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It includes the American Civil War letters of Confederate surgeon Dr. Harvey Black, the Civil War diary of hospital steward John S. Apperson, cotton books and correspondence of Germanicus Kent, nineteenth-century account books of a Blacksburg general store, 1912 European travel diary, and the political scrapbooks of State Senator and Attorney General Harvey B. 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Apperson was made by the Library of Virginia in January 1976 and is available at the Library of Virginia in Richmond. The Civil War letters of Harvey Black were published in 1995 in a volume edited by Glenn L. McMullen, which is available in the Rare Book Collection and in Newman Library.","The papers are arranged into series corresponding to the creators of the material and subseries by type of material.","Series include the following:","Series I. Harvey Black Papers Series II. Black Family Papers Series III. Germanicus Kent Papers Series IV. Black Family Business Records Series V. John S. Apperson Papers Series VI. Mary E. Apperson Papers Series VII. Alexander Apperson Papers Series VIII. Harvey B. Apperson Political Scrapbooks Series IX. Blacksburg Mining and Manufacturing Company Series X. Assorted Papers","This series is arranged by format.","This series is arranged by format.","Arranged alphabetically by name of family being researched.","In 1889, Elizabeth Black of Blacksburg, Virginia, married John Apperson of Marion, joining the Black and Kent families of Blacksburg with the Apperson family. Elizabeth Black's father Harvey Black and John S. Apperson served together in the 4th Virginia, 1st Brigade during the American Civil War. Black was a regimental surgeon and Apperson was a hospital steward under his command.","Harvey Black (1827-1888) was a native of Blacksburg and a grandson of town founder John Black. (Harvey Black did not use the e in his given name, but as an adult he regularly signed his name as H. Black and he was almost always identified publicly as Harvey Black.) After attending local schools, he began studying medicine under two local doctors. In 1847, he volunteered to serve in the Mexican War in the 1st Regiment Virginia Volunteers; three months later, he was made a hospital steward. He entered medical school at the University of Virginia in 1848 and graduated in June 1849. That fall, he took a four-month journey, on horseback, from western Virginia through the upper Mid-West as far west as Iowa. He decided to settle in Blacksburg and opened a medical practice there in 1852. The same year, he married Mary Kent of Blacksburg.","On August 2, 1861, Harvey Black was appointed regimental surgeon in the 4th Virginia, 1st Brigade, known as the Stonewall Brigade. John Apperson, who had enlisted with the Smyth Blues of Smyth County, Virginia, in April 1861, was appointed hospital steward under the command of Harvey Black in March 1862. Black and Apperson served together with the 4th regiment until late 1862. They provided medical care to the wounded at first Manassas, second Manassas, and the Battle of Fredericksburg. In late 1862, Black was appointed surgeon of the field hospital of the Second Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, and brought Apperson with him. Both served in this hospital until the end of the war, taking care of recuperating soldiers who were wounded of the Second Corps' major engagements, including the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863 and the Spotsylvania Campaign in 1864. Black assisted Hunter Holmes McGuire with the amputation of Stonewall Jackson's arm on May 3, 1863.","After the Civil War, Harvey Black resumed his medical practice in Blacksburg. He was elected president of the Medical Society of Virginia in 1872. He played an instrumental role in the founding of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in Blacksburg in 1872. He was the first rector of the Board of Visitors.","From 1786 to 1882, Harvey Black was Superintendent of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum in Williamsburg. In 1884, he was appointed to the board of a proposed state mental hospital for southwestern Virginia. In 1885, he was elected to represent Montgomery County in the House of Delegates and served two sessions. In the House, he influenced the decision to locate the new hospital in Marion. In 1887, Black became the first superintendent of the new Southwestern State Lunatic Asylum in Marion. He appointed John S. Apperson assistant physician there. Harvey Black died in Richmond in October 1888 and was buried in Westview Cemetery in Blacksburg.","John S. Apperson (1837-1908) was born in Locust Grove, Virginia, and moved to Smyth County in 1859. He took a job splitting rails and began to study medicine under local physician William Faris. In 1861, Apperson enlisted in the Smyth Blues, organized as Company D, 4th Virginia. After the Civil War, he studied medicine at the University of Virginia, earning a degree in 1867. He returned to Smyth County and married Victoria Hull in 1868. They lived in Chilhowie, and Apperson practiced medicine and farmed. They had seven children.","John Apperson's first wife died in 1887. The same year, he took a job as assistant physician under Harvey Black at the Southwestern Lunatic Asylum of Virginia in Marion. When Harvey Black died in 1888, Apperson resigned his position at the Southwestern Lunatic Asylum and established a medical practice in Marion. In 1889, he married Elizabeth, daughter of his friend and mentor Harvey Black. They had four children: Harvey, Alexander, Kent, and Mary.","After his second marriage, John Apperson pursued a career in business. He was one of eight founders of Staley's Creek Manganese and Iron Company. In 1906, he expanded the operations of the Marion Foundry and Milling Company into the Marion Foundry and Machine Works. He also promoted the building of the Marion and Rye Valley Railroad.","In 1892, the Virginia Board of World's Fair Managers employed Apperson to collect items and transport Virginia exhibits to the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. John Apperson died in Marion in 1908. His wife Elizabeth died in Blacksburg in 1942.","Harvey Black Apperson (1890-1948), the oldest child of John Apperson and Elizabeth Black, lived in Salem, Virginia, and practiced law in Roanoke for thirty years. He became active in Democratic Party politics in the 1920s. In a special election in 1933, he was elected to represent Floyd, Franklin, Montgomery, and Roanoke counties and the cities of Radford and Roanoke in the State Senate. He served on the State Corporation Commission from 1944 to 1947 and was Chairman of the Commission from June 1944 to 1947. Governor William Tuck appointed him Attorney General in August 1947, and he took office October 7, 1947. He died suddenly of a heart attack at his home in Richmond on February 2, 1948. Alexander Apperson worked at the Marion Foundry and Machine Works for a period and later moved to Birmingham, Alabama.","Germanicus Kent (1791-1861) and Arabella Amiss Kent (1809-1951), parents of Harvey Black's wife Mary, are also documented in this collection. Germanicus Kent was born in Suffield, Connecticut, and attended Yale College. Circa 1822, he moved to Huntsville, Alabama, and worked as a cotton merchant. In 1827, he married Arabella Amiss of Blacksburg. According to a family account, Germanicus Kent left Huntsville in 1834 at the insistence of his brother Aratus Kent, a missionary in Illinois who opposed slavery. Aratus Kent was a founder of Beloit and Rockford colleges in Illinois. The family moved to Illinois in 1834. Lewis Kent (also known as Lewis Lemon), who was enslaved by Germanicus Kent in North Carolina when he was a boy, moved with the family and later purchased his freedom and settled in Iowa. Germanicus Kent is considered a founder of the town of Rockford, Illinois, and served in the Illinois state legislature. Mary Kent, born in 1836, was the first child of European ancestry born in Rockford. The family returned to Arabella's hometown of Blacksburg in 1843.","Sources Glenn L. McMullen, \"Tending the Wounded: Two Virginians in the Confederate Medical Corps,\" Virginia Cavalcade, Vol. 40, No. 4 (Spring 1991), 172-183 A Surgeon with Stonewall Jackson: The Civil War Letters of Dr. Harvey Black, edited by Glenn L. McMullen (Baltimore: Butternut and Blue, 1995) Biographical sketches of John S. Apperson by Glenn McMullen and of Harvey Black Apperson, by Crandall Shiflett in John T. Kneebone, J. Jefferson Looney, Brent Tartar, and Sandra Gioia Treadway, eds., Dictionary of Virginia Biography, Vol. 1 (The Library of Virginia, 1998), 181-183 \"Germanicus A. Kent: Founder of Rockford, Illinois,\" published by the Rockford Historical Society, n.d.","The guide to the Black, Kent, and Apperson Family Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).","The papers were previously organized into three collections: the Black Family Papers, Ms1974-003; the Apperson Family Papers, Ms1974-017; and the Kent Family Papers, Ms1974-018. They were further processed and merged into one collection in 2002. Additional description was completed in 2021.","Three boxes are unprocessed. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.","This item was previously listed on the finding aid as \"General Store, Blacksburg, 1857-1862.\"","See the following materials related to these families, which are also at Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives:","James Randal Kent Papers, Ms1987-031","Elizabeth Kent Adams Papers, Ms1990-045","Medical Bill Signed by Dr. Harvey Black, Ms2009-084","Bell, Kent, Cloyd, Withrow Family Collection, Ms2008-040","The Black, Kent, and Apperson Family Papers, 1779-1984 (bulk 1821-1948) documents the families of Blacksburg and Marion, Virginia. The collection comprises American Civil War letters of Dr. Harvey Black, Civil War diaries of John Apperson, records and correspondence pertaining to nineteenth-century Blacksburg residents Edwin Amiss, his sister Arabella Amiss Kent, and her husband Germanicus Kent, cotton trader and Rockford, Illinois pioneer; and account books, correspondence, and photographs of several members of the Black, Kent, and Apperson families of Blacksburg and Marion, Virginia. The collection is divided into the following major series: Harvey Black Papers, Black Family Papers, Germanicus Kent Papers, Black Family Business Records, John S. Apperson Papers, Mary E. Apperson Papers, Alexander Apperson Papers, and Harvey B. Apperson Political Scrapbooks.","Series I. Harvey Black Papers, 1847-1888, contains the following subseries: Diaries, Civil War Letters, General Correspondence, Medical Career Records, and Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College. It also includes one photograph, ca. 1865, of Harvey Black.","Dating 1861 to 1864, the Civil War Letters document Black's experiences as a regimental surgeon in the Stonewall Brigade and as surgeon in charge of the Second Corps field hospital. The series comprises letters Black wrote to his wife Mary (Molly) in Blacksburg. Black usually wrote to his wife two to three days after a major battle and reported who, from Blacksburg, had been killed or wounded. He describes the effects of disease on the troops, looking for his brother-in-law Lewis Kent among the Union wounded at the Battle of Fredericksburg, the delirium of Stonewall Jackson as he lay dying at Guinea Station, and the difficulties of keeping his family clothed and fed during the war.","The Diaries consist of a short diary Black kept of his journey from Christiansburg to Mexico to fight in the Mexican War and a diary of a four-month journey, on horseback, from western Virginia through West Virginia, Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Tennessee in the fall of 1849. The Mexican War diary details Black's trip from Christiansburg to Norfolk and eventually Buena Vista, but provides little information about serving in the war. Both diaries contain mainly Black's observations about the towns and cities he passes through. The diary of the trip west compares culture and society in Virginia and the West and references encounters with Virginians who had moved west.","General Correspondence, 1847-1871, comprises two letters Black wrote while he was studying medicine at the University of Virginia, his proposal of marriage to Mary (Molly) Kent, and a folder of letters Black received from family members between 1848 and 1871. One letter describes pioneering in Island County, Washington Territory, in 1853; and two letters from Virginia State Senator John Penn regard the establishment of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College, forerunner of Virginia Tech, in Blacksburg.","The Medical Career Records, dating 1848 to 1888, documents Harvey Black's medical career before and after the Civil War and letters of recommendation for the position of Superintendent of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum of Virginia and the Southwestern Lunatic Asylum of Virginia. This series also contains an 1887 annual report for the Southwestern Lunatic Asylum of Virginia.","The Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Records span the years 1870 to 1873. This small series consists of a subscription list for the Preston and Olin Institute, an early history of the founding of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College, and certificates of appointment to the college's Board of Visitors.","Series II. Black Family Papers, 1779-1911 (bulk 1845-1911): Materials include an 1845 bill of sale for an enslaved girl named Adaline; an 1856 letter from Charles to Alexander Black; photographs of Alexander Black, Kent Black, and Kent's wife Mary Bell Black; a 1911 letter from Mary Kent to her children; and a quilt given to Kent Black by his medical patients, ca. 1890. Additionally, the series has the wedding register of Mary and Kent Black and an invitation to the 1885 Blacksburg Grand Annual Ball.","Series III. Germanicus Kent Papers, 1818-1899: The series comprises Germanicus Kent's cotton books and correspondence with his sons Lewis and John, his brother Aratus Kent, and his brother-in- law Edwin Amiss. The cotton books document Kent's experience as a cotton merchant based in Huntsville, Alabama, 1821 to 1823. They provide lists of cotton prices and copies of correspondence to clients in Nashville and New Orleans. The correspondence describes life in Blacksburg in the 1830s, the Kent family's decision to settle in Virginia after living in Illinois, and Kent's business investments in the west and in Blacksburg. Letters from Edwin Amiss to Arabella and Germanicus Kent pertain to Arabella Kent continuing to enslave people by inheriting her mother's estate. An 1860 letter from Germanicus Kent to Aratus Kent discusses Germanicus Kent's desire to establish contact with the man he formerly enslaved Lewis Lemon Kent, then living in Iowa.","Series IV. Black Family Business Records, 1832-1924: Account books for mercantile establishments in Blacksburg make up the bulk of this series.. It also contains an account book for A.W. Luster; a 1908 inventory for W. Stone \u0026 Son; and a copy of an undated newspaper advertisement for A. Black and Company.","Series V. John S. Apperson Papers, 1858-1915: John Apperson's Civil War Diary is the centerpiece. The diary consist of Apperson's account of his journey, in 1859, from his home in Locust Grove, Virginia to Smyth County in Southwest Virginia. In the Civil War diaries, he describes medical care of soldiers and lists monthly figures of wounded and dead for the Second Corps field hospital. He discusses going onto the battlefield after the fighting stopped at First Manassas, the scene on the morning of the Battle of Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862; performing his first amputation; and his efforts to continue his medical education during the Civil War. Additionally, this series contains correspondence about Apperson's business career, 1900 and 1910, a catalog for the Marion Foundry and Machine Works, and photographs of John Apperson, Elizabeth Black, and their children.","Series VI. Mary E. Apperson Papers, 1889-1977, and Series VII. Alexander Apperson Papers, 1827-1984: Research files on the Black, Kent, and Apperson families of Blacksburg and Marion compose the bulk of these two series. Materials also include publications pertaining to family history; correspondence with the Rockford, Illinois Historical Society regarding research on Germanicus Kent; correspondence related to other genealogy research; the recollections of Elizabeth Black Apperson about Blacksburg history and buildings; family photographs and a photograph, ca. 1900, of the Alexander Black house in Blacksburg; and family artifacts.","Series VIII. Harvey B. Apperson Political Scrapbooks, 1933-1950: The scrapbooks largely consist of newspaper clippings detailing Harvey B. Apperson's political career and Democratic Party politics in the Roanoke area in the 1930s and in Richmond in the 1940s. Additionally, there are letters and telegrams of congratulation Apperson received when he was appointed Attorney General of Virginia in 1947, telegrams and letters of condolence his wife received upon his death four months later, photographs, and political ephemera.","Series IX. Blacksburg Mining and Manufacturing Company, 1826-1965: Legal documents and correspondence pertain to the division of proceeds of mining investments among the Apperson descendants of Harvey Black. The series also contains maps of Black and Apperson property in Blacksburg, ca. 1949.","Series X. Assorted Papers, 1872, 1912: The last series includes two items, the Louise Caton Travel Diary, 1912, and  The Christian Union  publication, 1872. The diary of Louise Caton's four-month tour of Europe in 1912 describes her voyage from New York to Genoa on the Laxmia and from Liverpool back to New York on the Celtic. The relationship of Louise Caton to the Black, Kent, and Apperson families is unknown.","This small series includes a letter Harvey Black received from family who had settled in Wisconsin; a letter from a member of the Crockett family pioneering in Washington Territory, and two letters from Virginia State Senator John Penn regarding the establishment of Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in Blacksburg.","In this subseries of five letters from Germanicus Kent to his sons and his brother Aratus, Kent discusses investments, family, and Lewis Lemon (Kent), who bought his freedom from Kent ca. 1835.","This folder contains four family letters presumed to pertain to the extended Kent Amiss family. The correspondents are Edith Boggs, David and E. Cook, Mary Sloutermires, William G., and his son Nelson.","Accounts and correspondence in these two bound cotton books detail Germanicus Kent's business as a cotton merchant in Huntsville, Alabama.","Materials corncern the Kent family's move from Alabama to Illinois.","This file contains a contract outlining the terms of a proposed business partnership between Edwin Amiss and Germanicus Kent and a contract to build a home in Blacksburg.","This series is composed primarily of five ledgers containing alphabetically indexed customer account histories for various mercantile establishments, probably in Blacksburg. Also included are documents and correspondence pertaining to Black family investments in oil drilling operations in Texas, 1912-1924.","This ledger includes an inventory, July 1908, for W. Stone \u0026 Son.","This subseries comprises documents pertaining to investments in the Radford Land Improvement Company, 1889; the Radford West End Land Company, 1909; and oil drilling operations in Texas, 1912-1924.","This subseries comprises miscellaneous receipts, 1862; Business Correspondence, 1900-1910; and a catalog for the Marion Foundry and Machine Works, 1915.","These letters discuss the illness of the daughter of Mrs. Cyprus McCormick and John S. Apperson.","This file contains newspaper clippings on Blacksburg history and members of the Black, Kent, and Apperson families.","The Directory's cover illustration is a photograph of a sculpture commemorating the role played by Germanicus Kent and Lewis Lemon, Kent's former slave, in the founding of Rockford, Illinois.","This series is primarily composed of research files on the genealogy of the Black, Kent, Apperson and related families. It also contains family photographs, including a picture of the Alexander Black House, later burned, ca. 1900; a folder of correspondence pertaining to Alexander Black's service on the vestry of Mountainbrook Methodist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, 1944-1954; a 1914 edition of \"The X-Ray,\" the yearbook of Marion High School; and a program from the 1962 annual convention of the Virginia Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.","This subseries contains one folder of correspondence pertaining to a proposed memorial to Harvey Black at Virginia Tech from 1953; one folder of correspondence concerning Mountainbrook Methodist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, 1944-1954, and one letter, 1934, from A.J. Oliver to Harvey Black Apperson, discussing Oliver's father, who worked for Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in the 1870s and helped plant the first trees on the campus.","This subseries includes the Marion High School yearbook, 1914; and a program from the Sixty-seventh Annual Convention of the Virginia Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, 1962.","This subseries comprises correspondence, applications to family heritage organizations, and copies of documents regarding genealogy research on the Black, Kent, Apperson, and related families.","File contains three items in French.","Documents in this subseries pertain to applications, by members of the Black family, for membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution, Huguenot Society, Magna Carta Barons, National Society of Colonial Wars, and the Society of Colonial Dames.","Scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings, incoming correspondence and telegrams, photographs, and ephemera documenting Harvey Apperson's political career from 1933, when he ran for the State Senate, to his death in 1948, four months after Governor William Tuck appointed him Attorney General.","Five scrapbooks and one box of items removed from the scrapbooks and copied for preservation. Photographs and ephemera removed from the scrapbooks are stored in Box 15.","This series is comprised of deeds, reports, correspondence, lease agreements, and receipts pertaining to Apperson family investments in mining operations at Poverty Hollow, Tom's Creek Road, the Blacksburg Manufacturing and Mining Company, and M.C. Slusser and Company. It also contains maps of Blacksburg Manufacturing and Mining Company coal land sold to the Hoge heirs in 1928 and maps showing property owned by the Alexander and Lizzie O. Black estate and Apperson Properties in 1937 and 1948.","The diary is an account of Louise Caton's voyage from New York to Genoa, Italy, her travels through Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, France, and England, and her return from Liverpool to New York in the summer of 1912.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. ","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form:  http://bit.ly/scuareproduction . Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form:  http://bit.ly/scuapublication . Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","This collection contains the papers and artifacts of an interrelated family prominent in Blacksburg's history. It includes the American Civil War letters of Confederate surgeon Dr. Harvey Black, the Civil War diary of hospital steward John S. Apperson, cotton books and correspondence of Germanicus Kent, nineteenth-century account books of a Blacksburg general store, 1912 European travel diary, and the political scrapbooks of State Senator and Attorney General Harvey B. 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Apperson was made by the Library of Virginia in January 1976 and is available at the Library of Virginia in Richmond. The Civil War letters of Harvey Black were published in 1995 in a volume edited by Glenn L. McMullen, which is available in the Rare Book Collection and in Newman Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"altformavail_heading_ssm":["Existence and Location of Copies"],"altformavail_tesim":["Some of this collection has been digitized and is available online.","A microfilm edition of the diary, 1847-1850, of Harvey Black and the American Civil War diaries of John S. Apperson was made by the Library of Virginia in January 1976 and is available at the Library of Virginia in Richmond. The Civil War letters of Harvey Black were published in 1995 in a volume edited by Glenn L. 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Blacksburg Mining and Manufacturing Company\u003c/item\u003e\n\u003citem\u003eSeries X. Assorted Papers\u003c/item\u003e\n\u003c/list\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series is arranged by format.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series is arranged by format.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArranged alphabetically by name of family being researched.\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement","Arrangement","Arrangement","Arrangement note"],"arrangement_tesim":["The papers are arranged into series corresponding to the creators of the material and subseries by type of material.","Series include the following:","Series I. Harvey Black Papers Series II. Black Family Papers Series III. Germanicus Kent Papers Series IV. Black Family Business Records Series V. John S. Apperson Papers Series VI. Mary E. Apperson Papers Series VII. Alexander Apperson Papers Series VIII. Harvey B. Apperson Political Scrapbooks Series IX. Blacksburg Mining and Manufacturing Company Series X. Assorted Papers","This series is arranged by format.","This series is arranged by format.","Arranged alphabetically by name of family being researched."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eIn 1889, Elizabeth Black of Blacksburg, Virginia, married John Apperson of Marion, joining the Black and Kent families of Blacksburg with the Apperson family. Elizabeth Black's father Harvey Black and John S. Apperson served together in the 4th Virginia, 1st Brigade during the American Civil War. Black was a regimental surgeon and Apperson was a hospital steward under his command.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarvey Black (1827-1888) was a native of Blacksburg and a grandson of town founder John Black. (Harvey Black did not use the e in his given name, but as an adult he regularly signed his name as H. Black and he was almost always identified publicly as Harvey Black.) After attending local schools, he began studying medicine under two local doctors. In 1847, he volunteered to serve in the Mexican War in the 1st Regiment Virginia Volunteers; three months later, he was made a hospital steward. He entered medical school at the University of Virginia in 1848 and graduated in June 1849. That fall, he took a four-month journey, on horseback, from western Virginia through the upper Mid-West as far west as Iowa. He decided to settle in Blacksburg and opened a medical practice there in 1852. The same year, he married Mary Kent of Blacksburg.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eOn August 2, 1861, Harvey Black was appointed regimental surgeon in the 4th Virginia, 1st Brigade, known as the Stonewall Brigade. John Apperson, who had enlisted with the Smyth Blues of Smyth County, Virginia, in April 1861, was appointed hospital steward under the command of Harvey Black in March 1862. Black and Apperson served together with the 4th regiment until late 1862. They provided medical care to the wounded at first Manassas, second Manassas, and the Battle of Fredericksburg. In late 1862, Black was appointed surgeon of the field hospital of the Second Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, and brought Apperson with him. Both served in this hospital until the end of the war, taking care of recuperating soldiers who were wounded of the Second Corps' major engagements, including the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863 and the Spotsylvania Campaign in 1864. Black assisted Hunter Holmes McGuire with the amputation of Stonewall Jackson's arm on May 3, 1863.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAfter the Civil War, Harvey Black resumed his medical practice in Blacksburg. He was elected president of the Medical Society of Virginia in 1872. He played an instrumental role in the founding of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in Blacksburg in 1872. He was the first rector of the Board of Visitors.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFrom 1786 to 1882, Harvey Black was Superintendent of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum in Williamsburg. In 1884, he was appointed to the board of a proposed state mental hospital for southwestern Virginia. In 1885, he was elected to represent Montgomery County in the House of Delegates and served two sessions. In the House, he influenced the decision to locate the new hospital in Marion. In 1887, Black became the first superintendent of the new Southwestern State Lunatic Asylum in Marion. He appointed John S. Apperson assistant physician there. Harvey Black died in Richmond in October 1888 and was buried in Westview Cemetery in Blacksburg.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Apperson (1837-1908) was born in Locust Grove, Virginia, and moved to Smyth County in 1859. He took a job splitting rails and began to study medicine under local physician William Faris. In 1861, Apperson enlisted in the Smyth Blues, organized as Company D, 4th Virginia. After the Civil War, he studied medicine at the University of Virginia, earning a degree in 1867. He returned to Smyth County and married Victoria Hull in 1868. They lived in Chilhowie, and Apperson practiced medicine and farmed. They had seven children.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJohn Apperson's first wife died in 1887. The same year, he took a job as assistant physician under Harvey Black at the Southwestern Lunatic Asylum of Virginia in Marion. When Harvey Black died in 1888, Apperson resigned his position at the Southwestern Lunatic Asylum and established a medical practice in Marion. In 1889, he married Elizabeth, daughter of his friend and mentor Harvey Black. They had four children: Harvey, Alexander, Kent, and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAfter his second marriage, John Apperson pursued a career in business. He was one of eight founders of Staley's Creek Manganese and Iron Company. In 1906, he expanded the operations of the Marion Foundry and Milling Company into the Marion Foundry and Machine Works. He also promoted the building of the Marion and Rye Valley Railroad.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIn 1892, the Virginia Board of World's Fair Managers employed Apperson to collect items and transport Virginia exhibits to the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. John Apperson died in Marion in 1908. His wife Elizabeth died in Blacksburg in 1942.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarvey Black Apperson (1890-1948), the oldest child of John Apperson and Elizabeth Black, lived in Salem, Virginia, and practiced law in Roanoke for thirty years. He became active in Democratic Party politics in the 1920s. In a special election in 1933, he was elected to represent Floyd, Franklin, Montgomery, and Roanoke counties and the cities of Radford and Roanoke in the State Senate. He served on the State Corporation Commission from 1944 to 1947 and was Chairman of the Commission from June 1944 to 1947. Governor William Tuck appointed him Attorney General in August 1947, and he took office October 7, 1947. He died suddenly of a heart attack at his home in Richmond on February 2, 1948. Alexander Apperson worked at the Marion Foundry and Machine Works for a period and later moved to Birmingham, Alabama.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGermanicus Kent (1791-1861) and Arabella Amiss Kent (1809-1951), parents of Harvey Black's wife Mary, are also documented in this collection. Germanicus Kent was born in Suffield, Connecticut, and attended Yale College. Circa 1822, he moved to Huntsville, Alabama, and worked as a cotton merchant. In 1827, he married Arabella Amiss of Blacksburg. According to a family account, Germanicus Kent left Huntsville in 1834 at the insistence of his brother Aratus Kent, a missionary in Illinois who opposed slavery. Aratus Kent was a founder of Beloit and Rockford colleges in Illinois. The family moved to Illinois in 1834. Lewis Kent (also known as Lewis Lemon), who was enslaved by Germanicus Kent in North Carolina when he was a boy, moved with the family and later purchased his freedom and settled in Iowa. Germanicus Kent is considered a founder of the town of Rockford, Illinois, and served in the Illinois state legislature. Mary Kent, born in 1836, was the first child of European ancestry born in Rockford. The family returned to Arabella's hometown of Blacksburg in 1843.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\n      \u003chead\u003eSources\u003c/head\u003e\n      \u003citem\u003eGlenn L. McMullen, \"Tending the Wounded: Two Virginians in the Confederate Medical Corps,\" Virginia Cavalcade, Vol. 40, No. 4 (Spring 1991), 172-183\u003c/item\u003e\n      \u003citem\u003eA Surgeon with Stonewall Jackson: The Civil War Letters of Dr. Harvey Black, edited by Glenn L. McMullen (Baltimore: Butternut and Blue, 1995)\u003c/item\u003e\n      \u003citem\u003eBiographical sketches of John S. Apperson by Glenn McMullen and of Harvey Black Apperson, by Crandall Shiflett in John T. Kneebone, J. Jefferson Looney, Brent Tartar, and Sandra Gioia Treadway, eds., Dictionary of Virginia Biography, Vol. 1 (The Library of Virginia, 1998), 181-183\u003c/item\u003e\n      \u003citem\u003e\"Germanicus A. Kent: Founder of Rockford, Illinois,\" published by the Rockford Historical Society, n.d.\u003c/item\u003e\n    \u003c/list\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["In 1889, Elizabeth Black of Blacksburg, Virginia, married John Apperson of Marion, joining the Black and Kent families of Blacksburg with the Apperson family. Elizabeth Black's father Harvey Black and John S. Apperson served together in the 4th Virginia, 1st Brigade during the American Civil War. Black was a regimental surgeon and Apperson was a hospital steward under his command.","Harvey Black (1827-1888) was a native of Blacksburg and a grandson of town founder John Black. (Harvey Black did not use the e in his given name, but as an adult he regularly signed his name as H. Black and he was almost always identified publicly as Harvey Black.) After attending local schools, he began studying medicine under two local doctors. In 1847, he volunteered to serve in the Mexican War in the 1st Regiment Virginia Volunteers; three months later, he was made a hospital steward. He entered medical school at the University of Virginia in 1848 and graduated in June 1849. That fall, he took a four-month journey, on horseback, from western Virginia through the upper Mid-West as far west as Iowa. He decided to settle in Blacksburg and opened a medical practice there in 1852. The same year, he married Mary Kent of Blacksburg.","On August 2, 1861, Harvey Black was appointed regimental surgeon in the 4th Virginia, 1st Brigade, known as the Stonewall Brigade. John Apperson, who had enlisted with the Smyth Blues of Smyth County, Virginia, in April 1861, was appointed hospital steward under the command of Harvey Black in March 1862. Black and Apperson served together with the 4th regiment until late 1862. They provided medical care to the wounded at first Manassas, second Manassas, and the Battle of Fredericksburg. In late 1862, Black was appointed surgeon of the field hospital of the Second Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, and brought Apperson with him. Both served in this hospital until the end of the war, taking care of recuperating soldiers who were wounded of the Second Corps' major engagements, including the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863 and the Spotsylvania Campaign in 1864. Black assisted Hunter Holmes McGuire with the amputation of Stonewall Jackson's arm on May 3, 1863.","After the Civil War, Harvey Black resumed his medical practice in Blacksburg. He was elected president of the Medical Society of Virginia in 1872. He played an instrumental role in the founding of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in Blacksburg in 1872. He was the first rector of the Board of Visitors.","From 1786 to 1882, Harvey Black was Superintendent of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum in Williamsburg. In 1884, he was appointed to the board of a proposed state mental hospital for southwestern Virginia. In 1885, he was elected to represent Montgomery County in the House of Delegates and served two sessions. In the House, he influenced the decision to locate the new hospital in Marion. In 1887, Black became the first superintendent of the new Southwestern State Lunatic Asylum in Marion. He appointed John S. Apperson assistant physician there. Harvey Black died in Richmond in October 1888 and was buried in Westview Cemetery in Blacksburg.","John S. Apperson (1837-1908) was born in Locust Grove, Virginia, and moved to Smyth County in 1859. He took a job splitting rails and began to study medicine under local physician William Faris. In 1861, Apperson enlisted in the Smyth Blues, organized as Company D, 4th Virginia. After the Civil War, he studied medicine at the University of Virginia, earning a degree in 1867. He returned to Smyth County and married Victoria Hull in 1868. They lived in Chilhowie, and Apperson practiced medicine and farmed. They had seven children.","John Apperson's first wife died in 1887. The same year, he took a job as assistant physician under Harvey Black at the Southwestern Lunatic Asylum of Virginia in Marion. When Harvey Black died in 1888, Apperson resigned his position at the Southwestern Lunatic Asylum and established a medical practice in Marion. In 1889, he married Elizabeth, daughter of his friend and mentor Harvey Black. They had four children: Harvey, Alexander, Kent, and Mary.","After his second marriage, John Apperson pursued a career in business. He was one of eight founders of Staley's Creek Manganese and Iron Company. In 1906, he expanded the operations of the Marion Foundry and Milling Company into the Marion Foundry and Machine Works. He also promoted the building of the Marion and Rye Valley Railroad.","In 1892, the Virginia Board of World's Fair Managers employed Apperson to collect items and transport Virginia exhibits to the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. John Apperson died in Marion in 1908. His wife Elizabeth died in Blacksburg in 1942.","Harvey Black Apperson (1890-1948), the oldest child of John Apperson and Elizabeth Black, lived in Salem, Virginia, and practiced law in Roanoke for thirty years. He became active in Democratic Party politics in the 1920s. In a special election in 1933, he was elected to represent Floyd, Franklin, Montgomery, and Roanoke counties and the cities of Radford and Roanoke in the State Senate. He served on the State Corporation Commission from 1944 to 1947 and was Chairman of the Commission from June 1944 to 1947. Governor William Tuck appointed him Attorney General in August 1947, and he took office October 7, 1947. He died suddenly of a heart attack at his home in Richmond on February 2, 1948. Alexander Apperson worked at the Marion Foundry and Machine Works for a period and later moved to Birmingham, Alabama.","Germanicus Kent (1791-1861) and Arabella Amiss Kent (1809-1951), parents of Harvey Black's wife Mary, are also documented in this collection. Germanicus Kent was born in Suffield, Connecticut, and attended Yale College. Circa 1822, he moved to Huntsville, Alabama, and worked as a cotton merchant. In 1827, he married Arabella Amiss of Blacksburg. According to a family account, Germanicus Kent left Huntsville in 1834 at the insistence of his brother Aratus Kent, a missionary in Illinois who opposed slavery. Aratus Kent was a founder of Beloit and Rockford colleges in Illinois. The family moved to Illinois in 1834. Lewis Kent (also known as Lewis Lemon), who was enslaved by Germanicus Kent in North Carolina when he was a boy, moved with the family and later purchased his freedom and settled in Iowa. Germanicus Kent is considered a founder of the town of Rockford, Illinois, and served in the Illinois state legislature. Mary Kent, born in 1836, was the first child of European ancestry born in Rockford. The family returned to Arabella's hometown of Blacksburg in 1843.","Sources Glenn L. McMullen, \"Tending the Wounded: Two Virginians in the Confederate Medical Corps,\" Virginia Cavalcade, Vol. 40, No. 4 (Spring 1991), 172-183 A Surgeon with Stonewall Jackson: The Civil War Letters of Dr. Harvey Black, edited by Glenn L. McMullen (Baltimore: Butternut and Blue, 1995) Biographical sketches of John S. Apperson by Glenn McMullen and of Harvey Black Apperson, by Crandall Shiflett in John T. Kneebone, J. Jefferson Looney, Brent Tartar, and Sandra Gioia Treadway, eds., Dictionary of Virginia Biography, Vol. 1 (The Library of Virginia, 1998), 181-183 \"Germanicus A. Kent: Founder of Rockford, Illinois,\" published by the Rockford Historical Society, n.d."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Black, Kent, and Apperson Family Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Black, Kent, and Apperson Family Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ )."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Black, Kent, and Apperson Family Papers, Ms1974-003, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Black, Kent, and Apperson Family Papers, Ms1974-003, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe papers were previously organized into three collections: the Black Family Papers, Ms1974-003; the Apperson Family Papers, Ms1974-017; and the Kent Family Papers, Ms1974-018. They were further processed and merged into one collection in 2002. Additional description was completed in 2021.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree boxes are unprocessed. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item was previously listed on the finding aid as \"General Store, Blacksburg, 1857-1862.\"\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information","Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The papers were previously organized into three collections: the Black Family Papers, Ms1974-003; the Apperson Family Papers, Ms1974-017; and the Kent Family Papers, Ms1974-018. They were further processed and merged into one collection in 2002. Additional description was completed in 2021.","Three boxes are unprocessed. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.","This item was previously listed on the finding aid as \"General Store, Blacksburg, 1857-1862.\""],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSee the following materials related to these families, which are also at Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1474.xml\"\u003eJames Randal Kent Papers, Ms1987-031\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1779.xml\"\u003eElizabeth Kent Adams Papers, Ms1990-045\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_2503.xml\"\u003eMedical Bill Signed by Dr. Harvey Black, Ms2009-084\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_2361.xml\"\u003eBell, Kent, Cloyd, Withrow Family Collection, Ms2008-040\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Archival Materials"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["See the following materials related to these families, which are also at Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives:","James Randal Kent Papers, Ms1987-031","Elizabeth Kent Adams Papers, Ms1990-045","Medical Bill Signed by Dr. Harvey Black, Ms2009-084","Bell, Kent, Cloyd, Withrow Family Collection, Ms2008-040"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Black, Kent, and Apperson Family Papers, 1779-1984 (bulk 1821-1948) documents the families of Blacksburg and Marion, Virginia. The collection comprises American Civil War letters of Dr. Harvey Black, Civil War diaries of John Apperson, records and correspondence pertaining to nineteenth-century Blacksburg residents Edwin Amiss, his sister Arabella Amiss Kent, and her husband Germanicus Kent, cotton trader and Rockford, Illinois pioneer; and account books, correspondence, and photographs of several members of the Black, Kent, and Apperson families of Blacksburg and Marion, Virginia. The collection is divided into the following major series: Harvey Black Papers, Black Family Papers, Germanicus Kent Papers, Black Family Business Records, John S. Apperson Papers, Mary E. Apperson Papers, Alexander Apperson Papers, and Harvey B. Apperson Political Scrapbooks.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries I. Harvey Black Papers, 1847-1888, contains the following subseries: Diaries, Civil War Letters, General Correspondence, Medical Career Records, and Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College. It also includes one photograph, ca. 1865, of Harvey Black.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDating 1861 to 1864, the Civil War Letters document Black's experiences as a regimental surgeon in the Stonewall Brigade and as surgeon in charge of the Second Corps field hospital. The series comprises letters Black wrote to his wife Mary (Molly) in Blacksburg. Black usually wrote to his wife two to three days after a major battle and reported who, from Blacksburg, had been killed or wounded. He describes the effects of disease on the troops, looking for his brother-in-law Lewis Kent among the Union wounded at the Battle of Fredericksburg, the delirium of Stonewall Jackson as he lay dying at Guinea Station, and the difficulties of keeping his family clothed and fed during the war.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe Diaries consist of a short diary Black kept of his journey from Christiansburg to Mexico to fight in the Mexican War and a diary of a four-month journey, on horseback, from western Virginia through West Virginia, Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Tennessee in the fall of 1849. The Mexican War diary details Black's trip from Christiansburg to Norfolk and eventually Buena Vista, but provides little information about serving in the war. Both diaries contain mainly Black's observations about the towns and cities he passes through. The diary of the trip west compares culture and society in Virginia and the West and references encounters with Virginians who had moved west.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Correspondence, 1847-1871, comprises two letters Black wrote while he was studying medicine at the University of Virginia, his proposal of marriage to Mary (Molly) Kent, and a folder of letters Black received from family members between 1848 and 1871. One letter describes pioneering in Island County, Washington Territory, in 1853; and two letters from Virginia State Senator John Penn regard the establishment of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College, forerunner of Virginia Tech, in Blacksburg.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe Medical Career Records, dating 1848 to 1888, documents Harvey Black's medical career before and after the Civil War and letters of recommendation for the position of Superintendent of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum of Virginia and the Southwestern Lunatic Asylum of Virginia. This series also contains an 1887 annual report for the Southwestern Lunatic Asylum of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Records span the years 1870 to 1873. This small series consists of a subscription list for the Preston and Olin Institute, an early history of the founding of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College, and certificates of appointment to the college's Board of Visitors.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries II. Black Family Papers, 1779-1911 (bulk 1845-1911): Materials include an 1845 bill of sale for an enslaved girl named Adaline; an 1856 letter from Charles to Alexander Black; photographs of Alexander Black, Kent Black, and Kent's wife Mary Bell Black; a 1911 letter from Mary Kent to her children; and a quilt given to Kent Black by his medical patients, ca. 1890. Additionally, the series has the wedding register of Mary and Kent Black and an invitation to the 1885 Blacksburg Grand Annual Ball.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries III. Germanicus Kent Papers, 1818-1899: The series comprises Germanicus Kent's cotton books and correspondence with his sons Lewis and John, his brother Aratus Kent, and his brother-in- law Edwin Amiss. The cotton books document Kent's experience as a cotton merchant based in Huntsville, Alabama, 1821 to 1823. They provide lists of cotton prices and copies of correspondence to clients in Nashville and New Orleans. The correspondence describes life in Blacksburg in the 1830s, the Kent family's decision to settle in Virginia after living in Illinois, and Kent's business investments in the west and in Blacksburg. Letters from Edwin Amiss to Arabella and Germanicus Kent pertain to Arabella Kent continuing to enslave people by inheriting her mother's estate. An 1860 letter from Germanicus Kent to Aratus Kent discusses Germanicus Kent's desire to establish contact with the man he formerly enslaved Lewis Lemon Kent, then living in Iowa.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries IV. Black Family Business Records, 1832-1924: Account books for mercantile establishments in Blacksburg make up the bulk of this series.. It also contains an account book for A.W. Luster; a 1908 inventory for W. Stone \u0026amp; Son; and a copy of an undated newspaper advertisement for A. Black and Company.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries V. John S. Apperson Papers, 1858-1915: John Apperson's Civil War Diary is the centerpiece. The diary consist of Apperson's account of his journey, in 1859, from his home in Locust Grove, Virginia to Smyth County in Southwest Virginia. In the Civil War diaries, he describes medical care of soldiers and lists monthly figures of wounded and dead for the Second Corps field hospital. He discusses going onto the battlefield after the fighting stopped at First Manassas, the scene on the morning of the Battle of Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862; performing his first amputation; and his efforts to continue his medical education during the Civil War. Additionally, this series contains correspondence about Apperson's business career, 1900 and 1910, a catalog for the Marion Foundry and Machine Works, and photographs of John Apperson, Elizabeth Black, and their children.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries VI. Mary E. Apperson Papers, 1889-1977, and Series VII. Alexander Apperson Papers, 1827-1984: Research files on the Black, Kent, and Apperson families of Blacksburg and Marion compose the bulk of these two series. Materials also include publications pertaining to family history; correspondence with the Rockford, Illinois Historical Society regarding research on Germanicus Kent; correspondence related to other genealogy research; the recollections of Elizabeth Black Apperson about Blacksburg history and buildings; family photographs and a photograph, ca. 1900, of the Alexander Black house in Blacksburg; and family artifacts.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries VIII. Harvey B. Apperson Political Scrapbooks, 1933-1950: The scrapbooks largely consist of newspaper clippings detailing Harvey B. Apperson's political career and Democratic Party politics in the Roanoke area in the 1930s and in Richmond in the 1940s. Additionally, there are letters and telegrams of congratulation Apperson received when he was appointed Attorney General of Virginia in 1947, telegrams and letters of condolence his wife received upon his death four months later, photographs, and political ephemera.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries IX. Blacksburg Mining and Manufacturing Company, 1826-1965: Legal documents and correspondence pertain to the division of proceeds of mining investments among the Apperson descendants of Harvey Black. The series also contains maps of Black and Apperson property in Blacksburg, ca. 1949.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries X. Assorted Papers, 1872, 1912: The last series includes two items, the Louise Caton Travel Diary, 1912, and \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eThe Christian Union\u003c/emph\u003e publication, 1872. The diary of Louise Caton's four-month tour of Europe in 1912 describes her voyage from New York to Genoa on the Laxmia and from Liverpool back to New York on the Celtic. The relationship of Louise Caton to the Black, Kent, and Apperson families is unknown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis small series includes a letter Harvey Black received from family who had settled in Wisconsin; a letter from a member of the Crockett family pioneering in Washington Territory, and two letters from Virginia State Senator John Penn regarding the establishment of Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in Blacksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this subseries of five letters from Germanicus Kent to his sons and his brother Aratus, Kent discusses investments, family, and Lewis Lemon (Kent), who bought his freedom from Kent ca. 1835.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder contains four family letters presumed to pertain to the extended Kent Amiss family. The correspondents are Edith Boggs, David and E. Cook, Mary Sloutermires, William G., and his son Nelson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts and correspondence in these two bound cotton books detail Germanicus Kent's business as a cotton merchant in Huntsville, Alabama.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaterials corncern the Kent family's move from Alabama to Illinois.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis file contains a contract outlining the terms of a proposed business partnership between Edwin Amiss and Germanicus Kent and a contract to build a home in Blacksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series is composed primarily of five ledgers containing alphabetically indexed customer account histories for various mercantile establishments, probably in Blacksburg. Also included are documents and correspondence pertaining to Black family investments in oil drilling operations in Texas, 1912-1924.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis ledger includes an inventory, July 1908, for W. Stone \u0026amp; Son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis subseries comprises documents pertaining to investments in the Radford Land Improvement Company, 1889; the Radford West End Land Company, 1909; and oil drilling operations in Texas, 1912-1924.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis subseries comprises miscellaneous receipts, 1862; Business Correspondence, 1900-1910; and a catalog for the Marion Foundry and Machine Works, 1915.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese letters discuss the illness of the daughter of Mrs. Cyprus McCormick and John S. Apperson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis file contains newspaper clippings on Blacksburg history and members of the Black, Kent, and Apperson families.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Directory's cover illustration is a photograph of a sculpture commemorating the role played by Germanicus Kent and Lewis Lemon, Kent's former slave, in the founding of Rockford, Illinois.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series is primarily composed of research files on the genealogy of the Black, Kent, Apperson and related families. It also contains family photographs, including a picture of the Alexander Black House, later burned, ca. 1900; a folder of correspondence pertaining to Alexander Black's service on the vestry of Mountainbrook Methodist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, 1944-1954; a 1914 edition of \"The X-Ray,\" the yearbook of Marion High School; and a program from the 1962 annual convention of the Virginia Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis subseries contains one folder of correspondence pertaining to a proposed memorial to Harvey Black at Virginia Tech from 1953; one folder of correspondence concerning Mountainbrook Methodist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, 1944-1954, and one letter, 1934, from A.J. Oliver to Harvey Black Apperson, discussing Oliver's father, who worked for Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in the 1870s and helped plant the first trees on the campus.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis subseries includes the Marion High School yearbook, 1914; and a program from the Sixty-seventh Annual Convention of the Virginia Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, 1962.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis subseries comprises correspondence, applications to family heritage organizations, and copies of documents regarding genealogy research on the Black, Kent, Apperson, and related families.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFile contains three items in French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments in this subseries pertain to applications, by members of the Black family, for membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution, Huguenot Society, Magna Carta Barons, National Society of Colonial Wars, and the Society of Colonial Dames.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScrapbooks contain newspaper clippings, incoming correspondence and telegrams, photographs, and ephemera documenting Harvey Apperson's political career from 1933, when he ran for the State Senate, to his death in 1948, four months after Governor William Tuck appointed him Attorney General.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFive scrapbooks and one box of items removed from the scrapbooks and copied for preservation. Photographs and ephemera removed from the scrapbooks are stored in Box 15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series is comprised of deeds, reports, correspondence, lease agreements, and receipts pertaining to Apperson family investments in mining operations at Poverty Hollow, Tom's Creek Road, the Blacksburg Manufacturing and Mining Company, and M.C. Slusser and Company. It also contains maps of Blacksburg Manufacturing and Mining Company coal land sold to the Hoge heirs in 1928 and maps showing property owned by the Alexander and Lizzie O. Black estate and Apperson Properties in 1937 and 1948.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe diary is an account of Louise Caton's voyage from New York to Genoa, Italy, her travels through Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, France, and England, and her return from Liverpool to New York in the summer of 1912.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Black, Kent, and Apperson Family Papers, 1779-1984 (bulk 1821-1948) documents the families of Blacksburg and Marion, Virginia. The collection comprises American Civil War letters of Dr. Harvey Black, Civil War diaries of John Apperson, records and correspondence pertaining to nineteenth-century Blacksburg residents Edwin Amiss, his sister Arabella Amiss Kent, and her husband Germanicus Kent, cotton trader and Rockford, Illinois pioneer; and account books, correspondence, and photographs of several members of the Black, Kent, and Apperson families of Blacksburg and Marion, Virginia. The collection is divided into the following major series: Harvey Black Papers, Black Family Papers, Germanicus Kent Papers, Black Family Business Records, John S. Apperson Papers, Mary E. Apperson Papers, Alexander Apperson Papers, and Harvey B. Apperson Political Scrapbooks.","Series I. Harvey Black Papers, 1847-1888, contains the following subseries: Diaries, Civil War Letters, General Correspondence, Medical Career Records, and Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College. It also includes one photograph, ca. 1865, of Harvey Black.","Dating 1861 to 1864, the Civil War Letters document Black's experiences as a regimental surgeon in the Stonewall Brigade and as surgeon in charge of the Second Corps field hospital. The series comprises letters Black wrote to his wife Mary (Molly) in Blacksburg. Black usually wrote to his wife two to three days after a major battle and reported who, from Blacksburg, had been killed or wounded. He describes the effects of disease on the troops, looking for his brother-in-law Lewis Kent among the Union wounded at the Battle of Fredericksburg, the delirium of Stonewall Jackson as he lay dying at Guinea Station, and the difficulties of keeping his family clothed and fed during the war.","The Diaries consist of a short diary Black kept of his journey from Christiansburg to Mexico to fight in the Mexican War and a diary of a four-month journey, on horseback, from western Virginia through West Virginia, Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Tennessee in the fall of 1849. The Mexican War diary details Black's trip from Christiansburg to Norfolk and eventually Buena Vista, but provides little information about serving in the war. Both diaries contain mainly Black's observations about the towns and cities he passes through. The diary of the trip west compares culture and society in Virginia and the West and references encounters with Virginians who had moved west.","General Correspondence, 1847-1871, comprises two letters Black wrote while he was studying medicine at the University of Virginia, his proposal of marriage to Mary (Molly) Kent, and a folder of letters Black received from family members between 1848 and 1871. One letter describes pioneering in Island County, Washington Territory, in 1853; and two letters from Virginia State Senator John Penn regard the establishment of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College, forerunner of Virginia Tech, in Blacksburg.","The Medical Career Records, dating 1848 to 1888, documents Harvey Black's medical career before and after the Civil War and letters of recommendation for the position of Superintendent of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum of Virginia and the Southwestern Lunatic Asylum of Virginia. This series also contains an 1887 annual report for the Southwestern Lunatic Asylum of Virginia.","The Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Records span the years 1870 to 1873. This small series consists of a subscription list for the Preston and Olin Institute, an early history of the founding of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College, and certificates of appointment to the college's Board of Visitors.","Series II. Black Family Papers, 1779-1911 (bulk 1845-1911): Materials include an 1845 bill of sale for an enslaved girl named Adaline; an 1856 letter from Charles to Alexander Black; photographs of Alexander Black, Kent Black, and Kent's wife Mary Bell Black; a 1911 letter from Mary Kent to her children; and a quilt given to Kent Black by his medical patients, ca. 1890. Additionally, the series has the wedding register of Mary and Kent Black and an invitation to the 1885 Blacksburg Grand Annual Ball.","Series III. Germanicus Kent Papers, 1818-1899: The series comprises Germanicus Kent's cotton books and correspondence with his sons Lewis and John, his brother Aratus Kent, and his brother-in- law Edwin Amiss. The cotton books document Kent's experience as a cotton merchant based in Huntsville, Alabama, 1821 to 1823. They provide lists of cotton prices and copies of correspondence to clients in Nashville and New Orleans. The correspondence describes life in Blacksburg in the 1830s, the Kent family's decision to settle in Virginia after living in Illinois, and Kent's business investments in the west and in Blacksburg. Letters from Edwin Amiss to Arabella and Germanicus Kent pertain to Arabella Kent continuing to enslave people by inheriting her mother's estate. An 1860 letter from Germanicus Kent to Aratus Kent discusses Germanicus Kent's desire to establish contact with the man he formerly enslaved Lewis Lemon Kent, then living in Iowa.","Series IV. Black Family Business Records, 1832-1924: Account books for mercantile establishments in Blacksburg make up the bulk of this series.. It also contains an account book for A.W. Luster; a 1908 inventory for W. Stone \u0026 Son; and a copy of an undated newspaper advertisement for A. Black and Company.","Series V. John S. Apperson Papers, 1858-1915: John Apperson's Civil War Diary is the centerpiece. The diary consist of Apperson's account of his journey, in 1859, from his home in Locust Grove, Virginia to Smyth County in Southwest Virginia. In the Civil War diaries, he describes medical care of soldiers and lists monthly figures of wounded and dead for the Second Corps field hospital. He discusses going onto the battlefield after the fighting stopped at First Manassas, the scene on the morning of the Battle of Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862; performing his first amputation; and his efforts to continue his medical education during the Civil War. Additionally, this series contains correspondence about Apperson's business career, 1900 and 1910, a catalog for the Marion Foundry and Machine Works, and photographs of John Apperson, Elizabeth Black, and their children.","Series VI. Mary E. Apperson Papers, 1889-1977, and Series VII. Alexander Apperson Papers, 1827-1984: Research files on the Black, Kent, and Apperson families of Blacksburg and Marion compose the bulk of these two series. Materials also include publications pertaining to family history; correspondence with the Rockford, Illinois Historical Society regarding research on Germanicus Kent; correspondence related to other genealogy research; the recollections of Elizabeth Black Apperson about Blacksburg history and buildings; family photographs and a photograph, ca. 1900, of the Alexander Black house in Blacksburg; and family artifacts.","Series VIII. Harvey B. Apperson Political Scrapbooks, 1933-1950: The scrapbooks largely consist of newspaper clippings detailing Harvey B. Apperson's political career and Democratic Party politics in the Roanoke area in the 1930s and in Richmond in the 1940s. Additionally, there are letters and telegrams of congratulation Apperson received when he was appointed Attorney General of Virginia in 1947, telegrams and letters of condolence his wife received upon his death four months later, photographs, and political ephemera.","Series IX. Blacksburg Mining and Manufacturing Company, 1826-1965: Legal documents and correspondence pertain to the division of proceeds of mining investments among the Apperson descendants of Harvey Black. The series also contains maps of Black and Apperson property in Blacksburg, ca. 1949.","Series X. Assorted Papers, 1872, 1912: The last series includes two items, the Louise Caton Travel Diary, 1912, and  The Christian Union  publication, 1872. The diary of Louise Caton's four-month tour of Europe in 1912 describes her voyage from New York to Genoa on the Laxmia and from Liverpool back to New York on the Celtic. The relationship of Louise Caton to the Black, Kent, and Apperson families is unknown.","This small series includes a letter Harvey Black received from family who had settled in Wisconsin; a letter from a member of the Crockett family pioneering in Washington Territory, and two letters from Virginia State Senator John Penn regarding the establishment of Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in Blacksburg.","In this subseries of five letters from Germanicus Kent to his sons and his brother Aratus, Kent discusses investments, family, and Lewis Lemon (Kent), who bought his freedom from Kent ca. 1835.","This folder contains four family letters presumed to pertain to the extended Kent Amiss family. The correspondents are Edith Boggs, David and E. Cook, Mary Sloutermires, William G., and his son Nelson.","Accounts and correspondence in these two bound cotton books detail Germanicus Kent's business as a cotton merchant in Huntsville, Alabama.","Materials corncern the Kent family's move from Alabama to Illinois.","This file contains a contract outlining the terms of a proposed business partnership between Edwin Amiss and Germanicus Kent and a contract to build a home in Blacksburg.","This series is composed primarily of five ledgers containing alphabetically indexed customer account histories for various mercantile establishments, probably in Blacksburg. Also included are documents and correspondence pertaining to Black family investments in oil drilling operations in Texas, 1912-1924.","This ledger includes an inventory, July 1908, for W. Stone \u0026 Son.","This subseries comprises documents pertaining to investments in the Radford Land Improvement Company, 1889; the Radford West End Land Company, 1909; and oil drilling operations in Texas, 1912-1924.","This subseries comprises miscellaneous receipts, 1862; Business Correspondence, 1900-1910; and a catalog for the Marion Foundry and Machine Works, 1915.","These letters discuss the illness of the daughter of Mrs. Cyprus McCormick and John S. Apperson.","This file contains newspaper clippings on Blacksburg history and members of the Black, Kent, and Apperson families.","The Directory's cover illustration is a photograph of a sculpture commemorating the role played by Germanicus Kent and Lewis Lemon, Kent's former slave, in the founding of Rockford, Illinois.","This series is primarily composed of research files on the genealogy of the Black, Kent, Apperson and related families. It also contains family photographs, including a picture of the Alexander Black House, later burned, ca. 1900; a folder of correspondence pertaining to Alexander Black's service on the vestry of Mountainbrook Methodist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, 1944-1954; a 1914 edition of \"The X-Ray,\" the yearbook of Marion High School; and a program from the 1962 annual convention of the Virginia Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.","This subseries contains one folder of correspondence pertaining to a proposed memorial to Harvey Black at Virginia Tech from 1953; one folder of correspondence concerning Mountainbrook Methodist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, 1944-1954, and one letter, 1934, from A.J. Oliver to Harvey Black Apperson, discussing Oliver's father, who worked for Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in the 1870s and helped plant the first trees on the campus.","This subseries includes the Marion High School yearbook, 1914; and a program from the Sixty-seventh Annual Convention of the Virginia Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, 1962.","This subseries comprises correspondence, applications to family heritage organizations, and copies of documents regarding genealogy research on the Black, Kent, Apperson, and related families.","File contains three items in French.","Documents in this subseries pertain to applications, by members of the Black family, for membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution, Huguenot Society, Magna Carta Barons, National Society of Colonial Wars, and the Society of Colonial Dames.","Scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings, incoming correspondence and telegrams, photographs, and ephemera documenting Harvey Apperson's political career from 1933, when he ran for the State Senate, to his death in 1948, four months after Governor William Tuck appointed him Attorney General.","Five scrapbooks and one box of items removed from the scrapbooks and copied for preservation. Photographs and ephemera removed from the scrapbooks are stored in Box 15.","This series is comprised of deeds, reports, correspondence, lease agreements, and receipts pertaining to Apperson family investments in mining operations at Poverty Hollow, Tom's Creek Road, the Blacksburg Manufacturing and Mining Company, and M.C. Slusser and Company. It also contains maps of Blacksburg Manufacturing and Mining Company coal land sold to the Hoge heirs in 1928 and maps showing property owned by the Alexander and Lizzie O. Black estate and Apperson Properties in 1937 and 1948.","The diary is an account of Louise Caton's voyage from New York to Genoa, Italy, her travels through Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, France, and England, and her return from Liverpool to New York in the summer of 1912."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuareproduction\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuareproduction\u003c/a\u003e. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/scuapublication\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/scuapublication\u003c/a\u003e. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. ","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form:  http://bit.ly/scuareproduction . Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form:  http://bit.ly/scuapublication . Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_36b4a62ab56ab232aa259e6ea40349e2\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThis collection contains the papers and artifacts of an interrelated family prominent in Blacksburg's history. It includes the American Civil War letters of Confederate surgeon Dr. Harvey Black, the Civil War diary of hospital steward John S. Apperson, cotton books and correspondence of Germanicus Kent, nineteenth-century account books of a Blacksburg general store, 1912 European travel diary, and the political scrapbooks of State Senator and Attorney General Harvey B. Apperson.\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["This collection contains the papers and artifacts of an interrelated family prominent in Blacksburg's history. It includes the American Civil War letters of Confederate surgeon Dr. Harvey Black, the Civil War diary of hospital steward John S. Apperson, cotton books and correspondence of Germanicus Kent, nineteenth-century account books of a Blacksburg general store, 1912 European travel diary, and the political scrapbooks of State Senator and Attorney General Harvey B. Apperson."],"names_coll_ssim":["A. W. Luster","Confederate States of America. Army. 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Apperson was made by the Library of Virginia in January 1976 and is available at the Library of Virginia in Richmond. The Civil War letters of Harvey Black were published in 1995 in a volume edited by Glenn L. McMullen, which is available in the Rare Book Collection and in Newman Library.","The papers are arranged into series corresponding to the creators of the material and subseries by type of material.","Series include the following:","Series I. Harvey Black Papers Series II. Black Family Papers Series III. Germanicus Kent Papers Series IV. Black Family Business Records Series V. John S. Apperson Papers Series VI. Mary E. Apperson Papers Series VII. Alexander Apperson Papers Series VIII. Harvey B. Apperson Political Scrapbooks Series IX. Blacksburg Mining and Manufacturing Company Series X. Assorted Papers","This series is arranged by format.","This series is arranged by format.","Arranged alphabetically by name of family being researched.","In 1889, Elizabeth Black of Blacksburg, Virginia, married John Apperson of Marion, joining the Black and Kent families of Blacksburg with the Apperson family. Elizabeth Black's father Harvey Black and John S. Apperson served together in the 4th Virginia, 1st Brigade during the American Civil War. Black was a regimental surgeon and Apperson was a hospital steward under his command.","Harvey Black (1827-1888) was a native of Blacksburg and a grandson of town founder John Black. (Harvey Black did not use the e in his given name, but as an adult he regularly signed his name as H. Black and he was almost always identified publicly as Harvey Black.) After attending local schools, he began studying medicine under two local doctors. In 1847, he volunteered to serve in the Mexican War in the 1st Regiment Virginia Volunteers; three months later, he was made a hospital steward. He entered medical school at the University of Virginia in 1848 and graduated in June 1849. That fall, he took a four-month journey, on horseback, from western Virginia through the upper Mid-West as far west as Iowa. He decided to settle in Blacksburg and opened a medical practice there in 1852. The same year, he married Mary Kent of Blacksburg.","On August 2, 1861, Harvey Black was appointed regimental surgeon in the 4th Virginia, 1st Brigade, known as the Stonewall Brigade. John Apperson, who had enlisted with the Smyth Blues of Smyth County, Virginia, in April 1861, was appointed hospital steward under the command of Harvey Black in March 1862. Black and Apperson served together with the 4th regiment until late 1862. They provided medical care to the wounded at first Manassas, second Manassas, and the Battle of Fredericksburg. In late 1862, Black was appointed surgeon of the field hospital of the Second Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, and brought Apperson with him. Both served in this hospital until the end of the war, taking care of recuperating soldiers who were wounded of the Second Corps' major engagements, including the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863 and the Spotsylvania Campaign in 1864. Black assisted Hunter Holmes McGuire with the amputation of Stonewall Jackson's arm on May 3, 1863.","After the Civil War, Harvey Black resumed his medical practice in Blacksburg. He was elected president of the Medical Society of Virginia in 1872. He played an instrumental role in the founding of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in Blacksburg in 1872. He was the first rector of the Board of Visitors.","From 1786 to 1882, Harvey Black was Superintendent of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum in Williamsburg. In 1884, he was appointed to the board of a proposed state mental hospital for southwestern Virginia. In 1885, he was elected to represent Montgomery County in the House of Delegates and served two sessions. In the House, he influenced the decision to locate the new hospital in Marion. In 1887, Black became the first superintendent of the new Southwestern State Lunatic Asylum in Marion. He appointed John S. Apperson assistant physician there. Harvey Black died in Richmond in October 1888 and was buried in Westview Cemetery in Blacksburg.","John S. Apperson (1837-1908) was born in Locust Grove, Virginia, and moved to Smyth County in 1859. He took a job splitting rails and began to study medicine under local physician William Faris. In 1861, Apperson enlisted in the Smyth Blues, organized as Company D, 4th Virginia. After the Civil War, he studied medicine at the University of Virginia, earning a degree in 1867. He returned to Smyth County and married Victoria Hull in 1868. They lived in Chilhowie, and Apperson practiced medicine and farmed. They had seven children.","John Apperson's first wife died in 1887. The same year, he took a job as assistant physician under Harvey Black at the Southwestern Lunatic Asylum of Virginia in Marion. When Harvey Black died in 1888, Apperson resigned his position at the Southwestern Lunatic Asylum and established a medical practice in Marion. In 1889, he married Elizabeth, daughter of his friend and mentor Harvey Black. They had four children: Harvey, Alexander, Kent, and Mary.","After his second marriage, John Apperson pursued a career in business. He was one of eight founders of Staley's Creek Manganese and Iron Company. In 1906, he expanded the operations of the Marion Foundry and Milling Company into the Marion Foundry and Machine Works. He also promoted the building of the Marion and Rye Valley Railroad.","In 1892, the Virginia Board of World's Fair Managers employed Apperson to collect items and transport Virginia exhibits to the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. John Apperson died in Marion in 1908. His wife Elizabeth died in Blacksburg in 1942.","Harvey Black Apperson (1890-1948), the oldest child of John Apperson and Elizabeth Black, lived in Salem, Virginia, and practiced law in Roanoke for thirty years. He became active in Democratic Party politics in the 1920s. In a special election in 1933, he was elected to represent Floyd, Franklin, Montgomery, and Roanoke counties and the cities of Radford and Roanoke in the State Senate. He served on the State Corporation Commission from 1944 to 1947 and was Chairman of the Commission from June 1944 to 1947. Governor William Tuck appointed him Attorney General in August 1947, and he took office October 7, 1947. He died suddenly of a heart attack at his home in Richmond on February 2, 1948. Alexander Apperson worked at the Marion Foundry and Machine Works for a period and later moved to Birmingham, Alabama.","Germanicus Kent (1791-1861) and Arabella Amiss Kent (1809-1951), parents of Harvey Black's wife Mary, are also documented in this collection. Germanicus Kent was born in Suffield, Connecticut, and attended Yale College. Circa 1822, he moved to Huntsville, Alabama, and worked as a cotton merchant. In 1827, he married Arabella Amiss of Blacksburg. According to a family account, Germanicus Kent left Huntsville in 1834 at the insistence of his brother Aratus Kent, a missionary in Illinois who opposed slavery. Aratus Kent was a founder of Beloit and Rockford colleges in Illinois. The family moved to Illinois in 1834. Lewis Kent (also known as Lewis Lemon), who was enslaved by Germanicus Kent in North Carolina when he was a boy, moved with the family and later purchased his freedom and settled in Iowa. Germanicus Kent is considered a founder of the town of Rockford, Illinois, and served in the Illinois state legislature. Mary Kent, born in 1836, was the first child of European ancestry born in Rockford. The family returned to Arabella's hometown of Blacksburg in 1843.","Sources Glenn L. McMullen, \"Tending the Wounded: Two Virginians in the Confederate Medical Corps,\" Virginia Cavalcade, Vol. 40, No. 4 (Spring 1991), 172-183 A Surgeon with Stonewall Jackson: The Civil War Letters of Dr. Harvey Black, edited by Glenn L. McMullen (Baltimore: Butternut and Blue, 1995) Biographical sketches of John S. Apperson by Glenn McMullen and of Harvey Black Apperson, by Crandall Shiflett in John T. Kneebone, J. Jefferson Looney, Brent Tartar, and Sandra Gioia Treadway, eds., Dictionary of Virginia Biography, Vol. 1 (The Library of Virginia, 1998), 181-183 \"Germanicus A. Kent: Founder of Rockford, Illinois,\" published by the Rockford Historical Society, n.d.","The guide to the Black, Kent, and Apperson Family Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).","The papers were previously organized into three collections: the Black Family Papers, Ms1974-003; the Apperson Family Papers, Ms1974-017; and the Kent Family Papers, Ms1974-018. They were further processed and merged into one collection in 2002. Additional description was completed in 2021.","Three boxes are unprocessed. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.","This item was previously listed on the finding aid as \"General Store, Blacksburg, 1857-1862.\"","See the following materials related to these families, which are also at Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives:","James Randal Kent Papers, Ms1987-031","Elizabeth Kent Adams Papers, Ms1990-045","Medical Bill Signed by Dr. Harvey Black, Ms2009-084","Bell, Kent, Cloyd, Withrow Family Collection, Ms2008-040","The Black, Kent, and Apperson Family Papers, 1779-1984 (bulk 1821-1948) documents the families of Blacksburg and Marion, Virginia. The collection comprises American Civil War letters of Dr. Harvey Black, Civil War diaries of John Apperson, records and correspondence pertaining to nineteenth-century Blacksburg residents Edwin Amiss, his sister Arabella Amiss Kent, and her husband Germanicus Kent, cotton trader and Rockford, Illinois pioneer; and account books, correspondence, and photographs of several members of the Black, Kent, and Apperson families of Blacksburg and Marion, Virginia. The collection is divided into the following major series: Harvey Black Papers, Black Family Papers, Germanicus Kent Papers, Black Family Business Records, John S. Apperson Papers, Mary E. Apperson Papers, Alexander Apperson Papers, and Harvey B. Apperson Political Scrapbooks.","Series I. Harvey Black Papers, 1847-1888, contains the following subseries: Diaries, Civil War Letters, General Correspondence, Medical Career Records, and Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College. It also includes one photograph, ca. 1865, of Harvey Black.","Dating 1861 to 1864, the Civil War Letters document Black's experiences as a regimental surgeon in the Stonewall Brigade and as surgeon in charge of the Second Corps field hospital. The series comprises letters Black wrote to his wife Mary (Molly) in Blacksburg. Black usually wrote to his wife two to three days after a major battle and reported who, from Blacksburg, had been killed or wounded. He describes the effects of disease on the troops, looking for his brother-in-law Lewis Kent among the Union wounded at the Battle of Fredericksburg, the delirium of Stonewall Jackson as he lay dying at Guinea Station, and the difficulties of keeping his family clothed and fed during the war.","The Diaries consist of a short diary Black kept of his journey from Christiansburg to Mexico to fight in the Mexican War and a diary of a four-month journey, on horseback, from western Virginia through West Virginia, Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Tennessee in the fall of 1849. The Mexican War diary details Black's trip from Christiansburg to Norfolk and eventually Buena Vista, but provides little information about serving in the war. Both diaries contain mainly Black's observations about the towns and cities he passes through. The diary of the trip west compares culture and society in Virginia and the West and references encounters with Virginians who had moved west.","General Correspondence, 1847-1871, comprises two letters Black wrote while he was studying medicine at the University of Virginia, his proposal of marriage to Mary (Molly) Kent, and a folder of letters Black received from family members between 1848 and 1871. One letter describes pioneering in Island County, Washington Territory, in 1853; and two letters from Virginia State Senator John Penn regard the establishment of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College, forerunner of Virginia Tech, in Blacksburg.","The Medical Career Records, dating 1848 to 1888, documents Harvey Black's medical career before and after the Civil War and letters of recommendation for the position of Superintendent of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum of Virginia and the Southwestern Lunatic Asylum of Virginia. This series also contains an 1887 annual report for the Southwestern Lunatic Asylum of Virginia.","The Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Records span the years 1870 to 1873. This small series consists of a subscription list for the Preston and Olin Institute, an early history of the founding of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College, and certificates of appointment to the college's Board of Visitors.","Series II. Black Family Papers, 1779-1911 (bulk 1845-1911): Materials include an 1845 bill of sale for an enslaved girl named Adaline; an 1856 letter from Charles to Alexander Black; photographs of Alexander Black, Kent Black, and Kent's wife Mary Bell Black; a 1911 letter from Mary Kent to her children; and a quilt given to Kent Black by his medical patients, ca. 1890. Additionally, the series has the wedding register of Mary and Kent Black and an invitation to the 1885 Blacksburg Grand Annual Ball.","Series III. Germanicus Kent Papers, 1818-1899: The series comprises Germanicus Kent's cotton books and correspondence with his sons Lewis and John, his brother Aratus Kent, and his brother-in- law Edwin Amiss. The cotton books document Kent's experience as a cotton merchant based in Huntsville, Alabama, 1821 to 1823. They provide lists of cotton prices and copies of correspondence to clients in Nashville and New Orleans. The correspondence describes life in Blacksburg in the 1830s, the Kent family's decision to settle in Virginia after living in Illinois, and Kent's business investments in the west and in Blacksburg. Letters from Edwin Amiss to Arabella and Germanicus Kent pertain to Arabella Kent continuing to enslave people by inheriting her mother's estate. An 1860 letter from Germanicus Kent to Aratus Kent discusses Germanicus Kent's desire to establish contact with the man he formerly enslaved Lewis Lemon Kent, then living in Iowa.","Series IV. Black Family Business Records, 1832-1924: Account books for mercantile establishments in Blacksburg make up the bulk of this series.. It also contains an account book for A.W. Luster; a 1908 inventory for W. Stone \u0026 Son; and a copy of an undated newspaper advertisement for A. Black and Company.","Series V. John S. Apperson Papers, 1858-1915: John Apperson's Civil War Diary is the centerpiece. The diary consist of Apperson's account of his journey, in 1859, from his home in Locust Grove, Virginia to Smyth County in Southwest Virginia. In the Civil War diaries, he describes medical care of soldiers and lists monthly figures of wounded and dead for the Second Corps field hospital. He discusses going onto the battlefield after the fighting stopped at First Manassas, the scene on the morning of the Battle of Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862; performing his first amputation; and his efforts to continue his medical education during the Civil War. Additionally, this series contains correspondence about Apperson's business career, 1900 and 1910, a catalog for the Marion Foundry and Machine Works, and photographs of John Apperson, Elizabeth Black, and their children.","Series VI. Mary E. Apperson Papers, 1889-1977, and Series VII. Alexander Apperson Papers, 1827-1984: Research files on the Black, Kent, and Apperson families of Blacksburg and Marion compose the bulk of these two series. Materials also include publications pertaining to family history; correspondence with the Rockford, Illinois Historical Society regarding research on Germanicus Kent; correspondence related to other genealogy research; the recollections of Elizabeth Black Apperson about Blacksburg history and buildings; family photographs and a photograph, ca. 1900, of the Alexander Black house in Blacksburg; and family artifacts.","Series VIII. Harvey B. Apperson Political Scrapbooks, 1933-1950: The scrapbooks largely consist of newspaper clippings detailing Harvey B. Apperson's political career and Democratic Party politics in the Roanoke area in the 1930s and in Richmond in the 1940s. Additionally, there are letters and telegrams of congratulation Apperson received when he was appointed Attorney General of Virginia in 1947, telegrams and letters of condolence his wife received upon his death four months later, photographs, and political ephemera.","Series IX. Blacksburg Mining and Manufacturing Company, 1826-1965: Legal documents and correspondence pertain to the division of proceeds of mining investments among the Apperson descendants of Harvey Black. The series also contains maps of Black and Apperson property in Blacksburg, ca. 1949.","Series X. Assorted Papers, 1872, 1912: The last series includes two items, the Louise Caton Travel Diary, 1912, and  The Christian Union  publication, 1872. The diary of Louise Caton's four-month tour of Europe in 1912 describes her voyage from New York to Genoa on the Laxmia and from Liverpool back to New York on the Celtic. The relationship of Louise Caton to the Black, Kent, and Apperson families is unknown.","This small series includes a letter Harvey Black received from family who had settled in Wisconsin; a letter from a member of the Crockett family pioneering in Washington Territory, and two letters from Virginia State Senator John Penn regarding the establishment of Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in Blacksburg.","In this subseries of five letters from Germanicus Kent to his sons and his brother Aratus, Kent discusses investments, family, and Lewis Lemon (Kent), who bought his freedom from Kent ca. 1835.","This folder contains four family letters presumed to pertain to the extended Kent Amiss family. The correspondents are Edith Boggs, David and E. Cook, Mary Sloutermires, William G., and his son Nelson.","Accounts and correspondence in these two bound cotton books detail Germanicus Kent's business as a cotton merchant in Huntsville, Alabama.","Materials corncern the Kent family's move from Alabama to Illinois.","This file contains a contract outlining the terms of a proposed business partnership between Edwin Amiss and Germanicus Kent and a contract to build a home in Blacksburg.","This series is composed primarily of five ledgers containing alphabetically indexed customer account histories for various mercantile establishments, probably in Blacksburg. Also included are documents and correspondence pertaining to Black family investments in oil drilling operations in Texas, 1912-1924.","This ledger includes an inventory, July 1908, for W. Stone \u0026 Son.","This subseries comprises documents pertaining to investments in the Radford Land Improvement Company, 1889; the Radford West End Land Company, 1909; and oil drilling operations in Texas, 1912-1924.","This subseries comprises miscellaneous receipts, 1862; Business Correspondence, 1900-1910; and a catalog for the Marion Foundry and Machine Works, 1915.","These letters discuss the illness of the daughter of Mrs. Cyprus McCormick and John S. Apperson.","This file contains newspaper clippings on Blacksburg history and members of the Black, Kent, and Apperson families.","The Directory's cover illustration is a photograph of a sculpture commemorating the role played by Germanicus Kent and Lewis Lemon, Kent's former slave, in the founding of Rockford, Illinois.","This series is primarily composed of research files on the genealogy of the Black, Kent, Apperson and related families. It also contains family photographs, including a picture of the Alexander Black House, later burned, ca. 1900; a folder of correspondence pertaining to Alexander Black's service on the vestry of Mountainbrook Methodist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, 1944-1954; a 1914 edition of \"The X-Ray,\" the yearbook of Marion High School; and a program from the 1962 annual convention of the Virginia Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.","This subseries contains one folder of correspondence pertaining to a proposed memorial to Harvey Black at Virginia Tech from 1953; one folder of correspondence concerning Mountainbrook Methodist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, 1944-1954, and one letter, 1934, from A.J. Oliver to Harvey Black Apperson, discussing Oliver's father, who worked for Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in the 1870s and helped plant the first trees on the campus.","This subseries includes the Marion High School yearbook, 1914; and a program from the Sixty-seventh Annual Convention of the Virginia Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, 1962.","This subseries comprises correspondence, applications to family heritage organizations, and copies of documents regarding genealogy research on the Black, Kent, Apperson, and related families.","File contains three items in French.","Documents in this subseries pertain to applications, by members of the Black family, for membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution, Huguenot Society, Magna Carta Barons, National Society of Colonial Wars, and the Society of Colonial Dames.","Scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings, incoming correspondence and telegrams, photographs, and ephemera documenting Harvey Apperson's political career from 1933, when he ran for the State Senate, to his death in 1948, four months after Governor William Tuck appointed him Attorney General.","Five scrapbooks and one box of items removed from the scrapbooks and copied for preservation. Photographs and ephemera removed from the scrapbooks are stored in Box 15.","This series is comprised of deeds, reports, correspondence, lease agreements, and receipts pertaining to Apperson family investments in mining operations at Poverty Hollow, Tom's Creek Road, the Blacksburg Manufacturing and Mining Company, and M.C. Slusser and Company. It also contains maps of Blacksburg Manufacturing and Mining Company coal land sold to the Hoge heirs in 1928 and maps showing property owned by the Alexander and Lizzie O. Black estate and Apperson Properties in 1937 and 1948.","The diary is an account of Louise Caton's voyage from New York to Genoa, Italy, her travels through Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, France, and England, and her return from Liverpool to New York in the summer of 1912.","The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. ","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form:  http://bit.ly/scuareproduction . Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form:  http://bit.ly/scuapublication . Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.","This collection contains the papers and artifacts of an interrelated family prominent in Blacksburg's history. It includes the American Civil War letters of Confederate surgeon Dr. Harvey Black, the Civil War diary of hospital steward John S. Apperson, cotton books and correspondence of Germanicus Kent, nineteenth-century account books of a Blacksburg general store, 1912 European travel diary, and the political scrapbooks of State Senator and Attorney General Harvey B. 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Assorted Papers","This series is arranged by format.","This series is arranged by format.","Arranged alphabetically by name of family being researched."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eIn 1889, Elizabeth Black of Blacksburg, Virginia, married John Apperson of Marion, joining the Black and Kent families of Blacksburg with the Apperson family. Elizabeth Black's father Harvey Black and John S. Apperson served together in the 4th Virginia, 1st Brigade during the American Civil War. Black was a regimental surgeon and Apperson was a hospital steward under his command.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarvey Black (1827-1888) was a native of Blacksburg and a grandson of town founder John Black. (Harvey Black did not use the e in his given name, but as an adult he regularly signed his name as H. Black and he was almost always identified publicly as Harvey Black.) After attending local schools, he began studying medicine under two local doctors. In 1847, he volunteered to serve in the Mexican War in the 1st Regiment Virginia Volunteers; three months later, he was made a hospital steward. He entered medical school at the University of Virginia in 1848 and graduated in June 1849. That fall, he took a four-month journey, on horseback, from western Virginia through the upper Mid-West as far west as Iowa. He decided to settle in Blacksburg and opened a medical practice there in 1852. The same year, he married Mary Kent of Blacksburg.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eOn August 2, 1861, Harvey Black was appointed regimental surgeon in the 4th Virginia, 1st Brigade, known as the Stonewall Brigade. John Apperson, who had enlisted with the Smyth Blues of Smyth County, Virginia, in April 1861, was appointed hospital steward under the command of Harvey Black in March 1862. Black and Apperson served together with the 4th regiment until late 1862. They provided medical care to the wounded at first Manassas, second Manassas, and the Battle of Fredericksburg. In late 1862, Black was appointed surgeon of the field hospital of the Second Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, and brought Apperson with him. Both served in this hospital until the end of the war, taking care of recuperating soldiers who were wounded of the Second Corps' major engagements, including the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863 and the Spotsylvania Campaign in 1864. Black assisted Hunter Holmes McGuire with the amputation of Stonewall Jackson's arm on May 3, 1863.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAfter the Civil War, Harvey Black resumed his medical practice in Blacksburg. He was elected president of the Medical Society of Virginia in 1872. He played an instrumental role in the founding of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in Blacksburg in 1872. He was the first rector of the Board of Visitors.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFrom 1786 to 1882, Harvey Black was Superintendent of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum in Williamsburg. In 1884, he was appointed to the board of a proposed state mental hospital for southwestern Virginia. In 1885, he was elected to represent Montgomery County in the House of Delegates and served two sessions. In the House, he influenced the decision to locate the new hospital in Marion. In 1887, Black became the first superintendent of the new Southwestern State Lunatic Asylum in Marion. He appointed John S. Apperson assistant physician there. Harvey Black died in Richmond in October 1888 and was buried in Westview Cemetery in Blacksburg.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Apperson (1837-1908) was born in Locust Grove, Virginia, and moved to Smyth County in 1859. He took a job splitting rails and began to study medicine under local physician William Faris. In 1861, Apperson enlisted in the Smyth Blues, organized as Company D, 4th Virginia. After the Civil War, he studied medicine at the University of Virginia, earning a degree in 1867. He returned to Smyth County and married Victoria Hull in 1868. They lived in Chilhowie, and Apperson practiced medicine and farmed. They had seven children.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJohn Apperson's first wife died in 1887. The same year, he took a job as assistant physician under Harvey Black at the Southwestern Lunatic Asylum of Virginia in Marion. When Harvey Black died in 1888, Apperson resigned his position at the Southwestern Lunatic Asylum and established a medical practice in Marion. In 1889, he married Elizabeth, daughter of his friend and mentor Harvey Black. They had four children: Harvey, Alexander, Kent, and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAfter his second marriage, John Apperson pursued a career in business. He was one of eight founders of Staley's Creek Manganese and Iron Company. In 1906, he expanded the operations of the Marion Foundry and Milling Company into the Marion Foundry and Machine Works. He also promoted the building of the Marion and Rye Valley Railroad.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIn 1892, the Virginia Board of World's Fair Managers employed Apperson to collect items and transport Virginia exhibits to the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. John Apperson died in Marion in 1908. His wife Elizabeth died in Blacksburg in 1942.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHarvey Black Apperson (1890-1948), the oldest child of John Apperson and Elizabeth Black, lived in Salem, Virginia, and practiced law in Roanoke for thirty years. He became active in Democratic Party politics in the 1920s. In a special election in 1933, he was elected to represent Floyd, Franklin, Montgomery, and Roanoke counties and the cities of Radford and Roanoke in the State Senate. He served on the State Corporation Commission from 1944 to 1947 and was Chairman of the Commission from June 1944 to 1947. Governor William Tuck appointed him Attorney General in August 1947, and he took office October 7, 1947. He died suddenly of a heart attack at his home in Richmond on February 2, 1948. Alexander Apperson worked at the Marion Foundry and Machine Works for a period and later moved to Birmingham, Alabama.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGermanicus Kent (1791-1861) and Arabella Amiss Kent (1809-1951), parents of Harvey Black's wife Mary, are also documented in this collection. Germanicus Kent was born in Suffield, Connecticut, and attended Yale College. Circa 1822, he moved to Huntsville, Alabama, and worked as a cotton merchant. In 1827, he married Arabella Amiss of Blacksburg. According to a family account, Germanicus Kent left Huntsville in 1834 at the insistence of his brother Aratus Kent, a missionary in Illinois who opposed slavery. Aratus Kent was a founder of Beloit and Rockford colleges in Illinois. The family moved to Illinois in 1834. Lewis Kent (also known as Lewis Lemon), who was enslaved by Germanicus Kent in North Carolina when he was a boy, moved with the family and later purchased his freedom and settled in Iowa. Germanicus Kent is considered a founder of the town of Rockford, Illinois, and served in the Illinois state legislature. Mary Kent, born in 1836, was the first child of European ancestry born in Rockford. The family returned to Arabella's hometown of Blacksburg in 1843.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003clist type=\"ordered\"\u003e\n      \u003chead\u003eSources\u003c/head\u003e\n      \u003citem\u003eGlenn L. McMullen, \"Tending the Wounded: Two Virginians in the Confederate Medical Corps,\" Virginia Cavalcade, Vol. 40, No. 4 (Spring 1991), 172-183\u003c/item\u003e\n      \u003citem\u003eA Surgeon with Stonewall Jackson: The Civil War Letters of Dr. Harvey Black, edited by Glenn L. McMullen (Baltimore: Butternut and Blue, 1995)\u003c/item\u003e\n      \u003citem\u003eBiographical sketches of John S. Apperson by Glenn McMullen and of Harvey Black Apperson, by Crandall Shiflett in John T. Kneebone, J. Jefferson Looney, Brent Tartar, and Sandra Gioia Treadway, eds., Dictionary of Virginia Biography, Vol. 1 (The Library of Virginia, 1998), 181-183\u003c/item\u003e\n      \u003citem\u003e\"Germanicus A. Kent: Founder of Rockford, Illinois,\" published by the Rockford Historical Society, n.d.\u003c/item\u003e\n    \u003c/list\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["In 1889, Elizabeth Black of Blacksburg, Virginia, married John Apperson of Marion, joining the Black and Kent families of Blacksburg with the Apperson family. Elizabeth Black's father Harvey Black and John S. Apperson served together in the 4th Virginia, 1st Brigade during the American Civil War. Black was a regimental surgeon and Apperson was a hospital steward under his command.","Harvey Black (1827-1888) was a native of Blacksburg and a grandson of town founder John Black. (Harvey Black did not use the e in his given name, but as an adult he regularly signed his name as H. Black and he was almost always identified publicly as Harvey Black.) After attending local schools, he began studying medicine under two local doctors. In 1847, he volunteered to serve in the Mexican War in the 1st Regiment Virginia Volunteers; three months later, he was made a hospital steward. He entered medical school at the University of Virginia in 1848 and graduated in June 1849. That fall, he took a four-month journey, on horseback, from western Virginia through the upper Mid-West as far west as Iowa. He decided to settle in Blacksburg and opened a medical practice there in 1852. The same year, he married Mary Kent of Blacksburg.","On August 2, 1861, Harvey Black was appointed regimental surgeon in the 4th Virginia, 1st Brigade, known as the Stonewall Brigade. John Apperson, who had enlisted with the Smyth Blues of Smyth County, Virginia, in April 1861, was appointed hospital steward under the command of Harvey Black in March 1862. Black and Apperson served together with the 4th regiment until late 1862. They provided medical care to the wounded at first Manassas, second Manassas, and the Battle of Fredericksburg. In late 1862, Black was appointed surgeon of the field hospital of the Second Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, and brought Apperson with him. Both served in this hospital until the end of the war, taking care of recuperating soldiers who were wounded of the Second Corps' major engagements, including the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863 and the Spotsylvania Campaign in 1864. Black assisted Hunter Holmes McGuire with the amputation of Stonewall Jackson's arm on May 3, 1863.","After the Civil War, Harvey Black resumed his medical practice in Blacksburg. He was elected president of the Medical Society of Virginia in 1872. He played an instrumental role in the founding of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in Blacksburg in 1872. He was the first rector of the Board of Visitors.","From 1786 to 1882, Harvey Black was Superintendent of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum in Williamsburg. In 1884, he was appointed to the board of a proposed state mental hospital for southwestern Virginia. In 1885, he was elected to represent Montgomery County in the House of Delegates and served two sessions. In the House, he influenced the decision to locate the new hospital in Marion. In 1887, Black became the first superintendent of the new Southwestern State Lunatic Asylum in Marion. He appointed John S. Apperson assistant physician there. Harvey Black died in Richmond in October 1888 and was buried in Westview Cemetery in Blacksburg.","John S. Apperson (1837-1908) was born in Locust Grove, Virginia, and moved to Smyth County in 1859. He took a job splitting rails and began to study medicine under local physician William Faris. In 1861, Apperson enlisted in the Smyth Blues, organized as Company D, 4th Virginia. After the Civil War, he studied medicine at the University of Virginia, earning a degree in 1867. He returned to Smyth County and married Victoria Hull in 1868. They lived in Chilhowie, and Apperson practiced medicine and farmed. They had seven children.","John Apperson's first wife died in 1887. The same year, he took a job as assistant physician under Harvey Black at the Southwestern Lunatic Asylum of Virginia in Marion. When Harvey Black died in 1888, Apperson resigned his position at the Southwestern Lunatic Asylum and established a medical practice in Marion. In 1889, he married Elizabeth, daughter of his friend and mentor Harvey Black. They had four children: Harvey, Alexander, Kent, and Mary.","After his second marriage, John Apperson pursued a career in business. He was one of eight founders of Staley's Creek Manganese and Iron Company. In 1906, he expanded the operations of the Marion Foundry and Milling Company into the Marion Foundry and Machine Works. He also promoted the building of the Marion and Rye Valley Railroad.","In 1892, the Virginia Board of World's Fair Managers employed Apperson to collect items and transport Virginia exhibits to the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. John Apperson died in Marion in 1908. His wife Elizabeth died in Blacksburg in 1942.","Harvey Black Apperson (1890-1948), the oldest child of John Apperson and Elizabeth Black, lived in Salem, Virginia, and practiced law in Roanoke for thirty years. He became active in Democratic Party politics in the 1920s. In a special election in 1933, he was elected to represent Floyd, Franklin, Montgomery, and Roanoke counties and the cities of Radford and Roanoke in the State Senate. He served on the State Corporation Commission from 1944 to 1947 and was Chairman of the Commission from June 1944 to 1947. Governor William Tuck appointed him Attorney General in August 1947, and he took office October 7, 1947. He died suddenly of a heart attack at his home in Richmond on February 2, 1948. Alexander Apperson worked at the Marion Foundry and Machine Works for a period and later moved to Birmingham, Alabama.","Germanicus Kent (1791-1861) and Arabella Amiss Kent (1809-1951), parents of Harvey Black's wife Mary, are also documented in this collection. Germanicus Kent was born in Suffield, Connecticut, and attended Yale College. Circa 1822, he moved to Huntsville, Alabama, and worked as a cotton merchant. In 1827, he married Arabella Amiss of Blacksburg. According to a family account, Germanicus Kent left Huntsville in 1834 at the insistence of his brother Aratus Kent, a missionary in Illinois who opposed slavery. Aratus Kent was a founder of Beloit and Rockford colleges in Illinois. The family moved to Illinois in 1834. Lewis Kent (also known as Lewis Lemon), who was enslaved by Germanicus Kent in North Carolina when he was a boy, moved with the family and later purchased his freedom and settled in Iowa. Germanicus Kent is considered a founder of the town of Rockford, Illinois, and served in the Illinois state legislature. Mary Kent, born in 1836, was the first child of European ancestry born in Rockford. The family returned to Arabella's hometown of Blacksburg in 1843.","Sources Glenn L. McMullen, \"Tending the Wounded: Two Virginians in the Confederate Medical Corps,\" Virginia Cavalcade, Vol. 40, No. 4 (Spring 1991), 172-183 A Surgeon with Stonewall Jackson: The Civil War Letters of Dr. Harvey Black, edited by Glenn L. McMullen (Baltimore: Butternut and Blue, 1995) Biographical sketches of John S. Apperson by Glenn McMullen and of Harvey Black Apperson, by Crandall Shiflett in John T. Kneebone, J. Jefferson Looney, Brent Tartar, and Sandra Gioia Treadway, eds., Dictionary of Virginia Biography, Vol. 1 (The Library of Virginia, 1998), 181-183 \"Germanicus A. Kent: Founder of Rockford, Illinois,\" published by the Rockford Historical Society, n.d."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe guide to the Black, Kent, and Apperson Family Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (\u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\"\u003ehttps://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["Rights Statement for Archival Description"],"odd_tesim":["The guide to the Black, Kent, and Apperson Family Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ )."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eResearchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Black, Kent, and Apperson Family Papers, Ms1974-003, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Black, Kent, and Apperson Family Papers, Ms1974-003, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe papers were previously organized into three collections: the Black Family Papers, Ms1974-003; the Apperson Family Papers, Ms1974-017; and the Kent Family Papers, Ms1974-018. They were further processed and merged into one collection in 2002. Additional description was completed in 2021.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree boxes are unprocessed. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item was previously listed on the finding aid as \"General Store, Blacksburg, 1857-1862.\"\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information","Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The papers were previously organized into three collections: the Black Family Papers, Ms1974-003; the Apperson Family Papers, Ms1974-017; and the Kent Family Papers, Ms1974-018. They were further processed and merged into one collection in 2002. Additional description was completed in 2021.","Three boxes are unprocessed. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.","This item was previously listed on the finding aid as \"General Store, Blacksburg, 1857-1862.\""],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSee the following materials related to these families, which are also at Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1474.xml\"\u003eJames Randal Kent Papers, Ms1987-031\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_1779.xml\"\u003eElizabeth Kent Adams Papers, Ms1990-045\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_2503.xml\"\u003eMedical Bill Signed by Dr. Harvey Black, Ms2009-084\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=oai/VT/repositories_2_resources_2361.xml\"\u003eBell, Kent, Cloyd, Withrow Family Collection, Ms2008-040\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Archival Materials"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["See the following materials related to these families, which are also at Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives:","James Randal Kent Papers, Ms1987-031","Elizabeth Kent Adams Papers, Ms1990-045","Medical Bill Signed by Dr. Harvey Black, Ms2009-084","Bell, Kent, Cloyd, Withrow Family Collection, Ms2008-040"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Black, Kent, and Apperson Family Papers, 1779-1984 (bulk 1821-1948) documents the families of Blacksburg and Marion, Virginia. The collection comprises American Civil War letters of Dr. Harvey Black, Civil War diaries of John Apperson, records and correspondence pertaining to nineteenth-century Blacksburg residents Edwin Amiss, his sister Arabella Amiss Kent, and her husband Germanicus Kent, cotton trader and Rockford, Illinois pioneer; and account books, correspondence, and photographs of several members of the Black, Kent, and Apperson families of Blacksburg and Marion, Virginia. The collection is divided into the following major series: Harvey Black Papers, Black Family Papers, Germanicus Kent Papers, Black Family Business Records, John S. Apperson Papers, Mary E. Apperson Papers, Alexander Apperson Papers, and Harvey B. Apperson Political Scrapbooks.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries I. Harvey Black Papers, 1847-1888, contains the following subseries: Diaries, Civil War Letters, General Correspondence, Medical Career Records, and Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College. It also includes one photograph, ca. 1865, of Harvey Black.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDating 1861 to 1864, the Civil War Letters document Black's experiences as a regimental surgeon in the Stonewall Brigade and as surgeon in charge of the Second Corps field hospital. The series comprises letters Black wrote to his wife Mary (Molly) in Blacksburg. Black usually wrote to his wife two to three days after a major battle and reported who, from Blacksburg, had been killed or wounded. He describes the effects of disease on the troops, looking for his brother-in-law Lewis Kent among the Union wounded at the Battle of Fredericksburg, the delirium of Stonewall Jackson as he lay dying at Guinea Station, and the difficulties of keeping his family clothed and fed during the war.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe Diaries consist of a short diary Black kept of his journey from Christiansburg to Mexico to fight in the Mexican War and a diary of a four-month journey, on horseback, from western Virginia through West Virginia, Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Tennessee in the fall of 1849. The Mexican War diary details Black's trip from Christiansburg to Norfolk and eventually Buena Vista, but provides little information about serving in the war. Both diaries contain mainly Black's observations about the towns and cities he passes through. The diary of the trip west compares culture and society in Virginia and the West and references encounters with Virginians who had moved west.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Correspondence, 1847-1871, comprises two letters Black wrote while he was studying medicine at the University of Virginia, his proposal of marriage to Mary (Molly) Kent, and a folder of letters Black received from family members between 1848 and 1871. One letter describes pioneering in Island County, Washington Territory, in 1853; and two letters from Virginia State Senator John Penn regard the establishment of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College, forerunner of Virginia Tech, in Blacksburg.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe Medical Career Records, dating 1848 to 1888, documents Harvey Black's medical career before and after the Civil War and letters of recommendation for the position of Superintendent of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum of Virginia and the Southwestern Lunatic Asylum of Virginia. This series also contains an 1887 annual report for the Southwestern Lunatic Asylum of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Records span the years 1870 to 1873. This small series consists of a subscription list for the Preston and Olin Institute, an early history of the founding of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College, and certificates of appointment to the college's Board of Visitors.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries II. Black Family Papers, 1779-1911 (bulk 1845-1911): Materials include an 1845 bill of sale for an enslaved girl named Adaline; an 1856 letter from Charles to Alexander Black; photographs of Alexander Black, Kent Black, and Kent's wife Mary Bell Black; a 1911 letter from Mary Kent to her children; and a quilt given to Kent Black by his medical patients, ca. 1890. Additionally, the series has the wedding register of Mary and Kent Black and an invitation to the 1885 Blacksburg Grand Annual Ball.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries III. Germanicus Kent Papers, 1818-1899: The series comprises Germanicus Kent's cotton books and correspondence with his sons Lewis and John, his brother Aratus Kent, and his brother-in- law Edwin Amiss. The cotton books document Kent's experience as a cotton merchant based in Huntsville, Alabama, 1821 to 1823. They provide lists of cotton prices and copies of correspondence to clients in Nashville and New Orleans. The correspondence describes life in Blacksburg in the 1830s, the Kent family's decision to settle in Virginia after living in Illinois, and Kent's business investments in the west and in Blacksburg. Letters from Edwin Amiss to Arabella and Germanicus Kent pertain to Arabella Kent continuing to enslave people by inheriting her mother's estate. An 1860 letter from Germanicus Kent to Aratus Kent discusses Germanicus Kent's desire to establish contact with the man he formerly enslaved Lewis Lemon Kent, then living in Iowa.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries IV. Black Family Business Records, 1832-1924: Account books for mercantile establishments in Blacksburg make up the bulk of this series.. It also contains an account book for A.W. Luster; a 1908 inventory for W. Stone \u0026amp; Son; and a copy of an undated newspaper advertisement for A. Black and Company.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries V. John S. Apperson Papers, 1858-1915: John Apperson's Civil War Diary is the centerpiece. The diary consist of Apperson's account of his journey, in 1859, from his home in Locust Grove, Virginia to Smyth County in Southwest Virginia. In the Civil War diaries, he describes medical care of soldiers and lists monthly figures of wounded and dead for the Second Corps field hospital. He discusses going onto the battlefield after the fighting stopped at First Manassas, the scene on the morning of the Battle of Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862; performing his first amputation; and his efforts to continue his medical education during the Civil War. Additionally, this series contains correspondence about Apperson's business career, 1900 and 1910, a catalog for the Marion Foundry and Machine Works, and photographs of John Apperson, Elizabeth Black, and their children.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries VI. Mary E. Apperson Papers, 1889-1977, and Series VII. Alexander Apperson Papers, 1827-1984: Research files on the Black, Kent, and Apperson families of Blacksburg and Marion compose the bulk of these two series. Materials also include publications pertaining to family history; correspondence with the Rockford, Illinois Historical Society regarding research on Germanicus Kent; correspondence related to other genealogy research; the recollections of Elizabeth Black Apperson about Blacksburg history and buildings; family photographs and a photograph, ca. 1900, of the Alexander Black house in Blacksburg; and family artifacts.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries VIII. Harvey B. Apperson Political Scrapbooks, 1933-1950: The scrapbooks largely consist of newspaper clippings detailing Harvey B. Apperson's political career and Democratic Party politics in the Roanoke area in the 1930s and in Richmond in the 1940s. Additionally, there are letters and telegrams of congratulation Apperson received when he was appointed Attorney General of Virginia in 1947, telegrams and letters of condolence his wife received upon his death four months later, photographs, and political ephemera.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries IX. Blacksburg Mining and Manufacturing Company, 1826-1965: Legal documents and correspondence pertain to the division of proceeds of mining investments among the Apperson descendants of Harvey Black. The series also contains maps of Black and Apperson property in Blacksburg, ca. 1949.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries X. Assorted Papers, 1872, 1912: The last series includes two items, the Louise Caton Travel Diary, 1912, and \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eThe Christian Union\u003c/emph\u003e publication, 1872. The diary of Louise Caton's four-month tour of Europe in 1912 describes her voyage from New York to Genoa on the Laxmia and from Liverpool back to New York on the Celtic. The relationship of Louise Caton to the Black, Kent, and Apperson families is unknown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis small series includes a letter Harvey Black received from family who had settled in Wisconsin; a letter from a member of the Crockett family pioneering in Washington Territory, and two letters from Virginia State Senator John Penn regarding the establishment of Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in Blacksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this subseries of five letters from Germanicus Kent to his sons and his brother Aratus, Kent discusses investments, family, and Lewis Lemon (Kent), who bought his freedom from Kent ca. 1835.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis folder contains four family letters presumed to pertain to the extended Kent Amiss family. The correspondents are Edith Boggs, David and E. Cook, Mary Sloutermires, William G., and his son Nelson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts and correspondence in these two bound cotton books detail Germanicus Kent's business as a cotton merchant in Huntsville, Alabama.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaterials corncern the Kent family's move from Alabama to Illinois.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis file contains a contract outlining the terms of a proposed business partnership between Edwin Amiss and Germanicus Kent and a contract to build a home in Blacksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series is composed primarily of five ledgers containing alphabetically indexed customer account histories for various mercantile establishments, probably in Blacksburg. Also included are documents and correspondence pertaining to Black family investments in oil drilling operations in Texas, 1912-1924.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis ledger includes an inventory, July 1908, for W. Stone \u0026amp; Son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis subseries comprises documents pertaining to investments in the Radford Land Improvement Company, 1889; the Radford West End Land Company, 1909; and oil drilling operations in Texas, 1912-1924.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis subseries comprises miscellaneous receipts, 1862; Business Correspondence, 1900-1910; and a catalog for the Marion Foundry and Machine Works, 1915.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese letters discuss the illness of the daughter of Mrs. Cyprus McCormick and John S. Apperson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis file contains newspaper clippings on Blacksburg history and members of the Black, Kent, and Apperson families.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Directory's cover illustration is a photograph of a sculpture commemorating the role played by Germanicus Kent and Lewis Lemon, Kent's former slave, in the founding of Rockford, Illinois.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series is primarily composed of research files on the genealogy of the Black, Kent, Apperson and related families. It also contains family photographs, including a picture of the Alexander Black House, later burned, ca. 1900; a folder of correspondence pertaining to Alexander Black's service on the vestry of Mountainbrook Methodist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, 1944-1954; a 1914 edition of \"The X-Ray,\" the yearbook of Marion High School; and a program from the 1962 annual convention of the Virginia Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis subseries contains one folder of correspondence pertaining to a proposed memorial to Harvey Black at Virginia Tech from 1953; one folder of correspondence concerning Mountainbrook Methodist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, 1944-1954, and one letter, 1934, from A.J. Oliver to Harvey Black Apperson, discussing Oliver's father, who worked for Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in the 1870s and helped plant the first trees on the campus.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis subseries includes the Marion High School yearbook, 1914; and a program from the Sixty-seventh Annual Convention of the Virginia Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, 1962.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis subseries comprises correspondence, applications to family heritage organizations, and copies of documents regarding genealogy research on the Black, Kent, Apperson, and related families.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFile contains three items in French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments in this subseries pertain to applications, by members of the Black family, for membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution, Huguenot Society, Magna Carta Barons, National Society of Colonial Wars, and the Society of Colonial Dames.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScrapbooks contain newspaper clippings, incoming correspondence and telegrams, photographs, and ephemera documenting Harvey Apperson's political career from 1933, when he ran for the State Senate, to his death in 1948, four months after Governor William Tuck appointed him Attorney General.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFive scrapbooks and one box of items removed from the scrapbooks and copied for preservation. Photographs and ephemera removed from the scrapbooks are stored in Box 15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series is comprised of deeds, reports, correspondence, lease agreements, and receipts pertaining to Apperson family investments in mining operations at Poverty Hollow, Tom's Creek Road, the Blacksburg Manufacturing and Mining Company, and M.C. Slusser and Company. It also contains maps of Blacksburg Manufacturing and Mining Company coal land sold to the Hoge heirs in 1928 and maps showing property owned by the Alexander and Lizzie O. Black estate and Apperson Properties in 1937 and 1948.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe diary is an account of Louise Caton's voyage from New York to Genoa, Italy, her travels through Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, France, and England, and her return from Liverpool to New York in the summer of 1912.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Content","Scope and Contents note","Scope and Contents note"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Black, Kent, and Apperson Family Papers, 1779-1984 (bulk 1821-1948) documents the families of Blacksburg and Marion, Virginia. The collection comprises American Civil War letters of Dr. Harvey Black, Civil War diaries of John Apperson, records and correspondence pertaining to nineteenth-century Blacksburg residents Edwin Amiss, his sister Arabella Amiss Kent, and her husband Germanicus Kent, cotton trader and Rockford, Illinois pioneer; and account books, correspondence, and photographs of several members of the Black, Kent, and Apperson families of Blacksburg and Marion, Virginia. The collection is divided into the following major series: Harvey Black Papers, Black Family Papers, Germanicus Kent Papers, Black Family Business Records, John S. Apperson Papers, Mary E. Apperson Papers, Alexander Apperson Papers, and Harvey B. Apperson Political Scrapbooks.","Series I. Harvey Black Papers, 1847-1888, contains the following subseries: Diaries, Civil War Letters, General Correspondence, Medical Career Records, and Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College. It also includes one photograph, ca. 1865, of Harvey Black.","Dating 1861 to 1864, the Civil War Letters document Black's experiences as a regimental surgeon in the Stonewall Brigade and as surgeon in charge of the Second Corps field hospital. The series comprises letters Black wrote to his wife Mary (Molly) in Blacksburg. Black usually wrote to his wife two to three days after a major battle and reported who, from Blacksburg, had been killed or wounded. He describes the effects of disease on the troops, looking for his brother-in-law Lewis Kent among the Union wounded at the Battle of Fredericksburg, the delirium of Stonewall Jackson as he lay dying at Guinea Station, and the difficulties of keeping his family clothed and fed during the war.","The Diaries consist of a short diary Black kept of his journey from Christiansburg to Mexico to fight in the Mexican War and a diary of a four-month journey, on horseback, from western Virginia through West Virginia, Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Tennessee in the fall of 1849. The Mexican War diary details Black's trip from Christiansburg to Norfolk and eventually Buena Vista, but provides little information about serving in the war. Both diaries contain mainly Black's observations about the towns and cities he passes through. The diary of the trip west compares culture and society in Virginia and the West and references encounters with Virginians who had moved west.","General Correspondence, 1847-1871, comprises two letters Black wrote while he was studying medicine at the University of Virginia, his proposal of marriage to Mary (Molly) Kent, and a folder of letters Black received from family members between 1848 and 1871. One letter describes pioneering in Island County, Washington Territory, in 1853; and two letters from Virginia State Senator John Penn regard the establishment of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College, forerunner of Virginia Tech, in Blacksburg.","The Medical Career Records, dating 1848 to 1888, documents Harvey Black's medical career before and after the Civil War and letters of recommendation for the position of Superintendent of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum of Virginia and the Southwestern Lunatic Asylum of Virginia. This series also contains an 1887 annual report for the Southwestern Lunatic Asylum of Virginia.","The Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Records span the years 1870 to 1873. This small series consists of a subscription list for the Preston and Olin Institute, an early history of the founding of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College, and certificates of appointment to the college's Board of Visitors.","Series II. Black Family Papers, 1779-1911 (bulk 1845-1911): Materials include an 1845 bill of sale for an enslaved girl named Adaline; an 1856 letter from Charles to Alexander Black; photographs of Alexander Black, Kent Black, and Kent's wife Mary Bell Black; a 1911 letter from Mary Kent to her children; and a quilt given to Kent Black by his medical patients, ca. 1890. Additionally, the series has the wedding register of Mary and Kent Black and an invitation to the 1885 Blacksburg Grand Annual Ball.","Series III. Germanicus Kent Papers, 1818-1899: The series comprises Germanicus Kent's cotton books and correspondence with his sons Lewis and John, his brother Aratus Kent, and his brother-in- law Edwin Amiss. The cotton books document Kent's experience as a cotton merchant based in Huntsville, Alabama, 1821 to 1823. They provide lists of cotton prices and copies of correspondence to clients in Nashville and New Orleans. The correspondence describes life in Blacksburg in the 1830s, the Kent family's decision to settle in Virginia after living in Illinois, and Kent's business investments in the west and in Blacksburg. Letters from Edwin Amiss to Arabella and Germanicus Kent pertain to Arabella Kent continuing to enslave people by inheriting her mother's estate. An 1860 letter from Germanicus Kent to Aratus Kent discusses Germanicus Kent's desire to establish contact with the man he formerly enslaved Lewis Lemon Kent, then living in Iowa.","Series IV. Black Family Business Records, 1832-1924: Account books for mercantile establishments in Blacksburg make up the bulk of this series.. It also contains an account book for A.W. Luster; a 1908 inventory for W. Stone \u0026 Son; and a copy of an undated newspaper advertisement for A. Black and Company.","Series V. John S. Apperson Papers, 1858-1915: John Apperson's Civil War Diary is the centerpiece. The diary consist of Apperson's account of his journey, in 1859, from his home in Locust Grove, Virginia to Smyth County in Southwest Virginia. In the Civil War diaries, he describes medical care of soldiers and lists monthly figures of wounded and dead for the Second Corps field hospital. He discusses going onto the battlefield after the fighting stopped at First Manassas, the scene on the morning of the Battle of Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862; performing his first amputation; and his efforts to continue his medical education during the Civil War. Additionally, this series contains correspondence about Apperson's business career, 1900 and 1910, a catalog for the Marion Foundry and Machine Works, and photographs of John Apperson, Elizabeth Black, and their children.","Series VI. Mary E. Apperson Papers, 1889-1977, and Series VII. Alexander Apperson Papers, 1827-1984: Research files on the Black, Kent, and Apperson families of Blacksburg and Marion compose the bulk of these two series. Materials also include publications pertaining to family history; correspondence with the Rockford, Illinois Historical Society regarding research on Germanicus Kent; correspondence related to other genealogy research; the recollections of Elizabeth Black Apperson about Blacksburg history and buildings; family photographs and a photograph, ca. 1900, of the Alexander Black house in Blacksburg; and family artifacts.","Series VIII. Harvey B. Apperson Political Scrapbooks, 1933-1950: The scrapbooks largely consist of newspaper clippings detailing Harvey B. Apperson's political career and Democratic Party politics in the Roanoke area in the 1930s and in Richmond in the 1940s. Additionally, there are letters and telegrams of congratulation Apperson received when he was appointed Attorney General of Virginia in 1947, telegrams and letters of condolence his wife received upon his death four months later, photographs, and political ephemera.","Series IX. Blacksburg Mining and Manufacturing Company, 1826-1965: Legal documents and correspondence pertain to the division of proceeds of mining investments among the Apperson descendants of Harvey Black. The series also contains maps of Black and Apperson property in Blacksburg, ca. 1949.","Series X. Assorted Papers, 1872, 1912: The last series includes two items, the Louise Caton Travel Diary, 1912, and  The Christian Union  publication, 1872. The diary of Louise Caton's four-month tour of Europe in 1912 describes her voyage from New York to Genoa on the Laxmia and from Liverpool back to New York on the Celtic. The relationship of Louise Caton to the Black, Kent, and Apperson families is unknown.","This small series includes a letter Harvey Black received from family who had settled in Wisconsin; a letter from a member of the Crockett family pioneering in Washington Territory, and two letters from Virginia State Senator John Penn regarding the establishment of Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in Blacksburg.","In this subseries of five letters from Germanicus Kent to his sons and his brother Aratus, Kent discusses investments, family, and Lewis Lemon (Kent), who bought his freedom from Kent ca. 1835.","This folder contains four family letters presumed to pertain to the extended Kent Amiss family. The correspondents are Edith Boggs, David and E. Cook, Mary Sloutermires, William G., and his son Nelson.","Accounts and correspondence in these two bound cotton books detail Germanicus Kent's business as a cotton merchant in Huntsville, Alabama.","Materials corncern the Kent family's move from Alabama to Illinois.","This file contains a contract outlining the terms of a proposed business partnership between Edwin Amiss and Germanicus Kent and a contract to build a home in Blacksburg.","This series is composed primarily of five ledgers containing alphabetically indexed customer account histories for various mercantile establishments, probably in Blacksburg. Also included are documents and correspondence pertaining to Black family investments in oil drilling operations in Texas, 1912-1924.","This ledger includes an inventory, July 1908, for W. Stone \u0026 Son.","This subseries comprises documents pertaining to investments in the Radford Land Improvement Company, 1889; the Radford West End Land Company, 1909; and oil drilling operations in Texas, 1912-1924.","This subseries comprises miscellaneous receipts, 1862; Business Correspondence, 1900-1910; and a catalog for the Marion Foundry and Machine Works, 1915.","These letters discuss the illness of the daughter of Mrs. Cyprus McCormick and John S. Apperson.","This file contains newspaper clippings on Blacksburg history and members of the Black, Kent, and Apperson families.","The Directory's cover illustration is a photograph of a sculpture commemorating the role played by Germanicus Kent and Lewis Lemon, Kent's former slave, in the founding of Rockford, Illinois.","This series is primarily composed of research files on the genealogy of the Black, Kent, Apperson and related families. It also contains family photographs, including a picture of the Alexander Black House, later burned, ca. 1900; a folder of correspondence pertaining to Alexander Black's service on the vestry of Mountainbrook Methodist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, 1944-1954; a 1914 edition of \"The X-Ray,\" the yearbook of Marion High School; and a program from the 1962 annual convention of the Virginia Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.","This subseries contains one folder of correspondence pertaining to a proposed memorial to Harvey Black at Virginia Tech from 1953; one folder of correspondence concerning Mountainbrook Methodist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, 1944-1954, and one letter, 1934, from A.J. Oliver to Harvey Black Apperson, discussing Oliver's father, who worked for Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in the 1870s and helped plant the first trees on the campus.","This subseries includes the Marion High School yearbook, 1914; and a program from the Sixty-seventh Annual Convention of the Virginia Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, 1962.","This subseries comprises correspondence, applications to family heritage organizations, and copies of documents regarding genealogy research on the Black, Kent, Apperson, and related families.","File contains three items in French.","Documents in this subseries pertain to applications, by members of the Black family, for membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution, Huguenot Society, Magna Carta Barons, National Society of Colonial Wars, and the Society of Colonial Dames.","Scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings, incoming correspondence and telegrams, photographs, and ephemera documenting Harvey Apperson's political career from 1933, when he ran for the State Senate, to his death in 1948, four months after Governor William Tuck appointed him Attorney General.","Five scrapbooks and one box of items removed from the scrapbooks and copied for preservation. Photographs and ephemera removed from the scrapbooks are stored in Box 15.","This series is comprised of deeds, reports, correspondence, lease agreements, and receipts pertaining to Apperson family investments in mining operations at Poverty Hollow, Tom's Creek Road, the Blacksburg Manufacturing and Mining Company, and M.C. Slusser and Company. It also contains maps of Blacksburg Manufacturing and Mining Company coal land sold to the Hoge heirs in 1928 and maps showing property owned by the Alexander and Lizzie O. Black estate and Apperson Properties in 1937 and 1948.","The diary is an account of Louise Caton's voyage from New York to Genoa, Italy, her travels through Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, France, and England, and her return from Liverpool to New York in the summer of 1912."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. 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The first inscription, a memorial to Frances Lady Fairfax reads \"Frances Lady Fairfax Daughter of Sr. Thomas Chaloner was baptized Feb'ry the 20th, 1610 and dyed Jan'ry the 2nd 1692. She was Sixty years Mrs of Steeton as appears by her Arms set up w'th Sir William Fairfax over the hall door 1633.\" The other inscription reads \"Elizabeth Fairfax Hir Booke 1694.\" Lady Frances Fairfax was the daughter of Sir Thomas Chaloner by his second wife Judith Blount. Sir Thomas Chaloner served as Member of Parliament for Lostwithiel and St Mawes. He also acted as tutor to Prince Henry the eldest son of James the 1st. Around 1630 Frances married Sir William Fairfax. During the English civil war Sir William, along with Frances' brothers James and Thomas, fought on the side of Parliament. On September 18, 1644 Sir William was mortally wounded during the relief of Montgomery Castle. Lady Frances and Sir William had four children, sons William and Thomas and daughters Catherine and Isabella. 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The recipes in the book have been written in by several different people and had been continually added until approximately 1795. Several of the pages have been cut out from the book, and several blank pages still remain where more recipes could have been added. The first half of the book is dedicated to cookery. Recipes for cooking include titles such as \"To Make Biskets ye Lady Ingrams way\", \"To Make the Fine Great Cake\", \"A Dutch Pudding\", and \"Fritters\". Some of the recipes have been numbered, but this numbering is not consistent throughout the book. The second half of the book is dedicated to medicine and household products. Entries for medicinal remedies give recipes for salves, drinks and powders and common folk remedies. Titles for medicinal recipes include \"Powder for Convulsion Fits, which was never known to fail when taken in time\", \"For ye Scurvey\", and \"To Preserve the Face from Puffying\". 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Hasbrouck.","Expresses his pleasure at Washington's appointment.","Introduces someone who wants a position in the Department of the Treasury.","Asks Washington to give Mr. Guthrie an enclosed letter.","Introduces Mr. Watson (?).","Introduces Taliaferro Hunter of Fredericksburg, Virginia, who is to be appointed chief clerk to the Light House Board.","Discusses papers regarding certain bounty land claims given Mr. Edwards by the recipient.","Inquires about appointments under the Treasury Department.","Introduces General Brisbane of South Carolina, who wishes to discuss some matters with Washington.","Encloses a letter Washington suggested he (O'Sullivan) write, and asks that Washington look at the application at once.","Introduces Mr. Amos Stevens, a skillful mechanic who has devised improvements in balances and scales for weighing.","Asks that his brother, a clerk in the Treasury Department, not lose his position; publishes a partisan newspaper, but during Taylor and Fillmore administrations, was able to prevent the removal of many Democrats.","Asks for Washington's assistance in keeping the \"cutter\" in the \"6th District\"; encourages Washington to make a personal inspection.","Reminds him of an invitation for the 4th of July.","Introduces N. L. Carr who has a clerkship \"in your dept.\"","Introduces Alexander Stuart Wallace \"a member of our State Legislature.\"","Discusses the situation of Parker \"of the Chillicothe District\" and his chances for a clerkship.","Introduces Mr. Joseph Jerwith of Alexandria, Virginia.","Encloses a bill of lading for \"sweet-meets\" from Havana; would like Washington to order their free delivery in New York.","Introduces J. C. McKubbin (?) of California.","Asks if position of Treasury Department Librarian, vacated due the death of Mr. Taliaferro, has been filled, the salary, and whether Washington could keep it open for a few days. Endorsed as answered 1853 August 25.","Discusses objects of current interest-- the funding of the Pacific Railroad, and Cuba.","Encloses a letter to be forwarded to Captain W. C. Pease, with suggestions on making collections in natural history; asks if Mr. Charles Cavileer, who has been making meteorological observations, is still collector of customs at Pembina, Minnesota.","Invites recipient to a family dinner to \"test some old wine.\"","Asks Washington to ask Secretary Guthrie to postpone the nomination of an inspector in the splace of G. J. L. Colby.","Praises Mr. Guthrie's Report; defended Guthrie during the recent denunciations; feels Guthrie's detractors were speculators, from New York and elsewhere, who want a more pliant Secretary.","Sends some additional figures for a form sent to Mr. Guthrie in an earlier mail; discusses the precedents for Washington's appointment.","Apologizes for letting out news of a wage increase for Customs House employees.","Asks that Lieutenant Richmond not have to serve on the Mobile, Alabama Station.","Discusses Mr. Yost's declining of an appointment; will suggest someone else for the position.","Needs the duplicate of the draft for $1,000.","Asks that a warrant to Mr. Aspinwall be given to Mr. Guthrie for his signature.","Hopes Mr. Parr will pass the examination for a third class clerkship.","Asks for a position in California for his wife's brother, John.","Reports that Mr. Samuel Whithorne, about whom the President Pierce spoke this morning, is unwell and not able to begin his duties.","Asks for employment for John McMahon.","Reports that, at the President's Pierce direction, wrote the Collector at Eastport, Maine that Mr. Andrews should keep his job.","Introduces General Lamprey of Hampton, New Hampshire.","Introduces (Thomas?) Blount, who has applied for a clerkship.","Asks about the use of nickel in coins, and for a reply to his questions on the Smithsonian Funds.","Regrets his absence when the bill on the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury was rejected.","Introduces Charles B. Norton of New York, a publisher and bookseller who wants to discuss duties on books.","Asks Washington to call the Secretary of the Treasury's attention to a letter from Messrs. Powers and Weightman (?) on duty-free manufactured articles.","Asks for assistance in getting a better position for his brother-in-law, William Weaver.","Encloses a letter from his constituent, Major George; discusses the Collector, George (?) Thomas, and a position for Colonel Tench Tilgham of the Eastern Shore.","Introduces R. S. S. Andros, Deputy Collector at Boston.","Forwards a resolution (enclosed) of the Annual General Meeting of the Army and Navy Club, thanking Washington for a volume of statistical information.","Encloses communication from Dr. Birdsall, Superintendent of the Mint in California.","Plans to come to Washington to meet with him in 2 days.","Introduces Thomas H. Bond, who wants a leave of absence for his son, John G. Bond, of the Reserve Marines.","Understands Congress has approved paying expenses of the Springfield Commission, of which he was a member","Asks for assistance in keeping Edgar Irving as Inspector in the Customs House in New York.","Feels there is too much electioneering in California, and that it harms the Democratic Party.","Has received Washington's note; does not know if Janet (?) Richardson is in Washington.","Asks that necessary information be sent to Senator (R.M.T.) Hunterto secure an appropriation to repair a Customs House.","Regarding Mrs. Allison and a Paymaster ship (?); feels the Chief Justice recognizes a lasting obligation to Washington and Mr. Guthrie; settlement of the suit will cheer the Chief Justice's \"last days of his useful life.\"","Regarding tactics to get an appropriation to save a building.","Introduces Dennis Cronan (?).","Believes he won his close election; asks about a Customs House at Ellsworth, and the appointment of Joseph H. Jordun.","Discusses his margin of victory in the election.","Introduces George Th. McGunesh (?).","Asks him again for a statement of matters relating to the tariff.","Needs Colonel William H. Jones of the Auditor's Office with him for a few days.","Thanks him for support in his campaign, which he lost because of illness.","Discusses various appointments, and a problem about a stonecutter.","Introduces Mr. Cunard.","Could not keep their appointment; asks for the results of Washington's interview with the Secretary so he can tell the Chief Justice.","Sent the bond required to Vincent's case and asks for Washington's help.","Thanks Washington for his letter of sympathy on Peck's wife's death; suggests he write Anna, who is in New York.","Offers to sell his residence for the Court House that Congress has just authorized.","Recommends Addison for a clerk's position in Washington's office.","Introduces Lt. John G. Bond, who is on his way to join his ship in Norfolk, Virginia.","Forwarded the notice of appointment to Mr. Miles, but has not heard from him.","Introduces Casper Schedler, who has business with Mr. Guthrie on importing goods.","Introduces Mr. Stone (?), a temporary Inspector at the Port of Portland, who wants an increase in pay from $2.00 per day.","Discusses action in the House of Representatives regarding payment of the Texas Debt, and asks for information for an article he is writing on the subject.","Introduces Anthony Thornton, who is in Washington to arrange about bonded stores in New York.","Discusses appointment of the Superintendent of the Customs House.","Thanks him for the item for Mr. Matson(?); comments on the appointment of Buckingham Smith to Spain.","Asks Washington's cooperation in getting a leave of absence for Captain J. C. Kretchmon(?).","Encloses a letter as an example of how Washington and Mr. Guthrie need to have clerks be more respectful; discusses question of lamps around Mr. Quigley's office.","Supports Captain Hunter's(?) request for a transfer from New York to Lake Ontario.","Thanks Washington for the 3 volumes on Indians; discusses local politics.","Asks for assistance in a matter he has written about before.","Mr. Brown has been removed as Postmaster at Brandenburg, Meade County, Kentucky, and William I. Mays appointed.","Requests that the salary of a bookkeeper be increased.","Describes his recent campaign in Maine.","Needs the true story of the money advanced for Sam Medary's \"outfit\"; discusses the recent campaign.","Would like an appointment soon to discuss greater facilities for freight shipped to California.","Glowing report on the New Customs House; discusses the failure of Landers \u0026amp;amp; Brenham; asks for authority to purge prominent people \"of their iniquities\"; would like a position elsewhere.","Needs a complete set of the Laws of Congress for his work on public medals presented; lists some presentations he need material on.","Asks for publication information on \"Register of California Claims, 1846-47\" and where it can be obtained.","Messrs. Aspinwall are very angry with the President Pierce, and feel the only course left to get the withdrawal of Mexico's protest is by paying a large sum; both the writer and \"friend Tyler\" will lose their contingent fees.","Introduces Mr. Gould, who has letters from Mobile, Alabama, regarding the Marine Hospital.","Asks for help in getting duties waived on some gold or silver plate sent from England to Captain William Wallace of Baltimore.","Thanks Washington for the financial reports, and the statements concerning the guano trade.","Encloses important message for Mr. Cochrane, Surveyor of the Customs at New York.","Withdraws his recommendation that the office of Inspector of Customs in Annapolis be restored.","Introduces Jeremiah Milbank, merchant, who is in Washington regarding the debt of Texas.","Has not received an answer to his request that Hunter not be sent to New Orleans.","Encloses an invitation to his wedding.","Has just returned from Cincinnati, Ohio, convention; will send Riggs \u0026amp;amp; Co. a check tomorrow; the McRea papers were returned to Anderson.","Concerns the letter of Mr. W. McCabb.","Supports bid of Messrs. O. B. and O. S. Latham for the Customs House at Cleveland, Ohio, over that of Mr. Warren, who is described as an active \"Know Nothing\".","Reports the delivery of a box to Dr. Bodenheimer; describes his campaign; needs money from \"our claim\"; his service in the Colmesvil(?) claim is being used against him.","Has received a telegram from Detroit that three American Express Co. robbers were convicted.","Introduces Mr. William Alderson, who is visiting Washington in connection with the contract to build the new Customs House in Mobile.","Asks employment for the bearer.","Introduces Mr. Colbert(?).","Is sure the office at (?), Arkansas can provide copies of his accounts while Receiver of Public Moneys there.","Asks Washington to read two enclosures from the daily and the weekly Pennsylvanian, which have \"excited attention as far north as Boston,\" and then give them to Mr. Guthrie.","Asks for a copy of Governor Nearey's(?) recent book on consular regulations.","Asks for leave; hopes to see Washington in December.","Thanks Mr. Guthrie and Washington for their aid; hopes Post Master General will have no cause to regret delaying his decision.","Praises the Secretary's report, and asks for extra copies.","Writes for friends who want their lots in Ogdensburgh (sic), (New York), purchased for the new Customs House and Post Office.","Wants 2-3 copies of the Secretary's report.","Introduces Dr. Davis, Superintendent of the U.S. Marine Hospital at Boston.","Asks his assistance in getting her son, William, a position as Inspector; asks to be remembered to Mrs. Lee.","Has received Mr. Guthrie's report of the cost of the Brooklyn, New York Post Office building, but not the letter from the Post Master General to Mr. Rust.","Introduces Mr. John Cleminshire (?) of Albany, who seeks the contract to build Customs Houses at Plattsburgh and Ogdensburgh.","Introduces Mr. John W. Griffiths, who wants the appointment as architect and naval superintendent for the Treasury Department's new steamboat.","Asks for compassion for his clients, Messrs. Moores and Richards of Chicago.","Introduces G. W. Coffee, who has the support of the California delegation.","Disappointed in situation on Customs House lot in Ogdensburgh (sic), New York.","Regrets Washington's retirement as Assistant Secretary.","Regrets Washington's resignation and asks for information he requested earlier.","Needs the particulars of the case before bringing it to the attention of the Secretary; knows Washington rejoices at the Democrats' success in New York.","Sends discharge of William H. Eikern(?), and the necessary papers for a Land Warrant.","Returns letter of George H. Ambrose.","By applying at the office, they can receive payment on their claim against the Rogue River Indians.","By applying at the office, he can receive payment on his claim against the Rogue River Indians.","By applying at the office, he can receive payment on his claim against the Rogue River Indians.","Needs certain papers before he sees Senator James Murray Mason; feels it advisable for the bill to be part of the General Post Office Bill.","Succeeded in getting an appropriation for Shadden's service as a \"Vaguero\" in the Fremont-Folsom expedition of 1846-1847, and will inform him when the money is available.","Introduces Mr. P. A. Athern, who Terry has advised to employ Washington in a case before the Commissioners of the Land Office.","Sends information on Henry Hodges, who served in 1814 and 1815 for the Bounty Land application of Elizabeth and Henry Hodges.","Hopes for a long leave to recover his health; finds a strong sentiment for General Joseph Lane in Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee; feels the influence of Stephen A. Douglas' friends will control the nomination.","Asks for 3 copies of the California Charts. Including one by \"A. F. B.\" 1859 August 10","Ambrose will receive the balance due him shortly.","Discusses sentiment in New Jersey for Stephen A. Douglas and James Guthrie, and tactics for the Democratic Convention; comments on the North-South political crisis.","Expresses sympathy on death of Mr. David A. Bokee, prefers Stephen A. Douglas for President over \"your candidate,\" but would be resigned if Mr. James Guthrie won.","Mr. Trevitt's claim for medical aid to American seamen while U.S. consul at Valparaiso, Chile has been disallowed.","Needs Washington's advice on whether to sell his claim.","Introduces Mr. Stephen P. Mirzan (?), who wants the position of Dragoman near the Sublime Port.","Has not received an acknowledgement of sending them a claim on Mr. Hurst (?).","Needs to know how the \"present disturbed conditions\" will affect the conducting of public business; received Washington's circular.","Discusses Mr. James Guthrie's chances with the Maryland delegation in light of his support of the iron and granite industries.","Discusses purchase of a building by the Post Office.","Discusses Victoria Angi's claim for land in the Lake Pepin Sioux Halfhreed tract.","Sends a letter from John Anderson.","Has had conversations with \"high officials\" on his usefulness in establishing a new government; discusses status of U.S. postal officials in the Confederacy; mentions Quintus (Washington?).","Inquiries about how to safely go to Washington, D.C. to settle with the Post Office Department; gives his views of the Civil War, and its possible outcomes.","Discusses sentiment toward the Civil War, and how to receive his back pay; needs help in getting a nephew home from St. James College in Maryland.","Form letter stating that his letter has been received, and his money referred for settlement.","Lists the stocks and bonds, mainly railroads and municipalities, in the package he is keeping for him; wants information on the iron-plated ship project for which bids were recently opened.","Discusses a building to be sold to the government.","Discusses papers on a certain building.","Invitation for dinner.","Owners of a certain building have a chance to rent the upper floors, so he needs to know if the government will buy it.","Has had no reply to his last two letters.","Inquires about Mr. Gerard's chances of being named consul; mentions his son, Charles.","Discusses some stock; inquires about the recipient's \"banking business.\"","Discusses the stock in the \"Central Park North and East River Rail Road Co.,\" which he purchased for Washington.","Thanks him for his picture.","Describes a bank charter that is for sale.","Discusses prospects of Hudson River Rail Road stock.","Fears previous letter of July 25 was lost, so summarizes its contents; enlistments are slow (in New York City), but better in other parts of the state.","Requests help for his son, Isaac B. Gaylord of Co. K, 10th Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteers, who was taken at Chickamauga, and who is a prisoner at Richmond, Virginia; his son also needs boots and blankets; if he (Peter Grayson Washington) cannot help, perhaps C. S. Drew or George Snelling can.","Plans to visit tomorrow, although it may tax the \"Charlottesville transportation department.\"","Was architect of the Customs House at Charleston; requests assistance in getting a pardon for his service as a Colonel of Artillery in the Confederate Army. This letter was included with the letter listed below; Edward B. White, Charleston, South Carolina, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washington, July 14, 1866.","Requesting Washington's assistance in getting a pardon. This letter was included within the above letter; Edward B. White, Charleston, South Carolina, to James Guthrie, July 14, 1866.","Gives details of his application for pardon; mentions his wife and daughter.","Sends an assignment regarding money belonging to his orphaned nieces; asks for a list of the Texas bond or script owners.","Asks for copies of the Emigrant Bill.","Thanks him for the note of introduction for Corbit's mother-in-law, Mrs. Macleod, and her two nieces, who were afraid of being accused of smuggling after returning home from a Parisian education.","Hopes they can change their dinner engagement to Thursday, as he needs to see Mr. (Gouverneur) Kemble at Cold Spring on Wednesday.","Inquires about the steamboat Osmise [?] for Mr. Walsh.","Reminds him of Tyler's \"Revenue Agent Case\"; \"after a pretty hard life, it gives me a chance to stand straight up\"; reports that John Cadwallader is well.","Introduces Mr. Bowditch.","Discusses his family, especially Peter Grayson Washington and Quinton Washington; market has a good supply of fruits and vegetables; suggests newspapers for ads for the Medical College of Virginia.","Cannot lecture before the Athenaeum at the time suggested, because Bishop Johns will be away, so he must stay to attend the religious services at the College of William and Mary, and officiate at the church in town (Bruton Parish Church); would be able to lecture on Mental Philosophy in March.","Form letter informing Maupin of the awarding of an Exhibitor's Medal for his exhibit of Minerals at the 1851 Exhibition of the Works of all Nations in London; also signed by Peter Force.","Written in German.","Summary of Military Warrants issued to Lund Washington in 1838.","Discusses a resolution of the Faculty of the University in light of conversations between them during the disturbances in May; demands that he have the resolution rescinded.","Encloses descriptions of 17 men who deserted \"last night,\" and asks that the list be forwarded to Lt. (?) Maupin, the recruiting officer at Raleigh, North Carolina; also asks for cartridges because he feels it will help morale if the guard has loaded arms. This letter was included with the letter listed below; T. M. R. Talcott, Head Quarters, 1st Engineers Regiment, January 21, 1864.","Ordering Lt. (?) Maupin to take steps to notify the proper officers about the deserters. This letter was included within the above letter; Peyton Randolph, Captain Commanding, Head Quarters, Camp (sic) Fort Gilmer, Virginia, to Lieutenant Colonel T. M. R. Talcott, Commanding 1st Engineer Regiment, January 21, 1864.","Thanks his brother for the overcoat; regiment has been guarding Yankee prisoners at Belle Isle, and will be detailed to escort the prisoners to Georgia; is tired of being near Richmond; needs shoes; saw Captain E[?] Grayson, whose son Willie is going to school \"in town\"; asks for a bottle of [?] for Captain S. T. S.[?].","Notification that much of his cotton has been stolen \"since the occupation of this country by the Federal troops\"; asks him to send someone to see the situation.","Introduces Richard W. Walker, who is visiting Virginia to find schools for his son and daughter; asks for the same attention to Walker's son as was shown his son, Charles.","Mentions his courses in classical studies; discusses Mr. Schele's[?] proposal that C. M. teach languages; refers to many (European?) and American professors; describes the organization of Prussian universities; mentions other University of Virginia students studying in Berlin, including Garnett, Hill, and Gallaher; American dislike of George Bancroft in Berlin; reaction to a divorce case in England involving the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII); arrival of \"the Siamese twins\"; discusses where in Europe to look for information on their family. Including Manuscript, undated, of notes on the Washington genealogy. 2 pages.","Describes a visit from Mr. John Barbee Minor, who wants detailed information on father's (Socrates Maupin) life; describes her cold; sends best wishes to other relatives.","The letters concern Lund Washington, his papers and his family Also includes 1 Autograph Letter Signed on the same subject from Worthington C. Ford, Brooklyn, New York, to Chapman Maupin, no place, 4 October 1891, enclosing a chart of the descendants of Lawrence Washington.","Deed to parcel of land, part of that taken up by their father, John Wahhis.","Appointment to survey lands in western Virginia, and agreement to give him a portion of those lands.","Agreement to sell land \"on the street leading by the Swan tavern (commonly called the main street on Shockoe Hill, Richmond, Virginia), purchased from Dr. Philip Turpin with receipt for £l8O of the £200 purchase price. Witnessed by William Price, William] West, and Charles Blagrove.","Deed to parcel of land on main street on Shockoe Hill, Richmond, Virginia, \"opposite the ... house of Daniel Call\"; sold for £200 (Virginia money); witnesses: John S. Ellis, Robert Priddy, Morris Cosby, and John Allan; land is further described in relationship to Smith's \"yellow house,\" the Swan tavern, \"Harris the coach-maker's shop,\" and Alexander McRae's \"carriage house.\"","This deed formerly belonged to Samuel Smith, late husband of Tabitha Smith Parish; lot further described in relationship to property of Alexander McRae, and Lewis M. Rivelain (sic) Rivalain.","A Court order dated April 13, 1812, from the General Court of Virginia to the Justices of the Peace in Kentucky, ordering examination of Rebecca Worsley and Tabitha Parish. Another is a certificate of examination, April 13, 1812.","The first suit was between Samuel W. Barrett and William Hylton, Senior, William Hylton, Junior, Mehitable Campbell, George Lawrence, Luke Tiernon; and the second was between Daniel L. Hylton, and William Foushee and Samuel W. Barrett, William Hylton senior and Miles King, to William Foushee, Richmond, Virginia. Deed to land and mill in Warwick County, Virginia, called \"Rich-Neck Estate\" for $15,000.00, with summary of payments and endorsements in Williamsburg and Warwick County courts.","Mortgage to part of Lot 7 in Petersburg, Virginia, with endorsements in courts in Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia.","Deed to land in Galveston County, Republic of Texas, with endorsements by Louisiana and Texas courts.","Notice that Luckett \"of the Freshman Class\" is dismissed honorably and without censure \"at his Father's Request.\"","Sends description of percussion caps for small arms and has sent him fuses and caps.","Reports that none of the documents on North American Ethnology, which he requested from the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives, can be supplied by the Department of the Interior.","Sponsored by George Washington Bi-Centennial of Baltimore.","Clipped autographs include the following: J. R. Barret Noble S. Braden Benjamin S. Ewell James B. Fever(?) D. Funsten John Maclean T. F. Mayard William J. Robertston J. R. Rucker D. L. Swain Dawson S. 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Most of the letters relate to political patronage, Democratic Party politics and the various responsibilities of the Treasury Department. Later letters relate to Washington's work as a claims agent in Washington, D. C. and to his investments in New York City. The collection also includes letters written to Socrates Maupin (1809-1871), professor of medicine at the University of Virginia, including letters to him and correspondence of his son Chapman Maupin (1846- 1900), during the American Civil War and while studying in Europe. Letters and ephemera relating to Chapman Maupin's interest in his Washington forbearers are included as well. There are also land records, autographs and a carte-de-visite of Edwin Booth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers of the family of Socrates Maupin (1809-1871), professor at the University of Virginia, including letters to him, and correspondence of his son, Chapman Maupin (1846-1900), during the Civil War and while studying in Europe. There are also letters and ephemera relating to Chapman Maupin's interest in his Washington forebearers, and deeds, some of which concern other ancestors. The bulk of the papers, 1850-1870, are letters received by Peter Grayson Washington (d. 1872), brother-in-law of Socrates Maupin, primarily while serving as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, 1853-1857. Most of the letters, many of which are from Congressmen or government officials, are of a routine nature and relate to political patronage, Democratic politics, and the various responsibilities of the Treasury Department. Later letters relate to Washington's work as a claims agent in Washington, D.C., and to his investments in New York City.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a letter from Silas S. Boggess on his pay for transporting the mail. In pencil, notations on sums due in 1834.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvites recipient to join Mr. Vancey and a few friends from Washington for dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Clark to embark his detachment of recruits for Brazos, N. Iago, and from there, go to Matamoros and report to Colonel William Davenport. This letter was included with the letter listed below; William Davenport to Charles Clark, 1847 September 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering Captain Clark and his detachment to headquarters beyond Monterey. This letter was included within the above letter; George M. Brooke to Captain Charles Clark, 1847 August 18.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarded Mr. Pettrich's petition to the Committee on Buildings and Grounds; some person more familiar with the circumstances should see Mr. J. W. Houston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests return of papers sent in the case of Whitman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Washington to send him a reply so he can answer a letter from Mr. Charles B. Penrose.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received a letter from Mr. Charles B. Penrose who has not yet received the draft, though Penrose sent the required deposition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about the claim of Mr. Pagnall of Norfolk, Virginia, for his examination o the Carter and Roddy claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses information on a patent issues to James Rumsey for a reaction wheel with a fixed flume, and one to James Macombe for a horizontal hollow water wheel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMore information on the Rumsey patent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs very busy as president of the Convention; sends his best wishes to Mrs. Washington, and Miss Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a draft; politics are very quiet since everyone is concentrating on the cotton crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill find a safe bearer for a letter to a young lady in Louisville; discusses his Whig opponent, William C. Marshall, and the approaching campaign.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs busy campaigning.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived the land warrants for himself and Captain Coffee (?); Foote will be elected governor over Davis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Washington's help in preventing the removal of Charles Onion as Post Master at Medfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for word when the President Pierce's order about his business reaches the Treasury Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Washington on his new office; introduces Walter H. Taylor of Norfolk, Superintendent of the New Customs House Building, who Taylor hopes will keep his position.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Washington on his new position; praises the new President Pierce and his foreign policy; feels sectional rivalries will dissipate; asks that W[illia]m B. Hall be retained as their Postmaster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends Edward White for an appraiser ship at San Francisco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Washington on his new position.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks assistance in getting the appointment of Superintendent of Light Houses on the Hudson River for Joseph O. Hasbrouck.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses his pleasure at Washington's appointment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces someone who wants a position in the Department of the Treasury.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Washington to give Mr. Guthrie an enclosed letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. Watson (?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Taliaferro Hunter of Fredericksburg, Virginia, who is to be appointed chief clerk to the Light House Board.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses papers regarding certain bounty land claims given Mr. Edwards by the recipient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about appointments under the Treasury Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces General Brisbane of South Carolina, who wishes to discuss some matters with Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a letter Washington suggested he (O'Sullivan) write, and asks that Washington look at the application at once.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. Amos Stevens, a skillful mechanic who has devised improvements in balances and scales for weighing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that his brother, a clerk in the Treasury Department, not lose his position; publishes a partisan newspaper, but during Taylor and Fillmore administrations, was able to prevent the removal of many Democrats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for Washington's assistance in keeping the \"cutter\" in the \"6th District\"; encourages Washington to make a personal inspection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReminds him of an invitation for the 4th of July.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces N. L. Carr who has a clerkship \"in your dept.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Alexander Stuart Wallace \"a member of our State Legislature.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the situation of Parker \"of the Chillicothe District\" and his chances for a clerkship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. Joseph Jerwith of Alexandria, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a bill of lading for \"sweet-meets\" from Havana; would like Washington to order their free delivery in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces J. C. McKubbin (?) of California.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if position of Treasury Department Librarian, vacated due the death of Mr. Taliaferro, has been filled, the salary, and whether Washington could keep it open for a few days. Endorsed as answered 1853 August 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses objects of current interest-- the funding of the Pacific Railroad, and Cuba.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a letter to be forwarded to Captain W. C. Pease, with suggestions on making collections in natural history; asks if Mr. Charles Cavileer, who has been making meteorological observations, is still collector of customs at Pembina, Minnesota.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvites recipient to a family dinner to \"test some old wine.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Washington to ask Secretary Guthrie to postpone the nomination of an inspector in the splace of G. J. L. Colby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePraises Mr. Guthrie's Report; defended Guthrie during the recent denunciations; feels Guthrie's detractors were speculators, from New York and elsewhere, who want a more pliant Secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends some additional figures for a form sent to Mr. Guthrie in an earlier mail; discusses the precedents for Washington's appointment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for letting out news of a wage increase for Customs House employees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that Lieutenant Richmond not have to serve on the Mobile, Alabama Station.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Mr. Yost's declining of an appointment; will suggest someone else for the position.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds the duplicate of the draft for $1,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that a warrant to Mr. Aspinwall be given to Mr. Guthrie for his signature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Mr. Parr will pass the examination for a third class clerkship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a position in California for his wife's brother, John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Mr. Samuel Whithorne, about whom the President Pierce spoke this morning, is unwell and not able to begin his duties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for employment for John McMahon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that, at the President's Pierce direction, wrote the Collector at Eastport, Maine that Mr. Andrews should keep his job.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces General Lamprey of Hampton, New Hampshire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces (Thomas?) Blount, who has applied for a clerkship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about the use of nickel in coins, and for a reply to his questions on the Smithsonian Funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets his absence when the bill on the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury was rejected.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Charles B. Norton of New York, a publisher and bookseller who wants to discuss duties on books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Washington to call the Secretary of the Treasury's attention to a letter from Messrs. Powers and Weightman (?) on duty-free manufactured articles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for assistance in getting a better position for his brother-in-law, William Weaver.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a letter from his constituent, Major George; discusses the Collector, George (?) Thomas, and a position for Colonel Tench Tilgham of the Eastern Shore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces R. S. S. Andros, Deputy Collector at Boston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwards a resolution (enclosed) of the Annual General Meeting of the Army and Navy Club, thanking Washington for a volume of statistical information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses communication from Dr. Birdsall, Superintendent of the Mint in California.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans to come to Washington to meet with him in 2 days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Thomas H. Bond, who wants a leave of absence for his son, John G. Bond, of the Reserve Marines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnderstands Congress has approved paying expenses of the Springfield Commission, of which he was a member\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for assistance in keeping Edgar Irving as Inspector in the Customs House in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFeels there is too much electioneering in California, and that it harms the Democratic Party.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Washington's note; does not know if Janet (?) Richardson is in Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that necessary information be sent to Senator (R.M.T.) Hunterto secure an appropriation to repair a Customs House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding Mrs. Allison and a Paymaster ship (?); feels the Chief Justice recognizes a lasting obligation to Washington and Mr. Guthrie; settlement of the suit will cheer the Chief Justice's \"last days of his useful life.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding tactics to get an appropriation to save a building.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Dennis Cronan (?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves he won his close election; asks about a Customs House at Ellsworth, and the appointment of Joseph H. Jordun.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his margin of victory in the election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces George Th. McGunesh (?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him again for a statement of matters relating to the tariff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds Colonel William H. Jones of the Auditor's Office with him for a few days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for support in his campaign, which he lost because of illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses various appointments, and a problem about a stonecutter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. Cunard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCould not keep their appointment; asks for the results of Washington's interview with the Secretary so he can tell the Chief Justice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent the bond required to Vincent's case and asks for Washington's help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Washington for his letter of sympathy on Peck's wife's death; suggests he write Anna, who is in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to sell his residence for the Court House that Congress has just authorized.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends Addison for a clerk's position in Washington's office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Lt. John G. Bond, who is on his way to join his ship in Norfolk, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarded the notice of appointment to Mr. Miles, but has not heard from him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Casper Schedler, who has business with Mr. Guthrie on importing goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. Stone (?), a temporary Inspector at the Port of Portland, who wants an increase in pay from $2.00 per day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses action in the House of Representatives regarding payment of the Texas Debt, and asks for information for an article he is writing on the subject.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Anthony Thornton, who is in Washington to arrange about bonded stores in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses appointment of the Superintendent of the Customs House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for the item for Mr. Matson(?); comments on the appointment of Buckingham Smith to Spain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Washington's cooperation in getting a leave of absence for Captain J. C. Kretchmon(?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a letter as an example of how Washington and Mr. Guthrie need to have clerks be more respectful; discusses question of lamps around Mr. Quigley's office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupports Captain Hunter's(?) request for a transfer from New York to Lake Ontario.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Washington for the 3 volumes on Indians; discusses local politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for assistance in a matter he has written about before.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Brown has been removed as Postmaster at Brandenburg, Meade County, Kentucky, and William I. Mays appointed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that the salary of a bookkeeper be increased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his recent campaign in Maine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds the true story of the money advanced for Sam Medary's \"outfit\"; discusses the recent campaign.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like an appointment soon to discuss greater facilities for freight shipped to California.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlowing report on the New Customs House; discusses the failure of Landers \u0026amp;amp;amp; Brenham; asks for authority to purge prominent people \"of their iniquities\"; would like a position elsewhere.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds a complete set of the Laws of Congress for his work on public medals presented; lists some presentations he need material on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for publication information on \"Register of California Claims, 1846-47\" and where it can be obtained.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMessrs. Aspinwall are very angry with the President Pierce, and feel the only course left to get the withdrawal of Mexico's protest is by paying a large sum; both the writer and \"friend Tyler\" will lose their contingent fees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. Gould, who has letters from Mobile, Alabama, regarding the Marine Hospital.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for help in getting duties waived on some gold or silver plate sent from England to Captain William Wallace of Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Washington for the financial reports, and the statements concerning the guano trade.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses important message for Mr. Cochrane, Surveyor of the Customs at New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWithdraws his recommendation that the office of Inspector of Customs in Annapolis be restored.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Jeremiah Milbank, merchant, who is in Washington regarding the debt of Texas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not received an answer to his request that Hunter not be sent to New Orleans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses an invitation to his wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas just returned from Cincinnati, Ohio, convention; will send Riggs \u0026amp;amp;amp; Co. a check tomorrow; the McRea papers were returned to Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the letter of Mr. W. McCabb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupports bid of Messrs. O. B. and O. S. Latham for the Customs House at Cleveland, Ohio, over that of Mr. Warren, who is described as an active \"Know Nothing\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports the delivery of a box to Dr. Bodenheimer; describes his campaign; needs money from \"our claim\"; his service in the Colmesvil(?) claim is being used against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received a telegram from Detroit that three American Express Co. robbers were convicted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. William Alderson, who is visiting Washington in connection with the contract to build the new Customs House in Mobile.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks employment for the bearer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. Colbert(?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sure the office at (?), Arkansas can provide copies of his accounts while Receiver of Public Moneys there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Washington to read two enclosures from the daily and the weekly Pennsylvanian, which have \"excited attention as far north as Boston,\" and then give them to Mr. Guthrie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a copy of Governor Nearey's(?) recent book on consular regulations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for leave; hopes to see Washington in December.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Mr. Guthrie and Washington for their aid; hopes Post Master General will have no cause to regret delaying his decision.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePraises the Secretary's report, and asks for extra copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites for friends who want their lots in Ogdensburgh (sic), (New York), purchased for the new Customs House and Post Office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants 2-3 copies of the Secretary's report.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Dr. Davis, Superintendent of the U.S. Marine Hospital at Boston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks his assistance in getting her son, William, a position as Inspector; asks to be remembered to Mrs. Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Mr. Guthrie's report of the cost of the Brooklyn, New York Post Office building, but not the letter from the Post Master General to Mr. Rust.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. John Cleminshire (?) of Albany, who seeks the contract to build Customs Houses at Plattsburgh and Ogdensburgh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. John W. Griffiths, who wants the appointment as architect and naval superintendent for the Treasury Department's new steamboat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for compassion for his clients, Messrs. Moores and Richards of Chicago.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces G. W. Coffee, who has the support of the California delegation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisappointed in situation on Customs House lot in Ogdensburgh (sic), New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets Washington's retirement as Assistant Secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets Washington's resignation and asks for information he requested earlier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds the particulars of the case before bringing it to the attention of the Secretary; knows Washington rejoices at the Democrats' success in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends discharge of William H. Eikern(?), and the necessary papers for a Land Warrant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns letter of George H. Ambrose.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy applying at the office, they can receive payment on their claim against the Rogue River Indians.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy applying at the office, he can receive payment on his claim against the Rogue River Indians.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy applying at the office, he can receive payment on his claim against the Rogue River Indians.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds certain papers before he sees Senator James Murray Mason; feels it advisable for the bill to be part of the General Post Office Bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSucceeded in getting an appropriation for Shadden's service as a \"Vaguero\" in the Fremont-Folsom expedition of 1846-1847, and will inform him when the money is available.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. P. A. Athern, who Terry has advised to employ Washington in a case before the Commissioners of the Land Office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends information on Henry Hodges, who served in 1814 and 1815 for the Bounty Land application of Elizabeth and Henry Hodges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes for a long leave to recover his health; finds a strong sentiment for General Joseph Lane in Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee; feels the influence of Stephen A. Douglas' friends will control the nomination.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for 3 copies of the California Charts. Including one by \"A. F. B.\" 1859 August 10\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmbrose will receive the balance due him shortly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses sentiment in New Jersey for Stephen A. Douglas and James Guthrie, and tactics for the Democratic Convention; comments on the North-South political crisis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses sympathy on death of Mr. David A. Bokee, prefers Stephen A. Douglas for President over \"your candidate,\" but would be resigned if Mr. James Guthrie won.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Trevitt's claim for medical aid to American seamen while U.S. consul at Valparaiso, Chile has been disallowed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds Washington's advice on whether to sell his claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. Stephen P. Mirzan (?), who wants the position of Dragoman near the Sublime Port.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not received an acknowledgement of sending them a claim on Mr. Hurst (?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to know how the \"present disturbed conditions\" will affect the conducting of public business; received Washington's circular.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Mr. James Guthrie's chances with the Maryland delegation in light of his support of the iron and granite industries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses purchase of a building by the Post Office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Victoria Angi's claim for land in the Lake Pepin Sioux Halfhreed tract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a letter from John Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas had conversations with \"high officials\" on his usefulness in establishing a new government; discusses status of U.S. postal officials in the Confederacy; mentions Quintus (Washington?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquiries about how to safely go to Washington, D.C. to settle with the Post Office Department; gives his views of the Civil War, and its possible outcomes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses sentiment toward the Civil War, and how to receive his back pay; needs help in getting a nephew home from St. James College in Maryland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForm letter stating that his letter has been received, and his money referred for settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists the stocks and bonds, mainly railroads and municipalities, in the package he is keeping for him; wants information on the iron-plated ship project for which bids were recently opened.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses a building to be sold to the government.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses papers on a certain building.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation for dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOwners of a certain building have a chance to rent the upper floors, so he needs to know if the government will buy it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas had no reply to his last two letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about Mr. Gerard's chances of being named consul; mentions his son, Charles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses some stock; inquires about the recipient's \"banking business.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the stock in the \"Central Park North and East River Rail Road Co.,\" which he purchased for Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for his picture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a bank charter that is for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses prospects of Hudson River Rail Road stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFears previous letter of July 25 was lost, so summarizes its contents; enlistments are slow (in New York City), but better in other parts of the state.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests help for his son, Isaac B. Gaylord of Co. K, 10th Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteers, who was taken at Chickamauga, and who is a prisoner at Richmond, Virginia; his son also needs boots and blankets; if he (Peter Grayson Washington) cannot help, perhaps C. S. Drew or George Snelling can.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans to visit tomorrow, although it may tax the \"Charlottesville transportation department.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas architect of the Customs House at Charleston; requests assistance in getting a pardon for his service as a Colonel of Artillery in the Confederate Army. This letter was included with the letter listed below; Edward B. White, Charleston, South Carolina, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washington, July 14, 1866.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting Washington's assistance in getting a pardon. This letter was included within the above letter; Edward B. White, Charleston, South Carolina, to James Guthrie, July 14, 1866.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives details of his application for pardon; mentions his wife and daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends an assignment regarding money belonging to his orphaned nieces; asks for a list of the Texas bond or script owners.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for copies of the Emigrant Bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for the note of introduction for Corbit's mother-in-law, Mrs. Macleod, and her two nieces, who were afraid of being accused of smuggling after returning home from a Parisian education.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes they can change their dinner engagement to Thursday, as he needs to see Mr. (Gouverneur) Kemble at Cold Spring on Wednesday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about the steamboat Osmise [?] for Mr. Walsh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReminds him of Tyler's \"Revenue Agent Case\"; \"after a pretty hard life, it gives me a chance to stand straight up\"; reports that John Cadwallader is well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. Bowditch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his family, especially Peter Grayson Washington and Quinton Washington; market has a good supply of fruits and vegetables; suggests newspapers for ads for the Medical College of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot lecture before the Athenaeum at the time suggested, because Bishop Johns will be away, so he must stay to attend the religious services at the College of William and Mary, and officiate at the church in town (Bruton Parish Church); would be able to lecture on Mental Philosophy in March.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForm letter informing Maupin of the awarding of an Exhibitor's Medal for his exhibit of Minerals at the 1851 Exhibition of the Works of all Nations in London; also signed by Peter Force.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten in German.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSummary of Military Warrants issued to Lund Washington in 1838.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses a resolution of the Faculty of the University in light of conversations between them during the disturbances in May; demands that he have the resolution rescinded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses descriptions of 17 men who deserted \"last night,\" and asks that the list be forwarded to Lt. (?) Maupin, the recruiting officer at Raleigh, North Carolina; also asks for cartridges because he feels it will help morale if the guard has loaded arms. This letter was included with the letter listed below; T. M. R. Talcott, Head Quarters, 1st Engineers Regiment, January 21, 1864.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering Lt. (?) Maupin to take steps to notify the proper officers about the deserters. This letter was included within the above letter; Peyton Randolph, Captain Commanding, Head Quarters, Camp (sic) Fort Gilmer, Virginia, to Lieutenant Colonel T. M. R. Talcott, Commanding 1st Engineer Regiment, January 21, 1864.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks his brother for the overcoat; regiment has been guarding Yankee prisoners at Belle Isle, and will be detailed to escort the prisoners to Georgia; is tired of being near Richmond; needs shoes; saw Captain E[?] Grayson, whose son Willie is going to school \"in town\"; asks for a bottle of [?] for Captain S. T. S.[?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotification that much of his cotton has been stolen \"since the occupation of this country by the Federal troops\"; asks him to send someone to see the situation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Richard W. Walker, who is visiting Virginia to find schools for his son and daughter; asks for the same attention to Walker's son as was shown his son, Charles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions his courses in classical studies; discusses Mr. Schele's[?] proposal that C. M. teach languages; refers to many (European?) and American professors; describes the organization of Prussian universities; mentions other University of Virginia students studying in Berlin, including Garnett, Hill, and Gallaher; American dislike of George Bancroft in Berlin; reaction to a divorce case in England involving the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII); arrival of \"the Siamese twins\"; discusses where in Europe to look for information on their family. Including Manuscript, undated, of notes on the Washington genealogy. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a visit from Mr. John Barbee Minor, who wants detailed information on father's (Socrates Maupin) life; describes her cold; sends best wishes to other relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letters concern Lund Washington, his papers and his family Also includes 1 Autograph Letter Signed on the same subject from Worthington C. Ford, Brooklyn, New York, to Chapman Maupin, no place, 4 October 1891, enclosing a chart of the descendants of Lawrence Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed to parcel of land, part of that taken up by their father, John Wahhis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment to survey lands in western Virginia, and agreement to give him a portion of those lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement to sell land \"on the street leading by the Swan tavern (commonly called the main street on Shockoe Hill, Richmond, Virginia), purchased from Dr. Philip Turpin with receipt for £l8O of the £200 purchase price. Witnessed by William Price, William] West, and Charles Blagrove.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed to parcel of land on main street on Shockoe Hill, Richmond, Virginia, \"opposite the ... house of Daniel Call\"; sold for £200 (Virginia money); witnesses: John S. Ellis, Robert Priddy, Morris Cosby, and John Allan; land is further described in relationship to Smith's \"yellow house,\" the Swan tavern, \"Harris the coach-maker's shop,\" and Alexander McRae's \"carriage house.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis deed formerly belonged to Samuel Smith, late husband of Tabitha Smith Parish; lot further described in relationship to property of Alexander McRae, and Lewis M. Rivelain (sic) Rivalain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Court order dated April 13, 1812, from the General Court of Virginia to the Justices of the Peace in Kentucky, ordering examination of Rebecca Worsley and Tabitha Parish. Another is a certificate of examination, April 13, 1812.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe first suit was between Samuel W. Barrett and William Hylton, Senior, William Hylton, Junior, Mehitable Campbell, George Lawrence, Luke Tiernon; and the second was between Daniel L. Hylton, and William Foushee and Samuel W. Barrett, William Hylton senior and Miles King, to William Foushee, Richmond, Virginia. Deed to land and mill in Warwick County, Virginia, called \"Rich-Neck Estate\" for $15,000.00, with summary of payments and endorsements in Williamsburg and Warwick County courts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMortgage to part of Lot 7 in Petersburg, Virginia, with endorsements in courts in Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed to land in Galveston County, Republic of Texas, with endorsements by Louisiana and Texas courts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice that Luckett \"of the Freshman Class\" is dismissed honorably and without censure \"at his Father's Request.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends description of percussion caps for small arms and has sent him fuses and caps.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that none of the documents on North American Ethnology, which he requested from the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives, can be supplied by the Department of the Interior.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSponsored by George Washington Bi-Centennial of Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClipped autographs include the following: J. 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The bulk of the papers, 1850-1870, are letters received by Peter Grayson Washington who served as Assistant Secretary of the U. S. Treasury from 1853- 1857. Most of the letters relate to political patronage, Democratic Party politics and the various responsibilities of the Treasury Department. Later letters relate to Washington's work as a claims agent in Washington, D. C. and to his investments in New York City. The collection also includes letters written to Socrates Maupin (1809-1871), professor of medicine at the University of Virginia, including letters to him and correspondence of his son Chapman Maupin (1846- 1900), during the American Civil War and while studying in Europe. Letters and ephemera relating to Chapman Maupin's interest in his Washington forbearers are included as well. There are also land records, autographs and a carte-de-visite of Edwin Booth.","Papers of the family of Socrates Maupin (1809-1871), professor at the University of Virginia, including letters to him, and correspondence of his son, Chapman Maupin (1846-1900), during the Civil War and while studying in Europe. There are also letters and ephemera relating to Chapman Maupin's interest in his Washington forebearers, and deeds, some of which concern other ancestors. The bulk of the papers, 1850-1870, are letters received by Peter Grayson Washington (d. 1872), brother-in-law of Socrates Maupin, primarily while serving as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, 1853-1857. Most of the letters, many of which are from Congressmen or government officials, are of a routine nature and relate to political patronage, Democratic politics, and the various responsibilities of the Treasury Department. Later letters relate to Washington's work as a claims agent in Washington, D.C., and to his investments in New York City.","Sends a letter from Silas S. Boggess on his pay for transporting the mail. In pencil, notations on sums due in 1834.","Invites recipient to join Mr. Vancey and a few friends from Washington for dinner.","Orders Clark to embark his detachment of recruits for Brazos, N. Iago, and from there, go to Matamoros and report to Colonel William Davenport. This letter was included with the letter listed below; William Davenport to Charles Clark, 1847 September 3.","Ordering Captain Clark and his detachment to headquarters beyond Monterey. This letter was included within the above letter; George M. Brooke to Captain Charles Clark, 1847 August 18.","Forwarded Mr. Pettrich's petition to the Committee on Buildings and Grounds; some person more familiar with the circumstances should see Mr. J. W. Houston.","Requests return of papers sent in the case of Whitman.","Asks Washington to send him a reply so he can answer a letter from Mr. Charles B. Penrose.","Has received a letter from Mr. Charles B. Penrose who has not yet received the draft, though Penrose sent the required deposition.","Inquires about the claim of Mr. Pagnall of Norfolk, Virginia, for his examination o the Carter and Roddy claims.","Discusses information on a patent issues to James Rumsey for a reaction wheel with a fixed flume, and one to James Macombe for a horizontal hollow water wheel.","More information on the Rumsey patent.","Is very busy as president of the Convention; sends his best wishes to Mrs. Washington, and Miss Virginia.","Sends a draft; politics are very quiet since everyone is concentrating on the cotton crop.","Will find a safe bearer for a letter to a young lady in Louisville; discusses his Whig opponent, William C. Marshall, and the approaching campaign.","Is busy campaigning.","Received the land warrants for himself and Captain Coffee (?); Foote will be elected governor over Davis.","Requests Washington's help in preventing the removal of Charles Onion as Post Master at Medfield.","Asks for word when the President Pierce's order about his business reaches the Treasury Department.","Congratulates Washington on his new office; introduces Walter H. Taylor of Norfolk, Superintendent of the New Customs House Building, who Taylor hopes will keep his position.","Congratulates Washington on his new position; praises the new President Pierce and his foreign policy; feels sectional rivalries will dissipate; asks that W[illia]m B. Hall be retained as their Postmaster.","Recommends Edward White for an appraiser ship at San Francisco.","Congratulates Washington on his new position.","Asks assistance in getting the appointment of Superintendent of Light Houses on the Hudson River for Joseph O. Hasbrouck.","Expresses his pleasure at Washington's appointment.","Introduces someone who wants a position in the Department of the Treasury.","Asks Washington to give Mr. Guthrie an enclosed letter.","Introduces Mr. Watson (?).","Introduces Taliaferro Hunter of Fredericksburg, Virginia, who is to be appointed chief clerk to the Light House Board.","Discusses papers regarding certain bounty land claims given Mr. Edwards by the recipient.","Inquires about appointments under the Treasury Department.","Introduces General Brisbane of South Carolina, who wishes to discuss some matters with Washington.","Encloses a letter Washington suggested he (O'Sullivan) write, and asks that Washington look at the application at once.","Introduces Mr. Amos Stevens, a skillful mechanic who has devised improvements in balances and scales for weighing.","Asks that his brother, a clerk in the Treasury Department, not lose his position; publishes a partisan newspaper, but during Taylor and Fillmore administrations, was able to prevent the removal of many Democrats.","Asks for Washington's assistance in keeping the \"cutter\" in the \"6th District\"; encourages Washington to make a personal inspection.","Reminds him of an invitation for the 4th of July.","Introduces N. L. Carr who has a clerkship \"in your dept.\"","Introduces Alexander Stuart Wallace \"a member of our State Legislature.\"","Discusses the situation of Parker \"of the Chillicothe District\" and his chances for a clerkship.","Introduces Mr. Joseph Jerwith of Alexandria, Virginia.","Encloses a bill of lading for \"sweet-meets\" from Havana; would like Washington to order their free delivery in New York.","Introduces J. C. McKubbin (?) of California.","Asks if position of Treasury Department Librarian, vacated due the death of Mr. Taliaferro, has been filled, the salary, and whether Washington could keep it open for a few days. Endorsed as answered 1853 August 25.","Discusses objects of current interest-- the funding of the Pacific Railroad, and Cuba.","Encloses a letter to be forwarded to Captain W. C. Pease, with suggestions on making collections in natural history; asks if Mr. Charles Cavileer, who has been making meteorological observations, is still collector of customs at Pembina, Minnesota.","Invites recipient to a family dinner to \"test some old wine.\"","Asks Washington to ask Secretary Guthrie to postpone the nomination of an inspector in the splace of G. J. L. Colby.","Praises Mr. Guthrie's Report; defended Guthrie during the recent denunciations; feels Guthrie's detractors were speculators, from New York and elsewhere, who want a more pliant Secretary.","Sends some additional figures for a form sent to Mr. Guthrie in an earlier mail; discusses the precedents for Washington's appointment.","Apologizes for letting out news of a wage increase for Customs House employees.","Asks that Lieutenant Richmond not have to serve on the Mobile, Alabama Station.","Discusses Mr. Yost's declining of an appointment; will suggest someone else for the position.","Needs the duplicate of the draft for $1,000.","Asks that a warrant to Mr. Aspinwall be given to Mr. Guthrie for his signature.","Hopes Mr. Parr will pass the examination for a third class clerkship.","Asks for a position in California for his wife's brother, John.","Reports that Mr. Samuel Whithorne, about whom the President Pierce spoke this morning, is unwell and not able to begin his duties.","Asks for employment for John McMahon.","Reports that, at the President's Pierce direction, wrote the Collector at Eastport, Maine that Mr. Andrews should keep his job.","Introduces General Lamprey of Hampton, New Hampshire.","Introduces (Thomas?) Blount, who has applied for a clerkship.","Asks about the use of nickel in coins, and for a reply to his questions on the Smithsonian Funds.","Regrets his absence when the bill on the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury was rejected.","Introduces Charles B. Norton of New York, a publisher and bookseller who wants to discuss duties on books.","Asks Washington to call the Secretary of the Treasury's attention to a letter from Messrs. Powers and Weightman (?) on duty-free manufactured articles.","Asks for assistance in getting a better position for his brother-in-law, William Weaver.","Encloses a letter from his constituent, Major George; discusses the Collector, George (?) Thomas, and a position for Colonel Tench Tilgham of the Eastern Shore.","Introduces R. S. S. Andros, Deputy Collector at Boston.","Forwards a resolution (enclosed) of the Annual General Meeting of the Army and Navy Club, thanking Washington for a volume of statistical information.","Encloses communication from Dr. Birdsall, Superintendent of the Mint in California.","Plans to come to Washington to meet with him in 2 days.","Introduces Thomas H. Bond, who wants a leave of absence for his son, John G. Bond, of the Reserve Marines.","Understands Congress has approved paying expenses of the Springfield Commission, of which he was a member","Asks for assistance in keeping Edgar Irving as Inspector in the Customs House in New York.","Feels there is too much electioneering in California, and that it harms the Democratic Party.","Has received Washington's note; does not know if Janet (?) Richardson is in Washington.","Asks that necessary information be sent to Senator (R.M.T.) Hunterto secure an appropriation to repair a Customs House.","Regarding Mrs. Allison and a Paymaster ship (?); feels the Chief Justice recognizes a lasting obligation to Washington and Mr. Guthrie; settlement of the suit will cheer the Chief Justice's \"last days of his useful life.\"","Regarding tactics to get an appropriation to save a building.","Introduces Dennis Cronan (?).","Believes he won his close election; asks about a Customs House at Ellsworth, and the appointment of Joseph H. Jordun.","Discusses his margin of victory in the election.","Introduces George Th. McGunesh (?).","Asks him again for a statement of matters relating to the tariff.","Needs Colonel William H. Jones of the Auditor's Office with him for a few days.","Thanks him for support in his campaign, which he lost because of illness.","Discusses various appointments, and a problem about a stonecutter.","Introduces Mr. Cunard.","Could not keep their appointment; asks for the results of Washington's interview with the Secretary so he can tell the Chief Justice.","Sent the bond required to Vincent's case and asks for Washington's help.","Thanks Washington for his letter of sympathy on Peck's wife's death; suggests he write Anna, who is in New York.","Offers to sell his residence for the Court House that Congress has just authorized.","Recommends Addison for a clerk's position in Washington's office.","Introduces Lt. John G. Bond, who is on his way to join his ship in Norfolk, Virginia.","Forwarded the notice of appointment to Mr. Miles, but has not heard from him.","Introduces Casper Schedler, who has business with Mr. Guthrie on importing goods.","Introduces Mr. Stone (?), a temporary Inspector at the Port of Portland, who wants an increase in pay from $2.00 per day.","Discusses action in the House of Representatives regarding payment of the Texas Debt, and asks for information for an article he is writing on the subject.","Introduces Anthony Thornton, who is in Washington to arrange about bonded stores in New York.","Discusses appointment of the Superintendent of the Customs House.","Thanks him for the item for Mr. Matson(?); comments on the appointment of Buckingham Smith to Spain.","Asks Washington's cooperation in getting a leave of absence for Captain J. C. Kretchmon(?).","Encloses a letter as an example of how Washington and Mr. Guthrie need to have clerks be more respectful; discusses question of lamps around Mr. Quigley's office.","Supports Captain Hunter's(?) request for a transfer from New York to Lake Ontario.","Thanks Washington for the 3 volumes on Indians; discusses local politics.","Asks for assistance in a matter he has written about before.","Mr. Brown has been removed as Postmaster at Brandenburg, Meade County, Kentucky, and William I. Mays appointed.","Requests that the salary of a bookkeeper be increased.","Describes his recent campaign in Maine.","Needs the true story of the money advanced for Sam Medary's \"outfit\"; discusses the recent campaign.","Would like an appointment soon to discuss greater facilities for freight shipped to California.","Glowing report on the New Customs House; discusses the failure of Landers \u0026amp;amp; Brenham; asks for authority to purge prominent people \"of their iniquities\"; would like a position elsewhere.","Needs a complete set of the Laws of Congress for his work on public medals presented; lists some presentations he need material on.","Asks for publication information on \"Register of California Claims, 1846-47\" and where it can be obtained.","Messrs. Aspinwall are very angry with the President Pierce, and feel the only course left to get the withdrawal of Mexico's protest is by paying a large sum; both the writer and \"friend Tyler\" will lose their contingent fees.","Introduces Mr. Gould, who has letters from Mobile, Alabama, regarding the Marine Hospital.","Asks for help in getting duties waived on some gold or silver plate sent from England to Captain William Wallace of Baltimore.","Thanks Washington for the financial reports, and the statements concerning the guano trade.","Encloses important message for Mr. Cochrane, Surveyor of the Customs at New York.","Withdraws his recommendation that the office of Inspector of Customs in Annapolis be restored.","Introduces Jeremiah Milbank, merchant, who is in Washington regarding the debt of Texas.","Has not received an answer to his request that Hunter not be sent to New Orleans.","Encloses an invitation to his wedding.","Has just returned from Cincinnati, Ohio, convention; will send Riggs \u0026amp;amp; Co. a check tomorrow; the McRea papers were returned to Anderson.","Concerns the letter of Mr. W. McCabb.","Supports bid of Messrs. O. B. and O. S. Latham for the Customs House at Cleveland, Ohio, over that of Mr. Warren, who is described as an active \"Know Nothing\".","Reports the delivery of a box to Dr. Bodenheimer; describes his campaign; needs money from \"our claim\"; his service in the Colmesvil(?) claim is being used against him.","Has received a telegram from Detroit that three American Express Co. robbers were convicted.","Introduces Mr. William Alderson, who is visiting Washington in connection with the contract to build the new Customs House in Mobile.","Asks employment for the bearer.","Introduces Mr. Colbert(?).","Is sure the office at (?), Arkansas can provide copies of his accounts while Receiver of Public Moneys there.","Asks Washington to read two enclosures from the daily and the weekly Pennsylvanian, which have \"excited attention as far north as Boston,\" and then give them to Mr. Guthrie.","Asks for a copy of Governor Nearey's(?) recent book on consular regulations.","Asks for leave; hopes to see Washington in December.","Thanks Mr. Guthrie and Washington for their aid; hopes Post Master General will have no cause to regret delaying his decision.","Praises the Secretary's report, and asks for extra copies.","Writes for friends who want their lots in Ogdensburgh (sic), (New York), purchased for the new Customs House and Post Office.","Wants 2-3 copies of the Secretary's report.","Introduces Dr. Davis, Superintendent of the U.S. Marine Hospital at Boston.","Asks his assistance in getting her son, William, a position as Inspector; asks to be remembered to Mrs. Lee.","Has received Mr. Guthrie's report of the cost of the Brooklyn, New York Post Office building, but not the letter from the Post Master General to Mr. Rust.","Introduces Mr. John Cleminshire (?) of Albany, who seeks the contract to build Customs Houses at Plattsburgh and Ogdensburgh.","Introduces Mr. John W. Griffiths, who wants the appointment as architect and naval superintendent for the Treasury Department's new steamboat.","Asks for compassion for his clients, Messrs. Moores and Richards of Chicago.","Introduces G. W. Coffee, who has the support of the California delegation.","Disappointed in situation on Customs House lot in Ogdensburgh (sic), New York.","Regrets Washington's retirement as Assistant Secretary.","Regrets Washington's resignation and asks for information he requested earlier.","Needs the particulars of the case before bringing it to the attention of the Secretary; knows Washington rejoices at the Democrats' success in New York.","Sends discharge of William H. Eikern(?), and the necessary papers for a Land Warrant.","Returns letter of George H. Ambrose.","By applying at the office, they can receive payment on their claim against the Rogue River Indians.","By applying at the office, he can receive payment on his claim against the Rogue River Indians.","By applying at the office, he can receive payment on his claim against the Rogue River Indians.","Needs certain papers before he sees Senator James Murray Mason; feels it advisable for the bill to be part of the General Post Office Bill.","Succeeded in getting an appropriation for Shadden's service as a \"Vaguero\" in the Fremont-Folsom expedition of 1846-1847, and will inform him when the money is available.","Introduces Mr. P. A. Athern, who Terry has advised to employ Washington in a case before the Commissioners of the Land Office.","Sends information on Henry Hodges, who served in 1814 and 1815 for the Bounty Land application of Elizabeth and Henry Hodges.","Hopes for a long leave to recover his health; finds a strong sentiment for General Joseph Lane in Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee; feels the influence of Stephen A. Douglas' friends will control the nomination.","Asks for 3 copies of the California Charts. Including one by \"A. F. B.\" 1859 August 10","Ambrose will receive the balance due him shortly.","Discusses sentiment in New Jersey for Stephen A. Douglas and James Guthrie, and tactics for the Democratic Convention; comments on the North-South political crisis.","Expresses sympathy on death of Mr. David A. Bokee, prefers Stephen A. Douglas for President over \"your candidate,\" but would be resigned if Mr. James Guthrie won.","Mr. Trevitt's claim for medical aid to American seamen while U.S. consul at Valparaiso, Chile has been disallowed.","Needs Washington's advice on whether to sell his claim.","Introduces Mr. Stephen P. Mirzan (?), who wants the position of Dragoman near the Sublime Port.","Has not received an acknowledgement of sending them a claim on Mr. Hurst (?).","Needs to know how the \"present disturbed conditions\" will affect the conducting of public business; received Washington's circular.","Discusses Mr. James Guthrie's chances with the Maryland delegation in light of his support of the iron and granite industries.","Discusses purchase of a building by the Post Office.","Discusses Victoria Angi's claim for land in the Lake Pepin Sioux Halfhreed tract.","Sends a letter from John Anderson.","Has had conversations with \"high officials\" on his usefulness in establishing a new government; discusses status of U.S. postal officials in the Confederacy; mentions Quintus (Washington?).","Inquiries about how to safely go to Washington, D.C. to settle with the Post Office Department; gives his views of the Civil War, and its possible outcomes.","Discusses sentiment toward the Civil War, and how to receive his back pay; needs help in getting a nephew home from St. James College in Maryland.","Form letter stating that his letter has been received, and his money referred for settlement.","Lists the stocks and bonds, mainly railroads and municipalities, in the package he is keeping for him; wants information on the iron-plated ship project for which bids were recently opened.","Discusses a building to be sold to the government.","Discusses papers on a certain building.","Invitation for dinner.","Owners of a certain building have a chance to rent the upper floors, so he needs to know if the government will buy it.","Has had no reply to his last two letters.","Inquires about Mr. Gerard's chances of being named consul; mentions his son, Charles.","Discusses some stock; inquires about the recipient's \"banking business.\"","Discusses the stock in the \"Central Park North and East River Rail Road Co.,\" which he purchased for Washington.","Thanks him for his picture.","Describes a bank charter that is for sale.","Discusses prospects of Hudson River Rail Road stock.","Fears previous letter of July 25 was lost, so summarizes its contents; enlistments are slow (in New York City), but better in other parts of the state.","Requests help for his son, Isaac B. Gaylord of Co. K, 10th Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteers, who was taken at Chickamauga, and who is a prisoner at Richmond, Virginia; his son also needs boots and blankets; if he (Peter Grayson Washington) cannot help, perhaps C. S. Drew or George Snelling can.","Plans to visit tomorrow, although it may tax the \"Charlottesville transportation department.\"","Was architect of the Customs House at Charleston; requests assistance in getting a pardon for his service as a Colonel of Artillery in the Confederate Army. This letter was included with the letter listed below; Edward B. White, Charleston, South Carolina, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washington, July 14, 1866.","Requesting Washington's assistance in getting a pardon. This letter was included within the above letter; Edward B. White, Charleston, South Carolina, to James Guthrie, July 14, 1866.","Gives details of his application for pardon; mentions his wife and daughter.","Sends an assignment regarding money belonging to his orphaned nieces; asks for a list of the Texas bond or script owners.","Asks for copies of the Emigrant Bill.","Thanks him for the note of introduction for Corbit's mother-in-law, Mrs. Macleod, and her two nieces, who were afraid of being accused of smuggling after returning home from a Parisian education.","Hopes they can change their dinner engagement to Thursday, as he needs to see Mr. (Gouverneur) Kemble at Cold Spring on Wednesday.","Inquires about the steamboat Osmise [?] for Mr. Walsh.","Reminds him of Tyler's \"Revenue Agent Case\"; \"after a pretty hard life, it gives me a chance to stand straight up\"; reports that John Cadwallader is well.","Introduces Mr. Bowditch.","Discusses his family, especially Peter Grayson Washington and Quinton Washington; market has a good supply of fruits and vegetables; suggests newspapers for ads for the Medical College of Virginia.","Cannot lecture before the Athenaeum at the time suggested, because Bishop Johns will be away, so he must stay to attend the religious services at the College of William and Mary, and officiate at the church in town (Bruton Parish Church); would be able to lecture on Mental Philosophy in March.","Form letter informing Maupin of the awarding of an Exhibitor's Medal for his exhibit of Minerals at the 1851 Exhibition of the Works of all Nations in London; also signed by Peter Force.","Written in German.","Summary of Military Warrants issued to Lund Washington in 1838.","Discusses a resolution of the Faculty of the University in light of conversations between them during the disturbances in May; demands that he have the resolution rescinded.","Encloses descriptions of 17 men who deserted \"last night,\" and asks that the list be forwarded to Lt. (?) Maupin, the recruiting officer at Raleigh, North Carolina; also asks for cartridges because he feels it will help morale if the guard has loaded arms. This letter was included with the letter listed below; T. M. R. Talcott, Head Quarters, 1st Engineers Regiment, January 21, 1864.","Ordering Lt. (?) Maupin to take steps to notify the proper officers about the deserters. This letter was included within the above letter; Peyton Randolph, Captain Commanding, Head Quarters, Camp (sic) Fort Gilmer, Virginia, to Lieutenant Colonel T. M. R. Talcott, Commanding 1st Engineer Regiment, January 21, 1864.","Thanks his brother for the overcoat; regiment has been guarding Yankee prisoners at Belle Isle, and will be detailed to escort the prisoners to Georgia; is tired of being near Richmond; needs shoes; saw Captain E[?] Grayson, whose son Willie is going to school \"in town\"; asks for a bottle of [?] for Captain S. T. S.[?].","Notification that much of his cotton has been stolen \"since the occupation of this country by the Federal troops\"; asks him to send someone to see the situation.","Introduces Richard W. Walker, who is visiting Virginia to find schools for his son and daughter; asks for the same attention to Walker's son as was shown his son, Charles.","Mentions his courses in classical studies; discusses Mr. Schele's[?] proposal that C. M. teach languages; refers to many (European?) and American professors; describes the organization of Prussian universities; mentions other University of Virginia students studying in Berlin, including Garnett, Hill, and Gallaher; American dislike of George Bancroft in Berlin; reaction to a divorce case in England involving the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII); arrival of \"the Siamese twins\"; discusses where in Europe to look for information on their family. Including Manuscript, undated, of notes on the Washington genealogy. 2 pages.","Describes a visit from Mr. John Barbee Minor, who wants detailed information on father's (Socrates Maupin) life; describes her cold; sends best wishes to other relatives.","The letters concern Lund Washington, his papers and his family Also includes 1 Autograph Letter Signed on the same subject from Worthington C. Ford, Brooklyn, New York, to Chapman Maupin, no place, 4 October 1891, enclosing a chart of the descendants of Lawrence Washington.","Deed to parcel of land, part of that taken up by their father, John Wahhis.","Appointment to survey lands in western Virginia, and agreement to give him a portion of those lands.","Agreement to sell land \"on the street leading by the Swan tavern (commonly called the main street on Shockoe Hill, Richmond, Virginia), purchased from Dr. Philip Turpin with receipt for £l8O of the £200 purchase price. Witnessed by William Price, William] West, and Charles Blagrove.","Deed to parcel of land on main street on Shockoe Hill, Richmond, Virginia, \"opposite the ... house of Daniel Call\"; sold for £200 (Virginia money); witnesses: John S. Ellis, Robert Priddy, Morris Cosby, and John Allan; land is further described in relationship to Smith's \"yellow house,\" the Swan tavern, \"Harris the coach-maker's shop,\" and Alexander McRae's \"carriage house.\"","This deed formerly belonged to Samuel Smith, late husband of Tabitha Smith Parish; lot further described in relationship to property of Alexander McRae, and Lewis M. Rivelain (sic) Rivalain.","A Court order dated April 13, 1812, from the General Court of Virginia to the Justices of the Peace in Kentucky, ordering examination of Rebecca Worsley and Tabitha Parish. Another is a certificate of examination, April 13, 1812.","The first suit was between Samuel W. Barrett and William Hylton, Senior, William Hylton, Junior, Mehitable Campbell, George Lawrence, Luke Tiernon; and the second was between Daniel L. Hylton, and William Foushee and Samuel W. Barrett, William Hylton senior and Miles King, to William Foushee, Richmond, Virginia. Deed to land and mill in Warwick County, Virginia, called \"Rich-Neck Estate\" for $15,000.00, with summary of payments and endorsements in Williamsburg and Warwick County courts.","Mortgage to part of Lot 7 in Petersburg, Virginia, with endorsements in courts in Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia.","Deed to land in Galveston County, Republic of Texas, with endorsements by Louisiana and Texas courts.","Notice that Luckett \"of the Freshman Class\" is dismissed honorably and without censure \"at his Father's Request.\"","Sends description of percussion caps for small arms and has sent him fuses and caps.","Reports that none of the documents on North American Ethnology, which he requested from the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives, can be supplied by the Department of the Interior.","Sponsored by George Washington Bi-Centennial of Baltimore.","Clipped autographs include the following: J. R. Barret Noble S. Braden Benjamin S. Ewell James B. Fever(?) D. Funsten John Maclean T. F. Mayard William J. Robertston J. R. Rucker D. L. Swain Dawson S. Walker","Black and white photographic print."],"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"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":264,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T14:17:16.030Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8396","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8396","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8396","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8396","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8396.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Maupin-Washington Papers","title_ssm":["Maupin-Washington Papers"],"title_tesim":["Maupin-Washington Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1732-1932"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1732-1932"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 M44","/repositories/2/resources/8396"],"text":["Mss. 65 M44","/repositories/2/resources/8396","Maupin-Washington Papers","Legal documents","Medicine","Medicine--Practice--Virginia","Medicine--Study and teaching--Virginia","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","United States. Dept. of the Treasury","Correspondence","Photographs","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 five series. Series 1 contains the personal and business correspondence of Peter Grayson Washington. It is divided into subseries by years. Series 2 contains correspondence of the Maupin family. Series 3 contains genealogical information. Series 4 contains deeds and other items relating to the exchange of land. Series 5 contains miscellaneous material.; Series 6 contains photographs. This collection is arranged chronologically by date within each series.","Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00054.frame","Papers, 1732-1932, of the Maupin and Washington families. The bulk of the papers, 1850-1870, are letters received by Peter Grayson Washington who served as Assistant Secretary of the U. S. Treasury from 1853- 1857. Most of the letters relate to political patronage, Democratic Party politics and the various responsibilities of the Treasury Department. Later letters relate to Washington's work as a claims agent in Washington, D. C. and to his investments in New York City. The collection also includes letters written to Socrates Maupin (1809-1871), professor of medicine at the University of Virginia, including letters to him and correspondence of his son Chapman Maupin (1846- 1900), during the American Civil War and while studying in Europe. Letters and ephemera relating to Chapman Maupin's interest in his Washington forbearers are included as well. There are also land records, autographs and a carte-de-visite of Edwin Booth.","Papers of the family of Socrates Maupin (1809-1871), professor at the University of Virginia, including letters to him, and correspondence of his son, Chapman Maupin (1846-1900), during the Civil War and while studying in Europe. There are also letters and ephemera relating to Chapman Maupin's interest in his Washington forebearers, and deeds, some of which concern other ancestors. The bulk of the papers, 1850-1870, are letters received by Peter Grayson Washington (d. 1872), brother-in-law of Socrates Maupin, primarily while serving as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, 1853-1857. Most of the letters, many of which are from Congressmen or government officials, are of a routine nature and relate to political patronage, Democratic politics, and the various responsibilities of the Treasury Department. Later letters relate to Washington's work as a claims agent in Washington, D.C., and to his investments in New York City.","Sends a letter from Silas S. Boggess on his pay for transporting the mail. In pencil, notations on sums due in 1834.","Invites recipient to join Mr. Vancey and a few friends from Washington for dinner.","Orders Clark to embark his detachment of recruits for Brazos, N. Iago, and from there, go to Matamoros and report to Colonel William Davenport. This letter was included with the letter listed below; William Davenport to Charles Clark, 1847 September 3.","Ordering Captain Clark and his detachment to headquarters beyond Monterey. This letter was included within the above letter; George M. Brooke to Captain Charles Clark, 1847 August 18.","Forwarded Mr. Pettrich's petition to the Committee on Buildings and Grounds; some person more familiar with the circumstances should see Mr. J. W. Houston.","Requests return of papers sent in the case of Whitman.","Asks Washington to send him a reply so he can answer a letter from Mr. Charles B. Penrose.","Has received a letter from Mr. Charles B. Penrose who has not yet received the draft, though Penrose sent the required deposition.","Inquires about the claim of Mr. Pagnall of Norfolk, Virginia, for his examination o the Carter and Roddy claims.","Discusses information on a patent issues to James Rumsey for a reaction wheel with a fixed flume, and one to James Macombe for a horizontal hollow water wheel.","More information on the Rumsey patent.","Is very busy as president of the Convention; sends his best wishes to Mrs. Washington, and Miss Virginia.","Sends a draft; politics are very quiet since everyone is concentrating on the cotton crop.","Will find a safe bearer for a letter to a young lady in Louisville; discusses his Whig opponent, William C. Marshall, and the approaching campaign.","Is busy campaigning.","Received the land warrants for himself and Captain Coffee (?); Foote will be elected governor over Davis.","Requests Washington's help in preventing the removal of Charles Onion as Post Master at Medfield.","Asks for word when the President Pierce's order about his business reaches the Treasury Department.","Congratulates Washington on his new office; introduces Walter H. Taylor of Norfolk, Superintendent of the New Customs House Building, who Taylor hopes will keep his position.","Congratulates Washington on his new position; praises the new President Pierce and his foreign policy; feels sectional rivalries will dissipate; asks that W[illia]m B. Hall be retained as their Postmaster.","Recommends Edward White for an appraiser ship at San Francisco.","Congratulates Washington on his new position.","Asks assistance in getting the appointment of Superintendent of Light Houses on the Hudson River for Joseph O. Hasbrouck.","Expresses his pleasure at Washington's appointment.","Introduces someone who wants a position in the Department of the Treasury.","Asks Washington to give Mr. Guthrie an enclosed letter.","Introduces Mr. Watson (?).","Introduces Taliaferro Hunter of Fredericksburg, Virginia, who is to be appointed chief clerk to the Light House Board.","Discusses papers regarding certain bounty land claims given Mr. Edwards by the recipient.","Inquires about appointments under the Treasury Department.","Introduces General Brisbane of South Carolina, who wishes to discuss some matters with Washington.","Encloses a letter Washington suggested he (O'Sullivan) write, and asks that Washington look at the application at once.","Introduces Mr. Amos Stevens, a skillful mechanic who has devised improvements in balances and scales for weighing.","Asks that his brother, a clerk in the Treasury Department, not lose his position; publishes a partisan newspaper, but during Taylor and Fillmore administrations, was able to prevent the removal of many Democrats.","Asks for Washington's assistance in keeping the \"cutter\" in the \"6th District\"; encourages Washington to make a personal inspection.","Reminds him of an invitation for the 4th of July.","Introduces N. L. Carr who has a clerkship \"in your dept.\"","Introduces Alexander Stuart Wallace \"a member of our State Legislature.\"","Discusses the situation of Parker \"of the Chillicothe District\" and his chances for a clerkship.","Introduces Mr. Joseph Jerwith of Alexandria, Virginia.","Encloses a bill of lading for \"sweet-meets\" from Havana; would like Washington to order their free delivery in New York.","Introduces J. C. McKubbin (?) of California.","Asks if position of Treasury Department Librarian, vacated due the death of Mr. Taliaferro, has been filled, the salary, and whether Washington could keep it open for a few days. Endorsed as answered 1853 August 25.","Discusses objects of current interest-- the funding of the Pacific Railroad, and Cuba.","Encloses a letter to be forwarded to Captain W. C. Pease, with suggestions on making collections in natural history; asks if Mr. Charles Cavileer, who has been making meteorological observations, is still collector of customs at Pembina, Minnesota.","Invites recipient to a family dinner to \"test some old wine.\"","Asks Washington to ask Secretary Guthrie to postpone the nomination of an inspector in the splace of G. J. L. Colby.","Praises Mr. Guthrie's Report; defended Guthrie during the recent denunciations; feels Guthrie's detractors were speculators, from New York and elsewhere, who want a more pliant Secretary.","Sends some additional figures for a form sent to Mr. Guthrie in an earlier mail; discusses the precedents for Washington's appointment.","Apologizes for letting out news of a wage increase for Customs House employees.","Asks that Lieutenant Richmond not have to serve on the Mobile, Alabama Station.","Discusses Mr. Yost's declining of an appointment; will suggest someone else for the position.","Needs the duplicate of the draft for $1,000.","Asks that a warrant to Mr. Aspinwall be given to Mr. Guthrie for his signature.","Hopes Mr. Parr will pass the examination for a third class clerkship.","Asks for a position in California for his wife's brother, John.","Reports that Mr. Samuel Whithorne, about whom the President Pierce spoke this morning, is unwell and not able to begin his duties.","Asks for employment for John McMahon.","Reports that, at the President's Pierce direction, wrote the Collector at Eastport, Maine that Mr. Andrews should keep his job.","Introduces General Lamprey of Hampton, New Hampshire.","Introduces (Thomas?) Blount, who has applied for a clerkship.","Asks about the use of nickel in coins, and for a reply to his questions on the Smithsonian Funds.","Regrets his absence when the bill on the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury was rejected.","Introduces Charles B. Norton of New York, a publisher and bookseller who wants to discuss duties on books.","Asks Washington to call the Secretary of the Treasury's attention to a letter from Messrs. Powers and Weightman (?) on duty-free manufactured articles.","Asks for assistance in getting a better position for his brother-in-law, William Weaver.","Encloses a letter from his constituent, Major George; discusses the Collector, George (?) Thomas, and a position for Colonel Tench Tilgham of the Eastern Shore.","Introduces R. S. S. Andros, Deputy Collector at Boston.","Forwards a resolution (enclosed) of the Annual General Meeting of the Army and Navy Club, thanking Washington for a volume of statistical information.","Encloses communication from Dr. Birdsall, Superintendent of the Mint in California.","Plans to come to Washington to meet with him in 2 days.","Introduces Thomas H. Bond, who wants a leave of absence for his son, John G. Bond, of the Reserve Marines.","Understands Congress has approved paying expenses of the Springfield Commission, of which he was a member","Asks for assistance in keeping Edgar Irving as Inspector in the Customs House in New York.","Feels there is too much electioneering in California, and that it harms the Democratic Party.","Has received Washington's note; does not know if Janet (?) Richardson is in Washington.","Asks that necessary information be sent to Senator (R.M.T.) Hunterto secure an appropriation to repair a Customs House.","Regarding Mrs. Allison and a Paymaster ship (?); feels the Chief Justice recognizes a lasting obligation to Washington and Mr. Guthrie; settlement of the suit will cheer the Chief Justice's \"last days of his useful life.\"","Regarding tactics to get an appropriation to save a building.","Introduces Dennis Cronan (?).","Believes he won his close election; asks about a Customs House at Ellsworth, and the appointment of Joseph H. Jordun.","Discusses his margin of victory in the election.","Introduces George Th. McGunesh (?).","Asks him again for a statement of matters relating to the tariff.","Needs Colonel William H. Jones of the Auditor's Office with him for a few days.","Thanks him for support in his campaign, which he lost because of illness.","Discusses various appointments, and a problem about a stonecutter.","Introduces Mr. Cunard.","Could not keep their appointment; asks for the results of Washington's interview with the Secretary so he can tell the Chief Justice.","Sent the bond required to Vincent's case and asks for Washington's help.","Thanks Washington for his letter of sympathy on Peck's wife's death; suggests he write Anna, who is in New York.","Offers to sell his residence for the Court House that Congress has just authorized.","Recommends Addison for a clerk's position in Washington's office.","Introduces Lt. John G. Bond, who is on his way to join his ship in Norfolk, Virginia.","Forwarded the notice of appointment to Mr. Miles, but has not heard from him.","Introduces Casper Schedler, who has business with Mr. Guthrie on importing goods.","Introduces Mr. Stone (?), a temporary Inspector at the Port of Portland, who wants an increase in pay from $2.00 per day.","Discusses action in the House of Representatives regarding payment of the Texas Debt, and asks for information for an article he is writing on the subject.","Introduces Anthony Thornton, who is in Washington to arrange about bonded stores in New York.","Discusses appointment of the Superintendent of the Customs House.","Thanks him for the item for Mr. Matson(?); comments on the appointment of Buckingham Smith to Spain.","Asks Washington's cooperation in getting a leave of absence for Captain J. C. Kretchmon(?).","Encloses a letter as an example of how Washington and Mr. Guthrie need to have clerks be more respectful; discusses question of lamps around Mr. Quigley's office.","Supports Captain Hunter's(?) request for a transfer from New York to Lake Ontario.","Thanks Washington for the 3 volumes on Indians; discusses local politics.","Asks for assistance in a matter he has written about before.","Mr. Brown has been removed as Postmaster at Brandenburg, Meade County, Kentucky, and William I. Mays appointed.","Requests that the salary of a bookkeeper be increased.","Describes his recent campaign in Maine.","Needs the true story of the money advanced for Sam Medary's \"outfit\"; discusses the recent campaign.","Would like an appointment soon to discuss greater facilities for freight shipped to California.","Glowing report on the New Customs House; discusses the failure of Landers \u0026amp;amp; Brenham; asks for authority to purge prominent people \"of their iniquities\"; would like a position elsewhere.","Needs a complete set of the Laws of Congress for his work on public medals presented; lists some presentations he need material on.","Asks for publication information on \"Register of California Claims, 1846-47\" and where it can be obtained.","Messrs. Aspinwall are very angry with the President Pierce, and feel the only course left to get the withdrawal of Mexico's protest is by paying a large sum; both the writer and \"friend Tyler\" will lose their contingent fees.","Introduces Mr. Gould, who has letters from Mobile, Alabama, regarding the Marine Hospital.","Asks for help in getting duties waived on some gold or silver plate sent from England to Captain William Wallace of Baltimore.","Thanks Washington for the financial reports, and the statements concerning the guano trade.","Encloses important message for Mr. Cochrane, Surveyor of the Customs at New York.","Withdraws his recommendation that the office of Inspector of Customs in Annapolis be restored.","Introduces Jeremiah Milbank, merchant, who is in Washington regarding the debt of Texas.","Has not received an answer to his request that Hunter not be sent to New Orleans.","Encloses an invitation to his wedding.","Has just returned from Cincinnati, Ohio, convention; will send Riggs \u0026amp;amp; Co. a check tomorrow; the McRea papers were returned to Anderson.","Concerns the letter of Mr. W. McCabb.","Supports bid of Messrs. O. B. and O. S. Latham for the Customs House at Cleveland, Ohio, over that of Mr. Warren, who is described as an active \"Know Nothing\".","Reports the delivery of a box to Dr. Bodenheimer; describes his campaign; needs money from \"our claim\"; his service in the Colmesvil(?) claim is being used against him.","Has received a telegram from Detroit that three American Express Co. robbers were convicted.","Introduces Mr. William Alderson, who is visiting Washington in connection with the contract to build the new Customs House in Mobile.","Asks employment for the bearer.","Introduces Mr. Colbert(?).","Is sure the office at (?), Arkansas can provide copies of his accounts while Receiver of Public Moneys there.","Asks Washington to read two enclosures from the daily and the weekly Pennsylvanian, which have \"excited attention as far north as Boston,\" and then give them to Mr. Guthrie.","Asks for a copy of Governor Nearey's(?) recent book on consular regulations.","Asks for leave; hopes to see Washington in December.","Thanks Mr. Guthrie and Washington for their aid; hopes Post Master General will have no cause to regret delaying his decision.","Praises the Secretary's report, and asks for extra copies.","Writes for friends who want their lots in Ogdensburgh (sic), (New York), purchased for the new Customs House and Post Office.","Wants 2-3 copies of the Secretary's report.","Introduces Dr. Davis, Superintendent of the U.S. Marine Hospital at Boston.","Asks his assistance in getting her son, William, a position as Inspector; asks to be remembered to Mrs. Lee.","Has received Mr. Guthrie's report of the cost of the Brooklyn, New York Post Office building, but not the letter from the Post Master General to Mr. Rust.","Introduces Mr. John Cleminshire (?) of Albany, who seeks the contract to build Customs Houses at Plattsburgh and Ogdensburgh.","Introduces Mr. John W. Griffiths, who wants the appointment as architect and naval superintendent for the Treasury Department's new steamboat.","Asks for compassion for his clients, Messrs. Moores and Richards of Chicago.","Introduces G. W. Coffee, who has the support of the California delegation.","Disappointed in situation on Customs House lot in Ogdensburgh (sic), New York.","Regrets Washington's retirement as Assistant Secretary.","Regrets Washington's resignation and asks for information he requested earlier.","Needs the particulars of the case before bringing it to the attention of the Secretary; knows Washington rejoices at the Democrats' success in New York.","Sends discharge of William H. Eikern(?), and the necessary papers for a Land Warrant.","Returns letter of George H. Ambrose.","By applying at the office, they can receive payment on their claim against the Rogue River Indians.","By applying at the office, he can receive payment on his claim against the Rogue River Indians.","By applying at the office, he can receive payment on his claim against the Rogue River Indians.","Needs certain papers before he sees Senator James Murray Mason; feels it advisable for the bill to be part of the General Post Office Bill.","Succeeded in getting an appropriation for Shadden's service as a \"Vaguero\" in the Fremont-Folsom expedition of 1846-1847, and will inform him when the money is available.","Introduces Mr. P. A. Athern, who Terry has advised to employ Washington in a case before the Commissioners of the Land Office.","Sends information on Henry Hodges, who served in 1814 and 1815 for the Bounty Land application of Elizabeth and Henry Hodges.","Hopes for a long leave to recover his health; finds a strong sentiment for General Joseph Lane in Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee; feels the influence of Stephen A. Douglas' friends will control the nomination.","Asks for 3 copies of the California Charts. Including one by \"A. F. B.\" 1859 August 10","Ambrose will receive the balance due him shortly.","Discusses sentiment in New Jersey for Stephen A. Douglas and James Guthrie, and tactics for the Democratic Convention; comments on the North-South political crisis.","Expresses sympathy on death of Mr. David A. Bokee, prefers Stephen A. Douglas for President over \"your candidate,\" but would be resigned if Mr. James Guthrie won.","Mr. Trevitt's claim for medical aid to American seamen while U.S. consul at Valparaiso, Chile has been disallowed.","Needs Washington's advice on whether to sell his claim.","Introduces Mr. Stephen P. Mirzan (?), who wants the position of Dragoman near the Sublime Port.","Has not received an acknowledgement of sending them a claim on Mr. Hurst (?).","Needs to know how the \"present disturbed conditions\" will affect the conducting of public business; received Washington's circular.","Discusses Mr. James Guthrie's chances with the Maryland delegation in light of his support of the iron and granite industries.","Discusses purchase of a building by the Post Office.","Discusses Victoria Angi's claim for land in the Lake Pepin Sioux Halfhreed tract.","Sends a letter from John Anderson.","Has had conversations with \"high officials\" on his usefulness in establishing a new government; discusses status of U.S. postal officials in the Confederacy; mentions Quintus (Washington?).","Inquiries about how to safely go to Washington, D.C. to settle with the Post Office Department; gives his views of the Civil War, and its possible outcomes.","Discusses sentiment toward the Civil War, and how to receive his back pay; needs help in getting a nephew home from St. James College in Maryland.","Form letter stating that his letter has been received, and his money referred for settlement.","Lists the stocks and bonds, mainly railroads and municipalities, in the package he is keeping for him; wants information on the iron-plated ship project for which bids were recently opened.","Discusses a building to be sold to the government.","Discusses papers on a certain building.","Invitation for dinner.","Owners of a certain building have a chance to rent the upper floors, so he needs to know if the government will buy it.","Has had no reply to his last two letters.","Inquires about Mr. Gerard's chances of being named consul; mentions his son, Charles.","Discusses some stock; inquires about the recipient's \"banking business.\"","Discusses the stock in the \"Central Park North and East River Rail Road Co.,\" which he purchased for Washington.","Thanks him for his picture.","Describes a bank charter that is for sale.","Discusses prospects of Hudson River Rail Road stock.","Fears previous letter of July 25 was lost, so summarizes its contents; enlistments are slow (in New York City), but better in other parts of the state.","Requests help for his son, Isaac B. Gaylord of Co. K, 10th Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteers, who was taken at Chickamauga, and who is a prisoner at Richmond, Virginia; his son also needs boots and blankets; if he (Peter Grayson Washington) cannot help, perhaps C. S. Drew or George Snelling can.","Plans to visit tomorrow, although it may tax the \"Charlottesville transportation department.\"","Was architect of the Customs House at Charleston; requests assistance in getting a pardon for his service as a Colonel of Artillery in the Confederate Army. This letter was included with the letter listed below; Edward B. White, Charleston, South Carolina, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washington, July 14, 1866.","Requesting Washington's assistance in getting a pardon. This letter was included within the above letter; Edward B. White, Charleston, South Carolina, to James Guthrie, July 14, 1866.","Gives details of his application for pardon; mentions his wife and daughter.","Sends an assignment regarding money belonging to his orphaned nieces; asks for a list of the Texas bond or script owners.","Asks for copies of the Emigrant Bill.","Thanks him for the note of introduction for Corbit's mother-in-law, Mrs. Macleod, and her two nieces, who were afraid of being accused of smuggling after returning home from a Parisian education.","Hopes they can change their dinner engagement to Thursday, as he needs to see Mr. (Gouverneur) Kemble at Cold Spring on Wednesday.","Inquires about the steamboat Osmise [?] for Mr. Walsh.","Reminds him of Tyler's \"Revenue Agent Case\"; \"after a pretty hard life, it gives me a chance to stand straight up\"; reports that John Cadwallader is well.","Introduces Mr. Bowditch.","Discusses his family, especially Peter Grayson Washington and Quinton Washington; market has a good supply of fruits and vegetables; suggests newspapers for ads for the Medical College of Virginia.","Cannot lecture before the Athenaeum at the time suggested, because Bishop Johns will be away, so he must stay to attend the religious services at the College of William and Mary, and officiate at the church in town (Bruton Parish Church); would be able to lecture on Mental Philosophy in March.","Form letter informing Maupin of the awarding of an Exhibitor's Medal for his exhibit of Minerals at the 1851 Exhibition of the Works of all Nations in London; also signed by Peter Force.","Written in German.","Summary of Military Warrants issued to Lund Washington in 1838.","Discusses a resolution of the Faculty of the University in light of conversations between them during the disturbances in May; demands that he have the resolution rescinded.","Encloses descriptions of 17 men who deserted \"last night,\" and asks that the list be forwarded to Lt. (?) Maupin, the recruiting officer at Raleigh, North Carolina; also asks for cartridges because he feels it will help morale if the guard has loaded arms. This letter was included with the letter listed below; T. M. R. Talcott, Head Quarters, 1st Engineers Regiment, January 21, 1864.","Ordering Lt. (?) Maupin to take steps to notify the proper officers about the deserters. This letter was included within the above letter; Peyton Randolph, Captain Commanding, Head Quarters, Camp (sic) Fort Gilmer, Virginia, to Lieutenant Colonel T. M. R. Talcott, Commanding 1st Engineer Regiment, January 21, 1864.","Thanks his brother for the overcoat; regiment has been guarding Yankee prisoners at Belle Isle, and will be detailed to escort the prisoners to Georgia; is tired of being near Richmond; needs shoes; saw Captain E[?] Grayson, whose son Willie is going to school \"in town\"; asks for a bottle of [?] for Captain S. T. S.[?].","Notification that much of his cotton has been stolen \"since the occupation of this country by the Federal troops\"; asks him to send someone to see the situation.","Introduces Richard W. Walker, who is visiting Virginia to find schools for his son and daughter; asks for the same attention to Walker's son as was shown his son, Charles.","Mentions his courses in classical studies; discusses Mr. Schele's[?] proposal that C. M. teach languages; refers to many (European?) and American professors; describes the organization of Prussian universities; mentions other University of Virginia students studying in Berlin, including Garnett, Hill, and Gallaher; American dislike of George Bancroft in Berlin; reaction to a divorce case in England involving the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII); arrival of \"the Siamese twins\"; discusses where in Europe to look for information on their family. Including Manuscript, undated, of notes on the Washington genealogy. 2 pages.","Describes a visit from Mr. John Barbee Minor, who wants detailed information on father's (Socrates Maupin) life; describes her cold; sends best wishes to other relatives.","The letters concern Lund Washington, his papers and his family Also includes 1 Autograph Letter Signed on the same subject from Worthington C. Ford, Brooklyn, New York, to Chapman Maupin, no place, 4 October 1891, enclosing a chart of the descendants of Lawrence Washington.","Deed to parcel of land, part of that taken up by their father, John Wahhis.","Appointment to survey lands in western Virginia, and agreement to give him a portion of those lands.","Agreement to sell land \"on the street leading by the Swan tavern (commonly called the main street on Shockoe Hill, Richmond, Virginia), purchased from Dr. Philip Turpin with receipt for £l8O of the £200 purchase price. Witnessed by William Price, William] West, and Charles Blagrove.","Deed to parcel of land on main street on Shockoe Hill, Richmond, Virginia, \"opposite the ... house of Daniel Call\"; sold for £200 (Virginia money); witnesses: John S. Ellis, Robert Priddy, Morris Cosby, and John Allan; land is further described in relationship to Smith's \"yellow house,\" the Swan tavern, \"Harris the coach-maker's shop,\" and Alexander McRae's \"carriage house.\"","This deed formerly belonged to Samuel Smith, late husband of Tabitha Smith Parish; lot further described in relationship to property of Alexander McRae, and Lewis M. Rivelain (sic) Rivalain.","A Court order dated April 13, 1812, from the General Court of Virginia to the Justices of the Peace in Kentucky, ordering examination of Rebecca Worsley and Tabitha Parish. Another is a certificate of examination, April 13, 1812.","The first suit was between Samuel W. Barrett and William Hylton, Senior, William Hylton, Junior, Mehitable Campbell, George Lawrence, Luke Tiernon; and the second was between Daniel L. Hylton, and William Foushee and Samuel W. Barrett, William Hylton senior and Miles King, to William Foushee, Richmond, Virginia. Deed to land and mill in Warwick County, Virginia, called \"Rich-Neck Estate\" for $15,000.00, with summary of payments and endorsements in Williamsburg and Warwick County courts.","Mortgage to part of Lot 7 in Petersburg, Virginia, with endorsements in courts in Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia.","Deed to land in Galveston County, Republic of Texas, with endorsements by Louisiana and Texas courts.","Notice that Luckett \"of the Freshman Class\" is dismissed honorably and without censure \"at his Father's Request.\"","Sends description of percussion caps for small arms and has sent him fuses and caps.","Reports that none of the documents on North American Ethnology, which he requested from the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives, can be supplied by the Department of the Interior.","Sponsored by George Washington Bi-Centennial of Baltimore.","Clipped autographs include the following: J. R. Barret Noble S. Braden Benjamin S. Ewell James B. Fever(?) D. Funsten John Maclean T. F. Mayard William J. Robertston J. R. Rucker D. L. Swain Dawson S. 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Most of the letters relate to political patronage, Democratic Party politics and the various responsibilities of the Treasury Department. Later letters relate to Washington's work as a claims agent in Washington, D. C. and to his investments in New York City. The collection also includes letters written to Socrates Maupin (1809-1871), professor of medicine at the University of Virginia, including letters to him and correspondence of his son Chapman Maupin (1846- 1900), during the American Civil War and while studying in Europe. Letters and ephemera relating to Chapman Maupin's interest in his Washington forbearers are included as well. There are also land records, autographs and a carte-de-visite of Edwin Booth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers of the family of Socrates Maupin (1809-1871), professor at the University of Virginia, including letters to him, and correspondence of his son, Chapman Maupin (1846-1900), during the Civil War and while studying in Europe. There are also letters and ephemera relating to Chapman Maupin's interest in his Washington forebearers, and deeds, some of which concern other ancestors. The bulk of the papers, 1850-1870, are letters received by Peter Grayson Washington (d. 1872), brother-in-law of Socrates Maupin, primarily while serving as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, 1853-1857. Most of the letters, many of which are from Congressmen or government officials, are of a routine nature and relate to political patronage, Democratic politics, and the various responsibilities of the Treasury Department. Later letters relate to Washington's work as a claims agent in Washington, D.C., and to his investments in New York City.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a letter from Silas S. Boggess on his pay for transporting the mail. In pencil, notations on sums due in 1834.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvites recipient to join Mr. Vancey and a few friends from Washington for dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders Clark to embark his detachment of recruits for Brazos, N. Iago, and from there, go to Matamoros and report to Colonel William Davenport. This letter was included with the letter listed below; William Davenport to Charles Clark, 1847 September 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering Captain Clark and his detachment to headquarters beyond Monterey. This letter was included within the above letter; George M. Brooke to Captain Charles Clark, 1847 August 18.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarded Mr. Pettrich's petition to the Committee on Buildings and Grounds; some person more familiar with the circumstances should see Mr. J. W. Houston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests return of papers sent in the case of Whitman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Washington to send him a reply so he can answer a letter from Mr. Charles B. Penrose.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received a letter from Mr. Charles B. Penrose who has not yet received the draft, though Penrose sent the required deposition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about the claim of Mr. Pagnall of Norfolk, Virginia, for his examination o the Carter and Roddy claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses information on a patent issues to James Rumsey for a reaction wheel with a fixed flume, and one to James Macombe for a horizontal hollow water wheel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMore information on the Rumsey patent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs very busy as president of the Convention; sends his best wishes to Mrs. Washington, and Miss Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a draft; politics are very quiet since everyone is concentrating on the cotton crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill find a safe bearer for a letter to a young lady in Louisville; discusses his Whig opponent, William C. Marshall, and the approaching campaign.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs busy campaigning.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived the land warrants for himself and Captain Coffee (?); Foote will be elected governor over Davis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Washington's help in preventing the removal of Charles Onion as Post Master at Medfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for word when the President Pierce's order about his business reaches the Treasury Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Washington on his new office; introduces Walter H. Taylor of Norfolk, Superintendent of the New Customs House Building, who Taylor hopes will keep his position.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Washington on his new position; praises the new President Pierce and his foreign policy; feels sectional rivalries will dissipate; asks that W[illia]m B. Hall be retained as their Postmaster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends Edward White for an appraiser ship at San Francisco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Washington on his new position.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks assistance in getting the appointment of Superintendent of Light Houses on the Hudson River for Joseph O. Hasbrouck.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses his pleasure at Washington's appointment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces someone who wants a position in the Department of the Treasury.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Washington to give Mr. Guthrie an enclosed letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. Watson (?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Taliaferro Hunter of Fredericksburg, Virginia, who is to be appointed chief clerk to the Light House Board.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses papers regarding certain bounty land claims given Mr. Edwards by the recipient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about appointments under the Treasury Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces General Brisbane of South Carolina, who wishes to discuss some matters with Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a letter Washington suggested he (O'Sullivan) write, and asks that Washington look at the application at once.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. Amos Stevens, a skillful mechanic who has devised improvements in balances and scales for weighing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that his brother, a clerk in the Treasury Department, not lose his position; publishes a partisan newspaper, but during Taylor and Fillmore administrations, was able to prevent the removal of many Democrats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for Washington's assistance in keeping the \"cutter\" in the \"6th District\"; encourages Washington to make a personal inspection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReminds him of an invitation for the 4th of July.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces N. L. Carr who has a clerkship \"in your dept.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Alexander Stuart Wallace \"a member of our State Legislature.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the situation of Parker \"of the Chillicothe District\" and his chances for a clerkship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. Joseph Jerwith of Alexandria, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a bill of lading for \"sweet-meets\" from Havana; would like Washington to order their free delivery in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces J. C. McKubbin (?) of California.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if position of Treasury Department Librarian, vacated due the death of Mr. Taliaferro, has been filled, the salary, and whether Washington could keep it open for a few days. Endorsed as answered 1853 August 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses objects of current interest-- the funding of the Pacific Railroad, and Cuba.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a letter to be forwarded to Captain W. C. Pease, with suggestions on making collections in natural history; asks if Mr. Charles Cavileer, who has been making meteorological observations, is still collector of customs at Pembina, Minnesota.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvites recipient to a family dinner to \"test some old wine.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Washington to ask Secretary Guthrie to postpone the nomination of an inspector in the splace of G. J. L. Colby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePraises Mr. Guthrie's Report; defended Guthrie during the recent denunciations; feels Guthrie's detractors were speculators, from New York and elsewhere, who want a more pliant Secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends some additional figures for a form sent to Mr. Guthrie in an earlier mail; discusses the precedents for Washington's appointment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for letting out news of a wage increase for Customs House employees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that Lieutenant Richmond not have to serve on the Mobile, Alabama Station.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Mr. Yost's declining of an appointment; will suggest someone else for the position.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds the duplicate of the draft for $1,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that a warrant to Mr. Aspinwall be given to Mr. Guthrie for his signature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Mr. Parr will pass the examination for a third class clerkship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a position in California for his wife's brother, John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Mr. Samuel Whithorne, about whom the President Pierce spoke this morning, is unwell and not able to begin his duties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for employment for John McMahon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that, at the President's Pierce direction, wrote the Collector at Eastport, Maine that Mr. Andrews should keep his job.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces General Lamprey of Hampton, New Hampshire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces (Thomas?) Blount, who has applied for a clerkship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about the use of nickel in coins, and for a reply to his questions on the Smithsonian Funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets his absence when the bill on the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury was rejected.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Charles B. Norton of New York, a publisher and bookseller who wants to discuss duties on books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Washington to call the Secretary of the Treasury's attention to a letter from Messrs. Powers and Weightman (?) on duty-free manufactured articles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for assistance in getting a better position for his brother-in-law, William Weaver.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a letter from his constituent, Major George; discusses the Collector, George (?) Thomas, and a position for Colonel Tench Tilgham of the Eastern Shore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces R. S. S. Andros, Deputy Collector at Boston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwards a resolution (enclosed) of the Annual General Meeting of the Army and Navy Club, thanking Washington for a volume of statistical information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses communication from Dr. Birdsall, Superintendent of the Mint in California.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans to come to Washington to meet with him in 2 days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Thomas H. Bond, who wants a leave of absence for his son, John G. Bond, of the Reserve Marines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnderstands Congress has approved paying expenses of the Springfield Commission, of which he was a member\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for assistance in keeping Edgar Irving as Inspector in the Customs House in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFeels there is too much electioneering in California, and that it harms the Democratic Party.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Washington's note; does not know if Janet (?) Richardson is in Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that necessary information be sent to Senator (R.M.T.) Hunterto secure an appropriation to repair a Customs House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding Mrs. Allison and a Paymaster ship (?); feels the Chief Justice recognizes a lasting obligation to Washington and Mr. Guthrie; settlement of the suit will cheer the Chief Justice's \"last days of his useful life.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding tactics to get an appropriation to save a building.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Dennis Cronan (?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves he won his close election; asks about a Customs House at Ellsworth, and the appointment of Joseph H. Jordun.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his margin of victory in the election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces George Th. McGunesh (?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him again for a statement of matters relating to the tariff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds Colonel William H. Jones of the Auditor's Office with him for a few days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for support in his campaign, which he lost because of illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses various appointments, and a problem about a stonecutter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. Cunard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCould not keep their appointment; asks for the results of Washington's interview with the Secretary so he can tell the Chief Justice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent the bond required to Vincent's case and asks for Washington's help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Washington for his letter of sympathy on Peck's wife's death; suggests he write Anna, who is in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to sell his residence for the Court House that Congress has just authorized.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends Addison for a clerk's position in Washington's office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Lt. John G. Bond, who is on his way to join his ship in Norfolk, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarded the notice of appointment to Mr. Miles, but has not heard from him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Casper Schedler, who has business with Mr. Guthrie on importing goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. Stone (?), a temporary Inspector at the Port of Portland, who wants an increase in pay from $2.00 per day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses action in the House of Representatives regarding payment of the Texas Debt, and asks for information for an article he is writing on the subject.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Anthony Thornton, who is in Washington to arrange about bonded stores in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses appointment of the Superintendent of the Customs House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for the item for Mr. Matson(?); comments on the appointment of Buckingham Smith to Spain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Washington's cooperation in getting a leave of absence for Captain J. C. Kretchmon(?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a letter as an example of how Washington and Mr. Guthrie need to have clerks be more respectful; discusses question of lamps around Mr. Quigley's office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupports Captain Hunter's(?) request for a transfer from New York to Lake Ontario.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Washington for the 3 volumes on Indians; discusses local politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for assistance in a matter he has written about before.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Brown has been removed as Postmaster at Brandenburg, Meade County, Kentucky, and William I. Mays appointed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that the salary of a bookkeeper be increased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his recent campaign in Maine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds the true story of the money advanced for Sam Medary's \"outfit\"; discusses the recent campaign.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like an appointment soon to discuss greater facilities for freight shipped to California.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlowing report on the New Customs House; discusses the failure of Landers \u0026amp;amp;amp; Brenham; asks for authority to purge prominent people \"of their iniquities\"; would like a position elsewhere.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds a complete set of the Laws of Congress for his work on public medals presented; lists some presentations he need material on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for publication information on \"Register of California Claims, 1846-47\" and where it can be obtained.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMessrs. Aspinwall are very angry with the President Pierce, and feel the only course left to get the withdrawal of Mexico's protest is by paying a large sum; both the writer and \"friend Tyler\" will lose their contingent fees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. Gould, who has letters from Mobile, Alabama, regarding the Marine Hospital.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for help in getting duties waived on some gold or silver plate sent from England to Captain William Wallace of Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Washington for the financial reports, and the statements concerning the guano trade.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses important message for Mr. Cochrane, Surveyor of the Customs at New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWithdraws his recommendation that the office of Inspector of Customs in Annapolis be restored.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Jeremiah Milbank, merchant, who is in Washington regarding the debt of Texas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not received an answer to his request that Hunter not be sent to New Orleans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses an invitation to his wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas just returned from Cincinnati, Ohio, convention; will send Riggs \u0026amp;amp;amp; Co. a check tomorrow; the McRea papers were returned to Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the letter of Mr. W. McCabb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupports bid of Messrs. O. B. and O. S. Latham for the Customs House at Cleveland, Ohio, over that of Mr. Warren, who is described as an active \"Know Nothing\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports the delivery of a box to Dr. Bodenheimer; describes his campaign; needs money from \"our claim\"; his service in the Colmesvil(?) claim is being used against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received a telegram from Detroit that three American Express Co. robbers were convicted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. William Alderson, who is visiting Washington in connection with the contract to build the new Customs House in Mobile.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks employment for the bearer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. Colbert(?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sure the office at (?), Arkansas can provide copies of his accounts while Receiver of Public Moneys there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Washington to read two enclosures from the daily and the weekly Pennsylvanian, which have \"excited attention as far north as Boston,\" and then give them to Mr. Guthrie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for a copy of Governor Nearey's(?) recent book on consular regulations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for leave; hopes to see Washington in December.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Mr. Guthrie and Washington for their aid; hopes Post Master General will have no cause to regret delaying his decision.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePraises the Secretary's report, and asks for extra copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites for friends who want their lots in Ogdensburgh (sic), (New York), purchased for the new Customs House and Post Office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants 2-3 copies of the Secretary's report.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Dr. Davis, Superintendent of the U.S. Marine Hospital at Boston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks his assistance in getting her son, William, a position as Inspector; asks to be remembered to Mrs. Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Mr. Guthrie's report of the cost of the Brooklyn, New York Post Office building, but not the letter from the Post Master General to Mr. Rust.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. John Cleminshire (?) of Albany, who seeks the contract to build Customs Houses at Plattsburgh and Ogdensburgh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. John W. Griffiths, who wants the appointment as architect and naval superintendent for the Treasury Department's new steamboat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for compassion for his clients, Messrs. Moores and Richards of Chicago.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces G. W. Coffee, who has the support of the California delegation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisappointed in situation on Customs House lot in Ogdensburgh (sic), New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets Washington's retirement as Assistant Secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets Washington's resignation and asks for information he requested earlier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds the particulars of the case before bringing it to the attention of the Secretary; knows Washington rejoices at the Democrats' success in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends discharge of William H. Eikern(?), and the necessary papers for a Land Warrant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns letter of George H. Ambrose.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy applying at the office, they can receive payment on their claim against the Rogue River Indians.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy applying at the office, he can receive payment on his claim against the Rogue River Indians.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy applying at the office, he can receive payment on his claim against the Rogue River Indians.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds certain papers before he sees Senator James Murray Mason; feels it advisable for the bill to be part of the General Post Office Bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSucceeded in getting an appropriation for Shadden's service as a \"Vaguero\" in the Fremont-Folsom expedition of 1846-1847, and will inform him when the money is available.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. P. A. Athern, who Terry has advised to employ Washington in a case before the Commissioners of the Land Office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends information on Henry Hodges, who served in 1814 and 1815 for the Bounty Land application of Elizabeth and Henry Hodges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes for a long leave to recover his health; finds a strong sentiment for General Joseph Lane in Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee; feels the influence of Stephen A. Douglas' friends will control the nomination.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for 3 copies of the California Charts. Including one by \"A. F. B.\" 1859 August 10\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmbrose will receive the balance due him shortly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses sentiment in New Jersey for Stephen A. Douglas and James Guthrie, and tactics for the Democratic Convention; comments on the North-South political crisis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses sympathy on death of Mr. David A. Bokee, prefers Stephen A. Douglas for President over \"your candidate,\" but would be resigned if Mr. James Guthrie won.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Trevitt's claim for medical aid to American seamen while U.S. consul at Valparaiso, Chile has been disallowed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds Washington's advice on whether to sell his claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. Stephen P. Mirzan (?), who wants the position of Dragoman near the Sublime Port.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not received an acknowledgement of sending them a claim on Mr. Hurst (?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to know how the \"present disturbed conditions\" will affect the conducting of public business; received Washington's circular.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Mr. James Guthrie's chances with the Maryland delegation in light of his support of the iron and granite industries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses purchase of a building by the Post Office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Victoria Angi's claim for land in the Lake Pepin Sioux Halfhreed tract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a letter from John Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas had conversations with \"high officials\" on his usefulness in establishing a new government; discusses status of U.S. postal officials in the Confederacy; mentions Quintus (Washington?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquiries about how to safely go to Washington, D.C. to settle with the Post Office Department; gives his views of the Civil War, and its possible outcomes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses sentiment toward the Civil War, and how to receive his back pay; needs help in getting a nephew home from St. James College in Maryland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForm letter stating that his letter has been received, and his money referred for settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists the stocks and bonds, mainly railroads and municipalities, in the package he is keeping for him; wants information on the iron-plated ship project for which bids were recently opened.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses a building to be sold to the government.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses papers on a certain building.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation for dinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOwners of a certain building have a chance to rent the upper floors, so he needs to know if the government will buy it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas had no reply to his last two letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about Mr. Gerard's chances of being named consul; mentions his son, Charles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses some stock; inquires about the recipient's \"banking business.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the stock in the \"Central Park North and East River Rail Road Co.,\" which he purchased for Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for his picture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a bank charter that is for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses prospects of Hudson River Rail Road stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFears previous letter of July 25 was lost, so summarizes its contents; enlistments are slow (in New York City), but better in other parts of the state.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests help for his son, Isaac B. Gaylord of Co. K, 10th Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteers, who was taken at Chickamauga, and who is a prisoner at Richmond, Virginia; his son also needs boots and blankets; if he (Peter Grayson Washington) cannot help, perhaps C. S. Drew or George Snelling can.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans to visit tomorrow, although it may tax the \"Charlottesville transportation department.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas architect of the Customs House at Charleston; requests assistance in getting a pardon for his service as a Colonel of Artillery in the Confederate Army. This letter was included with the letter listed below; Edward B. White, Charleston, South Carolina, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washington, July 14, 1866.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting Washington's assistance in getting a pardon. This letter was included within the above letter; Edward B. White, Charleston, South Carolina, to James Guthrie, July 14, 1866.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives details of his application for pardon; mentions his wife and daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends an assignment regarding money belonging to his orphaned nieces; asks for a list of the Texas bond or script owners.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for copies of the Emigrant Bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for the note of introduction for Corbit's mother-in-law, Mrs. Macleod, and her two nieces, who were afraid of being accused of smuggling after returning home from a Parisian education.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes they can change their dinner engagement to Thursday, as he needs to see Mr. (Gouverneur) Kemble at Cold Spring on Wednesday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about the steamboat Osmise [?] for Mr. Walsh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReminds him of Tyler's \"Revenue Agent Case\"; \"after a pretty hard life, it gives me a chance to stand straight up\"; reports that John Cadwallader is well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. Bowditch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his family, especially Peter Grayson Washington and Quinton Washington; market has a good supply of fruits and vegetables; suggests newspapers for ads for the Medical College of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot lecture before the Athenaeum at the time suggested, because Bishop Johns will be away, so he must stay to attend the religious services at the College of William and Mary, and officiate at the church in town (Bruton Parish Church); would be able to lecture on Mental Philosophy in March.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForm letter informing Maupin of the awarding of an Exhibitor's Medal for his exhibit of Minerals at the 1851 Exhibition of the Works of all Nations in London; also signed by Peter Force.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten in German.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSummary of Military Warrants issued to Lund Washington in 1838.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses a resolution of the Faculty of the University in light of conversations between them during the disturbances in May; demands that he have the resolution rescinded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses descriptions of 17 men who deserted \"last night,\" and asks that the list be forwarded to Lt. (?) Maupin, the recruiting officer at Raleigh, North Carolina; also asks for cartridges because he feels it will help morale if the guard has loaded arms. This letter was included with the letter listed below; T. M. R. Talcott, Head Quarters, 1st Engineers Regiment, January 21, 1864.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering Lt. (?) Maupin to take steps to notify the proper officers about the deserters. This letter was included within the above letter; Peyton Randolph, Captain Commanding, Head Quarters, Camp (sic) Fort Gilmer, Virginia, to Lieutenant Colonel T. M. R. Talcott, Commanding 1st Engineer Regiment, January 21, 1864.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks his brother for the overcoat; regiment has been guarding Yankee prisoners at Belle Isle, and will be detailed to escort the prisoners to Georgia; is tired of being near Richmond; needs shoes; saw Captain E[?] Grayson, whose son Willie is going to school \"in town\"; asks for a bottle of [?] for Captain S. T. S.[?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotification that much of his cotton has been stolen \"since the occupation of this country by the Federal troops\"; asks him to send someone to see the situation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Richard W. Walker, who is visiting Virginia to find schools for his son and daughter; asks for the same attention to Walker's son as was shown his son, Charles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions his courses in classical studies; discusses Mr. Schele's[?] proposal that C. M. teach languages; refers to many (European?) and American professors; describes the organization of Prussian universities; mentions other University of Virginia students studying in Berlin, including Garnett, Hill, and Gallaher; American dislike of George Bancroft in Berlin; reaction to a divorce case in England involving the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII); arrival of \"the Siamese twins\"; discusses where in Europe to look for information on their family. Including Manuscript, undated, of notes on the Washington genealogy. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a visit from Mr. John Barbee Minor, who wants detailed information on father's (Socrates Maupin) life; describes her cold; sends best wishes to other relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letters concern Lund Washington, his papers and his family Also includes 1 Autograph Letter Signed on the same subject from Worthington C. Ford, Brooklyn, New York, to Chapman Maupin, no place, 4 October 1891, enclosing a chart of the descendants of Lawrence Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed to parcel of land, part of that taken up by their father, John Wahhis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment to survey lands in western Virginia, and agreement to give him a portion of those lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement to sell land \"on the street leading by the Swan tavern (commonly called the main street on Shockoe Hill, Richmond, Virginia), purchased from Dr. Philip Turpin with receipt for £l8O of the £200 purchase price. Witnessed by William Price, William] West, and Charles Blagrove.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed to parcel of land on main street on Shockoe Hill, Richmond, Virginia, \"opposite the ... house of Daniel Call\"; sold for £200 (Virginia money); witnesses: John S. Ellis, Robert Priddy, Morris Cosby, and John Allan; land is further described in relationship to Smith's \"yellow house,\" the Swan tavern, \"Harris the coach-maker's shop,\" and Alexander McRae's \"carriage house.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis deed formerly belonged to Samuel Smith, late husband of Tabitha Smith Parish; lot further described in relationship to property of Alexander McRae, and Lewis M. Rivelain (sic) Rivalain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Court order dated April 13, 1812, from the General Court of Virginia to the Justices of the Peace in Kentucky, ordering examination of Rebecca Worsley and Tabitha Parish. Another is a certificate of examination, April 13, 1812.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe first suit was between Samuel W. Barrett and William Hylton, Senior, William Hylton, Junior, Mehitable Campbell, George Lawrence, Luke Tiernon; and the second was between Daniel L. Hylton, and William Foushee and Samuel W. Barrett, William Hylton senior and Miles King, to William Foushee, Richmond, Virginia. Deed to land and mill in Warwick County, Virginia, called \"Rich-Neck Estate\" for $15,000.00, with summary of payments and endorsements in Williamsburg and Warwick County courts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMortgage to part of Lot 7 in Petersburg, Virginia, with endorsements in courts in Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed to land in Galveston County, Republic of Texas, with endorsements by Louisiana and Texas courts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice that Luckett \"of the Freshman Class\" is dismissed honorably and without censure \"at his Father's Request.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends description of percussion caps for small arms and has sent him fuses and caps.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that none of the documents on North American Ethnology, which he requested from the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives, can be supplied by the Department of the Interior.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSponsored by George Washington Bi-Centennial of Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClipped autographs include the following: J. R. Barret Noble S. Braden Benjamin S. Ewell James B. Fever(?) D. Funsten John Maclean T. F. Mayard William J. Robertston J. R. Rucker D. L. Swain Dawson S. 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The bulk of the papers, 1850-1870, are letters received by Peter Grayson Washington who served as Assistant Secretary of the U. S. Treasury from 1853- 1857. Most of the letters relate to political patronage, Democratic Party politics and the various responsibilities of the Treasury Department. Later letters relate to Washington's work as a claims agent in Washington, D. C. and to his investments in New York City. The collection also includes letters written to Socrates Maupin (1809-1871), professor of medicine at the University of Virginia, including letters to him and correspondence of his son Chapman Maupin (1846- 1900), during the American Civil War and while studying in Europe. Letters and ephemera relating to Chapman Maupin's interest in his Washington forbearers are included as well. There are also land records, autographs and a carte-de-visite of Edwin Booth.","Papers of the family of Socrates Maupin (1809-1871), professor at the University of Virginia, including letters to him, and correspondence of his son, Chapman Maupin (1846-1900), during the Civil War and while studying in Europe. There are also letters and ephemera relating to Chapman Maupin's interest in his Washington forebearers, and deeds, some of which concern other ancestors. The bulk of the papers, 1850-1870, are letters received by Peter Grayson Washington (d. 1872), brother-in-law of Socrates Maupin, primarily while serving as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, 1853-1857. Most of the letters, many of which are from Congressmen or government officials, are of a routine nature and relate to political patronage, Democratic politics, and the various responsibilities of the Treasury Department. Later letters relate to Washington's work as a claims agent in Washington, D.C., and to his investments in New York City.","Sends a letter from Silas S. Boggess on his pay for transporting the mail. In pencil, notations on sums due in 1834.","Invites recipient to join Mr. Vancey and a few friends from Washington for dinner.","Orders Clark to embark his detachment of recruits for Brazos, N. Iago, and from there, go to Matamoros and report to Colonel William Davenport. This letter was included with the letter listed below; William Davenport to Charles Clark, 1847 September 3.","Ordering Captain Clark and his detachment to headquarters beyond Monterey. This letter was included within the above letter; George M. Brooke to Captain Charles Clark, 1847 August 18.","Forwarded Mr. Pettrich's petition to the Committee on Buildings and Grounds; some person more familiar with the circumstances should see Mr. J. W. Houston.","Requests return of papers sent in the case of Whitman.","Asks Washington to send him a reply so he can answer a letter from Mr. Charles B. Penrose.","Has received a letter from Mr. Charles B. Penrose who has not yet received the draft, though Penrose sent the required deposition.","Inquires about the claim of Mr. Pagnall of Norfolk, Virginia, for his examination o the Carter and Roddy claims.","Discusses information on a patent issues to James Rumsey for a reaction wheel with a fixed flume, and one to James Macombe for a horizontal hollow water wheel.","More information on the Rumsey patent.","Is very busy as president of the Convention; sends his best wishes to Mrs. Washington, and Miss Virginia.","Sends a draft; politics are very quiet since everyone is concentrating on the cotton crop.","Will find a safe bearer for a letter to a young lady in Louisville; discusses his Whig opponent, William C. Marshall, and the approaching campaign.","Is busy campaigning.","Received the land warrants for himself and Captain Coffee (?); Foote will be elected governor over Davis.","Requests Washington's help in preventing the removal of Charles Onion as Post Master at Medfield.","Asks for word when the President Pierce's order about his business reaches the Treasury Department.","Congratulates Washington on his new office; introduces Walter H. Taylor of Norfolk, Superintendent of the New Customs House Building, who Taylor hopes will keep his position.","Congratulates Washington on his new position; praises the new President Pierce and his foreign policy; feels sectional rivalries will dissipate; asks that W[illia]m B. Hall be retained as their Postmaster.","Recommends Edward White for an appraiser ship at San Francisco.","Congratulates Washington on his new position.","Asks assistance in getting the appointment of Superintendent of Light Houses on the Hudson River for Joseph O. Hasbrouck.","Expresses his pleasure at Washington's appointment.","Introduces someone who wants a position in the Department of the Treasury.","Asks Washington to give Mr. Guthrie an enclosed letter.","Introduces Mr. Watson (?).","Introduces Taliaferro Hunter of Fredericksburg, Virginia, who is to be appointed chief clerk to the Light House Board.","Discusses papers regarding certain bounty land claims given Mr. Edwards by the recipient.","Inquires about appointments under the Treasury Department.","Introduces General Brisbane of South Carolina, who wishes to discuss some matters with Washington.","Encloses a letter Washington suggested he (O'Sullivan) write, and asks that Washington look at the application at once.","Introduces Mr. Amos Stevens, a skillful mechanic who has devised improvements in balances and scales for weighing.","Asks that his brother, a clerk in the Treasury Department, not lose his position; publishes a partisan newspaper, but during Taylor and Fillmore administrations, was able to prevent the removal of many Democrats.","Asks for Washington's assistance in keeping the \"cutter\" in the \"6th District\"; encourages Washington to make a personal inspection.","Reminds him of an invitation for the 4th of July.","Introduces N. L. Carr who has a clerkship \"in your dept.\"","Introduces Alexander Stuart Wallace \"a member of our State Legislature.\"","Discusses the situation of Parker \"of the Chillicothe District\" and his chances for a clerkship.","Introduces Mr. Joseph Jerwith of Alexandria, Virginia.","Encloses a bill of lading for \"sweet-meets\" from Havana; would like Washington to order their free delivery in New York.","Introduces J. C. McKubbin (?) of California.","Asks if position of Treasury Department Librarian, vacated due the death of Mr. Taliaferro, has been filled, the salary, and whether Washington could keep it open for a few days. Endorsed as answered 1853 August 25.","Discusses objects of current interest-- the funding of the Pacific Railroad, and Cuba.","Encloses a letter to be forwarded to Captain W. C. Pease, with suggestions on making collections in natural history; asks if Mr. Charles Cavileer, who has been making meteorological observations, is still collector of customs at Pembina, Minnesota.","Invites recipient to a family dinner to \"test some old wine.\"","Asks Washington to ask Secretary Guthrie to postpone the nomination of an inspector in the splace of G. J. L. Colby.","Praises Mr. Guthrie's Report; defended Guthrie during the recent denunciations; feels Guthrie's detractors were speculators, from New York and elsewhere, who want a more pliant Secretary.","Sends some additional figures for a form sent to Mr. Guthrie in an earlier mail; discusses the precedents for Washington's appointment.","Apologizes for letting out news of a wage increase for Customs House employees.","Asks that Lieutenant Richmond not have to serve on the Mobile, Alabama Station.","Discusses Mr. Yost's declining of an appointment; will suggest someone else for the position.","Needs the duplicate of the draft for $1,000.","Asks that a warrant to Mr. Aspinwall be given to Mr. Guthrie for his signature.","Hopes Mr. Parr will pass the examination for a third class clerkship.","Asks for a position in California for his wife's brother, John.","Reports that Mr. Samuel Whithorne, about whom the President Pierce spoke this morning, is unwell and not able to begin his duties.","Asks for employment for John McMahon.","Reports that, at the President's Pierce direction, wrote the Collector at Eastport, Maine that Mr. Andrews should keep his job.","Introduces General Lamprey of Hampton, New Hampshire.","Introduces (Thomas?) Blount, who has applied for a clerkship.","Asks about the use of nickel in coins, and for a reply to his questions on the Smithsonian Funds.","Regrets his absence when the bill on the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury was rejected.","Introduces Charles B. Norton of New York, a publisher and bookseller who wants to discuss duties on books.","Asks Washington to call the Secretary of the Treasury's attention to a letter from Messrs. Powers and Weightman (?) on duty-free manufactured articles.","Asks for assistance in getting a better position for his brother-in-law, William Weaver.","Encloses a letter from his constituent, Major George; discusses the Collector, George (?) Thomas, and a position for Colonel Tench Tilgham of the Eastern Shore.","Introduces R. S. S. Andros, Deputy Collector at Boston.","Forwards a resolution (enclosed) of the Annual General Meeting of the Army and Navy Club, thanking Washington for a volume of statistical information.","Encloses communication from Dr. Birdsall, Superintendent of the Mint in California.","Plans to come to Washington to meet with him in 2 days.","Introduces Thomas H. Bond, who wants a leave of absence for his son, John G. Bond, of the Reserve Marines.","Understands Congress has approved paying expenses of the Springfield Commission, of which he was a member","Asks for assistance in keeping Edgar Irving as Inspector in the Customs House in New York.","Feels there is too much electioneering in California, and that it harms the Democratic Party.","Has received Washington's note; does not know if Janet (?) Richardson is in Washington.","Asks that necessary information be sent to Senator (R.M.T.) Hunterto secure an appropriation to repair a Customs House.","Regarding Mrs. Allison and a Paymaster ship (?); feels the Chief Justice recognizes a lasting obligation to Washington and Mr. Guthrie; settlement of the suit will cheer the Chief Justice's \"last days of his useful life.\"","Regarding tactics to get an appropriation to save a building.","Introduces Dennis Cronan (?).","Believes he won his close election; asks about a Customs House at Ellsworth, and the appointment of Joseph H. Jordun.","Discusses his margin of victory in the election.","Introduces George Th. McGunesh (?).","Asks him again for a statement of matters relating to the tariff.","Needs Colonel William H. Jones of the Auditor's Office with him for a few days.","Thanks him for support in his campaign, which he lost because of illness.","Discusses various appointments, and a problem about a stonecutter.","Introduces Mr. Cunard.","Could not keep their appointment; asks for the results of Washington's interview with the Secretary so he can tell the Chief Justice.","Sent the bond required to Vincent's case and asks for Washington's help.","Thanks Washington for his letter of sympathy on Peck's wife's death; suggests he write Anna, who is in New York.","Offers to sell his residence for the Court House that Congress has just authorized.","Recommends Addison for a clerk's position in Washington's office.","Introduces Lt. John G. Bond, who is on his way to join his ship in Norfolk, Virginia.","Forwarded the notice of appointment to Mr. Miles, but has not heard from him.","Introduces Casper Schedler, who has business with Mr. Guthrie on importing goods.","Introduces Mr. Stone (?), a temporary Inspector at the Port of Portland, who wants an increase in pay from $2.00 per day.","Discusses action in the House of Representatives regarding payment of the Texas Debt, and asks for information for an article he is writing on the subject.","Introduces Anthony Thornton, who is in Washington to arrange about bonded stores in New York.","Discusses appointment of the Superintendent of the Customs House.","Thanks him for the item for Mr. Matson(?); comments on the appointment of Buckingham Smith to Spain.","Asks Washington's cooperation in getting a leave of absence for Captain J. C. Kretchmon(?).","Encloses a letter as an example of how Washington and Mr. Guthrie need to have clerks be more respectful; discusses question of lamps around Mr. Quigley's office.","Supports Captain Hunter's(?) request for a transfer from New York to Lake Ontario.","Thanks Washington for the 3 volumes on Indians; discusses local politics.","Asks for assistance in a matter he has written about before.","Mr. Brown has been removed as Postmaster at Brandenburg, Meade County, Kentucky, and William I. Mays appointed.","Requests that the salary of a bookkeeper be increased.","Describes his recent campaign in Maine.","Needs the true story of the money advanced for Sam Medary's \"outfit\"; discusses the recent campaign.","Would like an appointment soon to discuss greater facilities for freight shipped to California.","Glowing report on the New Customs House; discusses the failure of Landers \u0026amp;amp; Brenham; asks for authority to purge prominent people \"of their iniquities\"; would like a position elsewhere.","Needs a complete set of the Laws of Congress for his work on public medals presented; lists some presentations he need material on.","Asks for publication information on \"Register of California Claims, 1846-47\" and where it can be obtained.","Messrs. Aspinwall are very angry with the President Pierce, and feel the only course left to get the withdrawal of Mexico's protest is by paying a large sum; both the writer and \"friend Tyler\" will lose their contingent fees.","Introduces Mr. Gould, who has letters from Mobile, Alabama, regarding the Marine Hospital.","Asks for help in getting duties waived on some gold or silver plate sent from England to Captain William Wallace of Baltimore.","Thanks Washington for the financial reports, and the statements concerning the guano trade.","Encloses important message for Mr. Cochrane, Surveyor of the Customs at New York.","Withdraws his recommendation that the office of Inspector of Customs in Annapolis be restored.","Introduces Jeremiah Milbank, merchant, who is in Washington regarding the debt of Texas.","Has not received an answer to his request that Hunter not be sent to New Orleans.","Encloses an invitation to his wedding.","Has just returned from Cincinnati, Ohio, convention; will send Riggs \u0026amp;amp; Co. a check tomorrow; the McRea papers were returned to Anderson.","Concerns the letter of Mr. W. McCabb.","Supports bid of Messrs. O. B. and O. S. Latham for the Customs House at Cleveland, Ohio, over that of Mr. Warren, who is described as an active \"Know Nothing\".","Reports the delivery of a box to Dr. Bodenheimer; describes his campaign; needs money from \"our claim\"; his service in the Colmesvil(?) claim is being used against him.","Has received a telegram from Detroit that three American Express Co. robbers were convicted.","Introduces Mr. William Alderson, who is visiting Washington in connection with the contract to build the new Customs House in Mobile.","Asks employment for the bearer.","Introduces Mr. Colbert(?).","Is sure the office at (?), Arkansas can provide copies of his accounts while Receiver of Public Moneys there.","Asks Washington to read two enclosures from the daily and the weekly Pennsylvanian, which have \"excited attention as far north as Boston,\" and then give them to Mr. Guthrie.","Asks for a copy of Governor Nearey's(?) recent book on consular regulations.","Asks for leave; hopes to see Washington in December.","Thanks Mr. Guthrie and Washington for their aid; hopes Post Master General will have no cause to regret delaying his decision.","Praises the Secretary's report, and asks for extra copies.","Writes for friends who want their lots in Ogdensburgh (sic), (New York), purchased for the new Customs House and Post Office.","Wants 2-3 copies of the Secretary's report.","Introduces Dr. Davis, Superintendent of the U.S. Marine Hospital at Boston.","Asks his assistance in getting her son, William, a position as Inspector; asks to be remembered to Mrs. Lee.","Has received Mr. Guthrie's report of the cost of the Brooklyn, New York Post Office building, but not the letter from the Post Master General to Mr. Rust.","Introduces Mr. John Cleminshire (?) of Albany, who seeks the contract to build Customs Houses at Plattsburgh and Ogdensburgh.","Introduces Mr. John W. Griffiths, who wants the appointment as architect and naval superintendent for the Treasury Department's new steamboat.","Asks for compassion for his clients, Messrs. Moores and Richards of Chicago.","Introduces G. W. Coffee, who has the support of the California delegation.","Disappointed in situation on Customs House lot in Ogdensburgh (sic), New York.","Regrets Washington's retirement as Assistant Secretary.","Regrets Washington's resignation and asks for information he requested earlier.","Needs the particulars of the case before bringing it to the attention of the Secretary; knows Washington rejoices at the Democrats' success in New York.","Sends discharge of William H. Eikern(?), and the necessary papers for a Land Warrant.","Returns letter of George H. Ambrose.","By applying at the office, they can receive payment on their claim against the Rogue River Indians.","By applying at the office, he can receive payment on his claim against the Rogue River Indians.","By applying at the office, he can receive payment on his claim against the Rogue River Indians.","Needs certain papers before he sees Senator James Murray Mason; feels it advisable for the bill to be part of the General Post Office Bill.","Succeeded in getting an appropriation for Shadden's service as a \"Vaguero\" in the Fremont-Folsom expedition of 1846-1847, and will inform him when the money is available.","Introduces Mr. P. A. Athern, who Terry has advised to employ Washington in a case before the Commissioners of the Land Office.","Sends information on Henry Hodges, who served in 1814 and 1815 for the Bounty Land application of Elizabeth and Henry Hodges.","Hopes for a long leave to recover his health; finds a strong sentiment for General Joseph Lane in Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee; feels the influence of Stephen A. Douglas' friends will control the nomination.","Asks for 3 copies of the California Charts. Including one by \"A. F. B.\" 1859 August 10","Ambrose will receive the balance due him shortly.","Discusses sentiment in New Jersey for Stephen A. Douglas and James Guthrie, and tactics for the Democratic Convention; comments on the North-South political crisis.","Expresses sympathy on death of Mr. David A. Bokee, prefers Stephen A. Douglas for President over \"your candidate,\" but would be resigned if Mr. James Guthrie won.","Mr. Trevitt's claim for medical aid to American seamen while U.S. consul at Valparaiso, Chile has been disallowed.","Needs Washington's advice on whether to sell his claim.","Introduces Mr. Stephen P. Mirzan (?), who wants the position of Dragoman near the Sublime Port.","Has not received an acknowledgement of sending them a claim on Mr. Hurst (?).","Needs to know how the \"present disturbed conditions\" will affect the conducting of public business; received Washington's circular.","Discusses Mr. James Guthrie's chances with the Maryland delegation in light of his support of the iron and granite industries.","Discusses purchase of a building by the Post Office.","Discusses Victoria Angi's claim for land in the Lake Pepin Sioux Halfhreed tract.","Sends a letter from John Anderson.","Has had conversations with \"high officials\" on his usefulness in establishing a new government; discusses status of U.S. postal officials in the Confederacy; mentions Quintus (Washington?).","Inquiries about how to safely go to Washington, D.C. to settle with the Post Office Department; gives his views of the Civil War, and its possible outcomes.","Discusses sentiment toward the Civil War, and how to receive his back pay; needs help in getting a nephew home from St. James College in Maryland.","Form letter stating that his letter has been received, and his money referred for settlement.","Lists the stocks and bonds, mainly railroads and municipalities, in the package he is keeping for him; wants information on the iron-plated ship project for which bids were recently opened.","Discusses a building to be sold to the government.","Discusses papers on a certain building.","Invitation for dinner.","Owners of a certain building have a chance to rent the upper floors, so he needs to know if the government will buy it.","Has had no reply to his last two letters.","Inquires about Mr. Gerard's chances of being named consul; mentions his son, Charles.","Discusses some stock; inquires about the recipient's \"banking business.\"","Discusses the stock in the \"Central Park North and East River Rail Road Co.,\" which he purchased for Washington.","Thanks him for his picture.","Describes a bank charter that is for sale.","Discusses prospects of Hudson River Rail Road stock.","Fears previous letter of July 25 was lost, so summarizes its contents; enlistments are slow (in New York City), but better in other parts of the state.","Requests help for his son, Isaac B. Gaylord of Co. K, 10th Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteers, who was taken at Chickamauga, and who is a prisoner at Richmond, Virginia; his son also needs boots and blankets; if he (Peter Grayson Washington) cannot help, perhaps C. S. Drew or George Snelling can.","Plans to visit tomorrow, although it may tax the \"Charlottesville transportation department.\"","Was architect of the Customs House at Charleston; requests assistance in getting a pardon for his service as a Colonel of Artillery in the Confederate Army. This letter was included with the letter listed below; Edward B. White, Charleston, South Carolina, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washington, July 14, 1866.","Requesting Washington's assistance in getting a pardon. This letter was included within the above letter; Edward B. White, Charleston, South Carolina, to James Guthrie, July 14, 1866.","Gives details of his application for pardon; mentions his wife and daughter.","Sends an assignment regarding money belonging to his orphaned nieces; asks for a list of the Texas bond or script owners.","Asks for copies of the Emigrant Bill.","Thanks him for the note of introduction for Corbit's mother-in-law, Mrs. Macleod, and her two nieces, who were afraid of being accused of smuggling after returning home from a Parisian education.","Hopes they can change their dinner engagement to Thursday, as he needs to see Mr. (Gouverneur) Kemble at Cold Spring on Wednesday.","Inquires about the steamboat Osmise [?] for Mr. Walsh.","Reminds him of Tyler's \"Revenue Agent Case\"; \"after a pretty hard life, it gives me a chance to stand straight up\"; reports that John Cadwallader is well.","Introduces Mr. Bowditch.","Discusses his family, especially Peter Grayson Washington and Quinton Washington; market has a good supply of fruits and vegetables; suggests newspapers for ads for the Medical College of Virginia.","Cannot lecture before the Athenaeum at the time suggested, because Bishop Johns will be away, so he must stay to attend the religious services at the College of William and Mary, and officiate at the church in town (Bruton Parish Church); would be able to lecture on Mental Philosophy in March.","Form letter informing Maupin of the awarding of an Exhibitor's Medal for his exhibit of Minerals at the 1851 Exhibition of the Works of all Nations in London; also signed by Peter Force.","Written in German.","Summary of Military Warrants issued to Lund Washington in 1838.","Discusses a resolution of the Faculty of the University in light of conversations between them during the disturbances in May; demands that he have the resolution rescinded.","Encloses descriptions of 17 men who deserted \"last night,\" and asks that the list be forwarded to Lt. (?) Maupin, the recruiting officer at Raleigh, North Carolina; also asks for cartridges because he feels it will help morale if the guard has loaded arms. This letter was included with the letter listed below; T. M. R. Talcott, Head Quarters, 1st Engineers Regiment, January 21, 1864.","Ordering Lt. (?) Maupin to take steps to notify the proper officers about the deserters. This letter was included within the above letter; Peyton Randolph, Captain Commanding, Head Quarters, Camp (sic) Fort Gilmer, Virginia, to Lieutenant Colonel T. M. R. Talcott, Commanding 1st Engineer Regiment, January 21, 1864.","Thanks his brother for the overcoat; regiment has been guarding Yankee prisoners at Belle Isle, and will be detailed to escort the prisoners to Georgia; is tired of being near Richmond; needs shoes; saw Captain E[?] Grayson, whose son Willie is going to school \"in town\"; asks for a bottle of [?] for Captain S. T. S.[?].","Notification that much of his cotton has been stolen \"since the occupation of this country by the Federal troops\"; asks him to send someone to see the situation.","Introduces Richard W. Walker, who is visiting Virginia to find schools for his son and daughter; asks for the same attention to Walker's son as was shown his son, Charles.","Mentions his courses in classical studies; discusses Mr. Schele's[?] proposal that C. M. teach languages; refers to many (European?) and American professors; describes the organization of Prussian universities; mentions other University of Virginia students studying in Berlin, including Garnett, Hill, and Gallaher; American dislike of George Bancroft in Berlin; reaction to a divorce case in England involving the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII); arrival of \"the Siamese twins\"; discusses where in Europe to look for information on their family. Including Manuscript, undated, of notes on the Washington genealogy. 2 pages.","Describes a visit from Mr. John Barbee Minor, who wants detailed information on father's (Socrates Maupin) life; describes her cold; sends best wishes to other relatives.","The letters concern Lund Washington, his papers and his family Also includes 1 Autograph Letter Signed on the same subject from Worthington C. Ford, Brooklyn, New York, to Chapman Maupin, no place, 4 October 1891, enclosing a chart of the descendants of Lawrence Washington.","Deed to parcel of land, part of that taken up by their father, John Wahhis.","Appointment to survey lands in western Virginia, and agreement to give him a portion of those lands.","Agreement to sell land \"on the street leading by the Swan tavern (commonly called the main street on Shockoe Hill, Richmond, Virginia), purchased from Dr. Philip Turpin with receipt for £l8O of the £200 purchase price. Witnessed by William Price, William] West, and Charles Blagrove.","Deed to parcel of land on main street on Shockoe Hill, Richmond, Virginia, \"opposite the ... house of Daniel Call\"; sold for £200 (Virginia money); witnesses: John S. Ellis, Robert Priddy, Morris Cosby, and John Allan; land is further described in relationship to Smith's \"yellow house,\" the Swan tavern, \"Harris the coach-maker's shop,\" and Alexander McRae's \"carriage house.\"","This deed formerly belonged to Samuel Smith, late husband of Tabitha Smith Parish; lot further described in relationship to property of Alexander McRae, and Lewis M. Rivelain (sic) Rivalain.","A Court order dated April 13, 1812, from the General Court of Virginia to the Justices of the Peace in Kentucky, ordering examination of Rebecca Worsley and Tabitha Parish. Another is a certificate of examination, April 13, 1812.","The first suit was between Samuel W. Barrett and William Hylton, Senior, William Hylton, Junior, Mehitable Campbell, George Lawrence, Luke Tiernon; and the second was between Daniel L. Hylton, and William Foushee and Samuel W. Barrett, William Hylton senior and Miles King, to William Foushee, Richmond, Virginia. Deed to land and mill in Warwick County, Virginia, called \"Rich-Neck Estate\" for $15,000.00, with summary of payments and endorsements in Williamsburg and Warwick County courts.","Mortgage to part of Lot 7 in Petersburg, Virginia, with endorsements in courts in Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia.","Deed to land in Galveston County, Republic of Texas, with endorsements by Louisiana and Texas courts.","Notice that Luckett \"of the Freshman Class\" is dismissed honorably and without censure \"at his Father's Request.\"","Sends description of percussion caps for small arms and has sent him fuses and caps.","Reports that none of the documents on North American Ethnology, which he requested from the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives, can be supplied by the Department of the Interior.","Sponsored by George Washington Bi-Centennial of Baltimore.","Clipped autographs include the following: J. R. Barret Noble S. Braden Benjamin S. Ewell James B. Fever(?) D. Funsten John Maclean T. F. Mayard William J. Robertston J. R. Rucker D. L. Swain Dawson S. 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