposition of persons enslaved by RWC's mother's, referred to as 'Negroes.'","50 items.","Copy. Re: Favors J. Q. Adams over Gen. Jackson in the election.","Re: Opposed to doctrines of Adam's first message/ objections to Jackson listed.","Re: His support of Gen. Jackson as the least evil of the two.","Date is from postmark.","Re: Urging RWC to run for the Senate.","Re: Says RWC will do well in his district.","Re: On RWC's chances in the election.","Copy of contract between John Dickinson, assignee of Mackenzie Beverly, and William B. Beverly, agent of Robert Beverly, on same sheet.","Re: The death of RWC's brother Landon.","Re: RWC's sister requesting him to buy Betty at the sale of persons, enslaved by their brother.","Re: Urging him not to resign his seat.","Postmarked Spotted Ville [Stafford County]. Includes a statement of account written by Robert W. Carter.","38 items.","Re: Louis Tyre, a free man of color who would put C's mill in operation.","Two letters written on the same page.","A letter recommending Lewis Tyre as a workman, signed by D. Green, [?], and John McMahon, appears on the same sheet.","Postscript written by D. Green.","Re: Attacks on him in the Enquerer. Comments on S. Carolina's position/fear of \"anarchy if not civil war will prevail.\"","Re: Castings for saw mill.","Re: Telling RWC to electioneer if he would secure the prize \"which is scarcely worth the contest.\"","A note drawn by Robert W. Carter, 8 March 1833, appears on same sheet.","Re: The sale of Spencer (an enslaved person) ($150) \"he shall be treated with the utmost kindness ...\"","Printed circular letter.","Postmarked Washington.","Re: The President and the bank deposits/ Mentions Wallace who may turn into a \"negro driver.\"","Re: Family News.","41 items.","Re: Inquiring about his chances as a candidate for Brig. Gen. in the Regt./lists his military experience.","Re: Marriage Plans.","Re: Replies to RWC's 2 January 1834 letter.","Re: The election of Aylett as Brig. Gen.","Re: Plans to announce his candidacy for the seat in the legislature representing Richmond and Lancaster Counties.","Copy. Re: Resignation as Col. of 41st Regiment.","Re: Dr. Emanuel's proposed candidacy for House of Delegates.","Re: Alternate representation from the two counties, comments on Jackson's \"great and glorious achievements\", then lost confidence in him; supports Leigh for U. S. Senator.","Date is from postmark.","Re: The boat he bought in July.","Re: Doctor's report on Lizzie.","Re: The best route for supplying the F. R. to subscribers in the Northern Neck.","Re: the \"Torrent that is rushing on respecting Slavery ...\"","Re: Military career of her brother General Armistead.","Re: Banking.","Mutilated","Mutilated","36 items.","Re: RWC's candidacy in next legislature.","Re: Why he may not vote for RWC.","Virginia Tayloe is a sister of RWC.","24 items.","Re: Fire at RWC's house.","Enclosure: One Account.","Elizabeth Carter is Col. Robert W. Carter's daughter.","Mutilated.","Rebecca Dulaney is Col. [Robert] W. Carter's niece.","Two letters written on the same page.","Copy.","36 items.","Re: Bill regarding the \"discipline of our slaves on this vexed Border\" (D.C.).","Re: Annexation of Hardy Co.","Copy.","Copy.","Note: Statements by a sporting court in regard to sweepstakes at Fairfield appear on same sheet.","Two letters written on the same page.","Re: Divorce proceedings.","2 item, both consisting of two letters written on the same page.","Incomplete.","36 items.","Two letters written on the same page.","Note: Describes inauguration parade of President W. H. Harrison.","Elizabeth Landon Carter is Col. Robert W. Carter's daughter.","Postmarked Washington.","31 items.","Re: Sale of RWC's cotton stock.","[Copy].","Note: This letter concerns the newly-invented McCormick Reaper.","2 Enclosures: A sheet giving speed records of certain horses, 1802-1823, and a newspaper clipping concerning the Mount Vernon Races, 1842.","Postmarked Lancaster Court House.","64 items.","Postmarked Farnham, Virginia","Re: The colt is in fine condition.","Two letters written on one page.","Re: Whig Party Notice.","Re: Going to nominate RWC as Whig candidate.","Re: Political remarks.","Postmarked Farnham, Virginia","Postmarked Kilmarnock, Virginia","Mutilated.","[Letter requesting Col. Carter to deliver a Fourth of July oration at a place not specified].","Postmarked Litwalton, [Lancaster County], Virginia","Copy.","Note: A statement of account appears on the same sheet.","60 items.","Note: Mention is made of the burning of Mt. Airy.","Note: A statement is added to the letter showing mortgages given by John Critcher to various persons.","Mutilated.","Note: Reference is made to the burning of Mount Airy. Enclosure: A copy of a court order giving nominations for sheriff of Richmond County. 1844.","Mutilated.","Two drafts of a letter.","Postscript by Maria G. Braxton.","Accompanying remarks by Robert W. Carter.","Forwarded to Warsaw.","Original letter and duplicate. The duplicate is addressed to Warsaw, Richmond County, Virginia.","Printed circular letter.","36 items.","Copy.","Date is from postmark.","Copy.","Two letters written on the same page: William H. Tayloe, at Mount Airy, [Richmond County], to Col. Robert W. Carter, at Sabine Hall, 6 November 1846. O. P. Hare, at Richmond, to William H. Tayloe, 1 January 1846.","45 items.","Copy.","Printed Circular.","Note: This letter is written on a printed circular of Mrs. Mary L. Eliason's Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies, Alexandria, Virginia.","49 items.","Printed circular letter.","Note: An account is added to this letter.","Note: Robert W. Carter's reply is filed with this letter.","Two letters written on one page: E. McG. Tidball, at Waterloo, to Col. R. W. Carter, at Sabine Hall, near Warsaw, Richmond County, Virginia, 6 October 1848. L. G. Tidball to [R. W. Carter], undated.","Enclosure: Clipping from the National Intelligencer and Southern Churchman offering for sale an estate in Fairfax County called Vaucluse.","Note: This letter contains comments on the California gold fever.","39 items.","Note: Robert W. Carter's reply is filed with this letter.","Enclosure: R. A. Claybrook, at Piedmont, to Eustace Conway. 18 May 1849.","Note: This letter contains two prescriptions and a bill for medical services. Date is from the postmark.","59 items.","2 Copies.","Enclosure: T. Reavis, at Gainesville, to E. Conway, at Richmond, Virginia 14 February 1850.","Copy.","Enclosure: Receipt for subscription to \"American Farmer.\"","64 items.","Copy.","Mutilated.","Two letters written on one page.","Draft. Draft of a statement concerning the resignation of Rev. William N. Ward as Rector of Lunenburg Parish. Note: The draft is in the handwriting of Robert W. Carter.","38 items.","Copy.","Copy.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Printed circular letter.","Mutilated.","1 item,","Copy.","Two letters written on the same page: Gordon Forbes, at Sandy Point, to Col. R. W. Carter, at Sabine Hall, 17 October 1854. Robert W. Carter, at Sabine Hall, to Daingerfield Belfield, at Belle Brant, 10 November 1854.","Copy.","Copy.","Mutilated.","Copy.","Copy.","Copy.","Note: A statement of account is added to this letter.","Enclosure: An extract from the Report of the Executive Committee of the Rappahannock River Agricultural Society.","Enclosure: Certificate of election of Robert W. Carter as a lay delegate to the convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Virginia.","Postmarked Upperville, Virginia.","Copy.","Note: A copy of Col. R. W. Carter's reply is filed with this letter.","Copy.","Two letters written on the same page: William T. Harris, at Warsaw, to Col. Carter, 24 Feb 1857. R. W. C[arter] to [William T. Harris], 6 March 1857.","Enclosure: Account of E. T. Tayloe with Robert W. Carter, 1853-1854.","Copy.","Enclosure: Copy of a letter written by Elias Harroll, an enslaved person, to a (black) friend.","Date is from postmark.","Copy.","Enclosure: C[harles] C[arter] Lee, at Richmond, to Col. R. W. Carter, 1 January 1859.","Enclosure: A sample of merino wool.","Enclosure: Printed circular letter from R. T. Daniel, chairman, State Central Committee, Richmond, Virginia, 23 February 1859.","Mutilated.","Copy.","Illegible.","Enclosure: John Bulger to [William Wirt], undated.","Note: This letter is written on a printed circular advertising hogs.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Enclosure: A list of enslaved person showing ages and 'value.'","Mutilated","Two letters written on the same page.","2 items.","2 items.","3 items.","3 items.","3 items.","Two letters written on the same page.","A note written by H. W[ellford] to Robert W. Carter appears on the cover of this letter.","Incomplete.","3 items. Two mutilated drafts of a letter.","An unfinished draft of a letter.","Copy.","Copy.","Copy.","Copy.","Copy.","Copy.","Draft of letter.","Copy, Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Note: This letter is written on a printed circular advertising the business of William A. Jackson.","Note: A poem in the handwriting of Robert W. Carter appears on the back of this letter.","5 letters.","5 letters.","5 letters.","5 letters.","5 letters.","Mutilated.","Mutilated. Postmarked Tappahannock.","Note: A form of application for divorce in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, appears on the same sheet.","2 items.","Mutilated.","Postmarked Petersburg, Virginia.","Letter invites Robert W. Carter to speak in a political debate.","Enclosure: Cut of a corn drill.","Note: A memorandum in the handwriting of Robert W. Carter appears on the back of this letter.","Postmarked Washington, D.C.","Postmarked Washington, D.C.","Postmarked Washington, D.C.","Copy of second letter.","2 letters.","2 letters.","Mutilated. Postmarked Gordonsville.","Postmarked Kilmarnock, Virginia.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Folder 51-35: 103 items, including 11 cash books.","Folders 51-53 include a total of 103 items, including 11 cash books.","Folders 51-53 include a total of 103 items, including 11 cash books.","Folders 51-53 include a total of 103 items, including 11 cash books.","191 items.","14 items.","176 items.","46 items.","30 items.","8 items.","8 items.","Folders 56 and 57 combined contain 478 items: (78) Letters (1829-1858), (395) Checks (1825-1854), (2) Bank Books (1825-1854) and (3) Statements (1837-1854).","Folders 56 and 57 combined contain 478 items: (78) Letters (1829-1858), (395) Checks (1825-1854), (2) Bank Books (1825-1854) and (3) Statements (1837-1854).","8 items.","3 items.","5 items.","19 items.","17 items.","105 items.","105 items.","23 items.","23 items.","207 items.","207 items.","137 items. Bills and receipts. Arranged by locality.","3 items.","2 items.","4 items.","2 items.","2 items.","14 items.","10 items.","4 items.","4 items.","66 items. Eight items include levies for the repair of Totuskey Large Bridge, 1841, and Totuskey Little Bridge, 1851.","4 items.","6 items.","8 items.","3 items.","100 items.","148 items.","Memorandum sent by J. S. Wellford to Robert W. Carter.","238 items.","20 items.","368 items.","13 items.","166 items.","189 items. Arranged alphabetically.","5 items.","5 items.","26 items.","3 items.","6 items.","8 items.","15 items.","15 items. This includes the Report of the Investigating Committee to the stockholders, 1855.","3 items.","8 items.","58 items.","27 items.","10 items.","7 items.","7 items.","5 items.","5 items.","46 items.","46 items.","1,246 items.","32 items.","66 items.","159 items.","126 items.","33 items.","28 items.","38 items, including one memorandum book.","89 items.","56 items.","44 items. Accounts dealing with enslaved persons ('Negroes'), 1813-1861. 123 items.","208 items. Arranged by alphabetical order by last name.","28 items.","5 items.","7 items.","22 items.","13 items.","16 items.","18 items.","6 items.","12 items.","20 items.","11 items.","15 items.","28 items.","6 items.","7 items.","288 items.","39 items.","39 items.","8 items.","8 items.","75 items. Accounts and correspondence concerning alterations and improvements.","75 items. Accounts and correspondence concerning alterations and improvements.","9 items.","9 items.","97 items. See also Folder 82.","97 items. See also Folder 82.","79 items.","79 items.","221 items.","10 items.","3 items.","10 items.","3 items.","46 items.","24 items.","6 items.","3 items.","2 items.","3 items.","13 items.","13 items.","Arranged by last name.","Notice directing Robert W. Carter to attend, at Lancaster Court House, the trial of Thomas Armstrong, captain of artillery attached to the 92nd Regiment, Virginia Militia.","Joseph F. Harvey and David B. Taylor, administrators of Bailey (Robert) et al. vs. Robert W. Carter. Suit in Westmoreland County.","Trust deed covering a tract of land in Westmoreland County, called \"Bushfield,\" to secure a debt due Robert W. Carter.","2 items. Deed to a lot of land in the village of Warsaw, 1834, and deed of Edwin Waller and wife conveying the same property to Harmanus Boggs.","Deed to a lot of land in Richmond County near the court house.","53 items. Agreements with overseers, 1815-1854, 24 pieces; and letters from overseers, 1825-1860. 29 items.","3 items. Agreements for rental of his tract of land in Richmond County, known as \"The Distillery.\"","2 items. Letters concerning soldier's claims of Robert W. Carter.","2 items. E.B. Stephens for Carter (Robert W.) vs. Daniel Atwill.","Carter (Robert W.) vs. John Bailey's administrators, 1841-1857. 13 items. And a list of suits brought in Westmoreland County by Robert W. Carter against John Critcher and others to secure debts of John Bailey and of Robert Bailey who was one of the administrators of John Bailey. 1851. 3 items.","4 items.","2 items.","2 items.","4 items.","2 items. Agreement regarding sale to Robert W. Carter of one half of the schooner Sally Eleanor, 1842, and an account of Robert W. Carter with Griffin Garner. 1844.","2 items.","Memo. Deeds of trust to ( ) Conway et al, and to ( ) Pendleton, for ( ) Claybrooke.","Agreement with Robert W. Carter regarding the purchase of a tract of land in Westmoreland County, called \"Louisville.\"","Certificate granting to Robert W. Carter the right to use an improved bee-hive patented by William M. Hall of Wallingford, Conn.","Memo. Robert W. Carter for Lamkin (J.L.) vs. Thomas S. Waugh et al. Three suits in Charles City County.","Writ to compel them to lay certain levies for a public road and landing.","Memo. Agreement with Robert W. Carter concerning the taking of depositions in a certain suit in Spotsylvania County.","Suit in Richmond County for amount due him under a trust deed from Jeffries \u0026 Oldham to W.Y. Sturman, trustee for Robert W. Carter.","7 items. Trust deed covering his interest in a house and lot in Fredericksburg, and other papers relating thereto.","2 items. Two trust deeds covering ensaved persons.","Letter from R.E. Scott to Robert W. Carter, who is interested in the suit, giving a financial statement of the case.","Trust deed covering a tract of land in Richmond County.","2 items. William L. Claybrooke and Thomas Jones, Jr., trustees of Sydnor (R.B.) vs. Elizabeth Edwards et al [including Robert W. Carter]. Suit in Richmond County.","Deed to a tract of land in Northumberland and Lancaster Counties.","Deed to a tract of land in Richmond County.","Deed of a tract of land in Richmond County, called \"The Distillery.\"","Trust deed covering a lot in the City of Richmond.","8 items. Suit in Stafford County.","79 items.","17 items.","4 items.","14 items. This group consists chiefly of printed circular letters.","30 items.","14 items.","29 items.","14 items.","Copy.","2 items. Mutilated.","Printed Pamphlet.","Copy of a resolution requesting that the delegates representing Richmond County use their influence to have a law passed by the General Assembly separating the funds of Lunenburg and Farnham parishes, Richmond County, and appointing separate boards to manage each fund. Signed by Moore F. Brockenbrough and others.","Signed by Daniel Garland and others.","12 items.","Date of report not given.","3 items.","2 items.","31 items.","20 items.","2 items.","3 items.","5 items.","7 booklets. The diaries for 1836, 1838, 1844, 1846, and 1859 are written in printed almanacs.","18 items. Robert W. Carter, and Enoch Mason, were the joint administrators of John Mason. This subseries includes accounts, such as 17 bills for court fees and 1 letter concerning fees.","86 items.","56 items. Including a letter from Thomas D. Mutter to Robert W. Carter, 13 Aug 1824, concerning the impending visit of the Marquis De La Fayette to Fredericksburg.","25 items.","2 items. Suit in the City of Richmond.","Suit in the Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond District.","2 items. Reports of progress at Llangollen School, 1825, and at Hampden Sydney College, 1826.","Folders 94-100: 449 items total. (Letters in folders 94-96 date from 1835-1851 and total 243 items. Accounts in folders 97-99 date from 1814-1850 and total 196 items. Legal papers in folder 100 consist of 10 items. )","49 items.","9 items. Letters concern enslaved persons ('slaves') at the Tomlin estate sold to Henry Lewis.","14 items.","26 items.","Letters in folders 95-96 date from 1835-1851 and total 194 items.","Letters in folders 95-96 date from 1835-1851 and total 194 items.","Accounts in folders 97-98 date from 1814-1850 and total 145 items.","Accounts in folders 97-98 date from 1814-1850 and total 145 items.","51 items.","30 items.","21 items.","10 items.","4 items. Suit in Richmond County, Virginia.","Suit in Madison Parish, Louisiana.","Suit in Richmond County, Virginia.","Suit in Richmond County.","Agreement concerning the settlement of a debt.","2 items. Trust deed, covering a tract of land in Northumberland County, called \"Clifton.\"","46 items.","4 items.","56 items. Including the suit, Robert W. Carter vs. Benjamin O. Tayloe et al.","51 items. Items arranged chronologically.","Note: The reply appears on back of sheet","Copy.","Date is from postmark.","Copy.","Copy.","Date is from postmark.","Mutilated.","Copy.","79 items, in part copies. Items are divided into two time periods, 1669-1789 and 1823-1854, and within the dateranges, alphabetically.","30 items. The papers are arranged alphabetically .","Samuel Baley to Marmaduke Beckwith. Deed to a tract of land in Richmond County.","Certificate signed by John Smith and William Brockenbrough stating that Elizabeth Beale has given her assent to a deed executed by her husband, John Beale.","Copy. Copy of will of John Brothwaite, of Rappahannock County.","John Dudley and wife to Henry Curtis. Deed to 150 acres of land in Great Wicomico Parish, Northumberland County.","John Dudley and wife to Thomas Curtis. Deed to a tract of land in Northumberland County. Note: A deed of George Curtis, dated 9 June 1702, granting to William Lister his interest in this property, appears on back of sheet.","Robert Dudley to Richard Farrell. Acknowledgment of debt. Note: A statement by Richard Farrell, assigning all his right in this bond to John Dudley, appears on back of sheet.","Refusal of Griffin Fauntleroy to give possession of John Lloyd's estate in Richmond County to Daniel McCarty.","Henry Graves and wife to Richard Graves. Deed to 450 acres of land in Bruton Parish, York County.","William Jones to Peter Coutanceau. Deed to 592 acres of land in Northumberland County.","Plat of land in James City County, bought of Keeling by John Dixon.","Certificate of the publishing of Maj. Dennis McCarty's intention to dock the entail of his lands in Richmond County.","William McConnell and wife to [unknown] Lack. Fragment of a deed to a lot in an unidentified town in Rowan County, North Carolina.","Statement of Sarah Minor, appointing Thomas Batchelor her attorney for relinquishing her dower rights in a tract of land leased by her husband, John Minor, to John Champ.","2 items. John Palmer to Edward Fielding. Deed to a tract of land in Northumberland County, 19 March 1678/9, and a copy of the deed.","2 items. Surveyor's plats of land in Northumberland County sold by Walter Pavey to John Rice.","5 items. Papers concerning descent of title to a tract of land in Richmond County from Walter Pavey to Daniel McCarty.","Webley Pavey to Daniel McCarty. Trust deed covering a tract of land in Richmond County.","Surveyor's plat of a tract of land in Richmond County, surveyed by William Garland for Charles Sallard.","Mary Simpson to William [?]. Bond.","Copy of bill of James Davenport, clerk of court, against Daniel Morgan, executor, for proving and recording the will of Mary Stone.","Thomas Trice vs. Francis Moreland et al. Suit in Orange County, North Carolina.","Declaration of the Council and Burgesses of the Colony of Virginia to the King, requesting the reenactment of ten laws repealed by the King, and expressing gratitude for his approval of fifty-seven acts passed by the Burgesses.","Copy. Mattram Wright to Thomas Lloyd. Fifteen-year lease of a plantation in Richmond County.","Mutilated. [?] to Richard Lee. Quitrent agreement concerning 904 acres of land in Great Wiccomocoe Parish, Northumberland County.","49 items. The papers are arranged alphabetically by subject matter or last name.","2 items. Certificates of lunacy of Carter B. Berkley, signed by the Visitors of the City Hospital, Baltimore, and by two physicians.","3 items. Resolutions by the board of directors of the Old Dominion Steam Boat Company on the occasion of the death of John Chowning.","Soldiers Claim of Randall or Randolph Clark.","Subscription list for a dinner to be given at the Eagle Hotel in honor of Henry Clay and G.M. Bibb.","A paper by an unidentified person proposing that only one commissioner be appointed to each superior court of chancery.","A description of the author Charles Dickens.","Memorandum giving dates of the Fairfield races.","Two sketches of unidentified grave markers, on one sheet.","Certificate of appointment of Samuel Lyell as postmaster at Warsaw, Richmond County, Virginia.","9 items.","Memorandum book.","Memorandum book.","memorandum book.","11 items. Data on the oyster industry in Virginia.","Appeal to the judges of an unidentified court for protection.","7 items.","2 items.","3 items.","27 items.","27 items.","3 items.","Pamphlet.","Pamphlet. Delivered in the House of Representatives.","10 items.","12 items.","13 items.","64 items","55 items.","9 items."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eIn May 2012, the diaries of Robert W. Carter (Subseries 6, Folder 91: Diaries of Robert W. Carter) were removed from the Carter Family Papers and catalogued as Rare Books under: AY 326.R5 W3 1836 AY 326.R5 W3 1844 AY 326.R5 W3 1846 AY 35.R5 C6 1838 AY 35.R5 C6 1859\u003c/p\u003e"],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["In May 2012, the diaries of Robert W. Carter (Subseries 6, Folder 91: Diaries of Robert W. Carter) were removed from the Carter Family Papers and catalogued as Rare Books under: AY 326.R5 W3 1836 AY 326.R5 W3 1844 AY 326.R5 W3 1846 AY 35.R5 C6 1838 AY 35.R5 C6 1859"],"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."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Carter, Robert  (\"King\"), 1663-1732","Tyler, John, 1790-1862"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"persname_ssim":["Carter, Robert  (\"King\"), 1663-1732","Tyler, John, 1790-1862"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":2058,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T08:00:19.069Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9246","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9246","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9246","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9246","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_9246.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Carter Family Papers","title_ssm":["Carter Family Papers"],"title_tesim":["Carter Family Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1667-1862","1792-1861"],"unitdate_bulk_ssim":["1792-1861"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1667-1862"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 39.1 C24","/repositories/2/resources/9246"],"text":["Mss. 39.1 C24","/repositories/2/resources/9246","Carter Family Papers","Virginia--Politics and Government--18th century","Virginia--Politics and Government--19th century","Agriculture--Virginia--History--18th century","Horse racing--Virginia","Legal documents","Plantation life--Virginia","Slavery--Virginia--18th century","Slavery--Virginia--19th century","Tobacco--Virginia--History--18th century","Tobacco--Virginia--History--19th century","United States--Politics and Government","Correspondence","Diaries","Financial records","Receipts (financial records)","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Arrangement: All papers which could be definitely identified with a person of some importance are grouped under the name of that person. These groups are arranged by alphabetical order. Persons of the same name are distinguished by dates of birth and death, or by their relationship to other persons whose dates are known.The general files (Folder 103-109) are placed after this alphabetical series (Folders 1-102). These files are separated into categories using appropriate classifications. Letters and papers belonging to estates, suits, etc., are filed with their respective groups. Likewise other letters and papers are listed either in the alphabetically arranged groups mentioned above, or in the general files."," Organization: This collection is organized into the following series and subserie:\n Series 1: People Files, Subseries are: Carter, Miss; Carter, (Miss C.); Carter (Charles) of Cleve, 1707-1764; Carter (Charles) of Shirley, 1732-1806; Carter (Elizabeth) [wife of Landon Carter, 1710-1778]; Carter (Elizabeth) [daughter of Robert W. Carter, 1792-1861] ; Carter (Elizabeth L.) [sister of Robert W. Carter, 1792-1861]; Carter (George) [son of Robert \"Councillor\" Carter]; Carter (George B.) estate; Carter (John Armistead) guardianship; Carter (Kate); Carter (Landon) 1710-1778 ;Carter (Landon, Jr.) [son of Landon Carter, 1710-1778]; Carter (Landon) 1756-1820, estate; Carter (Landon, Jr.) [half-brother of Robert W. Carter, 1792-1861] ;Carter (Robert \"King\") 1663-1732; Carter (Robert) of Nomini, born c. 1704, died 1731; Carter (Robert \"Councillor\") of Nomini, 1728-1804; Carter (Robert Wormeley) 1734-1797 ; Carter (Robert W.) 1792-1861; Carter (Robert W.) 1792-1861 ; Tayloe (John) estate.       \nSeries 2: General files. Subseries: Accounts, invoices, receipts; Letters; Other papers; Printed matter; Unidentified pieces and fragments; Labels, covers and envelopes","Robert \"King\" Carter (1663-1732) was a colonial official and landholder (300,000 acres). His sons were Robert Carter (1704-1731) and Landon Carter (1710-1778) of \"Sabine Hall.\" Grandsons of Robert Carter included Robert \"Councillor\" Carter (1728-1804) of \"Nomini\" and Robert Wormeley Carter (1734-1797).","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00031.frame","When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","This current finding aid is also available in the microfilm format at the Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. An additional index can be found at: National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United States available from Chadwyck-Healey, Inc., 1021 Prince Street, Alexandria, Va. 22314.","The collection includes: correspondence and land records of Robert \"King\" Carter; correspondence and land records of his sons Robert Carter (1704-1731) and Landon Carter (1710-1778); correspondence, accounts, land records and the appointment to the Virginia Council of Robert Carter (1728-1804), son of Robert Carter (1704-1731); correspondence, diaries, land records and accounts of Robert Wormeley Carter (1734-1804), son of Landon Carter of Sabine Hall; and correspondence and land records and papers concerning the estate of Robert Carter's grandson, Landon Carter (1757-1820)."," The bulk of the collection consists of the papers of Robert Wormeley Carter (1792-1861) including his correspondence with Robley Dunglison, John Tyler, John Tayloe Lomax, Edmund Ruffin, Robert Young Conrad and members of the Tayloe family as well as his diaries and accounts arranged by subject. [Note: in May 2012, the diaries of Robert W. Carter (Subseries 6, Folder 91) were removed and catalogued as Rare Books].","Subjects covered in the collection include plantation life, horse-racing, real property, nineteenth-century Virginia politics, enslaved persons, and tobacco. In addition, there are miscellaneous eighteenth-century land and legal documents.","Also accessible on microfilm: Carter Papers, 1667-1862, in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number HD1471 .U5 R43 ser.L Part 1.","2 items.","2 items.","3 items.","Note: This deed states that Robert Cary purchased the land from Charles Carter in 1746. Papers showing descent of title to a messuage, houses and four lots on Palace Street, Williamsburg, from Charles Carter to Philip Grymes: Robert Cary to Kenneth Mackenzie, 1746-1751.","Papers showing descent of title to a messuage, houses and four lots on Palace Street, Williamsburg, from Charles Carter to Philip Grymes: Robert Cary to Kenneth Mackenzie, 1746-1751.","5 items.","16 February 1788 and 25 February 1788 Two letters on same sheet.","Bill of lading for goods shipped from London to Charles Carter.","2 items.","12 items","7 items.","32 items","2 items.","61 items.","17 items.","Mutilated.","Draft of letter not sent.","Note: A memorandum by Landon Carter, dated 3 May 1778, appears on back of sheet.","44 items. Items are arranged alphabetically by last name.","Power of attorney, Elizabeth Beckwith to Col. George Eskridge. Power of attorney for relinquishing her right of dower in a tract of land in Richmond County.","Marmaduke Beckwith to Landon Carter. Lease of a tract of land in Richmond County.","28 items. Papers concerning quitrents of Landon Carter, payable to Lord Fairfax.","Appraisal of land in Richmond County lately belonging to Maj. Dennis McCarty, made by Robert Tomlin and William Dogges, at the request of Landon Carter.","Surveyor's plat of the dividing line between the land of Landon Carter and John Kent, made by William Garland.","Rough draft, written by Landon Carter, of a petition to the House of Burgesses regarding a proposed division of the counties of King George, Stafford, Richmond, and Westmoreland. (Counties of Virginia-Geography [1769]).","Mutilated. Notice concerning an enslaved person who escaped ('a runaway slave') belonging to Landon Carter.","Photostatic copy. An inventory of the estate of Landon Carter, deceased.","5 items. A list of papers of L[andon] C[arter], deceased, taken by Robert W. Carter.","Speech of Landon Carter to a grand-jury.","A statement to the public by Landon Carter, regarding measures taken by England for the raising of revenues in the American colonies. The statement is addressed to Purdie and Dixon, who were printers in Williamsburg, Virginia","Deposition of Landon Carter in a dispute, between Charles Carter of Corotoman and Robert Carter of Williamsburg, concerning possession of Corotoman estate.","Surveyor's plat of a tract of land called \"Ring's Quarter,\" in King and Queen County. Part of \"Ring's Quarter\" belonged to Mrs. Elizabeth Wormeley, whose daughter, Elizabeth, married Landon Carter.","Certificate of relinquishment of the dower rights of Nancy Jones, Wilks County, Georgia, to a tract of land in Northumberland County, Virginia, sold by her husband, Thomas Jones, to Landon Carter, Jr.","1,049 items.","48 items.","Copy.","Both letters are on the same page.","10 items.","3 items.","22 items.","725 items. Includes one bound volume.","276 items.","Armistead (Lewis) - Plat of a tract of land in Northumberland County made by Rawleigh Tapscott at the request of Lewis Armistead.","6 items. Beverley (Carter) - Papers relating to the dissatisfaction shown by Carter Beverley with Robert W. Carter's administration of the Landon Carter estate.","2 items.","2 items. Robert W. Carter, administrator of Carter (Landon) - Request that the Land Office in Richmond furnish a copy of a deed establishing the line between the lands of [?] Sydnor and Landon Carter, and the reply to this request.","49 items.","3 items.","Extract of a deed.","4 items. Suit in Fredericksburg.","Suit in Spotsylvania County.","Suit in Spotsylvania County.","Suit in Richmond District.","Copy.","6 items.","2 items. Suit in Richmond County.","Mutilated. Draft of a deed to a tract of land in Richmond County, called \"Juggs.\"","Deed to a third part of a tract of land in Richmond County called \"Juggs.\"","Draft of a deed to a tract of land in Richmond County.","Mutilated. Letter concerning a deed of trust given by Capt. Bramham and Peter Rust to Landon Carter.","6 items. Tayloe (William H.) - Dispute.","4 items. Charles Mason, guardian of - Thompson (Mary) v. Robert W. Carter, administrator of Landon Carter. Suit in Spotsylvania County.","Deed to a tract of land in Richmond County, called \"Hickory Thicket.\"","Suit in Spotsylvania County.","13 items. Frederick County lands of Landon Carter, 1741-1858","Frederick County lands of Landon Carter, 1741-1858.","18 items. Frederick County lands of Landon Carter, 1741-1858.","85 items. Frederick County lands of Landon Carter, 1741-1858.","2 items. Including plat.","10 items. Relating to the portion of Mary B. Carter, 1821-1841","50 items. Relating to the portion of Mary B. Carter, 1821-1841.","43 items.","43 items.","13 items. The majority of the items relate to the papers of Robert \"King\" Carter.","Dickenson (Elizabeth) - Certificate appointing Austin Brockenbrough her attorney for relinquishing her right of dower in a tract of land in Richmond County sold by her husband, Thomas Dickenson, to Robert Carter.","2 items. Garner (Vincent) - Surveyor's plat of a tract of land in Northumberland County, belonging to Vincent Garner, 1728, and an undated memorandum on the bounds of Vincent Garner's land patent.","Deed to a tract of land in Lancaster County, adjoining Col. Carter's land.","Mutilated. Deed to a house and lot in Williamsburg.","Suit in Williamsburg. Note: It is possible that this Robert Carter is not Robert \"King\" Carter, but his son, Robert Carter of Nomini.","Trust deed covering a tract of land in Westmoreland County, called \"Coles Land.\"","Lease of a tract of land in Northumberland County.","Shropshire (St. John) - Re: recommending Richard Tankersly for a position.","John Palmer to David Ginnins [Jennings]. Papers showing descent of title to a tract of land in Northumberland County from John Palmer to Robert Carter, 1667-1712.","Copy. Will of David Jennings, leaving his estate to Francis Bratton, whose daughter, Frances, afterwards married Enoch Hill. Papers showing descent of title to a tract of land in Northumberland County from John Palmer to Robert Carter, 1667-1712.","2 items. Enoch Hill and Frances, his wife, to Robert Carter. Mortgage and deed to the same property, dated the same day. Papers showing descent of title to a tract of land in Northumberland County from John Palmer to Robert Carter, 1667-1712.","6 items. The majority of the items relate to the papers of Robert Carter of Nomini (circa 1704-1731), son of Robert \"King\" Carter, and father of Robert \"Councillor\" Carter, of Nomini.","Letter concerning purchase of five tons of iron from Robert Carter.","2 items. Lease of a tract of land in Stafford County, 12 August 1729, and deed of sale covering the same tract of land, 13 August 1729.","2 items. Statement by John Warner concerning sale of 330 acres of land by John Savage to Robert Carter, 1730, and a cash receipt dated 1733.","103 items.","40 items.","60 items.","60 items.","3 items.","Quitclaim deed to a parcel of land on Palace Street, Williamsburg.","24 items.","4 items.","18 items, including 9 diary books (typed by CWI).","2 items. See also: Morton, Louis, \"Robert Wormeley Carter: Notes on the Life of a Virginia Planter,\" Journal of Southern History, vol. 12, pp. 345-365.","Deed to a lot in the city of Richmond.","44 items.","Copy.","Copy.","A memorandum by Robert W. Carter appears on the same sheet.","Copy","Copy","33 items.","Copy. [Robert W. Carter], at S[abine] Hall, [Richmond County], to St. L[eger] L. Carter. 3 July 1822, and [Robert W. Carter], at S[abine] Hall, [Richmond County], to St. L[eger] L. Carter. 28 July 1822.","Incomplete. Enclosure: [Charles Carter ?] to Mary B. Carter, at Sabine Hall, [Richmond County].","Receipt for payment for ticket in Grand National Lottery appears on same sheet.","Mutilated","Mutilated. Date is from postmark.","Mutilated.","46 items.","Date is from postmark.","Re: expulsion of J. A. Carter.","Copy.","Re: Final disposition of persons enslaved by RWC's mother's, referred to as 'Negroes.'","50 items.","Copy. Re: Favors J. Q. Adams over Gen. Jackson in the election.","Re: Opposed to doctrines of Adam's first message/ objections to Jackson listed.","Re: His support of Gen. Jackson as the least evil of the two.","Date is from postmark.","Re: Urging RWC to run for the Senate.","Re: Says RWC will do well in his district.","Re: On RWC's chances in the election.","Copy of contract between John Dickinson, assignee of Mackenzie Beverly, and William B. Beverly, agent of Robert Beverly, on same sheet.","Re: The death of RWC's brother Landon.","Re: RWC's sister requesting him to buy Betty at the sale of persons, enslaved by their brother.","Re: Urging him not to resign his seat.","Postmarked Spotted Ville [Stafford County]. Includes a statement of account written by Robert W. Carter.","38 items.","Re: Louis Tyre, a free man of color who would put C's mill in operation.","Two letters written on the same page.","A letter recommending Lewis Tyre as a workman, signed by D. Green, [?], and John McMahon, appears on the same sheet.","Postscript written by D. Green.","Re: Attacks on him in the Enquerer. Comments on S. Carolina's position/fear of \"anarchy if not civil war will prevail.\"","Re: Castings for saw mill.","Re: Telling RWC to electioneer if he would secure the prize \"which is scarcely worth the contest.\"","A note drawn by Robert W. Carter, 8 March 1833, appears on same sheet.","Re: The sale of Spencer (an enslaved person) ($150) \"he shall be treated with the utmost kindness ...\"","Printed circular letter.","Postmarked Washington.","Re: The President and the bank deposits/ Mentions Wallace who may turn into a \"negro driver.\"","Re: Family News.","41 items.","Re: Inquiring about his chances as a candidate for Brig. Gen. in the Regt./lists his military experience.","Re: Marriage Plans.","Re: Replies to RWC's 2 January 1834 letter.","Re: The election of Aylett as Brig. Gen.","Re: Plans to announce his candidacy for the seat in the legislature representing Richmond and Lancaster Counties.","Copy. Re: Resignation as Col. of 41st Regiment.","Re: Dr. Emanuel's proposed candidacy for House of Delegates.","Re: Alternate representation from the two counties, comments on Jackson's \"great and glorious achievements\", then lost confidence in him; supports Leigh for U. S. Senator.","Date is from postmark.","Re: The boat he bought in July.","Re: Doctor's report on Lizzie.","Re: The best route for supplying the F. R. to subscribers in the Northern Neck.","Re: the \"Torrent that is rushing on respecting Slavery ...\"","Re: Military career of her brother General Armistead.","Re: Banking.","Mutilated","Mutilated","36 items.","Re: RWC's candidacy in next legislature.","Re: Why he may not vote for RWC.","Virginia Tayloe is a sister of RWC.","24 items.","Re: Fire at RWC's house.","Enclosure: One Account.","Elizabeth Carter is Col. Robert W. Carter's daughter.","Mutilated.","Rebecca Dulaney is Col. [Robert] W. Carter's niece.","Two letters written on the same page.","Copy.","36 items.","Re: Bill regarding the \"discipline of our slaves on this vexed Border\" (D.C.).","Re: Annexation of Hardy Co.","Copy.","Copy.","Note: Statements by a sporting court in regard to sweepstakes at Fairfield appear on same sheet.","Two letters written on the same page.","Re: Divorce proceedings.","2 item, both consisting of two letters written on the same page.","Incomplete.","36 items.","Two letters written on the same page.","Note: Describes inauguration parade of President W. H. Harrison.","Elizabeth Landon Carter is Col. Robert W. Carter's daughter.","Postmarked Washington.","31 items.","Re: Sale of RWC's cotton stock.","[Copy].","Note: This letter concerns the newly-invented McCormick Reaper.","2 Enclosures: A sheet giving speed records of certain horses, 1802-1823, and a newspaper clipping concerning the Mount Vernon Races, 1842.","Postmarked Lancaster Court House.","64 items.","Postmarked Farnham, Virginia","Re: The colt is in fine condition.","Two letters written on one page.","Re: Whig Party Notice.","Re: Going to nominate RWC as Whig candidate.","Re: Political remarks.","Postmarked Farnham, Virginia","Postmarked Kilmarnock, Virginia","Mutilated.","[Letter requesting Col. Carter to deliver a Fourth of July oration at a place not specified].","Postmarked Litwalton, [Lancaster County], Virginia","Copy.","Note: A statement of account appears on the same sheet.","60 items.","Note: Mention is made of the burning of Mt. Airy.","Note: A statement is added to the letter showing mortgages given by John Critcher to various persons.","Mutilated.","Note: Reference is made to the burning of Mount Airy. Enclosure: A copy of a court order giving nominations for sheriff of Richmond County. 1844.","Mutilated.","Two drafts of a letter.","Postscript by Maria G. Braxton.","Accompanying remarks by Robert W. Carter.","Forwarded to Warsaw.","Original letter and duplicate. The duplicate is addressed to Warsaw, Richmond County, Virginia.","Printed circular letter.","36 items.","Copy.","Date is from postmark.","Copy.","Two letters written on the same page: William H. Tayloe, at Mount Airy, [Richmond County], to Col. Robert W. Carter, at Sabine Hall, 6 November 1846. O. P. Hare, at Richmond, to William H. Tayloe, 1 January 1846.","45 items.","Copy.","Printed Circular.","Note: This letter is written on a printed circular of Mrs. Mary L. Eliason's Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies, Alexandria, Virginia.","49 items.","Printed circular letter.","Note: An account is added to this letter.","Note: Robert W. Carter's reply is filed with this letter.","Two letters written on one page: E. McG. Tidball, at Waterloo, to Col. R. W. Carter, at Sabine Hall, near Warsaw, Richmond County, Virginia, 6 October 1848. L. G. Tidball to [R. W. Carter], undated.","Enclosure: Clipping from the National Intelligencer and Southern Churchman offering for sale an estate in Fairfax County called Vaucluse.","Note: This letter contains comments on the California gold fever.","39 items.","Note: Robert W. Carter's reply is filed with this letter.","Enclosure: R. A. Claybrook, at Piedmont, to Eustace Conway. 18 May 1849.","Note: This letter contains two prescriptions and a bill for medical services. Date is from the postmark.","59 items.","2 Copies.","Enclosure: T. Reavis, at Gainesville, to E. Conway, at Richmond, Virginia 14 February 1850.","Copy.","Enclosure: Receipt for subscription to \"American Farmer.\"","64 items.","Copy.","Mutilated.","Two letters written on one page.","Draft. Draft of a statement concerning the resignation of Rev. William N. Ward as Rector of Lunenburg Parish. Note: The draft is in the handwriting of Robert W. Carter.","38 items.","Copy.","Copy.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Printed circular letter.","Mutilated.","1 item,","Copy.","Two letters written on the same page: Gordon Forbes, at Sandy Point, to Col. R. W. Carter, at Sabine Hall, 17 October 1854. Robert W. Carter, at Sabine Hall, to Daingerfield Belfield, at Belle Brant, 10 November 1854.","Copy.","Copy.","Mutilated.","Copy.","Copy.","Copy.","Note: A statement of account is added to this letter.","Enclosure: An extract from the Report of the Executive Committee of the Rappahannock River Agricultural Society.","Enclosure: Certificate of election of Robert W. Carter as a lay delegate to the convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Virginia.","Postmarked Upperville, Virginia.","Copy.","Note: A copy of Col. R. W. Carter's reply is filed with this letter.","Copy.","Two letters written on the same page: William T. Harris, at Warsaw, to Col. Carter, 24 Feb 1857. R. W. C[arter] to [William T. Harris], 6 March 1857.","Enclosure: Account of E. T. Tayloe with Robert W. Carter, 1853-1854.","Copy.","Enclosure: Copy of a letter written by Elias Harroll, an enslaved person, to a (black) friend.","Date is from postmark.","Copy.","Enclosure: C[harles] C[arter] Lee, at Richmond, to Col. R. W. Carter, 1 January 1859.","Enclosure: A sample of merino wool.","Enclosure: Printed circular letter from R. T. Daniel, chairman, State Central Committee, Richmond, Virginia, 23 February 1859.","Mutilated.","Copy.","Illegible.","Enclosure: John Bulger to [William Wirt], undated.","Note: This letter is written on a printed circular advertising hogs.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Enclosure: A list of enslaved person showing ages and 'value.'","Mutilated","Two letters written on the same page.","2 items.","2 items.","3 items.","3 items.","3 items.","Two letters written on the same page.","A note written by H. W[ellford] to Robert W. Carter appears on the cover of this letter.","Incomplete.","3 items. Two mutilated drafts of a letter.","An unfinished draft of a letter.","Copy.","Copy.","Copy.","Copy.","Copy.","Copy.","Draft of letter.","Copy, Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Note: This letter is written on a printed circular advertising the business of William A. Jackson.","Note: A poem in the handwriting of Robert W. Carter appears on the back of this letter.","5 letters.","5 letters.","5 letters.","5 letters.","5 letters.","Mutilated.","Mutilated. Postmarked Tappahannock.","Note: A form of application for divorce in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, appears on the same sheet.","2 items.","Mutilated.","Postmarked Petersburg, Virginia.","Letter invites Robert W. Carter to speak in a political debate.","Enclosure: Cut of a corn drill.","Note: A memorandum in the handwriting of Robert W. Carter appears on the back of this letter.","Postmarked Washington, D.C.","Postmarked Washington, D.C.","Postmarked Washington, D.C.","Copy of second letter.","2 letters.","2 letters.","Mutilated. Postmarked Gordonsville.","Postmarked Kilmarnock, Virginia.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Folder 51-35: 103 items, including 11 cash books.","Folders 51-53 include a total of 103 items, including 11 cash books.","Folders 51-53 include a total of 103 items, including 11 cash books.","Folders 51-53 include a total of 103 items, including 11 cash books.","191 items.","14 items.","176 items.","46 items.","30 items.","8 items.","8 items.","Folders 56 and 57 combined contain 478 items: (78) Letters (1829-1858), (395) Checks (1825-1854), (2) Bank Books (1825-1854) and (3) Statements (1837-1854).","Folders 56 and 57 combined contain 478 items: (78) Letters (1829-1858), (395) Checks (1825-1854), (2) Bank Books (1825-1854) and (3) Statements (1837-1854).","8 items.","3 items.","5 items.","19 items.","17 items.","105 items.","105 items.","23 items.","23 items.","207 items.","207 items.","137 items. Bills and receipts. Arranged by locality.","3 items.","2 items.","4 items.","2 items.","2 items.","14 items.","10 items.","4 items.","4 items.","66 items. Eight items include levies for the repair of Totuskey Large Bridge, 1841, and Totuskey Little Bridge, 1851.","4 items.","6 items.","8 items.","3 items.","100 items.","148 items.","Memorandum sent by J. S. Wellford to Robert W. Carter.","238 items.","20 items.","368 items.","13 items.","166 items.","189 items. Arranged alphabetically.","5 items.","5 items.","26 items.","3 items.","6 items.","8 items.","15 items.","15 items. This includes the Report of the Investigating Committee to the stockholders, 1855.","3 items.","8 items.","58 items.","27 items.","10 items.","7 items.","7 items.","5 items.","5 items.","46 items.","46 items.","1,246 items.","32 items.","66 items.","159 items.","126 items.","33 items.","28 items.","38 items, including one memorandum book.","89 items.","56 items.","44 items. Accounts dealing with enslaved persons ('Negroes'), 1813-1861. 123 items.","208 items. Arranged by alphabetical order by last name.","28 items.","5 items.","7 items.","22 items.","13 items.","16 items.","18 items.","6 items.","12 items.","20 items.","11 items.","15 items.","28 items.","6 items.","7 items.","288 items.","39 items.","39 items.","8 items.","8 items.","75 items. Accounts and correspondence concerning alterations and improvements.","75 items. Accounts and correspondence concerning alterations and improvements.","9 items.","9 items.","97 items. See also Folder 82.","97 items. See also Folder 82.","79 items.","79 items.","221 items.","10 items.","3 items.","10 items.","3 items.","46 items.","24 items.","6 items.","3 items.","2 items.","3 items.","13 items.","13 items.","Arranged by last name.","Notice directing Robert W. Carter to attend, at Lancaster Court House, the trial of Thomas Armstrong, captain of artillery attached to the 92nd Regiment, Virginia Militia.","Joseph F. Harvey and David B. Taylor, administrators of Bailey (Robert) et al. vs. Robert W. Carter. Suit in Westmoreland County.","Trust deed covering a tract of land in Westmoreland County, called \"Bushfield,\" to secure a debt due Robert W. Carter.","2 items. Deed to a lot of land in the village of Warsaw, 1834, and deed of Edwin Waller and wife conveying the same property to Harmanus Boggs.","Deed to a lot of land in Richmond County near the court house.","53 items. Agreements with overseers, 1815-1854, 24 pieces; and letters from overseers, 1825-1860. 29 items.","3 items. Agreements for rental of his tract of land in Richmond County, known as \"The Distillery.\"","2 items. Letters concerning soldier's claims of Robert W. Carter.","2 items. E.B. Stephens for Carter (Robert W.) vs. Daniel Atwill.","Carter (Robert W.) vs. John Bailey's administrators, 1841-1857. 13 items. And a list of suits brought in Westmoreland County by Robert W. Carter against John Critcher and others to secure debts of John Bailey and of Robert Bailey who was one of the administrators of John Bailey. 1851. 3 items.","4 items.","2 items.","2 items.","4 items.","2 items. Agreement regarding sale to Robert W. Carter of one half of the schooner Sally Eleanor, 1842, and an account of Robert W. Carter with Griffin Garner. 1844.","2 items.","Memo. Deeds of trust to ( ) Conway et al, and to ( ) Pendleton, for ( ) Claybrooke.","Agreement with Robert W. Carter regarding the purchase of a tract of land in Westmoreland County, called \"Louisville.\"","Certificate granting to Robert W. Carter the right to use an improved bee-hive patented by William M. Hall of Wallingford, Conn.","Memo. Robert W. Carter for Lamkin (J.L.) vs. Thomas S. Waugh et al. Three suits in Charles City County.","Writ to compel them to lay certain levies for a public road and landing.","Memo. Agreement with Robert W. Carter concerning the taking of depositions in a certain suit in Spotsylvania County.","Suit in Richmond County for amount due him under a trust deed from Jeffries \u0026 Oldham to W.Y. Sturman, trustee for Robert W. Carter.","7 items. Trust deed covering his interest in a house and lot in Fredericksburg, and other papers relating thereto.","2 items. Two trust deeds covering ensaved persons.","Letter from R.E. Scott to Robert W. Carter, who is interested in the suit, giving a financial statement of the case.","Trust deed covering a tract of land in Richmond County.","2 items. William L. Claybrooke and Thomas Jones, Jr., trustees of Sydnor (R.B.) vs. Elizabeth Edwards et al [including Robert W. Carter]. Suit in Richmond County.","Deed to a tract of land in Northumberland and Lancaster Counties.","Deed to a tract of land in Richmond County.","Deed of a tract of land in Richmond County, called \"The Distillery.\"","Trust deed covering a lot in the City of Richmond.","8 items. Suit in Stafford County.","79 items.","17 items.","4 items.","14 items. This group consists chiefly of printed circular letters.","30 items.","14 items.","29 items.","14 items.","Copy.","2 items. Mutilated.","Printed Pamphlet.","Copy of a resolution requesting that the delegates representing Richmond County use their influence to have a law passed by the General Assembly separating the funds of Lunenburg and Farnham parishes, Richmond County, and appointing separate boards to manage each fund. Signed by Moore F. Brockenbrough and others.","Signed by Daniel Garland and others.","12 items.","Date of report not given.","3 items.","2 items.","31 items.","20 items.","2 items.","3 items.","5 items.","7 booklets. The diaries for 1836, 1838, 1844, 1846, and 1859 are written in printed almanacs.","18 items. Robert W. Carter, and Enoch Mason, were the joint administrators of John Mason. This subseries includes accounts, such as 17 bills for court fees and 1 letter concerning fees.","86 items.","56 items. Including a letter from Thomas D. Mutter to Robert W. Carter, 13 Aug 1824, concerning the impending visit of the Marquis De La Fayette to Fredericksburg.","25 items.","2 items. Suit in the City of Richmond.","Suit in the Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond District.","2 items. Reports of progress at Llangollen School, 1825, and at Hampden Sydney College, 1826.","Folders 94-100: 449 items total. (Letters in folders 94-96 date from 1835-1851 and total 243 items. Accounts in folders 97-99 date from 1814-1850 and total 196 items. Legal papers in folder 100 consist of 10 items. )","49 items.","9 items. Letters concern enslaved persons ('slaves') at the Tomlin estate sold to Henry Lewis.","14 items.","26 items.","Letters in folders 95-96 date from 1835-1851 and total 194 items.","Letters in folders 95-96 date from 1835-1851 and total 194 items.","Accounts in folders 97-98 date from 1814-1850 and total 145 items.","Accounts in folders 97-98 date from 1814-1850 and total 145 items.","51 items.","30 items.","21 items.","10 items.","4 items. Suit in Richmond County, Virginia.","Suit in Madison Parish, Louisiana.","Suit in Richmond County, Virginia.","Suit in Richmond County.","Agreement concerning the settlement of a debt.","2 items. Trust deed, covering a tract of land in Northumberland County, called \"Clifton.\"","46 items.","4 items.","56 items. Including the suit, Robert W. Carter vs. Benjamin O. Tayloe et al.","51 items. Items arranged chronologically.","Note: The reply appears on back of sheet","Copy.","Date is from postmark.","Copy.","Copy.","Date is from postmark.","Mutilated.","Copy.","79 items, in part copies. Items are divided into two time periods, 1669-1789 and 1823-1854, and within the dateranges, alphabetically.","30 items. The papers are arranged alphabetically .","Samuel Baley to Marmaduke Beckwith. Deed to a tract of land in Richmond County.","Certificate signed by John Smith and William Brockenbrough stating that Elizabeth Beale has given her assent to a deed executed by her husband, John Beale.","Copy. Copy of will of John Brothwaite, of Rappahannock County.","John Dudley and wife to Henry Curtis. Deed to 150 acres of land in Great Wicomico Parish, Northumberland County.","John Dudley and wife to Thomas Curtis. Deed to a tract of land in Northumberland County. Note: A deed of George Curtis, dated 9 June 1702, granting to William Lister his interest in this property, appears on back of sheet.","Robert Dudley to Richard Farrell. Acknowledgment of debt. Note: A statement by Richard Farrell, assigning all his right in this bond to John Dudley, appears on back of sheet.","Refusal of Griffin Fauntleroy to give possession of John Lloyd's estate in Richmond County to Daniel McCarty.","Henry Graves and wife to Richard Graves. Deed to 450 acres of land in Bruton Parish, York County.","William Jones to Peter Coutanceau. Deed to 592 acres of land in Northumberland County.","Plat of land in James City County, bought of Keeling by John Dixon.","Certificate of the publishing of Maj. Dennis McCarty's intention to dock the entail of his lands in Richmond County.","William McConnell and wife to [unknown] Lack. Fragment of a deed to a lot in an unidentified town in Rowan County, North Carolina.","Statement of Sarah Minor, appointing Thomas Batchelor her attorney for relinquishing her dower rights in a tract of land leased by her husband, John Minor, to John Champ.","2 items. John Palmer to Edward Fielding. Deed to a tract of land in Northumberland County, 19 March 1678/9, and a copy of the deed.","2 items. Surveyor's plats of land in Northumberland County sold by Walter Pavey to John Rice.","5 items. Papers concerning descent of title to a tract of land in Richmond County from Walter Pavey to Daniel McCarty.","Webley Pavey to Daniel McCarty. Trust deed covering a tract of land in Richmond County.","Surveyor's plat of a tract of land in Richmond County, surveyed by William Garland for Charles Sallard.","Mary Simpson to William [?]. Bond.","Copy of bill of James Davenport, clerk of court, against Daniel Morgan, executor, for proving and recording the will of Mary Stone.","Thomas Trice vs. Francis Moreland et al. Suit in Orange County, North Carolina.","Declaration of the Council and Burgesses of the Colony of Virginia to the King, requesting the reenactment of ten laws repealed by the King, and expressing gratitude for his approval of fifty-seven acts passed by the Burgesses.","Copy. Mattram Wright to Thomas Lloyd. Fifteen-year lease of a plantation in Richmond County.","Mutilated. [?] to Richard Lee. Quitrent agreement concerning 904 acres of land in Great Wiccomocoe Parish, Northumberland County.","49 items. The papers are arranged alphabetically by subject matter or last name.","2 items. Certificates of lunacy of Carter B. Berkley, signed by the Visitors of the City Hospital, Baltimore, and by two physicians.","3 items. Resolutions by the board of directors of the Old Dominion Steam Boat Company on the occasion of the death of John Chowning.","Soldiers Claim of Randall or Randolph Clark.","Subscription list for a dinner to be given at the Eagle Hotel in honor of Henry Clay and G.M. Bibb.","A paper by an unidentified person proposing that only one commissioner be appointed to each superior court of chancery.","A description of the author Charles Dickens.","Memorandum giving dates of the Fairfield races.","Two sketches of unidentified grave markers, on one sheet.","Certificate of appointment of Samuel Lyell as postmaster at Warsaw, Richmond County, Virginia.","9 items.","Memorandum book.","Memorandum book.","memorandum book.","11 items. Data on the oyster industry in Virginia.","Appeal to the judges of an unidentified court for protection.","7 items.","2 items.","3 items.","27 items.","27 items.","3 items.","Pamphlet.","Pamphlet. Delivered in the House of Representatives.","10 items.","12 items.","13 items.","64 items","55 items.","9 items.","In May 2012, the diaries of Robert W. Carter (Subseries 6, Folder 91: Diaries of Robert W. Carter) were removed from the Carter Family Papers and catalogued as Rare Books under: AY 326.R5 W3 1836 AY 326.R5 W3 1844 AY 326.R5 W3 1846 AY 35.R5 C6 1838 AY 35.R5 C6 1859","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","Carter, Robert  (\"King\"), 1663-1732","Tyler, John, 1790-1862","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 39.1 C24","/repositories/2/resources/9246"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Carter Family Papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["Carter Family Papers"],"collection_ssim":["Carter Family Papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Virginia--Politics and Government--18th century","Virginia--Politics and Government--19th century"],"geogname_ssim":["Virginia--Politics and Government--18th century","Virginia--Politics and Government--19th century"],"creator_ssm":["Carter, Robert  (\"King\"), 1663-1732","Tyler, John, 1790-1862"],"creator_ssim":["Carter, Robert  (\"King\"), 1663-1732","Tyler, John, 1790-1862"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Carter, Robert  (\"King\"), 1663-1732","Tyler, John, 1790-1862"],"creators_ssim":["Carter, Robert  (\"King\"), 1663-1732","Tyler, John, 1790-1862"],"places_ssim":["Virginia--Politics and Government--18th century","Virginia--Politics and Government--19th century"],"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":["Purchased: 8,602 items 12/31/1935; 2 items in November 1938."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Agriculture--Virginia--History--18th century","Horse racing--Virginia","Legal documents","Plantation life--Virginia","Slavery--Virginia--18th century","Slavery--Virginia--19th century","Tobacco--Virginia--History--18th century","Tobacco--Virginia--History--19th century","United States--Politics and Government","Correspondence","Diaries","Financial records","Receipts (financial records)"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Agriculture--Virginia--History--18th century","Horse racing--Virginia","Legal documents","Plantation life--Virginia","Slavery--Virginia--18th century","Slavery--Virginia--19th century","Tobacco--Virginia--History--18th century","Tobacco--Virginia--History--19th century","United States--Politics and Government","Correspondence","Diaries","Financial records","Receipts (financial records)"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["8609.00 Items 28 Century Boxes"],"extent_tesim":["8609.00 Items 28 Century Boxes"],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence","Diaries","Financial records","Receipts (financial records)"],"date_range_isim":[1667,1668,1669,1670,1671,1672,1673,1674,1675,1676,1677,1678,1679,1680,1681,1682,1683,1684,1685,1686,1687,1688,1689,1690,1691,1692,1693,1694,1695,1696,1697,1698,1699,1700,1701,1702,1703,1704,1705,1706,1707,1708,1709,1710,1711,1712,1713,1714,1715,1716,1717,1718,1719,1720,1721,1722,1723,1724,1725,1726,1727,1728,1729,1730,1731,1732,1733,1734,1735,1736,1737,1738,1739,1740,1741,1742,1743,1744,1745,1746,1747,1748,1749,1750,1751,1752,1753,1754,1755,1756,1757,1758,1759,1760,1761,1762,1763,1764,1765,1766,1767,1768,1769,1770,1771,1772,1773,1774,1775,1776,1777,1778,1779,1780,1781,1782,1783,1784,1785,1786,1787,1788,1789,1790,1791,1792,1793,1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection 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.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eArrangement: All papers which could be definitely identified with a person of some importance are grouped under the name of that person. These groups are arranged by alphabetical order. Persons of the same name are distinguished by dates of birth and death, or by their relationship to other persons whose dates are known.The general files (Folder 103-109) are placed after this alphabetical series (Folders 1-102). These files are separated into categories using appropriate classifications. Letters and papers belonging to estates, suits, etc., are filed with their respective groups. Likewise other letters and papers are listed either in the alphabetically arranged groups mentioned above, or in the general files.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Organization: This collection is organized into the following series and subserie:\n Series 1: People Files, Subseries are: Carter, Miss; Carter, (Miss C.); Carter (Charles) of Cleve, 1707-1764; Carter (Charles) of Shirley, 1732-1806; Carter (Elizabeth) [wife of Landon Carter, 1710-1778]; Carter (Elizabeth) [daughter of Robert W. Carter, 1792-1861] ; Carter (Elizabeth L.) [sister of Robert W. Carter, 1792-1861]; Carter (George) [son of Robert \"Councillor\" Carter]; Carter (George B.) estate; Carter (John Armistead) guardianship; Carter (Kate); Carter (Landon) 1710-1778 ;Carter (Landon, Jr.) [son of Landon Carter, 1710-1778]; Carter (Landon) 1756-1820, estate; Carter (Landon, Jr.) [half-brother of Robert W. Carter, 1792-1861] ;Carter (Robert \"King\") 1663-1732; Carter (Robert) of Nomini, born c. 1704, died 1731; Carter (Robert \"Councillor\") of Nomini, 1728-1804; Carter (Robert Wormeley) 1734-1797 ; Carter (Robert W.) 1792-1861; Carter (Robert W.) 1792-1861 ; Tayloe (John) estate.       \nSeries 2: General files. Subseries: Accounts, invoices, receipts; Letters; Other papers; Printed matter; Unidentified pieces and fragments; Labels, covers and envelopes\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["Arrangement: All papers which could be definitely identified with a person of some importance are grouped under the name of that person. These groups are arranged by alphabetical order. Persons of the same name are distinguished by dates of birth and death, or by their relationship to other persons whose dates are known.The general files (Folder 103-109) are placed after this alphabetical series (Folders 1-102). These files are separated into categories using appropriate classifications. Letters and papers belonging to estates, suits, etc., are filed with their respective groups. Likewise other letters and papers are listed either in the alphabetically arranged groups mentioned above, or in the general files."," Organization: This collection is organized into the following series and subserie:\n Series 1: People Files, Subseries are: Carter, Miss; Carter, (Miss C.); Carter (Charles) of Cleve, 1707-1764; Carter (Charles) of Shirley, 1732-1806; Carter (Elizabeth) [wife of Landon Carter, 1710-1778]; Carter (Elizabeth) [daughter of Robert W. Carter, 1792-1861] ; Carter (Elizabeth L.) [sister of Robert W. Carter, 1792-1861]; Carter (George) [son of Robert \"Councillor\" Carter]; Carter (George B.) estate; Carter (John Armistead) guardianship; Carter (Kate); Carter (Landon) 1710-1778 ;Carter (Landon, Jr.) [son of Landon Carter, 1710-1778]; Carter (Landon) 1756-1820, estate; Carter (Landon, Jr.) [half-brother of Robert W. Carter, 1792-1861] ;Carter (Robert \"King\") 1663-1732; Carter (Robert) of Nomini, born c. 1704, died 1731; Carter (Robert \"Councillor\") of Nomini, 1728-1804; Carter (Robert Wormeley) 1734-1797 ; Carter (Robert W.) 1792-1861; Carter (Robert W.) 1792-1861 ; Tayloe (John) estate.       \nSeries 2: General files. Subseries: Accounts, invoices, receipts; Letters; Other papers; Printed matter; Unidentified pieces and fragments; Labels, covers and envelopes"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eRobert \"King\" Carter (1663-1732) was a colonial official and landholder (300,000 acres). His sons were Robert Carter (1704-1731) and Landon Carter (1710-1778) of \"Sabine Hall.\" Grandsons of Robert Carter included Robert \"Councillor\" Carter (1728-1804) of \"Nomini\" and Robert Wormeley Carter (1734-1797).\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Family History:"],"bioghist_tesim":["Robert \"King\" Carter (1663-1732) was a colonial official and landholder (300,000 acres). His sons were Robert Carter (1704-1731) and Landon Carter (1710-1778) of \"Sabine Hall.\" Grandsons of Robert Carter included Robert \"Councillor\" Carter (1728-1804) of \"Nomini\" and Robert Wormeley Carter (1734-1797)."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOther Information:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00031.frame\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["General"],"odd_tesim":["Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00031.frame"],"phystech_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eWhen available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.\u003c/p\u003e"],"phystech_heading_ssm":["Physical Characteristics or Technical Requirements:"],"phystech_tesim":["When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCarter Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Carter Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis current finding aid is also available in the microfilm format at the Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. An additional index can be found at: National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United States available from Chadwyck-Healey, Inc., 1021 Prince Street, Alexandria, Va. 22314.\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["This current finding aid is also available in the microfilm format at the Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. An additional index can be found at: National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United States available from Chadwyck-Healey, Inc., 1021 Prince Street, Alexandria, Va. 22314."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes: correspondence and land records of Robert \"King\" Carter; correspondence and land records of his sons Robert Carter (1704-1731) and Landon Carter (1710-1778); correspondence, accounts, land records and the appointment to the Virginia Council of Robert Carter (1728-1804), son of Robert Carter (1704-1731); correspondence, diaries, land records and accounts of Robert Wormeley Carter (1734-1804), son of Landon Carter of Sabine Hall; and correspondence and land records and papers concerning the estate of Robert Carter's grandson, Landon Carter (1757-1820).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The bulk of the collection consists of the papers of Robert Wormeley Carter (1792-1861) including his correspondence with Robley Dunglison, John Tyler, John Tayloe Lomax, Edmund Ruffin, Robert Young Conrad and members of the Tayloe family as well as his diaries and accounts arranged by subject. [Note: in May 2012, the diaries of Robert W. Carter (Subseries 6, Folder 91) were removed and catalogued as Rare Books].\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSubjects covered in the collection include plantation life, horse-racing, real property, nineteenth-century Virginia politics, enslaved persons, and tobacco. In addition, there are miscellaneous eighteenth-century land and legal documents.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlso accessible on microfilm: Carter Papers, 1667-1862, in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number HD1471 .U5 R43 ser.L Part 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: This deed states that Robert Cary purchased the land from Charles Carter in 1746. Papers showing descent of title to a messuage, houses and four lots on Palace Street, Williamsburg, from Charles Carter to Philip Grymes: Robert Cary to Kenneth Mackenzie, 1746-1751.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers showing descent of title to a messuage, houses and four lots on Palace Street, Williamsburg, from Charles Carter to Philip Grymes: Robert Cary to Kenneth Mackenzie, 1746-1751.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e16 February 1788 and 25 February 1788 Two letters on same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of lading for goods shipped from London to Charles Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e32 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e61 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e17 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft of letter not sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: A memorandum by Landon Carter, dated 3 May 1778, appears on back of sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e44 items. 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(Counties of Virginia-Geography [1769]).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated. Notice concerning an enslaved person who escaped ('a runaway slave') belonging to Landon Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotostatic copy. An inventory of the estate of Landon Carter, deceased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items. A list of papers of L[andon] C[arter], deceased, taken by Robert W. Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeech of Landon Carter to a grand-jury.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA statement to the public by Landon Carter, regarding measures taken by England for the raising of revenues in the American colonies. The statement is addressed to Purdie and Dixon, who were printers in Williamsburg, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeposition of Landon Carter in a dispute, between Charles Carter of Corotoman and Robert Carter of Williamsburg, concerning possession of Corotoman estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveyor's plat of a tract of land called \"Ring's Quarter,\" in King and Queen County. Part of \"Ring's Quarter\" belonged to Mrs. Elizabeth Wormeley, whose daughter, Elizabeth, married Landon Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate of relinquishment of the dower rights of Nancy Jones, Wilks County, Georgia, to a tract of land in Northumberland County, Virginia, sold by her husband, Thomas Jones, to Landon Carter, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1,049 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e48 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoth letters are on the same page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e725 items. Includes one bound volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e276 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArmistead (Lewis) - Plat of a tract of land in Northumberland County made by Rawleigh Tapscott at the request of Lewis Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items. Beverley (Carter) - Papers relating to the dissatisfaction shown by Carter Beverley with Robert W. Carter's administration of the Landon Carter estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Robert W. Carter, administrator of Carter (Landon) - Request that the Land Office in Richmond furnish a copy of a deed establishing the line between the lands of [?] Sydnor and Landon Carter, and the reply to this request.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e49 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtract of a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items. Suit in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit in Spotsylvania County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit in Spotsylvania County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit in Richmond District.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Suit in Richmond County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated. Draft of a deed to a tract of land in Richmond County, called \"Juggs.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed to a third part of a tract of land in Richmond County called \"Juggs.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft of a deed to a tract of land in Richmond County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated. Letter concerning a deed of trust given by Capt. Bramham and Peter Rust to Landon Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items. Tayloe (William H.) - Dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items. Charles Mason, guardian of - Thompson (Mary) v. Robert W. Carter, administrator of Landon Carter. Suit in Spotsylvania County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed to a tract of land in Richmond County, called \"Hickory Thicket.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit in Spotsylvania County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items. Frederick County lands of Landon Carter, 1741-1858\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick County lands of Landon Carter, 1741-1858.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e18 items. Frederick County lands of Landon Carter, 1741-1858.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e85 items. Frederick County lands of Landon Carter, 1741-1858.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Including plat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items. Relating to the portion of Mary B. Carter, 1821-1841\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e50 items. Relating to the portion of Mary B. Carter, 1821-1841.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e43 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e43 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items. The majority of the items relate to the papers of Robert \"King\" Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDickenson (Elizabeth) - Certificate appointing Austin Brockenbrough her attorney for relinquishing her right of dower in a tract of land in Richmond County sold by her husband, Thomas Dickenson, to Robert Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Garner (Vincent) - Surveyor's plat of a tract of land in Northumberland County, belonging to Vincent Garner, 1728, and an undated memorandum on the bounds of Vincent Garner's land patent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed to a tract of land in Lancaster County, adjoining Col. Carter's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated. Deed to a house and lot in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit in Williamsburg. Note: It is possible that this Robert Carter is not Robert \"King\" Carter, but his son, Robert Carter of Nomini.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrust deed covering a tract of land in Westmoreland County, called \"Coles Land.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLease of a tract of land in Northumberland County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShropshire (St. John) - Re: recommending Richard Tankersly for a position.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Palmer to David Ginnins [Jennings]. Papers showing descent of title to a tract of land in Northumberland County from John Palmer to Robert Carter, 1667-1712.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy. Will of David Jennings, leaving his estate to Francis Bratton, whose daughter, Frances, afterwards married Enoch Hill. Papers showing descent of title to a tract of land in Northumberland County from John Palmer to Robert Carter, 1667-1712.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Enoch Hill and Frances, his wife, to Robert Carter. Mortgage and deed to the same property, dated the same day. Papers showing descent of title to a tract of land in Northumberland County from John Palmer to Robert Carter, 1667-1712.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items. The majority of the items relate to the papers of Robert Carter of Nomini (circa 1704-1731), son of Robert \"King\" Carter, and father of Robert \"Councillor\" Carter, of Nomini.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerning purchase of five tons of iron from Robert Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Lease of a tract of land in Stafford County, 12 August 1729, and deed of sale covering the same tract of land, 13 August 1729.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Statement by John Warner concerning sale of 330 acres of land by John Savage to Robert Carter, 1730, and a cash receipt dated 1733.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e103 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e40 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e60 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e60 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuitclaim deed to a parcel of land on Palace Street, Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e24 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e18 items, including 9 diary books (typed by CWI).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. See also: Morton, Louis, \"Robert Wormeley Carter: Notes on the Life of a Virginia Planter,\" Journal of Southern History, vol. 12, pp. 345-365.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed to a lot in the city of Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e44 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA memorandum by Robert W. Carter appears on the same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e33 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy. [Robert W. Carter], at S[abine] Hall, [Richmond County], to St. L[eger] L. Carter. 3 July 1822, and [Robert W. Carter], at S[abine] Hall, [Richmond County], to St. L[eger] L. Carter. 28 July 1822.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete. Enclosure: [Charles Carter ?] to Mary B. Carter, at Sabine Hall, [Richmond County].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for payment for ticket in Grand National Lottery appears on same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated. Date is from postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e46 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDate is from postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: expulsion of J. A. Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Final disposition of persons enslaved by RWC's mother's, referred to as 'Negroes.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e50 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy. Re: Favors J. Q. Adams over Gen. Jackson in the election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Opposed to doctrines of Adam's first message/ objections to Jackson listed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: His support of Gen. Jackson as the least evil of the two.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDate is from postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Urging RWC to run for the Senate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Says RWC will do well in his district.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: On RWC's chances in the election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of contract between John Dickinson, assignee of Mackenzie Beverly, and William B. Beverly, agent of Robert Beverly, on same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: The death of RWC's brother Landon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: RWC's sister requesting him to buy Betty at the sale of persons, enslaved by their brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Urging him not to resign his seat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Spotted Ville [Stafford County]. Includes a statement of account written by Robert W. Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e38 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Louis Tyre, a free man of color who would put C's mill in operation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters written on the same page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter recommending Lewis Tyre as a workman, signed by D. Green, [?], and John McMahon, appears on the same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostscript written by D. Green.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Attacks on him in the Enquerer. Comments on S. Carolina's position/fear of \"anarchy if not civil war will prevail.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Castings for saw mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Telling RWC to electioneer if he would secure the prize \"which is scarcely worth the contest.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA note drawn by Robert W. Carter, 8 March 1833, appears on same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: The sale of Spencer (an enslaved person) ($150) \"he shall be treated with the utmost kindness ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted circular letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: The President and the bank deposits/ Mentions Wallace who may turn into a \"negro driver.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Family News.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e41 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Inquiring about his chances as a candidate for Brig. Gen. in the Regt./lists his military experience.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Marriage Plans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Replies to RWC's 2 January 1834 letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: The election of Aylett as Brig. Gen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Plans to announce his candidacy for the seat in the legislature representing Richmond and Lancaster Counties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy. Re: Resignation as Col. of 41st Regiment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Dr. Emanuel's proposed candidacy for House of Delegates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Alternate representation from the two counties, comments on Jackson's \"great and glorious achievements\", then lost confidence in him; supports Leigh for U. S. Senator.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDate is from postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: The boat he bought in July.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Doctor's report on Lizzie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: The best route for supplying the F. R. to subscribers in the Northern Neck.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: the \"Torrent that is rushing on respecting Slavery ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Military career of her brother General Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Banking.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e36 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: RWC's candidacy in next legislature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Why he may not vote for RWC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia Tayloe is a sister of RWC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e24 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Fire at RWC's house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: One Account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Carter is Col. Robert W. Carter's daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRebecca Dulaney is Col. [Robert] W. Carter's niece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters written on the same page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e36 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Bill regarding the \"discipline of our slaves on this vexed Border\" (D.C.).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Annexation of Hardy Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: Statements by a sporting court in regard to sweepstakes at Fairfield appear on same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters written on the same page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Divorce proceedings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 item, both consisting of two letters written on the same page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e36 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters written on the same page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: Describes inauguration parade of President W. H. Harrison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Landon Carter is Col. Robert W. Carter's daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e31 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Sale of RWC's cotton stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Copy].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: This letter concerns the newly-invented McCormick Reaper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 Enclosures: A sheet giving speed records of certain horses, 1802-1823, and a newspaper clipping concerning the Mount Vernon Races, 1842.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Lancaster Court House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e64 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Farnham, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: The colt is in fine condition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters written on one page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Whig Party Notice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Going to nominate RWC as Whig candidate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Political remarks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Farnham, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Kilmarnock, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Letter requesting Col. Carter to deliver a Fourth of July oration at a place not specified].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Litwalton, [Lancaster County], Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: A statement of account appears on the same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e60 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: Mention is made of the burning of Mt. Airy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: A statement is added to the letter showing mortgages given by John Critcher to various persons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: Reference is made to the burning of Mount Airy. Enclosure: A copy of a court order giving nominations for sheriff of Richmond County. 1844.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo drafts of a letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostscript by Maria G. Braxton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccompanying remarks by Robert W. Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarded to Warsaw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOriginal letter and duplicate. The duplicate is addressed to Warsaw, Richmond County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted circular letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e36 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDate is from postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters written on the same page: William H. Tayloe, at Mount Airy, [Richmond County], to Col. Robert W. Carter, at Sabine Hall, 6 November 1846. O. P. Hare, at Richmond, to William H. Tayloe, 1 January 1846.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e45 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Circular.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: This letter is written on a printed circular of Mrs. Mary L. Eliason's Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies, Alexandria, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e49 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted circular letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: An account is added to this letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: Robert W. Carter's reply is filed with this letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters written on one page: E. McG. Tidball, at Waterloo, to Col. R. W. Carter, at Sabine Hall, near Warsaw, Richmond County, Virginia, 6 October 1848. L. G. Tidball to [R. W. Carter], undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: Clipping from the National Intelligencer and Southern Churchman offering for sale an estate in Fairfax County called Vaucluse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: This letter contains comments on the California gold fever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e39 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: Robert W. Carter's reply is filed with this letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: R. A. Claybrook, at Piedmont, to Eustace Conway. 18 May 1849.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: This letter contains two prescriptions and a bill for medical services. Date is from the postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e59 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 Copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: T. Reavis, at Gainesville, to E. Conway, at Richmond, Virginia 14 February 1850.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: Receipt for subscription to \"American Farmer.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e64 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters written on one page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft. Draft of a statement concerning the resignation of Rev. William N. Ward as Rector of Lunenburg Parish. Note: The draft is in the handwriting of Robert W. Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e38 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted circular letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters written on the same page: Gordon Forbes, at Sandy Point, to Col. R. W. Carter, at Sabine Hall, 17 October 1854. Robert W. Carter, at Sabine Hall, to Daingerfield Belfield, at Belle Brant, 10 November 1854.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: A statement of account is added to this letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: An extract from the Report of the Executive Committee of the Rappahannock River Agricultural Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: Certificate of election of Robert W. Carter as a lay delegate to the convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Upperville, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: A copy of Col. R. W. Carter's reply is filed with this letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters written on the same page: William T. Harris, at Warsaw, to Col. Carter, 24 Feb 1857. R. W. C[arter] to [William T. Harris], 6 March 1857.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: Account of E. T. Tayloe with Robert W. Carter, 1853-1854.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: Copy of a letter written by Elias Harroll, an enslaved person, to a (black) friend.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDate is from postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: C[harles] C[arter] Lee, at Richmond, to Col. R. W. Carter, 1 January 1859.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: A sample of merino wool.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: Printed circular letter from R. T. Daniel, chairman, State Central Committee, Richmond, Virginia, 23 February 1859.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllegible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: John Bulger to [William Wirt], undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: This letter is written on a printed circular advertising hogs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: A list of enslaved person showing ages and 'value.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters written on the same page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters written on the same page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA note written by H. W[ellford] to Robert W. Carter appears on the cover of this letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items. Two mutilated drafts of a letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn unfinished draft of a letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy, Mutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: This letter is written on a printed circular advertising the business of William A. Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: A poem in the handwriting of Robert W. Carter appears on the back of this letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated. Postmarked Tappahannock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: A form of application for divorce in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, appears on the same sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Petersburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter invites Robert W. Carter to speak in a political debate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosure: Cut of a corn drill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: A memorandum in the handwriting of Robert W. Carter appears on the back of this letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Washington, D.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Washington, D.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Washington, D.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of second letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated. Postmarked Gordonsville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Kilmarnock, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFolder 51-35: 103 items, including 11 cash books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFolders 51-53 include a total of 103 items, including 11 cash books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFolders 51-53 include a total of 103 items, including 11 cash books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFolders 51-53 include a total of 103 items, including 11 cash books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e191 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e176 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e46 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFolders 56 and 57 combined contain 478 items: (78) Letters (1829-1858), (395) Checks (1825-1854), (2) Bank Books (1825-1854) and (3) Statements (1837-1854).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFolders 56 and 57 combined contain 478 items: (78) Letters (1829-1858), (395) Checks (1825-1854), (2) Bank Books (1825-1854) and (3) Statements (1837-1854).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e19 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e17 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e105 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e105 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e23 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e23 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e207 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e207 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e137 items. Bills and receipts. Arranged by locality.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e66 items. Eight items include levies for the repair of Totuskey Large Bridge, 1841, and Totuskey Little Bridge, 1851.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e100 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e148 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum sent by J. S. Wellford to Robert W. Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e238 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e368 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e166 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e189 items. Arranged alphabetically.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 items. This includes the Report of the Investigating Committee to the stockholders, 1855.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e58 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e27 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e46 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e46 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1,246 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e32 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e66 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e159 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e126 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e33 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e28 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e38 items, including one memorandum book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e89 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e56 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e44 items. Accounts dealing with enslaved persons ('Negroes'), 1813-1861. 123 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e208 items. Arranged by alphabetical order by last name.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e28 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e16 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e18 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e11 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e28 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e288 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e39 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e39 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e75 items. Accounts and correspondence concerning alterations and improvements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e75 items. Accounts and correspondence concerning alterations and improvements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e9 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e9 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e97 items. See also Folder 82.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e97 items. See also Folder 82.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e79 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e79 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e221 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e46 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e24 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArranged by last name.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice directing Robert W. Carter to attend, at Lancaster Court House, the trial of Thomas Armstrong, captain of artillery attached to the 92nd Regiment, Virginia Militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph F. Harvey and David B. Taylor, administrators of Bailey (Robert) et al. vs. Robert W. Carter. Suit in Westmoreland County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrust deed covering a tract of land in Westmoreland County, called \"Bushfield,\" to secure a debt due Robert W. Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Deed to a lot of land in the village of Warsaw, 1834, and deed of Edwin Waller and wife conveying the same property to Harmanus Boggs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed to a lot of land in Richmond County near the court house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e53 items. Agreements with overseers, 1815-1854, 24 pieces; and letters from overseers, 1825-1860. 29 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items. Agreements for rental of his tract of land in Richmond County, known as \"The Distillery.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Letters concerning soldier's claims of Robert W. Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. E.B. Stephens for Carter (Robert W.) vs. Daniel Atwill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarter (Robert W.) vs. John Bailey's administrators, 1841-1857. 13 items. And a list of suits brought in Westmoreland County by Robert W. Carter against John Critcher and others to secure debts of John Bailey and of Robert Bailey who was one of the administrators of John Bailey. 1851. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Agreement regarding sale to Robert W. Carter of one half of the schooner Sally Eleanor, 1842, and an account of Robert W. Carter with Griffin Garner. 1844.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemo. Deeds of trust to ( ) Conway et al, and to ( ) Pendleton, for ( ) Claybrooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement with Robert W. Carter regarding the purchase of a tract of land in Westmoreland County, called \"Louisville.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate granting to Robert W. Carter the right to use an improved bee-hive patented by William M. Hall of Wallingford, Conn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemo. Robert W. Carter for Lamkin (J.L.) vs. Thomas S. Waugh et al. Three suits in Charles City County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrit to compel them to lay certain levies for a public road and landing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemo. Agreement with Robert W. Carter concerning the taking of depositions in a certain suit in Spotsylvania County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit in Richmond County for amount due him under a trust deed from Jeffries \u0026amp; Oldham to W.Y. Sturman, trustee for Robert W. Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 items. Trust deed covering his interest in a house and lot in Fredericksburg, and other papers relating thereto.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Two trust deeds covering ensaved persons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from R.E. Scott to Robert W. Carter, who is interested in the suit, giving a financial statement of the case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrust deed covering a tract of land in Richmond County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. William L. Claybrooke and Thomas Jones, Jr., trustees of Sydnor (R.B.) vs. Elizabeth Edwards et al [including Robert W. Carter]. Suit in Richmond County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed to a tract of land in Northumberland and Lancaster Counties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed to a tract of land in Richmond County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of a tract of land in Richmond County, called \"The Distillery.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrust deed covering a lot in the City of Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 items. Suit in Stafford County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e79 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e17 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 items. This group consists chiefly of printed circular letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e29 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Mutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Pamphlet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a resolution requesting that the delegates representing Richmond County use their influence to have a law passed by the General Assembly separating the funds of Lunenburg and Farnham parishes, Richmond County, and appointing separate boards to manage each fund. Signed by Moore F. Brockenbrough and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Daniel Garland and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDate of report not given.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e31 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 booklets. The diaries for 1836, 1838, 1844, 1846, and 1859 are written in printed almanacs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e18 items. Robert W. Carter, and Enoch Mason, were the joint administrators of John Mason. This subseries includes accounts, such as 17 bills for court fees and 1 letter concerning fees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e86 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e56 items. Including a letter from Thomas D. Mutter to Robert W. Carter, 13 Aug 1824, concerning the impending visit of the Marquis De La Fayette to Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e25 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Suit in the City of Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit in the Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond District.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Reports of progress at Llangollen School, 1825, and at Hampden Sydney College, 1826.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFolders 94-100: 449 items total. (Letters in folders 94-96 date from 1835-1851 and total 243 items. Accounts in folders 97-99 date from 1814-1850 and total 196 items. Legal papers in folder 100 consist of 10 items. )\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e49 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e9 items. Letters concern enslaved persons ('slaves') at the Tomlin estate sold to Henry Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters in folders 95-96 date from 1835-1851 and total 194 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters in folders 95-96 date from 1835-1851 and total 194 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts in folders 97-98 date from 1814-1850 and total 145 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts in folders 97-98 date from 1814-1850 and total 145 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e51 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items. Suit in Richmond County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit in Madison Parish, Louisiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit in Richmond County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit in Richmond County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement concerning the settlement of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Trust deed, covering a tract of land in Northumberland County, called \"Clifton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e46 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e56 items. Including the suit, Robert W. Carter vs. Benjamin O. Tayloe et al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e51 items. 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Deed to 592 acres of land in Northumberland County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat of land in James City County, bought of Keeling by John Dixon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate of the publishing of Maj. Dennis McCarty's intention to dock the entail of his lands in Richmond County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam McConnell and wife to [unknown] Lack. Fragment of a deed to a lot in an unidentified town in Rowan County, North Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of Sarah Minor, appointing Thomas Batchelor her attorney for relinquishing her dower rights in a tract of land leased by her husband, John Minor, to John Champ.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. John Palmer to Edward Fielding. Deed to a tract of land in Northumberland County, 19 March 1678/9, and a copy of the deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Surveyor's plats of land in Northumberland County sold by Walter Pavey to John Rice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items. Papers concerning descent of title to a tract of land in Richmond County from Walter Pavey to Daniel McCarty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWebley Pavey to Daniel McCarty. Trust deed covering a tract of land in Richmond County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveyor's plat of a tract of land in Richmond County, surveyed by William Garland for Charles Sallard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Simpson to William [?]. Bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of bill of James Davenport, clerk of court, against Daniel Morgan, executor, for proving and recording the will of Mary Stone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Trice vs. Francis Moreland et al. Suit in Orange County, North Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclaration of the Council and Burgesses of the Colony of Virginia to the King, requesting the reenactment of ten laws repealed by the King, and expressing gratitude for his approval of fifty-seven acts passed by the Burgesses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy. Mattram Wright to Thomas Lloyd. Fifteen-year lease of a plantation in Richmond County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated. [?] to Richard Lee. Quitrent agreement concerning 904 acres of land in Great Wiccomocoe Parish, Northumberland County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e49 items. The papers are arranged alphabetically by subject matter or last name.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Certificates of lunacy of Carter B. Berkley, signed by the Visitors of the City Hospital, Baltimore, and by two physicians.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items. Resolutions by the board of directors of the Old Dominion Steam Boat Company on the occasion of the death of John Chowning.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSoldiers Claim of Randall or Randolph Clark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription list for a dinner to be given at the Eagle Hotel in honor of Henry Clay and G.M. 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(1792-1861) including his correspondence with Robley Dunglison, John Tyler, John Tayloe Lomax, Edmund Ruffin, Robert Young Conrad and members of the Tayloe family as well as his diaries and accounts arranged by subject. [Note: in May 2012, the diaries of Robert W. Carter (Subseries 6, Folder 91) were removed and catalogued as Rare Books].","Subjects covered in the collection include plantation life, horse-racing, real property, nineteenth-century Virginia politics, enslaved persons, and tobacco. In addition, there are miscellaneous eighteenth-century land and legal documents.","Also accessible on microfilm: Carter Papers, 1667-1862, in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number HD1471 .U5 R43 ser.L Part 1.","2 items.","2 items.","3 items.","Note: This deed states that Robert Cary purchased the land from Charles Carter in 1746. Papers showing descent of title to a messuage, houses and four lots on Palace Street, Williamsburg, from Charles Carter to Philip Grymes: Robert Cary to Kenneth Mackenzie, 1746-1751.","Papers showing descent of title to a messuage, houses and four lots on Palace Street, Williamsburg, from Charles Carter to Philip Grymes: Robert Cary to Kenneth Mackenzie, 1746-1751.","5 items.","16 February 1788 and 25 February 1788 Two letters on same sheet.","Bill of lading for goods shipped from London to Charles Carter.","2 items.","12 items","7 items.","32 items","2 items.","61 items.","17 items.","Mutilated.","Draft of letter not sent.","Note: A memorandum by Landon Carter, dated 3 May 1778, appears on back of sheet.","44 items. Items are arranged alphabetically by last name.","Power of attorney, Elizabeth Beckwith to Col. George Eskridge. Power of attorney for relinquishing her right of dower in a tract of land in Richmond County.","Marmaduke Beckwith to Landon Carter. Lease of a tract of land in Richmond County.","28 items. Papers concerning quitrents of Landon Carter, payable to Lord Fairfax.","Appraisal of land in Richmond County lately belonging to Maj. Dennis McCarty, made by Robert Tomlin and William Dogges, at the request of Landon Carter.","Surveyor's plat of the dividing line between the land of Landon Carter and John Kent, made by William Garland.","Rough draft, written by Landon Carter, of a petition to the House of Burgesses regarding a proposed division of the counties of King George, Stafford, Richmond, and Westmoreland. (Counties of Virginia-Geography [1769]).","Mutilated. Notice concerning an enslaved person who escaped ('a runaway slave') belonging to Landon Carter.","Photostatic copy. An inventory of the estate of Landon Carter, deceased.","5 items. A list of papers of L[andon] C[arter], deceased, taken by Robert W. Carter.","Speech of Landon Carter to a grand-jury.","A statement to the public by Landon Carter, regarding measures taken by England for the raising of revenues in the American colonies. The statement is addressed to Purdie and Dixon, who were printers in Williamsburg, Virginia","Deposition of Landon Carter in a dispute, between Charles Carter of Corotoman and Robert Carter of Williamsburg, concerning possession of Corotoman estate.","Surveyor's plat of a tract of land called \"Ring's Quarter,\" in King and Queen County. Part of \"Ring's Quarter\" belonged to Mrs. Elizabeth Wormeley, whose daughter, Elizabeth, married Landon Carter.","Certificate of relinquishment of the dower rights of Nancy Jones, Wilks County, Georgia, to a tract of land in Northumberland County, Virginia, sold by her husband, Thomas Jones, to Landon Carter, Jr.","1,049 items.","48 items.","Copy.","Both letters are on the same page.","10 items.","3 items.","22 items.","725 items. Includes one bound volume.","276 items.","Armistead (Lewis) - Plat of a tract of land in Northumberland County made by Rawleigh Tapscott at the request of Lewis Armistead.","6 items. Beverley (Carter) - Papers relating to the dissatisfaction shown by Carter Beverley with Robert W. Carter's administration of the Landon Carter estate.","2 items.","2 items. Robert W. Carter, administrator of Carter (Landon) - Request that the Land Office in Richmond furnish a copy of a deed establishing the line between the lands of [?] Sydnor and Landon Carter, and the reply to this request.","49 items.","3 items.","Extract of a deed.","4 items. Suit in Fredericksburg.","Suit in Spotsylvania County.","Suit in Spotsylvania County.","Suit in Richmond District.","Copy.","6 items.","2 items. Suit in Richmond County.","Mutilated. Draft of a deed to a tract of land in Richmond County, called \"Juggs.\"","Deed to a third part of a tract of land in Richmond County called \"Juggs.\"","Draft of a deed to a tract of land in Richmond County.","Mutilated. Letter concerning a deed of trust given by Capt. Bramham and Peter Rust to Landon Carter.","6 items. Tayloe (William H.) - Dispute.","4 items. Charles Mason, guardian of - Thompson (Mary) v. Robert W. Carter, administrator of Landon Carter. Suit in Spotsylvania County.","Deed to a tract of land in Richmond County, called \"Hickory Thicket.\"","Suit in Spotsylvania County.","13 items. Frederick County lands of Landon Carter, 1741-1858","Frederick County lands of Landon Carter, 1741-1858.","18 items. Frederick County lands of Landon Carter, 1741-1858.","85 items. Frederick County lands of Landon Carter, 1741-1858.","2 items. Including plat.","10 items. Relating to the portion of Mary B. Carter, 1821-1841","50 items. Relating to the portion of Mary B. Carter, 1821-1841.","43 items.","43 items.","13 items. The majority of the items relate to the papers of Robert \"King\" Carter.","Dickenson (Elizabeth) - Certificate appointing Austin Brockenbrough her attorney for relinquishing her right of dower in a tract of land in Richmond County sold by her husband, Thomas Dickenson, to Robert Carter.","2 items. Garner (Vincent) - Surveyor's plat of a tract of land in Northumberland County, belonging to Vincent Garner, 1728, and an undated memorandum on the bounds of Vincent Garner's land patent.","Deed to a tract of land in Lancaster County, adjoining Col. Carter's land.","Mutilated. Deed to a house and lot in Williamsburg.","Suit in Williamsburg. Note: It is possible that this Robert Carter is not Robert \"King\" Carter, but his son, Robert Carter of Nomini.","Trust deed covering a tract of land in Westmoreland County, called \"Coles Land.\"","Lease of a tract of land in Northumberland County.","Shropshire (St. John) - Re: recommending Richard Tankersly for a position.","John Palmer to David Ginnins [Jennings]. Papers showing descent of title to a tract of land in Northumberland County from John Palmer to Robert Carter, 1667-1712.","Copy. Will of David Jennings, leaving his estate to Francis Bratton, whose daughter, Frances, afterwards married Enoch Hill. Papers showing descent of title to a tract of land in Northumberland County from John Palmer to Robert Carter, 1667-1712.","2 items. Enoch Hill and Frances, his wife, to Robert Carter. Mortgage and deed to the same property, dated the same day. Papers showing descent of title to a tract of land in Northumberland County from John Palmer to Robert Carter, 1667-1712.","6 items. The majority of the items relate to the papers of Robert Carter of Nomini (circa 1704-1731), son of Robert \"King\" Carter, and father of Robert \"Councillor\" Carter, of Nomini.","Letter concerning purchase of five tons of iron from Robert Carter.","2 items. Lease of a tract of land in Stafford County, 12 August 1729, and deed of sale covering the same tract of land, 13 August 1729.","2 items. Statement by John Warner concerning sale of 330 acres of land by John Savage to Robert Carter, 1730, and a cash receipt dated 1733.","103 items.","40 items.","60 items.","60 items.","3 items.","Quitclaim deed to a parcel of land on Palace Street, Williamsburg.","24 items.","4 items.","18 items, including 9 diary books (typed by CWI).","2 items. See also: Morton, Louis, \"Robert Wormeley Carter: Notes on the Life of a Virginia Planter,\" Journal of Southern History, vol. 12, pp. 345-365.","Deed to a lot in the city of Richmond.","44 items.","Copy.","Copy.","A memorandum by Robert W. Carter appears on the same sheet.","Copy","Copy","33 items.","Copy. [Robert W. Carter], at S[abine] Hall, [Richmond County], to St. L[eger] L. Carter. 3 July 1822, and [Robert W. Carter], at S[abine] Hall, [Richmond County], to St. L[eger] L. Carter. 28 July 1822.","Incomplete. Enclosure: [Charles Carter ?] to Mary B. Carter, at Sabine Hall, [Richmond County].","Receipt for payment for ticket in Grand National Lottery appears on same sheet.","Mutilated","Mutilated. Date is from postmark.","Mutilated.","46 items.","Date is from postmark.","Re: expulsion of J. A. Carter.","Copy.","Re: Final disposition of persons enslaved by RWC's mother's, referred to as 'Negroes.'","50 items.","Copy. Re: Favors J. Q. Adams over Gen. Jackson in the election.","Re: Opposed to doctrines of Adam's first message/ objections to Jackson listed.","Re: His support of Gen. Jackson as the least evil of the two.","Date is from postmark.","Re: Urging RWC to run for the Senate.","Re: Says RWC will do well in his district.","Re: On RWC's chances in the election.","Copy of contract between John Dickinson, assignee of Mackenzie Beverly, and William B. Beverly, agent of Robert Beverly, on same sheet.","Re: The death of RWC's brother Landon.","Re: RWC's sister requesting him to buy Betty at the sale of persons, enslaved by their brother.","Re: Urging him not to resign his seat.","Postmarked Spotted Ville [Stafford County]. Includes a statement of account written by Robert W. Carter.","38 items.","Re: Louis Tyre, a free man of color who would put C's mill in operation.","Two letters written on the same page.","A letter recommending Lewis Tyre as a workman, signed by D. Green, [?], and John McMahon, appears on the same sheet.","Postscript written by D. Green.","Re: Attacks on him in the Enquerer. Comments on S. Carolina's position/fear of \"anarchy if not civil war will prevail.\"","Re: Castings for saw mill.","Re: Telling RWC to electioneer if he would secure the prize \"which is scarcely worth the contest.\"","A note drawn by Robert W. Carter, 8 March 1833, appears on same sheet.","Re: The sale of Spencer (an enslaved person) ($150) \"he shall be treated with the utmost kindness ...\"","Printed circular letter.","Postmarked Washington.","Re: The President and the bank deposits/ Mentions Wallace who may turn into a \"negro driver.\"","Re: Family News.","41 items.","Re: Inquiring about his chances as a candidate for Brig. Gen. in the Regt./lists his military experience.","Re: Marriage Plans.","Re: Replies to RWC's 2 January 1834 letter.","Re: The election of Aylett as Brig. Gen.","Re: Plans to announce his candidacy for the seat in the legislature representing Richmond and Lancaster Counties.","Copy. Re: Resignation as Col. of 41st Regiment.","Re: Dr. Emanuel's proposed candidacy for House of Delegates.","Re: Alternate representation from the two counties, comments on Jackson's \"great and glorious achievements\", then lost confidence in him; supports Leigh for U. S. Senator.","Date is from postmark.","Re: The boat he bought in July.","Re: Doctor's report on Lizzie.","Re: The best route for supplying the F. R. to subscribers in the Northern Neck.","Re: the \"Torrent that is rushing on respecting Slavery ...\"","Re: Military career of her brother General Armistead.","Re: Banking.","Mutilated","Mutilated","36 items.","Re: RWC's candidacy in next legislature.","Re: Why he may not vote for RWC.","Virginia Tayloe is a sister of RWC.","24 items.","Re: Fire at RWC's house.","Enclosure: One Account.","Elizabeth Carter is Col. Robert W. Carter's daughter.","Mutilated.","Rebecca Dulaney is Col. [Robert] W. Carter's niece.","Two letters written on the same page.","Copy.","36 items.","Re: Bill regarding the \"discipline of our slaves on this vexed Border\" (D.C.).","Re: Annexation of Hardy Co.","Copy.","Copy.","Note: Statements by a sporting court in regard to sweepstakes at Fairfield appear on same sheet.","Two letters written on the same page.","Re: Divorce proceedings.","2 item, both consisting of two letters written on the same page.","Incomplete.","36 items.","Two letters written on the same page.","Note: Describes inauguration parade of President W. H. Harrison.","Elizabeth Landon Carter is Col. Robert W. Carter's daughter.","Postmarked Washington.","31 items.","Re: Sale of RWC's cotton stock.","[Copy].","Note: This letter concerns the newly-invented McCormick Reaper.","2 Enclosures: A sheet giving speed records of certain horses, 1802-1823, and a newspaper clipping concerning the Mount Vernon Races, 1842.","Postmarked Lancaster Court House.","64 items.","Postmarked Farnham, Virginia","Re: The colt is in fine condition.","Two letters written on one page.","Re: Whig Party Notice.","Re: Going to nominate RWC as Whig candidate.","Re: Political remarks.","Postmarked Farnham, Virginia","Postmarked Kilmarnock, Virginia","Mutilated.","[Letter requesting Col. Carter to deliver a Fourth of July oration at a place not specified].","Postmarked Litwalton, [Lancaster County], Virginia","Copy.","Note: A statement of account appears on the same sheet.","60 items.","Note: Mention is made of the burning of Mt. Airy.","Note: A statement is added to the letter showing mortgages given by John Critcher to various persons.","Mutilated.","Note: Reference is made to the burning of Mount Airy. Enclosure: A copy of a court order giving nominations for sheriff of Richmond County. 1844.","Mutilated.","Two drafts of a letter.","Postscript by Maria G. Braxton.","Accompanying remarks by Robert W. Carter.","Forwarded to Warsaw.","Original letter and duplicate. The duplicate is addressed to Warsaw, Richmond County, Virginia.","Printed circular letter.","36 items.","Copy.","Date is from postmark.","Copy.","Two letters written on the same page: William H. Tayloe, at Mount Airy, [Richmond County], to Col. Robert W. Carter, at Sabine Hall, 6 November 1846. O. P. Hare, at Richmond, to William H. Tayloe, 1 January 1846.","45 items.","Copy.","Printed Circular.","Note: This letter is written on a printed circular of Mrs. Mary L. Eliason's Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies, Alexandria, Virginia.","49 items.","Printed circular letter.","Note: An account is added to this letter.","Note: Robert W. Carter's reply is filed with this letter.","Two letters written on one page: E. McG. Tidball, at Waterloo, to Col. R. W. Carter, at Sabine Hall, near Warsaw, Richmond County, Virginia, 6 October 1848. L. G. Tidball to [R. W. Carter], undated.","Enclosure: Clipping from the National Intelligencer and Southern Churchman offering for sale an estate in Fairfax County called Vaucluse.","Note: This letter contains comments on the California gold fever.","39 items.","Note: Robert W. Carter's reply is filed with this letter.","Enclosure: R. A. Claybrook, at Piedmont, to Eustace Conway. 18 May 1849.","Note: This letter contains two prescriptions and a bill for medical services. Date is from the postmark.","59 items.","2 Copies.","Enclosure: T. Reavis, at Gainesville, to E. Conway, at Richmond, Virginia 14 February 1850.","Copy.","Enclosure: Receipt for subscription to \"American Farmer.\"","64 items.","Copy.","Mutilated.","Two letters written on one page.","Draft. Draft of a statement concerning the resignation of Rev. William N. Ward as Rector of Lunenburg Parish. Note: The draft is in the handwriting of Robert W. Carter.","38 items.","Copy.","Copy.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Printed circular letter.","Mutilated.","1 item,","Copy.","Two letters written on the same page: Gordon Forbes, at Sandy Point, to Col. R. W. Carter, at Sabine Hall, 17 October 1854. Robert W. Carter, at Sabine Hall, to Daingerfield Belfield, at Belle Brant, 10 November 1854.","Copy.","Copy.","Mutilated.","Copy.","Copy.","Copy.","Note: A statement of account is added to this letter.","Enclosure: An extract from the Report of the Executive Committee of the Rappahannock River Agricultural Society.","Enclosure: Certificate of election of Robert W. Carter as a lay delegate to the convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Virginia.","Postmarked Upperville, Virginia.","Copy.","Note: A copy of Col. R. W. Carter's reply is filed with this letter.","Copy.","Two letters written on the same page: William T. Harris, at Warsaw, to Col. Carter, 24 Feb 1857. R. W. C[arter] to [William T. Harris], 6 March 1857.","Enclosure: Account of E. T. Tayloe with Robert W. Carter, 1853-1854.","Copy.","Enclosure: Copy of a letter written by Elias Harroll, an enslaved person, to a (black) friend.","Date is from postmark.","Copy.","Enclosure: C[harles] C[arter] Lee, at Richmond, to Col. R. W. Carter, 1 January 1859.","Enclosure: A sample of merino wool.","Enclosure: Printed circular letter from R. T. Daniel, chairman, State Central Committee, Richmond, Virginia, 23 February 1859.","Mutilated.","Copy.","Illegible.","Enclosure: John Bulger to [William Wirt], undated.","Note: This letter is written on a printed circular advertising hogs.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Enclosure: A list of enslaved person showing ages and 'value.'","Mutilated","Two letters written on the same page.","2 items.","2 items.","3 items.","3 items.","3 items.","Two letters written on the same page.","A note written by H. W[ellford] to Robert W. Carter appears on the cover of this letter.","Incomplete.","3 items. Two mutilated drafts of a letter.","An unfinished draft of a letter.","Copy.","Copy.","Copy.","Copy.","Copy.","Copy.","Draft of letter.","Copy, Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Note: This letter is written on a printed circular advertising the business of William A. Jackson.","Note: A poem in the handwriting of Robert W. Carter appears on the back of this letter.","5 letters.","5 letters.","5 letters.","5 letters.","5 letters.","Mutilated.","Mutilated. Postmarked Tappahannock.","Note: A form of application for divorce in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, appears on the same sheet.","2 items.","Mutilated.","Postmarked Petersburg, Virginia.","Letter invites Robert W. Carter to speak in a political debate.","Enclosure: Cut of a corn drill.","Note: A memorandum in the handwriting of Robert W. Carter appears on the back of this letter.","Postmarked Washington, D.C.","Postmarked Washington, D.C.","Postmarked Washington, D.C.","Copy of second letter.","2 letters.","2 letters.","Mutilated. Postmarked Gordonsville.","Postmarked Kilmarnock, Virginia.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Folder 51-35: 103 items, including 11 cash books.","Folders 51-53 include a total of 103 items, including 11 cash books.","Folders 51-53 include a total of 103 items, including 11 cash books.","Folders 51-53 include a total of 103 items, including 11 cash books.","191 items.","14 items.","176 items.","46 items.","30 items.","8 items.","8 items.","Folders 56 and 57 combined contain 478 items: (78) Letters (1829-1858), (395) Checks (1825-1854), (2) Bank Books (1825-1854) and (3) Statements (1837-1854).","Folders 56 and 57 combined contain 478 items: (78) Letters (1829-1858), (395) Checks (1825-1854), (2) Bank Books (1825-1854) and (3) Statements (1837-1854).","8 items.","3 items.","5 items.","19 items.","17 items.","105 items.","105 items.","23 items.","23 items.","207 items.","207 items.","137 items. Bills and receipts. Arranged by locality.","3 items.","2 items.","4 items.","2 items.","2 items.","14 items.","10 items.","4 items.","4 items.","66 items. Eight items include levies for the repair of Totuskey Large Bridge, 1841, and Totuskey Little Bridge, 1851.","4 items.","6 items.","8 items.","3 items.","100 items.","148 items.","Memorandum sent by J. S. Wellford to Robert W. Carter.","238 items.","20 items.","368 items.","13 items.","166 items.","189 items. Arranged alphabetically.","5 items.","5 items.","26 items.","3 items.","6 items.","8 items.","15 items.","15 items. This includes the Report of the Investigating Committee to the stockholders, 1855.","3 items.","8 items.","58 items.","27 items.","10 items.","7 items.","7 items.","5 items.","5 items.","46 items.","46 items.","1,246 items.","32 items.","66 items.","159 items.","126 items.","33 items.","28 items.","38 items, including one memorandum book.","89 items.","56 items.","44 items. Accounts dealing with enslaved persons ('Negroes'), 1813-1861. 123 items.","208 items. Arranged by alphabetical order by last name.","28 items.","5 items.","7 items.","22 items.","13 items.","16 items.","18 items.","6 items.","12 items.","20 items.","11 items.","15 items.","28 items.","6 items.","7 items.","288 items.","39 items.","39 items.","8 items.","8 items.","75 items. Accounts and correspondence concerning alterations and improvements.","75 items. Accounts and correspondence concerning alterations and improvements.","9 items.","9 items.","97 items. See also Folder 82.","97 items. See also Folder 82.","79 items.","79 items.","221 items.","10 items.","3 items.","10 items.","3 items.","46 items.","24 items.","6 items.","3 items.","2 items.","3 items.","13 items.","13 items.","Arranged by last name.","Notice directing Robert W. Carter to attend, at Lancaster Court House, the trial of Thomas Armstrong, captain of artillery attached to the 92nd Regiment, Virginia Militia.","Joseph F. Harvey and David B. Taylor, administrators of Bailey (Robert) et al. vs. Robert W. Carter. Suit in Westmoreland County.","Trust deed covering a tract of land in Westmoreland County, called \"Bushfield,\" to secure a debt due Robert W. Carter.","2 items. Deed to a lot of land in the village of Warsaw, 1834, and deed of Edwin Waller and wife conveying the same property to Harmanus Boggs.","Deed to a lot of land in Richmond County near the court house.","53 items. Agreements with overseers, 1815-1854, 24 pieces; and letters from overseers, 1825-1860. 29 items.","3 items. Agreements for rental of his tract of land in Richmond County, known as \"The Distillery.\"","2 items. Letters concerning soldier's claims of Robert W. Carter.","2 items. E.B. Stephens for Carter (Robert W.) vs. Daniel Atwill.","Carter (Robert W.) vs. John Bailey's administrators, 1841-1857. 13 items. And a list of suits brought in Westmoreland County by Robert W. Carter against John Critcher and others to secure debts of John Bailey and of Robert Bailey who was one of the administrators of John Bailey. 1851. 3 items.","4 items.","2 items.","2 items.","4 items.","2 items. Agreement regarding sale to Robert W. Carter of one half of the schooner Sally Eleanor, 1842, and an account of Robert W. Carter with Griffin Garner. 1844.","2 items.","Memo. Deeds of trust to ( ) Conway et al, and to ( ) Pendleton, for ( ) Claybrooke.","Agreement with Robert W. Carter regarding the purchase of a tract of land in Westmoreland County, called \"Louisville.\"","Certificate granting to Robert W. Carter the right to use an improved bee-hive patented by William M. Hall of Wallingford, Conn.","Memo. Robert W. Carter for Lamkin (J.L.) vs. Thomas S. Waugh et al. Three suits in Charles City County.","Writ to compel them to lay certain levies for a public road and landing.","Memo. Agreement with Robert W. Carter concerning the taking of depositions in a certain suit in Spotsylvania County.","Suit in Richmond County for amount due him under a trust deed from Jeffries \u0026 Oldham to W.Y. Sturman, trustee for Robert W. Carter.","7 items. Trust deed covering his interest in a house and lot in Fredericksburg, and other papers relating thereto.","2 items. Two trust deeds covering ensaved persons.","Letter from R.E. Scott to Robert W. Carter, who is interested in the suit, giving a financial statement of the case.","Trust deed covering a tract of land in Richmond County.","2 items. William L. Claybrooke and Thomas Jones, Jr., trustees of Sydnor (R.B.) vs. Elizabeth Edwards et al [including Robert W. Carter]. Suit in Richmond County.","Deed to a tract of land in Northumberland and Lancaster Counties.","Deed to a tract of land in Richmond County.","Deed of a tract of land in Richmond County, called \"The Distillery.\"","Trust deed covering a lot in the City of Richmond.","8 items. Suit in Stafford County.","79 items.","17 items.","4 items.","14 items. This group consists chiefly of printed circular letters.","30 items.","14 items.","29 items.","14 items.","Copy.","2 items. Mutilated.","Printed Pamphlet.","Copy of a resolution requesting that the delegates representing Richmond County use their influence to have a law passed by the General Assembly separating the funds of Lunenburg and Farnham parishes, Richmond County, and appointing separate boards to manage each fund. Signed by Moore F. Brockenbrough and others.","Signed by Daniel Garland and others.","12 items.","Date of report not given.","3 items.","2 items.","31 items.","20 items.","2 items.","3 items.","5 items.","7 booklets. The diaries for 1836, 1838, 1844, 1846, and 1859 are written in printed almanacs.","18 items. Robert W. Carter, and Enoch Mason, were the joint administrators of John Mason. This subseries includes accounts, such as 17 bills for court fees and 1 letter concerning fees.","86 items.","56 items. Including a letter from Thomas D. Mutter to Robert W. Carter, 13 Aug 1824, concerning the impending visit of the Marquis De La Fayette to Fredericksburg.","25 items.","2 items. Suit in the City of Richmond.","Suit in the Superior Court of Chancery for the Richmond District.","2 items. Reports of progress at Llangollen School, 1825, and at Hampden Sydney College, 1826.","Folders 94-100: 449 items total. (Letters in folders 94-96 date from 1835-1851 and total 243 items. Accounts in folders 97-99 date from 1814-1850 and total 196 items. Legal papers in folder 100 consist of 10 items. )","49 items.","9 items. Letters concern enslaved persons ('slaves') at the Tomlin estate sold to Henry Lewis.","14 items.","26 items.","Letters in folders 95-96 date from 1835-1851 and total 194 items.","Letters in folders 95-96 date from 1835-1851 and total 194 items.","Accounts in folders 97-98 date from 1814-1850 and total 145 items.","Accounts in folders 97-98 date from 1814-1850 and total 145 items.","51 items.","30 items.","21 items.","10 items.","4 items. Suit in Richmond County, Virginia.","Suit in Madison Parish, Louisiana.","Suit in Richmond County, Virginia.","Suit in Richmond County.","Agreement concerning the settlement of a debt.","2 items. Trust deed, covering a tract of land in Northumberland County, called \"Clifton.\"","46 items.","4 items.","56 items. Including the suit, Robert W. Carter vs. Benjamin O. Tayloe et al.","51 items. Items arranged chronologically.","Note: The reply appears on back of sheet","Copy.","Date is from postmark.","Copy.","Copy.","Date is from postmark.","Mutilated.","Copy.","79 items, in part copies. Items are divided into two time periods, 1669-1789 and 1823-1854, and within the dateranges, alphabetically.","30 items. The papers are arranged alphabetically .","Samuel Baley to Marmaduke Beckwith. Deed to a tract of land in Richmond County.","Certificate signed by John Smith and William Brockenbrough stating that Elizabeth Beale has given her assent to a deed executed by her husband, John Beale.","Copy. Copy of will of John Brothwaite, of Rappahannock County.","John Dudley and wife to Henry Curtis. Deed to 150 acres of land in Great Wicomico Parish, Northumberland County.","John Dudley and wife to Thomas Curtis. Deed to a tract of land in Northumberland County. Note: A deed of George Curtis, dated 9 June 1702, granting to William Lister his interest in this property, appears on back of sheet.","Robert Dudley to Richard Farrell. Acknowledgment of debt. Note: A statement by Richard Farrell, assigning all his right in this bond to John Dudley, appears on back of sheet.","Refusal of Griffin Fauntleroy to give possession of John Lloyd's estate in Richmond County to Daniel McCarty.","Henry Graves and wife to Richard Graves. Deed to 450 acres of land in Bruton Parish, York County.","William Jones to Peter Coutanceau. Deed to 592 acres of land in Northumberland County.","Plat of land in James City County, bought of Keeling by John Dixon.","Certificate of the publishing of Maj. Dennis McCarty's intention to dock the entail of his lands in Richmond County.","William McConnell and wife to [unknown] Lack. Fragment of a deed to a lot in an unidentified town in Rowan County, North Carolina.","Statement of Sarah Minor, appointing Thomas Batchelor her attorney for relinquishing her dower rights in a tract of land leased by her husband, John Minor, to John Champ.","2 items. John Palmer to Edward Fielding. Deed to a tract of land in Northumberland County, 19 March 1678/9, and a copy of the deed.","2 items. Surveyor's plats of land in Northumberland County sold by Walter Pavey to John Rice.","5 items. Papers concerning descent of title to a tract of land in Richmond County from Walter Pavey to Daniel McCarty.","Webley Pavey to Daniel McCarty. Trust deed covering a tract of land in Richmond County.","Surveyor's plat of a tract of land in Richmond County, surveyed by William Garland for Charles Sallard.","Mary Simpson to William [?]. Bond.","Copy of bill of James Davenport, clerk of court, against Daniel Morgan, executor, for proving and recording the will of Mary Stone.","Thomas Trice vs. Francis Moreland et al. Suit in Orange County, North Carolina.","Declaration of the Council and Burgesses of the Colony of Virginia to the King, requesting the reenactment of ten laws repealed by the King, and expressing gratitude for his approval of fifty-seven acts passed by the Burgesses.","Copy. Mattram Wright to Thomas Lloyd. Fifteen-year lease of a plantation in Richmond County.","Mutilated. [?] to Richard Lee. Quitrent agreement concerning 904 acres of land in Great Wiccomocoe Parish, Northumberland County.","49 items. The papers are arranged alphabetically by subject matter or last name.","2 items. Certificates of lunacy of Carter B. Berkley, signed by the Visitors of the City Hospital, Baltimore, and by two physicians.","3 items. Resolutions by the board of directors of the Old Dominion Steam Boat Company on the occasion of the death of John Chowning.","Soldiers Claim of Randall or Randolph Clark.","Subscription list for a dinner to be given at the Eagle Hotel in honor of Henry Clay and G.M. Bibb.","A paper by an unidentified person proposing that only one commissioner be appointed to each superior court of chancery.","A description of the author Charles Dickens.","Memorandum giving dates of the Fairfield races.","Two sketches of unidentified grave markers, on one sheet.","Certificate of appointment of Samuel Lyell as postmaster at Warsaw, Richmond County, Virginia.","9 items.","Memorandum book.","Memorandum book.","memorandum book.","11 items. Data on the oyster industry in Virginia.","Appeal to the judges of an unidentified court for protection.","7 items.","2 items.","3 items.","27 items.","27 items.","3 items.","Pamphlet.","Pamphlet. Delivered in the House of Representatives.","10 items.","12 items.","13 items.","64 items","55 items.","9 items."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eIn May 2012, the diaries of Robert W. Carter (Subseries 6, Folder 91: Diaries of Robert W. Carter) were removed from the Carter Family Papers and catalogued as Rare Books under: AY 326.R5 W3 1836 AY 326.R5 W3 1844 AY 326.R5 W3 1846 AY 35.R5 C6 1838 AY 35.R5 C6 1859\u003c/p\u003e"],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["In May 2012, the diaries of Robert W. Carter (Subseries 6, Folder 91: Diaries of Robert W. Carter) were removed from the Carter Family Papers and catalogued as Rare Books under: AY 326.R5 W3 1836 AY 326.R5 W3 1844 AY 326.R5 W3 1846 AY 35.R5 C6 1838 AY 35.R5 C6 1859"],"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."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Carter, Robert  (\"King\"), 1663-1732","Tyler, John, 1790-1862"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"persname_ssim":["Carter, Robert  (\"King\"), 1663-1732","Tyler, John, 1790-1862"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":2058,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T08:00:19.069Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_9246"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2470","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Collection of Spanish Language Manuscripts","abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_2470#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003eIncludes printed and manuscript material written in Spanish and originating from Spain and Spanish-speaking countries in North America and South America. The collection is currently being processed and new items will be added on an ongoing basis. For this reason, the indicated date range is approximate at this point. This collection has multiple creators, which have not been indexed at this time.\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_2470#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2470","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2470","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2470","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2470","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_2470.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Spanish Language Manuscripts, Collection of ","title_ssm":["Collection of Spanish Language Manuscripts"],"title_tesim":["Collection of Spanish Language Manuscripts"],"unitdate_ssm":["1551-1858, circa 1870s"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1551-1858, circa 1870s"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 1.16","/repositories/2/resources/2470"],"text":["Mss. 1.16","/repositories/2/resources/2470","Collection of Spanish Language Manuscripts","Cuba--History--19th Century","Peru--History--17th century","Spain--History--16th century","Spain--History--18th century","Spain--Social life and customs--17th century","Toledo (Spain)","Decedents' estates","Dogs","Hunting","Legal documents","Marriage records","Puerto Rico--History","Shepherds","Slavery","Spain--History--17th century","Census records","Financial records","Wills--Spain","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 currently being processed and new items will be added on an ongoing basis. 2015.237 was a purchase from Cuba","Accessioned and minimally processed by Benjamin Bromley in December 2011.","Includes printed and manuscript material written in Spanish and originating from Spain and Spanish-speaking countries in North America and South America. The collection is currently being processed and new items will be added on an ongoing basis. For this reason, the indicated date range is approximate at this point. This collection has multiple creators, which have not been indexed at this time.","Letter from Toledo, Spain regarding the dowry of Lady Teresa de Alarce and Don Miguel de Carrion. It includes an inventory of assets of the bride's family that will be delivered to the husband to help support the couple financially.","Manuscript from Toledo, Spain containing information about the affairs of the Convento de Santa Ana and Monasterio de San Agustín, relating to two families. It includes the discussion of several properties and houses.","The content details an agreement between the towns of Milagro Navarra and Alfaro La Rioja regarding their respective property. The agreement lays out rules and fines for breaking the rules. The rules govern such activities as hunting, cattle grazing, and harvesting crops. Acc. 2011.722","The last will and testament, dated September 14, 1605, of Doña Melchora de los Reyes, from Toledo, Spain. She was the wife of Francisco de Escobar, the doctor of the city of Toledo. Included in the document are various clauses that Doña Melchora de los Reyes established for her funeral. At the end of the document, there is an entry from 1611 referring to the 1605 testament that is signed by the Bishop of Troya. See also Memorial of Doctor D. Francisco de Escobar for related information.","The manuscript may be an official document from Peru during Spanish colonial rule. The document is in Spanish and is signed by Don Francisco de Borjas, who may have been the Viceroy of Peru when it was written. The first seven pages of the document are missing and it contains approximately 80 pages.","This document relates financial information for shepherds and employees of a ranch in Peru. It includes wages paid for shepherds to maintain a herd of 1560 sheep, as well as deductions from the salary of one shepherd for the loss of several sheep on his watch.","Land records from Spain, likely concerning the sale of property.","Letter sent between cousins in Galicia.","A printed order of the 'Junta de Obras y Bosque' (Works and Forestry Board), issued in Madrid on April 14, 1761, by D. Pedro Manuel de Vera, the secretary of the Board and then by Don Juan Phelipe de Castanos, Zaragoza, on 1 May, 1761. The order explains that, beginning January 16, 1761, hunting using greyhound dogs would be prohibited unless a licensed by the Board. Licensing conditions depended on profession, status and the total number of dogs in the villages. The order was supposed to be distributed to the mayors.","The manuscript, dated 1772-1774, regards a lawsuit between a man and his mother-in-law, both inhabitants of Tarrega, Catalonia, Spain. The man claims that he is entitled to the inheritance that his deceased wife would have received.","The dissertation outlines plans for the transport of water from the Rio Jamapa to the new city of Veracruz. Don Miguel Vendrell y Puig presented his mathematical dissertation to VSS which the town council/hall held on September 4, 1794. He begins by expressing thanks for the powerful recommendation [?] given to him by Attorney General Don [?] Lagoa de Miranda so that he could compile some useful ideas for the transport of water to this city. He mentions the Caballero Don Pedro Gorostisa who rests in peace. He claims his hydraulic machine can transport the water with extreme ease. He states that a project for transporting water should meet these circumstances: 1a Short, 2a Cheap, 3a Secure, 4a Easy to Clean, [Check/Register], Put Together, and Clean. The document includes drawings for a portion of the machine.","The document concerns the reconstruction costs for a major area of Puerto Rico's defenses, started in 1767 by Alejandro O'Reilly, who was appointed by King Charles III as an advisor for the work on one of the Spanish Empire's most valuable ports. He initiated a twenty-year renovation effort and outlines the work for the forts San Cristobal and el Morro. Two drafts list the total cost of all works performed by year for 1767 to 1800. The defenses had also suffered damages in the 1787 earthquake and the rebuilding efforts are documented as well in the itemized accounts.  Of note: the summary was provided by the seller and has not been verified for accuracy.","The contract is between a fifteen-year-old Chinese boy and three men to work in Havana, Cuba, as a so-called \"coolie,\" (contract laborer) for 10 years in exchange for his passage, a small monthly wage, and room and board.","11 documents written in Spanish.","Copy book of Pedro Lopez consisting primarily of legal documents.","A handwritten census table of the town of Huaquechula in the state of Puebla, signed at the bottom by a priest named Cura G. Mendez. It includes the population of Huaquechula and 22 nearby towns, occupations of the inhabitants, longitude and latitude, boundaries, climate, endemic diseases, and roads and their conditions. There are also notes which detail the priest's report on the condition of the churches in the area. 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Two drafts list the total cost of all works performed by year for 1767 to 1800. The defenses had also suffered damages in the 1787 earthquake and the rebuilding efforts are documented as well in the itemized accounts.  Of note: the summary was provided by the seller and has not been verified for accuracy.","The contract is between a fifteen-year-old Chinese boy and three men to work in Havana, Cuba, as a so-called \"coolie,\" (contract laborer) for 10 years in exchange for his passage, a small monthly wage, and room and board.","11 documents written in Spanish.","Copy book of Pedro Lopez consisting primarily of legal documents.","A handwritten census table of the town of Huaquechula in the state of Puebla, signed at the bottom by a priest named Cura G. Mendez. It includes the population of Huaquechula and 22 nearby towns, occupations of the inhabitants, longitude and latitude, boundaries, climate, endemic diseases, and roads and their conditions. There are also notes which detail the priest's report on the condition of the churches in the area. 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It includes an inventory of assets of the bride's family that will be delivered to the husband to help support the couple financially.","Manuscript from Toledo, Spain containing information about the affairs of the Convento de Santa Ana and Monasterio de San Agustín, relating to two families. It includes the discussion of several properties and houses.","The content details an agreement between the towns of Milagro Navarra and Alfaro La Rioja regarding their respective property. The agreement lays out rules and fines for breaking the rules. The rules govern such activities as hunting, cattle grazing, and harvesting crops. Acc. 2011.722","The last will and testament, dated September 14, 1605, of Doña Melchora de los Reyes, from Toledo, Spain. She was the wife of Francisco de Escobar, the doctor of the city of Toledo. Included in the document are various clauses that Doña Melchora de los Reyes established for her funeral. At the end of the document, there is an entry from 1611 referring to the 1605 testament that is signed by the Bishop of Troya. See also Memorial of Doctor D. Francisco de Escobar for related information.","The manuscript may be an official document from Peru during Spanish colonial rule. The document is in Spanish and is signed by Don Francisco de Borjas, who may have been the Viceroy of Peru when it was written. The first seven pages of the document are missing and it contains approximately 80 pages.","This document relates financial information for shepherds and employees of a ranch in Peru. It includes wages paid for shepherds to maintain a herd of 1560 sheep, as well as deductions from the salary of one shepherd for the loss of several sheep on his watch.","Land records from Spain, likely concerning the sale of property.","Letter sent between cousins in Galicia.","A printed order of the 'Junta de Obras y Bosque' (Works and Forestry Board), issued in Madrid on April 14, 1761, by D. 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He begins by expressing thanks for the powerful recommendation [?] given to him by Attorney General Don [?] Lagoa de Miranda so that he could compile some useful ideas for the transport of water to this city. He mentions the Caballero Don Pedro Gorostisa who rests in peace. He claims his hydraulic machine can transport the water with extreme ease. He states that a project for transporting water should meet these circumstances: 1a Short, 2a Cheap, 3a Secure, 4a Easy to Clean, [Check/Register], Put Together, and Clean. The document includes drawings for a portion of the machine.","The document concerns the reconstruction costs for a major area of Puerto Rico's defenses, started in 1767 by Alejandro O'Reilly, who was appointed by King Charles III as an advisor for the work on one of the Spanish Empire's most valuable ports. He initiated a twenty-year renovation effort and outlines the work for the forts San Cristobal and el Morro. 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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.","Alphabetical by last name.","An artificial collection of papers created from material acquired during the 1930's and 1940's.  Mostly letters, financial records, published material and official records of individuals in Virginia and elsewhere.  Includes documents and signatures of well known people, such as Benjamin Harrison, John Randolph and Franklin D. Roosevelt.","Branden (Brandon), John Accounts. Accounts between John Branden and Company and Stimpson and Hall, possibly in Petersburg. Virginia. 1791-1796. Purchased from Mrs. C.W. Moorman, April 1944. 1827 and undated account fragments. ","Cauthorn, Ethelbert G., American Legal Assocoiation Document for Ethelbert G. Cauthorn of Dunnsville, Virginia. June 14, 1851. ","Davies, Samuel 1946 reprint of April 14, 1747 speech by W.H.T. Squires \"Samuel Davies before The King's Council for the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia.\" ","Davis, J.R. Letter from J.R. Davis of Purcell House in Norfolk, Virginia, to Major C.M. Stedman, Wilmington, North Carolina regarding the sale of furniture. November 6, 1879. ","Davis, Jefferson Letter to W.E. Mitchell from Jefferson Davis. Mississippi. July 21, 1887. Photograph of Jefferson Davis. #4935 on the back. Backed with cloth. Pamphlet \"The Jefferson Davis Casemate,\" distributed at Old Point Comfort, Fort Monroe, Virginia.\" ","Davis, Millie Letter to her daughter in Macon, North Carolina. December 5, 1892. ","Denby, Charles Receipt from John Hurt to Charles Denby for burying John Hurt's wife. February 21, 1772. ","Devon, F. W. Invoice. 1855. Dew, J. Harvie (Dr.) Pamphlet written by J. Harvie Dew, M.D., \"Fox Hunting in Old Virginia in the Days Gone By\" and \"The Yankee and Rebel Yells.\" 1904 Reprints. ","Dickinson, A.E. Letter from A.E. Dickinson of Colportage in Richmond, Virginia asking for a donation for their ministry program. July 15, 1859. ","Dinges, G. H. Accounts. Mount Crawford, Virginia. 1860-1867. See also: George W. Dinges Account Books and Ledgers under MsV. ","Dinwiddie Family Newspaper column, Genealogies of Bermuda, with notes on Andrew Auchinleck and family. Undated. Newspaper article, \"Glasgow's Link with George Washington\" with a photograph of a painting of the Dinwiddie Sisters. Undated. ","Dodds, Matthew L. Letter from T.M.R. Talcott of Richmond, Virginia to the Adjutant General's Office of the War Department asking for \"tidings\" of Matthew L. Dodds, and a note from the Adjutant General's Office of the War Department to Mrs. Mary A. Dodds giving the address of her son in the Philippine Islands. October 11, 1910 and April 24, 1912. ","Dodge, Cleveland J. Letter to Hon. John W. Foster about a meeting. Both are in New York City, New York. April 15, 1907. ","Dow Family Edgar R. Dow Of Portland, Maine to Isaac Dow asking him if he is a descendant of Isaac Dow who married Elizabeth and if he knew if Isaac's father was Daniel Dow of Hampton who married Rachael Brown on November 27, 1749. October 14, 1889. ","Downs, W.J. Receipt for ticket paid in Fort Republic, Virginia to Southern Express Company. December 2, 1898. ","Drinkard, Samuel B. Receipts. Possibly from Richmond, Virginia. 1867. ","Duesberry, James P. Letter from James P. Duesberry of Richmond, Virginia to James Rog of Albemarle, Virginia about hunting and his activities, plus a page where someone begins a letter to his \"gramma.\" November 4, 1852. ","Dufferin, Lord Handwritten copy of speech, in Latin, given by Lord Dufferin at a dinner in Ireland. \"A Hamilton\" has written his signature a few times at the beginning of the document. Undated. ","Duprey, James B. Receipt and invoice for household items. Richmond, Virginia. 1848. ","E Eason, Isaac Letter to Isaac Eason, attorney in Norfolk, Virginia, from the National Mercantile Agency, The Bankers Commercial League of America. February 5, 1900. Edes, S.C. United States of America Passport Entries include England, United States, Belgium, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and others. 1851-1852. ","Edson, P. Om. Letter from G.G. Benedict of The Burlington, Vermont Press regarding the order for VII, Proceedings of the Reunion Society. December 1, 1906. Letter to C.W. C. Rhoades regarding meetings with old military friends and remembering the Civil War. Poetically written. Possibly tongue-in-cheek about these meetings and the war. March 30, 1911. Letter from ? Cheney, Washington, Vermont regarding 49 years ago. August 3, 1911. ","Edwards, James L. Receipt for Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7. 1831 or 1851. ","Edwards, Lewis Receipts to Sloop Lewis. Possibly Washington, D.C. 1833 and 1837. ","Edwards, Lizzie Letter to Miss Lizzie Edwards in Indian Town, King William County, Virginia from her friend Miss Susan Langeston in New Kent County, Virginia regarding her illness, the cold and her new home. \"I have not so much as a fire to warm by.\" September 26,1867. ","Edwards, Morgan Letter to D.S. Horney regarding money and hardship after the Civil War. Horney lives in Independence, Virginia but is writing from North Carolina where his Father lives. April 9, 1866. Edwards, T. Brook Hand drawn calendar for April-July, 1849 and January-March, 1850. Brook Edwards, Columbia College, Washington, D.C. 1849 and 1850. Eliot, Charles William Letter and program for the celebration of the 90th birthday of President Emeritus of Harvard University, Charles William Eliot. March 1924. Emery, Harriet Letter to her cousin about her winter activities. Written April 9, 1855 and delivered September 3, 1856 Entler, Joseph Receipts, Correspondence, estate sale and a \"List of Democratic Votes…Northern and Western District of Shepherdstown…\" Shepherdstown, West Virginia. 1851, 1863, 1874, 1875 and undated Eppes Family Robertson Eppes, a student at William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia to his sister, Miss Polly Eppes of Richmond, Virginia and City Point, Virginia. 3 original letters with typed and handwritten transcripts. March 26, 1799 and undated. Eskridge, George Brochure for Eskridge Memorial Tree. Fredericksburg, Virginia. April 29, 1937. Ewald, William (Dr. and Mrs.) \"At Home\" card. Portsmouth, Virginia July 15, 1893. F Faber, F. W. F.W. Faber writes about God on black bordered note paper. Undated. Fauntleroy, S. G. List of items, mostly farm and building items, either an order or an invoice, for Dr. S.G. Fauntleroy from Dunn and Burch. 1889. Farmer, Abner Legatees of Abner Farmer allow $40 from the estate for Samuel P. Farmer. Signed by all legatees. March 30, 1849. Finley, John H. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Dr. John H. Finley, editor from the New York Times, enclosing his poem, \"To a Book Worm.\" January 13, 1931. Finley, Samuel Agreement between Samuel and John Finley for a mercantile business. Rockbridge County, Virginia. Undated Account for Jane Tate's estate by Samuel Finley. July 1835. Note from Ruth Finley about the Missionary Herald. Undated. Account by Samuel Finley on how much money he has advanced to his children. December 31, 1842 Fish, Hamilton Partial Document with Presidential Seal. Hamilton Fish was Secretary of State under President Grant, 1869-1877. Undated. Fitzgerald, H.E. Letter from H.E. Fitzgerald, Secretary of Virginia, about a letter he inadvertently did not return. Undated. Fleming, John Receipt. 1834. Flood, Ann Pension claim of Ann Flood from the Department of the Interior, Pension Office, Washington, D.C. One signature is by James L. Anderson of Buckingham Courthouse, Virginia. December 19, 1872 Flournoys, Thomas L. Letter to his brother in Yolo County, California about his trip across the country and news of the family. \"…I have been informed that Dr. P.G. Flournoy has moved back to Virginia since the war closed. If so he can give you all of the news…\" December 16, 1866. Forrer Family Legal documents for Forrer, Orndorff, Geary, Propes, Merica and Lucas families. Page County, Virginia. 1859, 1866 and 1868. Francisco, Peter Proposal by Js. Webster of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and J. Warrell of Richmond, Virginia to publish a print representing Peter Francisco's action with Tarleton's men. Includes description of battle and biography of Francisco. 1813. Franklin, Benjamin Silhouette of Benjamin Franklin on a packet from the National Graphic Arts Education Guild honoring Franklin's birthday week, January 17-21, 1938. Fraser, Thomas Letter to A.K. Shurtliff of Portland, Maine about shipping leather. 1849. Frost, Edwin H. Advertisement for his business as a dealer in manuscripts. Yonkers, New York. Undated. Galli-Curci, Amelita Letter to Albert Sydney Edmonds of Kansas. St. Louis, Missouri. 1931. Garfield, James A. The Washington Star, Washington, D.C. account of the death of President James A. Garfield. July 2, 1933. Garfield, Lucretia R. Letters from Lucretia R. Garfield, wife of President James A. Garfield, to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling accepting the title of Honorary Vice President of the United States Daughters. 1892. Gee, John Henry (Dr.) and Pattie Williams Gee Poems. Collected and mimeographed by W.J. Fletcher, compiler of \"The Gee Family.\" 1938. Gibbons, Churchill J. Letter from Churchill J. Gibbons, Petersburg, Virginia to Mr. Barton regarding baptism and other church ceremonies. November 3, 1868. Gilliam, Catherine B. Letter to Richard Eppes for City Point, Virginia. 1842. Gilmer, Anne E. Newspaper obituary and funeral description of Mrs. Anne E. Gilmer, widow of deceased Ex-Governor of Virginia, Thomas Walker Gilmer. April 1874. Gilmer, J.H. Letter from J.H. Gilmer of Charlottesville, Virginia asking for two tenements be made ready to sell. July 21, 1842. Givandon, R. Receipt for sessions in penmanship. Levi Dolbear. Natchez. 1848. Glascock, G.T., and sons Letter to Mr. W.G. Sneed of Mocksville, North Carolina about a delay in an iron pattern order. April 19, 1904. ","Glisson, O.L. (Captain) Letter to Capt. O.L. Glisson on the U.S.S. Kennedy from W.A. Macy. Macy sends reading material to men on the ship. Canton. October 19, 1855. ","Glover, John Handwritten, one page, biography of General John Glover, who died January 30, 1797. Copy of August 3, 1778 letter from Captain John Glover to his son, John Glover, about applying for a parole so he can come home. Letter addressed to Marblehead, Massachusetts, but General John Glover writes, \"should this letter find you in England.\" Copy of letter from John Glover to his father, General John Glover, which says, \"my being impress'd on board of one of his Majesties ships…\". November 3, 1776. Glover, T. Jacob Recognition in astronomy and math for T. Jacob Glover from St. Mary's College in Baltimore, Maryland. July 1840. Goddin, Adolphus A Bank of Virginia Note, dated February 1, 1834, to Thomas M. Johnson for $175 with an additional Note that cannot be repaid. August 4, 1834. Signed by Samuel J. Blair. Richmond, Virginia. 1834. Gold, Thomas D. Letter to insurance company about his difficulty in paying premiums on his wife's insurance and wants the money returned. Berryville, Virginia. January 24, 1876. Gordin, John Discharge order in \"invalid ridgment\" (Invalid Regiment) by Colonel Lewis Nicola. April 21, 1778. Gore, Thomas P. Typed and signed letter from Thomas P. Gore, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, to unknown, saying he requested the Secretary of the Interior to grant an extension on payments for the unallotted land. October 25, 1914. Graham, E.A. Permission for slave, Amanda, to stay in Ann Wallace's yard. April 18, 1854. Grant, Julia D. Letter to Mrs. Darling stating she has no claim as a member of the U.S. Daughters of 1812, but her grandfather, Captain George Dent of Maryland, was in the revolution and they have a company roll-call of a Captain Grant, one of General Grant's direct ancestors. January 28, 1892. Grant, Ulysses S. Signature of Ulysses S. Grant on a partial document. February 3, 1875. General Orders, No. 10, from State of Minnesota. July 23, 1885. Program for Memorial Service for \"General U.S. Grant by the Department of the Potomac, Grand Army of the Republic, Metropolitan M.E. Church, Washington, D.C. October 4, 1885. Invitation by Mayor of New York City on the occasion of the formal transfer of Grant's Tomb to New York City. April 27, 1897. Gray, William A. Matriculation card for William A. Gray of Virginia from the University of Pennsylvania Medical Department. 1829-1830. Matriculation Card for William A. Gray, \"Surgical Anatomy and Operative Surgery,\" Philadelphia Anatomical Rooms. ","Greenhow, John Letter from Greenhow in Richmond, Virginia to his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Greenhow in Gloucester, Virginia about family. August 15, 1794. Greenway, James (Doctor) Notes and Correspondence of Earl Gregg Swem about biography of James Greenway, a physician from England. 1922. Griffin, Bradney and Thomas Photostat copy of a letter from J. Bradney Griffin at Gloucester Heights, Virginia, to his father describing Yorktown, Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary. September 13, 1863. Photostat copy of a letter from Thomas Griffin to his son, Bradney Griffin. May 29, 1864. Griffin, Esther Josselyn Graduation Certificate from Lincoln Jefferson University in Hammond, Indiana. October 12, 1910 Griffiths, David M. Letter to Radio Liberty, Munich, Germany about a citation in the journal Russkaya Starina about a September 1, 1785 letter from Feodor Vasilievich Karzhavin to his father about living in Virginia for 6 or 7 years where he had the intention of being \"the Ambassador to the Russian Empress in a public character from the American Congress.\" He also mentions sending reports to Russia about battles in Philadelphia. Grove, Abraham Correspondence and receipts of Abraham Grove of Shenandoah County, Cedar's Creek and Saumsville Store in Virginia. Includes a math equation for building a chimney. 1822, 1826, 1850, 1854 and 1871. Gwathmey, G. Taylor Letter to Dr. E.C. Smith of Richmond, Virginia about law and wills. Norfolk, Virginia. June 1910. H Hale, Nathan Leaflets signed by Great Granddaughters of Nathan Hale refuting article, written by George Dudley Seymour, in the June 13, 1926 \"Hartford Courant\" which said the poem, Alicia, was not written by Nathan or Enoch Hale. Note: George Dudley Seymour, a Connecticut antiquarian, furnished the Homestead, Hale's home. Letter to President of the College of William and Mary from Mary E. Hastings, granddaughter of Nathan Hale, asking William and Mary to keep the documents for the family. The problem appears to be about the engagement of Alice Adams to Nathan Hale and the loss of a miniature of Nathan Hale. Statement or affidavit of the Great Granddaughters about the veracity of the material they sent. Copies of the material also sent to other historical societies and libraries. Other granddaughter's name is Isabel Hastings Shriver. 1927. Hall, John (Lieutenant) Navy Pension for widow, Mary Kelly Hall. John Hall died of insanity contracted while in line of duty. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Undated, but after 1860. Hallock, H.G. C. (Rev.) Circular letter from Rev. H.G. C. Hallock in Shanghai, China about the belief in Monkey Gods in China. Enclosed paper \"placemat\" with an illustration of the monkey god. September 28, 1928. Rev. Hallock was a missionary in China. Typed mimeograph copy, but signed by Hallock. Hamilton, James Letter to Wood J. Hamblin of Warren City, North Carolina regarding cotton prices. July 25, 1878 Hammond, Charles Henry Indenture for land between Hammond and Samuel Betts Junior of St. Lawrence County, New York and Henry Hayden of Canada. February 28, 1822.","Scope and Contents Hancock, John Facsimile of letter from John Hancock to his wife dated June 21, 1775, entitled \"The Historical Love Letter\" and printed Christmas 1938. ","Hancock, Nathaniel Sermon by Nathaniel Hancock, Pastor of the Church of Christ in Tisbury, Massachusetts for 30 years and a 1721 graduate of Harvard College. \"Original Manuscript by Rev. Nathl Hancock of Tisbury 1714.\" ","Haney, John Letter to his sister in \"Middlebrook\" in Augusta County, Virginia, regarding his wishes for the property and land after he dies. August 13. Letter to John Haney from unknown of Edwardsville, Missouri regarding prices of port and corn. December 9, 18--. ","Hankins, James Gustavus Memorial pamphlet for John Gustavus Hankins of Halifax County, Virginia printed by the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Virginia. 1929. ","Hanks, Nancy Blueprint of plat of land near Antioch, West Virginia. 1784. ","Harcourt, Algemon Letter from Unknown Ritchie. September 4. No year. ","Harline, Thomas Thomas Harline to Alex M. Holada regarding City Taxes Receipts. Virginia. December 28, 1866. ","Harper and Brothers Robert J. French of Williamsburg, Virginia to Harper and Brothers, New York about division of publishing proceeds. January 5, 1836. ","Harris, Christopher Charles W. Harris of Millgrove to E.P. Marsh, Petersburg, Virginia explaining why he has not been able to pay him. October 30, 1842. ","Harrison Family Letter from Isabella Harrison, Baltimore, Maryland to Mr. Dalton regar.ding damage done to her farm and food stores by General Butler. November 3, 1865 Letter from S.A. Dalton, Connecticut, to Miss Harrison, wanting to return her brother Robert's Bible that he took when her house was burned \"unintentional.\" September 13, 1865. Letter from Thomas H. Wynne in Richmond, Virginia to Mrs. Harrison returning the Mss volume that he has had reprinted. Letter from John C. Underwood to Isabella H. Harrison about the genealogy of the Byrd Family. November 27, 1896. Letters between Mrs. E. Randolph Cocke of Oakland, Cartersville, Virginia and Dr. Swem and Dr. Bryan of The College of William and Mary regarding the gift of letters and portrait. 1939. Black bordered resolution from the Virginia Historical Society \"In Memoriam\" to the death of \"Thomas Hicks Wynne, late corresponding Secretary of the Virginia Historical Society...\" Undated. ","Harrison, Benjamin President of the United States. Signed thank you letter to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling. May 28, 1889. ","Harrison, Benjamin Governor of Virginia. Two pamphlets on Berkeley Plantation. Appointment of John Powell as Justice of Peace in Fluvanna County, Virginia, signed by Benjamin Harrison, Governor of Virginia. November 3, 1783. ","Harrison, J.R. (Doctor) Funeral card for Dr. J.R. Harrison. ","Harrison, M.M. (Doctor) Invoices. 1853-1855. ","Harrison, Randolph Note to Branch Cunningham from Randolph Harrison. \"Hoping we may meet soon and often.\" Hartman, Melkail Summons for Melkail Hartman to appear before a justice to answer complaint of Goff and Smith. Monongalia County, Virginia. September 17, 1819. Harvey, John (Sir) Handwritten essay on \"The First Revolution in Virginia\" by unknown. Essay concerns the removal of Sir. John Harvey as Governor of Virginia. Undated. Havens, Hiram Letter regarding payment of bill. Connecticut. November 22, 1848. Hay, George Letter to Thomas Miller of Powhatan, Virginia regarding the Freeland Case. June 13, 1813. Hayes, Rutherford Bottom half of a document, signed by R.B. Hayes, President, and the Acting Secretary of State, Hay. Has Presidential Seal. September 1, 1880. Helper, H.R. Letter to E.M. Davis. New York. April 18, 1859. Henderson, William W. Receipt for L. Williams for a colt. October 1, 1856. Highland, Lucinda Earle Patton Booklet, \"Record of the Colonial Forebears-Descendants, Kinsmen and Childhood Friends and Schoolmates of the late Lucinda Earle Patton Highland of West Milford, West Virginia by Scotland G. Highland, Clarksburg, West Virginia. 1929. Hill, Alice Certificate of Dismission of Mrs. Alice Hill of First Presbyterian Church of Richmond, Virginia to St. Andrews Protestant Episcopal Church of Richmond, Virginia. May 7, 1892. Hill, Dabney Order slip for corn written to William Spencer of Dabney Hill for William Evans. September 1, 1843. Hix Receipt for items bought from B.H. Powell. 1848. Holladay Family Letter from A. Holladay to his mother, Patsy Holladay of Louisa County, Virginia. He tells her of his visit to Baltimore, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Cape May, New Jersey. July 23, 1850. Poll Tax Receipt for Mrs. P.Z. Holladay of Joseph, Missouri. December 27, 1861. Invoices of Alexander Holladay. Virginia. 1853, 1856 and 1867. Hollen, Archibald Receipt for payment to Daniel Thomas. September 30, 1868. Holloway, John Tobacco Warehouse Receipt. Appomattox River. Virginia. December 12, 1777. Holstead, R.B. Letters of Recommendation for Holstead as an Educator. Virginia. June 30, 1860. Hood, John B. John B. Hood, New Orleans, Louisiana to a friend, where he talks of family and the insurance business. November 24, 1875. Hopkins, W.A. Appointment of W.A. Hopkins as a Corporal in Company E, 70th Regimental Infantry, Virginia Volunteer. June 9, 1901. Horner, Inman Letter to James E. Heath of Richmond, Virginia regarding accounts of James English. April 23, 1830. Hornsby, L.A.. \"Friendly Facts\" pamphlet from L.A. Hornsby (store) in Hornsbyville, Virginia. Hubbard, Susanna Invoice for goods from Dr. Rives J.V. Gilliam. 1817-1818. Hutcheson, Benjamin Money exchange document paid to Benjamin Hutcheson, in London, in account for Hunter and Alexander, Merchants, Liverpool, England. Richmond, Virginia. January 11, 1817. Hyde, E.S. Invoice from Henry May and Brother, a watch business, of Baltimore, Maryland. May 25, 1858. I-J Jackson, Andrew Copy of letter from Andrew Jackson to Major William B. Lewis informing him that Mr. Clay has been offered the Office of Secretary of State. Washington, D.C. February 14, 1825. Jackson, James Letter to Redmond G. Slafter at the Theological Seminary in Andover, Massachusetts from James Jackson in Fairfax, Virginia. Descriptions of Washington, D.C.'s social life and Daniel Webster's voice and style, plus his opinion on government and education. March 5, 1844. Jackson, Thomas J. (Stonewall Jackson) Copies of letters by Stonewall Jackson written a few days before his death in 1863. Bottom of page has notation: Copyright 1884. H.W. Flournoy, Sect'y of Commonwealth. Newspaper Article on Stonewall Jackson, written by a childhood friend. 1880. James, Ollie M. Letter from Ollie M. James, Senator from Kentucky, to Samuel J. McCracken, turning down a lecture invitation. July 30, 1913. Jennings, E. and Sarah Letter from ___ Advocate regarding a payment. Paris and Lacy's Spring, Virginia. February 7, 1854. Johnson, Andrew Signature on a partial document. Undated. Impeachment of the President Gallery Tickets to the U.S. Senate. 5 tickets. May 13, 1868. Johnson, G. W. Legal letters to G.W. Johnson of Farmington, North Carolina. 4 letters. 1843-1844.. Johnson, Susannah Personal Property Tax receipt for Susannah Armstrong, wife of Peter Johnson. 1824. Johnston, James Photocopy of a handwritten biography of James Johnston written by his daughter. James Johnston was born 1749 in Scotland and died 1829 in Fleming County, Kentucky. He was a Baptist Minister in Virginia and Kentucky. He married Margaret Wirth of Fauquier County, Virginia. Undated. Johnston, Robert Letter to Peter Lyons, Jr. of Richmond, Virginia about selling wheat. November 20, 1790. Jones, John Paul Tissue Paper reproduction of John Paul Jones' appointment as Captain in the Navy on October 10, 1776. Handwritten manuscript by Charles H. Taylor on the John Paul Jones Flag. Undated. Jones, Thomas Catesby Thomas H. Carter's certification that Catesby was a member of \"The King William (Virginia) Artillery\" and \"Carter's Artillery Battalion.\" Undated. Jones, Thomas P. (Doctor) Letter from Dr. Thomas P. Jones of Washington, D.C. to James A. Dow of Boston, Massachusetts concerning a patent on a knitting frame. November 21, 1844. Jones, W. B., and Company Letter to Edward B. Smith of Richmond, Virginia regarding a disputed account. February 234, 1868. Jones, Walker (Doctor) Notes from patients requesting his help. Receipts. Richmond, Virginia. 1841, 1848 and 1853. K Kagey, Henry N. Accounts. 10 items. New Market, Virginia. 1853-1878. Kent (Doctor) Two letters from Dr. Kent of Warm Springs, (Virginia) to William H. Terube. 1847 and 1848. October 8, 1847: Purchase of a negro from Mr. H. Wade and the lawsuit of Benjamin Douglas' Legatees vs William Douglas executors. March 17, 1848: Hugh McDonald and Mr. Wade's fraud in purchase of a negro. ","Kent, Hugh McG.Certification listing the books that Kent read at Greenville College, signed by President Charles Coffin. February 15, 1820. Order for Hugh Kent, as overseer of the poor in Montgomery County, to collect money. June 7, 1831. Letter from Kent to Mr. Price to pay Col. Miller the obligation due Col. Crockett. Nicholasville, Kentucky. January 8, 1835. Kent, Robert Bill from Robert Kent, Jr. sent to Robert Kent of Wytheville, Virginia from Francis Vespre, Treasurer of Georgetown College, Washington, D.C. April 12, 1847. Letter to Robert Kent from his son, Robert Kent, Jr. about a money draft. January 17, 1848. Kent, William Receipt. 1858. Letter to William Kent from William A. Moncure, Second Auditors Office of Virginia, saying the the \"Ordinance of the Convention does not apply to the money in the hands of the superintendents; that such money should be expended for educational purposes…\" August 5, 1861. Letter from Powell saying that Mary Arrington has applied for aid for bread. May 17, 1864. Kerr, John (Rev.) \"At Home\" card for Rev. John Kerr of Petersburg, Virginia. May 12. No year. ","Kibler, Mary Ann Letter to Rubin and Manuel Varner of Luray, Page County, Virginia from his sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Daniel Kibler, of Jasper County, Illinois where they tell in great detail their future plans about clearing land and building fences and buildings. Also talks of his money problems. April 22, 1854. King, Daniel In letter written from Matansa (Matanses), Daniel King tells Ira R. Steward of New York about his 21 day voyage and asks for prays for a seaman who was aboard the ship. July 15, 1848. Kirk, George W. Agreement between George W. Kirk, Dahlouga, Lumpkin County, Georgia and Max Georgii, Arthur P. Steward and Thomas G. Steward, all of Washington, D.C., for land in Hall County, Georgia. February 12, 1884. Kyle, H. (Doctor) Accounts and judgment payments. 3 items. Possibly Baltimore, Maryland. 1857-1861. Lacouture, E. Printed copy of a State Rights Paper by E. Lacouture to Virginia Legislature about establishing the proposed line of Franco-Virginia Steamships. March10, 1858. Langley, James Accounts. Lists his medical treatments and illnesses beside each name. Other purchased such as brandy and shoes. Possibly Norfolk, Virginia. 1772-1790. Lamb, William W. Printed list of bonds stolen from William Lamb by Rev. William G. Hoben of Portland, Maine. Bonds of State of Missouri and City of Sacramento, California. Printed in Norfolk, Virginia. May 30, 1868. Lancaster, Robert A. Petition for better conditions at Virginia's Penitentiaries to be presented at a special session of the General Assembly. Richmond, Virginia. January 15, 1901. Lawless, J.T. Real estate closing account. Richmond, Virginia. June 9, 1933. Lawson, Rob Promissory note by Thornton Taylor to Robert Lawson. July 1783. Lee, Henry Governor of Virginia. Letter from Governor Henry Lee, while in New York, about the legality of Mr. Gibson's testimony again the claim of Mr. Phelps. July 14, 1802. Transcription of a letter by Henry Lee about a land and money transaction. Undated. Lee, James Papers of James Lee of Williamsburg, Virginia. Names and business mentioned are: James Gibbons - a bond for 5 slaves, I. I. (J.J.) Bowden - letter about the book \"Brougham's Sketches,\" John Hockaday – note about his son missing school and William Power of Richmond, Virginia – letter. 4 items. 1807, 1842 and 1844. ","Lee, Richard, II Booklet, \"Richard Lee, II Belated Elizabethan in Virginian\" by Louis B. Wright. Reprinted from Huntington Library Quarterly. October 1938. ","Lee, Robert E. Copy of June 1, 1859 letter from Robert E. Lee and Col. Carter to Col. S. Cooper in Washington, D.C., saying he will be in Alexandria…then posted in Texas. \nBroadside with a copy of a June 2, 1863 letter from R.E. Lee, Genl, to his Excy Jefferson Davis. \nGeneral Order No. 9, copy. April 10, 1865, Headquarters, Army, Northern Virginia. Seal. \n\"Lee: The Final Achievement,\" by Francis Pendleton Gaines, a bulletin about Robert E. Lee's presidency of Washington and Lee University, copyright 1933. Letter from Francis P. Gaines, President of Washington and Lee University, to Judge John Barton Payne of Washington, D.C. . June 14, 1933. \nNew York Sun article on \"Quest of the Robert E. Lee Bible…\" May, 1942. October 12, 1934 reprint of pamphlet, \"Lee: The Background of a Great Decision,\" August, 1865. ","Lee, Warner Accounts. Virginia. 1765. 3 items. Leitch, James F., and Company A Liverpool, England company. A check on a New York Bank to John Matter and Company. January 7, 1817. Lewis, Andrew (General) 1897 reprint of newspaper article \"General Andrew Lewis, re-interment of the Hero of Point Pleasant…\" Lewis, Fielding (Colonel) Letter to Honorable David Jameson of Williamsburg, Virginia concerning exchanging Antigua money for Virginia money and the hiring of Mr. Riddick for their business (in the West Indies). January 7, 1777.","Lewis, Thomas, Jr. Papers relating to the estate of Thomas Lewis. 1840-1859. Lincoln, Abraham New York Herald with articles on President Abraham Lincoln's assassination and Jefferson Davis being in Danville, Virginia. April 15, 1865. 4 copies. Copy of a November 21, 1864 condolence letter to Mrs. Bixby published by American Historical Documents. Reprinted of an article from The Spectator, Staunton, Virginia, about President Abraham Lincoln. March 19, 1909. Copy of page 4 of autobiographical sketch by Abraham Lincoln, written 1860. March 20, 1872. Lincoln, Levi Letter from Levi Lincoln of Massachusetts to Honorable Caesar A. Rodney, Attorney General of the United States, thanking him and Thomas Jefferson for wanting him to be part of the Administration. He declines due to poor eyesight. January 26, 1811. Lightfoot, Philip Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Virginia Dorsey Lightfoot with attached report written by Virginia Dorsey Lightfoot, \"The Military Records of Major Philip Lightfoot.\" August 18, 1935 Lineaweaver, Jacob Accounts. 3 pieces. Rockingham County, Virginia. 1858 and 1871 Locke, E.A. Letters from E.A. Locke of Tehama County, California to his cousin in Virginia where he writes about farming, prices and his experiences in California. 1883 and 1884. Lomat, Judy Judy Lomat of Port Tobago writes to unknown Barbour of Virginia. She is sister of Mann Page Lomax. February 22, 1810. Long, John Photograph. Per note on back of photograph, \"grave of Captain John Long, of Ramsgate County, Kent, England, marked by marble slab. Warrange Church, New Kent.\" Lord, Frank B. Letters to Frank B. Lord, of the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. from C.S. Steward, Dept. of Justice; Otto Praeger, Post Office; Frank Doremus, Michigan Representative and Albert Johnson, Washington Representative. 1916 and 1917. Love, Charles Promissory note from Charles Love to William Wilson. Alexandria, Virginia. March 7, 1799. Lowery, J.T., Store Button envelope from J.T. Lowery and Company, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Undated. Lubin, David Letter to the editor of \"World\" in Cleveland, Ohio, sending a copy of his book, \"Let there be Light\" about Amelioration. New York, New York. April 28, 1900. Luchs, L. Letter from L.Luchs, Washington, D.C., to John T. Allen of Washington, D.C. sending a $500 draft for Mr. Flournoy. September 11, 1868. Lucia, J.H. Letter to Miss Frances Bartlett about sadness of holidays. Montpelier, Virginia. December 12, 1905. Lundeen, Ernest Form letter from Ernest Lundeen, U.S. Representative from Minnesota, asking his constituents from Minneapolis to complete form, \"I believe that the people should be consulted before Congress declares war.\" March 30, 1917. Lyle, George Receipt for Henry M. Conrad owner of a transfer, livery, feed and sale stable in Radford, Virginia. October 9, 1908. Lyle, James A. College Diploma for James A. Lyle of Hartford, Maryland to teach in the public schools. September 1, 1879. Lyons, John W. Notes. One note has return address of Galveston, Texas. 3 items. M MaCaulay, Alex Biography of Alexander MaCaulay by Enrique Naranjo, reprinted from The Hispanic American Historical Review, November 1845. Autographed by Naranjo. Magill, Charles T. Funeral announcement. Rockland, Virginia. September 12, 1870. Madeira (Miss) Printed invitation to a recital at Rauscher's. Undated. Magniloquus, Roscoe 4 poems. Undated. Mallet, J.O. Intermediate Greek exam. February 1, 1876. Mann, Robert Account of money from John Webb to Sgt. Robert Mann. October 15, 1781. Marshall, William Accounts with William Johnson. Edinburgh, Virginia. 1773 and 1775. Marchpund, Alex Certificate of discharge from the Civilian Conservation Corps. Pembroke, Virginia. March 25, 1935. Mason, George Address by Honorable R. Walton Moore at House of Delegates, Richmond, Virginia, on unveiling of marble bust of George Mason. September 27, 1932. Mason, L. R. Acceptance letter as Rector of Grace Church in Richmond, Virginia. Written from Marietta, Georgia. December 30, 1890. Mason, M.E. Letter to Dr. G.A. (Mencci), Alexandria, Virginia regarding allegations that Mr. Mason spoke badly about Dr. (Mencci). February 19, 1843. Mason, Maud M. Letter to Mrs. Spiers regarding decorating colors. New York. New York. Undated. Masters, L. Letter from L. Masters of Boston, Massachusetts to Giles Unknown regarding a chemical experiment, the \"Freer Lovites\" club in New York and the \"Venus\" Club. October 18, 1855. Maury, Matthew Fontaine Prayer by C.M. Maury. Undated. Invitation to unveiling of bust of Matthew Fontaine Maury. Richmond, Virginia. November 15, 1932. Invitation to unveiling of monument of Matthew Fontaine Maury. Richmond, Virginia. November 11, 1929. Booklets on Matthew Fontaine Maury. Mayo, George Accounting by John Preston to Henrico Superior Court about estate of George Mayo. Henrico, Virginia. 1811. Mayo, John Receipt for claims upon Manchester Mills by Elira A. Mayo to John Mayo. March 28, 1811. Letter from Dr. J.D. Moncure, Superintendent of Eastern Lunatic Asylum in Williamsburg, Virginia to William P. Poythrep of Richmond, Virginia about John Mayo's condition. February 15, 1886. McAdams, George B. Letter from McAdams and Berry's Clothiery, Richmond, Virginia regarding money. February 15, 1893. McAllister, J.T. Liar's License. June 20, 1894. McAdoo, W.G. Letter to Rev. C.W. Lane regarding plants. Midway. July 17, 1867 McCabe, W. Gordon \"Real and Ideal: A Poem\" by W. Gordon McCabe. Printed, possibly pages from a book. Undated. McCormick, Cyrus H. Printed copy of \"Memorandum on renewal of his patent, now before Congress.\" Two copies. March 20, 1854. McCormick, D.M. Note between J.M. and D.M. McCormick, Johnsonville, Harnett County, North Carolina. 1858. McGill, Martha Letter from Martha McGill, Williamsburg, Virginia, to John D. McGill in Shacklefords, King and Queen County, Virginia about staying with him during the cold season. January 1838. McGraw, J.B. (Dr.) $70 check from Colonel Cunningham of Richmond, Virginia. January 1, 1880. McGuire, E.C. (Rev.) Obituary. Born in Winchester, Virginia 1793 and died 1858. 1858. McGriffin, John L. Receipt. Augusta, Virginia. December 26, 1857. McIntosh, Lachlan Placard reproduction of letter from McIntosh to Colonel John Laurence regarding a historic duel and the death of Button Gwinnett by the American Autograph Shop. Christmas 1937. McKinley, William Death announcement of William McKinley, President of the United States, written by Charles H. Ourand, Major and Inspector-General. General Orders No. 13. Headquarters District of Columbia Militia, Washington, D.C. September 15, 1901. McKown, Mary Ann Printed \"Tribute of Respect.\" Gerardstown, West Virginia. November, 1972. Mercer, Hugh (General) Reprint from Princeton Whig, \"Biographical sketch of General Hugh Mercer\" dated January 1834. \"The Battle of Princeton, and Death of Gen. Mercer\" article with a handwritten note \"presented by Colonel Hugh Mercer to Miss C. Grinnan.\" Undated. Meyers, Samuel Receipt and Bank Drafts. 2 items. Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia. 1816. 1819. Meyers, William R. Telegraph from Washington, D.C. to William R. Meyers of Richmond, Virginia. July 26, 1949. Middleton, Walter R. Letter from Ammon Hancock, Lynchburg, Virginia, to Colonel Abram Staples of Patrick Courthouse regarding debts owed by Walter R. Middleton. December 20, 1829. Miles, William Porcher Letter to Francis Lawley about meeting for dinner and lack of meat for (General Robert E. Lee) Lee's army. Richmond, Virginia. January 5, 1864. Miller, John M., Jr. Carbon copies of letter to the editor of the Wall Street Journal about government bonds and securities by John M. Miller, Jr., President of First National Bank of Richmond, Virginia and correspondence concerning his letter, one from George J. Seay. February and March 1918. Miller, Lizzie Post Office Registry receipt for Miss Lizzie Miller. Elkton, Virginia. February 16, 1885. Montgomery, George Pardon granted by the Secretary of State, Franklin Pierce. Washington, D.C. March 3, 1857. Moody, Thomas Legal Receipts. 2 items. Prince George County. 1833, 1856 and 1857. Moore, R. Walter Letter to Mr. Coleman from someone in Fairfax, Virginia regarding a meeting. June 1919. Copy of typed press release of an address by R. Walton Moore of Virginia at York, Pennsylvania at the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Continental Congress Session in York. 17 pages. October 14, 1927. Copy of typed press release of an address by R. Walton Moore, Assistant Secretary of State, at the National University, Washington, D.C. June 11, 1935. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from R. Walton Moore. June 19, 1935. Morrill, Samuel Patent for a beehive. January 16, 1835. Morris, Stuart Receipt. December 17, 1844. Morrison, Alfred James Essay \"Root and Neil: Virginians as it were\" by Alfred James Morrison. Typed carbon biography of Dr. Alfred James Morrison with a list of his works. Undated. Mosby, Charles L. Obituary. Lynchburg, Virginia. March 17, 1879. Moseley, William William Langley's executor account of William Moseley. Norfolk, Virginia. 1810. Mundy Receipts of Mr. Mundy. 3 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1860's and 1870's. Murray, George, and Company Letter regarding a accounts and a negro boy. Norfolk, Virginia. December 1803.","Scope and Contents Myers, G.A. Papers, including 3 invitations to Mason meetings. 7 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1850's and 1860's. Receipt for one bag received of A.S. Pendleton of G. Myers. Southern Express Company. Richmond, Virginia. November 6, 1863. Note recall to G.A. Myers, Bank of Virginia. Richmond, Virginia. January 1842. 2 items. ","Myers, Gustavus Letter to Gustavus Myers of Richmond, Virginia from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about making a screen or a chair. Written on a shipping order. December 1841. Myers, Gustavus A. Publications of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, membership request. January 28, 1856. Myers, H. (Dr.) Letter from D. Sendner ? in Virginia to Dr. Myers. Undated. Myers, William B. Commission for William B. Myers to be Second Lieutenant, for engineer duty, of the Provisional Army of Virginia. May 24, 1861. Nance, Z.F. Letter to Richard M. Graves of Potter's Field regarding paying Trower. November 2, 1847. Naylor, A.F. Business card and a pamphlet, with a dogwood poem, advertising A.F. Naylor as a Oriental Rug Specialist. After 1935. Neff, Henry Papers of Dr. Henry Neff of Rockingham County, Virginia. 7 items. 1840's, 1850's and 1885. New, J.S. Account of estate of Unknown Branch. 1856. Newman, Clark, and Company Monthly Statement of Montgomery and Wilson. Norfolk, Virginia. October 1879. Nicholas, W.C. and Robert C. Photostat copies of letters from W.C. Nicholas and Robert C. Nicholas from Warren, Kentucky and Gallatin County, Kentucky to nephews in Lexington, Kentucky about land in Texas. 1806 and 1827. Nicholson, Francis True copy of 1710 Proclamation of Sir Francis Nicholson Typed carbon copy of manuscript of biography of Sir Francis Nicholson by Croom Partridge. 1937. Norwood, Winifred Funeral Announcement, St. Paul's Church. July 17, 1851. Norwood Family Taxable property at Norwood Estate. 1870. Oemler, Marie Conway Letter from Ms. Oemler of Savannah, Georgia to Mrs. Sizer, about her father in the post civil war years. June 12, 1927. P-Q Pace, W. William Receipt. Richmond, Virginia. November 20, 1821. Page, Charles (Captain) Typescript of letters from Captain Page in Staunton, Virginia where he tells of his experience during the War of 1812. October 31, 1812 and June 21, 1814. Page, Mann An accounting of the legal issues between Mann Page and Mr. Morton, brother of Dr. George Morton. Undated. Page Mann, Jr. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to his brother, W. Page, in Virginia about his opinion that the delegates to congress should decline foreign commerce…to keep honest. Writes of seal being made in Virginia. May 26, 1777. He was delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia. Transcript included. \"Memo as to the facts in relation to the differences between Mr. Morton and Messrs Willis and Madison.\" Memo mentions land or deed problem with William Shepherd, Mr. Willis and Major Madison. September 23, 1840. Typed carbon copy summary of the lawsuit between Maria Wilson Page, Relict and Administratrix of Mann Page, Deceased and John Lloyd, Executor of Osgood Hanbury, surviving partner of Capel and Osgood Hanbury; Robert Patton, Administrator with the will annexed of Mann Page, John T. Page; Lewis Burwell, Administrator of Robert C. Page and John Minor. 1931. Page, Martha Receipt from Miss Martha Page to John Edgar for music instruction. January 1, 1844. Palmer Note regarding debts due. October 15, 1865. Palmer, Charles Letter from Charles Palmer to C. Dunn regarding money owed. Petersburg, Virginia. 1871. Pane, Selia (Mrs.) Receipt signed by Thomas Sweeney for package delivered to Mrs. Selia A. Pane, Petersburg, Virginia, by Adams Express Company. June 8, 1865. Paradise, Lucy Typed transcript of letter from Samuel Johnson to Mrs. Thrale about the Paradise Family. April 1, 1775. Park, Edward Invoice of William Thelabell to Edward Park. Fragments. 1767. Partridge, Allen (1785 to 1854) Pages from a book with an article by Captain Partridge on Education. Captain Partridge established a military academy in Portsmouth, Virginia in 1839). Undated. Payne (Judge) Personal letter from Charles L. Strobel to Judge Payne. December 19, 1922. Pennington, Charles H. Washington, D.C. Treasury Department document transferring C.H. Pennington as a temporary clerk. May 20, 1878. Letter from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, regarding pension of Charles H. Pennington. February 24, 1915. Perkins, Eli Regarding estate. Other names mentioned are Sarah Snoddy, John Perkins and Alexander Perkins. 1 item. North Carolina. 1833 and 1835. Perkins, Nathaniel Letter to Arch. Bryce from ? Perkins, Diamond Mills, regarding court of appeals' case, possibly in Buckingham County, Virginia. October 2, 1820. Peyton, John Howe Letter in a newspaper to Colonel John Lewis Peyton, son of John Howe Peyton, from David S. Young of Staunton, Virginia, who says \"you request me to write out my recollections of him.\" January 31, 1879. Article in Newspaper written for the Valley Virginian, \"My Recollections of the Late John Howe Peyton\" by W.F. 1878. Phillips, William Receipt for hiring of negroes. 1834. Receipt for monthly subscription to Old Dominion Chronicle. Portsmouth, Virginia. July 27, 1841. Pilson, Matthew Receipts, invoices, estate accounts. Some horse related. 3 items. Rocky Springs. 1861-1864. Pittman, Newsom J. (Dr.) Accounts. Rocky Mount, North Carolina. 1840-1843. Plato, John \"Protection for a Coloured Person\" document stating that John Plato was born in Mathews County, Virginia. Signed by Conway Whittle. July 9, 1836. Pocahontas Newspaper articles: \"The Standard,\" Richmond, Virginia, November 5, 1881. \"Interesting particulars regarding Pocahontas and Captain John Smith and their burial places. \"The Standard,\" November 12, 1881. Part 2. \"The Standard,\" August 27, 1881. \"Pocahontas.\" \"Richmond Times-Dispatch editorials on Pocahantas and an original portrait. June 10, 1883. \"New York Times,\" 1890, \"Maids in Bermuda.\" Poe, Edgar Allen Portrait print of Edgar Allen Poe, possibly a page from a book. Newspaper articles about Poe and advertisements for his work. 1880, 1911 and undated. Poindexter, Henry P. Receipts. 5 pieces. Richmond, Virginia. 1838, 1840 and 1853. Poindexter, Jane Receipt for purchase of negroes from estate of William Quarles. 1 item. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. February 1835. Pollard, John Garland Flyers of article from the \"Winchester Evening Star\" on John Garland Pollard, \"Out of Thine Own Mouth Will I Judge Thee\" by Dabney Carr Harrison. 10 items. July 25, 1917. Porter, George L. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Henry W. Lamb, Williamsburg, Virginia, about George L. Porter's ancestry and Civil War experiences, from \"Genealogy of Lincoln, Pearce, Porter, Agers.\" March 27, 1939. Powers, Pike (Rev.) Letter from Rev. T.G. Dashiell of Richmond, Virginia to Rev. Pike Powers regarding Miss Algia Napier. April, 22, 1890. Letter from Marian E. Dickinson of Richmond, Virginia to Rev. Pike Powers asking to be taken off the books of St. Andrews. February 25, 1887 Price, Lucy S. Letter to Miss Mary Ladd regarding her carriage accident. July 4, 1841. Purdy, Nannie Sutton Prayer typed onto a beige silk cloth with fringed edges. 4.5 x 15\". 3 crosses printed on it. Nannie Sutton Purdy printed on the bottom. Q-R Quarles, Patsy Receipts, including a Doctor's accounting of his visits to the negros belonging to Patsy Quarles. 3 items. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. 1838, 1841 and 1842. Quarles, Sarah Property receipts. 2 items. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. 1838 and 1847. Randolph, J.C. and Company Invoice from Dr. E.J. Higgins, wholesale liquor dealer from Norfolk, Virginia for J.C. Randolph and Co. 1878. Randolph, John John Randolph of Roanoke. Photostat of letter from William Hughes to John Randolph. January 17, 1822. Chancery suit between Corbin Braxton, executor of St. George Tucker Coalter, deceased, plus others and William Leigh, executor of John Randolph, deceased plus others. Lawsuit regarding Wyatt Cardwell, agent for John Randolph's heirs. December 4, 1847. Newspaper articles on John Randolph. 1878 and 1881. Randolph Family List of land holdings in Virginia during the Colonial days of the Randolph Family for the William and Mary Quarterly. Undated. Rawlings, James H. Accounts for physician, Dr. J. H. Minor and J. L.Burrus. 3 items. Possibly Caroline County, Virginia. 1843 and 1847. Reed, Henry L. (Mr. and Mrs.) Golden wedding invitation. Chambersburgh, Pennsylvania. 1876. Reed, John L. Letter to his cousin in Baltimore, Maryland about directions for which train station to get his ticket. September 26, 1873. Reurs, Thomas Receipt. Undated. Richards, Charles J. Letters to Charles J. Richards from family and friends. Subjects include the Young Men's Society and debates in Lynchburg, Virginia, lecture on Natural Photography, and the Richmond Lyceum. 1838-1840. Robertson Family Letter to John T. Robertson about laws on will probate, dated May 24, 1878. Accounts of Robertson Family. Many are fragments. Names mentioned are James Robertson, Col. George Robertson, Michael Robertson, John Roberson, Thomas Emond and John Ireland. 1785, 1802, 1805 and 1878. Richardson, George Account paid for George Richardson by Murray, Mundell and Grinnan. Signed by Hugh Mercer. August 3, 1804. Richardson, W.W. Deposition of Ada J. Richardson of New Hanover County, North Carolina. She states that her deceased husband was a private in Captain Williams' Company and entered service in Stafford County, Virginia and killed at Malvern Hill. She wants the $50 he had with him when he died. November 23, 1863. Richelieu Fragments of a copy of a letter from Cardinal Richelieu to the French Ambassador. Paris, France to Rome, Italy. 1638. Rinedollar Receipt from William Giles, Jr. March 2, 1808. Ritter, William L. Pamphlet \"Biographical Sketch\" by Dr. Samuel H. Higgins. William Ritter was born August 11, 1835 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Roach, Libby Letter about lawsuit from boarders of Libby Roach, in Norfolk, Virginia, from Hubard and Hubard. September 23, 1892. Robertson Account of sale of property at Mr. Robertson's estate, Providence. Sale by Carter Braxton. Middlesex County, Virginia. 1836. Robertson Family Letter to John T. Robertson about laws on will probates. May 24, 1878. 16 items. Account fragment of Col. George Robertson. Accounts of Robertson Family. Many of them are fragments. Some names mentioned: James Robertson, Michael Robertson, John Robertson, Thomas Emond and John Ireland. Petersburg, Virginia. 1785, 1802 and 1805. Robinson, Conway Receipt for Hening and Mumford's reports bought at James Heron's auction. Signed by James R. MacMurdo. May 12, 1823. Robinson, John M. A wedding invitation for Champe Conway and John M. Robinson at Saint Paul's Church. Addressed to Miss Stott. Undated. Rochelle, Martha Letter to Mrs. Martha Rochelle in Jerusalem, Southampton, Virginia from her son in Concord. February 1836. Rochelle, R.De Letter from de Rochelle written in French. Note on back of letter, \"about the French Claim.\" Washington, D.C. February 3, 1831. Rogers, M.C. Letter from M.C. Rogers in Huntsville, Texas to S.C. Rogers of Tennessee regarding family matters, particularly after the war along with his opinion of the war. Gives name of Grandfather, Henry Roger and Specer Clark. Family originally from Fauquier and Loudoun Counties, Virginia. February 14, 1866. Roney, Isaac Accounts and Letters of Isaac Roney of Dinwiddie County, Virginia. 1836-1871. Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Inauguration ceremony program and invitation. 1933. Printed ballad, \"If Roosevelt Ruled Ireland,\" by William V. McKenny sung at the Irish Night Clover Club. 1936. Rosenwald, E. Receipt for merchandise on the Harnden's Southern Express. Richmond, Virginia. August 4, 1862. Ross, Charlie Brewster Pamphlet by Allan Pinkerton, with photo, about abduction of Charlie Brewster Ross in Germantown, Pennsylvania. July 1, 1874. Ross, G. (Dr.) Prescription written by Dr. G. Ross to H.G. Forstmann, a Druggist in Richmond, Virginia. Undated. Rowe, R. Semple Letter from R. Semple Rowe of Baltimore, Maryland to a friend in Richmond, Virginia about travel plans. July 24, 1865 or 1866. Rowland, Kate Masson Letter to Bishop Randolph regarding the ancestry of Benjamin Harrison. June 17, 1895. Photograph of \"The Honourable Sir William Thomson...\" Royal, William L. Court case in Richmond, Virginia about 1890. Russell, Margaret Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Hearue of Drakes Branch, Virginia. Post card has drawing of a YMCA in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Undated. Rutherford, J.C. Receipt. April 18, 1849. Sander Family \"Extracts, etc., from Records of Clerk's Office of Northumberland Co., Virginia\" made by W.S. Cralle, Clerk of the County Court for said County. June 1888. Sandidge, Dabney Note to William Wallace requesting him to feed his workmen from his mill. Amherst, Virginia. September 1, 1843.","Sargent, Eliza F. Norfolk, Virginia Office of Board of Health to Mrs. Eliza F. Sargent regarding connection to the ( ) server. September 10, 1890. ","Saunders, George D. Note requesting meal for his hands who are working (with, near, for) someone. New Store, Buckingham, Virginia. November 12, 1862.","Saunders, John Receipt for a subscription to the Virginia Patriot, Richmond, Virginia. February 7, 1814. ","Savage, N.R. Checks written by N.R. Savage. 4 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1876. ","Scattergood, Thomas Letter to Thomas Scattergood from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, mostly regarding possible unchristian influences in Richmond, Virginia and elsewhere. Faded. Fragments. 1794. ","Schneider, John B. John B. Schneider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Mr. Allen and Co. requesting 10 pounds of tobacco. May 17, 1869. ","Schuricht, Herrmann Letter written from Herrmann Schuricht of Idlewild, Cabham, Virginia. to John S. Irby in Richmond, Virginia, sending a copy of his historical publication. October 20, 1898. ","Scoville, S.C. Letter to Lyman Kinsley regarding bank and Birkshire Railroad stock. November 23, 1854. ","Scruggs, H.B. Accounts and Receipts of H.B. Scruggs to E.E. White, Thomas Johnson, James W. Snoddy, John M. Torrey, Charles F. Torrey and Edmund Torrey. He appears to be an ironworker. Buckingham County, Virginia. 1858-1866.","Seaton, W.W. Notes on birth and deaths of W.W. Seaton (died January 11, 1785) and Joseph Gales. (1786-1860). ","Shaver, David (Rev.) Seven handwritten sermons by Rev. David Shaver, editor of the Richmond Religious Herald. 1864-1865. ","Sheetz, George C. Pages from a journal which includes newspaper social column about the Sheetz Family and a page from a book about horse medicines. Near Dorcus, Virginia. 1902 and Undated. Sheridan, Philip Henry (General) War Department announcement of General Sheridan's death. August 6, 1888. Funeral invitation. Death Announcement by Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Sherman, William Tecumseh (General) Pamphlet with details of the funeral of William Tecumseh Sherman. February 17, 1891. Sherrard, John M. Invitation to the funeral of John M. Sherrard at the United Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia. Addressed to Gus A. Myers and Family. June 23, 1858. Shields and Somerville Letter from Shields and Somerville of Richmond, Virginia to N.O. and C.H. Cram of Portland, Maine about a flour shipment. June 28, 1850 Shore, John Photostat of the 1777 title page \"Dr. Isaac Hall's Graduate Thesis on Joannes Shore\" along with handwritten notes. Si - Sz Smith, D.G. Letter to Andrew Brown, Charlottesville, Virginia, a distributor of salt. Civil War. September 19, 1862. Smith, E.C. Leave of absence permission from University of Virginia. December 21, 1878. Certificate from University of Virginia for Applied Mathematics. July 3, 1879. Smith, Jacob B. Letter to brother, Jacob Smith, from H. Mohler in Park County, Indiana where he says how wonderful it is in Indiana, particularly the people as compared to home. On back of the November 9, 1867 letter, another letter from Fannie E. Mohler to Mrs. Sarah Smith. Smith, John (Captain) Section of a book on Captain John Smith written about 1889. Two copies. Newspaper editorials by R. Howison and Alexander Brown on early United States and Captain John Smith. Richmond Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. February 1891. Typed biographical material on Captain John Smith with a photograph and a placard of a plaque with an epitaph to Captain John Smith located in St. Sepulchre's Church, Smithfield, London. Smith, Lucy P. Letter to her cousin while at Salt Springs, Virginia. August 14, 1856. Smith, William William Smith was a Brig. Gen. in the CSA and Governor of Virginia. Letters from William Smith: Recommending T.J. Murphy to the Secretary of Treasury, R.J. Walker. Written from Warrenton, Virginia on March 16, 1848. To possibly the Enquirer, asking that his speech be published. Written from Washington, D.C. on May 17, 1852. To possibly the Enquirer, about the Hunter Bill and the West. August 3, 1854. ","Smyth, John Ferdinand Dalziel A report by R. Leroy Hilldrup \"A Tory's Account of Certain Virginia Patriots.\" Correspondence between Dr. Earl Gregg Swem and R. Leroy Hilldrup for a William and Mary Quarterly article. Virginia. 1934. ","Snickers, Edward One document that includes a copy of a 1785 bond whereby Martin Ashby of Louisa County agrees to pay one thousand pounds to George Noble of Frederick County, Virginia for 350 acres. a 1784 bond to Edward Snickers for an exchange of land between Snickers and Ashby for 306 acres in Frederick County and 350 acres in Loudoun County and letters from Edward Snickers about his land transactions with Ashby. The copy is possibly also dated about 1785. Gift of Dr. Thomas G. Pullen. ","Somervails, C.R. Money exchange for sterling. Richmond, Virginia. Dec. 19, 1865. ","Southall, Elianna Letter from Ms. Southall of Baltimore, Maryland, to her father, Robert Anderson in Richmond, Virginia. Mentions William and Mary where \"only four students at Commencement\" and proposed the college move to Richmond. November 9, 1833. Southward Family Invoices. 8 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1867-1873. Southworth, Edward Summary of military duty in the 2nd U.S. Colored Troops. Civil War. 1862-1865, 1910. Spotswood, Alexander Typed transcript of letter to Edmund Pendleton, President of the Committee of Safety, at Mount Pleasant Camp, near Cobham, from Alexander Spotswood. November 16, 1775. Sprinkle, Charles, and Company Note from E.T.H. Warren asking him to pay back money. 1860. Spruill, B.I. Receipt for money given to B.F. Moore as an arbitrator. Tarboro, North Carolina. November 27, 1833. Stackhouse, Rosamond, Invoices and Property Tax. 6 items. Prince George County, Virginia. 1856-1867. Starke, Eliza N. Letter from Raphael Smith and a poem written on a doily, \"Aerostic by J.B. Dods.\" New York. April 17, 1854. Statute, Fanny Funeral cards. April 10, 1886. Stedman, Edmund Calling cards and a letter to Annie Carlisle of Charles City, Iowa. November 1891. Steele, Margaret Letter to Aunt Frances and Uncle Leigh describing her Christmas presents. Early 1900's. Stephen, Adam (General) Letter to Francis B. Jones from Charles James Faulkner, House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., about Adam Stephen of Berkeley County, Virginia. May 19, 1856. Notes by Charles James Faulkner on General Adam Stephen. ","Sterling, Joseph Receipt written by William Upshaw, Jr. for negroes. Possibly Gloucester, Virginia. March 15, 1757. ","Stevens, S.N. (Miss) Letter to Miss Stevens in Norfolk, Virginia from Wakefield Rattan Company in Boston, Massachusetts about rugs. October 13, 1882 ","Stewart, Eliza Letter to her brother about Eliza's accounts. Mentions Richmond, Virginia and Baltimore, Maryland. January 30, 1855. ","Stoddard, Charles J. Appointment request for a job at the Office of Comptroller of Currency, Treasury Department, in Washington, D.C. Sent to Hon. A.B. Hepburn, Comptroller. 1892. ","Stokes, D.R. Letter from William Hodges Mann , an attorney of Nottoway Courthouse, Virginia. June 17, 1890. Stone, Edward L. Pamphlet with letter from Edward L. Stone of Roanoke, Virginia, to W.E. Rudge about the Book Worm bug. Pamphlet entitled, \"All Hope Abandon, Ye Who Enter Here.\" Undated. Stott, Susan B. Receipt signed by Henry P. Irving. 1 item. Possibly Richmond or Cumberland County, Virginia. 1834-1838. ","Strachan, John B. Note from John B. Strachan which says Mr. Cosby will pay amount to bank. October 14, 1815. ","Swann, Thompson Tax for Ordinary in Cumberland County, Virginia signed by Robert C. Nicholas. October 10, 1768. Swineford, H. Check to Clemmitt and Jones for printing order for Toppa Lodge. Richmond, Virginia. July 27, 1877. Ta Tabb, John B. Article, \"Some Notes of My Life\" by John B. Tabb, included in the December 1936, The Borromean, a publication of Saint Charles College, Catonsville, Maryland. Exerpt from the June 1937 Borromean, \"Summer vacations with Fathre Tabb at the Forest, His Virginia Plantation Home.\" Tabb, Phillip Photostat of a letter from Phillip Tabb to John Page at Rosewell, Virginia about men from British barges robbing houses. December 9, 1782. Original may be on National Park Service's possession. Tallmadge, D.B. (Judge) Funeral Notice. Richmond, Virginia. October 30, 1846. ","Talmann (William) Typed translation and transcription from Latin of Commission to William Talmann as Controller of Works in England. Mentions King William and Queen Mary. Undated. ","Tatham William Pamphlet on William Tatham, clerk of the Wataugan Settlement, by Samuel C. Williams. Undated. ","Tayloe, Edward Thorton Obituary. Alabama. Undated. Taylor, Creed Receipt for Chancery Court advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer. Other names mentioned are Creed Taylor, Richie and Cook and W.G. Pendleton. Richmond, Virginia. February 26, 1830. ","Taylor, J.S. Letter to Mr. Ladd, near Richmond, Virginia, about business accounts. 1780's. Letter to Thomas Mifflin Ladd, near Richmond, Virginia, concerning case of M. Spencer and business accounts. September 17, 1788. Taylor, Jesse Typed transcript of letter from Jesse Taylor to his cousin. Note about Taylor family history written on the transcript. February 1774. Taylor, Tazewell Letter from R. Rose of Washington, D.C. about \"Mason Farm: for sale o the James River, about 20-30 miles from Norfolk, Virginia. 2 items. August 1869. Tb - Tz Tennabalo or Tinnebale, William Receipts. 2 items. Norfolk, Virginia. 1765 and 1795. Thalheimer Instructions to the jury concerning J.W. Wimmer on the trial for the murder of Mr. Thalheimer. Virginia. Undated. Thompson, P. M. Invoice from Alsop, Mosby and Co. of Richmond, Virginia. June 6, 1893. ","Thompson, S.H. Typed copy of letter to Rev. Henry Thompson Louthan in Williamsburg, Virginia from Rev. Henry Thompson in Farmville, Virginia. May 20, 1902. Handwritten note at top of page, \"A Review of Tom Dixon's Leopard Spots by one of the K.K.K. boys himself.\" ","Thompson, W.T. Letter to W.B. Phillips from W.T. Thomson of the morning news office of the Savannah, News with instructions on length of letter and what kind of Washington, D.C. news they want for their newspaper, plus his political opinions. Savannah, Georgia. July 14, 1856. Thornton, James D. Letter to Hon. J.D. Thornton in Richmond, Virginia from Attorney W.E. Turner in Modesto, California about California case of Lightfoot who murdered Colonel Branch. February 1, 1881. Letter to Hunter from James D. Thornton, Judicial Department, Supreme Court of California, sending the previous letter. February 18, 1881. Terrell and Rayley Letter to Leonard B. Terrell of Weymouth, Massachusetts from Tiffany (possibly Tate) of Baltimore, Maryland, concerning invoice. March 11, 1843. Letter to Terrell and Bayley about an invoice. May 12, 1845. Todd, Mallory Obituary. Christchurch, Virginia. Undated. Torrence, William Clayton Letter to William Torrence from Mrs. J. M. Slaughter about new edition of book about St. George's Parish. December 31, 1903. Letter to Wm. C. Terrance from Raleigh L. Green of Culpeper, Virginia, about printing a book. December 19, 1903. ","Townsen, James and Katherine Ann Letter to Jesse E. Parish of Drapersville, Virginia from James Townsen of Edmondson County, Kentucky, about family news. February 14, 1848. ","Townsend, S.R. Letter to his wife in Waltham, Massachusetts while at a convention in Baltimore, Maryland. Undated. ","Tucker, Benjamin F. Court document for a case in Richmond County, Georgia: Benjamin F. Tucker vs Hesekiah Odin and Jesse Walton. October 4, 1840.","Tucker, Richard D. Letter to Murray Grinnan and Mundell of Fredericksburg, Virginia regarding selling flour. December 26, 1811. ","Tunstall, Alex (Dr.) Letter to Robert Mumford, Richmond, Virginia regarding genealogy of Colonel George Brooke and Catherine Tunstall. Mountain Lake Hotel, Virginia letterhead. July 22, 1899. Letter to Mr. James about genealogy. October 22, 1901. ","Turner, Henry Bill from Bremen, Germany for items sent to Virginia. April 15, 1865. ","Turner, Mary Letter is illegible. May 31, 1866 ","Turpin, Thomas J. Letter from Thomas J. Turpin of Woodlawn, Virginia to Edward T. James of Richmond, Virginia concerning Turpin estate. January 14, 1847. ","Unknown Correspondents","Letter to Cousin Robert in Norfolk, Virginia from Mary B.A. in Washington, D.C., about family matters. February 1, 1936. ","Letter to Col. about \"bill which passed both branches of the Legislature but was not signed by his Presbyterian Majesty (the gov) as he considered it…\" Partial letter. Undated. ","Letter addressed to Peter. John Bolton written on the letter. Fragment. December 1856. ","Letter to \"My Dear Dear Sister\" from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about family and the mood in Philadelphia. June 13, 1846. ","Letter to Cousin Maria from Julia. Letter is about their health, but there are notes written under the letter which say \"Pulaski\" and give genealogy of some people, but difficult to decipher names. Undated. ","Upshur, Abel Parker Published in the William and Mary Quarterly. Original letter written by Abel Upshur while Secretary of State, to the Honorable John C. Calhoun of South Carolina. Upshur talks of Great Britain's tactics and predicts war over slaveholders. Thinks England will be involved, particularly with fabric commerce. Talks of abolitionists and the admission of Texas to the Union as a slave owning state. Washington, D.C. August 4, 1843 ","Valentine, Edward Virginius Newspaper article in the Richmond Standard about Valentine with byline, American Art Review – Margaret J. Preston. Richmond, Virginia. May 29, 1880. ","Van Buren, Martin Authorization for the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to \"the envelope of a letter to the King of the Kingdom of the two Sicilies, congratulating him on the birth of Prince Alberto Maria Francesco...\" Signed by Martin Van Buren. Washington, D.C. January 10, 1840.","Vanyard, B.A. Letter on side one: from James Mc D. Thrasher to friend. \"…you ought to be here just to see how the Yankees have treated the country in this vicinity. They have nearly desolated every house…\" Letter on other side: from B. A. Vanyard at Camp Latham, Roanoke Street, Tent…to My Old Friend. \"…great pleasure so you and John and brother come and see us what is cost is a matter of moon shine…\" March 17, 1861. Civil War. ","Van Dusen, R.M. Advertisement for employment in Fernald's Newspaper Men's Exchange in Springfield, Massachusetts. Typed carbon copy with handwritten updates of job experience. After 1916. ","Van Laun, J.A. Letter to Alfred Van Laun in Chicago, Illinois from his father in London, England about selling Lafayette and Chief Justice Marshall etchings and the printing of them from the plates. February 19, 1895. ","Vaughan (R.B.) Letter from R.B. Vaughn in Desota, Mississippi to his parents, A. Vaughan, in Brunswick County, Diamond Grove, Virginia about his experiences with settling in Mississippi. 1857. ","Veale, George Photostat copy of letter about logging. Virginia. April 20, 1773. ","Wa-We ","Walker, Benjamin I. Letter to Edmunds Store about selling items. Mecklenburg, Virginia. September 25, 1842 ","Walker, Edwin List of debts, notes and bonds due. Near Richmond, Virginia, 1857. ","Walker, Francis A. (General) Announcement of Parlor Lectures by General Walker at residence of Mrs. Henry Draper, 271 Madison Avenue, New York, NY. Undated.","Wallace, Ann Note giving Caroline Miller permission to go to Centenary Church. January 26, 1859. ","Waller, Charles (Mrs.) Ledger sheet of Mrs. Charles Waller for Dr. John Lindsey. 1869-70. ","Waller, William M. Sarah A. Waller giving William Spencer permission to give Mr. Duncan's slave a \"turn of corn.\" Undated. Other requests for produce. 1842-1844. ","Walthall, Telitha A copy of her will, possibly written at the time of the will. Mentions Martha and William Nunnerly. October 1, 1846. ","Warner, A.L. (Dr.) Receipts and checks to Richmond, Virginia businesses. 9 items. 1837-1846. Season pass to M.A.R. Lectures. Undated. ","Warren and Quarles Advertisement brochure with bond information. Richmond, Virginia. 1882. ","Washington, Booker T. Typed letter to Rev. H.E. Lombard from Booker T. Washington, principal of The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, soliciting funds. Signed by Booker T. Washington. April 6, 1914. ","Washington, L.W. L.W. Washington of Halltown, Jefferson County, Virginia to Samuel T. Stone of Rockville, Maryland about money from the Forrest Estate. April 28, 1846. ","Watson, Josiah Letter from Josiah Watson in Alexandria, Virginia to John Hopkins in Richmond, Virginia regarding a missing horse that was found. August 1787. ","Weaver, Mildred Letter to Mildred Weaver of Waynesboro, Virginia from Tehran, Persia. Mentions Titanic tragedy. April 22, 1912. ","Weavor, John (Weaver) Indenture of John Weaver to Elijah Sparks as a Merchant Apprentice. Shepherdstown, Virginia. 1796. ","Wenger, L. Tannie (Fannie) Recipe for red dye for yarn. October 24, 1867. ","West, Francis Newspaper article by Rev. Edward D. Neill about Francis West. Richmond Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia. 1878. ","West, John Newspaper article by Rev. Edward D. Neill about John West. Richmond Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia. June 15, 1878. ","West, Mattie J. Letter from Cousin Bess about visit and her household activities. Gravel Hill, Virginia. Undated. ","West, Thomas B. 40 shares of Exchange Bank of Virginia, No. 3216. Norfolk, Virginia. July 28, 1856. ","Westmoreland, (E.D.) Letters to his cousin about pretty girls, sweethearts and family news. Petersburg, Virginia. April and June 1868. ","Wf-Wq ","White, Louise E. Receipts, some with Dr. Margaret Scellen. York, Virginia. 1831 and undated. ","Whittle, C and F. Shipment laden order for tobacco to C. and F. Whittle. Richmond, Virginia. March 16, 1810. ","Wilkinson, E. Letter from E. Wilkinson, superintendent of Allison White and Company, a lumber company in West Point, Virginia, to Austin Smith, a lawyer in Richmond, Virginia, about insurance with Great Western Insurance Company of New Orleans, Louisiana. February 3, 1874. ","Wilcox, Philo F. Correspondence about buying cans and tin plates. 3 items. Springfield, Massachusetts. 1835. ","Wilkins, William Bond to W.A. Marks. 1 item. 1857-1858. ","Williams, J.J. Letter about sending gloves. Richmond, Virginia. June 6, 1857. ","Williams, John M. Letter about the book, \"First Year at the Piano.\" New York, New York. Early 1900's. ","Wilson, Francis Letter from T.R. Lounsbury in Paris, France to Francis Wilson about his health and book. November 25, 1906. ","Wilson, James \"Nomber of Bills.\" Undated. Wilson, James Pamphlet, \"James Wilson and St. Andrews\" by Randolph G. Adams. Given to Earl Gregg Swem by Randolph G. Adams. Reprint of 1931 article. Wilson, Joseph (Dr.) Invoices and accounts of patients. 3 items. 1848-1866. Wilson, Woodrow (President) Letter to John Hart in Richmond, Virginia from Woodrow Wilson, the White House, Washington, D.C. about a copy of an address by Wilson's father, given before the Societies of Hampden-Sidney Virginia, published in Richmond 1857. September 8, 1913. Newspaper articles about Woodrow Wilson. 2 articles. November 21, 1926 and Undated. Windsor, Duke and Duchess Notes from the secretary of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor to Miss Elizabeth Cary Williamson of Richmond, Virginia thanking her for her cards. 1938 and 1941. Winston, Nathaniel Genealogical information on the family of Nathaniel Winston from a newspaper column. Richmond, Virginia. 1816. Wirt, William Pages 136-152 from a book about William Wirt. Wise, H.A. Envelope addressed to John Snelling and Henry A. Wise in Richmond, Virginia. Note on envelope, \"The Executives of N.C. replies to us that he is not authorized to appt a joint court. H.A. Wise. July 3rd.\" Undated. Wise, John Newspaper article about John Wise, Liberal Candidate from Richmond, Virginia. Undated. Woolfolk, Y.H. Post card to N.B. Cocke of Taylorsville, Hanover County, Virginia regarding bond due to W.W. Mallory estate. Louisa County, Virginia. February 19, 1846. Wr - Wz Wren, Joseph Letter to John News about himself and a request for money. Lynchburg, Virginia. February 28, 1868. Wright, Marcus J. Marcus J. Wright of the War Department, Adjutant General's Office to a doctor. Returning medical books. November 29, 1878. Wright, William Notes. To Capt. Wm J. Waller, \"Let Benjamin Wright have Two and a half bushels corn…August 3, 1843. To Wm. Spencer, \"let David Rippatoe have for me three \u0026 a half bushels corn…September 9, 1863. Wyatt, Francis (Sir) Handwritten copies of manuscripts. Originals are in the possession of the Earl of Romney. Order giving power to Capt. William Tucker to sail into Virginia, explore, fight Indians and punish…\" 1621-1622. Other commissions to: Capts. Roger Smith, Ralph Hamour and George Yardley. Group of manuscripts subtitled: No. 5. No. 6. Appear to be about all aspects of military matters and leadship. No. 16. About 1000 pounds due Sir Francis Wiatt when he was the Governor of Virginia, from the King. 1747. Wyman, J. (Dr.) Shipment Laden for Dr. J. Wyman for four boxes from the Port of Boston to the Port of Richmond. Massachusetts and Virginia. October 1843. Wythe, George Pages from William and Mary Quarterly, \"An Englishman's Tribute to Chancellor Wythe\" by R.B. Munford, Jr., undated, and a typed transcript of a letter from W.A. Rino to George Wythe about the \"loan of his Electrical Machine for the purpose of electrifying a Mulatto girl who hath had a lockd Jaw for some time\" dated August 12, 1800. X, Y and Z Yancey, David Codicil of will of David Yancey, of Virginia, now of Kingston, making nephew, William Kimbrough , his executor. Mentions brother Robert, Marry Garrett, Campbell Whittle and Dabney Minor. Addressed to Warren Ashley, Norfolk, Virginia. December 7, 1807. Yancey Family May Term 1792, Culpeper Court. Financial account for Patrick Rourk against Charles Yancey. Appointment of Thomas Yancey as Ensign to the First Battalion, signed by James Monroe. October 7, 1800. Stock for Thornton's Gap Turnpike Company to John W. Yancey of Woodville, Virginia. September 25, 1852 Receipts and notesbetween Philip Slaughter and Brother Yancey from Philip Slaughter, Th. Deane and W.W. Grimman. 1849, 1853, 1861 and undated. Letter to John W. Yancey in Woodville, Rappahannock County, Virginia from Alexander Stephens regarding Old South Liberty Church. August 12, 1880. Letter from M.K. Grimsley to Bro' Yancey about gifts he has received and thankfulness. January 31, 1884 Yardley, Argoll Typed transcript of will dated October 28, 1640. Yates, Bartholomew Letter from Williamsburg saying his father died and his mothers and sisters are moving to Williamsburg. March 16, 1806. Yates, John Letter from John Yates of Halltown, Virginia, to William Benton, near Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia about his family and his planned trip to Liverpool in May. Notation on letter from William Burton that John Yates died in England. March 25, 1851. Yeagan, L.H. Letter about genealogy and a book on the Yeagan family. 1890's. Yeardley, Frances Typed copy of a transcript where Sir William Berkeley appoints Francis Yeardley to be Captain \"…from the lower side of Hungars Creeke to the King's Creeke and all along the Bayes Side from Leeing's to the Old Plantacon.\" James City County, Virginia. July 2, 1642. Young, N.P. Letter to his children about family, children's education and travels. He has just moved to Millwood and will get them soon. Millwood, Virginia. November 28, 1862. Young, W. Letter to Mollie Young in Fortsville from her mother regarding visiting and negro, Tom, who is sick. Undated. Zenger, John Peter An article in the Boston Daily Probe by Uncle Dudley, \"Lesson from the Life of John Peter Zenger.\" 3 copies. 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Roosevelt.","Branden (Brandon), John Accounts. Accounts between John Branden and Company and Stimpson and Hall, possibly in Petersburg. Virginia. 1791-1796. Purchased from Mrs. C.W. Moorman, April 1944. 1827 and undated account fragments. ","Cauthorn, Ethelbert G., American Legal Assocoiation Document for Ethelbert G. Cauthorn of Dunnsville, Virginia. June 14, 1851. ","Davies, Samuel 1946 reprint of April 14, 1747 speech by W.H.T. Squires \"Samuel Davies before The King's Council for the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia.\" ","Davis, J.R. Letter from J.R. Davis of Purcell House in Norfolk, Virginia, to Major C.M. Stedman, Wilmington, North Carolina regarding the sale of furniture. November 6, 1879. ","Davis, Jefferson Letter to W.E. Mitchell from Jefferson Davis. Mississippi. July 21, 1887. Photograph of Jefferson Davis. #4935 on the back. Backed with cloth. Pamphlet \"The Jefferson Davis Casemate,\" distributed at Old Point Comfort, Fort Monroe, Virginia.\" ","Davis, Millie Letter to her daughter in Macon, North Carolina. December 5, 1892. ","Denby, Charles Receipt from John Hurt to Charles Denby for burying John Hurt's wife. February 21, 1772. ","Devon, F. W. Invoice. 1855. Dew, J. Harvie (Dr.) Pamphlet written by J. Harvie Dew, M.D., \"Fox Hunting in Old Virginia in the Days Gone By\" and \"The Yankee and Rebel Yells.\" 1904 Reprints. ","Dickinson, A.E. Letter from A.E. Dickinson of Colportage in Richmond, Virginia asking for a donation for their ministry program. July 15, 1859. ","Dinges, G. H. Accounts. Mount Crawford, Virginia. 1860-1867. See also: George W. Dinges Account Books and Ledgers under MsV. ","Dinwiddie Family Newspaper column, Genealogies of Bermuda, with notes on Andrew Auchinleck and family. Undated. Newspaper article, \"Glasgow's Link with George Washington\" with a photograph of a painting of the Dinwiddie Sisters. Undated. ","Dodds, Matthew L. Letter from T.M.R. Talcott of Richmond, Virginia to the Adjutant General's Office of the War Department asking for \"tidings\" of Matthew L. Dodds, and a note from the Adjutant General's Office of the War Department to Mrs. Mary A. Dodds giving the address of her son in the Philippine Islands. October 11, 1910 and April 24, 1912. ","Dodge, Cleveland J. Letter to Hon. John W. Foster about a meeting. Both are in New York City, New York. April 15, 1907. ","Dow Family Edgar R. Dow Of Portland, Maine to Isaac Dow asking him if he is a descendant of Isaac Dow who married Elizabeth and if he knew if Isaac's father was Daniel Dow of Hampton who married Rachael Brown on November 27, 1749. October 14, 1889. ","Downs, W.J. Receipt for ticket paid in Fort Republic, Virginia to Southern Express Company. December 2, 1898. ","Drinkard, Samuel B. Receipts. Possibly from Richmond, Virginia. 1867. ","Duesberry, James P. Letter from James P. Duesberry of Richmond, Virginia to James Rog of Albemarle, Virginia about hunting and his activities, plus a page where someone begins a letter to his \"gramma.\" November 4, 1852. ","Dufferin, Lord Handwritten copy of speech, in Latin, given by Lord Dufferin at a dinner in Ireland. \"A Hamilton\" has written his signature a few times at the beginning of the document. Undated. ","Duprey, James B. Receipt and invoice for household items. Richmond, Virginia. 1848. ","E Eason, Isaac Letter to Isaac Eason, attorney in Norfolk, Virginia, from the National Mercantile Agency, The Bankers Commercial League of America. February 5, 1900. Edes, S.C. United States of America Passport Entries include England, United States, Belgium, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and others. 1851-1852. ","Edson, P. Om. Letter from G.G. Benedict of The Burlington, Vermont Press regarding the order for VII, Proceedings of the Reunion Society. December 1, 1906. Letter to C.W. C. Rhoades regarding meetings with old military friends and remembering the Civil War. Poetically written. Possibly tongue-in-cheek about these meetings and the war. March 30, 1911. Letter from ? Cheney, Washington, Vermont regarding 49 years ago. August 3, 1911. ","Edwards, James L. Receipt for Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7. 1831 or 1851. ","Edwards, Lewis Receipts to Sloop Lewis. Possibly Washington, D.C. 1833 and 1837. ","Edwards, Lizzie Letter to Miss Lizzie Edwards in Indian Town, King William County, Virginia from her friend Miss Susan Langeston in New Kent County, Virginia regarding her illness, the cold and her new home. \"I have not so much as a fire to warm by.\" September 26,1867. ","Edwards, Morgan Letter to D.S. Horney regarding money and hardship after the Civil War. Horney lives in Independence, Virginia but is writing from North Carolina where his Father lives. April 9, 1866. Edwards, T. Brook Hand drawn calendar for April-July, 1849 and January-March, 1850. Brook Edwards, Columbia College, Washington, D.C. 1849 and 1850. Eliot, Charles William Letter and program for the celebration of the 90th birthday of President Emeritus of Harvard University, Charles William Eliot. March 1924. Emery, Harriet Letter to her cousin about her winter activities. Written April 9, 1855 and delivered September 3, 1856 Entler, Joseph Receipts, Correspondence, estate sale and a \"List of Democratic Votes…Northern and Western District of Shepherdstown…\" Shepherdstown, West Virginia. 1851, 1863, 1874, 1875 and undated Eppes Family Robertson Eppes, a student at William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia to his sister, Miss Polly Eppes of Richmond, Virginia and City Point, Virginia. 3 original letters with typed and handwritten transcripts. March 26, 1799 and undated. Eskridge, George Brochure for Eskridge Memorial Tree. Fredericksburg, Virginia. April 29, 1937. Ewald, William (Dr. and Mrs.) \"At Home\" card. Portsmouth, Virginia July 15, 1893. F Faber, F. W. F.W. Faber writes about God on black bordered note paper. Undated. Fauntleroy, S. G. List of items, mostly farm and building items, either an order or an invoice, for Dr. S.G. Fauntleroy from Dunn and Burch. 1889. Farmer, Abner Legatees of Abner Farmer allow $40 from the estate for Samuel P. Farmer. Signed by all legatees. March 30, 1849. Finley, John H. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Dr. John H. Finley, editor from the New York Times, enclosing his poem, \"To a Book Worm.\" January 13, 1931. Finley, Samuel Agreement between Samuel and John Finley for a mercantile business. Rockbridge County, Virginia. Undated Account for Jane Tate's estate by Samuel Finley. July 1835. Note from Ruth Finley about the Missionary Herald. Undated. Account by Samuel Finley on how much money he has advanced to his children. December 31, 1842 Fish, Hamilton Partial Document with Presidential Seal. Hamilton Fish was Secretary of State under President Grant, 1869-1877. Undated. Fitzgerald, H.E. Letter from H.E. Fitzgerald, Secretary of Virginia, about a letter he inadvertently did not return. Undated. Fleming, John Receipt. 1834. Flood, Ann Pension claim of Ann Flood from the Department of the Interior, Pension Office, Washington, D.C. One signature is by James L. Anderson of Buckingham Courthouse, Virginia. December 19, 1872 Flournoys, Thomas L. Letter to his brother in Yolo County, California about his trip across the country and news of the family. \"…I have been informed that Dr. P.G. Flournoy has moved back to Virginia since the war closed. If so he can give you all of the news…\" December 16, 1866. Forrer Family Legal documents for Forrer, Orndorff, Geary, Propes, Merica and Lucas families. Page County, Virginia. 1859, 1866 and 1868. Francisco, Peter Proposal by Js. Webster of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and J. Warrell of Richmond, Virginia to publish a print representing Peter Francisco's action with Tarleton's men. Includes description of battle and biography of Francisco. 1813. Franklin, Benjamin Silhouette of Benjamin Franklin on a packet from the National Graphic Arts Education Guild honoring Franklin's birthday week, January 17-21, 1938. Fraser, Thomas Letter to A.K. Shurtliff of Portland, Maine about shipping leather. 1849. Frost, Edwin H. Advertisement for his business as a dealer in manuscripts. Yonkers, New York. Undated. Galli-Curci, Amelita Letter to Albert Sydney Edmonds of Kansas. St. Louis, Missouri. 1931. Garfield, James A. The Washington Star, Washington, D.C. account of the death of President James A. Garfield. July 2, 1933. Garfield, Lucretia R. Letters from Lucretia R. Garfield, wife of President James A. Garfield, to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling accepting the title of Honorary Vice President of the United States Daughters. 1892. Gee, John Henry (Dr.) and Pattie Williams Gee Poems. Collected and mimeographed by W.J. Fletcher, compiler of \"The Gee Family.\" 1938. Gibbons, Churchill J. Letter from Churchill J. Gibbons, Petersburg, Virginia to Mr. Barton regarding baptism and other church ceremonies. November 3, 1868. Gilliam, Catherine B. Letter to Richard Eppes for City Point, Virginia. 1842. Gilmer, Anne E. Newspaper obituary and funeral description of Mrs. Anne E. Gilmer, widow of deceased Ex-Governor of Virginia, Thomas Walker Gilmer. April 1874. Gilmer, J.H. Letter from J.H. Gilmer of Charlottesville, Virginia asking for two tenements be made ready to sell. July 21, 1842. Givandon, R. Receipt for sessions in penmanship. Levi Dolbear. Natchez. 1848. Glascock, G.T., and sons Letter to Mr. W.G. Sneed of Mocksville, North Carolina about a delay in an iron pattern order. April 19, 1904. ","Glisson, O.L. (Captain) Letter to Capt. O.L. Glisson on the U.S.S. Kennedy from W.A. Macy. Macy sends reading material to men on the ship. Canton. October 19, 1855. ","Glover, John Handwritten, one page, biography of General John Glover, who died January 30, 1797. Copy of August 3, 1778 letter from Captain John Glover to his son, John Glover, about applying for a parole so he can come home. Letter addressed to Marblehead, Massachusetts, but General John Glover writes, \"should this letter find you in England.\" Copy of letter from John Glover to his father, General John Glover, which says, \"my being impress'd on board of one of his Majesties ships…\". November 3, 1776. Glover, T. Jacob Recognition in astronomy and math for T. Jacob Glover from St. Mary's College in Baltimore, Maryland. July 1840. Goddin, Adolphus A Bank of Virginia Note, dated February 1, 1834, to Thomas M. Johnson for $175 with an additional Note that cannot be repaid. August 4, 1834. Signed by Samuel J. Blair. Richmond, Virginia. 1834. Gold, Thomas D. Letter to insurance company about his difficulty in paying premiums on his wife's insurance and wants the money returned. Berryville, Virginia. January 24, 1876. Gordin, John Discharge order in \"invalid ridgment\" (Invalid Regiment) by Colonel Lewis Nicola. April 21, 1778. Gore, Thomas P. Typed and signed letter from Thomas P. Gore, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, to unknown, saying he requested the Secretary of the Interior to grant an extension on payments for the unallotted land. October 25, 1914. Graham, E.A. Permission for slave, Amanda, to stay in Ann Wallace's yard. April 18, 1854. Grant, Julia D. Letter to Mrs. Darling stating she has no claim as a member of the U.S. Daughters of 1812, but her grandfather, Captain George Dent of Maryland, was in the revolution and they have a company roll-call of a Captain Grant, one of General Grant's direct ancestors. January 28, 1892. Grant, Ulysses S. Signature of Ulysses S. Grant on a partial document. February 3, 1875. General Orders, No. 10, from State of Minnesota. July 23, 1885. Program for Memorial Service for \"General U.S. Grant by the Department of the Potomac, Grand Army of the Republic, Metropolitan M.E. Church, Washington, D.C. October 4, 1885. Invitation by Mayor of New York City on the occasion of the formal transfer of Grant's Tomb to New York City. April 27, 1897. Gray, William A. Matriculation card for William A. Gray of Virginia from the University of Pennsylvania Medical Department. 1829-1830. Matriculation Card for William A. Gray, \"Surgical Anatomy and Operative Surgery,\" Philadelphia Anatomical Rooms. ","Greenhow, John Letter from Greenhow in Richmond, Virginia to his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Greenhow in Gloucester, Virginia about family. August 15, 1794. Greenway, James (Doctor) Notes and Correspondence of Earl Gregg Swem about biography of James Greenway, a physician from England. 1922. Griffin, Bradney and Thomas Photostat copy of a letter from J. Bradney Griffin at Gloucester Heights, Virginia, to his father describing Yorktown, Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary. September 13, 1863. Photostat copy of a letter from Thomas Griffin to his son, Bradney Griffin. May 29, 1864. Griffin, Esther Josselyn Graduation Certificate from Lincoln Jefferson University in Hammond, Indiana. October 12, 1910 Griffiths, David M. Letter to Radio Liberty, Munich, Germany about a citation in the journal Russkaya Starina about a September 1, 1785 letter from Feodor Vasilievich Karzhavin to his father about living in Virginia for 6 or 7 years where he had the intention of being \"the Ambassador to the Russian Empress in a public character from the American Congress.\" He also mentions sending reports to Russia about battles in Philadelphia. Grove, Abraham Correspondence and receipts of Abraham Grove of Shenandoah County, Cedar's Creek and Saumsville Store in Virginia. Includes a math equation for building a chimney. 1822, 1826, 1850, 1854 and 1871. Gwathmey, G. Taylor Letter to Dr. E.C. Smith of Richmond, Virginia about law and wills. Norfolk, Virginia. June 1910. H Hale, Nathan Leaflets signed by Great Granddaughters of Nathan Hale refuting article, written by George Dudley Seymour, in the June 13, 1926 \"Hartford Courant\" which said the poem, Alicia, was not written by Nathan or Enoch Hale. Note: George Dudley Seymour, a Connecticut antiquarian, furnished the Homestead, Hale's home. Letter to President of the College of William and Mary from Mary E. Hastings, granddaughter of Nathan Hale, asking William and Mary to keep the documents for the family. The problem appears to be about the engagement of Alice Adams to Nathan Hale and the loss of a miniature of Nathan Hale. Statement or affidavit of the Great Granddaughters about the veracity of the material they sent. Copies of the material also sent to other historical societies and libraries. Other granddaughter's name is Isabel Hastings Shriver. 1927. Hall, John (Lieutenant) Navy Pension for widow, Mary Kelly Hall. John Hall died of insanity contracted while in line of duty. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Undated, but after 1860. Hallock, H.G. C. (Rev.) Circular letter from Rev. H.G. C. Hallock in Shanghai, China about the belief in Monkey Gods in China. Enclosed paper \"placemat\" with an illustration of the monkey god. September 28, 1928. Rev. Hallock was a missionary in China. Typed mimeograph copy, but signed by Hallock. Hamilton, James Letter to Wood J. Hamblin of Warren City, North Carolina regarding cotton prices. July 25, 1878 Hammond, Charles Henry Indenture for land between Hammond and Samuel Betts Junior of St. Lawrence County, New York and Henry Hayden of Canada. February 28, 1822.","Scope and Contents Hancock, John Facsimile of letter from John Hancock to his wife dated June 21, 1775, entitled \"The Historical Love Letter\" and printed Christmas 1938. ","Hancock, Nathaniel Sermon by Nathaniel Hancock, Pastor of the Church of Christ in Tisbury, Massachusetts for 30 years and a 1721 graduate of Harvard College. \"Original Manuscript by Rev. Nathl Hancock of Tisbury 1714.\" ","Haney, John Letter to his sister in \"Middlebrook\" in Augusta County, Virginia, regarding his wishes for the property and land after he dies. August 13. Letter to John Haney from unknown of Edwardsville, Missouri regarding prices of port and corn. December 9, 18--. ","Hankins, James Gustavus Memorial pamphlet for John Gustavus Hankins of Halifax County, Virginia printed by the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Virginia. 1929. ","Hanks, Nancy Blueprint of plat of land near Antioch, West Virginia. 1784. ","Harcourt, Algemon Letter from Unknown Ritchie. September 4. No year. ","Harline, Thomas Thomas Harline to Alex M. Holada regarding City Taxes Receipts. Virginia. December 28, 1866. ","Harper and Brothers Robert J. French of Williamsburg, Virginia to Harper and Brothers, New York about division of publishing proceeds. January 5, 1836. ","Harris, Christopher Charles W. Harris of Millgrove to E.P. Marsh, Petersburg, Virginia explaining why he has not been able to pay him. October 30, 1842. ","Harrison Family Letter from Isabella Harrison, Baltimore, Maryland to Mr. Dalton regar.ding damage done to her farm and food stores by General Butler. November 3, 1865 Letter from S.A. Dalton, Connecticut, to Miss Harrison, wanting to return her brother Robert's Bible that he took when her house was burned \"unintentional.\" September 13, 1865. Letter from Thomas H. Wynne in Richmond, Virginia to Mrs. Harrison returning the Mss volume that he has had reprinted. Letter from John C. Underwood to Isabella H. Harrison about the genealogy of the Byrd Family. November 27, 1896. Letters between Mrs. E. Randolph Cocke of Oakland, Cartersville, Virginia and Dr. Swem and Dr. Bryan of The College of William and Mary regarding the gift of letters and portrait. 1939. Black bordered resolution from the Virginia Historical Society \"In Memoriam\" to the death of \"Thomas Hicks Wynne, late corresponding Secretary of the Virginia Historical Society...\" Undated. ","Harrison, Benjamin President of the United States. Signed thank you letter to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling. May 28, 1889. ","Harrison, Benjamin Governor of Virginia. Two pamphlets on Berkeley Plantation. Appointment of John Powell as Justice of Peace in Fluvanna County, Virginia, signed by Benjamin Harrison, Governor of Virginia. November 3, 1783. ","Harrison, J.R. (Doctor) Funeral card for Dr. J.R. Harrison. ","Harrison, M.M. (Doctor) Invoices. 1853-1855. ","Harrison, Randolph Note to Branch Cunningham from Randolph Harrison. \"Hoping we may meet soon and often.\" Hartman, Melkail Summons for Melkail Hartman to appear before a justice to answer complaint of Goff and Smith. Monongalia County, Virginia. September 17, 1819. Harvey, John (Sir) Handwritten essay on \"The First Revolution in Virginia\" by unknown. Essay concerns the removal of Sir. John Harvey as Governor of Virginia. Undated. Havens, Hiram Letter regarding payment of bill. Connecticut. November 22, 1848. Hay, George Letter to Thomas Miller of Powhatan, Virginia regarding the Freeland Case. June 13, 1813. Hayes, Rutherford Bottom half of a document, signed by R.B. Hayes, President, and the Acting Secretary of State, Hay. Has Presidential Seal. September 1, 1880. Helper, H.R. Letter to E.M. Davis. New York. April 18, 1859. Henderson, William W. Receipt for L. Williams for a colt. October 1, 1856. Highland, Lucinda Earle Patton Booklet, \"Record of the Colonial Forebears-Descendants, Kinsmen and Childhood Friends and Schoolmates of the late Lucinda Earle Patton Highland of West Milford, West Virginia by Scotland G. Highland, Clarksburg, West Virginia. 1929. Hill, Alice Certificate of Dismission of Mrs. Alice Hill of First Presbyterian Church of Richmond, Virginia to St. Andrews Protestant Episcopal Church of Richmond, Virginia. May 7, 1892. Hill, Dabney Order slip for corn written to William Spencer of Dabney Hill for William Evans. September 1, 1843. Hix Receipt for items bought from B.H. Powell. 1848. Holladay Family Letter from A. Holladay to his mother, Patsy Holladay of Louisa County, Virginia. He tells her of his visit to Baltimore, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Cape May, New Jersey. July 23, 1850. Poll Tax Receipt for Mrs. P.Z. Holladay of Joseph, Missouri. December 27, 1861. Invoices of Alexander Holladay. Virginia. 1853, 1856 and 1867. Hollen, Archibald Receipt for payment to Daniel Thomas. September 30, 1868. Holloway, John Tobacco Warehouse Receipt. Appomattox River. Virginia. December 12, 1777. Holstead, R.B. Letters of Recommendation for Holstead as an Educator. Virginia. June 30, 1860. Hood, John B. John B. Hood, New Orleans, Louisiana to a friend, where he talks of family and the insurance business. November 24, 1875. Hopkins, W.A. Appointment of W.A. Hopkins as a Corporal in Company E, 70th Regimental Infantry, Virginia Volunteer. June 9, 1901. Horner, Inman Letter to James E. Heath of Richmond, Virginia regarding accounts of James English. April 23, 1830. Hornsby, L.A.. \"Friendly Facts\" pamphlet from L.A. Hornsby (store) in Hornsbyville, Virginia. Hubbard, Susanna Invoice for goods from Dr. Rives J.V. Gilliam. 1817-1818. Hutcheson, Benjamin Money exchange document paid to Benjamin Hutcheson, in London, in account for Hunter and Alexander, Merchants, Liverpool, England. Richmond, Virginia. January 11, 1817. Hyde, E.S. Invoice from Henry May and Brother, a watch business, of Baltimore, Maryland. May 25, 1858. I-J Jackson, Andrew Copy of letter from Andrew Jackson to Major William B. Lewis informing him that Mr. Clay has been offered the Office of Secretary of State. Washington, D.C. February 14, 1825. Jackson, James Letter to Redmond G. Slafter at the Theological Seminary in Andover, Massachusetts from James Jackson in Fairfax, Virginia. Descriptions of Washington, D.C.'s social life and Daniel Webster's voice and style, plus his opinion on government and education. March 5, 1844. Jackson, Thomas J. (Stonewall Jackson) Copies of letters by Stonewall Jackson written a few days before his death in 1863. Bottom of page has notation: Copyright 1884. H.W. Flournoy, Sect'y of Commonwealth. Newspaper Article on Stonewall Jackson, written by a childhood friend. 1880. James, Ollie M. Letter from Ollie M. James, Senator from Kentucky, to Samuel J. McCracken, turning down a lecture invitation. July 30, 1913. Jennings, E. and Sarah Letter from ___ Advocate regarding a payment. Paris and Lacy's Spring, Virginia. February 7, 1854. Johnson, Andrew Signature on a partial document. Undated. Impeachment of the President Gallery Tickets to the U.S. Senate. 5 tickets. May 13, 1868. Johnson, G. W. Legal letters to G.W. Johnson of Farmington, North Carolina. 4 letters. 1843-1844.. Johnson, Susannah Personal Property Tax receipt for Susannah Armstrong, wife of Peter Johnson. 1824. Johnston, James Photocopy of a handwritten biography of James Johnston written by his daughter. James Johnston was born 1749 in Scotland and died 1829 in Fleming County, Kentucky. He was a Baptist Minister in Virginia and Kentucky. He married Margaret Wirth of Fauquier County, Virginia. Undated. Johnston, Robert Letter to Peter Lyons, Jr. of Richmond, Virginia about selling wheat. November 20, 1790. Jones, John Paul Tissue Paper reproduction of John Paul Jones' appointment as Captain in the Navy on October 10, 1776. Handwritten manuscript by Charles H. Taylor on the John Paul Jones Flag. Undated. Jones, Thomas Catesby Thomas H. Carter's certification that Catesby was a member of \"The King William (Virginia) Artillery\" and \"Carter's Artillery Battalion.\" Undated. Jones, Thomas P. (Doctor) Letter from Dr. Thomas P. Jones of Washington, D.C. to James A. Dow of Boston, Massachusetts concerning a patent on a knitting frame. November 21, 1844. Jones, W. B., and Company Letter to Edward B. Smith of Richmond, Virginia regarding a disputed account. February 234, 1868. Jones, Walker (Doctor) Notes from patients requesting his help. Receipts. Richmond, Virginia. 1841, 1848 and 1853. K Kagey, Henry N. Accounts. 10 items. New Market, Virginia. 1853-1878. Kent (Doctor) Two letters from Dr. Kent of Warm Springs, (Virginia) to William H. Terube. 1847 and 1848. October 8, 1847: Purchase of a negro from Mr. H. Wade and the lawsuit of Benjamin Douglas' Legatees vs William Douglas executors. March 17, 1848: Hugh McDonald and Mr. Wade's fraud in purchase of a negro. ","Kent, Hugh McG.Certification listing the books that Kent read at Greenville College, signed by President Charles Coffin. February 15, 1820. Order for Hugh Kent, as overseer of the poor in Montgomery County, to collect money. June 7, 1831. Letter from Kent to Mr. Price to pay Col. Miller the obligation due Col. Crockett. Nicholasville, Kentucky. January 8, 1835. Kent, Robert Bill from Robert Kent, Jr. sent to Robert Kent of Wytheville, Virginia from Francis Vespre, Treasurer of Georgetown College, Washington, D.C. April 12, 1847. Letter to Robert Kent from his son, Robert Kent, Jr. about a money draft. January 17, 1848. Kent, William Receipt. 1858. Letter to William Kent from William A. Moncure, Second Auditors Office of Virginia, saying the the \"Ordinance of the Convention does not apply to the money in the hands of the superintendents; that such money should be expended for educational purposes…\" August 5, 1861. Letter from Powell saying that Mary Arrington has applied for aid for bread. May 17, 1864. Kerr, John (Rev.) \"At Home\" card for Rev. John Kerr of Petersburg, Virginia. May 12. No year. ","Kibler, Mary Ann Letter to Rubin and Manuel Varner of Luray, Page County, Virginia from his sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Daniel Kibler, of Jasper County, Illinois where they tell in great detail their future plans about clearing land and building fences and buildings. Also talks of his money problems. April 22, 1854. King, Daniel In letter written from Matansa (Matanses), Daniel King tells Ira R. Steward of New York about his 21 day voyage and asks for prays for a seaman who was aboard the ship. July 15, 1848. Kirk, George W. Agreement between George W. Kirk, Dahlouga, Lumpkin County, Georgia and Max Georgii, Arthur P. Steward and Thomas G. Steward, all of Washington, D.C., for land in Hall County, Georgia. February 12, 1884. Kyle, H. (Doctor) Accounts and judgment payments. 3 items. Possibly Baltimore, Maryland. 1857-1861. Lacouture, E. Printed copy of a State Rights Paper by E. Lacouture to Virginia Legislature about establishing the proposed line of Franco-Virginia Steamships. March10, 1858. Langley, James Accounts. Lists his medical treatments and illnesses beside each name. Other purchased such as brandy and shoes. Possibly Norfolk, Virginia. 1772-1790. Lamb, William W. Printed list of bonds stolen from William Lamb by Rev. William G. Hoben of Portland, Maine. Bonds of State of Missouri and City of Sacramento, California. Printed in Norfolk, Virginia. May 30, 1868. Lancaster, Robert A. Petition for better conditions at Virginia's Penitentiaries to be presented at a special session of the General Assembly. Richmond, Virginia. January 15, 1901. Lawless, J.T. Real estate closing account. Richmond, Virginia. June 9, 1933. Lawson, Rob Promissory note by Thornton Taylor to Robert Lawson. July 1783. Lee, Henry Governor of Virginia. Letter from Governor Henry Lee, while in New York, about the legality of Mr. Gibson's testimony again the claim of Mr. Phelps. July 14, 1802. Transcription of a letter by Henry Lee about a land and money transaction. Undated. Lee, James Papers of James Lee of Williamsburg, Virginia. Names and business mentioned are: James Gibbons - a bond for 5 slaves, I. I. (J.J.) Bowden - letter about the book \"Brougham's Sketches,\" John Hockaday – note about his son missing school and William Power of Richmond, Virginia – letter. 4 items. 1807, 1842 and 1844. ","Lee, Richard, II Booklet, \"Richard Lee, II Belated Elizabethan in Virginian\" by Louis B. Wright. Reprinted from Huntington Library Quarterly. October 1938. ","Lee, Robert E. Copy of June 1, 1859 letter from Robert E. Lee and Col. Carter to Col. S. Cooper in Washington, D.C., saying he will be in Alexandria…then posted in Texas. \nBroadside with a copy of a June 2, 1863 letter from R.E. Lee, Genl, to his Excy Jefferson Davis. \nGeneral Order No. 9, copy. April 10, 1865, Headquarters, Army, Northern Virginia. Seal. \n\"Lee: The Final Achievement,\" by Francis Pendleton Gaines, a bulletin about Robert E. Lee's presidency of Washington and Lee University, copyright 1933. Letter from Francis P. Gaines, President of Washington and Lee University, to Judge John Barton Payne of Washington, D.C. . June 14, 1933. \nNew York Sun article on \"Quest of the Robert E. Lee Bible…\" May, 1942. October 12, 1934 reprint of pamphlet, \"Lee: The Background of a Great Decision,\" August, 1865. ","Lee, Warner Accounts. Virginia. 1765. 3 items. Leitch, James F., and Company A Liverpool, England company. A check on a New York Bank to John Matter and Company. January 7, 1817. Lewis, Andrew (General) 1897 reprint of newspaper article \"General Andrew Lewis, re-interment of the Hero of Point Pleasant…\" Lewis, Fielding (Colonel) Letter to Honorable David Jameson of Williamsburg, Virginia concerning exchanging Antigua money for Virginia money and the hiring of Mr. Riddick for their business (in the West Indies). January 7, 1777.","Lewis, Thomas, Jr. Papers relating to the estate of Thomas Lewis. 1840-1859. Lincoln, Abraham New York Herald with articles on President Abraham Lincoln's assassination and Jefferson Davis being in Danville, Virginia. April 15, 1865. 4 copies. Copy of a November 21, 1864 condolence letter to Mrs. Bixby published by American Historical Documents. Reprinted of an article from The Spectator, Staunton, Virginia, about President Abraham Lincoln. March 19, 1909. Copy of page 4 of autobiographical sketch by Abraham Lincoln, written 1860. March 20, 1872. Lincoln, Levi Letter from Levi Lincoln of Massachusetts to Honorable Caesar A. Rodney, Attorney General of the United States, thanking him and Thomas Jefferson for wanting him to be part of the Administration. He declines due to poor eyesight. January 26, 1811. Lightfoot, Philip Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Virginia Dorsey Lightfoot with attached report written by Virginia Dorsey Lightfoot, \"The Military Records of Major Philip Lightfoot.\" August 18, 1935 Lineaweaver, Jacob Accounts. 3 pieces. Rockingham County, Virginia. 1858 and 1871 Locke, E.A. Letters from E.A. Locke of Tehama County, California to his cousin in Virginia where he writes about farming, prices and his experiences in California. 1883 and 1884. Lomat, Judy Judy Lomat of Port Tobago writes to unknown Barbour of Virginia. She is sister of Mann Page Lomax. February 22, 1810. Long, John Photograph. Per note on back of photograph, \"grave of Captain John Long, of Ramsgate County, Kent, England, marked by marble slab. Warrange Church, New Kent.\" Lord, Frank B. Letters to Frank B. Lord, of the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. from C.S. Steward, Dept. of Justice; Otto Praeger, Post Office; Frank Doremus, Michigan Representative and Albert Johnson, Washington Representative. 1916 and 1917. Love, Charles Promissory note from Charles Love to William Wilson. Alexandria, Virginia. March 7, 1799. Lowery, J.T., Store Button envelope from J.T. Lowery and Company, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Undated. Lubin, David Letter to the editor of \"World\" in Cleveland, Ohio, sending a copy of his book, \"Let there be Light\" about Amelioration. New York, New York. April 28, 1900. Luchs, L. Letter from L.Luchs, Washington, D.C., to John T. Allen of Washington, D.C. sending a $500 draft for Mr. Flournoy. September 11, 1868. Lucia, J.H. Letter to Miss Frances Bartlett about sadness of holidays. Montpelier, Virginia. December 12, 1905. Lundeen, Ernest Form letter from Ernest Lundeen, U.S. Representative from Minnesota, asking his constituents from Minneapolis to complete form, \"I believe that the people should be consulted before Congress declares war.\" March 30, 1917. Lyle, George Receipt for Henry M. Conrad owner of a transfer, livery, feed and sale stable in Radford, Virginia. October 9, 1908. Lyle, James A. College Diploma for James A. Lyle of Hartford, Maryland to teach in the public schools. September 1, 1879. Lyons, John W. Notes. One note has return address of Galveston, Texas. 3 items. M MaCaulay, Alex Biography of Alexander MaCaulay by Enrique Naranjo, reprinted from The Hispanic American Historical Review, November 1845. Autographed by Naranjo. Magill, Charles T. Funeral announcement. Rockland, Virginia. September 12, 1870. Madeira (Miss) Printed invitation to a recital at Rauscher's. Undated. Magniloquus, Roscoe 4 poems. Undated. Mallet, J.O. Intermediate Greek exam. February 1, 1876. Mann, Robert Account of money from John Webb to Sgt. Robert Mann. October 15, 1781. Marshall, William Accounts with William Johnson. Edinburgh, Virginia. 1773 and 1775. Marchpund, Alex Certificate of discharge from the Civilian Conservation Corps. Pembroke, Virginia. March 25, 1935. Mason, George Address by Honorable R. Walton Moore at House of Delegates, Richmond, Virginia, on unveiling of marble bust of George Mason. September 27, 1932. Mason, L. R. Acceptance letter as Rector of Grace Church in Richmond, Virginia. Written from Marietta, Georgia. December 30, 1890. Mason, M.E. Letter to Dr. G.A. (Mencci), Alexandria, Virginia regarding allegations that Mr. Mason spoke badly about Dr. (Mencci). February 19, 1843. Mason, Maud M. Letter to Mrs. Spiers regarding decorating colors. New York. New York. Undated. Masters, L. Letter from L. Masters of Boston, Massachusetts to Giles Unknown regarding a chemical experiment, the \"Freer Lovites\" club in New York and the \"Venus\" Club. October 18, 1855. Maury, Matthew Fontaine Prayer by C.M. Maury. Undated. Invitation to unveiling of bust of Matthew Fontaine Maury. Richmond, Virginia. November 15, 1932. Invitation to unveiling of monument of Matthew Fontaine Maury. Richmond, Virginia. November 11, 1929. Booklets on Matthew Fontaine Maury. Mayo, George Accounting by John Preston to Henrico Superior Court about estate of George Mayo. Henrico, Virginia. 1811. Mayo, John Receipt for claims upon Manchester Mills by Elira A. Mayo to John Mayo. March 28, 1811. Letter from Dr. J.D. Moncure, Superintendent of Eastern Lunatic Asylum in Williamsburg, Virginia to William P. Poythrep of Richmond, Virginia about John Mayo's condition. February 15, 1886. McAdams, George B. Letter from McAdams and Berry's Clothiery, Richmond, Virginia regarding money. February 15, 1893. McAllister, J.T. Liar's License. June 20, 1894. McAdoo, W.G. Letter to Rev. C.W. Lane regarding plants. Midway. July 17, 1867 McCabe, W. Gordon \"Real and Ideal: A Poem\" by W. Gordon McCabe. Printed, possibly pages from a book. Undated. McCormick, Cyrus H. Printed copy of \"Memorandum on renewal of his patent, now before Congress.\" Two copies. March 20, 1854. McCormick, D.M. Note between J.M. and D.M. McCormick, Johnsonville, Harnett County, North Carolina. 1858. McGill, Martha Letter from Martha McGill, Williamsburg, Virginia, to John D. McGill in Shacklefords, King and Queen County, Virginia about staying with him during the cold season. January 1838. McGraw, J.B. (Dr.) $70 check from Colonel Cunningham of Richmond, Virginia. January 1, 1880. McGuire, E.C. (Rev.) Obituary. Born in Winchester, Virginia 1793 and died 1858. 1858. McGriffin, John L. Receipt. Augusta, Virginia. December 26, 1857. McIntosh, Lachlan Placard reproduction of letter from McIntosh to Colonel John Laurence regarding a historic duel and the death of Button Gwinnett by the American Autograph Shop. Christmas 1937. McKinley, William Death announcement of William McKinley, President of the United States, written by Charles H. Ourand, Major and Inspector-General. General Orders No. 13. Headquarters District of Columbia Militia, Washington, D.C. September 15, 1901. McKown, Mary Ann Printed \"Tribute of Respect.\" Gerardstown, West Virginia. November, 1972. Mercer, Hugh (General) Reprint from Princeton Whig, \"Biographical sketch of General Hugh Mercer\" dated January 1834. \"The Battle of Princeton, and Death of Gen. Mercer\" article with a handwritten note \"presented by Colonel Hugh Mercer to Miss C. Grinnan.\" Undated. Meyers, Samuel Receipt and Bank Drafts. 2 items. Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia. 1816. 1819. Meyers, William R. Telegraph from Washington, D.C. to William R. Meyers of Richmond, Virginia. July 26, 1949. Middleton, Walter R. Letter from Ammon Hancock, Lynchburg, Virginia, to Colonel Abram Staples of Patrick Courthouse regarding debts owed by Walter R. Middleton. December 20, 1829. Miles, William Porcher Letter to Francis Lawley about meeting for dinner and lack of meat for (General Robert E. Lee) Lee's army. Richmond, Virginia. January 5, 1864. Miller, John M., Jr. Carbon copies of letter to the editor of the Wall Street Journal about government bonds and securities by John M. Miller, Jr., President of First National Bank of Richmond, Virginia and correspondence concerning his letter, one from George J. Seay. February and March 1918. Miller, Lizzie Post Office Registry receipt for Miss Lizzie Miller. Elkton, Virginia. February 16, 1885. Montgomery, George Pardon granted by the Secretary of State, Franklin Pierce. Washington, D.C. March 3, 1857. Moody, Thomas Legal Receipts. 2 items. Prince George County. 1833, 1856 and 1857. Moore, R. Walter Letter to Mr. Coleman from someone in Fairfax, Virginia regarding a meeting. June 1919. Copy of typed press release of an address by R. Walton Moore of Virginia at York, Pennsylvania at the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Continental Congress Session in York. 17 pages. October 14, 1927. Copy of typed press release of an address by R. Walton Moore, Assistant Secretary of State, at the National University, Washington, D.C. June 11, 1935. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from R. Walton Moore. June 19, 1935. Morrill, Samuel Patent for a beehive. January 16, 1835. Morris, Stuart Receipt. December 17, 1844. Morrison, Alfred James Essay \"Root and Neil: Virginians as it were\" by Alfred James Morrison. Typed carbon biography of Dr. Alfred James Morrison with a list of his works. Undated. Mosby, Charles L. Obituary. Lynchburg, Virginia. March 17, 1879. Moseley, William William Langley's executor account of William Moseley. Norfolk, Virginia. 1810. Mundy Receipts of Mr. Mundy. 3 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1860's and 1870's. Murray, George, and Company Letter regarding a accounts and a negro boy. Norfolk, Virginia. December 1803.","Scope and Contents Myers, G.A. Papers, including 3 invitations to Mason meetings. 7 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1850's and 1860's. Receipt for one bag received of A.S. Pendleton of G. Myers. Southern Express Company. Richmond, Virginia. November 6, 1863. Note recall to G.A. Myers, Bank of Virginia. Richmond, Virginia. January 1842. 2 items. ","Myers, Gustavus Letter to Gustavus Myers of Richmond, Virginia from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about making a screen or a chair. Written on a shipping order. December 1841. Myers, Gustavus A. Publications of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, membership request. January 28, 1856. Myers, H. (Dr.) Letter from D. Sendner ? in Virginia to Dr. Myers. Undated. Myers, William B. Commission for William B. Myers to be Second Lieutenant, for engineer duty, of the Provisional Army of Virginia. May 24, 1861. Nance, Z.F. Letter to Richard M. Graves of Potter's Field regarding paying Trower. November 2, 1847. Naylor, A.F. Business card and a pamphlet, with a dogwood poem, advertising A.F. Naylor as a Oriental Rug Specialist. After 1935. Neff, Henry Papers of Dr. Henry Neff of Rockingham County, Virginia. 7 items. 1840's, 1850's and 1885. New, J.S. Account of estate of Unknown Branch. 1856. Newman, Clark, and Company Monthly Statement of Montgomery and Wilson. Norfolk, Virginia. October 1879. Nicholas, W.C. and Robert C. Photostat copies of letters from W.C. Nicholas and Robert C. Nicholas from Warren, Kentucky and Gallatin County, Kentucky to nephews in Lexington, Kentucky about land in Texas. 1806 and 1827. Nicholson, Francis True copy of 1710 Proclamation of Sir Francis Nicholson Typed carbon copy of manuscript of biography of Sir Francis Nicholson by Croom Partridge. 1937. Norwood, Winifred Funeral Announcement, St. Paul's Church. July 17, 1851. Norwood Family Taxable property at Norwood Estate. 1870. Oemler, Marie Conway Letter from Ms. Oemler of Savannah, Georgia to Mrs. Sizer, about her father in the post civil war years. June 12, 1927. P-Q Pace, W. William Receipt. Richmond, Virginia. November 20, 1821. Page, Charles (Captain) Typescript of letters from Captain Page in Staunton, Virginia where he tells of his experience during the War of 1812. October 31, 1812 and June 21, 1814. Page, Mann An accounting of the legal issues between Mann Page and Mr. Morton, brother of Dr. George Morton. Undated. Page Mann, Jr. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to his brother, W. Page, in Virginia about his opinion that the delegates to congress should decline foreign commerce…to keep honest. Writes of seal being made in Virginia. May 26, 1777. He was delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia. Transcript included. \"Memo as to the facts in relation to the differences between Mr. Morton and Messrs Willis and Madison.\" Memo mentions land or deed problem with William Shepherd, Mr. Willis and Major Madison. September 23, 1840. Typed carbon copy summary of the lawsuit between Maria Wilson Page, Relict and Administratrix of Mann Page, Deceased and John Lloyd, Executor of Osgood Hanbury, surviving partner of Capel and Osgood Hanbury; Robert Patton, Administrator with the will annexed of Mann Page, John T. Page; Lewis Burwell, Administrator of Robert C. Page and John Minor. 1931. Page, Martha Receipt from Miss Martha Page to John Edgar for music instruction. January 1, 1844. Palmer Note regarding debts due. October 15, 1865. Palmer, Charles Letter from Charles Palmer to C. Dunn regarding money owed. Petersburg, Virginia. 1871. Pane, Selia (Mrs.) Receipt signed by Thomas Sweeney for package delivered to Mrs. Selia A. Pane, Petersburg, Virginia, by Adams Express Company. June 8, 1865. Paradise, Lucy Typed transcript of letter from Samuel Johnson to Mrs. Thrale about the Paradise Family. April 1, 1775. Park, Edward Invoice of William Thelabell to Edward Park. Fragments. 1767. Partridge, Allen (1785 to 1854) Pages from a book with an article by Captain Partridge on Education. Captain Partridge established a military academy in Portsmouth, Virginia in 1839). Undated. Payne (Judge) Personal letter from Charles L. Strobel to Judge Payne. December 19, 1922. Pennington, Charles H. Washington, D.C. Treasury Department document transferring C.H. Pennington as a temporary clerk. May 20, 1878. Letter from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, regarding pension of Charles H. Pennington. February 24, 1915. Perkins, Eli Regarding estate. Other names mentioned are Sarah Snoddy, John Perkins and Alexander Perkins. 1 item. North Carolina. 1833 and 1835. Perkins, Nathaniel Letter to Arch. Bryce from ? Perkins, Diamond Mills, regarding court of appeals' case, possibly in Buckingham County, Virginia. October 2, 1820. Peyton, John Howe Letter in a newspaper to Colonel John Lewis Peyton, son of John Howe Peyton, from David S. Young of Staunton, Virginia, who says \"you request me to write out my recollections of him.\" January 31, 1879. Article in Newspaper written for the Valley Virginian, \"My Recollections of the Late John Howe Peyton\" by W.F. 1878. Phillips, William Receipt for hiring of negroes. 1834. Receipt for monthly subscription to Old Dominion Chronicle. Portsmouth, Virginia. July 27, 1841. Pilson, Matthew Receipts, invoices, estate accounts. Some horse related. 3 items. Rocky Springs. 1861-1864. Pittman, Newsom J. (Dr.) Accounts. Rocky Mount, North Carolina. 1840-1843. Plato, John \"Protection for a Coloured Person\" document stating that John Plato was born in Mathews County, Virginia. Signed by Conway Whittle. July 9, 1836. Pocahontas Newspaper articles: \"The Standard,\" Richmond, Virginia, November 5, 1881. \"Interesting particulars regarding Pocahontas and Captain John Smith and their burial places. \"The Standard,\" November 12, 1881. Part 2. \"The Standard,\" August 27, 1881. \"Pocahontas.\" \"Richmond Times-Dispatch editorials on Pocahantas and an original portrait. June 10, 1883. \"New York Times,\" 1890, \"Maids in Bermuda.\" Poe, Edgar Allen Portrait print of Edgar Allen Poe, possibly a page from a book. Newspaper articles about Poe and advertisements for his work. 1880, 1911 and undated. Poindexter, Henry P. Receipts. 5 pieces. Richmond, Virginia. 1838, 1840 and 1853. Poindexter, Jane Receipt for purchase of negroes from estate of William Quarles. 1 item. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. February 1835. Pollard, John Garland Flyers of article from the \"Winchester Evening Star\" on John Garland Pollard, \"Out of Thine Own Mouth Will I Judge Thee\" by Dabney Carr Harrison. 10 items. July 25, 1917. Porter, George L. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Henry W. Lamb, Williamsburg, Virginia, about George L. Porter's ancestry and Civil War experiences, from \"Genealogy of Lincoln, Pearce, Porter, Agers.\" March 27, 1939. Powers, Pike (Rev.) Letter from Rev. T.G. Dashiell of Richmond, Virginia to Rev. Pike Powers regarding Miss Algia Napier. April, 22, 1890. Letter from Marian E. Dickinson of Richmond, Virginia to Rev. Pike Powers asking to be taken off the books of St. Andrews. February 25, 1887 Price, Lucy S. Letter to Miss Mary Ladd regarding her carriage accident. July 4, 1841. Purdy, Nannie Sutton Prayer typed onto a beige silk cloth with fringed edges. 4.5 x 15\". 3 crosses printed on it. Nannie Sutton Purdy printed on the bottom. Q-R Quarles, Patsy Receipts, including a Doctor's accounting of his visits to the negros belonging to Patsy Quarles. 3 items. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. 1838, 1841 and 1842. Quarles, Sarah Property receipts. 2 items. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. 1838 and 1847. Randolph, J.C. and Company Invoice from Dr. E.J. Higgins, wholesale liquor dealer from Norfolk, Virginia for J.C. Randolph and Co. 1878. Randolph, John John Randolph of Roanoke. Photostat of letter from William Hughes to John Randolph. January 17, 1822. Chancery suit between Corbin Braxton, executor of St. George Tucker Coalter, deceased, plus others and William Leigh, executor of John Randolph, deceased plus others. Lawsuit regarding Wyatt Cardwell, agent for John Randolph's heirs. December 4, 1847. Newspaper articles on John Randolph. 1878 and 1881. Randolph Family List of land holdings in Virginia during the Colonial days of the Randolph Family for the William and Mary Quarterly. Undated. Rawlings, James H. Accounts for physician, Dr. J. H. Minor and J. L.Burrus. 3 items. Possibly Caroline County, Virginia. 1843 and 1847. Reed, Henry L. (Mr. and Mrs.) Golden wedding invitation. Chambersburgh, Pennsylvania. 1876. Reed, John L. Letter to his cousin in Baltimore, Maryland about directions for which train station to get his ticket. September 26, 1873. Reurs, Thomas Receipt. Undated. Richards, Charles J. Letters to Charles J. Richards from family and friends. Subjects include the Young Men's Society and debates in Lynchburg, Virginia, lecture on Natural Photography, and the Richmond Lyceum. 1838-1840. Robertson Family Letter to John T. Robertson about laws on will probate, dated May 24, 1878. Accounts of Robertson Family. Many are fragments. Names mentioned are James Robertson, Col. George Robertson, Michael Robertson, John Roberson, Thomas Emond and John Ireland. 1785, 1802, 1805 and 1878. Richardson, George Account paid for George Richardson by Murray, Mundell and Grinnan. Signed by Hugh Mercer. August 3, 1804. Richardson, W.W. Deposition of Ada J. Richardson of New Hanover County, North Carolina. She states that her deceased husband was a private in Captain Williams' Company and entered service in Stafford County, Virginia and killed at Malvern Hill. She wants the $50 he had with him when he died. November 23, 1863. Richelieu Fragments of a copy of a letter from Cardinal Richelieu to the French Ambassador. Paris, France to Rome, Italy. 1638. Rinedollar Receipt from William Giles, Jr. March 2, 1808. Ritter, William L. Pamphlet \"Biographical Sketch\" by Dr. Samuel H. Higgins. William Ritter was born August 11, 1835 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Roach, Libby Letter about lawsuit from boarders of Libby Roach, in Norfolk, Virginia, from Hubard and Hubard. September 23, 1892. Robertson Account of sale of property at Mr. Robertson's estate, Providence. Sale by Carter Braxton. Middlesex County, Virginia. 1836. Robertson Family Letter to John T. Robertson about laws on will probates. May 24, 1878. 16 items. Account fragment of Col. George Robertson. Accounts of Robertson Family. Many of them are fragments. Some names mentioned: James Robertson, Michael Robertson, John Robertson, Thomas Emond and John Ireland. Petersburg, Virginia. 1785, 1802 and 1805. Robinson, Conway Receipt for Hening and Mumford's reports bought at James Heron's auction. Signed by James R. MacMurdo. May 12, 1823. Robinson, John M. A wedding invitation for Champe Conway and John M. Robinson at Saint Paul's Church. Addressed to Miss Stott. Undated. Rochelle, Martha Letter to Mrs. Martha Rochelle in Jerusalem, Southampton, Virginia from her son in Concord. February 1836. Rochelle, R.De Letter from de Rochelle written in French. Note on back of letter, \"about the French Claim.\" Washington, D.C. February 3, 1831. Rogers, M.C. Letter from M.C. Rogers in Huntsville, Texas to S.C. Rogers of Tennessee regarding family matters, particularly after the war along with his opinion of the war. Gives name of Grandfather, Henry Roger and Specer Clark. Family originally from Fauquier and Loudoun Counties, Virginia. February 14, 1866. Roney, Isaac Accounts and Letters of Isaac Roney of Dinwiddie County, Virginia. 1836-1871. Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Inauguration ceremony program and invitation. 1933. Printed ballad, \"If Roosevelt Ruled Ireland,\" by William V. McKenny sung at the Irish Night Clover Club. 1936. Rosenwald, E. Receipt for merchandise on the Harnden's Southern Express. Richmond, Virginia. August 4, 1862. Ross, Charlie Brewster Pamphlet by Allan Pinkerton, with photo, about abduction of Charlie Brewster Ross in Germantown, Pennsylvania. July 1, 1874. Ross, G. (Dr.) Prescription written by Dr. G. Ross to H.G. Forstmann, a Druggist in Richmond, Virginia. Undated. Rowe, R. Semple Letter from R. Semple Rowe of Baltimore, Maryland to a friend in Richmond, Virginia about travel plans. July 24, 1865 or 1866. Rowland, Kate Masson Letter to Bishop Randolph regarding the ancestry of Benjamin Harrison. June 17, 1895. Photograph of \"The Honourable Sir William Thomson...\" Royal, William L. Court case in Richmond, Virginia about 1890. Russell, Margaret Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Hearue of Drakes Branch, Virginia. Post card has drawing of a YMCA in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Undated. Rutherford, J.C. Receipt. April 18, 1849. Sander Family \"Extracts, etc., from Records of Clerk's Office of Northumberland Co., Virginia\" made by W.S. Cralle, Clerk of the County Court for said County. June 1888. Sandidge, Dabney Note to William Wallace requesting him to feed his workmen from his mill. Amherst, Virginia. September 1, 1843.","Sargent, Eliza F. Norfolk, Virginia Office of Board of Health to Mrs. Eliza F. Sargent regarding connection to the ( ) server. September 10, 1890. ","Saunders, George D. Note requesting meal for his hands who are working (with, near, for) someone. New Store, Buckingham, Virginia. November 12, 1862.","Saunders, John Receipt for a subscription to the Virginia Patriot, Richmond, Virginia. February 7, 1814. ","Savage, N.R. Checks written by N.R. Savage. 4 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1876. ","Scattergood, Thomas Letter to Thomas Scattergood from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, mostly regarding possible unchristian influences in Richmond, Virginia and elsewhere. Faded. Fragments. 1794. ","Schneider, John B. John B. Schneider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Mr. Allen and Co. requesting 10 pounds of tobacco. May 17, 1869. ","Schuricht, Herrmann Letter written from Herrmann Schuricht of Idlewild, Cabham, Virginia. to John S. Irby in Richmond, Virginia, sending a copy of his historical publication. October 20, 1898. ","Scoville, S.C. Letter to Lyman Kinsley regarding bank and Birkshire Railroad stock. November 23, 1854. ","Scruggs, H.B. Accounts and Receipts of H.B. Scruggs to E.E. White, Thomas Johnson, James W. Snoddy, John M. Torrey, Charles F. Torrey and Edmund Torrey. He appears to be an ironworker. Buckingham County, Virginia. 1858-1866.","Seaton, W.W. Notes on birth and deaths of W.W. Seaton (died January 11, 1785) and Joseph Gales. (1786-1860). ","Shaver, David (Rev.) Seven handwritten sermons by Rev. David Shaver, editor of the Richmond Religious Herald. 1864-1865. ","Sheetz, George C. Pages from a journal which includes newspaper social column about the Sheetz Family and a page from a book about horse medicines. Near Dorcus, Virginia. 1902 and Undated. Sheridan, Philip Henry (General) War Department announcement of General Sheridan's death. August 6, 1888. Funeral invitation. Death Announcement by Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Sherman, William Tecumseh (General) Pamphlet with details of the funeral of William Tecumseh Sherman. February 17, 1891. Sherrard, John M. Invitation to the funeral of John M. Sherrard at the United Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia. Addressed to Gus A. Myers and Family. June 23, 1858. Shields and Somerville Letter from Shields and Somerville of Richmond, Virginia to N.O. and C.H. Cram of Portland, Maine about a flour shipment. June 28, 1850 Shore, John Photostat of the 1777 title page \"Dr. Isaac Hall's Graduate Thesis on Joannes Shore\" along with handwritten notes. Si - Sz Smith, D.G. Letter to Andrew Brown, Charlottesville, Virginia, a distributor of salt. Civil War. September 19, 1862. Smith, E.C. Leave of absence permission from University of Virginia. December 21, 1878. Certificate from University of Virginia for Applied Mathematics. July 3, 1879. Smith, Jacob B. Letter to brother, Jacob Smith, from H. Mohler in Park County, Indiana where he says how wonderful it is in Indiana, particularly the people as compared to home. On back of the November 9, 1867 letter, another letter from Fannie E. Mohler to Mrs. Sarah Smith. Smith, John (Captain) Section of a book on Captain John Smith written about 1889. Two copies. Newspaper editorials by R. Howison and Alexander Brown on early United States and Captain John Smith. Richmond Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. February 1891. Typed biographical material on Captain John Smith with a photograph and a placard of a plaque with an epitaph to Captain John Smith located in St. Sepulchre's Church, Smithfield, London. Smith, Lucy P. Letter to her cousin while at Salt Springs, Virginia. August 14, 1856. Smith, William William Smith was a Brig. Gen. in the CSA and Governor of Virginia. Letters from William Smith: Recommending T.J. Murphy to the Secretary of Treasury, R.J. Walker. Written from Warrenton, Virginia on March 16, 1848. To possibly the Enquirer, asking that his speech be published. Written from Washington, D.C. on May 17, 1852. To possibly the Enquirer, about the Hunter Bill and the West. August 3, 1854. ","Smyth, John Ferdinand Dalziel A report by R. Leroy Hilldrup \"A Tory's Account of Certain Virginia Patriots.\" Correspondence between Dr. Earl Gregg Swem and R. Leroy Hilldrup for a William and Mary Quarterly article. Virginia. 1934. ","Snickers, Edward One document that includes a copy of a 1785 bond whereby Martin Ashby of Louisa County agrees to pay one thousand pounds to George Noble of Frederick County, Virginia for 350 acres. a 1784 bond to Edward Snickers for an exchange of land between Snickers and Ashby for 306 acres in Frederick County and 350 acres in Loudoun County and letters from Edward Snickers about his land transactions with Ashby. The copy is possibly also dated about 1785. Gift of Dr. Thomas G. Pullen. ","Somervails, C.R. Money exchange for sterling. Richmond, Virginia. Dec. 19, 1865. ","Southall, Elianna Letter from Ms. Southall of Baltimore, Maryland, to her father, Robert Anderson in Richmond, Virginia. Mentions William and Mary where \"only four students at Commencement\" and proposed the college move to Richmond. November 9, 1833. Southward Family Invoices. 8 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1867-1873. Southworth, Edward Summary of military duty in the 2nd U.S. Colored Troops. Civil War. 1862-1865, 1910. Spotswood, Alexander Typed transcript of letter to Edmund Pendleton, President of the Committee of Safety, at Mount Pleasant Camp, near Cobham, from Alexander Spotswood. November 16, 1775. Sprinkle, Charles, and Company Note from E.T.H. Warren asking him to pay back money. 1860. Spruill, B.I. Receipt for money given to B.F. Moore as an arbitrator. Tarboro, North Carolina. November 27, 1833. Stackhouse, Rosamond, Invoices and Property Tax. 6 items. Prince George County, Virginia. 1856-1867. Starke, Eliza N. Letter from Raphael Smith and a poem written on a doily, \"Aerostic by J.B. Dods.\" New York. April 17, 1854. Statute, Fanny Funeral cards. April 10, 1886. Stedman, Edmund Calling cards and a letter to Annie Carlisle of Charles City, Iowa. November 1891. Steele, Margaret Letter to Aunt Frances and Uncle Leigh describing her Christmas presents. Early 1900's. Stephen, Adam (General) Letter to Francis B. Jones from Charles James Faulkner, House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., about Adam Stephen of Berkeley County, Virginia. May 19, 1856. Notes by Charles James Faulkner on General Adam Stephen. ","Sterling, Joseph Receipt written by William Upshaw, Jr. for negroes. Possibly Gloucester, Virginia. March 15, 1757. ","Stevens, S.N. (Miss) Letter to Miss Stevens in Norfolk, Virginia from Wakefield Rattan Company in Boston, Massachusetts about rugs. October 13, 1882 ","Stewart, Eliza Letter to her brother about Eliza's accounts. Mentions Richmond, Virginia and Baltimore, Maryland. January 30, 1855. ","Stoddard, Charles J. Appointment request for a job at the Office of Comptroller of Currency, Treasury Department, in Washington, D.C. Sent to Hon. A.B. Hepburn, Comptroller. 1892. ","Stokes, D.R. Letter from William Hodges Mann , an attorney of Nottoway Courthouse, Virginia. June 17, 1890. Stone, Edward L. Pamphlet with letter from Edward L. Stone of Roanoke, Virginia, to W.E. Rudge about the Book Worm bug. Pamphlet entitled, \"All Hope Abandon, Ye Who Enter Here.\" Undated. Stott, Susan B. Receipt signed by Henry P. Irving. 1 item. Possibly Richmond or Cumberland County, Virginia. 1834-1838. ","Strachan, John B. Note from John B. Strachan which says Mr. Cosby will pay amount to bank. October 14, 1815. ","Swann, Thompson Tax for Ordinary in Cumberland County, Virginia signed by Robert C. Nicholas. October 10, 1768. Swineford, H. Check to Clemmitt and Jones for printing order for Toppa Lodge. Richmond, Virginia. July 27, 1877. Ta Tabb, John B. Article, \"Some Notes of My Life\" by John B. Tabb, included in the December 1936, The Borromean, a publication of Saint Charles College, Catonsville, Maryland. Exerpt from the June 1937 Borromean, \"Summer vacations with Fathre Tabb at the Forest, His Virginia Plantation Home.\" Tabb, Phillip Photostat of a letter from Phillip Tabb to John Page at Rosewell, Virginia about men from British barges robbing houses. December 9, 1782. Original may be on National Park Service's possession. Tallmadge, D.B. (Judge) Funeral Notice. Richmond, Virginia. October 30, 1846. ","Talmann (William) Typed translation and transcription from Latin of Commission to William Talmann as Controller of Works in England. Mentions King William and Queen Mary. Undated. ","Tatham William Pamphlet on William Tatham, clerk of the Wataugan Settlement, by Samuel C. Williams. Undated. ","Tayloe, Edward Thorton Obituary. Alabama. Undated. Taylor, Creed Receipt for Chancery Court advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer. Other names mentioned are Creed Taylor, Richie and Cook and W.G. Pendleton. Richmond, Virginia. February 26, 1830. ","Taylor, J.S. Letter to Mr. Ladd, near Richmond, Virginia, about business accounts. 1780's. Letter to Thomas Mifflin Ladd, near Richmond, Virginia, concerning case of M. Spencer and business accounts. September 17, 1788. Taylor, Jesse Typed transcript of letter from Jesse Taylor to his cousin. Note about Taylor family history written on the transcript. February 1774. Taylor, Tazewell Letter from R. Rose of Washington, D.C. about \"Mason Farm: for sale o the James River, about 20-30 miles from Norfolk, Virginia. 2 items. August 1869. Tb - Tz Tennabalo or Tinnebale, William Receipts. 2 items. Norfolk, Virginia. 1765 and 1795. Thalheimer Instructions to the jury concerning J.W. Wimmer on the trial for the murder of Mr. Thalheimer. Virginia. Undated. Thompson, P. M. Invoice from Alsop, Mosby and Co. of Richmond, Virginia. June 6, 1893. ","Thompson, S.H. Typed copy of letter to Rev. Henry Thompson Louthan in Williamsburg, Virginia from Rev. Henry Thompson in Farmville, Virginia. May 20, 1902. Handwritten note at top of page, \"A Review of Tom Dixon's Leopard Spots by one of the K.K.K. boys himself.\" ","Thompson, W.T. Letter to W.B. Phillips from W.T. Thomson of the morning news office of the Savannah, News with instructions on length of letter and what kind of Washington, D.C. news they want for their newspaper, plus his political opinions. Savannah, Georgia. July 14, 1856. Thornton, James D. Letter to Hon. J.D. Thornton in Richmond, Virginia from Attorney W.E. Turner in Modesto, California about California case of Lightfoot who murdered Colonel Branch. February 1, 1881. Letter to Hunter from James D. Thornton, Judicial Department, Supreme Court of California, sending the previous letter. February 18, 1881. Terrell and Rayley Letter to Leonard B. Terrell of Weymouth, Massachusetts from Tiffany (possibly Tate) of Baltimore, Maryland, concerning invoice. March 11, 1843. Letter to Terrell and Bayley about an invoice. May 12, 1845. Todd, Mallory Obituary. Christchurch, Virginia. Undated. Torrence, William Clayton Letter to William Torrence from Mrs. J. M. Slaughter about new edition of book about St. George's Parish. December 31, 1903. Letter to Wm. C. Terrance from Raleigh L. Green of Culpeper, Virginia, about printing a book. December 19, 1903. ","Townsen, James and Katherine Ann Letter to Jesse E. Parish of Drapersville, Virginia from James Townsen of Edmondson County, Kentucky, about family news. February 14, 1848. ","Townsend, S.R. Letter to his wife in Waltham, Massachusetts while at a convention in Baltimore, Maryland. Undated. ","Tucker, Benjamin F. Court document for a case in Richmond County, Georgia: Benjamin F. Tucker vs Hesekiah Odin and Jesse Walton. October 4, 1840.","Tucker, Richard D. Letter to Murray Grinnan and Mundell of Fredericksburg, Virginia regarding selling flour. December 26, 1811. ","Tunstall, Alex (Dr.) Letter to Robert Mumford, Richmond, Virginia regarding genealogy of Colonel George Brooke and Catherine Tunstall. Mountain Lake Hotel, Virginia letterhead. July 22, 1899. Letter to Mr. James about genealogy. October 22, 1901. ","Turner, Henry Bill from Bremen, Germany for items sent to Virginia. April 15, 1865. ","Turner, Mary Letter is illegible. May 31, 1866 ","Turpin, Thomas J. Letter from Thomas J. Turpin of Woodlawn, Virginia to Edward T. James of Richmond, Virginia concerning Turpin estate. January 14, 1847. ","Unknown Correspondents","Letter to Cousin Robert in Norfolk, Virginia from Mary B.A. in Washington, D.C., about family matters. February 1, 1936. ","Letter to Col. about \"bill which passed both branches of the Legislature but was not signed by his Presbyterian Majesty (the gov) as he considered it…\" Partial letter. Undated. ","Letter addressed to Peter. John Bolton written on the letter. Fragment. December 1856. ","Letter to \"My Dear Dear Sister\" from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about family and the mood in Philadelphia. June 13, 1846. ","Letter to Cousin Maria from Julia. Letter is about their health, but there are notes written under the letter which say \"Pulaski\" and give genealogy of some people, but difficult to decipher names. Undated. ","Upshur, Abel Parker Published in the William and Mary Quarterly. Original letter written by Abel Upshur while Secretary of State, to the Honorable John C. Calhoun of South Carolina. Upshur talks of Great Britain's tactics and predicts war over slaveholders. Thinks England will be involved, particularly with fabric commerce. Talks of abolitionists and the admission of Texas to the Union as a slave owning state. Washington, D.C. August 4, 1843 ","Valentine, Edward Virginius Newspaper article in the Richmond Standard about Valentine with byline, American Art Review – Margaret J. Preston. Richmond, Virginia. May 29, 1880. ","Van Buren, Martin Authorization for the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to \"the envelope of a letter to the King of the Kingdom of the two Sicilies, congratulating him on the birth of Prince Alberto Maria Francesco...\" Signed by Martin Van Buren. Washington, D.C. January 10, 1840.","Vanyard, B.A. Letter on side one: from James Mc D. Thrasher to friend. \"…you ought to be here just to see how the Yankees have treated the country in this vicinity. They have nearly desolated every house…\" Letter on other side: from B. A. Vanyard at Camp Latham, Roanoke Street, Tent…to My Old Friend. \"…great pleasure so you and John and brother come and see us what is cost is a matter of moon shine…\" March 17, 1861. Civil War. ","Van Dusen, R.M. Advertisement for employment in Fernald's Newspaper Men's Exchange in Springfield, Massachusetts. Typed carbon copy with handwritten updates of job experience. After 1916. ","Van Laun, J.A. Letter to Alfred Van Laun in Chicago, Illinois from his father in London, England about selling Lafayette and Chief Justice Marshall etchings and the printing of them from the plates. February 19, 1895. ","Vaughan (R.B.) Letter from R.B. Vaughn in Desota, Mississippi to his parents, A. Vaughan, in Brunswick County, Diamond Grove, Virginia about his experiences with settling in Mississippi. 1857. ","Veale, George Photostat copy of letter about logging. Virginia. April 20, 1773. ","Wa-We ","Walker, Benjamin I. Letter to Edmunds Store about selling items. Mecklenburg, Virginia. September 25, 1842 ","Walker, Edwin List of debts, notes and bonds due. Near Richmond, Virginia, 1857. ","Walker, Francis A. (General) Announcement of Parlor Lectures by General Walker at residence of Mrs. Henry Draper, 271 Madison Avenue, New York, NY. Undated.","Wallace, Ann Note giving Caroline Miller permission to go to Centenary Church. January 26, 1859. ","Waller, Charles (Mrs.) Ledger sheet of Mrs. Charles Waller for Dr. John Lindsey. 1869-70. ","Waller, William M. Sarah A. Waller giving William Spencer permission to give Mr. Duncan's slave a \"turn of corn.\" Undated. Other requests for produce. 1842-1844. ","Walthall, Telitha A copy of her will, possibly written at the time of the will. Mentions Martha and William Nunnerly. October 1, 1846. ","Warner, A.L. (Dr.) Receipts and checks to Richmond, Virginia businesses. 9 items. 1837-1846. Season pass to M.A.R. Lectures. Undated. ","Warren and Quarles Advertisement brochure with bond information. Richmond, Virginia. 1882. ","Washington, Booker T. Typed letter to Rev. H.E. Lombard from Booker T. Washington, principal of The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, soliciting funds. Signed by Booker T. Washington. April 6, 1914. ","Washington, L.W. L.W. Washington of Halltown, Jefferson County, Virginia to Samuel T. Stone of Rockville, Maryland about money from the Forrest Estate. April 28, 1846. ","Watson, Josiah Letter from Josiah Watson in Alexandria, Virginia to John Hopkins in Richmond, Virginia regarding a missing horse that was found. August 1787. ","Weaver, Mildred Letter to Mildred Weaver of Waynesboro, Virginia from Tehran, Persia. Mentions Titanic tragedy. April 22, 1912. ","Weavor, John (Weaver) Indenture of John Weaver to Elijah Sparks as a Merchant Apprentice. Shepherdstown, Virginia. 1796. ","Wenger, L. Tannie (Fannie) Recipe for red dye for yarn. October 24, 1867. ","West, Francis Newspaper article by Rev. Edward D. Neill about Francis West. Richmond Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia. 1878. ","West, John Newspaper article by Rev. Edward D. Neill about John West. Richmond Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia. June 15, 1878. ","West, Mattie J. Letter from Cousin Bess about visit and her household activities. Gravel Hill, Virginia. Undated. ","West, Thomas B. 40 shares of Exchange Bank of Virginia, No. 3216. Norfolk, Virginia. July 28, 1856. ","Westmoreland, (E.D.) Letters to his cousin about pretty girls, sweethearts and family news. Petersburg, Virginia. April and June 1868. ","Wf-Wq ","White, Louise E. Receipts, some with Dr. Margaret Scellen. York, Virginia. 1831 and undated. ","Whittle, C and F. Shipment laden order for tobacco to C. and F. Whittle. Richmond, Virginia. March 16, 1810. ","Wilkinson, E. Letter from E. Wilkinson, superintendent of Allison White and Company, a lumber company in West Point, Virginia, to Austin Smith, a lawyer in Richmond, Virginia, about insurance with Great Western Insurance Company of New Orleans, Louisiana. February 3, 1874. ","Wilcox, Philo F. Correspondence about buying cans and tin plates. 3 items. Springfield, Massachusetts. 1835. ","Wilkins, William Bond to W.A. Marks. 1 item. 1857-1858. ","Williams, J.J. Letter about sending gloves. Richmond, Virginia. June 6, 1857. ","Williams, John M. Letter about the book, \"First Year at the Piano.\" New York, New York. Early 1900's. ","Wilson, Francis Letter from T.R. Lounsbury in Paris, France to Francis Wilson about his health and book. November 25, 1906. ","Wilson, James \"Nomber of Bills.\" Undated. Wilson, James Pamphlet, \"James Wilson and St. Andrews\" by Randolph G. Adams. Given to Earl Gregg Swem by Randolph G. Adams. Reprint of 1931 article. Wilson, Joseph (Dr.) Invoices and accounts of patients. 3 items. 1848-1866. Wilson, Woodrow (President) Letter to John Hart in Richmond, Virginia from Woodrow Wilson, the White House, Washington, D.C. about a copy of an address by Wilson's father, given before the Societies of Hampden-Sidney Virginia, published in Richmond 1857. September 8, 1913. Newspaper articles about Woodrow Wilson. 2 articles. November 21, 1926 and Undated. Windsor, Duke and Duchess Notes from the secretary of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor to Miss Elizabeth Cary Williamson of Richmond, Virginia thanking her for her cards. 1938 and 1941. Winston, Nathaniel Genealogical information on the family of Nathaniel Winston from a newspaper column. Richmond, Virginia. 1816. Wirt, William Pages 136-152 from a book about William Wirt. Wise, H.A. Envelope addressed to John Snelling and Henry A. Wise in Richmond, Virginia. Note on envelope, \"The Executives of N.C. replies to us that he is not authorized to appt a joint court. H.A. Wise. July 3rd.\" Undated. Wise, John Newspaper article about John Wise, Liberal Candidate from Richmond, Virginia. Undated. Woolfolk, Y.H. Post card to N.B. Cocke of Taylorsville, Hanover County, Virginia regarding bond due to W.W. Mallory estate. Louisa County, Virginia. February 19, 1846. Wr - Wz Wren, Joseph Letter to John News about himself and a request for money. Lynchburg, Virginia. February 28, 1868. Wright, Marcus J. Marcus J. Wright of the War Department, Adjutant General's Office to a doctor. Returning medical books. November 29, 1878. Wright, William Notes. To Capt. Wm J. Waller, \"Let Benjamin Wright have Two and a half bushels corn…August 3, 1843. To Wm. Spencer, \"let David Rippatoe have for me three \u0026 a half bushels corn…September 9, 1863. Wyatt, Francis (Sir) Handwritten copies of manuscripts. Originals are in the possession of the Earl of Romney. Order giving power to Capt. William Tucker to sail into Virginia, explore, fight Indians and punish…\" 1621-1622. Other commissions to: Capts. Roger Smith, Ralph Hamour and George Yardley. Group of manuscripts subtitled: No. 5. No. 6. Appear to be about all aspects of military matters and leadship. No. 16. About 1000 pounds due Sir Francis Wiatt when he was the Governor of Virginia, from the King. 1747. Wyman, J. (Dr.) Shipment Laden for Dr. J. Wyman for four boxes from the Port of Boston to the Port of Richmond. Massachusetts and Virginia. October 1843. Wythe, George Pages from William and Mary Quarterly, \"An Englishman's Tribute to Chancellor Wythe\" by R.B. Munford, Jr., undated, and a typed transcript of a letter from W.A. Rino to George Wythe about the \"loan of his Electrical Machine for the purpose of electrifying a Mulatto girl who hath had a lockd Jaw for some time\" dated August 12, 1800. X, Y and Z Yancey, David Codicil of will of David Yancey, of Virginia, now of Kingston, making nephew, William Kimbrough , his executor. Mentions brother Robert, Marry Garrett, Campbell Whittle and Dabney Minor. Addressed to Warren Ashley, Norfolk, Virginia. December 7, 1807. Yancey Family May Term 1792, Culpeper Court. Financial account for Patrick Rourk against Charles Yancey. Appointment of Thomas Yancey as Ensign to the First Battalion, signed by James Monroe. October 7, 1800. Stock for Thornton's Gap Turnpike Company to John W. Yancey of Woodville, Virginia. September 25, 1852 Receipts and notesbetween Philip Slaughter and Brother Yancey from Philip Slaughter, Th. Deane and W.W. Grimman. 1849, 1853, 1861 and undated. Letter to John W. Yancey in Woodville, Rappahannock County, Virginia from Alexander Stephens regarding Old South Liberty Church. August 12, 1880. Letter from M.K. Grimsley to Bro' Yancey about gifts he has received and thankfulness. January 31, 1884 Yardley, Argoll Typed transcript of will dated October 28, 1640. Yates, Bartholomew Letter from Williamsburg saying his father died and his mothers and sisters are moving to Williamsburg. March 16, 1806. Yates, John Letter from John Yates of Halltown, Virginia, to William Benton, near Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia about his family and his planned trip to Liverpool in May. Notation on letter from William Burton that John Yates died in England. March 25, 1851. Yeagan, L.H. Letter about genealogy and a book on the Yeagan family. 1890's. Yeardley, Frances Typed copy of a transcript where Sir William Berkeley appoints Francis Yeardley to be Captain \"…from the lower side of Hungars Creeke to the King's Creeke and all along the Bayes Side from Leeing's to the Old Plantacon.\" James City County, Virginia. July 2, 1642. Young, N.P. Letter to his children about family, children's education and travels. He has just moved to Millwood and will get them soon. Millwood, Virginia. November 28, 1862. Young, W. Letter to Mollie Young in Fortsville from her mother regarding visiting and negro, Tom, who is sick. Undated. Zenger, John Peter An article in the Boston Daily Probe by Uncle Dudley, \"Lesson from the Life of John Peter Zenger.\" 3 copies. 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Roosevelt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBranden (Brandon), John Accounts. Accounts between John Branden and Company and Stimpson and Hall, possibly in Petersburg. Virginia. 1791-1796. Purchased from Mrs. C.W. Moorman, April 1944. 1827 and undated account fragments. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCauthorn, Ethelbert G., American Legal Assocoiation Document for Ethelbert G. Cauthorn of Dunnsville, Virginia. June 14, 1851. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDavies, Samuel 1946 reprint of April 14, 1747 speech by W.H.T. Squires \"Samuel Davies before The King's Council for the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDavis, J.R. Letter from J.R. Davis of Purcell House in Norfolk, Virginia, to Major C.M. Stedman, Wilmington, North Carolina regarding the sale of furniture. November 6, 1879. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDavis, Jefferson Letter to W.E. Mitchell from Jefferson Davis. Mississippi. July 21, 1887. Photograph of Jefferson Davis. #4935 on the back. Backed with cloth. Pamphlet \"The Jefferson Davis Casemate,\" distributed at Old Point Comfort, Fort Monroe, Virginia.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDavis, Millie Letter to her daughter in Macon, North Carolina. December 5, 1892. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDenby, Charles Receipt from John Hurt to Charles Denby for burying John Hurt's wife. February 21, 1772. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDevon, F. W. Invoice. 1855. Dew, J. Harvie (Dr.) Pamphlet written by J. Harvie Dew, M.D., \"Fox Hunting in Old Virginia in the Days Gone By\" and \"The Yankee and Rebel Yells.\" 1904 Reprints. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDickinson, A.E. Letter from A.E. Dickinson of Colportage in Richmond, Virginia asking for a donation for their ministry program. July 15, 1859. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDinges, G. H. Accounts. Mount Crawford, Virginia. 1860-1867. See also: George W. Dinges Account Books and Ledgers under MsV. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDinwiddie Family Newspaper column, Genealogies of Bermuda, with notes on Andrew Auchinleck and family. Undated. Newspaper article, \"Glasgow's Link with George Washington\" with a photograph of a painting of the Dinwiddie Sisters. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDodds, Matthew L. Letter from T.M.R. Talcott of Richmond, Virginia to the Adjutant General's Office of the War Department asking for \"tidings\" of Matthew L. Dodds, and a note from the Adjutant General's Office of the War Department to Mrs. Mary A. Dodds giving the address of her son in the Philippine Islands. October 11, 1910 and April 24, 1912. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDodge, Cleveland J. Letter to Hon. John W. Foster about a meeting. Both are in New York City, New York. April 15, 1907. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDow Family Edgar R. Dow Of Portland, Maine to Isaac Dow asking him if he is a descendant of Isaac Dow who married Elizabeth and if he knew if Isaac's father was Daniel Dow of Hampton who married Rachael Brown on November 27, 1749. October 14, 1889. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDowns, W.J. Receipt for ticket paid in Fort Republic, Virginia to Southern Express Company. December 2, 1898. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDrinkard, Samuel B. Receipts. Possibly from Richmond, Virginia. 1867. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDuesberry, James P. Letter from James P. Duesberry of Richmond, Virginia to James Rog of Albemarle, Virginia about hunting and his activities, plus a page where someone begins a letter to his \"gramma.\" November 4, 1852. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDufferin, Lord Handwritten copy of speech, in Latin, given by Lord Dufferin at a dinner in Ireland. \"A Hamilton\" has written his signature a few times at the beginning of the document. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDuprey, James B. Receipt and invoice for household items. Richmond, Virginia. 1848. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eE Eason, Isaac Letter to Isaac Eason, attorney in Norfolk, Virginia, from the National Mercantile Agency, The Bankers Commercial League of America. February 5, 1900. Edes, S.C. United States of America Passport Entries include England, United States, Belgium, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and others. 1851-1852. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEdson, P. Om. Letter from G.G. Benedict of The Burlington, Vermont Press regarding the order for VII, Proceedings of the Reunion Society. December 1, 1906. Letter to C.W. C. Rhoades regarding meetings with old military friends and remembering the Civil War. Poetically written. Possibly tongue-in-cheek about these meetings and the war. March 30, 1911. Letter from ? Cheney, Washington, Vermont regarding 49 years ago. August 3, 1911. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEdwards, James L. Receipt for Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7. 1831 or 1851. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEdwards, Lewis Receipts to Sloop Lewis. Possibly Washington, D.C. 1833 and 1837. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEdwards, Lizzie Letter to Miss Lizzie Edwards in Indian Town, King William County, Virginia from her friend Miss Susan Langeston in New Kent County, Virginia regarding her illness, the cold and her new home. \"I have not so much as a fire to warm by.\" September 26,1867. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEdwards, Morgan Letter to D.S. Horney regarding money and hardship after the Civil War. Horney lives in Independence, Virginia but is writing from North Carolina where his Father lives. April 9, 1866. Edwards, T. Brook Hand drawn calendar for April-July, 1849 and January-March, 1850. Brook Edwards, Columbia College, Washington, D.C. 1849 and 1850. Eliot, Charles William Letter and program for the celebration of the 90th birthday of President Emeritus of Harvard University, Charles William Eliot. March 1924. Emery, Harriet Letter to her cousin about her winter activities. Written April 9, 1855 and delivered September 3, 1856 Entler, Joseph Receipts, Correspondence, estate sale and a \"List of Democratic Votes…Northern and Western District of Shepherdstown…\" Shepherdstown, West Virginia. 1851, 1863, 1874, 1875 and undated Eppes Family Robertson Eppes, a student at William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia to his sister, Miss Polly Eppes of Richmond, Virginia and City Point, Virginia. 3 original letters with typed and handwritten transcripts. March 26, 1799 and undated. Eskridge, George Brochure for Eskridge Memorial Tree. Fredericksburg, Virginia. April 29, 1937. Ewald, William (Dr. and Mrs.) \"At Home\" card. Portsmouth, Virginia July 15, 1893. F Faber, F. W. F.W. Faber writes about God on black bordered note paper. Undated. Fauntleroy, S. G. List of items, mostly farm and building items, either an order or an invoice, for Dr. S.G. Fauntleroy from Dunn and Burch. 1889. Farmer, Abner Legatees of Abner Farmer allow $40 from the estate for Samuel P. Farmer. Signed by all legatees. March 30, 1849. Finley, John H. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Dr. John H. Finley, editor from the New York Times, enclosing his poem, \"To a Book Worm.\" January 13, 1931. Finley, Samuel Agreement between Samuel and John Finley for a mercantile business. Rockbridge County, Virginia. Undated Account for Jane Tate's estate by Samuel Finley. July 1835. Note from Ruth Finley about the Missionary Herald. Undated. Account by Samuel Finley on how much money he has advanced to his children. December 31, 1842 Fish, Hamilton Partial Document with Presidential Seal. Hamilton Fish was Secretary of State under President Grant, 1869-1877. Undated. Fitzgerald, H.E. Letter from H.E. Fitzgerald, Secretary of Virginia, about a letter he inadvertently did not return. Undated. Fleming, John Receipt. 1834. Flood, Ann Pension claim of Ann Flood from the Department of the Interior, Pension Office, Washington, D.C. One signature is by James L. Anderson of Buckingham Courthouse, Virginia. December 19, 1872 Flournoys, Thomas L. Letter to his brother in Yolo County, California about his trip across the country and news of the family. \"…I have been informed that Dr. P.G. Flournoy has moved back to Virginia since the war closed. If so he can give you all of the news…\" December 16, 1866. Forrer Family Legal documents for Forrer, Orndorff, Geary, Propes, Merica and Lucas families. Page County, Virginia. 1859, 1866 and 1868. Francisco, Peter Proposal by Js. Webster of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and J. Warrell of Richmond, Virginia to publish a print representing Peter Francisco's action with Tarleton's men. Includes description of battle and biography of Francisco. 1813. Franklin, Benjamin Silhouette of Benjamin Franklin on a packet from the National Graphic Arts Education Guild honoring Franklin's birthday week, January 17-21, 1938. Fraser, Thomas Letter to A.K. Shurtliff of Portland, Maine about shipping leather. 1849. Frost, Edwin H. Advertisement for his business as a dealer in manuscripts. Yonkers, New York. Undated. Galli-Curci, Amelita Letter to Albert Sydney Edmonds of Kansas. St. Louis, Missouri. 1931. Garfield, James A. The Washington Star, Washington, D.C. account of the death of President James A. Garfield. July 2, 1933. Garfield, Lucretia R. Letters from Lucretia R. Garfield, wife of President James A. Garfield, to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling accepting the title of Honorary Vice President of the United States Daughters. 1892. Gee, John Henry (Dr.) and Pattie Williams Gee Poems. Collected and mimeographed by W.J. Fletcher, compiler of \"The Gee Family.\" 1938. Gibbons, Churchill J. Letter from Churchill J. Gibbons, Petersburg, Virginia to Mr. Barton regarding baptism and other church ceremonies. November 3, 1868. Gilliam, Catherine B. Letter to Richard Eppes for City Point, Virginia. 1842. Gilmer, Anne E. Newspaper obituary and funeral description of Mrs. Anne E. Gilmer, widow of deceased Ex-Governor of Virginia, Thomas Walker Gilmer. April 1874. Gilmer, J.H. Letter from J.H. Gilmer of Charlottesville, Virginia asking for two tenements be made ready to sell. July 21, 1842. Givandon, R. Receipt for sessions in penmanship. Levi Dolbear. Natchez. 1848. Glascock, G.T., and sons Letter to Mr. W.G. Sneed of Mocksville, North Carolina about a delay in an iron pattern order. April 19, 1904. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGlisson, O.L. (Captain) Letter to Capt. O.L. Glisson on the U.S.S. Kennedy from W.A. Macy. Macy sends reading material to men on the ship. Canton. October 19, 1855. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGlover, John Handwritten, one page, biography of General John Glover, who died January 30, 1797. Copy of August 3, 1778 letter from Captain John Glover to his son, John Glover, about applying for a parole so he can come home. Letter addressed to Marblehead, Massachusetts, but General John Glover writes, \"should this letter find you in England.\" Copy of letter from John Glover to his father, General John Glover, which says, \"my being impress'd on board of one of his Majesties ships…\". November 3, 1776. Glover, T. Jacob Recognition in astronomy and math for T. Jacob Glover from St. Mary's College in Baltimore, Maryland. July 1840. Goddin, Adolphus A Bank of Virginia Note, dated February 1, 1834, to Thomas M. Johnson for $175 with an additional Note that cannot be repaid. August 4, 1834. Signed by Samuel J. Blair. Richmond, Virginia. 1834. Gold, Thomas D. Letter to insurance company about his difficulty in paying premiums on his wife's insurance and wants the money returned. Berryville, Virginia. January 24, 1876. Gordin, John Discharge order in \"invalid ridgment\" (Invalid Regiment) by Colonel Lewis Nicola. April 21, 1778. Gore, Thomas P. Typed and signed letter from Thomas P. Gore, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, to unknown, saying he requested the Secretary of the Interior to grant an extension on payments for the unallotted land. October 25, 1914. Graham, E.A. Permission for slave, Amanda, to stay in Ann Wallace's yard. April 18, 1854. Grant, Julia D. Letter to Mrs. Darling stating she has no claim as a member of the U.S. Daughters of 1812, but her grandfather, Captain George Dent of Maryland, was in the revolution and they have a company roll-call of a Captain Grant, one of General Grant's direct ancestors. January 28, 1892. Grant, Ulysses S. Signature of Ulysses S. Grant on a partial document. February 3, 1875. General Orders, No. 10, from State of Minnesota. July 23, 1885. Program for Memorial Service for \"General U.S. Grant by the Department of the Potomac, Grand Army of the Republic, Metropolitan M.E. Church, Washington, D.C. October 4, 1885. Invitation by Mayor of New York City on the occasion of the formal transfer of Grant's Tomb to New York City. April 27, 1897. Gray, William A. Matriculation card for William A. Gray of Virginia from the University of Pennsylvania Medical Department. 1829-1830. Matriculation Card for William A. Gray, \"Surgical Anatomy and Operative Surgery,\" Philadelphia Anatomical Rooms. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGreenhow, John Letter from Greenhow in Richmond, Virginia to his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Greenhow in Gloucester, Virginia about family. August 15, 1794. Greenway, James (Doctor) Notes and Correspondence of Earl Gregg Swem about biography of James Greenway, a physician from England. 1922. Griffin, Bradney and Thomas Photostat copy of a letter from J. Bradney Griffin at Gloucester Heights, Virginia, to his father describing Yorktown, Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary. September 13, 1863. Photostat copy of a letter from Thomas Griffin to his son, Bradney Griffin. May 29, 1864. Griffin, Esther Josselyn Graduation Certificate from Lincoln Jefferson University in Hammond, Indiana. October 12, 1910 Griffiths, David M. Letter to Radio Liberty, Munich, Germany about a citation in the journal Russkaya Starina about a September 1, 1785 letter from Feodor Vasilievich Karzhavin to his father about living in Virginia for 6 or 7 years where he had the intention of being \"the Ambassador to the Russian Empress in a public character from the American Congress.\" He also mentions sending reports to Russia about battles in Philadelphia. Grove, Abraham Correspondence and receipts of Abraham Grove of Shenandoah County, Cedar's Creek and Saumsville Store in Virginia. Includes a math equation for building a chimney. 1822, 1826, 1850, 1854 and 1871. Gwathmey, G. Taylor Letter to Dr. E.C. Smith of Richmond, Virginia about law and wills. Norfolk, Virginia. June 1910. H Hale, Nathan Leaflets signed by Great Granddaughters of Nathan Hale refuting article, written by George Dudley Seymour, in the June 13, 1926 \"Hartford Courant\" which said the poem, Alicia, was not written by Nathan or Enoch Hale. Note: George Dudley Seymour, a Connecticut antiquarian, furnished the Homestead, Hale's home. Letter to President of the College of William and Mary from Mary E. Hastings, granddaughter of Nathan Hale, asking William and Mary to keep the documents for the family. The problem appears to be about the engagement of Alice Adams to Nathan Hale and the loss of a miniature of Nathan Hale. Statement or affidavit of the Great Granddaughters about the veracity of the material they sent. Copies of the material also sent to other historical societies and libraries. Other granddaughter's name is Isabel Hastings Shriver. 1927. Hall, John (Lieutenant) Navy Pension for widow, Mary Kelly Hall. John Hall died of insanity contracted while in line of duty. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Undated, but after 1860. Hallock, H.G. C. (Rev.) Circular letter from Rev. H.G. C. Hallock in Shanghai, China about the belief in Monkey Gods in China. Enclosed paper \"placemat\" with an illustration of the monkey god. September 28, 1928. Rev. Hallock was a missionary in China. Typed mimeograph copy, but signed by Hallock. Hamilton, James Letter to Wood J. Hamblin of Warren City, North Carolina regarding cotton prices. July 25, 1878 Hammond, Charles Henry Indenture for land between Hammond and Samuel Betts Junior of St. Lawrence County, New York and Henry Hayden of Canada. February 28, 1822.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hancock, John Facsimile of letter from John Hancock to his wife dated June 21, 1775, entitled \"The Historical Love Letter\" and printed Christmas 1938. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHancock, Nathaniel Sermon by Nathaniel Hancock, Pastor of the Church of Christ in Tisbury, Massachusetts for 30 years and a 1721 graduate of Harvard College. \"Original Manuscript by Rev. Nathl Hancock of Tisbury 1714.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHaney, John Letter to his sister in \"Middlebrook\" in Augusta County, Virginia, regarding his wishes for the property and land after he dies. August 13. Letter to John Haney from unknown of Edwardsville, Missouri regarding prices of port and corn. December 9, 18--. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHankins, James Gustavus Memorial pamphlet for John Gustavus Hankins of Halifax County, Virginia printed by the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Virginia. 1929. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHanks, Nancy Blueprint of plat of land near Antioch, West Virginia. 1784. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarcourt, Algemon Letter from Unknown Ritchie. September 4. No year. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarline, Thomas Thomas Harline to Alex M. Holada regarding City Taxes Receipts. Virginia. December 28, 1866. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarper and Brothers Robert J. French of Williamsburg, Virginia to Harper and Brothers, New York about division of publishing proceeds. January 5, 1836. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarris, Christopher Charles W. Harris of Millgrove to E.P. Marsh, Petersburg, Virginia explaining why he has not been able to pay him. October 30, 1842. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarrison Family Letter from Isabella Harrison, Baltimore, Maryland to Mr. Dalton regar.ding damage done to her farm and food stores by General Butler. November 3, 1865 Letter from S.A. Dalton, Connecticut, to Miss Harrison, wanting to return her brother Robert's Bible that he took when her house was burned \"unintentional.\" September 13, 1865. Letter from Thomas H. Wynne in Richmond, Virginia to Mrs. Harrison returning the Mss volume that he has had reprinted. Letter from John C. Underwood to Isabella H. Harrison about the genealogy of the Byrd Family. November 27, 1896. Letters between Mrs. E. Randolph Cocke of Oakland, Cartersville, Virginia and Dr. Swem and Dr. Bryan of The College of William and Mary regarding the gift of letters and portrait. 1939. Black bordered resolution from the Virginia Historical Society \"In Memoriam\" to the death of \"Thomas Hicks Wynne, late corresponding Secretary of the Virginia Historical Society...\" Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarrison, Benjamin President of the United States. Signed thank you letter to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling. May 28, 1889. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarrison, Benjamin Governor of Virginia. Two pamphlets on Berkeley Plantation. Appointment of John Powell as Justice of Peace in Fluvanna County, Virginia, signed by Benjamin Harrison, Governor of Virginia. November 3, 1783. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarrison, J.R. (Doctor) Funeral card for Dr. J.R. Harrison. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarrison, M.M. (Doctor) Invoices. 1853-1855. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarrison, Randolph Note to Branch Cunningham from Randolph Harrison. \"Hoping we may meet soon and often.\" Hartman, Melkail Summons for Melkail Hartman to appear before a justice to answer complaint of Goff and Smith. Monongalia County, Virginia. September 17, 1819. Harvey, John (Sir) Handwritten essay on \"The First Revolution in Virginia\" by unknown. Essay concerns the removal of Sir. John Harvey as Governor of Virginia. Undated. Havens, Hiram Letter regarding payment of bill. Connecticut. November 22, 1848. Hay, George Letter to Thomas Miller of Powhatan, Virginia regarding the Freeland Case. June 13, 1813. Hayes, Rutherford Bottom half of a document, signed by R.B. Hayes, President, and the Acting Secretary of State, Hay. Has Presidential Seal. September 1, 1880. Helper, H.R. Letter to E.M. Davis. New York. April 18, 1859. Henderson, William W. Receipt for L. Williams for a colt. October 1, 1856. Highland, Lucinda Earle Patton Booklet, \"Record of the Colonial Forebears-Descendants, Kinsmen and Childhood Friends and Schoolmates of the late Lucinda Earle Patton Highland of West Milford, West Virginia by Scotland G. Highland, Clarksburg, West Virginia. 1929. Hill, Alice Certificate of Dismission of Mrs. Alice Hill of First Presbyterian Church of Richmond, Virginia to St. Andrews Protestant Episcopal Church of Richmond, Virginia. May 7, 1892. Hill, Dabney Order slip for corn written to William Spencer of Dabney Hill for William Evans. September 1, 1843. Hix Receipt for items bought from B.H. Powell. 1848. Holladay Family Letter from A. Holladay to his mother, Patsy Holladay of Louisa County, Virginia. He tells her of his visit to Baltimore, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Cape May, New Jersey. July 23, 1850. Poll Tax Receipt for Mrs. P.Z. Holladay of Joseph, Missouri. December 27, 1861. Invoices of Alexander Holladay. Virginia. 1853, 1856 and 1867. Hollen, Archibald Receipt for payment to Daniel Thomas. September 30, 1868. Holloway, John Tobacco Warehouse Receipt. Appomattox River. Virginia. December 12, 1777. Holstead, R.B. Letters of Recommendation for Holstead as an Educator. Virginia. June 30, 1860. Hood, John B. John B. Hood, New Orleans, Louisiana to a friend, where he talks of family and the insurance business. November 24, 1875. Hopkins, W.A. Appointment of W.A. Hopkins as a Corporal in Company E, 70th Regimental Infantry, Virginia Volunteer. June 9, 1901. Horner, Inman Letter to James E. Heath of Richmond, Virginia regarding accounts of James English. April 23, 1830. Hornsby, L.A.. \"Friendly Facts\" pamphlet from L.A. Hornsby (store) in Hornsbyville, Virginia. Hubbard, Susanna Invoice for goods from Dr. Rives J.V. Gilliam. 1817-1818. Hutcheson, Benjamin Money exchange document paid to Benjamin Hutcheson, in London, in account for Hunter and Alexander, Merchants, Liverpool, England. Richmond, Virginia. January 11, 1817. Hyde, E.S. Invoice from Henry May and Brother, a watch business, of Baltimore, Maryland. May 25, 1858. I-J Jackson, Andrew Copy of letter from Andrew Jackson to Major William B. Lewis informing him that Mr. Clay has been offered the Office of Secretary of State. Washington, D.C. February 14, 1825. Jackson, James Letter to Redmond G. Slafter at the Theological Seminary in Andover, Massachusetts from James Jackson in Fairfax, Virginia. Descriptions of Washington, D.C.'s social life and Daniel Webster's voice and style, plus his opinion on government and education. March 5, 1844. Jackson, Thomas J. (Stonewall Jackson) Copies of letters by Stonewall Jackson written a few days before his death in 1863. Bottom of page has notation: Copyright 1884. H.W. Flournoy, Sect'y of Commonwealth. Newspaper Article on Stonewall Jackson, written by a childhood friend. 1880. James, Ollie M. Letter from Ollie M. James, Senator from Kentucky, to Samuel J. McCracken, turning down a lecture invitation. July 30, 1913. Jennings, E. and Sarah Letter from ___ Advocate regarding a payment. Paris and Lacy's Spring, Virginia. February 7, 1854. Johnson, Andrew Signature on a partial document. Undated. Impeachment of the President Gallery Tickets to the U.S. Senate. 5 tickets. May 13, 1868. Johnson, G. W. Legal letters to G.W. Johnson of Farmington, North Carolina. 4 letters. 1843-1844.. Johnson, Susannah Personal Property Tax receipt for Susannah Armstrong, wife of Peter Johnson. 1824. Johnston, James Photocopy of a handwritten biography of James Johnston written by his daughter. James Johnston was born 1749 in Scotland and died 1829 in Fleming County, Kentucky. He was a Baptist Minister in Virginia and Kentucky. He married Margaret Wirth of Fauquier County, Virginia. Undated. Johnston, Robert Letter to Peter Lyons, Jr. of Richmond, Virginia about selling wheat. November 20, 1790. Jones, John Paul Tissue Paper reproduction of John Paul Jones' appointment as Captain in the Navy on October 10, 1776. Handwritten manuscript by Charles H. Taylor on the John Paul Jones Flag. Undated. Jones, Thomas Catesby Thomas H. Carter's certification that Catesby was a member of \"The King William (Virginia) Artillery\" and \"Carter's Artillery Battalion.\" Undated. Jones, Thomas P. (Doctor) Letter from Dr. Thomas P. Jones of Washington, D.C. to James A. Dow of Boston, Massachusetts concerning a patent on a knitting frame. November 21, 1844. Jones, W. B., and Company Letter to Edward B. Smith of Richmond, Virginia regarding a disputed account. February 234, 1868. Jones, Walker (Doctor) Notes from patients requesting his help. Receipts. Richmond, Virginia. 1841, 1848 and 1853. K Kagey, Henry N. Accounts. 10 items. New Market, Virginia. 1853-1878. Kent (Doctor) Two letters from Dr. Kent of Warm Springs, (Virginia) to William H. Terube. 1847 and 1848. October 8, 1847: Purchase of a negro from Mr. H. Wade and the lawsuit of Benjamin Douglas' Legatees vs William Douglas executors. March 17, 1848: Hugh McDonald and Mr. Wade's fraud in purchase of a negro. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eKent, Hugh McG.Certification listing the books that Kent read at Greenville College, signed by President Charles Coffin. February 15, 1820. Order for Hugh Kent, as overseer of the poor in Montgomery County, to collect money. June 7, 1831. Letter from Kent to Mr. Price to pay Col. Miller the obligation due Col. Crockett. Nicholasville, Kentucky. January 8, 1835. Kent, Robert Bill from Robert Kent, Jr. sent to Robert Kent of Wytheville, Virginia from Francis Vespre, Treasurer of Georgetown College, Washington, D.C. April 12, 1847. Letter to Robert Kent from his son, Robert Kent, Jr. about a money draft. January 17, 1848. Kent, William Receipt. 1858. Letter to William Kent from William A. Moncure, Second Auditors Office of Virginia, saying the the \"Ordinance of the Convention does not apply to the money in the hands of the superintendents; that such money should be expended for educational purposes…\" August 5, 1861. Letter from Powell saying that Mary Arrington has applied for aid for bread. May 17, 1864. Kerr, John (Rev.) \"At Home\" card for Rev. John Kerr of Petersburg, Virginia. May 12. No year. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eKibler, Mary Ann Letter to Rubin and Manuel Varner of Luray, Page County, Virginia from his sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Daniel Kibler, of Jasper County, Illinois where they tell in great detail their future plans about clearing land and building fences and buildings. Also talks of his money problems. April 22, 1854. King, Daniel In letter written from Matansa (Matanses), Daniel King tells Ira R. Steward of New York about his 21 day voyage and asks for prays for a seaman who was aboard the ship. July 15, 1848. Kirk, George W. Agreement between George W. Kirk, Dahlouga, Lumpkin County, Georgia and Max Georgii, Arthur P. Steward and Thomas G. Steward, all of Washington, D.C., for land in Hall County, Georgia. February 12, 1884. Kyle, H. (Doctor) Accounts and judgment payments. 3 items. Possibly Baltimore, Maryland. 1857-1861. Lacouture, E. Printed copy of a State Rights Paper by E. Lacouture to Virginia Legislature about establishing the proposed line of Franco-Virginia Steamships. March10, 1858. Langley, James Accounts. Lists his medical treatments and illnesses beside each name. Other purchased such as brandy and shoes. Possibly Norfolk, Virginia. 1772-1790. Lamb, William W. Printed list of bonds stolen from William Lamb by Rev. William G. Hoben of Portland, Maine. Bonds of State of Missouri and City of Sacramento, California. Printed in Norfolk, Virginia. May 30, 1868. Lancaster, Robert A. Petition for better conditions at Virginia's Penitentiaries to be presented at a special session of the General Assembly. Richmond, Virginia. January 15, 1901. Lawless, J.T. Real estate closing account. Richmond, Virginia. June 9, 1933. Lawson, Rob Promissory note by Thornton Taylor to Robert Lawson. July 1783. Lee, Henry Governor of Virginia. Letter from Governor Henry Lee, while in New York, about the legality of Mr. Gibson's testimony again the claim of Mr. Phelps. July 14, 1802. Transcription of a letter by Henry Lee about a land and money transaction. Undated. Lee, James Papers of James Lee of Williamsburg, Virginia. Names and business mentioned are: James Gibbons - a bond for 5 slaves, I. I. (J.J.) Bowden - letter about the book \"Brougham's Sketches,\" John Hockaday – note about his son missing school and William Power of Richmond, Virginia – letter. 4 items. 1807, 1842 and 1844. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLee, Richard, II Booklet, \"Richard Lee, II Belated Elizabethan in Virginian\" by Louis B. Wright. Reprinted from Huntington Library Quarterly. October 1938. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLee, Robert E. Copy of June 1, 1859 letter from Robert E. Lee and Col. Carter to Col. S. Cooper in Washington, D.C., saying he will be in Alexandria…then posted in Texas. \nBroadside with a copy of a June 2, 1863 letter from R.E. Lee, Genl, to his Excy Jefferson Davis. \nGeneral Order No. 9, copy. April 10, 1865, Headquarters, Army, Northern Virginia. Seal. \n\"Lee: The Final Achievement,\" by Francis Pendleton Gaines, a bulletin about Robert E. Lee's presidency of Washington and Lee University, copyright 1933. Letter from Francis P. Gaines, President of Washington and Lee University, to Judge John Barton Payne of Washington, D.C. . June 14, 1933. \nNew York Sun article on \"Quest of the Robert E. Lee Bible…\" May, 1942. October 12, 1934 reprint of pamphlet, \"Lee: The Background of a Great Decision,\" August, 1865. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLee, Warner Accounts. Virginia. 1765. 3 items. Leitch, James F., and Company A Liverpool, England company. A check on a New York Bank to John Matter and Company. January 7, 1817. Lewis, Andrew (General) 1897 reprint of newspaper article \"General Andrew Lewis, re-interment of the Hero of Point Pleasant…\" Lewis, Fielding (Colonel) Letter to Honorable David Jameson of Williamsburg, Virginia concerning exchanging Antigua money for Virginia money and the hiring of Mr. Riddick for their business (in the West Indies). January 7, 1777.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis, Thomas, Jr. Papers relating to the estate of Thomas Lewis. 1840-1859. Lincoln, Abraham New York Herald with articles on President Abraham Lincoln's assassination and Jefferson Davis being in Danville, Virginia. April 15, 1865. 4 copies. Copy of a November 21, 1864 condolence letter to Mrs. Bixby published by American Historical Documents. Reprinted of an article from The Spectator, Staunton, Virginia, about President Abraham Lincoln. March 19, 1909. Copy of page 4 of autobiographical sketch by Abraham Lincoln, written 1860. March 20, 1872. Lincoln, Levi Letter from Levi Lincoln of Massachusetts to Honorable Caesar A. Rodney, Attorney General of the United States, thanking him and Thomas Jefferson for wanting him to be part of the Administration. He declines due to poor eyesight. January 26, 1811. Lightfoot, Philip Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Virginia Dorsey Lightfoot with attached report written by Virginia Dorsey Lightfoot, \"The Military Records of Major Philip Lightfoot.\" August 18, 1935 Lineaweaver, Jacob Accounts. 3 pieces. Rockingham County, Virginia. 1858 and 1871 Locke, E.A. Letters from E.A. Locke of Tehama County, California to his cousin in Virginia where he writes about farming, prices and his experiences in California. 1883 and 1884. Lomat, Judy Judy Lomat of Port Tobago writes to unknown Barbour of Virginia. She is sister of Mann Page Lomax. February 22, 1810. Long, John Photograph. Per note on back of photograph, \"grave of Captain John Long, of Ramsgate County, Kent, England, marked by marble slab. Warrange Church, New Kent.\" Lord, Frank B. Letters to Frank B. Lord, of the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. from C.S. Steward, Dept. of Justice; Otto Praeger, Post Office; Frank Doremus, Michigan Representative and Albert Johnson, Washington Representative. 1916 and 1917. Love, Charles Promissory note from Charles Love to William Wilson. Alexandria, Virginia. March 7, 1799. Lowery, J.T., Store Button envelope from J.T. Lowery and Company, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Undated. Lubin, David Letter to the editor of \"World\" in Cleveland, Ohio, sending a copy of his book, \"Let there be Light\" about Amelioration. New York, New York. April 28, 1900. Luchs, L. Letter from L.Luchs, Washington, D.C., to John T. Allen of Washington, D.C. sending a $500 draft for Mr. Flournoy. September 11, 1868. Lucia, J.H. Letter to Miss Frances Bartlett about sadness of holidays. Montpelier, Virginia. December 12, 1905. Lundeen, Ernest Form letter from Ernest Lundeen, U.S. Representative from Minnesota, asking his constituents from Minneapolis to complete form, \"I believe that the people should be consulted before Congress declares war.\" March 30, 1917. Lyle, George Receipt for Henry M. Conrad owner of a transfer, livery, feed and sale stable in Radford, Virginia. October 9, 1908. Lyle, James A. College Diploma for James A. Lyle of Hartford, Maryland to teach in the public schools. September 1, 1879. Lyons, John W. Notes. One note has return address of Galveston, Texas. 3 items. M MaCaulay, Alex Biography of Alexander MaCaulay by Enrique Naranjo, reprinted from The Hispanic American Historical Review, November 1845. Autographed by Naranjo. Magill, Charles T. Funeral announcement. Rockland, Virginia. September 12, 1870. Madeira (Miss) Printed invitation to a recital at Rauscher's. Undated. Magniloquus, Roscoe 4 poems. Undated. Mallet, J.O. Intermediate Greek exam. February 1, 1876. Mann, Robert Account of money from John Webb to Sgt. Robert Mann. October 15, 1781. Marshall, William Accounts with William Johnson. Edinburgh, Virginia. 1773 and 1775. Marchpund, Alex Certificate of discharge from the Civilian Conservation Corps. Pembroke, Virginia. March 25, 1935. Mason, George Address by Honorable R. Walton Moore at House of Delegates, Richmond, Virginia, on unveiling of marble bust of George Mason. September 27, 1932. Mason, L. R. Acceptance letter as Rector of Grace Church in Richmond, Virginia. Written from Marietta, Georgia. December 30, 1890. Mason, M.E. Letter to Dr. G.A. (Mencci), Alexandria, Virginia regarding allegations that Mr. Mason spoke badly about Dr. (Mencci). February 19, 1843. Mason, Maud M. Letter to Mrs. Spiers regarding decorating colors. New York. New York. Undated. Masters, L. Letter from L. Masters of Boston, Massachusetts to Giles Unknown regarding a chemical experiment, the \"Freer Lovites\" club in New York and the \"Venus\" Club. October 18, 1855. Maury, Matthew Fontaine Prayer by C.M. Maury. Undated. Invitation to unveiling of bust of Matthew Fontaine Maury. Richmond, Virginia. November 15, 1932. Invitation to unveiling of monument of Matthew Fontaine Maury. Richmond, Virginia. November 11, 1929. Booklets on Matthew Fontaine Maury. Mayo, George Accounting by John Preston to Henrico Superior Court about estate of George Mayo. Henrico, Virginia. 1811. Mayo, John Receipt for claims upon Manchester Mills by Elira A. Mayo to John Mayo. March 28, 1811. Letter from Dr. J.D. Moncure, Superintendent of Eastern Lunatic Asylum in Williamsburg, Virginia to William P. Poythrep of Richmond, Virginia about John Mayo's condition. February 15, 1886. McAdams, George B. Letter from McAdams and Berry's Clothiery, Richmond, Virginia regarding money. February 15, 1893. McAllister, J.T. Liar's License. June 20, 1894. McAdoo, W.G. Letter to Rev. C.W. Lane regarding plants. Midway. July 17, 1867 McCabe, W. Gordon \"Real and Ideal: A Poem\" by W. Gordon McCabe. Printed, possibly pages from a book. Undated. McCormick, Cyrus H. Printed copy of \"Memorandum on renewal of his patent, now before Congress.\" Two copies. March 20, 1854. McCormick, D.M. Note between J.M. and D.M. McCormick, Johnsonville, Harnett County, North Carolina. 1858. McGill, Martha Letter from Martha McGill, Williamsburg, Virginia, to John D. McGill in Shacklefords, King and Queen County, Virginia about staying with him during the cold season. January 1838. McGraw, J.B. (Dr.) $70 check from Colonel Cunningham of Richmond, Virginia. January 1, 1880. McGuire, E.C. (Rev.) Obituary. Born in Winchester, Virginia 1793 and died 1858. 1858. McGriffin, John L. Receipt. Augusta, Virginia. December 26, 1857. McIntosh, Lachlan Placard reproduction of letter from McIntosh to Colonel John Laurence regarding a historic duel and the death of Button Gwinnett by the American Autograph Shop. Christmas 1937. McKinley, William Death announcement of William McKinley, President of the United States, written by Charles H. Ourand, Major and Inspector-General. General Orders No. 13. Headquarters District of Columbia Militia, Washington, D.C. September 15, 1901. McKown, Mary Ann Printed \"Tribute of Respect.\" Gerardstown, West Virginia. November, 1972. Mercer, Hugh (General) Reprint from Princeton Whig, \"Biographical sketch of General Hugh Mercer\" dated January 1834. \"The Battle of Princeton, and Death of Gen. Mercer\" article with a handwritten note \"presented by Colonel Hugh Mercer to Miss C. Grinnan.\" Undated. Meyers, Samuel Receipt and Bank Drafts. 2 items. Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia. 1816. 1819. Meyers, William R. Telegraph from Washington, D.C. to William R. Meyers of Richmond, Virginia. July 26, 1949. Middleton, Walter R. Letter from Ammon Hancock, Lynchburg, Virginia, to Colonel Abram Staples of Patrick Courthouse regarding debts owed by Walter R. Middleton. December 20, 1829. Miles, William Porcher Letter to Francis Lawley about meeting for dinner and lack of meat for (General Robert E. Lee) Lee's army. Richmond, Virginia. January 5, 1864. Miller, John M., Jr. Carbon copies of letter to the editor of the Wall Street Journal about government bonds and securities by John M. Miller, Jr., President of First National Bank of Richmond, Virginia and correspondence concerning his letter, one from George J. Seay. February and March 1918. Miller, Lizzie Post Office Registry receipt for Miss Lizzie Miller. Elkton, Virginia. February 16, 1885. Montgomery, George Pardon granted by the Secretary of State, Franklin Pierce. Washington, D.C. March 3, 1857. Moody, Thomas Legal Receipts. 2 items. Prince George County. 1833, 1856 and 1857. Moore, R. Walter Letter to Mr. Coleman from someone in Fairfax, Virginia regarding a meeting. June 1919. Copy of typed press release of an address by R. Walton Moore of Virginia at York, Pennsylvania at the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Continental Congress Session in York. 17 pages. October 14, 1927. Copy of typed press release of an address by R. Walton Moore, Assistant Secretary of State, at the National University, Washington, D.C. June 11, 1935. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from R. Walton Moore. June 19, 1935. Morrill, Samuel Patent for a beehive. January 16, 1835. Morris, Stuart Receipt. December 17, 1844. Morrison, Alfred James Essay \"Root and Neil: Virginians as it were\" by Alfred James Morrison. Typed carbon biography of Dr. Alfred James Morrison with a list of his works. Undated. Mosby, Charles L. Obituary. Lynchburg, Virginia. March 17, 1879. Moseley, William William Langley's executor account of William Moseley. Norfolk, Virginia. 1810. Mundy Receipts of Mr. Mundy. 3 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1860's and 1870's. Murray, George, and Company Letter regarding a accounts and a negro boy. Norfolk, Virginia. December 1803.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Myers, G.A. Papers, including 3 invitations to Mason meetings. 7 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1850's and 1860's. Receipt for one bag received of A.S. Pendleton of G. Myers. Southern Express Company. Richmond, Virginia. November 6, 1863. Note recall to G.A. Myers, Bank of Virginia. Richmond, Virginia. January 1842. 2 items. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMyers, Gustavus Letter to Gustavus Myers of Richmond, Virginia from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about making a screen or a chair. Written on a shipping order. December 1841. Myers, Gustavus A. Publications of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, membership request. January 28, 1856. Myers, H. (Dr.) Letter from D. Sendner ? in Virginia to Dr. Myers. Undated. Myers, William B. Commission for William B. Myers to be Second Lieutenant, for engineer duty, of the Provisional Army of Virginia. May 24, 1861. Nance, Z.F. Letter to Richard M. Graves of Potter's Field regarding paying Trower. November 2, 1847. Naylor, A.F. Business card and a pamphlet, with a dogwood poem, advertising A.F. Naylor as a Oriental Rug Specialist. After 1935. Neff, Henry Papers of Dr. Henry Neff of Rockingham County, Virginia. 7 items. 1840's, 1850's and 1885. New, J.S. Account of estate of Unknown Branch. 1856. Newman, Clark, and Company Monthly Statement of Montgomery and Wilson. Norfolk, Virginia. October 1879. Nicholas, W.C. and Robert C. Photostat copies of letters from W.C. Nicholas and Robert C. Nicholas from Warren, Kentucky and Gallatin County, Kentucky to nephews in Lexington, Kentucky about land in Texas. 1806 and 1827. Nicholson, Francis True copy of 1710 Proclamation of Sir Francis Nicholson Typed carbon copy of manuscript of biography of Sir Francis Nicholson by Croom Partridge. 1937. Norwood, Winifred Funeral Announcement, St. Paul's Church. July 17, 1851. Norwood Family Taxable property at Norwood Estate. 1870. Oemler, Marie Conway Letter from Ms. Oemler of Savannah, Georgia to Mrs. Sizer, about her father in the post civil war years. June 12, 1927. P-Q Pace, W. William Receipt. Richmond, Virginia. November 20, 1821. Page, Charles (Captain) Typescript of letters from Captain Page in Staunton, Virginia where he tells of his experience during the War of 1812. October 31, 1812 and June 21, 1814. Page, Mann An accounting of the legal issues between Mann Page and Mr. Morton, brother of Dr. George Morton. Undated. Page Mann, Jr. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to his brother, W. Page, in Virginia about his opinion that the delegates to congress should decline foreign commerce…to keep honest. Writes of seal being made in Virginia. May 26, 1777. He was delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia. Transcript included. \"Memo as to the facts in relation to the differences between Mr. Morton and Messrs Willis and Madison.\" Memo mentions land or deed problem with William Shepherd, Mr. Willis and Major Madison. September 23, 1840. Typed carbon copy summary of the lawsuit between Maria Wilson Page, Relict and Administratrix of Mann Page, Deceased and John Lloyd, Executor of Osgood Hanbury, surviving partner of Capel and Osgood Hanbury; Robert Patton, Administrator with the will annexed of Mann Page, John T. Page; Lewis Burwell, Administrator of Robert C. Page and John Minor. 1931. Page, Martha Receipt from Miss Martha Page to John Edgar for music instruction. January 1, 1844. Palmer Note regarding debts due. October 15, 1865. Palmer, Charles Letter from Charles Palmer to C. Dunn regarding money owed. Petersburg, Virginia. 1871. Pane, Selia (Mrs.) Receipt signed by Thomas Sweeney for package delivered to Mrs. Selia A. Pane, Petersburg, Virginia, by Adams Express Company. June 8, 1865. Paradise, Lucy Typed transcript of letter from Samuel Johnson to Mrs. Thrale about the Paradise Family. April 1, 1775. Park, Edward Invoice of William Thelabell to Edward Park. Fragments. 1767. Partridge, Allen (1785 to 1854) Pages from a book with an article by Captain Partridge on Education. Captain Partridge established a military academy in Portsmouth, Virginia in 1839). Undated. Payne (Judge) Personal letter from Charles L. Strobel to Judge Payne. December 19, 1922. Pennington, Charles H. Washington, D.C. Treasury Department document transferring C.H. Pennington as a temporary clerk. May 20, 1878. Letter from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, regarding pension of Charles H. Pennington. February 24, 1915. Perkins, Eli Regarding estate. Other names mentioned are Sarah Snoddy, John Perkins and Alexander Perkins. 1 item. North Carolina. 1833 and 1835. Perkins, Nathaniel Letter to Arch. Bryce from ? Perkins, Diamond Mills, regarding court of appeals' case, possibly in Buckingham County, Virginia. October 2, 1820. Peyton, John Howe Letter in a newspaper to Colonel John Lewis Peyton, son of John Howe Peyton, from David S. Young of Staunton, Virginia, who says \"you request me to write out my recollections of him.\" January 31, 1879. Article in Newspaper written for the Valley Virginian, \"My Recollections of the Late John Howe Peyton\" by W.F. 1878. Phillips, William Receipt for hiring of negroes. 1834. Receipt for monthly subscription to Old Dominion Chronicle. Portsmouth, Virginia. July 27, 1841. Pilson, Matthew Receipts, invoices, estate accounts. Some horse related. 3 items. Rocky Springs. 1861-1864. Pittman, Newsom J. (Dr.) Accounts. Rocky Mount, North Carolina. 1840-1843. Plato, John \"Protection for a Coloured Person\" document stating that John Plato was born in Mathews County, Virginia. Signed by Conway Whittle. July 9, 1836. Pocahontas Newspaper articles: \"The Standard,\" Richmond, Virginia, November 5, 1881. \"Interesting particulars regarding Pocahontas and Captain John Smith and their burial places. \"The Standard,\" November 12, 1881. Part 2. \"The Standard,\" August 27, 1881. \"Pocahontas.\" \"Richmond Times-Dispatch editorials on Pocahantas and an original portrait. June 10, 1883. \"New York Times,\" 1890, \"Maids in Bermuda.\" Poe, Edgar Allen Portrait print of Edgar Allen Poe, possibly a page from a book. Newspaper articles about Poe and advertisements for his work. 1880, 1911 and undated. Poindexter, Henry P. Receipts. 5 pieces. Richmond, Virginia. 1838, 1840 and 1853. Poindexter, Jane Receipt for purchase of negroes from estate of William Quarles. 1 item. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. February 1835. Pollard, John Garland Flyers of article from the \"Winchester Evening Star\" on John Garland Pollard, \"Out of Thine Own Mouth Will I Judge Thee\" by Dabney Carr Harrison. 10 items. July 25, 1917. Porter, George L. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Henry W. Lamb, Williamsburg, Virginia, about George L. Porter's ancestry and Civil War experiences, from \"Genealogy of Lincoln, Pearce, Porter, Agers.\" March 27, 1939. Powers, Pike (Rev.) Letter from Rev. T.G. Dashiell of Richmond, Virginia to Rev. Pike Powers regarding Miss Algia Napier. April, 22, 1890. Letter from Marian E. Dickinson of Richmond, Virginia to Rev. Pike Powers asking to be taken off the books of St. Andrews. February 25, 1887 Price, Lucy S. Letter to Miss Mary Ladd regarding her carriage accident. July 4, 1841. Purdy, Nannie Sutton Prayer typed onto a beige silk cloth with fringed edges. 4.5 x 15\". 3 crosses printed on it. Nannie Sutton Purdy printed on the bottom. Q-R Quarles, Patsy Receipts, including a Doctor's accounting of his visits to the negros belonging to Patsy Quarles. 3 items. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. 1838, 1841 and 1842. Quarles, Sarah Property receipts. 2 items. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. 1838 and 1847. Randolph, J.C. and Company Invoice from Dr. E.J. Higgins, wholesale liquor dealer from Norfolk, Virginia for J.C. Randolph and Co. 1878. Randolph, John John Randolph of Roanoke. Photostat of letter from William Hughes to John Randolph. January 17, 1822. Chancery suit between Corbin Braxton, executor of St. George Tucker Coalter, deceased, plus others and William Leigh, executor of John Randolph, deceased plus others. Lawsuit regarding Wyatt Cardwell, agent for John Randolph's heirs. December 4, 1847. Newspaper articles on John Randolph. 1878 and 1881. Randolph Family List of land holdings in Virginia during the Colonial days of the Randolph Family for the William and Mary Quarterly. Undated. Rawlings, James H. Accounts for physician, Dr. J. H. Minor and J. L.Burrus. 3 items. Possibly Caroline County, Virginia. 1843 and 1847. Reed, Henry L. (Mr. and Mrs.) Golden wedding invitation. Chambersburgh, Pennsylvania. 1876. Reed, John L. Letter to his cousin in Baltimore, Maryland about directions for which train station to get his ticket. September 26, 1873. Reurs, Thomas Receipt. Undated. Richards, Charles J. Letters to Charles J. Richards from family and friends. Subjects include the Young Men's Society and debates in Lynchburg, Virginia, lecture on Natural Photography, and the Richmond Lyceum. 1838-1840. Robertson Family Letter to John T. Robertson about laws on will probate, dated May 24, 1878. Accounts of Robertson Family. Many are fragments. Names mentioned are James Robertson, Col. George Robertson, Michael Robertson, John Roberson, Thomas Emond and John Ireland. 1785, 1802, 1805 and 1878. Richardson, George Account paid for George Richardson by Murray, Mundell and Grinnan. Signed by Hugh Mercer. August 3, 1804. Richardson, W.W. Deposition of Ada J. Richardson of New Hanover County, North Carolina. She states that her deceased husband was a private in Captain Williams' Company and entered service in Stafford County, Virginia and killed at Malvern Hill. She wants the $50 he had with him when he died. November 23, 1863. Richelieu Fragments of a copy of a letter from Cardinal Richelieu to the French Ambassador. Paris, France to Rome, Italy. 1638. Rinedollar Receipt from William Giles, Jr. March 2, 1808. Ritter, William L. Pamphlet \"Biographical Sketch\" by Dr. Samuel H. Higgins. William Ritter was born August 11, 1835 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Roach, Libby Letter about lawsuit from boarders of Libby Roach, in Norfolk, Virginia, from Hubard and Hubard. September 23, 1892. Robertson Account of sale of property at Mr. Robertson's estate, Providence. Sale by Carter Braxton. Middlesex County, Virginia. 1836. Robertson Family Letter to John T. Robertson about laws on will probates. May 24, 1878. 16 items. Account fragment of Col. George Robertson. Accounts of Robertson Family. Many of them are fragments. Some names mentioned: James Robertson, Michael Robertson, John Robertson, Thomas Emond and John Ireland. Petersburg, Virginia. 1785, 1802 and 1805. Robinson, Conway Receipt for Hening and Mumford's reports bought at James Heron's auction. Signed by James R. MacMurdo. May 12, 1823. Robinson, John M. A wedding invitation for Champe Conway and John M. Robinson at Saint Paul's Church. Addressed to Miss Stott. Undated. Rochelle, Martha Letter to Mrs. Martha Rochelle in Jerusalem, Southampton, Virginia from her son in Concord. February 1836. Rochelle, R.De Letter from de Rochelle written in French. Note on back of letter, \"about the French Claim.\" Washington, D.C. February 3, 1831. Rogers, M.C. Letter from M.C. Rogers in Huntsville, Texas to S.C. Rogers of Tennessee regarding family matters, particularly after the war along with his opinion of the war. Gives name of Grandfather, Henry Roger and Specer Clark. Family originally from Fauquier and Loudoun Counties, Virginia. February 14, 1866. Roney, Isaac Accounts and Letters of Isaac Roney of Dinwiddie County, Virginia. 1836-1871. Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Inauguration ceremony program and invitation. 1933. Printed ballad, \"If Roosevelt Ruled Ireland,\" by William V. McKenny sung at the Irish Night Clover Club. 1936. Rosenwald, E. Receipt for merchandise on the Harnden's Southern Express. Richmond, Virginia. August 4, 1862. Ross, Charlie Brewster Pamphlet by Allan Pinkerton, with photo, about abduction of Charlie Brewster Ross in Germantown, Pennsylvania. July 1, 1874. Ross, G. (Dr.) Prescription written by Dr. G. Ross to H.G. Forstmann, a Druggist in Richmond, Virginia. Undated. Rowe, R. Semple Letter from R. Semple Rowe of Baltimore, Maryland to a friend in Richmond, Virginia about travel plans. July 24, 1865 or 1866. Rowland, Kate Masson Letter to Bishop Randolph regarding the ancestry of Benjamin Harrison. June 17, 1895. Photograph of \"The Honourable Sir William Thomson...\" Royal, William L. Court case in Richmond, Virginia about 1890. Russell, Margaret Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Hearue of Drakes Branch, Virginia. Post card has drawing of a YMCA in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Undated. Rutherford, J.C. Receipt. April 18, 1849. Sander Family \"Extracts, etc., from Records of Clerk's Office of Northumberland Co., Virginia\" made by W.S. Cralle, Clerk of the County Court for said County. June 1888. Sandidge, Dabney Note to William Wallace requesting him to feed his workmen from his mill. Amherst, Virginia. September 1, 1843.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSargent, Eliza F. Norfolk, Virginia Office of Board of Health to Mrs. Eliza F. Sargent regarding connection to the ( ) server. September 10, 1890. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSaunders, George D. Note requesting meal for his hands who are working (with, near, for) someone. New Store, Buckingham, Virginia. November 12, 1862.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSaunders, John Receipt for a subscription to the Virginia Patriot, Richmond, Virginia. February 7, 1814. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSavage, N.R. Checks written by N.R. Savage. 4 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1876. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eScattergood, Thomas Letter to Thomas Scattergood from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, mostly regarding possible unchristian influences in Richmond, Virginia and elsewhere. Faded. Fragments. 1794. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSchneider, John B. John B. Schneider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Mr. Allen and Co. requesting 10 pounds of tobacco. May 17, 1869. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSchuricht, Herrmann Letter written from Herrmann Schuricht of Idlewild, Cabham, Virginia. to John S. Irby in Richmond, Virginia, sending a copy of his historical publication. October 20, 1898. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eScoville, S.C. Letter to Lyman Kinsley regarding bank and Birkshire Railroad stock. November 23, 1854. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eScruggs, H.B. Accounts and Receipts of H.B. Scruggs to E.E. White, Thomas Johnson, James W. Snoddy, John M. Torrey, Charles F. Torrey and Edmund Torrey. He appears to be an ironworker. Buckingham County, Virginia. 1858-1866.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeaton, W.W. Notes on birth and deaths of W.W. Seaton (died January 11, 1785) and Joseph Gales. (1786-1860). \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eShaver, David (Rev.) Seven handwritten sermons by Rev. David Shaver, editor of the Richmond Religious Herald. 1864-1865. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSheetz, George C. Pages from a journal which includes newspaper social column about the Sheetz Family and a page from a book about horse medicines. Near Dorcus, Virginia. 1902 and Undated. Sheridan, Philip Henry (General) War Department announcement of General Sheridan's death. August 6, 1888. Funeral invitation. Death Announcement by Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Sherman, William Tecumseh (General) Pamphlet with details of the funeral of William Tecumseh Sherman. February 17, 1891. Sherrard, John M. Invitation to the funeral of John M. Sherrard at the United Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia. Addressed to Gus A. Myers and Family. June 23, 1858. Shields and Somerville Letter from Shields and Somerville of Richmond, Virginia to N.O. and C.H. Cram of Portland, Maine about a flour shipment. June 28, 1850 Shore, John Photostat of the 1777 title page \"Dr. Isaac Hall's Graduate Thesis on Joannes Shore\" along with handwritten notes. Si - Sz Smith, D.G. Letter to Andrew Brown, Charlottesville, Virginia, a distributor of salt. Civil War. September 19, 1862. Smith, E.C. Leave of absence permission from University of Virginia. December 21, 1878. Certificate from University of Virginia for Applied Mathematics. July 3, 1879. Smith, Jacob B. Letter to brother, Jacob Smith, from H. Mohler in Park County, Indiana where he says how wonderful it is in Indiana, particularly the people as compared to home. On back of the November 9, 1867 letter, another letter from Fannie E. Mohler to Mrs. Sarah Smith. Smith, John (Captain) Section of a book on Captain John Smith written about 1889. Two copies. Newspaper editorials by R. Howison and Alexander Brown on early United States and Captain John Smith. Richmond Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. February 1891. Typed biographical material on Captain John Smith with a photograph and a placard of a plaque with an epitaph to Captain John Smith located in St. Sepulchre's Church, Smithfield, London. Smith, Lucy P. Letter to her cousin while at Salt Springs, Virginia. August 14, 1856. Smith, William William Smith was a Brig. Gen. in the CSA and Governor of Virginia. Letters from William Smith: Recommending T.J. Murphy to the Secretary of Treasury, R.J. Walker. Written from Warrenton, Virginia on March 16, 1848. To possibly the Enquirer, asking that his speech be published. Written from Washington, D.C. on May 17, 1852. To possibly the Enquirer, about the Hunter Bill and the West. August 3, 1854. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSmyth, John Ferdinand Dalziel A report by R. Leroy Hilldrup \"A Tory's Account of Certain Virginia Patriots.\" Correspondence between Dr. Earl Gregg Swem and R. Leroy Hilldrup for a William and Mary Quarterly article. Virginia. 1934. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSnickers, Edward One document that includes a copy of a 1785 bond whereby Martin Ashby of Louisa County agrees to pay one thousand pounds to George Noble of Frederick County, Virginia for 350 acres. a 1784 bond to Edward Snickers for an exchange of land between Snickers and Ashby for 306 acres in Frederick County and 350 acres in Loudoun County and letters from Edward Snickers about his land transactions with Ashby. The copy is possibly also dated about 1785. Gift of Dr. Thomas G. Pullen. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSomervails, C.R. Money exchange for sterling. Richmond, Virginia. Dec. 19, 1865. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSouthall, Elianna Letter from Ms. Southall of Baltimore, Maryland, to her father, Robert Anderson in Richmond, Virginia. Mentions William and Mary where \"only four students at Commencement\" and proposed the college move to Richmond. November 9, 1833. Southward Family Invoices. 8 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1867-1873. Southworth, Edward Summary of military duty in the 2nd U.S. Colored Troops. Civil War. 1862-1865, 1910. Spotswood, Alexander Typed transcript of letter to Edmund Pendleton, President of the Committee of Safety, at Mount Pleasant Camp, near Cobham, from Alexander Spotswood. November 16, 1775. Sprinkle, Charles, and Company Note from E.T.H. Warren asking him to pay back money. 1860. Spruill, B.I. Receipt for money given to B.F. Moore as an arbitrator. Tarboro, North Carolina. November 27, 1833. Stackhouse, Rosamond, Invoices and Property Tax. 6 items. Prince George County, Virginia. 1856-1867. Starke, Eliza N. Letter from Raphael Smith and a poem written on a doily, \"Aerostic by J.B. Dods.\" New York. April 17, 1854. Statute, Fanny Funeral cards. April 10, 1886. Stedman, Edmund Calling cards and a letter to Annie Carlisle of Charles City, Iowa. November 1891. Steele, Margaret Letter to Aunt Frances and Uncle Leigh describing her Christmas presents. Early 1900's. Stephen, Adam (General) Letter to Francis B. Jones from Charles James Faulkner, House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., about Adam Stephen of Berkeley County, Virginia. May 19, 1856. Notes by Charles James Faulkner on General Adam Stephen. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSterling, Joseph Receipt written by William Upshaw, Jr. for negroes. Possibly Gloucester, Virginia. March 15, 1757. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStevens, S.N. (Miss) Letter to Miss Stevens in Norfolk, Virginia from Wakefield Rattan Company in Boston, Massachusetts about rugs. October 13, 1882 \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStewart, Eliza Letter to her brother about Eliza's accounts. Mentions Richmond, Virginia and Baltimore, Maryland. January 30, 1855. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStoddard, Charles J. Appointment request for a job at the Office of Comptroller of Currency, Treasury Department, in Washington, D.C. Sent to Hon. A.B. Hepburn, Comptroller. 1892. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStokes, D.R. Letter from William Hodges Mann , an attorney of Nottoway Courthouse, Virginia. June 17, 1890. Stone, Edward L. Pamphlet with letter from Edward L. Stone of Roanoke, Virginia, to W.E. Rudge about the Book Worm bug. Pamphlet entitled, \"All Hope Abandon, Ye Who Enter Here.\" Undated. Stott, Susan B. Receipt signed by Henry P. Irving. 1 item. Possibly Richmond or Cumberland County, Virginia. 1834-1838. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStrachan, John B. Note from John B. Strachan which says Mr. Cosby will pay amount to bank. October 14, 1815. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSwann, Thompson Tax for Ordinary in Cumberland County, Virginia signed by Robert C. Nicholas. October 10, 1768. Swineford, H. Check to Clemmitt and Jones for printing order for Toppa Lodge. Richmond, Virginia. July 27, 1877. Ta Tabb, John B. Article, \"Some Notes of My Life\" by John B. Tabb, included in the December 1936, The Borromean, a publication of Saint Charles College, Catonsville, Maryland. Exerpt from the June 1937 Borromean, \"Summer vacations with Fathre Tabb at the Forest, His Virginia Plantation Home.\" Tabb, Phillip Photostat of a letter from Phillip Tabb to John Page at Rosewell, Virginia about men from British barges robbing houses. December 9, 1782. Original may be on National Park Service's possession. Tallmadge, D.B. (Judge) Funeral Notice. Richmond, Virginia. October 30, 1846. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTalmann (William) Typed translation and transcription from Latin of Commission to William Talmann as Controller of Works in England. Mentions King William and Queen Mary. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTatham William Pamphlet on William Tatham, clerk of the Wataugan Settlement, by Samuel C. Williams. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTayloe, Edward Thorton Obituary. Alabama. Undated. Taylor, Creed Receipt for Chancery Court advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer. Other names mentioned are Creed Taylor, Richie and Cook and W.G. Pendleton. Richmond, Virginia. February 26, 1830. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTaylor, J.S. Letter to Mr. Ladd, near Richmond, Virginia, about business accounts. 1780's. Letter to Thomas Mifflin Ladd, near Richmond, Virginia, concerning case of M. Spencer and business accounts. September 17, 1788. Taylor, Jesse Typed transcript of letter from Jesse Taylor to his cousin. Note about Taylor family history written on the transcript. February 1774. Taylor, Tazewell Letter from R. Rose of Washington, D.C. about \"Mason Farm: for sale o the James River, about 20-30 miles from Norfolk, Virginia. 2 items. August 1869. Tb - Tz Tennabalo or Tinnebale, William Receipts. 2 items. Norfolk, Virginia. 1765 and 1795. Thalheimer Instructions to the jury concerning J.W. Wimmer on the trial for the murder of Mr. Thalheimer. Virginia. Undated. Thompson, P. M. Invoice from Alsop, Mosby and Co. of Richmond, Virginia. June 6, 1893. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThompson, S.H. Typed copy of letter to Rev. Henry Thompson Louthan in Williamsburg, Virginia from Rev. Henry Thompson in Farmville, Virginia. May 20, 1902. Handwritten note at top of page, \"A Review of Tom Dixon's Leopard Spots by one of the K.K.K. boys himself.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThompson, W.T. Letter to W.B. Phillips from W.T. Thomson of the morning news office of the Savannah, News with instructions on length of letter and what kind of Washington, D.C. news they want for their newspaper, plus his political opinions. Savannah, Georgia. July 14, 1856. Thornton, James D. Letter to Hon. J.D. Thornton in Richmond, Virginia from Attorney W.E. Turner in Modesto, California about California case of Lightfoot who murdered Colonel Branch. February 1, 1881. Letter to Hunter from James D. Thornton, Judicial Department, Supreme Court of California, sending the previous letter. February 18, 1881. Terrell and Rayley Letter to Leonard B. Terrell of Weymouth, Massachusetts from Tiffany (possibly Tate) of Baltimore, Maryland, concerning invoice. March 11, 1843. Letter to Terrell and Bayley about an invoice. May 12, 1845. Todd, Mallory Obituary. Christchurch, Virginia. Undated. Torrence, William Clayton Letter to William Torrence from Mrs. J. M. Slaughter about new edition of book about St. George's Parish. December 31, 1903. Letter to Wm. C. Terrance from Raleigh L. Green of Culpeper, Virginia, about printing a book. December 19, 1903. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTownsen, James and Katherine Ann Letter to Jesse E. Parish of Drapersville, Virginia from James Townsen of Edmondson County, Kentucky, about family news. February 14, 1848. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTownsend, S.R. Letter to his wife in Waltham, Massachusetts while at a convention in Baltimore, Maryland. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTucker, Benjamin F. Court document for a case in Richmond County, Georgia: Benjamin F. Tucker vs Hesekiah Odin and Jesse Walton. October 4, 1840.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTucker, Richard D. Letter to Murray Grinnan and Mundell of Fredericksburg, Virginia regarding selling flour. December 26, 1811. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTunstall, Alex (Dr.) Letter to Robert Mumford, Richmond, Virginia regarding genealogy of Colonel George Brooke and Catherine Tunstall. Mountain Lake Hotel, Virginia letterhead. July 22, 1899. Letter to Mr. James about genealogy. October 22, 1901. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTurner, Henry Bill from Bremen, Germany for items sent to Virginia. April 15, 1865. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTurner, Mary Letter is illegible. May 31, 1866 \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTurpin, Thomas J. Letter from Thomas J. Turpin of Woodlawn, Virginia to Edward T. James of Richmond, Virginia concerning Turpin estate. January 14, 1847. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eUnknown Correspondents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Cousin Robert in Norfolk, Virginia from Mary B.A. in Washington, D.C., about family matters. February 1, 1936. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Col. about \"bill which passed both branches of the Legislature but was not signed by his Presbyterian Majesty (the gov) as he considered it…\" Partial letter. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter addressed to Peter. John Bolton written on the letter. Fragment. December 1856. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter to \"My Dear Dear Sister\" from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about family and the mood in Philadelphia. June 13, 1846. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Cousin Maria from Julia. Letter is about their health, but there are notes written under the letter which say \"Pulaski\" and give genealogy of some people, but difficult to decipher names. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eUpshur, Abel Parker Published in the William and Mary Quarterly. Original letter written by Abel Upshur while Secretary of State, to the Honorable John C. Calhoun of South Carolina. Upshur talks of Great Britain's tactics and predicts war over slaveholders. Thinks England will be involved, particularly with fabric commerce. Talks of abolitionists and the admission of Texas to the Union as a slave owning state. Washington, D.C. August 4, 1843 \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eValentine, Edward Virginius Newspaper article in the Richmond Standard about Valentine with byline, American Art Review – Margaret J. Preston. Richmond, Virginia. May 29, 1880. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVan Buren, Martin Authorization for the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to \"the envelope of a letter to the King of the Kingdom of the two Sicilies, congratulating him on the birth of Prince Alberto Maria Francesco...\" Signed by Martin Van Buren. Washington, D.C. January 10, 1840.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVanyard, B.A. Letter on side one: from James Mc D. Thrasher to friend. \"…you ought to be here just to see how the Yankees have treated the country in this vicinity. They have nearly desolated every house…\" Letter on other side: from B. A. Vanyard at Camp Latham, Roanoke Street, Tent…to My Old Friend. \"…great pleasure so you and John and brother come and see us what is cost is a matter of moon shine…\" March 17, 1861. Civil War. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVan Dusen, R.M. Advertisement for employment in Fernald's Newspaper Men's Exchange in Springfield, Massachusetts. Typed carbon copy with handwritten updates of job experience. After 1916. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVan Laun, J.A. Letter to Alfred Van Laun in Chicago, Illinois from his father in London, England about selling Lafayette and Chief Justice Marshall etchings and the printing of them from the plates. February 19, 1895. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVaughan (R.B.) Letter from R.B. Vaughn in Desota, Mississippi to his parents, A. Vaughan, in Brunswick County, Diamond Grove, Virginia about his experiences with settling in Mississippi. 1857. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVeale, George Photostat copy of letter about logging. Virginia. April 20, 1773. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWa-We \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWalker, Benjamin I. Letter to Edmunds Store about selling items. Mecklenburg, Virginia. September 25, 1842 \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWalker, Edwin List of debts, notes and bonds due. Near Richmond, Virginia, 1857. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWalker, Francis A. (General) Announcement of Parlor Lectures by General Walker at residence of Mrs. Henry Draper, 271 Madison Avenue, New York, NY. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWallace, Ann Note giving Caroline Miller permission to go to Centenary Church. January 26, 1859. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWaller, Charles (Mrs.) Ledger sheet of Mrs. Charles Waller for Dr. John Lindsey. 1869-70. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWaller, William M. Sarah A. Waller giving William Spencer permission to give Mr. Duncan's slave a \"turn of corn.\" Undated. Other requests for produce. 1842-1844. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWalthall, Telitha A copy of her will, possibly written at the time of the will. Mentions Martha and William Nunnerly. October 1, 1846. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWarner, A.L. (Dr.) Receipts and checks to Richmond, Virginia businesses. 9 items. 1837-1846. Season pass to M.A.R. Lectures. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWarren and Quarles Advertisement brochure with bond information. Richmond, Virginia. 1882. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington, Booker T. Typed letter to Rev. H.E. Lombard from Booker T. Washington, principal of The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, soliciting funds. Signed by Booker T. Washington. April 6, 1914. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington, L.W. L.W. Washington of Halltown, Jefferson County, Virginia to Samuel T. Stone of Rockville, Maryland about money from the Forrest Estate. April 28, 1846. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWatson, Josiah Letter from Josiah Watson in Alexandria, Virginia to John Hopkins in Richmond, Virginia regarding a missing horse that was found. August 1787. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWeaver, Mildred Letter to Mildred Weaver of Waynesboro, Virginia from Tehran, Persia. Mentions Titanic tragedy. April 22, 1912. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWeavor, John (Weaver) Indenture of John Weaver to Elijah Sparks as a Merchant Apprentice. Shepherdstown, Virginia. 1796. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWenger, L. Tannie (Fannie) Recipe for red dye for yarn. October 24, 1867. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWest, Francis Newspaper article by Rev. Edward D. Neill about Francis West. Richmond Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia. 1878. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWest, John Newspaper article by Rev. Edward D. Neill about John West. Richmond Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia. June 15, 1878. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWest, Mattie J. Letter from Cousin Bess about visit and her household activities. Gravel Hill, Virginia. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWest, Thomas B. 40 shares of Exchange Bank of Virginia, No. 3216. Norfolk, Virginia. July 28, 1856. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWestmoreland, (E.D.) Letters to his cousin about pretty girls, sweethearts and family news. Petersburg, Virginia. April and June 1868. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWf-Wq \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWhite, Louise E. Receipts, some with Dr. Margaret Scellen. York, Virginia. 1831 and undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWhittle, C and F. Shipment laden order for tobacco to C. and F. Whittle. Richmond, Virginia. March 16, 1810. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilkinson, E. Letter from E. Wilkinson, superintendent of Allison White and Company, a lumber company in West Point, Virginia, to Austin Smith, a lawyer in Richmond, Virginia, about insurance with Great Western Insurance Company of New Orleans, Louisiana. February 3, 1874. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilcox, Philo F. Correspondence about buying cans and tin plates. 3 items. Springfield, Massachusetts. 1835. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilkins, William Bond to W.A. Marks. 1 item. 1857-1858. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilliams, J.J. Letter about sending gloves. Richmond, Virginia. June 6, 1857. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilliams, John M. Letter about the book, \"First Year at the Piano.\" New York, New York. Early 1900's. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilson, Francis Letter from T.R. Lounsbury in Paris, France to Francis Wilson about his health and book. November 25, 1906. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilson, James \"Nomber of Bills.\" Undated. Wilson, James Pamphlet, \"James Wilson and St. Andrews\" by Randolph G. Adams. Given to Earl Gregg Swem by Randolph G. Adams. Reprint of 1931 article. Wilson, Joseph (Dr.) Invoices and accounts of patients. 3 items. 1848-1866. Wilson, Woodrow (President) Letter to John Hart in Richmond, Virginia from Woodrow Wilson, the White House, Washington, D.C. about a copy of an address by Wilson's father, given before the Societies of Hampden-Sidney Virginia, published in Richmond 1857. September 8, 1913. Newspaper articles about Woodrow Wilson. 2 articles. November 21, 1926 and Undated. Windsor, Duke and Duchess Notes from the secretary of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor to Miss Elizabeth Cary Williamson of Richmond, Virginia thanking her for her cards. 1938 and 1941. Winston, Nathaniel Genealogical information on the family of Nathaniel Winston from a newspaper column. Richmond, Virginia. 1816. Wirt, William Pages 136-152 from a book about William Wirt. Wise, H.A. Envelope addressed to John Snelling and Henry A. Wise in Richmond, Virginia. Note on envelope, \"The Executives of N.C. replies to us that he is not authorized to appt a joint court. H.A. Wise. July 3rd.\" Undated. Wise, John Newspaper article about John Wise, Liberal Candidate from Richmond, Virginia. Undated. Woolfolk, Y.H. Post card to N.B. Cocke of Taylorsville, Hanover County, Virginia regarding bond due to W.W. Mallory estate. Louisa County, Virginia. February 19, 1846. Wr - Wz Wren, Joseph Letter to John News about himself and a request for money. Lynchburg, Virginia. February 28, 1868. Wright, Marcus J. Marcus J. Wright of the War Department, Adjutant General's Office to a doctor. Returning medical books. November 29, 1878. Wright, William Notes. To Capt. Wm J. Waller, \"Let Benjamin Wright have Two and a half bushels corn…August 3, 1843. To Wm. Spencer, \"let David Rippatoe have for me three \u0026amp; a half bushels corn…September 9, 1863. Wyatt, Francis (Sir) Handwritten copies of manuscripts. Originals are in the possession of the Earl of Romney. Order giving power to Capt. William Tucker to sail into Virginia, explore, fight Indians and punish…\" 1621-1622. Other commissions to: Capts. Roger Smith, Ralph Hamour and George Yardley. Group of manuscripts subtitled: No. 5. No. 6. Appear to be about all aspects of military matters and leadship. No. 16. About 1000 pounds due Sir Francis Wiatt when he was the Governor of Virginia, from the King. 1747. Wyman, J. (Dr.) Shipment Laden for Dr. J. Wyman for four boxes from the Port of Boston to the Port of Richmond. Massachusetts and Virginia. October 1843. Wythe, George Pages from William and Mary Quarterly, \"An Englishman's Tribute to Chancellor Wythe\" by R.B. Munford, Jr., undated, and a typed transcript of a letter from W.A. Rino to George Wythe about the \"loan of his Electrical Machine for the purpose of electrifying a Mulatto girl who hath had a lockd Jaw for some time\" dated August 12, 1800. X, Y and Z Yancey, David Codicil of will of David Yancey, of Virginia, now of Kingston, making nephew, William Kimbrough , his executor. Mentions brother Robert, Marry Garrett, Campbell Whittle and Dabney Minor. Addressed to Warren Ashley, Norfolk, Virginia. December 7, 1807. Yancey Family May Term 1792, Culpeper Court. Financial account for Patrick Rourk against Charles Yancey. Appointment of Thomas Yancey as Ensign to the First Battalion, signed by James Monroe. October 7, 1800. Stock for Thornton's Gap Turnpike Company to John W. Yancey of Woodville, Virginia. September 25, 1852 Receipts and notesbetween Philip Slaughter and Brother Yancey from Philip Slaughter, Th. Deane and W.W. Grimman. 1849, 1853, 1861 and undated. Letter to John W. Yancey in Woodville, Rappahannock County, Virginia from Alexander Stephens regarding Old South Liberty Church. August 12, 1880. Letter from M.K. Grimsley to Bro' Yancey about gifts he has received and thankfulness. January 31, 1884 Yardley, Argoll Typed transcript of will dated October 28, 1640. Yates, Bartholomew Letter from Williamsburg saying his father died and his mothers and sisters are moving to Williamsburg. March 16, 1806. Yates, John Letter from John Yates of Halltown, Virginia, to William Benton, near Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia about his family and his planned trip to Liverpool in May. Notation on letter from William Burton that John Yates died in England. March 25, 1851. Yeagan, L.H. Letter about genealogy and a book on the Yeagan family. 1890's. Yeardley, Frances Typed copy of a transcript where Sir William Berkeley appoints Francis Yeardley to be Captain \"…from the lower side of Hungars Creeke to the King's Creeke and all along the Bayes Side from Leeing's to the Old Plantacon.\" James City County, Virginia. July 2, 1642. Young, N.P. Letter to his children about family, children's education and travels. He has just moved to Millwood and will get them soon. Millwood, Virginia. November 28, 1862. Young, W. Letter to Mollie Young in Fortsville from her mother regarding visiting and negro, Tom, who is sick. Undated. Zenger, John Peter An article in the Boston Daily Probe by Uncle Dudley, \"Lesson from the Life of John Peter Zenger.\" 3 copies. 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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.","Alphabetical by last name.","An artificial collection of papers created from material acquired during the 1930's and 1940's.  Mostly letters, financial records, published material and official records of individuals in Virginia and elsewhere.  Includes documents and signatures of well known people, such as Benjamin Harrison, John Randolph and Franklin D. Roosevelt.","Branden (Brandon), John Accounts. Accounts between John Branden and Company and Stimpson and Hall, possibly in Petersburg. Virginia. 1791-1796. Purchased from Mrs. C.W. Moorman, April 1944. 1827 and undated account fragments. ","Cauthorn, Ethelbert G., American Legal Assocoiation Document for Ethelbert G. Cauthorn of Dunnsville, Virginia. June 14, 1851. ","Davies, Samuel 1946 reprint of April 14, 1747 speech by W.H.T. Squires \"Samuel Davies before The King's Council for the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia.\" ","Davis, J.R. Letter from J.R. Davis of Purcell House in Norfolk, Virginia, to Major C.M. Stedman, Wilmington, North Carolina regarding the sale of furniture. November 6, 1879. ","Davis, Jefferson Letter to W.E. Mitchell from Jefferson Davis. Mississippi. July 21, 1887. Photograph of Jefferson Davis. #4935 on the back. Backed with cloth. Pamphlet \"The Jefferson Davis Casemate,\" distributed at Old Point Comfort, Fort Monroe, Virginia.\" ","Davis, Millie Letter to her daughter in Macon, North Carolina. December 5, 1892. ","Denby, Charles Receipt from John Hurt to Charles Denby for burying John Hurt's wife. February 21, 1772. ","Devon, F. W. Invoice. 1855. Dew, J. Harvie (Dr.) Pamphlet written by J. Harvie Dew, M.D., \"Fox Hunting in Old Virginia in the Days Gone By\" and \"The Yankee and Rebel Yells.\" 1904 Reprints. ","Dickinson, A.E. Letter from A.E. Dickinson of Colportage in Richmond, Virginia asking for a donation for their ministry program. July 15, 1859. ","Dinges, G. H. Accounts. Mount Crawford, Virginia. 1860-1867. See also: George W. Dinges Account Books and Ledgers under MsV. ","Dinwiddie Family Newspaper column, Genealogies of Bermuda, with notes on Andrew Auchinleck and family. Undated. Newspaper article, \"Glasgow's Link with George Washington\" with a photograph of a painting of the Dinwiddie Sisters. Undated. ","Dodds, Matthew L. Letter from T.M.R. Talcott of Richmond, Virginia to the Adjutant General's Office of the War Department asking for \"tidings\" of Matthew L. Dodds, and a note from the Adjutant General's Office of the War Department to Mrs. Mary A. Dodds giving the address of her son in the Philippine Islands. October 11, 1910 and April 24, 1912. ","Dodge, Cleveland J. Letter to Hon. John W. Foster about a meeting. Both are in New York City, New York. April 15, 1907. ","Dow Family Edgar R. Dow Of Portland, Maine to Isaac Dow asking him if he is a descendant of Isaac Dow who married Elizabeth and if he knew if Isaac's father was Daniel Dow of Hampton who married Rachael Brown on November 27, 1749. October 14, 1889. ","Downs, W.J. Receipt for ticket paid in Fort Republic, Virginia to Southern Express Company. December 2, 1898. ","Drinkard, Samuel B. Receipts. Possibly from Richmond, Virginia. 1867. ","Duesberry, James P. Letter from James P. Duesberry of Richmond, Virginia to James Rog of Albemarle, Virginia about hunting and his activities, plus a page where someone begins a letter to his \"gramma.\" November 4, 1852. ","Dufferin, Lord Handwritten copy of speech, in Latin, given by Lord Dufferin at a dinner in Ireland. \"A Hamilton\" has written his signature a few times at the beginning of the document. Undated. ","Duprey, James B. Receipt and invoice for household items. Richmond, Virginia. 1848. ","E Eason, Isaac Letter to Isaac Eason, attorney in Norfolk, Virginia, from the National Mercantile Agency, The Bankers Commercial League of America. February 5, 1900. Edes, S.C. United States of America Passport Entries include England, United States, Belgium, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and others. 1851-1852. ","Edson, P. Om. Letter from G.G. Benedict of The Burlington, Vermont Press regarding the order for VII, Proceedings of the Reunion Society. December 1, 1906. Letter to C.W. C. Rhoades regarding meetings with old military friends and remembering the Civil War. Poetically written. Possibly tongue-in-cheek about these meetings and the war. March 30, 1911. Letter from ? Cheney, Washington, Vermont regarding 49 years ago. August 3, 1911. ","Edwards, James L. Receipt for Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7. 1831 or 1851. ","Edwards, Lewis Receipts to Sloop Lewis. Possibly Washington, D.C. 1833 and 1837. ","Edwards, Lizzie Letter to Miss Lizzie Edwards in Indian Town, King William County, Virginia from her friend Miss Susan Langeston in New Kent County, Virginia regarding her illness, the cold and her new home. \"I have not so much as a fire to warm by.\" September 26,1867. ","Edwards, Morgan Letter to D.S. Horney regarding money and hardship after the Civil War. Horney lives in Independence, Virginia but is writing from North Carolina where his Father lives. April 9, 1866. Edwards, T. Brook Hand drawn calendar for April-July, 1849 and January-March, 1850. Brook Edwards, Columbia College, Washington, D.C. 1849 and 1850. Eliot, Charles William Letter and program for the celebration of the 90th birthday of President Emeritus of Harvard University, Charles William Eliot. March 1924. Emery, Harriet Letter to her cousin about her winter activities. Written April 9, 1855 and delivered September 3, 1856 Entler, Joseph Receipts, Correspondence, estate sale and a \"List of Democratic Votes…Northern and Western District of Shepherdstown…\" Shepherdstown, West Virginia. 1851, 1863, 1874, 1875 and undated Eppes Family Robertson Eppes, a student at William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia to his sister, Miss Polly Eppes of Richmond, Virginia and City Point, Virginia. 3 original letters with typed and handwritten transcripts. March 26, 1799 and undated. Eskridge, George Brochure for Eskridge Memorial Tree. Fredericksburg, Virginia. April 29, 1937. Ewald, William (Dr. and Mrs.) \"At Home\" card. Portsmouth, Virginia July 15, 1893. F Faber, F. W. F.W. Faber writes about God on black bordered note paper. Undated. Fauntleroy, S. G. List of items, mostly farm and building items, either an order or an invoice, for Dr. S.G. Fauntleroy from Dunn and Burch. 1889. Farmer, Abner Legatees of Abner Farmer allow $40 from the estate for Samuel P. Farmer. Signed by all legatees. March 30, 1849. Finley, John H. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Dr. John H. Finley, editor from the New York Times, enclosing his poem, \"To a Book Worm.\" January 13, 1931. Finley, Samuel Agreement between Samuel and John Finley for a mercantile business. Rockbridge County, Virginia. Undated Account for Jane Tate's estate by Samuel Finley. July 1835. Note from Ruth Finley about the Missionary Herald. Undated. Account by Samuel Finley on how much money he has advanced to his children. December 31, 1842 Fish, Hamilton Partial Document with Presidential Seal. Hamilton Fish was Secretary of State under President Grant, 1869-1877. Undated. Fitzgerald, H.E. Letter from H.E. Fitzgerald, Secretary of Virginia, about a letter he inadvertently did not return. Undated. Fleming, John Receipt. 1834. Flood, Ann Pension claim of Ann Flood from the Department of the Interior, Pension Office, Washington, D.C. One signature is by James L. Anderson of Buckingham Courthouse, Virginia. December 19, 1872 Flournoys, Thomas L. Letter to his brother in Yolo County, California about his trip across the country and news of the family. \"…I have been informed that Dr. P.G. Flournoy has moved back to Virginia since the war closed. If so he can give you all of the news…\" December 16, 1866. Forrer Family Legal documents for Forrer, Orndorff, Geary, Propes, Merica and Lucas families. Page County, Virginia. 1859, 1866 and 1868. Francisco, Peter Proposal by Js. Webster of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and J. Warrell of Richmond, Virginia to publish a print representing Peter Francisco's action with Tarleton's men. Includes description of battle and biography of Francisco. 1813. Franklin, Benjamin Silhouette of Benjamin Franklin on a packet from the National Graphic Arts Education Guild honoring Franklin's birthday week, January 17-21, 1938. Fraser, Thomas Letter to A.K. Shurtliff of Portland, Maine about shipping leather. 1849. Frost, Edwin H. Advertisement for his business as a dealer in manuscripts. Yonkers, New York. Undated. Galli-Curci, Amelita Letter to Albert Sydney Edmonds of Kansas. St. Louis, Missouri. 1931. Garfield, James A. The Washington Star, Washington, D.C. account of the death of President James A. Garfield. July 2, 1933. Garfield, Lucretia R. Letters from Lucretia R. Garfield, wife of President James A. Garfield, to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling accepting the title of Honorary Vice President of the United States Daughters. 1892. Gee, John Henry (Dr.) and Pattie Williams Gee Poems. Collected and mimeographed by W.J. Fletcher, compiler of \"The Gee Family.\" 1938. Gibbons, Churchill J. Letter from Churchill J. Gibbons, Petersburg, Virginia to Mr. Barton regarding baptism and other church ceremonies. November 3, 1868. Gilliam, Catherine B. Letter to Richard Eppes for City Point, Virginia. 1842. Gilmer, Anne E. Newspaper obituary and funeral description of Mrs. Anne E. Gilmer, widow of deceased Ex-Governor of Virginia, Thomas Walker Gilmer. April 1874. Gilmer, J.H. Letter from J.H. Gilmer of Charlottesville, Virginia asking for two tenements be made ready to sell. July 21, 1842. Givandon, R. Receipt for sessions in penmanship. Levi Dolbear. Natchez. 1848. Glascock, G.T., and sons Letter to Mr. W.G. Sneed of Mocksville, North Carolina about a delay in an iron pattern order. April 19, 1904. ","Glisson, O.L. (Captain) Letter to Capt. O.L. Glisson on the U.S.S. Kennedy from W.A. Macy. Macy sends reading material to men on the ship. Canton. October 19, 1855. ","Glover, John Handwritten, one page, biography of General John Glover, who died January 30, 1797. Copy of August 3, 1778 letter from Captain John Glover to his son, John Glover, about applying for a parole so he can come home. Letter addressed to Marblehead, Massachusetts, but General John Glover writes, \"should this letter find you in England.\" Copy of letter from John Glover to his father, General John Glover, which says, \"my being impress'd on board of one of his Majesties ships…\". November 3, 1776. Glover, T. Jacob Recognition in astronomy and math for T. Jacob Glover from St. Mary's College in Baltimore, Maryland. July 1840. Goddin, Adolphus A Bank of Virginia Note, dated February 1, 1834, to Thomas M. Johnson for $175 with an additional Note that cannot be repaid. August 4, 1834. Signed by Samuel J. Blair. Richmond, Virginia. 1834. Gold, Thomas D. Letter to insurance company about his difficulty in paying premiums on his wife's insurance and wants the money returned. Berryville, Virginia. January 24, 1876. Gordin, John Discharge order in \"invalid ridgment\" (Invalid Regiment) by Colonel Lewis Nicola. April 21, 1778. Gore, Thomas P. Typed and signed letter from Thomas P. Gore, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, to unknown, saying he requested the Secretary of the Interior to grant an extension on payments for the unallotted land. October 25, 1914. Graham, E.A. Permission for slave, Amanda, to stay in Ann Wallace's yard. April 18, 1854. Grant, Julia D. Letter to Mrs. Darling stating she has no claim as a member of the U.S. Daughters of 1812, but her grandfather, Captain George Dent of Maryland, was in the revolution and they have a company roll-call of a Captain Grant, one of General Grant's direct ancestors. January 28, 1892. Grant, Ulysses S. Signature of Ulysses S. Grant on a partial document. February 3, 1875. General Orders, No. 10, from State of Minnesota. July 23, 1885. Program for Memorial Service for \"General U.S. Grant by the Department of the Potomac, Grand Army of the Republic, Metropolitan M.E. Church, Washington, D.C. October 4, 1885. Invitation by Mayor of New York City on the occasion of the formal transfer of Grant's Tomb to New York City. April 27, 1897. Gray, William A. Matriculation card for William A. Gray of Virginia from the University of Pennsylvania Medical Department. 1829-1830. Matriculation Card for William A. Gray, \"Surgical Anatomy and Operative Surgery,\" Philadelphia Anatomical Rooms. ","Greenhow, John Letter from Greenhow in Richmond, Virginia to his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Greenhow in Gloucester, Virginia about family. August 15, 1794. Greenway, James (Doctor) Notes and Correspondence of Earl Gregg Swem about biography of James Greenway, a physician from England. 1922. Griffin, Bradney and Thomas Photostat copy of a letter from J. Bradney Griffin at Gloucester Heights, Virginia, to his father describing Yorktown, Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary. September 13, 1863. Photostat copy of a letter from Thomas Griffin to his son, Bradney Griffin. May 29, 1864. Griffin, Esther Josselyn Graduation Certificate from Lincoln Jefferson University in Hammond, Indiana. October 12, 1910 Griffiths, David M. Letter to Radio Liberty, Munich, Germany about a citation in the journal Russkaya Starina about a September 1, 1785 letter from Feodor Vasilievich Karzhavin to his father about living in Virginia for 6 or 7 years where he had the intention of being \"the Ambassador to the Russian Empress in a public character from the American Congress.\" He also mentions sending reports to Russia about battles in Philadelphia. Grove, Abraham Correspondence and receipts of Abraham Grove of Shenandoah County, Cedar's Creek and Saumsville Store in Virginia. Includes a math equation for building a chimney. 1822, 1826, 1850, 1854 and 1871. Gwathmey, G. Taylor Letter to Dr. E.C. Smith of Richmond, Virginia about law and wills. Norfolk, Virginia. June 1910. H Hale, Nathan Leaflets signed by Great Granddaughters of Nathan Hale refuting article, written by George Dudley Seymour, in the June 13, 1926 \"Hartford Courant\" which said the poem, Alicia, was not written by Nathan or Enoch Hale. Note: George Dudley Seymour, a Connecticut antiquarian, furnished the Homestead, Hale's home. Letter to President of the College of William and Mary from Mary E. Hastings, granddaughter of Nathan Hale, asking William and Mary to keep the documents for the family. The problem appears to be about the engagement of Alice Adams to Nathan Hale and the loss of a miniature of Nathan Hale. Statement or affidavit of the Great Granddaughters about the veracity of the material they sent. Copies of the material also sent to other historical societies and libraries. Other granddaughter's name is Isabel Hastings Shriver. 1927. Hall, John (Lieutenant) Navy Pension for widow, Mary Kelly Hall. John Hall died of insanity contracted while in line of duty. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Undated, but after 1860. Hallock, H.G. C. (Rev.) Circular letter from Rev. H.G. C. Hallock in Shanghai, China about the belief in Monkey Gods in China. Enclosed paper \"placemat\" with an illustration of the monkey god. September 28, 1928. Rev. Hallock was a missionary in China. Typed mimeograph copy, but signed by Hallock. Hamilton, James Letter to Wood J. Hamblin of Warren City, North Carolina regarding cotton prices. July 25, 1878 Hammond, Charles Henry Indenture for land between Hammond and Samuel Betts Junior of St. Lawrence County, New York and Henry Hayden of Canada. February 28, 1822.","Scope and Contents Hancock, John Facsimile of letter from John Hancock to his wife dated June 21, 1775, entitled \"The Historical Love Letter\" and printed Christmas 1938. ","Hancock, Nathaniel Sermon by Nathaniel Hancock, Pastor of the Church of Christ in Tisbury, Massachusetts for 30 years and a 1721 graduate of Harvard College. \"Original Manuscript by Rev. Nathl Hancock of Tisbury 1714.\" ","Haney, John Letter to his sister in \"Middlebrook\" in Augusta County, Virginia, regarding his wishes for the property and land after he dies. August 13. Letter to John Haney from unknown of Edwardsville, Missouri regarding prices of port and corn. December 9, 18--. ","Hankins, James Gustavus Memorial pamphlet for John Gustavus Hankins of Halifax County, Virginia printed by the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Virginia. 1929. ","Hanks, Nancy Blueprint of plat of land near Antioch, West Virginia. 1784. ","Harcourt, Algemon Letter from Unknown Ritchie. September 4. No year. ","Harline, Thomas Thomas Harline to Alex M. Holada regarding City Taxes Receipts. Virginia. December 28, 1866. ","Harper and Brothers Robert J. French of Williamsburg, Virginia to Harper and Brothers, New York about division of publishing proceeds. January 5, 1836. ","Harris, Christopher Charles W. Harris of Millgrove to E.P. Marsh, Petersburg, Virginia explaining why he has not been able to pay him. October 30, 1842. ","Harrison Family Letter from Isabella Harrison, Baltimore, Maryland to Mr. Dalton regar.ding damage done to her farm and food stores by General Butler. November 3, 1865 Letter from S.A. Dalton, Connecticut, to Miss Harrison, wanting to return her brother Robert's Bible that he took when her house was burned \"unintentional.\" September 13, 1865. Letter from Thomas H. Wynne in Richmond, Virginia to Mrs. Harrison returning the Mss volume that he has had reprinted. Letter from John C. Underwood to Isabella H. Harrison about the genealogy of the Byrd Family. November 27, 1896. Letters between Mrs. E. Randolph Cocke of Oakland, Cartersville, Virginia and Dr. Swem and Dr. Bryan of The College of William and Mary regarding the gift of letters and portrait. 1939. Black bordered resolution from the Virginia Historical Society \"In Memoriam\" to the death of \"Thomas Hicks Wynne, late corresponding Secretary of the Virginia Historical Society...\" Undated. ","Harrison, Benjamin President of the United States. Signed thank you letter to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling. May 28, 1889. ","Harrison, Benjamin Governor of Virginia. Two pamphlets on Berkeley Plantation. Appointment of John Powell as Justice of Peace in Fluvanna County, Virginia, signed by Benjamin Harrison, Governor of Virginia. November 3, 1783. ","Harrison, J.R. (Doctor) Funeral card for Dr. J.R. Harrison. ","Harrison, M.M. (Doctor) Invoices. 1853-1855. ","Harrison, Randolph Note to Branch Cunningham from Randolph Harrison. \"Hoping we may meet soon and often.\" Hartman, Melkail Summons for Melkail Hartman to appear before a justice to answer complaint of Goff and Smith. Monongalia County, Virginia. September 17, 1819. Harvey, John (Sir) Handwritten essay on \"The First Revolution in Virginia\" by unknown. Essay concerns the removal of Sir. John Harvey as Governor of Virginia. Undated. Havens, Hiram Letter regarding payment of bill. Connecticut. November 22, 1848. Hay, George Letter to Thomas Miller of Powhatan, Virginia regarding the Freeland Case. June 13, 1813. Hayes, Rutherford Bottom half of a document, signed by R.B. Hayes, President, and the Acting Secretary of State, Hay. Has Presidential Seal. September 1, 1880. Helper, H.R. Letter to E.M. Davis. New York. April 18, 1859. Henderson, William W. Receipt for L. Williams for a colt. October 1, 1856. Highland, Lucinda Earle Patton Booklet, \"Record of the Colonial Forebears-Descendants, Kinsmen and Childhood Friends and Schoolmates of the late Lucinda Earle Patton Highland of West Milford, West Virginia by Scotland G. Highland, Clarksburg, West Virginia. 1929. Hill, Alice Certificate of Dismission of Mrs. Alice Hill of First Presbyterian Church of Richmond, Virginia to St. Andrews Protestant Episcopal Church of Richmond, Virginia. May 7, 1892. Hill, Dabney Order slip for corn written to William Spencer of Dabney Hill for William Evans. September 1, 1843. Hix Receipt for items bought from B.H. Powell. 1848. Holladay Family Letter from A. Holladay to his mother, Patsy Holladay of Louisa County, Virginia. He tells her of his visit to Baltimore, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Cape May, New Jersey. July 23, 1850. Poll Tax Receipt for Mrs. P.Z. Holladay of Joseph, Missouri. December 27, 1861. Invoices of Alexander Holladay. Virginia. 1853, 1856 and 1867. Hollen, Archibald Receipt for payment to Daniel Thomas. September 30, 1868. Holloway, John Tobacco Warehouse Receipt. Appomattox River. Virginia. December 12, 1777. Holstead, R.B. Letters of Recommendation for Holstead as an Educator. Virginia. June 30, 1860. Hood, John B. John B. Hood, New Orleans, Louisiana to a friend, where he talks of family and the insurance business. November 24, 1875. Hopkins, W.A. Appointment of W.A. Hopkins as a Corporal in Company E, 70th Regimental Infantry, Virginia Volunteer. June 9, 1901. Horner, Inman Letter to James E. Heath of Richmond, Virginia regarding accounts of James English. April 23, 1830. Hornsby, L.A.. \"Friendly Facts\" pamphlet from L.A. Hornsby (store) in Hornsbyville, Virginia. Hubbard, Susanna Invoice for goods from Dr. Rives J.V. Gilliam. 1817-1818. Hutcheson, Benjamin Money exchange document paid to Benjamin Hutcheson, in London, in account for Hunter and Alexander, Merchants, Liverpool, England. Richmond, Virginia. January 11, 1817. Hyde, E.S. Invoice from Henry May and Brother, a watch business, of Baltimore, Maryland. May 25, 1858. I-J Jackson, Andrew Copy of letter from Andrew Jackson to Major William B. Lewis informing him that Mr. Clay has been offered the Office of Secretary of State. Washington, D.C. February 14, 1825. Jackson, James Letter to Redmond G. Slafter at the Theological Seminary in Andover, Massachusetts from James Jackson in Fairfax, Virginia. Descriptions of Washington, D.C.'s social life and Daniel Webster's voice and style, plus his opinion on government and education. March 5, 1844. Jackson, Thomas J. (Stonewall Jackson) Copies of letters by Stonewall Jackson written a few days before his death in 1863. Bottom of page has notation: Copyright 1884. H.W. Flournoy, Sect'y of Commonwealth. Newspaper Article on Stonewall Jackson, written by a childhood friend. 1880. James, Ollie M. Letter from Ollie M. James, Senator from Kentucky, to Samuel J. McCracken, turning down a lecture invitation. July 30, 1913. Jennings, E. and Sarah Letter from ___ Advocate regarding a payment. Paris and Lacy's Spring, Virginia. February 7, 1854. Johnson, Andrew Signature on a partial document. Undated. Impeachment of the President Gallery Tickets to the U.S. Senate. 5 tickets. May 13, 1868. Johnson, G. W. Legal letters to G.W. Johnson of Farmington, North Carolina. 4 letters. 1843-1844.. Johnson, Susannah Personal Property Tax receipt for Susannah Armstrong, wife of Peter Johnson. 1824. Johnston, James Photocopy of a handwritten biography of James Johnston written by his daughter. James Johnston was born 1749 in Scotland and died 1829 in Fleming County, Kentucky. He was a Baptist Minister in Virginia and Kentucky. He married Margaret Wirth of Fauquier County, Virginia. Undated. Johnston, Robert Letter to Peter Lyons, Jr. of Richmond, Virginia about selling wheat. November 20, 1790. Jones, John Paul Tissue Paper reproduction of John Paul Jones' appointment as Captain in the Navy on October 10, 1776. Handwritten manuscript by Charles H. Taylor on the John Paul Jones Flag. Undated. Jones, Thomas Catesby Thomas H. Carter's certification that Catesby was a member of \"The King William (Virginia) Artillery\" and \"Carter's Artillery Battalion.\" Undated. Jones, Thomas P. (Doctor) Letter from Dr. Thomas P. Jones of Washington, D.C. to James A. Dow of Boston, Massachusetts concerning a patent on a knitting frame. November 21, 1844. Jones, W. B., and Company Letter to Edward B. Smith of Richmond, Virginia regarding a disputed account. February 234, 1868. Jones, Walker (Doctor) Notes from patients requesting his help. Receipts. Richmond, Virginia. 1841, 1848 and 1853. K Kagey, Henry N. Accounts. 10 items. New Market, Virginia. 1853-1878. Kent (Doctor) Two letters from Dr. Kent of Warm Springs, (Virginia) to William H. Terube. 1847 and 1848. October 8, 1847: Purchase of a negro from Mr. H. Wade and the lawsuit of Benjamin Douglas' Legatees vs William Douglas executors. March 17, 1848: Hugh McDonald and Mr. Wade's fraud in purchase of a negro. ","Kent, Hugh McG.Certification listing the books that Kent read at Greenville College, signed by President Charles Coffin. February 15, 1820. Order for Hugh Kent, as overseer of the poor in Montgomery County, to collect money. June 7, 1831. Letter from Kent to Mr. Price to pay Col. Miller the obligation due Col. Crockett. Nicholasville, Kentucky. January 8, 1835. Kent, Robert Bill from Robert Kent, Jr. sent to Robert Kent of Wytheville, Virginia from Francis Vespre, Treasurer of Georgetown College, Washington, D.C. April 12, 1847. Letter to Robert Kent from his son, Robert Kent, Jr. about a money draft. January 17, 1848. Kent, William Receipt. 1858. Letter to William Kent from William A. Moncure, Second Auditors Office of Virginia, saying the the \"Ordinance of the Convention does not apply to the money in the hands of the superintendents; that such money should be expended for educational purposes…\" August 5, 1861. Letter from Powell saying that Mary Arrington has applied for aid for bread. May 17, 1864. Kerr, John (Rev.) \"At Home\" card for Rev. John Kerr of Petersburg, Virginia. May 12. No year. ","Kibler, Mary Ann Letter to Rubin and Manuel Varner of Luray, Page County, Virginia from his sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Daniel Kibler, of Jasper County, Illinois where they tell in great detail their future plans about clearing land and building fences and buildings. Also talks of his money problems. April 22, 1854. King, Daniel In letter written from Matansa (Matanses), Daniel King tells Ira R. Steward of New York about his 21 day voyage and asks for prays for a seaman who was aboard the ship. July 15, 1848. Kirk, George W. Agreement between George W. Kirk, Dahlouga, Lumpkin County, Georgia and Max Georgii, Arthur P. Steward and Thomas G. Steward, all of Washington, D.C., for land in Hall County, Georgia. February 12, 1884. Kyle, H. (Doctor) Accounts and judgment payments. 3 items. Possibly Baltimore, Maryland. 1857-1861. Lacouture, E. Printed copy of a State Rights Paper by E. Lacouture to Virginia Legislature about establishing the proposed line of Franco-Virginia Steamships. March10, 1858. Langley, James Accounts. Lists his medical treatments and illnesses beside each name. Other purchased such as brandy and shoes. Possibly Norfolk, Virginia. 1772-1790. Lamb, William W. Printed list of bonds stolen from William Lamb by Rev. William G. Hoben of Portland, Maine. Bonds of State of Missouri and City of Sacramento, California. Printed in Norfolk, Virginia. May 30, 1868. Lancaster, Robert A. Petition for better conditions at Virginia's Penitentiaries to be presented at a special session of the General Assembly. Richmond, Virginia. January 15, 1901. Lawless, J.T. Real estate closing account. Richmond, Virginia. June 9, 1933. Lawson, Rob Promissory note by Thornton Taylor to Robert Lawson. July 1783. Lee, Henry Governor of Virginia. Letter from Governor Henry Lee, while in New York, about the legality of Mr. Gibson's testimony again the claim of Mr. Phelps. July 14, 1802. Transcription of a letter by Henry Lee about a land and money transaction. Undated. Lee, James Papers of James Lee of Williamsburg, Virginia. Names and business mentioned are: James Gibbons - a bond for 5 slaves, I. I. (J.J.) Bowden - letter about the book \"Brougham's Sketches,\" John Hockaday – note about his son missing school and William Power of Richmond, Virginia – letter. 4 items. 1807, 1842 and 1844. ","Lee, Richard, II Booklet, \"Richard Lee, II Belated Elizabethan in Virginian\" by Louis B. Wright. Reprinted from Huntington Library Quarterly. October 1938. ","Lee, Robert E. Copy of June 1, 1859 letter from Robert E. Lee and Col. Carter to Col. S. Cooper in Washington, D.C., saying he will be in Alexandria…then posted in Texas. \nBroadside with a copy of a June 2, 1863 letter from R.E. Lee, Genl, to his Excy Jefferson Davis. \nGeneral Order No. 9, copy. April 10, 1865, Headquarters, Army, Northern Virginia. Seal. \n\"Lee: The Final Achievement,\" by Francis Pendleton Gaines, a bulletin about Robert E. Lee's presidency of Washington and Lee University, copyright 1933. Letter from Francis P. Gaines, President of Washington and Lee University, to Judge John Barton Payne of Washington, D.C. . June 14, 1933. \nNew York Sun article on \"Quest of the Robert E. Lee Bible…\" May, 1942. October 12, 1934 reprint of pamphlet, \"Lee: The Background of a Great Decision,\" August, 1865. ","Lee, Warner Accounts. Virginia. 1765. 3 items. Leitch, James F., and Company A Liverpool, England company. A check on a New York Bank to John Matter and Company. January 7, 1817. Lewis, Andrew (General) 1897 reprint of newspaper article \"General Andrew Lewis, re-interment of the Hero of Point Pleasant…\" Lewis, Fielding (Colonel) Letter to Honorable David Jameson of Williamsburg, Virginia concerning exchanging Antigua money for Virginia money and the hiring of Mr. Riddick for their business (in the West Indies). January 7, 1777.","Lewis, Thomas, Jr. Papers relating to the estate of Thomas Lewis. 1840-1859. Lincoln, Abraham New York Herald with articles on President Abraham Lincoln's assassination and Jefferson Davis being in Danville, Virginia. April 15, 1865. 4 copies. Copy of a November 21, 1864 condolence letter to Mrs. Bixby published by American Historical Documents. Reprinted of an article from The Spectator, Staunton, Virginia, about President Abraham Lincoln. March 19, 1909. Copy of page 4 of autobiographical sketch by Abraham Lincoln, written 1860. March 20, 1872. Lincoln, Levi Letter from Levi Lincoln of Massachusetts to Honorable Caesar A. Rodney, Attorney General of the United States, thanking him and Thomas Jefferson for wanting him to be part of the Administration. He declines due to poor eyesight. January 26, 1811. Lightfoot, Philip Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Virginia Dorsey Lightfoot with attached report written by Virginia Dorsey Lightfoot, \"The Military Records of Major Philip Lightfoot.\" August 18, 1935 Lineaweaver, Jacob Accounts. 3 pieces. Rockingham County, Virginia. 1858 and 1871 Locke, E.A. Letters from E.A. Locke of Tehama County, California to his cousin in Virginia where he writes about farming, prices and his experiences in California. 1883 and 1884. Lomat, Judy Judy Lomat of Port Tobago writes to unknown Barbour of Virginia. She is sister of Mann Page Lomax. February 22, 1810. Long, John Photograph. Per note on back of photograph, \"grave of Captain John Long, of Ramsgate County, Kent, England, marked by marble slab. Warrange Church, New Kent.\" Lord, Frank B. Letters to Frank B. Lord, of the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. from C.S. Steward, Dept. of Justice; Otto Praeger, Post Office; Frank Doremus, Michigan Representative and Albert Johnson, Washington Representative. 1916 and 1917. Love, Charles Promissory note from Charles Love to William Wilson. Alexandria, Virginia. March 7, 1799. Lowery, J.T., Store Button envelope from J.T. Lowery and Company, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Undated. Lubin, David Letter to the editor of \"World\" in Cleveland, Ohio, sending a copy of his book, \"Let there be Light\" about Amelioration. New York, New York. April 28, 1900. Luchs, L. Letter from L.Luchs, Washington, D.C., to John T. Allen of Washington, D.C. sending a $500 draft for Mr. Flournoy. September 11, 1868. Lucia, J.H. Letter to Miss Frances Bartlett about sadness of holidays. Montpelier, Virginia. December 12, 1905. Lundeen, Ernest Form letter from Ernest Lundeen, U.S. Representative from Minnesota, asking his constituents from Minneapolis to complete form, \"I believe that the people should be consulted before Congress declares war.\" March 30, 1917. Lyle, George Receipt for Henry M. Conrad owner of a transfer, livery, feed and sale stable in Radford, Virginia. October 9, 1908. Lyle, James A. College Diploma for James A. Lyle of Hartford, Maryland to teach in the public schools. September 1, 1879. Lyons, John W. Notes. One note has return address of Galveston, Texas. 3 items. M MaCaulay, Alex Biography of Alexander MaCaulay by Enrique Naranjo, reprinted from The Hispanic American Historical Review, November 1845. Autographed by Naranjo. Magill, Charles T. Funeral announcement. Rockland, Virginia. September 12, 1870. Madeira (Miss) Printed invitation to a recital at Rauscher's. Undated. Magniloquus, Roscoe 4 poems. Undated. Mallet, J.O. Intermediate Greek exam. February 1, 1876. Mann, Robert Account of money from John Webb to Sgt. Robert Mann. October 15, 1781. Marshall, William Accounts with William Johnson. Edinburgh, Virginia. 1773 and 1775. Marchpund, Alex Certificate of discharge from the Civilian Conservation Corps. Pembroke, Virginia. March 25, 1935. Mason, George Address by Honorable R. Walton Moore at House of Delegates, Richmond, Virginia, on unveiling of marble bust of George Mason. September 27, 1932. Mason, L. R. Acceptance letter as Rector of Grace Church in Richmond, Virginia. Written from Marietta, Georgia. December 30, 1890. Mason, M.E. Letter to Dr. G.A. (Mencci), Alexandria, Virginia regarding allegations that Mr. Mason spoke badly about Dr. (Mencci). February 19, 1843. Mason, Maud M. Letter to Mrs. Spiers regarding decorating colors. New York. New York. Undated. Masters, L. Letter from L. Masters of Boston, Massachusetts to Giles Unknown regarding a chemical experiment, the \"Freer Lovites\" club in New York and the \"Venus\" Club. October 18, 1855. Maury, Matthew Fontaine Prayer by C.M. Maury. Undated. Invitation to unveiling of bust of Matthew Fontaine Maury. Richmond, Virginia. November 15, 1932. Invitation to unveiling of monument of Matthew Fontaine Maury. Richmond, Virginia. November 11, 1929. Booklets on Matthew Fontaine Maury. Mayo, George Accounting by John Preston to Henrico Superior Court about estate of George Mayo. Henrico, Virginia. 1811. Mayo, John Receipt for claims upon Manchester Mills by Elira A. Mayo to John Mayo. March 28, 1811. Letter from Dr. J.D. Moncure, Superintendent of Eastern Lunatic Asylum in Williamsburg, Virginia to William P. Poythrep of Richmond, Virginia about John Mayo's condition. February 15, 1886. McAdams, George B. Letter from McAdams and Berry's Clothiery, Richmond, Virginia regarding money. February 15, 1893. McAllister, J.T. Liar's License. June 20, 1894. McAdoo, W.G. Letter to Rev. C.W. Lane regarding plants. Midway. July 17, 1867 McCabe, W. Gordon \"Real and Ideal: A Poem\" by W. Gordon McCabe. Printed, possibly pages from a book. Undated. McCormick, Cyrus H. Printed copy of \"Memorandum on renewal of his patent, now before Congress.\" Two copies. March 20, 1854. McCormick, D.M. Note between J.M. and D.M. McCormick, Johnsonville, Harnett County, North Carolina. 1858. McGill, Martha Letter from Martha McGill, Williamsburg, Virginia, to John D. McGill in Shacklefords, King and Queen County, Virginia about staying with him during the cold season. January 1838. McGraw, J.B. (Dr.) $70 check from Colonel Cunningham of Richmond, Virginia. January 1, 1880. McGuire, E.C. (Rev.) Obituary. Born in Winchester, Virginia 1793 and died 1858. 1858. McGriffin, John L. Receipt. Augusta, Virginia. December 26, 1857. McIntosh, Lachlan Placard reproduction of letter from McIntosh to Colonel John Laurence regarding a historic duel and the death of Button Gwinnett by the American Autograph Shop. Christmas 1937. McKinley, William Death announcement of William McKinley, President of the United States, written by Charles H. Ourand, Major and Inspector-General. General Orders No. 13. Headquarters District of Columbia Militia, Washington, D.C. September 15, 1901. McKown, Mary Ann Printed \"Tribute of Respect.\" Gerardstown, West Virginia. November, 1972. Mercer, Hugh (General) Reprint from Princeton Whig, \"Biographical sketch of General Hugh Mercer\" dated January 1834. \"The Battle of Princeton, and Death of Gen. Mercer\" article with a handwritten note \"presented by Colonel Hugh Mercer to Miss C. Grinnan.\" Undated. Meyers, Samuel Receipt and Bank Drafts. 2 items. Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia. 1816. 1819. Meyers, William R. Telegraph from Washington, D.C. to William R. Meyers of Richmond, Virginia. July 26, 1949. Middleton, Walter R. Letter from Ammon Hancock, Lynchburg, Virginia, to Colonel Abram Staples of Patrick Courthouse regarding debts owed by Walter R. Middleton. December 20, 1829. Miles, William Porcher Letter to Francis Lawley about meeting for dinner and lack of meat for (General Robert E. Lee) Lee's army. Richmond, Virginia. January 5, 1864. Miller, John M., Jr. Carbon copies of letter to the editor of the Wall Street Journal about government bonds and securities by John M. Miller, Jr., President of First National Bank of Richmond, Virginia and correspondence concerning his letter, one from George J. Seay. February and March 1918. Miller, Lizzie Post Office Registry receipt for Miss Lizzie Miller. Elkton, Virginia. February 16, 1885. Montgomery, George Pardon granted by the Secretary of State, Franklin Pierce. Washington, D.C. March 3, 1857. Moody, Thomas Legal Receipts. 2 items. Prince George County. 1833, 1856 and 1857. Moore, R. Walter Letter to Mr. Coleman from someone in Fairfax, Virginia regarding a meeting. June 1919. Copy of typed press release of an address by R. Walton Moore of Virginia at York, Pennsylvania at the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Continental Congress Session in York. 17 pages. October 14, 1927. Copy of typed press release of an address by R. Walton Moore, Assistant Secretary of State, at the National University, Washington, D.C. June 11, 1935. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from R. Walton Moore. June 19, 1935. Morrill, Samuel Patent for a beehive. January 16, 1835. Morris, Stuart Receipt. December 17, 1844. Morrison, Alfred James Essay \"Root and Neil: Virginians as it were\" by Alfred James Morrison. Typed carbon biography of Dr. Alfred James Morrison with a list of his works. Undated. Mosby, Charles L. Obituary. Lynchburg, Virginia. March 17, 1879. Moseley, William William Langley's executor account of William Moseley. Norfolk, Virginia. 1810. Mundy Receipts of Mr. Mundy. 3 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1860's and 1870's. Murray, George, and Company Letter regarding a accounts and a negro boy. Norfolk, Virginia. December 1803.","Scope and Contents Myers, G.A. Papers, including 3 invitations to Mason meetings. 7 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1850's and 1860's. Receipt for one bag received of A.S. Pendleton of G. Myers. Southern Express Company. Richmond, Virginia. November 6, 1863. Note recall to G.A. Myers, Bank of Virginia. Richmond, Virginia. January 1842. 2 items. ","Myers, Gustavus Letter to Gustavus Myers of Richmond, Virginia from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about making a screen or a chair. Written on a shipping order. December 1841. Myers, Gustavus A. Publications of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, membership request. January 28, 1856. Myers, H. (Dr.) Letter from D. Sendner ? in Virginia to Dr. Myers. Undated. Myers, William B. Commission for William B. Myers to be Second Lieutenant, for engineer duty, of the Provisional Army of Virginia. May 24, 1861. Nance, Z.F. Letter to Richard M. Graves of Potter's Field regarding paying Trower. November 2, 1847. Naylor, A.F. Business card and a pamphlet, with a dogwood poem, advertising A.F. Naylor as a Oriental Rug Specialist. After 1935. Neff, Henry Papers of Dr. Henry Neff of Rockingham County, Virginia. 7 items. 1840's, 1850's and 1885. New, J.S. Account of estate of Unknown Branch. 1856. Newman, Clark, and Company Monthly Statement of Montgomery and Wilson. Norfolk, Virginia. October 1879. Nicholas, W.C. and Robert C. Photostat copies of letters from W.C. Nicholas and Robert C. Nicholas from Warren, Kentucky and Gallatin County, Kentucky to nephews in Lexington, Kentucky about land in Texas. 1806 and 1827. Nicholson, Francis True copy of 1710 Proclamation of Sir Francis Nicholson Typed carbon copy of manuscript of biography of Sir Francis Nicholson by Croom Partridge. 1937. Norwood, Winifred Funeral Announcement, St. Paul's Church. July 17, 1851. Norwood Family Taxable property at Norwood Estate. 1870. Oemler, Marie Conway Letter from Ms. Oemler of Savannah, Georgia to Mrs. Sizer, about her father in the post civil war years. June 12, 1927. P-Q Pace, W. William Receipt. Richmond, Virginia. November 20, 1821. Page, Charles (Captain) Typescript of letters from Captain Page in Staunton, Virginia where he tells of his experience during the War of 1812. October 31, 1812 and June 21, 1814. Page, Mann An accounting of the legal issues between Mann Page and Mr. Morton, brother of Dr. George Morton. Undated. Page Mann, Jr. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to his brother, W. Page, in Virginia about his opinion that the delegates to congress should decline foreign commerce…to keep honest. Writes of seal being made in Virginia. May 26, 1777. He was delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia. Transcript included. \"Memo as to the facts in relation to the differences between Mr. Morton and Messrs Willis and Madison.\" Memo mentions land or deed problem with William Shepherd, Mr. Willis and Major Madison. September 23, 1840. Typed carbon copy summary of the lawsuit between Maria Wilson Page, Relict and Administratrix of Mann Page, Deceased and John Lloyd, Executor of Osgood Hanbury, surviving partner of Capel and Osgood Hanbury; Robert Patton, Administrator with the will annexed of Mann Page, John T. Page; Lewis Burwell, Administrator of Robert C. Page and John Minor. 1931. Page, Martha Receipt from Miss Martha Page to John Edgar for music instruction. January 1, 1844. Palmer Note regarding debts due. October 15, 1865. Palmer, Charles Letter from Charles Palmer to C. Dunn regarding money owed. Petersburg, Virginia. 1871. Pane, Selia (Mrs.) Receipt signed by Thomas Sweeney for package delivered to Mrs. Selia A. Pane, Petersburg, Virginia, by Adams Express Company. June 8, 1865. Paradise, Lucy Typed transcript of letter from Samuel Johnson to Mrs. Thrale about the Paradise Family. April 1, 1775. Park, Edward Invoice of William Thelabell to Edward Park. Fragments. 1767. Partridge, Allen (1785 to 1854) Pages from a book with an article by Captain Partridge on Education. Captain Partridge established a military academy in Portsmouth, Virginia in 1839). Undated. Payne (Judge) Personal letter from Charles L. Strobel to Judge Payne. December 19, 1922. Pennington, Charles H. Washington, D.C. Treasury Department document transferring C.H. Pennington as a temporary clerk. May 20, 1878. Letter from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, regarding pension of Charles H. Pennington. February 24, 1915. Perkins, Eli Regarding estate. Other names mentioned are Sarah Snoddy, John Perkins and Alexander Perkins. 1 item. North Carolina. 1833 and 1835. Perkins, Nathaniel Letter to Arch. Bryce from ? Perkins, Diamond Mills, regarding court of appeals' case, possibly in Buckingham County, Virginia. October 2, 1820. Peyton, John Howe Letter in a newspaper to Colonel John Lewis Peyton, son of John Howe Peyton, from David S. Young of Staunton, Virginia, who says \"you request me to write out my recollections of him.\" January 31, 1879. Article in Newspaper written for the Valley Virginian, \"My Recollections of the Late John Howe Peyton\" by W.F. 1878. Phillips, William Receipt for hiring of negroes. 1834. Receipt for monthly subscription to Old Dominion Chronicle. Portsmouth, Virginia. July 27, 1841. Pilson, Matthew Receipts, invoices, estate accounts. Some horse related. 3 items. Rocky Springs. 1861-1864. Pittman, Newsom J. (Dr.) Accounts. Rocky Mount, North Carolina. 1840-1843. Plato, John \"Protection for a Coloured Person\" document stating that John Plato was born in Mathews County, Virginia. Signed by Conway Whittle. July 9, 1836. Pocahontas Newspaper articles: \"The Standard,\" Richmond, Virginia, November 5, 1881. \"Interesting particulars regarding Pocahontas and Captain John Smith and their burial places. \"The Standard,\" November 12, 1881. Part 2. \"The Standard,\" August 27, 1881. \"Pocahontas.\" \"Richmond Times-Dispatch editorials on Pocahantas and an original portrait. June 10, 1883. \"New York Times,\" 1890, \"Maids in Bermuda.\" Poe, Edgar Allen Portrait print of Edgar Allen Poe, possibly a page from a book. Newspaper articles about Poe and advertisements for his work. 1880, 1911 and undated. Poindexter, Henry P. Receipts. 5 pieces. Richmond, Virginia. 1838, 1840 and 1853. Poindexter, Jane Receipt for purchase of negroes from estate of William Quarles. 1 item. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. February 1835. Pollard, John Garland Flyers of article from the \"Winchester Evening Star\" on John Garland Pollard, \"Out of Thine Own Mouth Will I Judge Thee\" by Dabney Carr Harrison. 10 items. July 25, 1917. Porter, George L. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Henry W. Lamb, Williamsburg, Virginia, about George L. Porter's ancestry and Civil War experiences, from \"Genealogy of Lincoln, Pearce, Porter, Agers.\" March 27, 1939. Powers, Pike (Rev.) Letter from Rev. T.G. Dashiell of Richmond, Virginia to Rev. Pike Powers regarding Miss Algia Napier. April, 22, 1890. Letter from Marian E. Dickinson of Richmond, Virginia to Rev. Pike Powers asking to be taken off the books of St. Andrews. February 25, 1887 Price, Lucy S. Letter to Miss Mary Ladd regarding her carriage accident. July 4, 1841. Purdy, Nannie Sutton Prayer typed onto a beige silk cloth with fringed edges. 4.5 x 15\". 3 crosses printed on it. Nannie Sutton Purdy printed on the bottom. Q-R Quarles, Patsy Receipts, including a Doctor's accounting of his visits to the negros belonging to Patsy Quarles. 3 items. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. 1838, 1841 and 1842. Quarles, Sarah Property receipts. 2 items. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. 1838 and 1847. Randolph, J.C. and Company Invoice from Dr. E.J. Higgins, wholesale liquor dealer from Norfolk, Virginia for J.C. Randolph and Co. 1878. Randolph, John John Randolph of Roanoke. Photostat of letter from William Hughes to John Randolph. January 17, 1822. Chancery suit between Corbin Braxton, executor of St. George Tucker Coalter, deceased, plus others and William Leigh, executor of John Randolph, deceased plus others. Lawsuit regarding Wyatt Cardwell, agent for John Randolph's heirs. December 4, 1847. Newspaper articles on John Randolph. 1878 and 1881. Randolph Family List of land holdings in Virginia during the Colonial days of the Randolph Family for the William and Mary Quarterly. Undated. Rawlings, James H. Accounts for physician, Dr. J. H. Minor and J. L.Burrus. 3 items. Possibly Caroline County, Virginia. 1843 and 1847. Reed, Henry L. (Mr. and Mrs.) Golden wedding invitation. Chambersburgh, Pennsylvania. 1876. Reed, John L. Letter to his cousin in Baltimore, Maryland about directions for which train station to get his ticket. September 26, 1873. Reurs, Thomas Receipt. Undated. Richards, Charles J. Letters to Charles J. Richards from family and friends. Subjects include the Young Men's Society and debates in Lynchburg, Virginia, lecture on Natural Photography, and the Richmond Lyceum. 1838-1840. Robertson Family Letter to John T. Robertson about laws on will probate, dated May 24, 1878. Accounts of Robertson Family. Many are fragments. Names mentioned are James Robertson, Col. George Robertson, Michael Robertson, John Roberson, Thomas Emond and John Ireland. 1785, 1802, 1805 and 1878. Richardson, George Account paid for George Richardson by Murray, Mundell and Grinnan. Signed by Hugh Mercer. August 3, 1804. Richardson, W.W. Deposition of Ada J. Richardson of New Hanover County, North Carolina. She states that her deceased husband was a private in Captain Williams' Company and entered service in Stafford County, Virginia and killed at Malvern Hill. She wants the $50 he had with him when he died. November 23, 1863. Richelieu Fragments of a copy of a letter from Cardinal Richelieu to the French Ambassador. Paris, France to Rome, Italy. 1638. Rinedollar Receipt from William Giles, Jr. March 2, 1808. Ritter, William L. Pamphlet \"Biographical Sketch\" by Dr. Samuel H. Higgins. William Ritter was born August 11, 1835 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Roach, Libby Letter about lawsuit from boarders of Libby Roach, in Norfolk, Virginia, from Hubard and Hubard. September 23, 1892. Robertson Account of sale of property at Mr. Robertson's estate, Providence. Sale by Carter Braxton. Middlesex County, Virginia. 1836. Robertson Family Letter to John T. Robertson about laws on will probates. May 24, 1878. 16 items. Account fragment of Col. George Robertson. Accounts of Robertson Family. Many of them are fragments. Some names mentioned: James Robertson, Michael Robertson, John Robertson, Thomas Emond and John Ireland. Petersburg, Virginia. 1785, 1802 and 1805. Robinson, Conway Receipt for Hening and Mumford's reports bought at James Heron's auction. Signed by James R. MacMurdo. May 12, 1823. Robinson, John M. A wedding invitation for Champe Conway and John M. Robinson at Saint Paul's Church. Addressed to Miss Stott. Undated. Rochelle, Martha Letter to Mrs. Martha Rochelle in Jerusalem, Southampton, Virginia from her son in Concord. February 1836. Rochelle, R.De Letter from de Rochelle written in French. Note on back of letter, \"about the French Claim.\" Washington, D.C. February 3, 1831. Rogers, M.C. Letter from M.C. Rogers in Huntsville, Texas to S.C. Rogers of Tennessee regarding family matters, particularly after the war along with his opinion of the war. Gives name of Grandfather, Henry Roger and Specer Clark. Family originally from Fauquier and Loudoun Counties, Virginia. February 14, 1866. Roney, Isaac Accounts and Letters of Isaac Roney of Dinwiddie County, Virginia. 1836-1871. Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Inauguration ceremony program and invitation. 1933. Printed ballad, \"If Roosevelt Ruled Ireland,\" by William V. McKenny sung at the Irish Night Clover Club. 1936. Rosenwald, E. Receipt for merchandise on the Harnden's Southern Express. Richmond, Virginia. August 4, 1862. Ross, Charlie Brewster Pamphlet by Allan Pinkerton, with photo, about abduction of Charlie Brewster Ross in Germantown, Pennsylvania. July 1, 1874. Ross, G. (Dr.) Prescription written by Dr. G. Ross to H.G. Forstmann, a Druggist in Richmond, Virginia. Undated. Rowe, R. Semple Letter from R. Semple Rowe of Baltimore, Maryland to a friend in Richmond, Virginia about travel plans. July 24, 1865 or 1866. Rowland, Kate Masson Letter to Bishop Randolph regarding the ancestry of Benjamin Harrison. June 17, 1895. Photograph of \"The Honourable Sir William Thomson...\" Royal, William L. Court case in Richmond, Virginia about 1890. Russell, Margaret Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Hearue of Drakes Branch, Virginia. Post card has drawing of a YMCA in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Undated. Rutherford, J.C. Receipt. April 18, 1849. Sander Family \"Extracts, etc., from Records of Clerk's Office of Northumberland Co., Virginia\" made by W.S. Cralle, Clerk of the County Court for said County. June 1888. Sandidge, Dabney Note to William Wallace requesting him to feed his workmen from his mill. Amherst, Virginia. September 1, 1843.","Sargent, Eliza F. Norfolk, Virginia Office of Board of Health to Mrs. Eliza F. Sargent regarding connection to the ( ) server. September 10, 1890. ","Saunders, George D. Note requesting meal for his hands who are working (with, near, for) someone. New Store, Buckingham, Virginia. November 12, 1862.","Saunders, John Receipt for a subscription to the Virginia Patriot, Richmond, Virginia. February 7, 1814. ","Savage, N.R. Checks written by N.R. Savage. 4 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1876. ","Scattergood, Thomas Letter to Thomas Scattergood from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, mostly regarding possible unchristian influences in Richmond, Virginia and elsewhere. Faded. Fragments. 1794. ","Schneider, John B. John B. Schneider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Mr. Allen and Co. requesting 10 pounds of tobacco. May 17, 1869. ","Schuricht, Herrmann Letter written from Herrmann Schuricht of Idlewild, Cabham, Virginia. to John S. Irby in Richmond, Virginia, sending a copy of his historical publication. October 20, 1898. ","Scoville, S.C. Letter to Lyman Kinsley regarding bank and Birkshire Railroad stock. November 23, 1854. ","Scruggs, H.B. Accounts and Receipts of H.B. Scruggs to E.E. White, Thomas Johnson, James W. Snoddy, John M. Torrey, Charles F. Torrey and Edmund Torrey. He appears to be an ironworker. Buckingham County, Virginia. 1858-1866.","Seaton, W.W. Notes on birth and deaths of W.W. Seaton (died January 11, 1785) and Joseph Gales. (1786-1860). ","Shaver, David (Rev.) Seven handwritten sermons by Rev. David Shaver, editor of the Richmond Religious Herald. 1864-1865. ","Sheetz, George C. Pages from a journal which includes newspaper social column about the Sheetz Family and a page from a book about horse medicines. Near Dorcus, Virginia. 1902 and Undated. Sheridan, Philip Henry (General) War Department announcement of General Sheridan's death. August 6, 1888. Funeral invitation. Death Announcement by Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Sherman, William Tecumseh (General) Pamphlet with details of the funeral of William Tecumseh Sherman. February 17, 1891. Sherrard, John M. Invitation to the funeral of John M. Sherrard at the United Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia. Addressed to Gus A. Myers and Family. June 23, 1858. Shields and Somerville Letter from Shields and Somerville of Richmond, Virginia to N.O. and C.H. Cram of Portland, Maine about a flour shipment. June 28, 1850 Shore, John Photostat of the 1777 title page \"Dr. Isaac Hall's Graduate Thesis on Joannes Shore\" along with handwritten notes. Si - Sz Smith, D.G. Letter to Andrew Brown, Charlottesville, Virginia, a distributor of salt. Civil War. September 19, 1862. Smith, E.C. Leave of absence permission from University of Virginia. December 21, 1878. Certificate from University of Virginia for Applied Mathematics. July 3, 1879. Smith, Jacob B. Letter to brother, Jacob Smith, from H. Mohler in Park County, Indiana where he says how wonderful it is in Indiana, particularly the people as compared to home. On back of the November 9, 1867 letter, another letter from Fannie E. Mohler to Mrs. Sarah Smith. Smith, John (Captain) Section of a book on Captain John Smith written about 1889. Two copies. Newspaper editorials by R. Howison and Alexander Brown on early United States and Captain John Smith. Richmond Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. February 1891. Typed biographical material on Captain John Smith with a photograph and a placard of a plaque with an epitaph to Captain John Smith located in St. Sepulchre's Church, Smithfield, London. Smith, Lucy P. Letter to her cousin while at Salt Springs, Virginia. August 14, 1856. Smith, William William Smith was a Brig. Gen. in the CSA and Governor of Virginia. Letters from William Smith: Recommending T.J. Murphy to the Secretary of Treasury, R.J. Walker. Written from Warrenton, Virginia on March 16, 1848. To possibly the Enquirer, asking that his speech be published. Written from Washington, D.C. on May 17, 1852. To possibly the Enquirer, about the Hunter Bill and the West. August 3, 1854. ","Smyth, John Ferdinand Dalziel A report by R. Leroy Hilldrup \"A Tory's Account of Certain Virginia Patriots.\" Correspondence between Dr. Earl Gregg Swem and R. Leroy Hilldrup for a William and Mary Quarterly article. Virginia. 1934. ","Snickers, Edward One document that includes a copy of a 1785 bond whereby Martin Ashby of Louisa County agrees to pay one thousand pounds to George Noble of Frederick County, Virginia for 350 acres. a 1784 bond to Edward Snickers for an exchange of land between Snickers and Ashby for 306 acres in Frederick County and 350 acres in Loudoun County and letters from Edward Snickers about his land transactions with Ashby. The copy is possibly also dated about 1785. Gift of Dr. Thomas G. Pullen. ","Somervails, C.R. Money exchange for sterling. Richmond, Virginia. Dec. 19, 1865. ","Southall, Elianna Letter from Ms. Southall of Baltimore, Maryland, to her father, Robert Anderson in Richmond, Virginia. Mentions William and Mary where \"only four students at Commencement\" and proposed the college move to Richmond. November 9, 1833. Southward Family Invoices. 8 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1867-1873. Southworth, Edward Summary of military duty in the 2nd U.S. Colored Troops. Civil War. 1862-1865, 1910. Spotswood, Alexander Typed transcript of letter to Edmund Pendleton, President of the Committee of Safety, at Mount Pleasant Camp, near Cobham, from Alexander Spotswood. November 16, 1775. Sprinkle, Charles, and Company Note from E.T.H. Warren asking him to pay back money. 1860. Spruill, B.I. Receipt for money given to B.F. Moore as an arbitrator. Tarboro, North Carolina. November 27, 1833. Stackhouse, Rosamond, Invoices and Property Tax. 6 items. Prince George County, Virginia. 1856-1867. Starke, Eliza N. Letter from Raphael Smith and a poem written on a doily, \"Aerostic by J.B. Dods.\" New York. April 17, 1854. Statute, Fanny Funeral cards. April 10, 1886. Stedman, Edmund Calling cards and a letter to Annie Carlisle of Charles City, Iowa. November 1891. Steele, Margaret Letter to Aunt Frances and Uncle Leigh describing her Christmas presents. Early 1900's. Stephen, Adam (General) Letter to Francis B. Jones from Charles James Faulkner, House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., about Adam Stephen of Berkeley County, Virginia. May 19, 1856. Notes by Charles James Faulkner on General Adam Stephen. ","Sterling, Joseph Receipt written by William Upshaw, Jr. for negroes. Possibly Gloucester, Virginia. March 15, 1757. ","Stevens, S.N. (Miss) Letter to Miss Stevens in Norfolk, Virginia from Wakefield Rattan Company in Boston, Massachusetts about rugs. October 13, 1882 ","Stewart, Eliza Letter to her brother about Eliza's accounts. Mentions Richmond, Virginia and Baltimore, Maryland. January 30, 1855. ","Stoddard, Charles J. Appointment request for a job at the Office of Comptroller of Currency, Treasury Department, in Washington, D.C. Sent to Hon. A.B. Hepburn, Comptroller. 1892. ","Stokes, D.R. Letter from William Hodges Mann , an attorney of Nottoway Courthouse, Virginia. June 17, 1890. Stone, Edward L. Pamphlet with letter from Edward L. Stone of Roanoke, Virginia, to W.E. Rudge about the Book Worm bug. Pamphlet entitled, \"All Hope Abandon, Ye Who Enter Here.\" Undated. Stott, Susan B. Receipt signed by Henry P. Irving. 1 item. Possibly Richmond or Cumberland County, Virginia. 1834-1838. ","Strachan, John B. Note from John B. Strachan which says Mr. Cosby will pay amount to bank. October 14, 1815. ","Swann, Thompson Tax for Ordinary in Cumberland County, Virginia signed by Robert C. Nicholas. October 10, 1768. Swineford, H. Check to Clemmitt and Jones for printing order for Toppa Lodge. Richmond, Virginia. July 27, 1877. Ta Tabb, John B. Article, \"Some Notes of My Life\" by John B. Tabb, included in the December 1936, The Borromean, a publication of Saint Charles College, Catonsville, Maryland. Exerpt from the June 1937 Borromean, \"Summer vacations with Fathre Tabb at the Forest, His Virginia Plantation Home.\" Tabb, Phillip Photostat of a letter from Phillip Tabb to John Page at Rosewell, Virginia about men from British barges robbing houses. December 9, 1782. Original may be on National Park Service's possession. Tallmadge, D.B. (Judge) Funeral Notice. Richmond, Virginia. October 30, 1846. ","Talmann (William) Typed translation and transcription from Latin of Commission to William Talmann as Controller of Works in England. Mentions King William and Queen Mary. Undated. ","Tatham William Pamphlet on William Tatham, clerk of the Wataugan Settlement, by Samuel C. Williams. Undated. ","Tayloe, Edward Thorton Obituary. Alabama. Undated. Taylor, Creed Receipt for Chancery Court advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer. Other names mentioned are Creed Taylor, Richie and Cook and W.G. Pendleton. Richmond, Virginia. February 26, 1830. ","Taylor, J.S. Letter to Mr. Ladd, near Richmond, Virginia, about business accounts. 1780's. Letter to Thomas Mifflin Ladd, near Richmond, Virginia, concerning case of M. Spencer and business accounts. September 17, 1788. Taylor, Jesse Typed transcript of letter from Jesse Taylor to his cousin. Note about Taylor family history written on the transcript. February 1774. Taylor, Tazewell Letter from R. Rose of Washington, D.C. about \"Mason Farm: for sale o the James River, about 20-30 miles from Norfolk, Virginia. 2 items. August 1869. Tb - Tz Tennabalo or Tinnebale, William Receipts. 2 items. Norfolk, Virginia. 1765 and 1795. Thalheimer Instructions to the jury concerning J.W. Wimmer on the trial for the murder of Mr. Thalheimer. Virginia. Undated. Thompson, P. M. Invoice from Alsop, Mosby and Co. of Richmond, Virginia. June 6, 1893. ","Thompson, S.H. Typed copy of letter to Rev. Henry Thompson Louthan in Williamsburg, Virginia from Rev. Henry Thompson in Farmville, Virginia. May 20, 1902. Handwritten note at top of page, \"A Review of Tom Dixon's Leopard Spots by one of the K.K.K. boys himself.\" ","Thompson, W.T. Letter to W.B. Phillips from W.T. Thomson of the morning news office of the Savannah, News with instructions on length of letter and what kind of Washington, D.C. news they want for their newspaper, plus his political opinions. Savannah, Georgia. July 14, 1856. Thornton, James D. Letter to Hon. J.D. Thornton in Richmond, Virginia from Attorney W.E. Turner in Modesto, California about California case of Lightfoot who murdered Colonel Branch. February 1, 1881. Letter to Hunter from James D. Thornton, Judicial Department, Supreme Court of California, sending the previous letter. February 18, 1881. Terrell and Rayley Letter to Leonard B. Terrell of Weymouth, Massachusetts from Tiffany (possibly Tate) of Baltimore, Maryland, concerning invoice. March 11, 1843. Letter to Terrell and Bayley about an invoice. May 12, 1845. Todd, Mallory Obituary. Christchurch, Virginia. Undated. Torrence, William Clayton Letter to William Torrence from Mrs. J. M. Slaughter about new edition of book about St. George's Parish. December 31, 1903. Letter to Wm. C. Terrance from Raleigh L. Green of Culpeper, Virginia, about printing a book. December 19, 1903. ","Townsen, James and Katherine Ann Letter to Jesse E. Parish of Drapersville, Virginia from James Townsen of Edmondson County, Kentucky, about family news. February 14, 1848. ","Townsend, S.R. Letter to his wife in Waltham, Massachusetts while at a convention in Baltimore, Maryland. Undated. ","Tucker, Benjamin F. Court document for a case in Richmond County, Georgia: Benjamin F. Tucker vs Hesekiah Odin and Jesse Walton. October 4, 1840.","Tucker, Richard D. Letter to Murray Grinnan and Mundell of Fredericksburg, Virginia regarding selling flour. December 26, 1811. ","Tunstall, Alex (Dr.) Letter to Robert Mumford, Richmond, Virginia regarding genealogy of Colonel George Brooke and Catherine Tunstall. Mountain Lake Hotel, Virginia letterhead. July 22, 1899. Letter to Mr. James about genealogy. October 22, 1901. ","Turner, Henry Bill from Bremen, Germany for items sent to Virginia. April 15, 1865. ","Turner, Mary Letter is illegible. May 31, 1866 ","Turpin, Thomas J. Letter from Thomas J. Turpin of Woodlawn, Virginia to Edward T. James of Richmond, Virginia concerning Turpin estate. January 14, 1847. ","Unknown Correspondents","Letter to Cousin Robert in Norfolk, Virginia from Mary B.A. in Washington, D.C., about family matters. February 1, 1936. ","Letter to Col. about \"bill which passed both branches of the Legislature but was not signed by his Presbyterian Majesty (the gov) as he considered it…\" Partial letter. Undated. ","Letter addressed to Peter. John Bolton written on the letter. Fragment. December 1856. ","Letter to \"My Dear Dear Sister\" from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about family and the mood in Philadelphia. June 13, 1846. ","Letter to Cousin Maria from Julia. Letter is about their health, but there are notes written under the letter which say \"Pulaski\" and give genealogy of some people, but difficult to decipher names. Undated. ","Upshur, Abel Parker Published in the William and Mary Quarterly. Original letter written by Abel Upshur while Secretary of State, to the Honorable John C. Calhoun of South Carolina. Upshur talks of Great Britain's tactics and predicts war over slaveholders. Thinks England will be involved, particularly with fabric commerce. Talks of abolitionists and the admission of Texas to the Union as a slave owning state. Washington, D.C. August 4, 1843 ","Valentine, Edward Virginius Newspaper article in the Richmond Standard about Valentine with byline, American Art Review – Margaret J. Preston. Richmond, Virginia. May 29, 1880. ","Van Buren, Martin Authorization for the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to \"the envelope of a letter to the King of the Kingdom of the two Sicilies, congratulating him on the birth of Prince Alberto Maria Francesco...\" Signed by Martin Van Buren. Washington, D.C. January 10, 1840.","Vanyard, B.A. Letter on side one: from James Mc D. Thrasher to friend. \"…you ought to be here just to see how the Yankees have treated the country in this vicinity. They have nearly desolated every house…\" Letter on other side: from B. A. Vanyard at Camp Latham, Roanoke Street, Tent…to My Old Friend. \"…great pleasure so you and John and brother come and see us what is cost is a matter of moon shine…\" March 17, 1861. Civil War. ","Van Dusen, R.M. Advertisement for employment in Fernald's Newspaper Men's Exchange in Springfield, Massachusetts. Typed carbon copy with handwritten updates of job experience. After 1916. ","Van Laun, J.A. Letter to Alfred Van Laun in Chicago, Illinois from his father in London, England about selling Lafayette and Chief Justice Marshall etchings and the printing of them from the plates. February 19, 1895. ","Vaughan (R.B.) Letter from R.B. Vaughn in Desota, Mississippi to his parents, A. Vaughan, in Brunswick County, Diamond Grove, Virginia about his experiences with settling in Mississippi. 1857. ","Veale, George Photostat copy of letter about logging. Virginia. April 20, 1773. ","Wa-We ","Walker, Benjamin I. Letter to Edmunds Store about selling items. Mecklenburg, Virginia. September 25, 1842 ","Walker, Edwin List of debts, notes and bonds due. Near Richmond, Virginia, 1857. ","Walker, Francis A. (General) Announcement of Parlor Lectures by General Walker at residence of Mrs. Henry Draper, 271 Madison Avenue, New York, NY. Undated.","Wallace, Ann Note giving Caroline Miller permission to go to Centenary Church. January 26, 1859. ","Waller, Charles (Mrs.) Ledger sheet of Mrs. Charles Waller for Dr. John Lindsey. 1869-70. ","Waller, William M. Sarah A. Waller giving William Spencer permission to give Mr. Duncan's slave a \"turn of corn.\" Undated. Other requests for produce. 1842-1844. ","Walthall, Telitha A copy of her will, possibly written at the time of the will. Mentions Martha and William Nunnerly. October 1, 1846. ","Warner, A.L. (Dr.) Receipts and checks to Richmond, Virginia businesses. 9 items. 1837-1846. Season pass to M.A.R. Lectures. Undated. ","Warren and Quarles Advertisement brochure with bond information. Richmond, Virginia. 1882. ","Washington, Booker T. Typed letter to Rev. H.E. Lombard from Booker T. Washington, principal of The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, soliciting funds. Signed by Booker T. Washington. April 6, 1914. ","Washington, L.W. L.W. Washington of Halltown, Jefferson County, Virginia to Samuel T. Stone of Rockville, Maryland about money from the Forrest Estate. April 28, 1846. ","Watson, Josiah Letter from Josiah Watson in Alexandria, Virginia to John Hopkins in Richmond, Virginia regarding a missing horse that was found. August 1787. ","Weaver, Mildred Letter to Mildred Weaver of Waynesboro, Virginia from Tehran, Persia. Mentions Titanic tragedy. April 22, 1912. ","Weavor, John (Weaver) Indenture of John Weaver to Elijah Sparks as a Merchant Apprentice. Shepherdstown, Virginia. 1796. ","Wenger, L. Tannie (Fannie) Recipe for red dye for yarn. October 24, 1867. ","West, Francis Newspaper article by Rev. Edward D. Neill about Francis West. Richmond Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia. 1878. ","West, John Newspaper article by Rev. Edward D. Neill about John West. Richmond Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia. June 15, 1878. ","West, Mattie J. Letter from Cousin Bess about visit and her household activities. Gravel Hill, Virginia. Undated. ","West, Thomas B. 40 shares of Exchange Bank of Virginia, No. 3216. Norfolk, Virginia. July 28, 1856. ","Westmoreland, (E.D.) Letters to his cousin about pretty girls, sweethearts and family news. Petersburg, Virginia. April and June 1868. ","Wf-Wq ","White, Louise E. Receipts, some with Dr. Margaret Scellen. York, Virginia. 1831 and undated. ","Whittle, C and F. Shipment laden order for tobacco to C. and F. Whittle. Richmond, Virginia. March 16, 1810. ","Wilkinson, E. Letter from E. Wilkinson, superintendent of Allison White and Company, a lumber company in West Point, Virginia, to Austin Smith, a lawyer in Richmond, Virginia, about insurance with Great Western Insurance Company of New Orleans, Louisiana. February 3, 1874. ","Wilcox, Philo F. Correspondence about buying cans and tin plates. 3 items. Springfield, Massachusetts. 1835. ","Wilkins, William Bond to W.A. Marks. 1 item. 1857-1858. ","Williams, J.J. Letter about sending gloves. Richmond, Virginia. June 6, 1857. ","Williams, John M. Letter about the book, \"First Year at the Piano.\" New York, New York. Early 1900's. ","Wilson, Francis Letter from T.R. Lounsbury in Paris, France to Francis Wilson about his health and book. November 25, 1906. ","Wilson, James \"Nomber of Bills.\" Undated. Wilson, James Pamphlet, \"James Wilson and St. Andrews\" by Randolph G. Adams. Given to Earl Gregg Swem by Randolph G. Adams. Reprint of 1931 article. Wilson, Joseph (Dr.) Invoices and accounts of patients. 3 items. 1848-1866. Wilson, Woodrow (President) Letter to John Hart in Richmond, Virginia from Woodrow Wilson, the White House, Washington, D.C. about a copy of an address by Wilson's father, given before the Societies of Hampden-Sidney Virginia, published in Richmond 1857. September 8, 1913. Newspaper articles about Woodrow Wilson. 2 articles. November 21, 1926 and Undated. Windsor, Duke and Duchess Notes from the secretary of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor to Miss Elizabeth Cary Williamson of Richmond, Virginia thanking her for her cards. 1938 and 1941. Winston, Nathaniel Genealogical information on the family of Nathaniel Winston from a newspaper column. Richmond, Virginia. 1816. Wirt, William Pages 136-152 from a book about William Wirt. Wise, H.A. Envelope addressed to John Snelling and Henry A. Wise in Richmond, Virginia. Note on envelope, \"The Executives of N.C. replies to us that he is not authorized to appt a joint court. H.A. Wise. July 3rd.\" Undated. Wise, John Newspaper article about John Wise, Liberal Candidate from Richmond, Virginia. Undated. Woolfolk, Y.H. Post card to N.B. Cocke of Taylorsville, Hanover County, Virginia regarding bond due to W.W. Mallory estate. Louisa County, Virginia. February 19, 1846. Wr - Wz Wren, Joseph Letter to John News about himself and a request for money. Lynchburg, Virginia. February 28, 1868. Wright, Marcus J. Marcus J. Wright of the War Department, Adjutant General's Office to a doctor. Returning medical books. November 29, 1878. Wright, William Notes. To Capt. Wm J. Waller, \"Let Benjamin Wright have Two and a half bushels corn…August 3, 1843. To Wm. Spencer, \"let David Rippatoe have for me three \u0026 a half bushels corn…September 9, 1863. Wyatt, Francis (Sir) Handwritten copies of manuscripts. Originals are in the possession of the Earl of Romney. Order giving power to Capt. William Tucker to sail into Virginia, explore, fight Indians and punish…\" 1621-1622. Other commissions to: Capts. Roger Smith, Ralph Hamour and George Yardley. Group of manuscripts subtitled: No. 5. No. 6. Appear to be about all aspects of military matters and leadship. No. 16. About 1000 pounds due Sir Francis Wiatt when he was the Governor of Virginia, from the King. 1747. Wyman, J. (Dr.) Shipment Laden for Dr. J. Wyman for four boxes from the Port of Boston to the Port of Richmond. Massachusetts and Virginia. October 1843. Wythe, George Pages from William and Mary Quarterly, \"An Englishman's Tribute to Chancellor Wythe\" by R.B. Munford, Jr., undated, and a typed transcript of a letter from W.A. Rino to George Wythe about the \"loan of his Electrical Machine for the purpose of electrifying a Mulatto girl who hath had a lockd Jaw for some time\" dated August 12, 1800. X, Y and Z Yancey, David Codicil of will of David Yancey, of Virginia, now of Kingston, making nephew, William Kimbrough , his executor. Mentions brother Robert, Marry Garrett, Campbell Whittle and Dabney Minor. Addressed to Warren Ashley, Norfolk, Virginia. December 7, 1807. Yancey Family May Term 1792, Culpeper Court. Financial account for Patrick Rourk against Charles Yancey. Appointment of Thomas Yancey as Ensign to the First Battalion, signed by James Monroe. October 7, 1800. Stock for Thornton's Gap Turnpike Company to John W. Yancey of Woodville, Virginia. September 25, 1852 Receipts and notesbetween Philip Slaughter and Brother Yancey from Philip Slaughter, Th. Deane and W.W. Grimman. 1849, 1853, 1861 and undated. Letter to John W. Yancey in Woodville, Rappahannock County, Virginia from Alexander Stephens regarding Old South Liberty Church. August 12, 1880. Letter from M.K. Grimsley to Bro' Yancey about gifts he has received and thankfulness. January 31, 1884 Yardley, Argoll Typed transcript of will dated October 28, 1640. Yates, Bartholomew Letter from Williamsburg saying his father died and his mothers and sisters are moving to Williamsburg. March 16, 1806. Yates, John Letter from John Yates of Halltown, Virginia, to William Benton, near Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia about his family and his planned trip to Liverpool in May. Notation on letter from William Burton that John Yates died in England. March 25, 1851. Yeagan, L.H. Letter about genealogy and a book on the Yeagan family. 1890's. Yeardley, Frances Typed copy of a transcript where Sir William Berkeley appoints Francis Yeardley to be Captain \"…from the lower side of Hungars Creeke to the King's Creeke and all along the Bayes Side from Leeing's to the Old Plantacon.\" James City County, Virginia. July 2, 1642. Young, N.P. Letter to his children about family, children's education and travels. He has just moved to Millwood and will get them soon. Millwood, Virginia. November 28, 1862. Young, W. Letter to Mollie Young in Fortsville from her mother regarding visiting and negro, Tom, who is sick. Undated. Zenger, John Peter An article in the Boston Daily Probe by Uncle Dudley, \"Lesson from the Life of John Peter Zenger.\" 3 copies. 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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.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. 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The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAlphabetical by last name.\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement of Materials:"],"arrangement_tesim":["Alphabetical by last name."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eManuscripts - Group 3 - People, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Manuscripts - Group 3 - People, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["An artificial collection of papers created from material acquired during the 1930's and 1940's.  Mostly letters, financial records, published material and official records of individuals in Virginia and elsewhere.  Includes documents and signatures of well known people, such as Benjamin Harrison, John Randolph and Franklin D. Roosevelt.","Branden (Brandon), John Accounts. Accounts between John Branden and Company and Stimpson and Hall, possibly in Petersburg. Virginia. 1791-1796. Purchased from Mrs. C.W. Moorman, April 1944. 1827 and undated account fragments. ","Cauthorn, Ethelbert G., American Legal Assocoiation Document for Ethelbert G. Cauthorn of Dunnsville, Virginia. June 14, 1851. ","Davies, Samuel 1946 reprint of April 14, 1747 speech by W.H.T. Squires \"Samuel Davies before The King's Council for the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia.\" ","Davis, J.R. Letter from J.R. Davis of Purcell House in Norfolk, Virginia, to Major C.M. Stedman, Wilmington, North Carolina regarding the sale of furniture. November 6, 1879. ","Davis, Jefferson Letter to W.E. Mitchell from Jefferson Davis. Mississippi. July 21, 1887. Photograph of Jefferson Davis. #4935 on the back. Backed with cloth. Pamphlet \"The Jefferson Davis Casemate,\" distributed at Old Point Comfort, Fort Monroe, Virginia.\" ","Davis, Millie Letter to her daughter in Macon, North Carolina. December 5, 1892. ","Denby, Charles Receipt from John Hurt to Charles Denby for burying John Hurt's wife. February 21, 1772. ","Devon, F. W. Invoice. 1855. Dew, J. Harvie (Dr.) Pamphlet written by J. Harvie Dew, M.D., \"Fox Hunting in Old Virginia in the Days Gone By\" and \"The Yankee and Rebel Yells.\" 1904 Reprints. ","Dickinson, A.E. Letter from A.E. Dickinson of Colportage in Richmond, Virginia asking for a donation for their ministry program. July 15, 1859. ","Dinges, G. H. Accounts. Mount Crawford, Virginia. 1860-1867. See also: George W. Dinges Account Books and Ledgers under MsV. ","Dinwiddie Family Newspaper column, Genealogies of Bermuda, with notes on Andrew Auchinleck and family. Undated. Newspaper article, \"Glasgow's Link with George Washington\" with a photograph of a painting of the Dinwiddie Sisters. Undated. ","Dodds, Matthew L. Letter from T.M.R. Talcott of Richmond, Virginia to the Adjutant General's Office of the War Department asking for \"tidings\" of Matthew L. Dodds, and a note from the Adjutant General's Office of the War Department to Mrs. Mary A. Dodds giving the address of her son in the Philippine Islands. October 11, 1910 and April 24, 1912. ","Dodge, Cleveland J. Letter to Hon. John W. Foster about a meeting. Both are in New York City, New York. April 15, 1907. ","Dow Family Edgar R. Dow Of Portland, Maine to Isaac Dow asking him if he is a descendant of Isaac Dow who married Elizabeth and if he knew if Isaac's father was Daniel Dow of Hampton who married Rachael Brown on November 27, 1749. October 14, 1889. ","Downs, W.J. Receipt for ticket paid in Fort Republic, Virginia to Southern Express Company. December 2, 1898. ","Drinkard, Samuel B. Receipts. Possibly from Richmond, Virginia. 1867. ","Duesberry, James P. Letter from James P. Duesberry of Richmond, Virginia to James Rog of Albemarle, Virginia about hunting and his activities, plus a page where someone begins a letter to his \"gramma.\" November 4, 1852. ","Dufferin, Lord Handwritten copy of speech, in Latin, given by Lord Dufferin at a dinner in Ireland. \"A Hamilton\" has written his signature a few times at the beginning of the document. Undated. ","Duprey, James B. Receipt and invoice for household items. Richmond, Virginia. 1848. ","E Eason, Isaac Letter to Isaac Eason, attorney in Norfolk, Virginia, from the National Mercantile Agency, The Bankers Commercial League of America. February 5, 1900. Edes, S.C. United States of America Passport Entries include England, United States, Belgium, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and others. 1851-1852. ","Edson, P. Om. Letter from G.G. Benedict of The Burlington, Vermont Press regarding the order for VII, Proceedings of the Reunion Society. December 1, 1906. Letter to C.W. C. Rhoades regarding meetings with old military friends and remembering the Civil War. Poetically written. Possibly tongue-in-cheek about these meetings and the war. March 30, 1911. Letter from ? Cheney, Washington, Vermont regarding 49 years ago. August 3, 1911. ","Edwards, James L. Receipt for Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7. 1831 or 1851. ","Edwards, Lewis Receipts to Sloop Lewis. Possibly Washington, D.C. 1833 and 1837. ","Edwards, Lizzie Letter to Miss Lizzie Edwards in Indian Town, King William County, Virginia from her friend Miss Susan Langeston in New Kent County, Virginia regarding her illness, the cold and her new home. \"I have not so much as a fire to warm by.\" September 26,1867. ","Edwards, Morgan Letter to D.S. Horney regarding money and hardship after the Civil War. Horney lives in Independence, Virginia but is writing from North Carolina where his Father lives. April 9, 1866. Edwards, T. Brook Hand drawn calendar for April-July, 1849 and January-March, 1850. Brook Edwards, Columbia College, Washington, D.C. 1849 and 1850. Eliot, Charles William Letter and program for the celebration of the 90th birthday of President Emeritus of Harvard University, Charles William Eliot. March 1924. Emery, Harriet Letter to her cousin about her winter activities. Written April 9, 1855 and delivered September 3, 1856 Entler, Joseph Receipts, Correspondence, estate sale and a \"List of Democratic Votes…Northern and Western District of Shepherdstown…\" Shepherdstown, West Virginia. 1851, 1863, 1874, 1875 and undated Eppes Family Robertson Eppes, a student at William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia to his sister, Miss Polly Eppes of Richmond, Virginia and City Point, Virginia. 3 original letters with typed and handwritten transcripts. March 26, 1799 and undated. Eskridge, George Brochure for Eskridge Memorial Tree. Fredericksburg, Virginia. April 29, 1937. Ewald, William (Dr. and Mrs.) \"At Home\" card. Portsmouth, Virginia July 15, 1893. F Faber, F. W. F.W. Faber writes about God on black bordered note paper. Undated. Fauntleroy, S. G. List of items, mostly farm and building items, either an order or an invoice, for Dr. S.G. Fauntleroy from Dunn and Burch. 1889. Farmer, Abner Legatees of Abner Farmer allow $40 from the estate for Samuel P. Farmer. Signed by all legatees. March 30, 1849. Finley, John H. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Dr. John H. Finley, editor from the New York Times, enclosing his poem, \"To a Book Worm.\" January 13, 1931. Finley, Samuel Agreement between Samuel and John Finley for a mercantile business. Rockbridge County, Virginia. Undated Account for Jane Tate's estate by Samuel Finley. July 1835. Note from Ruth Finley about the Missionary Herald. Undated. Account by Samuel Finley on how much money he has advanced to his children. December 31, 1842 Fish, Hamilton Partial Document with Presidential Seal. Hamilton Fish was Secretary of State under President Grant, 1869-1877. Undated. Fitzgerald, H.E. Letter from H.E. Fitzgerald, Secretary of Virginia, about a letter he inadvertently did not return. Undated. Fleming, John Receipt. 1834. Flood, Ann Pension claim of Ann Flood from the Department of the Interior, Pension Office, Washington, D.C. One signature is by James L. Anderson of Buckingham Courthouse, Virginia. December 19, 1872 Flournoys, Thomas L. Letter to his brother in Yolo County, California about his trip across the country and news of the family. \"…I have been informed that Dr. P.G. Flournoy has moved back to Virginia since the war closed. If so he can give you all of the news…\" December 16, 1866. Forrer Family Legal documents for Forrer, Orndorff, Geary, Propes, Merica and Lucas families. Page County, Virginia. 1859, 1866 and 1868. Francisco, Peter Proposal by Js. Webster of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and J. Warrell of Richmond, Virginia to publish a print representing Peter Francisco's action with Tarleton's men. Includes description of battle and biography of Francisco. 1813. Franklin, Benjamin Silhouette of Benjamin Franklin on a packet from the National Graphic Arts Education Guild honoring Franklin's birthday week, January 17-21, 1938. Fraser, Thomas Letter to A.K. Shurtliff of Portland, Maine about shipping leather. 1849. Frost, Edwin H. Advertisement for his business as a dealer in manuscripts. Yonkers, New York. Undated. Galli-Curci, Amelita Letter to Albert Sydney Edmonds of Kansas. St. Louis, Missouri. 1931. Garfield, James A. The Washington Star, Washington, D.C. account of the death of President James A. Garfield. July 2, 1933. Garfield, Lucretia R. Letters from Lucretia R. Garfield, wife of President James A. Garfield, to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling accepting the title of Honorary Vice President of the United States Daughters. 1892. Gee, John Henry (Dr.) and Pattie Williams Gee Poems. Collected and mimeographed by W.J. Fletcher, compiler of \"The Gee Family.\" 1938. Gibbons, Churchill J. Letter from Churchill J. Gibbons, Petersburg, Virginia to Mr. Barton regarding baptism and other church ceremonies. November 3, 1868. Gilliam, Catherine B. Letter to Richard Eppes for City Point, Virginia. 1842. Gilmer, Anne E. Newspaper obituary and funeral description of Mrs. Anne E. Gilmer, widow of deceased Ex-Governor of Virginia, Thomas Walker Gilmer. April 1874. Gilmer, J.H. Letter from J.H. Gilmer of Charlottesville, Virginia asking for two tenements be made ready to sell. July 21, 1842. Givandon, R. Receipt for sessions in penmanship. Levi Dolbear. Natchez. 1848. Glascock, G.T., and sons Letter to Mr. W.G. Sneed of Mocksville, North Carolina about a delay in an iron pattern order. April 19, 1904. ","Glisson, O.L. (Captain) Letter to Capt. O.L. Glisson on the U.S.S. Kennedy from W.A. Macy. Macy sends reading material to men on the ship. Canton. October 19, 1855. ","Glover, John Handwritten, one page, biography of General John Glover, who died January 30, 1797. Copy of August 3, 1778 letter from Captain John Glover to his son, John Glover, about applying for a parole so he can come home. Letter addressed to Marblehead, Massachusetts, but General John Glover writes, \"should this letter find you in England.\" Copy of letter from John Glover to his father, General John Glover, which says, \"my being impress'd on board of one of his Majesties ships…\". November 3, 1776. Glover, T. Jacob Recognition in astronomy and math for T. Jacob Glover from St. Mary's College in Baltimore, Maryland. July 1840. Goddin, Adolphus A Bank of Virginia Note, dated February 1, 1834, to Thomas M. Johnson for $175 with an additional Note that cannot be repaid. August 4, 1834. Signed by Samuel J. Blair. Richmond, Virginia. 1834. Gold, Thomas D. Letter to insurance company about his difficulty in paying premiums on his wife's insurance and wants the money returned. Berryville, Virginia. January 24, 1876. Gordin, John Discharge order in \"invalid ridgment\" (Invalid Regiment) by Colonel Lewis Nicola. April 21, 1778. Gore, Thomas P. Typed and signed letter from Thomas P. Gore, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, to unknown, saying he requested the Secretary of the Interior to grant an extension on payments for the unallotted land. October 25, 1914. Graham, E.A. Permission for slave, Amanda, to stay in Ann Wallace's yard. April 18, 1854. Grant, Julia D. Letter to Mrs. Darling stating she has no claim as a member of the U.S. Daughters of 1812, but her grandfather, Captain George Dent of Maryland, was in the revolution and they have a company roll-call of a Captain Grant, one of General Grant's direct ancestors. January 28, 1892. Grant, Ulysses S. Signature of Ulysses S. Grant on a partial document. February 3, 1875. General Orders, No. 10, from State of Minnesota. July 23, 1885. Program for Memorial Service for \"General U.S. Grant by the Department of the Potomac, Grand Army of the Republic, Metropolitan M.E. Church, Washington, D.C. October 4, 1885. Invitation by Mayor of New York City on the occasion of the formal transfer of Grant's Tomb to New York City. April 27, 1897. Gray, William A. Matriculation card for William A. Gray of Virginia from the University of Pennsylvania Medical Department. 1829-1830. Matriculation Card for William A. Gray, \"Surgical Anatomy and Operative Surgery,\" Philadelphia Anatomical Rooms. ","Greenhow, John Letter from Greenhow in Richmond, Virginia to his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Greenhow in Gloucester, Virginia about family. August 15, 1794. Greenway, James (Doctor) Notes and Correspondence of Earl Gregg Swem about biography of James Greenway, a physician from England. 1922. Griffin, Bradney and Thomas Photostat copy of a letter from J. Bradney Griffin at Gloucester Heights, Virginia, to his father describing Yorktown, Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary. September 13, 1863. Photostat copy of a letter from Thomas Griffin to his son, Bradney Griffin. May 29, 1864. Griffin, Esther Josselyn Graduation Certificate from Lincoln Jefferson University in Hammond, Indiana. October 12, 1910 Griffiths, David M. Letter to Radio Liberty, Munich, Germany about a citation in the journal Russkaya Starina about a September 1, 1785 letter from Feodor Vasilievich Karzhavin to his father about living in Virginia for 6 or 7 years where he had the intention of being \"the Ambassador to the Russian Empress in a public character from the American Congress.\" He also mentions sending reports to Russia about battles in Philadelphia. Grove, Abraham Correspondence and receipts of Abraham Grove of Shenandoah County, Cedar's Creek and Saumsville Store in Virginia. Includes a math equation for building a chimney. 1822, 1826, 1850, 1854 and 1871. Gwathmey, G. Taylor Letter to Dr. E.C. Smith of Richmond, Virginia about law and wills. Norfolk, Virginia. June 1910. H Hale, Nathan Leaflets signed by Great Granddaughters of Nathan Hale refuting article, written by George Dudley Seymour, in the June 13, 1926 \"Hartford Courant\" which said the poem, Alicia, was not written by Nathan or Enoch Hale. Note: George Dudley Seymour, a Connecticut antiquarian, furnished the Homestead, Hale's home. Letter to President of the College of William and Mary from Mary E. Hastings, granddaughter of Nathan Hale, asking William and Mary to keep the documents for the family. The problem appears to be about the engagement of Alice Adams to Nathan Hale and the loss of a miniature of Nathan Hale. Statement or affidavit of the Great Granddaughters about the veracity of the material they sent. Copies of the material also sent to other historical societies and libraries. Other granddaughter's name is Isabel Hastings Shriver. 1927. Hall, John (Lieutenant) Navy Pension for widow, Mary Kelly Hall. John Hall died of insanity contracted while in line of duty. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Undated, but after 1860. Hallock, H.G. C. (Rev.) Circular letter from Rev. H.G. C. Hallock in Shanghai, China about the belief in Monkey Gods in China. Enclosed paper \"placemat\" with an illustration of the monkey god. September 28, 1928. Rev. Hallock was a missionary in China. Typed mimeograph copy, but signed by Hallock. Hamilton, James Letter to Wood J. Hamblin of Warren City, North Carolina regarding cotton prices. July 25, 1878 Hammond, Charles Henry Indenture for land between Hammond and Samuel Betts Junior of St. Lawrence County, New York and Henry Hayden of Canada. February 28, 1822.","Scope and Contents Hancock, John Facsimile of letter from John Hancock to his wife dated June 21, 1775, entitled \"The Historical Love Letter\" and printed Christmas 1938. ","Hancock, Nathaniel Sermon by Nathaniel Hancock, Pastor of the Church of Christ in Tisbury, Massachusetts for 30 years and a 1721 graduate of Harvard College. \"Original Manuscript by Rev. Nathl Hancock of Tisbury 1714.\" ","Haney, John Letter to his sister in \"Middlebrook\" in Augusta County, Virginia, regarding his wishes for the property and land after he dies. August 13. Letter to John Haney from unknown of Edwardsville, Missouri regarding prices of port and corn. December 9, 18--. ","Hankins, James Gustavus Memorial pamphlet for John Gustavus Hankins of Halifax County, Virginia printed by the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Virginia. 1929. ","Hanks, Nancy Blueprint of plat of land near Antioch, West Virginia. 1784. ","Harcourt, Algemon Letter from Unknown Ritchie. September 4. No year. ","Harline, Thomas Thomas Harline to Alex M. Holada regarding City Taxes Receipts. Virginia. December 28, 1866. ","Harper and Brothers Robert J. French of Williamsburg, Virginia to Harper and Brothers, New York about division of publishing proceeds. January 5, 1836. ","Harris, Christopher Charles W. Harris of Millgrove to E.P. Marsh, Petersburg, Virginia explaining why he has not been able to pay him. October 30, 1842. ","Harrison Family Letter from Isabella Harrison, Baltimore, Maryland to Mr. Dalton regar.ding damage done to her farm and food stores by General Butler. November 3, 1865 Letter from S.A. Dalton, Connecticut, to Miss Harrison, wanting to return her brother Robert's Bible that he took when her house was burned \"unintentional.\" September 13, 1865. Letter from Thomas H. Wynne in Richmond, Virginia to Mrs. Harrison returning the Mss volume that he has had reprinted. Letter from John C. Underwood to Isabella H. Harrison about the genealogy of the Byrd Family. November 27, 1896. Letters between Mrs. E. Randolph Cocke of Oakland, Cartersville, Virginia and Dr. Swem and Dr. Bryan of The College of William and Mary regarding the gift of letters and portrait. 1939. Black bordered resolution from the Virginia Historical Society \"In Memoriam\" to the death of \"Thomas Hicks Wynne, late corresponding Secretary of the Virginia Historical Society...\" Undated. ","Harrison, Benjamin President of the United States. Signed thank you letter to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling. May 28, 1889. ","Harrison, Benjamin Governor of Virginia. Two pamphlets on Berkeley Plantation. Appointment of John Powell as Justice of Peace in Fluvanna County, Virginia, signed by Benjamin Harrison, Governor of Virginia. November 3, 1783. ","Harrison, J.R. (Doctor) Funeral card for Dr. J.R. Harrison. ","Harrison, M.M. (Doctor) Invoices. 1853-1855. ","Harrison, Randolph Note to Branch Cunningham from Randolph Harrison. \"Hoping we may meet soon and often.\" Hartman, Melkail Summons for Melkail Hartman to appear before a justice to answer complaint of Goff and Smith. Monongalia County, Virginia. September 17, 1819. Harvey, John (Sir) Handwritten essay on \"The First Revolution in Virginia\" by unknown. Essay concerns the removal of Sir. John Harvey as Governor of Virginia. Undated. Havens, Hiram Letter regarding payment of bill. Connecticut. November 22, 1848. Hay, George Letter to Thomas Miller of Powhatan, Virginia regarding the Freeland Case. June 13, 1813. Hayes, Rutherford Bottom half of a document, signed by R.B. Hayes, President, and the Acting Secretary of State, Hay. Has Presidential Seal. September 1, 1880. Helper, H.R. Letter to E.M. Davis. New York. April 18, 1859. Henderson, William W. Receipt for L. Williams for a colt. October 1, 1856. Highland, Lucinda Earle Patton Booklet, \"Record of the Colonial Forebears-Descendants, Kinsmen and Childhood Friends and Schoolmates of the late Lucinda Earle Patton Highland of West Milford, West Virginia by Scotland G. Highland, Clarksburg, West Virginia. 1929. Hill, Alice Certificate of Dismission of Mrs. Alice Hill of First Presbyterian Church of Richmond, Virginia to St. Andrews Protestant Episcopal Church of Richmond, Virginia. May 7, 1892. Hill, Dabney Order slip for corn written to William Spencer of Dabney Hill for William Evans. September 1, 1843. Hix Receipt for items bought from B.H. Powell. 1848. Holladay Family Letter from A. Holladay to his mother, Patsy Holladay of Louisa County, Virginia. He tells her of his visit to Baltimore, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Cape May, New Jersey. July 23, 1850. Poll Tax Receipt for Mrs. P.Z. Holladay of Joseph, Missouri. December 27, 1861. Invoices of Alexander Holladay. Virginia. 1853, 1856 and 1867. Hollen, Archibald Receipt for payment to Daniel Thomas. September 30, 1868. Holloway, John Tobacco Warehouse Receipt. Appomattox River. Virginia. December 12, 1777. Holstead, R.B. Letters of Recommendation for Holstead as an Educator. Virginia. June 30, 1860. Hood, John B. John B. Hood, New Orleans, Louisiana to a friend, where he talks of family and the insurance business. November 24, 1875. Hopkins, W.A. Appointment of W.A. Hopkins as a Corporal in Company E, 70th Regimental Infantry, Virginia Volunteer. June 9, 1901. Horner, Inman Letter to James E. Heath of Richmond, Virginia regarding accounts of James English. April 23, 1830. Hornsby, L.A.. \"Friendly Facts\" pamphlet from L.A. Hornsby (store) in Hornsbyville, Virginia. Hubbard, Susanna Invoice for goods from Dr. Rives J.V. Gilliam. 1817-1818. Hutcheson, Benjamin Money exchange document paid to Benjamin Hutcheson, in London, in account for Hunter and Alexander, Merchants, Liverpool, England. Richmond, Virginia. January 11, 1817. Hyde, E.S. Invoice from Henry May and Brother, a watch business, of Baltimore, Maryland. May 25, 1858. I-J Jackson, Andrew Copy of letter from Andrew Jackson to Major William B. Lewis informing him that Mr. Clay has been offered the Office of Secretary of State. Washington, D.C. February 14, 1825. Jackson, James Letter to Redmond G. Slafter at the Theological Seminary in Andover, Massachusetts from James Jackson in Fairfax, Virginia. Descriptions of Washington, D.C.'s social life and Daniel Webster's voice and style, plus his opinion on government and education. March 5, 1844. Jackson, Thomas J. (Stonewall Jackson) Copies of letters by Stonewall Jackson written a few days before his death in 1863. Bottom of page has notation: Copyright 1884. H.W. Flournoy, Sect'y of Commonwealth. Newspaper Article on Stonewall Jackson, written by a childhood friend. 1880. James, Ollie M. Letter from Ollie M. James, Senator from Kentucky, to Samuel J. McCracken, turning down a lecture invitation. July 30, 1913. Jennings, E. and Sarah Letter from ___ Advocate regarding a payment. Paris and Lacy's Spring, Virginia. February 7, 1854. Johnson, Andrew Signature on a partial document. Undated. Impeachment of the President Gallery Tickets to the U.S. Senate. 5 tickets. May 13, 1868. Johnson, G. W. Legal letters to G.W. Johnson of Farmington, North Carolina. 4 letters. 1843-1844.. Johnson, Susannah Personal Property Tax receipt for Susannah Armstrong, wife of Peter Johnson. 1824. Johnston, James Photocopy of a handwritten biography of James Johnston written by his daughter. James Johnston was born 1749 in Scotland and died 1829 in Fleming County, Kentucky. He was a Baptist Minister in Virginia and Kentucky. He married Margaret Wirth of Fauquier County, Virginia. Undated. Johnston, Robert Letter to Peter Lyons, Jr. of Richmond, Virginia about selling wheat. November 20, 1790. Jones, John Paul Tissue Paper reproduction of John Paul Jones' appointment as Captain in the Navy on October 10, 1776. Handwritten manuscript by Charles H. Taylor on the John Paul Jones Flag. Undated. Jones, Thomas Catesby Thomas H. Carter's certification that Catesby was a member of \"The King William (Virginia) Artillery\" and \"Carter's Artillery Battalion.\" Undated. Jones, Thomas P. (Doctor) Letter from Dr. Thomas P. Jones of Washington, D.C. to James A. Dow of Boston, Massachusetts concerning a patent on a knitting frame. November 21, 1844. Jones, W. B., and Company Letter to Edward B. Smith of Richmond, Virginia regarding a disputed account. February 234, 1868. Jones, Walker (Doctor) Notes from patients requesting his help. Receipts. Richmond, Virginia. 1841, 1848 and 1853. K Kagey, Henry N. Accounts. 10 items. New Market, Virginia. 1853-1878. Kent (Doctor) Two letters from Dr. Kent of Warm Springs, (Virginia) to William H. Terube. 1847 and 1848. October 8, 1847: Purchase of a negro from Mr. H. Wade and the lawsuit of Benjamin Douglas' Legatees vs William Douglas executors. March 17, 1848: Hugh McDonald and Mr. Wade's fraud in purchase of a negro. ","Kent, Hugh McG.Certification listing the books that Kent read at Greenville College, signed by President Charles Coffin. February 15, 1820. Order for Hugh Kent, as overseer of the poor in Montgomery County, to collect money. June 7, 1831. Letter from Kent to Mr. Price to pay Col. Miller the obligation due Col. Crockett. Nicholasville, Kentucky. January 8, 1835. Kent, Robert Bill from Robert Kent, Jr. sent to Robert Kent of Wytheville, Virginia from Francis Vespre, Treasurer of Georgetown College, Washington, D.C. April 12, 1847. Letter to Robert Kent from his son, Robert Kent, Jr. about a money draft. January 17, 1848. Kent, William Receipt. 1858. Letter to William Kent from William A. Moncure, Second Auditors Office of Virginia, saying the the \"Ordinance of the Convention does not apply to the money in the hands of the superintendents; that such money should be expended for educational purposes…\" August 5, 1861. Letter from Powell saying that Mary Arrington has applied for aid for bread. May 17, 1864. Kerr, John (Rev.) \"At Home\" card for Rev. John Kerr of Petersburg, Virginia. May 12. No year. ","Kibler, Mary Ann Letter to Rubin and Manuel Varner of Luray, Page County, Virginia from his sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Daniel Kibler, of Jasper County, Illinois where they tell in great detail their future plans about clearing land and building fences and buildings. Also talks of his money problems. April 22, 1854. King, Daniel In letter written from Matansa (Matanses), Daniel King tells Ira R. Steward of New York about his 21 day voyage and asks for prays for a seaman who was aboard the ship. July 15, 1848. Kirk, George W. Agreement between George W. Kirk, Dahlouga, Lumpkin County, Georgia and Max Georgii, Arthur P. Steward and Thomas G. Steward, all of Washington, D.C., for land in Hall County, Georgia. February 12, 1884. Kyle, H. (Doctor) Accounts and judgment payments. 3 items. Possibly Baltimore, Maryland. 1857-1861. Lacouture, E. Printed copy of a State Rights Paper by E. Lacouture to Virginia Legislature about establishing the proposed line of Franco-Virginia Steamships. March10, 1858. Langley, James Accounts. Lists his medical treatments and illnesses beside each name. Other purchased such as brandy and shoes. Possibly Norfolk, Virginia. 1772-1790. Lamb, William W. Printed list of bonds stolen from William Lamb by Rev. William G. Hoben of Portland, Maine. Bonds of State of Missouri and City of Sacramento, California. Printed in Norfolk, Virginia. May 30, 1868. Lancaster, Robert A. Petition for better conditions at Virginia's Penitentiaries to be presented at a special session of the General Assembly. Richmond, Virginia. January 15, 1901. Lawless, J.T. Real estate closing account. Richmond, Virginia. June 9, 1933. Lawson, Rob Promissory note by Thornton Taylor to Robert Lawson. July 1783. Lee, Henry Governor of Virginia. Letter from Governor Henry Lee, while in New York, about the legality of Mr. Gibson's testimony again the claim of Mr. Phelps. July 14, 1802. Transcription of a letter by Henry Lee about a land and money transaction. Undated. Lee, James Papers of James Lee of Williamsburg, Virginia. Names and business mentioned are: James Gibbons - a bond for 5 slaves, I. I. (J.J.) Bowden - letter about the book \"Brougham's Sketches,\" John Hockaday – note about his son missing school and William Power of Richmond, Virginia – letter. 4 items. 1807, 1842 and 1844. ","Lee, Richard, II Booklet, \"Richard Lee, II Belated Elizabethan in Virginian\" by Louis B. Wright. Reprinted from Huntington Library Quarterly. October 1938. ","Lee, Robert E. Copy of June 1, 1859 letter from Robert E. Lee and Col. Carter to Col. S. Cooper in Washington, D.C., saying he will be in Alexandria…then posted in Texas. \nBroadside with a copy of a June 2, 1863 letter from R.E. Lee, Genl, to his Excy Jefferson Davis. \nGeneral Order No. 9, copy. April 10, 1865, Headquarters, Army, Northern Virginia. Seal. \n\"Lee: The Final Achievement,\" by Francis Pendleton Gaines, a bulletin about Robert E. Lee's presidency of Washington and Lee University, copyright 1933. Letter from Francis P. Gaines, President of Washington and Lee University, to Judge John Barton Payne of Washington, D.C. . June 14, 1933. \nNew York Sun article on \"Quest of the Robert E. Lee Bible…\" May, 1942. October 12, 1934 reprint of pamphlet, \"Lee: The Background of a Great Decision,\" August, 1865. ","Lee, Warner Accounts. Virginia. 1765. 3 items. Leitch, James F., and Company A Liverpool, England company. A check on a New York Bank to John Matter and Company. January 7, 1817. Lewis, Andrew (General) 1897 reprint of newspaper article \"General Andrew Lewis, re-interment of the Hero of Point Pleasant…\" Lewis, Fielding (Colonel) Letter to Honorable David Jameson of Williamsburg, Virginia concerning exchanging Antigua money for Virginia money and the hiring of Mr. Riddick for their business (in the West Indies). January 7, 1777.","Lewis, Thomas, Jr. Papers relating to the estate of Thomas Lewis. 1840-1859. Lincoln, Abraham New York Herald with articles on President Abraham Lincoln's assassination and Jefferson Davis being in Danville, Virginia. April 15, 1865. 4 copies. Copy of a November 21, 1864 condolence letter to Mrs. Bixby published by American Historical Documents. Reprinted of an article from The Spectator, Staunton, Virginia, about President Abraham Lincoln. March 19, 1909. Copy of page 4 of autobiographical sketch by Abraham Lincoln, written 1860. March 20, 1872. Lincoln, Levi Letter from Levi Lincoln of Massachusetts to Honorable Caesar A. Rodney, Attorney General of the United States, thanking him and Thomas Jefferson for wanting him to be part of the Administration. He declines due to poor eyesight. January 26, 1811. Lightfoot, Philip Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Virginia Dorsey Lightfoot with attached report written by Virginia Dorsey Lightfoot, \"The Military Records of Major Philip Lightfoot.\" August 18, 1935 Lineaweaver, Jacob Accounts. 3 pieces. Rockingham County, Virginia. 1858 and 1871 Locke, E.A. Letters from E.A. Locke of Tehama County, California to his cousin in Virginia where he writes about farming, prices and his experiences in California. 1883 and 1884. Lomat, Judy Judy Lomat of Port Tobago writes to unknown Barbour of Virginia. She is sister of Mann Page Lomax. February 22, 1810. Long, John Photograph. Per note on back of photograph, \"grave of Captain John Long, of Ramsgate County, Kent, England, marked by marble slab. Warrange Church, New Kent.\" Lord, Frank B. Letters to Frank B. Lord, of the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. from C.S. Steward, Dept. of Justice; Otto Praeger, Post Office; Frank Doremus, Michigan Representative and Albert Johnson, Washington Representative. 1916 and 1917. Love, Charles Promissory note from Charles Love to William Wilson. Alexandria, Virginia. March 7, 1799. Lowery, J.T., Store Button envelope from J.T. Lowery and Company, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Undated. Lubin, David Letter to the editor of \"World\" in Cleveland, Ohio, sending a copy of his book, \"Let there be Light\" about Amelioration. New York, New York. April 28, 1900. Luchs, L. Letter from L.Luchs, Washington, D.C., to John T. Allen of Washington, D.C. sending a $500 draft for Mr. Flournoy. September 11, 1868. Lucia, J.H. Letter to Miss Frances Bartlett about sadness of holidays. Montpelier, Virginia. December 12, 1905. Lundeen, Ernest Form letter from Ernest Lundeen, U.S. Representative from Minnesota, asking his constituents from Minneapolis to complete form, \"I believe that the people should be consulted before Congress declares war.\" March 30, 1917. Lyle, George Receipt for Henry M. Conrad owner of a transfer, livery, feed and sale stable in Radford, Virginia. October 9, 1908. Lyle, James A. College Diploma for James A. Lyle of Hartford, Maryland to teach in the public schools. September 1, 1879. Lyons, John W. Notes. One note has return address of Galveston, Texas. 3 items. M MaCaulay, Alex Biography of Alexander MaCaulay by Enrique Naranjo, reprinted from The Hispanic American Historical Review, November 1845. Autographed by Naranjo. Magill, Charles T. Funeral announcement. Rockland, Virginia. September 12, 1870. Madeira (Miss) Printed invitation to a recital at Rauscher's. Undated. Magniloquus, Roscoe 4 poems. Undated. Mallet, J.O. Intermediate Greek exam. February 1, 1876. Mann, Robert Account of money from John Webb to Sgt. Robert Mann. October 15, 1781. Marshall, William Accounts with William Johnson. Edinburgh, Virginia. 1773 and 1775. Marchpund, Alex Certificate of discharge from the Civilian Conservation Corps. Pembroke, Virginia. March 25, 1935. Mason, George Address by Honorable R. Walton Moore at House of Delegates, Richmond, Virginia, on unveiling of marble bust of George Mason. September 27, 1932. Mason, L. R. Acceptance letter as Rector of Grace Church in Richmond, Virginia. Written from Marietta, Georgia. December 30, 1890. Mason, M.E. Letter to Dr. G.A. (Mencci), Alexandria, Virginia regarding allegations that Mr. Mason spoke badly about Dr. (Mencci). February 19, 1843. Mason, Maud M. Letter to Mrs. Spiers regarding decorating colors. New York. New York. Undated. Masters, L. Letter from L. Masters of Boston, Massachusetts to Giles Unknown regarding a chemical experiment, the \"Freer Lovites\" club in New York and the \"Venus\" Club. October 18, 1855. Maury, Matthew Fontaine Prayer by C.M. Maury. Undated. Invitation to unveiling of bust of Matthew Fontaine Maury. Richmond, Virginia. November 15, 1932. Invitation to unveiling of monument of Matthew Fontaine Maury. Richmond, Virginia. November 11, 1929. Booklets on Matthew Fontaine Maury. Mayo, George Accounting by John Preston to Henrico Superior Court about estate of George Mayo. Henrico, Virginia. 1811. Mayo, John Receipt for claims upon Manchester Mills by Elira A. Mayo to John Mayo. March 28, 1811. Letter from Dr. J.D. Moncure, Superintendent of Eastern Lunatic Asylum in Williamsburg, Virginia to William P. Poythrep of Richmond, Virginia about John Mayo's condition. February 15, 1886. McAdams, George B. Letter from McAdams and Berry's Clothiery, Richmond, Virginia regarding money. February 15, 1893. McAllister, J.T. Liar's License. June 20, 1894. McAdoo, W.G. Letter to Rev. C.W. Lane regarding plants. Midway. July 17, 1867 McCabe, W. Gordon \"Real and Ideal: A Poem\" by W. Gordon McCabe. Printed, possibly pages from a book. Undated. McCormick, Cyrus H. Printed copy of \"Memorandum on renewal of his patent, now before Congress.\" Two copies. March 20, 1854. McCormick, D.M. Note between J.M. and D.M. McCormick, Johnsonville, Harnett County, North Carolina. 1858. McGill, Martha Letter from Martha McGill, Williamsburg, Virginia, to John D. McGill in Shacklefords, King and Queen County, Virginia about staying with him during the cold season. January 1838. McGraw, J.B. (Dr.) $70 check from Colonel Cunningham of Richmond, Virginia. January 1, 1880. McGuire, E.C. (Rev.) Obituary. Born in Winchester, Virginia 1793 and died 1858. 1858. McGriffin, John L. Receipt. Augusta, Virginia. December 26, 1857. McIntosh, Lachlan Placard reproduction of letter from McIntosh to Colonel John Laurence regarding a historic duel and the death of Button Gwinnett by the American Autograph Shop. Christmas 1937. McKinley, William Death announcement of William McKinley, President of the United States, written by Charles H. Ourand, Major and Inspector-General. General Orders No. 13. Headquarters District of Columbia Militia, Washington, D.C. September 15, 1901. McKown, Mary Ann Printed \"Tribute of Respect.\" Gerardstown, West Virginia. November, 1972. Mercer, Hugh (General) Reprint from Princeton Whig, \"Biographical sketch of General Hugh Mercer\" dated January 1834. \"The Battle of Princeton, and Death of Gen. Mercer\" article with a handwritten note \"presented by Colonel Hugh Mercer to Miss C. Grinnan.\" Undated. Meyers, Samuel Receipt and Bank Drafts. 2 items. Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia. 1816. 1819. Meyers, William R. Telegraph from Washington, D.C. to William R. Meyers of Richmond, Virginia. July 26, 1949. Middleton, Walter R. Letter from Ammon Hancock, Lynchburg, Virginia, to Colonel Abram Staples of Patrick Courthouse regarding debts owed by Walter R. Middleton. December 20, 1829. Miles, William Porcher Letter to Francis Lawley about meeting for dinner and lack of meat for (General Robert E. Lee) Lee's army. Richmond, Virginia. January 5, 1864. Miller, John M., Jr. Carbon copies of letter to the editor of the Wall Street Journal about government bonds and securities by John M. Miller, Jr., President of First National Bank of Richmond, Virginia and correspondence concerning his letter, one from George J. Seay. February and March 1918. Miller, Lizzie Post Office Registry receipt for Miss Lizzie Miller. Elkton, Virginia. February 16, 1885. Montgomery, George Pardon granted by the Secretary of State, Franklin Pierce. Washington, D.C. March 3, 1857. Moody, Thomas Legal Receipts. 2 items. Prince George County. 1833, 1856 and 1857. Moore, R. Walter Letter to Mr. Coleman from someone in Fairfax, Virginia regarding a meeting. June 1919. Copy of typed press release of an address by R. Walton Moore of Virginia at York, Pennsylvania at the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Continental Congress Session in York. 17 pages. October 14, 1927. Copy of typed press release of an address by R. Walton Moore, Assistant Secretary of State, at the National University, Washington, D.C. June 11, 1935. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from R. Walton Moore. June 19, 1935. Morrill, Samuel Patent for a beehive. January 16, 1835. Morris, Stuart Receipt. December 17, 1844. Morrison, Alfred James Essay \"Root and Neil: Virginians as it were\" by Alfred James Morrison. Typed carbon biography of Dr. Alfred James Morrison with a list of his works. Undated. Mosby, Charles L. Obituary. Lynchburg, Virginia. March 17, 1879. Moseley, William William Langley's executor account of William Moseley. Norfolk, Virginia. 1810. Mundy Receipts of Mr. Mundy. 3 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1860's and 1870's. Murray, George, and Company Letter regarding a accounts and a negro boy. Norfolk, Virginia. December 1803.","Scope and Contents Myers, G.A. Papers, including 3 invitations to Mason meetings. 7 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1850's and 1860's. Receipt for one bag received of A.S. Pendleton of G. Myers. Southern Express Company. Richmond, Virginia. November 6, 1863. Note recall to G.A. Myers, Bank of Virginia. Richmond, Virginia. January 1842. 2 items. ","Myers, Gustavus Letter to Gustavus Myers of Richmond, Virginia from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about making a screen or a chair. Written on a shipping order. December 1841. Myers, Gustavus A. Publications of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, membership request. January 28, 1856. Myers, H. (Dr.) Letter from D. Sendner ? in Virginia to Dr. Myers. Undated. Myers, William B. Commission for William B. Myers to be Second Lieutenant, for engineer duty, of the Provisional Army of Virginia. May 24, 1861. Nance, Z.F. Letter to Richard M. Graves of Potter's Field regarding paying Trower. November 2, 1847. Naylor, A.F. Business card and a pamphlet, with a dogwood poem, advertising A.F. Naylor as a Oriental Rug Specialist. After 1935. Neff, Henry Papers of Dr. Henry Neff of Rockingham County, Virginia. 7 items. 1840's, 1850's and 1885. New, J.S. Account of estate of Unknown Branch. 1856. Newman, Clark, and Company Monthly Statement of Montgomery and Wilson. Norfolk, Virginia. October 1879. Nicholas, W.C. and Robert C. Photostat copies of letters from W.C. Nicholas and Robert C. Nicholas from Warren, Kentucky and Gallatin County, Kentucky to nephews in Lexington, Kentucky about land in Texas. 1806 and 1827. Nicholson, Francis True copy of 1710 Proclamation of Sir Francis Nicholson Typed carbon copy of manuscript of biography of Sir Francis Nicholson by Croom Partridge. 1937. Norwood, Winifred Funeral Announcement, St. Paul's Church. July 17, 1851. Norwood Family Taxable property at Norwood Estate. 1870. Oemler, Marie Conway Letter from Ms. Oemler of Savannah, Georgia to Mrs. Sizer, about her father in the post civil war years. June 12, 1927. P-Q Pace, W. William Receipt. Richmond, Virginia. November 20, 1821. Page, Charles (Captain) Typescript of letters from Captain Page in Staunton, Virginia where he tells of his experience during the War of 1812. October 31, 1812 and June 21, 1814. Page, Mann An accounting of the legal issues between Mann Page and Mr. Morton, brother of Dr. George Morton. Undated. Page Mann, Jr. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to his brother, W. Page, in Virginia about his opinion that the delegates to congress should decline foreign commerce…to keep honest. Writes of seal being made in Virginia. May 26, 1777. He was delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia. Transcript included. \"Memo as to the facts in relation to the differences between Mr. Morton and Messrs Willis and Madison.\" Memo mentions land or deed problem with William Shepherd, Mr. Willis and Major Madison. September 23, 1840. Typed carbon copy summary of the lawsuit between Maria Wilson Page, Relict and Administratrix of Mann Page, Deceased and John Lloyd, Executor of Osgood Hanbury, surviving partner of Capel and Osgood Hanbury; Robert Patton, Administrator with the will annexed of Mann Page, John T. Page; Lewis Burwell, Administrator of Robert C. Page and John Minor. 1931. Page, Martha Receipt from Miss Martha Page to John Edgar for music instruction. January 1, 1844. Palmer Note regarding debts due. October 15, 1865. Palmer, Charles Letter from Charles Palmer to C. Dunn regarding money owed. Petersburg, Virginia. 1871. Pane, Selia (Mrs.) Receipt signed by Thomas Sweeney for package delivered to Mrs. Selia A. Pane, Petersburg, Virginia, by Adams Express Company. June 8, 1865. Paradise, Lucy Typed transcript of letter from Samuel Johnson to Mrs. Thrale about the Paradise Family. April 1, 1775. Park, Edward Invoice of William Thelabell to Edward Park. Fragments. 1767. Partridge, Allen (1785 to 1854) Pages from a book with an article by Captain Partridge on Education. Captain Partridge established a military academy in Portsmouth, Virginia in 1839). Undated. Payne (Judge) Personal letter from Charles L. Strobel to Judge Payne. December 19, 1922. Pennington, Charles H. Washington, D.C. Treasury Department document transferring C.H. Pennington as a temporary clerk. May 20, 1878. Letter from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, regarding pension of Charles H. Pennington. February 24, 1915. Perkins, Eli Regarding estate. Other names mentioned are Sarah Snoddy, John Perkins and Alexander Perkins. 1 item. North Carolina. 1833 and 1835. Perkins, Nathaniel Letter to Arch. Bryce from ? Perkins, Diamond Mills, regarding court of appeals' case, possibly in Buckingham County, Virginia. October 2, 1820. Peyton, John Howe Letter in a newspaper to Colonel John Lewis Peyton, son of John Howe Peyton, from David S. Young of Staunton, Virginia, who says \"you request me to write out my recollections of him.\" January 31, 1879. Article in Newspaper written for the Valley Virginian, \"My Recollections of the Late John Howe Peyton\" by W.F. 1878. Phillips, William Receipt for hiring of negroes. 1834. Receipt for monthly subscription to Old Dominion Chronicle. Portsmouth, Virginia. July 27, 1841. Pilson, Matthew Receipts, invoices, estate accounts. Some horse related. 3 items. Rocky Springs. 1861-1864. Pittman, Newsom J. (Dr.) Accounts. Rocky Mount, North Carolina. 1840-1843. Plato, John \"Protection for a Coloured Person\" document stating that John Plato was born in Mathews County, Virginia. Signed by Conway Whittle. July 9, 1836. Pocahontas Newspaper articles: \"The Standard,\" Richmond, Virginia, November 5, 1881. \"Interesting particulars regarding Pocahontas and Captain John Smith and their burial places. \"The Standard,\" November 12, 1881. Part 2. \"The Standard,\" August 27, 1881. \"Pocahontas.\" \"Richmond Times-Dispatch editorials on Pocahantas and an original portrait. June 10, 1883. \"New York Times,\" 1890, \"Maids in Bermuda.\" Poe, Edgar Allen Portrait print of Edgar Allen Poe, possibly a page from a book. Newspaper articles about Poe and advertisements for his work. 1880, 1911 and undated. Poindexter, Henry P. Receipts. 5 pieces. Richmond, Virginia. 1838, 1840 and 1853. Poindexter, Jane Receipt for purchase of negroes from estate of William Quarles. 1 item. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. February 1835. Pollard, John Garland Flyers of article from the \"Winchester Evening Star\" on John Garland Pollard, \"Out of Thine Own Mouth Will I Judge Thee\" by Dabney Carr Harrison. 10 items. July 25, 1917. Porter, George L. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Henry W. Lamb, Williamsburg, Virginia, about George L. Porter's ancestry and Civil War experiences, from \"Genealogy of Lincoln, Pearce, Porter, Agers.\" March 27, 1939. Powers, Pike (Rev.) Letter from Rev. T.G. Dashiell of Richmond, Virginia to Rev. Pike Powers regarding Miss Algia Napier. April, 22, 1890. Letter from Marian E. Dickinson of Richmond, Virginia to Rev. Pike Powers asking to be taken off the books of St. Andrews. February 25, 1887 Price, Lucy S. Letter to Miss Mary Ladd regarding her carriage accident. July 4, 1841. Purdy, Nannie Sutton Prayer typed onto a beige silk cloth with fringed edges. 4.5 x 15\". 3 crosses printed on it. Nannie Sutton Purdy printed on the bottom. Q-R Quarles, Patsy Receipts, including a Doctor's accounting of his visits to the negros belonging to Patsy Quarles. 3 items. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. 1838, 1841 and 1842. Quarles, Sarah Property receipts. 2 items. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. 1838 and 1847. Randolph, J.C. and Company Invoice from Dr. E.J. Higgins, wholesale liquor dealer from Norfolk, Virginia for J.C. Randolph and Co. 1878. Randolph, John John Randolph of Roanoke. Photostat of letter from William Hughes to John Randolph. January 17, 1822. Chancery suit between Corbin Braxton, executor of St. George Tucker Coalter, deceased, plus others and William Leigh, executor of John Randolph, deceased plus others. Lawsuit regarding Wyatt Cardwell, agent for John Randolph's heirs. December 4, 1847. Newspaper articles on John Randolph. 1878 and 1881. Randolph Family List of land holdings in Virginia during the Colonial days of the Randolph Family for the William and Mary Quarterly. Undated. Rawlings, James H. Accounts for physician, Dr. J. H. Minor and J. L.Burrus. 3 items. Possibly Caroline County, Virginia. 1843 and 1847. Reed, Henry L. (Mr. and Mrs.) Golden wedding invitation. Chambersburgh, Pennsylvania. 1876. Reed, John L. Letter to his cousin in Baltimore, Maryland about directions for which train station to get his ticket. September 26, 1873. Reurs, Thomas Receipt. Undated. Richards, Charles J. Letters to Charles J. Richards from family and friends. Subjects include the Young Men's Society and debates in Lynchburg, Virginia, lecture on Natural Photography, and the Richmond Lyceum. 1838-1840. Robertson Family Letter to John T. Robertson about laws on will probate, dated May 24, 1878. Accounts of Robertson Family. Many are fragments. Names mentioned are James Robertson, Col. George Robertson, Michael Robertson, John Roberson, Thomas Emond and John Ireland. 1785, 1802, 1805 and 1878. Richardson, George Account paid for George Richardson by Murray, Mundell and Grinnan. Signed by Hugh Mercer. August 3, 1804. Richardson, W.W. Deposition of Ada J. Richardson of New Hanover County, North Carolina. She states that her deceased husband was a private in Captain Williams' Company and entered service in Stafford County, Virginia and killed at Malvern Hill. She wants the $50 he had with him when he died. November 23, 1863. Richelieu Fragments of a copy of a letter from Cardinal Richelieu to the French Ambassador. Paris, France to Rome, Italy. 1638. Rinedollar Receipt from William Giles, Jr. March 2, 1808. Ritter, William L. Pamphlet \"Biographical Sketch\" by Dr. Samuel H. Higgins. William Ritter was born August 11, 1835 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Roach, Libby Letter about lawsuit from boarders of Libby Roach, in Norfolk, Virginia, from Hubard and Hubard. September 23, 1892. Robertson Account of sale of property at Mr. Robertson's estate, Providence. Sale by Carter Braxton. Middlesex County, Virginia. 1836. Robertson Family Letter to John T. Robertson about laws on will probates. May 24, 1878. 16 items. Account fragment of Col. George Robertson. Accounts of Robertson Family. Many of them are fragments. Some names mentioned: James Robertson, Michael Robertson, John Robertson, Thomas Emond and John Ireland. Petersburg, Virginia. 1785, 1802 and 1805. Robinson, Conway Receipt for Hening and Mumford's reports bought at James Heron's auction. Signed by James R. MacMurdo. May 12, 1823. Robinson, John M. A wedding invitation for Champe Conway and John M. Robinson at Saint Paul's Church. Addressed to Miss Stott. Undated. Rochelle, Martha Letter to Mrs. Martha Rochelle in Jerusalem, Southampton, Virginia from her son in Concord. February 1836. Rochelle, R.De Letter from de Rochelle written in French. Note on back of letter, \"about the French Claim.\" Washington, D.C. February 3, 1831. Rogers, M.C. Letter from M.C. Rogers in Huntsville, Texas to S.C. Rogers of Tennessee regarding family matters, particularly after the war along with his opinion of the war. Gives name of Grandfather, Henry Roger and Specer Clark. Family originally from Fauquier and Loudoun Counties, Virginia. February 14, 1866. Roney, Isaac Accounts and Letters of Isaac Roney of Dinwiddie County, Virginia. 1836-1871. Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Inauguration ceremony program and invitation. 1933. Printed ballad, \"If Roosevelt Ruled Ireland,\" by William V. McKenny sung at the Irish Night Clover Club. 1936. Rosenwald, E. Receipt for merchandise on the Harnden's Southern Express. Richmond, Virginia. August 4, 1862. Ross, Charlie Brewster Pamphlet by Allan Pinkerton, with photo, about abduction of Charlie Brewster Ross in Germantown, Pennsylvania. July 1, 1874. Ross, G. (Dr.) Prescription written by Dr. G. Ross to H.G. Forstmann, a Druggist in Richmond, Virginia. Undated. Rowe, R. Semple Letter from R. Semple Rowe of Baltimore, Maryland to a friend in Richmond, Virginia about travel plans. July 24, 1865 or 1866. Rowland, Kate Masson Letter to Bishop Randolph regarding the ancestry of Benjamin Harrison. June 17, 1895. Photograph of \"The Honourable Sir William Thomson...\" Royal, William L. Court case in Richmond, Virginia about 1890. Russell, Margaret Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Hearue of Drakes Branch, Virginia. Post card has drawing of a YMCA in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Undated. Rutherford, J.C. Receipt. April 18, 1849. Sander Family \"Extracts, etc., from Records of Clerk's Office of Northumberland Co., Virginia\" made by W.S. Cralle, Clerk of the County Court for said County. June 1888. Sandidge, Dabney Note to William Wallace requesting him to feed his workmen from his mill. Amherst, Virginia. September 1, 1843.","Sargent, Eliza F. Norfolk, Virginia Office of Board of Health to Mrs. Eliza F. Sargent regarding connection to the ( ) server. September 10, 1890. ","Saunders, George D. Note requesting meal for his hands who are working (with, near, for) someone. New Store, Buckingham, Virginia. November 12, 1862.","Saunders, John Receipt for a subscription to the Virginia Patriot, Richmond, Virginia. February 7, 1814. ","Savage, N.R. Checks written by N.R. Savage. 4 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1876. ","Scattergood, Thomas Letter to Thomas Scattergood from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, mostly regarding possible unchristian influences in Richmond, Virginia and elsewhere. Faded. Fragments. 1794. ","Schneider, John B. John B. Schneider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Mr. Allen and Co. requesting 10 pounds of tobacco. May 17, 1869. ","Schuricht, Herrmann Letter written from Herrmann Schuricht of Idlewild, Cabham, Virginia. to John S. Irby in Richmond, Virginia, sending a copy of his historical publication. October 20, 1898. ","Scoville, S.C. Letter to Lyman Kinsley regarding bank and Birkshire Railroad stock. November 23, 1854. ","Scruggs, H.B. Accounts and Receipts of H.B. Scruggs to E.E. White, Thomas Johnson, James W. Snoddy, John M. Torrey, Charles F. Torrey and Edmund Torrey. He appears to be an ironworker. Buckingham County, Virginia. 1858-1866.","Seaton, W.W. Notes on birth and deaths of W.W. Seaton (died January 11, 1785) and Joseph Gales. (1786-1860). ","Shaver, David (Rev.) Seven handwritten sermons by Rev. David Shaver, editor of the Richmond Religious Herald. 1864-1865. ","Sheetz, George C. Pages from a journal which includes newspaper social column about the Sheetz Family and a page from a book about horse medicines. Near Dorcus, Virginia. 1902 and Undated. Sheridan, Philip Henry (General) War Department announcement of General Sheridan's death. August 6, 1888. Funeral invitation. Death Announcement by Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Sherman, William Tecumseh (General) Pamphlet with details of the funeral of William Tecumseh Sherman. February 17, 1891. Sherrard, John M. Invitation to the funeral of John M. Sherrard at the United Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia. Addressed to Gus A. Myers and Family. June 23, 1858. Shields and Somerville Letter from Shields and Somerville of Richmond, Virginia to N.O. and C.H. Cram of Portland, Maine about a flour shipment. June 28, 1850 Shore, John Photostat of the 1777 title page \"Dr. Isaac Hall's Graduate Thesis on Joannes Shore\" along with handwritten notes. Si - Sz Smith, D.G. Letter to Andrew Brown, Charlottesville, Virginia, a distributor of salt. Civil War. September 19, 1862. Smith, E.C. Leave of absence permission from University of Virginia. December 21, 1878. Certificate from University of Virginia for Applied Mathematics. July 3, 1879. Smith, Jacob B. Letter to brother, Jacob Smith, from H. Mohler in Park County, Indiana where he says how wonderful it is in Indiana, particularly the people as compared to home. On back of the November 9, 1867 letter, another letter from Fannie E. Mohler to Mrs. Sarah Smith. Smith, John (Captain) Section of a book on Captain John Smith written about 1889. Two copies. Newspaper editorials by R. Howison and Alexander Brown on early United States and Captain John Smith. Richmond Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. February 1891. Typed biographical material on Captain John Smith with a photograph and a placard of a plaque with an epitaph to Captain John Smith located in St. Sepulchre's Church, Smithfield, London. Smith, Lucy P. Letter to her cousin while at Salt Springs, Virginia. August 14, 1856. Smith, William William Smith was a Brig. Gen. in the CSA and Governor of Virginia. Letters from William Smith: Recommending T.J. Murphy to the Secretary of Treasury, R.J. Walker. Written from Warrenton, Virginia on March 16, 1848. To possibly the Enquirer, asking that his speech be published. Written from Washington, D.C. on May 17, 1852. To possibly the Enquirer, about the Hunter Bill and the West. August 3, 1854. ","Smyth, John Ferdinand Dalziel A report by R. Leroy Hilldrup \"A Tory's Account of Certain Virginia Patriots.\" Correspondence between Dr. Earl Gregg Swem and R. Leroy Hilldrup for a William and Mary Quarterly article. Virginia. 1934. ","Snickers, Edward One document that includes a copy of a 1785 bond whereby Martin Ashby of Louisa County agrees to pay one thousand pounds to George Noble of Frederick County, Virginia for 350 acres. a 1784 bond to Edward Snickers for an exchange of land between Snickers and Ashby for 306 acres in Frederick County and 350 acres in Loudoun County and letters from Edward Snickers about his land transactions with Ashby. The copy is possibly also dated about 1785. Gift of Dr. Thomas G. Pullen. ","Somervails, C.R. Money exchange for sterling. Richmond, Virginia. Dec. 19, 1865. ","Southall, Elianna Letter from Ms. Southall of Baltimore, Maryland, to her father, Robert Anderson in Richmond, Virginia. Mentions William and Mary where \"only four students at Commencement\" and proposed the college move to Richmond. November 9, 1833. Southward Family Invoices. 8 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1867-1873. Southworth, Edward Summary of military duty in the 2nd U.S. Colored Troops. Civil War. 1862-1865, 1910. Spotswood, Alexander Typed transcript of letter to Edmund Pendleton, President of the Committee of Safety, at Mount Pleasant Camp, near Cobham, from Alexander Spotswood. November 16, 1775. Sprinkle, Charles, and Company Note from E.T.H. Warren asking him to pay back money. 1860. Spruill, B.I. Receipt for money given to B.F. Moore as an arbitrator. Tarboro, North Carolina. November 27, 1833. Stackhouse, Rosamond, Invoices and Property Tax. 6 items. Prince George County, Virginia. 1856-1867. Starke, Eliza N. Letter from Raphael Smith and a poem written on a doily, \"Aerostic by J.B. Dods.\" New York. April 17, 1854. Statute, Fanny Funeral cards. April 10, 1886. Stedman, Edmund Calling cards and a letter to Annie Carlisle of Charles City, Iowa. November 1891. Steele, Margaret Letter to Aunt Frances and Uncle Leigh describing her Christmas presents. Early 1900's. Stephen, Adam (General) Letter to Francis B. Jones from Charles James Faulkner, House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., about Adam Stephen of Berkeley County, Virginia. May 19, 1856. Notes by Charles James Faulkner on General Adam Stephen. ","Sterling, Joseph Receipt written by William Upshaw, Jr. for negroes. Possibly Gloucester, Virginia. March 15, 1757. ","Stevens, S.N. (Miss) Letter to Miss Stevens in Norfolk, Virginia from Wakefield Rattan Company in Boston, Massachusetts about rugs. October 13, 1882 ","Stewart, Eliza Letter to her brother about Eliza's accounts. Mentions Richmond, Virginia and Baltimore, Maryland. January 30, 1855. ","Stoddard, Charles J. Appointment request for a job at the Office of Comptroller of Currency, Treasury Department, in Washington, D.C. Sent to Hon. A.B. Hepburn, Comptroller. 1892. ","Stokes, D.R. Letter from William Hodges Mann , an attorney of Nottoway Courthouse, Virginia. June 17, 1890. Stone, Edward L. Pamphlet with letter from Edward L. Stone of Roanoke, Virginia, to W.E. Rudge about the Book Worm bug. Pamphlet entitled, \"All Hope Abandon, Ye Who Enter Here.\" Undated. Stott, Susan B. Receipt signed by Henry P. Irving. 1 item. Possibly Richmond or Cumberland County, Virginia. 1834-1838. ","Strachan, John B. Note from John B. Strachan which says Mr. Cosby will pay amount to bank. October 14, 1815. ","Swann, Thompson Tax for Ordinary in Cumberland County, Virginia signed by Robert C. Nicholas. October 10, 1768. Swineford, H. Check to Clemmitt and Jones for printing order for Toppa Lodge. Richmond, Virginia. July 27, 1877. Ta Tabb, John B. Article, \"Some Notes of My Life\" by John B. Tabb, included in the December 1936, The Borromean, a publication of Saint Charles College, Catonsville, Maryland. Exerpt from the June 1937 Borromean, \"Summer vacations with Fathre Tabb at the Forest, His Virginia Plantation Home.\" Tabb, Phillip Photostat of a letter from Phillip Tabb to John Page at Rosewell, Virginia about men from British barges robbing houses. December 9, 1782. Original may be on National Park Service's possession. Tallmadge, D.B. (Judge) Funeral Notice. Richmond, Virginia. October 30, 1846. ","Talmann (William) Typed translation and transcription from Latin of Commission to William Talmann as Controller of Works in England. Mentions King William and Queen Mary. Undated. ","Tatham William Pamphlet on William Tatham, clerk of the Wataugan Settlement, by Samuel C. Williams. Undated. ","Tayloe, Edward Thorton Obituary. Alabama. Undated. Taylor, Creed Receipt for Chancery Court advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer. Other names mentioned are Creed Taylor, Richie and Cook and W.G. Pendleton. Richmond, Virginia. February 26, 1830. ","Taylor, J.S. Letter to Mr. Ladd, near Richmond, Virginia, about business accounts. 1780's. Letter to Thomas Mifflin Ladd, near Richmond, Virginia, concerning case of M. Spencer and business accounts. September 17, 1788. Taylor, Jesse Typed transcript of letter from Jesse Taylor to his cousin. Note about Taylor family history written on the transcript. February 1774. Taylor, Tazewell Letter from R. Rose of Washington, D.C. about \"Mason Farm: for sale o the James River, about 20-30 miles from Norfolk, Virginia. 2 items. August 1869. Tb - Tz Tennabalo or Tinnebale, William Receipts. 2 items. Norfolk, Virginia. 1765 and 1795. Thalheimer Instructions to the jury concerning J.W. Wimmer on the trial for the murder of Mr. Thalheimer. Virginia. Undated. Thompson, P. M. Invoice from Alsop, Mosby and Co. of Richmond, Virginia. June 6, 1893. ","Thompson, S.H. Typed copy of letter to Rev. Henry Thompson Louthan in Williamsburg, Virginia from Rev. Henry Thompson in Farmville, Virginia. May 20, 1902. Handwritten note at top of page, \"A Review of Tom Dixon's Leopard Spots by one of the K.K.K. boys himself.\" ","Thompson, W.T. Letter to W.B. Phillips from W.T. Thomson of the morning news office of the Savannah, News with instructions on length of letter and what kind of Washington, D.C. news they want for their newspaper, plus his political opinions. Savannah, Georgia. July 14, 1856. Thornton, James D. Letter to Hon. J.D. Thornton in Richmond, Virginia from Attorney W.E. Turner in Modesto, California about California case of Lightfoot who murdered Colonel Branch. February 1, 1881. Letter to Hunter from James D. Thornton, Judicial Department, Supreme Court of California, sending the previous letter. February 18, 1881. Terrell and Rayley Letter to Leonard B. Terrell of Weymouth, Massachusetts from Tiffany (possibly Tate) of Baltimore, Maryland, concerning invoice. March 11, 1843. Letter to Terrell and Bayley about an invoice. May 12, 1845. Todd, Mallory Obituary. Christchurch, Virginia. Undated. Torrence, William Clayton Letter to William Torrence from Mrs. J. M. Slaughter about new edition of book about St. George's Parish. December 31, 1903. Letter to Wm. C. Terrance from Raleigh L. Green of Culpeper, Virginia, about printing a book. December 19, 1903. ","Townsen, James and Katherine Ann Letter to Jesse E. Parish of Drapersville, Virginia from James Townsen of Edmondson County, Kentucky, about family news. February 14, 1848. ","Townsend, S.R. Letter to his wife in Waltham, Massachusetts while at a convention in Baltimore, Maryland. Undated. ","Tucker, Benjamin F. Court document for a case in Richmond County, Georgia: Benjamin F. Tucker vs Hesekiah Odin and Jesse Walton. October 4, 1840.","Tucker, Richard D. Letter to Murray Grinnan and Mundell of Fredericksburg, Virginia regarding selling flour. December 26, 1811. ","Tunstall, Alex (Dr.) Letter to Robert Mumford, Richmond, Virginia regarding genealogy of Colonel George Brooke and Catherine Tunstall. Mountain Lake Hotel, Virginia letterhead. July 22, 1899. Letter to Mr. James about genealogy. October 22, 1901. ","Turner, Henry Bill from Bremen, Germany for items sent to Virginia. April 15, 1865. ","Turner, Mary Letter is illegible. May 31, 1866 ","Turpin, Thomas J. Letter from Thomas J. Turpin of Woodlawn, Virginia to Edward T. James of Richmond, Virginia concerning Turpin estate. January 14, 1847. ","Unknown Correspondents","Letter to Cousin Robert in Norfolk, Virginia from Mary B.A. in Washington, D.C., about family matters. February 1, 1936. ","Letter to Col. about \"bill which passed both branches of the Legislature but was not signed by his Presbyterian Majesty (the gov) as he considered it…\" Partial letter. Undated. ","Letter addressed to Peter. John Bolton written on the letter. Fragment. December 1856. ","Letter to \"My Dear Dear Sister\" from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about family and the mood in Philadelphia. June 13, 1846. ","Letter to Cousin Maria from Julia. Letter is about their health, but there are notes written under the letter which say \"Pulaski\" and give genealogy of some people, but difficult to decipher names. Undated. ","Upshur, Abel Parker Published in the William and Mary Quarterly. Original letter written by Abel Upshur while Secretary of State, to the Honorable John C. Calhoun of South Carolina. Upshur talks of Great Britain's tactics and predicts war over slaveholders. Thinks England will be involved, particularly with fabric commerce. Talks of abolitionists and the admission of Texas to the Union as a slave owning state. Washington, D.C. August 4, 1843 ","Valentine, Edward Virginius Newspaper article in the Richmond Standard about Valentine with byline, American Art Review – Margaret J. Preston. Richmond, Virginia. May 29, 1880. ","Van Buren, Martin Authorization for the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to \"the envelope of a letter to the King of the Kingdom of the two Sicilies, congratulating him on the birth of Prince Alberto Maria Francesco...\" Signed by Martin Van Buren. Washington, D.C. January 10, 1840.","Vanyard, B.A. Letter on side one: from James Mc D. Thrasher to friend. \"…you ought to be here just to see how the Yankees have treated the country in this vicinity. They have nearly desolated every house…\" Letter on other side: from B. A. Vanyard at Camp Latham, Roanoke Street, Tent…to My Old Friend. \"…great pleasure so you and John and brother come and see us what is cost is a matter of moon shine…\" March 17, 1861. Civil War. ","Van Dusen, R.M. Advertisement for employment in Fernald's Newspaper Men's Exchange in Springfield, Massachusetts. Typed carbon copy with handwritten updates of job experience. After 1916. ","Van Laun, J.A. Letter to Alfred Van Laun in Chicago, Illinois from his father in London, England about selling Lafayette and Chief Justice Marshall etchings and the printing of them from the plates. February 19, 1895. ","Vaughan (R.B.) Letter from R.B. Vaughn in Desota, Mississippi to his parents, A. Vaughan, in Brunswick County, Diamond Grove, Virginia about his experiences with settling in Mississippi. 1857. ","Veale, George Photostat copy of letter about logging. Virginia. April 20, 1773. ","Wa-We ","Walker, Benjamin I. Letter to Edmunds Store about selling items. Mecklenburg, Virginia. September 25, 1842 ","Walker, Edwin List of debts, notes and bonds due. Near Richmond, Virginia, 1857. ","Walker, Francis A. (General) Announcement of Parlor Lectures by General Walker at residence of Mrs. Henry Draper, 271 Madison Avenue, New York, NY. Undated.","Wallace, Ann Note giving Caroline Miller permission to go to Centenary Church. January 26, 1859. ","Waller, Charles (Mrs.) Ledger sheet of Mrs. Charles Waller for Dr. John Lindsey. 1869-70. ","Waller, William M. Sarah A. Waller giving William Spencer permission to give Mr. Duncan's slave a \"turn of corn.\" Undated. Other requests for produce. 1842-1844. ","Walthall, Telitha A copy of her will, possibly written at the time of the will. Mentions Martha and William Nunnerly. October 1, 1846. ","Warner, A.L. (Dr.) Receipts and checks to Richmond, Virginia businesses. 9 items. 1837-1846. Season pass to M.A.R. Lectures. Undated. ","Warren and Quarles Advertisement brochure with bond information. Richmond, Virginia. 1882. ","Washington, Booker T. Typed letter to Rev. H.E. Lombard from Booker T. Washington, principal of The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, soliciting funds. Signed by Booker T. Washington. April 6, 1914. ","Washington, L.W. L.W. Washington of Halltown, Jefferson County, Virginia to Samuel T. Stone of Rockville, Maryland about money from the Forrest Estate. April 28, 1846. ","Watson, Josiah Letter from Josiah Watson in Alexandria, Virginia to John Hopkins in Richmond, Virginia regarding a missing horse that was found. August 1787. ","Weaver, Mildred Letter to Mildred Weaver of Waynesboro, Virginia from Tehran, Persia. Mentions Titanic tragedy. April 22, 1912. ","Weavor, John (Weaver) Indenture of John Weaver to Elijah Sparks as a Merchant Apprentice. Shepherdstown, Virginia. 1796. ","Wenger, L. Tannie (Fannie) Recipe for red dye for yarn. October 24, 1867. ","West, Francis Newspaper article by Rev. Edward D. Neill about Francis West. Richmond Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia. 1878. ","West, John Newspaper article by Rev. Edward D. Neill about John West. Richmond Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia. June 15, 1878. ","West, Mattie J. Letter from Cousin Bess about visit and her household activities. Gravel Hill, Virginia. Undated. ","West, Thomas B. 40 shares of Exchange Bank of Virginia, No. 3216. Norfolk, Virginia. July 28, 1856. ","Westmoreland, (E.D.) Letters to his cousin about pretty girls, sweethearts and family news. Petersburg, Virginia. April and June 1868. ","Wf-Wq ","White, Louise E. Receipts, some with Dr. Margaret Scellen. York, Virginia. 1831 and undated. ","Whittle, C and F. Shipment laden order for tobacco to C. and F. Whittle. Richmond, Virginia. March 16, 1810. ","Wilkinson, E. Letter from E. Wilkinson, superintendent of Allison White and Company, a lumber company in West Point, Virginia, to Austin Smith, a lawyer in Richmond, Virginia, about insurance with Great Western Insurance Company of New Orleans, Louisiana. February 3, 1874. ","Wilcox, Philo F. Correspondence about buying cans and tin plates. 3 items. Springfield, Massachusetts. 1835. ","Wilkins, William Bond to W.A. Marks. 1 item. 1857-1858. ","Williams, J.J. Letter about sending gloves. Richmond, Virginia. June 6, 1857. ","Williams, John M. Letter about the book, \"First Year at the Piano.\" New York, New York. Early 1900's. ","Wilson, Francis Letter from T.R. Lounsbury in Paris, France to Francis Wilson about his health and book. November 25, 1906. ","Wilson, James \"Nomber of Bills.\" Undated. Wilson, James Pamphlet, \"James Wilson and St. Andrews\" by Randolph G. Adams. Given to Earl Gregg Swem by Randolph G. Adams. Reprint of 1931 article. Wilson, Joseph (Dr.) Invoices and accounts of patients. 3 items. 1848-1866. Wilson, Woodrow (President) Letter to John Hart in Richmond, Virginia from Woodrow Wilson, the White House, Washington, D.C. about a copy of an address by Wilson's father, given before the Societies of Hampden-Sidney Virginia, published in Richmond 1857. September 8, 1913. Newspaper articles about Woodrow Wilson. 2 articles. November 21, 1926 and Undated. Windsor, Duke and Duchess Notes from the secretary of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor to Miss Elizabeth Cary Williamson of Richmond, Virginia thanking her for her cards. 1938 and 1941. Winston, Nathaniel Genealogical information on the family of Nathaniel Winston from a newspaper column. Richmond, Virginia. 1816. Wirt, William Pages 136-152 from a book about William Wirt. Wise, H.A. Envelope addressed to John Snelling and Henry A. Wise in Richmond, Virginia. Note on envelope, \"The Executives of N.C. replies to us that he is not authorized to appt a joint court. H.A. Wise. July 3rd.\" Undated. Wise, John Newspaper article about John Wise, Liberal Candidate from Richmond, Virginia. Undated. Woolfolk, Y.H. Post card to N.B. Cocke of Taylorsville, Hanover County, Virginia regarding bond due to W.W. Mallory estate. Louisa County, Virginia. February 19, 1846. Wr - Wz Wren, Joseph Letter to John News about himself and a request for money. Lynchburg, Virginia. February 28, 1868. Wright, Marcus J. Marcus J. Wright of the War Department, Adjutant General's Office to a doctor. Returning medical books. November 29, 1878. Wright, William Notes. To Capt. Wm J. Waller, \"Let Benjamin Wright have Two and a half bushels corn…August 3, 1843. To Wm. Spencer, \"let David Rippatoe have for me three \u0026 a half bushels corn…September 9, 1863. Wyatt, Francis (Sir) Handwritten copies of manuscripts. Originals are in the possession of the Earl of Romney. Order giving power to Capt. William Tucker to sail into Virginia, explore, fight Indians and punish…\" 1621-1622. Other commissions to: Capts. Roger Smith, Ralph Hamour and George Yardley. Group of manuscripts subtitled: No. 5. No. 6. Appear to be about all aspects of military matters and leadship. No. 16. About 1000 pounds due Sir Francis Wiatt when he was the Governor of Virginia, from the King. 1747. Wyman, J. (Dr.) Shipment Laden for Dr. J. Wyman for four boxes from the Port of Boston to the Port of Richmond. Massachusetts and Virginia. October 1843. Wythe, George Pages from William and Mary Quarterly, \"An Englishman's Tribute to Chancellor Wythe\" by R.B. Munford, Jr., undated, and a typed transcript of a letter from W.A. Rino to George Wythe about the \"loan of his Electrical Machine for the purpose of electrifying a Mulatto girl who hath had a lockd Jaw for some time\" dated August 12, 1800. X, Y and Z Yancey, David Codicil of will of David Yancey, of Virginia, now of Kingston, making nephew, William Kimbrough , his executor. Mentions brother Robert, Marry Garrett, Campbell Whittle and Dabney Minor. Addressed to Warren Ashley, Norfolk, Virginia. December 7, 1807. Yancey Family May Term 1792, Culpeper Court. Financial account for Patrick Rourk against Charles Yancey. Appointment of Thomas Yancey as Ensign to the First Battalion, signed by James Monroe. October 7, 1800. Stock for Thornton's Gap Turnpike Company to John W. Yancey of Woodville, Virginia. September 25, 1852 Receipts and notesbetween Philip Slaughter and Brother Yancey from Philip Slaughter, Th. Deane and W.W. Grimman. 1849, 1853, 1861 and undated. Letter to John W. Yancey in Woodville, Rappahannock County, Virginia from Alexander Stephens regarding Old South Liberty Church. August 12, 1880. Letter from M.K. Grimsley to Bro' Yancey about gifts he has received and thankfulness. January 31, 1884 Yardley, Argoll Typed transcript of will dated October 28, 1640. Yates, Bartholomew Letter from Williamsburg saying his father died and his mothers and sisters are moving to Williamsburg. March 16, 1806. Yates, John Letter from John Yates of Halltown, Virginia, to William Benton, near Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia about his family and his planned trip to Liverpool in May. Notation on letter from William Burton that John Yates died in England. March 25, 1851. Yeagan, L.H. Letter about genealogy and a book on the Yeagan family. 1890's. Yeardley, Frances Typed copy of a transcript where Sir William Berkeley appoints Francis Yeardley to be Captain \"…from the lower side of Hungars Creeke to the King's Creeke and all along the Bayes Side from Leeing's to the Old Plantacon.\" James City County, Virginia. July 2, 1642. Young, N.P. Letter to his children about family, children's education and travels. He has just moved to Millwood and will get them soon. Millwood, Virginia. November 28, 1862. Young, W. Letter to Mollie Young in Fortsville from her mother regarding visiting and negro, Tom, who is sick. Undated. Zenger, John Peter An article in the Boston Daily Probe by Uncle Dudley, \"Lesson from the Life of John Peter Zenger.\" 3 copies. 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Roosevelt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBranden (Brandon), John Accounts. Accounts between John Branden and Company and Stimpson and Hall, possibly in Petersburg. Virginia. 1791-1796. Purchased from Mrs. C.W. Moorman, April 1944. 1827 and undated account fragments. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCauthorn, Ethelbert G., American Legal Assocoiation Document for Ethelbert G. Cauthorn of Dunnsville, Virginia. June 14, 1851. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDavies, Samuel 1946 reprint of April 14, 1747 speech by W.H.T. Squires \"Samuel Davies before The King's Council for the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDavis, J.R. Letter from J.R. Davis of Purcell House in Norfolk, Virginia, to Major C.M. Stedman, Wilmington, North Carolina regarding the sale of furniture. November 6, 1879. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDavis, Jefferson Letter to W.E. Mitchell from Jefferson Davis. Mississippi. July 21, 1887. Photograph of Jefferson Davis. #4935 on the back. Backed with cloth. Pamphlet \"The Jefferson Davis Casemate,\" distributed at Old Point Comfort, Fort Monroe, Virginia.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDavis, Millie Letter to her daughter in Macon, North Carolina. December 5, 1892. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDenby, Charles Receipt from John Hurt to Charles Denby for burying John Hurt's wife. February 21, 1772. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDevon, F. W. Invoice. 1855. Dew, J. Harvie (Dr.) Pamphlet written by J. Harvie Dew, M.D., \"Fox Hunting in Old Virginia in the Days Gone By\" and \"The Yankee and Rebel Yells.\" 1904 Reprints. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDickinson, A.E. Letter from A.E. Dickinson of Colportage in Richmond, Virginia asking for a donation for their ministry program. July 15, 1859. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDinges, G. H. Accounts. Mount Crawford, Virginia. 1860-1867. See also: George W. Dinges Account Books and Ledgers under MsV. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDinwiddie Family Newspaper column, Genealogies of Bermuda, with notes on Andrew Auchinleck and family. Undated. Newspaper article, \"Glasgow's Link with George Washington\" with a photograph of a painting of the Dinwiddie Sisters. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDodds, Matthew L. Letter from T.M.R. Talcott of Richmond, Virginia to the Adjutant General's Office of the War Department asking for \"tidings\" of Matthew L. Dodds, and a note from the Adjutant General's Office of the War Department to Mrs. Mary A. Dodds giving the address of her son in the Philippine Islands. October 11, 1910 and April 24, 1912. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDodge, Cleveland J. Letter to Hon. John W. Foster about a meeting. Both are in New York City, New York. April 15, 1907. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDow Family Edgar R. Dow Of Portland, Maine to Isaac Dow asking him if he is a descendant of Isaac Dow who married Elizabeth and if he knew if Isaac's father was Daniel Dow of Hampton who married Rachael Brown on November 27, 1749. October 14, 1889. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDowns, W.J. Receipt for ticket paid in Fort Republic, Virginia to Southern Express Company. December 2, 1898. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDrinkard, Samuel B. Receipts. Possibly from Richmond, Virginia. 1867. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDuesberry, James P. Letter from James P. Duesberry of Richmond, Virginia to James Rog of Albemarle, Virginia about hunting and his activities, plus a page where someone begins a letter to his \"gramma.\" November 4, 1852. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDufferin, Lord Handwritten copy of speech, in Latin, given by Lord Dufferin at a dinner in Ireland. \"A Hamilton\" has written his signature a few times at the beginning of the document. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDuprey, James B. Receipt and invoice for household items. Richmond, Virginia. 1848. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eE Eason, Isaac Letter to Isaac Eason, attorney in Norfolk, Virginia, from the National Mercantile Agency, The Bankers Commercial League of America. February 5, 1900. Edes, S.C. United States of America Passport Entries include England, United States, Belgium, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and others. 1851-1852. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEdson, P. Om. Letter from G.G. Benedict of The Burlington, Vermont Press regarding the order for VII, Proceedings of the Reunion Society. December 1, 1906. Letter to C.W. C. Rhoades regarding meetings with old military friends and remembering the Civil War. Poetically written. Possibly tongue-in-cheek about these meetings and the war. March 30, 1911. Letter from ? Cheney, Washington, Vermont regarding 49 years ago. August 3, 1911. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEdwards, James L. Receipt for Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7. 1831 or 1851. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEdwards, Lewis Receipts to Sloop Lewis. Possibly Washington, D.C. 1833 and 1837. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEdwards, Lizzie Letter to Miss Lizzie Edwards in Indian Town, King William County, Virginia from her friend Miss Susan Langeston in New Kent County, Virginia regarding her illness, the cold and her new home. \"I have not so much as a fire to warm by.\" September 26,1867. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEdwards, Morgan Letter to D.S. Horney regarding money and hardship after the Civil War. Horney lives in Independence, Virginia but is writing from North Carolina where his Father lives. April 9, 1866. Edwards, T. Brook Hand drawn calendar for April-July, 1849 and January-March, 1850. Brook Edwards, Columbia College, Washington, D.C. 1849 and 1850. Eliot, Charles William Letter and program for the celebration of the 90th birthday of President Emeritus of Harvard University, Charles William Eliot. March 1924. Emery, Harriet Letter to her cousin about her winter activities. Written April 9, 1855 and delivered September 3, 1856 Entler, Joseph Receipts, Correspondence, estate sale and a \"List of Democratic Votes…Northern and Western District of Shepherdstown…\" Shepherdstown, West Virginia. 1851, 1863, 1874, 1875 and undated Eppes Family Robertson Eppes, a student at William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia to his sister, Miss Polly Eppes of Richmond, Virginia and City Point, Virginia. 3 original letters with typed and handwritten transcripts. March 26, 1799 and undated. Eskridge, George Brochure for Eskridge Memorial Tree. Fredericksburg, Virginia. April 29, 1937. Ewald, William (Dr. and Mrs.) \"At Home\" card. Portsmouth, Virginia July 15, 1893. F Faber, F. W. F.W. Faber writes about God on black bordered note paper. Undated. Fauntleroy, S. G. List of items, mostly farm and building items, either an order or an invoice, for Dr. S.G. Fauntleroy from Dunn and Burch. 1889. Farmer, Abner Legatees of Abner Farmer allow $40 from the estate for Samuel P. Farmer. Signed by all legatees. March 30, 1849. Finley, John H. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Dr. John H. Finley, editor from the New York Times, enclosing his poem, \"To a Book Worm.\" January 13, 1931. Finley, Samuel Agreement between Samuel and John Finley for a mercantile business. Rockbridge County, Virginia. Undated Account for Jane Tate's estate by Samuel Finley. July 1835. Note from Ruth Finley about the Missionary Herald. Undated. Account by Samuel Finley on how much money he has advanced to his children. December 31, 1842 Fish, Hamilton Partial Document with Presidential Seal. Hamilton Fish was Secretary of State under President Grant, 1869-1877. Undated. Fitzgerald, H.E. Letter from H.E. Fitzgerald, Secretary of Virginia, about a letter he inadvertently did not return. Undated. Fleming, John Receipt. 1834. Flood, Ann Pension claim of Ann Flood from the Department of the Interior, Pension Office, Washington, D.C. One signature is by James L. Anderson of Buckingham Courthouse, Virginia. December 19, 1872 Flournoys, Thomas L. Letter to his brother in Yolo County, California about his trip across the country and news of the family. \"…I have been informed that Dr. P.G. Flournoy has moved back to Virginia since the war closed. If so he can give you all of the news…\" December 16, 1866. Forrer Family Legal documents for Forrer, Orndorff, Geary, Propes, Merica and Lucas families. Page County, Virginia. 1859, 1866 and 1868. Francisco, Peter Proposal by Js. Webster of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and J. Warrell of Richmond, Virginia to publish a print representing Peter Francisco's action with Tarleton's men. Includes description of battle and biography of Francisco. 1813. Franklin, Benjamin Silhouette of Benjamin Franklin on a packet from the National Graphic Arts Education Guild honoring Franklin's birthday week, January 17-21, 1938. Fraser, Thomas Letter to A.K. Shurtliff of Portland, Maine about shipping leather. 1849. Frost, Edwin H. Advertisement for his business as a dealer in manuscripts. Yonkers, New York. Undated. Galli-Curci, Amelita Letter to Albert Sydney Edmonds of Kansas. St. Louis, Missouri. 1931. Garfield, James A. The Washington Star, Washington, D.C. account of the death of President James A. Garfield. July 2, 1933. Garfield, Lucretia R. Letters from Lucretia R. Garfield, wife of President James A. Garfield, to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling accepting the title of Honorary Vice President of the United States Daughters. 1892. Gee, John Henry (Dr.) and Pattie Williams Gee Poems. Collected and mimeographed by W.J. Fletcher, compiler of \"The Gee Family.\" 1938. Gibbons, Churchill J. Letter from Churchill J. Gibbons, Petersburg, Virginia to Mr. Barton regarding baptism and other church ceremonies. November 3, 1868. Gilliam, Catherine B. Letter to Richard Eppes for City Point, Virginia. 1842. Gilmer, Anne E. Newspaper obituary and funeral description of Mrs. Anne E. Gilmer, widow of deceased Ex-Governor of Virginia, Thomas Walker Gilmer. April 1874. Gilmer, J.H. Letter from J.H. Gilmer of Charlottesville, Virginia asking for two tenements be made ready to sell. July 21, 1842. Givandon, R. Receipt for sessions in penmanship. Levi Dolbear. Natchez. 1848. Glascock, G.T., and sons Letter to Mr. W.G. Sneed of Mocksville, North Carolina about a delay in an iron pattern order. April 19, 1904. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGlisson, O.L. (Captain) Letter to Capt. O.L. Glisson on the U.S.S. Kennedy from W.A. Macy. Macy sends reading material to men on the ship. Canton. October 19, 1855. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGlover, John Handwritten, one page, biography of General John Glover, who died January 30, 1797. Copy of August 3, 1778 letter from Captain John Glover to his son, John Glover, about applying for a parole so he can come home. Letter addressed to Marblehead, Massachusetts, but General John Glover writes, \"should this letter find you in England.\" Copy of letter from John Glover to his father, General John Glover, which says, \"my being impress'd on board of one of his Majesties ships…\". November 3, 1776. Glover, T. Jacob Recognition in astronomy and math for T. Jacob Glover from St. Mary's College in Baltimore, Maryland. July 1840. Goddin, Adolphus A Bank of Virginia Note, dated February 1, 1834, to Thomas M. Johnson for $175 with an additional Note that cannot be repaid. August 4, 1834. Signed by Samuel J. Blair. Richmond, Virginia. 1834. Gold, Thomas D. Letter to insurance company about his difficulty in paying premiums on his wife's insurance and wants the money returned. Berryville, Virginia. January 24, 1876. Gordin, John Discharge order in \"invalid ridgment\" (Invalid Regiment) by Colonel Lewis Nicola. April 21, 1778. Gore, Thomas P. Typed and signed letter from Thomas P. Gore, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, to unknown, saying he requested the Secretary of the Interior to grant an extension on payments for the unallotted land. October 25, 1914. Graham, E.A. Permission for slave, Amanda, to stay in Ann Wallace's yard. April 18, 1854. Grant, Julia D. Letter to Mrs. Darling stating she has no claim as a member of the U.S. Daughters of 1812, but her grandfather, Captain George Dent of Maryland, was in the revolution and they have a company roll-call of a Captain Grant, one of General Grant's direct ancestors. January 28, 1892. Grant, Ulysses S. Signature of Ulysses S. Grant on a partial document. February 3, 1875. General Orders, No. 10, from State of Minnesota. July 23, 1885. Program for Memorial Service for \"General U.S. Grant by the Department of the Potomac, Grand Army of the Republic, Metropolitan M.E. Church, Washington, D.C. October 4, 1885. Invitation by Mayor of New York City on the occasion of the formal transfer of Grant's Tomb to New York City. April 27, 1897. Gray, William A. Matriculation card for William A. Gray of Virginia from the University of Pennsylvania Medical Department. 1829-1830. Matriculation Card for William A. Gray, \"Surgical Anatomy and Operative Surgery,\" Philadelphia Anatomical Rooms. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGreenhow, John Letter from Greenhow in Richmond, Virginia to his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Greenhow in Gloucester, Virginia about family. August 15, 1794. Greenway, James (Doctor) Notes and Correspondence of Earl Gregg Swem about biography of James Greenway, a physician from England. 1922. Griffin, Bradney and Thomas Photostat copy of a letter from J. Bradney Griffin at Gloucester Heights, Virginia, to his father describing Yorktown, Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary. September 13, 1863. Photostat copy of a letter from Thomas Griffin to his son, Bradney Griffin. May 29, 1864. Griffin, Esther Josselyn Graduation Certificate from Lincoln Jefferson University in Hammond, Indiana. October 12, 1910 Griffiths, David M. Letter to Radio Liberty, Munich, Germany about a citation in the journal Russkaya Starina about a September 1, 1785 letter from Feodor Vasilievich Karzhavin to his father about living in Virginia for 6 or 7 years where he had the intention of being \"the Ambassador to the Russian Empress in a public character from the American Congress.\" He also mentions sending reports to Russia about battles in Philadelphia. Grove, Abraham Correspondence and receipts of Abraham Grove of Shenandoah County, Cedar's Creek and Saumsville Store in Virginia. Includes a math equation for building a chimney. 1822, 1826, 1850, 1854 and 1871. Gwathmey, G. Taylor Letter to Dr. E.C. Smith of Richmond, Virginia about law and wills. Norfolk, Virginia. June 1910. H Hale, Nathan Leaflets signed by Great Granddaughters of Nathan Hale refuting article, written by George Dudley Seymour, in the June 13, 1926 \"Hartford Courant\" which said the poem, Alicia, was not written by Nathan or Enoch Hale. Note: George Dudley Seymour, a Connecticut antiquarian, furnished the Homestead, Hale's home. Letter to President of the College of William and Mary from Mary E. Hastings, granddaughter of Nathan Hale, asking William and Mary to keep the documents for the family. The problem appears to be about the engagement of Alice Adams to Nathan Hale and the loss of a miniature of Nathan Hale. Statement or affidavit of the Great Granddaughters about the veracity of the material they sent. Copies of the material also sent to other historical societies and libraries. Other granddaughter's name is Isabel Hastings Shriver. 1927. Hall, John (Lieutenant) Navy Pension for widow, Mary Kelly Hall. John Hall died of insanity contracted while in line of duty. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Undated, but after 1860. Hallock, H.G. C. (Rev.) Circular letter from Rev. H.G. C. Hallock in Shanghai, China about the belief in Monkey Gods in China. Enclosed paper \"placemat\" with an illustration of the monkey god. September 28, 1928. Rev. Hallock was a missionary in China. Typed mimeograph copy, but signed by Hallock. Hamilton, James Letter to Wood J. Hamblin of Warren City, North Carolina regarding cotton prices. July 25, 1878 Hammond, Charles Henry Indenture for land between Hammond and Samuel Betts Junior of St. Lawrence County, New York and Henry Hayden of Canada. February 28, 1822.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hancock, John Facsimile of letter from John Hancock to his wife dated June 21, 1775, entitled \"The Historical Love Letter\" and printed Christmas 1938. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHancock, Nathaniel Sermon by Nathaniel Hancock, Pastor of the Church of Christ in Tisbury, Massachusetts for 30 years and a 1721 graduate of Harvard College. \"Original Manuscript by Rev. Nathl Hancock of Tisbury 1714.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHaney, John Letter to his sister in \"Middlebrook\" in Augusta County, Virginia, regarding his wishes for the property and land after he dies. August 13. Letter to John Haney from unknown of Edwardsville, Missouri regarding prices of port and corn. December 9, 18--. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHankins, James Gustavus Memorial pamphlet for John Gustavus Hankins of Halifax County, Virginia printed by the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Virginia. 1929. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHanks, Nancy Blueprint of plat of land near Antioch, West Virginia. 1784. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarcourt, Algemon Letter from Unknown Ritchie. September 4. No year. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarline, Thomas Thomas Harline to Alex M. Holada regarding City Taxes Receipts. Virginia. December 28, 1866. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarper and Brothers Robert J. French of Williamsburg, Virginia to Harper and Brothers, New York about division of publishing proceeds. January 5, 1836. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarris, Christopher Charles W. Harris of Millgrove to E.P. Marsh, Petersburg, Virginia explaining why he has not been able to pay him. October 30, 1842. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarrison Family Letter from Isabella Harrison, Baltimore, Maryland to Mr. Dalton regar.ding damage done to her farm and food stores by General Butler. November 3, 1865 Letter from S.A. Dalton, Connecticut, to Miss Harrison, wanting to return her brother Robert's Bible that he took when her house was burned \"unintentional.\" September 13, 1865. Letter from Thomas H. Wynne in Richmond, Virginia to Mrs. Harrison returning the Mss volume that he has had reprinted. Letter from John C. Underwood to Isabella H. Harrison about the genealogy of the Byrd Family. November 27, 1896. Letters between Mrs. E. Randolph Cocke of Oakland, Cartersville, Virginia and Dr. Swem and Dr. Bryan of The College of William and Mary regarding the gift of letters and portrait. 1939. Black bordered resolution from the Virginia Historical Society \"In Memoriam\" to the death of \"Thomas Hicks Wynne, late corresponding Secretary of the Virginia Historical Society...\" Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarrison, Benjamin President of the United States. Signed thank you letter to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling. May 28, 1889. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarrison, Benjamin Governor of Virginia. Two pamphlets on Berkeley Plantation. Appointment of John Powell as Justice of Peace in Fluvanna County, Virginia, signed by Benjamin Harrison, Governor of Virginia. November 3, 1783. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarrison, J.R. (Doctor) Funeral card for Dr. J.R. Harrison. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarrison, M.M. (Doctor) Invoices. 1853-1855. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarrison, Randolph Note to Branch Cunningham from Randolph Harrison. \"Hoping we may meet soon and often.\" Hartman, Melkail Summons for Melkail Hartman to appear before a justice to answer complaint of Goff and Smith. Monongalia County, Virginia. September 17, 1819. Harvey, John (Sir) Handwritten essay on \"The First Revolution in Virginia\" by unknown. Essay concerns the removal of Sir. John Harvey as Governor of Virginia. Undated. Havens, Hiram Letter regarding payment of bill. Connecticut. November 22, 1848. Hay, George Letter to Thomas Miller of Powhatan, Virginia regarding the Freeland Case. June 13, 1813. Hayes, Rutherford Bottom half of a document, signed by R.B. Hayes, President, and the Acting Secretary of State, Hay. Has Presidential Seal. September 1, 1880. Helper, H.R. Letter to E.M. Davis. New York. April 18, 1859. Henderson, William W. Receipt for L. Williams for a colt. October 1, 1856. Highland, Lucinda Earle Patton Booklet, \"Record of the Colonial Forebears-Descendants, Kinsmen and Childhood Friends and Schoolmates of the late Lucinda Earle Patton Highland of West Milford, West Virginia by Scotland G. Highland, Clarksburg, West Virginia. 1929. Hill, Alice Certificate of Dismission of Mrs. Alice Hill of First Presbyterian Church of Richmond, Virginia to St. Andrews Protestant Episcopal Church of Richmond, Virginia. May 7, 1892. Hill, Dabney Order slip for corn written to William Spencer of Dabney Hill for William Evans. September 1, 1843. Hix Receipt for items bought from B.H. Powell. 1848. Holladay Family Letter from A. Holladay to his mother, Patsy Holladay of Louisa County, Virginia. He tells her of his visit to Baltimore, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Cape May, New Jersey. July 23, 1850. Poll Tax Receipt for Mrs. P.Z. Holladay of Joseph, Missouri. December 27, 1861. Invoices of Alexander Holladay. Virginia. 1853, 1856 and 1867. Hollen, Archibald Receipt for payment to Daniel Thomas. September 30, 1868. Holloway, John Tobacco Warehouse Receipt. Appomattox River. Virginia. December 12, 1777. Holstead, R.B. Letters of Recommendation for Holstead as an Educator. Virginia. June 30, 1860. Hood, John B. John B. Hood, New Orleans, Louisiana to a friend, where he talks of family and the insurance business. November 24, 1875. Hopkins, W.A. Appointment of W.A. Hopkins as a Corporal in Company E, 70th Regimental Infantry, Virginia Volunteer. June 9, 1901. Horner, Inman Letter to James E. Heath of Richmond, Virginia regarding accounts of James English. April 23, 1830. Hornsby, L.A.. \"Friendly Facts\" pamphlet from L.A. Hornsby (store) in Hornsbyville, Virginia. Hubbard, Susanna Invoice for goods from Dr. Rives J.V. Gilliam. 1817-1818. Hutcheson, Benjamin Money exchange document paid to Benjamin Hutcheson, in London, in account for Hunter and Alexander, Merchants, Liverpool, England. Richmond, Virginia. January 11, 1817. Hyde, E.S. Invoice from Henry May and Brother, a watch business, of Baltimore, Maryland. May 25, 1858. I-J Jackson, Andrew Copy of letter from Andrew Jackson to Major William B. Lewis informing him that Mr. Clay has been offered the Office of Secretary of State. Washington, D.C. February 14, 1825. Jackson, James Letter to Redmond G. Slafter at the Theological Seminary in Andover, Massachusetts from James Jackson in Fairfax, Virginia. Descriptions of Washington, D.C.'s social life and Daniel Webster's voice and style, plus his opinion on government and education. March 5, 1844. Jackson, Thomas J. (Stonewall Jackson) Copies of letters by Stonewall Jackson written a few days before his death in 1863. Bottom of page has notation: Copyright 1884. H.W. Flournoy, Sect'y of Commonwealth. Newspaper Article on Stonewall Jackson, written by a childhood friend. 1880. James, Ollie M. Letter from Ollie M. James, Senator from Kentucky, to Samuel J. McCracken, turning down a lecture invitation. July 30, 1913. Jennings, E. and Sarah Letter from ___ Advocate regarding a payment. Paris and Lacy's Spring, Virginia. February 7, 1854. Johnson, Andrew Signature on a partial document. Undated. Impeachment of the President Gallery Tickets to the U.S. Senate. 5 tickets. May 13, 1868. Johnson, G. W. Legal letters to G.W. Johnson of Farmington, North Carolina. 4 letters. 1843-1844.. Johnson, Susannah Personal Property Tax receipt for Susannah Armstrong, wife of Peter Johnson. 1824. Johnston, James Photocopy of a handwritten biography of James Johnston written by his daughter. James Johnston was born 1749 in Scotland and died 1829 in Fleming County, Kentucky. He was a Baptist Minister in Virginia and Kentucky. He married Margaret Wirth of Fauquier County, Virginia. Undated. Johnston, Robert Letter to Peter Lyons, Jr. of Richmond, Virginia about selling wheat. November 20, 1790. Jones, John Paul Tissue Paper reproduction of John Paul Jones' appointment as Captain in the Navy on October 10, 1776. Handwritten manuscript by Charles H. Taylor on the John Paul Jones Flag. Undated. Jones, Thomas Catesby Thomas H. Carter's certification that Catesby was a member of \"The King William (Virginia) Artillery\" and \"Carter's Artillery Battalion.\" Undated. Jones, Thomas P. (Doctor) Letter from Dr. Thomas P. Jones of Washington, D.C. to James A. Dow of Boston, Massachusetts concerning a patent on a knitting frame. November 21, 1844. Jones, W. B., and Company Letter to Edward B. Smith of Richmond, Virginia regarding a disputed account. February 234, 1868. Jones, Walker (Doctor) Notes from patients requesting his help. Receipts. Richmond, Virginia. 1841, 1848 and 1853. K Kagey, Henry N. Accounts. 10 items. New Market, Virginia. 1853-1878. Kent (Doctor) Two letters from Dr. Kent of Warm Springs, (Virginia) to William H. Terube. 1847 and 1848. October 8, 1847: Purchase of a negro from Mr. H. Wade and the lawsuit of Benjamin Douglas' Legatees vs William Douglas executors. March 17, 1848: Hugh McDonald and Mr. Wade's fraud in purchase of a negro. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eKent, Hugh McG.Certification listing the books that Kent read at Greenville College, signed by President Charles Coffin. February 15, 1820. Order for Hugh Kent, as overseer of the poor in Montgomery County, to collect money. June 7, 1831. Letter from Kent to Mr. Price to pay Col. Miller the obligation due Col. Crockett. Nicholasville, Kentucky. January 8, 1835. Kent, Robert Bill from Robert Kent, Jr. sent to Robert Kent of Wytheville, Virginia from Francis Vespre, Treasurer of Georgetown College, Washington, D.C. April 12, 1847. Letter to Robert Kent from his son, Robert Kent, Jr. about a money draft. January 17, 1848. Kent, William Receipt. 1858. Letter to William Kent from William A. Moncure, Second Auditors Office of Virginia, saying the the \"Ordinance of the Convention does not apply to the money in the hands of the superintendents; that such money should be expended for educational purposes…\" August 5, 1861. Letter from Powell saying that Mary Arrington has applied for aid for bread. May 17, 1864. Kerr, John (Rev.) \"At Home\" card for Rev. John Kerr of Petersburg, Virginia. May 12. No year. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eKibler, Mary Ann Letter to Rubin and Manuel Varner of Luray, Page County, Virginia from his sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Daniel Kibler, of Jasper County, Illinois where they tell in great detail their future plans about clearing land and building fences and buildings. Also talks of his money problems. April 22, 1854. King, Daniel In letter written from Matansa (Matanses), Daniel King tells Ira R. Steward of New York about his 21 day voyage and asks for prays for a seaman who was aboard the ship. July 15, 1848. Kirk, George W. Agreement between George W. Kirk, Dahlouga, Lumpkin County, Georgia and Max Georgii, Arthur P. Steward and Thomas G. Steward, all of Washington, D.C., for land in Hall County, Georgia. February 12, 1884. Kyle, H. (Doctor) Accounts and judgment payments. 3 items. Possibly Baltimore, Maryland. 1857-1861. Lacouture, E. Printed copy of a State Rights Paper by E. Lacouture to Virginia Legislature about establishing the proposed line of Franco-Virginia Steamships. March10, 1858. Langley, James Accounts. Lists his medical treatments and illnesses beside each name. Other purchased such as brandy and shoes. Possibly Norfolk, Virginia. 1772-1790. Lamb, William W. Printed list of bonds stolen from William Lamb by Rev. William G. Hoben of Portland, Maine. Bonds of State of Missouri and City of Sacramento, California. Printed in Norfolk, Virginia. May 30, 1868. Lancaster, Robert A. Petition for better conditions at Virginia's Penitentiaries to be presented at a special session of the General Assembly. Richmond, Virginia. January 15, 1901. Lawless, J.T. Real estate closing account. Richmond, Virginia. June 9, 1933. Lawson, Rob Promissory note by Thornton Taylor to Robert Lawson. July 1783. Lee, Henry Governor of Virginia. Letter from Governor Henry Lee, while in New York, about the legality of Mr. Gibson's testimony again the claim of Mr. Phelps. July 14, 1802. Transcription of a letter by Henry Lee about a land and money transaction. Undated. Lee, James Papers of James Lee of Williamsburg, Virginia. Names and business mentioned are: James Gibbons - a bond for 5 slaves, I. I. (J.J.) Bowden - letter about the book \"Brougham's Sketches,\" John Hockaday – note about his son missing school and William Power of Richmond, Virginia – letter. 4 items. 1807, 1842 and 1844. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLee, Richard, II Booklet, \"Richard Lee, II Belated Elizabethan in Virginian\" by Louis B. Wright. Reprinted from Huntington Library Quarterly. October 1938. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLee, Robert E. Copy of June 1, 1859 letter from Robert E. Lee and Col. Carter to Col. S. Cooper in Washington, D.C., saying he will be in Alexandria…then posted in Texas. \nBroadside with a copy of a June 2, 1863 letter from R.E. Lee, Genl, to his Excy Jefferson Davis. \nGeneral Order No. 9, copy. April 10, 1865, Headquarters, Army, Northern Virginia. Seal. \n\"Lee: The Final Achievement,\" by Francis Pendleton Gaines, a bulletin about Robert E. Lee's presidency of Washington and Lee University, copyright 1933. Letter from Francis P. Gaines, President of Washington and Lee University, to Judge John Barton Payne of Washington, D.C. . June 14, 1933. \nNew York Sun article on \"Quest of the Robert E. Lee Bible…\" May, 1942. October 12, 1934 reprint of pamphlet, \"Lee: The Background of a Great Decision,\" August, 1865. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLee, Warner Accounts. Virginia. 1765. 3 items. Leitch, James F., and Company A Liverpool, England company. A check on a New York Bank to John Matter and Company. January 7, 1817. Lewis, Andrew (General) 1897 reprint of newspaper article \"General Andrew Lewis, re-interment of the Hero of Point Pleasant…\" Lewis, Fielding (Colonel) Letter to Honorable David Jameson of Williamsburg, Virginia concerning exchanging Antigua money for Virginia money and the hiring of Mr. Riddick for their business (in the West Indies). January 7, 1777.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis, Thomas, Jr. Papers relating to the estate of Thomas Lewis. 1840-1859. Lincoln, Abraham New York Herald with articles on President Abraham Lincoln's assassination and Jefferson Davis being in Danville, Virginia. April 15, 1865. 4 copies. Copy of a November 21, 1864 condolence letter to Mrs. Bixby published by American Historical Documents. Reprinted of an article from The Spectator, Staunton, Virginia, about President Abraham Lincoln. March 19, 1909. Copy of page 4 of autobiographical sketch by Abraham Lincoln, written 1860. March 20, 1872. Lincoln, Levi Letter from Levi Lincoln of Massachusetts to Honorable Caesar A. Rodney, Attorney General of the United States, thanking him and Thomas Jefferson for wanting him to be part of the Administration. He declines due to poor eyesight. January 26, 1811. Lightfoot, Philip Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Virginia Dorsey Lightfoot with attached report written by Virginia Dorsey Lightfoot, \"The Military Records of Major Philip Lightfoot.\" August 18, 1935 Lineaweaver, Jacob Accounts. 3 pieces. Rockingham County, Virginia. 1858 and 1871 Locke, E.A. Letters from E.A. Locke of Tehama County, California to his cousin in Virginia where he writes about farming, prices and his experiences in California. 1883 and 1884. Lomat, Judy Judy Lomat of Port Tobago writes to unknown Barbour of Virginia. She is sister of Mann Page Lomax. February 22, 1810. Long, John Photograph. Per note on back of photograph, \"grave of Captain John Long, of Ramsgate County, Kent, England, marked by marble slab. Warrange Church, New Kent.\" Lord, Frank B. Letters to Frank B. Lord, of the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. from C.S. Steward, Dept. of Justice; Otto Praeger, Post Office; Frank Doremus, Michigan Representative and Albert Johnson, Washington Representative. 1916 and 1917. Love, Charles Promissory note from Charles Love to William Wilson. Alexandria, Virginia. March 7, 1799. Lowery, J.T., Store Button envelope from J.T. Lowery and Company, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Undated. Lubin, David Letter to the editor of \"World\" in Cleveland, Ohio, sending a copy of his book, \"Let there be Light\" about Amelioration. New York, New York. April 28, 1900. Luchs, L. Letter from L.Luchs, Washington, D.C., to John T. Allen of Washington, D.C. sending a $500 draft for Mr. Flournoy. September 11, 1868. Lucia, J.H. Letter to Miss Frances Bartlett about sadness of holidays. Montpelier, Virginia. December 12, 1905. Lundeen, Ernest Form letter from Ernest Lundeen, U.S. Representative from Minnesota, asking his constituents from Minneapolis to complete form, \"I believe that the people should be consulted before Congress declares war.\" March 30, 1917. Lyle, George Receipt for Henry M. Conrad owner of a transfer, livery, feed and sale stable in Radford, Virginia. October 9, 1908. Lyle, James A. College Diploma for James A. Lyle of Hartford, Maryland to teach in the public schools. September 1, 1879. Lyons, John W. Notes. One note has return address of Galveston, Texas. 3 items. M MaCaulay, Alex Biography of Alexander MaCaulay by Enrique Naranjo, reprinted from The Hispanic American Historical Review, November 1845. Autographed by Naranjo. Magill, Charles T. Funeral announcement. Rockland, Virginia. September 12, 1870. Madeira (Miss) Printed invitation to a recital at Rauscher's. Undated. Magniloquus, Roscoe 4 poems. Undated. Mallet, J.O. Intermediate Greek exam. February 1, 1876. Mann, Robert Account of money from John Webb to Sgt. Robert Mann. October 15, 1781. Marshall, William Accounts with William Johnson. Edinburgh, Virginia. 1773 and 1775. Marchpund, Alex Certificate of discharge from the Civilian Conservation Corps. Pembroke, Virginia. March 25, 1935. Mason, George Address by Honorable R. Walton Moore at House of Delegates, Richmond, Virginia, on unveiling of marble bust of George Mason. September 27, 1932. Mason, L. R. Acceptance letter as Rector of Grace Church in Richmond, Virginia. Written from Marietta, Georgia. December 30, 1890. Mason, M.E. Letter to Dr. G.A. (Mencci), Alexandria, Virginia regarding allegations that Mr. Mason spoke badly about Dr. (Mencci). February 19, 1843. Mason, Maud M. Letter to Mrs. Spiers regarding decorating colors. New York. New York. Undated. Masters, L. Letter from L. Masters of Boston, Massachusetts to Giles Unknown regarding a chemical experiment, the \"Freer Lovites\" club in New York and the \"Venus\" Club. October 18, 1855. Maury, Matthew Fontaine Prayer by C.M. Maury. Undated. Invitation to unveiling of bust of Matthew Fontaine Maury. Richmond, Virginia. November 15, 1932. Invitation to unveiling of monument of Matthew Fontaine Maury. Richmond, Virginia. November 11, 1929. Booklets on Matthew Fontaine Maury. Mayo, George Accounting by John Preston to Henrico Superior Court about estate of George Mayo. Henrico, Virginia. 1811. Mayo, John Receipt for claims upon Manchester Mills by Elira A. Mayo to John Mayo. March 28, 1811. Letter from Dr. J.D. Moncure, Superintendent of Eastern Lunatic Asylum in Williamsburg, Virginia to William P. Poythrep of Richmond, Virginia about John Mayo's condition. February 15, 1886. McAdams, George B. Letter from McAdams and Berry's Clothiery, Richmond, Virginia regarding money. February 15, 1893. McAllister, J.T. Liar's License. June 20, 1894. McAdoo, W.G. Letter to Rev. C.W. Lane regarding plants. Midway. July 17, 1867 McCabe, W. Gordon \"Real and Ideal: A Poem\" by W. Gordon McCabe. Printed, possibly pages from a book. Undated. McCormick, Cyrus H. Printed copy of \"Memorandum on renewal of his patent, now before Congress.\" Two copies. March 20, 1854. McCormick, D.M. Note between J.M. and D.M. McCormick, Johnsonville, Harnett County, North Carolina. 1858. McGill, Martha Letter from Martha McGill, Williamsburg, Virginia, to John D. McGill in Shacklefords, King and Queen County, Virginia about staying with him during the cold season. January 1838. McGraw, J.B. (Dr.) $70 check from Colonel Cunningham of Richmond, Virginia. January 1, 1880. McGuire, E.C. (Rev.) Obituary. Born in Winchester, Virginia 1793 and died 1858. 1858. McGriffin, John L. Receipt. Augusta, Virginia. December 26, 1857. McIntosh, Lachlan Placard reproduction of letter from McIntosh to Colonel John Laurence regarding a historic duel and the death of Button Gwinnett by the American Autograph Shop. Christmas 1937. McKinley, William Death announcement of William McKinley, President of the United States, written by Charles H. Ourand, Major and Inspector-General. General Orders No. 13. Headquarters District of Columbia Militia, Washington, D.C. September 15, 1901. McKown, Mary Ann Printed \"Tribute of Respect.\" Gerardstown, West Virginia. November, 1972. Mercer, Hugh (General) Reprint from Princeton Whig, \"Biographical sketch of General Hugh Mercer\" dated January 1834. \"The Battle of Princeton, and Death of Gen. Mercer\" article with a handwritten note \"presented by Colonel Hugh Mercer to Miss C. Grinnan.\" Undated. Meyers, Samuel Receipt and Bank Drafts. 2 items. Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia. 1816. 1819. Meyers, William R. Telegraph from Washington, D.C. to William R. Meyers of Richmond, Virginia. July 26, 1949. Middleton, Walter R. Letter from Ammon Hancock, Lynchburg, Virginia, to Colonel Abram Staples of Patrick Courthouse regarding debts owed by Walter R. Middleton. December 20, 1829. Miles, William Porcher Letter to Francis Lawley about meeting for dinner and lack of meat for (General Robert E. Lee) Lee's army. Richmond, Virginia. January 5, 1864. Miller, John M., Jr. Carbon copies of letter to the editor of the Wall Street Journal about government bonds and securities by John M. Miller, Jr., President of First National Bank of Richmond, Virginia and correspondence concerning his letter, one from George J. Seay. February and March 1918. Miller, Lizzie Post Office Registry receipt for Miss Lizzie Miller. Elkton, Virginia. February 16, 1885. Montgomery, George Pardon granted by the Secretary of State, Franklin Pierce. Washington, D.C. March 3, 1857. Moody, Thomas Legal Receipts. 2 items. Prince George County. 1833, 1856 and 1857. Moore, R. Walter Letter to Mr. Coleman from someone in Fairfax, Virginia regarding a meeting. June 1919. Copy of typed press release of an address by R. Walton Moore of Virginia at York, Pennsylvania at the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Continental Congress Session in York. 17 pages. October 14, 1927. Copy of typed press release of an address by R. Walton Moore, Assistant Secretary of State, at the National University, Washington, D.C. June 11, 1935. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from R. Walton Moore. June 19, 1935. Morrill, Samuel Patent for a beehive. January 16, 1835. Morris, Stuart Receipt. December 17, 1844. Morrison, Alfred James Essay \"Root and Neil: Virginians as it were\" by Alfred James Morrison. Typed carbon biography of Dr. Alfred James Morrison with a list of his works. Undated. Mosby, Charles L. Obituary. Lynchburg, Virginia. March 17, 1879. Moseley, William William Langley's executor account of William Moseley. Norfolk, Virginia. 1810. Mundy Receipts of Mr. Mundy. 3 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1860's and 1870's. Murray, George, and Company Letter regarding a accounts and a negro boy. Norfolk, Virginia. December 1803.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Myers, G.A. Papers, including 3 invitations to Mason meetings. 7 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1850's and 1860's. Receipt for one bag received of A.S. Pendleton of G. Myers. Southern Express Company. Richmond, Virginia. November 6, 1863. Note recall to G.A. Myers, Bank of Virginia. Richmond, Virginia. January 1842. 2 items. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMyers, Gustavus Letter to Gustavus Myers of Richmond, Virginia from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about making a screen or a chair. Written on a shipping order. December 1841. Myers, Gustavus A. Publications of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, membership request. January 28, 1856. Myers, H. (Dr.) Letter from D. Sendner ? in Virginia to Dr. Myers. Undated. Myers, William B. Commission for William B. Myers to be Second Lieutenant, for engineer duty, of the Provisional Army of Virginia. May 24, 1861. Nance, Z.F. Letter to Richard M. Graves of Potter's Field regarding paying Trower. November 2, 1847. Naylor, A.F. Business card and a pamphlet, with a dogwood poem, advertising A.F. Naylor as a Oriental Rug Specialist. After 1935. Neff, Henry Papers of Dr. Henry Neff of Rockingham County, Virginia. 7 items. 1840's, 1850's and 1885. New, J.S. Account of estate of Unknown Branch. 1856. Newman, Clark, and Company Monthly Statement of Montgomery and Wilson. Norfolk, Virginia. October 1879. Nicholas, W.C. and Robert C. Photostat copies of letters from W.C. Nicholas and Robert C. Nicholas from Warren, Kentucky and Gallatin County, Kentucky to nephews in Lexington, Kentucky about land in Texas. 1806 and 1827. Nicholson, Francis True copy of 1710 Proclamation of Sir Francis Nicholson Typed carbon copy of manuscript of biography of Sir Francis Nicholson by Croom Partridge. 1937. Norwood, Winifred Funeral Announcement, St. Paul's Church. July 17, 1851. Norwood Family Taxable property at Norwood Estate. 1870. Oemler, Marie Conway Letter from Ms. Oemler of Savannah, Georgia to Mrs. Sizer, about her father in the post civil war years. June 12, 1927. P-Q Pace, W. William Receipt. Richmond, Virginia. November 20, 1821. Page, Charles (Captain) Typescript of letters from Captain Page in Staunton, Virginia where he tells of his experience during the War of 1812. October 31, 1812 and June 21, 1814. Page, Mann An accounting of the legal issues between Mann Page and Mr. Morton, brother of Dr. George Morton. Undated. Page Mann, Jr. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to his brother, W. Page, in Virginia about his opinion that the delegates to congress should decline foreign commerce…to keep honest. Writes of seal being made in Virginia. May 26, 1777. He was delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia. Transcript included. \"Memo as to the facts in relation to the differences between Mr. Morton and Messrs Willis and Madison.\" Memo mentions land or deed problem with William Shepherd, Mr. Willis and Major Madison. September 23, 1840. Typed carbon copy summary of the lawsuit between Maria Wilson Page, Relict and Administratrix of Mann Page, Deceased and John Lloyd, Executor of Osgood Hanbury, surviving partner of Capel and Osgood Hanbury; Robert Patton, Administrator with the will annexed of Mann Page, John T. Page; Lewis Burwell, Administrator of Robert C. Page and John Minor. 1931. Page, Martha Receipt from Miss Martha Page to John Edgar for music instruction. January 1, 1844. Palmer Note regarding debts due. October 15, 1865. Palmer, Charles Letter from Charles Palmer to C. Dunn regarding money owed. Petersburg, Virginia. 1871. Pane, Selia (Mrs.) Receipt signed by Thomas Sweeney for package delivered to Mrs. Selia A. Pane, Petersburg, Virginia, by Adams Express Company. June 8, 1865. Paradise, Lucy Typed transcript of letter from Samuel Johnson to Mrs. Thrale about the Paradise Family. April 1, 1775. Park, Edward Invoice of William Thelabell to Edward Park. Fragments. 1767. Partridge, Allen (1785 to 1854) Pages from a book with an article by Captain Partridge on Education. Captain Partridge established a military academy in Portsmouth, Virginia in 1839). Undated. Payne (Judge) Personal letter from Charles L. Strobel to Judge Payne. December 19, 1922. Pennington, Charles H. Washington, D.C. Treasury Department document transferring C.H. Pennington as a temporary clerk. May 20, 1878. Letter from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, regarding pension of Charles H. Pennington. February 24, 1915. Perkins, Eli Regarding estate. Other names mentioned are Sarah Snoddy, John Perkins and Alexander Perkins. 1 item. North Carolina. 1833 and 1835. Perkins, Nathaniel Letter to Arch. Bryce from ? Perkins, Diamond Mills, regarding court of appeals' case, possibly in Buckingham County, Virginia. October 2, 1820. Peyton, John Howe Letter in a newspaper to Colonel John Lewis Peyton, son of John Howe Peyton, from David S. Young of Staunton, Virginia, who says \"you request me to write out my recollections of him.\" January 31, 1879. Article in Newspaper written for the Valley Virginian, \"My Recollections of the Late John Howe Peyton\" by W.F. 1878. Phillips, William Receipt for hiring of negroes. 1834. Receipt for monthly subscription to Old Dominion Chronicle. Portsmouth, Virginia. July 27, 1841. Pilson, Matthew Receipts, invoices, estate accounts. Some horse related. 3 items. Rocky Springs. 1861-1864. Pittman, Newsom J. (Dr.) Accounts. Rocky Mount, North Carolina. 1840-1843. Plato, John \"Protection for a Coloured Person\" document stating that John Plato was born in Mathews County, Virginia. Signed by Conway Whittle. July 9, 1836. Pocahontas Newspaper articles: \"The Standard,\" Richmond, Virginia, November 5, 1881. \"Interesting particulars regarding Pocahontas and Captain John Smith and their burial places. \"The Standard,\" November 12, 1881. Part 2. \"The Standard,\" August 27, 1881. \"Pocahontas.\" \"Richmond Times-Dispatch editorials on Pocahantas and an original portrait. June 10, 1883. \"New York Times,\" 1890, \"Maids in Bermuda.\" Poe, Edgar Allen Portrait print of Edgar Allen Poe, possibly a page from a book. Newspaper articles about Poe and advertisements for his work. 1880, 1911 and undated. Poindexter, Henry P. Receipts. 5 pieces. Richmond, Virginia. 1838, 1840 and 1853. Poindexter, Jane Receipt for purchase of negroes from estate of William Quarles. 1 item. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. February 1835. Pollard, John Garland Flyers of article from the \"Winchester Evening Star\" on John Garland Pollard, \"Out of Thine Own Mouth Will I Judge Thee\" by Dabney Carr Harrison. 10 items. July 25, 1917. Porter, George L. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Henry W. Lamb, Williamsburg, Virginia, about George L. Porter's ancestry and Civil War experiences, from \"Genealogy of Lincoln, Pearce, Porter, Agers.\" March 27, 1939. Powers, Pike (Rev.) Letter from Rev. T.G. Dashiell of Richmond, Virginia to Rev. Pike Powers regarding Miss Algia Napier. April, 22, 1890. Letter from Marian E. Dickinson of Richmond, Virginia to Rev. Pike Powers asking to be taken off the books of St. Andrews. February 25, 1887 Price, Lucy S. Letter to Miss Mary Ladd regarding her carriage accident. July 4, 1841. Purdy, Nannie Sutton Prayer typed onto a beige silk cloth with fringed edges. 4.5 x 15\". 3 crosses printed on it. Nannie Sutton Purdy printed on the bottom. Q-R Quarles, Patsy Receipts, including a Doctor's accounting of his visits to the negros belonging to Patsy Quarles. 3 items. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. 1838, 1841 and 1842. Quarles, Sarah Property receipts. 2 items. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. 1838 and 1847. Randolph, J.C. and Company Invoice from Dr. E.J. Higgins, wholesale liquor dealer from Norfolk, Virginia for J.C. Randolph and Co. 1878. Randolph, John John Randolph of Roanoke. Photostat of letter from William Hughes to John Randolph. January 17, 1822. Chancery suit between Corbin Braxton, executor of St. George Tucker Coalter, deceased, plus others and William Leigh, executor of John Randolph, deceased plus others. Lawsuit regarding Wyatt Cardwell, agent for John Randolph's heirs. December 4, 1847. Newspaper articles on John Randolph. 1878 and 1881. Randolph Family List of land holdings in Virginia during the Colonial days of the Randolph Family for the William and Mary Quarterly. Undated. Rawlings, James H. Accounts for physician, Dr. J. H. Minor and J. L.Burrus. 3 items. Possibly Caroline County, Virginia. 1843 and 1847. Reed, Henry L. (Mr. and Mrs.) Golden wedding invitation. Chambersburgh, Pennsylvania. 1876. Reed, John L. Letter to his cousin in Baltimore, Maryland about directions for which train station to get his ticket. September 26, 1873. Reurs, Thomas Receipt. Undated. Richards, Charles J. Letters to Charles J. Richards from family and friends. Subjects include the Young Men's Society and debates in Lynchburg, Virginia, lecture on Natural Photography, and the Richmond Lyceum. 1838-1840. Robertson Family Letter to John T. Robertson about laws on will probate, dated May 24, 1878. Accounts of Robertson Family. Many are fragments. Names mentioned are James Robertson, Col. George Robertson, Michael Robertson, John Roberson, Thomas Emond and John Ireland. 1785, 1802, 1805 and 1878. Richardson, George Account paid for George Richardson by Murray, Mundell and Grinnan. Signed by Hugh Mercer. August 3, 1804. Richardson, W.W. Deposition of Ada J. Richardson of New Hanover County, North Carolina. She states that her deceased husband was a private in Captain Williams' Company and entered service in Stafford County, Virginia and killed at Malvern Hill. She wants the $50 he had with him when he died. November 23, 1863. Richelieu Fragments of a copy of a letter from Cardinal Richelieu to the French Ambassador. Paris, France to Rome, Italy. 1638. Rinedollar Receipt from William Giles, Jr. March 2, 1808. Ritter, William L. Pamphlet \"Biographical Sketch\" by Dr. Samuel H. Higgins. William Ritter was born August 11, 1835 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Roach, Libby Letter about lawsuit from boarders of Libby Roach, in Norfolk, Virginia, from Hubard and Hubard. September 23, 1892. Robertson Account of sale of property at Mr. Robertson's estate, Providence. Sale by Carter Braxton. Middlesex County, Virginia. 1836. Robertson Family Letter to John T. Robertson about laws on will probates. May 24, 1878. 16 items. Account fragment of Col. George Robertson. Accounts of Robertson Family. Many of them are fragments. Some names mentioned: James Robertson, Michael Robertson, John Robertson, Thomas Emond and John Ireland. Petersburg, Virginia. 1785, 1802 and 1805. Robinson, Conway Receipt for Hening and Mumford's reports bought at James Heron's auction. Signed by James R. MacMurdo. May 12, 1823. Robinson, John M. A wedding invitation for Champe Conway and John M. Robinson at Saint Paul's Church. Addressed to Miss Stott. Undated. Rochelle, Martha Letter to Mrs. Martha Rochelle in Jerusalem, Southampton, Virginia from her son in Concord. February 1836. Rochelle, R.De Letter from de Rochelle written in French. Note on back of letter, \"about the French Claim.\" Washington, D.C. February 3, 1831. Rogers, M.C. Letter from M.C. Rogers in Huntsville, Texas to S.C. Rogers of Tennessee regarding family matters, particularly after the war along with his opinion of the war. Gives name of Grandfather, Henry Roger and Specer Clark. Family originally from Fauquier and Loudoun Counties, Virginia. February 14, 1866. Roney, Isaac Accounts and Letters of Isaac Roney of Dinwiddie County, Virginia. 1836-1871. Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Inauguration ceremony program and invitation. 1933. Printed ballad, \"If Roosevelt Ruled Ireland,\" by William V. McKenny sung at the Irish Night Clover Club. 1936. Rosenwald, E. Receipt for merchandise on the Harnden's Southern Express. Richmond, Virginia. August 4, 1862. Ross, Charlie Brewster Pamphlet by Allan Pinkerton, with photo, about abduction of Charlie Brewster Ross in Germantown, Pennsylvania. July 1, 1874. Ross, G. (Dr.) Prescription written by Dr. G. Ross to H.G. Forstmann, a Druggist in Richmond, Virginia. Undated. Rowe, R. Semple Letter from R. Semple Rowe of Baltimore, Maryland to a friend in Richmond, Virginia about travel plans. July 24, 1865 or 1866. Rowland, Kate Masson Letter to Bishop Randolph regarding the ancestry of Benjamin Harrison. June 17, 1895. Photograph of \"The Honourable Sir William Thomson...\" Royal, William L. Court case in Richmond, Virginia about 1890. Russell, Margaret Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Hearue of Drakes Branch, Virginia. Post card has drawing of a YMCA in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Undated. Rutherford, J.C. Receipt. April 18, 1849. Sander Family \"Extracts, etc., from Records of Clerk's Office of Northumberland Co., Virginia\" made by W.S. Cralle, Clerk of the County Court for said County. June 1888. Sandidge, Dabney Note to William Wallace requesting him to feed his workmen from his mill. Amherst, Virginia. September 1, 1843.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSargent, Eliza F. Norfolk, Virginia Office of Board of Health to Mrs. Eliza F. Sargent regarding connection to the ( ) server. September 10, 1890. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSaunders, George D. Note requesting meal for his hands who are working (with, near, for) someone. New Store, Buckingham, Virginia. November 12, 1862.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSaunders, John Receipt for a subscription to the Virginia Patriot, Richmond, Virginia. February 7, 1814. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSavage, N.R. Checks written by N.R. Savage. 4 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1876. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eScattergood, Thomas Letter to Thomas Scattergood from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, mostly regarding possible unchristian influences in Richmond, Virginia and elsewhere. Faded. Fragments. 1794. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSchneider, John B. John B. Schneider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Mr. Allen and Co. requesting 10 pounds of tobacco. May 17, 1869. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSchuricht, Herrmann Letter written from Herrmann Schuricht of Idlewild, Cabham, Virginia. to John S. Irby in Richmond, Virginia, sending a copy of his historical publication. October 20, 1898. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eScoville, S.C. Letter to Lyman Kinsley regarding bank and Birkshire Railroad stock. November 23, 1854. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eScruggs, H.B. Accounts and Receipts of H.B. Scruggs to E.E. White, Thomas Johnson, James W. Snoddy, John M. Torrey, Charles F. Torrey and Edmund Torrey. He appears to be an ironworker. Buckingham County, Virginia. 1858-1866.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeaton, W.W. Notes on birth and deaths of W.W. Seaton (died January 11, 1785) and Joseph Gales. (1786-1860). \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eShaver, David (Rev.) Seven handwritten sermons by Rev. David Shaver, editor of the Richmond Religious Herald. 1864-1865. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSheetz, George C. Pages from a journal which includes newspaper social column about the Sheetz Family and a page from a book about horse medicines. Near Dorcus, Virginia. 1902 and Undated. Sheridan, Philip Henry (General) War Department announcement of General Sheridan's death. August 6, 1888. Funeral invitation. Death Announcement by Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Sherman, William Tecumseh (General) Pamphlet with details of the funeral of William Tecumseh Sherman. February 17, 1891. Sherrard, John M. Invitation to the funeral of John M. Sherrard at the United Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia. Addressed to Gus A. Myers and Family. June 23, 1858. Shields and Somerville Letter from Shields and Somerville of Richmond, Virginia to N.O. and C.H. Cram of Portland, Maine about a flour shipment. June 28, 1850 Shore, John Photostat of the 1777 title page \"Dr. Isaac Hall's Graduate Thesis on Joannes Shore\" along with handwritten notes. Si - Sz Smith, D.G. Letter to Andrew Brown, Charlottesville, Virginia, a distributor of salt. Civil War. September 19, 1862. Smith, E.C. Leave of absence permission from University of Virginia. December 21, 1878. Certificate from University of Virginia for Applied Mathematics. July 3, 1879. Smith, Jacob B. Letter to brother, Jacob Smith, from H. Mohler in Park County, Indiana where he says how wonderful it is in Indiana, particularly the people as compared to home. On back of the November 9, 1867 letter, another letter from Fannie E. Mohler to Mrs. Sarah Smith. Smith, John (Captain) Section of a book on Captain John Smith written about 1889. Two copies. Newspaper editorials by R. Howison and Alexander Brown on early United States and Captain John Smith. Richmond Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. February 1891. Typed biographical material on Captain John Smith with a photograph and a placard of a plaque with an epitaph to Captain John Smith located in St. Sepulchre's Church, Smithfield, London. Smith, Lucy P. Letter to her cousin while at Salt Springs, Virginia. August 14, 1856. Smith, William William Smith was a Brig. Gen. in the CSA and Governor of Virginia. Letters from William Smith: Recommending T.J. Murphy to the Secretary of Treasury, R.J. Walker. Written from Warrenton, Virginia on March 16, 1848. To possibly the Enquirer, asking that his speech be published. Written from Washington, D.C. on May 17, 1852. To possibly the Enquirer, about the Hunter Bill and the West. August 3, 1854. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSmyth, John Ferdinand Dalziel A report by R. Leroy Hilldrup \"A Tory's Account of Certain Virginia Patriots.\" Correspondence between Dr. Earl Gregg Swem and R. Leroy Hilldrup for a William and Mary Quarterly article. Virginia. 1934. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSnickers, Edward One document that includes a copy of a 1785 bond whereby Martin Ashby of Louisa County agrees to pay one thousand pounds to George Noble of Frederick County, Virginia for 350 acres. a 1784 bond to Edward Snickers for an exchange of land between Snickers and Ashby for 306 acres in Frederick County and 350 acres in Loudoun County and letters from Edward Snickers about his land transactions with Ashby. The copy is possibly also dated about 1785. Gift of Dr. Thomas G. Pullen. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSomervails, C.R. Money exchange for sterling. Richmond, Virginia. Dec. 19, 1865. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSouthall, Elianna Letter from Ms. Southall of Baltimore, Maryland, to her father, Robert Anderson in Richmond, Virginia. Mentions William and Mary where \"only four students at Commencement\" and proposed the college move to Richmond. November 9, 1833. Southward Family Invoices. 8 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1867-1873. Southworth, Edward Summary of military duty in the 2nd U.S. Colored Troops. Civil War. 1862-1865, 1910. Spotswood, Alexander Typed transcript of letter to Edmund Pendleton, President of the Committee of Safety, at Mount Pleasant Camp, near Cobham, from Alexander Spotswood. November 16, 1775. Sprinkle, Charles, and Company Note from E.T.H. Warren asking him to pay back money. 1860. Spruill, B.I. Receipt for money given to B.F. Moore as an arbitrator. Tarboro, North Carolina. November 27, 1833. Stackhouse, Rosamond, Invoices and Property Tax. 6 items. Prince George County, Virginia. 1856-1867. Starke, Eliza N. Letter from Raphael Smith and a poem written on a doily, \"Aerostic by J.B. Dods.\" New York. April 17, 1854. Statute, Fanny Funeral cards. April 10, 1886. Stedman, Edmund Calling cards and a letter to Annie Carlisle of Charles City, Iowa. November 1891. Steele, Margaret Letter to Aunt Frances and Uncle Leigh describing her Christmas presents. Early 1900's. Stephen, Adam (General) Letter to Francis B. Jones from Charles James Faulkner, House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., about Adam Stephen of Berkeley County, Virginia. May 19, 1856. Notes by Charles James Faulkner on General Adam Stephen. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSterling, Joseph Receipt written by William Upshaw, Jr. for negroes. Possibly Gloucester, Virginia. March 15, 1757. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStevens, S.N. (Miss) Letter to Miss Stevens in Norfolk, Virginia from Wakefield Rattan Company in Boston, Massachusetts about rugs. October 13, 1882 \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStewart, Eliza Letter to her brother about Eliza's accounts. Mentions Richmond, Virginia and Baltimore, Maryland. January 30, 1855. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStoddard, Charles J. Appointment request for a job at the Office of Comptroller of Currency, Treasury Department, in Washington, D.C. Sent to Hon. A.B. Hepburn, Comptroller. 1892. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStokes, D.R. Letter from William Hodges Mann , an attorney of Nottoway Courthouse, Virginia. June 17, 1890. Stone, Edward L. Pamphlet with letter from Edward L. Stone of Roanoke, Virginia, to W.E. Rudge about the Book Worm bug. Pamphlet entitled, \"All Hope Abandon, Ye Who Enter Here.\" Undated. Stott, Susan B. Receipt signed by Henry P. Irving. 1 item. Possibly Richmond or Cumberland County, Virginia. 1834-1838. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStrachan, John B. Note from John B. Strachan which says Mr. Cosby will pay amount to bank. October 14, 1815. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSwann, Thompson Tax for Ordinary in Cumberland County, Virginia signed by Robert C. Nicholas. October 10, 1768. Swineford, H. Check to Clemmitt and Jones for printing order for Toppa Lodge. Richmond, Virginia. July 27, 1877. Ta Tabb, John B. Article, \"Some Notes of My Life\" by John B. Tabb, included in the December 1936, The Borromean, a publication of Saint Charles College, Catonsville, Maryland. Exerpt from the June 1937 Borromean, \"Summer vacations with Fathre Tabb at the Forest, His Virginia Plantation Home.\" Tabb, Phillip Photostat of a letter from Phillip Tabb to John Page at Rosewell, Virginia about men from British barges robbing houses. December 9, 1782. Original may be on National Park Service's possession. Tallmadge, D.B. (Judge) Funeral Notice. Richmond, Virginia. October 30, 1846. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTalmann (William) Typed translation and transcription from Latin of Commission to William Talmann as Controller of Works in England. Mentions King William and Queen Mary. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTatham William Pamphlet on William Tatham, clerk of the Wataugan Settlement, by Samuel C. Williams. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTayloe, Edward Thorton Obituary. Alabama. Undated. Taylor, Creed Receipt for Chancery Court advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer. Other names mentioned are Creed Taylor, Richie and Cook and W.G. Pendleton. Richmond, Virginia. February 26, 1830. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTaylor, J.S. Letter to Mr. Ladd, near Richmond, Virginia, about business accounts. 1780's. Letter to Thomas Mifflin Ladd, near Richmond, Virginia, concerning case of M. Spencer and business accounts. September 17, 1788. Taylor, Jesse Typed transcript of letter from Jesse Taylor to his cousin. Note about Taylor family history written on the transcript. February 1774. Taylor, Tazewell Letter from R. Rose of Washington, D.C. about \"Mason Farm: for sale o the James River, about 20-30 miles from Norfolk, Virginia. 2 items. August 1869. Tb - Tz Tennabalo or Tinnebale, William Receipts. 2 items. Norfolk, Virginia. 1765 and 1795. Thalheimer Instructions to the jury concerning J.W. Wimmer on the trial for the murder of Mr. Thalheimer. Virginia. Undated. Thompson, P. M. Invoice from Alsop, Mosby and Co. of Richmond, Virginia. June 6, 1893. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThompson, S.H. Typed copy of letter to Rev. Henry Thompson Louthan in Williamsburg, Virginia from Rev. Henry Thompson in Farmville, Virginia. May 20, 1902. Handwritten note at top of page, \"A Review of Tom Dixon's Leopard Spots by one of the K.K.K. boys himself.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThompson, W.T. Letter to W.B. Phillips from W.T. Thomson of the morning news office of the Savannah, News with instructions on length of letter and what kind of Washington, D.C. news they want for their newspaper, plus his political opinions. Savannah, Georgia. July 14, 1856. Thornton, James D. Letter to Hon. J.D. Thornton in Richmond, Virginia from Attorney W.E. Turner in Modesto, California about California case of Lightfoot who murdered Colonel Branch. February 1, 1881. Letter to Hunter from James D. Thornton, Judicial Department, Supreme Court of California, sending the previous letter. February 18, 1881. Terrell and Rayley Letter to Leonard B. Terrell of Weymouth, Massachusetts from Tiffany (possibly Tate) of Baltimore, Maryland, concerning invoice. March 11, 1843. Letter to Terrell and Bayley about an invoice. May 12, 1845. Todd, Mallory Obituary. Christchurch, Virginia. Undated. Torrence, William Clayton Letter to William Torrence from Mrs. J. M. Slaughter about new edition of book about St. George's Parish. December 31, 1903. Letter to Wm. C. Terrance from Raleigh L. Green of Culpeper, Virginia, about printing a book. December 19, 1903. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTownsen, James and Katherine Ann Letter to Jesse E. Parish of Drapersville, Virginia from James Townsen of Edmondson County, Kentucky, about family news. February 14, 1848. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTownsend, S.R. Letter to his wife in Waltham, Massachusetts while at a convention in Baltimore, Maryland. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTucker, Benjamin F. Court document for a case in Richmond County, Georgia: Benjamin F. Tucker vs Hesekiah Odin and Jesse Walton. October 4, 1840.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTucker, Richard D. Letter to Murray Grinnan and Mundell of Fredericksburg, Virginia regarding selling flour. December 26, 1811. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTunstall, Alex (Dr.) Letter to Robert Mumford, Richmond, Virginia regarding genealogy of Colonel George Brooke and Catherine Tunstall. Mountain Lake Hotel, Virginia letterhead. July 22, 1899. Letter to Mr. James about genealogy. October 22, 1901. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTurner, Henry Bill from Bremen, Germany for items sent to Virginia. April 15, 1865. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTurner, Mary Letter is illegible. May 31, 1866 \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTurpin, Thomas J. Letter from Thomas J. Turpin of Woodlawn, Virginia to Edward T. James of Richmond, Virginia concerning Turpin estate. January 14, 1847. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eUnknown Correspondents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Cousin Robert in Norfolk, Virginia from Mary B.A. in Washington, D.C., about family matters. February 1, 1936. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Col. about \"bill which passed both branches of the Legislature but was not signed by his Presbyterian Majesty (the gov) as he considered it…\" Partial letter. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter addressed to Peter. John Bolton written on the letter. Fragment. December 1856. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter to \"My Dear Dear Sister\" from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about family and the mood in Philadelphia. June 13, 1846. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Cousin Maria from Julia. Letter is about their health, but there are notes written under the letter which say \"Pulaski\" and give genealogy of some people, but difficult to decipher names. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eUpshur, Abel Parker Published in the William and Mary Quarterly. Original letter written by Abel Upshur while Secretary of State, to the Honorable John C. Calhoun of South Carolina. Upshur talks of Great Britain's tactics and predicts war over slaveholders. Thinks England will be involved, particularly with fabric commerce. Talks of abolitionists and the admission of Texas to the Union as a slave owning state. Washington, D.C. August 4, 1843 \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eValentine, Edward Virginius Newspaper article in the Richmond Standard about Valentine with byline, American Art Review – Margaret J. Preston. Richmond, Virginia. May 29, 1880. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVan Buren, Martin Authorization for the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to \"the envelope of a letter to the King of the Kingdom of the two Sicilies, congratulating him on the birth of Prince Alberto Maria Francesco...\" Signed by Martin Van Buren. Washington, D.C. January 10, 1840.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVanyard, B.A. Letter on side one: from James Mc D. Thrasher to friend. \"…you ought to be here just to see how the Yankees have treated the country in this vicinity. They have nearly desolated every house…\" Letter on other side: from B. A. Vanyard at Camp Latham, Roanoke Street, Tent…to My Old Friend. \"…great pleasure so you and John and brother come and see us what is cost is a matter of moon shine…\" March 17, 1861. Civil War. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVan Dusen, R.M. Advertisement for employment in Fernald's Newspaper Men's Exchange in Springfield, Massachusetts. Typed carbon copy with handwritten updates of job experience. After 1916. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVan Laun, J.A. Letter to Alfred Van Laun in Chicago, Illinois from his father in London, England about selling Lafayette and Chief Justice Marshall etchings and the printing of them from the plates. February 19, 1895. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVaughan (R.B.) Letter from R.B. Vaughn in Desota, Mississippi to his parents, A. Vaughan, in Brunswick County, Diamond Grove, Virginia about his experiences with settling in Mississippi. 1857. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVeale, George Photostat copy of letter about logging. Virginia. April 20, 1773. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWa-We \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWalker, Benjamin I. Letter to Edmunds Store about selling items. Mecklenburg, Virginia. September 25, 1842 \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWalker, Edwin List of debts, notes and bonds due. Near Richmond, Virginia, 1857. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWalker, Francis A. (General) Announcement of Parlor Lectures by General Walker at residence of Mrs. Henry Draper, 271 Madison Avenue, New York, NY. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWallace, Ann Note giving Caroline Miller permission to go to Centenary Church. January 26, 1859. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWaller, Charles (Mrs.) Ledger sheet of Mrs. Charles Waller for Dr. John Lindsey. 1869-70. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWaller, William M. Sarah A. Waller giving William Spencer permission to give Mr. Duncan's slave a \"turn of corn.\" Undated. Other requests for produce. 1842-1844. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWalthall, Telitha A copy of her will, possibly written at the time of the will. Mentions Martha and William Nunnerly. October 1, 1846. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWarner, A.L. (Dr.) Receipts and checks to Richmond, Virginia businesses. 9 items. 1837-1846. Season pass to M.A.R. Lectures. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWarren and Quarles Advertisement brochure with bond information. Richmond, Virginia. 1882. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington, Booker T. Typed letter to Rev. H.E. Lombard from Booker T. Washington, principal of The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, soliciting funds. Signed by Booker T. Washington. April 6, 1914. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington, L.W. L.W. Washington of Halltown, Jefferson County, Virginia to Samuel T. Stone of Rockville, Maryland about money from the Forrest Estate. April 28, 1846. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWatson, Josiah Letter from Josiah Watson in Alexandria, Virginia to John Hopkins in Richmond, Virginia regarding a missing horse that was found. August 1787. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWeaver, Mildred Letter to Mildred Weaver of Waynesboro, Virginia from Tehran, Persia. Mentions Titanic tragedy. April 22, 1912. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWeavor, John (Weaver) Indenture of John Weaver to Elijah Sparks as a Merchant Apprentice. Shepherdstown, Virginia. 1796. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWenger, L. Tannie (Fannie) Recipe for red dye for yarn. October 24, 1867. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWest, Francis Newspaper article by Rev. Edward D. Neill about Francis West. Richmond Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia. 1878. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWest, John Newspaper article by Rev. Edward D. Neill about John West. Richmond Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia. June 15, 1878. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWest, Mattie J. Letter from Cousin Bess about visit and her household activities. Gravel Hill, Virginia. Undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWest, Thomas B. 40 shares of Exchange Bank of Virginia, No. 3216. Norfolk, Virginia. July 28, 1856. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWestmoreland, (E.D.) Letters to his cousin about pretty girls, sweethearts and family news. Petersburg, Virginia. April and June 1868. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWf-Wq \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWhite, Louise E. Receipts, some with Dr. Margaret Scellen. York, Virginia. 1831 and undated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWhittle, C and F. Shipment laden order for tobacco to C. and F. Whittle. Richmond, Virginia. March 16, 1810. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilkinson, E. Letter from E. Wilkinson, superintendent of Allison White and Company, a lumber company in West Point, Virginia, to Austin Smith, a lawyer in Richmond, Virginia, about insurance with Great Western Insurance Company of New Orleans, Louisiana. February 3, 1874. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilcox, Philo F. Correspondence about buying cans and tin plates. 3 items. Springfield, Massachusetts. 1835. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilkins, William Bond to W.A. Marks. 1 item. 1857-1858. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilliams, J.J. Letter about sending gloves. Richmond, Virginia. June 6, 1857. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilliams, John M. Letter about the book, \"First Year at the Piano.\" New York, New York. Early 1900's. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilson, Francis Letter from T.R. Lounsbury in Paris, France to Francis Wilson about his health and book. November 25, 1906. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilson, James \"Nomber of Bills.\" Undated. Wilson, James Pamphlet, \"James Wilson and St. Andrews\" by Randolph G. Adams. Given to Earl Gregg Swem by Randolph G. Adams. Reprint of 1931 article. Wilson, Joseph (Dr.) Invoices and accounts of patients. 3 items. 1848-1866. Wilson, Woodrow (President) Letter to John Hart in Richmond, Virginia from Woodrow Wilson, the White House, Washington, D.C. about a copy of an address by Wilson's father, given before the Societies of Hampden-Sidney Virginia, published in Richmond 1857. September 8, 1913. Newspaper articles about Woodrow Wilson. 2 articles. November 21, 1926 and Undated. Windsor, Duke and Duchess Notes from the secretary of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor to Miss Elizabeth Cary Williamson of Richmond, Virginia thanking her for her cards. 1938 and 1941. Winston, Nathaniel Genealogical information on the family of Nathaniel Winston from a newspaper column. Richmond, Virginia. 1816. Wirt, William Pages 136-152 from a book about William Wirt. Wise, H.A. Envelope addressed to John Snelling and Henry A. Wise in Richmond, Virginia. Note on envelope, \"The Executives of N.C. replies to us that he is not authorized to appt a joint court. H.A. Wise. July 3rd.\" Undated. Wise, John Newspaper article about John Wise, Liberal Candidate from Richmond, Virginia. Undated. Woolfolk, Y.H. Post card to N.B. Cocke of Taylorsville, Hanover County, Virginia regarding bond due to W.W. Mallory estate. Louisa County, Virginia. February 19, 1846. Wr - Wz Wren, Joseph Letter to John News about himself and a request for money. Lynchburg, Virginia. February 28, 1868. Wright, Marcus J. Marcus J. Wright of the War Department, Adjutant General's Office to a doctor. Returning medical books. November 29, 1878. Wright, William Notes. To Capt. Wm J. Waller, \"Let Benjamin Wright have Two and a half bushels corn…August 3, 1843. To Wm. Spencer, \"let David Rippatoe have for me three \u0026amp; a half bushels corn…September 9, 1863. Wyatt, Francis (Sir) Handwritten copies of manuscripts. Originals are in the possession of the Earl of Romney. Order giving power to Capt. William Tucker to sail into Virginia, explore, fight Indians and punish…\" 1621-1622. Other commissions to: Capts. Roger Smith, Ralph Hamour and George Yardley. Group of manuscripts subtitled: No. 5. No. 6. Appear to be about all aspects of military matters and leadship. No. 16. About 1000 pounds due Sir Francis Wiatt when he was the Governor of Virginia, from the King. 1747. Wyman, J. (Dr.) Shipment Laden for Dr. J. Wyman for four boxes from the Port of Boston to the Port of Richmond. Massachusetts and Virginia. October 1843. Wythe, George Pages from William and Mary Quarterly, \"An Englishman's Tribute to Chancellor Wythe\" by R.B. Munford, Jr., undated, and a typed transcript of a letter from W.A. Rino to George Wythe about the \"loan of his Electrical Machine for the purpose of electrifying a Mulatto girl who hath had a lockd Jaw for some time\" dated August 12, 1800. X, Y and Z Yancey, David Codicil of will of David Yancey, of Virginia, now of Kingston, making nephew, William Kimbrough , his executor. Mentions brother Robert, Marry Garrett, Campbell Whittle and Dabney Minor. Addressed to Warren Ashley, Norfolk, Virginia. December 7, 1807. Yancey Family May Term 1792, Culpeper Court. Financial account for Patrick Rourk against Charles Yancey. Appointment of Thomas Yancey as Ensign to the First Battalion, signed by James Monroe. October 7, 1800. Stock for Thornton's Gap Turnpike Company to John W. Yancey of Woodville, Virginia. September 25, 1852 Receipts and notesbetween Philip Slaughter and Brother Yancey from Philip Slaughter, Th. Deane and W.W. Grimman. 1849, 1853, 1861 and undated. Letter to John W. Yancey in Woodville, Rappahannock County, Virginia from Alexander Stephens regarding Old South Liberty Church. August 12, 1880. Letter from M.K. Grimsley to Bro' Yancey about gifts he has received and thankfulness. January 31, 1884 Yardley, Argoll Typed transcript of will dated October 28, 1640. Yates, Bartholomew Letter from Williamsburg saying his father died and his mothers and sisters are moving to Williamsburg. March 16, 1806. Yates, John Letter from John Yates of Halltown, Virginia, to William Benton, near Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia about his family and his planned trip to Liverpool in May. Notation on letter from William Burton that John Yates died in England. March 25, 1851. Yeagan, L.H. Letter about genealogy and a book on the Yeagan family. 1890's. Yeardley, Frances Typed copy of a transcript where Sir William Berkeley appoints Francis Yeardley to be Captain \"…from the lower side of Hungars Creeke to the King's Creeke and all along the Bayes Side from Leeing's to the Old Plantacon.\" James City County, Virginia. July 2, 1642. Young, N.P. Letter to his children about family, children's education and travels. He has just moved to Millwood and will get them soon. Millwood, Virginia. November 28, 1862. Young, W. Letter to Mollie Young in Fortsville from her mother regarding visiting and negro, Tom, who is sick. Undated. Zenger, John Peter An article in the Boston Daily Probe by Uncle Dudley, \"Lesson from the Life of John Peter Zenger.\" 3 copies. October 11, 1933\u003c/p\u003e"]}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_2322"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1518","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Office of the President. 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James Blair Records"],"unitdate_ssm":["1695-1747"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1695-1747"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["UA 2.01","/repositories/2/resources/1518"],"text":["UA 2.01","/repositories/2/resources/1518","Office of the President. James Blair Records","College of William and Mary--History--18th century","Legal documents","Correspondence","Manuscripts (document genre)","The 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.","Acc. 1980.128 acquired 11/18/1980; Acc. 2002.073 acquired 10/22/2002.","A list of College of William and Mary presidents is available at  . Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  . 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/UA_1980_128%20blair,%20james.pdf","Acc. 1980.128 contains papers of and relating to James Blair, first president of the College of William and Mary.  The collection contains two original manuscripts: a funeral bill by Blair dated 1701, and a sermon erroneously attributed to Blair dated 1747.  The bulk of the collection consists of copies collected for research purposes, mostly in 1940-1941.  Includes biographical material; extracts and copies from official records; copies of correspondence; sermons; notes on paintings of Blair and his wife owned by the College of William and Mary; notes on their graves."," Acc. 2002.073 contains minutes of the Council of Virginia from 1695, including a resolution of the Governor's Council drawn up by Governor Edmund Andros and signed by all the Council members documenting the differences between Rev. James Blair and Andros and announcing the suspension of Rev. Blair from the Council.","Some folders in the biographical material series are more thoroughly organized in the PDF inventory available at http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/findingaids/UA_1980_128%20blair,%20james.pdf Consult a staff member for assistance.","The Church Review, and Ecclesiastical Register 8 (New Haven, Conn.: January 1856). Photostat of page 613, discussing James Blair's death as noted in the vestry minutes of 1743.","Photostat of biographical sketch written by Dr. Earl Gregg Swem.","Typewritten note with bibliographical references to three articles on Blair.","Reuben Elmore Stivers, \"The Governor, the Commissary, and St. John Shropshire,\" Shropshire Journal 3 (no. 4, January 1993).","Page 62, with continuation of biographical sketch from the next page cut out and glued on.","vol. 5 (New York: Robert Carter, 1859). Pages 7-14, containing biographical sketch of Blair, and also a biographical sketch of Hugh Jones, who was a professor of mathematics at the College of William and Mary as well as a clergyman. Typed transcription of Sprague's sketch of Blair.","Historical Magazine of the Protestant Episcopal Church 14. Article and detached cover of journal.","Baltimore, Johns Hopkins Press, One Volume.","Historical Magazine of the Protestant Episcopal Church 43, Article and detached cover of journal.","Country Life 150. Article and table of contents page, and photocopies of article.","Bulk from 1940-1941. Correspondence and notes, primarily of library staff, documenting efforts to research Blair's life and noting errors in published biographies.","Transcriptions or excerpts quoting from official records, private correspondence (neither to nor from Blair), and contemporary published works that mention Blair.","Photocopies and transcriptions of correspondence to and from James Blair.","Photostats relating to James Blair joining the University of Edinburgh Library. Photostat of the title page of the book which Blair presented to the Edinburgh Library on becoming a member of it; photostat of Blair's signature on joining the Edinburgh University Library; photostat of the agreement he signed. Copy of Blair's commission as commissary. Photocopy of commission, transcription of commission, translation of commission from Latin, bibliographic citations. A Vindication of Sr. Edmond Andros, 1697. Photocopy of a document by William Byrd. Papers relating to a dispute between Blair and Governor Nicholson, 1704-1705. Photocopies of two documents. Papers relating to a dispute over money owed to Blair by the College, 1719-1721.","Photostat and photocopy of the published pamphlet Papers Relating to an Affidavit... (London: 1727), made in 1942 from the volume owned by the John Carter Brown Library; photocopy of handwritten document entitled A Defence of Mr. Blair; and a Confutation of an Anonymous [sic] Pamphlet, Lately Dispersed by General Nicholson, Entitled Papers Relating to an Affidavit...","Brief extracts from two sermons preached in Bruton Church by Blair, taken from W. A. R. Goodwin's Historical Sketch of Bruton Church; Photostat of title page of James Blair, Our Saviour's Divine Sermon on the Mount...to which is Prefix'd a Paraphrase on the Whole Sermon of the Mount... (London: second edition, 1740) and Photostat of Blair's Paraphrase on Our Saviour's Sermon on the Mount (1729); photocopy of Danish edition of Our Saviour's Divine Sermon on the Mount (Copenhagen, 1761?). Both the English and the Danish editions of Blair's book are in the Rare Book collections of Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Bibliographic citation for Blair's death notice in Scot's Magazine (July 1743); page 643 of The Gentleman's Magazine (August 1743) with Blair listed under Deaths; brochure entitled Merely to Survive Is Not Enough, comparing Dr. Woodbridge's building a fallout shelter for his neighborhood in 1961 with Dr. Blair's creation of the College of William and Mary; photographic copy of signature, James Blair President.","Itemized bill for funeral expenses.","Handwritten sermon said to be by James Blair, along with correspondence giving reasons why James Blair was probably not the author.","Resolution of the Governor's Council drawn up by Governor Edmund Andros and signed by all the Council members documenting the differences between Rev. James Blair and Andros and announcing the suspension of Rev. Blair from the Council.","Inventory of portraits of James Blair owned by the college, completed in 1968; notes miniature owned by Virginia Historical Society; photostat of silhouette; copy of published reproduction of college-owned portrait.","Three photographs of an oil painting by J. Hargreaves, in London, 1705, of Sarah Harrison, wife of James Blair. Portrait owned by the college.","Notes on inscriptions on the graves of James Blair and Sarah Harrison Blair; page from \"Notable Trees of Virginia,\" Bulletin of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute 24 (March 15, 1931) illustrated with a photograph of the sycamore tree that separates the two graves; drawing of the tree and Mrs. Blair's damaged gravestone.","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","Office of the President","Andros, Edmund, Sir, 1637-1714","Blair, James, 1656-1743","English"],"unitid_tesim":["UA 2.01","/repositories/2/resources/1518"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Office of the President. James Blair Records"],"collection_title_tesim":["Office of the President. James Blair Records"],"collection_ssim":["Office of the President. 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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.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The collection is open to all researchers. 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Photostat of the title page of the book which Blair presented to the Edinburgh Library on becoming a member of it; photostat of Blair's signature on joining the Edinburgh University Library; photostat of the agreement he signed. Copy of Blair's commission as commissary. Photocopy of commission, transcription of commission, translation of commission from Latin, bibliographic citations. A Vindication of Sr. Edmond Andros, 1697. Photocopy of a document by William Byrd. Papers relating to a dispute between Blair and Governor Nicholson, 1704-1705. Photocopies of two documents. Papers relating to a dispute over money owed to Blair by the College, 1719-1721.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotostat and photocopy of the published pamphlet Papers Relating to an Affidavit... 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James Blair and Andros and announcing the suspension of Rev. Blair from the Council.","Some folders in the biographical material series are more thoroughly organized in the PDF inventory available at http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/findingaids/UA_1980_128%20blair,%20james.pdf Consult a staff member for assistance.","The Church Review, and Ecclesiastical Register 8 (New Haven, Conn.: January 1856). Photostat of page 613, discussing James Blair's death as noted in the vestry minutes of 1743.","Photostat of biographical sketch written by Dr. Earl Gregg Swem.","Typewritten note with bibliographical references to three articles on Blair.","Reuben Elmore Stivers, \"The Governor, the Commissary, and St. John Shropshire,\" Shropshire Journal 3 (no. 4, January 1993).","Page 62, with continuation of biographical sketch from the next page cut out and glued on.","vol. 5 (New York: Robert Carter, 1859). Pages 7-14, containing biographical sketch of Blair, and also a biographical sketch of Hugh Jones, who was a professor of mathematics at the College of William and Mary as well as a clergyman. Typed transcription of Sprague's sketch of Blair.","Historical Magazine of the Protestant Episcopal Church 14. Article and detached cover of journal.","Baltimore, Johns Hopkins Press, One Volume.","Historical Magazine of the Protestant Episcopal Church 43, Article and detached cover of journal.","Country Life 150. Article and table of contents page, and photocopies of article.","Bulk from 1940-1941. Correspondence and notes, primarily of library staff, documenting efforts to research Blair's life and noting errors in published biographies.","Transcriptions or excerpts quoting from official records, private correspondence (neither to nor from Blair), and contemporary published works that mention Blair.","Photocopies and transcriptions of correspondence to and from James Blair.","Photostats relating to James Blair joining the University of Edinburgh Library. Photostat of the title page of the book which Blair presented to the Edinburgh Library on becoming a member of it; photostat of Blair's signature on joining the Edinburgh University Library; photostat of the agreement he signed. Copy of Blair's commission as commissary. Photocopy of commission, transcription of commission, translation of commission from Latin, bibliographic citations. A Vindication of Sr. Edmond Andros, 1697. Photocopy of a document by William Byrd. Papers relating to a dispute between Blair and Governor Nicholson, 1704-1705. Photocopies of two documents. Papers relating to a dispute over money owed to Blair by the College, 1719-1721.","Photostat and photocopy of the published pamphlet Papers Relating to an Affidavit... (London: 1727), made in 1942 from the volume owned by the John Carter Brown Library; photocopy of handwritten document entitled A Defence of Mr. Blair; and a Confutation of an Anonymous [sic] Pamphlet, Lately Dispersed by General Nicholson, Entitled Papers Relating to an Affidavit...","Brief extracts from two sermons preached in Bruton Church by Blair, taken from W. A. R. Goodwin's Historical Sketch of Bruton Church; Photostat of title page of James Blair, Our Saviour's Divine Sermon on the Mount...to which is Prefix'd a Paraphrase on the Whole Sermon of the Mount... (London: second edition, 1740) and Photostat of Blair's Paraphrase on Our Saviour's Sermon on the Mount (1729); photocopy of Danish edition of Our Saviour's Divine Sermon on the Mount (Copenhagen, 1761?). Both the English and the Danish editions of Blair's book are in the Rare Book collections of Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Bibliographic citation for Blair's death notice in Scot's Magazine (July 1743); page 643 of The Gentleman's Magazine (August 1743) with Blair listed under Deaths; brochure entitled Merely to Survive Is Not Enough, comparing Dr. Woodbridge's building a fallout shelter for his neighborhood in 1961 with Dr. Blair's creation of the College of William and Mary; photographic copy of signature, James Blair President.","Itemized bill for funeral expenses.","Handwritten sermon said to be by James Blair, along with correspondence giving reasons why James Blair was probably not the author.","Resolution of the Governor's Council drawn up by Governor Edmund Andros and signed by all the Council members documenting the differences between Rev. James Blair and Andros and announcing the suspension of Rev. 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Portrait owned by the college.","Notes on inscriptions on the graves of James Blair and Sarah Harrison Blair; page from \"Notable Trees of Virginia,\" Bulletin of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute 24 (March 15, 1931) illustrated with a photograph of the sycamore tree that separates the two graves; drawing of the tree and Mrs. Blair's damaged gravestone."],"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."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Office of the President","Andros, Edmund, Sir, 1637-1714","Blair, James, 1656-1743"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Office of the President"],"names_coll_ssim":["Andros, Edmund, Sir, 1637-1714"],"persname_ssim":["Andros, Edmund, Sir, 1637-1714","Blair, James, 1656-1743"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":27,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T00:51:30.800Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1518","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1518","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1518","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1518","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_1518.xml","title_filing_ssi":"President, Office of the, Blair, James, Records","title_ssm":["Office of the President. 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Pages 7-14, containing biographical sketch of Blair, and also a biographical sketch of Hugh Jones, who was a professor of mathematics at the College of William and Mary as well as a clergyman. Typed transcription of Sprague's sketch of Blair.","Historical Magazine of the Protestant Episcopal Church 14. Article and detached cover of journal.","Baltimore, Johns Hopkins Press, One Volume.","Historical Magazine of the Protestant Episcopal Church 43, Article and detached cover of journal.","Country Life 150. Article and table of contents page, and photocopies of article.","Bulk from 1940-1941. Correspondence and notes, primarily of library staff, documenting efforts to research Blair's life and noting errors in published biographies.","Transcriptions or excerpts quoting from official records, private correspondence (neither to nor from Blair), and contemporary published works that mention Blair.","Photocopies and transcriptions of correspondence to and from James Blair.","Photostats relating to James Blair joining the University of Edinburgh Library. Photostat of the title page of the book which Blair presented to the Edinburgh Library on becoming a member of it; photostat of Blair's signature on joining the Edinburgh University Library; photostat of the agreement he signed. Copy of Blair's commission as commissary. Photocopy of commission, transcription of commission, translation of commission from Latin, bibliographic citations. A Vindication of Sr. Edmond Andros, 1697. Photocopy of a document by William Byrd. Papers relating to a dispute between Blair and Governor Nicholson, 1704-1705. Photocopies of two documents. Papers relating to a dispute over money owed to Blair by the College, 1719-1721.","Photostat and photocopy of the published pamphlet Papers Relating to an Affidavit... (London: 1727), made in 1942 from the volume owned by the John Carter Brown Library; photocopy of handwritten document entitled A Defence of Mr. Blair; and a Confutation of an Anonymous [sic] Pamphlet, Lately Dispersed by General Nicholson, Entitled Papers Relating to an Affidavit...","Brief extracts from two sermons preached in Bruton Church by Blair, taken from W. A. R. Goodwin's Historical Sketch of Bruton Church; Photostat of title page of James Blair, Our Saviour's Divine Sermon on the Mount...to which is Prefix'd a Paraphrase on the Whole Sermon of the Mount... (London: second edition, 1740) and Photostat of Blair's Paraphrase on Our Saviour's Sermon on the Mount (1729); photocopy of Danish edition of Our Saviour's Divine Sermon on the Mount (Copenhagen, 1761?). Both the English and the Danish editions of Blair's book are in the Rare Book collections of Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Bibliographic citation for Blair's death notice in Scot's Magazine (July 1743); page 643 of The Gentleman's Magazine (August 1743) with Blair listed under Deaths; brochure entitled Merely to Survive Is Not Enough, comparing Dr. Woodbridge's building a fallout shelter for his neighborhood in 1961 with Dr. Blair's creation of the College of William and Mary; photographic copy of signature, James Blair President.","Itemized bill for funeral expenses.","Handwritten sermon said to be by James Blair, along with correspondence giving reasons why James Blair was probably not the author.","Resolution of the Governor's Council drawn up by Governor Edmund Andros and signed by all the Council members documenting the differences between Rev. James Blair and Andros and announcing the suspension of Rev. 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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.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["The 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."],"accruals_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAcc. 1980.128 acquired 11/18/1980; Acc. 2002.073 acquired 10/22/2002.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accruals_heading_ssm":["Accruals:"],"accruals_tesim":["Acc. 1980.128 acquired 11/18/1980; Acc. 2002.073 acquired 10/22/2002."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eA list of College of William and Mary presidents is available at \u003cextref href=\"http://scdbwiki.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Presidents_of_the_College_of_William_and_Mary\" title=\"Presidents_of_the_College_of_William_and_Mary\"\u003e\u003c/extref\u003e. 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/Office_of_the_President.\" title=\"Office of the President.\"\u003e\u003c/extref\u003e. 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/Office_of_the_President\" title=\"Office of the President\"\u003e\u003c/extref\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Historical Note:"],"bioghist_tesim":["A list of College of William and Mary presidents is available at  . Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  . Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  ."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOther Information:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e A PDF document of this inventory is available online.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Additional information may be found at http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/findingaids/UA_1980_128%20blair,%20james.pdf\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["General"],"odd_tesim":["Other Information:"," A PDF document of this inventory is available online."," Additional information may be found at http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/findingaids/UA_1980_128%20blair,%20james.pdf"],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOffice of the President, James Blair Records, Special Collections Research Center, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Office of the President, James Blair Records, Special Collections Research Center, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAcc. 1980.128 contains papers of and relating to James Blair, first president of the College of William and Mary.  The collection contains two original manuscripts: a funeral bill by Blair dated 1701, and a sermon erroneously attributed to Blair dated 1747.  The bulk of the collection consists of copies collected for research purposes, mostly in 1940-1941.  Includes biographical material; extracts and copies from official records; copies of correspondence; sermons; notes on paintings of Blair and his wife owned by the College of William and Mary; notes on their graves.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Acc. 2002.073 contains minutes of the Council of Virginia from 1695, including a resolution of the Governor's Council drawn up by Governor Edmund Andros and signed by all the Council members documenting the differences between Rev. James Blair and Andros and announcing the suspension of Rev. Blair from the Council.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome folders in the biographical material series are more thoroughly organized in the PDF inventory available at http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/findingaids/UA_1980_128%20blair,%20james.pdf Consult a staff member for assistance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Church Review, and Ecclesiastical Register 8 (New Haven, Conn.: January 1856). Photostat of page 613, discussing James Blair's death as noted in the vestry minutes of 1743.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotostat of biographical sketch written by Dr. Earl Gregg Swem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypewritten note with bibliographical references to three articles on Blair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReuben Elmore Stivers, \"The Governor, the Commissary, and St. John Shropshire,\" Shropshire Journal 3 (no. 4, January 1993).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePage 62, with continuation of biographical sketch from the next page cut out and glued on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003evol. 5 (New York: Robert Carter, 1859). Pages 7-14, containing biographical sketch of Blair, and also a biographical sketch of Hugh Jones, who was a professor of mathematics at the College of William and Mary as well as a clergyman. Typed transcription of Sprague's sketch of Blair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHistorical Magazine of the Protestant Episcopal Church 14. Article and detached cover of journal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore, Johns Hopkins Press, One Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHistorical Magazine of the Protestant Episcopal Church 43, Article and detached cover of journal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCountry Life 150. Article and table of contents page, and photocopies of article.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBulk from 1940-1941. Correspondence and notes, primarily of library staff, documenting efforts to research Blair's life and noting errors in published biographies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTranscriptions or excerpts quoting from official records, private correspondence (neither to nor from Blair), and contemporary published works that mention Blair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotocopies and transcriptions of correspondence to and from James Blair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotostats relating to James Blair joining the University of Edinburgh Library. Photostat of the title page of the book which Blair presented to the Edinburgh Library on becoming a member of it; photostat of Blair's signature on joining the Edinburgh University Library; photostat of the agreement he signed. Copy of Blair's commission as commissary. Photocopy of commission, transcription of commission, translation of commission from Latin, bibliographic citations. A Vindication of Sr. Edmond Andros, 1697. Photocopy of a document by William Byrd. Papers relating to a dispute between Blair and Governor Nicholson, 1704-1705. Photocopies of two documents. Papers relating to a dispute over money owed to Blair by the College, 1719-1721.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotostat and photocopy of the published pamphlet Papers Relating to an Affidavit... (London: 1727), made in 1942 from the volume owned by the John Carter Brown Library; photocopy of handwritten document entitled A Defence of Mr. Blair; and a Confutation of an Anonymous [sic] Pamphlet, Lately Dispersed by General Nicholson, Entitled Papers Relating to an Affidavit...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrief extracts from two sermons preached in Bruton Church by Blair, taken from W. A. R. Goodwin's Historical Sketch of Bruton Church; Photostat of title page of James Blair, Our Saviour's Divine Sermon on the Mount...to which is Prefix'd a Paraphrase on the Whole Sermon of the Mount... (London: second edition, 1740) and Photostat of Blair's Paraphrase on Our Saviour's Sermon on the Mount (1729); photocopy of Danish edition of Our Saviour's Divine Sermon on the Mount (Copenhagen, 1761?). Both the English and the Danish editions of Blair's book are in the Rare Book collections of Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBibliographic citation for Blair's death notice in Scot's Magazine (July 1743); page 643 of The Gentleman's Magazine (August 1743) with Blair listed under Deaths; brochure entitled Merely to Survive Is Not Enough, comparing Dr. Woodbridge's building a fallout shelter for his neighborhood in 1961 with Dr. Blair's creation of the College of William and Mary; photographic copy of signature, James Blair President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItemized bill for funeral expenses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten sermon said to be by James Blair, along with correspondence giving reasons why James Blair was probably not the author.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolution of the Governor's Council drawn up by Governor Edmund Andros and signed by all the Council members documenting the differences between Rev. James Blair and Andros and announcing the suspension of Rev. Blair from the Council.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInventory of portraits of James Blair owned by the college, completed in 1968; notes miniature owned by Virginia Historical Society; photostat of silhouette; copy of published reproduction of college-owned portrait.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree photographs of an oil painting by J. Hargreaves, in London, 1705, of Sarah Harrison, wife of James Blair. Portrait owned by the college.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes on inscriptions on the graves of James Blair and Sarah Harrison Blair; page from \"Notable Trees of Virginia,\" Bulletin of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute 24 (March 15, 1931) illustrated with a photograph of the sycamore tree that separates the two graves; drawing of the tree and Mrs. Blair's damaged gravestone.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Acc. 1980.128 contains papers of and relating to James Blair, first president of the College of William and Mary.  The collection contains two original manuscripts: a funeral bill by Blair dated 1701, and a sermon erroneously attributed to Blair dated 1747.  The bulk of the collection consists of copies collected for research purposes, mostly in 1940-1941.  Includes biographical material; extracts and copies from official records; copies of correspondence; sermons; notes on paintings of Blair and his wife owned by the College of William and Mary; notes on their graves."," Acc. 2002.073 contains minutes of the Council of Virginia from 1695, including a resolution of the Governor's Council drawn up by Governor Edmund Andros and signed by all the Council members documenting the differences between Rev. James Blair and Andros and announcing the suspension of Rev. Blair from the Council.","Some folders in the biographical material series are more thoroughly organized in the PDF inventory available at http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/findingaids/UA_1980_128%20blair,%20james.pdf Consult a staff member for assistance.","The Church Review, and Ecclesiastical Register 8 (New Haven, Conn.: January 1856). Photostat of page 613, discussing James Blair's death as noted in the vestry minutes of 1743.","Photostat of biographical sketch written by Dr. Earl Gregg Swem.","Typewritten note with bibliographical references to three articles on Blair.","Reuben Elmore Stivers, \"The Governor, the Commissary, and St. John Shropshire,\" Shropshire Journal 3 (no. 4, January 1993).","Page 62, with continuation of biographical sketch from the next page cut out and glued on.","vol. 5 (New York: Robert Carter, 1859). Pages 7-14, containing biographical sketch of Blair, and also a biographical sketch of Hugh Jones, who was a professor of mathematics at the College of William and Mary as well as a clergyman. Typed transcription of Sprague's sketch of Blair.","Historical Magazine of the Protestant Episcopal Church 14. Article and detached cover of journal.","Baltimore, Johns Hopkins Press, One Volume.","Historical Magazine of the Protestant Episcopal Church 43, Article and detached cover of journal.","Country Life 150. Article and table of contents page, and photocopies of article.","Bulk from 1940-1941. Correspondence and notes, primarily of library staff, documenting efforts to research Blair's life and noting errors in published biographies.","Transcriptions or excerpts quoting from official records, private correspondence (neither to nor from Blair), and contemporary published works that mention Blair.","Photocopies and transcriptions of correspondence to and from James Blair.","Photostats relating to James Blair joining the University of Edinburgh Library. Photostat of the title page of the book which Blair presented to the Edinburgh Library on becoming a member of it; photostat of Blair's signature on joining the Edinburgh University Library; photostat of the agreement he signed. Copy of Blair's commission as commissary. Photocopy of commission, transcription of commission, translation of commission from Latin, bibliographic citations. A Vindication of Sr. Edmond Andros, 1697. Photocopy of a document by William Byrd. Papers relating to a dispute between Blair and Governor Nicholson, 1704-1705. Photocopies of two documents. Papers relating to a dispute over money owed to Blair by the College, 1719-1721.","Photostat and photocopy of the published pamphlet Papers Relating to an Affidavit... (London: 1727), made in 1942 from the volume owned by the John Carter Brown Library; photocopy of handwritten document entitled A Defence of Mr. Blair; and a Confutation of an Anonymous [sic] Pamphlet, Lately Dispersed by General Nicholson, Entitled Papers Relating to an Affidavit...","Brief extracts from two sermons preached in Bruton Church by Blair, taken from W. A. R. Goodwin's Historical Sketch of Bruton Church; Photostat of title page of James Blair, Our Saviour's Divine Sermon on the Mount...to which is Prefix'd a Paraphrase on the Whole Sermon of the Mount... (London: second edition, 1740) and Photostat of Blair's Paraphrase on Our Saviour's Sermon on the Mount (1729); photocopy of Danish edition of Our Saviour's Divine Sermon on the Mount (Copenhagen, 1761?). Both the English and the Danish editions of Blair's book are in the Rare Book collections of Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Bibliographic citation for Blair's death notice in Scot's Magazine (July 1743); page 643 of The Gentleman's Magazine (August 1743) with Blair listed under Deaths; brochure entitled Merely to Survive Is Not Enough, comparing Dr. Woodbridge's building a fallout shelter for his neighborhood in 1961 with Dr. Blair's creation of the College of William and Mary; photographic copy of signature, James Blair President.","Itemized bill for funeral expenses.","Handwritten sermon said to be by James Blair, along with correspondence giving reasons why James Blair was probably not the author.","Resolution of the Governor's Council drawn up by Governor Edmund Andros and signed by all the Council members documenting the differences between Rev. James Blair and Andros and announcing the suspension of Rev. Blair from the Council.","Inventory of portraits of James Blair owned by the college, completed in 1968; notes miniature owned by Virginia Historical Society; photostat of silhouette; copy of published reproduction of college-owned portrait.","Three photographs of an oil painting by J. Hargreaves, in London, 1705, of Sarah Harrison, wife of James Blair. Portrait owned by the college.","Notes on inscriptions on the graves of James Blair and Sarah Harrison Blair; page from \"Notable Trees of Virginia,\" Bulletin of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute 24 (March 15, 1931) illustrated with a photograph of the sycamore tree that separates the two graves; drawing of the tree and Mrs. Blair's damaged gravestone."],"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."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Office of the President","Andros, Edmund, Sir, 1637-1714","Blair, James, 1656-1743"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Office of the President"],"names_coll_ssim":["Andros, Edmund, Sir, 1637-1714"],"persname_ssim":["Andros, Edmund, Sir, 1637-1714","Blair, James, 1656-1743"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":27,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T00:51:30.800Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_1518"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8560","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Richard G. 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Personal matters, military orders and letters, religion, treaties, politics, intrique, and much more are covered in these letters, often interwoven with current events.\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8560#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8560","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8560","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8560","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8560","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8560.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Joynt, Richard G. Collection of British Manuscripts","title_ssm":["Richard G. Joynt Collection of British Manuscripts"],"title_tesim":["Richard G. Joynt Collection of British Manuscripts"],"unitdate_ssm":["1593-2015 and undated"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1593-2015 and undated"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["MS 00032","/repositories/2/resources/8560"],"text":["MS 00032","/repositories/2/resources/8560","Richard G. Joynt Collection of British Manuscripts","Great Britain--History","Great Britain--History, Naval","Legal documents","Cabinet photographs","Carte de visite photographs","Engravings (Prints)","Indentures","Letters (correspondence)","Orders (military records)","Portraits","signatures (names)","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.","Loosely arranged by genre and size of material except the signatures which are in alphabetical order (box 1, folder 2).","Accessioned and minimally described by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in March 2015. Processing and item descriptions completed in December 2015 by Anne Johnson, Special Collections Assistant.","Richard G. Joynt's collection of British manuscripts, from the 15th to the 20th century, of 88 letters and documents, 41 cut signatures, and many book engravings.  The authors and signatures include kings, queens, prime ministers, nobles, military officers, authors, and other dignitaries. Personal matters, military orders and letters, religion, treaties, politics, intrique, and much more are covered in these letters, often interwoven with current events.","Remarks by Victoria \"Tori\" J. Bossé during the presentation luncheon in 2015. She reflects on the significance to her, as the daughter of the collector, Richard George Joynt who she calls a \"historical Anglophile.\"","Signatures of British Prime Ministers beginning with Robert Wadpole, Prime Minister 1721-1742, and ending with Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister 1979-1991.  Most signatures are cut signatures from letters, documents or envelopes.  The signatures are organized alphabetically by the surname of the Prime Minister rather than their titles, though the titles are noted in the descriptions.  The descriptions also include the dates each person served as Prime Minister.","Henry Addington, Viscount Sidmouth. Signed \"Sidmouth.\" Prime Minister, 1801-1804.","Herbert Asquith. Signed \"H H Asquith.\" Prime Minister 1908-1916.","Clement Richard Atlee, 1st Earl Attlee. Signed \"Clement Richard Atlee.\" Prime Minister, 1945-1951.","Stanley Baldwin. Signed \"Stanley Baldwin\" on stationery with embossed 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W.1.\" Prime Minister 1923-1924, 1924-1929, and 1936-1937.","Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour. Signed \"Arthur James Balfour.\" Prime Minister 1902-1905.","James Callaghan. Signed \"Jim Callaghan\" on stationery of The Chancellor of the Exchequer, 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W.1. Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1964 to 1967. Prime Minister 1976-1979.","George Canning. Signed \"Geo. Canning.\" Prime Minister 1827.","William Cavendish-Bentinck, Third Duke of Portland. Paper seal of George III, attached on reverse. Signed \"Portland.\" Prime Minister 1783 and 1807-1809.","Winston Churchill. Midland Bank Limited check, dated October 22, 1945, written to The Rt. Hon. Winston S. Churchill and endorsed \"Winston Churchill.\" Prime Minister 1940-1945, 1951-1955.","Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington. Signed \"Wilmington, ?.\" Prime Minister 1742-1743. Date on document fragment is July 19, 1734, with a partial order written on the reverse.","Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield. Signed \"Benj Disraeli.\" \"Henry Colburn, Esq\" written on reverse. Prime Minister 1868, 1874-1880. Includes carte de visite of a portrait of Disraeli.","2nd Earl Shelbourne and 1st Marquis of Landsdowne.  Also known as William Petty-Fitzmaurice.  Signed \"Shelbourne.\" Prime Minister 1782-1783.","Augustus Fitzroy, Third Duke of Grafton. Signed \"Grafton.\" Appears to be an envelope addressed to Lady Mary Lindsay Campbell, Edinburgh. Prime Minister 1767-1770.","Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Salisbury-Cecil, Third Marquis of Salisbury. Signed \"Salisbury.\" Prime Minister 1885-1886, 1886-1892, and 1895-1902.","David Lloyd George. Signed \"D. Lloyd George\" on reverse of a request for his signature by Ruth Adler of Rochelle, New York, dated April 19, 1924. Prime Minister 1916-1922.","William E. Gladstone. Signature \"WE Gladstone\" on envelope, with August 1881 cancel date, addressed to Mrs. DC Philbrooke, Bangor, Maine. Prime Minister 1868-1874, 1880-1885, 1886 and 1892-1894.","Frederick John Robinson Goderich, Viscount Earl of Ripon. Signed \"Goderich.\" Prime Minister 1827-1828.","Frederick John Robinson Goderich, Viscount Earl of Ripon. Franking signature \"FJ Robinson, Esq. Ripon\" and sender's signature \"FJ Robinson.\" Prime Minister 1827-1828. The fragment is an envelope, postmarked 27 Feb 1821, and addressed to Lady Sullivan, Surry","Lord William Grenville. Signed \"Grenville.\" Prime Minister 1806-1807.","George Grenville.  Signed \"George Grenville.\" Fragment of a letter with date of January 14, 1752 and other signatures of \"?. Campbell\" and George Lyttelton, 1st Baron Lyttelton (signed \"G. Lyttelton.\" Prime Minister 1763-1765.","Charles Grey, Second Earl Grey. Signed \"Grey.\" Prime Minister 1830-1834. Appears to be an envelope addressed to Sir John Key, Baronet, 14 Bedford Square. Sir John Key was a member of Parliament in 1833. A date, 16 Nov 33, is handwritten on the fragment.","George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen. Signed \"Aberdeen.\" Prime Minister 1852-1855.","Edward Richard George Heath. Signed \"Edward Heath\" and dated 27 March '74. Prime Minister 1970-1974.","(Sir) Alec Douglas Home, Alexander Frederick Douglas-Home, Baron Home of the Hirsel. Signed \"Alec Douglas-Home.\" Prime Minister 1963-1964.","Robert Banks Jenkinson, Second Duke of Liverpool. Signed \"Liverpool.\" Prime Minister 1812-1827.","A. Bonar Law. Signed \"A.B. Law.\" Prime Minister 1922.","James Ramsay MacDonald. Signed \"J. Ramsay MacDonald.\" Prime Minister 1924 and 1929-1935.","Maurice Harold Macmillan, 1st Earl of Stockton. Signed \"Hon Macmillan.\" Prime Minister 1957-1963. Written on letterhead, \"From the Rt. Hon.Harold Macmillan, St. Martin's Street, London.","William Lamb Melbourne, Second Viscount. Signed \"Melbourne.\" Prime Minister 1834, 1835-1842. Clipped from ALS. Envelope addressed to Mrs. George Lawrence, Liverpool and hand dated \"London, November five, 1832\" with the same date on stamped postmark.","Frederick North, 2nd Earl of Guilford, usually known as Lord North. Signed \"North.\" Prime Minister 1770-1782. Also, the signature of Lord Lyttelton, Baron of Frankley, signed as \"Westcote.\" A date, May 2, 1760 is on the paper, but not necessarily the date of the document.","(Sir) Robert Peel. Signed \"Robert Peel.\" Prime Minister 1834-1835 and 1841-1846.","Henry Pelham. Signed \"H. Pelham.\" Prime Minister 1743-1754.","Thomas Pelham, Duke of Newcastle, also called Thomas Pelham-Holles. Signed \"Holles Newcastle.\" Prime Minister 1754-1756 and 1757-1762. Other signatures on paper: \"H.B. Legge\" (Henry Bilson Legge) and \"?. Nugent.\"","William Pitt (the Younger). Signed \"W. Pitt.\" Prime Minister 1783-1801 and 1804-1805.","Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, 1st Earl of Midlothian. Signed \"Roseberry.\" Prime Minister 1894-1895.","John Russell, 1st Earl Russell. Signed J. Russell. Prime Minister 1865-1866.","Scope and Contents Henry John Temple, Third Viscount of Palmerston. Signed \"Palmerston\" with another signature on the reverse, \"Lord Palmerston.\" Prime Minister 1855-1858 and 1859-1865. Palmerston and Ashley. Signatures \"The Honble E. Ashley, Treasury\" and \"Palmerston.\"","Margaret Thatcher. Signed \"Margaret Thatcher\" on stationery with House of Commons embossed crest. Prime Minister 1979-1991.","Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford. Signed \"Walpole.\" Prime Minister 1721-1742. Considered the first Prime Minister of Great Britain.","Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. Signed \"W. Wellington.\" Prime Minister 1828-1830.","Harold Wilson, Prime Minister 1964-1970, 1974-1976, on card with date \"9.ix.60.\"","Scope and Contents Letter from Lord Eldon John Scott, First Earl of Eldon, Corfe Castle, to his daughter Lady Elizabeth Repton, London, dated September 8, 1829. Asks her to send any political news she might hear and love to her and his grandson. Book page with print of \"John Scott, First Earl of Eldon, Lord High Chancellor of England\" engraved by HY Robinson.","Scope and Contents Letter with heading \"Lettre de Nouvelle Annee\" from George II to the Duke of Lorraine, dated January 10, 1728. George II writes that he is responding to a New Year's letter from the Duke of Lorraine and wishes him and his family a prosperous New Year. The Salutation is \"Mon Frere\" and the closing is \"Votre bon frere, George R.\" The letter is written in French and includes 2 black wax seals. Includes a page from a book with a print of George II.","Letter written by Charles James Fox, St. Anne's Hill, to William Smith, M.P., Park Street, Westminister, postmarked May 12, 1800. He thanks William Smith for the two volumes, commenting \"I take notice of the proceedings in France...\" Includes a book print of Charles James Fox.","Printed receipt for investments, dated June 1, 1725, which includes handwritten interest entries totalling one thousand six hundred Eighty Seven pounds and ten shillings.  \"By order dated 21st Day of Febry, 1723, ...Wm Pawlett, one of the Four tellers of the Receipt of His Majesty's Exchequer...being for fifteen months interest.....  The interest was received by Sarah Dutchess Dowager of Marlborough, Francis Earl of Godolphin and William Clayton Esqr, three of the acting Exors \u0026 Trustees of John, Late Duke of Marlborough.  Signed by S. Marlborough, Godolphin, and Wm Clayton.  Includes a book pring of Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough.","Scope and Contents Official document to \"Capnd Brian Mansergh Lieutenant\" from \"George, Duke of Albemarle, Earl of Torrington, Baron Monck of Potheridge\" about Capt. Thomas Hopkins and the Troop of Horse. Signed Albemarle. November 2, 1660. Paper seal attached. Includes a book print of George Monck, Duke of Albemarle.","Signed poem by Daniel O'Connell M.P. for Mrs. Weld, dated May 27, 1838. Appears to be a love letter, but possibly as a rejected suitor. Includes a book print of Daniel O'Connell.","Scope and Contents A travel pass by Charles II ordering his \"Magistrates, Officers, Ministers and loving Subjects\" to allow Henry Compton to travel to Tangier without \"search, molestation, or hinderance ...  August 14, 14th Year of Our Reigne.\"  Signed by Edw. Nicholas and \"Charles R.\" Paper seal attached.  Print of Charles II included.","Letter from Princess Sophia Matilda of Gloucester to an unknown friend, sending her a gift of turquoise stones. June 13. Year unknown.","Scope and Contents Prince Albert, Windsor Castle, to \"My dear Lord\" about the proposed Indian Trophies Room at Windsor Castle. Prince Albert thanks him for his communication with Sir Edward Bowater, his presents sent to Sir Edward Bowater and the anticipated gift of the dispatches sent from India. He notes that the Queen will be glad to receive his contributions and that his pictures and the pictures of the Duke of Wellington \"will be most interesting additions to the historical collection of Portraits in the corridor.\" March [29], [18??]. Includes a carte de visite of Prince Albert.","Letter from Prince Augustus Frederick, Prince of Sussex, Kensington Palace to J. [Hartley], Bridge Street, saying he received the letter with the opinions of Mr. Denman and Holt. Send him the case and he will give his determination. March 4, 1824. Letter and envelope attached to mounting paper. Includes book print of His Royal Highness Prince Augustus-Frederick, Duke of Sussex.","Scope and Contents December 29, 1593 letter from Robert Devereux to a \"loving friend\" in Norfolk. Handwriting is difficult to read. Note received with accession mentions that he was a favorite of Elizabeth I. Includes book print of Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex.","Scope and Contents Letter from T.B. Macaulay, Albany, to \"Sir\" returning a corrected revision of an unknown written work.  October 8, 1842.  Includes book print of T.B. Macaulay.","Letter from George III to Lord Fauconberg referring to his \"severe and tedious illness.\" It has prevented him from handling public or private business which is why he hasn't responded to the letter received from Mr. Clarke the Apothecary at Cheltenham. Letter deals with bills from the work at Bayshill house and asks that they be sent to Mr. Gorton at Windsor. Also involves money going to Mr. Clarke to pay workmen. March 10, 1789. Includes book print of \"His Most Gracious Majesty George-William-Frederick the Third.\" In 1788, George III stayed with Lord Fauconberg at Cheltenham for spa treatment for his illness. Later, he paid for 17 more rooms to be added to Bayshill for more guests.","William IV complains to the Duke of Clarence of the near loss of a ship due to the lack of a chronometer. He writes that Commander Colonel Fox wrote him a letter about the incident, where an American ship informed them of the danger on their way to Halifax, so they were able to escape. \"Private and Confidential\" noted on top of page. November 15, 1829.","William IV, writing from Brighton, states that Baron [A?] is the \"fittest person\" and that \"Baron [A?] will proceed from London to the Congress.\" 1833. Includes an engraving of King William IV, by J. Cochran, from 'National Portrait Gallery, volume III' published c.1835 by Henry Dawe.","Wilberforce, at Sir Charles Middleton's, sends a list of \"unhappy people\" who he wants to \"secure a place in the Fleet now preparing for Botany Bay.\" This letter is in response to the recipient's earlier refusal to take these female convicts unless their care was by the County and not the Government. Wilberforce encourages the recipient's cooperation by stating \"I trust \u0026 believe that in your office I shall find official feelings so tempered with personal ones that you will not press any objections, which tend to detain a number of poor wretches in a crowded prison, where from necessity perhaps they have been kept too long.\" The female convicts are at York Castle and are to be sent to N.S. Wales. April 13, 1789.","Earl of Cardigan James Brudenell, at Deene, writes to an unknown neighbor acknowledging the receipt of his letter about the allegedly stolen pheasants and disagreeing with the accusation. February 7, 1868.","Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain thanks R.R. Ulyate for the gift of stationery, on which he is writing his thanks. The stationery is an advertisement for Arusha, decorated with printed small maps of Africa and Arusha, written directions and a letterhead with the address \"Neville Chamberlain, P.O. Arusha, Tanganyika.\" He mentions that he thinks the \"High Commissioner, if and when appointed, will have a new residence.\" February 4, 1930. Ray Ulyate was a resident of Arusha where he led tours into the jungle, and one of the first to emphasize photography, and operated The New Arusha Hotel.","Order from Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, at Victory off Cagliari, to Captain Frank Sotheron that the dispatcher Captain Boyle be sent away immediately after his dispatches are delivered because Nelson doesn't want the Seahorse to anchor or be detained in the Bay. Includes a short message to Mr. Elliott to \"act with caution.\" Signed \"Nelson and Bronte.\" January 25, 1805. Notation at end of letter \"Received by the Seahorse on the morning of the 28th of January in Naples Bay.\"","Order from Fourth Earl of Sandwich John Montagu to Captain Vaughan, Commander of his Majesty's hired ship the Whitehaven to \"proceed immediately to Alross Bay with His Majesty's ship under your command, or wherever else you shall hear Capt. Noel to be [of the sloop Greyhound]…\" for a future attack. The order is written by the Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of Great Britain and Ireland and signed by \"Sandwich\" and others. The order gives the particulars and location of two French Men of War near Arisaig on the Western Coast of North Britain, both of which were recently attacked by the British sloops the Greyhound, the Terror and Baltimore. May 13, 1746.","Typed letter from Lady Nancy Astor, The Hoe, Plymouth to Frank Doubleday (American Publishers) about her fight with the Drink Trade and her opinion that her speeches aren't worth publishing. November 2, 1922.","A \"private\" letter from Lord Charles Cornwallis in Calcutta to Viscount Sydney in which he gives his thoughts on India and some of the earlier administrators: \"…there are many very able \u0026 very honest men in the Company's service in Bengal.\" He comments that his conduct \"…of this war or that war, \u0026 I believe I have made very few enemies by it.\" February 19, 1787.","William Grenville, Whitehall, to Alexander Straton, Charge d'Affaires at Vienna, informing Straton of the death of King Louis XVI: \"his Most Christian Majesty…was inhumanly executed in the Place De Louis 15: on Monday last, pursuant to a Decree of the National Convention\" and the King ordered in Council for the departure of Monsr Chauvelin from this Kingdom within eight days.\" William Grenville was the Foreign Secretary at the time and the Marquis was a French Ambassador who no longer had legal credentials. January 25, 1793.","Original cabinet photograph of Thomas Castro/Arthur Orton who claimed to be Roger Tichborne, the son of Lady Doughty-Tichborne. An abbreviated history of the Tichborne Family and \"The Claimant\" trial is written on the sheet of paper to which the photograph is glued. Roger Tichborne was presumed drowned near Australia, but his Mother, hoping he was still alive, advertised for his whereabouts in Australia. Thomas Castro/Arthur Orton came to England claiming to be Roger Tichborne. He was eventually tried and convicted of perjury. He became known as \"The Claimant.\" Includes a carte de visite of Mary Ann Bryant (Mrs Tom Castro), but it is labeled as Lady Roger Tichborne. 1873.","Duke of Wellington, in Paris, to an unknown person concerning an unpaid bill and his opinion of decisions he made in the past. Draft of a reply from the unknown person in Cambia, stating \"Greatly as I feel the condescension of …letter of the 17th, I should not again have trespassed upon you, even with my thanks, did I not fear that some inaccuracy of expression may have misled your….as to the nature of the feelings which I stated to have been …\" Memo on the reverse states \"the difference of opinion between Wm. [Buhel] [Bikel] and myself - with draft of answer.\" January 17, 1817.","Spencer Perceval to \"Madam\" concerning his financial obligations for the care of Mrs. Perceval. He mentions Mrs. Perceval's pension versus her income and his willingness to give her about 40 pounds a month for meals and lodging if it won't interfere with the pension. The rental agreement should be no longer than a year, but also one that he can \"put an end to it upon some much shorter notice…\" He comments that he thinks the price for her lodging should include laying in her coal, particularly since she isn't well, but it is up to Mrs. Perceval to arrange her own terms. He thinks Mrs. Perceval is too ill to change lodgings. He thanks \"Madame\" for helping. Mrs. Perceval might be his mother. October 24, 1807.","William Prescott, in Boston, sends William Cullen Bryant an article on Bryant's writings written by the Count de Circourt. Prescott describes M. de Circourt as \"…one of the most accomplished critics in France…it might be gratifying to you, as it is always to your countrymen, to see in what manner your writings are appreciated by intelligent foreigners.\" February 3, 1848. Includes a print of a drawing of William H. Prescott by George Richmond, from a drawing in the possession of the Earl of Carlisle, engraved by H. Wright Smith. Possibly from the book 'Biographical and citical miscellanies' by W.H. Prescott, published 1859.","Charles S. Gordon, in London, informs Mr. [Stab] that Gordon's luggage will be arriving in Constantinople and gives him instructions for the disbursement of some of the items (gun, gun case, photographic tent, camera stand) to Biddulph and Gordon. At the end of the letter, Gordon changes his mind and requests that the items be returned to him except the gun and gun case which [Stab] can keep as souvenirs. This letter was written shortly after Charles S. Gordon returned from his commission to mark the new border between the Russian Empire and Ottoman Empire up into Asia Minor. January 26, 1859. Charles S. Gordon was later known as Charles S. \"Chinese\" Gordon.","William E. Gladstone, writing on House of Commons Library embossed letterhead, to an unknown American about the United States and the current \"imperfect\" bill to recognize the principle of International Copyright. Concedes that the bill should help both American and foreign authors. March 25, 1890. Includes stereoscopic card of Gladstone.","Cecil John Rhodes, on Burlington Hotel.W. London stationery, to \"My dear Thomas\" saying he is going out of town and to thank Bonnor for his invitation. Undated.","Embossed form with seal for Bahama-Islands, New-Providence and heading \"By His Excellency the Right Honorable John, Earl of Dunmore, Governor-General, and Commander in Chief of the said Bahama-Islands\" giving Peleg Latham a license for the sloop, Matsey, to sail and depart from this \"Port and Government\" for New York. Signed by Dunmore and Adam Christie, Secry. Dated June 24, 1793.","Piece of paper with signatures of Lord (Field Marshal Horatio Herbert) Kitchener and Louis Botha. Other signatures are unclear, but two are possibly Haig (Douglas Haig) and Smuts (John Christian Smuts). Dated October 4, 1922. These men were participants in the Boer War.","Lord John Russell, Pembroke Lodge, to the author of an essay on Thomas Macaulay, praising his writing and hoping he would edit a book by Macaulay with his essay as an introduction. Russell also cites his praises for Macaulay, then adding \"perhaps in painting his characters he made his lights too bright, \u0026 his shade too deep, a defect perhaps inseparable from his wonderful powers of …\" November 2, 18??. Macaulay died on December 28, 1859.","Prince Albert, Windsor Castle to Sir James (last name unknown) returning \"the admiral's voluminous correspondence with my best thanks and can only say that I agree in the feelings expressed in your answer to him. [January] 20, 1854.","Two envelopes with picture of Sir Winston Churchill headed with \"First Day of Issue\" and stamped with U.S. 5 cents stamps with Churchill's image, both dated May 13, 1965, postmarked Fulton, Missouri. One envelope has 4 stamps and is signed by Sir Anthony Eden, British Prime Minister from 1955-1957. The second envelope has one stamp and is signed by Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery.","\"William Henry Cavendish, Duke of Portland, Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter … authorizes in His Majesty's name\" the seizure of [Lord] Gregory for treason. Warrant issued at Whitehall on March 19, 1788. Warrant addressed to Anthony Fabiani, one of the Majesty's Messengers, and 3 other. Red wax seal on the warrant.","William Petty Shelburne (Second Earl) (First Marquis of Landsdowne), London, to an unknown gentleman about handling the affairs of Shelburne's nephew and deceased brother. Shelburne says he is \"determined not to interfere\" but \"promised the exors that I would give them my opinion whenever they called on me\" and that Sir William Petty has advised that they pay their lawyer and apothecary well. Shelburne wishes the recipient to take over his brother's affairs because he is close to his nephew's Mother's family, even though Mr. Morwley has done a good job. January 26, 1795. Lord Lansdowne's brother was the Hon. Thomas Fitzmaurice (1742-1793) of Cliveden and a Member of Parliament.","Lord Randolph S. Churchill asks Mr. [J.I.] Minchin to excuse him from attending the Chess Tournament dinner on May 19 because he needs rest after a hard work session in Parliament and will be traveling to Ireland during the Whitsuntide Holidays. May 5, 1883. The letter is written on 2 Connaught Place stationary. The London 1883 chess tournament was an international tournament. Lord Randolph S. Churchill is the father of Winston Churchill.","Warren Hastings, Dalyesford House writes to The Rev. William Johnson, Parley Place, Croydon, Surry about an assignment, possibly as an executor of an estate. He asks for Rev. Johnson's help in acquiring financial and other information with questions about the current finances. April 25, 1798.","Sir Robert Peel responds to a proposal to help Ireland during the potato famine. The proposal appears to involve asking for money from the government or borrowing it, possibly confiscating land as collateral. He thinks the proposal will be hard to enforce and will be a source of \"dissatisfaction and discontent.\" He notes \"It's difficult to argue calamity in the immediate presence of famine and disease.\"","Signature of Earl of Godolphin Sidney, Lord High Treasurer under Queen Anne, on a warrant for Tallys and Revenue of Excise. Other names mentioned are William Gregory and William Wardour. Partial document. December 9, 1693.","King George IV requests that the Master of the Stag Hounds keep 6 horses for Lord Maryborough (William Wellesley-Pole). \"The King is aware that this additional allowance has not been the practice but in consequence of Lord Maryborough's removal from his late office, for the convenience of Lord Liverpool, the King does not think it right that he should be, so decided…[this] present indulgence is by the King's express command, but not to be extended to my future Master of the Stag Hounds.\" November 19, 1824.","Lord Palmerston writes that the \"Duke of Wellington has accepted the Office of 1st Lord of the Treasury and we are to give up the seals of office at St. James's tomorrow.\" November 15, 1834.","Lord Palmerton, Prime Minister, to Henry Labouchere, Secretary of State for the Colonies, about the charge by Thomas Chisholm Anstey, Attorney General of Hong Kong, that John Walter Hulme, Chief Justice in Hong Kong, was drunk at the Governor's table. He repeats comments by Bowring [Sir John Bowring] who was at the dinner. He warns that this matter needs to be handled carefully since Anstey's correspondence is damaging and Hong Kong is not a \"very favorite establishment in our House.\" He suggests investigating Hulme's character and the prejudices of those bringing the charge, especially Anstey who is \"violent and intemperate.\" August 27, 1856. Carte de visite of Lord Palmerton is included.","December 9, 1765 letter from William Pitt (the elder) to \"Dear Sir\" asking him to forward the enclosed letter to Comte de Wallwoden \"by the first safe opportunity.\" The letter is the \"notification of the melancholy loss of Lady Yarmouth\" which he received on October 22. Lady Yarmouth (Amalie von Wendt) was the mistress of King George II and Wallmoden was their son. Includes an engraving of William Pitt.","George Canning, Foreign Office, to Lord John Fitzroy saying he'd received his letter about Sir Arthur Wellesley's victory over the French at Talavera de la Reina (Peninsula Campaign) before the arrival of Lord FitzRoy Somerset with Sir Arthur Wellesley's dispatches. August 15, 1809.","George Canning, Pavilion, Brighton, to the Prince de Polignac regarding his amazement of the arrest of the daughters of Sir Robert Wilson in Calais as they were leaving France. He asks Prince de Polignac to find out what happened and to \"redress it, as far as may be in your power.\" There is an abstract of the letter from Sir Robert Wilson to George Canning which gives the particulars of the arrest and his assurance that his daughters \"had nothing with them but their own private property.\" January 31, 1824. Jules de Polignac was Prime Minister of France from 8 August 1829 – 29 July 1830.","George Canning, Downing Street, to \"Sir\" giving the agenda of the November 14th Parliamentary session: \"obtain the sanction for admitting certain kinds of foreign grain for Home Consumption before they would have been by law regularly admissible for that purpose, and to elect a Speaker and complete the other formal proceedings incident to the opening of a New Parliament.\" \"No. 3\" is noted at the top of the page. September 7, 1826.","Edward VIII, Hotel Ritz, Paris, to Sir William Rootes, Piccadilly, thanking him for lending him a \"Humber and your driver Calvert\" during his visit, and giving details of other travel arrangements made during that visit plus his future November 5 trip on the \"Queen Mary.\" Edward VIII states, while visiting Eric Dudley and in London, he met people who share his pessimism over the Socialist havoc of the economy. He laments that Great Britain is losing its world position, but France has the anarchy of the Communist controlled unions with political discord. October 17, 1947.","Edward VIII, H.Q. Guards Division, accepts a Christmas Eve dinner invitation from \"My dear Colonel.\" December 21, 1915.","Edward VII, in Rome, to Dr. Chambers with thanks for the good wishes for his birthday and approaching marriage. \"When one reaches the age of 21, \u0026 is shortly to be married, one begins to feel responsibilities creeping one one…Much will be expected of me, but…if I keep the example of my Parents before me, I have not fear of going wrong.\" Edward VII lists the cities that he, his sister and brother-in-law have visited during their tour. Signed \"Albert Edward.\" November 23, 1862. Includes envelope addressed to T.K. Chambers, Grosvenor Square, London, black bordered, with a black wax seal. Includes carte de visites of Alexandra of Denmark (wife of Edward VII) and Edward VII.","Duchess of Kent (Victoria Mary Louisa), on embossed stationary, to Lady Barrington with thanks for making a beautiful bag which she will cherish as a souvenir. She is Queen Victoria's mother. A later note on letter states \"1847?\".","James VI requires the Earl Marischal to attend a national assembly to hinder increase of papacy. July 18, 1616. George Keith, the 5th Earl Marischal founded the Marischal College in Aberdeen in 1593. He held several offices under King James VI. Includes an attached paper seal.","Typed tribute to Winston Churchill, on parchment type paper, given by Field-Marshall Montgomery and signed \"Montgomery of Alamein F.M.\" Undated. 4 pages. Field-Marshall Montgomery's full title was \"Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein.\"","Reply by Lord Palmerston to someone approving of the labors of the Foreign Office. Signed \"Palmerston.\" March 5, 1832. Henry John Temple Palmerston (Third Viscount).","Dinner menu of the Hotel de Crillon in Paris signed by David Lloyd George. January 27, 1921.","Charles Dickens asks the recipient to forward a note to his office in an envelope marked \"private\" and it will have his attention. Written on Athenaeum Club letterhead stationery. November 17, 1866. Includes an engraving of a portrait bust of Charles Dickens by J.H Baker after a photograph by Mason \u0026 Co.,1870.","Envelope addressed to Viscountess Barrington, Cassiobury Park with attached red wax seal and postmark of January 6, 1847.","Lord Halifax, British Embassy, Washington, D.C.to The Rt. Rev. Herbert Welch, New York City, New York responds to a request that the English Methodist Church fund credit in the United States be remitted to Uruguay. Lord Fairfax notes that the United Methodist Church should \"surrender to the Exchange Control at the Bank of England all its dollar funds.\" May 31, 1941. Lord Halifax was the British Ambassador to the United States in 1941. Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax.","Permission signed by King William III and given \"by his Majtys command Nottingham\" to Sir Willoughby Aston, High Sheriffe of County of Chester, to \"give and grant you full license \u0026 permission during your said Office of Sheriffe to remaine or dwell out of our said County…\" December 29, 1690. A paper seal is attached to letter with red wax. Includes an engraving of King William III. Includes a steel engraving by W.Holl of a William III portrait, after a painting by Caspar Netscher.","Daniel O'Connell wants to put James [unknown] on the voting papers for St. George's Ward. \"I think you will not disavow us…but how useful an anti-slavery man may be in the council – with your help I think I could get our corporation to set an example to all the corporations in Great Britain on the subject.\" October 20, 1841. Includes an engraving of Daniel O'Connell, Esq. by Robert Cooper from a painting by T. Catterson Smith.","Signature of the First Earl of Halifax Charles Montagu on a declaration \"Wee allow of this bill of Incidents amounting to the sum….Whitehall Treasy Chambers.\" The document contains 5 signatures: Halifax, Richard Onslow, Paul Methuen, and Edward Wortley (Edward Wortley Montagu), husband of Mary Wortley Montagu. One signature is illegible. November 2, 1714.","Raglan accepts dinner invitation from Lady Henniken for Saturday, July 6. Written after 1852 when Fitzroy Somerset became First Baron the Lord of Raglan Fitzroy Somerset. Notation with letter says it was written during the Light Brigade.","B. White informs W. Pritchard of the London and County Bank of the death of his brother, Henry White. April 19, 1887. Envelope included. Pencil notes on envelope say this is Lt. Gen White, Hero of Balaclava Charge in the Charge of the Light Brigade. A Lt. Col. Henry White was with the 6th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Dragoons.","Henry Campbell-Bannerman, 6 Grosvenor Place, to Donaldson, enclosing a partially completed form or application (not included). He mentions that he is a member of the Bull Dog Club and is glad to hear \"good accounts of the keeps.\" March 19, 1896.","Viscount Castlereagh Robert Stewart, Foreign Secretary, written while keeper of the Irish seal, to the Rt. Honorable John Beresford with the news that \"Lord Cornwallis has been engaged this week in sounding the principal Persons in town with the exception of Lord Pery, who sees the objections in a strong point of view, the others are dishonest to entertain the question – some with a greater degree of preference than others.\" He continues by saying the counties of Cork and Limerick are for it. He closes with the statement \"The county pretty much as you left it – the Orangemen and Catholics … in the County of Derry.\" \"Private\" is noted at the top of page one. November ? [1799].","Scope and Contents James III, \"the old pretender,\" letter written from O'Albano, about Arthur Dillon and signed \"Jacques R.\" Written in French. September 18, 1724. Arthur Dillon, Count Dillon, was a Jacobite soldier from Ireland who served in the French army, per the Compendium of Irish Biography. Per Wikipedia, Arthur Dillon was given the Irish title \"Earl of Dillon\" in 1721 by James III.  In 1711 Arthur was created \"Comte Dillon\" in France by Louis XIV; and was awarded the Irish title \"Earl of Dillon\" in 1721 by the monarch he recognized as James III.","Engraving of La Belle Hamilton by J.Thomson after an original painting by Sir Peter Lely.","Engraving of Lord Nelson by T Woolnoth from an original picture by Hoppner in her Majesty's Collection at St James's.","George III Appointment of Donald McDonald as \"Lieutenant in Captain William Pemble's Independent Company of Invalids doing Duty in North Britain\" given at St. James's Court on October 29, 1783. Signed by George III and Lord North.","Henry Trenwith, before leaving for the East-indies, appoints Elizabeth Trenwith to receive \"two months' pay of my Wages Yearly…during the whole time of my being forth.\" Dated November 3, 1753 with notation on reverse, \"Months paid the 10 January 1755…\" Document is glued to a paper backing.","William IV warrant which releases Richard Kettle, the younger from the Devon County Gaol where he is confined under a game law conviction with a 20 pound fine. The reason given is Kettle's lawyer's neglect and the length of time Kettle has been in prison. March 19, 1834. Signed by William IV and others.","Documents signed by Prince Regent George and King George IV.  An engraving of \"George IV, King of England\" by Charles Picart from an original drawing, is included.","Patent from Georg Prinz Regent Georg to Von Dreehsell, signed at Carlton House on January 29, 1814. Written in German. Attached paper seal.","George IV appoints Major General Sir Edward Barnes K.C.B. to the local rank of Lieutenant General in the Islands of Ceylon. Court held at Carlton House, May 20, 1823. A red wax on paper seal and blue seal are attached to the appointment.","First Duke of Marlborough John Churchill appoints John Danvers as a Captain in Brigadier Thomas Farrington's regiment to replace Captain Richard Nanfan. Signed \"Marlborough\" with other signatures. June 24, 1706. The appointment is written one month after the victory at Ramillies in which Thomas Farrington's regiment participated. An engraving \"John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough\" by H.T. Ryall is included.","A Safe Conduct Warrant for Colonel Roger Whitley to travel into France and other foreign countries, \"having served us with great dilligence during all these troubles.\" Signed by Charles I. January 14, 1646. A colored engraving of \"Charles 1st. King of England, Scotland, France \u0026 Ireland\" engraved for \"Harrison's Edition of Rapin's History of England\" is included.","Indenture from Sir William Cecil, Lord Burghley, Principal Advisor to Queen Elizabeth I, to John [Aloxdo] , signed by Lord Burghley. November 23, 1753. Written in English and Latin. An engraving of \"William Cecil, Lord Burghley\" by S. Freeman from the original of Mark Gerard is included.","Second Duke of Grafton Charles appoints Richard St. George as Lieutenant Colonel in His Majesty's First Regiment of Carabiniers under the Command of Richard Lord Viscount Shannon in His Majesty's Army in Ireland and also to be Captain of a Troop in the said Regiment in the room of John Petry Esqr. Deceased.\" July 6, 1723. Signed by Edward Hopkins and \"Grafton\" by the Duke. Lord Shannon's regiment was a Regiment of Horse. Written on vellum with the \"Great Seal of Great Britain\" attached.","George VI appoints Peter Murray, Esquire as an \"Officer of the Seventh Grade of Our Foreign Service at any of Our Diplomatic or Consular Establishments…\" Dated October 20, 1948 but effective beginning July 1, 1947. Signed by \"George R.\" and Clement R. Atlee. Embossed seal.","Queen Anne gives her representatives \"Full Power for the Treaty of Peace with Spain\" during the negotiations of the Treaty of Ultrecht. 1713. Written in Latin and signed \"Anna R.\" A descriptive note, later added in pencil, says \"Re: treaty of Utrecht Instructions to Commissioners to sign treaty ending War of Spanish Succession ceding Gibraltar.\" Engraving of \"Queen Anne\" by J. Cochran from the original by Kneller is included.","George V appoints Frederick Samuel Beaumont as a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, given at Buckingham Palace on July 1, 1916. Signed by George V. Red embossed seal on the certificate.","Letter from Samuel Pepys to \"My Lord\" about his arrangements made with Captain Salmon on behalf of the King \"for transporting the Muscovite envoy to Licoorne.\" December 5, 1687. A typed transcript of the letter and an engraving of Samuel Pepys is included. These items are glued on pages in a red leather bound book made especially for the collection.","July 8, 1857 indenture for the division of the estate of Benjamin Handy between various individuals and family members, who include: Henrietta and Henry Almond Thorpe, Louisa Handy, Mary Handy, George and Jane Elizabeth Mary Ann Rowland, Alfred Ainge and Sophia Harris, John Daniel Clarke, Henry Hand, Joseph Southby, Walter Charles Venning, Emma Jane Venning and William Ord Marshall. The document is 13 pages and written on vellum with 21 signatures beside red wax seals and attached official stamped seals. Note on reverse, \"High Court of Justice, Chancery Division, Estate of Benjamin Hardy, dec'd, Rowland vs Hardy....this is exhibit marked A referred to in the affidavit of William Holmes and William Pearse by the said William Holmes this 13th day of July 1883 before me,\" signed by a commissioner.","August 30, 1836 indenture between William Sawbridge, Mary Abel and George Peach selling property to Theophilus Jeyes. Land is located in Market Hill in the town of Northampton. 2 pages on vellum.","Handwritten in Latin on vellum with signature \"Jacobus R.\" Notation on reverse side, \"....for tryall of My L Delamer.\"","Signature of Joseph Smyth with red wax seal.","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","Joynt, Richard G.","English French Latin"],"unitid_tesim":["MS 00032","/repositories/2/resources/8560"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Richard G. Joynt Collection of British Manuscripts"],"collection_title_tesim":["Richard G. Joynt Collection of British Manuscripts"],"collection_ssim":["Richard G. 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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.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eLoosely arranged by genre and size of material except the signatures which are in alphabetical order (box 1, folder 2).\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement of Materials:"],"arrangement_tesim":["Loosely arranged by genre and size of material except the signatures which are in alphabetical order (box 1, folder 2)."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eRichard G. Joynt Collection of British Manuscripts, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Richard G. Joynt Collection of British Manuscripts, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAccessioned and minimally described by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in March 2015. Processing and item descriptions completed in December 2015 by Anne Johnson, Special Collections Assistant.\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information:"],"processinfo_tesim":["Accessioned and minimally described by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in March 2015. Processing and item descriptions completed in December 2015 by Anne Johnson, Special Collections Assistant."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eRichard G. Joynt's collection of British manuscripts, from the 15th to the 20th century, of 88 letters and documents, 41 cut signatures, and many book engravings.  The authors and signatures include kings, queens, prime ministers, nobles, military officers, authors, and other dignitaries. Personal matters, military orders and letters, religion, treaties, politics, intrique, and much more are covered in these letters, often interwoven with current events.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRemarks by Victoria \"Tori\" J. Bossé during the presentation luncheon in 2015. She reflects on the significance to her, as the daughter of the collector, Richard George Joynt who she calls a \"historical Anglophile.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSignatures of British Prime Ministers beginning with Robert Wadpole, Prime Minister 1721-1742, and ending with Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister 1979-1991.  Most signatures are cut signatures from letters, documents or envelopes.  The signatures are organized alphabetically by the surname of the Prime Minister rather than their titles, though the titles are noted in the descriptions.  The descriptions also include the dates each person served as Prime Minister.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Addington, Viscount Sidmouth. Signed \"Sidmouth.\" Prime Minister, 1801-1804.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHerbert Asquith. Signed \"H H Asquith.\" Prime Minister 1908-1916.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClement Richard Atlee, 1st Earl Attlee. Signed \"Clement Richard Atlee.\" Prime Minister, 1945-1951.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStanley Baldwin. Signed \"Stanley Baldwin\" on stationery with embossed 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W.1.\" Prime Minister 1923-1924, 1924-1929, and 1936-1937.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArthur James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour. Signed \"Arthur James Balfour.\" Prime Minister 1902-1905.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Callaghan. Signed \"Jim Callaghan\" on stationery of The Chancellor of the Exchequer, 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W.1. Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1964 to 1967. Prime Minister 1976-1979.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Canning. Signed \"Geo. Canning.\" Prime Minister 1827.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Cavendish-Bentinck, Third Duke of Portland. Paper seal of George III, attached on reverse. Signed \"Portland.\" Prime Minister 1783 and 1807-1809.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWinston Churchill. Midland Bank Limited check, dated October 22, 1945, written to The Rt. Hon. Winston S. Churchill and endorsed \"Winston Churchill.\" Prime Minister 1940-1945, 1951-1955.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington. Signed \"Wilmington, ?.\" Prime Minister 1742-1743. Date on document fragment is July 19, 1734, with a partial order written on the reverse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield. Signed \"Benj Disraeli.\" \"Henry Colburn, Esq\" written on reverse. Prime Minister 1868, 1874-1880. Includes carte de visite of a portrait of Disraeli.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2nd Earl Shelbourne and 1st Marquis of Landsdowne.  Also known as William Petty-Fitzmaurice.  Signed \"Shelbourne.\" Prime Minister 1782-1783.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAugustus Fitzroy, Third Duke of Grafton. Signed \"Grafton.\" Appears to be an envelope addressed to Lady Mary Lindsay Campbell, Edinburgh. Prime Minister 1767-1770.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Salisbury-Cecil, Third Marquis of Salisbury. Signed \"Salisbury.\" Prime Minister 1885-1886, 1886-1892, and 1895-1902.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Lloyd George. Signed \"D. Lloyd George\" on reverse of a request for his signature by Ruth Adler of Rochelle, New York, dated April 19, 1924. Prime Minister 1916-1922.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam E. Gladstone. Signature \"WE Gladstone\" on envelope, with August 1881 cancel date, addressed to Mrs. DC Philbrooke, Bangor, Maine. Prime Minister 1868-1874, 1880-1885, 1886 and 1892-1894.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick John Robinson Goderich, Viscount Earl of Ripon. Signed \"Goderich.\" Prime Minister 1827-1828.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick John Robinson Goderich, Viscount Earl of Ripon. Franking signature \"FJ Robinson, Esq. Ripon\" and sender's signature \"FJ Robinson.\" Prime Minister 1827-1828. The fragment is an envelope, postmarked 27 Feb 1821, and addressed to Lady Sullivan, Surry\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLord William Grenville. Signed \"Grenville.\" Prime Minister 1806-1807.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Grenville.  Signed \"George Grenville.\" Fragment of a letter with date of January 14, 1752 and other signatures of \"?. Campbell\" and George Lyttelton, 1st Baron Lyttelton (signed \"G. Lyttelton.\" Prime Minister 1763-1765.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Grey, Second Earl Grey. Signed \"Grey.\" Prime Minister 1830-1834. Appears to be an envelope addressed to Sir John Key, Baronet, 14 Bedford Square. Sir John Key was a member of Parliament in 1833. A date, 16 Nov 33, is handwritten on the fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen. Signed \"Aberdeen.\" Prime Minister 1852-1855.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Richard George Heath. Signed \"Edward Heath\" and dated 27 March '74. Prime Minister 1970-1974.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Sir) Alec Douglas Home, Alexander Frederick Douglas-Home, Baron Home of the Hirsel. Signed \"Alec Douglas-Home.\" Prime Minister 1963-1964.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Banks Jenkinson, Second Duke of Liverpool. Signed \"Liverpool.\" Prime Minister 1812-1827.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA. Bonar Law. Signed \"A.B. Law.\" Prime Minister 1922.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Ramsay MacDonald. Signed \"J. Ramsay MacDonald.\" Prime Minister 1924 and 1929-1935.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaurice Harold Macmillan, 1st Earl of Stockton. Signed \"Hon Macmillan.\" Prime Minister 1957-1963. Written on letterhead, \"From the Rt. Hon.Harold Macmillan, St. Martin's Street, London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Lamb Melbourne, Second Viscount. Signed \"Melbourne.\" Prime Minister 1834, 1835-1842. Clipped from ALS. Envelope addressed to Mrs. George Lawrence, Liverpool and hand dated \"London, November five, 1832\" with the same date on stamped postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick North, 2nd Earl of Guilford, usually known as Lord North. Signed \"North.\" Prime Minister 1770-1782. Also, the signature of Lord Lyttelton, Baron of Frankley, signed as \"Westcote.\" A date, May 2, 1760 is on the paper, but not necessarily the date of the document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Sir) Robert Peel. Signed \"Robert Peel.\" Prime Minister 1834-1835 and 1841-1846.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Pelham. Signed \"H. Pelham.\" Prime Minister 1743-1754.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Pelham, Duke of Newcastle, also called Thomas Pelham-Holles. Signed \"Holles Newcastle.\" Prime Minister 1754-1756 and 1757-1762. Other signatures on paper: \"H.B. Legge\" (Henry Bilson Legge) and \"?. Nugent.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Pitt (the Younger). Signed \"W. Pitt.\" Prime Minister 1783-1801 and 1804-1805.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArchibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, 1st Earl of Midlothian. Signed \"Roseberry.\" Prime Minister 1894-1895.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Russell, 1st Earl Russell. Signed J. Russell. Prime Minister 1865-1866.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Henry John Temple, Third Viscount of Palmerston. Signed \"Palmerston\" with another signature on the reverse, \"Lord Palmerston.\" Prime Minister 1855-1858 and 1859-1865. Palmerston and Ashley. Signatures \"The Honble E. Ashley, Treasury\" and \"Palmerston.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMargaret Thatcher. Signed \"Margaret Thatcher\" on stationery with House of Commons embossed crest. Prime Minister 1979-1991.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford. Signed \"Walpole.\" Prime Minister 1721-1742. Considered the first Prime Minister of Great Britain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. Signed \"W. Wellington.\" Prime Minister 1828-1830.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarold Wilson, Prime Minister 1964-1970, 1974-1976, on card with date \"9.ix.60.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter from Lord Eldon John Scott, First Earl of Eldon, Corfe Castle, to his daughter Lady Elizabeth Repton, London, dated September 8, 1829. Asks her to send any political news she might hear and love to her and his grandson. Book page with print of \"John Scott, First Earl of Eldon, Lord High Chancellor of England\" engraved by HY Robinson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter with heading \"Lettre de Nouvelle Annee\" from George II to the Duke of Lorraine, dated January 10, 1728. George II writes that he is responding to a New Year's letter from the Duke of Lorraine and wishes him and his family a prosperous New Year. The Salutation is \"Mon Frere\" and the closing is \"Votre bon frere, George R.\" The letter is written in French and includes 2 black wax seals. Includes a page from a book with a print of George II.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter written by Charles James Fox, St. Anne's Hill, to William Smith, M.P., Park Street, Westminister, postmarked May 12, 1800. He thanks William Smith for the two volumes, commenting \"I take notice of the proceedings in France...\" Includes a book print of Charles James Fox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted receipt for investments, dated June 1, 1725, which includes handwritten interest entries totalling one thousand six hundred Eighty Seven pounds and ten shillings.  \"By order dated 21st Day of Febry, 1723, ...Wm Pawlett, one of the Four tellers of the Receipt of His Majesty's Exchequer...being for fifteen months interest.....  The interest was received by Sarah Dutchess Dowager of Marlborough, Francis Earl of Godolphin and William Clayton Esqr, three of the acting Exors \u0026amp; Trustees of John, Late Duke of Marlborough.  Signed by S. Marlborough, Godolphin, and Wm Clayton.  Includes a book pring of Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Official document to \"Capnd Brian Mansergh Lieutenant\" from \"George, Duke of Albemarle, Earl of Torrington, Baron Monck of Potheridge\" about Capt. Thomas Hopkins and the Troop of Horse. Signed Albemarle. November 2, 1660. Paper seal attached. Includes a book print of George Monck, Duke of Albemarle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned poem by Daniel O'Connell M.P. for Mrs. Weld, dated May 27, 1838. Appears to be a love letter, but possibly as a rejected suitor. Includes a book print of Daniel O'Connell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A travel pass by Charles II ordering his \"Magistrates, Officers, Ministers and loving Subjects\" to allow Henry Compton to travel to Tangier without \"search, molestation, or hinderance ...  August 14, 14th Year of Our Reigne.\"  Signed by Edw. Nicholas and \"Charles R.\" Paper seal attached.  Print of Charles II included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Princess Sophia Matilda of Gloucester to an unknown friend, sending her a gift of turquoise stones. June 13. Year unknown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Prince Albert, Windsor Castle, to \"My dear Lord\" about the proposed Indian Trophies Room at Windsor Castle. Prince Albert thanks him for his communication with Sir Edward Bowater, his presents sent to Sir Edward Bowater and the anticipated gift of the dispatches sent from India. He notes that the Queen will be glad to receive his contributions and that his pictures and the pictures of the Duke of Wellington \"will be most interesting additions to the historical collection of Portraits in the corridor.\" March [29], [18??]. Includes a carte de visite of Prince Albert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Prince Augustus Frederick, Prince of Sussex, Kensington Palace to J. [Hartley], Bridge Street, saying he received the letter with the opinions of Mr. Denman and Holt. Send him the case and he will give his determination. March 4, 1824. Letter and envelope attached to mounting paper. Includes book print of His Royal Highness Prince Augustus-Frederick, Duke of Sussex.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents December 29, 1593 letter from Robert Devereux to a \"loving friend\" in Norfolk. Handwriting is difficult to read. Note received with accession mentions that he was a favorite of Elizabeth I. Includes book print of Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter from T.B. Macaulay, Albany, to \"Sir\" returning a corrected revision of an unknown written work.  October 8, 1842.  Includes book print of T.B. Macaulay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George III to Lord Fauconberg referring to his \"severe and tedious illness.\" It has prevented him from handling public or private business which is why he hasn't responded to the letter received from Mr. Clarke the Apothecary at Cheltenham. Letter deals with bills from the work at Bayshill house and asks that they be sent to Mr. Gorton at Windsor. Also involves money going to Mr. Clarke to pay workmen. March 10, 1789. Includes book print of \"His Most Gracious Majesty George-William-Frederick the Third.\" In 1788, George III stayed with Lord Fauconberg at Cheltenham for spa treatment for his illness. Later, he paid for 17 more rooms to be added to Bayshill for more guests.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam IV complains to the Duke of Clarence of the near loss of a ship due to the lack of a chronometer. He writes that Commander Colonel Fox wrote him a letter about the incident, where an American ship informed them of the danger on their way to Halifax, so they were able to escape. \"Private and Confidential\" noted on top of page. November 15, 1829.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam IV, writing from Brighton, states that Baron [A?] is the \"fittest person\" and that \"Baron [A?] will proceed from London to the Congress.\" 1833. Includes an engraving of King William IV, by J. Cochran, from 'National Portrait Gallery, volume III' published c.1835 by Henry Dawe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilberforce, at Sir Charles Middleton's, sends a list of \"unhappy people\" who he wants to \"secure a place in the Fleet now preparing for Botany Bay.\" This letter is in response to the recipient's earlier refusal to take these female convicts unless their care was by the County and not the Government. Wilberforce encourages the recipient's cooperation by stating \"I trust \u0026amp; believe that in your office I shall find official feelings so tempered with personal ones that you will not press any objections, which tend to detain a number of poor wretches in a crowded prison, where from necessity perhaps they have been kept too long.\" The female convicts are at York Castle and are to be sent to N.S. Wales. April 13, 1789.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEarl of Cardigan James Brudenell, at Deene, writes to an unknown neighbor acknowledging the receipt of his letter about the allegedly stolen pheasants and disagreeing with the accusation. February 7, 1868.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrime Minister Neville Chamberlain thanks R.R. Ulyate for the gift of stationery, on which he is writing his thanks. The stationery is an advertisement for Arusha, decorated with printed small maps of Africa and Arusha, written directions and a letterhead with the address \"Neville Chamberlain, P.O. Arusha, Tanganyika.\" He mentions that he thinks the \"High Commissioner, if and when appointed, will have a new residence.\" February 4, 1930. Ray Ulyate was a resident of Arusha where he led tours into the jungle, and one of the first to emphasize photography, and operated The New Arusha Hotel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder from Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, at Victory off Cagliari, to Captain Frank Sotheron that the dispatcher Captain Boyle be sent away immediately after his dispatches are delivered because Nelson doesn't want the Seahorse to anchor or be detained in the Bay. Includes a short message to Mr. Elliott to \"act with caution.\" Signed \"Nelson and Bronte.\" January 25, 1805. Notation at end of letter \"Received by the Seahorse on the morning of the 28th of January in Naples Bay.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder from Fourth Earl of Sandwich John Montagu to Captain Vaughan, Commander of his Majesty's hired ship the Whitehaven to \"proceed immediately to Alross Bay with His Majesty's ship under your command, or wherever else you shall hear Capt. Noel to be [of the sloop Greyhound]…\" for a future attack. The order is written by the Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of Great Britain and Ireland and signed by \"Sandwich\" and others. The order gives the particulars and location of two French Men of War near Arisaig on the Western Coast of North Britain, both of which were recently attacked by the British sloops the Greyhound, the Terror and Baltimore. May 13, 1746.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyped letter from Lady Nancy Astor, The Hoe, Plymouth to Frank Doubleday (American Publishers) about her fight with the Drink Trade and her opinion that her speeches aren't worth publishing. November 2, 1922.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA \"private\" letter from Lord Charles Cornwallis in Calcutta to Viscount Sydney in which he gives his thoughts on India and some of the earlier administrators: \"…there are many very able \u0026amp; very honest men in the Company's service in Bengal.\" He comments that his conduct \"…of this war or that war, \u0026amp; I believe I have made very few enemies by it.\" February 19, 1787.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Grenville, Whitehall, to Alexander Straton, Charge d'Affaires at Vienna, informing Straton of the death of King Louis XVI: \"his Most Christian Majesty…was inhumanly executed in the Place De Louis 15: on Monday last, pursuant to a Decree of the National Convention\" and the King ordered in Council for the departure of Monsr Chauvelin from this Kingdom within eight days.\" William Grenville was the Foreign Secretary at the time and the Marquis was a French Ambassador who no longer had legal credentials. January 25, 1793.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOriginal cabinet photograph of Thomas Castro/Arthur Orton who claimed to be Roger Tichborne, the son of Lady Doughty-Tichborne. An abbreviated history of the Tichborne Family and \"The Claimant\" trial is written on the sheet of paper to which the photograph is glued. Roger Tichborne was presumed drowned near Australia, but his Mother, hoping he was still alive, advertised for his whereabouts in Australia. Thomas Castro/Arthur Orton came to England claiming to be Roger Tichborne. He was eventually tried and convicted of perjury. He became known as \"The Claimant.\" Includes a carte de visite of Mary Ann Bryant (Mrs Tom Castro), but it is labeled as Lady Roger Tichborne. 1873.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDuke of Wellington, in Paris, to an unknown person concerning an unpaid bill and his opinion of decisions he made in the past. Draft of a reply from the unknown person in Cambia, stating \"Greatly as I feel the condescension of …letter of the 17th, I should not again have trespassed upon you, even with my thanks, did I not fear that some inaccuracy of expression may have misled your….as to the nature of the feelings which I stated to have been …\" Memo on the reverse states \"the difference of opinion between Wm. [Buhel] [Bikel] and myself - with draft of answer.\" January 17, 1817.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpencer Perceval to \"Madam\" concerning his financial obligations for the care of Mrs. Perceval. He mentions Mrs. Perceval's pension versus her income and his willingness to give her about 40 pounds a month for meals and lodging if it won't interfere with the pension. The rental agreement should be no longer than a year, but also one that he can \"put an end to it upon some much shorter notice…\" He comments that he thinks the price for her lodging should include laying in her coal, particularly since she isn't well, but it is up to Mrs. Perceval to arrange her own terms. He thinks Mrs. Perceval is too ill to change lodgings. He thanks \"Madame\" for helping. Mrs. Perceval might be his mother. October 24, 1807.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Prescott, in Boston, sends William Cullen Bryant an article on Bryant's writings written by the Count de Circourt. Prescott describes M. de Circourt as \"…one of the most accomplished critics in France…it might be gratifying to you, as it is always to your countrymen, to see in what manner your writings are appreciated by intelligent foreigners.\" February 3, 1848. Includes a print of a drawing of William H. Prescott by George Richmond, from a drawing in the possession of the Earl of Carlisle, engraved by H. Wright Smith. Possibly from the book 'Biographical and citical miscellanies' by W.H. Prescott, published 1859.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles S. Gordon, in London, informs Mr. [Stab] that Gordon's luggage will be arriving in Constantinople and gives him instructions for the disbursement of some of the items (gun, gun case, photographic tent, camera stand) to Biddulph and Gordon. At the end of the letter, Gordon changes his mind and requests that the items be returned to him except the gun and gun case which [Stab] can keep as souvenirs. This letter was written shortly after Charles S. Gordon returned from his commission to mark the new border between the Russian Empire and Ottoman Empire up into Asia Minor. January 26, 1859. Charles S. Gordon was later known as Charles S. \"Chinese\" Gordon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam E. Gladstone, writing on House of Commons Library embossed letterhead, to an unknown American about the United States and the current \"imperfect\" bill to recognize the principle of International Copyright. Concedes that the bill should help both American and foreign authors. March 25, 1890. Includes stereoscopic card of Gladstone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCecil John Rhodes, on Burlington Hotel.W. London stationery, to \"My dear Thomas\" saying he is going out of town and to thank Bonnor for his invitation. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEmbossed form with seal for Bahama-Islands, New-Providence and heading \"By His Excellency the Right Honorable John, Earl of Dunmore, Governor-General, and Commander in Chief of the said Bahama-Islands\" giving Peleg Latham a license for the sloop, Matsey, to sail and depart from this \"Port and Government\" for New York. Signed by Dunmore and Adam Christie, Secry. Dated June 24, 1793.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePiece of paper with signatures of Lord (Field Marshal Horatio Herbert) Kitchener and Louis Botha. Other signatures are unclear, but two are possibly Haig (Douglas Haig) and Smuts (John Christian Smuts). Dated October 4, 1922. These men were participants in the Boer War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLord John Russell, Pembroke Lodge, to the author of an essay on Thomas Macaulay, praising his writing and hoping he would edit a book by Macaulay with his essay as an introduction. Russell also cites his praises for Macaulay, then adding \"perhaps in painting his characters he made his lights too bright, \u0026amp; his shade too deep, a defect perhaps inseparable from his wonderful powers of …\" November 2, 18??. Macaulay died on December 28, 1859.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrince Albert, Windsor Castle to Sir James (last name unknown) returning \"the admiral's voluminous correspondence with my best thanks and can only say that I agree in the feelings expressed in your answer to him. [January] 20, 1854.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo envelopes with picture of Sir Winston Churchill headed with \"First Day of Issue\" and stamped with U.S. 5 cents stamps with Churchill's image, both dated May 13, 1965, postmarked Fulton, Missouri. One envelope has 4 stamps and is signed by Sir Anthony Eden, British Prime Minister from 1955-1957. The second envelope has one stamp and is signed by Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"William Henry Cavendish, Duke of Portland, Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter … authorizes in His Majesty's name\" the seizure of [Lord] Gregory for treason. Warrant issued at Whitehall on March 19, 1788. Warrant addressed to Anthony Fabiani, one of the Majesty's Messengers, and 3 other. Red wax seal on the warrant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Petty Shelburne (Second Earl) (First Marquis of Landsdowne), London, to an unknown gentleman about handling the affairs of Shelburne's nephew and deceased brother. Shelburne says he is \"determined not to interfere\" but \"promised the exors that I would give them my opinion whenever they called on me\" and that Sir William Petty has advised that they pay their lawyer and apothecary well. Shelburne wishes the recipient to take over his brother's affairs because he is close to his nephew's Mother's family, even though Mr. Morwley has done a good job. January 26, 1795. Lord Lansdowne's brother was the Hon. Thomas Fitzmaurice (1742-1793) of Cliveden and a Member of Parliament.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLord Randolph S. Churchill asks Mr. [J.I.] Minchin to excuse him from attending the Chess Tournament dinner on May 19 because he needs rest after a hard work session in Parliament and will be traveling to Ireland during the Whitsuntide Holidays. May 5, 1883. The letter is written on 2 Connaught Place stationary. The London 1883 chess tournament was an international tournament. Lord Randolph S. Churchill is the father of Winston Churchill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarren Hastings, Dalyesford House writes to The Rev. William Johnson, Parley Place, Croydon, Surry about an assignment, possibly as an executor of an estate. He asks for Rev. Johnson's help in acquiring financial and other information with questions about the current finances. April 25, 1798.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSir Robert Peel responds to a proposal to help Ireland during the potato famine. The proposal appears to involve asking for money from the government or borrowing it, possibly confiscating land as collateral. He thinks the proposal will be hard to enforce and will be a source of \"dissatisfaction and discontent.\" He notes \"It's difficult to argue calamity in the immediate presence of famine and disease.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSignature of Earl of Godolphin Sidney, Lord High Treasurer under Queen Anne, on a warrant for Tallys and Revenue of Excise. Other names mentioned are William Gregory and William Wardour. Partial document. December 9, 1693.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKing George IV requests that the Master of the Stag Hounds keep 6 horses for Lord Maryborough (William Wellesley-Pole). \"The King is aware that this additional allowance has not been the practice but in consequence of Lord Maryborough's removal from his late office, for the convenience of Lord Liverpool, the King does not think it right that he should be, so decided…[this] present indulgence is by the King's express command, but not to be extended to my future Master of the Stag Hounds.\" November 19, 1824.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLord Palmerston writes that the \"Duke of Wellington has accepted the Office of 1st Lord of the Treasury and we are to give up the seals of office at St. James's tomorrow.\" November 15, 1834.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLord Palmerton, Prime Minister, to Henry Labouchere, Secretary of State for the Colonies, about the charge by Thomas Chisholm Anstey, Attorney General of Hong Kong, that John Walter Hulme, Chief Justice in Hong Kong, was drunk at the Governor's table. He repeats comments by Bowring [Sir John Bowring] who was at the dinner. He warns that this matter needs to be handled carefully since Anstey's correspondence is damaging and Hong Kong is not a \"very favorite establishment in our House.\" He suggests investigating Hulme's character and the prejudices of those bringing the charge, especially Anstey who is \"violent and intemperate.\" August 27, 1856. Carte de visite of Lord Palmerton is included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDecember 9, 1765 letter from William Pitt (the elder) to \"Dear Sir\" asking him to forward the enclosed letter to Comte de Wallwoden \"by the first safe opportunity.\" The letter is the \"notification of the melancholy loss of Lady Yarmouth\" which he received on October 22. Lady Yarmouth (Amalie von Wendt) was the mistress of King George II and Wallmoden was their son. Includes an engraving of William Pitt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Canning, Foreign Office, to Lord John Fitzroy saying he'd received his letter about Sir Arthur Wellesley's victory over the French at Talavera de la Reina (Peninsula Campaign) before the arrival of Lord FitzRoy Somerset with Sir Arthur Wellesley's dispatches. August 15, 1809.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Canning, Pavilion, Brighton, to the Prince de Polignac regarding his amazement of the arrest of the daughters of Sir Robert Wilson in Calais as they were leaving France. He asks Prince de Polignac to find out what happened and to \"redress it, as far as may be in your power.\" There is an abstract of the letter from Sir Robert Wilson to George Canning which gives the particulars of the arrest and his assurance that his daughters \"had nothing with them but their own private property.\" January 31, 1824. Jules de Polignac was Prime Minister of France from 8 August 1829 – 29 July 1830.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Canning, Downing Street, to \"Sir\" giving the agenda of the November 14th Parliamentary session: \"obtain the sanction for admitting certain kinds of foreign grain for Home Consumption before they would have been by law regularly admissible for that purpose, and to elect a Speaker and complete the other formal proceedings incident to the opening of a New Parliament.\" \"No. 3\" is noted at the top of the page. September 7, 1826.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward VIII, Hotel Ritz, Paris, to Sir William Rootes, Piccadilly, thanking him for lending him a \"Humber and your driver Calvert\" during his visit, and giving details of other travel arrangements made during that visit plus his future November 5 trip on the \"Queen Mary.\" Edward VIII states, while visiting Eric Dudley and in London, he met people who share his pessimism over the Socialist havoc of the economy. He laments that Great Britain is losing its world position, but France has the anarchy of the Communist controlled unions with political discord. October 17, 1947.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward VIII, H.Q. Guards Division, accepts a Christmas Eve dinner invitation from \"My dear Colonel.\" December 21, 1915.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward VII, in Rome, to Dr. Chambers with thanks for the good wishes for his birthday and approaching marriage. \"When one reaches the age of 21, \u0026amp; is shortly to be married, one begins to feel responsibilities creeping one one…Much will be expected of me, but…if I keep the example of my Parents before me, I have not fear of going wrong.\" Edward VII lists the cities that he, his sister and brother-in-law have visited during their tour. Signed \"Albert Edward.\" November 23, 1862. Includes envelope addressed to T.K. Chambers, Grosvenor Square, London, black bordered, with a black wax seal. Includes carte de visites of Alexandra of Denmark (wife of Edward VII) and Edward VII.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDuchess of Kent (Victoria Mary Louisa), on embossed stationary, to Lady Barrington with thanks for making a beautiful bag which she will cherish as a souvenir. She is Queen Victoria's mother. A later note on letter states \"1847?\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames VI requires the Earl Marischal to attend a national assembly to hinder increase of papacy. July 18, 1616. George Keith, the 5th Earl Marischal founded the Marischal College in Aberdeen in 1593. He held several offices under King James VI. Includes an attached paper seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyped tribute to Winston Churchill, on parchment type paper, given by Field-Marshall Montgomery and signed \"Montgomery of Alamein F.M.\" Undated. 4 pages. Field-Marshall Montgomery's full title was \"Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReply by Lord Palmerston to someone approving of the labors of the Foreign Office. Signed \"Palmerston.\" March 5, 1832. Henry John Temple Palmerston (Third Viscount).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDinner menu of the Hotel de Crillon in Paris signed by David Lloyd George. January 27, 1921.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Dickens asks the recipient to forward a note to his office in an envelope marked \"private\" and it will have his attention. Written on Athenaeum Club letterhead stationery. November 17, 1866. Includes an engraving of a portrait bust of Charles Dickens by J.H Baker after a photograph by Mason \u0026amp; Co.,1870.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnvelope addressed to Viscountess Barrington, Cassiobury Park with attached red wax seal and postmark of January 6, 1847.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLord Halifax, British Embassy, Washington, D.C.to The Rt. Rev. Herbert Welch, New York City, New York responds to a request that the English Methodist Church fund credit in the United States be remitted to Uruguay. Lord Fairfax notes that the United Methodist Church should \"surrender to the Exchange Control at the Bank of England all its dollar funds.\" May 31, 1941. Lord Halifax was the British Ambassador to the United States in 1941. Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePermission signed by King William III and given \"by his Majtys command Nottingham\" to Sir Willoughby Aston, High Sheriffe of County of Chester, to \"give and grant you full license \u0026amp; permission during your said Office of Sheriffe to remaine or dwell out of our said County…\" December 29, 1690. A paper seal is attached to letter with red wax. Includes an engraving of King William III. Includes a steel engraving by W.Holl of a William III portrait, after a painting by Caspar Netscher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaniel O'Connell wants to put James [unknown] on the voting papers for St. George's Ward. \"I think you will not disavow us…but how useful an anti-slavery man may be in the council – with your help I think I could get our corporation to set an example to all the corporations in Great Britain on the subject.\" October 20, 1841. Includes an engraving of Daniel O'Connell, Esq. by Robert Cooper from a painting by T. Catterson Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSignature of the First Earl of Halifax Charles Montagu on a declaration \"Wee allow of this bill of Incidents amounting to the sum….Whitehall Treasy Chambers.\" The document contains 5 signatures: Halifax, Richard Onslow, Paul Methuen, and Edward Wortley (Edward Wortley Montagu), husband of Mary Wortley Montagu. One signature is illegible. November 2, 1714.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRaglan accepts dinner invitation from Lady Henniken for Saturday, July 6. Written after 1852 when Fitzroy Somerset became First Baron the Lord of Raglan Fitzroy Somerset. Notation with letter says it was written during the Light Brigade.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eB. White informs W. Pritchard of the London and County Bank of the death of his brother, Henry White. April 19, 1887. Envelope included. Pencil notes on envelope say this is Lt. Gen White, Hero of Balaclava Charge in the Charge of the Light Brigade. A Lt. Col. Henry White was with the 6th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Dragoons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Campbell-Bannerman, 6 Grosvenor Place, to Donaldson, enclosing a partially completed form or application (not included). He mentions that he is a member of the Bull Dog Club and is glad to hear \"good accounts of the keeps.\" March 19, 1896.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eViscount Castlereagh Robert Stewart, Foreign Secretary, written while keeper of the Irish seal, to the Rt. Honorable John Beresford with the news that \"Lord Cornwallis has been engaged this week in sounding the principal Persons in town with the exception of Lord Pery, who sees the objections in a strong point of view, the others are dishonest to entertain the question – some with a greater degree of preference than others.\" He continues by saying the counties of Cork and Limerick are for it. He closes with the statement \"The county pretty much as you left it – the Orangemen and Catholics … in the County of Derry.\" \"Private\" is noted at the top of page one. November ? [1799].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James III, \"the old pretender,\" letter written from O'Albano, about Arthur Dillon and signed \"Jacques R.\" Written in French. September 18, 1724. Arthur Dillon, Count Dillon, was a Jacobite soldier from Ireland who served in the French army, per the Compendium of Irish Biography. Per Wikipedia, Arthur Dillon was given the Irish title \"Earl of Dillon\" in 1721 by James III.  In 1711 Arthur was created \"Comte Dillon\" in France by Louis XIV; and was awarded the Irish title \"Earl of Dillon\" in 1721 by the monarch he recognized as James III.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraving of La Belle Hamilton by J.Thomson after an original painting by Sir Peter Lely.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraving of Lord Nelson by T Woolnoth from an original picture by Hoppner in her Majesty's Collection at St James's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge III Appointment of Donald McDonald as \"Lieutenant in Captain William Pemble's Independent Company of Invalids doing Duty in North Britain\" given at St. James's Court on October 29, 1783. Signed by George III and Lord North.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Trenwith, before leaving for the East-indies, appoints Elizabeth Trenwith to receive \"two months' pay of my Wages Yearly…during the whole time of my being forth.\" Dated November 3, 1753 with notation on reverse, \"Months paid the 10 January 1755…\" Document is glued to a paper backing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam IV warrant which releases Richard Kettle, the younger from the Devon County Gaol where he is confined under a game law conviction with a 20 pound fine. The reason given is Kettle's lawyer's neglect and the length of time Kettle has been in prison. March 19, 1834. Signed by William IV and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments signed by Prince Regent George and King George IV.  An engraving of \"George IV, King of England\" by Charles Picart from an original drawing, is included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatent from Georg Prinz Regent Georg to Von Dreehsell, signed at Carlton House on January 29, 1814. Written in German. Attached paper seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge IV appoints Major General Sir Edward Barnes K.C.B. to the local rank of Lieutenant General in the Islands of Ceylon. Court held at Carlton House, May 20, 1823. A red wax on paper seal and blue seal are attached to the appointment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst Duke of Marlborough John Churchill appoints John Danvers as a Captain in Brigadier Thomas Farrington's regiment to replace Captain Richard Nanfan. Signed \"Marlborough\" with other signatures. June 24, 1706. The appointment is written one month after the victory at Ramillies in which Thomas Farrington's regiment participated. An engraving \"John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough\" by H.T. Ryall is included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Safe Conduct Warrant for Colonel Roger Whitley to travel into France and other foreign countries, \"having served us with great dilligence during all these troubles.\" Signed by Charles I. January 14, 1646. A colored engraving of \"Charles 1st. King of England, Scotland, France \u0026amp; Ireland\" engraved for \"Harrison's Edition of Rapin's History of England\" is included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture from Sir William Cecil, Lord Burghley, Principal Advisor to Queen Elizabeth I, to John [Aloxdo] , signed by Lord Burghley. November 23, 1753. Written in English and Latin. An engraving of \"William Cecil, Lord Burghley\" by S. Freeman from the original of Mark Gerard is included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSecond Duke of Grafton Charles appoints Richard St. George as Lieutenant Colonel in His Majesty's First Regiment of Carabiniers under the Command of Richard Lord Viscount Shannon in His Majesty's Army in Ireland and also to be Captain of a Troop in the said Regiment in the room of John Petry Esqr. Deceased.\" July 6, 1723. Signed by Edward Hopkins and \"Grafton\" by the Duke. Lord Shannon's regiment was a Regiment of Horse. Written on vellum with the \"Great Seal of Great Britain\" attached.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge VI appoints Peter Murray, Esquire as an \"Officer of the Seventh Grade of Our Foreign Service at any of Our Diplomatic or Consular Establishments…\" Dated October 20, 1948 but effective beginning July 1, 1947. Signed by \"George R.\" and Clement R. Atlee. Embossed seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQueen Anne gives her representatives \"Full Power for the Treaty of Peace with Spain\" during the negotiations of the Treaty of Ultrecht. 1713. Written in Latin and signed \"Anna R.\" A descriptive note, later added in pencil, says \"Re: treaty of Utrecht Instructions to Commissioners to sign treaty ending War of Spanish Succession ceding Gibraltar.\" Engraving of \"Queen Anne\" by J. Cochran from the original by Kneller is included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge V appoints Frederick Samuel Beaumont as a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, given at Buckingham Palace on July 1, 1916. Signed by George V. Red embossed seal on the certificate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Samuel Pepys to \"My Lord\" about his arrangements made with Captain Salmon on behalf of the King \"for transporting the Muscovite envoy to Licoorne.\" December 5, 1687. A typed transcript of the letter and an engraving of Samuel Pepys is included. These items are glued on pages in a red leather bound book made especially for the collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJuly 8, 1857 indenture for the division of the estate of Benjamin Handy between various individuals and family members, who include: Henrietta and Henry Almond Thorpe, Louisa Handy, Mary Handy, George and Jane Elizabeth Mary Ann Rowland, Alfred Ainge and Sophia Harris, John Daniel Clarke, Henry Hand, Joseph Southby, Walter Charles Venning, Emma Jane Venning and William Ord Marshall. The document is 13 pages and written on vellum with 21 signatures beside red wax seals and attached official stamped seals. Note on reverse, \"High Court of Justice, Chancery Division, Estate of Benjamin Hardy, dec'd, Rowland vs Hardy....this is exhibit marked A referred to in the affidavit of William Holmes and William Pearse by the said William Holmes this 13th day of July 1883 before me,\" signed by a commissioner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAugust 30, 1836 indenture between William Sawbridge, Mary Abel and George Peach selling property to Theophilus Jeyes. 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Joynt's collection of British manuscripts, from the 15th to the 20th century, of 88 letters and documents, 41 cut signatures, and many book engravings.  The authors and signatures include kings, queens, prime ministers, nobles, military officers, authors, and other dignitaries. Personal matters, military orders and letters, religion, treaties, politics, intrique, and much more are covered in these letters, often interwoven with current events.","Remarks by Victoria \"Tori\" J. Bossé during the presentation luncheon in 2015. She reflects on the significance to her, as the daughter of the collector, Richard George Joynt who she calls a \"historical Anglophile.\"","Signatures of British Prime Ministers beginning with Robert Wadpole, Prime Minister 1721-1742, and ending with Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister 1979-1991.  Most signatures are cut signatures from letters, documents or envelopes.  The signatures are organized alphabetically by the surname of the Prime Minister rather than their titles, though the titles are noted in the descriptions.  The descriptions also include the dates each person served as Prime Minister.","Henry Addington, Viscount Sidmouth. Signed \"Sidmouth.\" Prime Minister, 1801-1804.","Herbert Asquith. Signed \"H H Asquith.\" Prime Minister 1908-1916.","Clement Richard Atlee, 1st Earl Attlee. Signed \"Clement Richard Atlee.\" Prime Minister, 1945-1951.","Stanley Baldwin. Signed \"Stanley Baldwin\" on stationery with embossed 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W.1.\" Prime Minister 1923-1924, 1924-1929, and 1936-1937.","Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour. Signed \"Arthur James Balfour.\" Prime Minister 1902-1905.","James Callaghan. Signed \"Jim Callaghan\" on stationery of The Chancellor of the Exchequer, 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W.1. Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1964 to 1967. Prime Minister 1976-1979.","George Canning. Signed \"Geo. Canning.\" Prime Minister 1827.","William Cavendish-Bentinck, Third Duke of Portland. Paper seal of George III, attached on reverse. Signed \"Portland.\" Prime Minister 1783 and 1807-1809.","Winston Churchill. Midland Bank Limited check, dated October 22, 1945, written to The Rt. Hon. Winston S. Churchill and endorsed \"Winston Churchill.\" Prime Minister 1940-1945, 1951-1955.","Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington. Signed \"Wilmington, ?.\" Prime Minister 1742-1743. Date on document fragment is July 19, 1734, with a partial order written on the reverse.","Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield. Signed \"Benj Disraeli.\" \"Henry Colburn, Esq\" written on reverse. Prime Minister 1868, 1874-1880. Includes carte de visite of a portrait of Disraeli.","2nd Earl Shelbourne and 1st Marquis of Landsdowne.  Also known as William Petty-Fitzmaurice.  Signed \"Shelbourne.\" Prime Minister 1782-1783.","Augustus Fitzroy, Third Duke of Grafton. Signed \"Grafton.\" Appears to be an envelope addressed to Lady Mary Lindsay Campbell, Edinburgh. Prime Minister 1767-1770.","Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Salisbury-Cecil, Third Marquis of Salisbury. Signed \"Salisbury.\" Prime Minister 1885-1886, 1886-1892, and 1895-1902.","David Lloyd George. Signed \"D. Lloyd George\" on reverse of a request for his signature by Ruth Adler of Rochelle, New York, dated April 19, 1924. Prime Minister 1916-1922.","William E. Gladstone. Signature \"WE Gladstone\" on envelope, with August 1881 cancel date, addressed to Mrs. DC Philbrooke, Bangor, Maine. Prime Minister 1868-1874, 1880-1885, 1886 and 1892-1894.","Frederick John Robinson Goderich, Viscount Earl of Ripon. Signed \"Goderich.\" Prime Minister 1827-1828.","Frederick John Robinson Goderich, Viscount Earl of Ripon. Franking signature \"FJ Robinson, Esq. Ripon\" and sender's signature \"FJ Robinson.\" Prime Minister 1827-1828. The fragment is an envelope, postmarked 27 Feb 1821, and addressed to Lady Sullivan, Surry","Lord William Grenville. Signed \"Grenville.\" Prime Minister 1806-1807.","George Grenville.  Signed \"George Grenville.\" Fragment of a letter with date of January 14, 1752 and other signatures of \"?. Campbell\" and George Lyttelton, 1st Baron Lyttelton (signed \"G. Lyttelton.\" Prime Minister 1763-1765.","Charles Grey, Second Earl Grey. Signed \"Grey.\" Prime Minister 1830-1834. Appears to be an envelope addressed to Sir John Key, Baronet, 14 Bedford Square. Sir John Key was a member of Parliament in 1833. A date, 16 Nov 33, is handwritten on the fragment.","George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen. Signed \"Aberdeen.\" Prime Minister 1852-1855.","Edward Richard George Heath. Signed \"Edward Heath\" and dated 27 March '74. Prime Minister 1970-1974.","(Sir) Alec Douglas Home, Alexander Frederick Douglas-Home, Baron Home of the Hirsel. Signed \"Alec Douglas-Home.\" Prime Minister 1963-1964.","Robert Banks Jenkinson, Second Duke of Liverpool. Signed \"Liverpool.\" Prime Minister 1812-1827.","A. Bonar Law. Signed \"A.B. Law.\" Prime Minister 1922.","James Ramsay MacDonald. Signed \"J. Ramsay MacDonald.\" Prime Minister 1924 and 1929-1935.","Maurice Harold Macmillan, 1st Earl of Stockton. Signed \"Hon Macmillan.\" Prime Minister 1957-1963. Written on letterhead, \"From the Rt. Hon.Harold Macmillan, St. Martin's Street, London.","William Lamb Melbourne, Second Viscount. Signed \"Melbourne.\" Prime Minister 1834, 1835-1842. Clipped from ALS. Envelope addressed to Mrs. George Lawrence, Liverpool and hand dated \"London, November five, 1832\" with the same date on stamped postmark.","Frederick North, 2nd Earl of Guilford, usually known as Lord North. Signed \"North.\" Prime Minister 1770-1782. Also, the signature of Lord Lyttelton, Baron of Frankley, signed as \"Westcote.\" A date, May 2, 1760 is on the paper, but not necessarily the date of the document.","(Sir) Robert Peel. Signed \"Robert Peel.\" Prime Minister 1834-1835 and 1841-1846.","Henry Pelham. Signed \"H. Pelham.\" Prime Minister 1743-1754.","Thomas Pelham, Duke of Newcastle, also called Thomas Pelham-Holles. Signed \"Holles Newcastle.\" Prime Minister 1754-1756 and 1757-1762. Other signatures on paper: \"H.B. Legge\" (Henry Bilson Legge) and \"?. Nugent.\"","William Pitt (the Younger). Signed \"W. Pitt.\" Prime Minister 1783-1801 and 1804-1805.","Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, 1st Earl of Midlothian. Signed \"Roseberry.\" Prime Minister 1894-1895.","John Russell, 1st Earl Russell. Signed J. Russell. Prime Minister 1865-1866.","Scope and Contents Henry John Temple, Third Viscount of Palmerston. Signed \"Palmerston\" with another signature on the reverse, \"Lord Palmerston.\" Prime Minister 1855-1858 and 1859-1865. Palmerston and Ashley. Signatures \"The Honble E. Ashley, Treasury\" and \"Palmerston.\"","Margaret Thatcher. Signed \"Margaret Thatcher\" on stationery with House of Commons embossed crest. Prime Minister 1979-1991.","Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford. Signed \"Walpole.\" Prime Minister 1721-1742. Considered the first Prime Minister of Great Britain.","Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. Signed \"W. Wellington.\" Prime Minister 1828-1830.","Harold Wilson, Prime Minister 1964-1970, 1974-1976, on card with date \"9.ix.60.\"","Scope and Contents Letter from Lord Eldon John Scott, First Earl of Eldon, Corfe Castle, to his daughter Lady Elizabeth Repton, London, dated September 8, 1829. Asks her to send any political news she might hear and love to her and his grandson. Book page with print of \"John Scott, First Earl of Eldon, Lord High Chancellor of England\" engraved by HY Robinson.","Scope and Contents Letter with heading \"Lettre de Nouvelle Annee\" from George II to the Duke of Lorraine, dated January 10, 1728. George II writes that he is responding to a New Year's letter from the Duke of Lorraine and wishes him and his family a prosperous New Year. The Salutation is \"Mon Frere\" and the closing is \"Votre bon frere, George R.\" The letter is written in French and includes 2 black wax seals. Includes a page from a book with a print of George II.","Letter written by Charles James Fox, St. Anne's Hill, to William Smith, M.P., Park Street, Westminister, postmarked May 12, 1800. He thanks William Smith for the two volumes, commenting \"I take notice of the proceedings in France...\" Includes a book print of Charles James Fox.","Printed receipt for investments, dated June 1, 1725, which includes handwritten interest entries totalling one thousand six hundred Eighty Seven pounds and ten shillings.  \"By order dated 21st Day of Febry, 1723, ...Wm Pawlett, one of the Four tellers of the Receipt of His Majesty's Exchequer...being for fifteen months interest.....  The interest was received by Sarah Dutchess Dowager of Marlborough, Francis Earl of Godolphin and William Clayton Esqr, three of the acting Exors \u0026 Trustees of John, Late Duke of Marlborough.  Signed by S. Marlborough, Godolphin, and Wm Clayton.  Includes a book pring of Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough.","Scope and Contents Official document to \"Capnd Brian Mansergh Lieutenant\" from \"George, Duke of Albemarle, Earl of Torrington, Baron Monck of Potheridge\" about Capt. Thomas Hopkins and the Troop of Horse. Signed Albemarle. November 2, 1660. Paper seal attached. Includes a book print of George Monck, Duke of Albemarle.","Signed poem by Daniel O'Connell M.P. for Mrs. Weld, dated May 27, 1838. Appears to be a love letter, but possibly as a rejected suitor. Includes a book print of Daniel O'Connell.","Scope and Contents A travel pass by Charles II ordering his \"Magistrates, Officers, Ministers and loving Subjects\" to allow Henry Compton to travel to Tangier without \"search, molestation, or hinderance ...  August 14, 14th Year of Our Reigne.\"  Signed by Edw. Nicholas and \"Charles R.\" Paper seal attached.  Print of Charles II included.","Letter from Princess Sophia Matilda of Gloucester to an unknown friend, sending her a gift of turquoise stones. June 13. Year unknown.","Scope and Contents Prince Albert, Windsor Castle, to \"My dear Lord\" about the proposed Indian Trophies Room at Windsor Castle. Prince Albert thanks him for his communication with Sir Edward Bowater, his presents sent to Sir Edward Bowater and the anticipated gift of the dispatches sent from India. He notes that the Queen will be glad to receive his contributions and that his pictures and the pictures of the Duke of Wellington \"will be most interesting additions to the historical collection of Portraits in the corridor.\" March [29], [18??]. Includes a carte de visite of Prince Albert.","Letter from Prince Augustus Frederick, Prince of Sussex, Kensington Palace to J. [Hartley], Bridge Street, saying he received the letter with the opinions of Mr. Denman and Holt. Send him the case and he will give his determination. March 4, 1824. Letter and envelope attached to mounting paper. Includes book print of His Royal Highness Prince Augustus-Frederick, Duke of Sussex.","Scope and Contents December 29, 1593 letter from Robert Devereux to a \"loving friend\" in Norfolk. Handwriting is difficult to read. Note received with accession mentions that he was a favorite of Elizabeth I. Includes book print of Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex.","Scope and Contents Letter from T.B. Macaulay, Albany, to \"Sir\" returning a corrected revision of an unknown written work.  October 8, 1842.  Includes book print of T.B. Macaulay.","Letter from George III to Lord Fauconberg referring to his \"severe and tedious illness.\" It has prevented him from handling public or private business which is why he hasn't responded to the letter received from Mr. Clarke the Apothecary at Cheltenham. Letter deals with bills from the work at Bayshill house and asks that they be sent to Mr. Gorton at Windsor. Also involves money going to Mr. Clarke to pay workmen. March 10, 1789. Includes book print of \"His Most Gracious Majesty George-William-Frederick the Third.\" In 1788, George III stayed with Lord Fauconberg at Cheltenham for spa treatment for his illness. Later, he paid for 17 more rooms to be added to Bayshill for more guests.","William IV complains to the Duke of Clarence of the near loss of a ship due to the lack of a chronometer. He writes that Commander Colonel Fox wrote him a letter about the incident, where an American ship informed them of the danger on their way to Halifax, so they were able to escape. \"Private and Confidential\" noted on top of page. November 15, 1829.","William IV, writing from Brighton, states that Baron [A?] is the \"fittest person\" and that \"Baron [A?] will proceed from London to the Congress.\" 1833. Includes an engraving of King William IV, by J. Cochran, from 'National Portrait Gallery, volume III' published c.1835 by Henry Dawe.","Wilberforce, at Sir Charles Middleton's, sends a list of \"unhappy people\" who he wants to \"secure a place in the Fleet now preparing for Botany Bay.\" This letter is in response to the recipient's earlier refusal to take these female convicts unless their care was by the County and not the Government. Wilberforce encourages the recipient's cooperation by stating \"I trust \u0026 believe that in your office I shall find official feelings so tempered with personal ones that you will not press any objections, which tend to detain a number of poor wretches in a crowded prison, where from necessity perhaps they have been kept too long.\" The female convicts are at York Castle and are to be sent to N.S. Wales. April 13, 1789.","Earl of Cardigan James Brudenell, at Deene, writes to an unknown neighbor acknowledging the receipt of his letter about the allegedly stolen pheasants and disagreeing with the accusation. February 7, 1868.","Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain thanks R.R. Ulyate for the gift of stationery, on which he is writing his thanks. The stationery is an advertisement for Arusha, decorated with printed small maps of Africa and Arusha, written directions and a letterhead with the address \"Neville Chamberlain, P.O. Arusha, Tanganyika.\" He mentions that he thinks the \"High Commissioner, if and when appointed, will have a new residence.\" February 4, 1930. Ray Ulyate was a resident of Arusha where he led tours into the jungle, and one of the first to emphasize photography, and operated The New Arusha Hotel.","Order from Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, at Victory off Cagliari, to Captain Frank Sotheron that the dispatcher Captain Boyle be sent away immediately after his dispatches are delivered because Nelson doesn't want the Seahorse to anchor or be detained in the Bay. Includes a short message to Mr. Elliott to \"act with caution.\" Signed \"Nelson and Bronte.\" January 25, 1805. Notation at end of letter \"Received by the Seahorse on the morning of the 28th of January in Naples Bay.\"","Order from Fourth Earl of Sandwich John Montagu to Captain Vaughan, Commander of his Majesty's hired ship the Whitehaven to \"proceed immediately to Alross Bay with His Majesty's ship under your command, or wherever else you shall hear Capt. Noel to be [of the sloop Greyhound]…\" for a future attack. The order is written by the Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of Great Britain and Ireland and signed by \"Sandwich\" and others. The order gives the particulars and location of two French Men of War near Arisaig on the Western Coast of North Britain, both of which were recently attacked by the British sloops the Greyhound, the Terror and Baltimore. May 13, 1746.","Typed letter from Lady Nancy Astor, The Hoe, Plymouth to Frank Doubleday (American Publishers) about her fight with the Drink Trade and her opinion that her speeches aren't worth publishing. November 2, 1922.","A \"private\" letter from Lord Charles Cornwallis in Calcutta to Viscount Sydney in which he gives his thoughts on India and some of the earlier administrators: \"…there are many very able \u0026 very honest men in the Company's service in Bengal.\" He comments that his conduct \"…of this war or that war, \u0026 I believe I have made very few enemies by it.\" February 19, 1787.","William Grenville, Whitehall, to Alexander Straton, Charge d'Affaires at Vienna, informing Straton of the death of King Louis XVI: \"his Most Christian Majesty…was inhumanly executed in the Place De Louis 15: on Monday last, pursuant to a Decree of the National Convention\" and the King ordered in Council for the departure of Monsr Chauvelin from this Kingdom within eight days.\" William Grenville was the Foreign Secretary at the time and the Marquis was a French Ambassador who no longer had legal credentials. January 25, 1793.","Original cabinet photograph of Thomas Castro/Arthur Orton who claimed to be Roger Tichborne, the son of Lady Doughty-Tichborne. An abbreviated history of the Tichborne Family and \"The Claimant\" trial is written on the sheet of paper to which the photograph is glued. Roger Tichborne was presumed drowned near Australia, but his Mother, hoping he was still alive, advertised for his whereabouts in Australia. Thomas Castro/Arthur Orton came to England claiming to be Roger Tichborne. He was eventually tried and convicted of perjury. He became known as \"The Claimant.\" Includes a carte de visite of Mary Ann Bryant (Mrs Tom Castro), but it is labeled as Lady Roger Tichborne. 1873.","Duke of Wellington, in Paris, to an unknown person concerning an unpaid bill and his opinion of decisions he made in the past. Draft of a reply from the unknown person in Cambia, stating \"Greatly as I feel the condescension of …letter of the 17th, I should not again have trespassed upon you, even with my thanks, did I not fear that some inaccuracy of expression may have misled your….as to the nature of the feelings which I stated to have been …\" Memo on the reverse states \"the difference of opinion between Wm. [Buhel] [Bikel] and myself - with draft of answer.\" January 17, 1817.","Spencer Perceval to \"Madam\" concerning his financial obligations for the care of Mrs. Perceval. He mentions Mrs. Perceval's pension versus her income and his willingness to give her about 40 pounds a month for meals and lodging if it won't interfere with the pension. The rental agreement should be no longer than a year, but also one that he can \"put an end to it upon some much shorter notice…\" He comments that he thinks the price for her lodging should include laying in her coal, particularly since she isn't well, but it is up to Mrs. Perceval to arrange her own terms. He thinks Mrs. Perceval is too ill to change lodgings. He thanks \"Madame\" for helping. Mrs. Perceval might be his mother. October 24, 1807.","William Prescott, in Boston, sends William Cullen Bryant an article on Bryant's writings written by the Count de Circourt. Prescott describes M. de Circourt as \"…one of the most accomplished critics in France…it might be gratifying to you, as it is always to your countrymen, to see in what manner your writings are appreciated by intelligent foreigners.\" February 3, 1848. Includes a print of a drawing of William H. Prescott by George Richmond, from a drawing in the possession of the Earl of Carlisle, engraved by H. Wright Smith. Possibly from the book 'Biographical and citical miscellanies' by W.H. Prescott, published 1859.","Charles S. Gordon, in London, informs Mr. [Stab] that Gordon's luggage will be arriving in Constantinople and gives him instructions for the disbursement of some of the items (gun, gun case, photographic tent, camera stand) to Biddulph and Gordon. At the end of the letter, Gordon changes his mind and requests that the items be returned to him except the gun and gun case which [Stab] can keep as souvenirs. This letter was written shortly after Charles S. Gordon returned from his commission to mark the new border between the Russian Empire and Ottoman Empire up into Asia Minor. January 26, 1859. Charles S. Gordon was later known as Charles S. \"Chinese\" Gordon.","William E. Gladstone, writing on House of Commons Library embossed letterhead, to an unknown American about the United States and the current \"imperfect\" bill to recognize the principle of International Copyright. Concedes that the bill should help both American and foreign authors. March 25, 1890. Includes stereoscopic card of Gladstone.","Cecil John Rhodes, on Burlington Hotel.W. London stationery, to \"My dear Thomas\" saying he is going out of town and to thank Bonnor for his invitation. Undated.","Embossed form with seal for Bahama-Islands, New-Providence and heading \"By His Excellency the Right Honorable John, Earl of Dunmore, Governor-General, and Commander in Chief of the said Bahama-Islands\" giving Peleg Latham a license for the sloop, Matsey, to sail and depart from this \"Port and Government\" for New York. Signed by Dunmore and Adam Christie, Secry. Dated June 24, 1793.","Piece of paper with signatures of Lord (Field Marshal Horatio Herbert) Kitchener and Louis Botha. Other signatures are unclear, but two are possibly Haig (Douglas Haig) and Smuts (John Christian Smuts). Dated October 4, 1922. These men were participants in the Boer War.","Lord John Russell, Pembroke Lodge, to the author of an essay on Thomas Macaulay, praising his writing and hoping he would edit a book by Macaulay with his essay as an introduction. Russell also cites his praises for Macaulay, then adding \"perhaps in painting his characters he made his lights too bright, \u0026 his shade too deep, a defect perhaps inseparable from his wonderful powers of …\" November 2, 18??. Macaulay died on December 28, 1859.","Prince Albert, Windsor Castle to Sir James (last name unknown) returning \"the admiral's voluminous correspondence with my best thanks and can only say that I agree in the feelings expressed in your answer to him. [January] 20, 1854.","Two envelopes with picture of Sir Winston Churchill headed with \"First Day of Issue\" and stamped with U.S. 5 cents stamps with Churchill's image, both dated May 13, 1965, postmarked Fulton, Missouri. One envelope has 4 stamps and is signed by Sir Anthony Eden, British Prime Minister from 1955-1957. The second envelope has one stamp and is signed by Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery.","\"William Henry Cavendish, Duke of Portland, Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter … authorizes in His Majesty's name\" the seizure of [Lord] Gregory for treason. Warrant issued at Whitehall on March 19, 1788. Warrant addressed to Anthony Fabiani, one of the Majesty's Messengers, and 3 other. Red wax seal on the warrant.","William Petty Shelburne (Second Earl) (First Marquis of Landsdowne), London, to an unknown gentleman about handling the affairs of Shelburne's nephew and deceased brother. Shelburne says he is \"determined not to interfere\" but \"promised the exors that I would give them my opinion whenever they called on me\" and that Sir William Petty has advised that they pay their lawyer and apothecary well. Shelburne wishes the recipient to take over his brother's affairs because he is close to his nephew's Mother's family, even though Mr. Morwley has done a good job. January 26, 1795. Lord Lansdowne's brother was the Hon. Thomas Fitzmaurice (1742-1793) of Cliveden and a Member of Parliament.","Lord Randolph S. Churchill asks Mr. [J.I.] Minchin to excuse him from attending the Chess Tournament dinner on May 19 because he needs rest after a hard work session in Parliament and will be traveling to Ireland during the Whitsuntide Holidays. May 5, 1883. The letter is written on 2 Connaught Place stationary. The London 1883 chess tournament was an international tournament. Lord Randolph S. Churchill is the father of Winston Churchill.","Warren Hastings, Dalyesford House writes to The Rev. William Johnson, Parley Place, Croydon, Surry about an assignment, possibly as an executor of an estate. He asks for Rev. Johnson's help in acquiring financial and other information with questions about the current finances. April 25, 1798.","Sir Robert Peel responds to a proposal to help Ireland during the potato famine. The proposal appears to involve asking for money from the government or borrowing it, possibly confiscating land as collateral. He thinks the proposal will be hard to enforce and will be a source of \"dissatisfaction and discontent.\" He notes \"It's difficult to argue calamity in the immediate presence of famine and disease.\"","Signature of Earl of Godolphin Sidney, Lord High Treasurer under Queen Anne, on a warrant for Tallys and Revenue of Excise. Other names mentioned are William Gregory and William Wardour. Partial document. December 9, 1693.","King George IV requests that the Master of the Stag Hounds keep 6 horses for Lord Maryborough (William Wellesley-Pole). \"The King is aware that this additional allowance has not been the practice but in consequence of Lord Maryborough's removal from his late office, for the convenience of Lord Liverpool, the King does not think it right that he should be, so decided…[this] present indulgence is by the King's express command, but not to be extended to my future Master of the Stag Hounds.\" November 19, 1824.","Lord Palmerston writes that the \"Duke of Wellington has accepted the Office of 1st Lord of the Treasury and we are to give up the seals of office at St. James's tomorrow.\" November 15, 1834.","Lord Palmerton, Prime Minister, to Henry Labouchere, Secretary of State for the Colonies, about the charge by Thomas Chisholm Anstey, Attorney General of Hong Kong, that John Walter Hulme, Chief Justice in Hong Kong, was drunk at the Governor's table. He repeats comments by Bowring [Sir John Bowring] who was at the dinner. He warns that this matter needs to be handled carefully since Anstey's correspondence is damaging and Hong Kong is not a \"very favorite establishment in our House.\" He suggests investigating Hulme's character and the prejudices of those bringing the charge, especially Anstey who is \"violent and intemperate.\" August 27, 1856. Carte de visite of Lord Palmerton is included.","December 9, 1765 letter from William Pitt (the elder) to \"Dear Sir\" asking him to forward the enclosed letter to Comte de Wallwoden \"by the first safe opportunity.\" The letter is the \"notification of the melancholy loss of Lady Yarmouth\" which he received on October 22. Lady Yarmouth (Amalie von Wendt) was the mistress of King George II and Wallmoden was their son. Includes an engraving of William Pitt.","George Canning, Foreign Office, to Lord John Fitzroy saying he'd received his letter about Sir Arthur Wellesley's victory over the French at Talavera de la Reina (Peninsula Campaign) before the arrival of Lord FitzRoy Somerset with Sir Arthur Wellesley's dispatches. August 15, 1809.","George Canning, Pavilion, Brighton, to the Prince de Polignac regarding his amazement of the arrest of the daughters of Sir Robert Wilson in Calais as they were leaving France. He asks Prince de Polignac to find out what happened and to \"redress it, as far as may be in your power.\" There is an abstract of the letter from Sir Robert Wilson to George Canning which gives the particulars of the arrest and his assurance that his daughters \"had nothing with them but their own private property.\" January 31, 1824. Jules de Polignac was Prime Minister of France from 8 August 1829 – 29 July 1830.","George Canning, Downing Street, to \"Sir\" giving the agenda of the November 14th Parliamentary session: \"obtain the sanction for admitting certain kinds of foreign grain for Home Consumption before they would have been by law regularly admissible for that purpose, and to elect a Speaker and complete the other formal proceedings incident to the opening of a New Parliament.\" \"No. 3\" is noted at the top of the page. September 7, 1826.","Edward VIII, Hotel Ritz, Paris, to Sir William Rootes, Piccadilly, thanking him for lending him a \"Humber and your driver Calvert\" during his visit, and giving details of other travel arrangements made during that visit plus his future November 5 trip on the \"Queen Mary.\" Edward VIII states, while visiting Eric Dudley and in London, he met people who share his pessimism over the Socialist havoc of the economy. He laments that Great Britain is losing its world position, but France has the anarchy of the Communist controlled unions with political discord. October 17, 1947.","Edward VIII, H.Q. Guards Division, accepts a Christmas Eve dinner invitation from \"My dear Colonel.\" December 21, 1915.","Edward VII, in Rome, to Dr. Chambers with thanks for the good wishes for his birthday and approaching marriage. \"When one reaches the age of 21, \u0026 is shortly to be married, one begins to feel responsibilities creeping one one…Much will be expected of me, but…if I keep the example of my Parents before me, I have not fear of going wrong.\" Edward VII lists the cities that he, his sister and brother-in-law have visited during their tour. Signed \"Albert Edward.\" November 23, 1862. Includes envelope addressed to T.K. Chambers, Grosvenor Square, London, black bordered, with a black wax seal. Includes carte de visites of Alexandra of Denmark (wife of Edward VII) and Edward VII.","Duchess of Kent (Victoria Mary Louisa), on embossed stationary, to Lady Barrington with thanks for making a beautiful bag which she will cherish as a souvenir. She is Queen Victoria's mother. A later note on letter states \"1847?\".","James VI requires the Earl Marischal to attend a national assembly to hinder increase of papacy. July 18, 1616. George Keith, the 5th Earl Marischal founded the Marischal College in Aberdeen in 1593. He held several offices under King James VI. Includes an attached paper seal.","Typed tribute to Winston Churchill, on parchment type paper, given by Field-Marshall Montgomery and signed \"Montgomery of Alamein F.M.\" Undated. 4 pages. Field-Marshall Montgomery's full title was \"Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein.\"","Reply by Lord Palmerston to someone approving of the labors of the Foreign Office. Signed \"Palmerston.\" March 5, 1832. Henry John Temple Palmerston (Third Viscount).","Dinner menu of the Hotel de Crillon in Paris signed by David Lloyd George. January 27, 1921.","Charles Dickens asks the recipient to forward a note to his office in an envelope marked \"private\" and it will have his attention. Written on Athenaeum Club letterhead stationery. November 17, 1866. Includes an engraving of a portrait bust of Charles Dickens by J.H Baker after a photograph by Mason \u0026 Co.,1870.","Envelope addressed to Viscountess Barrington, Cassiobury Park with attached red wax seal and postmark of January 6, 1847.","Lord Halifax, British Embassy, Washington, D.C.to The Rt. Rev. Herbert Welch, New York City, New York responds to a request that the English Methodist Church fund credit in the United States be remitted to Uruguay. Lord Fairfax notes that the United Methodist Church should \"surrender to the Exchange Control at the Bank of England all its dollar funds.\" May 31, 1941. Lord Halifax was the British Ambassador to the United States in 1941. Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax.","Permission signed by King William III and given \"by his Majtys command Nottingham\" to Sir Willoughby Aston, High Sheriffe of County of Chester, to \"give and grant you full license \u0026 permission during your said Office of Sheriffe to remaine or dwell out of our said County…\" December 29, 1690. A paper seal is attached to letter with red wax. Includes an engraving of King William III. Includes a steel engraving by W.Holl of a William III portrait, after a painting by Caspar Netscher.","Daniel O'Connell wants to put James [unknown] on the voting papers for St. George's Ward. \"I think you will not disavow us…but how useful an anti-slavery man may be in the council – with your help I think I could get our corporation to set an example to all the corporations in Great Britain on the subject.\" October 20, 1841. Includes an engraving of Daniel O'Connell, Esq. by Robert Cooper from a painting by T. Catterson Smith.","Signature of the First Earl of Halifax Charles Montagu on a declaration \"Wee allow of this bill of Incidents amounting to the sum….Whitehall Treasy Chambers.\" The document contains 5 signatures: Halifax, Richard Onslow, Paul Methuen, and Edward Wortley (Edward Wortley Montagu), husband of Mary Wortley Montagu. One signature is illegible. November 2, 1714.","Raglan accepts dinner invitation from Lady Henniken for Saturday, July 6. Written after 1852 when Fitzroy Somerset became First Baron the Lord of Raglan Fitzroy Somerset. Notation with letter says it was written during the Light Brigade.","B. White informs W. Pritchard of the London and County Bank of the death of his brother, Henry White. April 19, 1887. Envelope included. Pencil notes on envelope say this is Lt. Gen White, Hero of Balaclava Charge in the Charge of the Light Brigade. A Lt. Col. Henry White was with the 6th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Dragoons.","Henry Campbell-Bannerman, 6 Grosvenor Place, to Donaldson, enclosing a partially completed form or application (not included). He mentions that he is a member of the Bull Dog Club and is glad to hear \"good accounts of the keeps.\" March 19, 1896.","Viscount Castlereagh Robert Stewart, Foreign Secretary, written while keeper of the Irish seal, to the Rt. Honorable John Beresford with the news that \"Lord Cornwallis has been engaged this week in sounding the principal Persons in town with the exception of Lord Pery, who sees the objections in a strong point of view, the others are dishonest to entertain the question – some with a greater degree of preference than others.\" He continues by saying the counties of Cork and Limerick are for it. He closes with the statement \"The county pretty much as you left it – the Orangemen and Catholics … in the County of Derry.\" \"Private\" is noted at the top of page one. November ? [1799].","Scope and Contents James III, \"the old pretender,\" letter written from O'Albano, about Arthur Dillon and signed \"Jacques R.\" Written in French. September 18, 1724. Arthur Dillon, Count Dillon, was a Jacobite soldier from Ireland who served in the French army, per the Compendium of Irish Biography. Per Wikipedia, Arthur Dillon was given the Irish title \"Earl of Dillon\" in 1721 by James III.  In 1711 Arthur was created \"Comte Dillon\" in France by Louis XIV; and was awarded the Irish title \"Earl of Dillon\" in 1721 by the monarch he recognized as James III.","Engraving of La Belle Hamilton by J.Thomson after an original painting by Sir Peter Lely.","Engraving of Lord Nelson by T Woolnoth from an original picture by Hoppner in her Majesty's Collection at St James's.","George III Appointment of Donald McDonald as \"Lieutenant in Captain William Pemble's Independent Company of Invalids doing Duty in North Britain\" given at St. James's Court on October 29, 1783. Signed by George III and Lord North.","Henry Trenwith, before leaving for the East-indies, appoints Elizabeth Trenwith to receive \"two months' pay of my Wages Yearly…during the whole time of my being forth.\" Dated November 3, 1753 with notation on reverse, \"Months paid the 10 January 1755…\" Document is glued to a paper backing.","William IV warrant which releases Richard Kettle, the younger from the Devon County Gaol where he is confined under a game law conviction with a 20 pound fine. The reason given is Kettle's lawyer's neglect and the length of time Kettle has been in prison. March 19, 1834. Signed by William IV and others.","Documents signed by Prince Regent George and King George IV.  An engraving of \"George IV, King of England\" by Charles Picart from an original drawing, is included.","Patent from Georg Prinz Regent Georg to Von Dreehsell, signed at Carlton House on January 29, 1814. Written in German. Attached paper seal.","George IV appoints Major General Sir Edward Barnes K.C.B. to the local rank of Lieutenant General in the Islands of Ceylon. Court held at Carlton House, May 20, 1823. A red wax on paper seal and blue seal are attached to the appointment.","First Duke of Marlborough John Churchill appoints John Danvers as a Captain in Brigadier Thomas Farrington's regiment to replace Captain Richard Nanfan. Signed \"Marlborough\" with other signatures. June 24, 1706. The appointment is written one month after the victory at Ramillies in which Thomas Farrington's regiment participated. An engraving \"John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough\" by H.T. Ryall is included.","A Safe Conduct Warrant for Colonel Roger Whitley to travel into France and other foreign countries, \"having served us with great dilligence during all these troubles.\" Signed by Charles I. January 14, 1646. A colored engraving of \"Charles 1st. King of England, Scotland, France \u0026 Ireland\" engraved for \"Harrison's Edition of Rapin's History of England\" is included.","Indenture from Sir William Cecil, Lord Burghley, Principal Advisor to Queen Elizabeth I, to John [Aloxdo] , signed by Lord Burghley. November 23, 1753. Written in English and Latin. An engraving of \"William Cecil, Lord Burghley\" by S. Freeman from the original of Mark Gerard is included.","Second Duke of Grafton Charles appoints Richard St. George as Lieutenant Colonel in His Majesty's First Regiment of Carabiniers under the Command of Richard Lord Viscount Shannon in His Majesty's Army in Ireland and also to be Captain of a Troop in the said Regiment in the room of John Petry Esqr. Deceased.\" July 6, 1723. Signed by Edward Hopkins and \"Grafton\" by the Duke. Lord Shannon's regiment was a Regiment of Horse. Written on vellum with the \"Great Seal of Great Britain\" attached.","George VI appoints Peter Murray, Esquire as an \"Officer of the Seventh Grade of Our Foreign Service at any of Our Diplomatic or Consular Establishments…\" Dated October 20, 1948 but effective beginning July 1, 1947. Signed by \"George R.\" and Clement R. Atlee. Embossed seal.","Queen Anne gives her representatives \"Full Power for the Treaty of Peace with Spain\" during the negotiations of the Treaty of Ultrecht. 1713. Written in Latin and signed \"Anna R.\" A descriptive note, later added in pencil, says \"Re: treaty of Utrecht Instructions to Commissioners to sign treaty ending War of Spanish Succession ceding Gibraltar.\" Engraving of \"Queen Anne\" by J. Cochran from the original by Kneller is included.","George V appoints Frederick Samuel Beaumont as a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, given at Buckingham Palace on July 1, 1916. Signed by George V. Red embossed seal on the certificate.","Letter from Samuel Pepys to \"My Lord\" about his arrangements made with Captain Salmon on behalf of the King \"for transporting the Muscovite envoy to Licoorne.\" December 5, 1687. A typed transcript of the letter and an engraving of Samuel Pepys is included. These items are glued on pages in a red leather bound book made especially for the collection.","July 8, 1857 indenture for the division of the estate of Benjamin Handy between various individuals and family members, who include: Henrietta and Henry Almond Thorpe, Louisa Handy, Mary Handy, George and Jane Elizabeth Mary Ann Rowland, Alfred Ainge and Sophia Harris, John Daniel Clarke, Henry Hand, Joseph Southby, Walter Charles Venning, Emma Jane Venning and William Ord Marshall. The document is 13 pages and written on vellum with 21 signatures beside red wax seals and attached official stamped seals. Note on reverse, \"High Court of Justice, Chancery Division, Estate of Benjamin Hardy, dec'd, Rowland vs Hardy....this is exhibit marked A referred to in the affidavit of William Holmes and William Pearse by the said William Holmes this 13th day of July 1883 before me,\" signed by a commissioner.","August 30, 1836 indenture between William Sawbridge, Mary Abel and George Peach selling property to Theophilus Jeyes. Land is located in Market Hill in the town of Northampton. 2 pages on vellum.","Handwritten in Latin on vellum with signature \"Jacobus R.\" Notation on reverse side, \"....for tryall of My L Delamer.\"","Signature of Joseph Smyth with red wax seal."],"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."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Joynt, Richard G."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"persname_ssim":["Joynt, Richard G."],"language_ssim":["English French Latin"],"total_component_count_is":134,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T03:06:11.750Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8560","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8560","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8560","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8560","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8560.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Joynt, Richard G. Collection of British Manuscripts","title_ssm":["Richard G. Joynt Collection of British Manuscripts"],"title_tesim":["Richard G. Joynt Collection of British Manuscripts"],"unitdate_ssm":["1593-2015 and undated"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1593-2015 and undated"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["MS 00032","/repositories/2/resources/8560"],"text":["MS 00032","/repositories/2/resources/8560","Richard G. Joynt Collection of British Manuscripts","Great Britain--History","Great Britain--History, Naval","Legal documents","Cabinet photographs","Carte de visite photographs","Engravings (Prints)","Indentures","Letters (correspondence)","Orders (military records)","Portraits","signatures (names)","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.","Loosely arranged by genre and size of material except the signatures which are in alphabetical order (box 1, folder 2).","Accessioned and minimally described by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in March 2015. Processing and item descriptions completed in December 2015 by Anne Johnson, Special Collections Assistant.","Richard G. Joynt's collection of British manuscripts, from the 15th to the 20th century, of 88 letters and documents, 41 cut signatures, and many book engravings.  The authors and signatures include kings, queens, prime ministers, nobles, military officers, authors, and other dignitaries. Personal matters, military orders and letters, religion, treaties, politics, intrique, and much more are covered in these letters, often interwoven with current events.","Remarks by Victoria \"Tori\" J. Bossé during the presentation luncheon in 2015. She reflects on the significance to her, as the daughter of the collector, Richard George Joynt who she calls a \"historical Anglophile.\"","Signatures of British Prime Ministers beginning with Robert Wadpole, Prime Minister 1721-1742, and ending with Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister 1979-1991.  Most signatures are cut signatures from letters, documents or envelopes.  The signatures are organized alphabetically by the surname of the Prime Minister rather than their titles, though the titles are noted in the descriptions.  The descriptions also include the dates each person served as Prime Minister.","Henry Addington, Viscount Sidmouth. Signed \"Sidmouth.\" Prime Minister, 1801-1804.","Herbert Asquith. Signed \"H H Asquith.\" Prime Minister 1908-1916.","Clement Richard Atlee, 1st Earl Attlee. Signed \"Clement Richard Atlee.\" Prime Minister, 1945-1951.","Stanley Baldwin. Signed \"Stanley Baldwin\" on stationery with embossed 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W.1.\" Prime Minister 1923-1924, 1924-1929, and 1936-1937.","Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour. Signed \"Arthur James Balfour.\" Prime Minister 1902-1905.","James Callaghan. Signed \"Jim Callaghan\" on stationery of The Chancellor of the Exchequer, 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W.1. Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1964 to 1967. Prime Minister 1976-1979.","George Canning. Signed \"Geo. Canning.\" Prime Minister 1827.","William Cavendish-Bentinck, Third Duke of Portland. Paper seal of George III, attached on reverse. Signed \"Portland.\" Prime Minister 1783 and 1807-1809.","Winston Churchill. Midland Bank Limited check, dated October 22, 1945, written to The Rt. Hon. Winston S. Churchill and endorsed \"Winston Churchill.\" Prime Minister 1940-1945, 1951-1955.","Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington. Signed \"Wilmington, ?.\" Prime Minister 1742-1743. Date on document fragment is July 19, 1734, with a partial order written on the reverse.","Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield. Signed \"Benj Disraeli.\" \"Henry Colburn, Esq\" written on reverse. Prime Minister 1868, 1874-1880. Includes carte de visite of a portrait of Disraeli.","2nd Earl Shelbourne and 1st Marquis of Landsdowne.  Also known as William Petty-Fitzmaurice.  Signed \"Shelbourne.\" Prime Minister 1782-1783.","Augustus Fitzroy, Third Duke of Grafton. Signed \"Grafton.\" Appears to be an envelope addressed to Lady Mary Lindsay Campbell, Edinburgh. Prime Minister 1767-1770.","Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Salisbury-Cecil, Third Marquis of Salisbury. Signed \"Salisbury.\" Prime Minister 1885-1886, 1886-1892, and 1895-1902.","David Lloyd George. Signed \"D. Lloyd George\" on reverse of a request for his signature by Ruth Adler of Rochelle, New York, dated April 19, 1924. Prime Minister 1916-1922.","William E. Gladstone. Signature \"WE Gladstone\" on envelope, with August 1881 cancel date, addressed to Mrs. DC Philbrooke, Bangor, Maine. Prime Minister 1868-1874, 1880-1885, 1886 and 1892-1894.","Frederick John Robinson Goderich, Viscount Earl of Ripon. Signed \"Goderich.\" Prime Minister 1827-1828.","Frederick John Robinson Goderich, Viscount Earl of Ripon. Franking signature \"FJ Robinson, Esq. Ripon\" and sender's signature \"FJ Robinson.\" Prime Minister 1827-1828. The fragment is an envelope, postmarked 27 Feb 1821, and addressed to Lady Sullivan, Surry","Lord William Grenville. Signed \"Grenville.\" Prime Minister 1806-1807.","George Grenville.  Signed \"George Grenville.\" Fragment of a letter with date of January 14, 1752 and other signatures of \"?. Campbell\" and George Lyttelton, 1st Baron Lyttelton (signed \"G. Lyttelton.\" Prime Minister 1763-1765.","Charles Grey, Second Earl Grey. Signed \"Grey.\" Prime Minister 1830-1834. Appears to be an envelope addressed to Sir John Key, Baronet, 14 Bedford Square. Sir John Key was a member of Parliament in 1833. A date, 16 Nov 33, is handwritten on the fragment.","George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen. Signed \"Aberdeen.\" Prime Minister 1852-1855.","Edward Richard George Heath. Signed \"Edward Heath\" and dated 27 March '74. Prime Minister 1970-1974.","(Sir) Alec Douglas Home, Alexander Frederick Douglas-Home, Baron Home of the Hirsel. Signed \"Alec Douglas-Home.\" Prime Minister 1963-1964.","Robert Banks Jenkinson, Second Duke of Liverpool. Signed \"Liverpool.\" Prime Minister 1812-1827.","A. Bonar Law. Signed \"A.B. Law.\" Prime Minister 1922.","James Ramsay MacDonald. Signed \"J. Ramsay MacDonald.\" Prime Minister 1924 and 1929-1935.","Maurice Harold Macmillan, 1st Earl of Stockton. Signed \"Hon Macmillan.\" Prime Minister 1957-1963. Written on letterhead, \"From the Rt. Hon.Harold Macmillan, St. Martin's Street, London.","William Lamb Melbourne, Second Viscount. Signed \"Melbourne.\" Prime Minister 1834, 1835-1842. Clipped from ALS. Envelope addressed to Mrs. George Lawrence, Liverpool and hand dated \"London, November five, 1832\" with the same date on stamped postmark.","Frederick North, 2nd Earl of Guilford, usually known as Lord North. Signed \"North.\" Prime Minister 1770-1782. Also, the signature of Lord Lyttelton, Baron of Frankley, signed as \"Westcote.\" A date, May 2, 1760 is on the paper, but not necessarily the date of the document.","(Sir) Robert Peel. Signed \"Robert Peel.\" Prime Minister 1834-1835 and 1841-1846.","Henry Pelham. Signed \"H. Pelham.\" Prime Minister 1743-1754.","Thomas Pelham, Duke of Newcastle, also called Thomas Pelham-Holles. Signed \"Holles Newcastle.\" Prime Minister 1754-1756 and 1757-1762. Other signatures on paper: \"H.B. Legge\" (Henry Bilson Legge) and \"?. Nugent.\"","William Pitt (the Younger). Signed \"W. Pitt.\" Prime Minister 1783-1801 and 1804-1805.","Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, 1st Earl of Midlothian. Signed \"Roseberry.\" Prime Minister 1894-1895.","John Russell, 1st Earl Russell. Signed J. Russell. Prime Minister 1865-1866.","Scope and Contents Henry John Temple, Third Viscount of Palmerston. Signed \"Palmerston\" with another signature on the reverse, \"Lord Palmerston.\" Prime Minister 1855-1858 and 1859-1865. Palmerston and Ashley. Signatures \"The Honble E. Ashley, Treasury\" and \"Palmerston.\"","Margaret Thatcher. Signed \"Margaret Thatcher\" on stationery with House of Commons embossed crest. Prime Minister 1979-1991.","Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford. Signed \"Walpole.\" Prime Minister 1721-1742. Considered the first Prime Minister of Great Britain.","Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. Signed \"W. Wellington.\" Prime Minister 1828-1830.","Harold Wilson, Prime Minister 1964-1970, 1974-1976, on card with date \"9.ix.60.\"","Scope and Contents Letter from Lord Eldon John Scott, First Earl of Eldon, Corfe Castle, to his daughter Lady Elizabeth Repton, London, dated September 8, 1829. Asks her to send any political news she might hear and love to her and his grandson. Book page with print of \"John Scott, First Earl of Eldon, Lord High Chancellor of England\" engraved by HY Robinson.","Scope and Contents Letter with heading \"Lettre de Nouvelle Annee\" from George II to the Duke of Lorraine, dated January 10, 1728. George II writes that he is responding to a New Year's letter from the Duke of Lorraine and wishes him and his family a prosperous New Year. The Salutation is \"Mon Frere\" and the closing is \"Votre bon frere, George R.\" The letter is written in French and includes 2 black wax seals. Includes a page from a book with a print of George II.","Letter written by Charles James Fox, St. Anne's Hill, to William Smith, M.P., Park Street, Westminister, postmarked May 12, 1800. He thanks William Smith for the two volumes, commenting \"I take notice of the proceedings in France...\" Includes a book print of Charles James Fox.","Printed receipt for investments, dated June 1, 1725, which includes handwritten interest entries totalling one thousand six hundred Eighty Seven pounds and ten shillings.  \"By order dated 21st Day of Febry, 1723, ...Wm Pawlett, one of the Four tellers of the Receipt of His Majesty's Exchequer...being for fifteen months interest.....  The interest was received by Sarah Dutchess Dowager of Marlborough, Francis Earl of Godolphin and William Clayton Esqr, three of the acting Exors \u0026 Trustees of John, Late Duke of Marlborough.  Signed by S. Marlborough, Godolphin, and Wm Clayton.  Includes a book pring of Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough.","Scope and Contents Official document to \"Capnd Brian Mansergh Lieutenant\" from \"George, Duke of Albemarle, Earl of Torrington, Baron Monck of Potheridge\" about Capt. Thomas Hopkins and the Troop of Horse. Signed Albemarle. November 2, 1660. Paper seal attached. Includes a book print of George Monck, Duke of Albemarle.","Signed poem by Daniel O'Connell M.P. for Mrs. Weld, dated May 27, 1838. Appears to be a love letter, but possibly as a rejected suitor. Includes a book print of Daniel O'Connell.","Scope and Contents A travel pass by Charles II ordering his \"Magistrates, Officers, Ministers and loving Subjects\" to allow Henry Compton to travel to Tangier without \"search, molestation, or hinderance ...  August 14, 14th Year of Our Reigne.\"  Signed by Edw. Nicholas and \"Charles R.\" Paper seal attached.  Print of Charles II included.","Letter from Princess Sophia Matilda of Gloucester to an unknown friend, sending her a gift of turquoise stones. June 13. Year unknown.","Scope and Contents Prince Albert, Windsor Castle, to \"My dear Lord\" about the proposed Indian Trophies Room at Windsor Castle. Prince Albert thanks him for his communication with Sir Edward Bowater, his presents sent to Sir Edward Bowater and the anticipated gift of the dispatches sent from India. He notes that the Queen will be glad to receive his contributions and that his pictures and the pictures of the Duke of Wellington \"will be most interesting additions to the historical collection of Portraits in the corridor.\" March [29], [18??]. Includes a carte de visite of Prince Albert.","Letter from Prince Augustus Frederick, Prince of Sussex, Kensington Palace to J. [Hartley], Bridge Street, saying he received the letter with the opinions of Mr. Denman and Holt. Send him the case and he will give his determination. March 4, 1824. Letter and envelope attached to mounting paper. Includes book print of His Royal Highness Prince Augustus-Frederick, Duke of Sussex.","Scope and Contents December 29, 1593 letter from Robert Devereux to a \"loving friend\" in Norfolk. Handwriting is difficult to read. Note received with accession mentions that he was a favorite of Elizabeth I. Includes book print of Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex.","Scope and Contents Letter from T.B. Macaulay, Albany, to \"Sir\" returning a corrected revision of an unknown written work.  October 8, 1842.  Includes book print of T.B. Macaulay.","Letter from George III to Lord Fauconberg referring to his \"severe and tedious illness.\" It has prevented him from handling public or private business which is why he hasn't responded to the letter received from Mr. Clarke the Apothecary at Cheltenham. Letter deals with bills from the work at Bayshill house and asks that they be sent to Mr. Gorton at Windsor. Also involves money going to Mr. Clarke to pay workmen. March 10, 1789. Includes book print of \"His Most Gracious Majesty George-William-Frederick the Third.\" In 1788, George III stayed with Lord Fauconberg at Cheltenham for spa treatment for his illness. Later, he paid for 17 more rooms to be added to Bayshill for more guests.","William IV complains to the Duke of Clarence of the near loss of a ship due to the lack of a chronometer. He writes that Commander Colonel Fox wrote him a letter about the incident, where an American ship informed them of the danger on their way to Halifax, so they were able to escape. \"Private and Confidential\" noted on top of page. November 15, 1829.","William IV, writing from Brighton, states that Baron [A?] is the \"fittest person\" and that \"Baron [A?] will proceed from London to the Congress.\" 1833. Includes an engraving of King William IV, by J. Cochran, from 'National Portrait Gallery, volume III' published c.1835 by Henry Dawe.","Wilberforce, at Sir Charles Middleton's, sends a list of \"unhappy people\" who he wants to \"secure a place in the Fleet now preparing for Botany Bay.\" This letter is in response to the recipient's earlier refusal to take these female convicts unless their care was by the County and not the Government. Wilberforce encourages the recipient's cooperation by stating \"I trust \u0026 believe that in your office I shall find official feelings so tempered with personal ones that you will not press any objections, which tend to detain a number of poor wretches in a crowded prison, where from necessity perhaps they have been kept too long.\" The female convicts are at York Castle and are to be sent to N.S. Wales. April 13, 1789.","Earl of Cardigan James Brudenell, at Deene, writes to an unknown neighbor acknowledging the receipt of his letter about the allegedly stolen pheasants and disagreeing with the accusation. February 7, 1868.","Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain thanks R.R. Ulyate for the gift of stationery, on which he is writing his thanks. The stationery is an advertisement for Arusha, decorated with printed small maps of Africa and Arusha, written directions and a letterhead with the address \"Neville Chamberlain, P.O. Arusha, Tanganyika.\" He mentions that he thinks the \"High Commissioner, if and when appointed, will have a new residence.\" February 4, 1930. Ray Ulyate was a resident of Arusha where he led tours into the jungle, and one of the first to emphasize photography, and operated The New Arusha Hotel.","Order from Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, at Victory off Cagliari, to Captain Frank Sotheron that the dispatcher Captain Boyle be sent away immediately after his dispatches are delivered because Nelson doesn't want the Seahorse to anchor or be detained in the Bay. Includes a short message to Mr. Elliott to \"act with caution.\" Signed \"Nelson and Bronte.\" January 25, 1805. Notation at end of letter \"Received by the Seahorse on the morning of the 28th of January in Naples Bay.\"","Order from Fourth Earl of Sandwich John Montagu to Captain Vaughan, Commander of his Majesty's hired ship the Whitehaven to \"proceed immediately to Alross Bay with His Majesty's ship under your command, or wherever else you shall hear Capt. Noel to be [of the sloop Greyhound]…\" for a future attack. The order is written by the Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of Great Britain and Ireland and signed by \"Sandwich\" and others. The order gives the particulars and location of two French Men of War near Arisaig on the Western Coast of North Britain, both of which were recently attacked by the British sloops the Greyhound, the Terror and Baltimore. May 13, 1746.","Typed letter from Lady Nancy Astor, The Hoe, Plymouth to Frank Doubleday (American Publishers) about her fight with the Drink Trade and her opinion that her speeches aren't worth publishing. November 2, 1922.","A \"private\" letter from Lord Charles Cornwallis in Calcutta to Viscount Sydney in which he gives his thoughts on India and some of the earlier administrators: \"…there are many very able \u0026 very honest men in the Company's service in Bengal.\" He comments that his conduct \"…of this war or that war, \u0026 I believe I have made very few enemies by it.\" February 19, 1787.","William Grenville, Whitehall, to Alexander Straton, Charge d'Affaires at Vienna, informing Straton of the death of King Louis XVI: \"his Most Christian Majesty…was inhumanly executed in the Place De Louis 15: on Monday last, pursuant to a Decree of the National Convention\" and the King ordered in Council for the departure of Monsr Chauvelin from this Kingdom within eight days.\" William Grenville was the Foreign Secretary at the time and the Marquis was a French Ambassador who no longer had legal credentials. January 25, 1793.","Original cabinet photograph of Thomas Castro/Arthur Orton who claimed to be Roger Tichborne, the son of Lady Doughty-Tichborne. An abbreviated history of the Tichborne Family and \"The Claimant\" trial is written on the sheet of paper to which the photograph is glued. Roger Tichborne was presumed drowned near Australia, but his Mother, hoping he was still alive, advertised for his whereabouts in Australia. Thomas Castro/Arthur Orton came to England claiming to be Roger Tichborne. He was eventually tried and convicted of perjury. He became known as \"The Claimant.\" Includes a carte de visite of Mary Ann Bryant (Mrs Tom Castro), but it is labeled as Lady Roger Tichborne. 1873.","Duke of Wellington, in Paris, to an unknown person concerning an unpaid bill and his opinion of decisions he made in the past. Draft of a reply from the unknown person in Cambia, stating \"Greatly as I feel the condescension of …letter of the 17th, I should not again have trespassed upon you, even with my thanks, did I not fear that some inaccuracy of expression may have misled your….as to the nature of the feelings which I stated to have been …\" Memo on the reverse states \"the difference of opinion between Wm. [Buhel] [Bikel] and myself - with draft of answer.\" January 17, 1817.","Spencer Perceval to \"Madam\" concerning his financial obligations for the care of Mrs. Perceval. He mentions Mrs. Perceval's pension versus her income and his willingness to give her about 40 pounds a month for meals and lodging if it won't interfere with the pension. The rental agreement should be no longer than a year, but also one that he can \"put an end to it upon some much shorter notice…\" He comments that he thinks the price for her lodging should include laying in her coal, particularly since she isn't well, but it is up to Mrs. Perceval to arrange her own terms. He thinks Mrs. Perceval is too ill to change lodgings. He thanks \"Madame\" for helping. Mrs. Perceval might be his mother. October 24, 1807.","William Prescott, in Boston, sends William Cullen Bryant an article on Bryant's writings written by the Count de Circourt. Prescott describes M. de Circourt as \"…one of the most accomplished critics in France…it might be gratifying to you, as it is always to your countrymen, to see in what manner your writings are appreciated by intelligent foreigners.\" February 3, 1848. Includes a print of a drawing of William H. Prescott by George Richmond, from a drawing in the possession of the Earl of Carlisle, engraved by H. Wright Smith. Possibly from the book 'Biographical and citical miscellanies' by W.H. Prescott, published 1859.","Charles S. Gordon, in London, informs Mr. [Stab] that Gordon's luggage will be arriving in Constantinople and gives him instructions for the disbursement of some of the items (gun, gun case, photographic tent, camera stand) to Biddulph and Gordon. At the end of the letter, Gordon changes his mind and requests that the items be returned to him except the gun and gun case which [Stab] can keep as souvenirs. This letter was written shortly after Charles S. Gordon returned from his commission to mark the new border between the Russian Empire and Ottoman Empire up into Asia Minor. January 26, 1859. Charles S. Gordon was later known as Charles S. \"Chinese\" Gordon.","William E. Gladstone, writing on House of Commons Library embossed letterhead, to an unknown American about the United States and the current \"imperfect\" bill to recognize the principle of International Copyright. Concedes that the bill should help both American and foreign authors. March 25, 1890. Includes stereoscopic card of Gladstone.","Cecil John Rhodes, on Burlington Hotel.W. London stationery, to \"My dear Thomas\" saying he is going out of town and to thank Bonnor for his invitation. Undated.","Embossed form with seal for Bahama-Islands, New-Providence and heading \"By His Excellency the Right Honorable John, Earl of Dunmore, Governor-General, and Commander in Chief of the said Bahama-Islands\" giving Peleg Latham a license for the sloop, Matsey, to sail and depart from this \"Port and Government\" for New York. Signed by Dunmore and Adam Christie, Secry. Dated June 24, 1793.","Piece of paper with signatures of Lord (Field Marshal Horatio Herbert) Kitchener and Louis Botha. Other signatures are unclear, but two are possibly Haig (Douglas Haig) and Smuts (John Christian Smuts). Dated October 4, 1922. These men were participants in the Boer War.","Lord John Russell, Pembroke Lodge, to the author of an essay on Thomas Macaulay, praising his writing and hoping he would edit a book by Macaulay with his essay as an introduction. Russell also cites his praises for Macaulay, then adding \"perhaps in painting his characters he made his lights too bright, \u0026 his shade too deep, a defect perhaps inseparable from his wonderful powers of …\" November 2, 18??. Macaulay died on December 28, 1859.","Prince Albert, Windsor Castle to Sir James (last name unknown) returning \"the admiral's voluminous correspondence with my best thanks and can only say that I agree in the feelings expressed in your answer to him. [January] 20, 1854.","Two envelopes with picture of Sir Winston Churchill headed with \"First Day of Issue\" and stamped with U.S. 5 cents stamps with Churchill's image, both dated May 13, 1965, postmarked Fulton, Missouri. One envelope has 4 stamps and is signed by Sir Anthony Eden, British Prime Minister from 1955-1957. The second envelope has one stamp and is signed by Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery.","\"William Henry Cavendish, Duke of Portland, Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter … authorizes in His Majesty's name\" the seizure of [Lord] Gregory for treason. Warrant issued at Whitehall on March 19, 1788. Warrant addressed to Anthony Fabiani, one of the Majesty's Messengers, and 3 other. Red wax seal on the warrant.","William Petty Shelburne (Second Earl) (First Marquis of Landsdowne), London, to an unknown gentleman about handling the affairs of Shelburne's nephew and deceased brother. Shelburne says he is \"determined not to interfere\" but \"promised the exors that I would give them my opinion whenever they called on me\" and that Sir William Petty has advised that they pay their lawyer and apothecary well. Shelburne wishes the recipient to take over his brother's affairs because he is close to his nephew's Mother's family, even though Mr. Morwley has done a good job. January 26, 1795. Lord Lansdowne's brother was the Hon. Thomas Fitzmaurice (1742-1793) of Cliveden and a Member of Parliament.","Lord Randolph S. Churchill asks Mr. [J.I.] Minchin to excuse him from attending the Chess Tournament dinner on May 19 because he needs rest after a hard work session in Parliament and will be traveling to Ireland during the Whitsuntide Holidays. May 5, 1883. The letter is written on 2 Connaught Place stationary. The London 1883 chess tournament was an international tournament. Lord Randolph S. Churchill is the father of Winston Churchill.","Warren Hastings, Dalyesford House writes to The Rev. William Johnson, Parley Place, Croydon, Surry about an assignment, possibly as an executor of an estate. He asks for Rev. Johnson's help in acquiring financial and other information with questions about the current finances. April 25, 1798.","Sir Robert Peel responds to a proposal to help Ireland during the potato famine. The proposal appears to involve asking for money from the government or borrowing it, possibly confiscating land as collateral. He thinks the proposal will be hard to enforce and will be a source of \"dissatisfaction and discontent.\" He notes \"It's difficult to argue calamity in the immediate presence of famine and disease.\"","Signature of Earl of Godolphin Sidney, Lord High Treasurer under Queen Anne, on a warrant for Tallys and Revenue of Excise. Other names mentioned are William Gregory and William Wardour. Partial document. December 9, 1693.","King George IV requests that the Master of the Stag Hounds keep 6 horses for Lord Maryborough (William Wellesley-Pole). \"The King is aware that this additional allowance has not been the practice but in consequence of Lord Maryborough's removal from his late office, for the convenience of Lord Liverpool, the King does not think it right that he should be, so decided…[this] present indulgence is by the King's express command, but not to be extended to my future Master of the Stag Hounds.\" November 19, 1824.","Lord Palmerston writes that the \"Duke of Wellington has accepted the Office of 1st Lord of the Treasury and we are to give up the seals of office at St. James's tomorrow.\" November 15, 1834.","Lord Palmerton, Prime Minister, to Henry Labouchere, Secretary of State for the Colonies, about the charge by Thomas Chisholm Anstey, Attorney General of Hong Kong, that John Walter Hulme, Chief Justice in Hong Kong, was drunk at the Governor's table. He repeats comments by Bowring [Sir John Bowring] who was at the dinner. He warns that this matter needs to be handled carefully since Anstey's correspondence is damaging and Hong Kong is not a \"very favorite establishment in our House.\" He suggests investigating Hulme's character and the prejudices of those bringing the charge, especially Anstey who is \"violent and intemperate.\" August 27, 1856. Carte de visite of Lord Palmerton is included.","December 9, 1765 letter from William Pitt (the elder) to \"Dear Sir\" asking him to forward the enclosed letter to Comte de Wallwoden \"by the first safe opportunity.\" The letter is the \"notification of the melancholy loss of Lady Yarmouth\" which he received on October 22. Lady Yarmouth (Amalie von Wendt) was the mistress of King George II and Wallmoden was their son. Includes an engraving of William Pitt.","George Canning, Foreign Office, to Lord John Fitzroy saying he'd received his letter about Sir Arthur Wellesley's victory over the French at Talavera de la Reina (Peninsula Campaign) before the arrival of Lord FitzRoy Somerset with Sir Arthur Wellesley's dispatches. August 15, 1809.","George Canning, Pavilion, Brighton, to the Prince de Polignac regarding his amazement of the arrest of the daughters of Sir Robert Wilson in Calais as they were leaving France. He asks Prince de Polignac to find out what happened and to \"redress it, as far as may be in your power.\" There is an abstract of the letter from Sir Robert Wilson to George Canning which gives the particulars of the arrest and his assurance that his daughters \"had nothing with them but their own private property.\" January 31, 1824. Jules de Polignac was Prime Minister of France from 8 August 1829 – 29 July 1830.","George Canning, Downing Street, to \"Sir\" giving the agenda of the November 14th Parliamentary session: \"obtain the sanction for admitting certain kinds of foreign grain for Home Consumption before they would have been by law regularly admissible for that purpose, and to elect a Speaker and complete the other formal proceedings incident to the opening of a New Parliament.\" \"No. 3\" is noted at the top of the page. September 7, 1826.","Edward VIII, Hotel Ritz, Paris, to Sir William Rootes, Piccadilly, thanking him for lending him a \"Humber and your driver Calvert\" during his visit, and giving details of other travel arrangements made during that visit plus his future November 5 trip on the \"Queen Mary.\" Edward VIII states, while visiting Eric Dudley and in London, he met people who share his pessimism over the Socialist havoc of the economy. He laments that Great Britain is losing its world position, but France has the anarchy of the Communist controlled unions with political discord. October 17, 1947.","Edward VIII, H.Q. Guards Division, accepts a Christmas Eve dinner invitation from \"My dear Colonel.\" December 21, 1915.","Edward VII, in Rome, to Dr. Chambers with thanks for the good wishes for his birthday and approaching marriage. \"When one reaches the age of 21, \u0026 is shortly to be married, one begins to feel responsibilities creeping one one…Much will be expected of me, but…if I keep the example of my Parents before me, I have not fear of going wrong.\" Edward VII lists the cities that he, his sister and brother-in-law have visited during their tour. Signed \"Albert Edward.\" November 23, 1862. Includes envelope addressed to T.K. Chambers, Grosvenor Square, London, black bordered, with a black wax seal. Includes carte de visites of Alexandra of Denmark (wife of Edward VII) and Edward VII.","Duchess of Kent (Victoria Mary Louisa), on embossed stationary, to Lady Barrington with thanks for making a beautiful bag which she will cherish as a souvenir. She is Queen Victoria's mother. A later note on letter states \"1847?\".","James VI requires the Earl Marischal to attend a national assembly to hinder increase of papacy. July 18, 1616. George Keith, the 5th Earl Marischal founded the Marischal College in Aberdeen in 1593. He held several offices under King James VI. Includes an attached paper seal.","Typed tribute to Winston Churchill, on parchment type paper, given by Field-Marshall Montgomery and signed \"Montgomery of Alamein F.M.\" Undated. 4 pages. Field-Marshall Montgomery's full title was \"Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein.\"","Reply by Lord Palmerston to someone approving of the labors of the Foreign Office. Signed \"Palmerston.\" March 5, 1832. Henry John Temple Palmerston (Third Viscount).","Dinner menu of the Hotel de Crillon in Paris signed by David Lloyd George. January 27, 1921.","Charles Dickens asks the recipient to forward a note to his office in an envelope marked \"private\" and it will have his attention. Written on Athenaeum Club letterhead stationery. November 17, 1866. Includes an engraving of a portrait bust of Charles Dickens by J.H Baker after a photograph by Mason \u0026 Co.,1870.","Envelope addressed to Viscountess Barrington, Cassiobury Park with attached red wax seal and postmark of January 6, 1847.","Lord Halifax, British Embassy, Washington, D.C.to The Rt. Rev. Herbert Welch, New York City, New York responds to a request that the English Methodist Church fund credit in the United States be remitted to Uruguay. Lord Fairfax notes that the United Methodist Church should \"surrender to the Exchange Control at the Bank of England all its dollar funds.\" May 31, 1941. Lord Halifax was the British Ambassador to the United States in 1941. Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax.","Permission signed by King William III and given \"by his Majtys command Nottingham\" to Sir Willoughby Aston, High Sheriffe of County of Chester, to \"give and grant you full license \u0026 permission during your said Office of Sheriffe to remaine or dwell out of our said County…\" December 29, 1690. A paper seal is attached to letter with red wax. Includes an engraving of King William III. Includes a steel engraving by W.Holl of a William III portrait, after a painting by Caspar Netscher.","Daniel O'Connell wants to put James [unknown] on the voting papers for St. George's Ward. \"I think you will not disavow us…but how useful an anti-slavery man may be in the council – with your help I think I could get our corporation to set an example to all the corporations in Great Britain on the subject.\" October 20, 1841. Includes an engraving of Daniel O'Connell, Esq. by Robert Cooper from a painting by T. Catterson Smith.","Signature of the First Earl of Halifax Charles Montagu on a declaration \"Wee allow of this bill of Incidents amounting to the sum….Whitehall Treasy Chambers.\" The document contains 5 signatures: Halifax, Richard Onslow, Paul Methuen, and Edward Wortley (Edward Wortley Montagu), husband of Mary Wortley Montagu. One signature is illegible. November 2, 1714.","Raglan accepts dinner invitation from Lady Henniken for Saturday, July 6. Written after 1852 when Fitzroy Somerset became First Baron the Lord of Raglan Fitzroy Somerset. Notation with letter says it was written during the Light Brigade.","B. White informs W. Pritchard of the London and County Bank of the death of his brother, Henry White. April 19, 1887. Envelope included. Pencil notes on envelope say this is Lt. Gen White, Hero of Balaclava Charge in the Charge of the Light Brigade. A Lt. Col. Henry White was with the 6th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Dragoons.","Henry Campbell-Bannerman, 6 Grosvenor Place, to Donaldson, enclosing a partially completed form or application (not included). He mentions that he is a member of the Bull Dog Club and is glad to hear \"good accounts of the keeps.\" March 19, 1896.","Viscount Castlereagh Robert Stewart, Foreign Secretary, written while keeper of the Irish seal, to the Rt. Honorable John Beresford with the news that \"Lord Cornwallis has been engaged this week in sounding the principal Persons in town with the exception of Lord Pery, who sees the objections in a strong point of view, the others are dishonest to entertain the question – some with a greater degree of preference than others.\" He continues by saying the counties of Cork and Limerick are for it. He closes with the statement \"The county pretty much as you left it – the Orangemen and Catholics … in the County of Derry.\" \"Private\" is noted at the top of page one. November ? [1799].","Scope and Contents James III, \"the old pretender,\" letter written from O'Albano, about Arthur Dillon and signed \"Jacques R.\" Written in French. September 18, 1724. Arthur Dillon, Count Dillon, was a Jacobite soldier from Ireland who served in the French army, per the Compendium of Irish Biography. Per Wikipedia, Arthur Dillon was given the Irish title \"Earl of Dillon\" in 1721 by James III.  In 1711 Arthur was created \"Comte Dillon\" in France by Louis XIV; and was awarded the Irish title \"Earl of Dillon\" in 1721 by the monarch he recognized as James III.","Engraving of La Belle Hamilton by J.Thomson after an original painting by Sir Peter Lely.","Engraving of Lord Nelson by T Woolnoth from an original picture by Hoppner in her Majesty's Collection at St James's.","George III Appointment of Donald McDonald as \"Lieutenant in Captain William Pemble's Independent Company of Invalids doing Duty in North Britain\" given at St. James's Court on October 29, 1783. Signed by George III and Lord North.","Henry Trenwith, before leaving for the East-indies, appoints Elizabeth Trenwith to receive \"two months' pay of my Wages Yearly…during the whole time of my being forth.\" Dated November 3, 1753 with notation on reverse, \"Months paid the 10 January 1755…\" Document is glued to a paper backing.","William IV warrant which releases Richard Kettle, the younger from the Devon County Gaol where he is confined under a game law conviction with a 20 pound fine. The reason given is Kettle's lawyer's neglect and the length of time Kettle has been in prison. March 19, 1834. Signed by William IV and others.","Documents signed by Prince Regent George and King George IV.  An engraving of \"George IV, King of England\" by Charles Picart from an original drawing, is included.","Patent from Georg Prinz Regent Georg to Von Dreehsell, signed at Carlton House on January 29, 1814. Written in German. Attached paper seal.","George IV appoints Major General Sir Edward Barnes K.C.B. to the local rank of Lieutenant General in the Islands of Ceylon. Court held at Carlton House, May 20, 1823. A red wax on paper seal and blue seal are attached to the appointment.","First Duke of Marlborough John Churchill appoints John Danvers as a Captain in Brigadier Thomas Farrington's regiment to replace Captain Richard Nanfan. Signed \"Marlborough\" with other signatures. June 24, 1706. The appointment is written one month after the victory at Ramillies in which Thomas Farrington's regiment participated. An engraving \"John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough\" by H.T. Ryall is included.","A Safe Conduct Warrant for Colonel Roger Whitley to travel into France and other foreign countries, \"having served us with great dilligence during all these troubles.\" Signed by Charles I. January 14, 1646. A colored engraving of \"Charles 1st. King of England, Scotland, France \u0026 Ireland\" engraved for \"Harrison's Edition of Rapin's History of England\" is included.","Indenture from Sir William Cecil, Lord Burghley, Principal Advisor to Queen Elizabeth I, to John [Aloxdo] , signed by Lord Burghley. November 23, 1753. Written in English and Latin. An engraving of \"William Cecil, Lord Burghley\" by S. Freeman from the original of Mark Gerard is included.","Second Duke of Grafton Charles appoints Richard St. George as Lieutenant Colonel in His Majesty's First Regiment of Carabiniers under the Command of Richard Lord Viscount Shannon in His Majesty's Army in Ireland and also to be Captain of a Troop in the said Regiment in the room of John Petry Esqr. Deceased.\" July 6, 1723. Signed by Edward Hopkins and \"Grafton\" by the Duke. Lord Shannon's regiment was a Regiment of Horse. Written on vellum with the \"Great Seal of Great Britain\" attached.","George VI appoints Peter Murray, Esquire as an \"Officer of the Seventh Grade of Our Foreign Service at any of Our Diplomatic or Consular Establishments…\" Dated October 20, 1948 but effective beginning July 1, 1947. Signed by \"George R.\" and Clement R. Atlee. Embossed seal.","Queen Anne gives her representatives \"Full Power for the Treaty of Peace with Spain\" during the negotiations of the Treaty of Ultrecht. 1713. Written in Latin and signed \"Anna R.\" A descriptive note, later added in pencil, says \"Re: treaty of Utrecht Instructions to Commissioners to sign treaty ending War of Spanish Succession ceding Gibraltar.\" Engraving of \"Queen Anne\" by J. Cochran from the original by Kneller is included.","George V appoints Frederick Samuel Beaumont as a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, given at Buckingham Palace on July 1, 1916. Signed by George V. Red embossed seal on the certificate.","Letter from Samuel Pepys to \"My Lord\" about his arrangements made with Captain Salmon on behalf of the King \"for transporting the Muscovite envoy to Licoorne.\" December 5, 1687. A typed transcript of the letter and an engraving of Samuel Pepys is included. These items are glued on pages in a red leather bound book made especially for the collection.","July 8, 1857 indenture for the division of the estate of Benjamin Handy between various individuals and family members, who include: Henrietta and Henry Almond Thorpe, Louisa Handy, Mary Handy, George and Jane Elizabeth Mary Ann Rowland, Alfred Ainge and Sophia Harris, John Daniel Clarke, Henry Hand, Joseph Southby, Walter Charles Venning, Emma Jane Venning and William Ord Marshall. The document is 13 pages and written on vellum with 21 signatures beside red wax seals and attached official stamped seals. Note on reverse, \"High Court of Justice, Chancery Division, Estate of Benjamin Hardy, dec'd, Rowland vs Hardy....this is exhibit marked A referred to in the affidavit of William Holmes and William Pearse by the said William Holmes this 13th day of July 1883 before me,\" signed by a commissioner.","August 30, 1836 indenture between William Sawbridge, Mary Abel and George Peach selling property to Theophilus Jeyes. Land is located in Market Hill in the town of Northampton. 2 pages on vellum.","Handwritten in Latin on vellum with signature \"Jacobus R.\" Notation on reverse side, \"....for tryall of My L Delamer.\"","Signature of Joseph Smyth with red wax seal.","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","Joynt, Richard G.","English French Latin"],"unitid_tesim":["MS 00032","/repositories/2/resources/8560"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Richard G. Joynt Collection of British Manuscripts"],"collection_title_tesim":["Richard G. Joynt Collection of British Manuscripts"],"collection_ssim":["Richard G. 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Joynt's collection of British manuscripts, from the 15th to the 20th century, of 88 letters and documents, 41 cut signatures, and many book engravings.  The authors and signatures include kings, queens, prime ministers, nobles, military officers, authors, and other dignitaries. Personal matters, military orders and letters, religion, treaties, politics, intrique, and much more are covered in these letters, often interwoven with current events.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRemarks by Victoria \"Tori\" J. Bossé during the presentation luncheon in 2015. She reflects on the significance to her, as the daughter of the collector, Richard George Joynt who she calls a \"historical Anglophile.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSignatures of British Prime Ministers beginning with Robert Wadpole, Prime Minister 1721-1742, and ending with Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister 1979-1991.  Most signatures are cut signatures from letters, documents or envelopes.  The signatures are organized alphabetically by the surname of the Prime Minister rather than their titles, though the titles are noted in the descriptions.  The descriptions also include the dates each person served as Prime Minister.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Addington, Viscount Sidmouth. Signed \"Sidmouth.\" Prime Minister, 1801-1804.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHerbert Asquith. Signed \"H H Asquith.\" Prime Minister 1908-1916.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClement Richard Atlee, 1st Earl Attlee. Signed \"Clement Richard Atlee.\" Prime Minister, 1945-1951.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStanley Baldwin. Signed \"Stanley Baldwin\" on stationery with embossed 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W.1.\" Prime Minister 1923-1924, 1924-1929, and 1936-1937.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArthur James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour. Signed \"Arthur James Balfour.\" Prime Minister 1902-1905.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Callaghan. Signed \"Jim Callaghan\" on stationery of The Chancellor of the Exchequer, 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W.1. Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1964 to 1967. Prime Minister 1976-1979.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Canning. Signed \"Geo. Canning.\" Prime Minister 1827.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Cavendish-Bentinck, Third Duke of Portland. Paper seal of George III, attached on reverse. Signed \"Portland.\" Prime Minister 1783 and 1807-1809.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWinston Churchill. Midland Bank Limited check, dated October 22, 1945, written to The Rt. Hon. Winston S. Churchill and endorsed \"Winston Churchill.\" Prime Minister 1940-1945, 1951-1955.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington. Signed \"Wilmington, ?.\" Prime Minister 1742-1743. Date on document fragment is July 19, 1734, with a partial order written on the reverse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield. Signed \"Benj Disraeli.\" \"Henry Colburn, Esq\" written on reverse. Prime Minister 1868, 1874-1880. Includes carte de visite of a portrait of Disraeli.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2nd Earl Shelbourne and 1st Marquis of Landsdowne.  Also known as William Petty-Fitzmaurice.  Signed \"Shelbourne.\" Prime Minister 1782-1783.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAugustus Fitzroy, Third Duke of Grafton. Signed \"Grafton.\" Appears to be an envelope addressed to Lady Mary Lindsay Campbell, Edinburgh. Prime Minister 1767-1770.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Salisbury-Cecil, Third Marquis of Salisbury. Signed \"Salisbury.\" Prime Minister 1885-1886, 1886-1892, and 1895-1902.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Lloyd George. Signed \"D. Lloyd George\" on reverse of a request for his signature by Ruth Adler of Rochelle, New York, dated April 19, 1924. Prime Minister 1916-1922.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam E. Gladstone. Signature \"WE Gladstone\" on envelope, with August 1881 cancel date, addressed to Mrs. DC Philbrooke, Bangor, Maine. Prime Minister 1868-1874, 1880-1885, 1886 and 1892-1894.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick John Robinson Goderich, Viscount Earl of Ripon. Signed \"Goderich.\" Prime Minister 1827-1828.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick John Robinson Goderich, Viscount Earl of Ripon. Franking signature \"FJ Robinson, Esq. Ripon\" and sender's signature \"FJ Robinson.\" Prime Minister 1827-1828. The fragment is an envelope, postmarked 27 Feb 1821, and addressed to Lady Sullivan, Surry\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLord William Grenville. Signed \"Grenville.\" Prime Minister 1806-1807.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Grenville.  Signed \"George Grenville.\" Fragment of a letter with date of January 14, 1752 and other signatures of \"?. Campbell\" and George Lyttelton, 1st Baron Lyttelton (signed \"G. Lyttelton.\" Prime Minister 1763-1765.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Grey, Second Earl Grey. Signed \"Grey.\" Prime Minister 1830-1834. Appears to be an envelope addressed to Sir John Key, Baronet, 14 Bedford Square. Sir John Key was a member of Parliament in 1833. A date, 16 Nov 33, is handwritten on the fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen. Signed \"Aberdeen.\" Prime Minister 1852-1855.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Richard George Heath. Signed \"Edward Heath\" and dated 27 March '74. Prime Minister 1970-1974.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Sir) Alec Douglas Home, Alexander Frederick Douglas-Home, Baron Home of the Hirsel. Signed \"Alec Douglas-Home.\" Prime Minister 1963-1964.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Banks Jenkinson, Second Duke of Liverpool. Signed \"Liverpool.\" Prime Minister 1812-1827.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA. Bonar Law. Signed \"A.B. Law.\" Prime Minister 1922.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Ramsay MacDonald. Signed \"J. Ramsay MacDonald.\" Prime Minister 1924 and 1929-1935.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaurice Harold Macmillan, 1st Earl of Stockton. Signed \"Hon Macmillan.\" Prime Minister 1957-1963. Written on letterhead, \"From the Rt. Hon.Harold Macmillan, St. Martin's Street, London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Lamb Melbourne, Second Viscount. Signed \"Melbourne.\" Prime Minister 1834, 1835-1842. Clipped from ALS. Envelope addressed to Mrs. George Lawrence, Liverpool and hand dated \"London, November five, 1832\" with the same date on stamped postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick North, 2nd Earl of Guilford, usually known as Lord North. Signed \"North.\" Prime Minister 1770-1782. Also, the signature of Lord Lyttelton, Baron of Frankley, signed as \"Westcote.\" A date, May 2, 1760 is on the paper, but not necessarily the date of the document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Sir) Robert Peel. Signed \"Robert Peel.\" Prime Minister 1834-1835 and 1841-1846.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Pelham. Signed \"H. Pelham.\" Prime Minister 1743-1754.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Pelham, Duke of Newcastle, also called Thomas Pelham-Holles. Signed \"Holles Newcastle.\" Prime Minister 1754-1756 and 1757-1762. Other signatures on paper: \"H.B. Legge\" (Henry Bilson Legge) and \"?. Nugent.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Pitt (the Younger). Signed \"W. Pitt.\" Prime Minister 1783-1801 and 1804-1805.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArchibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, 1st Earl of Midlothian. Signed \"Roseberry.\" Prime Minister 1894-1895.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Russell, 1st Earl Russell. Signed J. Russell. Prime Minister 1865-1866.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Henry John Temple, Third Viscount of Palmerston. Signed \"Palmerston\" with another signature on the reverse, \"Lord Palmerston.\" Prime Minister 1855-1858 and 1859-1865. Palmerston and Ashley. Signatures \"The Honble E. Ashley, Treasury\" and \"Palmerston.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMargaret Thatcher. Signed \"Margaret Thatcher\" on stationery with House of Commons embossed crest. Prime Minister 1979-1991.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford. Signed \"Walpole.\" Prime Minister 1721-1742. Considered the first Prime Minister of Great Britain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. Signed \"W. Wellington.\" Prime Minister 1828-1830.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarold Wilson, Prime Minister 1964-1970, 1974-1976, on card with date \"9.ix.60.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter from Lord Eldon John Scott, First Earl of Eldon, Corfe Castle, to his daughter Lady Elizabeth Repton, London, dated September 8, 1829. Asks her to send any political news she might hear and love to her and his grandson. Book page with print of \"John Scott, First Earl of Eldon, Lord High Chancellor of England\" engraved by HY Robinson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter with heading \"Lettre de Nouvelle Annee\" from George II to the Duke of Lorraine, dated January 10, 1728. George II writes that he is responding to a New Year's letter from the Duke of Lorraine and wishes him and his family a prosperous New Year. The Salutation is \"Mon Frere\" and the closing is \"Votre bon frere, George R.\" The letter is written in French and includes 2 black wax seals. Includes a page from a book with a print of George II.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter written by Charles James Fox, St. Anne's Hill, to William Smith, M.P., Park Street, Westminister, postmarked May 12, 1800. He thanks William Smith for the two volumes, commenting \"I take notice of the proceedings in France...\" Includes a book print of Charles James Fox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted receipt for investments, dated June 1, 1725, which includes handwritten interest entries totalling one thousand six hundred Eighty Seven pounds and ten shillings.  \"By order dated 21st Day of Febry, 1723, ...Wm Pawlett, one of the Four tellers of the Receipt of His Majesty's Exchequer...being for fifteen months interest.....  The interest was received by Sarah Dutchess Dowager of Marlborough, Francis Earl of Godolphin and William Clayton Esqr, three of the acting Exors \u0026amp; Trustees of John, Late Duke of Marlborough.  Signed by S. Marlborough, Godolphin, and Wm Clayton.  Includes a book pring of Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Official document to \"Capnd Brian Mansergh Lieutenant\" from \"George, Duke of Albemarle, Earl of Torrington, Baron Monck of Potheridge\" about Capt. Thomas Hopkins and the Troop of Horse. Signed Albemarle. November 2, 1660. Paper seal attached. Includes a book print of George Monck, Duke of Albemarle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned poem by Daniel O'Connell M.P. for Mrs. Weld, dated May 27, 1838. Appears to be a love letter, but possibly as a rejected suitor. Includes a book print of Daniel O'Connell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A travel pass by Charles II ordering his \"Magistrates, Officers, Ministers and loving Subjects\" to allow Henry Compton to travel to Tangier without \"search, molestation, or hinderance ...  August 14, 14th Year of Our Reigne.\"  Signed by Edw. Nicholas and \"Charles R.\" Paper seal attached.  Print of Charles II included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Princess Sophia Matilda of Gloucester to an unknown friend, sending her a gift of turquoise stones. June 13. Year unknown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Prince Albert, Windsor Castle, to \"My dear Lord\" about the proposed Indian Trophies Room at Windsor Castle. Prince Albert thanks him for his communication with Sir Edward Bowater, his presents sent to Sir Edward Bowater and the anticipated gift of the dispatches sent from India. He notes that the Queen will be glad to receive his contributions and that his pictures and the pictures of the Duke of Wellington \"will be most interesting additions to the historical collection of Portraits in the corridor.\" March [29], [18??]. Includes a carte de visite of Prince Albert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Prince Augustus Frederick, Prince of Sussex, Kensington Palace to J. [Hartley], Bridge Street, saying he received the letter with the opinions of Mr. Denman and Holt. Send him the case and he will give his determination. March 4, 1824. Letter and envelope attached to mounting paper. Includes book print of His Royal Highness Prince Augustus-Frederick, Duke of Sussex.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents December 29, 1593 letter from Robert Devereux to a \"loving friend\" in Norfolk. Handwriting is difficult to read. Note received with accession mentions that he was a favorite of Elizabeth I. Includes book print of Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter from T.B. Macaulay, Albany, to \"Sir\" returning a corrected revision of an unknown written work.  October 8, 1842.  Includes book print of T.B. Macaulay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George III to Lord Fauconberg referring to his \"severe and tedious illness.\" It has prevented him from handling public or private business which is why he hasn't responded to the letter received from Mr. Clarke the Apothecary at Cheltenham. Letter deals with bills from the work at Bayshill house and asks that they be sent to Mr. Gorton at Windsor. Also involves money going to Mr. Clarke to pay workmen. March 10, 1789. Includes book print of \"His Most Gracious Majesty George-William-Frederick the Third.\" In 1788, George III stayed with Lord Fauconberg at Cheltenham for spa treatment for his illness. Later, he paid for 17 more rooms to be added to Bayshill for more guests.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam IV complains to the Duke of Clarence of the near loss of a ship due to the lack of a chronometer. He writes that Commander Colonel Fox wrote him a letter about the incident, where an American ship informed them of the danger on their way to Halifax, so they were able to escape. \"Private and Confidential\" noted on top of page. November 15, 1829.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam IV, writing from Brighton, states that Baron [A?] is the \"fittest person\" and that \"Baron [A?] will proceed from London to the Congress.\" 1833. Includes an engraving of King William IV, by J. Cochran, from 'National Portrait Gallery, volume III' published c.1835 by Henry Dawe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilberforce, at Sir Charles Middleton's, sends a list of \"unhappy people\" who he wants to \"secure a place in the Fleet now preparing for Botany Bay.\" This letter is in response to the recipient's earlier refusal to take these female convicts unless their care was by the County and not the Government. Wilberforce encourages the recipient's cooperation by stating \"I trust \u0026amp; believe that in your office I shall find official feelings so tempered with personal ones that you will not press any objections, which tend to detain a number of poor wretches in a crowded prison, where from necessity perhaps they have been kept too long.\" The female convicts are at York Castle and are to be sent to N.S. Wales. April 13, 1789.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEarl of Cardigan James Brudenell, at Deene, writes to an unknown neighbor acknowledging the receipt of his letter about the allegedly stolen pheasants and disagreeing with the accusation. February 7, 1868.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrime Minister Neville Chamberlain thanks R.R. Ulyate for the gift of stationery, on which he is writing his thanks. The stationery is an advertisement for Arusha, decorated with printed small maps of Africa and Arusha, written directions and a letterhead with the address \"Neville Chamberlain, P.O. Arusha, Tanganyika.\" He mentions that he thinks the \"High Commissioner, if and when appointed, will have a new residence.\" February 4, 1930. Ray Ulyate was a resident of Arusha where he led tours into the jungle, and one of the first to emphasize photography, and operated The New Arusha Hotel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder from Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, at Victory off Cagliari, to Captain Frank Sotheron that the dispatcher Captain Boyle be sent away immediately after his dispatches are delivered because Nelson doesn't want the Seahorse to anchor or be detained in the Bay. Includes a short message to Mr. Elliott to \"act with caution.\" Signed \"Nelson and Bronte.\" January 25, 1805. Notation at end of letter \"Received by the Seahorse on the morning of the 28th of January in Naples Bay.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder from Fourth Earl of Sandwich John Montagu to Captain Vaughan, Commander of his Majesty's hired ship the Whitehaven to \"proceed immediately to Alross Bay with His Majesty's ship under your command, or wherever else you shall hear Capt. Noel to be [of the sloop Greyhound]…\" for a future attack. The order is written by the Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of Great Britain and Ireland and signed by \"Sandwich\" and others. The order gives the particulars and location of two French Men of War near Arisaig on the Western Coast of North Britain, both of which were recently attacked by the British sloops the Greyhound, the Terror and Baltimore. May 13, 1746.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyped letter from Lady Nancy Astor, The Hoe, Plymouth to Frank Doubleday (American Publishers) about her fight with the Drink Trade and her opinion that her speeches aren't worth publishing. November 2, 1922.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA \"private\" letter from Lord Charles Cornwallis in Calcutta to Viscount Sydney in which he gives his thoughts on India and some of the earlier administrators: \"…there are many very able \u0026amp; very honest men in the Company's service in Bengal.\" He comments that his conduct \"…of this war or that war, \u0026amp; I believe I have made very few enemies by it.\" February 19, 1787.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Grenville, Whitehall, to Alexander Straton, Charge d'Affaires at Vienna, informing Straton of the death of King Louis XVI: \"his Most Christian Majesty…was inhumanly executed in the Place De Louis 15: on Monday last, pursuant to a Decree of the National Convention\" and the King ordered in Council for the departure of Monsr Chauvelin from this Kingdom within eight days.\" William Grenville was the Foreign Secretary at the time and the Marquis was a French Ambassador who no longer had legal credentials. January 25, 1793.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOriginal cabinet photograph of Thomas Castro/Arthur Orton who claimed to be Roger Tichborne, the son of Lady Doughty-Tichborne. An abbreviated history of the Tichborne Family and \"The Claimant\" trial is written on the sheet of paper to which the photograph is glued. Roger Tichborne was presumed drowned near Australia, but his Mother, hoping he was still alive, advertised for his whereabouts in Australia. Thomas Castro/Arthur Orton came to England claiming to be Roger Tichborne. He was eventually tried and convicted of perjury. He became known as \"The Claimant.\" Includes a carte de visite of Mary Ann Bryant (Mrs Tom Castro), but it is labeled as Lady Roger Tichborne. 1873.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDuke of Wellington, in Paris, to an unknown person concerning an unpaid bill and his opinion of decisions he made in the past. Draft of a reply from the unknown person in Cambia, stating \"Greatly as I feel the condescension of …letter of the 17th, I should not again have trespassed upon you, even with my thanks, did I not fear that some inaccuracy of expression may have misled your….as to the nature of the feelings which I stated to have been …\" Memo on the reverse states \"the difference of opinion between Wm. [Buhel] [Bikel] and myself - with draft of answer.\" January 17, 1817.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpencer Perceval to \"Madam\" concerning his financial obligations for the care of Mrs. Perceval. He mentions Mrs. Perceval's pension versus her income and his willingness to give her about 40 pounds a month for meals and lodging if it won't interfere with the pension. The rental agreement should be no longer than a year, but also one that he can \"put an end to it upon some much shorter notice…\" He comments that he thinks the price for her lodging should include laying in her coal, particularly since she isn't well, but it is up to Mrs. Perceval to arrange her own terms. He thinks Mrs. Perceval is too ill to change lodgings. He thanks \"Madame\" for helping. Mrs. Perceval might be his mother. October 24, 1807.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Prescott, in Boston, sends William Cullen Bryant an article on Bryant's writings written by the Count de Circourt. Prescott describes M. de Circourt as \"…one of the most accomplished critics in France…it might be gratifying to you, as it is always to your countrymen, to see in what manner your writings are appreciated by intelligent foreigners.\" February 3, 1848. Includes a print of a drawing of William H. Prescott by George Richmond, from a drawing in the possession of the Earl of Carlisle, engraved by H. Wright Smith. Possibly from the book 'Biographical and citical miscellanies' by W.H. Prescott, published 1859.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles S. Gordon, in London, informs Mr. [Stab] that Gordon's luggage will be arriving in Constantinople and gives him instructions for the disbursement of some of the items (gun, gun case, photographic tent, camera stand) to Biddulph and Gordon. At the end of the letter, Gordon changes his mind and requests that the items be returned to him except the gun and gun case which [Stab] can keep as souvenirs. This letter was written shortly after Charles S. Gordon returned from his commission to mark the new border between the Russian Empire and Ottoman Empire up into Asia Minor. January 26, 1859. Charles S. Gordon was later known as Charles S. \"Chinese\" Gordon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam E. Gladstone, writing on House of Commons Library embossed letterhead, to an unknown American about the United States and the current \"imperfect\" bill to recognize the principle of International Copyright. Concedes that the bill should help both American and foreign authors. March 25, 1890. Includes stereoscopic card of Gladstone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCecil John Rhodes, on Burlington Hotel.W. London stationery, to \"My dear Thomas\" saying he is going out of town and to thank Bonnor for his invitation. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEmbossed form with seal for Bahama-Islands, New-Providence and heading \"By His Excellency the Right Honorable John, Earl of Dunmore, Governor-General, and Commander in Chief of the said Bahama-Islands\" giving Peleg Latham a license for the sloop, Matsey, to sail and depart from this \"Port and Government\" for New York. Signed by Dunmore and Adam Christie, Secry. Dated June 24, 1793.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePiece of paper with signatures of Lord (Field Marshal Horatio Herbert) Kitchener and Louis Botha. Other signatures are unclear, but two are possibly Haig (Douglas Haig) and Smuts (John Christian Smuts). Dated October 4, 1922. These men were participants in the Boer War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLord John Russell, Pembroke Lodge, to the author of an essay on Thomas Macaulay, praising his writing and hoping he would edit a book by Macaulay with his essay as an introduction. Russell also cites his praises for Macaulay, then adding \"perhaps in painting his characters he made his lights too bright, \u0026amp; his shade too deep, a defect perhaps inseparable from his wonderful powers of …\" November 2, 18??. Macaulay died on December 28, 1859.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrince Albert, Windsor Castle to Sir James (last name unknown) returning \"the admiral's voluminous correspondence with my best thanks and can only say that I agree in the feelings expressed in your answer to him. [January] 20, 1854.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo envelopes with picture of Sir Winston Churchill headed with \"First Day of Issue\" and stamped with U.S. 5 cents stamps with Churchill's image, both dated May 13, 1965, postmarked Fulton, Missouri. One envelope has 4 stamps and is signed by Sir Anthony Eden, British Prime Minister from 1955-1957. The second envelope has one stamp and is signed by Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"William Henry Cavendish, Duke of Portland, Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter … authorizes in His Majesty's name\" the seizure of [Lord] Gregory for treason. Warrant issued at Whitehall on March 19, 1788. Warrant addressed to Anthony Fabiani, one of the Majesty's Messengers, and 3 other. Red wax seal on the warrant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Petty Shelburne (Second Earl) (First Marquis of Landsdowne), London, to an unknown gentleman about handling the affairs of Shelburne's nephew and deceased brother. Shelburne says he is \"determined not to interfere\" but \"promised the exors that I would give them my opinion whenever they called on me\" and that Sir William Petty has advised that they pay their lawyer and apothecary well. Shelburne wishes the recipient to take over his brother's affairs because he is close to his nephew's Mother's family, even though Mr. Morwley has done a good job. January 26, 1795. Lord Lansdowne's brother was the Hon. Thomas Fitzmaurice (1742-1793) of Cliveden and a Member of Parliament.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLord Randolph S. Churchill asks Mr. [J.I.] Minchin to excuse him from attending the Chess Tournament dinner on May 19 because he needs rest after a hard work session in Parliament and will be traveling to Ireland during the Whitsuntide Holidays. May 5, 1883. The letter is written on 2 Connaught Place stationary. The London 1883 chess tournament was an international tournament. Lord Randolph S. Churchill is the father of Winston Churchill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarren Hastings, Dalyesford House writes to The Rev. William Johnson, Parley Place, Croydon, Surry about an assignment, possibly as an executor of an estate. He asks for Rev. Johnson's help in acquiring financial and other information with questions about the current finances. April 25, 1798.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSir Robert Peel responds to a proposal to help Ireland during the potato famine. The proposal appears to involve asking for money from the government or borrowing it, possibly confiscating land as collateral. He thinks the proposal will be hard to enforce and will be a source of \"dissatisfaction and discontent.\" He notes \"It's difficult to argue calamity in the immediate presence of famine and disease.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSignature of Earl of Godolphin Sidney, Lord High Treasurer under Queen Anne, on a warrant for Tallys and Revenue of Excise. Other names mentioned are William Gregory and William Wardour. Partial document. December 9, 1693.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKing George IV requests that the Master of the Stag Hounds keep 6 horses for Lord Maryborough (William Wellesley-Pole). \"The King is aware that this additional allowance has not been the practice but in consequence of Lord Maryborough's removal from his late office, for the convenience of Lord Liverpool, the King does not think it right that he should be, so decided…[this] present indulgence is by the King's express command, but not to be extended to my future Master of the Stag Hounds.\" November 19, 1824.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLord Palmerston writes that the \"Duke of Wellington has accepted the Office of 1st Lord of the Treasury and we are to give up the seals of office at St. James's tomorrow.\" November 15, 1834.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLord Palmerton, Prime Minister, to Henry Labouchere, Secretary of State for the Colonies, about the charge by Thomas Chisholm Anstey, Attorney General of Hong Kong, that John Walter Hulme, Chief Justice in Hong Kong, was drunk at the Governor's table. He repeats comments by Bowring [Sir John Bowring] who was at the dinner. He warns that this matter needs to be handled carefully since Anstey's correspondence is damaging and Hong Kong is not a \"very favorite establishment in our House.\" He suggests investigating Hulme's character and the prejudices of those bringing the charge, especially Anstey who is \"violent and intemperate.\" August 27, 1856. Carte de visite of Lord Palmerton is included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDecember 9, 1765 letter from William Pitt (the elder) to \"Dear Sir\" asking him to forward the enclosed letter to Comte de Wallwoden \"by the first safe opportunity.\" The letter is the \"notification of the melancholy loss of Lady Yarmouth\" which he received on October 22. Lady Yarmouth (Amalie von Wendt) was the mistress of King George II and Wallmoden was their son. Includes an engraving of William Pitt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Canning, Foreign Office, to Lord John Fitzroy saying he'd received his letter about Sir Arthur Wellesley's victory over the French at Talavera de la Reina (Peninsula Campaign) before the arrival of Lord FitzRoy Somerset with Sir Arthur Wellesley's dispatches. August 15, 1809.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Canning, Pavilion, Brighton, to the Prince de Polignac regarding his amazement of the arrest of the daughters of Sir Robert Wilson in Calais as they were leaving France. He asks Prince de Polignac to find out what happened and to \"redress it, as far as may be in your power.\" There is an abstract of the letter from Sir Robert Wilson to George Canning which gives the particulars of the arrest and his assurance that his daughters \"had nothing with them but their own private property.\" January 31, 1824. Jules de Polignac was Prime Minister of France from 8 August 1829 – 29 July 1830.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Canning, Downing Street, to \"Sir\" giving the agenda of the November 14th Parliamentary session: \"obtain the sanction for admitting certain kinds of foreign grain for Home Consumption before they would have been by law regularly admissible for that purpose, and to elect a Speaker and complete the other formal proceedings incident to the opening of a New Parliament.\" \"No. 3\" is noted at the top of the page. September 7, 1826.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward VIII, Hotel Ritz, Paris, to Sir William Rootes, Piccadilly, thanking him for lending him a \"Humber and your driver Calvert\" during his visit, and giving details of other travel arrangements made during that visit plus his future November 5 trip on the \"Queen Mary.\" Edward VIII states, while visiting Eric Dudley and in London, he met people who share his pessimism over the Socialist havoc of the economy. He laments that Great Britain is losing its world position, but France has the anarchy of the Communist controlled unions with political discord. October 17, 1947.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward VIII, H.Q. Guards Division, accepts a Christmas Eve dinner invitation from \"My dear Colonel.\" December 21, 1915.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward VII, in Rome, to Dr. Chambers with thanks for the good wishes for his birthday and approaching marriage. \"When one reaches the age of 21, \u0026amp; is shortly to be married, one begins to feel responsibilities creeping one one…Much will be expected of me, but…if I keep the example of my Parents before me, I have not fear of going wrong.\" Edward VII lists the cities that he, his sister and brother-in-law have visited during their tour. Signed \"Albert Edward.\" November 23, 1862. Includes envelope addressed to T.K. Chambers, Grosvenor Square, London, black bordered, with a black wax seal. Includes carte de visites of Alexandra of Denmark (wife of Edward VII) and Edward VII.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDuchess of Kent (Victoria Mary Louisa), on embossed stationary, to Lady Barrington with thanks for making a beautiful bag which she will cherish as a souvenir. She is Queen Victoria's mother. A later note on letter states \"1847?\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames VI requires the Earl Marischal to attend a national assembly to hinder increase of papacy. July 18, 1616. George Keith, the 5th Earl Marischal founded the Marischal College in Aberdeen in 1593. He held several offices under King James VI. Includes an attached paper seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyped tribute to Winston Churchill, on parchment type paper, given by Field-Marshall Montgomery and signed \"Montgomery of Alamein F.M.\" Undated. 4 pages. Field-Marshall Montgomery's full title was \"Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReply by Lord Palmerston to someone approving of the labors of the Foreign Office. Signed \"Palmerston.\" March 5, 1832. Henry John Temple Palmerston (Third Viscount).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDinner menu of the Hotel de Crillon in Paris signed by David Lloyd George. January 27, 1921.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Dickens asks the recipient to forward a note to his office in an envelope marked \"private\" and it will have his attention. Written on Athenaeum Club letterhead stationery. November 17, 1866. Includes an engraving of a portrait bust of Charles Dickens by J.H Baker after a photograph by Mason \u0026amp; Co.,1870.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnvelope addressed to Viscountess Barrington, Cassiobury Park with attached red wax seal and postmark of January 6, 1847.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLord Halifax, British Embassy, Washington, D.C.to The Rt. Rev. Herbert Welch, New York City, New York responds to a request that the English Methodist Church fund credit in the United States be remitted to Uruguay. Lord Fairfax notes that the United Methodist Church should \"surrender to the Exchange Control at the Bank of England all its dollar funds.\" May 31, 1941. Lord Halifax was the British Ambassador to the United States in 1941. Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePermission signed by King William III and given \"by his Majtys command Nottingham\" to Sir Willoughby Aston, High Sheriffe of County of Chester, to \"give and grant you full license \u0026amp; permission during your said Office of Sheriffe to remaine or dwell out of our said County…\" December 29, 1690. A paper seal is attached to letter with red wax. Includes an engraving of King William III. Includes a steel engraving by W.Holl of a William III portrait, after a painting by Caspar Netscher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaniel O'Connell wants to put James [unknown] on the voting papers for St. George's Ward. \"I think you will not disavow us…but how useful an anti-slavery man may be in the council – with your help I think I could get our corporation to set an example to all the corporations in Great Britain on the subject.\" October 20, 1841. Includes an engraving of Daniel O'Connell, Esq. by Robert Cooper from a painting by T. Catterson Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSignature of the First Earl of Halifax Charles Montagu on a declaration \"Wee allow of this bill of Incidents amounting to the sum….Whitehall Treasy Chambers.\" The document contains 5 signatures: Halifax, Richard Onslow, Paul Methuen, and Edward Wortley (Edward Wortley Montagu), husband of Mary Wortley Montagu. One signature is illegible. November 2, 1714.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRaglan accepts dinner invitation from Lady Henniken for Saturday, July 6. Written after 1852 when Fitzroy Somerset became First Baron the Lord of Raglan Fitzroy Somerset. Notation with letter says it was written during the Light Brigade.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eB. White informs W. Pritchard of the London and County Bank of the death of his brother, Henry White. April 19, 1887. Envelope included. Pencil notes on envelope say this is Lt. Gen White, Hero of Balaclava Charge in the Charge of the Light Brigade. A Lt. Col. Henry White was with the 6th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Dragoons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Campbell-Bannerman, 6 Grosvenor Place, to Donaldson, enclosing a partially completed form or application (not included). He mentions that he is a member of the Bull Dog Club and is glad to hear \"good accounts of the keeps.\" March 19, 1896.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eViscount Castlereagh Robert Stewart, Foreign Secretary, written while keeper of the Irish seal, to the Rt. Honorable John Beresford with the news that \"Lord Cornwallis has been engaged this week in sounding the principal Persons in town with the exception of Lord Pery, who sees the objections in a strong point of view, the others are dishonest to entertain the question – some with a greater degree of preference than others.\" He continues by saying the counties of Cork and Limerick are for it. He closes with the statement \"The county pretty much as you left it – the Orangemen and Catholics … in the County of Derry.\" \"Private\" is noted at the top of page one. November ? [1799].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James III, \"the old pretender,\" letter written from O'Albano, about Arthur Dillon and signed \"Jacques R.\" Written in French. September 18, 1724. Arthur Dillon, Count Dillon, was a Jacobite soldier from Ireland who served in the French army, per the Compendium of Irish Biography. Per Wikipedia, Arthur Dillon was given the Irish title \"Earl of Dillon\" in 1721 by James III.  In 1711 Arthur was created \"Comte Dillon\" in France by Louis XIV; and was awarded the Irish title \"Earl of Dillon\" in 1721 by the monarch he recognized as James III.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraving of La Belle Hamilton by J.Thomson after an original painting by Sir Peter Lely.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraving of Lord Nelson by T Woolnoth from an original picture by Hoppner in her Majesty's Collection at St James's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge III Appointment of Donald McDonald as \"Lieutenant in Captain William Pemble's Independent Company of Invalids doing Duty in North Britain\" given at St. James's Court on October 29, 1783. Signed by George III and Lord North.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Trenwith, before leaving for the East-indies, appoints Elizabeth Trenwith to receive \"two months' pay of my Wages Yearly…during the whole time of my being forth.\" Dated November 3, 1753 with notation on reverse, \"Months paid the 10 January 1755…\" Document is glued to a paper backing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam IV warrant which releases Richard Kettle, the younger from the Devon County Gaol where he is confined under a game law conviction with a 20 pound fine. The reason given is Kettle's lawyer's neglect and the length of time Kettle has been in prison. March 19, 1834. Signed by William IV and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments signed by Prince Regent George and King George IV.  An engraving of \"George IV, King of England\" by Charles Picart from an original drawing, is included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatent from Georg Prinz Regent Georg to Von Dreehsell, signed at Carlton House on January 29, 1814. Written in German. Attached paper seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge IV appoints Major General Sir Edward Barnes K.C.B. to the local rank of Lieutenant General in the Islands of Ceylon. Court held at Carlton House, May 20, 1823. A red wax on paper seal and blue seal are attached to the appointment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst Duke of Marlborough John Churchill appoints John Danvers as a Captain in Brigadier Thomas Farrington's regiment to replace Captain Richard Nanfan. Signed \"Marlborough\" with other signatures. June 24, 1706. The appointment is written one month after the victory at Ramillies in which Thomas Farrington's regiment participated. An engraving \"John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough\" by H.T. Ryall is included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Safe Conduct Warrant for Colonel Roger Whitley to travel into France and other foreign countries, \"having served us with great dilligence during all these troubles.\" Signed by Charles I. January 14, 1646. A colored engraving of \"Charles 1st. King of England, Scotland, France \u0026amp; Ireland\" engraved for \"Harrison's Edition of Rapin's History of England\" is included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture from Sir William Cecil, Lord Burghley, Principal Advisor to Queen Elizabeth I, to John [Aloxdo] , signed by Lord Burghley. November 23, 1753. Written in English and Latin. An engraving of \"William Cecil, Lord Burghley\" by S. Freeman from the original of Mark Gerard is included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSecond Duke of Grafton Charles appoints Richard St. George as Lieutenant Colonel in His Majesty's First Regiment of Carabiniers under the Command of Richard Lord Viscount Shannon in His Majesty's Army in Ireland and also to be Captain of a Troop in the said Regiment in the room of John Petry Esqr. Deceased.\" July 6, 1723. Signed by Edward Hopkins and \"Grafton\" by the Duke. Lord Shannon's regiment was a Regiment of Horse. Written on vellum with the \"Great Seal of Great Britain\" attached.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge VI appoints Peter Murray, Esquire as an \"Officer of the Seventh Grade of Our Foreign Service at any of Our Diplomatic or Consular Establishments…\" Dated October 20, 1948 but effective beginning July 1, 1947. Signed by \"George R.\" and Clement R. Atlee. Embossed seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQueen Anne gives her representatives \"Full Power for the Treaty of Peace with Spain\" during the negotiations of the Treaty of Ultrecht. 1713. Written in Latin and signed \"Anna R.\" A descriptive note, later added in pencil, says \"Re: treaty of Utrecht Instructions to Commissioners to sign treaty ending War of Spanish Succession ceding Gibraltar.\" Engraving of \"Queen Anne\" by J. Cochran from the original by Kneller is included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge V appoints Frederick Samuel Beaumont as a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, given at Buckingham Palace on July 1, 1916. Signed by George V. Red embossed seal on the certificate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Samuel Pepys to \"My Lord\" about his arrangements made with Captain Salmon on behalf of the King \"for transporting the Muscovite envoy to Licoorne.\" December 5, 1687. A typed transcript of the letter and an engraving of Samuel Pepys is included. These items are glued on pages in a red leather bound book made especially for the collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJuly 8, 1857 indenture for the division of the estate of Benjamin Handy between various individuals and family members, who include: Henrietta and Henry Almond Thorpe, Louisa Handy, Mary Handy, George and Jane Elizabeth Mary Ann Rowland, Alfred Ainge and Sophia Harris, John Daniel Clarke, Henry Hand, Joseph Southby, Walter Charles Venning, Emma Jane Venning and William Ord Marshall. The document is 13 pages and written on vellum with 21 signatures beside red wax seals and attached official stamped seals. Note on reverse, \"High Court of Justice, Chancery Division, Estate of Benjamin Hardy, dec'd, Rowland vs Hardy....this is exhibit marked A referred to in the affidavit of William Holmes and William Pearse by the said William Holmes this 13th day of July 1883 before me,\" signed by a commissioner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAugust 30, 1836 indenture between William Sawbridge, Mary Abel and George Peach selling property to Theophilus Jeyes. Land is located in Market Hill in the town of Northampton. 2 pages on vellum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten in Latin on vellum with signature \"Jacobus R.\" Notation on reverse side, \"....for tryall of My L Delamer.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSignature of Joseph Smyth with red wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Richard G. Joynt's collection of British manuscripts, from the 15th to the 20th century, of 88 letters and documents, 41 cut signatures, and many book engravings.  The authors and signatures include kings, queens, prime ministers, nobles, military officers, authors, and other dignitaries. Personal matters, military orders and letters, religion, treaties, politics, intrique, and much more are covered in these letters, often interwoven with current events.","Remarks by Victoria \"Tori\" J. Bossé during the presentation luncheon in 2015. She reflects on the significance to her, as the daughter of the collector, Richard George Joynt who she calls a \"historical Anglophile.\"","Signatures of British Prime Ministers beginning with Robert Wadpole, Prime Minister 1721-1742, and ending with Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister 1979-1991.  Most signatures are cut signatures from letters, documents or envelopes.  The signatures are organized alphabetically by the surname of the Prime Minister rather than their titles, though the titles are noted in the descriptions.  The descriptions also include the dates each person served as Prime Minister.","Henry Addington, Viscount Sidmouth. Signed \"Sidmouth.\" Prime Minister, 1801-1804.","Herbert Asquith. Signed \"H H Asquith.\" Prime Minister 1908-1916.","Clement Richard Atlee, 1st Earl Attlee. Signed \"Clement Richard Atlee.\" Prime Minister, 1945-1951.","Stanley Baldwin. Signed \"Stanley Baldwin\" on stationery with embossed 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W.1.\" Prime Minister 1923-1924, 1924-1929, and 1936-1937.","Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour. Signed \"Arthur James Balfour.\" Prime Minister 1902-1905.","James Callaghan. Signed \"Jim Callaghan\" on stationery of The Chancellor of the Exchequer, 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W.1. Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1964 to 1967. Prime Minister 1976-1979.","George Canning. Signed \"Geo. Canning.\" Prime Minister 1827.","William Cavendish-Bentinck, Third Duke of Portland. Paper seal of George III, attached on reverse. Signed \"Portland.\" Prime Minister 1783 and 1807-1809.","Winston Churchill. Midland Bank Limited check, dated October 22, 1945, written to The Rt. Hon. Winston S. Churchill and endorsed \"Winston Churchill.\" Prime Minister 1940-1945, 1951-1955.","Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington. Signed \"Wilmington, ?.\" Prime Minister 1742-1743. Date on document fragment is July 19, 1734, with a partial order written on the reverse.","Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield. Signed \"Benj Disraeli.\" \"Henry Colburn, Esq\" written on reverse. Prime Minister 1868, 1874-1880. Includes carte de visite of a portrait of Disraeli.","2nd Earl Shelbourne and 1st Marquis of Landsdowne.  Also known as William Petty-Fitzmaurice.  Signed \"Shelbourne.\" Prime Minister 1782-1783.","Augustus Fitzroy, Third Duke of Grafton. Signed \"Grafton.\" Appears to be an envelope addressed to Lady Mary Lindsay Campbell, Edinburgh. Prime Minister 1767-1770.","Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Salisbury-Cecil, Third Marquis of Salisbury. Signed \"Salisbury.\" Prime Minister 1885-1886, 1886-1892, and 1895-1902.","David Lloyd George. Signed \"D. Lloyd George\" on reverse of a request for his signature by Ruth Adler of Rochelle, New York, dated April 19, 1924. Prime Minister 1916-1922.","William E. Gladstone. Signature \"WE Gladstone\" on envelope, with August 1881 cancel date, addressed to Mrs. DC Philbrooke, Bangor, Maine. Prime Minister 1868-1874, 1880-1885, 1886 and 1892-1894.","Frederick John Robinson Goderich, Viscount Earl of Ripon. Signed \"Goderich.\" Prime Minister 1827-1828.","Frederick John Robinson Goderich, Viscount Earl of Ripon. Franking signature \"FJ Robinson, Esq. Ripon\" and sender's signature \"FJ Robinson.\" Prime Minister 1827-1828. The fragment is an envelope, postmarked 27 Feb 1821, and addressed to Lady Sullivan, Surry","Lord William Grenville. Signed \"Grenville.\" Prime Minister 1806-1807.","George Grenville.  Signed \"George Grenville.\" Fragment of a letter with date of January 14, 1752 and other signatures of \"?. Campbell\" and George Lyttelton, 1st Baron Lyttelton (signed \"G. Lyttelton.\" Prime Minister 1763-1765.","Charles Grey, Second Earl Grey. Signed \"Grey.\" Prime Minister 1830-1834. Appears to be an envelope addressed to Sir John Key, Baronet, 14 Bedford Square. Sir John Key was a member of Parliament in 1833. A date, 16 Nov 33, is handwritten on the fragment.","George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen. Signed \"Aberdeen.\" Prime Minister 1852-1855.","Edward Richard George Heath. Signed \"Edward Heath\" and dated 27 March '74. Prime Minister 1970-1974.","(Sir) Alec Douglas Home, Alexander Frederick Douglas-Home, Baron Home of the Hirsel. Signed \"Alec Douglas-Home.\" Prime Minister 1963-1964.","Robert Banks Jenkinson, Second Duke of Liverpool. Signed \"Liverpool.\" Prime Minister 1812-1827.","A. Bonar Law. Signed \"A.B. Law.\" Prime Minister 1922.","James Ramsay MacDonald. Signed \"J. Ramsay MacDonald.\" Prime Minister 1924 and 1929-1935.","Maurice Harold Macmillan, 1st Earl of Stockton. Signed \"Hon Macmillan.\" Prime Minister 1957-1963. Written on letterhead, \"From the Rt. Hon.Harold Macmillan, St. Martin's Street, London.","William Lamb Melbourne, Second Viscount. Signed \"Melbourne.\" Prime Minister 1834, 1835-1842. Clipped from ALS. Envelope addressed to Mrs. George Lawrence, Liverpool and hand dated \"London, November five, 1832\" with the same date on stamped postmark.","Frederick North, 2nd Earl of Guilford, usually known as Lord North. Signed \"North.\" Prime Minister 1770-1782. Also, the signature of Lord Lyttelton, Baron of Frankley, signed as \"Westcote.\" A date, May 2, 1760 is on the paper, but not necessarily the date of the document.","(Sir) Robert Peel. Signed \"Robert Peel.\" Prime Minister 1834-1835 and 1841-1846.","Henry Pelham. Signed \"H. Pelham.\" Prime Minister 1743-1754.","Thomas Pelham, Duke of Newcastle, also called Thomas Pelham-Holles. Signed \"Holles Newcastle.\" Prime Minister 1754-1756 and 1757-1762. Other signatures on paper: \"H.B. Legge\" (Henry Bilson Legge) and \"?. Nugent.\"","William Pitt (the Younger). Signed \"W. Pitt.\" Prime Minister 1783-1801 and 1804-1805.","Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, 1st Earl of Midlothian. Signed \"Roseberry.\" Prime Minister 1894-1895.","John Russell, 1st Earl Russell. Signed J. Russell. Prime Minister 1865-1866.","Scope and Contents Henry John Temple, Third Viscount of Palmerston. Signed \"Palmerston\" with another signature on the reverse, \"Lord Palmerston.\" Prime Minister 1855-1858 and 1859-1865. Palmerston and Ashley. Signatures \"The Honble E. Ashley, Treasury\" and \"Palmerston.\"","Margaret Thatcher. Signed \"Margaret Thatcher\" on stationery with House of Commons embossed crest. Prime Minister 1979-1991.","Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford. Signed \"Walpole.\" Prime Minister 1721-1742. Considered the first Prime Minister of Great Britain.","Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. Signed \"W. Wellington.\" Prime Minister 1828-1830.","Harold Wilson, Prime Minister 1964-1970, 1974-1976, on card with date \"9.ix.60.\"","Scope and Contents Letter from Lord Eldon John Scott, First Earl of Eldon, Corfe Castle, to his daughter Lady Elizabeth Repton, London, dated September 8, 1829. Asks her to send any political news she might hear and love to her and his grandson. Book page with print of \"John Scott, First Earl of Eldon, Lord High Chancellor of England\" engraved by HY Robinson.","Scope and Contents Letter with heading \"Lettre de Nouvelle Annee\" from George II to the Duke of Lorraine, dated January 10, 1728. George II writes that he is responding to a New Year's letter from the Duke of Lorraine and wishes him and his family a prosperous New Year. The Salutation is \"Mon Frere\" and the closing is \"Votre bon frere, George R.\" The letter is written in French and includes 2 black wax seals. Includes a page from a book with a print of George II.","Letter written by Charles James Fox, St. Anne's Hill, to William Smith, M.P., Park Street, Westminister, postmarked May 12, 1800. He thanks William Smith for the two volumes, commenting \"I take notice of the proceedings in France...\" Includes a book print of Charles James Fox.","Printed receipt for investments, dated June 1, 1725, which includes handwritten interest entries totalling one thousand six hundred Eighty Seven pounds and ten shillings.  \"By order dated 21st Day of Febry, 1723, ...Wm Pawlett, one of the Four tellers of the Receipt of His Majesty's Exchequer...being for fifteen months interest.....  The interest was received by Sarah Dutchess Dowager of Marlborough, Francis Earl of Godolphin and William Clayton Esqr, three of the acting Exors \u0026 Trustees of John, Late Duke of Marlborough.  Signed by S. Marlborough, Godolphin, and Wm Clayton.  Includes a book pring of Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough.","Scope and Contents Official document to \"Capnd Brian Mansergh Lieutenant\" from \"George, Duke of Albemarle, Earl of Torrington, Baron Monck of Potheridge\" about Capt. Thomas Hopkins and the Troop of Horse. Signed Albemarle. November 2, 1660. Paper seal attached. Includes a book print of George Monck, Duke of Albemarle.","Signed poem by Daniel O'Connell M.P. for Mrs. Weld, dated May 27, 1838. Appears to be a love letter, but possibly as a rejected suitor. Includes a book print of Daniel O'Connell.","Scope and Contents A travel pass by Charles II ordering his \"Magistrates, Officers, Ministers and loving Subjects\" to allow Henry Compton to travel to Tangier without \"search, molestation, or hinderance ...  August 14, 14th Year of Our Reigne.\"  Signed by Edw. Nicholas and \"Charles R.\" Paper seal attached.  Print of Charles II included.","Letter from Princess Sophia Matilda of Gloucester to an unknown friend, sending her a gift of turquoise stones. June 13. Year unknown.","Scope and Contents Prince Albert, Windsor Castle, to \"My dear Lord\" about the proposed Indian Trophies Room at Windsor Castle. Prince Albert thanks him for his communication with Sir Edward Bowater, his presents sent to Sir Edward Bowater and the anticipated gift of the dispatches sent from India. He notes that the Queen will be glad to receive his contributions and that his pictures and the pictures of the Duke of Wellington \"will be most interesting additions to the historical collection of Portraits in the corridor.\" March [29], [18??]. Includes a carte de visite of Prince Albert.","Letter from Prince Augustus Frederick, Prince of Sussex, Kensington Palace to J. [Hartley], Bridge Street, saying he received the letter with the opinions of Mr. Denman and Holt. Send him the case and he will give his determination. March 4, 1824. Letter and envelope attached to mounting paper. Includes book print of His Royal Highness Prince Augustus-Frederick, Duke of Sussex.","Scope and Contents December 29, 1593 letter from Robert Devereux to a \"loving friend\" in Norfolk. Handwriting is difficult to read. Note received with accession mentions that he was a favorite of Elizabeth I. Includes book print of Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex.","Scope and Contents Letter from T.B. Macaulay, Albany, to \"Sir\" returning a corrected revision of an unknown written work.  October 8, 1842.  Includes book print of T.B. Macaulay.","Letter from George III to Lord Fauconberg referring to his \"severe and tedious illness.\" It has prevented him from handling public or private business which is why he hasn't responded to the letter received from Mr. Clarke the Apothecary at Cheltenham. Letter deals with bills from the work at Bayshill house and asks that they be sent to Mr. Gorton at Windsor. Also involves money going to Mr. Clarke to pay workmen. March 10, 1789. Includes book print of \"His Most Gracious Majesty George-William-Frederick the Third.\" In 1788, George III stayed with Lord Fauconberg at Cheltenham for spa treatment for his illness. Later, he paid for 17 more rooms to be added to Bayshill for more guests.","William IV complains to the Duke of Clarence of the near loss of a ship due to the lack of a chronometer. He writes that Commander Colonel Fox wrote him a letter about the incident, where an American ship informed them of the danger on their way to Halifax, so they were able to escape. \"Private and Confidential\" noted on top of page. November 15, 1829.","William IV, writing from Brighton, states that Baron [A?] is the \"fittest person\" and that \"Baron [A?] will proceed from London to the Congress.\" 1833. Includes an engraving of King William IV, by J. Cochran, from 'National Portrait Gallery, volume III' published c.1835 by Henry Dawe.","Wilberforce, at Sir Charles Middleton's, sends a list of \"unhappy people\" who he wants to \"secure a place in the Fleet now preparing for Botany Bay.\" This letter is in response to the recipient's earlier refusal to take these female convicts unless their care was by the County and not the Government. Wilberforce encourages the recipient's cooperation by stating \"I trust \u0026 believe that in your office I shall find official feelings so tempered with personal ones that you will not press any objections, which tend to detain a number of poor wretches in a crowded prison, where from necessity perhaps they have been kept too long.\" The female convicts are at York Castle and are to be sent to N.S. Wales. April 13, 1789.","Earl of Cardigan James Brudenell, at Deene, writes to an unknown neighbor acknowledging the receipt of his letter about the allegedly stolen pheasants and disagreeing with the accusation. February 7, 1868.","Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain thanks R.R. Ulyate for the gift of stationery, on which he is writing his thanks. The stationery is an advertisement for Arusha, decorated with printed small maps of Africa and Arusha, written directions and a letterhead with the address \"Neville Chamberlain, P.O. Arusha, Tanganyika.\" He mentions that he thinks the \"High Commissioner, if and when appointed, will have a new residence.\" February 4, 1930. Ray Ulyate was a resident of Arusha where he led tours into the jungle, and one of the first to emphasize photography, and operated The New Arusha Hotel.","Order from Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, at Victory off Cagliari, to Captain Frank Sotheron that the dispatcher Captain Boyle be sent away immediately after his dispatches are delivered because Nelson doesn't want the Seahorse to anchor or be detained in the Bay. Includes a short message to Mr. Elliott to \"act with caution.\" Signed \"Nelson and Bronte.\" January 25, 1805. Notation at end of letter \"Received by the Seahorse on the morning of the 28th of January in Naples Bay.\"","Order from Fourth Earl of Sandwich John Montagu to Captain Vaughan, Commander of his Majesty's hired ship the Whitehaven to \"proceed immediately to Alross Bay with His Majesty's ship under your command, or wherever else you shall hear Capt. Noel to be [of the sloop Greyhound]…\" for a future attack. The order is written by the Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of Great Britain and Ireland and signed by \"Sandwich\" and others. The order gives the particulars and location of two French Men of War near Arisaig on the Western Coast of North Britain, both of which were recently attacked by the British sloops the Greyhound, the Terror and Baltimore. May 13, 1746.","Typed letter from Lady Nancy Astor, The Hoe, Plymouth to Frank Doubleday (American Publishers) about her fight with the Drink Trade and her opinion that her speeches aren't worth publishing. November 2, 1922.","A \"private\" letter from Lord Charles Cornwallis in Calcutta to Viscount Sydney in which he gives his thoughts on India and some of the earlier administrators: \"…there are many very able \u0026 very honest men in the Company's service in Bengal.\" He comments that his conduct \"…of this war or that war, \u0026 I believe I have made very few enemies by it.\" February 19, 1787.","William Grenville, Whitehall, to Alexander Straton, Charge d'Affaires at Vienna, informing Straton of the death of King Louis XVI: \"his Most Christian Majesty…was inhumanly executed in the Place De Louis 15: on Monday last, pursuant to a Decree of the National Convention\" and the King ordered in Council for the departure of Monsr Chauvelin from this Kingdom within eight days.\" William Grenville was the Foreign Secretary at the time and the Marquis was a French Ambassador who no longer had legal credentials. January 25, 1793.","Original cabinet photograph of Thomas Castro/Arthur Orton who claimed to be Roger Tichborne, the son of Lady Doughty-Tichborne. An abbreviated history of the Tichborne Family and \"The Claimant\" trial is written on the sheet of paper to which the photograph is glued. Roger Tichborne was presumed drowned near Australia, but his Mother, hoping he was still alive, advertised for his whereabouts in Australia. Thomas Castro/Arthur Orton came to England claiming to be Roger Tichborne. He was eventually tried and convicted of perjury. He became known as \"The Claimant.\" Includes a carte de visite of Mary Ann Bryant (Mrs Tom Castro), but it is labeled as Lady Roger Tichborne. 1873.","Duke of Wellington, in Paris, to an unknown person concerning an unpaid bill and his opinion of decisions he made in the past. Draft of a reply from the unknown person in Cambia, stating \"Greatly as I feel the condescension of …letter of the 17th, I should not again have trespassed upon you, even with my thanks, did I not fear that some inaccuracy of expression may have misled your….as to the nature of the feelings which I stated to have been …\" Memo on the reverse states \"the difference of opinion between Wm. [Buhel] [Bikel] and myself - with draft of answer.\" January 17, 1817.","Spencer Perceval to \"Madam\" concerning his financial obligations for the care of Mrs. Perceval. He mentions Mrs. Perceval's pension versus her income and his willingness to give her about 40 pounds a month for meals and lodging if it won't interfere with the pension. The rental agreement should be no longer than a year, but also one that he can \"put an end to it upon some much shorter notice…\" He comments that he thinks the price for her lodging should include laying in her coal, particularly since she isn't well, but it is up to Mrs. Perceval to arrange her own terms. He thinks Mrs. Perceval is too ill to change lodgings. He thanks \"Madame\" for helping. Mrs. Perceval might be his mother. October 24, 1807.","William Prescott, in Boston, sends William Cullen Bryant an article on Bryant's writings written by the Count de Circourt. Prescott describes M. de Circourt as \"…one of the most accomplished critics in France…it might be gratifying to you, as it is always to your countrymen, to see in what manner your writings are appreciated by intelligent foreigners.\" February 3, 1848. Includes a print of a drawing of William H. Prescott by George Richmond, from a drawing in the possession of the Earl of Carlisle, engraved by H. Wright Smith. Possibly from the book 'Biographical and citical miscellanies' by W.H. Prescott, published 1859.","Charles S. Gordon, in London, informs Mr. [Stab] that Gordon's luggage will be arriving in Constantinople and gives him instructions for the disbursement of some of the items (gun, gun case, photographic tent, camera stand) to Biddulph and Gordon. At the end of the letter, Gordon changes his mind and requests that the items be returned to him except the gun and gun case which [Stab] can keep as souvenirs. This letter was written shortly after Charles S. Gordon returned from his commission to mark the new border between the Russian Empire and Ottoman Empire up into Asia Minor. January 26, 1859. Charles S. Gordon was later known as Charles S. \"Chinese\" Gordon.","William E. Gladstone, writing on House of Commons Library embossed letterhead, to an unknown American about the United States and the current \"imperfect\" bill to recognize the principle of International Copyright. Concedes that the bill should help both American and foreign authors. March 25, 1890. Includes stereoscopic card of Gladstone.","Cecil John Rhodes, on Burlington Hotel.W. London stationery, to \"My dear Thomas\" saying he is going out of town and to thank Bonnor for his invitation. Undated.","Embossed form with seal for Bahama-Islands, New-Providence and heading \"By His Excellency the Right Honorable John, Earl of Dunmore, Governor-General, and Commander in Chief of the said Bahama-Islands\" giving Peleg Latham a license for the sloop, Matsey, to sail and depart from this \"Port and Government\" for New York. Signed by Dunmore and Adam Christie, Secry. Dated June 24, 1793.","Piece of paper with signatures of Lord (Field Marshal Horatio Herbert) Kitchener and Louis Botha. Other signatures are unclear, but two are possibly Haig (Douglas Haig) and Smuts (John Christian Smuts). Dated October 4, 1922. These men were participants in the Boer War.","Lord John Russell, Pembroke Lodge, to the author of an essay on Thomas Macaulay, praising his writing and hoping he would edit a book by Macaulay with his essay as an introduction. Russell also cites his praises for Macaulay, then adding \"perhaps in painting his characters he made his lights too bright, \u0026 his shade too deep, a defect perhaps inseparable from his wonderful powers of …\" November 2, 18??. Macaulay died on December 28, 1859.","Prince Albert, Windsor Castle to Sir James (last name unknown) returning \"the admiral's voluminous correspondence with my best thanks and can only say that I agree in the feelings expressed in your answer to him. [January] 20, 1854.","Two envelopes with picture of Sir Winston Churchill headed with \"First Day of Issue\" and stamped with U.S. 5 cents stamps with Churchill's image, both dated May 13, 1965, postmarked Fulton, Missouri. One envelope has 4 stamps and is signed by Sir Anthony Eden, British Prime Minister from 1955-1957. The second envelope has one stamp and is signed by Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery.","\"William Henry Cavendish, Duke of Portland, Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter … authorizes in His Majesty's name\" the seizure of [Lord] Gregory for treason. Warrant issued at Whitehall on March 19, 1788. Warrant addressed to Anthony Fabiani, one of the Majesty's Messengers, and 3 other. Red wax seal on the warrant.","William Petty Shelburne (Second Earl) (First Marquis of Landsdowne), London, to an unknown gentleman about handling the affairs of Shelburne's nephew and deceased brother. Shelburne says he is \"determined not to interfere\" but \"promised the exors that I would give them my opinion whenever they called on me\" and that Sir William Petty has advised that they pay their lawyer and apothecary well. Shelburne wishes the recipient to take over his brother's affairs because he is close to his nephew's Mother's family, even though Mr. Morwley has done a good job. January 26, 1795. Lord Lansdowne's brother was the Hon. Thomas Fitzmaurice (1742-1793) of Cliveden and a Member of Parliament.","Lord Randolph S. Churchill asks Mr. [J.I.] Minchin to excuse him from attending the Chess Tournament dinner on May 19 because he needs rest after a hard work session in Parliament and will be traveling to Ireland during the Whitsuntide Holidays. May 5, 1883. The letter is written on 2 Connaught Place stationary. The London 1883 chess tournament was an international tournament. Lord Randolph S. Churchill is the father of Winston Churchill.","Warren Hastings, Dalyesford House writes to The Rev. William Johnson, Parley Place, Croydon, Surry about an assignment, possibly as an executor of an estate. He asks for Rev. Johnson's help in acquiring financial and other information with questions about the current finances. April 25, 1798.","Sir Robert Peel responds to a proposal to help Ireland during the potato famine. The proposal appears to involve asking for money from the government or borrowing it, possibly confiscating land as collateral. He thinks the proposal will be hard to enforce and will be a source of \"dissatisfaction and discontent.\" He notes \"It's difficult to argue calamity in the immediate presence of famine and disease.\"","Signature of Earl of Godolphin Sidney, Lord High Treasurer under Queen Anne, on a warrant for Tallys and Revenue of Excise. Other names mentioned are William Gregory and William Wardour. Partial document. December 9, 1693.","King George IV requests that the Master of the Stag Hounds keep 6 horses for Lord Maryborough (William Wellesley-Pole). \"The King is aware that this additional allowance has not been the practice but in consequence of Lord Maryborough's removal from his late office, for the convenience of Lord Liverpool, the King does not think it right that he should be, so decided…[this] present indulgence is by the King's express command, but not to be extended to my future Master of the Stag Hounds.\" November 19, 1824.","Lord Palmerston writes that the \"Duke of Wellington has accepted the Office of 1st Lord of the Treasury and we are to give up the seals of office at St. James's tomorrow.\" November 15, 1834.","Lord Palmerton, Prime Minister, to Henry Labouchere, Secretary of State for the Colonies, about the charge by Thomas Chisholm Anstey, Attorney General of Hong Kong, that John Walter Hulme, Chief Justice in Hong Kong, was drunk at the Governor's table. He repeats comments by Bowring [Sir John Bowring] who was at the dinner. He warns that this matter needs to be handled carefully since Anstey's correspondence is damaging and Hong Kong is not a \"very favorite establishment in our House.\" He suggests investigating Hulme's character and the prejudices of those bringing the charge, especially Anstey who is \"violent and intemperate.\" August 27, 1856. Carte de visite of Lord Palmerton is included.","December 9, 1765 letter from William Pitt (the elder) to \"Dear Sir\" asking him to forward the enclosed letter to Comte de Wallwoden \"by the first safe opportunity.\" The letter is the \"notification of the melancholy loss of Lady Yarmouth\" which he received on October 22. Lady Yarmouth (Amalie von Wendt) was the mistress of King George II and Wallmoden was their son. Includes an engraving of William Pitt.","George Canning, Foreign Office, to Lord John Fitzroy saying he'd received his letter about Sir Arthur Wellesley's victory over the French at Talavera de la Reina (Peninsula Campaign) before the arrival of Lord FitzRoy Somerset with Sir Arthur Wellesley's dispatches. August 15, 1809.","George Canning, Pavilion, Brighton, to the Prince de Polignac regarding his amazement of the arrest of the daughters of Sir Robert Wilson in Calais as they were leaving France. He asks Prince de Polignac to find out what happened and to \"redress it, as far as may be in your power.\" There is an abstract of the letter from Sir Robert Wilson to George Canning which gives the particulars of the arrest and his assurance that his daughters \"had nothing with them but their own private property.\" January 31, 1824. Jules de Polignac was Prime Minister of France from 8 August 1829 – 29 July 1830.","George Canning, Downing Street, to \"Sir\" giving the agenda of the November 14th Parliamentary session: \"obtain the sanction for admitting certain kinds of foreign grain for Home Consumption before they would have been by law regularly admissible for that purpose, and to elect a Speaker and complete the other formal proceedings incident to the opening of a New Parliament.\" \"No. 3\" is noted at the top of the page. September 7, 1826.","Edward VIII, Hotel Ritz, Paris, to Sir William Rootes, Piccadilly, thanking him for lending him a \"Humber and your driver Calvert\" during his visit, and giving details of other travel arrangements made during that visit plus his future November 5 trip on the \"Queen Mary.\" Edward VIII states, while visiting Eric Dudley and in London, he met people who share his pessimism over the Socialist havoc of the economy. He laments that Great Britain is losing its world position, but France has the anarchy of the Communist controlled unions with political discord. October 17, 1947.","Edward VIII, H.Q. Guards Division, accepts a Christmas Eve dinner invitation from \"My dear Colonel.\" December 21, 1915.","Edward VII, in Rome, to Dr. Chambers with thanks for the good wishes for his birthday and approaching marriage. \"When one reaches the age of 21, \u0026 is shortly to be married, one begins to feel responsibilities creeping one one…Much will be expected of me, but…if I keep the example of my Parents before me, I have not fear of going wrong.\" Edward VII lists the cities that he, his sister and brother-in-law have visited during their tour. Signed \"Albert Edward.\" November 23, 1862. Includes envelope addressed to T.K. Chambers, Grosvenor Square, London, black bordered, with a black wax seal. Includes carte de visites of Alexandra of Denmark (wife of Edward VII) and Edward VII.","Duchess of Kent (Victoria Mary Louisa), on embossed stationary, to Lady Barrington with thanks for making a beautiful bag which she will cherish as a souvenir. She is Queen Victoria's mother. A later note on letter states \"1847?\".","James VI requires the Earl Marischal to attend a national assembly to hinder increase of papacy. July 18, 1616. George Keith, the 5th Earl Marischal founded the Marischal College in Aberdeen in 1593. He held several offices under King James VI. Includes an attached paper seal.","Typed tribute to Winston Churchill, on parchment type paper, given by Field-Marshall Montgomery and signed \"Montgomery of Alamein F.M.\" Undated. 4 pages. Field-Marshall Montgomery's full title was \"Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein.\"","Reply by Lord Palmerston to someone approving of the labors of the Foreign Office. Signed \"Palmerston.\" March 5, 1832. Henry John Temple Palmerston (Third Viscount).","Dinner menu of the Hotel de Crillon in Paris signed by David Lloyd George. January 27, 1921.","Charles Dickens asks the recipient to forward a note to his office in an envelope marked \"private\" and it will have his attention. Written on Athenaeum Club letterhead stationery. November 17, 1866. Includes an engraving of a portrait bust of Charles Dickens by J.H Baker after a photograph by Mason \u0026 Co.,1870.","Envelope addressed to Viscountess Barrington, Cassiobury Park with attached red wax seal and postmark of January 6, 1847.","Lord Halifax, British Embassy, Washington, D.C.to The Rt. Rev. Herbert Welch, New York City, New York responds to a request that the English Methodist Church fund credit in the United States be remitted to Uruguay. Lord Fairfax notes that the United Methodist Church should \"surrender to the Exchange Control at the Bank of England all its dollar funds.\" May 31, 1941. Lord Halifax was the British Ambassador to the United States in 1941. Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax.","Permission signed by King William III and given \"by his Majtys command Nottingham\" to Sir Willoughby Aston, High Sheriffe of County of Chester, to \"give and grant you full license \u0026 permission during your said Office of Sheriffe to remaine or dwell out of our said County…\" December 29, 1690. A paper seal is attached to letter with red wax. Includes an engraving of King William III. Includes a steel engraving by W.Holl of a William III portrait, after a painting by Caspar Netscher.","Daniel O'Connell wants to put James [unknown] on the voting papers for St. George's Ward. \"I think you will not disavow us…but how useful an anti-slavery man may be in the council – with your help I think I could get our corporation to set an example to all the corporations in Great Britain on the subject.\" October 20, 1841. Includes an engraving of Daniel O'Connell, Esq. by Robert Cooper from a painting by T. Catterson Smith.","Signature of the First Earl of Halifax Charles Montagu on a declaration \"Wee allow of this bill of Incidents amounting to the sum….Whitehall Treasy Chambers.\" The document contains 5 signatures: Halifax, Richard Onslow, Paul Methuen, and Edward Wortley (Edward Wortley Montagu), husband of Mary Wortley Montagu. One signature is illegible. November 2, 1714.","Raglan accepts dinner invitation from Lady Henniken for Saturday, July 6. Written after 1852 when Fitzroy Somerset became First Baron the Lord of Raglan Fitzroy Somerset. Notation with letter says it was written during the Light Brigade.","B. White informs W. Pritchard of the London and County Bank of the death of his brother, Henry White. April 19, 1887. Envelope included. Pencil notes on envelope say this is Lt. Gen White, Hero of Balaclava Charge in the Charge of the Light Brigade. A Lt. Col. Henry White was with the 6th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Dragoons.","Henry Campbell-Bannerman, 6 Grosvenor Place, to Donaldson, enclosing a partially completed form or application (not included). He mentions that he is a member of the Bull Dog Club and is glad to hear \"good accounts of the keeps.\" March 19, 1896.","Viscount Castlereagh Robert Stewart, Foreign Secretary, written while keeper of the Irish seal, to the Rt. Honorable John Beresford with the news that \"Lord Cornwallis has been engaged this week in sounding the principal Persons in town with the exception of Lord Pery, who sees the objections in a strong point of view, the others are dishonest to entertain the question – some with a greater degree of preference than others.\" He continues by saying the counties of Cork and Limerick are for it. He closes with the statement \"The county pretty much as you left it – the Orangemen and Catholics … in the County of Derry.\" \"Private\" is noted at the top of page one. November ? [1799].","Scope and Contents James III, \"the old pretender,\" letter written from O'Albano, about Arthur Dillon and signed \"Jacques R.\" Written in French. September 18, 1724. Arthur Dillon, Count Dillon, was a Jacobite soldier from Ireland who served in the French army, per the Compendium of Irish Biography. Per Wikipedia, Arthur Dillon was given the Irish title \"Earl of Dillon\" in 1721 by James III.  In 1711 Arthur was created \"Comte Dillon\" in France by Louis XIV; and was awarded the Irish title \"Earl of Dillon\" in 1721 by the monarch he recognized as James III.","Engraving of La Belle Hamilton by J.Thomson after an original painting by Sir Peter Lely.","Engraving of Lord Nelson by T Woolnoth from an original picture by Hoppner in her Majesty's Collection at St James's.","George III Appointment of Donald McDonald as \"Lieutenant in Captain William Pemble's Independent Company of Invalids doing Duty in North Britain\" given at St. James's Court on October 29, 1783. Signed by George III and Lord North.","Henry Trenwith, before leaving for the East-indies, appoints Elizabeth Trenwith to receive \"two months' pay of my Wages Yearly…during the whole time of my being forth.\" Dated November 3, 1753 with notation on reverse, \"Months paid the 10 January 1755…\" Document is glued to a paper backing.","William IV warrant which releases Richard Kettle, the younger from the Devon County Gaol where he is confined under a game law conviction with a 20 pound fine. The reason given is Kettle's lawyer's neglect and the length of time Kettle has been in prison. March 19, 1834. Signed by William IV and others.","Documents signed by Prince Regent George and King George IV.  An engraving of \"George IV, King of England\" by Charles Picart from an original drawing, is included.","Patent from Georg Prinz Regent Georg to Von Dreehsell, signed at Carlton House on January 29, 1814. Written in German. Attached paper seal.","George IV appoints Major General Sir Edward Barnes K.C.B. to the local rank of Lieutenant General in the Islands of Ceylon. Court held at Carlton House, May 20, 1823. A red wax on paper seal and blue seal are attached to the appointment.","First Duke of Marlborough John Churchill appoints John Danvers as a Captain in Brigadier Thomas Farrington's regiment to replace Captain Richard Nanfan. Signed \"Marlborough\" with other signatures. June 24, 1706. The appointment is written one month after the victory at Ramillies in which Thomas Farrington's regiment participated. An engraving \"John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough\" by H.T. Ryall is included.","A Safe Conduct Warrant for Colonel Roger Whitley to travel into France and other foreign countries, \"having served us with great dilligence during all these troubles.\" Signed by Charles I. January 14, 1646. A colored engraving of \"Charles 1st. King of England, Scotland, France \u0026 Ireland\" engraved for \"Harrison's Edition of Rapin's History of England\" is included.","Indenture from Sir William Cecil, Lord Burghley, Principal Advisor to Queen Elizabeth I, to John [Aloxdo] , signed by Lord Burghley. November 23, 1753. Written in English and Latin. An engraving of \"William Cecil, Lord Burghley\" by S. Freeman from the original of Mark Gerard is included.","Second Duke of Grafton Charles appoints Richard St. George as Lieutenant Colonel in His Majesty's First Regiment of Carabiniers under the Command of Richard Lord Viscount Shannon in His Majesty's Army in Ireland and also to be Captain of a Troop in the said Regiment in the room of John Petry Esqr. Deceased.\" July 6, 1723. Signed by Edward Hopkins and \"Grafton\" by the Duke. Lord Shannon's regiment was a Regiment of Horse. Written on vellum with the \"Great Seal of Great Britain\" attached.","George VI appoints Peter Murray, Esquire as an \"Officer of the Seventh Grade of Our Foreign Service at any of Our Diplomatic or Consular Establishments…\" Dated October 20, 1948 but effective beginning July 1, 1947. Signed by \"George R.\" and Clement R. Atlee. Embossed seal.","Queen Anne gives her representatives \"Full Power for the Treaty of Peace with Spain\" during the negotiations of the Treaty of Ultrecht. 1713. Written in Latin and signed \"Anna R.\" A descriptive note, later added in pencil, says \"Re: treaty of Utrecht Instructions to Commissioners to sign treaty ending War of Spanish Succession ceding Gibraltar.\" Engraving of \"Queen Anne\" by J. Cochran from the original by Kneller is included.","George V appoints Frederick Samuel Beaumont as a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, given at Buckingham Palace on July 1, 1916. Signed by George V. Red embossed seal on the certificate.","Letter from Samuel Pepys to \"My Lord\" about his arrangements made with Captain Salmon on behalf of the King \"for transporting the Muscovite envoy to Licoorne.\" December 5, 1687. A typed transcript of the letter and an engraving of Samuel Pepys is included. These items are glued on pages in a red leather bound book made especially for the collection.","July 8, 1857 indenture for the division of the estate of Benjamin Handy between various individuals and family members, who include: Henrietta and Henry Almond Thorpe, Louisa Handy, Mary Handy, George and Jane Elizabeth Mary Ann Rowland, Alfred Ainge and Sophia Harris, John Daniel Clarke, Henry Hand, Joseph Southby, Walter Charles Venning, Emma Jane Venning and William Ord Marshall. The document is 13 pages and written on vellum with 21 signatures beside red wax seals and attached official stamped seals. Note on reverse, \"High Court of Justice, Chancery Division, Estate of Benjamin Hardy, dec'd, Rowland vs Hardy....this is exhibit marked A referred to in the affidavit of William Holmes and William Pearse by the said William Holmes this 13th day of July 1883 before me,\" signed by a commissioner.","August 30, 1836 indenture between William Sawbridge, Mary Abel and George Peach selling property to Theophilus Jeyes. Land is located in Market Hill in the town of Northampton. 2 pages on vellum.","Handwritten in Latin on vellum with signature \"Jacobus R.\" Notation on reverse side, \"....for tryall of My L Delamer.\"","Signature of Joseph Smyth with red wax seal."],"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."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Joynt, Richard G."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"persname_ssim":["Joynt, Richard G."],"language_ssim":["English French Latin"],"total_component_count_is":134,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T03:06:11.750Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8560"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1928","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Robb-Bernard Papers","creator":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_1928#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.)","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_1928#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003ePapers, 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).\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_1928#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"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_bulk_ssim":["1850-1950"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1665-2001"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["01/Mss. 65 R54","/repositories/2/resources/1928"],"text":["01/Mss. 65 R54","/repositories/2/resources/1928","Robb-Bernard Papers","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. 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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\n","\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\n","\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. Robb], 1848-1862.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes publications, extracts from publications, a report card, advertisments, and a photograph of the tombstone of John Bolling of Cobbs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtracts from papers and magazines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVolume 1, number 1, Southern Temperance Star, with account of October 1834 meeting of the Virginia State Temperance Society, January 1835.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaldie's Select Circulating Library, including Part I, number 1, 1 January 1835.  8 different issues, 1835 and 1836.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGodey's Lady's Book and Magazine, Volume XCVIII, Number 586, Philadelphia, April 1879.  1 copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Glance At Current American History by an Ex-Confederate, 1897.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtracts from daily papers. Advertising matter. Undated and September 15, 1857.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport 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.\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. 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."],"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"],"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"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.)","American Chemical Society","American Red Cross","United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization"],"famname_ssim":["Bernard Family","Hipkins family","Robb family","Robb-Bernard family","Upton family"],"persname_ssim":["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":"2026-05-21T13:16:38.307Z","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_bulk_ssim":["1850-1950"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1665-2001"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["01/Mss. 65 R54","/repositories/2/resources/1928"],"text":["01/Mss. 65 R54","/repositories/2/resources/1928","Robb-Bernard Papers","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. 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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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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. Robb], 1848-1862.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes publications, extracts from publications, a report card, advertisments, and a photograph of the tombstone of John Bolling of Cobbs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtracts from papers and magazines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVolume 1, number 1, Southern Temperance Star, with account of October 1834 meeting of the Virginia State Temperance Society, January 1835.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaldie's Select Circulating Library, including Part I, number 1, 1 January 1835.  8 different issues, 1835 and 1836.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGodey's Lady's Book and Magazine, Volume XCVIII, Number 586, Philadelphia, April 1879.  1 copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Glance At Current American History by an Ex-Confederate, 1897.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtracts from daily papers. Advertising matter. Undated and September 15, 1857.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport 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.\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. 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. 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May 20, 1675 rent and inheritance of third party contract signed by Charles Andros, Lieut. of Edmund Andros, Lt. Gov. of New York and Bailiff of Guernsey and Lord of Sausmares, written on vellum with attached seal. Contract of third parties, addressed to Eleazar Le Marchant, Lieut of Edmund Andros, Lord of Sausmares, Lieut. Governor and Bailiff of Guernsey for Queen Anne, dated October 18, 1706, signed by Eleazar LeMarchant, Thomas De Lisle and Hellier Bonamy with the seal of the Bailiwick of the Island of Guernsey and reverse coat of arms of individual, probably from a signet ring, written on vellum. Includes a November 11, 1929 letter from Edith Carey, the donor, with some history of Sir Edmund Andros, Guernsey, and a list of possible buildings that might have an association with the college. 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