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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","This collection is organized into 8 series. Series 1 contains letters; Series 2 contains accounts; Series 3 contains inventories; Series 4 contains legal papers; Series 5 contains miscellaneous material; Series 6 contains manuscript volumes; Series 7 contains artifacts; Series 8 contains additions and accessions to the collection. Series 1 is arranged chronologically by date and separated into subseries by individual year. The remaining series are primarily arranged chronologically by date.","Accessions 1998.7 and 1997.45 were not combined with the original accession and are boxed separately.  Acc. 1976.04 is shelved in the Small Collection as Addition 17.","Boxes 14-16 of Series 6 are arranged alphabetically by individual's last name.","Francis Jerdone (1721-1771) was born in Jedbury, Scotland in 1721, the son of John Jerdone, a magistrate and treasurer. At the age of nineteen, in 1752, he immigrated to Virginia and settled in Hanover County, Yorktown, and Louisa County. He made his living as a merchant running a mercantile business. In the 1730's, Glasgow merchants began sending factors to live in Virginia to buy tobacco and sell goods. Francis Jerdone (1721-1777) married Sarah (Macon) Jerdone (1732-1818) in 1753. The couple had several children including; Mary Jerdone Pottie (1754-1837); Francis Jerdone (1756-1841); Sarah Jerdone Braikenridge (1757-1793); Elizabeth Jerdone Macaulay (1759-1830); Isabella Jerdone Mitchell (1761-1825); Anne Jerdone Thompson (1763-1794); John Jerdone (1764-1786); Martha Jerdone (b. 1767) who died in infancy; and William Jerdone (1769-1772). Francis Jerdone died in 1771.","Original Accession and additions physically and intellectually combined in 2009. When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Most of the library belonging to Francis Jerdone is located in the Special Collections Rare Books Department, Swem Library, William and Mary. "," Colonial Williamsburg has five items that may prove useful to researchers. They are listed as follows:"," Francis Jerdone Collection, Colonial Williamsburg Research Library, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia. Account Book, 1751-1752."," Cargo Waste Book, 1748-1749."," Deed, from the heirs of Thomas Martin to Francis Jerdone for one thousand acres of land in Louisa (formerly Hanover) County, Virginia, 24 March 1752."," Letter from Norfolk, [Virginia], to Francis Jerdone, Mitchel's Store, Louisa County, [Virginia], 1809 January 26."," Letter from Hampton, Virginia, to uncle Francis Jerdone[?], 1803 September 29."," The Library of Virginia have multiple items that relate to Francis Jerdone and the Jerdone Family. The items listed below are an example of some of the larger collections being held at this institution, and is not meant to be a comprehensive listing. For more information see the Library of Virginia homepage: http://www.lva.lib.va.us/ or search the archives and manuscripts at the Library of Virginia: http://eagle.vsla.edu/bible/"," Personal Papers Collection. Accession 20939. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Balance book, 1750-1787.Items are available as photostats (negative). This collection includes a typescript copy of a record of balances of Francis Jerdone of Louisa County, Virginia, as attorney for Buchanan and Hamilton, Merchants, of London, dated 31 December 1750, as well as estate accounts of George Pottie, dated from 1764-1787, and notations of their settlement."," Francis Jerdone Papers, 1783-1822. Accession 21466. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Francis Jerdone Papers, 1783-1822.Items are available as photostats (negative). Papers, 1783-1822, of Francis Jerdone (1756-1841) of Louisa County, Virginia, consisting of correspondence from Dr. Robert B. Honeyman (1752-1822) of Hanover County, Virginia, concerning the health and medical treatment of Jerdone's family and enslaved persons."," Jerdone Family Papers, 1749-1873. Accession 20415. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Jerdone Family Papers, 1749-1873.Miscellaneous reel 647Items are available in microform format. This accession includes a typescript of the accounts of Francis Jerdone of Louisa County, with a number of individuals. There is also a birth register for enslaved persons, a tax list, and crop accounts."," Jerdone Family Papers, 1762-1866. Accession 21607. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Jerdone Family Papers, 1762-1866.This collection consists of papers, 1762-1866, of the Jerdone family of Louisa, New Kent, Orange and Spotsylvania Counties, Virginia, consisting mainly of correspondence to Francis Jerdone, Jr. (1756-1841), of Louisa County from his sons, relatives, friends, and business partners regarding personal, family, and business matters."," Jerdone Family Slave Record Book, 1761-1865. Accession 20415. Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia, Archives Branch, Richmond, Virginia. Slave Record Book, 1761-1865.Item is available as photostats (negative). Record of the slave births from 1761-1865, and the lists of tithables for Albemarle, Louisa, and Spotsylvania Counties for which the Jerdone Family was responsible."," Francis Jerdone, Sr. Memorandum and Account Book, 1766-1767. Accession 21659. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Memorandum and Account Book, 1766-1767.Item includes entries on business matters, loans, tobacco, and other goods. There are also numerous entries relevant to sales of slaves.","Papers of the Jerdone family, 1753--1890 (bulk 1771-1845): letters, letterbooks, diaries and account books of immigrant Francis Jerdone (1721-1771), a Scottish factor who lived in Hanover County, Yorktown and Louisa County, Virginia, and letters of his wife, Sarah (Macon) Jerdone."," Most of the collection consists of letters, accounts, and diaries of the next two generations of members of the Jerdone family including Francis Jerdone (1756-1841), planter of Louisa County; his brother John Jerdone (1764-1786); his brother-in-law, Alexander Macaulay of Yorktown, Virginia; and his sons, John Jerdone (b. 1800); Francis Jerdone (b. 1802); and William Jerdone (b. 1805). The letters reflect the daily maintenance of their plantations, \"Jerdone Castle\" [Louisa County, Virginia], \"Providence Forge\" [New Kent County, Virginia], \"Mount Sterling\" [Charles City County, Virginia] and an unnamed plantation in Spotsylvania County, Virginia."," The family were absentee owners of \"Providence Forge\" and \"Mount Sterling\" and the two estates were managed first by a cousin, William Douglass, and later by hired stewards. (Eventually, William Jerdone lived at \"Mount Sterling\" and built a brick mansion there.)"," The subjects covered in the collection include agriculture, the commission merchant business, the daily routine of men, education, farm management by stewards, and various aspects of slavery, including slave insurrections. In addition, there are many letters written to Virginia from Scotland and England."," The papers also contain the letterbook of Thomas Jett, Virginia representative of John Morton Jordan and Co., London, England; items from Perkins, Buchanan and Brown, merchants in London, 1769-1776; and documents, 1769-1799, concerning the lawsuit of Jordan v. Skinker."," An index of names in the papers is shelved with the collection."," All the additions to the Jerdone Papers are described under \"Other Note\" noted near the end of the page"," Jerdone Family Papers, 1623-1957, in Swem Library's microforms area, 12 reels, call number HD1471 .U5 R43 ser.L pt.2."," Francis Jerdone Account Book, King and Queen County, VA 1746-1757 in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number F232 .K4 J47 1999"," Francis Jerdone Ledger, King and Queen County, VA 1748-1750 in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number F232 .K4 J47 2000"," Artifacts listed in Boxes 17, 18, 19 are removed to the Manuscripts Artifacts Collection. Papers/letters with these artifacts are in Box 16.","Describes missing his wife while he is away; explains plans for moving his belongings; other family news.","Discusses developments at the mill and filling of pond; refers to outbreak of measles; refers to \"arrival of the London ships;\" other family news.","Autograph Letter Signed. Explains his side of debt with Francis Jerdone; claims he doesn't owe as much as was originally stated.","Reports on relations in England and Scotland; expresses wish that dispute between mother and daughter be resolved; reports on his studies; other family news.","Speaks of various accounts he has taken care of for Francis Jerdone: has paid mother's balance, paid \"J. N.\" and brother's schooling bill; money is scarce and has £1100 worth of tobacco unsold; other news.","Autograph Letter Signed. Explains that person to whom payment was remitted returned payment; Mr. Clay has arrived in Williamsburg; other family news.","Boxes 1-2. 104 items.","Sends list of articles sent by \"Minnie\"; cotton not up yet; has sent cheeses to four people (brothers-in-law?) has been working from \"sunrise to sunset\" and will have to wait until Christmas to see them; other news.","Will see Mr. Holt around the 4th of May who will inform Jerdone of the answer given to unspecified business proposition; Douglass has similar view as Jerdone on this proposition; feels hurt by this similar ambition; expects visit from Mr. Pottie.","Sketches out business affair between himself and Mr. Holt; had wished to send him a saddle but too expensive; having problems with enslaved persons; wishes an overseer; asks Jerdone to keep his eyes open for one enslaved individual; other family news. See also medium oversize file.","Has been anxious of his journey away from Providence Forge; hopes all went well and didn't take any chances; will be sending for the hogs the 19th or 26th.","Oysters will be delivered late as an unexpected high tide prevented harvest; received letter from Mr. Pottie; has no hoes or axes and can't make any as has no steel and little iron; P. S. sent sixty hogs with Sam H? had hoped to send more but too big to make the journey.","Discusses state of accounts at the estate; encourages him to come to the estate; refers to new \"state of settlement\" and asks for terms; refers to building and improvements planned for estate and other \"private affairs.\" See medium oversize file.","Refers to writing to his relatives in Jedburgh, Scotland ; discusses plans for \"building and repairing on the Hill;\" refers to difficulty in finding carpenters, recommends Mr. Vaughan as a possible carpenter, refers to birth of a son; other business news.","Discusses his recent illness and doctor's advice for his recovery; expresses great happiness at receiving letter from his brother but reproaches him for its shortness; discusses his studies of physics and surgery and his hope to continue when he recovers; reports death of Aunt Jerdone and other family news.","Refers to receipt of letter from his brother (Francis Jerdone), the first he's received in five years; reports on his studies in physics and surgery and refers to other family news.","Informs him that his brother is in bad health, has gotten \"best advice\"; was sent to Jedburgh for the good air; suggests sending him to the South of France where he will be able to have a favorable climate and continue his studies;","Remembers the times spent together hunting; refers to a Spanish fowling (pistol) sent as a present with Mr. Thomson; hopes to see him again when trade to and from America begins.","Scope and Contents Outlines four business propositions including terms of payment, etc.; reminds him of promise to send hands to help with brick-making; plans on visiting in the fall and hopes to visit Norfolk as well; other family news.","Describes goods he has bought for Mr. Jerdone; also lists goods bought for Miss Belches, Mrs. Jerdone and Mr. Breckenridge; asks Mr. Jerdone to buy 12 panes of glass.","Refers to business matters with Mr. Holt; reports Mr. Holt's sale of 50 enslaved individuals, and his visit; relays Holt's ill-feelings toward the suit filed by Jerdone against him; refers to building (on the Hill and its slow progress; gives other business news.","Discusses his health; expresses satisfaction in being able to resume his studies; discusses his plans for study; refers to family news.","Has been very busy, can only write a few words; refers to the personal conflict between the partners of a business involving Mr. Holt (and Mr. Jerdone? ; suggests splitting the business; other family news; P. S. lists business information about hogs, oysters, and supplies.","Has been saddened by the illness of his two children and the death of his Aunt Jerdone; refers again to the business problems of Mr. Holt; reminds him of needed materials; suggests hiring Black Americans for building; asks advice on a pair of geldings; P.S. has sent oysters and fish and asked Bearer to go to Fredericksburg to gather information on \"Ben\" who was never apprehended.","Roads have been bad and he is not able to get the iron that Jerdone has ordered; will do Jerdone's order first when he can; Mr. Holt paid a visit with \"his overseer and some Black people\" to bring back 40 hogs and a bull; refers to differences between Mr. Holt and Mr. Jerdone which Mr. Douglass has no patience for; seems to deal with a building of theirs; continues to look for a pair of carriage horses but they are very expensive for their value; refers to a trip Toby took to Fredericksburg to find (a runaway enslaved person but which wasn't successful; comments how lucky people are who do not live near \"such retches\" (enslaved persons ; comments on how closely matched they are as friends; other family news.","Encloses invoice for the panels of a carriage; explains that copper panels are out of fashion and these had to be custom made; also explains delays because of manufacturing; recommends the captain of ship and hopes Jerdone will ship tobacco back to him with this captain; promises to sell all the tobacco he consigns him; is obliged for any recommendations of him to Jerdone's friends.","Has received two letters, glad to hear Jerdone's son has returned to studies; glad to hear of their relations in Jedburgh, Scotland and will try to write soon; Mr. Holt is making an effort to pay off his debts and has sold his plantation; doesn't know how to advise Jerdone on these business matters; have had a streak of bad luck including destruction of corn; general sickness of the family causing the death of one enslaved woman and the explosion of the \"old works about the forge;\" still has not found a pair of carriage horses; other family news.","Discusses his health and the improvement of it; discusses his studies and future plans; refers to local opinion of Americans as being \"In abject poverty;\" refers to family business in Virginia and Mr. Holt's debt; other family news.","Bettsey has had a fall and has hurt her arm, hopes things will right themselves soon; has sent messenger through Richmond to get any letters from Mr. Douglass; sends affections to all friends.","Has received bill for house, but didn't pay because it is such a large sum; sister Betsey is getting married.","Sorry he was not in Richmond when Jerdone visited, would be obliged if Jerdone would send his tobacco and order his goods from his house; is sure Jerdone will be pleased; has found a carriage that Sarah Macon (Mrs.) Jerdone might like better than the fancy one she just had sent, if Jerdone would like to exchange.","Refers to effort to raise £1,000 by Christmas; gives account of money paid for goods.","Discusses his health and relapse he is suffering; plans to return to Virginia as soon as possible; hopes to practice some medicine in Virginia; discusses some logistics of his travel home; gives other family news.","Discusses accounts and people who have money for him; refers to sale of tobacco to Major Lee.","Has heard Jerdone would like to do business with him; asks that he send an order for goods, or let him know if he will be shipping tobacco; has a ship loading and can make arrangements.","Expresses thanks and deep emotion to Mrs. Jerdone for her support.","Requests all papers pertaining to suit against Mr. Holt; reports has requested all loan office certificates regarding this matter; implies Mr. Holt put paper money into loan office without Mrs. Jerdone's consent; also, requests estate books be checked to see if this money was due to the estate.","Refers to accounts and payment by various people to Jerdone.","Have been commissioned to find four chariot horses; have sent them and charged £321.12.2; will charge 2 1/2 percent of commission if paid in tobacco; do not think this is expensive as horses have doubled their price since \"the peace\"; the horses will land in Hampton.","Refers to receipt of papers concerning Holt case; reports receipt of £ 1,900 sterling by DuVal's family for himself; other family news.","Sent letter through Robert Johnston, who is a stranger; asks him to show him hospitality; asks him to pick up the remaining five barrels of tar; has shipped remaining two hog heads of tobacco; needs some money for payment of a debt; would like Jerdone to give him the money he needs, but if this is unfavorable, he will consider the request non-existent.","Were not able to ship horses immediately as the first ship had too many goods on it and could not handle the food for the horses; have shipped with another captain and they should arrive safely.","Reports receipt of three horses, their condition, groom's bill, and that he has forwarded them; questions servants sobriety; makes comment that \"white servants do not suit this country\".","Refers to death of George Pottie and expresses sympathy; refers to debt of £ 27 due of Hawkins; refers to contacting of various people to pay off bonds held with Mr. Dick.","Expresses relief to know she has reached London; refers to the deterioration of his health; gives his chair to her as a remembrance of him; other family news.","Reports death of his cousin; expresses relief that relatives in Virginia are well; refers to his own poor health; other family news.","Gives particulars on death of his cousin who died from childbirth; refers to his deteriorating health; other family news.","Has enclosed order of reference against William Holt.","Reports death of her brother, John Jerdone; reports on preparations for him and her lack of will and knowledge of his affairs; other family news.","Has checked over books in regard to Mr. Holt; reports the mismanagement by Mr. Holt of the books and describes what he did wrong; refers to the progress of the suit.","Approves of decision not to allow Mr. Holt to settle accounts; recommends Mr. William Dandridge for the job.","Inquires if Jerdone has any tobacco to ship, as he has a ship loading at Cumberland; inquires if William DuVal owes Jerdone any money; reports he heard that DuVal recovered approximately £ 1,500 from England.","Encloses copies of judgments against Holt and the \"Orders of Reference;\" urges him to settle books in order to have the matters of reference determined; expects payment from Mr. Woods soon.","Reports difficulty in raising money to pay shipping charges on tobacco; refers to debt he owes Jerdone and discusses his means in raising the money for payment.","Presumes Jerdone has not gotten all his tobacco to the warehouse; is sure Jerdone will ship with him; cannot get his ship to Cumberland because British ships are restricted to Yorktown; will bring tobacco by small craft.","Outstanding debt of Jerdone's account by Donald and Burton to Gist will be paid immediately; asks if Jerdone has any freight to be shipped; feels family has responsibility to Captain Milford; suggests using him to establish a regular, good ship on the York River.","Reports settlement of matters against Mr. Holt scheduled for September 22; asks to pay next tax on the estate for Jerdone.","Came to deliver £ 100 due to Mr. Jerdone by Hugh Mercer; asks that any remaining debt be charged to him as Thomas Mitchell will be paying him for services rendered; asks for a receipt for this and also for £ 34.18.4 from Captain William Ferrells.","Reports outcome of Holt case; expresses dissatisfaction with outcome; requests affidavits concerning George Pottie's deposition; suggests a rehearing.","Reports intention to pay Mr. Macon money owed to him; regrets he won't be able to pay Mr. Jerdone this week; intends to write to see if he can \"draw bills\" in Fredericksburg, Petersburg, and Norfolk.","Expresses satisfaction that appointment for Mr. Holt's deposition had been noticed and that Mr. Pottie's deposition would be of help to Mrs. Jerdone; explains his opinion on the matter of the loan certificates given to Mr. Holt; gives other opinions on the case; other family news.","Apologizes for the negligence of payment due Mr. Gist; assures him that it has been taken care of including interest; total was £125.9.3; will send copy of account when sales of tobacco are closed; thanks him for promise of shipping tobacco to them. Including copy of LS from Donald and Burton, London, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia.","Still suffering from rheumatic pains; has rearranged business so he can spend most of his summer at the springs; sorry to hear Jerdone's mother is not well; requests that Jerdone allow him to sell some of his \"least serviceable\" enslaved persons and to buy others; feels should get fieldhands to clear the swamp rather than enslaved persons to work in the forge as will be more profitable.","Encourages Mr. Jerdone to have estate accounts looked over by Mr. Lighton Woods; gives day and time of court hearing; promises payment in April and August; offers to pay Jerdone's taxes.","Has enclosed Mr. Douglass' accounts for the past two years; Douglass has made two charges which he feels are unreasonable; must pay it as Douglass is in West Indies; would like word from Jerdone of when he would like his money and he will get it ready.","Have not heard from him since their last letter; have closed Jerdone's account with £400. 19.5 due them; will wait until remaining 14 Hogs Heads of tobacco are sold; still have not sent horses as no room for safe transport on any ship; captain of first ship which they had planned to use brought legal action against them for breach of contract; cost them £25 \"out of our own pockets\"; will not bring a charge of commission on him because of non-anticipated expenses. Includes Donald and Burton, London, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia.","Expects of two ships; requests Jerdone's help in loading them; reminds him of balance due Donald and Burton.","Has written to help him clear Jerdone's father's name concerning the remittance of a bill; claims both Jerdone's father and Mr. Holt remitted the same bill and now the man is trying to claim that neither did; requests that Jerdone look up his father's ledgers on this man's account; has seen Mr. Macaulay and is anxious to see Jerdone; will meet him whenever Jerdone can be in either Richmond or Hanovertown.","Reports progress on lawsuit; expresses desire to get business finished soon; reports ill health of Mrs. DuVal and other family news.","Plans to meet Jerdone in Richmond on 18th of July; his wife is very ill with \"the rheumatism\" and has been con finedto bed for past two weeks; violence of illness has not abated and he hopes for the best.","Writes to report seeing an enslaved young man which he believes is enslaved by Jerdone; explains his reasons for believing so; expects to pay his bond when crops are sold.","Requests Jerdone meet with Alexander MacCaulay and Colonel Morristo settle dispute with Mr. Holt; other family news.","Minx (Mink) had killed 30 fowls; needs help to kill him; asked Patrick to bring back turpentine promised by Jerdone; sent six loaves of sugar to Mrs. Jerdone; weather looks bad, has declined turpentine.","Reports appointment of John Howie, Wm. Hays, Mr. Holt, John McKeene and Wright Southall as referees; reports Colonel Morris has stated the accounts clearly, and DuVal gives a list of categories included; also reports amount of debt due Mrs. Jerdone; sends proceedings of Federal Convention and states \"if adopted will make the states more virtuous and happy than they otherwise would be.\"","Has sent for two barrels of turpentine; has sent for Mrs. Jerdone's fabric.","Letter brought by Colo. Morris who has helped pull the forge out of trouble; claims Mr. Holt has been changing accounts to appearance of profit; Holt was getting business into debt; wants to make Morris a candidate for Convention and asks Jerdone's help.","Expresses concern over Mrs. Midleton's actions to recover her fortune; refers to Polly's ingratitude to Mrs. Jerdone; reports arrival of goods and expects to send them soon; other family news.","Will send the hogs out tomorrow morning; new partner, Mr. Samuel Beall of Williamsburg, has been taken on; Beall would like to meet with Jerdone; still missing money which hopes Holt will acknowledge.","Came to deliver £25 interest on £500 which he had borrowed from Jerdone; is \"backward\" in plantation duties so sent Isabella to deliver money; hopes to see Jerdone the following week.","Reports ill health of Mrs. DuVal and how this is affecting his work; believes Circuit Courts will be a great benefit to the country; hopes to obtain £2,000 for Jerdone in court; refers to several execution of estates; expresses opinion that Constitution should be approved by states; lists states that have already approved it.","Reports expecting ship in York River in April and requests assistance in loading her; inquires of having whole tobacco crop; reminds him that he must order goods for next fall.","Explains details of carriage horses matter and why the company was sued; claims that Jerdone must pay them for the horses and all extra expenses; gives accounts of tobacco sold and debts.","Reports decision of referees appointed by General Court in lawsuit of Mrs. Jerdone against Mr. Holt; gives sum awarded; reports loan certificates still under consideration.","Discusses finances among Mr. Burnley, Mr. Macaulay and the Jerdones; found hoes have been sent to Jerdone.","Reports arrived safely; refers to kindness of sister; refers to difficulty in leaving Mother and duty she feels toward her.","Has enclosed Jerdone's account; hopes he does not complain because sales of his tobacco were not good; tobacco was not of good quality and was severely damaged; hopes he will pay his balance when convenient.","Refers to judgment of case against Mr. Holt and its impacts; refers to Mr. Holt's reactions; advises him to wait to file other complaints until this whole account is settled.","Approves of deferring settlement until Mr. Johnson returns; reports sent statement to remove any injurious impressions of Mr. Holt's actions on the Chancellors' minds; reports other developments in the case; Holt has asked Marshall to represent him; Colo. Taylor's fee.","Discusses decision to defer settlement; reports Mr. Holt's attempts to employ Mr. Marshall; explains Mr. Marshall's refusal of engagement.","Refers to business with Mr. Holt; claims he should remain in Richmond until \"Doomsday or the day after;\" other family news.","Wants to know if Jerdone wants any pork or hogs; cash is scarce and would like to sell them; corn crop doing very poorly, the season being too wet and windy; wheat doing well, yielding 700 bushels and has grown two hogs heads of tobacco; sorry to learn Mr. Douglass will remain in Scotland until spring; has been sickness this fall and two enslaved persons have died.","Reports correspondence from Virginia; expresses difficulty of being parted from her mother; refers to trip to England; other family news.","Informs Jerdone that cash [?] promised by Macaulay has not appeared; has sent two sacks of salt as leather could not be exchanged; this to be settled at maturity.","Scope and Contents Refers to business of hogs; reports shoeing of horses; refers to failure to pass tobacco inspection legislation in the Senate.","Scope and Contents Reports judgments against Mr. Woods and Mssrs. Dickinson and Mr. Kembrough and states amounts; advises to have Colonel Morris settle Holt's account.","Scope and Contents Refers to attempt to obtain payments from Dr. Currier and Mr. Gravis; refers to illness in his family and death of a son; refers to Mr. Woods' crop of tobacco; hopes late alteration in Superior Courts will result in more speedy justice.","Scope and Contents Refers to letter from Willia m Holt; reports Mr. DuVal will advise on proper answer. Includes copy of letter from Willia m Holt, Willia msburg, Virginia to William DuVal, \"Mount Comfort,\" February 18, 1789 . 1 Asking what steps Mr. Jerdone intends to take against him; also asks if business will be brought to referees or to the Chancellor.","Scope and Contents Refers to difficulty in being parted from mother; reports on her son John and his development; refers to his being \"backward with his tongue\"; describes her horse and some living conditions; reports receipt of mother's presents and describes difficulty with customs officials; other family news.","Scope and Contents Informs that all are well; is studying Ovid's Metamorphoses, Justin and Ovid's Epistlesand French.","Scope and Contents Expresses sorrow in being parted from mother; gives account of when people leave the house on a normal day; refers to development of son John; refers to health; refers to rejoicing of King's recovery and great illumination; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expected Jerdone to pay debts owed to Donald and Burton of London when he was in Richmond; since not done, requests that Jerdone pay as soon as convenient.","Scope and Contents Refers to expense of obtaining horses; refers to balance due to Donald and Burton and also amount owed in the country.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of desk and expresses thanks; reports on weather and its effect on crops, fears he will \"loose his character as an overseer.\"","Scope and Contents Reports on status of accounts and progress in receiving payment; refers to \"ejectment\" of Mrs. Jerdone scheduled in Williamsburg following September.","Scope and Contents Requests Jerdone act as witness in a suit by Mr. Pottie in Winchester; reports judgment will be against Holt in September; needs deeds of Forge at trial to prove Holt mortgaged it to Mrs. Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Asks to forward Dandridge's bonds; expects to obtain Judgment for Mr. Jerdone the following month.","Had wheelwright look at carriage wheels and will have them replaced; sent two shovels and two ditching spades which he had ordered; feels Jerdone should meet with Mr. Beale as he is worthy of attention; feels important to increase number of enslaved as are draining swamps.","Scope and Contents Refers to lack of payment by Mr. Daniel on his bond, outlines way to try and get payment.","Scope and Contents Reports will send Chancery's decision on case against John Winston's executors; reports on progress of case against Mr. Holt in Court of Appeals; requests delivery of papers to Mr. Charles Thomson.","Scope and Contents Reports statement of debt against Lewis' executors, also execution against Winston's executors and execution against Mr. Ferrell.","Scope and Contents 5 . Inquires of the various ailments her mother has suffered; laments how often mother is alone; refers to and inquires of her sisters; refers to outbreak of measles; inoculation of her children; refers to schools which her children will attend and their distance from house; refers to French declaration of war on England, expresses fear of war; expresses aloneness and Feeling of not belonging; refers to events taking place in France and the death of French King; other family news.","Sending 40 hogs to Jerdone; suggests he send a carriage to \"receive them in good order\"; would like sent to him a bottle of little sweet scented type of tobacco seed; P.S. - has sold crop of corn and the wheat they had.","Requests business transactions between Jerdone's father and Mr. Belsches for payments and accounts during years of 1772-1774; also requests copy of transactions between himself and Mr. Pottie.","Discusses quality tobacco shipped, condition of it and market; explains goods he has sent.","Refers to business with Holt and Dudley Richardson; intends to order execution against Kinsbrough ?and someone to attend sale; explains other bonds.","Speaks of their speculation endeavors in the tobacco market; advises him to have nothing to do with the men involved in Major Ragland's account; thinks it would be better to deal with Burton.","Explains goods sent and expectations for next crop of tobacco; expresses uncertainty of affairs with Spain; expresses hope war will be averted; discusses weather and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Intends to send carriage wheels; saw William Mitchell while he was in Richmond and compliments Jerdone on his handling of a runaway blacksmith; was informed that Hugh Nelson has a blacksmith for sale; discusses corn crops; discusses Jerdone's accounts.","Scope and Contents Claims is due money for the clearing of the Rivanna River; asks that Jerdone pay £8.15 to Mr. Walter who delivered letter.","Scope and Contents Has sent 36 hogs but is displeased with their size and fatness; also has sent two chisels that the blacksmith has made; concerned over health of Jerdone's family but glad Mother is better; congratulates on the judgment for him against Holt. (Letter has some accounts written on back.)","Explains goods sent; refers to \"preservation from the destruction\" of Jerdone family; advises Jerdone sleep with firearms nearby for safety from slaved persons ; describes the \"Blunderbuss\" gun; gives account of weather and crops; refers to reconciliation between Spain and England; sends portrait of Sarah Jerdone Brackenridge; other family news.","Scope and Contents Mother's mortgage is recorded and with equal validity to the original; the original has been lost, probably during the War when papers of General Court were moved; necessary to make an affidavit ? because of replacement of original mortgage.","Scope and Contents Observes death of Wm. Holt and explains impact upon suit of Jerdone's against him; refers to business with others who have debts owed to Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Congratulates Jerdone and his mother for their successes in court; Richmond has had a visit from the President of the U.S.; describes toast of occasion; refers to crops.","Scope and Contents Expresses concern for mother's health and her living alone; inquires of her sisters; describes her health and children's development; refers to difficulty in adjusting to England; other family news.","Scope and Contents Orders that nothing more be paid to Mr. Beale or anyone else associated with the late Mr. Holt.","Scope and Contents Reports on his mother's Sarah Jerdone Braikenridge health; reports on brothers and sisters development; comments on \"Ashton\"; refers to affairs in France; other family news.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for damage done to goods; explains current shipment of goods; reports British strong economy and rise in prices for woolens and iron products; refers to British battleships prepared for emergency and affairs in France.","Scope and Contents Discusses Mother's health and family; reports development of family; describes rickets; visit to cotton mill; reports weather and effect on crops; refers to lawsuits of Jerdone's; refers to events taking place in France; other Family news.","Has sent overseer 25 hogs; has sent Jerdone bushels of holly berries and Church's oats ? to be sowed; waited for Jerdone to finds a market for their corn but finally made an agreement with Alexander Macaulay; Mr. Macaulay is working toward agreement on the disputed accounts of Mr. Holt.","Scope and Contents Reports Mother's health is improved; speaks of brothers and himself; reports on weather; lists flowers in bloom; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; refers to price increases and blames this on peace in Europe.","Scope and Contents Describes order made by Mr. Thompson Rowland through Mssrs. Sutherland and McKee for the Coulter Robertson Co.","Scope and Contents 5 . Sorry to hear the family was ill, the captain who delivered his letters is retiring to New York; there have been debates in Parliament over the abolition of enslavement; describes incidents occurring in the West Indies; has been a boycott of sugar; feels this is silly; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to sending rum; explains how to enhance its flavor; refers to crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to goods ordered; needs more notice as does not order from dealer if he can get from manufacturer; explains increased prices on wine; other news concerning shipping.","Scope and Contents Cancels plans made to travel northward; his daughter Polly died August 19, 1792.","Scope and Contents Reports hog business; refers to lawsuits; refers to crops; requests meeting in Richmond or Hanovertown; other family news.","Scope and Contents Two hogs are missing; has enclosed description and accounts of Providence Forge estate; has sold surplus of wheat to Mssrs. Freeland and Gillies for five shillings sterling per bushel; is working on terms for corn crop now at 18 shillings sterling per barre l; has not heard from friends in Jedburgh, Scotland and becoming uneasy.","Has sent a newspaper describing incidents in Europe; relates his opinions in regard to American liberty and influence on Europe; other family news.","Sends regards of \"Mr. M.\"; Mr. M. has sent, a \"hamper porter\" port wine ; will leave the eulogium on the port's quality to Jerdone.","Has inserted advertisement in papers for four weeks; feels sure a reward wil1 guarantee detection of an enslaved person; advises to speak with John Marshall to retain him as counsellor; quotes current prices for wheat and corn; refers to events in Europe; expresses concern over French development and how this will affect U.S.","Reports illness of children Sarah, Maria, John, and William and wife Sarah Jerdone with measles; also reports death of daughter Sarah and wife Sarah and attack of scarlet fever on John and Maria.","Reports the havoc produced by the \"bursting of that overgrown bubble paper currency and the circulation of accomodation bills\"; encloses an order for sugar, rum and other goods.","Reports wife Sarah \"Sally\" Jerdone's death and death of daughter Sarah as well as illness of John, William, and Maria; reports on their development since; explains how Sarah Jerdone's things were sent and where she was buried.","Has lost Francis Jerdone's sister Sarah, George Braikenridge's wife and his two daughters; the sons are back to health; has sent account balance due to him at £8.13.5; has enclosed a mourning ring and a lock of Sally's Sarah hair for Francis Jerdone. to wear; reports condition of crops and prices; refers to events in Europe concerning France.","Refers to events taking place in France.","Upset by attempted murder of Jerdones by enslaved persons; wonders if he has the liberty to make decisions on selling crops; informs of interest of Mr. Thompson of Richmond to buy old corn; will start preparing hogs for Jerdone.","Gives opinion on French actions and intentions and relations between U.S. and Britain.","Describes business matters with Mr. Macaulay; discusses credit and cash markets; reports on crop development; other family news.","Reports on weather and crops; refers to report circulating that Mitchell asked for pardon for Pegg an enslaved girl, implicated in attack against Francis Jerdone and his mother; assures Jerdone this isn't true and explains circumstances.","Discusses trading enslaved persons; reports on cotton and livestock and other business.","Reports arrival of two millstones; refers to positioning of volunteer troops by \"order of the executive\" to Smithfield to \"suppress some opposition to the Civil Power\".","Discusses shipment of tobacco and corn to England.","Reports goods received for Mr. Jerdone and their condition; refers to antiministerial opinions in the newspapers of the day.","Explains process for declaring notice for demand for money; reminds Mrs. Jerdone to sign copy and send affidavit. Including Geo. Gairdner, Richmond, Virginia to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia , 17 September 1794, which explains delay for letter and encourages him to do these errands immediately.","Refers to receipt of tobacco; explains difficulty in insuring British ships; expresses regret for political discord in U.S.; comments on war; gives family news.","2 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Refers to crops in Europe; speaks at great length about the war in Europe and the events in France; refers to death of Robespierre and many others as a result.","Gives example of wording of affidavit; requests that affidavits be renewed and sent by the 22nd.","Refers to papers which have been delivered; reports fevers have been lowered by the rain; Jerdone's tobacco has been shipped.","Describes business transactions he plans on pursuing in order to clear his debts.","Comments on wheat received; recommends a cooling beverage; also describes goods sent.","Explains lack of correspondence from feeling of insult from Jerdone's previous letter; describes business matters of corn, wheat, and with Alex Macaulay; reports on hogs, some of which were lost to a \"set of villains\".","Discusses money enclosed and carried by Joseph Spicer; discusses hogs; expresses sorrow for the death of Mr. J. Thompson.","Reports charge of order; reports carrying an enslaved person back home, injured or escapes?; refers to health and weather.","Sent 24 hogs to overseer Joseph Spicer; receiving returns on crops sent to Norfolk but disappointed in prices; has prepared accounts for past years; sustained losses as crops from 17 92to be sold to Mr. Alexander Macaulaywere never completely sold.","Explains postponement of filing case against Sheriff James Dabney after talking with John? Marshallbecause he claims to have sold land and have money ready for Mrs. Jerdone; also intends to convince Major DuVal to mortgage his property for better security on debt; refers to weather and health.","Reports goods sent and difficulty in shipping; reports war between France and England; speaks of famine in France and general scarcity in England; refers to higher prices because of the \"covetness of the farmers\".","Bill for hoes sent for £4.1.10.","Had expected his friend Captain Delancey to visit Jerdone; hopes Jerdone will accept him hospitably; advises not to worry about the Beall's Executor as he is acting to \"procrastinate\" the foreclosing in the mortgage; anxious over payments owed to Jerdone and the welfare of his family if he dies; hopes to send his children to Scotland for education as there is too much French principle in the colonial schools; sorrowed by the loss of \"little Johny\".","Scope and Contents Had been ill with pains in the side; refers to many immigrants from Europe; expresses worries of power given to Catholics and their divided loyalties to country and religion.","Scope and Contents Reports enclosure of decision by Chancery for Mrs. Jerdone; reports on brigs carrying goods: one has been carried off to Bermuda by privateers, another brought ashore by wind; other family news.","Scope and Contents Informs Jerdone he has broken a law by selling wine without a license to sick people; he will be fined $50 for every offense.","Scope and Contents Items shipped; health of family and himself; bears invoice of Francis Jerdone.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Discusses business dealings in hogs, wheat; describes conditions of business with Alexander Placaulay, Thomas Peters, Benjamin Harrison and Turner Christian; reports he received a letter from family in Jedburgh; encloses itemized cost for carriage wheels. See medium oversize file.","Scope and Contents Regrets he can no longer stay on; will get someone to act as overseer; reports on Indian corn, wheat and prices.","Scope and Contents Reports on health; reports on receipt of goods; explains ship took 21 days from Norfolk to Richmond; also how bale was sent mistakenly to Petersburg; refers to seemingly encouraging markets in produce, grain, flour and horses; refers to death of Mr. Douglass; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports business is slow with only the necessities like flour and wheat doing well; many men being sent to West Indies and speculation is very high; encloses an political pamphlet.","Scope and Contents Claims will have no problem selling the corn he has; promises to take necessary steps to bring Mr. Peter to justice; will try to take care of repairs needed on the mill.","Scope and Contents Updates Jerdone on his business affairs and accounts; congratulates Jerdone for wishing harmony with all nations.","Scope and Contents Refers to death of William Douglass; inquiring about the position of overseer now vacated; gives brief sketch of his background and that of his son who would like to be employed.","Scope and Contents Has no news; heard Jerdone had been in Hanover and wishes he had come to visit in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Weather appears to promise good crops; reports the horse thief Young was convicted.","Scope and Contents Sends a pointer puppy and advice for care of it; reports on weather and crops; refers to rumours of war between Great Britain and Spain; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; relays interest of Mr. John Graham to buy oats and other crops; refers to dog, the \"canine queen\"; refers to elections being held in town; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Distressed by being alone while her brother William Douglass is away; complains that she cannot handle the work alone; has divided hogs and feels the remainder should be killed; discusses crops and prices; inquires about selling Jerdone's tract of land.","Scope and Contents Will not offer more than £50 to Archer Christian; reports she has employed an overseer as one is needed on condition Jerdone has not hired one; inquires whether he wants the crops sold.","Scope and Contents Acknowledges present; refers to work done on \"waggon\" ; refers to weather and crops; reports on hunting; refers to difficulty in economy from French; other family news. Includes invoice for goods shipped to Francis Jerdone, January 23, 1797.","Scope and Contents Refers to stagnation of business; reports prices of wheat and flour; refers to newspapers and their showing of the \"magic of politics\".","Scope and Contents Has enclosed a newspaper; refers to allies contriving their \"depredatory and unprovoked conduct to this country\"; reports all business is good.","Scope and Contents Has delivered letter to Major; weather has been good but had a frost; hopes peach blossoms survived; has enclosed a Norfolk paper.","Scope and Contents 4 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Reports brother John is in school at Bradford in Wiltshire and brother William at Keynsham, both studying Latin; describes his father's business and his responsibilities within it; describes the political and military events occurring in England and France; surprised he is wearing a \"redcoat\" on is back; hopes the U.S. will not be dragged into this conflict.","Scope and Contents Including letterfrom George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia , 10 April 1797, referring to business transactions and shipping as well as European events and family news. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Reports corn and wheat are ready but fears prices will not go as high as Jerdone had expected; hopes to see Jerdone to discuss the land.","Scope and Contents Requests Jerdone send balance for the 30 barrells ? with bearer; send compliments.","Scope and Contents Refers to illness at estate; reports on sale of crops and payments; other family news.","Sorry to hear the drought has brought disease to persons enslaved by the Jerdon family; wishes he could take a trip North with Mr. Mitchell to get away; worries about the predicament of the U.S. in view of the European events; discusses business concerning Mr. DuVa l? and whether he is a good business risk.","Scope and Contents Refers to job opportunity expressed to him by Jerdone; gives conditions of his employment; will accept job if Jerdone accepts his conditions.","Scope and Contents Informs that a year is up since signing bond; Inquires as to what Jerdone would like to do.","Scope and Contents Letter from George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia . Describes route of ship which carries his goods; reports events in Europe; refers to peace negotiation with France; reports on crops and weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses crop prices, and receipt of payment; refers to events in Europe as \"hostile\"; reports movement of Dutch to the North of Ireland; reports outbreak of yellow fever; other family news.","Scope and Contents 2 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Discusses crop prices and quantity; refers to outbreak of yellow fever; reports have received letters from Scotland and refers to the placement of the Dutch fleet; discusses further events in Europe.","Scope and Contents Discusses his land in Kentucky and the value of his land in Virginia; reports orders placed agains t Mr. Holt for Mr. and Mrs. Jerdone; discusses other business of debts.","Scope and Contents Requests Jerdone not send reply with wagoner as he is not trustworthy; encloses letter from Major-DuVal; offers his aid in employment of helpers; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports Jasper has agreed to the operation; thanks Jerdone for finding instruments to use; requests them sent by Saturday or Sunday as when he has the assistance of Dr. Lewis to operate.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat and oats and gives prices; reports he has no one to recommend for the notice ? business.","Scope and Contents Reports operation is done; reports Jasper tolerated the pain well and is now very happy; requests that Jerdone return the instruments and forward the enclosed letter; also requests a bottle of molasses for Jasper.","Scope and Contents Recommends hiring Mr. Holeman for the job; refers to many ships missing on their voyages and the lack of information from Europe because of it; gives other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports that George Pottie will bring entries needed to be signed for the certificates; they must be entered by 1 December to avoid penalty.","Scope and Contents Reports sale of wheat and potential to sell more if the price is agreeable; refers to possibility of hiring Mr. Holeman who would give Jerdone's \"notices\"; reports difficulty in obtaining wheels.","Scope and Contents Discusses goods sent; wanted to send salt but objection to putting in bags; hopes Jerdone will accept the oysters.","Scope and Contents Reports on health of Jasper; describes the symptoms and the opinions of the doctor; reports advised diet and progress of recovery.","Scope and Contents Reports wheat is being delivered; remarks chat the man who delivers this will deliver Jerdone's letter to Mayor DuVal.","Scope and Contents Discusses ship's arrival and goods to be sent; reports on weather; refers to newspapers which have been sent.","Scope and Contents Reports efforts to sell property in order to pay off debt to Jerdone; reports employment of a man by Mr. Gairdner.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; reports iron, leather has been sent; advises Jerdone to write to Mr. Macaulay about his daughter; Includes some accounts of goods sent.","Scope and Contents Reports has sold both the new and old wheat; reports has not been able to sell the old corn; hopes pork will be ready by the 25th.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent hogs; discusses business affairs of corn, wheat, and Indian corn.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Assures that accounts have been properly taken care of; discusses business matters and goods sent; advises him on poplar trees; gives other town news.","Scope and Contents Reports on events in Europe and effect it will have on American economy; reports letter from Major DuVal advising to employ Holeman to give notices; reports Mr. Alexander Macaulaysent his son to school in Chesterfield; reports on crop prices.","Scope and Contents Refers to attempts to sell Indian corn; refers to sale of wheat and payments.","Scope and Contents Discusses prospects of selling land; refers to letter from the Major DuVal ; discusses further business, partnerships, and lawsuits.","Scope and Contents 3 Reports that peace has till not come with France; gives numbers of militia and preparedness of British forces; describes recent events involving French and their plans; reports rebel lion in Ireland almost quelled.","Scope and Contents Describes goods shipped to Jerdone; complains about high prices and taxes. Including accounts for all goods shipped to Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Time to renew bond with Jerdone; needs instructions.","Scope and Contents Discusses business affairs with Major DuVal in reference to a mortgage of his land; refers to visit of General Marshall.","Reports that Mr. Macaulay must sell his furniture, home, enslaved, persons and plantation for \"ready money\"; wishes to consult with Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Refers to letter from DuVal to Jerdone; agrees that Jerdone is due Holt's land in compensation for the debts.","Reports son Francis has bought 1/4 of land and enslaved persons mortgaged to her by Holt for £2,750; informs that he has power to act for her.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports sending 20 hogs and wheat timber; reports hasn't finished measuring Indian corn; refers to sale of wheat and Indian corn; reports execution ordered against Mr. Peter; reports sale of cattle.","Scope and Contents Discusses goods sent, including hogs; discusses particular business matters Including payment and when things will be delivered and crops.","Scope and Contents Refers to the \"Calamitous disaster of the 22nd November\"; claims will suffer no loss; discusses business accounts, sale of crops and goods shipped to Jerdone; Dr. Cringan wishes puppies.","Informs cannot learn how Black boy can be bound; promises to write soon to make a judgment.","Scope and Contents Discusses business with Mr. Mitchell; refers to events between France and Britain; hopes for peace soon.","Scope and Contents Discusses political events in Europe at the time including dethroning of the kings of Naple and Serdinia and speculation on the King of Prussia; reports River Elbe is frozen disrupting mail delivery; refers to lack of news on army in Egypt and rumors that Napoleon Bonaparte has been killed; predicts the defeat of the Italian Army by the Turks; refers to extensive popularity of Nelson and lists the types of clothing and accessories that have been named after him.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of letters; describes goods sent; refers to death of Mr. Alexander Macaulay; refers to apple crop and weather; describes accomplishments and injuries of Admiral Nelson; reports French declaration of war against Tuscany. Includes invoice of goods shipped by Geo. Braikenridge to Francis Jerdone, 15 March 1799.","Scope and Contents Reports no further information from Major DuVal; refers to upcoming elections for member of Congress and hopes he will place a vote for General Marshall; hopes a visit to the forge will come soon.","Scope and Contents Doesn't expect good weather to last; hopes to visit soon; encloses payment for interest on bond.","Scope and Contents Explains his recent interest in politics as his way to protect himself against the government; reports no news has arrived from Europe.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent two horses; reports sale of 650 barrels of Indian corn and asks what to do with remainder; expects payment from Mrs. Douglass for corn; hopes for a visit soon.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival of horses; explains travel plans for visit; reports news from Europe; refers to defeat of the King of Naples; speculates effect on U.S. posture in foreign relations.","Describes the events surrounding the auction of Mr. Macaulay's goods; lists what she bought at auction including enslaved persons and prices.","Scope and Contents Explains bout with \"cholic\" for any bad disposition; refers to business matters; reports sending of clothes to Mr. Thompson; refers to sale of tobacco to M \u0026 G.","Scope and Contents Reports forwarding of £530 to Mrs. Macaulay; reports no arrival of the expected fleet; reports weather of 94 degrees with no rain in sight; expresses belief that lack of rain will not hurt tobacco farmers.","Scope and Contents Congratulates on his recent marriage; reports no new news; reports \"vanquishment of the French in Germany and Italy\"; promises to forward any news. Including invoice of goods, Bristol, England , 15 March 1799.","Scope and Contents Describes goods ordered by Jerdone; apologizes for goods he couldn't get. Including account for goods ordered, undated.","Scope and Contents Asks that Jerdone be more particular in his commissions in the future; describes weather and crops; relates that Turner Christian and Mrs. Douglass are both moving; Mrs. Douglass is going back to her plantation.","Scope and Contents Refers to Jerdone's decision to sell his crop on his own; refers to expectation of rain and news of hail in Louisa; expresses regret that Jerdone's wheat was injured; refers to other business matters.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; reports on corn crops; refers to weather; refers to sale of crops; indicates desire for him to visit before engaging as overseer for next year.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather; reports difficulty in finding package supposedly shipped from England; refers to letter to mother and box forwarded; refers to Sandy's well-being and schooling.","Scope and Contents Extends congratulations on marriage; offers his opinion of the Jerdones' companionship and their virtues; reports sale of goods and other business matters.","Scope and Contents Refers to building of a cabin or house; reports forwarding of package.","Scope and Contents Describes goods ordered; hopes for good crops this year; feels that the U.S. will be able to stay out of the war in Europe.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not sending \"half books\"; forwards letter from Mr. Young concerning Jerdone's sister Mrs. Macaulay.","Scope and Contents Including letter from George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia . Explains kerchiefs sent to the ladies; wishes Jerdone happiness with his new wife; describes wet summer and fall and effects on crops; relates that war with France not over; describes conflict with Spain over four English Frigates.","Scope and Contents Reports sent oats and seed cotton; reports sale of wheat; reports progress of Indian corn; reports sale of Mrs. Douglass' fourth of the estate.","Scope and Contents Describes gifts sent and thanks for gifts received; relates that Assembly is sitting; relates crops and prices; explains contract with G. D? rs deals only in gold and silver not \"currency money\"; explains Mr. D? rs has not paid anything on this contract since 17 97 .","Scope and Contents Refers to bad weather's effect on partridges; refers to General George Washington's death; refers to news from Paris on European affairs; refers to nephew Sandy Macaulay's development and schooling.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports trip to Washington D.C. ; refers to affairs in Congress such as the National Bank issue and laws for loans; refers to men ready to defend the \"Fort of Mobile\" with help from Havana.","Scope and Contents Promises will bring over his bond for his account as soon as Mitchell and Gairdner tell him; expresses concern over Jerdone's mother's health; advises Jerdone to call Dr. Honyman.","Scope and Contents Refers to goods sent by wagon; reports no new news.","Scope and Contents Instructs on how to fix furniture injured in transportation; refers to famine and war in Europe and is thankful for good times in West; refers to visit by Turner Christian who did not pay anything against his account; sends seed wheat from Egypt which produces two crops in 12 months for experimentation.","Discusses crop business and prices; reports goods sent; relates death of eight month old, enslaved child.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather and illnesses that have occurred in the area; refers to discovery of a planned rebellion by Blac ks and the hope it was squashed.","Scope and Contents Discusses wheat prices especially in reference to bread prices and the effects on the poor; relates conflict with France still a problem; Includes other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses Jerdone's illness and anxiety; advises on buying flannel for winter coats; refers to \"the disagreeable state of the Blac ks\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes negotiation with France broken off; wheat prices continue to rise as farmers refuse to bring their crops to market; relates riots are occurring because people cannot afford bread; discusses enclosure law; other family news.","Reports son George Braikenridge married a Miss Bush; refers to a planned insurrection of enslaved people in Virginia and hopes nothing came of it; notes that grain prices still high and population is increasing fast; feels new enclosing of common land should be increased to equal it.","Scope and Contents Discusses household business; refers to accounts enclosed.","Scope and Contents Advises Jerdone on how to get a higher price for his wheat; comments on the tobacco market.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat and corn crop; refers to transport of hogs for Christmas; reports on shingles' arrival.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports Assembly has done nothing of significance; feels French convention was not successful to either U.S. domestic or external relations.","Scope and Contents 2 pages. Xeroc Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Discusses lack of attention paid to shingles; remarks on similar opinions on settlement; refers to Jefferson's election as President.","Scope and Contents Refers to events in Europe and the latest accounts from Europe; reports on wheat, corn, and flour prices.","Scope and Contents Refers to sale of tobacco; explains that they don't discriminate in price when an entire crop is sold.","Scope and Contents Reports trip to Bottombridge Bottoms Bridge for the evening; refers to Turner Christian's visit and his desire for Jerdone to come visit the forge; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; extends gifts of patterns for wife and mother. Including invoice of goods sent, undated.","Scope and Contents Expresses hope that Jerdone will come visit; refers to recent politics.","Scope and Contents Expresses desire of Turner Christian for Jerdone to visit the forge; reports on crops and crop prices; reports acceptance of two drafts of upwards of $2000.","Discusses crops and business; reports two enslaved children have died. Also three horses.","Scope and Contents Refers to draft on Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner, reports sent someone with interest in his bond; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; explains why he thinks payments to Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner mistaken; other business news.","Scope and Contents Sends payment for money due; reports death of Mrs. George Nicholson.","Scope and Contents Sends two knives to be fixed; reports weather has been changeable and advises Jerdone to watch his feet from getting wet or cold.","Scope and Contents Refers to bad colds in area; reports last news from Europe; hope the leaders of Europe will unite.","Scope and Contents Explains took liberty to open letter to Gairdner as he went to Norfolk; sorry to hear son is so sick; has enclosed letter to mother from Mrs. Macaulay.","Scope and Contents Relates meeting the Alexander Macaulay family; encloses forms to cancel a bond; refers to French supplying West Indies with arms; hopes they will reduce those nations back to their \"primitive state of subjection.\"","Scope and Contents Reports preliminary peace has begun between France and Britain; Cornwall is has been in France since early November; relates business has been stagnant and will be until peace is declared; reports military action in St. Domingo and Jamaica; relates food prices.","Refers to unsettled weather; refers to mortgage and how to finish business; explains how the Major has no liquid money to pay off mortgages; encourages to settle position on 'discounts' for enslaved persons; reports Helen Macaulay's intended marriage to son of James Southall, late of Williamsburg; other family news.","Discusses shingles, some have arrived, some still on the way; encloses inspectors receipt for the hog head of tobacco; reports death of an enslaved child \"overlaid by its mother.\"","Scope and Contents Reports drafts were all paid; refers to other accounts.","Scope and Contents Explains delay in goods; refers to events in Europe and to delay in obtaining a treaty; reports prices on goods and crops.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather and illness; reports on business with the Major and his mortgage; reports other accounts. Including invoice of payments by Turner Christian, 25 July 1800 and 20 May 1801. 1","Scope and Contents Hopes to receive letter soon; reports peace has finally been reached between France and England but doesn't expect to last long; worries as Britain has no allies.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"the Alarm\" which keeps Jerdone at home alarm of Black revolt? ; reports on status of Major DuVal's account.","Scope and Contents Believes good reason to expect \"an Black uprising attempt\"; refers to Major DuVal's actions toward Gairdner; reports ratification of \"Definitive Treaty\" but has no details; wonders how it will affect business.","Scope and Contents Discusses exchange of gold; reports business with Major DuVal almost completed; other news of health and weather; includes some accounts.","Scope and Contents Explains conditions of release for William DuVal from Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Explains status of DuVal affair and papers that have been drawn up; discusses other bonds; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports Sandy Alexander Macaulay's dissatisfaction at school and his desire to leave; explains Macaulay opposes the water used in the kitchen.","Scope and Contents Reports on DuVal affair; refers to difficulty in getting merchandise; inquires about butchers having come Jerdone's way; other family news.","Scope and Contents Requests payment from William Harris for medical services rendered. Including receipt from William Harris for medical services rendered by Dr. Richmond Lewis.","Scope and Contents Describes Mr. Mitchell's illness and trip planned for his recovery; discusses various business dealings with Major DuVal, Turner Christian and in regard to Holt's lands.","Sorry to hear of another insurrection of enslaved persons and hopes all is well; attributes trouble to effects of French Revolution in St. Domingo; requests any orders for goods be sent as soon as possible as regularity of ships for Virginia is non-existent; discusses crops and prices. Including invoice of goods sent to Francis Jerdone by George Braikenridge, 28 July 1798-26 September 1801. 1","Scope and Contents Encloses \"Holeman's\" report and explains its significance; Major DuVal; reports on crops at the Forge; expresses desire for a visit.","Scope and Contents Gives cost for Holeman's trip; reports \"DuVal affair\"; reports on Mr. Mitchell's trip to Norfolk.","Scope and Contents Congratulates on new son; extends wishes to Mrs. Jerdone for a speedy recovery; reports Mr. Mitchell's return.","Scope and Contents Reports on livestock, crops, and prices.","Scope and Contents Congratulates on increase in family; reports on tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Discusses illness going around and some remedies; refers to repairs made in cooking utensils; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses cotton and hogs; enclosed accounts requested.","Scope and Contents Refers to illness of Mrs. Mitchell and her children; congratulates on addition to family.","Scope and Contents Informs that her mother died on the 13th of February; describes her illness; asks for news and letters of family.","Scope and Contents Discusses crop sales handled by Turner Christian; regrets that he cannot handle business of horses; discusses some tobacco business.","Scope and Contents Reports that two hogs hea ds of tobacco have arrived at warehouse; reports fine weather has resulted in increase of tobacco being shipped.","Scope and Contents Items sent; death of mother of Joan Douglass; possibility of war with France; bears invoice of Francis Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports has received two hog hea ds of tobacco; also has received 27 gallons of oil and two kegs of \"white lead\"; cites current prices for these and tobacco.","Scope and Contents Confusion continues as tobacco arrives; hopes oil arrived safely and will be sufficient; business \"is dull\" as the rumour of war affects country.","Scope and Contents Describes disastrous weather of hurricanes and hail; reports news from Turner Christian at Providence Forge; discusses tobacco and its inspection; fears for renewed conflict between France and Great Britain; gives current prices of wheat, corn and tobacco.","Scope and Contents Refers to disastrous tornado near Louisa County ; enclosed weights of two hogs hea ds of tobacco ; asks him to accept four pineapples.","Scope and Contents Reports letter from the Commodore discussing learning navigation and naval tactics; refers to British attempt to acquire the French West Indies ; reports no ships have arrived because of embargo; other family news.","Scope and Contents Received letter from Mr. Rober t Johnson which he repeats; Mr. Christian requests some iron; comments on farmers opinions of crops; gives opinion of town people toward farmers.","Scope and Contents Discusses business; advises to let Turner Christian (overseer) sell the crops; reports weather and other aspects of business.","Scope and Contents Reports has sold old corn for 16 shillings per barrel; asks advice on sale of wheat; reports hogs will be ready by the 28th.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Refers to boy to be sent to learn to be a blacksmith; reports on crops and goods sent.","Refers to missing an enslaved boy; reports \"Anderson's Natt\" won't take apprentices until they are 21 years old; advises to keep boy as laborer a few more years.","Scope and Contents Has sent fourth of money; claims Britain watching for Bonaparte but no occurrences yet; hopes he will soon as Britain is well-prepared; requests to borrow some English newspapers sent by Mr. Braikenridge.","Refers to letter lost with newspapers and intends to send papers separately; refers to enslaved boy's return; advises not to sell him but keep him as a \"mechanic\"; reports problems of enslaved persons with ? Hewlett; \"I am sorry that Hewlett's conduct is so barbarous... It is no business of mine but several of the heads of Negroe families at the forge complained of Hewlett to me. It may be worth your while to write Christian in order that no inhumanity may be used\"; other business.","Scope and Contents Discusses business transactions through mail; discusses events and opinions in England toward the expected invasion of France; discusses weather, crops, and shipping; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes the military forces prepared against France; dreads expense of this military endeavor; requests Jerdone to look for articles of Natural History; Includes list of things he collects.","Scope and Contents Reports is getting over cough and describes some of the remedy; refers to the burning of Norfolk and estimates damage; reflects that this will affect prices.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of crops and prices; reports on progress of stone steps; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports his trip to England and explains he hopes to regain his health there.","Scope and Contents Reports on goods purchased and sent; explains further details on trip to Great Britain.","Scope and Contents Reports on condition of crops and current prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Williamsburg lawyer who helped prepare the Jerdone's suit against William Holt; describes his preparations of the suit; encloses the newspapers for damages.","Scope and Contents Reports on crop condition and current prices; reports on hogs also.","Scope and Contents Reports tobacco has passed inspection; reports on Gairdner's health and on Sandy Mitchell's leg; refers to prices for tobacc o .","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Sends payment to cover interest on bond; report on weather and crops.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat, transportation and harvest of cotton, corn crops and hogs; refers to Mr. William Mitchell.","Scope and Contents Thanks Jerdone for his consoling letter; refers to death of George Gairdner; announces her marriage on August 3, 1804 to Mr. Thomson; inquires of the Douglass'; invites Jerdone's nephew to visit her during his vacations at school; discusses the death of Mr. Waugh and his inheritance.","Scope and Contents Reports death of George Gairdner; describes his perception of their friendship; explains connection made between Jerdone's cousin, Joan Douglass Thomson, and George; extends his help in whatever he can do.","Reports death of his brother on the 10th; describes conditions of will including freeing of enslaved persons; assures Jerdone accounts will be taken care of.","Scope and Contents Explains that letter carried by Mr. Gairdner was delayed and this is why goods were delayed; includes list of goods shipped.","Scope and Contents Reports on due balance to Jerdone and events which will lead to payment; recommends Mr. Innes as agent to take care of his business.","Scope and Contents Agrees 5% commission is outrageous and suggests a lower percent; reports on status of Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner House; requests Jerdone only draw $10,000 so as to preserve the existence of M \u0026 G.","Scope and Contents Introduces himself and offers his services as an agent.","Scope and Contents Reports sent goods; sent copy of invoice to Willia m Cuthbertof Norfolk as he was agent for Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner; insured goods as have been reports of plundering by French Privateers; reports French left W. Indies before Lord Nelson arrived and now being pursued along coast of U.S.","Scope and Contents Refers to deaths of Mr. Gairdner and Mr. Mitchell; supposes Mitchell's executors will take care of goods; requests place to direct mail for Jerdone and Mr. Thompson.","Scope and Contents Reports will not enter Navy; asks for recommendation of what profession he should pursue.","Scope and Contents Discusses loan for Mr. Thompson; inquires if a personal security is sufficient or if he would prefer real estate; has had no shipment from Bristol.","Scope and Contents Reports has received payment for tobacco from England; inquires whether Jerdone would like his payment in sterling or in currency; explains which is more convenient; advises he put money in Bank of England rather than Bank of Virginia because it pays interest.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of Major DuVal's mortgage; promises to finish matter soon or take legal steps.","Scope and Contents Requests Providence Forge estate be divided so that he may have his share inherited from his father; requests Jerdone go down in order to divide estate; feels this best and most economical way.","Scope and Contents Reports on business; has 42 hogs ready by December 15th; wheat has been sold; corn not fully harvested yet.","Scope and Contents Reports meetings with Major DuVal and Thomas Wilson; refers to unwillingness on Wilson's part to pay mortgage.","Scope and Contents Reports has waited on business with DuVal sufficient time and now thinks it is time to go to court for payment; has sold wheat; gives list of goods sent by Abram.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent 44 hogs and the accounts for 1804; relates had mentioned buying Mr. Douglass' share of the estate but Douglass is interested in buying another 1/4.","Scope and Contents Discusses preparations for lawsuit involving debts due Jerdone by Mitchell and Gairdner and Mr. DuVal; hopes to prevent suit from going into \"Court of Chancery.\"","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Sends interest on bond, suggests talking to bearer who has just returned from Mediterranean cruise.","Scope and Contents Describes the conditions of payment of a mortgage debt; explains procedure used to settle conflict; gives conditions of proposals offered and results if go to court.","Scope and Contents Reports will receive detailed account of settlement with Major DuVal; does not feel this settlement is in Jerdone's best interest; debt has been transferred into hands of bank.","Scope and Contents Refers to letter sent explaining DuVal settlement.","Scope and Contents Reports condition of wheat crops; has not sold Indian corn and expects low price; looks forward to Jerdone's visit to Providence Forge; other business matters.","Scope and Contents Discusses debt due by Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner; refers to dry weather; requests copy of accounts of 1804.","Scope and Contents Reports offers of Mr. Brown to pay off whole debt of Mitchell and Gairdner; sorry to hear Mr. Christian will leave Jerdone's employ; relates mason has set of stone steps waiting to be picked up; requests instructions on those.","Scope and Contents Reports has received payment from Mr. Christian on accounts; has delivered settlement with Major DuVal signed by both parties; feels will be important against DuVal's claims of equity.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; refers to duty payment due; discusses weather and its impact on corn and tobacc o .","Scope and Contents Bearer has two pair shoes; agrees with character judgment of Mr. McLaren; hopes rain benefited Jerdones; has not received money from Mr. Fenwick or Christian; reports river too low to ship things; arrival of ship from Liverpool.","Scope and Contents Discusses debt due by Mr. Fenwick to Mr. Christian; discusses effects of rain on corn, tobacc o; refers to rumours of French-English peace negotiations.","Has sent five dozen pair of plaid hose; \"forwarded deed and power of attorney to Mr. Christian\"; \"there seems to be more difficulty in the business... owing to some informality on the part of the Commissioners in omitting to name\" the enslaved persons; seems uncertain, whether deed can be proved in court.","Scope and Contents Refers to inquiry of McLaren's movements; refers to Jerdone's unwillingness to travel because of weather conditions.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Sends $500 in bank notes to exchange for silver; refers to two bills in Assembly: to do away with guard in Richmond and to place taxes on bank stock; implies Senate will agree to neither.","Scope and Contents Reports family well and daughter born to his son and daughter-in-law; lists goods sent; refers to little reliable news.","Scope and Contents Reports birth of daughter and other family news; relates has entered into West Indies mercantile business as his relation Mr. Weare has retired from it; describes this business and some of its holdings; reports some of the activities of the French.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; advises to sell corn at $5; refers to competition from northward; refers to treaty with Great Britain; fears it won't be ratified.","Scope and Contents Discusses tea sent; explains different shipping routes and introduces his agents in Norfolk, Virginia and Liverpool, England ; refers to McLaren and fears hasn't sold any corn; reports on potato scarcity and his discovery of Nova Scotia potatoes which he \"finds equal to real Irish or Scottish potatoes\"; other family news and business.","Scope and Contents Describes goods sent; refers to letters received from the Brackenridge; discusses prices of crops; refers to illness of Captain Maconand his depressed spirits.","Scope and Contents Refers to previous letter and goods sent with it; discusses war between England and France; believes it won't end while Bonaparte lives; refers to weather and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports sending of four stone steps by waggon; discusses bill for steps; refers to forwarding letters to Britain; reports number of people who have come to see the trial of Colonel Aaron Burr; expects trial \"to be put off for want of testimony\"; reports on French retreat because of lack of supplies; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business transactions; refers to some political event and speculates on government action but not specific; speaks of politics between France and Britain; refers to business with McLaren.","Scope and Contents Refers to suit in Chancery Court in Williamsburg and bill which will need to be answered by Jerdone; refers to Mrs. Sarah Macon Jerdone'sillness and other family news.","Scope and Contents Outlines and explains suit of John Pierce and Samuel Beall against Francis Jerdone and his mother Sarah Macon Jerdone .","Scope and Contents Refers to letter to Braikenridge's father of April 1807; reports growth of his family; is glad to hear of change in profession; regrets war in Europe not over; refers to attack on Chesapeake frigate by British ship; other family news. Including Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia to George Braikenridge Bristol, England , 20 April 1807, informing of family news and listing goods ordered from Mr. Braikenridge.","Scope and Contents Explains what goods sent and why others weren't; apologizes for lateness of goods. Including invoice of goods sent by George Braikenridge to Francis Jerdone, 17 September 1807. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; refers to delay in goods from England; reports peaceful trend between Britain and United States; reports surrender of Copenhagen to British Army and also Danish Fleet; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"rough treatment which poor Minny experienced, it may be a good lesson to him, he is not apt to be impertinent, but I suppose the parting drink with his Richmond friends had some effect on his conduct...\"; expresses surprise at small wheat crop; refers to lateness of goods from England; believes relations will remain peaceful with Britain; reports Bonaparte's order for blockading decree on American ships; refers to Major DuVal's note coming due; other family news.","Scope and Contents Advises to have corn \"manufactured\" by a nearby mill; discusses arrival of ship from England including letters from the Braikenridges; discusses pork and prices; not satisfied with political relations with Great Britain .","Scope and Contents Refers to business transactions in Williamsburg; expresses concern over British-American relations; has enclosed accoun ts.","Scope and Contents Has received \"two hogs heads of the meanest tobacco I ever saw pass inspection\"; sorry can't pass on good news as British-American politics don't seem to be improving; sorry to hear of Jerdone's poor health. Including account of 18 March 1808 signed by Smith ? Price. 1","Scope and Contents Refers to difficulties of communication because of American embargo on England; claims this has had no ill-effects on English standard of living; refers to Spanish struggle to free from Bonaparte; reports English have forced French from Portugal.","Requests Francis Jerdone come visit to settle accounts with Mr. McLaren; reports on crops, livestock, and sale of crops; reports no iron; requests outside clothing for enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to rising prices of foreign goods; believes a non-intercourse act and embargo will pass Congress; refers to last order from Jerdone; hopes Spain will succeed; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Reports delay in getting tobacco to market; reports on crops; reports receipt of iron; gives weight of all hogs killed.","Scope and Contents Discusses care and progress of livestock.","Scope and Contents Questions whether embargo will be raised; reports prices have declined from rumours that embargo will continue; refers to rumours of battles in Spain; business and family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to shipment of indifferent nails as \"proper speciman of penitentary workmanship\"; reports limited removal of embargo; feels this will do little for tobacc o industry; discusses business transactions with Mr. Tazewell and Mr. Douglass .","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of tobacc o; reports has received news from England and finds ports of France, Holland, and their colonies still interested in trade; gives report on prices in British ports.","Scope and Contents Refers to Mrs. Jerdone's health and the weather; reports rumours that the Austrians were defeated; claims will have no peace as long as Bonaparte \"reigns on the Continent of Europe.\"","Scope and Contents Sorry to confirm reports of a breach with Britain; explains events centering around Mr. Erskine and Mr. Jackson, Minister to the U.S.","Scope and Contents Refers to business with Mr. Dunsmore; reports on weather; refers to the battle of the Danube and rumors of a Russian Army marching against Austria; expresses concern.","Scope and Contents Refers to prohibition of direct intercourse with Great Britain; discusses a Mr. Dillard who has inquired about a position with Mr. Jerdone as overseer of the New Kent estate.","Scope and Contents Includes invoice.","Scope and Contents Items shipped, bears invoice, 1809, of Francis Jerdone.","Encloses bill for attendance of enslaved persons.","Discusses sale of crops; claims willingness to pay his part of profits for estate; discusses accounts with Mr. Morecock, John Davis, McLaren; enslaved persons need clothes; and shop needs tools.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of Braikenridge letter informing of arrival of goods at Norfolk.","Discusses transport of articles to Jerdone; intends to attend to tobacc o following day; has enclosed invoice from Braikenridge in Bristol.","Reports pork is almost ready; reports progress in crop processing; questions Francis Jerdone's intention to use timber on estate.","Discusses use of timber on estate and who has the right to use it; reports on hogs and corn.","Reports on hogs and wheat.","Discusses some business; expresses desire for Jerdone to come to visit.","Discusses sale of tobacco, the advertisement was too late for this paper but will be in the next; assures that the expenses are taken care of.","Has sent the three hogheads of tobacco to New York to be sold; P.S. tobacco didn't pass inspection, was sold.","Encloses accounts on sale of tobacc o; will send current accounts if requested.","Reports letter arrived in time to be sent to London; regrets \"low state of health\" of Mrs. Sarah Macon Jerdone .","Reports update of account, refers to trouble nobility in London have been causing.","Has sent medicines by Mr. J. Thompson; refers to rain.","Discusses wheat crop and prices for its ale; requests figures in order to update books of Jerdone and Douglass; other family and business news.","Discusses crops, livestock, enslaved persons and other business.","Discusses the merits of private tutors and schools; weather good for harvest; refers to Napoleon and his preoccupation with his wife; reports Holland has been made a province of France.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of crops, prices and transport of hogs.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of corn; relates events in Great Britain not good; king not likely to recover; Parliament appointing Prince of Wales regent and ministry looking to new restrictions; from France the Berlin and Milan Decrees not revoked and French ambassador has arrived.","Scope and Contents Reports accounts for past year; discusses possibility of loaning money; other family news.","Scope and Contents Inquires of lack of correspondence from Jerdone and Dr. Honyman; implies difficulties in Britain; suggest correspondence under cover of consul in Liverpool, Jame s Maury.","Scope and Contents Reports forwarding of package; refers to Bonaparte's release of all \"American vessels and cargoes in ports of France.\"","Scope and Contents Forwards proceedings from Louisa County Court; advises on the next steps to take.","Scope and Contents Worries of lack of correspondence; wonders if Dr. Honyman is still alive; will collect magazines for him only up to end of year without direction.","Scope and Contents Relates sale of wheat by Mr. Douglass; offers to forward mail to Great Britain .","Scope and Contents Advises Mrs. Jerdone on her will and under the law how she can divide her estate.","Scope and Contents Discusses \"political horizon\"; refers to chances of war and effect of Non-Importation Act; gives overview of crop prices.","Scope and Contents Has forwarded letters to England and suggests other ports from which to send letters; reports delivery of goods; refers to events in England; other general business news.","Scope and Contents Reports delivery of hogs; hopes he Francis Jerdone will be satisfied with their sale; reports on wheat crop and intending sale. Including list of hogs killed, undated.","Scope and Contents Pleased to hear from Jerdone; worries correspondence may not last long by looks of American hostilities; gives update on family; refers to eye problems of George Weare; wonders how he will send magazines to Dr. Honyman.","Scope and Contents Discusses difficulty in finding bricks and the future state of sugar; believes British will not \"begin the war\" and wonders if we \"must goad them into it\"; fears this will be regretful.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat; refers to wine obtained; discusses fabric for \"neck cloths\"; refers to difficulty in obtaining \"good sugar.\"","Scope and Contents Discusses business transaction with Tom; refers to difficulty in obtaining quality goods and the high prices; reports wheat was rejected by millers and sold.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat; refers to difficulty of obtaining port wine; has forwarded letter to Braikenridge to Norfolk; discusses payment for load.","Scope and Contents Explains why he hasn't yet gotten the goods requested.","Scope and Contents Reports will receive goods; reports stores poorly stocked; will send statement and money from wheat with Tom next time if agreed by Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Refers to account and bond enclosed; has sent cheese; hopes they still will escape war, but wouldn't thank rulers for it.","Scope and Contents Reports hasn't sold corn; refers to declaration of war and believes won't be able to sell corn for a higher price; hopeful for a good next crop.","Scope and Contents Sends port wine and cask of London bottle d \"porter\"; refers to declaration of war on Britain and her dependencies on the 18th; will send interest as soon as possible.","Scope and Contents Sends payment for interest and balance; reports Braikenridge no longer makes kind he Francis Jerdone wanted.","Scope and Contents Gives update on his sons and their accomplishments; fears correspondence will be difficult with declaration of war; discusses weather and crops.","Scope and Contents Discusses lawsuits of Jerdone's against estate of Wm. Holt; advises best way to be successful; questions desires of Francis Jerdone in case.","Scope and Contents Request for loan of eight to ten thousand dollars; encloses bond to be completed by brother Tom in Jerdone's presence.","Scope and Contents Reports low number of hogs; reports has sold wheat and corn; reports on present corn crop.","Scope and Contents Discusses conditions of sale of corn.","Scope and Contents Refers to order for kegs of Madeira and rum; reports the \"seaman's bill\" passed the Congress and British were so happy with it they delayed the sailing of troops to the U.S.; reports U.S. troops have taken York in Canada; relays no demand for wheat.","Refers to illness among enslaved persons; discusses crops and market for corn.","Scope and Contents Discusses accounts; refers to weather; relates good news from Spain, but has heard nothing in Germany.","Scope and Contents Discusses transportation of articles ordered by Jerdone; refers to the illness of Mr. Pottie and James Govan; feels thinness in \"ranks of aquaintances\"; reports from Spain contradictory but favorable.","Scope and Contents Discusses hogs and how they will be split up; discusses harvest and sale of corn and wheat and payment of taxes and wages.","Discusses order for corduroy, mustard, and pepper; reports situation with \"hire of labourers\"; doesn't feel Jerdone's enslaved persons would average more than $50 for hire because of the war.","Scope and Contents Reports sending of goods; reports abdication of throne by Bonaparte and restoration of Lewis the 18th Louis XVIII ; refers to hopeful news that commissioners of U.S. will settle problems with Great Britain. Includes list of goods purchased for him Francis Jerdone .","iscusses the illness and death among enslaved persons from typhus fever; discusses crops and hogs; waiting for visit from the British.","Scope and Contents Discusses goods he sent Jerdone; prospects for peace are gloomy; fears war will continue two or three years; afraid to send balance due him by Abram. Including account, undated.","Scope and Contents Reports difficulty in getting specie; refers to delivery of cotton; hopes for speedy end to war; refers to rumor of armistice. Including list of goods sent, undated.","Scope and Contents Refers to family and weather; reports developments in Europe; refers to negotiations in Ghent; reports on available rum.","Scope and Contents Reports on accounts; refers to the lying of Davis and his behavior in visiting and drinking with a mulatto; discusses hogs; refers to Jerdone's need of an overseer.","Scope and Contents Gives update of family; hopes to hear from Americans soon.","Scope and Contents Refers to peace with U.S.; gives update on family; sends message to Dr. Honyman; reports Bonaparte has regained rule in France.","Scope and Contents Refers to previous letters; gives account for magazines and conditions for shipment.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of letter and tobacco which he will inspect and sell; claims this is a good time to sell it; refers to \"no news of importance from Europe.\"","Scope and Contents Reports on the two hogsheads of tobacco .","Scope and Contents Refers to enclosed letter from Mr. Braikenridge; hopes peace has been achieved in Europe; reports on weather and crops.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival of ship; has forwarded letter from Mr. Braikenridge; refers to magazines.","Scope and Contents Describes articles sent to Jerdone including plough, nails, shoe thread, and others.","Scope and Contents Discusses conditions of sale of tobacco; reports has bought two piece s of linen .","Scope and Contents Describes goods sent; discusses conditions on sale of tobacco; reports cannot give accounts on tobacco yet as it hasn't been weighed.","Scope and Contents Reports inability to accommodate his Francis Jerdone Sons for this year because house is incomplete; describes educational system at his school based on what parent wants taught; discusses tuition and board rates.","Scope and Contents Reports all three sons are well; describes subjects taken, lists books bought for classes; gives number of students at school; other family news.","Reports indictment of George Boxley for hiring out Isaack, a person enslaved by the Jerdones, as well as a person enslaved by another man; encloses poem written by Boxley; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports that brother Willia m is very ill with \"running sores,\" fever and headache; wishes he could be brought home; refers to mother's trip to Hanover.","Refers to enclosed copy of proceedings of case involving enslaved persons; has enclosed affidavit for suit against Peter Clarkson; discusses this suit in reference to payment.","Scope and Contents Reports sending of money to pay interest on bonds; refers to no statement because Francis Jerdone hasn't ordered any goods.","Scope and Contents Discusses latest order; fears war will go on two or three years; refers to accounts of last two transactions; refers to the predatory warfare...by the British...on the Potomack.\"","Scope and Contents Describes conditions and needed persons for taking Mrs. Jerdone's deposition in suit against Clarkson.","Scope and Contents Discusses paralytic stroke of \"the old Governor\"; refers to illness of Mrs. Daniel; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports \"the old Governour\" not in good health; refers to violation of school rules by many boys including George Mitchell; refers to wheat harvest and lack of butter.","Scope and Contents Reports damage from heavy rains; refers to cases of whooping cough nearby; reports exams beginning; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to crops of Mrs. Lewis and her sale of wheat in Fredericksburg; reports Captain Holladay still has his store.","Scope and Contents Refers to health; expresses sorrow of Aunt Mary Jerdone Toler's illness; relates new regulations on saying lessons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses corn crop and selling prices; reports on hog development; refers to attempt at selling Ho it's land but no bidders.","Scope and Contents Refers to health and weather; relates trip of Mr. Lewis and John Boyer to Fredericksburg; refers to many boys being sent home for winter clothes.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of family; sorry to hear of cousin Gardland's wife's illness; refers to speaking to Mr. Lewis about potatoes.","Scope and Contents Reports continued sowing of wheat by Lewis'; refers to better Irish potato crop; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to birth of daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis; relates dates of vacation; hogs have not yet arrived.","Scope and Contents Reports Mr. Lewis buying corn and hogs and prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports weather and health; refers to vacation drawing near; other family news.","Reports on crops and hogs; disappointed that there will not be enough cotton to clothe the \"people\" enslaved persons and satisfy other needs; other business news.","Scope and Contents Describes articles sent including hat and saddle bags; regrets there is no \"English cheese\" and not able to get any \"London porter.\"","Scope and Contents Gives schedule of his school day; believes rules are not as bad as he first believed; discusses tuition overseer description and wages ; and gives other news about school.","Scope and Contents Refers to communications; refers to weather and crops; relates economic conditions, employment and prosperity; gives update on sons; relates insurrection in London of lower class; ponders changes that may have taken place since he left Virginia.","Scope and Contents Refers to seeing waggoners carrying wheat to Fredericksburg; intends on coming home on Friday as there is no school after 12 o'clock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Approaches prospect of buying the Providence Forge estate.","Scope and Contents Reports on goods sent; accepts request to find horses, although thinks it difficult at this time of the year; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival before dinner; refers to health at school.","Scope and Contents Laments distance from her relatives; gives report on her children and their schooling; other family news.","Scope and Contents Gives description of company visiting school; discusses crops of potatoes, peas, and wheat; other local news.","Scope and Contents Refers to good health of all; reports Mr. Lewis got home about 10 o'clock on Tuesday.","Scope and Contents Reports on efforts to find a horse; refers to threat of fire to house; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports being sent to stay with Mrs. Lewis; refers to visit by John Boyer; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of corn; relates bad quality of wheat; would like if Jerdone visited during the summer.","Scope and Contents Refers to Mr. Lewis' trip to Fredericksburg; reports date of vacation; discusses Mr. Lewis' horse.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of \"Huttons Mathematicks\"; understands these sold for $8 in Fredericksburg; expects to be home in a week.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of cherries and Mrs. Lewis' trip to Fredericksburg; sorry to hear of poor Meeny's end; \"... did not apprehend that he was going mad.\"","Scope and Contents Reports weather and crops; refers to Mrs. Lewis' travels about Virginia; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports rain previous night; discusses Mr. Lewis' potatoes.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"sty\" on his left eye; thanks for the cherries; intends to arrive the following morning; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"chinches\" (bedbugs) and their troublesomeness; reports on crops and their development at the plantation; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and crops; mentions the Bowdens? and Faulcon families and visit by Mr. Faulcon.","Scope and Contents Complains of \"chinches\" and condition of room; reports arrivals of boys remarking on absence of Moncures, Travers Daniel and G. Mitchell; discusses Mr. Lewis' crops.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat and corn; refers to disease among hogs which has decreased number for fattening; reports releasing overseer because of woman he's taken up with; other business and family news; advice on paying the next overseer.","Scope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to various family friends' visits; comments on laziness of the overseer and pay; other family news.","Relates the swelling of the North Anna river and problems caused by it; wagon of \"Negroe buyers\" and 40 enslaved persons stuck, sheep loose.","Scope and Contents Reports on rain and its effects; refers to flooding of schoolhouse; reports on family friends; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports he and brother Frank have made geographic table of U.S.; gives information on Mrs. Lewis, Doctor Minor and absence of Willia m, George Mitchell and ? Crutchfield; refers to weather; reports appointed of classes with nine students in each; refers to tickets report cards? and exam on rules.","Scope and Contents Gives update on family; refers to health; reports on weather and crops; describes economic situation; refers to lack of Fruit.","Scope and Contents Reports on apple harvest, sowing wheat and corn; gives an update of people at \"Llangollen\"; reports on visits from Isabella Pottie, Sally Toler, Garland Thompson, and Mrs. Lumbdon.","Scope and Contents Reports order for Irish potatoes by Mr. Lewis; refers to Frank Harris' visit and his business with Wm. Boyer's suit.","Scope and Contents Reports on Mr. Lewis' Irish potatoes; refers to types of food eaten recently; reports on family friends; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses wheat sales of the full year; reports on hogs; relates death of son and wife's illness since.","Scope and Contents Refers to putting away ice; believes it is too early; refers to Mt-s. Lewis' hogs and Mr. Lewis having to buy all his meat this year.","Scope and Contents Discusses means of dividing Providence Forge estate; refers to death of Princess Charlotte of England and her stillborn child.","Discusses sale and payment of corn; refers to bad behavior of an enslaved person who in ran away to Jerdone and is incredulous that he is still at Jerdone's; all enslaved personsare \"trying the overseer\" because they have all \"had their way\" for so long; makes proposal to buy Providence Forge.","Scope and Contents Reports trip went well and Mr. Lewis is ill; mentions a meeting at \"Elk Creek Metting House\" .","Speaks of health of two enslaved persons and Polly Chandler; reports Mr. Lewis has hired a new housekeeper, Katy Bell; relates the Dr.'s son's wounded leg is still in a bad condition.","Scope and Contents Reports Dr. Kean's son Julian was sent home to get payment for his tuition for the past five years; reports a portico will be built; Dr.'s son's leg is getting better; plans on being home Friday.","Scope and Contents Reports having three painful boils; discusses weather and crops; wheat looks bad all over and corn hasn't come up yet.","Scope and Contents Speaks of health and weather; intends to forward letter to Mr. Braikenridge; believes Jerdone should have sent his order to Braikenridge sooner.","Scope and Contents Discusses corn crop and prices of sale; has deposited money for corn and wheat in U.S. Bank at Richmond; discusses conditions for payment for crops; hopes Jerdone doesn't blame him that account hasn't been paid.","Scope and Contents Discusses the rain received and the damage the North Anna? river has done by being so full.","Presents bill for keeping of enslaved persons by the Sheriff of Albemarle; describes circumstances surrounding their imprisonment; reports they have been returned to their enslavers, explains Jerdone will be reimbursed by Clarkson's estate.","Scope and Contents Describes his travels to Washington including means and times of departure and arrival; impressed by the steamboat; describes Alexandria as \"regularly built\"; reports will be in Baltimore and then in New York.","Scope and Contents Describes countryside and bridges seen; describes development and expansion of city; describes \"Peales Museum\" and all the animals and human things there; refers to parade the day before of the militia and volunteers of Pennsylvania; refers to less expensive prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents 4 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Describes their journey from Philadelphia through Trenton, Princeton and Brunswick, New Jersey; describes weather and roads; describes procession for General Montgomery and his funeral arrangements; reports the comforts of the steamboat.","Scope and Contents Describes their travels; expresses pleasure with the Northern states; discusses crops seen; reports articles shipped to Mr. James Innes.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent bill of lading, invoice and goods for Mr. Francis Jerdone; hopes will be of service to Innes: discusses tobacco, wheat and flour prices. Including invoice of sundries shipped by Maury \u0026 Latham, Liverpool, England to James Innes, Richmond, Virginia, 3 August 1818.","Scope and Contents Refers to goods sent; reports hope for good crops; reports fire at Gallego's Mill.","Has sold Jerdone's portion of the crop from the forge; describes conditions of the sale and prices; discusses depositing money into  Richmond bank; hopes to join his family at the sulphur springs; needs for a new overseer, more enslaved persons and a new mill stone.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival of Minors and absence of Falcons; has called on the Doctor and he will give John the accountbefore he leaves; reports \"Old Davy\" died.","Scope and Contents Reports forwarding of letters from Liverpool; reports arrival of ship carrying goods.","Scope and Contents Refers to son's employment in \"procuring\" articles for the family; refers to death of Sarah Macon Jerdone; feels President's message to Congress gave flattering view of domestic and foreign conditions; reports prices in Britain of September 18 on tobaccoand cotton have had no variation.","Scope and Contents Reports articles sent by wagon, discusses prices for wheat; refers to death of grandmother Sarah Macon Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Discusses mistakes made in his account.","Scope and Contents Has sent cask for cider; appreciates Jerdone's generosity; asks where sale will take place; requests he tell wife that Sally has written; asks for sister's book back if he has finished reading it.","Discusses money received for crops; refers to growth of hogs and corn crops; reports need for enslaved persons; relates going to Richmond around the 15th to put money in bank; if H?t is returned he shall not be whipped.","Scope and Contents Refers to request to keep Jerdone's inheritance at interest and make bond payable to Jerdone; reports has 20 sheep he can spare but they must be sent for soon or they won't be able to travel.","Scope and Contents Has sent 31 hogs; reports also has sent 350 \"weight\" of cotton; refers to inability to spin cotton this year but promises it will be done next; requests shoes for a boy; reports will be going to Richmond to deposit money in bank.","Scope and Contents Discusses last letter and projected time of arrival of goods; refers to peace in Europe.","Scope and Contents Requests one or two bottles of wine.","Scope and Contents Severe economic times; bears account, 1818-1819, of Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports on prospects of sale of wheat and corn; sorry to hear that Jerdone doesn't believe money was put into the bank; explains circumstances.","Scope and Contents Refers to health and weather; reports refusal of Dank to cash check in part in gold; advised son to go to the Farmers Bank.","Refers to an enslaved woman who he is glad was \"sent down as she went off without very little or no cause - she has not done one month's work for the last 3 years\"; discusses crops and prices.","Scope and Contents Reports sale of wheat and corn and prices; refers to forwarding of money from sale; other business news.","Scope and Contents Reports to development of cotton, wheat and hogs; refers to prices at market; reports arrangements to repair \"dwelling house\"; other business news; labor shortage.","Box 6-7. 65 items.","Scope and Contents Sorry to hear of illness of family; refers to his own illness; advises a new practice using \"Mercury and camphire\" artificial camphor.","Scope and Contents Reports on offer for sale of wheat; reports on other crops and estimates yield.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat; reports on other crops' development and estimates prices; refers to hogs; refers to price of his part of the estate.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent 50 hogs and 300 pounds of cotton; is sorry to hear that Jerdone can't buy his part of the farm; claims advantages would be greater in ownership by one person.","Scope and Contents Refers to health and weather; refers to \"demise of George the Third and of his son the Duke of Kent.\"","Scope and Contents Refers to untrustworthy mail system; reports gloomy prospect for crops; relates problems handling estate; overseers take advantage of her; reports couldn't get bricks for mother's tomb; refers to eye affliction of Cousin; refers to mother's death.","Scope and Contents Consoles brother on illness of his wife; refers to crippled cousin whom she cares for; reports news of Mr. Braikenridge; refers to crops and weather; refers to letters from nephew William .","Scope and Contents Refers to and consoles on death of Jerdone's wife; refers to crippled cousin; fears trouble with the \"black property\" and the \"quarrels of our rulers.\"","Scope and Contents Refers to death of \"your amiable lady\" Mary \"Polly\" Byars Jerdone; reports bad weather and damage done to crops; reports intention to pay largest bond.","Scope and Contents Desires to pay bond; requests a messenger who will bring money to Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports amount of payment on bond; refers to quality of crops; refers to lack of correspondence from George Braikenridge .","Scope and Contents Discusses accounts of Charles Thompsonand Mr. Mitchell; refers to death of Jerdone's wife; sorry to hear of Mrs. Isabella Mitchell'sill health; refers to his age and doubts that he will live another year.","Scope and Contents Explains delay of wagon; assures money is ready.","Scope and Contents Refers to loss of goods and wreckage of ship; assures the loss wasn't great and of the security of the debt with them.","Reports on crops and prices received; reports on hogs and number lost by others due to eating mushrooms; enlaved persons need shoes.","Scope and Contents Discusses the assistance of John Lipscomb and Mr. Tyler in the settlement.","Scope and Contents Requests a small amount of money for a short trip he is taking.","Reports on problem with neighbor about property line; refers to health; hired out enslaved persons; better then working for    villainous overseers; and other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; discusses Doctor'strip to New York and his sale of his Alabama property to Colonel Jones; reports on potato crop and thanks him for offer of apples.","Scope and Contents Reports on business, crops, and prices; reports on family movements and health.","Scope and Contents Has sent 41 hogs; apologizes for not having sent money for the corn sale but has lost pocketbook with money and accounts in it; promises to pay money in bank when family is well enough for him to go to Richmond.","Discusses health; refers to prices of food and scarcity of provisions; refers to problems with the executors of Wm. Mitchell's will; \"in the meantime the Negroes were going about working for those that would give them food\"; relates letter received from Doctor reporting daughter's death; refers to their leaving Virginia; refers to news of Frank and John Jerdone and George Mitchell.","Scope and Contents Reports sending payment for interest on bond; refers to ill-development of crops; refers to war between France and Spain; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports on receiving letter from the Doctorsaying he had sold his estate and referring to death of child; discusses crops.","Scope and Contents Reports has purchased all the interest of the Forge estate; made careful inspection of all court records.","Scope and Contents Reports on crops and hogs; refers to division of property; hopes to stay in house another year.","Scope and Contents Desires to pay bond; plans return to native country for summer; Garland Mitchell will transact business in his James Innes absence.","Scope and Contents Reports bond has been delivered; promises to take letters to friends in England and to inquire of Mr. Braikenridge; sends good wishes.","Scope and Contents Discusses health and Sally's illness; refers to Doctor'sinjured leg; refers to Frank Jerdone and George Mitchell; refers to storm earlier in the week; reports on her health and offers a quarter of veal.","Discusses procurement of goods for enslaved persons; \"I therefore wish to know from you whether I am to get whiskey for Negros in harvest\"; reports on crops and needs for harvest; relates enslaved persons have recovered from the measles and have 53 lambs.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports Sally Thompson has come for two months; refers to news of Torn and Doctor; reports news of Mr. Braikenridge through Dr. Honyman; refers to fruit crops.","Scope and Contents Refers to death of Jerdone's servant Mima; discusses health; reports Sally Thompson left; reports on lack of rain and poor crops; needs new overseer; one she has is \"good for nothing, they will do for one year, after that they are \"indeferent\" indifferent; other family news.","Discusses problems with shipping corn; reports losses from leaking ships; discusses sale of lambs to butcher; discusses cotton; refers to death of an enslaved child and widespread illness; relates Mr. Douglass' desire to build a fence around the Hill Estate; refers to Jerdone's desire for him to quit.","Scope and Contents Reports will be visiting on the 26th of August at an unnamed hour; hopes to be informed by brother before visit.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of last letter; refers to lack of established religion and implies morality is wanting in America; other family news. Including Copy of Autograph Letter Signed to Francis Jerdone, 20 February 1823. Comments on development of trade in Va.; reports lack of ships from Bristol bound for Va.; refers to possibility of war in Europe; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports George has left college Hampden-Sydney because of a falling out with the tutor; \"He means to go to this university as soon as it goes into operation\"; reports Tom is in \"Carraccas\" and Frank has been sick all summer; complains about overseer; reports crops doing poorly; claims \"young Honyman\" is a worthless creature and has been sending accounts to her for money she does not owe.","Scope and Contents Reports on family visits and health; refers to crops and food supplies; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; complains about overseers; reports Charles Thompson has found a new overseer for following year; relates a chair bought for her to ride around the plantation; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports son George will go back to Hampden-Sydney; \"He returns to Hampden-Sydney the 1 of July, he had a trip there about ten days ago, they have an entire set of new teachers so he agreed to go back. I had much rather he was there than at this university there is not the same temptation for extravagance\"; reports news of Doctor Honyman'spoor condition; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports Sally Thompson's children are very ill; reports George began class; has not heard from the Doctor; reports overseer seems to be industrious; complains of neighbors stealing her livestock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports no new cases of small pox; discusses material necessary for \"netting the sain seine\"; gives idea of cost to make netting; discusses crops and weather; reports many newborn children, lambs, and calves.","Discusses health, reports wet weather has delayed planting; complains of enslaved persons stealing her livestock and goods; refers to hired out enslaved person who ran away; other family news.","Needs new cotton machine; discusses health of enslaved persons; has finished seine [?] but it is too short; refers to bad conduct of son's servant; discusses running away of three enslaved persons; complains of ungratefulness; family news; P.S. enslaved persons have returned; promises to be more strict with them as they have become spoiled.","Scope and Contents Informs there is little hope for sister's Isabella Jerdone Mitchell recovery.","Scope and Contents Hopes to share fences at the plantation until next fall because Jerdone's are in such bad condition and he won't be able to fix them during this season.","Scope and Contents Writes to announce and arrange funeral service for her \"mother\"; describes intended service and expresses respect for strength of her \"mother.\"","Scope and Contents Writes to explain he expects corn prices to rise; discusses severe weather of past week; relates other business.","Scope and Contents Reports death of Va. Thompson; reports illness of cousin Garland Thompson; requests for body of child to be interred by grave of the Mitchell's child; reports also illness of George Mitchell at Hampden-Sydney.","Scope and Contents Has wanted to write until corn was beaten and wheat cleaned and measured; reports had waited to get the cotton machines in Richmond because of illness of overseer and son but went recently; didn't receive it as appearance too small; other family news, business and reference to health of the \"Black People.\"","Scope and Contents Sends tombstones for Aunt Isabella Jerdone Mitchell and for his Garland Thompson daughter; includes 7 instructions of how stones should be placed.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not following Jerdone's wishes with the hogs; discusses progress in sale of crops; requests a few more horses to tend the crops better; refers to improvements in farm system; reports on illness in the area.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; hopes to begin fishing soon; refers to fondness of \"the Black People\" to run away and reports some instances; gives count of livestock and tells of loss of mule; reports work done on land and repair of fences; discusses health in area.","Reports on weather and development of crops; refers to health of \"the People\" enslaved persons as in \"better health.\"","Scope and Contents Reports death of George Braikenridge and his Francis Jerdone youngest son, James; refers to weather and other business concerns. Including letter from Francis Jerdone to his nephew, George Weare Braikenridge 1827, concerning account of entire Jerdone family and their doings. Including letter from Francis Jerdone to Garland Thompson 18 September 1827, concerning bond of mortgage held by his Garland Thompson father that he Francis Jerdone would like to settle.","Discusses crops and the effects of the past weather on them; discusses clearing of land for future corn crops; refers to illness of enslaved persons, the people suffer much for want of blankets, in severe instances we have been compelled to furnish them ourselves when sick or they would have suffered very much; reports illness of Mrs. Watkins.","Scope and Contents Discusses improvements done on the estate, especially on the field called \"hell swamp\"; reports on planting, amount of crops and sales; refers to possibility of a Dr. Morris summoning Mr. Jerdone as to why there is no public road through his tract of land.","Scope and Contents Refers to amount lost during drought the previous year; hopes to make estate more profitable through his management; reports on improvements of estate; discusses sale of crops and prices; discusses weather and water supply; discusses health of the Black People.","Scope and Contents Writes of father's George Braikenridge death on January 6, 1827; writes of his father's life; reports on family news; discusses health and business.","Scope and Contents Complains of bad quality of corn; requests he take back the remaining 200 bushels.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; discusses changes in town buildings; gives town news; asks for news of the family in Va.; discusses weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses wheat crop and estimates grain expected; gives report of progress of crops; describes goods sent; refers to health of \"the Black People.\"","Describes work done in the fields and improvements of the estate; discusses planting of crops and weather; refers to the neighbors' crops; discusses health of enslaved persons.","Has sent two barrels of fish; reports on quality of the crops; discusses weather; reports illness among enslavesd persons gives family news.","Expresses pleasure in prospect of Jerdone visiting; refers to progress of crops and weather; reports on rumors of uprising of enslaved persons; refers to many in jail in Norfolk, Gloucester, and Williamsburg; hopes to visit Jerdone in August; discusses health.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and planting; refers to letter from John Lewis; refers to interests in digging gold; doubts the opinions on finding gold.","Scope and Contents Refers to painful boils; reports forced to wait to slaughter hogs because of weather; reports roads poor for visit; refers to crops and harvesting.","Reports on progress of wheel repairing; reports accident of Barbara had which cut her left eye; refers to misconduct of Minny, an enslaved woman.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and killing hogs; reports sent hogs for Stubbs allowance; refers to bother by people fox hunting.","Refers to injury of Barbara's eye; refers to poor business lately; hopes to visit soon; refers to an escaped enslaved person.","Reports on health of enslaved persons and family; refers to weather in terms of crops; reports marriage of two enslaved persons if no objections come from the rest of the family.","Scope and Contents Reports sending cornmeal and hominy; reports filling ice house; refers to health and bad weather; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports progress on carriage body; reports new mill shaft ready to be put in; refers to bad weather and delay in ploughing .","Scope and Contents Reports new mill shaft in and working; reports good weather and condition of crops; asks for $100 for clothes and a \"phial of ink\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports ploughing going well and wheat has mended from frost; returns knife; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to grinding of wheat and corn; apologizes that wheat isn't done but explains it would have required stopping work on dam; refers to water rising; reports that dam work is first priority and cotton will be ginned when dam is finished; hopes weather will continue to be good as he has not begun planting.","Scope and Contents Offers to fix wheelbarrow; refers to not going to courthousefollowing day; reports a F lock of swans which flew over his house; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to death of Aunt Elizabeth Jerdone Macaulay; refers to plowing and progress of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Acknowledges receipt of goods; reports sowing plant patches of vegetables and tobacco; discusses weather and crops.","Scope and Contents Discusses letter sent to John Jerdone; reports crops and progress in ploughing; refers to illness of the Black People.","Scope and Contents Reports fine weather and progress of crops; reports repaired wheelbarrow; refers to mill running well with new shaft; requests cloves and seeds for radishes and lettuce.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather; reports on sending wheelbarrow as well as other things; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to rising of river and damage done to property; refers to \"syd\" who has been wandering between plantations; reports crops p1anted; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports return of Syd to the plantation; refers to his not whipping him; reports of sowing conditions for the oats; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports working on the road; is not in favor of removing Watkins; reports high waters in the river; refers to sowing oats; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports weather conditions and effects on crops: refers to preacher's visit for dinner as well as Jno. Bronaugh; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on plowing and planting progress; requests $100; inquires after his brother Frank; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports damage done to the dam; reports recommencement of both grinding and sowing; refers to the return of the \"gold-hunters\" but hasn't heard their success rate.","Scope and Contents Discusses wife's illness for which he brought her to Williamsburg to see Dr. Gault Galt; refers to illness of the \"Black People\"; discusses crops and prices; 2 refers to fishing.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather; refers to lagging tobacco prices; refers to attraction of gold mines; other family news.","Discusses wife's poor health and Dr. Gault's gait; low opinion of her recovery; discusses enslaved person illness as well; reports on progress of crops and weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses wife's health and plans to take her \"up the country\"; discusses harvesting, crops, and business; refers to anticipated visit.","Scope and Contents Refers to illness of Mrs. Watkins; reports on weather and crops; expresses father's opinion on travel; refers to delivery of crops and preparations; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; refers to rain and rise of water; reports this not sufficient to start grinding; reports on condition of carriage and lists some repairs needed.","Discusses health of himself and enslaved persons; reports wife's death and when funeral will be preached; discusses crops and expected prices; suggests waiting to sell corn until following year to get better price.","Scope and Contents Refers to rising of river and damage done; other family news.","Scope and Contents Has gotten roads passable again; late frost has done no injury to dam; grinding and sawing again; gold hunters.","Scope and Contents Refers to ill health; reports on weather and crop development.","Scope and Contents Thanks father for the veal; reports runaway has returned and received a \"remembrance for his past conduct\"; reports wet weather preventing ploughing the low ground.","Scope and Contents Discusses unfavorable wet weather for ploughing the low lands; discusses crops and suggests waiting to sell corn until following year; advises to sell wheat as soon as possible; refers to tolerable health of the servants but fears a sickly fall.","Scope and Contents Discusses going ashore of boat shipping goods and damage of goods; thankful not to have lost all goods; refers to change in weather.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat by brother William; refers to enclosure of William's letter.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of turkeys and lead; refers to brothers Frank and William's sale of wheat; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of goods; refers to William's letter; other family news.","Scope and Contents Has sent bags of feathers and jug for vinegar; reports water has done no damage to the mill except some swelling of the machinery; refers to visit of next day.","Scope and Contents Reports safe receipt of goods and servants; promises to send servants back to assist with hogs; reports plan to go to Louisa Court following day.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather; requests to know when servants are needed for hogs; reports has slaughtered his hogs and were tolerably well.","Scope and Contents Refers to visit with family at Mrs. Smith's; expresses disappointment that brothers Frank and William had not returned; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather; reports marriage of son of Captain John Graves; refers to prolonged absence of brothers Williamand Frank; refers to Dr. Macaulay's gold fever; other family news.","Scope and Contents Glad to hear brothers Frank and William are home; reports John Bronaugh has left for Abbingdon Abington, Va.? through Richmond to engage in the mercantile line; reports has stopped grinding because of rain.","Scope and Contents Reports sale of oats; refers to weather and roads preventing travel; refers to wheels repaired and ready to be sent; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on \"real winter weather\"; refers to heavy snowfall.","Scope and Contents Reports on bad weather and health of family; refers to filling ice house; other family news.","Discusses repairs needed at houses; suggests purchasing two enslaved persons to work as carpenters; refers to snow and possibility of injuring crops; describes need for thrashing machine and grinding rocks among others; other family news.","Discusses weather; refers to sale of an enslaved person, named Syd; reports his behavior was unmanageable and he was a poor example to the others; describes conditions of sale; refers to goods sent.","Refers to illness of wife Barbara; expects arrival of George Garrett and Jesse Stubbs after the sale of an enslaved person.","Reports wife Barbara is better; reports on attempt to sell an enslaved person; refers to need of character letter needed for the sale; intends to sell the enslaved person for $500; discusses weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses continued snow; refers to departure of Jesse Stubbs to \"dispose of Syd\"; plans on having cart fixed.","Scope and Contents Discusses health and weather; refers to dining with brother Frank; awaits return of Jesse Stubbs.","Discusses health; reports sale of Syd for $450; surprised at difficulty in selling an enslaved person; refers to purchase by J. Lewis of 280 acres of land in the suburbs of Cincinnati; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to gifts sent and health of family; refers to conditions of sale of Syd; refers to meal, corn and hominy sent down; reports on poor weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; refers to repaired cart wheels; reports river is high from rain and thaw; relates that Syd has been hired out by Mr. Boxley for iron works; plans to plant chestnuts.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather and health; refers to visit to Mrs. Smith; refers to hopes to begin ploughing .","Scope and Contents Discusses attempt to find carpenter to repair houses; suggests patching houses to protect harvest; hopes oysters pleased Jerdone's father; reports have begun ploughing; believes crops look good in relation to amount of bad weather.","Scope and Contents Reports rise of river and damage done to dam and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses in length the repairs needed on dam and the attempts to repair it; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports has repaired dam but doubts it will last long; requests plot made of land by Gabriel Long to see where one of the corners of the back line of property is.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of goods; reports on weather and commencement of plowing; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses cotton crop; reports has set out all the trees and would like some more; discusses health of family especially Hannah; discusses progress of crops and news on the dam; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to repairing road; discusses moving \"Abb\" from the mill to cook and spin; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent down the cart to receive goods requested; refers to health of family.","Scope and Contents Reports of wife Barbara's health; refers to river rising and damage done; discusses weather and other family news.","Refers to his illness and the treatments he's undergone; refers to difficulty in getting carpenters to repair houses; recommends buying a threshing machine; refers to health of enslaved persons.","Scope and Contents Discusses health of family; expresses desire for a visit; refers to peach and cherry blossoms; reports on obtaining a \"marten-pole\" for purple martin house and describes it.","Scope and Contents Refers to wife Barbara's health; reports on weather and crops; refers to timber to be sent to Francis Jerdone; refers to martinhouse raised; reports on river and crops.","Reports on progress in whitewashing; refers to planting of crops; discusses enslaved persons which have been 'lent' to Francis Jerdone and advises he keep them longer; refers to hands hired to work in garden; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports getting goods requested except the pantaloons; reports business is dull.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for spoiled fish; refers to crops; reports rise in river; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to a meeting attended at the Good Hope Meeting House; refers to weather; reports dwindling corn supply.","Scope and Contents Refers to cold spell of weather; reports corn difficult to get; suggests buying it in Fredericksburg which may be cheaper; discusses accounts.","Scope and Contents Promises to work on getting corn; further discussion of improvements on farm.","Scope and Contents Reports has received corn from Fredericksburg; will wait until this is gone before another shipment, expects prices to be lower.","Scope and Contents Reports can spare 16 posts if needed; refers to want of rain; reports has sent corn down; reports frost and cold spring; relates intention of having a regular account of quantity of corn ground kept by Stubbs.","Refers to dry weather; reports low river having effect on grinding; refers to reports of assemblies of Black persons in the woods.","Refers to health of family; refers to health of the enslaved persons; discusses work and repairs needed on farm.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather and crops; relates news from brother John; lists goods to buy; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses injury of crops by rain and \"fly\"; refers to damage to the mills by the rain; reports damage to other mills in area and bridges.","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in advertisement for overseer.","Scope and Contents Refers to health and illness of the Garland Thompson family; reports has changed his mind and will marry Eliza immediately rather than wait a year.","Scope and Contents Relates stay in Richmond after wedding; explains lateness of hogs because of bad roads and weather; discusses business of crops; refers to a Doctor he would like to avoid traveling with when he comes to visit; refers to weather and other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses cold weather and health of the family; refers to the visit of Doctor Bohannon ?, friend of Frank's; expresses gratitude for the oysters; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses desire to court her; signed \"amor vincit omnion .\"","Scope and Contents Discusses the establishment of the Episcopal Church; refers to rivalry between Episcopalian and Methodist factions in town; refers to rumours of cholera spreading toward them; refers to engagement to his sister Sarah Jerdone.","Letter of recommendation for Mr. Robert Myrrick; employs such things as farming ability, handling of Black persons and his deserving \"liberal wages.\"","Scope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Phillip Brooks as overseer. Letter from Jourdon Woolfolk, September 17, 1832. Recommending Phillip Brooks for employmentElliott Dejarnette, Spotsylvania County, 18 September 1832, recommending Phillip Brooks as overseer.","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in position of overseer for one of the two Jerdone plantations.","Scope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Mr. Toombs as manager of a plantation.","Scope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Henry Randolph as manager of an estate. Including letter from John B. Clopton, 24 September 1832, recommending Henry Randolph as a manager. Also including letter from John Winship ?, 25 September 1832, recommending Henry Randolph as manager.","Scope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Mr. John Toombs and Mr. Turner Chapman.","Scope and Contents Requests to see estate and business before accepting position of manager.","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in position of manager of estate.","Scope and Contents Francis Jerdone, Jr. and William Jerdone, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Recommends Mr. Henry Randolph as manager of Jerdones' estate.","Scope and Contents Francis Jerdone, Jr.and William Jerdone, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia Expresses interest in position of manager of the estate providing there are \"liberal wages.\"","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in position of manager of the estate; gives some places of previous employment.","Scope and Contents Inquires about position of manager of the estate; gives long list of references for recommendations.","Scope and Contents Inquires about position of manager of the estate; explains he is not employed now, gives references.","Scope and Contents Receipt of five dollars for blacksmith work done; relays that ten cent change will be returned.","Scope and Contents Discusses his health and that of the family; reports he has sent a gun and four mattresses; refers to several letters from other siblings; makes reference to his seeing \"the second white person\" since William left; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to family health; reports deaths of Mr. or Mrs. Tyler and B. Spicer; relays illness of John Coleman; refers to river being high; discusses business and crops; other family news.","Reports on trip of William and Sarah and their spouses to Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia; reports on weather and crops; complains bitterly about overseers in general; discusses quality of servants and enslaved persons, hiring of enslaved persons; lists birds seen; other family news.","Reports on weather; refers to trip to Richmond of friends when stage broke down; refers to sentencing of murderer; reports on crops; refers to health of business; refers to businessmen starting their businesses again after being in arrears, including \"Levy the Jew\"; refers to \"Negroes selling at a good price\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to brother William's trip to New Kent; reports on crops and planting; other family news.","William Jerdone, Richmond, Virginia. Discusses health; requests that William retain the withdrawal from the bank until a safe time to send it; requests a pair of slippers, a pair of shoes, since he is \"almost crippled with wearing\" those made (?) by Minny, an enslaved person\" and other articles; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and rainfall; discusses crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses destruction of crops by flood; explains brother's losses and repair work that must be done on the mill; discusses his own crops and business; needs new lock for smokehouse - \"some of them have a false key to the door by which they can get in at their pleasure\"; other family news.","Refers to health and loss of crops in floods; reports that Clayton will move enslaved persons from Smithfield because of an outbreak of cholera; discusses weather and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of his family and that of the \"Black People\"; discusses business: crops, prices, and weather.","Discusses health of enslaved persons and livestock; refers to status of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses agreement in proposition to pay $50 for Joe for the next year.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Lists goods needed that he forgot to Include in his letter.","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy for his loss; encourages him to come visit with his daughter.","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy and consolation to Jerdone in the loss of his wife; describes his own wife's illness; refers to death of his daughter, Margaret; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses damage done by rain; refers to planting and crops; reports also some business; discusses fishing and other family news.","Discusses health of family; relates violent incident between an enslaved father and his son; refers to company he has hosted; discusses planting Irish potatoes in the garden; other family news.","Discusses family health; reports status of all crops: wheat, corn, and oats; proposes buying a machine for the grain; reports no horses to spare; reports on livestock and enslaved persons.","Scope and Contents Reports difficulty in finding a machine to rent to bring in wheat crop; refers to vessel sent by William Scott which will be loaded the following day.","Scope and Contents Reports on plans to lend servant to Mr. Walton and explains Mr. Walton's son will take him.","Scope and Contents Describes damage done to crops by rain; reports poor quality of crops; discusses some prices for corn.","Scope and Contents Discusses heavy rains and violent weather and damage incurred; discusses difficulty In grinding grain; lists mills damaged; reports poor quality of crops; other business.","Scope and Contents","Describes his daughter; refers to her distress and the sale of her horse and and of an enslaved person; begs Jerdone to buy Philis, her favorite servant, which John N. Moss would then hire back; gives list of the enslaved woman's good qualities; other family news.","Scope and Contents Feels bill of sale for property need not be recorded at Court House since sold to Jerdone; will arrange bill of sale with Clayton Coleman when he arrives.","Scope and Contents Refers to recent sale of property to him William Jerdone and final settlements; sends Phillis over to avoid her being taken by sheriff.","Scope and Contents Proposes means for Mr. John Moss to pay off his debts.","Discusses crops and prices; relates recapture of enslaved person and resistance by one; refers to poor condition of mill and attempts at restoration; refers to sale of horses; other family news.","Scope and Contents Inquires about matter of \"brother John's man Dabney\" and whether the deed of trust on him is good.","Scope and Contents Informs of the death of his father, Charles Thompson; requests Jerdone to make arrangements; requests presence of Mr. Bower to read service and John Smith and family.","Scope and Contents Requests copy of household property given to Mr. Winston.","Reports settlement on Moss affair; reports enslaved persons will be sold as soon as possible, which is 28th of May.","Scope and Contents Reports health of Maria Clayton; expresses sympathy for Jerdone's tooth \"affliction\"; reports brother John's visit; refers to Jerdone's daughter.","Scope and Contents Refers to advertisement for sale of Moss property.","Feels should sell enslaved persons for cash; expresses sorrow for Mrs. Moss' situation and hopes to visit next Tuesday.","Scope and Contents Reports amount of sale; relates story of his excitement on that day over a man's accusation that he was dishonest; other family news.","Scope and Contents Offers horse if needed; refers to his bad cold; refers to meeting at Court House.","Reports \"carry-all\" has arrived to bring enslaved persons to court; asks if they should leave that day or wait until the next morning.","Suggests that William and John Jerdone might buy Dabney, and enslaved person, from him.","Scope and Contents Reports no need to buy articles for him as he cannot use them.","Scope and Contents Asks him and Mr. Coleman whether they will purchase goods which are listed.","Discusses auction of persons enslaved by Moss and his purchase of one named Dabney; refers to clearing of accounts by Coleman and Thompson; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses attempt to sell Dabney; discusses his health; refers to crops and weather; refers to other business.","Scope and Contents Sends two shoats little weaned pigs; reports visit by sheriff; refers to health.","Scope and Contents Discusses family health; worries that their health is not improving; asks for any left over tomatoes; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports daughter Maria has recovered from her illness; glad to hear of Clayton's safe arrival; other family news.","Scope and Contents Recommends two men for the position of manager of the forge; lists good qualities; also includes fault of one as being \"too easy with the Negroes\"; both have small families.","Scope and Contents Reports loss of his wife; expects to leave position within the year; refers to splitting of estate between William and Francis Jerdone; other business.","Scope and Contents Explains his reasons for having advertised for a manager on his brother's behalf.","Scope and Contents Explains that he can't move West at a later time; proposes he stay on until following crop; family will be smaller; discusses wages.","Refers to completion of list of stock and enslaved persons for the forge and estate in Charles City; refers to move West; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Notifies that bond for Joe's hire has been sent though \"it is not customary for me to send funds by Negroes\"; requests notice of receipt.","Scope and Contents Writes that he's in solitary confinement and begs Jerdone to come and see him; requests his wife come, too.","Scope and Contents Reports went to courthouse in reference to sundry cases and the situation of bail; discusses details of legal matters.","Scope and Contents Expresses deep affection for William Jerdone; refers to the slanderous remarks about her treatment of her niece which she hopes will be recognized as false.","Scope and Contents Refers to process of acknowledgement of property by new owners; reports on crops and prices; refers to travels by Clayton Coleman; refers to plans of various individuals to move to Alabama and Arkansas; refers to accident of Tom Mitchell's brother, William; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to efforts to construct a smokehouse and details of construction; refers to how long he will stay; discusses crops, prices, and business.","Scope and Contents Expresses disappointment in not having seen William on his trip; encourages him to write while he's away; refers to business.","Scope and Contents Not surprised at disappointment over sawyers and carpenters; refers to disagreement between William and brother Frank over division of estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Refers to construction work Jerdone plans on having done; expresses great interest in taking on job.","Scope and Contents Discusses health of family, weather and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather; relates story of death of \"Dick Luck\"; refers to severe cold; discusses business and work done on the estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses disagreement in building a log house; feels It is not worth his time; relates details of contract.","Scope and Contents Reports weather and crops; expresses approval on course of action against W. Shell; other family news.","Scope and Contents Explains his delay because of the weather; promises to arrive as soon as possible.","Scope and Contents Relates death of his father, Charles Thompson; sends overseer and two hands to dig grave; asks to have location of mother's grave pointed out so father can be buried next to it.","Scope and Contents Discusses plans for approval of estates including appraiser's names, charge and suggestions; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to John Jerdone's appraisal of his estate; discusses livestock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Relates death of grandson; refers to John's appraisal; gives advice on livestock and crops; other family news.","Discusses the progress of the appraisal; refers to the appraisal of the \"Hell Swamp\" to settle the debt of William Holt to Sarah Macon Jerdone and Francis Jerdone, Sr.; gives appraisal of enslaved persons; other family news.","Drawn up by Frederick Harris, C. Y. Kimbrough, and Charles Thompson, sent to Francis Jerdone senior.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for his disappointment and refers to plans for him to pick up his things any time.","Refers to discussion with father of dividing the estate; plans to move his share of enslaved persons from Forge; refers to weather and other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: crops, Improvements on estate, sales.","Reports on corn crop and attempts to sell it; refers to cotton; refers to well-being of enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: crops, prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Thanks him for the watermelons; proposes going to Richmond together.","Discusses business: delivery of crops, prices, health of enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: begin to make bricks, crops, prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Informs him of the health of Phillis .","Scope and Contents Discusses business: making bricks, picking cotton, and delivering corn; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to family health; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: making bricks, crops, livestock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: crops, sales; other family news.","Scope and Contents Agrees to price for 8 servant's hire for coming year.","Discusses damages of an enslaved person; refers to brother's new daughter; refers to health; discusses crops; other family news.","Refers to high price of hogs; relates idea of buying offal such as heads and chine of hogs and feeding enslaved persons with it; refers to railroads; reports birth of a daughter; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to John's purchase of hogs; refers to John's filling his ice house; lists goods desired from Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to pork he bought; reports illness of family prevents him from visiting; other family news.","Scope and Contents Thanks for the oysters; refers to health of family; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Describes health; refers to crop prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses family's health; refers to weather; refers to bond of Charles Thompson; other family news.","Discusses family health; refers to weather; reports operation of railroad and its route; discusses reasons for high price for enslaved persons; refers to smallpox outbreak; other family news.","Refers to Maria's accident and death of enslaved persons; reports on crops; other family news.","Reports on death and illness of enslaved persons; refers to health of family; reports on crops and prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports death of sister Mary Jerdone Toler and funeral arrangements.","Refers to William's loss of enslaved persons; reports death of aunt Mary Jerdone Pottie Toler and arrangements for burial; discusses weather; reports on crops and animals; other family news.","Refers to John's gift to his brothers of two homesick enslaved persons; reports on weather and slow progress of fruit; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"Hilpik\"s Helpit? death; discusses weather and crops; other family news.","Relates condition of crops; has been cutting grain; refers to death of a mule; refers to health of enslaved persons.","Scope and Contents Refers to brother Frank's poor health; reports began cutting oats; other family news.","Informs him William Jerdone that he intends to quit; outlines terms for his leaving; reports on health of enslaved persons and condition of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health of Maria Jerdone; refers to Maria Coleman's affliction of worms; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of corn and other business; refers to daughter Maria's health; other business news.","Scope and Contents Introduces himself and applies to become manager of estate.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of family; reports on crops and shortage of hands to son; refers to sale of his possessions; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of family; speaks of crops and business; requests certain goods from Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Explains how debt owed to him and Sarah Macon Jerdone by William Holtwas was settled; refers to weather; requests goods from Richmond; birds; doubts insurrection of enslaved persons, but public must be on its guard; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in hiring a blacksmith from Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Requests him to do various errands for him while in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Refers to arrangements while he William is in Richmond and errands to do; discusses game birds, passenger pigeons and crops.","Remarks on weather and crops; reports on John Jerdone's family; reports on illness of an enslaved person and describes her treatment; refers to difficulties between U.S. and Canada and fears war; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on wife's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health.","Scope and Contents Expresses gladness that sister's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health is better; explains won't be possible to visit at father's house but hopes to see him soon; other family news.","Reports on weather; refers to recent railroad accident; relates story of Sandy Whitton who stole an enslaved person and tried to sell him; refers to crops and other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather; expresses disappointment that daughter's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health is seriously endangered again; reports large number of pigeons; other family news.","Scope and Contents William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling,\" Charles City County, Virginia . Discusses weather and family health; discusses business and crops.","Scope and Contents Refers to his health and health of family; refers to weather, crops and birds; reports a recent field fire; relates story of dead cat stuck under floorboards of new addition to the house; other family news.","Scope and Contents Takes opportunity of messenger to send a note.","Scope and Contents Refers to family's health; reports on weather and progress of crops; gets along better without any overseer; requests bale of cotton; other family news.","Refers to family health; reports on weather and progress of crops; acknowledges receipt of bale of cotton; account of the murder of Mr. Thornley, a man in the neighborhood, by one of his enslaved persons; requests errands done for him in Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses dissatisfaction that his previous letter was not received and the brown paint he requested turned out to be black upon receipt; refers to weather and strawberries and other garden crops; refers to family health and other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses regret to hear Sarah Jerdone Coleman has relapsed with disease; requests goods from Richmond; requests frequent accounts of Sarah Coleman's health.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and crops; \"I thought at one time all the hoe hands would give out but 6, they appeared to stand very well, those that had flagged I told them to moderate their gate (gait), and in the Heat of day I tell all the Hands to go to the House, give them some whiskey to drink and tell them to refresh themselves for 2 or 3 hours at a time, and give them as much meat as they could eat during the warm weather.. .\"; refers to James Brown coming to look at the Lighter; \"the Old Doctress woman brought Patients home... and said her foot is entirely well, but is very tender... the old woman wanted the $25 very bad, said if she went home without the money her mistress would go crazy - she says if her foot brakes out any more she will coure (cure) it for nothing... she wants to undertake Elva...\"","Scope and Contents Reports couldn't get new \"Iron shaff shaft and chain\" for the machine so fixed old ones; reports on harvest.","Scope and Contents Reports on Jerdone's daughter Maria's health; tells how she can spell words of two syllables; refers to rain which has delayed seeding; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on quality and size of the crops; refers to health and colds and how only three of seven of Mitchell's children turned out well; gives list of goods needed from Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports on weather and health; refers to fire at Eagle Tavern and the aid of the snow to prevent further damage; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports has received word that the deed has been prepared; plans on coming the 26th to record it.","Scope and Contents Remarks on granddaughter Maria, her health, and letter writing; reports health of son John and family and Billy and illness of old Abram who is 83 and is three months and ten days older then Jerdone; other family news.","Relates story of mistreated, dissatisfied enslaved person, Grandison, who had come for help; claimed mistreatment by ? Weir.","Refers to son Frank's trip to Norfolk by steamboat and back by train; gives listing of enslaved persons' health; Abram has died, Minny is next oldest; Grandison; discusses crops and livestock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on inquiry into Weir's character; reports he managed matter and has hired Grandison out as blacksmith until William comes.","Scope and Contents Refers to visit by Doctor Garland for \"Miss Jane\"; reports Grandison will continue working until William can see his work; other family news.","Reports on the fowl which have begun to hatch; tells of all the fruits and vegetables which are sprouting in the garden; reports on John Jerdone'sfamily and on William's daughter Maria; two enslaved persons robbed plant patch of tobacco; neighbor and overseer came over and argued with enslaved persons for over an hour; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses whether to send \"the Bull\" down to the ironworks and enter into any sort of bargain; reports receipt of goods; reports on progress of crops; refers to destruction of wheat by \"the Fly\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses anticipation of forthcoming visit; reports on health of daughter Maria; expresses gratitude for Jerdone's help; other family news. Including Autograph Note Signed from Maria C. Jerdone to her father, William Jerdone, New Kent Court House, Virginia, concerning her health, reminder of messages from \"Aunt Sinthy,\" and her desire to see her father.","Scope and Contents Expresses gladness at safe return home; reports an improving health of son John, who is recovering from the dysentery; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports the health of the family and describes the illness that afflicts them; reports illness in town which has resulted in closing the school; refers to the failing health of their father Francis Jerdone, Sr.","Scope and Contents Expresses disappointment in failure to sell corn crop; reports on health of family and hands; reports on chores he intends to complete; refers to receipt of \"Lighter\" boat and putting it up; other family news.","Scope and Contents Note of purchase of $1136.85 for corn.","Scope and Contents Reports has sold wheat for $120 per busheland gives terms of sale; reports this is the highest sale of \"red wheat\" for some time; reports also sale of corn at 62 1/2 cents; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports damage done to mill by severe weather; reports on crops and harvest; expresses sorrow for William's loss of crops and damage done to farm; refers to killing owls; comments on \"lawless people\" called fox hunters; and other idle people who have overkilled the partridges and wild turkeys; refers to absence of these birds; other family news. Letter contains a copy of Mary B. Moss to William Jerdone concerning health of Jerdone's daughter Maria Coleman Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports on cold weather; refers to progress of harvesting and processing crops; requests errands to be done when William is in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and the getting of ice for the \"Pitt\" ; reports on the crops and how much they harvested; taming of owls; refers information on William's daughter, Maria, to John Coleman as he has not seen her; other family news.","iRefers to Illness among the enslaved persons; refers to injury of \"Joe, the smith's\" hand; reports seeing three [?Martins] and comments on the lateness for this; refers to United States-Great Britian conflict over Northeast boundary; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Explains delay because of receipt of white pine lumber; describes different ways of setting up an account with their company. Also Includes receipt for $18.75 from William Jerdone to Webb, Booker, and Hamilton, Richmond; June 20, 1840.","Scope and Contents Expresses sorrow to hear father Francis Jerdone, Sr. has become weaker; promises to spend more time with him; explains why he hasn't in the past as the inconvenience it causes him father; other family news.","Scope and Contents Relates having gone to see the train pass; reports on crops and fowl; gives list of goods desired; refers to business of land; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes latest developments on plantation; reports weather and damage done to crops; refers to his recent illness; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops, livestock, weather and business; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses intent to settle the account with William Coleman, MAG Coleman and John G. B. Coleman; proposes several times and days to meet to settle.","Scope and Contents Discusses family health and crops; lists goods needed from Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses concern over overseers' health; fears he may have to seed wheat; hopes Mr. Coleman's delay is not \"occasioned by any sickness\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on wheat sowing; hopes to finish by mid-November; expresses wife Barbara's desire to go to Richmond with William; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to sickness In area; refers to weather and crops; refers to voting In election for Harrison; other family news.","Reports on illness of a Black boy boy; expresses disappointment of not seeing William before the snow and regrets his inability to visit; discusses crops and hogs; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports death of his riding horse and asks to borrow one; requests he pay account for him on his trip; reports on size of corn crop; other family news.","Reports on weather; refers to brother John's farm and crops, also the inefficiency of his overseer; requests bacon for both the white family and some for the enslaved; other family news. Includes note from Mary B. Moss to William Jerdone January 3, 1841 concerning health of his daughter Maria Coleman Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Refers to family health; reports story of man being swept downriver; refers to \"earthquake\" which he believes was a meteor; refers to crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports wheat has been delivered; gives weight and price.","Scope and Contents Relates health of family; discusses receipt of payment from bond with John Holladay; refers to bond with Mr. Ward; discusses other business; other family news.","Scope and Contents Requests William to purchase The History of the War of American Independence,Translated from the Italian by James Otis while in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of the \"hands\"; gives day by day account of planting progress and upkeep of farm from the 10th to the 20th; refers to illness of \"the old man\" Francis Jerdone, Sr.].","Scope and Contents Expresses grief at news of father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] illness; explains he can't come visit because of an injured ankle; expresses hope God will spare his father until he can visit; laments misfortune at not being at his father's side during his illness.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of the servants; gives report on weather and crops; reports on livestock and upkeep of farm; gives prices and amount of crops harvested; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to letter sent to Mr. Anderson of Williamsburg relating death of father Francis Jerdone Sr.]; refers to items of the estate which he had borrowed; other family news.","Scope and Contents Informs Jerdone that he has a farm he is willing to sell if Jerdone is interested.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and weather; gives day by day schedule of planting, seeding, and weather; gives expectation of size of crops; also prices for crops sold; other family news.","Scope and Contents Inquires after health of Maria Jerdone]and William; sends articles for Maria; inquires time brother Clayton Coleman]will arrive; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports that brother-in-law] Frank Jerdone]has advised his wife not to sign over the deed to Coleman; angry as this was in place of his part of the estate; explains his feelings.","Scope and Contents Extends thanks for the cherries; speaks of the family's health; hopes for a visit from William] soon; corrects him that Louisa Court day is not for another week; other family news.","Scope and Contents Advises on the health of Maria Jerdone]during her recovery; advises cold shower baths through November; extends thanks for the cherries.","Scope and Contents Expresses pleasure that Maria's fever has left and believes there is no inflammation of lungs; sends crackers for Maria; reports intention to visit.","Scope and Contents 2 pages Autograph Letter Signed. Reports Maria's Jerdone]health has improved but cannot begin baths because of the cold wet weather; refers to stomach and bowel disorders with the servants; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses gratitude for letter and candy; requests a visit to see Maria.","Scope and Contents Reports his illness and the effect it had on his getting this done; refers to progress of crops; refers to illness of servants; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports sending of payment for corn to agent in Richmond; gives introduction of Jerdone to pick up payment; suggests he obtain a \"regular\" introduction as precaution against this letter being obtained by an imposter.","Scope and Contents Reports of the sickness of the family; reports on health of Maria Jerdone]; refers to amount of wheat he has sowed; other family news.","Scope and Contents Relates weather and his trip to Fredericksburg; reports prices for wheat and bacon there; refers to family's improved health; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes affliction of whooping cough of Maria, Leonora and Willie O.; refers to a fighting incident at Mrs. Nelson Moss; reports on crops and weather; other family news.","Describes children's affliction of whooping cough; refers to hiring of enslaved persons; Grandison not willing to go over the mountains again; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to writ tax which is due; refers to bonds given to Heterick for Miller; requests six dollars sent to him as uncertain when they will see each other again.","Reports on health of the \"people\" enslaved persons; expects to finish ditches this week; has hung up meat; other business news.","Scope and Contents Gives report of progress on the farm; reports on health of servants; refers to completion of the ditches; refers to ploughing and hauling manure; other family news.","Discusses health of family; 5 Black children died of whooping cough; refers to weather; reports on packing and moving Francis Jerdone's things from the \"old house;\" other family news. Also includes document of letter to Mr. Adams from Francis Jerdone, May ?], describing health of the family, discussing weather, requesting Adams to give funeral service over enslaved persons, other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to notice of sale of \"Mount Sterling\"; inquiries of the quality of the timber and terms of sale.","Scope and Contents Reports on unloading ship; includes statement of sales; reports on health and other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on business transactions for sale of wheat; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses desire for him to visit; refers to Willie O. who is anxious to go hunting again; refers to nice weather and playing outdoors. Including letter from John Jerdone, Spotsylvania County, Virginia] to William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling,\" Charles City County, Virginia], 3 March 1842 concerning weather, preparations for crops and family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses sorrow for his \"sunpain\"; refers to box of toys received from Mr. Levy of Fredericksburg; expresses desire for him to visit; other family news. Including John Jerdone, Spottsylvania County, Virginia]to William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling,\" Charles City County], Virginia, 10 March 1842 concerning health of family and servants, farm business and family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on burning land to clear it for planting; reports on condition of land; refers crops and weather; reports on children's health; refers to several fires in the area; reports on settling father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses deep feelings for family members; gives account for business for month of March; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses gratitude for assistance; requests flour, fish, and candles; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on family health and crops; requests lock and hinges for box he is making; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on progress of business; Samuel?] Putney will go into shoe business; gives account for past month; refers to health of family and other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health of family and progress of crops; refers to errands done for him in Richmond and work being done on the estate; considers purchasing a threshing machine Parker's]; other family news.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not having written with Uncle John Jerdone's] letter; requests a long comb and a \"bose\" of eyes and hooks, also pink \"riband\" ; reports Willie O. got a new gun.","Scope and Contents Refers to sister's wish for copy of portrait of father; recommends Mr. James Westhall] Fordas a portrait painter; inquires if Francis Jerdone would like a copy of portrait of father; \"It will cost from forty to forty-five dollars which is upwards of an hundred dollars less then your brother paid Sully\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses her health; refers to Jerdone's headaches; recommends remedy for them which she outlines; reports recommendation for a farm for sale if still interested; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather and progress of crops; refers to erecting their father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] tomb; refers to poor state of the gravesite; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of Aunt Mary Jerdone Toler]; reports beginning of \"thrashing machine\"; requests either \"Smith's or Olneys geography and atlas\"; other family news. Includes letter Signed from Jno. Jerdone Spotsylvania County, Virginia] to his brother, William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling\", Charles City County], Virginia, dated 20 August 1842. Reports on broken threshing] machine and describes how it's broken; refers to William Jerdone's loss of cattle; describes how to cure particular ailment of the cattle; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to ill-health of Mrs. Moss; reports on weather and progress of crops; reports on work being done on the estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports the death of Mary] Moss; explains delay of last letter; reports work done on estate including enclosure built around father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] gravesite; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports health of family; expresses concern in not having received a letter from him William] in three weeks; reports progress of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents 2 pages. Letter Signed. Concerning sale of corn; bears account of William Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Refers to Willie O's new pigeon box and his bird hunting; refers to Dr. Garland's return from Missouri and lack of visits; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on health of family; refers to \"unworkmanlike Job\" done by Howard and refers to action taken against him; refers to routine plantation chores; reports on loss of horse and describes how it happened; mentions worthless overseer; requests William Jerdone to settle account disagreement with agent in Richmond; other family news.","Requests payment from him [William Jerdone] for bonnets repaired for Mary Moss; refers to death of Mary Moss and welfare of her children.","Reports on health and weather; reports on progress of fence; refers to attempts to get ice; refers to behavior of enslaved persons, insolence of Jimmy and its settlement by giving him a correction; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses appreciation for things sent; refers to Willie O's pigeons; requests two pigeons when he comes to visit; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports family health; refers to oats crop; makes plans for trip to Gordonsville to meet each other; questions necessity of his role in settling father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports discovery of marl on south boundary of Jerdone land; requests permission to use the marl he has found and any he may find. Letter from Richard Tucker, New Kent County, Virginia]to William] Jerdone dated 27 April 1843 concerning developments and progress of crops.","Scope and Contents Offers to present bond against Charle]s Thompson at Hanover Cour]t House; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on Maria's health; refers to sale of tobacco; relates experiences in court including accounts of fines levied against him and denial of an appeal; reports damage done by locusts; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to cold weather and small crops; requests William Jerdone settle John Jerdone's account in Richmond; refers to Charles Thompson's bond; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on progress of crops; refers to return of runaway, attributing it to fear of discovery and having been shot at; reports William Walker's death; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to visits from various people; reports on Dr. Gardner's intended move to Missouri; refers to traveling salesman of mules and horses who came into town; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports lack of news from John Moss; refers to work on overseer's house; reports cat caught another pigeon; refers to Willie O. going to school; other family news.","Refers to Maria's health; reports on schedule of sowing and progress of crops; refers to decision not to sell mutton, but to use it for the enslaved; refers to fixing-up of overseer's house; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on corn crop; refers to suit pending against estate of Jno. Hart; refers to other debts owed him John Jerdone]; Grandison given note to look out for a situation for next year; other family news.","Scope and Contents Explains who pays commission to sheriff when he collects a debt; reports death of John Moss.","Scope and Contents Reports buying of hogs; refers to trapping of partridges; other family news.","Reports on health of enslaved persons; refers to weather and plowing; refers to difficulty in getting cotton; other plantation news.","Scope and Contents Refers to illness at plantation; refers to plowing; reports on cloth woven; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on planting of crops; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports on work on fence; refers to making of clothes; reports on planting; other news.","Reports on planting; refers to fire on plantation; refers to enslaved persons who escaped captivity; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports progress of crops and sales; refers to timber cut; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports family health; refers to wife] Eliza's trip \"down the country\"; refers to weather and progress of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on health of the family; has discharged ?] Reynolds overseer?]; advises to accept proposal; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses Dr. Price's proposal; reports on health and crops; refers to dismissal of overseer and applicants for openings; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to payment from Dr. Price; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses possibility of instituting new suit against Price.","Scope and Contents Requests William Jerdone settle account for him in Richmond; requests he take care of other errands for him; refers to weather; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports having hired two men to Major Snead for $80 each.","Discusses paying debt with two enslaved persons.","Scope and Contents 2 pages. Letter. Reports delivering men to Mr. Hall in Richmond; reports on repairing fence; refers to livestock; other news.","enDeclines offer of enslaved persons to pay debt; requests interest in spring; explains reluctance to 'own' any more slaved persons; states that the number of persons he enslaves \"has increased so fast that in addition to what I hire out up in the county I am obliged to dispose of some in the same way from my Farm in Charle]s Cityas I have more than I can profitably employ there.\"","Scope and Contents Possibly in another hand. Reports on ploughing; refers to livestock; reports filling ice house; other news.","Scope and Contents Possibly in another hand. Reports on ploughing and seeding; refers to slaughtering livestock and sale of meat; refers to sale of mule; reports progress of crops; other news.","Scope and Contents Expresses gratitude for things sent her; intends to do her lessons every day; requests him to look for a school for her to attend; expresses great desire to go to school; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to trip from Richmond on train; reports weather and crop; refers to discovery of lice on horses; describes treatment for delousing; other family news.","Scope and Contents Praises Anna E. V. Burfitt as a good friend; discusses her difficulty in transition to Oswego; requests her Anna E. V. Burfitt] to visit; complains of Methodist preachers not being all the same; requests advice on books to read.","Scope and Contents Advise on male interests; reports on local gossip; discusses desire to move to Virginia as teacher.","Scope and Contents Reports on children and health of family; relates progress of crops; refers to court case against Hart, Collins; other family news.","Scope and Contents (Possibly not in his hand.) Report on crops; refers to fish caught; other news.","Scope and Contents (Possibly not in his hand.) Reports on progress of crops and weather; refers to shearing sheep, hatching of turkeys and other references to livestock; refers to selection of school for Maria; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports can give bond \"with everything requisite to your safety\".","Scope and Contents Writes from school; expresses happiness and comfort; refers to sores almost healed; reports visit to St. James's Church and seeing organ; looks forward to his visit; refers to General Jackson's death; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses Maria's entrance in school; refers to progress of crops and sale of tobacco; refers to \"railroad meeting\" and decision of a 3% dividend to be paid; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports sale of corn; states prices of wheat.","Refers to Maria at school; intention to sell \"a parcel of Negroes\" as he [John Jerdone] is \"entirely overstocked with them\"; reports on weather, crops and prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports visit by Mary and her parents; refers to case of scarlet fever; reports visit to \"caravan\" to see wild animals; other family news. Includes N by ?] Mead to William Jerdone, reporting case of fever is better; Maria is well and a good scholar.","Scope and Contents Request for payment of bill for bacon, etc. so he can pay his taxes.","Scope and Contents Reports filling of ice house; discusses crops and prices; has received letter from Chapman Johnson referring to judgment in his case against Allison and Watt; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy to Anna for an unknown occurrence; reports latest letter from Eliza Merrill and expresses sympathy for the loss of her brother; remarks on dearness of Anna as a friend; reports on her own brother, Dan.","Describes recent snowstorm and general weather; refers to a scarcity of food for [live]stock; death of Rosetta, an enslaved person; refers to crops and large number of crows; other family news.\n3 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter Signed.","Complains of a lack of anyone in his employment in the tanyard or shoe shop whom he can trust; refers to crops and prices; bad snowstorm; reports sale of enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Relates school children's interest in her Anna Burfitt]; anticipates Mr. Coleman's visit; refers to other social incidents.","Scope and Contents Refers to Maria's case of measles; reports children Willie O. and Leonora are attending school; refers to Uncle Toby's school being full; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"happiness\" in \"mutually edifying\" correspondence; reports cats trick of climbing into pigeon house and killing pigeons; refers to new born livestock; other family news.","Reports on development of crops; saving of 100 sheep from drowning by hands swimming in and bringing them out one at a time; refers to group of men sentenced to the penitentiary for unspecified crimes; refers to jailing of 8 enslaved persons for \"insurrectionary proceedings\"; \"I have understood that it was a very extensive plot... many whites it is supposed concerned in the business...\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Explains delay in answer of letter; consoles her Anna Burfitt] on loss of her sister; brother's account of Mexican War; relates other family feeling and social incidents.","Scope and Contents Reports attending church twice previous days; refers to expectation of frocks; reports attending one dancing lesson; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes the scene she is in as she writes letter; refers to Mr. Jerdone visiting her Anna Burfitt]; relates Plans to meet her in Richmond; other social news.","Scope and Contents Describes trip to Richmond and misfortune of losing her trunk; expresses disappointment in not visiting Louisa County; other social news.","Reports plans to visit soon; refers to health of family; reports C. G. Coleman's loss of two enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents 4 Autograph Letter. Incomplete. Remarks upon \"drudgery of teaching\"; advises Anna Burfitt on how to schedule her classes and gives her schedule; her failed attempts to make friends in the neighborhood; has therefore \"relapsed into the same cold calculating Yankee;\" reports on two new teachers; other social news.","Scope and Contents Incomplete. Speculates on recent notice of sale by Henry Birge and John Wainwright; discusses Mr. Jerdone's intentions; expresses concern over the difference in ages; refers to Mr. Boxley's affections for her Anna Burfitt]; other social news.","Scope and Contents Reports satisfaction with her new frocks; thanks him for the package; accepts hint to darn her stockings.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather and effect on crops; comments on Miss Burfitt as Maria's teacher; refers to hogs and prices for crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports painting of pigeon house; lists subjects she is studying; reports recent deaths; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes her recent illness of typhus fever and resulting weakness; advises her Anna Burfitt] on courtship of Mr. Jerdone; other social news.","Scope and Contents Discusses buying price of his William Jerdone] corn.","Scope and Contents Settles buying price for his William Jerdone] corn.","Scope and Contents Refers to engagement of Capt. Fletcher; intends to ship plaster by first vessel.","Scope and Contents Reports measles cases; reports receipt of gifts and food sent; refers to Miss Burfitt; other family news; marriage of Lafayette Riordon to Mary Boxley.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival of vessel and loading of articles; reports no herrings available in New Kent.","Scope and Contents Requests good brandy for his sick father.","Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter. Refers to her recent depression; refers to Mr. Jerdone and speculates on future; reports on measles outbreak and children's reaction to possibility of contracting disease; refers to receipt of a manuscript copy of The Ravenby Edgar Allan Poe sent from Maine; other social news.","Scope and Contents Discusses Miss Burfitt's opinion on her new bonnet; refers to classes and instruction; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to his William Jerdone] new house; discusses things he'd like to do when he comes home from school; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses settlement for timber cut for William Jerdone by David Crump's men. Includes Autograph Note Signed marking receipt of payment.","Scope and Contents Refers to her illness; discusses plans to visit her Anna Burfitt]; refers to other social incidents.","Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter. Describes his travels from Kentucky to New Orleans, towns and country he traveled through in Mississippi and some of the sights he saw.","Scope and Contents Reports health of family; refers to his William Jerdone] business and running plantation; describes visit to New Orleans and southern states; describes 'Mississippi River and great amount of activity and trade taking place; reports land prices for land along Mississippi; describes amount of crops could be grown on land he is looking into; refers to people he has met who are old acquaintances; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to her trip North for the summer; expresses disappointment that she Anna Burfitt Jerdone] won't be going; refers to travel plans and hopes to see her in Richmond; other family news. Also includes Autograph Note Signed from Louise ?] to Anna Burfitt] Jerdone, dated 25 July 1848] concerning Dr. B.'s illness and delay in trip.","Scope and Contents Refers to delinquency in letters; refers to her Anna Burfitt Jerdone] motherhood; reports on winter in the North; refers to sleigh-riding and snowball throwing; other news.","Scope and Contents Expresses deep emotion for friendship with her Anna Burfitt Jerdone]; inquires after son, William; refers to offer of appointment in Shepherdstown, Virginia; other news.","Scope and Contents Expresses unhappiness at her new position; discusses plans to take other position with Mr. Winston; describes schoolroom and dormitory; other news.","Reports travel northward.","Reports on commencement activities; requests a letter soon; reports on old acquaintances from school; other news.","Inquires after borrowing $500 for an unspecified reason.","Reports bacon loaded on ship to Mr. J.; heard today we have orders to move to Mulberry Island tomorrow morning; will send more if they don't leave; sends $10 to wife; other references to the goods.","Reports goods sent; explains smaller supply of sugar because of scarcity of all goods.","Includes his instructions from William DuVal acting for Francis Jerdone (1756-1841).","Scope and Contents Describes movements of both Confederate and Union troops on and about his plantation after the Confederate retreat from Yorktown the year before; describes battles of Civil War nearby including battle, 30 June 1862], at his house and damage done; and use of his house in August 1862 as Union Army headquarters; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to goods ordered; reports efforts to settle accounts; refers to attempts to find someone ?] in prison.","Scope and Contents \"The first of April being an Era in our resolution we are making efforts to start fresh from that time;\" remit money owed; bears account, 1863-1864, of William Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports entering money into accounts; advises her to \"be cautious and collect up close and also to look close after your affairs.\"","Scope and Contents Blair having failed, he is pressed for money; requests she pay money owed. Includes invoice, 1861-1863, converted from Confederate funds to U.S. funds.","Scope and Contents Explains no copy of bill to show how account was come to; describes method of settling accounts of Confederate times into current currency; other business news.","Scope and Contents Requests settlement of claim made by Blair and Chamberlayne.","Scope and Contents Expects claim by Blair \u0026 Chamberlayne to be settled now that wheat is in.","Scope and Contents Requests payment of claim; asks three neighbors to determine value of articles now in Richmond and settlement will be fed on that.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of gifts; describes daily newspaper; gives long and detailed description of court proceedings he was involved in.","Scope and Contents Inquires after papers sent; describes state fair and military men he met; describes Texas' position politically toward reconstruction.","Scope and Contents Describes planned treatment of tumor; describes stay at retreat to sick hospital; kindness of Dr. ?] McGuire; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports mother's Anna Burfitt Jerdone] death; describes plan to move body home.","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy for mother's Anna Burfitt Jerdone] death; suggests transportation he has available for the family.","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy for their \"affliction\".","Scope and Contents Reports sales of goods and sends goods ordered; advises against allowing \"cargo to pass into the hands of strangers\"; other business news.","Scope and Contents Expresses dissatisfaction with people in general and loneliness; refers to severe weather in Virginia; notes little severe weather in Texas and Galveston recently; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Reports visit of cousins John and William; mother's health precarious; will try to convince her to visit her friends in the \"upper country\" this summer; hopes his family will visit.","Has drawn against his account; wishes to have Mr. Coleman paid for the pork; consoles him in his bereavement.","Requests Jerdone to delay trip until the morning as the man \"who has the fund out of which he is to pay Mr. Jerdone has not yet reached town\"; does not wish Mr. Jerdone to leave town without his money.","Describes Mr. Gillet's teaching: he teaches in Fredericksburg half the week and here the other half; there are 25 boys in school; Edward Pendleton was sent off for not attending Mr. Coleman's Bible class. Including Autograph Note Signed to [Clayton Coleman]from [William Coleman], thinks he will not reply to him.","[Mr. Tucker desires him to respond to his letter; his [William Jerdone's] corn field is in good condition; Dr. Carter says that Patience, and an enslaved person, has rheumatism but she thinks she has been tricked and desires a Black doctor; advises hickory oil as a remedy for rheumatism; Mr. Tucker has kept an accurate account of everything bought for the place.","Visited Mr. Groves and was astonished that they had sold his [Francis Jerdone] barrels of sugar; hopes his clothes will reach him safely; dispatches by the Herriot and goods by the Nissell have been forwarded to him.","Apprehensive over the whereabouts of his [William Jerdone] brother who went to repair the damage to places where gold was been sought caused by the late rain; has sent things which were requested.","Sends two bottles to be filled with wine for a sick person; will return tomorrow.","Since Mr. Norton was not at Hanover Court page torn; recommends sowing wheat seed in a garden near the turnip patch; hopes Hartwell and Billy behave well in his absence; more family news.","All enjoying good health; glad the wheat is sowed; Mr. Lewis is purchasing corn; whooping cough is at old Mrs. Lewis's; expects Hawkins; the doctor has cut his finger badly; sorry to hear how Francis Mitchell \"has been going on\"; the days are now short.","Mr. Lewis killed a beef and does not want any more at present; Mrs. Lewis has got the books they wanted: Simpson' Euclid and Blair's Lectures; other news of Lewis's and Falcons.","Recounts illness; planned to sail from London on the 15th; because of illness has been unable to ride horseback so has purchased a wheeled chaise; Mr. Braikenridge has not arrived in England; has received no letters from his family of a date later than the 13th of November 17]84; wishes to be remembered to family and friends.","Recounts negotiations with William Kimbrough over the corn crop; news of the Lewis's.","Arrived safely and found their things in much the same condition as they left them.","Arrived safely and found things in good order; Mr. Lewis is at home.","Sends weekly news: Joseph Holladay brought 3,000 herrings, the \"backward spring\"; Captain Lewis Holladay had a sale at the tavern of what remained in his store; plans a trip home.","Has not been able to dispose of his horse at the price stipulated; Mr. Anderson will take the horse at $100 if he will warrant him not more than 9 years old.","Asks about her [Anna] mother's health; fears Martha's journey to Lebanon was \"perilous\" because of \"Northern atrocities\"; asks if Mr. Jerdone is alarmed because your residence is so near the scene of action; kiss all the children.","Is glad to renew acquaintance with her; asks for full accounts of her family; sends regards to her. Martha and Mr. Jerdone.","Writes about his delivering Holt's notice in person; thinks he gave the notice to someone else to deliver.","Tells her of her traveling companions on the ride to Summer Hill; believes Mr. Jerdone must be with her in Richmond; describes Christmas activities.","Regrets Mr. Jerdone left before [she ?] reached Richmond; everyone at Summer Hill sings praises of her; mentions the marriage and scandal circulating about John; supposes she is at John Jerdone's now; says she must have had to encounter \"many a sly glance from Mr. Jerdone\"; mentions friends and school; recipes for German town cakes and soda biscuits.","Wishes she could be in Richmond at the Exchange Hotel with her [Anna T. Burfitt] and Mr. Jerdone; describes her reception at Fairfield; thinks the match with Mr. Jerdone is \"first-rate\" despite \"some disparity in years\"; more news of friends and family.","Hopes his father's health will improve; thinks of his [John Jerdone] mother as a friend; sends love to his aunt, sister and brothers.","Suffers from wheezing cough and shortness of breath: cousin has been \"almost laid by with the Rheumatis in her limbs\"; [page torn].","Applies for position of manager; encloses recommendations.","Has made a wadden bonnet for Maria as she is subject to earache; has added silk velvet flowers; will charge Richmond prices.","Will alter Maria's frocks; describes trimmings and fabrics.","Applies for position of manager of plantations in Charles City and New Kent.","Discusses his ideas for settlement of a claim against Major Duval.","Mentions financial transactions and health [page torn].","4 pages.Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Her illness: [Dr. Hunter?] McGutre'sindecision about the case.","4 pages.Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Her illness; [Dr. Hunter] McGuire'scomplaining \"as usual\" of too much to do.","Thanks for the gift.","Married two months; married life; bridal tour; visit to Troy Female Seminary; news of friends there.","4 pages.Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Inquires regarding her mother's health; death of Sarah Macauley.","Shipping tobacco.","Grief at death of wife [Sarah Jerdone Braikenridge].","Boxes 10-12.","Accounts, including estate of Francis Jerdone; includes letter. 1 July 1784 of [J. H. Norton to Francis Jerdone and William] Holt; and account, 1772-1774, concerning guardianship of [Peggy Belsches] Kello .","Accounts, including overseer's account, two small memorandum listing tithes, enslaved perrons and including overseer's agreement, 1779, and account books concerning the estate of Francis Jerdone I.","Accounts, includes overseers wage.","Contains Blacksmith's account dated November 18th 1766; account book March 14, 1783 - March 1790; mill book of Francis Jerdone dated June 15, 1783; notes; and \"an account of timber got to build my house,\" November 17, 1847 - July 13, 1848; possible \"Mt. Sterling\"; account book, 1750, of Francis Jerdone (1721-1771) kept while a merchant at Yorktown, Virginia.","Signed by Jno. Pierce and William Douglass.","Copy of court record of the deed, and opinions of P. V. Daniel and Robert Stanard, attorneys, regarding the legality of the deed. 4 items. Documents Signed.","Includes agreement for 1826 [20 August 1825].","Notes of the late war not contained in reports of the generals, by M. M. Burfitt, at Providence Forge, New Kent County, Virginia Refers to the American Civil War, particularly the Battle of Bethel.","What the big guns eat. An English theme by Miriam Coleman. Written during the European War 1914-1918.","Poetry and pencil sketches by Alexander Jerdone.","School copy book of John Jerdone. 1811. Page of copy book of 26 November 1810.","School copy book of William Jerdone.","Extract of the will of William MacFarland, of London England], leaving his property to his sister, Mrs. Catherine Scott. See medium oversize file.","Course of treatment prescribed by Dr. Mercer for a child with a bad lax.","Letter of recommendation of Robert Myrick as overseer.","Appraisement of the estate of David Thompson.","List of bonds payable to Francis Willis delivered to John Hawkins to be collected by him.","The royal coat of arms appears on this sheet.","Engraving from the  London Magazine . 1754.","Murray to Chesters, page 81 mentions Baillie Jeardon father of Francis Jerdone I].","Murray to Chesters, page 121 mentions Mr. Jardon.","Murray to Chesters, page 141 refers to Bailie Jardon.","Murray to Chesters, page 149 refers to Franc Jerdon.","Murray to Baillie Jerdon, concerning his son Francis Jerdone's apprenticeship to Neill Buchanan.","Murray to Baillie Jerdon, concerning his son Francis Jerdone.","Includes photograph of portrait of John Jerdone, son of Francis Jerdone, 3rd.","Manuscript Volume 1. 134 pages. 8 1/4 x 7 inches.","Manuscript Volume 2. 146 pages. 8 1/4 x 6 3/4 inches.","Manuscript Volume 3. 168 pages. 8 x 7 inches. Volume 1.","Manuscript Volume 4. 154 pages. 8 1/4 x 7 inches. Volume 2.","Manuscript Volume 5. 44 pages. 10 1/4 x 8 inches.","Manuscript Volume 6. Physical Location: Located on shelf. 280 pages. 16 x 6 1/2 inches. Covered with parchment.","Manuscript Volume 7. Physical Location: Located on shelf. 740 pages. 18 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches.","Manuscript Volume 8. 376 pages. 16 x 7 inches. Laminated July 1955 by W. J. Barrow. Jerdone's predecessor as factor for Buchanan and Hamilton was William Johnston. Jerdone evidently came to Virginia to replace Johnston in September 1740.","Manuscript Volume 9. 268 pages. 13 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches. Laminated July 1955 by W.J. Barrow. Also includes a record of tobacco shipped prior to 1759.","anuscript Volume 11. 256 pages. 19 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches.","Manuscript Volume 12. 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches.","Manuscript Volume 13. 368 pages. 13 x 8 1/2 inches. Volume 1 concerns agriculture, daily life and slavery.","Manuscript Volume 14. 64 pages. 12 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches. Volume 2 concerns agriculture, daily life and slavery, and also some poetry and recipes.","Manuscript Volume15. 3 3/4 x 6 inches. First leaf contains note of payment of tuition at the College of William and Mary for his son John, a student there.","Invoice book, ledger and a partial ledger. Msv 22, 23, 24.","Invoice book of Francis Jerdone of Hanover County, Yorktown and Louisa County.  15 7/8 x 6 1/4.  179 pages.","Ledger of Francis Jerdone.  King and Queen County (see index). 14 3/4 x 9 1/8 inches.  259 pages.","Index to Ledger B which is not included with this collection.  15 x 9 1/3.  30 pages.","Manuscript Volume 16. 235 pages. 13 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches. Correspondents include John Anderson, John Backhouse, Messrs Barlow, Wigginton, Francis \u0026 Holland of London, England, James Bowles, Messrs. Clay \u0026 Miogley of Liverpool, England, Nisbett, Darby, William Gibson, Samuel Gist, Messrs. Hanson, Clark \u0026 Co. of London, England, Henry Holland, Richard Humphreys, Mrs. Dorothy Jordan, John Morton Jordan, John Morton Jordan \u0026 Co. of London, England, Thomas Jarvis, William Lee, Dr. Michael McNemara, Messrs. McNemara \u0026 Jennings, Robert Maxwell, Thomas Oswala, William Perkins, Perkins, Buchanan \u0026 Brown of London, England, William Quinny, Stevenson, Randolph \u0026 Co. of Bristol, Messrs. Talte, Alexander \u0026 Co. of London, England, Mrs. Francis Ward, Thomas Ward, Messrs. Willimott, Brooks, \u0026 Lafant, and Messrs. Willson \u0026 R. Mollison of London, England. For other information concerning J. M. Morton \u0026 Company and on Perkins, Buchanan and Brown see the Thomas Adams Papers in the Virginia Historical Society.","Manuscript Volume 17. 13 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches.","Manuscript Volume 18. 54 pages. 12 1/4 x 8 inches. Also includes sketches written by William M. Jerdone at Virginia Military Institute, 1870-1871.","Manuscript Volume 19. 166 pages. 14 x 8 3/4 inches. Diary of William Jerdone, 1861-1862; and diary of William M. Jerdone, 1863-1867. Diaries concern agriculture, preparation for war, home front, managing enslaved persons, reconstruction, and military defenses at Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown.","Manuscript Volume 20. 126 pages. 13 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches.","Manuscript Volume 21. Book contains farm records, records of doctors' visits, records of produce and animals stolen, hiring of a free black person, record of enslaved persons working on public defenses at Jamestown and the beginning of a diary continued in MsV. 19 of William M. Jerdone, Jr.","Boxes: 17-19","2 items. 5 1/2\" high.","4\" high.","3 1/2\" high.","3 3/4\" high. See descriptive note attached.","3 items. 3-6 1/2\" high.","Manuscript. Penciled genealogy chart showing ancestry of Francis and Sarah Macon] Jerdone down through their descendants to the Colemans.","Photocopies.","2 pages. Photostat of draft of Document. Argues in behalf of her sons Francis and John who are in England and their land in Virginia is found by inquest to be subject to escheat and forfeiture under the last Act of Assembly concerning escheats and forfeitures from British subjects.","3 pages. Copy.","2 pages. Copy.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 39.1 J47","/repositories/2/resources/8768"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Jerdone Family papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["Jerdone Family papers"],"collection_ssim":["Jerdone Family papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Purchased: 1,784 items. Purchased: 389 items, 04/24/1939.Purchased: 407 items, 01/29/1940.Gift: 34 items, 07/10/1963.Gift: 16 items, 12/09/1964.Acc. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection is organized into 8 series. Series 1 contains letters; Series 2 contains accounts; Series 3 contains inventories; Series 4 contains legal papers; Series 5 contains miscellaneous material; Series 6 contains manuscript volumes; Series 7 contains artifacts; Series 8 contains additions and accessions to the collection. Series 1 is arranged chronologically by date and separated into subseries by individual year. The remaining series are primarily arranged chronologically by date.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAccessions 1998.7 and 1997.45 were not combined with the original accession and are boxed separately.  Acc. 1976.04 is shelved in the Small Collection as Addition 17.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoxes 14-16 of Series 6 are arranged alphabetically by individual's last name.\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement of Materials:","Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["This collection is organized into 8 series. Series 1 contains letters; Series 2 contains accounts; Series 3 contains inventories; Series 4 contains legal papers; Series 5 contains miscellaneous material; Series 6 contains manuscript volumes; Series 7 contains artifacts; Series 8 contains additions and accessions to the collection. Series 1 is arranged chronologically by date and separated into subseries by individual year. The remaining series are primarily arranged chronologically by date.","Accessions 1998.7 and 1997.45 were not combined with the original accession and are boxed separately.  Acc. 1976.04 is shelved in the Small Collection as Addition 17.","Boxes 14-16 of Series 6 are arranged alphabetically by individual's last name."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eFrancis Jerdone (1721-1771) was born in Jedbury, Scotland in 1721, the son of John Jerdone, a magistrate and treasurer. At the age of nineteen, in 1752, he immigrated to Virginia and settled in Hanover County, Yorktown, and Louisa County. He made his living as a merchant running a mercantile business. In the 1730's, Glasgow merchants began sending factors to live in Virginia to buy tobacco and sell goods. Francis Jerdone (1721-1777) married Sarah (Macon) Jerdone (1732-1818) in 1753. The couple had several children including; Mary Jerdone Pottie (1754-1837); Francis Jerdone (1756-1841); Sarah Jerdone Braikenridge (1757-1793); Elizabeth Jerdone Macaulay (1759-1830); Isabella Jerdone Mitchell (1761-1825); Anne Jerdone Thompson (1763-1794); John Jerdone (1764-1786); Martha Jerdone (b. 1767) who died in infancy; and William Jerdone (1769-1772). Francis Jerdone died in 1771.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["Francis Jerdone (1721-1771) was born in Jedbury, Scotland in 1721, the son of John Jerdone, a magistrate and treasurer. At the age of nineteen, in 1752, he immigrated to Virginia and settled in Hanover County, Yorktown, and Louisa County. He made his living as a merchant running a mercantile business. In the 1730's, Glasgow merchants began sending factors to live in Virginia to buy tobacco and sell goods. Francis Jerdone (1721-1777) married Sarah (Macon) Jerdone (1732-1818) in 1753. The couple had several children including; Mary Jerdone Pottie (1754-1837); Francis Jerdone (1756-1841); Sarah Jerdone Braikenridge (1757-1793); Elizabeth Jerdone Macaulay (1759-1830); Isabella Jerdone Mitchell (1761-1825); Anne Jerdone Thompson (1763-1794); John Jerdone (1764-1786); Martha Jerdone (b. 1767) who died in infancy; and William Jerdone (1769-1772). Francis Jerdone died in 1771."],"phystech_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOriginal Accession and additions physically and intellectually combined in 2009. 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They are listed as follows:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Francis Jerdone Collection, Colonial Williamsburg Research Library, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia. Account Book, 1751-1752.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Cargo Waste Book, 1748-1749.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Deed, from the heirs of Thomas Martin to Francis Jerdone for one thousand acres of land in Louisa (formerly Hanover) County, Virginia, 24 March 1752.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Letter from Norfolk, [Virginia], to Francis Jerdone, Mitchel's Store, Louisa County, [Virginia], 1809 January 26.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Letter from Hampton, Virginia, to uncle Francis Jerdone[?], 1803 September 29.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The Library of Virginia have multiple items that relate to Francis Jerdone and the Jerdone Family. The items listed below are an example of some of the larger collections being held at this institution, and is not meant to be a comprehensive listing. For more information see the Library of Virginia homepage: http://www.lva.lib.va.us/ or search the archives and manuscripts at the Library of Virginia: http://eagle.vsla.edu/bible/\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Personal Papers Collection. Accession 20939. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Balance book, 1750-1787.Items are available as photostats (negative). This collection includes a typescript copy of a record of balances of Francis Jerdone of Louisa County, Virginia, as attorney for Buchanan and Hamilton, Merchants, of London, dated 31 December 1750, as well as estate accounts of George Pottie, dated from 1764-1787, and notations of their settlement.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Francis Jerdone Papers, 1783-1822. Accession 21466. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Francis Jerdone Papers, 1783-1822.Items are available as photostats (negative). Papers, 1783-1822, of Francis Jerdone (1756-1841) of Louisa County, Virginia, consisting of correspondence from Dr. Robert B. Honeyman (1752-1822) of Hanover County, Virginia, concerning the health and medical treatment of Jerdone's family and enslaved persons.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Jerdone Family Papers, 1749-1873. Accession 20415. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Jerdone Family Papers, 1749-1873.Miscellaneous reel 647Items are available in microform format. This accession includes a typescript of the accounts of Francis Jerdone of Louisa County, with a number of individuals. There is also a birth register for enslaved persons, a tax list, and crop accounts.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Jerdone Family Papers, 1762-1866. Accession 21607. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Jerdone Family Papers, 1762-1866.This collection consists of papers, 1762-1866, of the Jerdone family of Louisa, New Kent, Orange and Spotsylvania Counties, Virginia, consisting mainly of correspondence to Francis Jerdone, Jr. (1756-1841), of Louisa County from his sons, relatives, friends, and business partners regarding personal, family, and business matters.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Jerdone Family Slave Record Book, 1761-1865. Accession 20415. Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia, Archives Branch, Richmond, Virginia. Slave Record Book, 1761-1865.Item is available as photostats (negative). Record of the slave births from 1761-1865, and the lists of tithables for Albemarle, Louisa, and Spotsylvania Counties for which the Jerdone Family was responsible.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Francis Jerdone, Sr. Memorandum and Account Book, 1766-1767. Accession 21659. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Memorandum and Account Book, 1766-1767.Item includes entries on business matters, loans, tobacco, and other goods. There are also numerous entries relevant to sales of slaves.\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Most of the library belonging to Francis Jerdone is located in the Special Collections Rare Books Department, Swem Library, William and Mary. "," Colonial Williamsburg has five items that may prove useful to researchers. They are listed as follows:"," Francis Jerdone Collection, Colonial Williamsburg Research Library, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia. Account Book, 1751-1752."," Cargo Waste Book, 1748-1749."," Deed, from the heirs of Thomas Martin to Francis Jerdone for one thousand acres of land in Louisa (formerly Hanover) County, Virginia, 24 March 1752."," Letter from Norfolk, [Virginia], to Francis Jerdone, Mitchel's Store, Louisa County, [Virginia], 1809 January 26."," Letter from Hampton, Virginia, to uncle Francis Jerdone[?], 1803 September 29."," The Library of Virginia have multiple items that relate to Francis Jerdone and the Jerdone Family. The items listed below are an example of some of the larger collections being held at this institution, and is not meant to be a comprehensive listing. For more information see the Library of Virginia homepage: http://www.lva.lib.va.us/ or search the archives and manuscripts at the Library of Virginia: http://eagle.vsla.edu/bible/"," Personal Papers Collection. Accession 20939. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Balance book, 1750-1787.Items are available as photostats (negative). This collection includes a typescript copy of a record of balances of Francis Jerdone of Louisa County, Virginia, as attorney for Buchanan and Hamilton, Merchants, of London, dated 31 December 1750, as well as estate accounts of George Pottie, dated from 1764-1787, and notations of their settlement."," Francis Jerdone Papers, 1783-1822. Accession 21466. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Francis Jerdone Papers, 1783-1822.Items are available as photostats (negative). Papers, 1783-1822, of Francis Jerdone (1756-1841) of Louisa County, Virginia, consisting of correspondence from Dr. Robert B. Honeyman (1752-1822) of Hanover County, Virginia, concerning the health and medical treatment of Jerdone's family and enslaved persons."," Jerdone Family Papers, 1749-1873. Accession 20415. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Jerdone Family Papers, 1749-1873.Miscellaneous reel 647Items are available in microform format. This accession includes a typescript of the accounts of Francis Jerdone of Louisa County, with a number of individuals. There is also a birth register for enslaved persons, a tax list, and crop accounts."," Jerdone Family Papers, 1762-1866. Accession 21607. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Jerdone Family Papers, 1762-1866.This collection consists of papers, 1762-1866, of the Jerdone family of Louisa, New Kent, Orange and Spotsylvania Counties, Virginia, consisting mainly of correspondence to Francis Jerdone, Jr. (1756-1841), of Louisa County from his sons, relatives, friends, and business partners regarding personal, family, and business matters."," Jerdone Family Slave Record Book, 1761-1865. Accession 20415. Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia, Archives Branch, Richmond, Virginia. Slave Record Book, 1761-1865.Item is available as photostats (negative). Record of the slave births from 1761-1865, and the lists of tithables for Albemarle, Louisa, and Spotsylvania Counties for which the Jerdone Family was responsible."," Francis Jerdone, Sr. Memorandum and Account Book, 1766-1767. Accession 21659. Personal Papers Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Memorandum and Account Book, 1766-1767.Item includes entries on business matters, loans, tobacco, and other goods. There are also numerous entries relevant to sales of slaves."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePapers of the Jerdone family, 1753--1890 (bulk 1771-1845): letters, letterbooks, diaries and account books of immigrant Francis Jerdone (1721-1771), a Scottish factor who lived in Hanover County, Yorktown and Louisa County, Virginia, and letters of his wife, Sarah (Macon) Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Most of the collection consists of letters, accounts, and diaries of the next two generations of members of the Jerdone family including Francis Jerdone (1756-1841), planter of Louisa County; his brother John Jerdone (1764-1786); his brother-in-law, Alexander Macaulay of Yorktown, Virginia; and his sons, John Jerdone (b. 1800); Francis Jerdone (b. 1802); and William Jerdone (b. 1805). The letters reflect the daily maintenance of their plantations, \"Jerdone Castle\" [Louisa County, Virginia], \"Providence Forge\" [New Kent County, Virginia], \"Mount Sterling\" [Charles City County, Virginia] and an unnamed plantation in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The family were absentee owners of \"Providence Forge\" and \"Mount Sterling\" and the two estates were managed first by a cousin, William Douglass, and later by hired stewards. (Eventually, William Jerdone lived at \"Mount Sterling\" and built a brick mansion there.)\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The subjects covered in the collection include agriculture, the commission merchant business, the daily routine of men, education, farm management by stewards, and various aspects of slavery, including slave insurrections. In addition, there are many letters written to Virginia from Scotland and England.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The papers also contain the letterbook of Thomas Jett, Virginia representative of John Morton Jordan and Co., London, England; items from Perkins, Buchanan and Brown, merchants in London, 1769-1776; and documents, 1769-1799, concerning the lawsuit of Jordan v. Skinker.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e An index of names in the papers is shelved with the collection.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e All the additions to the Jerdone Papers are described under \"Other Note\" noted near the end of the page\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Jerdone Family Papers, 1623-1957, in Swem Library's microforms area, 12 reels, call number HD1471 .U5 R43 ser.L pt.2.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Francis Jerdone Account Book, King and Queen County, VA 1746-1757 in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number F232 .K4 J47 1999\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Francis Jerdone Ledger, King and Queen County, VA 1748-1750 in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number F232 .K4 J47 2000\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Artifacts listed in Boxes 17, 18, 19 are removed to the Manuscripts Artifacts Collection. Papers/letters with these artifacts are in Box 16.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes missing his wife while he is away; explains plans for moving his belongings; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses developments at the mill and filling of pond; refers to outbreak of measles; refers to \"arrival of the London ships;\" other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Letter Signed. Explains his side of debt with Francis Jerdone; claims he doesn't owe as much as was originally stated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on relations in England and Scotland; expresses wish that dispute between mother and daughter be resolved; reports on his studies; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of various accounts he has taken care of for Francis Jerdone: has paid mother's balance, paid \"J. N.\" and brother's schooling bill; money is scarce and has £1100 worth of tobacco unsold; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Letter Signed. Explains that person to whom payment was remitted returned payment; Mr. Clay has arrived in Williamsburg; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoxes 1-2. 104 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends list of articles sent by \"Minnie\"; cotton not up yet; has sent cheeses to four people (brothers-in-law?) has been working from \"sunrise to sunset\" and will have to wait until Christmas to see them; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill see Mr. Holt around the 4th of May who will inform Jerdone of the answer given to unspecified business proposition; Douglass has similar view as Jerdone on this proposition; feels hurt by this similar ambition; expects visit from Mr. Pottie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSketches out business affair between himself and Mr. Holt; had wished to send him a saddle but too expensive; having problems with enslaved persons; wishes an overseer; asks Jerdone to keep his eyes open for one enslaved individual; other family news. See also medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been anxious of his journey away from Providence Forge; hopes all went well and didn't take any chances; will be sending for the hogs the 19th or 26th.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOysters will be delivered late as an unexpected high tide prevented harvest; received letter from Mr. Pottie; has no hoes or axes and can't make any as has no steel and little iron; P. S. sent sixty hogs with Sam H? had hoped to send more but too big to make the journey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses state of accounts at the estate; encourages him to come to the estate; refers to new \"state of settlement\" and asks for terms; refers to building and improvements planned for estate and other \"private affairs.\" See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to writing to his relatives in Jedburgh, Scotland ; discusses plans for \"building and repairing on the Hill;\" refers to difficulty in finding carpenters, recommends Mr. Vaughan as a possible carpenter, refers to birth of a son; other business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his recent illness and doctor's advice for his recovery; expresses great happiness at receiving letter from his brother but reproaches him for its shortness; discusses his studies of physics and surgery and his hope to continue when he recovers; reports death of Aunt Jerdone and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to receipt of letter from his brother (Francis Jerdone), the first he's received in five years; reports on his studies in physics and surgery and refers to other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him that his brother is in bad health, has gotten \"best advice\"; was sent to Jedburgh for the good air; suggests sending him to the South of France where he will be able to have a favorable climate and continue his studies;\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRemembers the times spent together hunting; refers to a Spanish fowling (pistol) sent as a present with Mr. Thomson; hopes to see him again when trade to and from America begins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Outlines four business propositions including terms of payment, etc.; reminds him of promise to send hands to help with brick-making; plans on visiting in the fall and hopes to visit Norfolk as well; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes goods he has bought for Mr. Jerdone; also lists goods bought for Miss Belches, Mrs. Jerdone and Mr. Breckenridge; asks Mr. Jerdone to buy 12 panes of glass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to business matters with Mr. Holt; reports Mr. Holt's sale of 50 enslaved individuals, and his visit; relays Holt's ill-feelings toward the suit filed by Jerdone against him; refers to building (on the Hill and its slow progress; gives other business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his health; expresses satisfaction in being able to resume his studies; discusses his plans for study; refers to family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been very busy, can only write a few words; refers to the personal conflict between the partners of a business involving Mr. Holt (and Mr. Jerdone? ; suggests splitting the business; other family news; P. S. lists business information about hogs, oysters, and supplies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been saddened by the illness of his two children and the death of his Aunt Jerdone; refers again to the business problems of Mr. Holt; reminds him of needed materials; suggests hiring Black Americans for building; asks advice on a pair of geldings; P.S. has sent oysters and fish and asked Bearer to go to Fredericksburg to gather information on \"Ben\" who was never apprehended.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoads have been bad and he is not able to get the iron that Jerdone has ordered; will do Jerdone's order first when he can; Mr. Holt paid a visit with \"his overseer and some Black people\" to bring back 40 hogs and a bull; refers to differences between Mr. Holt and Mr. Jerdone which Mr. Douglass has no patience for; seems to deal with a building of theirs; continues to look for a pair of carriage horses but they are very expensive for their value; refers to a trip Toby took to Fredericksburg to find (a runaway enslaved person but which wasn't successful; comments how lucky people are who do not live near \"such retches\" (enslaved persons ; comments on how closely matched they are as friends; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses invoice for the panels of a carriage; explains that copper panels are out of fashion and these had to be custom made; also explains delays because of manufacturing; recommends the captain of ship and hopes Jerdone will ship tobacco back to him with this captain; promises to sell all the tobacco he consigns him; is obliged for any recommendations of him to Jerdone's friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received two letters, glad to hear Jerdone's son has returned to studies; glad to hear of their relations in Jedburgh, Scotland and will try to write soon; Mr. Holt is making an effort to pay off his debts and has sold his plantation; doesn't know how to advise Jerdone on these business matters; have had a streak of bad luck including destruction of corn; general sickness of the family causing the death of one enslaved woman and the explosion of the \"old works about the forge;\" still has not found a pair of carriage horses; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his health and the improvement of it; discusses his studies and future plans; refers to local opinion of Americans as being \"In abject poverty;\" refers to family business in Virginia and Mr. Holt's debt; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBettsey has had a fall and has hurt her arm, hopes things will right themselves soon; has sent messenger through Richmond to get any letters from Mr. Douglass; sends affections to all friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received bill for house, but didn't pay because it is such a large sum; sister Betsey is getting married.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorry he was not in Richmond when Jerdone visited, would be obliged if Jerdone would send his tobacco and order his goods from his house; is sure Jerdone will be pleased; has found a carriage that Sarah Macon (Mrs.) Jerdone might like better than the fancy one she just had sent, if Jerdone would like to exchange.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to effort to raise £1,000 by Christmas; gives account of money paid for goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his health and relapse he is suffering; plans to return to Virginia as soon as possible; hopes to practice some medicine in Virginia; discusses some logistics of his travel home; gives other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses accounts and people who have money for him; refers to sale of tobacco to Major Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard Jerdone would like to do business with him; asks that he send an order for goods, or let him know if he will be shipping tobacco; has a ship loading and can make arrangements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses thanks and deep emotion to Mrs. Jerdone for her support.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests all papers pertaining to suit against Mr. Holt; reports has requested all loan office certificates regarding this matter; implies Mr. Holt put paper money into loan office without Mrs. Jerdone's consent; also, requests estate books be checked to see if this money was due to the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to accounts and payment by various people to Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave been commissioned to find four chariot horses; have sent them and charged £321.12.2; will charge 2 1/2 percent of commission if paid in tobacco; do not think this is expensive as horses have doubled their price since \"the peace\"; the horses will land in Hampton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to receipt of papers concerning Holt case; reports receipt of £ 1,900 sterling by DuVal's family for himself; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent letter through Robert Johnston, who is a stranger; asks him to show him hospitality; asks him to pick up the remaining five barrels of tar; has shipped remaining two hog heads of tobacco; needs some money for payment of a debt; would like Jerdone to give him the money he needs, but if this is unfavorable, he will consider the request non-existent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWere not able to ship horses immediately as the first ship had too many goods on it and could not handle the food for the horses; have shipped with another captain and they should arrive safely.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports receipt of three horses, their condition, groom's bill, and that he has forwarded them; questions servants sobriety; makes comment that \"white servants do not suit this country\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to death of George Pottie and expresses sympathy; refers to debt of £ 27 due of Hawkins; refers to contacting of various people to pay off bonds held with Mr. Dick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses relief to know she has reached London; refers to the deterioration of his health; gives his chair to her as a remembrance of him; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports death of his cousin; expresses relief that relatives in Virginia are well; refers to his own poor health; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives particulars on death of his cousin who died from childbirth; refers to his deteriorating health; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas enclosed order of reference against William Holt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports death of her brother, John Jerdone; reports on preparations for him and her lack of will and knowledge of his affairs; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas checked over books in regard to Mr. Holt; reports the mismanagement by Mr. Holt of the books and describes what he did wrong; refers to the progress of the suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApproves of decision not to allow Mr. Holt to settle accounts; recommends Mr. William Dandridge for the job.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires if Jerdone has any tobacco to ship, as he has a ship loading at Cumberland; inquires if William DuVal owes Jerdone any money; reports he heard that DuVal recovered approximately £ 1,500 from England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses copies of judgments against Holt and the \"Orders of Reference;\" urges him to settle books in order to have the matters of reference determined; expects payment from Mr. Woods soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports difficulty in raising money to pay shipping charges on tobacco; refers to debt he owes Jerdone and discusses his means in raising the money for payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresumes Jerdone has not gotten all his tobacco to the warehouse; is sure Jerdone will ship with him; cannot get his ship to Cumberland because British ships are restricted to Yorktown; will bring tobacco by small craft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOutstanding debt of Jerdone's account by Donald and Burton to Gist will be paid immediately; asks if Jerdone has any freight to be shipped; feels family has responsibility to Captain Milford; suggests using him to establish a regular, good ship on the York River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports settlement of matters against Mr. Holt scheduled for September 22; asks to pay next tax on the estate for Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCame to deliver £ 100 due to Mr. Jerdone by Hugh Mercer; asks that any remaining debt be charged to him as Thomas Mitchell will be paying him for services rendered; asks for a receipt for this and also for £ 34.18.4 from Captain William Ferrells.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports outcome of Holt case; expresses dissatisfaction with outcome; requests affidavits concerning George Pottie's deposition; suggests a rehearing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports intention to pay Mr. Macon money owed to him; regrets he won't be able to pay Mr. Jerdone this week; intends to write to see if he can \"draw bills\" in Fredericksburg, Petersburg, and Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses satisfaction that appointment for Mr. Holt's deposition had been noticed and that Mr. Pottie's deposition would be of help to Mrs. Jerdone; explains his opinion on the matter of the loan certificates given to Mr. Holt; gives other opinions on the case; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for the negligence of payment due Mr. Gist; assures him that it has been taken care of including interest; total was £125.9.3; will send copy of account when sales of tobacco are closed; thanks him for promise of shipping tobacco to them. Including copy of LS from Donald and Burton, London, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStill suffering from rheumatic pains; has rearranged business so he can spend most of his summer at the springs; sorry to hear Jerdone's mother is not well; requests that Jerdone allow him to sell some of his \"least serviceable\" enslaved persons and to buy others; feels should get fieldhands to clear the swamp rather than enslaved persons to work in the forge as will be more profitable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncourages Mr. Jerdone to have estate accounts looked over by Mr. Lighton Woods; gives day and time of court hearing; promises payment in April and August; offers to pay Jerdone's taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas enclosed Mr. Douglass' accounts for the past two years; Douglass has made two charges which he feels are unreasonable; must pay it as Douglass is in West Indies; would like word from Jerdone of when he would like his money and he will get it ready.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave not heard from him since their last letter; have closed Jerdone's account with £400. 19.5 due them; will wait until remaining 14 Hogs Heads of tobacco are sold; still have not sent horses as no room for safe transport on any ship; captain of first ship which they had planned to use brought legal action against them for breach of contract; cost them £25 \"out of our own pockets\"; will not bring a charge of commission on him because of non-anticipated expenses. Includes Donald and Burton, London, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects of two ships; requests Jerdone's help in loading them; reminds him of balance due Donald and Burton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas written to help him clear Jerdone's father's name concerning the remittance of a bill; claims both Jerdone's father and Mr. Holt remitted the same bill and now the man is trying to claim that neither did; requests that Jerdone look up his father's ledgers on this man's account; has seen Mr. Macaulay and is anxious to see Jerdone; will meet him whenever Jerdone can be in either Richmond or Hanovertown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports progress on lawsuit; expresses desire to get business finished soon; reports ill health of Mrs. DuVal and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans to meet Jerdone in Richmond on 18th of July; his wife is very ill with \"the rheumatism\" and has been con finedto bed for past two weeks; violence of illness has not abated and he hopes for the best.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites to report seeing an enslaved young man which he believes is enslaved by Jerdone; explains his reasons for believing so; expects to pay his bond when crops are sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Jerdone meet with Alexander MacCaulay and Colonel Morristo settle dispute with Mr. Holt; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMinx (Mink) had killed 30 fowls; needs help to kill him; asked Patrick to bring back turpentine promised by Jerdone; sent six loaves of sugar to Mrs. Jerdone; weather looks bad, has declined turpentine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports appointment of John Howie, Wm. Hays, Mr. Holt, John McKeene and Wright Southall as referees; reports Colonel Morris has stated the accounts clearly, and DuVal gives a list of categories included; also reports amount of debt due Mrs. Jerdone; sends proceedings of Federal Convention and states \"if adopted will make the states more virtuous and happy than they otherwise would be.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent for two barrels of turpentine; has sent for Mrs. Jerdone's fabric.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter brought by Colo. Morris who has helped pull the forge out of trouble; claims Mr. Holt has been changing accounts to appearance of profit; Holt was getting business into debt; wants to make Morris a candidate for Convention and asks Jerdone's help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses concern over Mrs. Midleton's actions to recover her fortune; refers to Polly's ingratitude to Mrs. Jerdone; reports arrival of goods and expects to send them soon; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill send the hogs out tomorrow morning; new partner, Mr. Samuel Beall of Williamsburg, has been taken on; Beall would like to meet with Jerdone; still missing money which hopes Holt will acknowledge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCame to deliver £25 interest on £500 which he had borrowed from Jerdone; is \"backward\" in plantation duties so sent Isabella to deliver money; hopes to see Jerdone the following week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports ill health of Mrs. DuVal and how this is affecting his work; believes Circuit Courts will be a great benefit to the country; hopes to obtain £2,000 for Jerdone in court; refers to several execution of estates; expresses opinion that Constitution should be approved by states; lists states that have already approved it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports expecting ship in York River in April and requests assistance in loading her; inquires of having whole tobacco crop; reminds him that he must order goods for next fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains details of carriage horses matter and why the company was sued; claims that Jerdone must pay them for the horses and all extra expenses; gives accounts of tobacco sold and debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports decision of referees appointed by General Court in lawsuit of Mrs. Jerdone against Mr. Holt; gives sum awarded; reports loan certificates still under consideration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses finances among Mr. Burnley, Mr. Macaulay and the Jerdones; found hoes have been sent to Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports arrived safely; refers to kindness of sister; refers to difficulty in leaving Mother and duty she feels toward her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas enclosed Jerdone's account; hopes he does not complain because sales of his tobacco were not good; tobacco was not of good quality and was severely damaged; hopes he will pay his balance when convenient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to judgment of case against Mr. Holt and its impacts; refers to Mr. Holt's reactions; advises him to wait to file other complaints until this whole account is settled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApproves of deferring settlement until Mr. Johnson returns; reports sent statement to remove any injurious impressions of Mr. Holt's actions on the Chancellors' minds; reports other developments in the case; Holt has asked Marshall to represent him; Colo. Taylor's fee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses decision to defer settlement; reports Mr. Holt's attempts to employ Mr. Marshall; explains Mr. Marshall's refusal of engagement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to business with Mr. Holt; claims he should remain in Richmond until \"Doomsday or the day after;\" other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to know if Jerdone wants any pork or hogs; cash is scarce and would like to sell them; corn crop doing very poorly, the season being too wet and windy; wheat doing well, yielding 700 bushels and has grown two hogs heads of tobacco; sorry to learn Mr. Douglass will remain in Scotland until spring; has been sickness this fall and two enslaved persons have died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports correspondence from Virginia; expresses difficulty of being parted from her mother; refers to trip to England; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Jerdone that cash [?] promised by Macaulay has not appeared; has sent two sacks of salt as leather could not be exchanged; this to be settled at maturity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to business of hogs; reports shoeing of horses; refers to failure to pass tobacco inspection legislation in the Senate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports judgments against Mr. Woods and Mssrs. Dickinson and Mr. Kembrough and states amounts; advises to have Colonel Morris settle Holt's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to attempt to obtain payments from Dr. Currier and Mr. Gravis; refers to illness in his family and death of a son; refers to Mr. Woods' crop of tobacco; hopes late alteration in Superior Courts will result in more speedy justice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to letter from Willia m Holt; reports Mr. DuVal will advise on proper answer. Includes copy of letter from Willia m Holt, Willia msburg, Virginia to William DuVal, \"Mount Comfort,\" February 18, 1789 . 1 Asking what steps Mr. Jerdone intends to take against him; also asks if business will be brought to referees or to the Chancellor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to difficulty in being parted from mother; reports on her son John and his development; refers to his being \"backward with his tongue\"; describes her horse and some living conditions; reports receipt of mother's presents and describes difficulty with customs officials; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs that all are well; is studying Ovid's Metamorphoses, Justin and Ovid's Epistlesand French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses sorrow in being parted from mother; gives account of when people leave the house on a normal day; refers to development of son John; refers to health; refers to rejoicing of King's recovery and great illumination; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expected Jerdone to pay debts owed to Donald and Burton of London when he was in Richmond; since not done, requests that Jerdone pay as soon as convenient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to expense of obtaining horses; refers to balance due to Donald and Burton and also amount owed in the country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of desk and expresses thanks; reports on weather and its effect on crops, fears he will \"loose his character as an overseer.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on status of accounts and progress in receiving payment; refers to \"ejectment\" of Mrs. Jerdone scheduled in Williamsburg following September.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests Jerdone act as witness in a suit by Mr. Pottie in Winchester; reports judgment will be against Holt in September; needs deeds of Forge at trial to prove Holt mortgaged it to Mrs. Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks to forward Dandridge's bonds; expects to obtain Judgment for Mr. Jerdone the following month.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad wheelwright look at carriage wheels and will have them replaced; sent two shovels and two ditching spades which he had ordered; feels Jerdone should meet with Mr. Beale as he is worthy of attention; feels important to increase number of enslaved as are draining swamps.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to lack of payment by Mr. Daniel on his bond, outlines way to try and get payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports will send Chancery's decision on case against John Winston's executors; reports on progress of case against Mr. Holt in Court of Appeals; requests delivery of papers to Mr. Charles Thomson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports statement of debt against Lewis' executors, also execution against Winston's executors and execution against Mr. Ferrell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 5 . Inquires of the various ailments her mother has suffered; laments how often mother is alone; refers to and inquires of her sisters; refers to outbreak of measles; inoculation of her children; refers to schools which her children will attend and their distance from house; refers to French declaration of war on England, expresses fear of war; expresses aloneness and Feeling of not belonging; refers to events taking place in France and the death of French King; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending 40 hogs to Jerdone; suggests he send a carriage to \"receive them in good order\"; would like sent to him a bottle of little sweet scented type of tobacco seed; P.S. - has sold crop of corn and the wheat they had.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests business transactions between Jerdone's father and Mr. Belsches for payments and accounts during years of 1772-1774; also requests copy of transactions between himself and Mr. Pottie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses quality tobacco shipped, condition of it and market; explains goods he has sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to business with Holt and Dudley Richardson; intends to order execution against Kinsbrough ?and someone to attend sale; explains other bonds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of their speculation endeavors in the tobacco market; advises him to have nothing to do with the men involved in Major Ragland's account; thinks it would be better to deal with Burton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains goods sent and expectations for next crop of tobacco; expresses uncertainty of affairs with Spain; expresses hope war will be averted; discusses weather and crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Intends to send carriage wheels; saw William Mitchell while he was in Richmond and compliments Jerdone on his handling of a runaway blacksmith; was informed that Hugh Nelson has a blacksmith for sale; discusses corn crops; discusses Jerdone's accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Claims is due money for the clearing of the Rivanna River; asks that Jerdone pay £8.15 to Mr. Walter who delivered letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has sent 36 hogs but is displeased with their size and fatness; also has sent two chisels that the blacksmith has made; concerned over health of Jerdone's family but glad Mother is better; congratulates on the judgment for him against Holt. (Letter has some accounts written on back.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains goods sent; refers to \"preservation from the destruction\" of Jerdone family; advises Jerdone sleep with firearms nearby for safety from slaved persons ; describes the \"Blunderbuss\" gun; gives account of weather and crops; refers to reconciliation between Spain and England; sends portrait of Sarah Jerdone Brackenridge; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mother's mortgage is recorded and with equal validity to the original; the original has been lost, probably during the War when papers of General Court were moved; necessary to make an affidavit ? because of replacement of original mortgage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Observes death of Wm. Holt and explains impact upon suit of Jerdone's against him; refers to business with others who have debts owed to Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Congratulates Jerdone and his mother for their successes in court; Richmond has had a visit from the President of the U.S.; describes toast of occasion; refers to crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses concern for mother's health and her living alone; inquires of her sisters; describes her health and children's development; refers to difficulty in adjusting to England; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Orders that nothing more be paid to Mr. Beale or anyone else associated with the late Mr. Holt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on his mother's Sarah Jerdone Braikenridge health; reports on brothers and sisters development; comments on \"Ashton\"; refers to affairs in France; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apologizes for damage done to goods; explains current shipment of goods; reports British strong economy and rise in prices for woolens and iron products; refers to British battleships prepared for emergency and affairs in France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses Mother's health and family; reports development of family; describes rickets; visit to cotton mill; reports weather and effect on crops; refers to lawsuits of Jerdone's; refers to events taking place in France; other Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent overseer 25 hogs; has sent Jerdone bushels of holly berries and Church's oats ? to be sowed; waited for Jerdone to finds a market for their corn but finally made an agreement with Alexander Macaulay; Mr. Macaulay is working toward agreement on the disputed accounts of Mr. Holt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports Mother's health is improved; speaks of brothers and himself; reports on weather; lists flowers in bloom; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports goods sent; refers to price increases and blames this on peace in Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes order made by Mr. Thompson Rowland through Mssrs. Sutherland and McKee for the Coulter Robertson Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 5 . Sorry to hear the family was ill, the captain who delivered his letters is retiring to New York; there have been debates in Parliament over the abolition of enslavement; describes incidents occurring in the West Indies; has been a boycott of sugar; feels this is silly; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to sending rum; explains how to enhance its flavor; refers to crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to goods ordered; needs more notice as does not order from dealer if he can get from manufacturer; explains increased prices on wine; other news concerning shipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Cancels plans made to travel northward; his daughter Polly died August 19, 1792.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports hog business; refers to lawsuits; refers to crops; requests meeting in Richmond or Hanovertown; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Two hogs are missing; has enclosed description and accounts of Providence Forge estate; has sold surplus of wheat to Mssrs. Freeland and Gillies for five shillings sterling per bushel; is working on terms for corn crop now at 18 shillings sterling per barre l; has not heard from friends in Jedburgh, Scotland and becoming uneasy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent a newspaper describing incidents in Europe; relates his opinions in regard to American liberty and influence on Europe; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends regards of \"Mr. M.\"; Mr. M. has sent, a \"hamper porter\" port wine ; will leave the eulogium on the port's quality to Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas inserted advertisement in papers for four weeks; feels sure a reward wil1 guarantee detection of an enslaved person; advises to speak with John Marshall to retain him as counsellor; quotes current prices for wheat and corn; refers to events in Europe; expresses concern over French development and how this will affect U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports illness of children Sarah, Maria, John, and William and wife Sarah Jerdone with measles; also reports death of daughter Sarah and wife Sarah and attack of scarlet fever on John and Maria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports the havoc produced by the \"bursting of that overgrown bubble paper currency and the circulation of accomodation bills\"; encloses an order for sugar, rum and other goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports wife Sarah \"Sally\" Jerdone's death and death of daughter Sarah as well as illness of John, William, and Maria; reports on their development since; explains how Sarah Jerdone's things were sent and where she was buried.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas lost Francis Jerdone's sister Sarah, George Braikenridge's wife and his two daughters; the sons are back to health; has sent account balance due to him at £8.13.5; has enclosed a mourning ring and a lock of Sally's Sarah hair for Francis Jerdone. to wear; reports condition of crops and prices; refers to events in Europe concerning France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to events taking place in France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpset by attempted murder of Jerdones by enslaved persons; wonders if he has the liberty to make decisions on selling crops; informs of interest of Mr. Thompson of Richmond to buy old corn; will start preparing hogs for Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives opinion on French actions and intentions and relations between U.S. and Britain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes business matters with Mr. Macaulay; discusses credit and cash markets; reports on crop development; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on weather and crops; refers to report circulating that Mitchell asked for pardon for Pegg an enslaved girl, implicated in attack against Francis Jerdone and his mother; assures Jerdone this isn't true and explains circumstances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses trading enslaved persons; reports on cotton and livestock and other business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports arrival of two millstones; refers to positioning of volunteer troops by \"order of the executive\" to Smithfield to \"suppress some opposition to the Civil Power\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses shipment of tobacco and corn to England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports goods received for Mr. Jerdone and their condition; refers to antiministerial opinions in the newspapers of the day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains process for declaring notice for demand for money; reminds Mrs. Jerdone to sign copy and send affidavit. Including Geo. Gairdner, Richmond, Virginia to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia , 17 September 1794, which explains delay for letter and encourages him to do these errands immediately.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to receipt of tobacco; explains difficulty in insuring British ships; expresses regret for political discord in U.S.; comments on war; gives family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Refers to crops in Europe; speaks at great length about the war in Europe and the events in France; refers to death of Robespierre and many others as a result.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives example of wording of affidavit; requests that affidavits be renewed and sent by the 22nd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to papers which have been delivered; reports fevers have been lowered by the rain; Jerdone's tobacco has been shipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes business transactions he plans on pursuing in order to clear his debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on wheat received; recommends a cooling beverage; also describes goods sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains lack of correspondence from feeling of insult from Jerdone's previous letter; describes business matters of corn, wheat, and with Alex Macaulay; reports on hogs, some of which were lost to a \"set of villains\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses money enclosed and carried by Joseph Spicer; discusses hogs; expresses sorrow for the death of Mr. J. Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports charge of order; reports carrying an enslaved person back home, injured or escapes?; refers to health and weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent 24 hogs to overseer Joseph Spicer; receiving returns on crops sent to Norfolk but disappointed in prices; has prepared accounts for past years; sustained losses as crops from 17 92to be sold to Mr. Alexander Macaulaywere never completely sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains postponement of filing case against Sheriff James Dabney after talking with John? Marshallbecause he claims to have sold land and have money ready for Mrs. Jerdone; also intends to convince Major DuVal to mortgage his property for better security on debt; refers to weather and health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports goods sent and difficulty in shipping; reports war between France and England; speaks of famine in France and general scarcity in England; refers to higher prices because of the \"covetness of the farmers\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for hoes sent for £4.1.10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad expected his friend Captain Delancey to visit Jerdone; hopes Jerdone will accept him hospitably; advises not to worry about the Beall's Executor as he is acting to \"procrastinate\" the foreclosing in the mortgage; anxious over payments owed to Jerdone and the welfare of his family if he dies; hopes to send his children to Scotland for education as there is too much French principle in the colonial schools; sorrowed by the loss of \"little Johny\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Had been ill with pains in the side; refers to many immigrants from Europe; expresses worries of power given to Catholics and their divided loyalties to country and religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports enclosure of decision by Chancery for Mrs. Jerdone; reports on brigs carrying goods: one has been carried off to Bermuda by privateers, another brought ashore by wind; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs Jerdone he has broken a law by selling wine without a license to sick people; he will be fined $50 for every offense.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Items shipped; health of family and himself; bears invoice of Francis Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business dealings in hogs, wheat; describes conditions of business with Alexander Placaulay, Thomas Peters, Benjamin Harrison and Turner Christian; reports he received a letter from family in Jedburgh; encloses itemized cost for carriage wheels. See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regrets he can no longer stay on; will get someone to act as overseer; reports on Indian corn, wheat and prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on health; reports on receipt of goods; explains ship took 21 days from Norfolk to Richmond; also how bale was sent mistakenly to Petersburg; refers to seemingly encouraging markets in produce, grain, flour and horses; refers to death of Mr. Douglass; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports business is slow with only the necessities like flour and wheat doing well; many men being sent to West Indies and speculation is very high; encloses an political pamphlet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Claims will have no problem selling the corn he has; promises to take necessary steps to bring Mr. Peter to justice; will try to take care of repairs needed on the mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Updates Jerdone on his business affairs and accounts; congratulates Jerdone for wishing harmony with all nations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to death of William Douglass; inquiring about the position of overseer now vacated; gives brief sketch of his background and that of his son who would like to be employed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has no news; heard Jerdone had been in Hanover and wishes he had come to visit in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Weather appears to promise good crops; reports the horse thief Young was convicted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends a pointer puppy and advice for care of it; reports on weather and crops; refers to rumours of war between Great Britain and Spain; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports goods sent; relays interest of Mr. John Graham to buy oats and other crops; refers to dog, the \"canine queen\"; refers to elections being held in town; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Distressed by being alone while her brother William Douglass is away; complains that she cannot handle the work alone; has divided hogs and feels the remainder should be killed; discusses crops and prices; inquires about selling Jerdone's tract of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will not offer more than £50 to Archer Christian; reports she has employed an overseer as one is needed on condition Jerdone has not hired one; inquires whether he wants the crops sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Acknowledges present; refers to work done on \"waggon\" ; refers to weather and crops; reports on hunting; refers to difficulty in economy from French; other family news. Includes invoice for goods shipped to Francis Jerdone, January 23, 1797.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to stagnation of business; reports prices of wheat and flour; refers to newspapers and their showing of the \"magic of politics\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has enclosed a newspaper; refers to allies contriving their \"depredatory and unprovoked conduct to this country\"; reports all business is good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has delivered letter to Major; weather has been good but had a frost; hopes peach blossoms survived; has enclosed a Norfolk paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 4 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Reports brother John is in school at Bradford in Wiltshire and brother William at Keynsham, both studying Latin; describes his father's business and his responsibilities within it; describes the political and military events occurring in England and France; surprised he is wearing a \"redcoat\" on is back; hopes the U.S. will not be dragged into this conflict.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Including letterfrom George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia , 10 April 1797, referring to business transactions and shipping as well as European events and family news. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports corn and wheat are ready but fears prices will not go as high as Jerdone had expected; hopes to see Jerdone to discuss the land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests Jerdone send balance for the 30 barrells ? with bearer; send compliments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to illness at estate; reports on sale of crops and payments; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorry to hear the drought has brought disease to persons enslaved by the Jerdon family; wishes he could take a trip North with Mr. Mitchell to get away; worries about the predicament of the U.S. in view of the European events; discusses business concerning Mr. DuVa l? and whether he is a good business risk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to job opportunity expressed to him by Jerdone; gives conditions of his employment; will accept job if Jerdone accepts his conditions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs that a year is up since signing bond; Inquires as to what Jerdone would like to do.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter from George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia . Describes route of ship which carries his goods; reports events in Europe; refers to peace negotiation with France; reports on crops and weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses crop prices, and receipt of payment; refers to events in Europe as \"hostile\"; reports movement of Dutch to the North of Ireland; reports outbreak of yellow fever; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 2 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Discusses crop prices and quantity; refers to outbreak of yellow fever; reports have received letters from Scotland and refers to the placement of the Dutch fleet; discusses further events in Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses his land in Kentucky and the value of his land in Virginia; reports orders placed agains t Mr. Holt for Mr. and Mrs. Jerdone; discusses other business of debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests Jerdone not send reply with wagoner as he is not trustworthy; encloses letter from Major-DuVal; offers his aid in employment of helpers; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports Jasper has agreed to the operation; thanks Jerdone for finding instruments to use; requests them sent by Saturday or Sunday as when he has the assistance of Dr. Lewis to operate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat and oats and gives prices; reports he has no one to recommend for the notice ? business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports operation is done; reports Jasper tolerated the pain well and is now very happy; requests that Jerdone return the instruments and forward the enclosed letter; also requests a bottle of molasses for Jasper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommends hiring Mr. Holeman for the job; refers to many ships missing on their voyages and the lack of information from Europe because of it; gives other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports that George Pottie will bring entries needed to be signed for the certificates; they must be entered by 1 December to avoid penalty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sale of wheat and potential to sell more if the price is agreeable; refers to possibility of hiring Mr. Holeman who would give Jerdone's \"notices\"; reports difficulty in obtaining wheels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses goods sent; wanted to send salt but objection to putting in bags; hopes Jerdone will accept the oysters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on health of Jasper; describes the symptoms and the opinions of the doctor; reports advised diet and progress of recovery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports wheat is being delivered; remarks chat the man who delivers this will deliver Jerdone's letter to Mayor DuVal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses ship's arrival and goods to be sent; reports on weather; refers to newspapers which have been sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports efforts to sell property in order to pay off debt to Jerdone; reports employment of a man by Mr. Gairdner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; reports iron, leather has been sent; advises Jerdone to write to Mr. Macaulay about his daughter; Includes some accounts of goods sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has sold both the new and old wheat; reports has not been able to sell the old corn; hopes pork will be ready by the 25th.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has sent hogs; discusses business affairs of corn, wheat, and Indian corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Assures that accounts have been properly taken care of; discusses business matters and goods sent; advises him on poplar trees; gives other town news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on events in Europe and effect it will have on American economy; reports letter from Major DuVal advising to employ Holeman to give notices; reports Mr. Alexander Macaulaysent his son to school in Chesterfield; reports on crop prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to attempts to sell Indian corn; refers to sale of wheat and payments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses prospects of selling land; refers to letter from the Major DuVal ; discusses further business, partnerships, and lawsuits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 3 Reports that peace has till not come with France; gives numbers of militia and preparedness of British forces; describes recent events involving French and their plans; reports rebel lion in Ireland almost quelled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes goods shipped to Jerdone; complains about high prices and taxes. Including accounts for all goods shipped to Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Time to renew bond with Jerdone; needs instructions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business affairs with Major DuVal in reference to a mortgage of his land; refers to visit of General Marshall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Mr. Macaulay must sell his furniture, home, enslaved, persons and plantation for \"ready money\"; wishes to consult with Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to letter from DuVal to Jerdone; agrees that Jerdone is due Holt's land in compensation for the debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports son Francis has bought 1/4 of land and enslaved persons mortgaged to her by Holt for £2,750; informs that he has power to act for her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sending 20 hogs and wheat timber; reports hasn't finished measuring Indian corn; refers to sale of wheat and Indian corn; reports execution ordered against Mr. Peter; reports sale of cattle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses goods sent, including hogs; discusses particular business matters Including payment and when things will be delivered and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to the \"Calamitous disaster of the 22nd November\"; claims will suffer no loss; discusses business accounts, sale of crops and goods shipped to Jerdone; Dr. Cringan wishes puppies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms cannot learn how Black boy can be bound; promises to write soon to make a judgment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business with Mr. Mitchell; refers to events between France and Britain; hopes for peace soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses political events in Europe at the time including dethroning of the kings of Naple and Serdinia and speculation on the King of Prussia; reports River Elbe is frozen disrupting mail delivery; refers to lack of news on army in Egypt and rumors that Napoleon Bonaparte has been killed; predicts the defeat of the Italian Army by the Turks; refers to extensive popularity of Nelson and lists the types of clothing and accessories that have been named after him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of letters; describes goods sent; refers to death of Mr. Alexander Macaulay; refers to apple crop and weather; describes accomplishments and injuries of Admiral Nelson; reports French declaration of war against Tuscany. Includes invoice of goods shipped by Geo. Braikenridge to Francis Jerdone, 15 March 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports no further information from Major DuVal; refers to upcoming elections for member of Congress and hopes he will place a vote for General Marshall; hopes a visit to the forge will come soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Doesn't expect good weather to last; hopes to visit soon; encloses payment for interest on bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains his recent interest in politics as his way to protect himself against the government; reports no news has arrived from Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has sent two horses; reports sale of 650 barrels of Indian corn and asks what to do with remainder; expects payment from Mrs. Douglass for corn; hopes for a visit soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports arrival of horses; explains travel plans for visit; reports news from Europe; refers to defeat of the King of Naples; speculates effect on U.S. posture in foreign relations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the events surrounding the auction of Mr. Macaulay's goods; lists what she bought at auction including enslaved persons and prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains bout with \"cholic\" for any bad disposition; refers to business matters; reports sending of clothes to Mr. Thompson; refers to sale of tobacco to M \u0026amp; G.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports forwarding of £530 to Mrs. Macaulay; reports no arrival of the expected fleet; reports weather of 94 degrees with no rain in sight; expresses belief that lack of rain will not hurt tobacco farmers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Congratulates on his recent marriage; reports no new news; reports \"vanquishment of the French in Germany and Italy\"; promises to forward any news. Including invoice of goods, Bristol, England , 15 March 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes goods ordered by Jerdone; apologizes for goods he couldn't get. Including account for goods ordered, undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks that Jerdone be more particular in his commissions in the future; describes weather and crops; relates that Turner Christian and Mrs. Douglass are both moving; Mrs. Douglass is going back to her plantation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to Jerdone's decision to sell his crop on his own; refers to expectation of rain and news of hail in Louisa; expresses regret that Jerdone's wheat was injured; refers to other business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports goods sent; reports on corn crops; refers to weather; refers to sale of crops; indicates desire for him to visit before engaging as overseer for next year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to weather; reports difficulty in finding package supposedly shipped from England; refers to letter to mother and box forwarded; refers to Sandy's well-being and schooling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Extends congratulations on marriage; offers his opinion of the Jerdones' companionship and their virtues; reports sale of goods and other business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to building of a cabin or house; reports forwarding of package.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes goods ordered; hopes for good crops this year; feels that the U.S. will be able to stay out of the war in Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apologizes for not sending \"half books\"; forwards letter from Mr. Young concerning Jerdone's sister Mrs. Macaulay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Including letter from George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia . Explains kerchiefs sent to the ladies; wishes Jerdone happiness with his new wife; describes wet summer and fall and effects on crops; relates that war with France not over; describes conflict with Spain over four English Frigates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sent oats and seed cotton; reports sale of wheat; reports progress of Indian corn; reports sale of Mrs. Douglass' fourth of the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes gifts sent and thanks for gifts received; relates that Assembly is sitting; relates crops and prices; explains contract with G. D? rs deals only in gold and silver not \"currency money\"; explains Mr. D? rs has not paid anything on this contract since 17 97 .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to bad weather's effect on partridges; refers to General George Washington's death; refers to news from Paris on European affairs; refers to nephew Sandy Macaulay's development and schooling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports trip to Washington D.C. ; refers to affairs in Congress such as the National Bank issue and laws for loans; refers to men ready to defend the \"Fort of Mobile\" with help from Havana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Promises will bring over his bond for his account as soon as Mitchell and Gairdner tell him; expresses concern over Jerdone's mother's health; advises Jerdone to call Dr. Honyman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to goods sent by wagon; reports no new news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Instructs on how to fix furniture injured in transportation; refers to famine and war in Europe and is thankful for good times in West; refers to visit by Turner Christian who did not pay anything against his account; sends seed wheat from Egypt which produces two crops in 12 months for experimentation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses crop business and prices; reports goods sent; relates death of eight month old, enslaved child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to weather and illnesses that have occurred in the area; refers to discovery of a planned rebellion by Blac ks and the hope it was squashed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses wheat prices especially in reference to bread prices and the effects on the poor; relates conflict with France still a problem; Includes other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses Jerdone's illness and anxiety; advises on buying flannel for winter coats; refers to \"the disagreeable state of the Blac ks\"; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes negotiation with France broken off; wheat prices continue to rise as farmers refuse to bring their crops to market; relates riots are occurring because people cannot afford bread; discusses enclosure law; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports son George Braikenridge married a Miss Bush; refers to a planned insurrection of enslaved people in Virginia and hopes nothing came of it; notes that grain prices still high and population is increasing fast; feels new enclosing of common land should be increased to equal it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses household business; refers to accounts enclosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Advises Jerdone on how to get a higher price for his wheat; comments on the tobacco market.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat and corn crop; refers to transport of hogs for Christmas; reports on shingles' arrival.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports Assembly has done nothing of significance; feels French convention was not successful to either U.S. domestic or external relations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 2 pages. Xeroc Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Discusses lack of attention paid to shingles; remarks on similar opinions on settlement; refers to Jefferson's election as President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to events in Europe and the latest accounts from Europe; reports on wheat, corn, and flour prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to sale of tobacco; explains that they don't discriminate in price when an entire crop is sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports trip to Bottombridge Bottoms Bridge for the evening; refers to Turner Christian's visit and his desire for Jerdone to come visit the forge; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports goods sent; extends gifts of patterns for wife and mother. Including invoice of goods sent, undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses hope that Jerdone will come visit; refers to recent politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses desire of Turner Christian for Jerdone to visit the forge; reports on crops and crop prices; reports acceptance of two drafts of upwards of $2000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses crops and business; reports two enslaved children have died. Also three horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to draft on Mitchell \u0026amp; Gairdner, reports sent someone with interest in his bond; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports goods sent; explains why he thinks payments to Mitchell \u0026amp; Gairdner mistaken; other business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends payment for money due; reports death of Mrs. George Nicholson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends two knives to be fixed; reports weather has been changeable and advises Jerdone to watch his feet from getting wet or cold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to bad colds in area; reports last news from Europe; hope the leaders of Europe will unite.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains took liberty to open letter to Gairdner as he went to Norfolk; sorry to hear son is so sick; has enclosed letter to mother from Mrs. Macaulay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates meeting the Alexander Macaulay family; encloses forms to cancel a bond; refers to French supplying West Indies with arms; hopes they will reduce those nations back to their \"primitive state of subjection.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports preliminary peace has begun between France and Britain; Cornwall is has been in France since early November; relates business has been stagnant and will be until peace is declared; reports military action in St. Domingo and Jamaica; relates food prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to unsettled weather; refers to mortgage and how to finish business; explains how the Major has no liquid money to pay off mortgages; encourages to settle position on 'discounts' for enslaved persons; reports Helen Macaulay's intended marriage to son of James Southall, late of Williamsburg; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses shingles, some have arrived, some still on the way; encloses inspectors receipt for the hog head of tobacco; reports death of an enslaved child \"overlaid by its mother.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports drafts were all paid; refers to other accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains delay in goods; refers to events in Europe and to delay in obtaining a treaty; reports prices on goods and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to weather and illness; reports on business with the Major and his mortgage; reports other accounts. Including invoice of payments by Turner Christian, 25 July 1800 and 20 May 1801. 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes to receive letter soon; reports peace has finally been reached between France and England but doesn't expect to last long; worries as Britain has no allies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to \"the Alarm\" which keeps Jerdone at home alarm of Black revolt? ; reports on status of Major DuVal's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Believes good reason to expect \"an Black uprising attempt\"; refers to Major DuVal's actions toward Gairdner; reports ratification of \"Definitive Treaty\" but has no details; wonders how it will affect business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses exchange of gold; reports business with Major DuVal almost completed; other news of health and weather; includes some accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains conditions of release for William DuVal from Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains status of DuVal affair and papers that have been drawn up; discusses other bonds; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports Sandy Alexander Macaulay's dissatisfaction at school and his desire to leave; explains Macaulay opposes the water used in the kitchen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on DuVal affair; refers to difficulty in getting merchandise; inquires about butchers having come Jerdone's way; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests payment from William Harris for medical services rendered. Including receipt from William Harris for medical services rendered by Dr. Richmond Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes Mr. Mitchell's illness and trip planned for his recovery; discusses various business dealings with Major DuVal, Turner Christian and in regard to Holt's lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorry to hear of another insurrection of enslaved persons and hopes all is well; attributes trouble to effects of French Revolution in St. Domingo; requests any orders for goods be sent as soon as possible as regularity of ships for Virginia is non-existent; discusses crops and prices. Including invoice of goods sent to Francis Jerdone by George Braikenridge, 28 July 1798-26 September 1801. 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses \"Holeman's\" report and explains its significance; Major DuVal; reports on crops at the Forge; expresses desire for a visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives cost for Holeman's trip; reports \"DuVal affair\"; reports on Mr. Mitchell's trip to Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Congratulates on new son; extends wishes to Mrs. Jerdone for a speedy recovery; reports Mr. Mitchell's return.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on livestock, crops, and prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Congratulates on increase in family; reports on tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses illness going around and some remedies; refers to repairs made in cooking utensils; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses cotton and hogs; enclosed accounts requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to illness of Mrs. Mitchell and her children; congratulates on addition to family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs that her mother died on the 13th of February; describes her illness; asks for news and letters of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses crop sales handled by Turner Christian; regrets that he cannot handle business of horses; discusses some tobacco business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports that two hogs hea ds of tobacco have arrived at warehouse; reports fine weather has resulted in increase of tobacco being shipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Items sent; death of mother of Joan Douglass; possibility of war with France; bears invoice of Francis Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has received two hog hea ds of tobacco; also has received 27 gallons of oil and two kegs of \"white lead\"; cites current prices for these and tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Confusion continues as tobacco arrives; hopes oil arrived safely and will be sufficient; business \"is dull\" as the rumour of war affects country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes disastrous weather of hurricanes and hail; reports news from Turner Christian at Providence Forge; discusses tobacco and its inspection; fears for renewed conflict between France and Great Britain; gives current prices of wheat, corn and tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to disastrous tornado near Louisa County ; enclosed weights of two hogs hea ds of tobacco ; asks him to accept four pineapples.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports letter from the Commodore discussing learning navigation and naval tactics; refers to British attempt to acquire the French West Indies ; reports no ships have arrived because of embargo; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received letter from Mr. Rober t Johnson which he repeats; Mr. Christian requests some iron; comments on farmers opinions of crops; gives opinion of town people toward farmers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business; advises to let Turner Christian (overseer) sell the crops; reports weather and other aspects of business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has sold old corn for 16 shillings per barrel; asks advice on sale of wheat; reports hogs will be ready by the 28th.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to boy to be sent to learn to be a blacksmith; reports on crops and goods sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to missing an enslaved boy; reports \"Anderson's Natt\" won't take apprentices until they are 21 years old; advises to keep boy as laborer a few more years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has sent fourth of money; claims Britain watching for Bonaparte but no occurrences yet; hopes he will soon as Britain is well-prepared; requests to borrow some English newspapers sent by Mr. Braikenridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to letter lost with newspapers and intends to send papers separately; refers to enslaved boy's return; advises not to sell him but keep him as a \"mechanic\"; reports problems of enslaved persons with ? Hewlett; \"I am sorry that Hewlett's conduct is so barbarous... It is no business of mine but several of the heads of Negroe families at the forge complained of Hewlett to me. It may be worth your while to write Christian in order that no inhumanity may be used\"; other business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business transactions through mail; discusses events and opinions in England toward the expected invasion of France; discusses weather, crops, and shipping; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the military forces prepared against France; dreads expense of this military endeavor; requests Jerdone to look for articles of Natural History; Includes list of things he collects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports is getting over cough and describes some of the remedy; refers to the burning of Norfolk and estimates damage; reflects that this will affect prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on sale of crops and prices; reports on progress of stone steps; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports his trip to England and explains he hopes to regain his health there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on goods purchased and sent; explains further details on trip to Great Britain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on condition of crops and current prices; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Williamsburg lawyer who helped prepare the Jerdone's suit against William Holt; describes his preparations of the suit; encloses the newspapers for damages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on crop condition and current prices; reports on hogs also.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports tobacco has passed inspection; reports on Gairdner's health and on Sandy Mitchell's leg; refers to prices for tobacc o .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends payment to cover interest on bond; report on weather and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat, transportation and harvest of cotton, corn crops and hogs; refers to Mr. William Mitchell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks Jerdone for his consoling letter; refers to death of George Gairdner; announces her marriage on August 3, 1804 to Mr. Thomson; inquires of the Douglass'; invites Jerdone's nephew to visit her during his vacations at school; discusses the death of Mr. Waugh and his inheritance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports death of George Gairdner; describes his perception of their friendship; explains connection made between Jerdone's cousin, Joan Douglass Thomson, and George; extends his help in whatever he can do.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports death of his brother on the 10th; describes conditions of will including freeing of enslaved persons; assures Jerdone accounts will be taken care of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains that letter carried by Mr. Gairdner was delayed and this is why goods were delayed; includes list of goods shipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on due balance to Jerdone and events which will lead to payment; recommends Mr. Innes as agent to take care of his business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Agrees 5% commission is outrageous and suggests a lower percent; reports on status of Mitchell \u0026amp; Gairdner House; requests Jerdone only draw $10,000 so as to preserve the existence of M \u0026amp; G.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Introduces himself and offers his services as an agent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sent goods; sent copy of invoice to Willia m Cuthbertof Norfolk as he was agent for Mitchell \u0026amp; Gairdner; insured goods as have been reports of plundering by French Privateers; reports French left W. Indies before Lord Nelson arrived and now being pursued along coast of U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to deaths of Mr. Gairdner and Mr. Mitchell; supposes Mitchell's executors will take care of goods; requests place to direct mail for Jerdone and Mr. Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports will not enter Navy; asks for recommendation of what profession he should pursue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses loan for Mr. Thompson; inquires if a personal security is sufficient or if he would prefer real estate; has had no shipment from Bristol.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has received payment for tobacco from England; inquires whether Jerdone would like his payment in sterling or in currency; explains which is more convenient; advises he put money in Bank of England rather than Bank of Virginia because it pays interest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of Major DuVal's mortgage; promises to finish matter soon or take legal steps.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests Providence Forge estate be divided so that he may have his share inherited from his father; requests Jerdone go down in order to divide estate; feels this best and most economical way.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on business; has 42 hogs ready by December 15th; wheat has been sold; corn not fully harvested yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports meetings with Major DuVal and Thomas Wilson; refers to unwillingness on Wilson's part to pay mortgage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has waited on business with DuVal sufficient time and now thinks it is time to go to court for payment; has sold wheat; gives list of goods sent by Abram.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has sent 44 hogs and the accounts for 1804; relates had mentioned buying Mr. Douglass' share of the estate but Douglass is interested in buying another 1/4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses preparations for lawsuit involving debts due Jerdone by Mitchell and Gairdner and Mr. DuVal; hopes to prevent suit from going into \"Court of Chancery.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends interest on bond, suggests talking to bearer who has just returned from Mediterranean cruise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the conditions of payment of a mortgage debt; explains procedure used to settle conflict; gives conditions of proposals offered and results if go to court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports will receive detailed account of settlement with Major DuVal; does not feel this settlement is in Jerdone's best interest; debt has been transferred into hands of bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to letter sent explaining DuVal settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports condition of wheat crops; has not sold Indian corn and expects low price; looks forward to Jerdone's visit to Providence Forge; other business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses debt due by Mitchell \u0026amp; Gairdner; refers to dry weather; requests copy of accounts of 1804.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports offers of Mr. Brown to pay off whole debt of Mitchell and Gairdner; sorry to hear Mr. Christian will leave Jerdone's employ; relates mason has set of stone steps waiting to be picked up; requests instructions on those.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has received payment from Mr. Christian on accounts; has delivered settlement with Major DuVal signed by both parties; feels will be important against DuVal's claims of equity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports goods sent; refers to duty payment due; discusses weather and its impact on corn and tobacc o .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bearer has two pair shoes; agrees with character judgment of Mr. McLaren; hopes rain benefited Jerdones; has not received money from Mr. Fenwick or Christian; reports river too low to ship things; arrival of ship from Liverpool.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses debt due by Mr. Fenwick to Mr. Christian; discusses effects of rain on corn, tobacc o; refers to rumours of French-English peace negotiations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent five dozen pair of plaid hose; \"forwarded deed and power of attorney to Mr. Christian\"; \"there seems to be more difficulty in the business... owing to some informality on the part of the Commissioners in omitting to name\" the enslaved persons; seems uncertain, whether deed can be proved in court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to inquiry of McLaren's movements; refers to Jerdone's unwillingness to travel because of weather conditions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends $500 in bank notes to exchange for silver; refers to two bills in Assembly: to do away with guard in Richmond and to place taxes on bank stock; implies Senate will agree to neither.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports family well and daughter born to his son and daughter-in-law; lists goods sent; refers to little reliable news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports birth of daughter and other family news; relates has entered into West Indies mercantile business as his relation Mr. Weare has retired from it; describes this business and some of its holdings; reports some of the activities of the French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; advises to sell corn at $5; refers to competition from northward; refers to treaty with Great Britain; fears it won't be ratified.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses tea sent; explains different shipping routes and introduces his agents in Norfolk, Virginia and Liverpool, England ; refers to McLaren and fears hasn't sold any corn; reports on potato scarcity and his discovery of Nova Scotia potatoes which he \"finds equal to real Irish or Scottish potatoes\"; other family news and business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes goods sent; refers to letters received from the Brackenridge; discusses prices of crops; refers to illness of Captain Maconand his depressed spirits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to previous letter and goods sent with it; discusses war between England and France; believes it won't end while Bonaparte lives; refers to weather and crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sending of four stone steps by waggon; discusses bill for steps; refers to forwarding letters to Britain; reports number of people who have come to see the trial of Colonel Aaron Burr; expects trial \"to be put off for want of testimony\"; reports on French retreat because of lack of supplies; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business transactions; refers to some political event and speculates on government action but not specific; speaks of politics between France and Britain; refers to business with McLaren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to suit in Chancery Court in Williamsburg and bill which will need to be answered by Jerdone; refers to Mrs. Sarah Macon Jerdone'sillness and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Outlines and explains suit of John Pierce and Samuel Beall against Francis Jerdone and his mother Sarah Macon Jerdone .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to letter to Braikenridge's father of April 1807; reports growth of his family; is glad to hear of change in profession; regrets war in Europe not over; refers to attack on Chesapeake frigate by British ship; other family news. Including Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia to George Braikenridge Bristol, England , 20 April 1807, informing of family news and listing goods ordered from Mr. Braikenridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains what goods sent and why others weren't; apologizes for lateness of goods. Including invoice of goods sent by George Braikenridge to Francis Jerdone, 17 September 1807. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; refers to delay in goods from England; reports peaceful trend between Britain and United States; reports surrender of Copenhagen to British Army and also Danish Fleet; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to \"rough treatment which poor Minny experienced, it may be a good lesson to him, he is not apt to be impertinent, but I suppose the parting drink with his Richmond friends had some effect on his conduct...\"; expresses surprise at small wheat crop; refers to lateness of goods from England; believes relations will remain peaceful with Britain; reports Bonaparte's order for blockading decree on American ships; refers to Major DuVal's note coming due; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Advises to have corn \"manufactured\" by a nearby mill; discusses arrival of ship from England including letters from the Braikenridges; discusses pork and prices; not satisfied with political relations with Great Britain .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to business transactions in Williamsburg; expresses concern over British-American relations; has enclosed accoun ts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has received \"two hogs heads of the meanest tobacco I ever saw pass inspection\"; sorry can't pass on good news as British-American politics don't seem to be improving; sorry to hear of Jerdone's poor health. Including account of 18 March 1808 signed by Smith ? Price. 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to difficulties of communication because of American embargo on England; claims this has had no ill-effects on English standard of living; refers to Spanish struggle to free from Bonaparte; reports English have forced French from Portugal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Francis Jerdone come visit to settle accounts with Mr. McLaren; reports on crops, livestock, and sale of crops; reports no iron; requests outside clothing for enslaved persons; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to rising prices of foreign goods; believes a non-intercourse act and embargo will pass Congress; refers to last order from Jerdone; hopes Spain will succeed; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports delay in getting tobacco to market; reports on crops; reports receipt of iron; gives weight of all hogs killed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses care and progress of livestock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Questions whether embargo will be raised; reports prices have declined from rumours that embargo will continue; refers to rumours of battles in Spain; business and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to shipment of indifferent nails as \"proper speciman of penitentary workmanship\"; reports limited removal of embargo; feels this will do little for tobacc o industry; discusses business transactions with Mr. Tazewell and Mr. Douglass .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses sale of tobacc o; reports has received news from England and finds ports of France, Holland, and their colonies still interested in trade; gives report on prices in British ports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to Mrs. Jerdone's health and the weather; reports rumours that the Austrians were defeated; claims will have no peace as long as Bonaparte \"reigns on the Continent of Europe.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sorry to confirm reports of a breach with Britain; explains events centering around Mr. Erskine and Mr. Jackson, Minister to the U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to business with Mr. Dunsmore; reports on weather; refers to the battle of the Danube and rumors of a Russian Army marching against Austria; expresses concern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to prohibition of direct intercourse with Great Britain; discusses a Mr. Dillard who has inquired about a position with Mr. Jerdone as overseer of the New Kent estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Includes invoice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Items shipped, bears invoice, 1809, of Francis Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses bill for attendance of enslaved persons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses sale of crops; claims willingness to pay his part of profits for estate; discusses accounts with Mr. Morecock, John Davis, McLaren; enslaved persons need clothes; and shop needs tools.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of Braikenridge letter informing of arrival of goods at Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses transport of articles to Jerdone; intends to attend to tobacc o following day; has enclosed invoice from Braikenridge in Bristol.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports pork is almost ready; reports progress in crop processing; questions Francis Jerdone's intention to use timber on estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses use of timber on estate and who has the right to use it; reports on hogs and corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on hogs and wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses some business; expresses desire for Jerdone to come to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses sale of tobacco, the advertisement was too late for this paper but will be in the next; assures that the expenses are taken care of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent the three hogheads of tobacco to New York to be sold; P.S. tobacco didn't pass inspection, was sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses accounts on sale of tobacc o; will send current accounts if requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports letter arrived in time to be sent to London; regrets \"low state of health\" of Mrs. Sarah Macon Jerdone .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports update of account, refers to trouble nobility in London have been causing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent medicines by Mr. J. Thompson; refers to rain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses wheat crop and prices for its ale; requests figures in order to update books of Jerdone and Douglass; other family and business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses crops, livestock, enslaved persons and other business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the merits of private tutors and schools; weather good for harvest; refers to Napoleon and his preoccupation with his wife; reports Holland has been made a province of France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses sale of crops, prices and transport of hogs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses sale of corn; relates events in Great Britain not good; king not likely to recover; Parliament appointing Prince of Wales regent and ministry looking to new restrictions; from France the Berlin and Milan Decrees not revoked and French ambassador has arrived.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports accounts for past year; discusses possibility of loaning money; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquires of lack of correspondence from Jerdone and Dr. Honyman; implies difficulties in Britain; suggest correspondence under cover of consul in Liverpool, Jame s Maury.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports forwarding of package; refers to Bonaparte's release of all \"American vessels and cargoes in ports of France.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Forwards proceedings from Louisa County Court; advises on the next steps to take.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Worries of lack of correspondence; wonders if Dr. Honyman is still alive; will collect magazines for him only up to end of year without direction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates sale of wheat by Mr. Douglass; offers to forward mail to Great Britain .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Advises Mrs. Jerdone on her will and under the law how she can divide her estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses \"political horizon\"; refers to chances of war and effect of Non-Importation Act; gives overview of crop prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has forwarded letters to England and suggests other ports from which to send letters; reports delivery of goods; refers to events in England; other general business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports delivery of hogs; hopes he Francis Jerdone will be satisfied with their sale; reports on wheat crop and intending sale. Including list of hogs killed, undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Pleased to hear from Jerdone; worries correspondence may not last long by looks of American hostilities; gives update on family; refers to eye problems of George Weare; wonders how he will send magazines to Dr. Honyman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses difficulty in finding bricks and the future state of sugar; believes British will not \"begin the war\" and wonders if we \"must goad them into it\"; fears this will be regretful.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat; refers to wine obtained; discusses fabric for \"neck cloths\"; refers to difficulty in obtaining \"good sugar.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business transaction with Tom; refers to difficulty in obtaining quality goods and the high prices; reports wheat was rejected by millers and sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat; refers to difficulty of obtaining port wine; has forwarded letter to Braikenridge to Norfolk; discusses payment for load.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains why he hasn't yet gotten the goods requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports will receive goods; reports stores poorly stocked; will send statement and money from wheat with Tom next time if agreed by Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to account and bond enclosed; has sent cheese; hopes they still will escape war, but wouldn't thank rulers for it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports hasn't sold corn; refers to declaration of war and believes won't be able to sell corn for a higher price; hopeful for a good next crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends port wine and cask of London bottle d \"porter\"; refers to declaration of war on Britain and her dependencies on the 18th; will send interest as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends payment for interest and balance; reports Braikenridge no longer makes kind he Francis Jerdone wanted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives update on his sons and their accomplishments; fears correspondence will be difficult with declaration of war; discusses weather and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses lawsuits of Jerdone's against estate of Wm. Holt; advises best way to be successful; questions desires of Francis Jerdone in case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Request for loan of eight to ten thousand dollars; encloses bond to be completed by brother Tom in Jerdone's presence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports low number of hogs; reports has sold wheat and corn; reports on present corn crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses conditions of sale of corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to order for kegs of Madeira and rum; reports the \"seaman's bill\" passed the Congress and British were so happy with it they delayed the sailing of troops to the U.S.; reports U.S. troops have taken York in Canada; relays no demand for wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to illness among enslaved persons; discusses crops and market for corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses accounts; refers to weather; relates good news from Spain, but has heard nothing in Germany.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses transportation of articles ordered by Jerdone; refers to the illness of Mr. Pottie and James Govan; feels thinness in \"ranks of aquaintances\"; reports from Spain contradictory but favorable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses hogs and how they will be split up; discusses harvest and sale of corn and wheat and payment of taxes and wages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses order for corduroy, mustard, and pepper; reports situation with \"hire of labourers\"; doesn't feel Jerdone's enslaved persons would average more than $50 for hire because of the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sending of goods; reports abdication of throne by Bonaparte and restoration of Lewis the 18th Louis XVIII ; refers to hopeful news that commissioners of U.S. will settle problems with Great Britain. Includes list of goods purchased for him Francis Jerdone .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eiscusses the illness and death among enslaved persons from typhus fever; discusses crops and hogs; waiting for visit from the British.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses goods he sent Jerdone; prospects for peace are gloomy; fears war will continue two or three years; afraid to send balance due him by Abram. Including account, undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports difficulty in getting specie; refers to delivery of cotton; hopes for speedy end to war; refers to rumor of armistice. Including list of goods sent, undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to family and weather; reports developments in Europe; refers to negotiations in Ghent; reports on available rum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on accounts; refers to the lying of Davis and his behavior in visiting and drinking with a mulatto; discusses hogs; refers to Jerdone's need of an overseer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives update of family; hopes to hear from Americans soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to peace with U.S.; gives update on family; sends message to Dr. Honyman; reports Bonaparte has regained rule in France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to previous letters; gives account for magazines and conditions for shipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of letter and tobacco which he will inspect and sell; claims this is a good time to sell it; refers to \"no news of importance from Europe.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on the two hogsheads of tobacco .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to enclosed letter from Mr. Braikenridge; hopes peace has been achieved in Europe; reports on weather and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports arrival of ship; has forwarded letter from Mr. Braikenridge; refers to magazines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes articles sent to Jerdone including plough, nails, shoe thread, and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses conditions of sale of tobacco; reports has bought two piece s of linen .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes goods sent; discusses conditions on sale of tobacco; reports cannot give accounts on tobacco yet as it hasn't been weighed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports inability to accommodate his Francis Jerdone Sons for this year because house is incomplete; describes educational system at his school based on what parent wants taught; discusses tuition and board rates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports all three sons are well; describes subjects taken, lists books bought for classes; gives number of students at school; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports indictment of George Boxley for hiring out Isaack, a person enslaved by the Jerdones, as well as a person enslaved by another man; encloses poem written by Boxley; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports that brother Willia m is very ill with \"running sores,\" fever and headache; wishes he could be brought home; refers to mother's trip to Hanover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to enclosed copy of proceedings of case involving enslaved persons; has enclosed affidavit for suit against Peter Clarkson; discusses this suit in reference to payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sending of money to pay interest on bonds; refers to no statement because Francis Jerdone hasn't ordered any goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses latest order; fears war will go on two or three years; refers to accounts of last two transactions; refers to the predatory warfare...by the British...on the Potomack.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes conditions and needed persons for taking Mrs. Jerdone's deposition in suit against Clarkson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses paralytic stroke of \"the old Governor\"; refers to illness of Mrs. Daniel; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports \"the old Governour\" not in good health; refers to violation of school rules by many boys including George Mitchell; refers to wheat harvest and lack of butter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports damage from heavy rains; refers to cases of whooping cough nearby; reports exams beginning; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to crops of Mrs. Lewis and her sale of wheat in Fredericksburg; reports Captain Holladay still has his store.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health; expresses sorrow of Aunt Mary Jerdone Toler's illness; relates new regulations on saying lessons; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses corn crop and selling prices; reports on hog development; refers to attempt at selling Ho it's land but no bidders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health and weather; relates trip of Mr. Lewis and John Boyer to Fredericksburg; refers to many boys being sent home for winter clothes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health of family; sorry to hear of cousin Gardland's wife's illness; refers to speaking to Mr. Lewis about potatoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports continued sowing of wheat by Lewis'; refers to better Irish potato crop; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to birth of daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis; relates dates of vacation; hogs have not yet arrived.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports Mr. Lewis buying corn and hogs and prices; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports weather and health; refers to vacation drawing near; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on crops and hogs; disappointed that there will not be enough cotton to clothe the \"people\" enslaved persons and satisfy other needs; other business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes articles sent including hat and saddle bags; regrets there is no \"English cheese\" and not able to get any \"London porter.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives schedule of his school day; believes rules are not as bad as he first believed; discusses tuition overseer description and wages ; and gives other news about school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to communications; refers to weather and crops; relates economic conditions, employment and prosperity; gives update on sons; relates insurrection in London of lower class; ponders changes that may have taken place since he left Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to seeing waggoners carrying wheat to Fredericksburg; intends on coming home on Friday as there is no school after 12 o'clock; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Approaches prospect of buying the Providence Forge estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on goods sent; accepts request to find horses, although thinks it difficult at this time of the year; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports arrival before dinner; refers to health at school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Laments distance from her relatives; gives report on her children and their schooling; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives description of company visiting school; discusses crops of potatoes, peas, and wheat; other local news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to good health of all; reports Mr. Lewis got home about 10 o'clock on Tuesday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on efforts to find a horse; refers to threat of fire to house; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports being sent to stay with Mrs. Lewis; refers to visit by John Boyer; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses sale of corn; relates bad quality of wheat; would like if Jerdone visited during the summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to Mr. Lewis' trip to Fredericksburg; reports date of vacation; discusses Mr. Lewis' horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of \"Huttons Mathematicks\"; understands these sold for $8 in Fredericksburg; expects to be home in a week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of cherries and Mrs. Lewis' trip to Fredericksburg; sorry to hear of poor Meeny's end; \"... did not apprehend that he was going mad.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports weather and crops; refers to Mrs. Lewis' travels about Virginia; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports rain previous night; discusses Mr. Lewis' potatoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to \"sty\" on his left eye; thanks for the cherries; intends to arrive the following morning; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to \"chinches\" (bedbugs) and their troublesomeness; reports on crops and their development at the plantation; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses weather and crops; mentions the Bowdens? and Faulcon families and visit by Mr. Faulcon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Complains of \"chinches\" and condition of room; reports arrivals of boys remarking on absence of Moncures, Travers Daniel and G. Mitchell; discusses Mr. Lewis' crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat and corn; refers to disease among hogs which has decreased number for fattening; reports releasing overseer because of woman he's taken up with; other business and family news; advice on paying the next overseer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to various family friends' visits; comments on laziness of the overseer and pay; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates the swelling of the North Anna river and problems caused by it; wagon of \"Negroe buyers\" and 40 enslaved persons stuck, sheep loose.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on rain and its effects; refers to flooding of schoolhouse; reports on family friends; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports he and brother Frank have made geographic table of U.S.; gives information on Mrs. Lewis, Doctor Minor and absence of Willia m, George Mitchell and ? Crutchfield; refers to weather; reports appointed of classes with nine students in each; refers to tickets report cards? and exam on rules.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives update on family; refers to health; reports on weather and crops; describes economic situation; refers to lack of Fruit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on apple harvest, sowing wheat and corn; gives an update of people at \"Llangollen\"; reports on visits from Isabella Pottie, Sally Toler, Garland Thompson, and Mrs. Lumbdon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports order for Irish potatoes by Mr. Lewis; refers to Frank Harris' visit and his business with Wm. Boyer's suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on Mr. Lewis' Irish potatoes; refers to types of food eaten recently; reports on family friends; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses wheat sales of the full year; reports on hogs; relates death of son and wife's illness since.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to putting away ice; believes it is too early; refers to Mt-s. Lewis' hogs and Mr. Lewis having to buy all his meat this year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses means of dividing Providence Forge estate; refers to death of Princess Charlotte of England and her stillborn child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses sale and payment of corn; refers to bad behavior of an enslaved person who in ran away to Jerdone and is incredulous that he is still at Jerdone's; all enslaved personsare \"trying the overseer\" because they have all \"had their way\" for so long; makes proposal to buy Providence Forge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports trip went well and Mr. Lewis is ill; mentions a meeting at \"Elk Creek Metting House\" .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of health of two enslaved persons and Polly Chandler; reports Mr. Lewis has hired a new housekeeper, Katy Bell; relates the Dr.'s son's wounded leg is still in a bad condition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports Dr. Kean's son Julian was sent home to get payment for his tuition for the past five years; reports a portico will be built; Dr.'s son's leg is getting better; plans on being home Friday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports having three painful boils; discusses weather and crops; wheat looks bad all over and corn hasn't come up yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Speaks of health and weather; intends to forward letter to Mr. Braikenridge; believes Jerdone should have sent his order to Braikenridge sooner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses corn crop and prices of sale; has deposited money for corn and wheat in U.S. Bank at Richmond; discusses conditions for payment for crops; hopes Jerdone doesn't blame him that account hasn't been paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses the rain received and the damage the North Anna? river has done by being so full.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents bill for keeping of enslaved persons by the Sheriff of Albemarle; describes circumstances surrounding their imprisonment; reports they have been returned to their enslavers, explains Jerdone will be reimbursed by Clarkson's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes his travels to Washington including means and times of departure and arrival; impressed by the steamboat; describes Alexandria as \"regularly built\"; reports will be in Baltimore and then in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes countryside and bridges seen; describes development and expansion of city; describes \"Peales Museum\" and all the animals and human things there; refers to parade the day before of the militia and volunteers of Pennsylvania; refers to less expensive prices; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 4 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Describes their journey from Philadelphia through Trenton, Princeton and Brunswick, New Jersey; describes weather and roads; describes procession for General Montgomery and his funeral arrangements; reports the comforts of the steamboat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes their travels; expresses pleasure with the Northern states; discusses crops seen; reports articles shipped to Mr. James Innes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has sent bill of lading, invoice and goods for Mr. Francis Jerdone; hopes will be of service to Innes: discusses tobacco, wheat and flour prices. Including invoice of sundries shipped by Maury \u0026amp; Latham, Liverpool, England to James Innes, Richmond, Virginia, 3 August 1818.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to goods sent; reports hope for good crops; reports fire at Gallego's Mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sold Jerdone's portion of the crop from the forge; describes conditions of the sale and prices; discusses depositing money into  Richmond bank; hopes to join his family at the sulphur springs; needs for a new overseer, more enslaved persons and a new mill stone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports arrival of Minors and absence of Falcons; has called on the Doctor and he will give John the accountbefore he leaves; reports \"Old Davy\" died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports forwarding of letters from Liverpool; reports arrival of ship carrying goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to son's employment in \"procuring\" articles for the family; refers to death of Sarah Macon Jerdone; feels President's message to Congress gave flattering view of domestic and foreign conditions; reports prices in Britain of September 18 on tobaccoand cotton have had no variation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports articles sent by wagon, discusses prices for wheat; refers to death of grandmother Sarah Macon Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses mistakes made in his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has sent cask for cider; appreciates Jerdone's generosity; asks where sale will take place; requests he tell wife that Sally has written; asks for sister's book back if he has finished reading it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses money received for crops; refers to growth of hogs and corn crops; reports need for enslaved persons; relates going to Richmond around the 15th to put money in bank; if H?t is returned he shall not be whipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to request to keep Jerdone's inheritance at interest and make bond payable to Jerdone; reports has 20 sheep he can spare but they must be sent for soon or they won't be able to travel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has sent 31 hogs; reports also has sent 350 \"weight\" of cotton; refers to inability to spin cotton this year but promises it will be done next; requests shoes for a boy; reports will be going to Richmond to deposit money in bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses last letter and projected time of arrival of goods; refers to peace in Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests one or two bottles of wine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Severe economic times; bears account, 1818-1819, of Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on prospects of sale of wheat and corn; sorry to hear that Jerdone doesn't believe money was put into the bank; explains circumstances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health and weather; reports refusal of Dank to cash check in part in gold; advised son to go to the Farmers Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to an enslaved woman who he is glad was \"sent down as she went off without very little or no cause - she has not done one month's work for the last 3 years\"; discusses crops and prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sale of wheat and corn and prices; refers to forwarding of money from sale; other business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports to development of cotton, wheat and hogs; refers to prices at market; reports arrangements to repair \"dwelling house\"; other business news; labor shortage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox 6-7. 65 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sorry to hear of illness of family; refers to his own illness; advises a new practice using \"Mercury and camphire\" artificial camphor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on offer for sale of wheat; reports on other crops and estimates yield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat; reports on other crops' development and estimates prices; refers to hogs; refers to price of his part of the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has sent 50 hogs and 300 pounds of cotton; is sorry to hear that Jerdone can't buy his part of the farm; claims advantages would be greater in ownership by one person.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health and weather; refers to \"demise of George the Third and of his son the Duke of Kent.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to untrustworthy mail system; reports gloomy prospect for crops; relates problems handling estate; overseers take advantage of her; reports couldn't get bricks for mother's tomb; refers to eye affliction of Cousin; refers to mother's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Consoles brother on illness of his wife; refers to crippled cousin whom she cares for; reports news of Mr. Braikenridge; refers to crops and weather; refers to letters from nephew William .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to and consoles on death of Jerdone's wife; refers to crippled cousin; fears trouble with the \"black property\" and the \"quarrels of our rulers.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to death of \"your amiable lady\" Mary \"Polly\" Byars Jerdone; reports bad weather and damage done to crops; reports intention to pay largest bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Desires to pay bond; requests a messenger who will bring money to Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports amount of payment on bond; refers to quality of crops; refers to lack of correspondence from George Braikenridge .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses accounts of Charles Thompsonand Mr. Mitchell; refers to death of Jerdone's wife; sorry to hear of Mrs. Isabella Mitchell'sill health; refers to his age and doubts that he will live another year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains delay of wagon; assures money is ready.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to loss of goods and wreckage of ship; assures the loss wasn't great and of the security of the debt with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on crops and prices received; reports on hogs and number lost by others due to eating mushrooms; enlaved persons need shoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses the assistance of John Lipscomb and Mr. Tyler in the settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests a small amount of money for a short trip he is taking.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on problem with neighbor about property line; refers to health; hired out enslaved persons; better then working for    villainous overseers; and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; discusses Doctor'strip to New York and his sale of his Alabama property to Colonel Jones; reports on potato crop and thanks him for offer of apples.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on business, crops, and prices; reports on family movements and health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has sent 41 hogs; apologizes for not having sent money for the corn sale but has lost pocketbook with money and accounts in it; promises to pay money in bank when family is well enough for him to go to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses health; refers to prices of food and scarcity of provisions; refers to problems with the executors of Wm. Mitchell's will; \"in the meantime the Negroes were going about working for those that would give them food\"; relates letter received from Doctor reporting daughter's death; refers to their leaving Virginia; refers to news of Frank and John Jerdone and George Mitchell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sending payment for interest on bond; refers to ill-development of crops; refers to war between France and Spain; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; reports on receiving letter from the Doctorsaying he had sold his estate and referring to death of child; discusses crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has purchased all the interest of the Forge estate; made careful inspection of all court records.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on crops and hogs; refers to division of property; hopes to stay in house another year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Desires to pay bond; plans return to native country for summer; Garland Mitchell will transact business in his James Innes absence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports bond has been delivered; promises to take letters to friends in England and to inquire of Mr. Braikenridge; sends good wishes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health and Sally's illness; refers to Doctor'sinjured leg; refers to Frank Jerdone and George Mitchell; refers to storm earlier in the week; reports on her health and offers a quarter of veal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses procurement of goods for enslaved persons; \"I therefore wish to know from you whether I am to get whiskey for Negros in harvest\"; reports on crops and needs for harvest; relates enslaved persons have recovered from the measles and have 53 lambs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; reports Sally Thompson has come for two months; refers to news of Torn and Doctor; reports news of Mr. Braikenridge through Dr. Honyman; refers to fruit crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to death of Jerdone's servant Mima; discusses health; reports Sally Thompson left; reports on lack of rain and poor crops; needs new overseer; one she has is \"good for nothing, they will do for one year, after that they are \"indeferent\" indifferent; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses problems with shipping corn; reports losses from leaking ships; discusses sale of lambs to butcher; discusses cotton; refers to death of an enslaved child and widespread illness; relates Mr. Douglass' desire to build a fence around the Hill Estate; refers to Jerdone's desire for him to quit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports will be visiting on the 26th of August at an unnamed hour; hopes to be informed by brother before visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of last letter; refers to lack of established religion and implies morality is wanting in America; other family news. Including Copy of Autograph Letter Signed to Francis Jerdone, 20 February 1823. Comments on development of trade in Va.; reports lack of ships from Bristol bound for Va.; refers to possibility of war in Europe; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; reports George has left college Hampden-Sydney because of a falling out with the tutor; \"He means to go to this university as soon as it goes into operation\"; reports Tom is in \"Carraccas\" and Frank has been sick all summer; complains about overseer; reports crops doing poorly; claims \"young Honyman\" is a worthless creature and has been sending accounts to her for money she does not owe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on family visits and health; refers to crops and food supplies; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; complains about overseers; reports Charles Thompson has found a new overseer for following year; relates a chair bought for her to ride around the plantation; reports on crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; reports son George will go back to Hampden-Sydney; \"He returns to Hampden-Sydney the 1 of July, he had a trip there about ten days ago, they have an entire set of new teachers so he agreed to go back. I had much rather he was there than at this university there is not the same temptation for extravagance\"; reports news of Doctor Honyman'spoor condition; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; reports Sally Thompson's children are very ill; reports George began class; has not heard from the Doctor; reports overseer seems to be industrious; complains of neighbors stealing her livestock; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports no new cases of small pox; discusses material necessary for \"netting the sain seine\"; gives idea of cost to make netting; discusses crops and weather; reports many newborn children, lambs, and calves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses health, reports wet weather has delayed planting; complains of enslaved persons stealing her livestock and goods; refers to hired out enslaved person who ran away; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds new cotton machine; discusses health of enslaved persons; has finished seine [?] but it is too short; refers to bad conduct of son's servant; discusses running away of three enslaved persons; complains of ungratefulness; family news; P.S. enslaved persons have returned; promises to be more strict with them as they have become spoiled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs there is little hope for sister's Isabella Jerdone Mitchell recovery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes to share fences at the plantation until next fall because Jerdone's are in such bad condition and he won't be able to fix them during this season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes to announce and arrange funeral service for her \"mother\"; describes intended service and expresses respect for strength of her \"mother.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes to explain he expects corn prices to rise; discusses severe weather of past week; relates other business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports death of Va. Thompson; reports illness of cousin Garland Thompson; requests for body of child to be interred by grave of the Mitchell's child; reports also illness of George Mitchell at Hampden-Sydney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has wanted to write until corn was beaten and wheat cleaned and measured; reports had waited to get the cotton machines in Richmond because of illness of overseer and son but went recently; didn't receive it as appearance too small; other family news, business and reference to health of the \"Black People.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends tombstones for Aunt Isabella Jerdone Mitchell and for his Garland Thompson daughter; includes 7 instructions of how stones should be placed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apologizes for not following Jerdone's wishes with the hogs; discusses progress in sale of crops; requests a few more horses to tend the crops better; refers to improvements in farm system; reports on illness in the area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; hopes to begin fishing soon; refers to fondness of \"the Black People\" to run away and reports some instances; gives count of livestock and tells of loss of mule; reports work done on land and repair of fences; discusses health in area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on weather and development of crops; refers to health of \"the People\" enslaved persons as in \"better health.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports death of George Braikenridge and his Francis Jerdone youngest son, James; refers to weather and other business concerns. Including letter from Francis Jerdone to his nephew, George Weare Braikenridge 1827, concerning account of entire Jerdone family and their doings. Including letter from Francis Jerdone to Garland Thompson 18 September 1827, concerning bond of mortgage held by his Garland Thompson father that he Francis Jerdone would like to settle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses crops and the effects of the past weather on them; discusses clearing of land for future corn crops; refers to illness of enslaved persons, the people suffer much for want of blankets, in severe instances we have been compelled to furnish them ourselves when sick or they would have suffered very much; reports illness of Mrs. Watkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses improvements done on the estate, especially on the field called \"hell swamp\"; reports on planting, amount of crops and sales; refers to possibility of a Dr. Morris summoning Mr. Jerdone as to why there is no public road through his tract of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to amount lost during drought the previous year; hopes to make estate more profitable through his management; reports on improvements of estate; discusses sale of crops and prices; discusses weather and water supply; discusses health of the Black People.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes of father's George Braikenridge death on January 6, 1827; writes of his father's life; reports on family news; discusses health and business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Complains of bad quality of corn; requests he take back the remaining 200 bushels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; discusses changes in town buildings; gives town news; asks for news of the family in Va.; discusses weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses wheat crop and estimates grain expected; gives report of progress of crops; describes goods sent; refers to health of \"the Black People.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes work done in the fields and improvements of the estate; discusses planting of crops and weather; refers to the neighbors' crops; discusses health of enslaved persons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas sent two barrels of fish; reports on quality of the crops; discusses weather; reports illness among enslavesd persons gives family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses pleasure in prospect of Jerdone visiting; refers to progress of crops and weather; reports on rumors of uprising of enslaved persons; refers to many in jail in Norfolk, Gloucester, and Williamsburg; hopes to visit Jerdone in August; discusses health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses crops and planting; refers to letter from John Lewis; refers to interests in digging gold; doubts the opinions on finding gold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to painful boils; reports forced to wait to slaughter hogs because of weather; reports roads poor for visit; refers to crops and harvesting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on progress of wheel repairing; reports accident of Barbara had which cut her left eye; refers to misconduct of Minny, an enslaved woman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses weather and killing hogs; reports sent hogs for Stubbs allowance; refers to bother by people fox hunting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to injury of Barbara's eye; refers to poor business lately; hopes to visit soon; refers to an escaped enslaved person.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on health of enslaved persons and family; refers to weather in terms of crops; reports marriage of two enslaved persons if no objections come from the rest of the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sending cornmeal and hominy; reports filling ice house; refers to health and bad weather; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports progress on carriage body; reports new mill shaft ready to be put in; refers to bad weather and delay in ploughing .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports new mill shaft in and working; reports good weather and condition of crops; asks for $100 for clothes and a \"phial of ink\"; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports ploughing going well and wheat has mended from frost; returns knife; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to grinding of wheat and corn; apologizes that wheat isn't done but explains it would have required stopping work on dam; refers to water rising; reports that dam work is first priority and cotton will be ginned when dam is finished; hopes weather will continue to be good as he has not begun planting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Offers to fix wheelbarrow; refers to not going to courthousefollowing day; reports a F lock of swans which flew over his house; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to death of Aunt Elizabeth Jerdone Macaulay; refers to plowing and progress of crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Acknowledges receipt of goods; reports sowing plant patches of vegetables and tobacco; discusses weather and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses letter sent to John Jerdone; reports crops and progress in ploughing; refers to illness of the Black People.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports fine weather and progress of crops; reports repaired wheelbarrow; refers to mill running well with new shaft; requests cloves and seeds for radishes and lettuce.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on weather; reports on sending wheelbarrow as well as other things; reports on crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to rising of river and damage done to property; refers to \"syd\" who has been wandering between plantations; reports crops p1anted; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports return of Syd to the plantation; refers to his not whipping him; reports of sowing conditions for the oats; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports working on the road; is not in favor of removing Watkins; reports high waters in the river; refers to sowing oats; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports weather conditions and effects on crops: refers to preacher's visit for dinner as well as Jno. Bronaugh; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on plowing and planting progress; requests $100; inquires after his brother Frank; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports damage done to the dam; reports recommencement of both grinding and sowing; refers to the return of the \"gold-hunters\" but hasn't heard their success rate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses wife's illness for which he brought her to Williamsburg to see Dr. Gault Galt; refers to illness of the \"Black People\"; discusses crops and prices; 2 refers to fishing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on weather; refers to lagging tobacco prices; refers to attraction of gold mines; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses wife's poor health and Dr. Gault's gait; low opinion of her recovery; discusses enslaved person illness as well; reports on progress of crops and weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses wife's health and plans to take her \"up the country\"; discusses harvesting, crops, and business; refers to anticipated visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to illness of Mrs. Watkins; reports on weather and crops; expresses father's opinion on travel; refers to delivery of crops and preparations; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; refers to rain and rise of water; reports this not sufficient to start grinding; reports on condition of carriage and lists some repairs needed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses health of himself and enslaved persons; reports wife's death and when funeral will be preached; discusses crops and expected prices; suggests waiting to sell corn until following year to get better price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to rising of river and damage done; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has gotten roads passable again; late frost has done no injury to dam; grinding and sawing again; gold hunters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to ill health; reports on weather and crop development.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks father for the veal; reports runaway has returned and received a \"remembrance for his past conduct\"; reports wet weather preventing ploughing the low ground.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses unfavorable wet weather for ploughing the low lands; discusses crops and suggests waiting to sell corn until following year; advises to sell wheat as soon as possible; refers to tolerable health of the servants but fears a sickly fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses going ashore of boat shipping goods and damage of goods; thankful not to have lost all goods; refers to change in weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat by brother William; refers to enclosure of William's letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of turkeys and lead; refers to brothers Frank and William's sale of wheat; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of goods; refers to William's letter; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has sent bags of feathers and jug for vinegar; reports water has done no damage to the mill except some swelling of the machinery; refers to visit of next day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports safe receipt of goods and servants; promises to send servants back to assist with hogs; reports plan to go to Louisa Court following day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses weather; requests to know when servants are needed for hogs; reports has slaughtered his hogs and were tolerably well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to visit with family at Mrs. Smith's; expresses disappointment that brothers Frank and William had not returned; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses weather; reports marriage of son of Captain John Graves; refers to prolonged absence of brothers Williamand Frank; refers to Dr. Macaulay's gold fever; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Glad to hear brothers Frank and William are home; reports John Bronaugh has left for Abbingdon Abington, Va.? through Richmond to engage in the mercantile line; reports has stopped grinding because of rain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sale of oats; refers to weather and roads preventing travel; refers to wheels repaired and ready to be sent; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on \"real winter weather\"; refers to heavy snowfall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on bad weather and health of family; refers to filling ice house; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses repairs needed at houses; suggests purchasing two enslaved persons to work as carpenters; refers to snow and possibility of injuring crops; describes need for thrashing machine and grinding rocks among others; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses weather; refers to sale of an enslaved person, named Syd; reports his behavior was unmanageable and he was a poor example to the others; describes conditions of sale; refers to goods sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to illness of wife Barbara; expects arrival of George Garrett and Jesse Stubbs after the sale of an enslaved person.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports wife Barbara is better; reports on attempt to sell an enslaved person; refers to need of character letter needed for the sale; intends to sell the enslaved person for $500; discusses weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses continued snow; refers to departure of Jesse Stubbs to \"dispose of Syd\"; plans on having cart fixed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health and weather; refers to dining with brother Frank; awaits return of Jesse Stubbs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses health; reports sale of Syd for $450; surprised at difficulty in selling an enslaved person; refers to purchase by J. Lewis of 280 acres of land in the suburbs of Cincinnati; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to gifts sent and health of family; refers to conditions of sale of Syd; refers to meal, corn and hominy sent down; reports on poor weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health; refers to repaired cart wheels; reports river is high from rain and thaw; relates that Syd has been hired out by Mr. Boxley for iron works; plans to plant chestnuts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on weather and health; refers to visit to Mrs. Smith; refers to hopes to begin ploughing .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses attempt to find carpenter to repair houses; suggests patching houses to protect harvest; hopes oysters pleased Jerdone's father; reports have begun ploughing; believes crops look good in relation to amount of bad weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports rise of river and damage done to dam and crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses in length the repairs needed on dam and the attempts to repair it; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has repaired dam but doubts it will last long; requests plot made of land by Gabriel Long to see where one of the corners of the back line of property is.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of goods; reports on weather and commencement of plowing; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses cotton crop; reports has set out all the trees and would like some more; discusses health of family especially Hannah; discusses progress of crops and news on the dam; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to repairing road; discusses moving \"Abb\" from the mill to cook and spin; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has sent down the cart to receive goods requested; refers to health of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports of wife Barbara's health; refers to river rising and damage done; discusses weather and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to his illness and the treatments he's undergone; refers to difficulty in getting carpenters to repair houses; recommends buying a threshing machine; refers to health of enslaved persons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health of family; expresses desire for a visit; refers to peach and cherry blossoms; reports on obtaining a \"marten-pole\" for purple martin house and describes it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to wife Barbara's health; reports on weather and crops; refers to timber to be sent to Francis Jerdone; refers to martinhouse raised; reports on river and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on progress in whitewashing; refers to planting of crops; discusses enslaved persons which have been 'lent' to Francis Jerdone and advises he keep them longer; refers to hands hired to work in garden; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports getting goods requested except the pantaloons; reports business is dull.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apologizes for spoiled fish; refers to crops; reports rise in river; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to a meeting attended at the Good Hope Meeting House; refers to weather; reports dwindling corn supply.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to cold spell of weather; reports corn difficult to get; suggests buying it in Fredericksburg which may be cheaper; discusses accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Promises to work on getting corn; further discussion of improvements on farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has received corn from Fredericksburg; will wait until this is gone before another shipment, expects prices to be lower.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports can spare 16 posts if needed; refers to want of rain; reports has sent corn down; reports frost and cold spring; relates intention of having a regular account of quantity of corn ground kept by Stubbs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to dry weather; reports low river having effect on grinding; refers to reports of assemblies of Black persons in the woods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to health of family; refers to health of the enslaved persons; discusses work and repairs needed on farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on weather and crops; relates news from brother John; lists goods to buy; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses injury of crops by rain and \"fly\"; refers to damage to the mills by the rain; reports damage to other mills in area and bridges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses interest in advertisement for overseer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health and illness of the Garland Thompson family; reports has changed his mind and will marry Eliza immediately rather than wait a year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates stay in Richmond after wedding; explains lateness of hogs because of bad roads and weather; discusses business of crops; refers to a Doctor he would like to avoid traveling with when he comes to visit; refers to weather and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses cold weather and health of the family; refers to the visit of Doctor Bohannon ?, friend of Frank's; expresses gratitude for the oysters; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses desire to court her; signed \"amor vincit omnion .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses the establishment of the Episcopal Church; refers to rivalry between Episcopalian and Methodist factions in town; refers to rumours of cholera spreading toward them; refers to engagement to his sister Sarah Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Mr. Robert Myrrick; employs such things as farming ability, handling of Black persons and his deserving \"liberal wages.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Phillip Brooks as overseer. Letter from Jourdon Woolfolk, September 17, 1832. Recommending Phillip Brooks for employmentElliott Dejarnette, Spotsylvania County, 18 September 1832, recommending Phillip Brooks as overseer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses interest in position of overseer for one of the two Jerdone plantations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Mr. Toombs as manager of a plantation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Henry Randolph as manager of an estate. Including letter from John B. Clopton, 24 September 1832, recommending Henry Randolph as a manager. Also including letter from John Winship ?, 25 September 1832, recommending Henry Randolph as manager.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Mr. John Toombs and Mr. Turner Chapman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests to see estate and business before accepting position of manager.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses interest in position of manager of estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Francis Jerdone, Jr. and William Jerdone, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Recommends Mr. Henry Randolph as manager of Jerdones' estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Francis Jerdone, Jr.and William Jerdone, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia Expresses interest in position of manager of the estate providing there are \"liberal wages.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses interest in position of manager of the estate; gives some places of previous employment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquires about position of manager of the estate; gives long list of references for recommendations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquires about position of manager of the estate; explains he is not employed now, gives references.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt of five dollars for blacksmith work done; relays that ten cent change will be returned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses his health and that of the family; reports he has sent a gun and four mattresses; refers to several letters from other siblings; makes reference to his seeing \"the second white person\" since William left; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to family health; reports deaths of Mr. or Mrs. Tyler and B. Spicer; relays illness of John Coleman; refers to river being high; discusses business and crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on trip of William and Sarah and their spouses to Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia; reports on weather and crops; complains bitterly about overseers in general; discusses quality of servants and enslaved persons, hiring of enslaved persons; lists birds seen; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on weather; refers to trip to Richmond of friends when stage broke down; refers to sentencing of murderer; reports on crops; refers to health of business; refers to businessmen starting their businesses again after being in arrears, including \"Levy the Jew\"; refers to \"Negroes selling at a good price\"; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to brother William's trip to New Kent; reports on crops and planting; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Jerdone, Richmond, Virginia. Discusses health; requests that William retain the withdrawal from the bank until a safe time to send it; requests a pair of slippers, a pair of shoes, since he is \"almost crippled with wearing\" those made (?) by Minny, an enslaved person\" and other articles; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses weather and rainfall; discusses crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses destruction of crops by flood; explains brother's losses and repair work that must be done on the mill; discusses his own crops and business; needs new lock for smokehouse - \"some of them have a false key to the door by which they can get in at their pleasure\"; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to health and loss of crops in floods; reports that Clayton will move enslaved persons from Smithfield because of an outbreak of cholera; discusses weather and crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health of his family and that of the \"Black People\"; discusses business: crops, prices, and weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses health of enslaved persons and livestock; refers to status of crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses agreement in proposition to pay $50 for Joe for the next year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Lists goods needed that he forgot to Include in his letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses sympathy for his loss; encourages him to come visit with his daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses sympathy and consolation to Jerdone in the loss of his wife; describes his own wife's illness; refers to death of his daughter, Margaret; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses damage done by rain; refers to planting and crops; reports also some business; discusses fishing and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses health of family; relates violent incident between an enslaved father and his son; refers to company he has hosted; discusses planting Irish potatoes in the garden; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses family health; reports status of all crops: wheat, corn, and oats; proposes buying a machine for the grain; reports no horses to spare; reports on livestock and enslaved persons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports difficulty in finding a machine to rent to bring in wheat crop; refers to vessel sent by William Scott which will be loaded the following day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on plans to lend servant to Mr. Walton and explains Mr. Walton's son will take him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes damage done to crops by rain; reports poor quality of crops; discusses some prices for corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses heavy rains and violent weather and damage incurred; discusses difficulty In grinding grain; lists mills damaged; reports poor quality of crops; other business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his daughter; refers to her distress and the sale of her horse and and of an enslaved person; begs Jerdone to buy Philis, her favorite servant, which John N. Moss would then hire back; gives list of the enslaved woman's good qualities; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Feels bill of sale for property need not be recorded at Court House since sold to Jerdone; will arrange bill of sale with Clayton Coleman when he arrives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to recent sale of property to him William Jerdone and final settlements; sends Phillis over to avoid her being taken by sheriff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Proposes means for Mr. John Moss to pay off his debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses crops and prices; relates recapture of enslaved person and resistance by one; refers to poor condition of mill and attempts at restoration; refers to sale of horses; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquires about matter of \"brother John's man Dabney\" and whether the deed of trust on him is good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs of the death of his father, Charles Thompson; requests Jerdone to make arrangements; requests presence of Mr. Bower to read service and John Smith and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests copy of household property given to Mr. Winston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports settlement on Moss affair; reports enslaved persons will be sold as soon as possible, which is 28th of May.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports health of Maria Clayton; expresses sympathy for Jerdone's tooth \"affliction\"; reports brother John's visit; refers to Jerdone's daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to advertisement for sale of Moss property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFeels should sell enslaved persons for cash; expresses sorrow for Mrs. Moss' situation and hopes to visit next Tuesday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports amount of sale; relates story of his excitement on that day over a man's accusation that he was dishonest; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Offers horse if needed; refers to his bad cold; refers to meeting at Court House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports \"carry-all\" has arrived to bring enslaved persons to court; asks if they should leave that day or wait until the next morning.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggests that William and John Jerdone might buy Dabney, and enslaved person, from him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports no need to buy articles for him as he cannot use them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks him and Mr. Coleman whether they will purchase goods which are listed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses auction of persons enslaved by Moss and his purchase of one named Dabney; refers to clearing of accounts by Coleman and Thompson; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses attempt to sell Dabney; discusses his health; refers to crops and weather; refers to other business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends two shoats little weaned pigs; reports visit by sheriff; refers to health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses family health; worries that their health is not improving; asks for any left over tomatoes; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports daughter Maria has recovered from her illness; glad to hear of Clayton's safe arrival; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommends two men for the position of manager of the forge; lists good qualities; also includes fault of one as being \"too easy with the Negroes\"; both have small families.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports loss of his wife; expects to leave position within the year; refers to splitting of estate between William and Francis Jerdone; other business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains his reasons for having advertised for a manager on his brother's behalf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains that he can't move West at a later time; proposes he stay on until following crop; family will be smaller; discusses wages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to completion of list of stock and enslaved persons for the forge and estate in Charles City; refers to move West; reports on crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Notifies that bond for Joe's hire has been sent though \"it is not customary for me to send funds by Negroes\"; requests notice of receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes that he's in solitary confinement and begs Jerdone to come and see him; requests his wife come, too.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports went to courthouse in reference to sundry cases and the situation of bail; discusses details of legal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses deep affection for William Jerdone; refers to the slanderous remarks about her treatment of her niece which she hopes will be recognized as false.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to process of acknowledgement of property by new owners; reports on crops and prices; refers to travels by Clayton Coleman; refers to plans of various individuals to move to Alabama and Arkansas; refers to accident of Tom Mitchell's brother, William; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to efforts to construct a smokehouse and details of construction; refers to how long he will stay; discusses crops, prices, and business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses disappointment in not having seen William on his trip; encourages him to write while he's away; refers to business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Not surprised at disappointment over sawyers and carpenters; refers to disagreement between William and brother Frank over division of estate; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to construction work Jerdone plans on having done; expresses great interest in taking on job.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health of family, weather and crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses weather; relates story of death of \"Dick Luck\"; refers to severe cold; discusses business and work done on the estate; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses disagreement in building a log house; feels It is not worth his time; relates details of contract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports weather and crops; expresses approval on course of action against W. Shell; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains his delay because of the weather; promises to arrive as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates death of his father, Charles Thompson; sends overseer and two hands to dig grave; asks to have location of mother's grave pointed out so father can be buried next to it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses plans for approval of estates including appraiser's names, charge and suggestions; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to John Jerdone's appraisal of his estate; discusses livestock; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates death of grandson; refers to John's appraisal; gives advice on livestock and crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the progress of the appraisal; refers to the appraisal of the \"Hell Swamp\" to settle the debt of William Holt to Sarah Macon Jerdone and Francis Jerdone, Sr.; gives appraisal of enslaved persons; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrawn up by Frederick Harris, C. Y. Kimbrough, and Charles Thompson, sent to Francis Jerdone senior.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apologizes for his disappointment and refers to plans for him to pick up his things any time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to discussion with father of dividing the estate; plans to move his share of enslaved persons from Forge; refers to weather and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business: crops, Improvements on estate, sales.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on corn crop and attempts to sell it; refers to cotton; refers to well-being of enslaved persons; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business: crops, prices; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks him for the watermelons; proposes going to Richmond together.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses business: delivery of crops, prices, health of enslaved persons; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business: begin to make bricks, crops, prices; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs him of the health of Phillis .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business: making bricks, picking cotton, and delivering corn; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to family health; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business: making bricks, crops, livestock; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses business: crops, sales; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Agrees to price for 8 servant's hire for coming year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses damages of an enslaved person; refers to brother's new daughter; refers to health; discusses crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to high price of hogs; relates idea of buying offal such as heads and chine of hogs and feeding enslaved persons with it; refers to railroads; reports birth of a daughter; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to John's purchase of hogs; refers to John's filling his ice house; lists goods desired from Richmond; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to pork he bought; reports illness of family prevents him from visiting; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks for the oysters; refers to health of family; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes health; refers to crop prices; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses family's health; refers to weather; refers to bond of Charles Thompson; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses family health; refers to weather; reports operation of railroad and its route; discusses reasons for high price for enslaved persons; refers to smallpox outbreak; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to Maria's accident and death of enslaved persons; reports on crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on death and illness of enslaved persons; refers to health of family; reports on crops and prices; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports death of sister Mary Jerdone Toler and funeral arrangements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to William's loss of enslaved persons; reports death of aunt Mary Jerdone Pottie Toler and arrangements for burial; discusses weather; reports on crops and animals; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to John's gift to his brothers of two homesick enslaved persons; reports on weather and slow progress of fruit; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to \"Hilpik\"s Helpit? death; discusses weather and crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates condition of crops; has been cutting grain; refers to death of a mule; refers to health of enslaved persons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to brother Frank's poor health; reports began cutting oats; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him William Jerdone that he intends to quit; outlines terms for his leaving; reports on health of enslaved persons and condition of crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health of Maria Jerdone; refers to Maria Coleman's affliction of worms; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses sale of corn and other business; refers to daughter Maria's health; other business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Introduces himself and applies to become manager of estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health of family; reports on crops and shortage of hands to son; refers to sale of his possessions; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health of family; speaks of crops and business; requests certain goods from Richmond; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains how debt owed to him and Sarah Macon Jerdone by William Holtwas was settled; refers to weather; requests goods from Richmond; birds; doubts insurrection of enslaved persons, but public must be on its guard; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses interest in hiring a blacksmith from Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests him to do various errands for him while in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to arrangements while he William is in Richmond and errands to do; discusses game birds, passenger pigeons and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRemarks on weather and crops; reports on John Jerdone's family; reports on illness of an enslaved person and describes her treatment; refers to difficulties between U.S. and Canada and fears war; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on wife's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses gladness that sister's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health is better; explains won't be possible to visit at father's house but hopes to see him soon; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on weather; refers to recent railroad accident; relates story of Sandy Whitton who stole an enslaved person and tried to sell him; refers to crops and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to weather; expresses disappointment that daughter's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health is seriously endangered again; reports large number of pigeons; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling,\" Charles City County, Virginia . Discusses weather and family health; discusses business and crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to his health and health of family; refers to weather, crops and birds; reports a recent field fire; relates story of dead cat stuck under floorboards of new addition to the house; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Takes opportunity of messenger to send a note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to family's health; reports on weather and progress of crops; gets along better without any overseer; requests bale of cotton; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to family health; reports on weather and progress of crops; acknowledges receipt of bale of cotton; account of the murder of Mr. Thornley, a man in the neighborhood, by one of his enslaved persons; requests errands done for him in Richmond; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses dissatisfaction that his previous letter was not received and the brown paint he requested turned out to be black upon receipt; refers to weather and strawberries and other garden crops; refers to family health and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses regret to hear Sarah Jerdone Coleman has relapsed with disease; requests goods from Richmond; requests frequent accounts of Sarah Coleman's health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses weather and crops; \"I thought at one time all the hoe hands would give out but 6, they appeared to stand very well, those that had flagged I told them to moderate their gate (gait), and in the Heat of day I tell all the Hands to go to the House, give them some whiskey to drink and tell them to refresh themselves for 2 or 3 hours at a time, and give them as much meat as they could eat during the warm weather.. .\"; refers to James Brown coming to look at the Lighter; \"the Old Doctress woman brought Patients home... and said her foot is entirely well, but is very tender... the old woman wanted the $25 very bad, said if she went home without the money her mistress would go crazy - she says if her foot brakes out any more she will coure (cure) it for nothing... she wants to undertake Elva...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports couldn't get new \"Iron shaff shaft and chain\" for the machine so fixed old ones; reports on harvest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on Jerdone's daughter Maria's health; tells how she can spell words of two syllables; refers to rain which has delayed seeding; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on quality and size of the crops; refers to health and colds and how only three of seven of Mitchell's children turned out well; gives list of goods needed from Richmond; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on weather and health; refers to fire at Eagle Tavern and the aid of the snow to prevent further damage; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has received word that the deed has been prepared; plans on coming the 26th to record it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Remarks on granddaughter Maria, her health, and letter writing; reports health of son John and family and Billy and illness of old Abram who is 83 and is three months and ten days older then Jerdone; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates story of mistreated, dissatisfied enslaved person, Grandison, who had come for help; claimed mistreatment by ? Weir.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to son Frank's trip to Norfolk by steamboat and back by train; gives listing of enslaved persons' health; Abram has died, Minny is next oldest; Grandison; discusses crops and livestock; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on inquiry into Weir's character; reports he managed matter and has hired Grandison out as blacksmith until William comes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to visit by Doctor Garland for \"Miss Jane\"; reports Grandison will continue working until William can see his work; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on the fowl which have begun to hatch; tells of all the fruits and vegetables which are sprouting in the garden; reports on John Jerdone'sfamily and on William's daughter Maria; two enslaved persons robbed plant patch of tobacco; neighbor and overseer came over and argued with enslaved persons for over an hour; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses whether to send \"the Bull\" down to the ironworks and enter into any sort of bargain; reports receipt of goods; reports on progress of crops; refers to destruction of wheat by \"the Fly\"; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses anticipation of forthcoming visit; reports on health of daughter Maria; expresses gratitude for Jerdone's help; other family news. Including Autograph Note Signed from Maria C. Jerdone to her father, William Jerdone, New Kent Court House, Virginia, concerning her health, reminder of messages from \"Aunt Sinthy,\" and her desire to see her father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses gladness at safe return home; reports an improving health of son John, who is recovering from the dysentery; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports the health of the family and describes the illness that afflicts them; reports illness in town which has resulted in closing the school; refers to the failing health of their father Francis Jerdone, Sr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses disappointment in failure to sell corn crop; reports on health of family and hands; reports on chores he intends to complete; refers to receipt of \"Lighter\" boat and putting it up; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Note of purchase of $1136.85 for corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports has sold wheat for $120 per busheland gives terms of sale; reports this is the highest sale of \"red wheat\" for some time; reports also sale of corn at 62 1/2 cents; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports damage done to mill by severe weather; reports on crops and harvest; expresses sorrow for William's loss of crops and damage done to farm; refers to killing owls; comments on \"lawless people\" called fox hunters; and other idle people who have overkilled the partridges and wild turkeys; refers to absence of these birds; other family news. Letter contains a copy of Mary B. Moss to William Jerdone concerning health of Jerdone's daughter Maria Coleman Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on cold weather; refers to progress of harvesting and processing crops; requests errands to be done when William is in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses weather and the getting of ice for the \"Pitt\" ; reports on the crops and how much they harvested; taming of owls; refers information on William's daughter, Maria, to John Coleman as he has not seen her; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eiRefers to Illness among the enslaved persons; refers to injury of \"Joe, the smith's\" hand; reports seeing three [?Martins] and comments on the lateness for this; refers to United States-Great Britian conflict over Northeast boundary; reports on crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains delay because of receipt of white pine lumber; describes different ways of setting up an account with their company. Also Includes receipt for $18.75 from William Jerdone to Webb, Booker, and Hamilton, Richmond; June 20, 1840.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses sorrow to hear father Francis Jerdone, Sr. has become weaker; promises to spend more time with him; explains why he hasn't in the past as the inconvenience it causes him father; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates having gone to see the train pass; reports on crops and fowl; gives list of goods desired; refers to business of land; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes latest developments on plantation; reports weather and damage done to crops; refers to his recent illness; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses crops, livestock, weather and business; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses intent to settle the account with William Coleman, MAG Coleman and John G. B. Coleman; proposes several times and days to meet to settle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses family health and crops; lists goods needed from Richmond; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses concern over overseers' health; fears he may have to seed wheat; hopes Mr. Coleman's delay is not \"occasioned by any sickness\"; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on wheat sowing; hopes to finish by mid-November; expresses wife Barbara's desire to go to Richmond with William; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to sickness In area; refers to weather and crops; refers to voting In election for Harrison; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on illness of a Black boy boy; expresses disappointment of not seeing William before the snow and regrets his inability to visit; discusses crops and hogs; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports death of his riding horse and asks to borrow one; requests he pay account for him on his trip; reports on size of corn crop; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on weather; refers to brother John's farm and crops, also the inefficiency of his overseer; requests bacon for both the white family and some for the enslaved; other family news. Includes note from Mary B. Moss to William Jerdone January 3, 1841 concerning health of his daughter Maria Coleman Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to family health; reports story of man being swept downriver; refers to \"earthquake\" which he believes was a meteor; refers to crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports wheat has been delivered; gives weight and price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates health of family; discusses receipt of payment from bond with John Holladay; refers to bond with Mr. Ward; discusses other business; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests William to purchase The History of the War of American Independence,Translated from the Italian by James Otis while in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health of the \"hands\"; gives day by day account of planting progress and upkeep of farm from the 10th to the 20th; refers to illness of \"the old man\" Francis Jerdone, Sr.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses grief at news of father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] illness; explains he can't come visit because of an injured ankle; expresses hope God will spare his father until he can visit; laments misfortune at not being at his father's side during his illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health of the servants; gives report on weather and crops; reports on livestock and upkeep of farm; gives prices and amount of crops harvested; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to letter sent to Mr. Anderson of Williamsburg relating death of father Francis Jerdone Sr.]; refers to items of the estate which he had borrowed; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs Jerdone that he has a farm he is willing to sell if Jerdone is interested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses crops and weather; gives day by day schedule of planting, seeding, and weather; gives expectation of size of crops; also prices for crops sold; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquires after health of Maria Jerdone]and William; sends articles for Maria; inquires time brother Clayton Coleman]will arrive; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports that brother-in-law] Frank Jerdone]has advised his wife not to sign over the deed to Coleman; angry as this was in place of his part of the estate; explains his feelings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Extends thanks for the cherries; speaks of the family's health; hopes for a visit from William] soon; corrects him that Louisa Court day is not for another week; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Advises on the health of Maria Jerdone]during her recovery; advises cold shower baths through November; extends thanks for the cherries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses pleasure that Maria's fever has left and believes there is no inflammation of lungs; sends crackers for Maria; reports intention to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 2 pages Autograph Letter Signed. Reports Maria's Jerdone]health has improved but cannot begin baths because of the cold wet weather; refers to stomach and bowel disorders with the servants; reports on crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses gratitude for letter and candy; requests a visit to see Maria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports his illness and the effect it had on his getting this done; refers to progress of crops; refers to illness of servants; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sending of payment for corn to agent in Richmond; gives introduction of Jerdone to pick up payment; suggests he obtain a \"regular\" introduction as precaution against this letter being obtained by an imposter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports of the sickness of the family; reports on health of Maria Jerdone]; refers to amount of wheat he has sowed; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates weather and his trip to Fredericksburg; reports prices for wheat and bacon there; refers to family's improved health; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes affliction of whooping cough of Maria, Leonora and Willie O.; refers to a fighting incident at Mrs. Nelson Moss; reports on crops and weather; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes children's affliction of whooping cough; refers to hiring of enslaved persons; Grandison not willing to go over the mountains again; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to writ tax which is due; refers to bonds given to Heterick for Miller; requests six dollars sent to him as uncertain when they will see each other again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on health of the \"people\" enslaved persons; expects to finish ditches this week; has hung up meat; other business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives report of progress on the farm; reports on health of servants; refers to completion of the ditches; refers to ploughing and hauling manure; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses health of family; 5 Black children died of whooping cough; refers to weather; reports on packing and moving Francis Jerdone's things from the \"old house;\" other family news. Also includes document of letter to Mr. Adams from Francis Jerdone, May ?], describing health of the family, discussing weather, requesting Adams to give funeral service over enslaved persons, other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to notice of sale of \"Mount Sterling\"; inquiries of the quality of the timber and terms of sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on unloading ship; includes statement of sales; reports on health and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on business transactions for sale of wheat; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses desire for him to visit; refers to Willie O. who is anxious to go hunting again; refers to nice weather and playing outdoors. Including letter from John Jerdone, Spotsylvania County, Virginia] to William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling,\" Charles City County, Virginia], 3 March 1842 concerning weather, preparations for crops and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses sorrow for his \"sunpain\"; refers to box of toys received from Mr. Levy of Fredericksburg; expresses desire for him to visit; other family news. Including John Jerdone, Spottsylvania County, Virginia]to William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling,\" Charles City County], Virginia, 10 March 1842 concerning health of family and servants, farm business and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on burning land to clear it for planting; reports on condition of land; refers crops and weather; reports on children's health; refers to several fires in the area; reports on settling father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] estate; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses deep feelings for family members; gives account for business for month of March; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses gratitude for assistance; requests flour, fish, and candles; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on family health and crops; requests lock and hinges for box he is making; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on progress of business; Samuel?] Putney will go into shoe business; gives account for past month; refers to health of family and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses health of family and progress of crops; refers to errands done for him in Richmond and work being done on the estate; considers purchasing a threshing machine Parker's]; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apologizes for not having written with Uncle John Jerdone's] letter; requests a long comb and a \"bose\" of eyes and hooks, also pink \"riband\" ; reports Willie O. got a new gun.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to sister's wish for copy of portrait of father; recommends Mr. James Westhall] Fordas a portrait painter; inquires if Francis Jerdone would like a copy of portrait of father; \"It will cost from forty to forty-five dollars which is upwards of an hundred dollars less then your brother paid Sully\"; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses her health; refers to Jerdone's headaches; recommends remedy for them which she outlines; reports recommendation for a farm for sale if still interested; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on weather and progress of crops; refers to erecting their father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] tomb; refers to poor state of the gravesite; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to health of Aunt Mary Jerdone Toler]; reports beginning of \"thrashing machine\"; requests either \"Smith's or Olneys geography and atlas\"; other family news. Includes letter Signed from Jno. Jerdone Spotsylvania County, Virginia] to his brother, William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling\", Charles City County], Virginia, dated 20 August 1842. Reports on broken threshing] machine and describes how it's broken; refers to William Jerdone's loss of cattle; describes how to cure particular ailment of the cattle; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to ill-health of Mrs. Moss; reports on weather and progress of crops; reports on work being done on the estate; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports the death of Mary] Moss; explains delay of last letter; reports work done on estate including enclosure built around father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] gravesite; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports health of family; expresses concern in not having received a letter from him William] in three weeks; reports progress of crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 2 pages. Letter Signed. Concerning sale of corn; bears account of William Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to Willie O's new pigeon box and his bird hunting; refers to Dr. Garland's return from Missouri and lack of visits; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on health of family; refers to \"unworkmanlike Job\" done by Howard and refers to action taken against him; refers to routine plantation chores; reports on loss of horse and describes how it happened; mentions worthless overseer; requests William Jerdone to settle account disagreement with agent in Richmond; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests payment from him [William Jerdone] for bonnets repaired for Mary Moss; refers to death of Mary Moss and welfare of her children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on health and weather; reports on progress of fence; refers to attempts to get ice; refers to behavior of enslaved persons, insolence of Jimmy and its settlement by giving him a correction; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses appreciation for things sent; refers to Willie O's pigeons; requests two pigeons when he comes to visit; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports family health; refers to oats crop; makes plans for trip to Gordonsville to meet each other; questions necessity of his role in settling father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] estate; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports discovery of marl on south boundary of Jerdone land; requests permission to use the marl he has found and any he may find. Letter from Richard Tucker, New Kent County, Virginia]to William] Jerdone dated 27 April 1843 concerning developments and progress of crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Offers to present bond against Charle]s Thompson at Hanover Cour]t House; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on Maria's health; refers to sale of tobacco; relates experiences in court including accounts of fines levied against him and denial of an appeal; reports damage done by locusts; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to cold weather and small crops; requests William Jerdone settle John Jerdone's account in Richmond; refers to Charles Thompson's bond; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on progress of crops; refers to return of runaway, attributing it to fear of discovery and having been shot at; reports William Walker's death; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to visits from various people; reports on Dr. Gardner's intended move to Missouri; refers to traveling salesman of mules and horses who came into town; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports lack of news from John Moss; refers to work on overseer's house; reports cat caught another pigeon; refers to Willie O. going to school; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to Maria's health; reports on schedule of sowing and progress of crops; refers to decision not to sell mutton, but to use it for the enslaved; refers to fixing-up of overseer's house; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on corn crop; refers to suit pending against estate of Jno. Hart; refers to other debts owed him John Jerdone]; Grandison given note to look out for a situation for next year; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains who pays commission to sheriff when he collects a debt; reports death of John Moss.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports buying of hogs; refers to trapping of partridges; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on health of enslaved persons; refers to weather and plowing; refers to difficulty in getting cotton; other plantation news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to illness at plantation; refers to plowing; reports on cloth woven; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on planting of crops; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on work on fence; refers to making of clothes; reports on planting; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on planting; refers to fire on plantation; refers to enslaved persons who escaped captivity; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports progress of crops and sales; refers to timber cut; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports family health; refers to wife] Eliza's trip \"down the country\"; refers to weather and progress of crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on health of the family; has discharged ?] Reynolds overseer?]; advises to accept proposal; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses Dr. Price's proposal; reports on health and crops; refers to dismissal of overseer and applicants for openings; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to payment from Dr. Price; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses possibility of instituting new suit against Price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests William Jerdone settle account for him in Richmond; requests he take care of other errands for him; refers to weather; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports having hired two men to Major Snead for $80 each.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses paying debt with two enslaved persons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 2 pages. Letter. Reports delivering men to Mr. Hall in Richmond; reports on repairing fence; refers to livestock; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eenDeclines offer of enslaved persons to pay debt; requests interest in spring; explains reluctance to 'own' any more slaved persons; states that the number of persons he enslaves \"has increased so fast that in addition to what I hire out up in the county I am obliged to dispose of some in the same way from my Farm in Charle]s Cityas I have more than I can profitably employ there.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Possibly in another hand. Reports on ploughing; refers to livestock; reports filling ice house; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Possibly in another hand. Reports on ploughing and seeding; refers to slaughtering livestock and sale of meat; refers to sale of mule; reports progress of crops; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses gratitude for things sent her; intends to do her lessons every day; requests him to look for a school for her to attend; expresses great desire to go to school; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to trip from Richmond on train; reports weather and crop; refers to discovery of lice on horses; describes treatment for delousing; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Praises Anna E. V. Burfitt as a good friend; discusses her difficulty in transition to Oswego; requests her Anna E. V. Burfitt] to visit; complains of Methodist preachers not being all the same; requests advice on books to read.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Advise on male interests; reports on local gossip; discusses desire to move to Virginia as teacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on children and health of family; relates progress of crops; refers to court case against Hart, Collins; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents (Possibly not in his hand.) Report on crops; refers to fish caught; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents (Possibly not in his hand.) Reports on progress of crops and weather; refers to shearing sheep, hatching of turkeys and other references to livestock; refers to selection of school for Maria; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports can give bond \"with everything requisite to your safety\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes from school; expresses happiness and comfort; refers to sores almost healed; reports visit to St. James's Church and seeing organ; looks forward to his visit; refers to General Jackson's death; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses Maria's entrance in school; refers to progress of crops and sale of tobacco; refers to \"railroad meeting\" and decision of a 3% dividend to be paid; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sale of corn; states prices of wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to Maria at school; intention to sell \"a parcel of Negroes\" as he [John Jerdone] is \"entirely overstocked with them\"; reports on weather, crops and prices; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports visit by Mary and her parents; refers to case of scarlet fever; reports visit to \"caravan\" to see wild animals; other family news. Includes N by ?] Mead to William Jerdone, reporting case of fever is better; Maria is well and a good scholar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Request for payment of bill for bacon, etc. so he can pay his taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports filling of ice house; discusses crops and prices; has received letter from Chapman Johnson referring to judgment in his case against Allison and Watt; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses sympathy to Anna for an unknown occurrence; reports latest letter from Eliza Merrill and expresses sympathy for the loss of her brother; remarks on dearness of Anna as a friend; reports on her own brother, Dan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes recent snowstorm and general weather; refers to a scarcity of food for [live]stock; death of Rosetta, an enslaved person; refers to crops and large number of crows; other family news.\n3 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplains of a lack of anyone in his employment in the tanyard or shoe shop whom he can trust; refers to crops and prices; bad snowstorm; reports sale of enslaved persons; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates school children's interest in her Anna Burfitt]; anticipates Mr. Coleman's visit; refers to other social incidents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to Maria's case of measles; reports children Willie O. and Leonora are attending school; refers to Uncle Toby's school being full; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to \"happiness\" in \"mutually edifying\" correspondence; reports cats trick of climbing into pigeon house and killing pigeons; refers to new born livestock; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on development of crops; saving of 100 sheep from drowning by hands swimming in and bringing them out one at a time; refers to group of men sentenced to the penitentiary for unspecified crimes; refers to jailing of 8 enslaved persons for \"insurrectionary proceedings\"; \"I have understood that it was a very extensive plot... many whites it is supposed concerned in the business...\"; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains delay in answer of letter; consoles her Anna Burfitt] on loss of her sister; brother's account of Mexican War; relates other family feeling and social incidents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports attending church twice previous days; refers to expectation of frocks; reports attending one dancing lesson; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the scene she is in as she writes letter; refers to Mr. Jerdone visiting her Anna Burfitt]; relates Plans to meet her in Richmond; other social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes trip to Richmond and misfortune of losing her trunk; expresses disappointment in not visiting Louisa County; other social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports plans to visit soon; refers to health of family; reports C. G. Coleman's loss of two enslaved persons; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 4 Autograph Letter. Incomplete. Remarks upon \"drudgery of teaching\"; advises Anna Burfitt on how to schedule her classes and gives her schedule; her failed attempts to make friends in the neighborhood; has therefore \"relapsed into the same cold calculating Yankee;\" reports on two new teachers; other social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Incomplete. Speculates on recent notice of sale by Henry Birge and John Wainwright; discusses Mr. Jerdone's intentions; expresses concern over the difference in ages; refers to Mr. Boxley's affections for her Anna Burfitt]; other social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports satisfaction with her new frocks; thanks him for the package; accepts hint to darn her stockings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to weather and effect on crops; comments on Miss Burfitt as Maria's teacher; refers to hogs and prices for crops; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports painting of pigeon house; lists subjects she is studying; reports recent deaths; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes her recent illness of typhus fever and resulting weakness; advises her Anna Burfitt] on courtship of Mr. Jerdone; other social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses buying price of his William Jerdone] corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Settles buying price for his William Jerdone] corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to engagement of Capt. Fletcher; intends to ship plaster by first vessel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports measles cases; reports receipt of gifts and food sent; refers to Miss Burfitt; other family news; marriage of Lafayette Riordon to Mary Boxley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports arrival of vessel and loading of articles; reports no herrings available in New Kent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests good brandy for his sick father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter. Refers to her recent depression; refers to Mr. Jerdone and speculates on future; reports on measles outbreak and children's reaction to possibility of contracting disease; refers to receipt of a manuscript copy of The Ravenby Edgar Allan Poe sent from Maine; other social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses Miss Burfitt's opinion on her new bonnet; refers to classes and instruction; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to his William Jerdone] new house; discusses things he'd like to do when he comes home from school; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses settlement for timber cut for William Jerdone by David Crump's men. Includes Autograph Note Signed marking receipt of payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to her illness; discusses plans to visit her Anna Burfitt]; refers to other social incidents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter. Describes his travels from Kentucky to New Orleans, towns and country he traveled through in Mississippi and some of the sights he saw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports health of family; refers to his William Jerdone] business and running plantation; describes visit to New Orleans and southern states; describes 'Mississippi River and great amount of activity and trade taking place; reports land prices for land along Mississippi; describes amount of crops could be grown on land he is looking into; refers to people he has met who are old acquaintances; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to her trip North for the summer; expresses disappointment that she Anna Burfitt Jerdone] won't be going; refers to travel plans and hopes to see her in Richmond; other family news. Also includes Autograph Note Signed from Louise ?] to Anna Burfitt] Jerdone, dated 25 July 1848] concerning Dr. B.'s illness and delay in trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to delinquency in letters; refers to her Anna Burfitt Jerdone] motherhood; reports on winter in the North; refers to sleigh-riding and snowball throwing; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses deep emotion for friendship with her Anna Burfitt Jerdone]; inquires after son, William; refers to offer of appointment in Shepherdstown, Virginia; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses unhappiness at her new position; discusses plans to take other position with Mr. Winston; describes schoolroom and dormitory; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports travel northward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on commencement activities; requests a letter soon; reports on old acquaintances from school; other news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires after borrowing $500 for an unspecified reason.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports bacon loaded on ship to Mr. J.; heard today we have orders to move to Mulberry Island tomorrow morning; will send more if they don't leave; sends $10 to wife; other references to the goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports goods sent; explains smaller supply of sugar because of scarcity of all goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes his instructions from William DuVal acting for Francis Jerdone (1756-1841).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes movements of both Confederate and Union troops on and about his plantation after the Confederate retreat from Yorktown the year before; describes battles of Civil War nearby including battle, 30 June 1862], at his house and damage done; and use of his house in August 1862 as Union Army headquarters; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to goods ordered; reports efforts to settle accounts; refers to attempts to find someone ?] in prison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"The first of April being an Era in our resolution we are making efforts to start fresh from that time;\" remit money owed; bears account, 1863-1864, of William Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports entering money into accounts; advises her to \"be cautious and collect up close and also to look close after your affairs.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Blair having failed, he is pressed for money; requests she pay money owed. Includes invoice, 1861-1863, converted from Confederate funds to U.S. funds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains no copy of bill to show how account was come to; describes method of settling accounts of Confederate times into current currency; other business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests settlement of claim made by Blair and Chamberlayne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expects claim by Blair \u0026amp; Chamberlayne to be settled now that wheat is in.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests payment of claim; asks three neighbors to determine value of articles now in Richmond and settlement will be fed on that.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports receipt of gifts; describes daily newspaper; gives long and detailed description of court proceedings he was involved in.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquires after papers sent; describes state fair and military men he met; describes Texas' position politically toward reconstruction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes planned treatment of tumor; describes stay at retreat to sick hospital; kindness of Dr. ?] McGuire; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports mother's Anna Burfitt Jerdone] death; describes plan to move body home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses sympathy for mother's Anna Burfitt Jerdone] death; suggests transportation he has available for the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses sympathy for their \"affliction\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports sales of goods and sends goods ordered; advises against allowing \"cargo to pass into the hands of strangers\"; other business news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses dissatisfaction with people in general and loneliness; refers to severe weather in Virginia; notes little severe weather in Texas and Galveston recently; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports visit of cousins John and William; mother's health precarious; will try to convince her to visit her friends in the \"upper country\" this summer; hopes his family will visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas drawn against his account; wishes to have Mr. Coleman paid for the pork; consoles him in his bereavement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Jerdone to delay trip until the morning as the man \"who has the fund out of which he is to pay Mr. Jerdone has not yet reached town\"; does not wish Mr. Jerdone to leave town without his money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes Mr. Gillet's teaching: he teaches in Fredericksburg half the week and here the other half; there are 25 boys in school; Edward Pendleton was sent off for not attending Mr. Coleman's Bible class. Including Autograph Note Signed to [Clayton Coleman]from [William Coleman], thinks he will not reply to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Mr. Tucker desires him to respond to his letter; his [William Jerdone's] corn field is in good condition; Dr. Carter says that Patience, and an enslaved person, has rheumatism but she thinks she has been tricked and desires a Black doctor; advises hickory oil as a remedy for rheumatism; Mr. Tucker has kept an accurate account of everything bought for the place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisited Mr. Groves and was astonished that they had sold his [Francis Jerdone] barrels of sugar; hopes his clothes will reach him safely; dispatches by the Herriot and goods by the Nissell have been forwarded to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApprehensive over the whereabouts of his [William Jerdone] brother who went to repair the damage to places where gold was been sought caused by the late rain; has sent things which were requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends two bottles to be filled with wine for a sick person; will return tomorrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince Mr. Norton was not at Hanover Court page torn; recommends sowing wheat seed in a garden near the turnip patch; hopes Hartwell and Billy behave well in his absence; more family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAll enjoying good health; glad the wheat is sowed; Mr. Lewis is purchasing corn; whooping cough is at old Mrs. Lewis's; expects Hawkins; the doctor has cut his finger badly; sorry to hear how Francis Mitchell \"has been going on\"; the days are now short.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Lewis killed a beef and does not want any more at present; Mrs. Lewis has got the books they wanted: Simpson' Euclid and Blair's Lectures; other news of Lewis's and Falcons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecounts illness; planned to sail from London on the 15th; because of illness has been unable to ride horseback so has purchased a wheeled chaise; Mr. Braikenridge has not arrived in England; has received no letters from his family of a date later than the 13th of November 17]84; wishes to be remembered to family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecounts negotiations with William Kimbrough over the corn crop; news of the Lewis's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrived safely and found their things in much the same condition as they left them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrived safely and found things in good order; Mr. Lewis is at home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends weekly news: Joseph Holladay brought 3,000 herrings, the \"backward spring\"; Captain Lewis Holladay had a sale at the tavern of what remained in his store; plans a trip home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not been able to dispose of his horse at the price stipulated; Mr. Anderson will take the horse at $100 if he will warrant him not more than 9 years old.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about her [Anna] mother's health; fears Martha's journey to Lebanon was \"perilous\" because of \"Northern atrocities\"; asks if Mr. Jerdone is alarmed because your residence is so near the scene of action; kiss all the children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs glad to renew acquaintance with her; asks for full accounts of her family; sends regards to her. Martha and Mr. Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites about his delivering Holt's notice in person; thinks he gave the notice to someone else to deliver.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells her of her traveling companions on the ride to Summer Hill; believes Mr. Jerdone must be with her in Richmond; describes Christmas activities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets Mr. Jerdone left before [she ?] reached Richmond; everyone at Summer Hill sings praises of her; mentions the marriage and scandal circulating about John; supposes she is at John Jerdone's now; says she must have had to encounter \"many a sly glance from Mr. Jerdone\"; mentions friends and school; recipes for German town cakes and soda biscuits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes she could be in Richmond at the Exchange Hotel with her [Anna T. Burfitt] and Mr. Jerdone; describes her reception at Fairfield; thinks the match with Mr. Jerdone is \"first-rate\" despite \"some disparity in years\"; more news of friends and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes his father's health will improve; thinks of his [John Jerdone] mother as a friend; sends love to his aunt, sister and brothers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuffers from wheezing cough and shortness of breath: cousin has been \"almost laid by with the Rheumatis in her limbs\"; [page torn].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplies for position of manager; encloses recommendations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas made a wadden bonnet for Maria as she is subject to earache; has added silk velvet flowers; will charge Richmond prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill alter Maria's frocks; describes trimmings and fabrics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplies for position of manager of plantations in Charles City and New Kent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his ideas for settlement of a claim against Major Duval.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions financial transactions and health [page torn].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages.Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Her illness: [Dr. Hunter?] McGutre'sindecision about the case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages.Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Her illness; [Dr. Hunter] McGuire'scomplaining \"as usual\" of too much to do.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for the gift.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarried two months; married life; bridal tour; visit to Troy Female Seminary; news of friends there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages.Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Inquires regarding her mother's health; death of Sarah Macauley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrief at death of wife [Sarah Jerdone Braikenridge].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoxes 10-12.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts, including estate of Francis Jerdone; includes letter. 1 July 1784 of [J. H. Norton to Francis Jerdone and William] Holt; and account, 1772-1774, concerning guardianship of [Peggy Belsches] Kello .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts, including overseer's account, two small memorandum listing tithes, enslaved perrons and including overseer's agreement, 1779, and account books concerning the estate of Francis Jerdone I.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts, includes overseers wage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains Blacksmith's account dated November 18th 1766; account book March 14, 1783 - March 1790; mill book of Francis Jerdone dated June 15, 1783; notes; and \"an account of timber got to build my house,\" November 17, 1847 - July 13, 1848; possible \"Mt. Sterling\"; account book, 1750, of Francis Jerdone (1721-1771) kept while a merchant at Yorktown, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Jno. Pierce and William Douglass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of court record of the deed, and opinions of P. V. Daniel and Robert Stanard, attorneys, regarding the legality of the deed. 4 items. Documents Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes agreement for 1826 [20 August 1825].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes of the late war not contained in reports of the generals, by M. M. Burfitt, at Providence Forge, New Kent County, Virginia Refers to the American Civil War, particularly the Battle of Bethel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhat the big guns eat. An English theme by Miriam Coleman. Written during the European War 1914-1918.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoetry and pencil sketches by Alexander Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSchool copy book of John Jerdone. 1811. Page of copy book of 26 November 1810.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSchool copy book of William Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtract of the will of William MacFarland, of London England], leaving his property to his sister, Mrs. Catherine Scott. See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourse of treatment prescribed by Dr. Mercer for a child with a bad lax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation of Robert Myrick as overseer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppraisement of the estate of David Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of bonds payable to Francis Willis delivered to John Hawkins to be collected by him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe royal coat of arms appears on this sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraving from the \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eLondon Magazine\u003c/emph\u003e. 1754.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMurray to Chesters, page 81 mentions Baillie Jeardon father of Francis Jerdone I].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMurray to Chesters, page 121 mentions Mr. Jardon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMurray to Chesters, page 141 refers to Bailie Jardon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMurray to Chesters, page 149 refers to Franc Jerdon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMurray to Baillie Jerdon, concerning his son Francis Jerdone's apprenticeship to Neill Buchanan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMurray to Baillie Jerdon, concerning his son Francis Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes photograph of portrait of John Jerdone, son of Francis Jerdone, 3rd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 1. 134 pages. 8 1/4 x 7 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 2. 146 pages. 8 1/4 x 6 3/4 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 3. 168 pages. 8 x 7 inches. Volume 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 4. 154 pages. 8 1/4 x 7 inches. Volume 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 5. 44 pages. 10 1/4 x 8 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 6. Physical Location: Located on shelf. 280 pages. 16 x 6 1/2 inches. Covered with parchment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 7. Physical Location: Located on shelf. 740 pages. 18 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 8. 376 pages. 16 x 7 inches. Laminated July 1955 by W. J. Barrow. Jerdone's predecessor as factor for Buchanan and Hamilton was William Johnston. Jerdone evidently came to Virginia to replace Johnston in September 1740.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 9. 268 pages. 13 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches. Laminated July 1955 by W.J. Barrow. Also includes a record of tobacco shipped prior to 1759.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eanuscript Volume 11. 256 pages. 19 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 12. 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 13. 368 pages. 13 x 8 1/2 inches. Volume 1 concerns agriculture, daily life and slavery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 14. 64 pages. 12 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches. Volume 2 concerns agriculture, daily life and slavery, and also some poetry and recipes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume15. 3 3/4 x 6 inches. First leaf contains note of payment of tuition at the College of William and Mary for his son John, a student there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice book, ledger and a partial ledger. Msv 22, 23, 24.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice book of Francis Jerdone of Hanover County, Yorktown and Louisa County.  15 7/8 x 6 1/4.  179 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger of Francis Jerdone.  King and Queen County (see index). 14 3/4 x 9 1/8 inches.  259 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndex to Ledger B which is not included with this collection.  15 x 9 1/3.  30 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 16. 235 pages. 13 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches. Correspondents include John Anderson, John Backhouse, Messrs Barlow, Wigginton, Francis \u0026amp; Holland of London, England, James Bowles, Messrs. Clay \u0026amp; Miogley of Liverpool, England, Nisbett, Darby, William Gibson, Samuel Gist, Messrs. Hanson, Clark \u0026amp; Co. of London, England, Henry Holland, Richard Humphreys, Mrs. Dorothy Jordan, John Morton Jordan, John Morton Jordan \u0026amp; Co. of London, England, Thomas Jarvis, William Lee, Dr. Michael McNemara, Messrs. McNemara \u0026amp; Jennings, Robert Maxwell, Thomas Oswala, William Perkins, Perkins, Buchanan \u0026amp; Brown of London, England, William Quinny, Stevenson, Randolph \u0026amp; Co. of Bristol, Messrs. Talte, Alexander \u0026amp; Co. of London, England, Mrs. Francis Ward, Thomas Ward, Messrs. Willimott, Brooks, \u0026amp; Lafant, and Messrs. Willson \u0026amp; R. Mollison of London, England. For other information concerning J. M. Morton \u0026amp; Company and on Perkins, Buchanan and Brown see the Thomas Adams Papers in the Virginia Historical Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 17. 13 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 18. 54 pages. 12 1/4 x 8 inches. Also includes sketches written by William M. Jerdone at Virginia Military Institute, 1870-1871.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 19. 166 pages. 14 x 8 3/4 inches. Diary of William Jerdone, 1861-1862; and diary of William M. Jerdone, 1863-1867. Diaries concern agriculture, preparation for war, home front, managing enslaved persons, reconstruction, and military defenses at Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 20. 126 pages. 13 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Volume 21. Book contains farm records, records of doctors' visits, records of produce and animals stolen, hiring of a free black person, record of enslaved persons working on public defenses at Jamestown and the beginning of a diary continued in MsV. 19 of William M. Jerdone, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoxes: 17-19\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. 5 1/2\" high.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4\" high.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 1/2\" high.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 3/4\" high. See descriptive note attached.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items. 3-6 1/2\" high.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript. 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County, Yorktown and Louisa County, Virginia, and letters of his wife, Sarah (Macon) Jerdone."," Most of the collection consists of letters, accounts, and diaries of the next two generations of members of the Jerdone family including Francis Jerdone (1756-1841), planter of Louisa County; his brother John Jerdone (1764-1786); his brother-in-law, Alexander Macaulay of Yorktown, Virginia; and his sons, John Jerdone (b. 1800); Francis Jerdone (b. 1802); and William Jerdone (b. 1805). The letters reflect the daily maintenance of their plantations, \"Jerdone Castle\" [Louisa County, Virginia], \"Providence Forge\" [New Kent County, Virginia], \"Mount Sterling\" [Charles City County, Virginia] and an unnamed plantation in Spotsylvania County, Virginia."," The family were absentee owners of \"Providence Forge\" and \"Mount Sterling\" and the two estates were managed first by a cousin, William Douglass, and later by hired stewards. (Eventually, William Jerdone lived at \"Mount Sterling\" and built a brick mansion there.)"," The subjects covered in the collection include agriculture, the commission merchant business, the daily routine of men, education, farm management by stewards, and various aspects of slavery, including slave insurrections. In addition, there are many letters written to Virginia from Scotland and England."," The papers also contain the letterbook of Thomas Jett, Virginia representative of John Morton Jordan and Co., London, England; items from Perkins, Buchanan and Brown, merchants in London, 1769-1776; and documents, 1769-1799, concerning the lawsuit of Jordan v. Skinker."," An index of names in the papers is shelved with the collection."," All the additions to the Jerdone Papers are described under \"Other Note\" noted near the end of the page"," Jerdone Family Papers, 1623-1957, in Swem Library's microforms area, 12 reels, call number HD1471 .U5 R43 ser.L pt.2."," Francis Jerdone Account Book, King and Queen County, VA 1746-1757 in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number F232 .K4 J47 1999"," Francis Jerdone Ledger, King and Queen County, VA 1748-1750 in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number F232 .K4 J47 2000"," Artifacts listed in Boxes 17, 18, 19 are removed to the Manuscripts Artifacts Collection. Papers/letters with these artifacts are in Box 16.","Describes missing his wife while he is away; explains plans for moving his belongings; other family news.","Discusses developments at the mill and filling of pond; refers to outbreak of measles; refers to \"arrival of the London ships;\" other family news.","Autograph Letter Signed. Explains his side of debt with Francis Jerdone; claims he doesn't owe as much as was originally stated.","Reports on relations in England and Scotland; expresses wish that dispute between mother and daughter be resolved; reports on his studies; other family news.","Speaks of various accounts he has taken care of for Francis Jerdone: has paid mother's balance, paid \"J. N.\" and brother's schooling bill; money is scarce and has £1100 worth of tobacco unsold; other news.","Autograph Letter Signed. Explains that person to whom payment was remitted returned payment; Mr. Clay has arrived in Williamsburg; other family news.","Boxes 1-2. 104 items.","Sends list of articles sent by \"Minnie\"; cotton not up yet; has sent cheeses to four people (brothers-in-law?) has been working from \"sunrise to sunset\" and will have to wait until Christmas to see them; other news.","Will see Mr. Holt around the 4th of May who will inform Jerdone of the answer given to unspecified business proposition; Douglass has similar view as Jerdone on this proposition; feels hurt by this similar ambition; expects visit from Mr. Pottie.","Sketches out business affair between himself and Mr. Holt; had wished to send him a saddle but too expensive; having problems with enslaved persons; wishes an overseer; asks Jerdone to keep his eyes open for one enslaved individual; other family news. See also medium oversize file.","Has been anxious of his journey away from Providence Forge; hopes all went well and didn't take any chances; will be sending for the hogs the 19th or 26th.","Oysters will be delivered late as an unexpected high tide prevented harvest; received letter from Mr. Pottie; has no hoes or axes and can't make any as has no steel and little iron; P. S. sent sixty hogs with Sam H? had hoped to send more but too big to make the journey.","Discusses state of accounts at the estate; encourages him to come to the estate; refers to new \"state of settlement\" and asks for terms; refers to building and improvements planned for estate and other \"private affairs.\" See medium oversize file.","Refers to writing to his relatives in Jedburgh, Scotland ; discusses plans for \"building and repairing on the Hill;\" refers to difficulty in finding carpenters, recommends Mr. Vaughan as a possible carpenter, refers to birth of a son; other business news.","Discusses his recent illness and doctor's advice for his recovery; expresses great happiness at receiving letter from his brother but reproaches him for its shortness; discusses his studies of physics and surgery and his hope to continue when he recovers; reports death of Aunt Jerdone and other family news.","Refers to receipt of letter from his brother (Francis Jerdone), the first he's received in five years; reports on his studies in physics and surgery and refers to other family news.","Informs him that his brother is in bad health, has gotten \"best advice\"; was sent to Jedburgh for the good air; suggests sending him to the South of France where he will be able to have a favorable climate and continue his studies;","Remembers the times spent together hunting; refers to a Spanish fowling (pistol) sent as a present with Mr. Thomson; hopes to see him again when trade to and from America begins.","Scope and Contents Outlines four business propositions including terms of payment, etc.; reminds him of promise to send hands to help with brick-making; plans on visiting in the fall and hopes to visit Norfolk as well; other family news.","Describes goods he has bought for Mr. Jerdone; also lists goods bought for Miss Belches, Mrs. Jerdone and Mr. Breckenridge; asks Mr. Jerdone to buy 12 panes of glass.","Refers to business matters with Mr. Holt; reports Mr. Holt's sale of 50 enslaved individuals, and his visit; relays Holt's ill-feelings toward the suit filed by Jerdone against him; refers to building (on the Hill and its slow progress; gives other business news.","Discusses his health; expresses satisfaction in being able to resume his studies; discusses his plans for study; refers to family news.","Has been very busy, can only write a few words; refers to the personal conflict between the partners of a business involving Mr. Holt (and Mr. Jerdone? ; suggests splitting the business; other family news; P. S. lists business information about hogs, oysters, and supplies.","Has been saddened by the illness of his two children and the death of his Aunt Jerdone; refers again to the business problems of Mr. Holt; reminds him of needed materials; suggests hiring Black Americans for building; asks advice on a pair of geldings; P.S. has sent oysters and fish and asked Bearer to go to Fredericksburg to gather information on \"Ben\" who was never apprehended.","Roads have been bad and he is not able to get the iron that Jerdone has ordered; will do Jerdone's order first when he can; Mr. Holt paid a visit with \"his overseer and some Black people\" to bring back 40 hogs and a bull; refers to differences between Mr. Holt and Mr. Jerdone which Mr. Douglass has no patience for; seems to deal with a building of theirs; continues to look for a pair of carriage horses but they are very expensive for their value; refers to a trip Toby took to Fredericksburg to find (a runaway enslaved person but which wasn't successful; comments how lucky people are who do not live near \"such retches\" (enslaved persons ; comments on how closely matched they are as friends; other family news.","Encloses invoice for the panels of a carriage; explains that copper panels are out of fashion and these had to be custom made; also explains delays because of manufacturing; recommends the captain of ship and hopes Jerdone will ship tobacco back to him with this captain; promises to sell all the tobacco he consigns him; is obliged for any recommendations of him to Jerdone's friends.","Has received two letters, glad to hear Jerdone's son has returned to studies; glad to hear of their relations in Jedburgh, Scotland and will try to write soon; Mr. Holt is making an effort to pay off his debts and has sold his plantation; doesn't know how to advise Jerdone on these business matters; have had a streak of bad luck including destruction of corn; general sickness of the family causing the death of one enslaved woman and the explosion of the \"old works about the forge;\" still has not found a pair of carriage horses; other family news.","Discusses his health and the improvement of it; discusses his studies and future plans; refers to local opinion of Americans as being \"In abject poverty;\" refers to family business in Virginia and Mr. Holt's debt; other family news.","Bettsey has had a fall and has hurt her arm, hopes things will right themselves soon; has sent messenger through Richmond to get any letters from Mr. Douglass; sends affections to all friends.","Has received bill for house, but didn't pay because it is such a large sum; sister Betsey is getting married.","Sorry he was not in Richmond when Jerdone visited, would be obliged if Jerdone would send his tobacco and order his goods from his house; is sure Jerdone will be pleased; has found a carriage that Sarah Macon (Mrs.) Jerdone might like better than the fancy one she just had sent, if Jerdone would like to exchange.","Refers to effort to raise £1,000 by Christmas; gives account of money paid for goods.","Discusses his health and relapse he is suffering; plans to return to Virginia as soon as possible; hopes to practice some medicine in Virginia; discusses some logistics of his travel home; gives other family news.","Discusses accounts and people who have money for him; refers to sale of tobacco to Major Lee.","Has heard Jerdone would like to do business with him; asks that he send an order for goods, or let him know if he will be shipping tobacco; has a ship loading and can make arrangements.","Expresses thanks and deep emotion to Mrs. Jerdone for her support.","Requests all papers pertaining to suit against Mr. Holt; reports has requested all loan office certificates regarding this matter; implies Mr. Holt put paper money into loan office without Mrs. Jerdone's consent; also, requests estate books be checked to see if this money was due to the estate.","Refers to accounts and payment by various people to Jerdone.","Have been commissioned to find four chariot horses; have sent them and charged £321.12.2; will charge 2 1/2 percent of commission if paid in tobacco; do not think this is expensive as horses have doubled their price since \"the peace\"; the horses will land in Hampton.","Refers to receipt of papers concerning Holt case; reports receipt of £ 1,900 sterling by DuVal's family for himself; other family news.","Sent letter through Robert Johnston, who is a stranger; asks him to show him hospitality; asks him to pick up the remaining five barrels of tar; has shipped remaining two hog heads of tobacco; needs some money for payment of a debt; would like Jerdone to give him the money he needs, but if this is unfavorable, he will consider the request non-existent.","Were not able to ship horses immediately as the first ship had too many goods on it and could not handle the food for the horses; have shipped with another captain and they should arrive safely.","Reports receipt of three horses, their condition, groom's bill, and that he has forwarded them; questions servants sobriety; makes comment that \"white servants do not suit this country\".","Refers to death of George Pottie and expresses sympathy; refers to debt of £ 27 due of Hawkins; refers to contacting of various people to pay off bonds held with Mr. Dick.","Expresses relief to know she has reached London; refers to the deterioration of his health; gives his chair to her as a remembrance of him; other family news.","Reports death of his cousin; expresses relief that relatives in Virginia are well; refers to his own poor health; other family news.","Gives particulars on death of his cousin who died from childbirth; refers to his deteriorating health; other family news.","Has enclosed order of reference against William Holt.","Reports death of her brother, John Jerdone; reports on preparations for him and her lack of will and knowledge of his affairs; other family news.","Has checked over books in regard to Mr. Holt; reports the mismanagement by Mr. Holt of the books and describes what he did wrong; refers to the progress of the suit.","Approves of decision not to allow Mr. Holt to settle accounts; recommends Mr. William Dandridge for the job.","Inquires if Jerdone has any tobacco to ship, as he has a ship loading at Cumberland; inquires if William DuVal owes Jerdone any money; reports he heard that DuVal recovered approximately £ 1,500 from England.","Encloses copies of judgments against Holt and the \"Orders of Reference;\" urges him to settle books in order to have the matters of reference determined; expects payment from Mr. Woods soon.","Reports difficulty in raising money to pay shipping charges on tobacco; refers to debt he owes Jerdone and discusses his means in raising the money for payment.","Presumes Jerdone has not gotten all his tobacco to the warehouse; is sure Jerdone will ship with him; cannot get his ship to Cumberland because British ships are restricted to Yorktown; will bring tobacco by small craft.","Outstanding debt of Jerdone's account by Donald and Burton to Gist will be paid immediately; asks if Jerdone has any freight to be shipped; feels family has responsibility to Captain Milford; suggests using him to establish a regular, good ship on the York River.","Reports settlement of matters against Mr. Holt scheduled for September 22; asks to pay next tax on the estate for Jerdone.","Came to deliver £ 100 due to Mr. Jerdone by Hugh Mercer; asks that any remaining debt be charged to him as Thomas Mitchell will be paying him for services rendered; asks for a receipt for this and also for £ 34.18.4 from Captain William Ferrells.","Reports outcome of Holt case; expresses dissatisfaction with outcome; requests affidavits concerning George Pottie's deposition; suggests a rehearing.","Reports intention to pay Mr. Macon money owed to him; regrets he won't be able to pay Mr. Jerdone this week; intends to write to see if he can \"draw bills\" in Fredericksburg, Petersburg, and Norfolk.","Expresses satisfaction that appointment for Mr. Holt's deposition had been noticed and that Mr. Pottie's deposition would be of help to Mrs. Jerdone; explains his opinion on the matter of the loan certificates given to Mr. Holt; gives other opinions on the case; other family news.","Apologizes for the negligence of payment due Mr. Gist; assures him that it has been taken care of including interest; total was £125.9.3; will send copy of account when sales of tobacco are closed; thanks him for promise of shipping tobacco to them. Including copy of LS from Donald and Burton, London, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia.","Still suffering from rheumatic pains; has rearranged business so he can spend most of his summer at the springs; sorry to hear Jerdone's mother is not well; requests that Jerdone allow him to sell some of his \"least serviceable\" enslaved persons and to buy others; feels should get fieldhands to clear the swamp rather than enslaved persons to work in the forge as will be more profitable.","Encourages Mr. Jerdone to have estate accounts looked over by Mr. Lighton Woods; gives day and time of court hearing; promises payment in April and August; offers to pay Jerdone's taxes.","Has enclosed Mr. Douglass' accounts for the past two years; Douglass has made two charges which he feels are unreasonable; must pay it as Douglass is in West Indies; would like word from Jerdone of when he would like his money and he will get it ready.","Have not heard from him since their last letter; have closed Jerdone's account with £400. 19.5 due them; will wait until remaining 14 Hogs Heads of tobacco are sold; still have not sent horses as no room for safe transport on any ship; captain of first ship which they had planned to use brought legal action against them for breach of contract; cost them £25 \"out of our own pockets\"; will not bring a charge of commission on him because of non-anticipated expenses. Includes Donald and Burton, London, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia.","Expects of two ships; requests Jerdone's help in loading them; reminds him of balance due Donald and Burton.","Has written to help him clear Jerdone's father's name concerning the remittance of a bill; claims both Jerdone's father and Mr. Holt remitted the same bill and now the man is trying to claim that neither did; requests that Jerdone look up his father's ledgers on this man's account; has seen Mr. Macaulay and is anxious to see Jerdone; will meet him whenever Jerdone can be in either Richmond or Hanovertown.","Reports progress on lawsuit; expresses desire to get business finished soon; reports ill health of Mrs. DuVal and other family news.","Plans to meet Jerdone in Richmond on 18th of July; his wife is very ill with \"the rheumatism\" and has been con finedto bed for past two weeks; violence of illness has not abated and he hopes for the best.","Writes to report seeing an enslaved young man which he believes is enslaved by Jerdone; explains his reasons for believing so; expects to pay his bond when crops are sold.","Requests Jerdone meet with Alexander MacCaulay and Colonel Morristo settle dispute with Mr. Holt; other family news.","Minx (Mink) had killed 30 fowls; needs help to kill him; asked Patrick to bring back turpentine promised by Jerdone; sent six loaves of sugar to Mrs. Jerdone; weather looks bad, has declined turpentine.","Reports appointment of John Howie, Wm. Hays, Mr. Holt, John McKeene and Wright Southall as referees; reports Colonel Morris has stated the accounts clearly, and DuVal gives a list of categories included; also reports amount of debt due Mrs. Jerdone; sends proceedings of Federal Convention and states \"if adopted will make the states more virtuous and happy than they otherwise would be.\"","Has sent for two barrels of turpentine; has sent for Mrs. Jerdone's fabric.","Letter brought by Colo. Morris who has helped pull the forge out of trouble; claims Mr. Holt has been changing accounts to appearance of profit; Holt was getting business into debt; wants to make Morris a candidate for Convention and asks Jerdone's help.","Expresses concern over Mrs. Midleton's actions to recover her fortune; refers to Polly's ingratitude to Mrs. Jerdone; reports arrival of goods and expects to send them soon; other family news.","Will send the hogs out tomorrow morning; new partner, Mr. Samuel Beall of Williamsburg, has been taken on; Beall would like to meet with Jerdone; still missing money which hopes Holt will acknowledge.","Came to deliver £25 interest on £500 which he had borrowed from Jerdone; is \"backward\" in plantation duties so sent Isabella to deliver money; hopes to see Jerdone the following week.","Reports ill health of Mrs. DuVal and how this is affecting his work; believes Circuit Courts will be a great benefit to the country; hopes to obtain £2,000 for Jerdone in court; refers to several execution of estates; expresses opinion that Constitution should be approved by states; lists states that have already approved it.","Reports expecting ship in York River in April and requests assistance in loading her; inquires of having whole tobacco crop; reminds him that he must order goods for next fall.","Explains details of carriage horses matter and why the company was sued; claims that Jerdone must pay them for the horses and all extra expenses; gives accounts of tobacco sold and debts.","Reports decision of referees appointed by General Court in lawsuit of Mrs. Jerdone against Mr. Holt; gives sum awarded; reports loan certificates still under consideration.","Discusses finances among Mr. Burnley, Mr. Macaulay and the Jerdones; found hoes have been sent to Jerdone.","Reports arrived safely; refers to kindness of sister; refers to difficulty in leaving Mother and duty she feels toward her.","Has enclosed Jerdone's account; hopes he does not complain because sales of his tobacco were not good; tobacco was not of good quality and was severely damaged; hopes he will pay his balance when convenient.","Refers to judgment of case against Mr. Holt and its impacts; refers to Mr. Holt's reactions; advises him to wait to file other complaints until this whole account is settled.","Approves of deferring settlement until Mr. Johnson returns; reports sent statement to remove any injurious impressions of Mr. Holt's actions on the Chancellors' minds; reports other developments in the case; Holt has asked Marshall to represent him; Colo. Taylor's fee.","Discusses decision to defer settlement; reports Mr. Holt's attempts to employ Mr. Marshall; explains Mr. Marshall's refusal of engagement.","Refers to business with Mr. Holt; claims he should remain in Richmond until \"Doomsday or the day after;\" other family news.","Wants to know if Jerdone wants any pork or hogs; cash is scarce and would like to sell them; corn crop doing very poorly, the season being too wet and windy; wheat doing well, yielding 700 bushels and has grown two hogs heads of tobacco; sorry to learn Mr. Douglass will remain in Scotland until spring; has been sickness this fall and two enslaved persons have died.","Reports correspondence from Virginia; expresses difficulty of being parted from her mother; refers to trip to England; other family news.","Informs Jerdone that cash [?] promised by Macaulay has not appeared; has sent two sacks of salt as leather could not be exchanged; this to be settled at maturity.","Scope and Contents Refers to business of hogs; reports shoeing of horses; refers to failure to pass tobacco inspection legislation in the Senate.","Scope and Contents Reports judgments against Mr. Woods and Mssrs. Dickinson and Mr. Kembrough and states amounts; advises to have Colonel Morris settle Holt's account.","Scope and Contents Refers to attempt to obtain payments from Dr. Currier and Mr. Gravis; refers to illness in his family and death of a son; refers to Mr. Woods' crop of tobacco; hopes late alteration in Superior Courts will result in more speedy justice.","Scope and Contents Refers to letter from Willia m Holt; reports Mr. DuVal will advise on proper answer. Includes copy of letter from Willia m Holt, Willia msburg, Virginia to William DuVal, \"Mount Comfort,\" February 18, 1789 . 1 Asking what steps Mr. Jerdone intends to take against him; also asks if business will be brought to referees or to the Chancellor.","Scope and Contents Refers to difficulty in being parted from mother; reports on her son John and his development; refers to his being \"backward with his tongue\"; describes her horse and some living conditions; reports receipt of mother's presents and describes difficulty with customs officials; other family news.","Scope and Contents Informs that all are well; is studying Ovid's Metamorphoses, Justin and Ovid's Epistlesand French.","Scope and Contents Expresses sorrow in being parted from mother; gives account of when people leave the house on a normal day; refers to development of son John; refers to health; refers to rejoicing of King's recovery and great illumination; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expected Jerdone to pay debts owed to Donald and Burton of London when he was in Richmond; since not done, requests that Jerdone pay as soon as convenient.","Scope and Contents Refers to expense of obtaining horses; refers to balance due to Donald and Burton and also amount owed in the country.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of desk and expresses thanks; reports on weather and its effect on crops, fears he will \"loose his character as an overseer.\"","Scope and Contents Reports on status of accounts and progress in receiving payment; refers to \"ejectment\" of Mrs. Jerdone scheduled in Williamsburg following September.","Scope and Contents Requests Jerdone act as witness in a suit by Mr. Pottie in Winchester; reports judgment will be against Holt in September; needs deeds of Forge at trial to prove Holt mortgaged it to Mrs. Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Asks to forward Dandridge's bonds; expects to obtain Judgment for Mr. Jerdone the following month.","Had wheelwright look at carriage wheels and will have them replaced; sent two shovels and two ditching spades which he had ordered; feels Jerdone should meet with Mr. Beale as he is worthy of attention; feels important to increase number of enslaved as are draining swamps.","Scope and Contents Refers to lack of payment by Mr. Daniel on his bond, outlines way to try and get payment.","Scope and Contents Reports will send Chancery's decision on case against John Winston's executors; reports on progress of case against Mr. Holt in Court of Appeals; requests delivery of papers to Mr. Charles Thomson.","Scope and Contents Reports statement of debt against Lewis' executors, also execution against Winston's executors and execution against Mr. Ferrell.","Scope and Contents 5 . Inquires of the various ailments her mother has suffered; laments how often mother is alone; refers to and inquires of her sisters; refers to outbreak of measles; inoculation of her children; refers to schools which her children will attend and their distance from house; refers to French declaration of war on England, expresses fear of war; expresses aloneness and Feeling of not belonging; refers to events taking place in France and the death of French King; other family news.","Sending 40 hogs to Jerdone; suggests he send a carriage to \"receive them in good order\"; would like sent to him a bottle of little sweet scented type of tobacco seed; P.S. - has sold crop of corn and the wheat they had.","Requests business transactions between Jerdone's father and Mr. Belsches for payments and accounts during years of 1772-1774; also requests copy of transactions between himself and Mr. Pottie.","Discusses quality tobacco shipped, condition of it and market; explains goods he has sent.","Refers to business with Holt and Dudley Richardson; intends to order execution against Kinsbrough ?and someone to attend sale; explains other bonds.","Speaks of their speculation endeavors in the tobacco market; advises him to have nothing to do with the men involved in Major Ragland's account; thinks it would be better to deal with Burton.","Explains goods sent and expectations for next crop of tobacco; expresses uncertainty of affairs with Spain; expresses hope war will be averted; discusses weather and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Intends to send carriage wheels; saw William Mitchell while he was in Richmond and compliments Jerdone on his handling of a runaway blacksmith; was informed that Hugh Nelson has a blacksmith for sale; discusses corn crops; discusses Jerdone's accounts.","Scope and Contents Claims is due money for the clearing of the Rivanna River; asks that Jerdone pay £8.15 to Mr. Walter who delivered letter.","Scope and Contents Has sent 36 hogs but is displeased with their size and fatness; also has sent two chisels that the blacksmith has made; concerned over health of Jerdone's family but glad Mother is better; congratulates on the judgment for him against Holt. (Letter has some accounts written on back.)","Explains goods sent; refers to \"preservation from the destruction\" of Jerdone family; advises Jerdone sleep with firearms nearby for safety from slaved persons ; describes the \"Blunderbuss\" gun; gives account of weather and crops; refers to reconciliation between Spain and England; sends portrait of Sarah Jerdone Brackenridge; other family news.","Scope and Contents Mother's mortgage is recorded and with equal validity to the original; the original has been lost, probably during the War when papers of General Court were moved; necessary to make an affidavit ? because of replacement of original mortgage.","Scope and Contents Observes death of Wm. Holt and explains impact upon suit of Jerdone's against him; refers to business with others who have debts owed to Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Congratulates Jerdone and his mother for their successes in court; Richmond has had a visit from the President of the U.S.; describes toast of occasion; refers to crops.","Scope and Contents Expresses concern for mother's health and her living alone; inquires of her sisters; describes her health and children's development; refers to difficulty in adjusting to England; other family news.","Scope and Contents Orders that nothing more be paid to Mr. Beale or anyone else associated with the late Mr. Holt.","Scope and Contents Reports on his mother's Sarah Jerdone Braikenridge health; reports on brothers and sisters development; comments on \"Ashton\"; refers to affairs in France; other family news.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for damage done to goods; explains current shipment of goods; reports British strong economy and rise in prices for woolens and iron products; refers to British battleships prepared for emergency and affairs in France.","Scope and Contents Discusses Mother's health and family; reports development of family; describes rickets; visit to cotton mill; reports weather and effect on crops; refers to lawsuits of Jerdone's; refers to events taking place in France; other Family news.","Has sent overseer 25 hogs; has sent Jerdone bushels of holly berries and Church's oats ? to be sowed; waited for Jerdone to finds a market for their corn but finally made an agreement with Alexander Macaulay; Mr. Macaulay is working toward agreement on the disputed accounts of Mr. Holt.","Scope and Contents Reports Mother's health is improved; speaks of brothers and himself; reports on weather; lists flowers in bloom; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; refers to price increases and blames this on peace in Europe.","Scope and Contents Describes order made by Mr. Thompson Rowland through Mssrs. Sutherland and McKee for the Coulter Robertson Co.","Scope and Contents 5 . Sorry to hear the family was ill, the captain who delivered his letters is retiring to New York; there have been debates in Parliament over the abolition of enslavement; describes incidents occurring in the West Indies; has been a boycott of sugar; feels this is silly; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to sending rum; explains how to enhance its flavor; refers to crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to goods ordered; needs more notice as does not order from dealer if he can get from manufacturer; explains increased prices on wine; other news concerning shipping.","Scope and Contents Cancels plans made to travel northward; his daughter Polly died August 19, 1792.","Scope and Contents Reports hog business; refers to lawsuits; refers to crops; requests meeting in Richmond or Hanovertown; other family news.","Scope and Contents Two hogs are missing; has enclosed description and accounts of Providence Forge estate; has sold surplus of wheat to Mssrs. Freeland and Gillies for five shillings sterling per bushel; is working on terms for corn crop now at 18 shillings sterling per barre l; has not heard from friends in Jedburgh, Scotland and becoming uneasy.","Has sent a newspaper describing incidents in Europe; relates his opinions in regard to American liberty and influence on Europe; other family news.","Sends regards of \"Mr. M.\"; Mr. M. has sent, a \"hamper porter\" port wine ; will leave the eulogium on the port's quality to Jerdone.","Has inserted advertisement in papers for four weeks; feels sure a reward wil1 guarantee detection of an enslaved person; advises to speak with John Marshall to retain him as counsellor; quotes current prices for wheat and corn; refers to events in Europe; expresses concern over French development and how this will affect U.S.","Reports illness of children Sarah, Maria, John, and William and wife Sarah Jerdone with measles; also reports death of daughter Sarah and wife Sarah and attack of scarlet fever on John and Maria.","Reports the havoc produced by the \"bursting of that overgrown bubble paper currency and the circulation of accomodation bills\"; encloses an order for sugar, rum and other goods.","Reports wife Sarah \"Sally\" Jerdone's death and death of daughter Sarah as well as illness of John, William, and Maria; reports on their development since; explains how Sarah Jerdone's things were sent and where she was buried.","Has lost Francis Jerdone's sister Sarah, George Braikenridge's wife and his two daughters; the sons are back to health; has sent account balance due to him at £8.13.5; has enclosed a mourning ring and a lock of Sally's Sarah hair for Francis Jerdone. to wear; reports condition of crops and prices; refers to events in Europe concerning France.","Refers to events taking place in France.","Upset by attempted murder of Jerdones by enslaved persons; wonders if he has the liberty to make decisions on selling crops; informs of interest of Mr. Thompson of Richmond to buy old corn; will start preparing hogs for Jerdone.","Gives opinion on French actions and intentions and relations between U.S. and Britain.","Describes business matters with Mr. Macaulay; discusses credit and cash markets; reports on crop development; other family news.","Reports on weather and crops; refers to report circulating that Mitchell asked for pardon for Pegg an enslaved girl, implicated in attack against Francis Jerdone and his mother; assures Jerdone this isn't true and explains circumstances.","Discusses trading enslaved persons; reports on cotton and livestock and other business.","Reports arrival of two millstones; refers to positioning of volunteer troops by \"order of the executive\" to Smithfield to \"suppress some opposition to the Civil Power\".","Discusses shipment of tobacco and corn to England.","Reports goods received for Mr. Jerdone and their condition; refers to antiministerial opinions in the newspapers of the day.","Explains process for declaring notice for demand for money; reminds Mrs. Jerdone to sign copy and send affidavit. Including Geo. Gairdner, Richmond, Virginia to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia , 17 September 1794, which explains delay for letter and encourages him to do these errands immediately.","Refers to receipt of tobacco; explains difficulty in insuring British ships; expresses regret for political discord in U.S.; comments on war; gives family news.","2 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Refers to crops in Europe; speaks at great length about the war in Europe and the events in France; refers to death of Robespierre and many others as a result.","Gives example of wording of affidavit; requests that affidavits be renewed and sent by the 22nd.","Refers to papers which have been delivered; reports fevers have been lowered by the rain; Jerdone's tobacco has been shipped.","Describes business transactions he plans on pursuing in order to clear his debts.","Comments on wheat received; recommends a cooling beverage; also describes goods sent.","Explains lack of correspondence from feeling of insult from Jerdone's previous letter; describes business matters of corn, wheat, and with Alex Macaulay; reports on hogs, some of which were lost to a \"set of villains\".","Discusses money enclosed and carried by Joseph Spicer; discusses hogs; expresses sorrow for the death of Mr. J. Thompson.","Reports charge of order; reports carrying an enslaved person back home, injured or escapes?; refers to health and weather.","Sent 24 hogs to overseer Joseph Spicer; receiving returns on crops sent to Norfolk but disappointed in prices; has prepared accounts for past years; sustained losses as crops from 17 92to be sold to Mr. Alexander Macaulaywere never completely sold.","Explains postponement of filing case against Sheriff James Dabney after talking with John? Marshallbecause he claims to have sold land and have money ready for Mrs. Jerdone; also intends to convince Major DuVal to mortgage his property for better security on debt; refers to weather and health.","Reports goods sent and difficulty in shipping; reports war between France and England; speaks of famine in France and general scarcity in England; refers to higher prices because of the \"covetness of the farmers\".","Bill for hoes sent for £4.1.10.","Had expected his friend Captain Delancey to visit Jerdone; hopes Jerdone will accept him hospitably; advises not to worry about the Beall's Executor as he is acting to \"procrastinate\" the foreclosing in the mortgage; anxious over payments owed to Jerdone and the welfare of his family if he dies; hopes to send his children to Scotland for education as there is too much French principle in the colonial schools; sorrowed by the loss of \"little Johny\".","Scope and Contents Had been ill with pains in the side; refers to many immigrants from Europe; expresses worries of power given to Catholics and their divided loyalties to country and religion.","Scope and Contents Reports enclosure of decision by Chancery for Mrs. Jerdone; reports on brigs carrying goods: one has been carried off to Bermuda by privateers, another brought ashore by wind; other family news.","Scope and Contents Informs Jerdone he has broken a law by selling wine without a license to sick people; he will be fined $50 for every offense.","Scope and Contents Items shipped; health of family and himself; bears invoice of Francis Jerdone.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Discusses business dealings in hogs, wheat; describes conditions of business with Alexander Placaulay, Thomas Peters, Benjamin Harrison and Turner Christian; reports he received a letter from family in Jedburgh; encloses itemized cost for carriage wheels. See medium oversize file.","Scope and Contents Regrets he can no longer stay on; will get someone to act as overseer; reports on Indian corn, wheat and prices.","Scope and Contents Reports on health; reports on receipt of goods; explains ship took 21 days from Norfolk to Richmond; also how bale was sent mistakenly to Petersburg; refers to seemingly encouraging markets in produce, grain, flour and horses; refers to death of Mr. Douglass; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports business is slow with only the necessities like flour and wheat doing well; many men being sent to West Indies and speculation is very high; encloses an political pamphlet.","Scope and Contents Claims will have no problem selling the corn he has; promises to take necessary steps to bring Mr. Peter to justice; will try to take care of repairs needed on the mill.","Scope and Contents Updates Jerdone on his business affairs and accounts; congratulates Jerdone for wishing harmony with all nations.","Scope and Contents Refers to death of William Douglass; inquiring about the position of overseer now vacated; gives brief sketch of his background and that of his son who would like to be employed.","Scope and Contents Has no news; heard Jerdone had been in Hanover and wishes he had come to visit in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Weather appears to promise good crops; reports the horse thief Young was convicted.","Scope and Contents Sends a pointer puppy and advice for care of it; reports on weather and crops; refers to rumours of war between Great Britain and Spain; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; relays interest of Mr. John Graham to buy oats and other crops; refers to dog, the \"canine queen\"; refers to elections being held in town; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Distressed by being alone while her brother William Douglass is away; complains that she cannot handle the work alone; has divided hogs and feels the remainder should be killed; discusses crops and prices; inquires about selling Jerdone's tract of land.","Scope and Contents Will not offer more than £50 to Archer Christian; reports she has employed an overseer as one is needed on condition Jerdone has not hired one; inquires whether he wants the crops sold.","Scope and Contents Acknowledges present; refers to work done on \"waggon\" ; refers to weather and crops; reports on hunting; refers to difficulty in economy from French; other family news. Includes invoice for goods shipped to Francis Jerdone, January 23, 1797.","Scope and Contents Refers to stagnation of business; reports prices of wheat and flour; refers to newspapers and their showing of the \"magic of politics\".","Scope and Contents Has enclosed a newspaper; refers to allies contriving their \"depredatory and unprovoked conduct to this country\"; reports all business is good.","Scope and Contents Has delivered letter to Major; weather has been good but had a frost; hopes peach blossoms survived; has enclosed a Norfolk paper.","Scope and Contents 4 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Reports brother John is in school at Bradford in Wiltshire and brother William at Keynsham, both studying Latin; describes his father's business and his responsibilities within it; describes the political and military events occurring in England and France; surprised he is wearing a \"redcoat\" on is back; hopes the U.S. will not be dragged into this conflict.","Scope and Contents Including letterfrom George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia , 10 April 1797, referring to business transactions and shipping as well as European events and family news. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Reports corn and wheat are ready but fears prices will not go as high as Jerdone had expected; hopes to see Jerdone to discuss the land.","Scope and Contents Requests Jerdone send balance for the 30 barrells ? with bearer; send compliments.","Scope and Contents Refers to illness at estate; reports on sale of crops and payments; other family news.","Sorry to hear the drought has brought disease to persons enslaved by the Jerdon family; wishes he could take a trip North with Mr. Mitchell to get away; worries about the predicament of the U.S. in view of the European events; discusses business concerning Mr. DuVa l? and whether he is a good business risk.","Scope and Contents Refers to job opportunity expressed to him by Jerdone; gives conditions of his employment; will accept job if Jerdone accepts his conditions.","Scope and Contents Informs that a year is up since signing bond; Inquires as to what Jerdone would like to do.","Scope and Contents Letter from George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia . Describes route of ship which carries his goods; reports events in Europe; refers to peace negotiation with France; reports on crops and weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses crop prices, and receipt of payment; refers to events in Europe as \"hostile\"; reports movement of Dutch to the North of Ireland; reports outbreak of yellow fever; other family news.","Scope and Contents 2 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Discusses crop prices and quantity; refers to outbreak of yellow fever; reports have received letters from Scotland and refers to the placement of the Dutch fleet; discusses further events in Europe.","Scope and Contents Discusses his land in Kentucky and the value of his land in Virginia; reports orders placed agains t Mr. Holt for Mr. and Mrs. Jerdone; discusses other business of debts.","Scope and Contents Requests Jerdone not send reply with wagoner as he is not trustworthy; encloses letter from Major-DuVal; offers his aid in employment of helpers; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports Jasper has agreed to the operation; thanks Jerdone for finding instruments to use; requests them sent by Saturday or Sunday as when he has the assistance of Dr. Lewis to operate.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat and oats and gives prices; reports he has no one to recommend for the notice ? business.","Scope and Contents Reports operation is done; reports Jasper tolerated the pain well and is now very happy; requests that Jerdone return the instruments and forward the enclosed letter; also requests a bottle of molasses for Jasper.","Scope and Contents Recommends hiring Mr. Holeman for the job; refers to many ships missing on their voyages and the lack of information from Europe because of it; gives other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports that George Pottie will bring entries needed to be signed for the certificates; they must be entered by 1 December to avoid penalty.","Scope and Contents Reports sale of wheat and potential to sell more if the price is agreeable; refers to possibility of hiring Mr. Holeman who would give Jerdone's \"notices\"; reports difficulty in obtaining wheels.","Scope and Contents Discusses goods sent; wanted to send salt but objection to putting in bags; hopes Jerdone will accept the oysters.","Scope and Contents Reports on health of Jasper; describes the symptoms and the opinions of the doctor; reports advised diet and progress of recovery.","Scope and Contents Reports wheat is being delivered; remarks chat the man who delivers this will deliver Jerdone's letter to Mayor DuVal.","Scope and Contents Discusses ship's arrival and goods to be sent; reports on weather; refers to newspapers which have been sent.","Scope and Contents Reports efforts to sell property in order to pay off debt to Jerdone; reports employment of a man by Mr. Gairdner.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; reports iron, leather has been sent; advises Jerdone to write to Mr. Macaulay about his daughter; Includes some accounts of goods sent.","Scope and Contents Reports has sold both the new and old wheat; reports has not been able to sell the old corn; hopes pork will be ready by the 25th.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent hogs; discusses business affairs of corn, wheat, and Indian corn.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Assures that accounts have been properly taken care of; discusses business matters and goods sent; advises him on poplar trees; gives other town news.","Scope and Contents Reports on events in Europe and effect it will have on American economy; reports letter from Major DuVal advising to employ Holeman to give notices; reports Mr. Alexander Macaulaysent his son to school in Chesterfield; reports on crop prices.","Scope and Contents Refers to attempts to sell Indian corn; refers to sale of wheat and payments.","Scope and Contents Discusses prospects of selling land; refers to letter from the Major DuVal ; discusses further business, partnerships, and lawsuits.","Scope and Contents 3 Reports that peace has till not come with France; gives numbers of militia and preparedness of British forces; describes recent events involving French and their plans; reports rebel lion in Ireland almost quelled.","Scope and Contents Describes goods shipped to Jerdone; complains about high prices and taxes. Including accounts for all goods shipped to Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Time to renew bond with Jerdone; needs instructions.","Scope and Contents Discusses business affairs with Major DuVal in reference to a mortgage of his land; refers to visit of General Marshall.","Reports that Mr. Macaulay must sell his furniture, home, enslaved, persons and plantation for \"ready money\"; wishes to consult with Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Refers to letter from DuVal to Jerdone; agrees that Jerdone is due Holt's land in compensation for the debts.","Reports son Francis has bought 1/4 of land and enslaved persons mortgaged to her by Holt for £2,750; informs that he has power to act for her.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports sending 20 hogs and wheat timber; reports hasn't finished measuring Indian corn; refers to sale of wheat and Indian corn; reports execution ordered against Mr. Peter; reports sale of cattle.","Scope and Contents Discusses goods sent, including hogs; discusses particular business matters Including payment and when things will be delivered and crops.","Scope and Contents Refers to the \"Calamitous disaster of the 22nd November\"; claims will suffer no loss; discusses business accounts, sale of crops and goods shipped to Jerdone; Dr. Cringan wishes puppies.","Informs cannot learn how Black boy can be bound; promises to write soon to make a judgment.","Scope and Contents Discusses business with Mr. Mitchell; refers to events between France and Britain; hopes for peace soon.","Scope and Contents Discusses political events in Europe at the time including dethroning of the kings of Naple and Serdinia and speculation on the King of Prussia; reports River Elbe is frozen disrupting mail delivery; refers to lack of news on army in Egypt and rumors that Napoleon Bonaparte has been killed; predicts the defeat of the Italian Army by the Turks; refers to extensive popularity of Nelson and lists the types of clothing and accessories that have been named after him.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of letters; describes goods sent; refers to death of Mr. Alexander Macaulay; refers to apple crop and weather; describes accomplishments and injuries of Admiral Nelson; reports French declaration of war against Tuscany. Includes invoice of goods shipped by Geo. Braikenridge to Francis Jerdone, 15 March 1799.","Scope and Contents Reports no further information from Major DuVal; refers to upcoming elections for member of Congress and hopes he will place a vote for General Marshall; hopes a visit to the forge will come soon.","Scope and Contents Doesn't expect good weather to last; hopes to visit soon; encloses payment for interest on bond.","Scope and Contents Explains his recent interest in politics as his way to protect himself against the government; reports no news has arrived from Europe.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent two horses; reports sale of 650 barrels of Indian corn and asks what to do with remainder; expects payment from Mrs. Douglass for corn; hopes for a visit soon.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival of horses; explains travel plans for visit; reports news from Europe; refers to defeat of the King of Naples; speculates effect on U.S. posture in foreign relations.","Describes the events surrounding the auction of Mr. Macaulay's goods; lists what she bought at auction including enslaved persons and prices.","Scope and Contents Explains bout with \"cholic\" for any bad disposition; refers to business matters; reports sending of clothes to Mr. Thompson; refers to sale of tobacco to M \u0026 G.","Scope and Contents Reports forwarding of £530 to Mrs. Macaulay; reports no arrival of the expected fleet; reports weather of 94 degrees with no rain in sight; expresses belief that lack of rain will not hurt tobacco farmers.","Scope and Contents Congratulates on his recent marriage; reports no new news; reports \"vanquishment of the French in Germany and Italy\"; promises to forward any news. Including invoice of goods, Bristol, England , 15 March 1799.","Scope and Contents Describes goods ordered by Jerdone; apologizes for goods he couldn't get. Including account for goods ordered, undated.","Scope and Contents Asks that Jerdone be more particular in his commissions in the future; describes weather and crops; relates that Turner Christian and Mrs. Douglass are both moving; Mrs. Douglass is going back to her plantation.","Scope and Contents Refers to Jerdone's decision to sell his crop on his own; refers to expectation of rain and news of hail in Louisa; expresses regret that Jerdone's wheat was injured; refers to other business matters.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; reports on corn crops; refers to weather; refers to sale of crops; indicates desire for him to visit before engaging as overseer for next year.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather; reports difficulty in finding package supposedly shipped from England; refers to letter to mother and box forwarded; refers to Sandy's well-being and schooling.","Scope and Contents Extends congratulations on marriage; offers his opinion of the Jerdones' companionship and their virtues; reports sale of goods and other business matters.","Scope and Contents Refers to building of a cabin or house; reports forwarding of package.","Scope and Contents Describes goods ordered; hopes for good crops this year; feels that the U.S. will be able to stay out of the war in Europe.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not sending \"half books\"; forwards letter from Mr. Young concerning Jerdone's sister Mrs. Macaulay.","Scope and Contents Including letter from George Braikenridge, Bristol, England to Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia . Explains kerchiefs sent to the ladies; wishes Jerdone happiness with his new wife; describes wet summer and fall and effects on crops; relates that war with France not over; describes conflict with Spain over four English Frigates.","Scope and Contents Reports sent oats and seed cotton; reports sale of wheat; reports progress of Indian corn; reports sale of Mrs. Douglass' fourth of the estate.","Scope and Contents Describes gifts sent and thanks for gifts received; relates that Assembly is sitting; relates crops and prices; explains contract with G. D? rs deals only in gold and silver not \"currency money\"; explains Mr. D? rs has not paid anything on this contract since 17 97 .","Scope and Contents Refers to bad weather's effect on partridges; refers to General George Washington's death; refers to news from Paris on European affairs; refers to nephew Sandy Macaulay's development and schooling.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports trip to Washington D.C. ; refers to affairs in Congress such as the National Bank issue and laws for loans; refers to men ready to defend the \"Fort of Mobile\" with help from Havana.","Scope and Contents Promises will bring over his bond for his account as soon as Mitchell and Gairdner tell him; expresses concern over Jerdone's mother's health; advises Jerdone to call Dr. Honyman.","Scope and Contents Refers to goods sent by wagon; reports no new news.","Scope and Contents Instructs on how to fix furniture injured in transportation; refers to famine and war in Europe and is thankful for good times in West; refers to visit by Turner Christian who did not pay anything against his account; sends seed wheat from Egypt which produces two crops in 12 months for experimentation.","Discusses crop business and prices; reports goods sent; relates death of eight month old, enslaved child.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather and illnesses that have occurred in the area; refers to discovery of a planned rebellion by Blac ks and the hope it was squashed.","Scope and Contents Discusses wheat prices especially in reference to bread prices and the effects on the poor; relates conflict with France still a problem; Includes other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses Jerdone's illness and anxiety; advises on buying flannel for winter coats; refers to \"the disagreeable state of the Blac ks\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes negotiation with France broken off; wheat prices continue to rise as farmers refuse to bring their crops to market; relates riots are occurring because people cannot afford bread; discusses enclosure law; other family news.","Reports son George Braikenridge married a Miss Bush; refers to a planned insurrection of enslaved people in Virginia and hopes nothing came of it; notes that grain prices still high and population is increasing fast; feels new enclosing of common land should be increased to equal it.","Scope and Contents Discusses household business; refers to accounts enclosed.","Scope and Contents Advises Jerdone on how to get a higher price for his wheat; comments on the tobacco market.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat and corn crop; refers to transport of hogs for Christmas; reports on shingles' arrival.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports Assembly has done nothing of significance; feels French convention was not successful to either U.S. domestic or external relations.","Scope and Contents 2 pages. Xeroc Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Discusses lack of attention paid to shingles; remarks on similar opinions on settlement; refers to Jefferson's election as President.","Scope and Contents Refers to events in Europe and the latest accounts from Europe; reports on wheat, corn, and flour prices.","Scope and Contents Refers to sale of tobacco; explains that they don't discriminate in price when an entire crop is sold.","Scope and Contents Reports trip to Bottombridge Bottoms Bridge for the evening; refers to Turner Christian's visit and his desire for Jerdone to come visit the forge; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; extends gifts of patterns for wife and mother. Including invoice of goods sent, undated.","Scope and Contents Expresses hope that Jerdone will come visit; refers to recent politics.","Scope and Contents Expresses desire of Turner Christian for Jerdone to visit the forge; reports on crops and crop prices; reports acceptance of two drafts of upwards of $2000.","Discusses crops and business; reports two enslaved children have died. Also three horses.","Scope and Contents Refers to draft on Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner, reports sent someone with interest in his bond; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; explains why he thinks payments to Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner mistaken; other business news.","Scope and Contents Sends payment for money due; reports death of Mrs. George Nicholson.","Scope and Contents Sends two knives to be fixed; reports weather has been changeable and advises Jerdone to watch his feet from getting wet or cold.","Scope and Contents Refers to bad colds in area; reports last news from Europe; hope the leaders of Europe will unite.","Scope and Contents Explains took liberty to open letter to Gairdner as he went to Norfolk; sorry to hear son is so sick; has enclosed letter to mother from Mrs. Macaulay.","Scope and Contents Relates meeting the Alexander Macaulay family; encloses forms to cancel a bond; refers to French supplying West Indies with arms; hopes they will reduce those nations back to their \"primitive state of subjection.\"","Scope and Contents Reports preliminary peace has begun between France and Britain; Cornwall is has been in France since early November; relates business has been stagnant and will be until peace is declared; reports military action in St. Domingo and Jamaica; relates food prices.","Refers to unsettled weather; refers to mortgage and how to finish business; explains how the Major has no liquid money to pay off mortgages; encourages to settle position on 'discounts' for enslaved persons; reports Helen Macaulay's intended marriage to son of James Southall, late of Williamsburg; other family news.","Discusses shingles, some have arrived, some still on the way; encloses inspectors receipt for the hog head of tobacco; reports death of an enslaved child \"overlaid by its mother.\"","Scope and Contents Reports drafts were all paid; refers to other accounts.","Scope and Contents Explains delay in goods; refers to events in Europe and to delay in obtaining a treaty; reports prices on goods and crops.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather and illness; reports on business with the Major and his mortgage; reports other accounts. Including invoice of payments by Turner Christian, 25 July 1800 and 20 May 1801. 1","Scope and Contents Hopes to receive letter soon; reports peace has finally been reached between France and England but doesn't expect to last long; worries as Britain has no allies.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"the Alarm\" which keeps Jerdone at home alarm of Black revolt? ; reports on status of Major DuVal's account.","Scope and Contents Believes good reason to expect \"an Black uprising attempt\"; refers to Major DuVal's actions toward Gairdner; reports ratification of \"Definitive Treaty\" but has no details; wonders how it will affect business.","Scope and Contents Discusses exchange of gold; reports business with Major DuVal almost completed; other news of health and weather; includes some accounts.","Scope and Contents Explains conditions of release for William DuVal from Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Explains status of DuVal affair and papers that have been drawn up; discusses other bonds; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports Sandy Alexander Macaulay's dissatisfaction at school and his desire to leave; explains Macaulay opposes the water used in the kitchen.","Scope and Contents Reports on DuVal affair; refers to difficulty in getting merchandise; inquires about butchers having come Jerdone's way; other family news.","Scope and Contents Requests payment from William Harris for medical services rendered. Including receipt from William Harris for medical services rendered by Dr. Richmond Lewis.","Scope and Contents Describes Mr. Mitchell's illness and trip planned for his recovery; discusses various business dealings with Major DuVal, Turner Christian and in regard to Holt's lands.","Sorry to hear of another insurrection of enslaved persons and hopes all is well; attributes trouble to effects of French Revolution in St. Domingo; requests any orders for goods be sent as soon as possible as regularity of ships for Virginia is non-existent; discusses crops and prices. Including invoice of goods sent to Francis Jerdone by George Braikenridge, 28 July 1798-26 September 1801. 1","Scope and Contents Encloses \"Holeman's\" report and explains its significance; Major DuVal; reports on crops at the Forge; expresses desire for a visit.","Scope and Contents Gives cost for Holeman's trip; reports \"DuVal affair\"; reports on Mr. Mitchell's trip to Norfolk.","Scope and Contents Congratulates on new son; extends wishes to Mrs. Jerdone for a speedy recovery; reports Mr. Mitchell's return.","Scope and Contents Reports on livestock, crops, and prices.","Scope and Contents Congratulates on increase in family; reports on tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Discusses illness going around and some remedies; refers to repairs made in cooking utensils; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses cotton and hogs; enclosed accounts requested.","Scope and Contents Refers to illness of Mrs. Mitchell and her children; congratulates on addition to family.","Scope and Contents Informs that her mother died on the 13th of February; describes her illness; asks for news and letters of family.","Scope and Contents Discusses crop sales handled by Turner Christian; regrets that he cannot handle business of horses; discusses some tobacco business.","Scope and Contents Reports that two hogs hea ds of tobacco have arrived at warehouse; reports fine weather has resulted in increase of tobacco being shipped.","Scope and Contents Items sent; death of mother of Joan Douglass; possibility of war with France; bears invoice of Francis Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports has received two hog hea ds of tobacco; also has received 27 gallons of oil and two kegs of \"white lead\"; cites current prices for these and tobacco.","Scope and Contents Confusion continues as tobacco arrives; hopes oil arrived safely and will be sufficient; business \"is dull\" as the rumour of war affects country.","Scope and Contents Describes disastrous weather of hurricanes and hail; reports news from Turner Christian at Providence Forge; discusses tobacco and its inspection; fears for renewed conflict between France and Great Britain; gives current prices of wheat, corn and tobacco.","Scope and Contents Refers to disastrous tornado near Louisa County ; enclosed weights of two hogs hea ds of tobacco ; asks him to accept four pineapples.","Scope and Contents Reports letter from the Commodore discussing learning navigation and naval tactics; refers to British attempt to acquire the French West Indies ; reports no ships have arrived because of embargo; other family news.","Scope and Contents Received letter from Mr. Rober t Johnson which he repeats; Mr. Christian requests some iron; comments on farmers opinions of crops; gives opinion of town people toward farmers.","Scope and Contents Discusses business; advises to let Turner Christian (overseer) sell the crops; reports weather and other aspects of business.","Scope and Contents Reports has sold old corn for 16 shillings per barrel; asks advice on sale of wheat; reports hogs will be ready by the 28th.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Refers to boy to be sent to learn to be a blacksmith; reports on crops and goods sent.","Refers to missing an enslaved boy; reports \"Anderson's Natt\" won't take apprentices until they are 21 years old; advises to keep boy as laborer a few more years.","Scope and Contents Has sent fourth of money; claims Britain watching for Bonaparte but no occurrences yet; hopes he will soon as Britain is well-prepared; requests to borrow some English newspapers sent by Mr. Braikenridge.","Refers to letter lost with newspapers and intends to send papers separately; refers to enslaved boy's return; advises not to sell him but keep him as a \"mechanic\"; reports problems of enslaved persons with ? Hewlett; \"I am sorry that Hewlett's conduct is so barbarous... It is no business of mine but several of the heads of Negroe families at the forge complained of Hewlett to me. It may be worth your while to write Christian in order that no inhumanity may be used\"; other business.","Scope and Contents Discusses business transactions through mail; discusses events and opinions in England toward the expected invasion of France; discusses weather, crops, and shipping; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes the military forces prepared against France; dreads expense of this military endeavor; requests Jerdone to look for articles of Natural History; Includes list of things he collects.","Scope and Contents Reports is getting over cough and describes some of the remedy; refers to the burning of Norfolk and estimates damage; reflects that this will affect prices.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of crops and prices; reports on progress of stone steps; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports his trip to England and explains he hopes to regain his health there.","Scope and Contents Reports on goods purchased and sent; explains further details on trip to Great Britain.","Scope and Contents Reports on condition of crops and current prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Williamsburg lawyer who helped prepare the Jerdone's suit against William Holt; describes his preparations of the suit; encloses the newspapers for damages.","Scope and Contents Reports on crop condition and current prices; reports on hogs also.","Scope and Contents Reports tobacco has passed inspection; reports on Gairdner's health and on Sandy Mitchell's leg; refers to prices for tobacc o .","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Sends payment to cover interest on bond; report on weather and crops.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat, transportation and harvest of cotton, corn crops and hogs; refers to Mr. William Mitchell.","Scope and Contents Thanks Jerdone for his consoling letter; refers to death of George Gairdner; announces her marriage on August 3, 1804 to Mr. Thomson; inquires of the Douglass'; invites Jerdone's nephew to visit her during his vacations at school; discusses the death of Mr. Waugh and his inheritance.","Scope and Contents Reports death of George Gairdner; describes his perception of their friendship; explains connection made between Jerdone's cousin, Joan Douglass Thomson, and George; extends his help in whatever he can do.","Reports death of his brother on the 10th; describes conditions of will including freeing of enslaved persons; assures Jerdone accounts will be taken care of.","Scope and Contents Explains that letter carried by Mr. Gairdner was delayed and this is why goods were delayed; includes list of goods shipped.","Scope and Contents Reports on due balance to Jerdone and events which will lead to payment; recommends Mr. Innes as agent to take care of his business.","Scope and Contents Agrees 5% commission is outrageous and suggests a lower percent; reports on status of Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner House; requests Jerdone only draw $10,000 so as to preserve the existence of M \u0026 G.","Scope and Contents Introduces himself and offers his services as an agent.","Scope and Contents Reports sent goods; sent copy of invoice to Willia m Cuthbertof Norfolk as he was agent for Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner; insured goods as have been reports of plundering by French Privateers; reports French left W. Indies before Lord Nelson arrived and now being pursued along coast of U.S.","Scope and Contents Refers to deaths of Mr. Gairdner and Mr. Mitchell; supposes Mitchell's executors will take care of goods; requests place to direct mail for Jerdone and Mr. Thompson.","Scope and Contents Reports will not enter Navy; asks for recommendation of what profession he should pursue.","Scope and Contents Discusses loan for Mr. Thompson; inquires if a personal security is sufficient or if he would prefer real estate; has had no shipment from Bristol.","Scope and Contents Reports has received payment for tobacco from England; inquires whether Jerdone would like his payment in sterling or in currency; explains which is more convenient; advises he put money in Bank of England rather than Bank of Virginia because it pays interest.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of Major DuVal's mortgage; promises to finish matter soon or take legal steps.","Scope and Contents Requests Providence Forge estate be divided so that he may have his share inherited from his father; requests Jerdone go down in order to divide estate; feels this best and most economical way.","Scope and Contents Reports on business; has 42 hogs ready by December 15th; wheat has been sold; corn not fully harvested yet.","Scope and Contents Reports meetings with Major DuVal and Thomas Wilson; refers to unwillingness on Wilson's part to pay mortgage.","Scope and Contents Reports has waited on business with DuVal sufficient time and now thinks it is time to go to court for payment; has sold wheat; gives list of goods sent by Abram.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent 44 hogs and the accounts for 1804; relates had mentioned buying Mr. Douglass' share of the estate but Douglass is interested in buying another 1/4.","Scope and Contents Discusses preparations for lawsuit involving debts due Jerdone by Mitchell and Gairdner and Mr. DuVal; hopes to prevent suit from going into \"Court of Chancery.\"","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Sends interest on bond, suggests talking to bearer who has just returned from Mediterranean cruise.","Scope and Contents Describes the conditions of payment of a mortgage debt; explains procedure used to settle conflict; gives conditions of proposals offered and results if go to court.","Scope and Contents Reports will receive detailed account of settlement with Major DuVal; does not feel this settlement is in Jerdone's best interest; debt has been transferred into hands of bank.","Scope and Contents Refers to letter sent explaining DuVal settlement.","Scope and Contents Reports condition of wheat crops; has not sold Indian corn and expects low price; looks forward to Jerdone's visit to Providence Forge; other business matters.","Scope and Contents Discusses debt due by Mitchell \u0026 Gairdner; refers to dry weather; requests copy of accounts of 1804.","Scope and Contents Reports offers of Mr. Brown to pay off whole debt of Mitchell and Gairdner; sorry to hear Mr. Christian will leave Jerdone's employ; relates mason has set of stone steps waiting to be picked up; requests instructions on those.","Scope and Contents Reports has received payment from Mr. Christian on accounts; has delivered settlement with Major DuVal signed by both parties; feels will be important against DuVal's claims of equity.","Scope and Contents Reports goods sent; refers to duty payment due; discusses weather and its impact on corn and tobacc o .","Scope and Contents Bearer has two pair shoes; agrees with character judgment of Mr. McLaren; hopes rain benefited Jerdones; has not received money from Mr. Fenwick or Christian; reports river too low to ship things; arrival of ship from Liverpool.","Scope and Contents Discusses debt due by Mr. Fenwick to Mr. Christian; discusses effects of rain on corn, tobacc o; refers to rumours of French-English peace negotiations.","Has sent five dozen pair of plaid hose; \"forwarded deed and power of attorney to Mr. Christian\"; \"there seems to be more difficulty in the business... owing to some informality on the part of the Commissioners in omitting to name\" the enslaved persons; seems uncertain, whether deed can be proved in court.","Scope and Contents Refers to inquiry of McLaren's movements; refers to Jerdone's unwillingness to travel because of weather conditions.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Sends $500 in bank notes to exchange for silver; refers to two bills in Assembly: to do away with guard in Richmond and to place taxes on bank stock; implies Senate will agree to neither.","Scope and Contents Reports family well and daughter born to his son and daughter-in-law; lists goods sent; refers to little reliable news.","Scope and Contents Reports birth of daughter and other family news; relates has entered into West Indies mercantile business as his relation Mr. Weare has retired from it; describes this business and some of its holdings; reports some of the activities of the French.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; advises to sell corn at $5; refers to competition from northward; refers to treaty with Great Britain; fears it won't be ratified.","Scope and Contents Discusses tea sent; explains different shipping routes and introduces his agents in Norfolk, Virginia and Liverpool, England ; refers to McLaren and fears hasn't sold any corn; reports on potato scarcity and his discovery of Nova Scotia potatoes which he \"finds equal to real Irish or Scottish potatoes\"; other family news and business.","Scope and Contents Describes goods sent; refers to letters received from the Brackenridge; discusses prices of crops; refers to illness of Captain Maconand his depressed spirits.","Scope and Contents Refers to previous letter and goods sent with it; discusses war between England and France; believes it won't end while Bonaparte lives; refers to weather and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports sending of four stone steps by waggon; discusses bill for steps; refers to forwarding letters to Britain; reports number of people who have come to see the trial of Colonel Aaron Burr; expects trial \"to be put off for want of testimony\"; reports on French retreat because of lack of supplies; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business transactions; refers to some political event and speculates on government action but not specific; speaks of politics between France and Britain; refers to business with McLaren.","Scope and Contents Refers to suit in Chancery Court in Williamsburg and bill which will need to be answered by Jerdone; refers to Mrs. Sarah Macon Jerdone'sillness and other family news.","Scope and Contents Outlines and explains suit of John Pierce and Samuel Beall against Francis Jerdone and his mother Sarah Macon Jerdone .","Scope and Contents Refers to letter to Braikenridge's father of April 1807; reports growth of his family; is glad to hear of change in profession; regrets war in Europe not over; refers to attack on Chesapeake frigate by British ship; other family news. Including Francis Jerdone, Louisa County, Virginia to George Braikenridge Bristol, England , 20 April 1807, informing of family news and listing goods ordered from Mr. Braikenridge.","Scope and Contents Explains what goods sent and why others weren't; apologizes for lateness of goods. Including invoice of goods sent by George Braikenridge to Francis Jerdone, 17 September 1807. 2 pages.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; refers to delay in goods from England; reports peaceful trend between Britain and United States; reports surrender of Copenhagen to British Army and also Danish Fleet; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"rough treatment which poor Minny experienced, it may be a good lesson to him, he is not apt to be impertinent, but I suppose the parting drink with his Richmond friends had some effect on his conduct...\"; expresses surprise at small wheat crop; refers to lateness of goods from England; believes relations will remain peaceful with Britain; reports Bonaparte's order for blockading decree on American ships; refers to Major DuVal's note coming due; other family news.","Scope and Contents Advises to have corn \"manufactured\" by a nearby mill; discusses arrival of ship from England including letters from the Braikenridges; discusses pork and prices; not satisfied with political relations with Great Britain .","Scope and Contents Refers to business transactions in Williamsburg; expresses concern over British-American relations; has enclosed accoun ts.","Scope and Contents Has received \"two hogs heads of the meanest tobacco I ever saw pass inspection\"; sorry can't pass on good news as British-American politics don't seem to be improving; sorry to hear of Jerdone's poor health. Including account of 18 March 1808 signed by Smith ? Price. 1","Scope and Contents Refers to difficulties of communication because of American embargo on England; claims this has had no ill-effects on English standard of living; refers to Spanish struggle to free from Bonaparte; reports English have forced French from Portugal.","Requests Francis Jerdone come visit to settle accounts with Mr. McLaren; reports on crops, livestock, and sale of crops; reports no iron; requests outside clothing for enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to rising prices of foreign goods; believes a non-intercourse act and embargo will pass Congress; refers to last order from Jerdone; hopes Spain will succeed; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Reports delay in getting tobacco to market; reports on crops; reports receipt of iron; gives weight of all hogs killed.","Scope and Contents Discusses care and progress of livestock.","Scope and Contents Questions whether embargo will be raised; reports prices have declined from rumours that embargo will continue; refers to rumours of battles in Spain; business and family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to shipment of indifferent nails as \"proper speciman of penitentary workmanship\"; reports limited removal of embargo; feels this will do little for tobacc o industry; discusses business transactions with Mr. Tazewell and Mr. Douglass .","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of tobacc o; reports has received news from England and finds ports of France, Holland, and their colonies still interested in trade; gives report on prices in British ports.","Scope and Contents Refers to Mrs. Jerdone's health and the weather; reports rumours that the Austrians were defeated; claims will have no peace as long as Bonaparte \"reigns on the Continent of Europe.\"","Scope and Contents Sorry to confirm reports of a breach with Britain; explains events centering around Mr. Erskine and Mr. Jackson, Minister to the U.S.","Scope and Contents Refers to business with Mr. Dunsmore; reports on weather; refers to the battle of the Danube and rumors of a Russian Army marching against Austria; expresses concern.","Scope and Contents Refers to prohibition of direct intercourse with Great Britain; discusses a Mr. Dillard who has inquired about a position with Mr. Jerdone as overseer of the New Kent estate.","Scope and Contents Includes invoice.","Scope and Contents Items shipped, bears invoice, 1809, of Francis Jerdone.","Encloses bill for attendance of enslaved persons.","Discusses sale of crops; claims willingness to pay his part of profits for estate; discusses accounts with Mr. Morecock, John Davis, McLaren; enslaved persons need clothes; and shop needs tools.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of Braikenridge letter informing of arrival of goods at Norfolk.","Discusses transport of articles to Jerdone; intends to attend to tobacc o following day; has enclosed invoice from Braikenridge in Bristol.","Reports pork is almost ready; reports progress in crop processing; questions Francis Jerdone's intention to use timber on estate.","Discusses use of timber on estate and who has the right to use it; reports on hogs and corn.","Reports on hogs and wheat.","Discusses some business; expresses desire for Jerdone to come to visit.","Discusses sale of tobacco, the advertisement was too late for this paper but will be in the next; assures that the expenses are taken care of.","Has sent the three hogheads of tobacco to New York to be sold; P.S. tobacco didn't pass inspection, was sold.","Encloses accounts on sale of tobacc o; will send current accounts if requested.","Reports letter arrived in time to be sent to London; regrets \"low state of health\" of Mrs. Sarah Macon Jerdone .","Reports update of account, refers to trouble nobility in London have been causing.","Has sent medicines by Mr. J. Thompson; refers to rain.","Discusses wheat crop and prices for its ale; requests figures in order to update books of Jerdone and Douglass; other family and business news.","Discusses crops, livestock, enslaved persons and other business.","Discusses the merits of private tutors and schools; weather good for harvest; refers to Napoleon and his preoccupation with his wife; reports Holland has been made a province of France.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of crops, prices and transport of hogs.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of corn; relates events in Great Britain not good; king not likely to recover; Parliament appointing Prince of Wales regent and ministry looking to new restrictions; from France the Berlin and Milan Decrees not revoked and French ambassador has arrived.","Scope and Contents Reports accounts for past year; discusses possibility of loaning money; other family news.","Scope and Contents Inquires of lack of correspondence from Jerdone and Dr. Honyman; implies difficulties in Britain; suggest correspondence under cover of consul in Liverpool, Jame s Maury.","Scope and Contents Reports forwarding of package; refers to Bonaparte's release of all \"American vessels and cargoes in ports of France.\"","Scope and Contents Forwards proceedings from Louisa County Court; advises on the next steps to take.","Scope and Contents Worries of lack of correspondence; wonders if Dr. Honyman is still alive; will collect magazines for him only up to end of year without direction.","Scope and Contents Relates sale of wheat by Mr. Douglass; offers to forward mail to Great Britain .","Scope and Contents Advises Mrs. Jerdone on her will and under the law how she can divide her estate.","Scope and Contents Discusses \"political horizon\"; refers to chances of war and effect of Non-Importation Act; gives overview of crop prices.","Scope and Contents Has forwarded letters to England and suggests other ports from which to send letters; reports delivery of goods; refers to events in England; other general business news.","Scope and Contents Reports delivery of hogs; hopes he Francis Jerdone will be satisfied with their sale; reports on wheat crop and intending sale. Including list of hogs killed, undated.","Scope and Contents Pleased to hear from Jerdone; worries correspondence may not last long by looks of American hostilities; gives update on family; refers to eye problems of George Weare; wonders how he will send magazines to Dr. Honyman.","Scope and Contents Discusses difficulty in finding bricks and the future state of sugar; believes British will not \"begin the war\" and wonders if we \"must goad them into it\"; fears this will be regretful.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat; refers to wine obtained; discusses fabric for \"neck cloths\"; refers to difficulty in obtaining \"good sugar.\"","Scope and Contents Discusses business transaction with Tom; refers to difficulty in obtaining quality goods and the high prices; reports wheat was rejected by millers and sold.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat; refers to difficulty of obtaining port wine; has forwarded letter to Braikenridge to Norfolk; discusses payment for load.","Scope and Contents Explains why he hasn't yet gotten the goods requested.","Scope and Contents Reports will receive goods; reports stores poorly stocked; will send statement and money from wheat with Tom next time if agreed by Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Refers to account and bond enclosed; has sent cheese; hopes they still will escape war, but wouldn't thank rulers for it.","Scope and Contents Reports hasn't sold corn; refers to declaration of war and believes won't be able to sell corn for a higher price; hopeful for a good next crop.","Scope and Contents Sends port wine and cask of London bottle d \"porter\"; refers to declaration of war on Britain and her dependencies on the 18th; will send interest as soon as possible.","Scope and Contents Sends payment for interest and balance; reports Braikenridge no longer makes kind he Francis Jerdone wanted.","Scope and Contents Gives update on his sons and their accomplishments; fears correspondence will be difficult with declaration of war; discusses weather and crops.","Scope and Contents Discusses lawsuits of Jerdone's against estate of Wm. Holt; advises best way to be successful; questions desires of Francis Jerdone in case.","Scope and Contents Request for loan of eight to ten thousand dollars; encloses bond to be completed by brother Tom in Jerdone's presence.","Scope and Contents Reports low number of hogs; reports has sold wheat and corn; reports on present corn crop.","Scope and Contents Discusses conditions of sale of corn.","Scope and Contents Refers to order for kegs of Madeira and rum; reports the \"seaman's bill\" passed the Congress and British were so happy with it they delayed the sailing of troops to the U.S.; reports U.S. troops have taken York in Canada; relays no demand for wheat.","Refers to illness among enslaved persons; discusses crops and market for corn.","Scope and Contents Discusses accounts; refers to weather; relates good news from Spain, but has heard nothing in Germany.","Scope and Contents Discusses transportation of articles ordered by Jerdone; refers to the illness of Mr. Pottie and James Govan; feels thinness in \"ranks of aquaintances\"; reports from Spain contradictory but favorable.","Scope and Contents Discusses hogs and how they will be split up; discusses harvest and sale of corn and wheat and payment of taxes and wages.","Discusses order for corduroy, mustard, and pepper; reports situation with \"hire of labourers\"; doesn't feel Jerdone's enslaved persons would average more than $50 for hire because of the war.","Scope and Contents Reports sending of goods; reports abdication of throne by Bonaparte and restoration of Lewis the 18th Louis XVIII ; refers to hopeful news that commissioners of U.S. will settle problems with Great Britain. Includes list of goods purchased for him Francis Jerdone .","iscusses the illness and death among enslaved persons from typhus fever; discusses crops and hogs; waiting for visit from the British.","Scope and Contents Discusses goods he sent Jerdone; prospects for peace are gloomy; fears war will continue two or three years; afraid to send balance due him by Abram. Including account, undated.","Scope and Contents Reports difficulty in getting specie; refers to delivery of cotton; hopes for speedy end to war; refers to rumor of armistice. Including list of goods sent, undated.","Scope and Contents Refers to family and weather; reports developments in Europe; refers to negotiations in Ghent; reports on available rum.","Scope and Contents Reports on accounts; refers to the lying of Davis and his behavior in visiting and drinking with a mulatto; discusses hogs; refers to Jerdone's need of an overseer.","Scope and Contents Gives update of family; hopes to hear from Americans soon.","Scope and Contents Refers to peace with U.S.; gives update on family; sends message to Dr. Honyman; reports Bonaparte has regained rule in France.","Scope and Contents Refers to previous letters; gives account for magazines and conditions for shipment.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of letter and tobacco which he will inspect and sell; claims this is a good time to sell it; refers to \"no news of importance from Europe.\"","Scope and Contents Reports on the two hogsheads of tobacco .","Scope and Contents Refers to enclosed letter from Mr. Braikenridge; hopes peace has been achieved in Europe; reports on weather and crops.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival of ship; has forwarded letter from Mr. Braikenridge; refers to magazines.","Scope and Contents Describes articles sent to Jerdone including plough, nails, shoe thread, and others.","Scope and Contents Discusses conditions of sale of tobacco; reports has bought two piece s of linen .","Scope and Contents Describes goods sent; discusses conditions on sale of tobacco; reports cannot give accounts on tobacco yet as it hasn't been weighed.","Scope and Contents Reports inability to accommodate his Francis Jerdone Sons for this year because house is incomplete; describes educational system at his school based on what parent wants taught; discusses tuition and board rates.","Scope and Contents Reports all three sons are well; describes subjects taken, lists books bought for classes; gives number of students at school; other family news.","Reports indictment of George Boxley for hiring out Isaack, a person enslaved by the Jerdones, as well as a person enslaved by another man; encloses poem written by Boxley; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports that brother Willia m is very ill with \"running sores,\" fever and headache; wishes he could be brought home; refers to mother's trip to Hanover.","Refers to enclosed copy of proceedings of case involving enslaved persons; has enclosed affidavit for suit against Peter Clarkson; discusses this suit in reference to payment.","Scope and Contents Reports sending of money to pay interest on bonds; refers to no statement because Francis Jerdone hasn't ordered any goods.","Scope and Contents Discusses latest order; fears war will go on two or three years; refers to accounts of last two transactions; refers to the predatory warfare...by the British...on the Potomack.\"","Scope and Contents Describes conditions and needed persons for taking Mrs. Jerdone's deposition in suit against Clarkson.","Scope and Contents Discusses paralytic stroke of \"the old Governor\"; refers to illness of Mrs. Daniel; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports \"the old Governour\" not in good health; refers to violation of school rules by many boys including George Mitchell; refers to wheat harvest and lack of butter.","Scope and Contents Reports damage from heavy rains; refers to cases of whooping cough nearby; reports exams beginning; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to crops of Mrs. Lewis and her sale of wheat in Fredericksburg; reports Captain Holladay still has his store.","Scope and Contents Refers to health; expresses sorrow of Aunt Mary Jerdone Toler's illness; relates new regulations on saying lessons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses corn crop and selling prices; reports on hog development; refers to attempt at selling Ho it's land but no bidders.","Scope and Contents Refers to health and weather; relates trip of Mr. Lewis and John Boyer to Fredericksburg; refers to many boys being sent home for winter clothes.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of family; sorry to hear of cousin Gardland's wife's illness; refers to speaking to Mr. Lewis about potatoes.","Scope and Contents Reports continued sowing of wheat by Lewis'; refers to better Irish potato crop; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to birth of daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis; relates dates of vacation; hogs have not yet arrived.","Scope and Contents Reports Mr. Lewis buying corn and hogs and prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports weather and health; refers to vacation drawing near; other family news.","Reports on crops and hogs; disappointed that there will not be enough cotton to clothe the \"people\" enslaved persons and satisfy other needs; other business news.","Scope and Contents Describes articles sent including hat and saddle bags; regrets there is no \"English cheese\" and not able to get any \"London porter.\"","Scope and Contents Gives schedule of his school day; believes rules are not as bad as he first believed; discusses tuition overseer description and wages ; and gives other news about school.","Scope and Contents Refers to communications; refers to weather and crops; relates economic conditions, employment and prosperity; gives update on sons; relates insurrection in London of lower class; ponders changes that may have taken place since he left Virginia.","Scope and Contents Refers to seeing waggoners carrying wheat to Fredericksburg; intends on coming home on Friday as there is no school after 12 o'clock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Approaches prospect of buying the Providence Forge estate.","Scope and Contents Reports on goods sent; accepts request to find horses, although thinks it difficult at this time of the year; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival before dinner; refers to health at school.","Scope and Contents Laments distance from her relatives; gives report on her children and their schooling; other family news.","Scope and Contents Gives description of company visiting school; discusses crops of potatoes, peas, and wheat; other local news.","Scope and Contents Refers to good health of all; reports Mr. Lewis got home about 10 o'clock on Tuesday.","Scope and Contents Reports on efforts to find a horse; refers to threat of fire to house; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports being sent to stay with Mrs. Lewis; refers to visit by John Boyer; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of corn; relates bad quality of wheat; would like if Jerdone visited during the summer.","Scope and Contents Refers to Mr. Lewis' trip to Fredericksburg; reports date of vacation; discusses Mr. Lewis' horse.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of \"Huttons Mathematicks\"; understands these sold for $8 in Fredericksburg; expects to be home in a week.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of cherries and Mrs. Lewis' trip to Fredericksburg; sorry to hear of poor Meeny's end; \"... did not apprehend that he was going mad.\"","Scope and Contents Reports weather and crops; refers to Mrs. Lewis' travels about Virginia; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports rain previous night; discusses Mr. Lewis' potatoes.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"sty\" on his left eye; thanks for the cherries; intends to arrive the following morning; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"chinches\" (bedbugs) and their troublesomeness; reports on crops and their development at the plantation; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and crops; mentions the Bowdens? and Faulcon families and visit by Mr. Faulcon.","Scope and Contents Complains of \"chinches\" and condition of room; reports arrivals of boys remarking on absence of Moncures, Travers Daniel and G. Mitchell; discusses Mr. Lewis' crops.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of wheat and corn; refers to disease among hogs which has decreased number for fattening; reports releasing overseer because of woman he's taken up with; other business and family news; advice on paying the next overseer.","Scope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to various family friends' visits; comments on laziness of the overseer and pay; other family news.","Relates the swelling of the North Anna river and problems caused by it; wagon of \"Negroe buyers\" and 40 enslaved persons stuck, sheep loose.","Scope and Contents Reports on rain and its effects; refers to flooding of schoolhouse; reports on family friends; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports he and brother Frank have made geographic table of U.S.; gives information on Mrs. Lewis, Doctor Minor and absence of Willia m, George Mitchell and ? Crutchfield; refers to weather; reports appointed of classes with nine students in each; refers to tickets report cards? and exam on rules.","Scope and Contents Gives update on family; refers to health; reports on weather and crops; describes economic situation; refers to lack of Fruit.","Scope and Contents Reports on apple harvest, sowing wheat and corn; gives an update of people at \"Llangollen\"; reports on visits from Isabella Pottie, Sally Toler, Garland Thompson, and Mrs. Lumbdon.","Scope and Contents Reports order for Irish potatoes by Mr. Lewis; refers to Frank Harris' visit and his business with Wm. Boyer's suit.","Scope and Contents Reports on Mr. Lewis' Irish potatoes; refers to types of food eaten recently; reports on family friends; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses wheat sales of the full year; reports on hogs; relates death of son and wife's illness since.","Scope and Contents Refers to putting away ice; believes it is too early; refers to Mt-s. Lewis' hogs and Mr. Lewis having to buy all his meat this year.","Scope and Contents Discusses means of dividing Providence Forge estate; refers to death of Princess Charlotte of England and her stillborn child.","Discusses sale and payment of corn; refers to bad behavior of an enslaved person who in ran away to Jerdone and is incredulous that he is still at Jerdone's; all enslaved personsare \"trying the overseer\" because they have all \"had their way\" for so long; makes proposal to buy Providence Forge.","Scope and Contents Reports trip went well and Mr. Lewis is ill; mentions a meeting at \"Elk Creek Metting House\" .","Speaks of health of two enslaved persons and Polly Chandler; reports Mr. Lewis has hired a new housekeeper, Katy Bell; relates the Dr.'s son's wounded leg is still in a bad condition.","Scope and Contents Reports Dr. Kean's son Julian was sent home to get payment for his tuition for the past five years; reports a portico will be built; Dr.'s son's leg is getting better; plans on being home Friday.","Scope and Contents Reports having three painful boils; discusses weather and crops; wheat looks bad all over and corn hasn't come up yet.","Scope and Contents Speaks of health and weather; intends to forward letter to Mr. Braikenridge; believes Jerdone should have sent his order to Braikenridge sooner.","Scope and Contents Discusses corn crop and prices of sale; has deposited money for corn and wheat in U.S. Bank at Richmond; discusses conditions for payment for crops; hopes Jerdone doesn't blame him that account hasn't been paid.","Scope and Contents Discusses the rain received and the damage the North Anna? river has done by being so full.","Presents bill for keeping of enslaved persons by the Sheriff of Albemarle; describes circumstances surrounding their imprisonment; reports they have been returned to their enslavers, explains Jerdone will be reimbursed by Clarkson's estate.","Scope and Contents Describes his travels to Washington including means and times of departure and arrival; impressed by the steamboat; describes Alexandria as \"regularly built\"; reports will be in Baltimore and then in New York.","Scope and Contents Describes countryside and bridges seen; describes development and expansion of city; describes \"Peales Museum\" and all the animals and human things there; refers to parade the day before of the militia and volunteers of Pennsylvania; refers to less expensive prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents 4 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Describes their journey from Philadelphia through Trenton, Princeton and Brunswick, New Jersey; describes weather and roads; describes procession for General Montgomery and his funeral arrangements; reports the comforts of the steamboat.","Scope and Contents Describes their travels; expresses pleasure with the Northern states; discusses crops seen; reports articles shipped to Mr. James Innes.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent bill of lading, invoice and goods for Mr. Francis Jerdone; hopes will be of service to Innes: discusses tobacco, wheat and flour prices. Including invoice of sundries shipped by Maury \u0026 Latham, Liverpool, England to James Innes, Richmond, Virginia, 3 August 1818.","Scope and Contents Refers to goods sent; reports hope for good crops; reports fire at Gallego's Mill.","Has sold Jerdone's portion of the crop from the forge; describes conditions of the sale and prices; discusses depositing money into  Richmond bank; hopes to join his family at the sulphur springs; needs for a new overseer, more enslaved persons and a new mill stone.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival of Minors and absence of Falcons; has called on the Doctor and he will give John the accountbefore he leaves; reports \"Old Davy\" died.","Scope and Contents Reports forwarding of letters from Liverpool; reports arrival of ship carrying goods.","Scope and Contents Refers to son's employment in \"procuring\" articles for the family; refers to death of Sarah Macon Jerdone; feels President's message to Congress gave flattering view of domestic and foreign conditions; reports prices in Britain of September 18 on tobaccoand cotton have had no variation.","Scope and Contents Reports articles sent by wagon, discusses prices for wheat; refers to death of grandmother Sarah Macon Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Discusses mistakes made in his account.","Scope and Contents Has sent cask for cider; appreciates Jerdone's generosity; asks where sale will take place; requests he tell wife that Sally has written; asks for sister's book back if he has finished reading it.","Discusses money received for crops; refers to growth of hogs and corn crops; reports need for enslaved persons; relates going to Richmond around the 15th to put money in bank; if H?t is returned he shall not be whipped.","Scope and Contents Refers to request to keep Jerdone's inheritance at interest and make bond payable to Jerdone; reports has 20 sheep he can spare but they must be sent for soon or they won't be able to travel.","Scope and Contents Has sent 31 hogs; reports also has sent 350 \"weight\" of cotton; refers to inability to spin cotton this year but promises it will be done next; requests shoes for a boy; reports will be going to Richmond to deposit money in bank.","Scope and Contents Discusses last letter and projected time of arrival of goods; refers to peace in Europe.","Scope and Contents Requests one or two bottles of wine.","Scope and Contents Severe economic times; bears account, 1818-1819, of Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports on prospects of sale of wheat and corn; sorry to hear that Jerdone doesn't believe money was put into the bank; explains circumstances.","Scope and Contents Refers to health and weather; reports refusal of Dank to cash check in part in gold; advised son to go to the Farmers Bank.","Refers to an enslaved woman who he is glad was \"sent down as she went off without very little or no cause - she has not done one month's work for the last 3 years\"; discusses crops and prices.","Scope and Contents Reports sale of wheat and corn and prices; refers to forwarding of money from sale; other business news.","Scope and Contents Reports to development of cotton, wheat and hogs; refers to prices at market; reports arrangements to repair \"dwelling house\"; other business news; labor shortage.","Box 6-7. 65 items.","Scope and Contents Sorry to hear of illness of family; refers to his own illness; advises a new practice using \"Mercury and camphire\" artificial camphor.","Scope and Contents Reports on offer for sale of wheat; reports on other crops and estimates yield.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat; reports on other crops' development and estimates prices; refers to hogs; refers to price of his part of the estate.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent 50 hogs and 300 pounds of cotton; is sorry to hear that Jerdone can't buy his part of the farm; claims advantages would be greater in ownership by one person.","Scope and Contents Refers to health and weather; refers to \"demise of George the Third and of his son the Duke of Kent.\"","Scope and Contents Refers to untrustworthy mail system; reports gloomy prospect for crops; relates problems handling estate; overseers take advantage of her; reports couldn't get bricks for mother's tomb; refers to eye affliction of Cousin; refers to mother's death.","Scope and Contents Consoles brother on illness of his wife; refers to crippled cousin whom she cares for; reports news of Mr. Braikenridge; refers to crops and weather; refers to letters from nephew William .","Scope and Contents Refers to and consoles on death of Jerdone's wife; refers to crippled cousin; fears trouble with the \"black property\" and the \"quarrels of our rulers.\"","Scope and Contents Refers to death of \"your amiable lady\" Mary \"Polly\" Byars Jerdone; reports bad weather and damage done to crops; reports intention to pay largest bond.","Scope and Contents Desires to pay bond; requests a messenger who will bring money to Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports amount of payment on bond; refers to quality of crops; refers to lack of correspondence from George Braikenridge .","Scope and Contents Discusses accounts of Charles Thompsonand Mr. Mitchell; refers to death of Jerdone's wife; sorry to hear of Mrs. Isabella Mitchell'sill health; refers to his age and doubts that he will live another year.","Scope and Contents Explains delay of wagon; assures money is ready.","Scope and Contents Refers to loss of goods and wreckage of ship; assures the loss wasn't great and of the security of the debt with them.","Reports on crops and prices received; reports on hogs and number lost by others due to eating mushrooms; enlaved persons need shoes.","Scope and Contents Discusses the assistance of John Lipscomb and Mr. Tyler in the settlement.","Scope and Contents Requests a small amount of money for a short trip he is taking.","Reports on problem with neighbor about property line; refers to health; hired out enslaved persons; better then working for    villainous overseers; and other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; discusses Doctor'strip to New York and his sale of his Alabama property to Colonel Jones; reports on potato crop and thanks him for offer of apples.","Scope and Contents Reports on business, crops, and prices; reports on family movements and health.","Scope and Contents Has sent 41 hogs; apologizes for not having sent money for the corn sale but has lost pocketbook with money and accounts in it; promises to pay money in bank when family is well enough for him to go to Richmond.","Discusses health; refers to prices of food and scarcity of provisions; refers to problems with the executors of Wm. Mitchell's will; \"in the meantime the Negroes were going about working for those that would give them food\"; relates letter received from Doctor reporting daughter's death; refers to their leaving Virginia; refers to news of Frank and John Jerdone and George Mitchell.","Scope and Contents Reports sending payment for interest on bond; refers to ill-development of crops; refers to war between France and Spain; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports on receiving letter from the Doctorsaying he had sold his estate and referring to death of child; discusses crops.","Scope and Contents Reports has purchased all the interest of the Forge estate; made careful inspection of all court records.","Scope and Contents Reports on crops and hogs; refers to division of property; hopes to stay in house another year.","Scope and Contents Desires to pay bond; plans return to native country for summer; Garland Mitchell will transact business in his James Innes absence.","Scope and Contents Reports bond has been delivered; promises to take letters to friends in England and to inquire of Mr. Braikenridge; sends good wishes.","Scope and Contents Discusses health and Sally's illness; refers to Doctor'sinjured leg; refers to Frank Jerdone and George Mitchell; refers to storm earlier in the week; reports on her health and offers a quarter of veal.","Discusses procurement of goods for enslaved persons; \"I therefore wish to know from you whether I am to get whiskey for Negros in harvest\"; reports on crops and needs for harvest; relates enslaved persons have recovered from the measles and have 53 lambs.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports Sally Thompson has come for two months; refers to news of Torn and Doctor; reports news of Mr. Braikenridge through Dr. Honyman; refers to fruit crops.","Scope and Contents Refers to death of Jerdone's servant Mima; discusses health; reports Sally Thompson left; reports on lack of rain and poor crops; needs new overseer; one she has is \"good for nothing, they will do for one year, after that they are \"indeferent\" indifferent; other family news.","Discusses problems with shipping corn; reports losses from leaking ships; discusses sale of lambs to butcher; discusses cotton; refers to death of an enslaved child and widespread illness; relates Mr. Douglass' desire to build a fence around the Hill Estate; refers to Jerdone's desire for him to quit.","Scope and Contents Reports will be visiting on the 26th of August at an unnamed hour; hopes to be informed by brother before visit.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of last letter; refers to lack of established religion and implies morality is wanting in America; other family news. Including Copy of Autograph Letter Signed to Francis Jerdone, 20 February 1823. Comments on development of trade in Va.; reports lack of ships from Bristol bound for Va.; refers to possibility of war in Europe; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports George has left college Hampden-Sydney because of a falling out with the tutor; \"He means to go to this university as soon as it goes into operation\"; reports Tom is in \"Carraccas\" and Frank has been sick all summer; complains about overseer; reports crops doing poorly; claims \"young Honyman\" is a worthless creature and has been sending accounts to her for money she does not owe.","Scope and Contents Reports on family visits and health; refers to crops and food supplies; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; complains about overseers; reports Charles Thompson has found a new overseer for following year; relates a chair bought for her to ride around the plantation; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports son George will go back to Hampden-Sydney; \"He returns to Hampden-Sydney the 1 of July, he had a trip there about ten days ago, they have an entire set of new teachers so he agreed to go back. I had much rather he was there than at this university there is not the same temptation for extravagance\"; reports news of Doctor Honyman'spoor condition; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; reports Sally Thompson's children are very ill; reports George began class; has not heard from the Doctor; reports overseer seems to be industrious; complains of neighbors stealing her livestock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports no new cases of small pox; discusses material necessary for \"netting the sain seine\"; gives idea of cost to make netting; discusses crops and weather; reports many newborn children, lambs, and calves.","Discusses health, reports wet weather has delayed planting; complains of enslaved persons stealing her livestock and goods; refers to hired out enslaved person who ran away; other family news.","Needs new cotton machine; discusses health of enslaved persons; has finished seine [?] but it is too short; refers to bad conduct of son's servant; discusses running away of three enslaved persons; complains of ungratefulness; family news; P.S. enslaved persons have returned; promises to be more strict with them as they have become spoiled.","Scope and Contents Informs there is little hope for sister's Isabella Jerdone Mitchell recovery.","Scope and Contents Hopes to share fences at the plantation until next fall because Jerdone's are in such bad condition and he won't be able to fix them during this season.","Scope and Contents Writes to announce and arrange funeral service for her \"mother\"; describes intended service and expresses respect for strength of her \"mother.\"","Scope and Contents Writes to explain he expects corn prices to rise; discusses severe weather of past week; relates other business.","Scope and Contents Reports death of Va. Thompson; reports illness of cousin Garland Thompson; requests for body of child to be interred by grave of the Mitchell's child; reports also illness of George Mitchell at Hampden-Sydney.","Scope and Contents Has wanted to write until corn was beaten and wheat cleaned and measured; reports had waited to get the cotton machines in Richmond because of illness of overseer and son but went recently; didn't receive it as appearance too small; other family news, business and reference to health of the \"Black People.\"","Scope and Contents Sends tombstones for Aunt Isabella Jerdone Mitchell and for his Garland Thompson daughter; includes 7 instructions of how stones should be placed.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not following Jerdone's wishes with the hogs; discusses progress in sale of crops; requests a few more horses to tend the crops better; refers to improvements in farm system; reports on illness in the area.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and prices; hopes to begin fishing soon; refers to fondness of \"the Black People\" to run away and reports some instances; gives count of livestock and tells of loss of mule; reports work done on land and repair of fences; discusses health in area.","Reports on weather and development of crops; refers to health of \"the People\" enslaved persons as in \"better health.\"","Scope and Contents Reports death of George Braikenridge and his Francis Jerdone youngest son, James; refers to weather and other business concerns. Including letter from Francis Jerdone to his nephew, George Weare Braikenridge 1827, concerning account of entire Jerdone family and their doings. Including letter from Francis Jerdone to Garland Thompson 18 September 1827, concerning bond of mortgage held by his Garland Thompson father that he Francis Jerdone would like to settle.","Discusses crops and the effects of the past weather on them; discusses clearing of land for future corn crops; refers to illness of enslaved persons, the people suffer much for want of blankets, in severe instances we have been compelled to furnish them ourselves when sick or they would have suffered very much; reports illness of Mrs. Watkins.","Scope and Contents Discusses improvements done on the estate, especially on the field called \"hell swamp\"; reports on planting, amount of crops and sales; refers to possibility of a Dr. Morris summoning Mr. Jerdone as to why there is no public road through his tract of land.","Scope and Contents Refers to amount lost during drought the previous year; hopes to make estate more profitable through his management; reports on improvements of estate; discusses sale of crops and prices; discusses weather and water supply; discusses health of the Black People.","Scope and Contents Writes of father's George Braikenridge death on January 6, 1827; writes of his father's life; reports on family news; discusses health and business.","Scope and Contents Complains of bad quality of corn; requests he take back the remaining 200 bushels.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; discusses changes in town buildings; gives town news; asks for news of the family in Va.; discusses weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses wheat crop and estimates grain expected; gives report of progress of crops; describes goods sent; refers to health of \"the Black People.\"","Describes work done in the fields and improvements of the estate; discusses planting of crops and weather; refers to the neighbors' crops; discusses health of enslaved persons.","Has sent two barrels of fish; reports on quality of the crops; discusses weather; reports illness among enslavesd persons gives family news.","Expresses pleasure in prospect of Jerdone visiting; refers to progress of crops and weather; reports on rumors of uprising of enslaved persons; refers to many in jail in Norfolk, Gloucester, and Williamsburg; hopes to visit Jerdone in August; discusses health.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and planting; refers to letter from John Lewis; refers to interests in digging gold; doubts the opinions on finding gold.","Scope and Contents Refers to painful boils; reports forced to wait to slaughter hogs because of weather; reports roads poor for visit; refers to crops and harvesting.","Reports on progress of wheel repairing; reports accident of Barbara had which cut her left eye; refers to misconduct of Minny, an enslaved woman.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and killing hogs; reports sent hogs for Stubbs allowance; refers to bother by people fox hunting.","Refers to injury of Barbara's eye; refers to poor business lately; hopes to visit soon; refers to an escaped enslaved person.","Reports on health of enslaved persons and family; refers to weather in terms of crops; reports marriage of two enslaved persons if no objections come from the rest of the family.","Scope and Contents Reports sending cornmeal and hominy; reports filling ice house; refers to health and bad weather; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports progress on carriage body; reports new mill shaft ready to be put in; refers to bad weather and delay in ploughing .","Scope and Contents Reports new mill shaft in and working; reports good weather and condition of crops; asks for $100 for clothes and a \"phial of ink\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports ploughing going well and wheat has mended from frost; returns knife; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to grinding of wheat and corn; apologizes that wheat isn't done but explains it would have required stopping work on dam; refers to water rising; reports that dam work is first priority and cotton will be ginned when dam is finished; hopes weather will continue to be good as he has not begun planting.","Scope and Contents Offers to fix wheelbarrow; refers to not going to courthousefollowing day; reports a F lock of swans which flew over his house; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to death of Aunt Elizabeth Jerdone Macaulay; refers to plowing and progress of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Acknowledges receipt of goods; reports sowing plant patches of vegetables and tobacco; discusses weather and crops.","Scope and Contents Discusses letter sent to John Jerdone; reports crops and progress in ploughing; refers to illness of the Black People.","Scope and Contents Reports fine weather and progress of crops; reports repaired wheelbarrow; refers to mill running well with new shaft; requests cloves and seeds for radishes and lettuce.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather; reports on sending wheelbarrow as well as other things; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to rising of river and damage done to property; refers to \"syd\" who has been wandering between plantations; reports crops p1anted; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports return of Syd to the plantation; refers to his not whipping him; reports of sowing conditions for the oats; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports working on the road; is not in favor of removing Watkins; reports high waters in the river; refers to sowing oats; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports weather conditions and effects on crops: refers to preacher's visit for dinner as well as Jno. Bronaugh; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on plowing and planting progress; requests $100; inquires after his brother Frank; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports damage done to the dam; reports recommencement of both grinding and sowing; refers to the return of the \"gold-hunters\" but hasn't heard their success rate.","Scope and Contents Discusses wife's illness for which he brought her to Williamsburg to see Dr. Gault Galt; refers to illness of the \"Black People\"; discusses crops and prices; 2 refers to fishing.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather; refers to lagging tobacco prices; refers to attraction of gold mines; other family news.","Discusses wife's poor health and Dr. Gault's gait; low opinion of her recovery; discusses enslaved person illness as well; reports on progress of crops and weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses wife's health and plans to take her \"up the country\"; discusses harvesting, crops, and business; refers to anticipated visit.","Scope and Contents Refers to illness of Mrs. Watkins; reports on weather and crops; expresses father's opinion on travel; refers to delivery of crops and preparations; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; refers to rain and rise of water; reports this not sufficient to start grinding; reports on condition of carriage and lists some repairs needed.","Discusses health of himself and enslaved persons; reports wife's death and when funeral will be preached; discusses crops and expected prices; suggests waiting to sell corn until following year to get better price.","Scope and Contents Refers to rising of river and damage done; other family news.","Scope and Contents Has gotten roads passable again; late frost has done no injury to dam; grinding and sawing again; gold hunters.","Scope and Contents Refers to ill health; reports on weather and crop development.","Scope and Contents Thanks father for the veal; reports runaway has returned and received a \"remembrance for his past conduct\"; reports wet weather preventing ploughing the low ground.","Scope and Contents Discusses unfavorable wet weather for ploughing the low lands; discusses crops and suggests waiting to sell corn until following year; advises to sell wheat as soon as possible; refers to tolerable health of the servants but fears a sickly fall.","Scope and Contents Discusses going ashore of boat shipping goods and damage of goods; thankful not to have lost all goods; refers to change in weather.","Scope and Contents Reports on sale of wheat by brother William; refers to enclosure of William's letter.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of turkeys and lead; refers to brothers Frank and William's sale of wheat; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of goods; refers to William's letter; other family news.","Scope and Contents Has sent bags of feathers and jug for vinegar; reports water has done no damage to the mill except some swelling of the machinery; refers to visit of next day.","Scope and Contents Reports safe receipt of goods and servants; promises to send servants back to assist with hogs; reports plan to go to Louisa Court following day.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather; requests to know when servants are needed for hogs; reports has slaughtered his hogs and were tolerably well.","Scope and Contents Refers to visit with family at Mrs. Smith's; expresses disappointment that brothers Frank and William had not returned; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather; reports marriage of son of Captain John Graves; refers to prolonged absence of brothers Williamand Frank; refers to Dr. Macaulay's gold fever; other family news.","Scope and Contents Glad to hear brothers Frank and William are home; reports John Bronaugh has left for Abbingdon Abington, Va.? through Richmond to engage in the mercantile line; reports has stopped grinding because of rain.","Scope and Contents Reports sale of oats; refers to weather and roads preventing travel; refers to wheels repaired and ready to be sent; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on \"real winter weather\"; refers to heavy snowfall.","Scope and Contents Reports on bad weather and health of family; refers to filling ice house; other family news.","Discusses repairs needed at houses; suggests purchasing two enslaved persons to work as carpenters; refers to snow and possibility of injuring crops; describes need for thrashing machine and grinding rocks among others; other family news.","Discusses weather; refers to sale of an enslaved person, named Syd; reports his behavior was unmanageable and he was a poor example to the others; describes conditions of sale; refers to goods sent.","Refers to illness of wife Barbara; expects arrival of George Garrett and Jesse Stubbs after the sale of an enslaved person.","Reports wife Barbara is better; reports on attempt to sell an enslaved person; refers to need of character letter needed for the sale; intends to sell the enslaved person for $500; discusses weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses continued snow; refers to departure of Jesse Stubbs to \"dispose of Syd\"; plans on having cart fixed.","Scope and Contents Discusses health and weather; refers to dining with brother Frank; awaits return of Jesse Stubbs.","Discusses health; reports sale of Syd for $450; surprised at difficulty in selling an enslaved person; refers to purchase by J. Lewis of 280 acres of land in the suburbs of Cincinnati; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to gifts sent and health of family; refers to conditions of sale of Syd; refers to meal, corn and hominy sent down; reports on poor weather.","Scope and Contents Discusses health; refers to repaired cart wheels; reports river is high from rain and thaw; relates that Syd has been hired out by Mr. Boxley for iron works; plans to plant chestnuts.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather and health; refers to visit to Mrs. Smith; refers to hopes to begin ploughing .","Scope and Contents Discusses attempt to find carpenter to repair houses; suggests patching houses to protect harvest; hopes oysters pleased Jerdone's father; reports have begun ploughing; believes crops look good in relation to amount of bad weather.","Scope and Contents Reports rise of river and damage done to dam and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses in length the repairs needed on dam and the attempts to repair it; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports has repaired dam but doubts it will last long; requests plot made of land by Gabriel Long to see where one of the corners of the back line of property is.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of goods; reports on weather and commencement of plowing; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses cotton crop; reports has set out all the trees and would like some more; discusses health of family especially Hannah; discusses progress of crops and news on the dam; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to repairing road; discusses moving \"Abb\" from the mill to cook and spin; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports has sent down the cart to receive goods requested; refers to health of family.","Scope and Contents Reports of wife Barbara's health; refers to river rising and damage done; discusses weather and other family news.","Refers to his illness and the treatments he's undergone; refers to difficulty in getting carpenters to repair houses; recommends buying a threshing machine; refers to health of enslaved persons.","Scope and Contents Discusses health of family; expresses desire for a visit; refers to peach and cherry blossoms; reports on obtaining a \"marten-pole\" for purple martin house and describes it.","Scope and Contents Refers to wife Barbara's health; reports on weather and crops; refers to timber to be sent to Francis Jerdone; refers to martinhouse raised; reports on river and crops.","Reports on progress in whitewashing; refers to planting of crops; discusses enslaved persons which have been 'lent' to Francis Jerdone and advises he keep them longer; refers to hands hired to work in garden; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports getting goods requested except the pantaloons; reports business is dull.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for spoiled fish; refers to crops; reports rise in river; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to a meeting attended at the Good Hope Meeting House; refers to weather; reports dwindling corn supply.","Scope and Contents Refers to cold spell of weather; reports corn difficult to get; suggests buying it in Fredericksburg which may be cheaper; discusses accounts.","Scope and Contents Promises to work on getting corn; further discussion of improvements on farm.","Scope and Contents Reports has received corn from Fredericksburg; will wait until this is gone before another shipment, expects prices to be lower.","Scope and Contents Reports can spare 16 posts if needed; refers to want of rain; reports has sent corn down; reports frost and cold spring; relates intention of having a regular account of quantity of corn ground kept by Stubbs.","Refers to dry weather; reports low river having effect on grinding; refers to reports of assemblies of Black persons in the woods.","Refers to health of family; refers to health of the enslaved persons; discusses work and repairs needed on farm.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather and crops; relates news from brother John; lists goods to buy; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses injury of crops by rain and \"fly\"; refers to damage to the mills by the rain; reports damage to other mills in area and bridges.","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in advertisement for overseer.","Scope and Contents Refers to health and illness of the Garland Thompson family; reports has changed his mind and will marry Eliza immediately rather than wait a year.","Scope and Contents Relates stay in Richmond after wedding; explains lateness of hogs because of bad roads and weather; discusses business of crops; refers to a Doctor he would like to avoid traveling with when he comes to visit; refers to weather and other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses cold weather and health of the family; refers to the visit of Doctor Bohannon ?, friend of Frank's; expresses gratitude for the oysters; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses desire to court her; signed \"amor vincit omnion .\"","Scope and Contents Discusses the establishment of the Episcopal Church; refers to rivalry between Episcopalian and Methodist factions in town; refers to rumours of cholera spreading toward them; refers to engagement to his sister Sarah Jerdone.","Letter of recommendation for Mr. Robert Myrrick; employs such things as farming ability, handling of Black persons and his deserving \"liberal wages.\"","Scope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Phillip Brooks as overseer. Letter from Jourdon Woolfolk, September 17, 1832. Recommending Phillip Brooks for employmentElliott Dejarnette, Spotsylvania County, 18 September 1832, recommending Phillip Brooks as overseer.","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in position of overseer for one of the two Jerdone plantations.","Scope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Mr. Toombs as manager of a plantation.","Scope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Henry Randolph as manager of an estate. Including letter from John B. Clopton, 24 September 1832, recommending Henry Randolph as a manager. Also including letter from John Winship ?, 25 September 1832, recommending Henry Randolph as manager.","Scope and Contents Letter of recommendation for Mr. John Toombs and Mr. Turner Chapman.","Scope and Contents Requests to see estate and business before accepting position of manager.","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in position of manager of estate.","Scope and Contents Francis Jerdone, Jr. and William Jerdone, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Recommends Mr. Henry Randolph as manager of Jerdones' estate.","Scope and Contents Francis Jerdone, Jr.and William Jerdone, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia Expresses interest in position of manager of the estate providing there are \"liberal wages.\"","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in position of manager of the estate; gives some places of previous employment.","Scope and Contents Inquires about position of manager of the estate; gives long list of references for recommendations.","Scope and Contents Inquires about position of manager of the estate; explains he is not employed now, gives references.","Scope and Contents Receipt of five dollars for blacksmith work done; relays that ten cent change will be returned.","Scope and Contents Discusses his health and that of the family; reports he has sent a gun and four mattresses; refers to several letters from other siblings; makes reference to his seeing \"the second white person\" since William left; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to family health; reports deaths of Mr. or Mrs. Tyler and B. Spicer; relays illness of John Coleman; refers to river being high; discusses business and crops; other family news.","Reports on trip of William and Sarah and their spouses to Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia; reports on weather and crops; complains bitterly about overseers in general; discusses quality of servants and enslaved persons, hiring of enslaved persons; lists birds seen; other family news.","Reports on weather; refers to trip to Richmond of friends when stage broke down; refers to sentencing of murderer; reports on crops; refers to health of business; refers to businessmen starting their businesses again after being in arrears, including \"Levy the Jew\"; refers to \"Negroes selling at a good price\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to brother William's trip to New Kent; reports on crops and planting; other family news.","William Jerdone, Richmond, Virginia. Discusses health; requests that William retain the withdrawal from the bank until a safe time to send it; requests a pair of slippers, a pair of shoes, since he is \"almost crippled with wearing\" those made (?) by Minny, an enslaved person\" and other articles; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and rainfall; discusses crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses destruction of crops by flood; explains brother's losses and repair work that must be done on the mill; discusses his own crops and business; needs new lock for smokehouse - \"some of them have a false key to the door by which they can get in at their pleasure\"; other family news.","Refers to health and loss of crops in floods; reports that Clayton will move enslaved persons from Smithfield because of an outbreak of cholera; discusses weather and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of his family and that of the \"Black People\"; discusses business: crops, prices, and weather.","Discusses health of enslaved persons and livestock; refers to status of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses agreement in proposition to pay $50 for Joe for the next year.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Lists goods needed that he forgot to Include in his letter.","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy for his loss; encourages him to come visit with his daughter.","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy and consolation to Jerdone in the loss of his wife; describes his own wife's illness; refers to death of his daughter, Margaret; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses damage done by rain; refers to planting and crops; reports also some business; discusses fishing and other family news.","Discusses health of family; relates violent incident between an enslaved father and his son; refers to company he has hosted; discusses planting Irish potatoes in the garden; other family news.","Discusses family health; reports status of all crops: wheat, corn, and oats; proposes buying a machine for the grain; reports no horses to spare; reports on livestock and enslaved persons.","Scope and Contents Reports difficulty in finding a machine to rent to bring in wheat crop; refers to vessel sent by William Scott which will be loaded the following day.","Scope and Contents Reports on plans to lend servant to Mr. Walton and explains Mr. Walton's son will take him.","Scope and Contents Describes damage done to crops by rain; reports poor quality of crops; discusses some prices for corn.","Scope and Contents Discusses heavy rains and violent weather and damage incurred; discusses difficulty In grinding grain; lists mills damaged; reports poor quality of crops; other business.","Scope and Contents","Describes his daughter; refers to her distress and the sale of her horse and and of an enslaved person; begs Jerdone to buy Philis, her favorite servant, which John N. Moss would then hire back; gives list of the enslaved woman's good qualities; other family news.","Scope and Contents Feels bill of sale for property need not be recorded at Court House since sold to Jerdone; will arrange bill of sale with Clayton Coleman when he arrives.","Scope and Contents Refers to recent sale of property to him William Jerdone and final settlements; sends Phillis over to avoid her being taken by sheriff.","Scope and Contents Proposes means for Mr. John Moss to pay off his debts.","Discusses crops and prices; relates recapture of enslaved person and resistance by one; refers to poor condition of mill and attempts at restoration; refers to sale of horses; other family news.","Scope and Contents Inquires about matter of \"brother John's man Dabney\" and whether the deed of trust on him is good.","Scope and Contents Informs of the death of his father, Charles Thompson; requests Jerdone to make arrangements; requests presence of Mr. Bower to read service and John Smith and family.","Scope and Contents Requests copy of household property given to Mr. Winston.","Reports settlement on Moss affair; reports enslaved persons will be sold as soon as possible, which is 28th of May.","Scope and Contents Reports health of Maria Clayton; expresses sympathy for Jerdone's tooth \"affliction\"; reports brother John's visit; refers to Jerdone's daughter.","Scope and Contents Refers to advertisement for sale of Moss property.","Feels should sell enslaved persons for cash; expresses sorrow for Mrs. Moss' situation and hopes to visit next Tuesday.","Scope and Contents Reports amount of sale; relates story of his excitement on that day over a man's accusation that he was dishonest; other family news.","Scope and Contents Offers horse if needed; refers to his bad cold; refers to meeting at Court House.","Reports \"carry-all\" has arrived to bring enslaved persons to court; asks if they should leave that day or wait until the next morning.","Suggests that William and John Jerdone might buy Dabney, and enslaved person, from him.","Scope and Contents Reports no need to buy articles for him as he cannot use them.","Scope and Contents Asks him and Mr. Coleman whether they will purchase goods which are listed.","Discusses auction of persons enslaved by Moss and his purchase of one named Dabney; refers to clearing of accounts by Coleman and Thompson; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses attempt to sell Dabney; discusses his health; refers to crops and weather; refers to other business.","Scope and Contents Sends two shoats little weaned pigs; reports visit by sheriff; refers to health.","Scope and Contents Discusses family health; worries that their health is not improving; asks for any left over tomatoes; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports daughter Maria has recovered from her illness; glad to hear of Clayton's safe arrival; other family news.","Scope and Contents Recommends two men for the position of manager of the forge; lists good qualities; also includes fault of one as being \"too easy with the Negroes\"; both have small families.","Scope and Contents Reports loss of his wife; expects to leave position within the year; refers to splitting of estate between William and Francis Jerdone; other business.","Scope and Contents Explains his reasons for having advertised for a manager on his brother's behalf.","Scope and Contents Explains that he can't move West at a later time; proposes he stay on until following crop; family will be smaller; discusses wages.","Refers to completion of list of stock and enslaved persons for the forge and estate in Charles City; refers to move West; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Notifies that bond for Joe's hire has been sent though \"it is not customary for me to send funds by Negroes\"; requests notice of receipt.","Scope and Contents Writes that he's in solitary confinement and begs Jerdone to come and see him; requests his wife come, too.","Scope and Contents Reports went to courthouse in reference to sundry cases and the situation of bail; discusses details of legal matters.","Scope and Contents Expresses deep affection for William Jerdone; refers to the slanderous remarks about her treatment of her niece which she hopes will be recognized as false.","Scope and Contents Refers to process of acknowledgement of property by new owners; reports on crops and prices; refers to travels by Clayton Coleman; refers to plans of various individuals to move to Alabama and Arkansas; refers to accident of Tom Mitchell's brother, William; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to efforts to construct a smokehouse and details of construction; refers to how long he will stay; discusses crops, prices, and business.","Scope and Contents Expresses disappointment in not having seen William on his trip; encourages him to write while he's away; refers to business.","Scope and Contents Not surprised at disappointment over sawyers and carpenters; refers to disagreement between William and brother Frank over division of estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Refers to construction work Jerdone plans on having done; expresses great interest in taking on job.","Scope and Contents Discusses health of family, weather and crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather; relates story of death of \"Dick Luck\"; refers to severe cold; discusses business and work done on the estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses disagreement in building a log house; feels It is not worth his time; relates details of contract.","Scope and Contents Reports weather and crops; expresses approval on course of action against W. Shell; other family news.","Scope and Contents Explains his delay because of the weather; promises to arrive as soon as possible.","Scope and Contents Relates death of his father, Charles Thompson; sends overseer and two hands to dig grave; asks to have location of mother's grave pointed out so father can be buried next to it.","Scope and Contents Discusses plans for approval of estates including appraiser's names, charge and suggestions; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to John Jerdone's appraisal of his estate; discusses livestock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Relates death of grandson; refers to John's appraisal; gives advice on livestock and crops; other family news.","Discusses the progress of the appraisal; refers to the appraisal of the \"Hell Swamp\" to settle the debt of William Holt to Sarah Macon Jerdone and Francis Jerdone, Sr.; gives appraisal of enslaved persons; other family news.","Drawn up by Frederick Harris, C. Y. Kimbrough, and Charles Thompson, sent to Francis Jerdone senior.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for his disappointment and refers to plans for him to pick up his things any time.","Refers to discussion with father of dividing the estate; plans to move his share of enslaved persons from Forge; refers to weather and other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: crops, Improvements on estate, sales.","Reports on corn crop and attempts to sell it; refers to cotton; refers to well-being of enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: crops, prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Thanks him for the watermelons; proposes going to Richmond together.","Discusses business: delivery of crops, prices, health of enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: begin to make bricks, crops, prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Informs him of the health of Phillis .","Scope and Contents Discusses business: making bricks, picking cotton, and delivering corn; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to family health; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: making bricks, crops, livestock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses business: crops, sales; other family news.","Scope and Contents Agrees to price for 8 servant's hire for coming year.","Discusses damages of an enslaved person; refers to brother's new daughter; refers to health; discusses crops; other family news.","Refers to high price of hogs; relates idea of buying offal such as heads and chine of hogs and feeding enslaved persons with it; refers to railroads; reports birth of a daughter; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to John's purchase of hogs; refers to John's filling his ice house; lists goods desired from Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to pork he bought; reports illness of family prevents him from visiting; other family news.","Scope and Contents Thanks for the oysters; refers to health of family; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Describes health; refers to crop prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses family's health; refers to weather; refers to bond of Charles Thompson; other family news.","Discusses family health; refers to weather; reports operation of railroad and its route; discusses reasons for high price for enslaved persons; refers to smallpox outbreak; other family news.","Refers to Maria's accident and death of enslaved persons; reports on crops; other family news.","Reports on death and illness of enslaved persons; refers to health of family; reports on crops and prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports death of sister Mary Jerdone Toler and funeral arrangements.","Refers to William's loss of enslaved persons; reports death of aunt Mary Jerdone Pottie Toler and arrangements for burial; discusses weather; reports on crops and animals; other family news.","Refers to John's gift to his brothers of two homesick enslaved persons; reports on weather and slow progress of fruit; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"Hilpik\"s Helpit? death; discusses weather and crops; other family news.","Relates condition of crops; has been cutting grain; refers to death of a mule; refers to health of enslaved persons.","Scope and Contents Refers to brother Frank's poor health; reports began cutting oats; other family news.","Informs him William Jerdone that he intends to quit; outlines terms for his leaving; reports on health of enslaved persons and condition of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health of Maria Jerdone; refers to Maria Coleman's affliction of worms; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses sale of corn and other business; refers to daughter Maria's health; other business news.","Scope and Contents Introduces himself and applies to become manager of estate.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of family; reports on crops and shortage of hands to son; refers to sale of his possessions; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of family; speaks of crops and business; requests certain goods from Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Explains how debt owed to him and Sarah Macon Jerdone by William Holtwas was settled; refers to weather; requests goods from Richmond; birds; doubts insurrection of enslaved persons, but public must be on its guard; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses interest in hiring a blacksmith from Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Requests him to do various errands for him while in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Refers to arrangements while he William is in Richmond and errands to do; discusses game birds, passenger pigeons and crops.","Remarks on weather and crops; reports on John Jerdone's family; reports on illness of an enslaved person and describes her treatment; refers to difficulties between U.S. and Canada and fears war; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on wife's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health.","Scope and Contents Expresses gladness that sister's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health is better; explains won't be possible to visit at father's house but hopes to see him soon; other family news.","Reports on weather; refers to recent railroad accident; relates story of Sandy Whitton who stole an enslaved person and tried to sell him; refers to crops and other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather; expresses disappointment that daughter's Sarah Jerdone Coleman health is seriously endangered again; reports large number of pigeons; other family news.","Scope and Contents William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling,\" Charles City County, Virginia . Discusses weather and family health; discusses business and crops.","Scope and Contents Refers to his health and health of family; refers to weather, crops and birds; reports a recent field fire; relates story of dead cat stuck under floorboards of new addition to the house; other family news.","Scope and Contents Takes opportunity of messenger to send a note.","Scope and Contents Refers to family's health; reports on weather and progress of crops; gets along better without any overseer; requests bale of cotton; other family news.","Refers to family health; reports on weather and progress of crops; acknowledges receipt of bale of cotton; account of the murder of Mr. Thornley, a man in the neighborhood, by one of his enslaved persons; requests errands done for him in Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses dissatisfaction that his previous letter was not received and the brown paint he requested turned out to be black upon receipt; refers to weather and strawberries and other garden crops; refers to family health and other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses regret to hear Sarah Jerdone Coleman has relapsed with disease; requests goods from Richmond; requests frequent accounts of Sarah Coleman's health.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and crops; \"I thought at one time all the hoe hands would give out but 6, they appeared to stand very well, those that had flagged I told them to moderate their gate (gait), and in the Heat of day I tell all the Hands to go to the House, give them some whiskey to drink and tell them to refresh themselves for 2 or 3 hours at a time, and give them as much meat as they could eat during the warm weather.. .\"; refers to James Brown coming to look at the Lighter; \"the Old Doctress woman brought Patients home... and said her foot is entirely well, but is very tender... the old woman wanted the $25 very bad, said if she went home without the money her mistress would go crazy - she says if her foot brakes out any more she will coure (cure) it for nothing... she wants to undertake Elva...\"","Scope and Contents Reports couldn't get new \"Iron shaff shaft and chain\" for the machine so fixed old ones; reports on harvest.","Scope and Contents Reports on Jerdone's daughter Maria's health; tells how she can spell words of two syllables; refers to rain which has delayed seeding; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on quality and size of the crops; refers to health and colds and how only three of seven of Mitchell's children turned out well; gives list of goods needed from Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports on weather and health; refers to fire at Eagle Tavern and the aid of the snow to prevent further damage; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports has received word that the deed has been prepared; plans on coming the 26th to record it.","Scope and Contents Remarks on granddaughter Maria, her health, and letter writing; reports health of son John and family and Billy and illness of old Abram who is 83 and is three months and ten days older then Jerdone; other family news.","Relates story of mistreated, dissatisfied enslaved person, Grandison, who had come for help; claimed mistreatment by ? Weir.","Refers to son Frank's trip to Norfolk by steamboat and back by train; gives listing of enslaved persons' health; Abram has died, Minny is next oldest; Grandison; discusses crops and livestock; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on inquiry into Weir's character; reports he managed matter and has hired Grandison out as blacksmith until William comes.","Scope and Contents Refers to visit by Doctor Garland for \"Miss Jane\"; reports Grandison will continue working until William can see his work; other family news.","Reports on the fowl which have begun to hatch; tells of all the fruits and vegetables which are sprouting in the garden; reports on John Jerdone'sfamily and on William's daughter Maria; two enslaved persons robbed plant patch of tobacco; neighbor and overseer came over and argued with enslaved persons for over an hour; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses whether to send \"the Bull\" down to the ironworks and enter into any sort of bargain; reports receipt of goods; reports on progress of crops; refers to destruction of wheat by \"the Fly\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses anticipation of forthcoming visit; reports on health of daughter Maria; expresses gratitude for Jerdone's help; other family news. Including Autograph Note Signed from Maria C. Jerdone to her father, William Jerdone, New Kent Court House, Virginia, concerning her health, reminder of messages from \"Aunt Sinthy,\" and her desire to see her father.","Scope and Contents Expresses gladness at safe return home; reports an improving health of son John, who is recovering from the dysentery; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports the health of the family and describes the illness that afflicts them; reports illness in town which has resulted in closing the school; refers to the failing health of their father Francis Jerdone, Sr.","Scope and Contents Expresses disappointment in failure to sell corn crop; reports on health of family and hands; reports on chores he intends to complete; refers to receipt of \"Lighter\" boat and putting it up; other family news.","Scope and Contents Note of purchase of $1136.85 for corn.","Scope and Contents Reports has sold wheat for $120 per busheland gives terms of sale; reports this is the highest sale of \"red wheat\" for some time; reports also sale of corn at 62 1/2 cents; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports damage done to mill by severe weather; reports on crops and harvest; expresses sorrow for William's loss of crops and damage done to farm; refers to killing owls; comments on \"lawless people\" called fox hunters; and other idle people who have overkilled the partridges and wild turkeys; refers to absence of these birds; other family news. Letter contains a copy of Mary B. Moss to William Jerdone concerning health of Jerdone's daughter Maria Coleman Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports on cold weather; refers to progress of harvesting and processing crops; requests errands to be done when William is in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Discusses weather and the getting of ice for the \"Pitt\" ; reports on the crops and how much they harvested; taming of owls; refers information on William's daughter, Maria, to John Coleman as he has not seen her; other family news.","iRefers to Illness among the enslaved persons; refers to injury of \"Joe, the smith's\" hand; reports seeing three [?Martins] and comments on the lateness for this; refers to United States-Great Britian conflict over Northeast boundary; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Explains delay because of receipt of white pine lumber; describes different ways of setting up an account with their company. Also Includes receipt for $18.75 from William Jerdone to Webb, Booker, and Hamilton, Richmond; June 20, 1840.","Scope and Contents Expresses sorrow to hear father Francis Jerdone, Sr. has become weaker; promises to spend more time with him; explains why he hasn't in the past as the inconvenience it causes him father; other family news.","Scope and Contents Relates having gone to see the train pass; reports on crops and fowl; gives list of goods desired; refers to business of land; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes latest developments on plantation; reports weather and damage done to crops; refers to his recent illness; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops, livestock, weather and business; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses intent to settle the account with William Coleman, MAG Coleman and John G. B. Coleman; proposes several times and days to meet to settle.","Scope and Contents Discusses family health and crops; lists goods needed from Richmond; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses concern over overseers' health; fears he may have to seed wheat; hopes Mr. Coleman's delay is not \"occasioned by any sickness\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on wheat sowing; hopes to finish by mid-November; expresses wife Barbara's desire to go to Richmond with William; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to sickness In area; refers to weather and crops; refers to voting In election for Harrison; other family news.","Reports on illness of a Black boy boy; expresses disappointment of not seeing William before the snow and regrets his inability to visit; discusses crops and hogs; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports death of his riding horse and asks to borrow one; requests he pay account for him on his trip; reports on size of corn crop; other family news.","Reports on weather; refers to brother John's farm and crops, also the inefficiency of his overseer; requests bacon for both the white family and some for the enslaved; other family news. Includes note from Mary B. Moss to William Jerdone January 3, 1841 concerning health of his daughter Maria Coleman Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Refers to family health; reports story of man being swept downriver; refers to \"earthquake\" which he believes was a meteor; refers to crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports wheat has been delivered; gives weight and price.","Scope and Contents Relates health of family; discusses receipt of payment from bond with John Holladay; refers to bond with Mr. Ward; discusses other business; other family news.","Scope and Contents Requests William to purchase The History of the War of American Independence,Translated from the Italian by James Otis while in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of the \"hands\"; gives day by day account of planting progress and upkeep of farm from the 10th to the 20th; refers to illness of \"the old man\" Francis Jerdone, Sr.].","Scope and Contents Expresses grief at news of father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] illness; explains he can't come visit because of an injured ankle; expresses hope God will spare his father until he can visit; laments misfortune at not being at his father's side during his illness.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of the servants; gives report on weather and crops; reports on livestock and upkeep of farm; gives prices and amount of crops harvested; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to letter sent to Mr. Anderson of Williamsburg relating death of father Francis Jerdone Sr.]; refers to items of the estate which he had borrowed; other family news.","Scope and Contents Informs Jerdone that he has a farm he is willing to sell if Jerdone is interested.","Scope and Contents Discusses crops and weather; gives day by day schedule of planting, seeding, and weather; gives expectation of size of crops; also prices for crops sold; other family news.","Scope and Contents Inquires after health of Maria Jerdone]and William; sends articles for Maria; inquires time brother Clayton Coleman]will arrive; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports that brother-in-law] Frank Jerdone]has advised his wife not to sign over the deed to Coleman; angry as this was in place of his part of the estate; explains his feelings.","Scope and Contents Extends thanks for the cherries; speaks of the family's health; hopes for a visit from William] soon; corrects him that Louisa Court day is not for another week; other family news.","Scope and Contents Advises on the health of Maria Jerdone]during her recovery; advises cold shower baths through November; extends thanks for the cherries.","Scope and Contents Expresses pleasure that Maria's fever has left and believes there is no inflammation of lungs; sends crackers for Maria; reports intention to visit.","Scope and Contents 2 pages Autograph Letter Signed. Reports Maria's Jerdone]health has improved but cannot begin baths because of the cold wet weather; refers to stomach and bowel disorders with the servants; reports on crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses gratitude for letter and candy; requests a visit to see Maria.","Scope and Contents Reports his illness and the effect it had on his getting this done; refers to progress of crops; refers to illness of servants; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports sending of payment for corn to agent in Richmond; gives introduction of Jerdone to pick up payment; suggests he obtain a \"regular\" introduction as precaution against this letter being obtained by an imposter.","Scope and Contents Reports of the sickness of the family; reports on health of Maria Jerdone]; refers to amount of wheat he has sowed; other family news.","Scope and Contents Relates weather and his trip to Fredericksburg; reports prices for wheat and bacon there; refers to family's improved health; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes affliction of whooping cough of Maria, Leonora and Willie O.; refers to a fighting incident at Mrs. Nelson Moss; reports on crops and weather; other family news.","Describes children's affliction of whooping cough; refers to hiring of enslaved persons; Grandison not willing to go over the mountains again; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to writ tax which is due; refers to bonds given to Heterick for Miller; requests six dollars sent to him as uncertain when they will see each other again.","Reports on health of the \"people\" enslaved persons; expects to finish ditches this week; has hung up meat; other business news.","Scope and Contents Gives report of progress on the farm; reports on health of servants; refers to completion of the ditches; refers to ploughing and hauling manure; other family news.","Discusses health of family; 5 Black children died of whooping cough; refers to weather; reports on packing and moving Francis Jerdone's things from the \"old house;\" other family news. Also includes document of letter to Mr. Adams from Francis Jerdone, May ?], describing health of the family, discussing weather, requesting Adams to give funeral service over enslaved persons, other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to notice of sale of \"Mount Sterling\"; inquiries of the quality of the timber and terms of sale.","Scope and Contents Reports on unloading ship; includes statement of sales; reports on health and other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on business transactions for sale of wheat; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses desire for him to visit; refers to Willie O. who is anxious to go hunting again; refers to nice weather and playing outdoors. Including letter from John Jerdone, Spotsylvania County, Virginia] to William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling,\" Charles City County, Virginia], 3 March 1842 concerning weather, preparations for crops and family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses sorrow for his \"sunpain\"; refers to box of toys received from Mr. Levy of Fredericksburg; expresses desire for him to visit; other family news. Including John Jerdone, Spottsylvania County, Virginia]to William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling,\" Charles City County], Virginia, 10 March 1842 concerning health of family and servants, farm business and family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on burning land to clear it for planting; reports on condition of land; refers crops and weather; reports on children's health; refers to several fires in the area; reports on settling father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses deep feelings for family members; gives account for business for month of March; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses gratitude for assistance; requests flour, fish, and candles; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on family health and crops; requests lock and hinges for box he is making; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on progress of business; Samuel?] Putney will go into shoe business; gives account for past month; refers to health of family and other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses health of family and progress of crops; refers to errands done for him in Richmond and work being done on the estate; considers purchasing a threshing machine Parker's]; other family news.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not having written with Uncle John Jerdone's] letter; requests a long comb and a \"bose\" of eyes and hooks, also pink \"riband\" ; reports Willie O. got a new gun.","Scope and Contents Refers to sister's wish for copy of portrait of father; recommends Mr. James Westhall] Fordas a portrait painter; inquires if Francis Jerdone would like a copy of portrait of father; \"It will cost from forty to forty-five dollars which is upwards of an hundred dollars less then your brother paid Sully\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses her health; refers to Jerdone's headaches; recommends remedy for them which she outlines; reports recommendation for a farm for sale if still interested; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on weather and progress of crops; refers to erecting their father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] tomb; refers to poor state of the gravesite; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to health of Aunt Mary Jerdone Toler]; reports beginning of \"thrashing machine\"; requests either \"Smith's or Olneys geography and atlas\"; other family news. Includes letter Signed from Jno. Jerdone Spotsylvania County, Virginia] to his brother, William Jerdone, \"Mount Sterling\", Charles City County], Virginia, dated 20 August 1842. Reports on broken threshing] machine and describes how it's broken; refers to William Jerdone's loss of cattle; describes how to cure particular ailment of the cattle; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to ill-health of Mrs. Moss; reports on weather and progress of crops; reports on work being done on the estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports the death of Mary] Moss; explains delay of last letter; reports work done on estate including enclosure built around father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] gravesite; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports health of family; expresses concern in not having received a letter from him William] in three weeks; reports progress of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents 2 pages. Letter Signed. Concerning sale of corn; bears account of William Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Refers to Willie O's new pigeon box and his bird hunting; refers to Dr. Garland's return from Missouri and lack of visits; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on health of family; refers to \"unworkmanlike Job\" done by Howard and refers to action taken against him; refers to routine plantation chores; reports on loss of horse and describes how it happened; mentions worthless overseer; requests William Jerdone to settle account disagreement with agent in Richmond; other family news.","Requests payment from him [William Jerdone] for bonnets repaired for Mary Moss; refers to death of Mary Moss and welfare of her children.","Reports on health and weather; reports on progress of fence; refers to attempts to get ice; refers to behavior of enslaved persons, insolence of Jimmy and its settlement by giving him a correction; other family news.","Scope and Contents Expresses appreciation for things sent; refers to Willie O's pigeons; requests two pigeons when he comes to visit; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports family health; refers to oats crop; makes plans for trip to Gordonsville to meet each other; questions necessity of his role in settling father's Francis Jerdone, Sr.] estate; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports discovery of marl on south boundary of Jerdone land; requests permission to use the marl he has found and any he may find. Letter from Richard Tucker, New Kent County, Virginia]to William] Jerdone dated 27 April 1843 concerning developments and progress of crops.","Scope and Contents Offers to present bond against Charle]s Thompson at Hanover Cour]t House; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on Maria's health; refers to sale of tobacco; relates experiences in court including accounts of fines levied against him and denial of an appeal; reports damage done by locusts; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to cold weather and small crops; requests William Jerdone settle John Jerdone's account in Richmond; refers to Charles Thompson's bond; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on progress of crops; refers to return of runaway, attributing it to fear of discovery and having been shot at; reports William Walker's death; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to visits from various people; reports on Dr. Gardner's intended move to Missouri; refers to traveling salesman of mules and horses who came into town; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports lack of news from John Moss; refers to work on overseer's house; reports cat caught another pigeon; refers to Willie O. going to school; other family news.","Refers to Maria's health; reports on schedule of sowing and progress of crops; refers to decision not to sell mutton, but to use it for the enslaved; refers to fixing-up of overseer's house; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on corn crop; refers to suit pending against estate of Jno. Hart; refers to other debts owed him John Jerdone]; Grandison given note to look out for a situation for next year; other family news.","Scope and Contents Explains who pays commission to sheriff when he collects a debt; reports death of John Moss.","Scope and Contents Reports buying of hogs; refers to trapping of partridges; other family news.","Reports on health of enslaved persons; refers to weather and plowing; refers to difficulty in getting cotton; other plantation news.","Scope and Contents Refers to illness at plantation; refers to plowing; reports on cloth woven; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on planting of crops; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports on work on fence; refers to making of clothes; reports on planting; other news.","Reports on planting; refers to fire on plantation; refers to enslaved persons who escaped captivity; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports progress of crops and sales; refers to timber cut; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports family health; refers to wife] Eliza's trip \"down the country\"; refers to weather and progress of crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on health of the family; has discharged ?] Reynolds overseer?]; advises to accept proposal; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses Dr. Price's proposal; reports on health and crops; refers to dismissal of overseer and applicants for openings; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on crops; refers to payment from Dr. Price; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses possibility of instituting new suit against Price.","Scope and Contents Requests William Jerdone settle account for him in Richmond; requests he take care of other errands for him; refers to weather; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Reports having hired two men to Major Snead for $80 each.","Discusses paying debt with two enslaved persons.","Scope and Contents 2 pages. Letter. Reports delivering men to Mr. Hall in Richmond; reports on repairing fence; refers to livestock; other news.","enDeclines offer of enslaved persons to pay debt; requests interest in spring; explains reluctance to 'own' any more slaved persons; states that the number of persons he enslaves \"has increased so fast that in addition to what I hire out up in the county I am obliged to dispose of some in the same way from my Farm in Charle]s Cityas I have more than I can profitably employ there.\"","Scope and Contents Possibly in another hand. Reports on ploughing; refers to livestock; reports filling ice house; other news.","Scope and Contents Possibly in another hand. Reports on ploughing and seeding; refers to slaughtering livestock and sale of meat; refers to sale of mule; reports progress of crops; other news.","Scope and Contents Expresses gratitude for things sent her; intends to do her lessons every day; requests him to look for a school for her to attend; expresses great desire to go to school; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to trip from Richmond on train; reports weather and crop; refers to discovery of lice on horses; describes treatment for delousing; other family news.","Scope and Contents Praises Anna E. V. Burfitt as a good friend; discusses her difficulty in transition to Oswego; requests her Anna E. V. Burfitt] to visit; complains of Methodist preachers not being all the same; requests advice on books to read.","Scope and Contents Advise on male interests; reports on local gossip; discusses desire to move to Virginia as teacher.","Scope and Contents Reports on children and health of family; relates progress of crops; refers to court case against Hart, Collins; other family news.","Scope and Contents (Possibly not in his hand.) Report on crops; refers to fish caught; other news.","Scope and Contents (Possibly not in his hand.) Reports on progress of crops and weather; refers to shearing sheep, hatching of turkeys and other references to livestock; refers to selection of school for Maria; other news.","Scope and Contents Reports can give bond \"with everything requisite to your safety\".","Scope and Contents Writes from school; expresses happiness and comfort; refers to sores almost healed; reports visit to St. James's Church and seeing organ; looks forward to his visit; refers to General Jackson's death; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses Maria's entrance in school; refers to progress of crops and sale of tobacco; refers to \"railroad meeting\" and decision of a 3% dividend to be paid; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports sale of corn; states prices of wheat.","Refers to Maria at school; intention to sell \"a parcel of Negroes\" as he [John Jerdone] is \"entirely overstocked with them\"; reports on weather, crops and prices; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports visit by Mary and her parents; refers to case of scarlet fever; reports visit to \"caravan\" to see wild animals; other family news. Includes N by ?] Mead to William Jerdone, reporting case of fever is better; Maria is well and a good scholar.","Scope and Contents Request for payment of bill for bacon, etc. so he can pay his taxes.","Scope and Contents Reports filling of ice house; discusses crops and prices; has received letter from Chapman Johnson referring to judgment in his case against Allison and Watt; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy to Anna for an unknown occurrence; reports latest letter from Eliza Merrill and expresses sympathy for the loss of her brother; remarks on dearness of Anna as a friend; reports on her own brother, Dan.","Describes recent snowstorm and general weather; refers to a scarcity of food for [live]stock; death of Rosetta, an enslaved person; refers to crops and large number of crows; other family news.\n3 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter Signed.","Complains of a lack of anyone in his employment in the tanyard or shoe shop whom he can trust; refers to crops and prices; bad snowstorm; reports sale of enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents Relates school children's interest in her Anna Burfitt]; anticipates Mr. Coleman's visit; refers to other social incidents.","Scope and Contents Refers to Maria's case of measles; reports children Willie O. and Leonora are attending school; refers to Uncle Toby's school being full; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to \"happiness\" in \"mutually edifying\" correspondence; reports cats trick of climbing into pigeon house and killing pigeons; refers to new born livestock; other family news.","Reports on development of crops; saving of 100 sheep from drowning by hands swimming in and bringing them out one at a time; refers to group of men sentenced to the penitentiary for unspecified crimes; refers to jailing of 8 enslaved persons for \"insurrectionary proceedings\"; \"I have understood that it was a very extensive plot... many whites it is supposed concerned in the business...\"; other family news.","Scope and Contents Explains delay in answer of letter; consoles her Anna Burfitt] on loss of her sister; brother's account of Mexican War; relates other family feeling and social incidents.","Scope and Contents Reports attending church twice previous days; refers to expectation of frocks; reports attending one dancing lesson; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes the scene she is in as she writes letter; refers to Mr. Jerdone visiting her Anna Burfitt]; relates Plans to meet her in Richmond; other social news.","Scope and Contents Describes trip to Richmond and misfortune of losing her trunk; expresses disappointment in not visiting Louisa County; other social news.","Reports plans to visit soon; refers to health of family; reports C. G. Coleman's loss of two enslaved persons; other family news.","Scope and Contents 4 Autograph Letter. Incomplete. Remarks upon \"drudgery of teaching\"; advises Anna Burfitt on how to schedule her classes and gives her schedule; her failed attempts to make friends in the neighborhood; has therefore \"relapsed into the same cold calculating Yankee;\" reports on two new teachers; other social news.","Scope and Contents Incomplete. Speculates on recent notice of sale by Henry Birge and John Wainwright; discusses Mr. Jerdone's intentions; expresses concern over the difference in ages; refers to Mr. Boxley's affections for her Anna Burfitt]; other social news.","Scope and Contents Reports satisfaction with her new frocks; thanks him for the package; accepts hint to darn her stockings.","Scope and Contents Refers to weather and effect on crops; comments on Miss Burfitt as Maria's teacher; refers to hogs and prices for crops; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports painting of pigeon house; lists subjects she is studying; reports recent deaths; other family news.","Scope and Contents Describes her recent illness of typhus fever and resulting weakness; advises her Anna Burfitt] on courtship of Mr. Jerdone; other social news.","Scope and Contents Discusses buying price of his William Jerdone] corn.","Scope and Contents Settles buying price for his William Jerdone] corn.","Scope and Contents Refers to engagement of Capt. Fletcher; intends to ship plaster by first vessel.","Scope and Contents Reports measles cases; reports receipt of gifts and food sent; refers to Miss Burfitt; other family news; marriage of Lafayette Riordon to Mary Boxley.","Scope and Contents Reports arrival of vessel and loading of articles; reports no herrings available in New Kent.","Scope and Contents Requests good brandy for his sick father.","Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter. Refers to her recent depression; refers to Mr. Jerdone and speculates on future; reports on measles outbreak and children's reaction to possibility of contracting disease; refers to receipt of a manuscript copy of The Ravenby Edgar Allan Poe sent from Maine; other social news.","Scope and Contents Discusses Miss Burfitt's opinion on her new bonnet; refers to classes and instruction; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to his William Jerdone] new house; discusses things he'd like to do when he comes home from school; other family news.","Scope and Contents Discusses settlement for timber cut for William Jerdone by David Crump's men. Includes Autograph Note Signed marking receipt of payment.","Scope and Contents Refers to her illness; discusses plans to visit her Anna Burfitt]; refers to other social incidents.","Scope and Contents 4 pages. Autograph Letter. Describes his travels from Kentucky to New Orleans, towns and country he traveled through in Mississippi and some of the sights he saw.","Scope and Contents Reports health of family; refers to his William Jerdone] business and running plantation; describes visit to New Orleans and southern states; describes 'Mississippi River and great amount of activity and trade taking place; reports land prices for land along Mississippi; describes amount of crops could be grown on land he is looking into; refers to people he has met who are old acquaintances; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to her trip North for the summer; expresses disappointment that she Anna Burfitt Jerdone] won't be going; refers to travel plans and hopes to see her in Richmond; other family news. Also includes Autograph Note Signed from Louise ?] to Anna Burfitt] Jerdone, dated 25 July 1848] concerning Dr. B.'s illness and delay in trip.","Scope and Contents Refers to delinquency in letters; refers to her Anna Burfitt Jerdone] motherhood; reports on winter in the North; refers to sleigh-riding and snowball throwing; other news.","Scope and Contents Expresses deep emotion for friendship with her Anna Burfitt Jerdone]; inquires after son, William; refers to offer of appointment in Shepherdstown, Virginia; other news.","Scope and Contents Expresses unhappiness at her new position; discusses plans to take other position with Mr. Winston; describes schoolroom and dormitory; other news.","Reports travel northward.","Reports on commencement activities; requests a letter soon; reports on old acquaintances from school; other news.","Inquires after borrowing $500 for an unspecified reason.","Reports bacon loaded on ship to Mr. J.; heard today we have orders to move to Mulberry Island tomorrow morning; will send more if they don't leave; sends $10 to wife; other references to the goods.","Reports goods sent; explains smaller supply of sugar because of scarcity of all goods.","Includes his instructions from William DuVal acting for Francis Jerdone (1756-1841).","Scope and Contents Describes movements of both Confederate and Union troops on and about his plantation after the Confederate retreat from Yorktown the year before; describes battles of Civil War nearby including battle, 30 June 1862], at his house and damage done; and use of his house in August 1862 as Union Army headquarters; other family news.","Scope and Contents Refers to goods ordered; reports efforts to settle accounts; refers to attempts to find someone ?] in prison.","Scope and Contents \"The first of April being an Era in our resolution we are making efforts to start fresh from that time;\" remit money owed; bears account, 1863-1864, of William Jerdone.","Scope and Contents Reports entering money into accounts; advises her to \"be cautious and collect up close and also to look close after your affairs.\"","Scope and Contents Blair having failed, he is pressed for money; requests she pay money owed. Includes invoice, 1861-1863, converted from Confederate funds to U.S. funds.","Scope and Contents Explains no copy of bill to show how account was come to; describes method of settling accounts of Confederate times into current currency; other business news.","Scope and Contents Requests settlement of claim made by Blair and Chamberlayne.","Scope and Contents Expects claim by Blair \u0026 Chamberlayne to be settled now that wheat is in.","Scope and Contents Requests payment of claim; asks three neighbors to determine value of articles now in Richmond and settlement will be fed on that.","Scope and Contents Reports receipt of gifts; describes daily newspaper; gives long and detailed description of court proceedings he was involved in.","Scope and Contents Inquires after papers sent; describes state fair and military men he met; describes Texas' position politically toward reconstruction.","Scope and Contents Describes planned treatment of tumor; describes stay at retreat to sick hospital; kindness of Dr. ?] McGuire; other family news.","Scope and Contents Reports mother's Anna Burfitt Jerdone] death; describes plan to move body home.","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy for mother's Anna Burfitt Jerdone] death; suggests transportation he has available for the family.","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy for their \"affliction\".","Scope and Contents Reports sales of goods and sends goods ordered; advises against allowing \"cargo to pass into the hands of strangers\"; other business news.","Scope and Contents Expresses dissatisfaction with people in general and loneliness; refers to severe weather in Virginia; notes little severe weather in Texas and Galveston recently; other family news.","Scope and Contents","Reports visit of cousins John and William; mother's health precarious; will try to convince her to visit her friends in the \"upper country\" this summer; hopes his family will visit.","Has drawn against his account; wishes to have Mr. Coleman paid for the pork; consoles him in his bereavement.","Requests Jerdone to delay trip until the morning as the man \"who has the fund out of which he is to pay Mr. Jerdone has not yet reached town\"; does not wish Mr. Jerdone to leave town without his money.","Describes Mr. Gillet's teaching: he teaches in Fredericksburg half the week and here the other half; there are 25 boys in school; Edward Pendleton was sent off for not attending Mr. Coleman's Bible class. Including Autograph Note Signed to [Clayton Coleman]from [William Coleman], thinks he will not reply to him.","[Mr. Tucker desires him to respond to his letter; his [William Jerdone's] corn field is in good condition; Dr. Carter says that Patience, and an enslaved person, has rheumatism but she thinks she has been tricked and desires a Black doctor; advises hickory oil as a remedy for rheumatism; Mr. Tucker has kept an accurate account of everything bought for the place.","Visited Mr. Groves and was astonished that they had sold his [Francis Jerdone] barrels of sugar; hopes his clothes will reach him safely; dispatches by the Herriot and goods by the Nissell have been forwarded to him.","Apprehensive over the whereabouts of his [William Jerdone] brother who went to repair the damage to places where gold was been sought caused by the late rain; has sent things which were requested.","Sends two bottles to be filled with wine for a sick person; will return tomorrow.","Since Mr. Norton was not at Hanover Court page torn; recommends sowing wheat seed in a garden near the turnip patch; hopes Hartwell and Billy behave well in his absence; more family news.","All enjoying good health; glad the wheat is sowed; Mr. Lewis is purchasing corn; whooping cough is at old Mrs. Lewis's; expects Hawkins; the doctor has cut his finger badly; sorry to hear how Francis Mitchell \"has been going on\"; the days are now short.","Mr. Lewis killed a beef and does not want any more at present; Mrs. Lewis has got the books they wanted: Simpson' Euclid and Blair's Lectures; other news of Lewis's and Falcons.","Recounts illness; planned to sail from London on the 15th; because of illness has been unable to ride horseback so has purchased a wheeled chaise; Mr. Braikenridge has not arrived in England; has received no letters from his family of a date later than the 13th of November 17]84; wishes to be remembered to family and friends.","Recounts negotiations with William Kimbrough over the corn crop; news of the Lewis's.","Arrived safely and found their things in much the same condition as they left them.","Arrived safely and found things in good order; Mr. Lewis is at home.","Sends weekly news: Joseph Holladay brought 3,000 herrings, the \"backward spring\"; Captain Lewis Holladay had a sale at the tavern of what remained in his store; plans a trip home.","Has not been able to dispose of his horse at the price stipulated; Mr. Anderson will take the horse at $100 if he will warrant him not more than 9 years old.","Asks about her [Anna] mother's health; fears Martha's journey to Lebanon was \"perilous\" because of \"Northern atrocities\"; asks if Mr. Jerdone is alarmed because your residence is so near the scene of action; kiss all the children.","Is glad to renew acquaintance with her; asks for full accounts of her family; sends regards to her. Martha and Mr. Jerdone.","Writes about his delivering Holt's notice in person; thinks he gave the notice to someone else to deliver.","Tells her of her traveling companions on the ride to Summer Hill; believes Mr. Jerdone must be with her in Richmond; describes Christmas activities.","Regrets Mr. Jerdone left before [she ?] reached Richmond; everyone at Summer Hill sings praises of her; mentions the marriage and scandal circulating about John; supposes she is at John Jerdone's now; says she must have had to encounter \"many a sly glance from Mr. Jerdone\"; mentions friends and school; recipes for German town cakes and soda biscuits.","Wishes she could be in Richmond at the Exchange Hotel with her [Anna T. Burfitt] and Mr. Jerdone; describes her reception at Fairfield; thinks the match with Mr. Jerdone is \"first-rate\" despite \"some disparity in years\"; more news of friends and family.","Hopes his father's health will improve; thinks of his [John Jerdone] mother as a friend; sends love to his aunt, sister and brothers.","Suffers from wheezing cough and shortness of breath: cousin has been \"almost laid by with the Rheumatis in her limbs\"; [page torn].","Applies for position of manager; encloses recommendations.","Has made a wadden bonnet for Maria as she is subject to earache; has added silk velvet flowers; will charge Richmond prices.","Will alter Maria's frocks; describes trimmings and fabrics.","Applies for position of manager of plantations in Charles City and New Kent.","Discusses his ideas for settlement of a claim against Major Duval.","Mentions financial transactions and health [page torn].","4 pages.Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Her illness: [Dr. Hunter?] McGutre'sindecision about the case.","4 pages.Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Her illness; [Dr. Hunter] McGuire'scomplaining \"as usual\" of too much to do.","Thanks for the gift.","Married two months; married life; bridal tour; visit to Troy Female Seminary; news of friends there.","4 pages.Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. Inquires regarding her mother's health; death of Sarah Macauley.","Shipping tobacco.","Grief at death of wife [Sarah Jerdone Braikenridge].","Boxes 10-12.","Accounts, including estate of Francis Jerdone; includes letter. 1 July 1784 of [J. H. Norton to Francis Jerdone and William] Holt; and account, 1772-1774, concerning guardianship of [Peggy Belsches] Kello .","Accounts, including overseer's account, two small memorandum listing tithes, enslaved perrons and including overseer's agreement, 1779, and account books concerning the estate of Francis Jerdone I.","Accounts, includes overseers wage.","Contains Blacksmith's account dated November 18th 1766; account book March 14, 1783 - March 1790; mill book of Francis Jerdone dated June 15, 1783; notes; and \"an account of timber got to build my house,\" November 17, 1847 - July 13, 1848; possible \"Mt. Sterling\"; account book, 1750, of Francis Jerdone (1721-1771) kept while a merchant at Yorktown, Virginia.","Signed by Jno. Pierce and William Douglass.","Copy of court record of the deed, and opinions of P. V. Daniel and Robert Stanard, attorneys, regarding the legality of the deed. 4 items. Documents Signed.","Includes agreement for 1826 [20 August 1825].","Notes of the late war not contained in reports of the generals, by M. M. Burfitt, at Providence Forge, New Kent County, Virginia Refers to the American Civil War, particularly the Battle of Bethel.","What the big guns eat. An English theme by Miriam Coleman. Written during the European War 1914-1918.","Poetry and pencil sketches by Alexander Jerdone.","School copy book of John Jerdone. 1811. Page of copy book of 26 November 1810.","School copy book of William Jerdone.","Extract of the will of William MacFarland, of London England], leaving his property to his sister, Mrs. Catherine Scott. See medium oversize file.","Course of treatment prescribed by Dr. Mercer for a child with a bad lax.","Letter of recommendation of Robert Myrick as overseer.","Appraisement of the estate of David Thompson.","List of bonds payable to Francis Willis delivered to John Hawkins to be collected by him.","The royal coat of arms appears on this sheet.","Engraving from the  London Magazine . 1754.","Murray to Chesters, page 81 mentions Baillie Jeardon father of Francis Jerdone I].","Murray to Chesters, page 121 mentions Mr. Jardon.","Murray to Chesters, page 141 refers to Bailie Jardon.","Murray to Chesters, page 149 refers to Franc Jerdon.","Murray to Baillie Jerdon, concerning his son Francis Jerdone's apprenticeship to Neill Buchanan.","Murray to Baillie Jerdon, concerning his son Francis Jerdone.","Includes photograph of portrait of John Jerdone, son of Francis Jerdone, 3rd.","Manuscript Volume 1. 134 pages. 8 1/4 x 7 inches.","Manuscript Volume 2. 146 pages. 8 1/4 x 6 3/4 inches.","Manuscript Volume 3. 168 pages. 8 x 7 inches. Volume 1.","Manuscript Volume 4. 154 pages. 8 1/4 x 7 inches. Volume 2.","Manuscript Volume 5. 44 pages. 10 1/4 x 8 inches.","Manuscript Volume 6. Physical Location: Located on shelf. 280 pages. 16 x 6 1/2 inches. Covered with parchment.","Manuscript Volume 7. Physical Location: Located on shelf. 740 pages. 18 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches.","Manuscript Volume 8. 376 pages. 16 x 7 inches. Laminated July 1955 by W. J. Barrow. Jerdone's predecessor as factor for Buchanan and Hamilton was William Johnston. Jerdone evidently came to Virginia to replace Johnston in September 1740.","Manuscript Volume 9. 268 pages. 13 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches. Laminated July 1955 by W.J. Barrow. Also includes a record of tobacco shipped prior to 1759.","anuscript Volume 11. 256 pages. 19 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches.","Manuscript Volume 12. 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches.","Manuscript Volume 13. 368 pages. 13 x 8 1/2 inches. Volume 1 concerns agriculture, daily life and slavery.","Manuscript Volume 14. 64 pages. 12 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches. Volume 2 concerns agriculture, daily life and slavery, and also some poetry and recipes.","Manuscript Volume15. 3 3/4 x 6 inches. First leaf contains note of payment of tuition at the College of William and Mary for his son John, a student there.","Invoice book, ledger and a partial ledger. Msv 22, 23, 24.","Invoice book of Francis Jerdone of Hanover County, Yorktown and Louisa County.  15 7/8 x 6 1/4.  179 pages.","Ledger of Francis Jerdone.  King and Queen County (see index). 14 3/4 x 9 1/8 inches.  259 pages.","Index to Ledger B which is not included with this collection.  15 x 9 1/3.  30 pages.","Manuscript Volume 16. 235 pages. 13 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches. Correspondents include John Anderson, John Backhouse, Messrs Barlow, Wigginton, Francis \u0026 Holland of London, England, James Bowles, Messrs. Clay \u0026 Miogley of Liverpool, England, Nisbett, Darby, William Gibson, Samuel Gist, Messrs. Hanson, Clark \u0026 Co. of London, England, Henry Holland, Richard Humphreys, Mrs. Dorothy Jordan, John Morton Jordan, John Morton Jordan \u0026 Co. of London, England, Thomas Jarvis, William Lee, Dr. Michael McNemara, Messrs. McNemara \u0026 Jennings, Robert Maxwell, Thomas Oswala, William Perkins, Perkins, Buchanan \u0026 Brown of London, England, William Quinny, Stevenson, Randolph \u0026 Co. of Bristol, Messrs. Talte, Alexander \u0026 Co. of London, England, Mrs. Francis Ward, Thomas Ward, Messrs. Willimott, Brooks, \u0026 Lafant, and Messrs. Willson \u0026 R. Mollison of London, England. For other information concerning J. M. Morton \u0026 Company and on Perkins, Buchanan and Brown see the Thomas Adams Papers in the Virginia Historical Society.","Manuscript Volume 17. 13 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches.","Manuscript Volume 18. 54 pages. 12 1/4 x 8 inches. Also includes sketches written by William M. Jerdone at Virginia Military Institute, 1870-1871.","Manuscript Volume 19. 166 pages. 14 x 8 3/4 inches. Diary of William Jerdone, 1861-1862; and diary of William M. Jerdone, 1863-1867. Diaries concern agriculture, preparation for war, home front, managing enslaved persons, reconstruction, and military defenses at Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown.","Manuscript Volume 20. 126 pages. 13 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches.","Manuscript Volume 21. Book contains farm records, records of doctors' visits, records of produce and animals stolen, hiring of a free black person, record of enslaved persons working on public defenses at Jamestown and the beginning of a diary continued in MsV. 19 of William M. Jerdone, Jr.","Boxes: 17-19","2 items. 5 1/2\" high.","4\" high.","3 1/2\" high.","3 3/4\" high. See descriptive note attached.","3 items. 3-6 1/2\" high.","Manuscript. Penciled genealogy chart showing ancestry of Francis and Sarah Macon] Jerdone down through their descendants to the Colemans.","Photocopies.","2 pages. Photostat of draft of Document. Argues in behalf of her sons Francis and John who are in England and their land in Virginia is found by inquest to be subject to escheat and forfeiture under the last Act of Assembly concerning escheats and forfeitures from British subjects.","3 pages. Copy.","2 pages. 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This section contains the majority of background research conducted by the Research and Restoration Department during Williams's time at Mount Vernon.  Included in this series are numerous excerpts from primary resources such as diaries, letters, and ledgers that Williams found at various repositories, including the Library of Congress and the Harvard Library.  Series 5 also holds written works on such subject matter as architecture, gardening, and material culture.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Williams was committed to researching and chronicling the lives and activities at Mount Vernon, and Series 5 reflects this commitment.  This section contains the majority of background research conducted by the Research and Restoration Department during Williams's time at Mount Vernon.  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Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to items for preservation purposes.","Materials in each series have been arranged alphabetically and according to subject matter. ","List of Series:\nSeries 1: Structures, 1676 – 1938\nSub-Series 1.1: Buildings and Structures\nSub-Series 1.2: Mansion\n  \tI. General\n   \tII. Exterior\n \tIII. Interior\nSeries 2: Landscape, 1737 – 1939\nSub-Series 2.1: Gardens\nSub-Series 2.2: Grounds\nSub-Series 2.3: Walls \u0026 Gates\nSeries 3: Farming \u0026 Life at Mount Vernon, 1713 – 1925 \nSeries 4: Other Historic Sites, 1730 – 1937\nSeries 5: Biographical Information, 1602 – 1962\nSub-Series 5.1: Biographies\nSub-Series 5.2: Bibliographies \u0026 Written Works\nSub-Series 5.3: Chronologies\nSub-Series 5.4: Writings to/from George Washington\nSeries 6: Architecture and Archaeology \nSub-Series 6.1: Maps \u0026 Drawings\nSub-Series 6.2: Surveys\nSeries 7: Ephemera, 1758 - 1938\nSub-Series 7.1: Mount Vernon Ladies' Association\nSub-Series 7.2: Reports\nSub-Series 7.3: Images","Morley Jeffers Williams was born in Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada on August 1, 1886.  In 1910, twenty-four-year-old Williams attended the engineering school at the University of Toronto for training as a civil engineer.  Over the next eleven years, Williams used his engineering degree to work in various construction and agricultural positions such as bridge construction inspector for the Canadian Pacific Railroad and farm overseer.  After earning a second degree in horticulture from the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph, Ontario, Williams became an instructor and student at the Harvard University School of Design.  ","During a successful academic career in which he was awarded several grants and appointed an assistant professor at Harvard School of Design, Williams began to visit historic sites and make topographic surveys for his own research.  He became involved with restoration projects at various sites, and in 1931 the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association (MVLA) contracted Williams to prepare topographic drawings of Mount Vernon for the bicentennial of George Washington's birth.  After Williams completed his work at Mount Vernon, he continued to study the architectural and archaeological elements of George Washington's estate, in addition to his other projects and responsibilities.  In spring 1935, the MVLA again contracted Williams; his task was to restore the Kitchen Garden.  By the following winter, the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association hired Williams to be the Director of the new Research and Restoration Department.","During his time as Director of Research and Restoration, Williams uncovered and assisted in the reconstruction and/or restoration of several original structures on-site including the Kitchen Garden, Deer Park Wall, and two Ha-Ha Walls.  Williams also helped improve the historic integrity within the Mansion, as he both researched 18th-century material culture and used artifacts found during excavations to ensure the objects placed in the mansion and other site buildings were historically accurate for Mount Vernon.  Under Williams's supervision, the Department of Research and Restoration eventually expanded to oversee the restoration of the Mansion, Tomb, and Gardens, and the development of the Library.  \nIn May 1939, the board of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association decided to discontinue both the Department of Research and Restoration and Williams's position as department head.  Soon thereafter, Williams left Mount Vernon and began his own business conducting architectural and archaeological research. ","Throughout the duration of his life, Morley Williams worked at various other historic sites including Tryon Palace in North Carolina.  He became a professor of landscape architecture at the North Carolina State College (now University) School of Design, and was later appointed chair of the Landscape Architecture Department.  In early 1977, Williams returned to Mount Vernon with his family for a visit and was well received. Approximately 10 months later, Morley Williams died of congestive heart failure.     ","Morley Williams was a pioneer of rigorous and scholarly study of Mount Vernon, especially on the evolution of the estate landscape.  As Director of the Research and Restoration Department, Williams used an interdisciplinary approach to research and restoration, by combining landscape architecture, history, historic preservation, and archaeology.  Much of the current understanding of Mount Vernon's history is based upon the findings of Morley Williams.  To this day, Morley Jeffers Williams's work continues to be an immeasurable asset to the restoration efforts at Mount Vernon.   ","Chronology:","The following is a more in-depth timeline charting the life and accomplishments of Morley Jeffers Williams. ","August 1, 1886 – Born in Tillsenburg, Ontario, Canada.","1910-1911 – Attended the engineering school at the University of Toronto for training as a civil engineer.","1911 – Hired as a bridge construction inspector by the Canadian Pacific Railroad.","1912 – Hired as bridge construction inspector and the acting engineer of bridge site surveys by the Montreal-Port Arthur District of the Canadian Northern Railway.  Eventually promoted to resident engineer in charge of roadbed grading and track-laying.","1914 – Resigned from his job and relocated to Kingsville, Ontario.  Became the co-owner of a grain elevator and cultivated three hundred acres of land with seed grades of corn, small grains, and grasses.  ","1922 – Began managing Vincent Massey's farm; some responsibilities included consulting about the buildings and presentations of other private farms.","1925: Earned a horticulture degree from the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph, Ontario.","1927 – Became a student and instructor at Harvard School of Design.","1928 – Earned an MLA (landscape architecture) in city planning at Harvard University's School of Design.","1929 – Received the Sheldon Traveling Fellowship and studied landscape design in Europe and North Africa.  ","1930 – Became an assistant professor at Harvard School of Design.","March 1931 – Awarded a grant from the Clark Fund for Research in Landscape Design at Harvard to study \"American Landscape Design as Exemplified by the Plantation Estates of Maryland and Virginia, 1750 to 1860.\"","May 1931 – Visited various historic plantations, including Gunston Hall and Woodlawn, creating topographic surveys.","July 1931 – Contracted to prepare topographic drawings of Mount Vernon for the bicentennial of George Washington's birth.","Summer 1932 – Hired to complete Arthur Shurcliff's research and excavations at Stratford Hall.  Identified many original structures and sketched architectural restoration plans for the east garden at Stratford Hall.  Received a second grant from the Clark Fund, which allowed him to further his research on Virginia and Maryland plantations, including Monticello.","Summer 1933 – Supervised the restoration of the east garden at Stratford Hall.","Summer 1934 – Received funding from the Emergency Relief Administration of Massachusetts to restore God's Acre in Harvard Square, an old burial ground. Upon finishing this restoration project, Williams continued his architectural and archaeological assessment of the grounds at Mount Vernon.  ","May 1935 – Contracted to restore the Kitchen Garden at Mount Vernon under the supervision of Mrs. Horace Brown, the Vice-Regent for Vermont.  ","Summer 1935 – Continued to oversee the restoration of the Kitchen Garden at Mount Vernon.  He was also contracted to assess the history of White House landscaping in light of possible changes to design.  ","Winter 1935 – Hired by Mount Vernon as the Director of Research and Restoration.  ","Spring 1936 – Taught during spring semester at Harvard, then resigned his professorship in order to focus his efforts at Mount Vernon. Williams helped to rebuild and/or restore several original structures on-site including the Kitchen Garden and Deer Park Wall.  He used artifacts found during excavations such as door hinges and other hardware to model replicas for the newly restored buildings.  Williams also uncovered various original structures including two Ha-Ha walls and a cross-wall underlying the Bowling Green, which were previously unknown to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. ","1937 – Concerned with preserving the historic integrity of the site, Williams pointed out items and structures he deemed inaccurate such as various walkways and coaches.  As Director of the Department of Research and Restoration, Williams also focused on accessing primary documentation for research, as well as acquiring objects for Mount Vernon's collections.  ","1938 - Contracted Frances Benjamin Johnston to make photographic studies as a supplement to his measured drawings.  Her photographs were combined with an article written by Williams in the January 1938 edition of Landscape Architecture and the February issue of American Architect and Architecture.  Williams also assigned employees within the Department of Research and Restoration to research various collections located at the Library of Congress that he believed would help to maintain the historic integrity at Mount Vernon as restoration efforts continued.    ","1939 – Under Williams's supervision, the Department of Research and Restoration grew to oversee the research and restoration of the Mansion, Tomb, Gardens, Grounds, and Outbuildings, as well as the development of the Library.  ","May 16, 1939 – Board of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association voted to dismantle the Department of Research and Restoration as of June 1, 1939.  ","Summer 1939 – Williams ended his association with Mount Vernon after the dissolution of the Department of Research and Restoration and began his own business conducting architectural and archaeological research.","1940 – 1941 – Researched 18th-century manuscripts and newspapers in several prominent repositories, including the Library of Congress. ","1941-1947 – Morley Williams and his wife, Nathalia Williams, managed their own business for architectural and archaeological research.","1947 – Hired as a professor of landscape architecture by the North Carolina State College (now University) School of Design.","1948 – Appointed chair of the landscape architecture department at the North Carolina State College (now University) School of Design.","1952 –1960 (ca.) - Contracted to restore Tryon Palace, a pre-Revolutionary governor's mansion in North Carolina.  Oversaw archaeological excavations that exposed the original foundation of the governor's mansion, as well as uncovered other structural aspects of the site such as water sources and outbuildings.  Since no garden plots were discovered, Williams drew plans for formal gardens authentic to the time period Tryon Palace was first constructed.  During the excavations and restoration, Williams salvaged many artifacts, which he never fully identified and/or processed.  This later became a point of contention between Williams and the benefactors of Tryon Palace.","1961 – Returned to Harvard as a lecturer for landscape architecture.","December 1961 – Settled accounts with Tryon Palace by returning all artifacts to the Tryon Palace Commission.  ","1962-1977 – Williams and his wife continued to restore historic sites and landscapes for the remainder of his life.","February 1977 – At ninety-one, Williams returned with his family to Mount Vernon for a visit, and was well received by Regent Mrs. John H. Guy, Jr., Director Charles Cecil Wall, and others.","December 1, 1977 – Morley Jeffers Williams died of congestive heart failure.     ","archivist's note: oversized materials; folded","archivist's note: oversized materials; folded by creator","archivist's note: oversized materials; folded by creator","archivist's note: oversized materials; folded by creator","archivist's note: oversized materials; folded by creator","archivist's note: oversized materials; folded by creator","archivist's note: oversized materials; folded by creator","Papers of the MVLA\nPapers of the Superintendent and Resident Director\nMeasured drawings (architectural drawings)\nRestoration Files of the Historic Structures Report","The collection consists of correspondence, reports, surveys, newspaper clippings, biographies and other written works, bibliographies, excerpts from diaries, letters, inventories and ledgers, various types of architectural and archaeological drawings, maps, and images documenting the work and research conducted during Morley Jeffers Williams's tenure at George Washington's Mount Vernon.  Williams compiled the majority of the documents and images found in this collection between 1931 and 1939; however, the information contained within these records dates from 1602 to 1967.  \nThe bulk of the collection consists of numerous architectural and archaeological drawings detailing past and contemporary views of George Washington's estate; furthermore, there are several drawings depicting possible future renovations to Mount Vernon.  This collection also contains a large amount of scholarly research pertaining to George Washington, Mount Vernon, and 18th-century life and culture.  This information provides an in-depth understanding of George Washington's life, particularly concerning his interactions with his estate.  Other documentation charts the efforts of Morley Jeffers Williams as he worked to restore the structures and landscape at Mount Vernon.","The documents, images, and structural drawings in this section attest to the extensive research Williams conducted for the purpose of restoring original architectural elements to the Mount Vernon Estate.  Included in this series are excerpts from primary resources such as diaries, letters, and ledgers; contemporary photographs of structural remains; calculations for possible reconstructions; studies of material objects such as chairs, flower holders, and venetian blinds; various lists; and numerous architectural and archaeological plans detailing both past and possible future structural scenarios.","Two black and white photographic prints showing a decorative ceiling panel and the fireplace in the Front Parlor, formerly called the West Parlor, by Frances B. Johnston.","Pen and ink, color drawing of the Front Parlor fireplace by Morley Jeffers Williams, undated.","Series 2 contains materials similar to the previous series.  This section consists of various documentary information, images, and architectural drawings pertaining to the reconstruction of the Mount Vernon landscape.  There are numerous documents on the Mount Vernon gardens as the MVLA initially hired Morley Williams as a contractor to refurbish the gardens.","Plan of the Kitchen Garden by Morley Jeffers Williams, January 10, 1935. Studied by L. (Lawrence \"Larry\") Enerson, one inch equals 20 feet.","Drawing of the Kitchen Garden at Mount Vernon by Lawrence \"Larry\" Enerson, ca. 1935. Note reads \"This drawing was made by Larry Enerson intended for display to garden committee by way of selling the proposed K. Garden restoration plan. It was not used [See Fletcher drawing].\"","Series 3 is a smaller series and holds various background information on 18th-century occupational and social life at Mount Vernon.  The contents of this section include documentation on holidays at Mount Vernon, contemporary slave culture, and leisure activities such as horse racing and hunting.","Another small section, Series 4, contains research relating to other historic sites including Gunston Hall in Virginia and Tryon Palace in North Carolina—both sites of employment for Morley Williams.  Series 4 holds copies of relevant primary and secondary documentation, site brochures, and various images.","Williams was committed to researching and chronicling the lives and activities at Mount Vernon, and Series 5 reflects this commitment.  This section contains the majority of background research conducted by the Research and Restoration Department during Williams's time at Mount Vernon.  Included in this series are numerous excerpts from primary resources such as diaries, letters, and ledgers that Williams found at various repositories, including the Library of Congress and the Harvard Library.  Series 5 also holds written works on such subject matter as architecture, gardening, and material culture.","Similar to Series 1, this section contains documents, images, and structural drawings that reflect either the historic appearance of the Mount Vernon Estate or architectural elements that Williams intended to add and/or reconstruct.  Series 6 holds various architectural and archaeological plans, as well as historic and contemporary surveys taken of Mount Vernon and the surrounding areas.","Drawing of Mount Vernon Kitchen Garden or Lower Garden's piers measurement, scale 1 inch = 20 feet. Drawing by G.A.W.","Drawing of Mount Vernon's Upper Garden piers measurement, July 21, 1936. Scale 1 inch = 20 feet, drawing by G.A.W.","Drawing titled \"Details Seed Hse Excav. Study for 322/26.\" Unknown creator or date.","Measured drawing of the entrance circle in front of the Mansion showing location and measurements of present posts and original posts, depths of holes, and location of galvanized pipe, telephone line, drains, etc. Drawing by G.A.W. and J.D., scale 1\" = 20 feet.","Two versions of a drawing by Nathalia Ulman and Morley Jeffers Williams, June 1934 with a timeline of Mount Vernon's owners and drawing of additions made to the Mansion during George Washington's life. Drawn for the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association and used on print publications such as brochures and handbooks.","Drawing, timeline of additions made to the Mansion by Nathalia Ulman under the direction of Morley Jeffers Williams, 1938.","Drawing, cover art for series of topographic maps done by Morley Jeffers Williams, 1931. \"Measured through the permission of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association in the summer of 1931 under a grant from the Joseph H. Clark Bequest of Harvard University.\"","Drawing, plan of Mount Vernon showing the efficiency and family privacy through plan organization.","Drawing, depiction of the first floor plan of the Mansion with rooms numbered. \"To Accompany a Set of Measured Drawings Made in the Office of Research and Restoration of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.\" Drawn by Nathalia Ulman with measurements by L.A. Enersen, J.D. Scruggs, A. Hopkins, and Nathalia Ulman under the direction of Morley Jeffers Williams.","Drawing, depiction of the second floor of the Mansion with rooms numbered. \"To Accompany a Set of Measured Drawings Made in the Office of Research and Restoration of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.\" Drawn by Nathalia Ulman with measurements by L.A. Enersen, J.D. Scruggs, A. Hopkins, and Nathalia Ulman under the direction of Morley Jeffers Williams.","Drawing, aerial view of Mount Vernon with labeled structures and areas, cover art for series of topographic maps done by Morley Jeffers Williams, 1931. \"Measured through the permission of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association in the summer of 1931 under a grant from the Joseph H. Clark Bequest of Harvard University. Assisted in Research and Presentation by Robert Stockton Stryker and in surveys by Arthur Clayton Sylvester.\"","Drawing, Plan of Mount Vernon, showing interrelation of family, service, and plantation areas, to accompany research study by Morley Jeffers Williams. Drawing by Nathalia Ulman.","Artist rendering of the east front of the Mansion and landscape, view from the Potomac River with reflection in the water, by Morley Jeffers Williams 1931. Created to accompany his series of topographic maps done in 1931. \"Measured through the permission of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association in the summer of 1931 under a grant from the Joseph H. Clark Bequest of Harvard University. Assisted in Research and Presentation by Robert Stockton Stryker and in surveys by Arthur Clayton Sylvester.\" Two copies, one black and white and one sepia tone.","Drawing made to show the difference in early and late plans for the layout of the Mount Vernon estate. \"The EARLY plan shown in heavy line,\" and \"The LATE plan shown in light line.\"","Map showing plans for the development of the Mount Vernon Memorial Highway (now the George Washington Memorial Parkway), January 1930. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Public Roads, Engineer Reproduction Plant, U.S. Army, Washington, D.C.","Transcription of a document, purported to be written by George Washington dated 1780 April 11 or 1781 March 28, with notations made by Morley Jeffers Williams and Charles Cecil Wall, undated.","This section contains documents, and images—specifically negatives, photographs, and photostats. Included in Series 7 are Association annual reports, weekly reports assessing the progress of architectural and archaeological projects, and numerous images of the Mount Vernon estate, surrounding areas, and other historic sites.","Negatives of survey drawings – Woodlawn and Gunston \nMount Vernon Topographic survey negatives and other such negatives.\nMount Vernon Negative – includes West gate.\nMount Vernon Negative – gate to wharf.   \nMount Vernon double exposure negative – portrait and stairway.\nRiver front elevation negative\nMount Vernon Negative – 16 Scale Central Plan\nInfo on Wakefield, and gardening books used by Washington\nNegative prints of Mount Vernon paintings","Various loose pictures of the house and grounds","Various loose pictures of the house and grounds (cont'd)","*Note – These items were removed from the collection on January 3, 2018 when they were found to be degraded and in irreparable condition. 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","List of Series:\nSeries 1: Structures, 1676 – 1938\nSub-Series 1.1: Buildings and Structures\nSub-Series 1.2: Mansion\n  \tI. General\n   \tII. Exterior\n \tIII. Interior\nSeries 2: Landscape, 1737 – 1939\nSub-Series 2.1: Gardens\nSub-Series 2.2: Grounds\nSub-Series 2.3: Walls \u0026 Gates\nSeries 3: Farming \u0026 Life at Mount Vernon, 1713 – 1925 \nSeries 4: Other Historic Sites, 1730 – 1937\nSeries 5: Biographical Information, 1602 – 1962\nSub-Series 5.1: Biographies\nSub-Series 5.2: Bibliographies \u0026 Written Works\nSub-Series 5.3: Chronologies\nSub-Series 5.4: Writings to/from George Washington\nSeries 6: Architecture and Archaeology \nSub-Series 6.1: Maps \u0026 Drawings\nSub-Series 6.2: Surveys\nSeries 7: Ephemera, 1758 - 1938\nSub-Series 7.1: Mount Vernon Ladies' Association\nSub-Series 7.2: Reports\nSub-Series 7.3: Images"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eMorley Jeffers Williams was born in Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada on August 1, 1886.  In 1910, twenty-four-year-old Williams attended the engineering school at the University of Toronto for training as a civil engineer.  Over the next eleven years, Williams used his engineering degree to work in various construction and agricultural positions such as bridge construction inspector for the Canadian Pacific Railroad and farm overseer.  After earning a second degree in horticulture from the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph, Ontario, Williams became an instructor and student at the Harvard University School of Design.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDuring a successful academic career in which he was awarded several grants and appointed an assistant professor at Harvard School of Design, Williams began to visit historic sites and make topographic surveys for his own research.  He became involved with restoration projects at various sites, and in 1931 the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association (MVLA) contracted Williams to prepare topographic drawings of Mount Vernon for the bicentennial of George Washington's birth.  After Williams completed his work at Mount Vernon, he continued to study the architectural and archaeological elements of George Washington's estate, in addition to his other projects and responsibilities.  In spring 1935, the MVLA again contracted Williams; his task was to restore the Kitchen Garden.  By the following winter, the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association hired Williams to be the Director of the new Research and Restoration Department.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDuring his time as Director of Research and Restoration, Williams uncovered and assisted in the reconstruction and/or restoration of several original structures on-site including the Kitchen Garden, Deer Park Wall, and two Ha-Ha Walls.  Williams also helped improve the historic integrity within the Mansion, as he both researched 18th-century material culture and used artifacts found during excavations to ensure the objects placed in the mansion and other site buildings were historically accurate for Mount Vernon.  Under Williams's supervision, the Department of Research and Restoration eventually expanded to oversee the restoration of the Mansion, Tomb, and Gardens, and the development of the Library.  \nIn May 1939, the board of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association decided to discontinue both the Department of Research and Restoration and Williams's position as department head.  Soon thereafter, Williams left Mount Vernon and began his own business conducting architectural and archaeological research. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThroughout the duration of his life, Morley Williams worked at various other historic sites including Tryon Palace in North Carolina.  He became a professor of landscape architecture at the North Carolina State College (now University) School of Design, and was later appointed chair of the Landscape Architecture Department.  In early 1977, Williams returned to Mount Vernon with his family for a visit and was well received. Approximately 10 months later, Morley Williams died of congestive heart failure.     \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMorley Williams was a pioneer of rigorous and scholarly study of Mount Vernon, especially on the evolution of the estate landscape.  As Director of the Research and Restoration Department, Williams used an interdisciplinary approach to research and restoration, by combining landscape architecture, history, historic preservation, and archaeology.  Much of the current understanding of Mount Vernon's history is based upon the findings of Morley Williams.  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Eventually promoted to resident engineer in charge of roadbed grading and track-laying.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1914 – Resigned from his job and relocated to Kingsville, Ontario.  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Identified many original structures and sketched architectural restoration plans for the east garden at Stratford Hall.  Received a second grant from the Clark Fund, which allowed him to further his research on Virginia and Maryland plantations, including Monticello.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSummer 1933 – Supervised the restoration of the east garden at Stratford Hall.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSummer 1934 – Received funding from the Emergency Relief Administration of Massachusetts to restore God's Acre in Harvard Square, an old burial ground. Upon finishing this restoration project, Williams continued his architectural and archaeological assessment of the grounds at Mount Vernon.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMay 1935 – Contracted to restore the Kitchen Garden at Mount Vernon under the supervision of Mrs. Horace Brown, the Vice-Regent for Vermont.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSummer 1935 – Continued to oversee the restoration of the Kitchen Garden at Mount Vernon.  He was also contracted to assess the history of White House landscaping in light of possible changes to design.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWinter 1935 – Hired by Mount Vernon as the Director of Research and Restoration.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSpring 1936 – Taught during spring semester at Harvard, then resigned his professorship in order to focus his efforts at Mount Vernon. Williams helped to rebuild and/or restore several original structures on-site including the Kitchen Garden and Deer Park Wall.  He used artifacts found during excavations such as door hinges and other hardware to model replicas for the newly restored buildings.  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Oversaw archaeological excavations that exposed the original foundation of the governor's mansion, as well as uncovered other structural aspects of the site such as water sources and outbuildings.  Since no garden plots were discovered, Williams drew plans for formal gardens authentic to the time period Tryon Palace was first constructed.  During the excavations and restoration, Williams salvaged many artifacts, which he never fully identified and/or processed.  This later became a point of contention between Williams and the benefactors of Tryon Palace.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1961 – Returned to Harvard as a lecturer for landscape architecture.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDecember 1961 – Settled accounts with Tryon Palace by returning all artifacts to the Tryon Palace Commission.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1962-1977 – Williams and his wife continued to restore historic sites and landscapes for the remainder of his life.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFebruary 1977 – At ninety-one, Williams returned with his family to Mount Vernon for a visit, and was well received by Regent Mrs. John H. Guy, Jr., Director Charles Cecil Wall, and others.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDecember 1, 1977 – Morley Jeffers Williams died of congestive heart failure.     \u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["Morley Jeffers Williams was born in Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada on August 1, 1886.  In 1910, twenty-four-year-old Williams attended the engineering school at the University of Toronto for training as a civil engineer.  Over the next eleven years, Williams used his engineering degree to work in various construction and agricultural positions such as bridge construction inspector for the Canadian Pacific Railroad and farm overseer.  After earning a second degree in horticulture from the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph, Ontario, Williams became an instructor and student at the Harvard University School of Design.  ","During a successful academic career in which he was awarded several grants and appointed an assistant professor at Harvard School of Design, Williams began to visit historic sites and make topographic surveys for his own research.  He became involved with restoration projects at various sites, and in 1931 the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association (MVLA) contracted Williams to prepare topographic drawings of Mount Vernon for the bicentennial of George Washington's birth.  After Williams completed his work at Mount Vernon, he continued to study the architectural and archaeological elements of George Washington's estate, in addition to his other projects and responsibilities.  In spring 1935, the MVLA again contracted Williams; his task was to restore the Kitchen Garden.  By the following winter, the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association hired Williams to be the Director of the new Research and Restoration Department.","During his time as Director of Research and Restoration, Williams uncovered and assisted in the reconstruction and/or restoration of several original structures on-site including the Kitchen Garden, Deer Park Wall, and two Ha-Ha Walls.  Williams also helped improve the historic integrity within the Mansion, as he both researched 18th-century material culture and used artifacts found during excavations to ensure the objects placed in the mansion and other site buildings were historically accurate for Mount Vernon.  Under Williams's supervision, the Department of Research and Restoration eventually expanded to oversee the restoration of the Mansion, Tomb, and Gardens, and the development of the Library.  \nIn May 1939, the board of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association decided to discontinue both the Department of Research and Restoration and Williams's position as department head.  Soon thereafter, Williams left Mount Vernon and began his own business conducting architectural and archaeological research. ","Throughout the duration of his life, Morley Williams worked at various other historic sites including Tryon Palace in North Carolina.  He became a professor of landscape architecture at the North Carolina State College (now University) School of Design, and was later appointed chair of the Landscape Architecture Department.  In early 1977, Williams returned to Mount Vernon with his family for a visit and was well received. Approximately 10 months later, Morley Williams died of congestive heart failure.     ","Morley Williams was a pioneer of rigorous and scholarly study of Mount Vernon, especially on the evolution of the estate landscape.  As Director of the Research and Restoration Department, Williams used an interdisciplinary approach to research and restoration, by combining landscape architecture, history, historic preservation, and archaeology.  Much of the current understanding of Mount Vernon's history is based upon the findings of Morley Williams.  To this day, Morley Jeffers Williams's work continues to be an immeasurable asset to the restoration efforts at Mount Vernon.   ","Chronology:","The following is a more in-depth timeline charting the life and accomplishments of Morley Jeffers Williams. ","August 1, 1886 – Born in Tillsenburg, Ontario, Canada.","1910-1911 – Attended the engineering school at the University of Toronto for training as a civil engineer.","1911 – Hired as a bridge construction inspector by the Canadian Pacific Railroad.","1912 – Hired as bridge construction inspector and the acting engineer of bridge site surveys by the Montreal-Port Arthur District of the Canadian Northern Railway.  Eventually promoted to resident engineer in charge of roadbed grading and track-laying.","1914 – Resigned from his job and relocated to Kingsville, Ontario.  Became the co-owner of a grain elevator and cultivated three hundred acres of land with seed grades of corn, small grains, and grasses.  ","1922 – Began managing Vincent Massey's farm; some responsibilities included consulting about the buildings and presentations of other private farms.","1925: Earned a horticulture degree from the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph, Ontario.","1927 – Became a student and instructor at Harvard School of Design.","1928 – Earned an MLA (landscape architecture) in city planning at Harvard University's School of Design.","1929 – Received the Sheldon Traveling Fellowship and studied landscape design in Europe and North Africa.  ","1930 – Became an assistant professor at Harvard School of Design.","March 1931 – Awarded a grant from the Clark Fund for Research in Landscape Design at Harvard to study \"American Landscape Design as Exemplified by the Plantation Estates of Maryland and Virginia, 1750 to 1860.\"","May 1931 – Visited various historic plantations, including Gunston Hall and Woodlawn, creating topographic surveys.","July 1931 – Contracted to prepare topographic drawings of Mount Vernon for the bicentennial of George Washington's birth.","Summer 1932 – Hired to complete Arthur Shurcliff's research and excavations at Stratford Hall.  Identified many original structures and sketched architectural restoration plans for the east garden at Stratford Hall.  Received a second grant from the Clark Fund, which allowed him to further his research on Virginia and Maryland plantations, including Monticello.","Summer 1933 – Supervised the restoration of the east garden at Stratford Hall.","Summer 1934 – Received funding from the Emergency Relief Administration of Massachusetts to restore God's Acre in Harvard Square, an old burial ground. Upon finishing this restoration project, Williams continued his architectural and archaeological assessment of the grounds at Mount Vernon.  ","May 1935 – Contracted to restore the Kitchen Garden at Mount Vernon under the supervision of Mrs. Horace Brown, the Vice-Regent for Vermont.  ","Summer 1935 – Continued to oversee the restoration of the Kitchen Garden at Mount Vernon.  He was also contracted to assess the history of White House landscaping in light of possible changes to design.  ","Winter 1935 – Hired by Mount Vernon as the Director of Research and Restoration.  ","Spring 1936 – Taught during spring semester at Harvard, then resigned his professorship in order to focus his efforts at Mount Vernon. Williams helped to rebuild and/or restore several original structures on-site including the Kitchen Garden and Deer Park Wall.  He used artifacts found during excavations such as door hinges and other hardware to model replicas for the newly restored buildings.  Williams also uncovered various original structures including two Ha-Ha walls and a cross-wall underlying the Bowling Green, which were previously unknown to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. ","1937 – Concerned with preserving the historic integrity of the site, Williams pointed out items and structures he deemed inaccurate such as various walkways and coaches.  As Director of the Department of Research and Restoration, Williams also focused on accessing primary documentation for research, as well as acquiring objects for Mount Vernon's collections.  ","1938 - Contracted Frances Benjamin Johnston to make photographic studies as a supplement to his measured drawings.  Her photographs were combined with an article written by Williams in the January 1938 edition of Landscape Architecture and the February issue of American Architect and Architecture.  Williams also assigned employees within the Department of Research and Restoration to research various collections located at the Library of Congress that he believed would help to maintain the historic integrity at Mount Vernon as restoration efforts continued.    ","1939 – Under Williams's supervision, the Department of Research and Restoration grew to oversee the research and restoration of the Mansion, Tomb, Gardens, Grounds, and Outbuildings, as well as the development of the Library.  ","May 16, 1939 – Board of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association voted to dismantle the Department of Research and Restoration as of June 1, 1939.  ","Summer 1939 – Williams ended his association with Mount Vernon after the dissolution of the Department of Research and Restoration and began his own business conducting architectural and archaeological research.","1940 – 1941 – Researched 18th-century manuscripts and newspapers in several prominent repositories, including the Library of Congress. ","1941-1947 – Morley Williams and his wife, Nathalia Williams, managed their own business for architectural and archaeological research.","1947 – Hired as a professor of landscape architecture by the North Carolina State College (now University) School of Design.","1948 – Appointed chair of the landscape architecture department at the North Carolina State College (now University) School of Design.","1952 –1960 (ca.) - Contracted to restore Tryon Palace, a pre-Revolutionary governor's mansion in North Carolina.  Oversaw archaeological excavations that exposed the original foundation of the governor's mansion, as well as uncovered other structural aspects of the site such as water sources and outbuildings.  Since no garden plots were discovered, Williams drew plans for formal gardens authentic to the time period Tryon Palace was first constructed.  During the excavations and restoration, Williams salvaged many artifacts, which he never fully identified and/or processed.  This later became a point of contention between Williams and the benefactors of Tryon Palace.","1961 – Returned to Harvard as a lecturer for landscape architecture.","December 1961 – Settled accounts with Tryon Palace by returning all artifacts to the Tryon Palace Commission.  ","1962-1977 – Williams and his wife continued to restore historic sites and landscapes for the remainder of his life.","February 1977 – At ninety-one, Williams returned with his family to Mount Vernon for a visit, and was well received by Regent Mrs. John H. Guy, Jr., Director Charles Cecil Wall, and others.","December 1, 1977 – Morley Jeffers Williams died of congestive heart failure.     "],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePreferred citation: [Name and date of item], The Morley Jeffers Williams Collection, [Series, Folder], Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples. \u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Preferred citation: [Name and date of item], The Morley Jeffers Williams Collection, [Series, Folder], Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, Fred W. 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Williams compiled the majority of the documents and images found in this collection between 1931 and 1939; however, the information contained within these records dates from 1602 to 1967.  \nThe bulk of the collection consists of numerous architectural and archaeological drawings detailing past and contemporary views of George Washington's estate; furthermore, there are several drawings depicting possible future renovations to Mount Vernon.  This collection also contains a large amount of scholarly research pertaining to George Washington, Mount Vernon, and 18th-century life and culture.  This information provides an in-depth understanding of George Washington's life, particularly concerning his interactions with his estate.  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This section contains the majority of background research conducted by the Research and Restoration Department during Williams's time at Mount Vernon.  Included in this series are numerous excerpts from primary resources such as diaries, letters, and ledgers that Williams found at various repositories, including the Library of Congress and the Harvard Library.  Series 5 also holds written works on such subject matter as architecture, gardening, and material culture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSimilar to Series 1, this section contains documents, images, and structural drawings that reflect either the historic appearance of the Mount Vernon Estate or architectural elements that Williams intended to add and/or reconstruct.  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Assisted in Research and Presentation by Robert Stockton Stryker and in surveys by Arthur Clayton Sylvester.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrawing, Plan of Mount Vernon, showing interrelation of family, service, and plantation areas, to accompany research study by Morley Jeffers Williams. Drawing by Nathalia Ulman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArtist rendering of the east front of the Mansion and landscape, view from the Potomac River with reflection in the water, by Morley Jeffers Williams 1931. Created to accompany his series of topographic maps done in 1931. \"Measured through the permission of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association in the summer of 1931 under a grant from the Joseph H. Clark Bequest of Harvard University. 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Included in this series are numerous excerpts from primary resources such as diaries, letters, and ledgers that Williams found at various repositories, including the Library of Congress and the Harvard Library.  Series 5 also holds written works on such subject matter as architecture, gardening, and material culture.","Similar to Series 1, this section contains documents, images, and structural drawings that reflect either the historic appearance of the Mount Vernon Estate or architectural elements that Williams intended to add and/or reconstruct.  Series 6 holds various architectural and archaeological plans, as well as historic and contemporary surveys taken of Mount Vernon and the surrounding areas.","Drawing of Mount Vernon Kitchen Garden or Lower Garden's piers measurement, scale 1 inch = 20 feet. Drawing by G.A.W.","Drawing of Mount Vernon's Upper Garden piers measurement, July 21, 1936. Scale 1 inch = 20 feet, drawing by G.A.W.","Drawing titled \"Details Seed Hse Excav. 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Portrait of Several Delegates to the Annual Conference of the Interparliamentary Union in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Senator John D. Hoblitzell, Jr. on far right); 1958","4. Senator John D. Hoblitzell, Jr.; 1958","5. Disabled Veterans Visiting Senator William Knowland, and Vice President Richard M. Nixon.(Senator John D. Hoblitzell, Jr., in back row second from the left); 1958","6. State Republican Executive Committee (Senator John D. Hoblitzell fourth from left); undated","7. Testimonial Dinner, Honoring Senator John D. Hoblitzell; 1956","8. Picture Taken in Subway, Senate Office Building. Senator John D. Hoblitzell on left; 1958","9. Senators Hoblitzell and Revercomb. et. al; 1958","10. Ibid; 1958","11. Taken at Republican National Convention, Chicago, (Senator John D. Hoblitzell center); 1960","12. Taken at Republican National Convention, Chicago, (Senator John D. Hoblitzell third from left); 1960","13. Senator Hoblitzell and Louis S. 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Appearance of President Eisenhower at Kanawha Airport, Charleston (Senator Hoblitzell center); 1958","35. Speech of President Eisenhower, Kanawha Airport, Charleston (Senator Hoblitzell second from left); 1958","36. Speech of President Eisenhower, Kanawha Airport, Charleston (Senator Hoblitzell in middle); 1958","37. Speech of President Eisenhower, Kanawha Airport, Charleston (Senator Hoblitzell second from right); 1958","38. Ibid; 1958","Separations -- Government Documents","A. Nominations and Elections of President and Vice President and Qualifications for Voting. Hearings before the Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments of the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, Eighty-Seventh Congress, First Session. In 4 parts; Washington: US. Government Printing Office; 1961","B. A Record of Press Conference Statements made by Senator Everett McKinley, Senator\nDirksen, and Representative Charles A. Halleck for the Joint Senate House Republican Leadership; Washington: US. 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From 1942 to 1946 he served in the United States Naval Reserve, retiring with the rank of lieutenant.","He was also an active community member serving on a number of boards and was the first president of The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, 1939 to 1940.","After an unsuccessful bid for the Republican nomination to the House of Representatives in 1956, Governor Cecil Underwood appointed Hoblitzell to fill the vacancy of deceased U.S. Senator Matthew Neely. He was defeated by Jennings Randolph when he tried to claim the office by election in 1958.  ","He continued his business career after leaving the Senate.  He died in Clarksburg, West Virginia, in 1962.","[Biographical information adapted from a Wikipedia article \"John D. Hoblitzell, Jr.\" Accessed June 2, 2020.]"],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], John D. 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Hoblitzell, Jr. (1912-1962), Politician, Papers, A\u0026M 1580, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence, speeches, and newspaper clippings of a West Virginia Republican chairman, U.S. senator (serving in 1958), and member of the 1960 Republican National Convention platform committee.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSubjects include: West Virginia and national Republican politics, 1956-1961; the 1958 Congressional election; the 1960 presidential campaign; the State Chamber of Commerce; State Economic Development Agency; Ohio Valley Improvement Association; and West Virginia University.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondents include Sherman Adams, Stephen Ailes, Meade Alcorn, W.W. Barron, Harry Byrd, Robert C. Byrd, Erwin D. Canham, Clifford P. Case, John Sherman Cooper, Carl T. Curtis, Everett M. Dirksen, Henry Dworshak, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Allen J. Ellender, Hiram L. Fong, Barry Goldwater, Leonard W. Hall, Walter S. Hallanan, Ken Hechler, Bourke Hickenlooper, Hubert H. Humphrey, Lyndon B. Johnson, Elizabeth Kee, Thomas H. Kuchel, Henry Cabot Lodge, Edward Martin, Jack Miller, Arch A. Moore, Thurston B. Morton, Karl Mundt, Harold Neely, Richard M. Nixon, Jennings Randolph, Carroll Reece, Chapman Revercomb, A. Willis Robertson, Richard B. Russell, Leverett Saltonstall, Fred A. Seaton, John M. Slack, John Sparkman, Strom Thurmond, Cecil H. Underwood, and Alexander Wiley.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes negatives of photographs (4 in. x 5 in.) of candid shots of Senator Hoblitzell (1958) with President Eisenhower, Vice President Nixon, West Virginia Governor Underwood, members of his staff, and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series is arranged alphabetically by correspondent\n(except for \"Personal Correspondence\" in box 1, folder 1).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes letters from:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAdams, Sherman\nAiles, Stephen (Secretary of the Army,\nthen Under Secretary)\nByrd, Senator Robert C.\nBarron, Governor W.W. \nCooper, Senator John Sherman \nFord, Frederick W. (Former Chairman FCC)\nMyers, J. Howard (Clerk, WV. Senate)\nVice President Richard M. Nixon (telegram)\nRandolph, Senator Jennings \nUnderwood, Governor Cecil\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series is arranged alphabetically by correspondent.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes letters from:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlcorn, Meade (Former Chairman, Republican National Committee)\nAllott, Senator Gordon (CO)\nBennett, Senator Wallace F. (UT)\nByrd, Senator Harry F. (VA)\nCauham, Erwin D. (President of US. Chamber of Commerce)\nCase, Senator Clifford P. (NJ)\nCooper, Senator John Sherman (KY)\nDirksen, Senator Everett M. (IL)\nDworshale, Senator Henry (ID)\nPresident Dwight D. Eisenhower (2 letters and 1 telegraph)\nEastland, Senator James O. (MS)\nEllender, Senator Allen J. (LA)\nFong, Senator Hiram L. (HI)\nGoldwater, Senator Barry (AZ)\nHall, Leonard W.\nHallanan, Walter S.\nHarris, Dr. Reverend Frederick Brown, \n(Chaplain of the U.S. Senate)\nHechler,Representative Ken (WV)\nHenderson, Representative John E. (OH)\nHickenlooper, Senator Bourke (IA)\nHumphrey, Senator Hubert H. (MN)\nJohnson, Senator Lyndon B. (TX)\nKee, Representative Elizabeth (WV)\nKuchel, Senator Thomas H. (CA.)\nMartin, Senator Edward (PA)\nMiller, Senator Jack (IA)\nMoore, Representative Arch A. (WV)\nMorton, Senator Thruston B. (KY)\nMundt, Senator Karl (SD)\nVice President Richard M. Nixon\nRandolph, Senator Jennings (WV)\nReece, Representative Carroll (TN)\nRevercomb, Senator Chapman (WV)\nRobertson, Senator Willis (VA)\nRussell, Senator Richard B. (GA)\nSaltoustall, Senator Leverett (MA)\nSeaton, Fred A. (Former Secretary of the Interior)\nSimpson, Representative Richard M. (PA)\nSlack, Representative John M. Jr. (WV)\nSparkman, Senator John (AL)\nThurmond, Senator Strom (SC)\nUnderwood, Governor Cecil H. (WV)\nWiley, Senator Alexander (WI)\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Correspondence, speeches, and newspaper clippings of a West Virginia Republican chairman, U.S. senator (serving in 1958), and member of the 1960 Republican National Convention platform committee.","Subjects include: West Virginia and national Republican politics, 1956-1961; the 1958 Congressional election; the 1960 presidential campaign; the State Chamber of Commerce; State Economic Development Agency; Ohio Valley Improvement Association; and West Virginia University.","Correspondents include Sherman Adams, Stephen Ailes, Meade Alcorn, W.W. Barron, Harry Byrd, Robert C. Byrd, Erwin D. Canham, Clifford P. Case, John Sherman Cooper, Carl T. Curtis, Everett M. Dirksen, Henry Dworshak, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Allen J. Ellender, Hiram L. Fong, Barry Goldwater, Leonard W. Hall, Walter S. Hallanan, Ken Hechler, Bourke Hickenlooper, Hubert H. Humphrey, Lyndon B. Johnson, Elizabeth Kee, Thomas H. Kuchel, Henry Cabot Lodge, Edward Martin, Jack Miller, Arch A. Moore, Thurston B. Morton, Karl Mundt, Harold Neely, Richard M. Nixon, Jennings Randolph, Carroll Reece, Chapman Revercomb, A. Willis Robertson, Richard B. Russell, Leverett Saltonstall, Fred A. Seaton, John M. Slack, John Sparkman, Strom Thurmond, Cecil H. Underwood, and Alexander Wiley.","Also includes negatives of photographs (4 in. x 5 in.) of candid shots of Senator Hoblitzell (1958) with President Eisenhower, Vice President Nixon, West Virginia Governor Underwood, members of his staff, and others.","This series is arranged alphabetically by correspondent\n(except for \"Personal Correspondence\" in box 1, folder 1).","Includes letters from:","Adams, Sherman\nAiles, Stephen (Secretary of the Army,\nthen Under Secretary)\nByrd, Senator Robert C.\nBarron, Governor W.W. \nCooper, Senator John Sherman \nFord, Frederick W. (Former Chairman FCC)\nMyers, J. Howard (Clerk, WV. Senate)\nVice President Richard M. Nixon (telegram)\nRandolph, Senator Jennings \nUnderwood, Governor Cecil","This series is arranged alphabetically by correspondent.","Includes letters from:","Alcorn, Meade (Former Chairman, Republican National Committee)\nAllott, Senator Gordon (CO)\nBennett, Senator Wallace F. (UT)\nByrd, Senator Harry F. (VA)\nCauham, Erwin D. (President of US. Chamber of Commerce)\nCase, Senator Clifford P. (NJ)\nCooper, Senator John Sherman (KY)\nDirksen, Senator Everett M. (IL)\nDworshale, Senator Henry (ID)\nPresident Dwight D. Eisenhower (2 letters and 1 telegraph)\nEastland, Senator James O. (MS)\nEllender, Senator Allen J. (LA)\nFong, Senator Hiram L. (HI)\nGoldwater, Senator Barry (AZ)\nHall, Leonard W.\nHallanan, Walter S.\nHarris, Dr. Reverend Frederick Brown, \n(Chaplain of the U.S. Senate)\nHechler,Representative Ken (WV)\nHenderson, Representative John E. (OH)\nHickenlooper, Senator Bourke (IA)\nHumphrey, Senator Hubert H. (MN)\nJohnson, Senator Lyndon B. (TX)\nKee, Representative Elizabeth (WV)\nKuchel, Senator Thomas H. (CA.)\nMartin, Senator Edward (PA)\nMiller, Senator Jack (IA)\nMoore, Representative Arch A. (WV)\nMorton, Senator Thruston B. (KY)\nMundt, Senator Karl (SD)\nVice President Richard M. Nixon\nRandolph, Senator Jennings (WV)\nReece, Representative Carroll (TN)\nRevercomb, Senator Chapman (WV)\nRobertson, Senator Willis (VA)\nRussell, Senator Richard B. (GA)\nSaltoustall, Senator Leverett (MA)\nSeaton, Fred A. (Former Secretary of the Interior)\nSimpson, Representative Richard M. (PA)\nSlack, Representative John M. Jr. (WV)\nSparkman, Senator John (AL)\nThurmond, Senator Strom (SC)\nUnderwood, Governor Cecil H. (WV)\nWiley, Senator Alexander (WI)"],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSeparations -- Photographs\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1. Senator John D. Hoblitzell, Jr. and Family; L-R; Julie, Johnnie, Patricia, and Charlotte Reed; 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e2. L-R; Holmes Moss Alexander Presenting a Copy of His Book \"The Famous Five\" to Senator John D. Hoblitzell, Jr.; 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e3. Portrait of Several Delegates to the Annual Conference of the Interparliamentary Union in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Senator John D. Hoblitzell, Jr. on far right); 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e4. Senator John D. Hoblitzell, Jr.; 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e5. Disabled Veterans Visiting Senator William Knowland, and Vice President Richard M. Nixon.(Senator John D. Hoblitzell, Jr., in back row second from the left); 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e6. State Republican Executive Committee (Senator John D. Hoblitzell fourth from left); undated\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e7. Testimonial Dinner, Honoring Senator John D. Hoblitzell; 1956\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e8. Picture Taken in Subway, Senate Office Building. Senator John D. Hoblitzell on left; 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e9. Senators Hoblitzell and Revercomb. et. al; 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e10. Ibid; 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e11. Taken at Republican National Convention, Chicago, (Senator John D. Hoblitzell center); 1960\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e12. Taken at Republican National Convention, Chicago, (Senator John D. Hoblitzell third from left); 1960\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e13. Senator Hoblitzell and Louis S. Rothschild (Under Secretary for Transportation,) Conference Concerning the Progress of the Federal Interstate Highway Program in West Virginia; 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e14. Ibid; 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e15. Senator Hoblitzell and Under Secretary Rothschild; 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e16. Senator Hoblitzell and Under Secretary Rothschild; 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e17. Senator Hoblitzell Confers with Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson; 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e18. Senator John D. Hoblitzell Sworn into Office by Vice President Richard M. Nixon; 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e19. United States Senator John D. Hoblitzell, Jr.; 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e20. Meeting with President Eisenhower, White House (Senator Hoblitzell on far left); 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e21. American Legion Parkersburg Post, John D. Hoblitzell Speaking; undated\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e22. Senator John D. Hoblitzell Jr. in Connection with the Interparliamentary Union Conference in Rio de Janeiro (see also picture 3); 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e23. Republican National Convention, Chicago (Senator Hoblitzell on left); 1960\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e24. Republican State Convention (Senator Hoblitzell fourth from right); 1960\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e25. Senator John D. Hoblitzell Speaking at Republican State Convention; 1960\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e26. Senator Hoblitzell and Others Inspecting a Coal Mine; undated\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e27. Thomas E. Millsop Former President Weirton Steel Company; undated\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e28. Appearance by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in Charleston at Kanawha Airport (Senator Hoblitzell on left); 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e29. President Dwight D. Eisenhower Greets Senator Chapman Revercomb in Charleston (Senator Hoblitzell on left); 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e30. President Eisenhower appears in Charleston at Kanawha Airport (Senator Hoblitzell on left); 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e31. President Eisenhower at Kanawha Airport, Charleston (Senator Hoblitzell on left); 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e32. President Eisenhower at the Kanawha Airport, Charleston (Senator Hoblitzell center); 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e33. President Eisenhower Speaking at Kanawha Airport, Charleston; 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e34. Appearance of President Eisenhower at Kanawha Airport, Charleston (Senator Hoblitzell center); 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e35. Speech of President Eisenhower, Kanawha Airport, Charleston (Senator Hoblitzell second from left); 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e36. Speech of President Eisenhower, Kanawha Airport, Charleston (Senator Hoblitzell in middle); 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e37. Speech of President Eisenhower, Kanawha Airport, Charleston (Senator Hoblitzell second from right); 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e38. Ibid; 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeparations -- Government Documents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA. Nominations and Elections of President and Vice President and Qualifications for Voting. Hearings before the Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments of the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, Eighty-Seventh Congress, First Session. In 4 parts; Washington: US. Government Printing Office; 1961\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eB. A Record of Press Conference Statements made by Senator Everett McKinley, Senator\nDirksen, and Representative Charles A. Halleck for the Joint Senate House Republican Leadership; Washington: US. Government Printing Office Senate Document No. 6; 1961\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eC. Republican Report on the 85th Congress Together With Achievements of the Republican Administration, January 1953 - August 1958 by Senator William F. Knowland of California, Minority Leader; Washington: US. Government\tPrinting Office Senate Document No. 123; 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eD. Factual Campaign Information Compiled by the Senate Library Under the Direction of Felton\nM. Johnston Secretary of the Senate, Richard D. Hupman Librarian; Washington: US. Government Printing Office; 1958\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eE. 87th Congress, 1st Session H.R. 6441 In the Senate of the United States June 22 1961 An Act to Amend the Federal Water Pollution Central Act to Provide for a More Effective Program of Water Pollution Control.\u003c/p\u003e"],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["Separations -- Photographs","1. Senator John D. Hoblitzell, Jr. and Family; L-R; Julie, Johnnie, Patricia, and Charlotte Reed; 1958","2. L-R; Holmes Moss Alexander Presenting a Copy of His Book \"The Famous Five\" to Senator John D. Hoblitzell, Jr.; 1958","3. Portrait of Several Delegates to the Annual Conference of the Interparliamentary Union in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Senator John D. Hoblitzell, Jr. on far right); 1958","4. Senator John D. Hoblitzell, Jr.; 1958","5. Disabled Veterans Visiting Senator William Knowland, and Vice President Richard M. Nixon.(Senator John D. Hoblitzell, Jr., in back row second from the left); 1958","6. State Republican Executive Committee (Senator John D. Hoblitzell fourth from left); undated","7. Testimonial Dinner, Honoring Senator John D. Hoblitzell; 1956","8. Picture Taken in Subway, Senate Office Building. Senator John D. Hoblitzell on left; 1958","9. Senators Hoblitzell and Revercomb. et. al; 1958","10. Ibid; 1958","11. Taken at Republican National Convention, Chicago, (Senator John D. Hoblitzell center); 1960","12. Taken at Republican National Convention, Chicago, (Senator John D. Hoblitzell third from left); 1960","13. Senator Hoblitzell and Louis S. Rothschild (Under Secretary for Transportation,) Conference Concerning the Progress of the Federal Interstate Highway Program in West Virginia; 1958","14. Ibid; 1958","15. Senator Hoblitzell and Under Secretary Rothschild; 1958","16. Senator Hoblitzell and Under Secretary Rothschild; 1958","17. Senator Hoblitzell Confers with Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson; 1958","18. Senator John D. Hoblitzell Sworn into Office by Vice President Richard M. Nixon; 1958","19. United States Senator John D. Hoblitzell, Jr.; 1958","20. Meeting with President Eisenhower, White House (Senator Hoblitzell on far left); 1958","21. American Legion Parkersburg Post, John D. Hoblitzell Speaking; undated","22. Senator John D. Hoblitzell Jr. in Connection with the Interparliamentary Union Conference in Rio de Janeiro (see also picture 3); 1958","23. Republican National Convention, Chicago (Senator Hoblitzell on left); 1960","24. Republican State Convention (Senator Hoblitzell fourth from right); 1960","25. Senator John D. Hoblitzell Speaking at Republican State Convention; 1960","26. Senator Hoblitzell and Others Inspecting a Coal Mine; undated","27. Thomas E. Millsop Former President Weirton Steel Company; undated","28. Appearance by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in Charleston at Kanawha Airport (Senator Hoblitzell on left); 1958","29. President Dwight D. Eisenhower Greets Senator Chapman Revercomb in Charleston (Senator Hoblitzell on left); 1958","30. President Eisenhower appears in Charleston at Kanawha Airport (Senator Hoblitzell on left); 1958","31. President Eisenhower at Kanawha Airport, Charleston (Senator Hoblitzell on left); 1958","32. President Eisenhower at the Kanawha Airport, Charleston (Senator Hoblitzell center); 1958","33. President Eisenhower Speaking at Kanawha Airport, Charleston; 1958","34. Appearance of President Eisenhower at Kanawha Airport, Charleston (Senator Hoblitzell center); 1958","35. Speech of President Eisenhower, Kanawha Airport, Charleston (Senator Hoblitzell second from left); 1958","36. Speech of President Eisenhower, Kanawha Airport, Charleston (Senator Hoblitzell in middle); 1958","37. Speech of President Eisenhower, Kanawha Airport, Charleston (Senator Hoblitzell second from right); 1958","38. Ibid; 1958","Separations -- Government Documents","A. Nominations and Elections of President and Vice President and Qualifications for Voting. Hearings before the Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments of the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, Eighty-Seventh Congress, First Session. In 4 parts; Washington: US. Government Printing Office; 1961","B. A Record of Press Conference Statements made by Senator Everett McKinley, Senator\nDirksen, and Representative Charles A. Halleck for the Joint Senate House Republican Leadership; Washington: US. Government Printing Office Senate Document No. 6; 1961","C. Republican Report on the 85th Congress Together With Achievements of the Republican Administration, January 1953 - August 1958 by Senator William F. Knowland of California, Minority Leader; Washington: US. Government\tPrinting Office Senate Document No. 123; 1958","D. Factual Campaign Information Compiled by the Senate Library Under the Direction of Felton\nM. Johnston Secretary of the Senate, Richard D. Hupman Librarian; Washington: US. Government Printing Office; 1958","E. 87th Congress, 1st Session H.R. 6441 In the Senate of the United States June 22 1961 An Act to Amend the Federal Water Pollution Central Act to Provide for a More Effective Program of Water Pollution Control."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePermission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the \u003ca href=\"https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/visit/permissions-and-copyright\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePermissions and Copyright page\u003c/a\u003e on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. 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","Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe [CSCE] Files (Boxes 21 – 22) plus digital documents. ","US Institute for Peace Project (Boxes 21-23) ","Non Eastern European Constitutionalism files (Boxes 24-26) ","Miscellaneous documents (26-28) ","This addendum of one folder was incorporated to MSS 2013-1d, Box 1.","Professor Howard writes: ","\"The events leading up to and following the fall of the Berlin Wall led to the collapse of the Soviet empire in Central and Eastern Europe. Communist regimes in the former communist countries were ousted, free elections took place, and the peoples of the region began the slow and arduous task of trying to lay the foundations for constitutional democracies. Events moved with amazing speed. For example, by the end of 1989, Vaclav Havel, a former dissident, became the first president of post-communist Czechoslovakia. \n \nThe new era brought the making of new constitutions. Drafters looked westward, especially to Western Europe, but also to America.   \n \nMy first invitation came from Hungary. The team charged with drafting a new constitution came to Charlottesville, and I did a series of seminars for them on constitution-making. I drew on my experience here in Virginia, as well as work I had done in other places, such as Hong Kong and the Philippines. These consultations were followed by my being invited to Budapest, where I was the guest of the Hungarian Parliament. \n \nI then had invitations to work with other countries in the region. Sometimes the invitation came from the President's office, as in Czechoslovakia. Sometimes it came from the Parliament, as in Poland. Typically there was American sponsorship, either official (for example, the State Department) or NGO (especially the American Bar Association's Central and Eastern European Law Initiative). Usually I was a member of a team (for example, I worked closely with DC attorney Lloyd Cutler and American University professor Herman Schwartz in Prague). Often there were also consultants from European countries, such as Germany's Helmut Steinberger or France's Robert Badinter). \n \nI took my role throughout to be a modest one. Sometimes I was directly involved in drafting (as in Prague). Other times the work was by way of offering general advice.  I tried to avoid seeming to be a cultural imperialist; that is, I did not try to force the American model on the people of another country.    I tried to sketch out basic principles, ask a lot of questions, and get drafters thinking about options and choices\". ","Professor Howard writes:\n\"… the highlights of these files relate to endowed lectures at major universities (such as the Caroline Robbins Lecture at the University of London), lectureships sponsored by major foundations (such as a British foundation's sponsorship of lectures at major universities in the UK, including Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh, etc.), my chairmanship of the Virginia Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution), my regular appearances at the Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference (at each conference, I organize and moderate a program reviewing the most recent Term of the Supreme Court), and various other programs.\"","The following documents that have been digitized and are available upon request.","Processed by Amber","List of taken out printed materials is available ion folder control in Special Collections.","The papers of A. E. Dick Howard reflect his academic and professional endeavors. The archives have received five installments of papers from Professor Howard, plus an entire collection: The Papers of A. E. Dick Howard for the Virginia Commission for Constitutional Revision, received in 1981, MSS 81-4.\n \nPapers related to the nomination of Judge Robert Bork to the Supreme Court: these files consist of some reports and statements in relation to the nomination of Judge Robert H. Bork to the Supreme Court.  Professor Howard was a commentator on the McNeil/Lehrer NewsHour during the confirmation hearings.  Bill O'Brien, a student assistant, helped him to collect all of the information.\n \nAddendum [a]: Central and Eastern European New Constitutions: these files relate to Howard's involvement on the writing of new constitutions in Central and Eastern Europe at the collapse of the Soviet Union. The files were processed trying to convey their original organization and consist of correspondence, memoranda, working papers and numerous printed materials. ","Addendum [b]: Lectures and Speeches: this collection consists of files related to lectures and speeches given by Professor Howard. The files include correspondence, memoranda, programs, notes, and printed materials .  ","Addendum [c]: consist of campaign materials from the 1970 Referendum on the Constitution of Virginia.","Addendum [d]: consist of files about the [Virginia] Governor Fellows Program; Governor's Commission on Campaign Finance Reform, Government Accountability, and Ethics (Ethics Commission); Project on Constitution and Democracy in Central and Eastern Europe (Please see: Papers of Professor A. E. Dick Howard re Central and Eastern European new constitutions: MSS 2013 – 1a); ERA – Task Force on the Effect of Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment on the Law of Virginia;  Miller v. Ayres and Howell v. McAuliffe; Miscellaneous UVA Files related to University of Virginia Committee on Virginia Status of University Students (1972) and Law School lists of reading materials for Prof. Howard's classes. ","Addendum [e]: contains materials that were used to launch a curriculum for a new course on environmental law at the University of Virginia Law School, taught by professors A. E. Dick Howard and Mason Willrich. These papers include correspondence with professors and lawyers at other institutions, research materials for pertinent subjects, and class materials such as syllabi, lectures, and student papers. ","These files consists of some reports and statements in relation to the nomination of Judge Robert H. Bork to the Supreme Court.  Professor Howard was a commentator on the  McNeil/Lehrer NewsHour  during the confirmation hearings.  Bill O'Brien, a student assistant, helped him to collect all of the information.","These papers relate to Howard's involvement on the writing of new constitutions in Central and Eastern Europe at the collapse of the Soviet Union. The files were processed trying to convey their original organization and consist of correspondence, memoranda, working papers and numerous printed materials. A list of all printed materials taken out have been added to each folder. for researchers to see.","(4 folders)","(2 folders)","(2 folders)","(2 folders)","(2 folders)","(3 folders)","(f. 1 of 2 folders)","(2 folders)","(2 folders)","(2 folders)","(2 folders)","(2 folders)","(2 folders)","(2 folders)","(3 folders)","(2 folders)","(3 folders)","(2 folders)","(2 folders)","(2 folders)","(2 folders)","The collection consists of 24 archival boxes (9.6 linear ft.). The files maintain their original chronological organization and include correspondence, memoranda, programs, notes, and numerous printed materials.","This addendum consist of campaign materials from the 1970 Referendum on the Constitution of Virginia.","This addendum was given to the University of Virginia School of Law Library in December of 2016.  It consists of 13 boxes (5.5 linear ft.) of professional files divided in 76 subseries:","Governor Fellows Program ","In 1982 Virginia Governor Charles S. Robb, appointed A. E. Dick Howard as counselor to the Governor.  One of his actions was to create the Governor's Fellows Program, a program that invited college students and graduate students to apply to serve for a summer in the Governor's Office.  Each summer 20 or 25 Fellows were assigned to work with members of the Governor's Cabinet or personal staff.  Prof. Howard was in charge of the program from 1982 to 1994. ","Governor's Commission on Campaign Finance Reform, Government Accountability, and Ethics (Ethics Commission) ","In 1992, Governor Douglas Wilder appointed A. E. Dick Howard to chair a commission on government ethics and integrity. The commission had the task of revising campaign finance, conflicts of interest, and standards of ethics in government ","Project on Constitution and Democracy ","These files complement previous documents of Professor Howard's work in Central and Eastern Europe after the collapse of the communism.  The majority of these files were printed materials related to CEE and were added to the library collection or discarded in case of duplication. (Please see: Papers of Professor A. E. Dick Howard re Central and Eastern European new constitutions: MSS 2013 – 1a) ","ERA – Task Force on the Effect of Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment on the Law of Virginia ","In 1973 the Virginia General Assembly created the Task Force on the Effect of Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment on the Law of Virginia to advise legislators on how ERA, if adopted, would affect Virginia law.  The Task Force looked at labor and employment, property rights, family law, criminal law and military law. On January 30, 1974 the Task Force reported before a joint meeting of the House and Senate Committees on Privileges and Elections in Richmond. The Virginia General Assembly did not ratify the proposed amendment.  Professor Howard recalls: \"Virginia was the only state in which ERA did not even reach the floor of the state legislature.\"  ","Miller v. Ayres and Howell v. McAuliffe ","Amicus briefs for Miller v. Ayres and Howell v. McAuliffe filed in behalf of the Council for Independent Colleges in Virginia.   ","Miscellaneous UVA Files ","University of Virginia Committee on Virginia Status of University Students (1972) and Law School lists of reading materials for Prof. Howard's classes. ","This collection of 11 boxes (5.3 linear ft.) contains materials that were used to launch a curriculum for a new course on environmental law at the University of Virginia Law School, taught by professors A. E. Dick Howard and Mason Willrich. These papers include correspondence with professors and lawyers at other institutions, research materials for pertinent subjects, and class materials such as syllabi, lectures, and student papers.","Boxes 1 – 6 contain A. E. Dick Howard student notebooks as a law student at the University of Virginia School of Law, a binder with briefs (Box 5) and other University of Virginia files.","Boxes 7-8 are the Hugo L. Black files. A. E. Dick Howard served as a law clerk to Justice Black during the October Term of 1962 to the October Term of 1963.  ","Box 9 -10 contain cert notes that Howard wrote during his clerkship with Justice Hugo Black (1962-1964).  \"I happened upon the scene of a truly historic moment. Between the time I accepted the clerkship and the time I reported for duty, Felix Frankfurter had a stroke and left the Court. He was replaced by Arthur Goldburg, Thus the field marshal of the Court's conservative wing was replaced by a liberal. This shifted the balance on the Court to the more liberal justices. It was at that moment that the Warren Court came into its own, I had the fortune of sitting at the elbow of the architect of much of the Warren Court's most important decisions. An example (during my time) was Gideon v. 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Drafters looked westward, especially to Western Europe, but also to America.   \n \nMy first invitation came from Hungary. The team charged with drafting a new constitution came to Charlottesville, and I did a series of seminars for them on constitution-making. I drew on my experience here in Virginia, as well as work I had done in other places, such as Hong Kong and the Philippines. These consultations were followed by my being invited to Budapest, where I was the guest of the Hungarian Parliament. \n \nI then had invitations to work with other countries in the region. Sometimes the invitation came from the President's office, as in Czechoslovakia. Sometimes it came from the Parliament, as in Poland. Typically there was American sponsorship, either official (for example, the State Department) or NGO (especially the American Bar Association's Central and Eastern European Law Initiative). Usually I was a member of a team (for example, I worked closely with DC attorney Lloyd Cutler and American University professor Herman Schwartz in Prague). Often there were also consultants from European countries, such as Germany's Helmut Steinberger or France's Robert Badinter). \n \nI took my role throughout to be a modest one. Sometimes I was directly involved in drafting (as in Prague). Other times the work was by way of offering general advice.  I tried to avoid seeming to be a cultural imperialist; that is, I did not try to force the American model on the people of another country.    I tried to sketch out basic principles, ask a lot of questions, and get drafters thinking about options and choices\". \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProfessor Howard writes:\n\"… the highlights of these files relate to endowed lectures at major universities (such as the Caroline Robbins Lecture at the University of London), lectureships sponsored by major foundations (such as a British foundation's sponsorship of lectures at major universities in the UK, including Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh, etc.), my chairmanship of the Virginia Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution), my regular appearances at the Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference (at each conference, I organize and moderate a program reviewing the most recent Term of the Supreme Court), and various other programs.\"\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical","Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["Professor Howard writes: ","\"The events leading up to and following the fall of the Berlin Wall led to the collapse of the Soviet empire in Central and Eastern Europe. Communist regimes in the former communist countries were ousted, free elections took place, and the peoples of the region began the slow and arduous task of trying to lay the foundations for constitutional democracies. Events moved with amazing speed. For example, by the end of 1989, Vaclav Havel, a former dissident, became the first president of post-communist Czechoslovakia. \n \nThe new era brought the making of new constitutions. Drafters looked westward, especially to Western Europe, but also to America.   \n \nMy first invitation came from Hungary. The team charged with drafting a new constitution came to Charlottesville, and I did a series of seminars for them on constitution-making. I drew on my experience here in Virginia, as well as work I had done in other places, such as Hong Kong and the Philippines. These consultations were followed by my being invited to Budapest, where I was the guest of the Hungarian Parliament. \n \nI then had invitations to work with other countries in the region. Sometimes the invitation came from the President's office, as in Czechoslovakia. Sometimes it came from the Parliament, as in Poland. Typically there was American sponsorship, either official (for example, the State Department) or NGO (especially the American Bar Association's Central and Eastern European Law Initiative). Usually I was a member of a team (for example, I worked closely with DC attorney Lloyd Cutler and American University professor Herman Schwartz in Prague). Often there were also consultants from European countries, such as Germany's Helmut Steinberger or France's Robert Badinter). \n \nI took my role throughout to be a modest one. Sometimes I was directly involved in drafting (as in Prague). Other times the work was by way of offering general advice.  I tried to avoid seeming to be a cultural imperialist; that is, I did not try to force the American model on the people of another country.    I tried to sketch out basic principles, ask a lot of questions, and get drafters thinking about options and choices\". ","Professor Howard writes:\n\"… the highlights of these files relate to endowed lectures at major universities (such as the Caroline Robbins Lecture at the University of London), lectureships sponsored by major foundations (such as a British foundation's sponsorship of lectures at major universities in the UK, including Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh, etc.), my chairmanship of the Virginia Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution), my regular appearances at the Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference (at each conference, I organize and moderate a program reviewing the most recent Term of the Supreme Court), and various other programs.\""],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe following documents that have been digitized and are available upon request.\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["General"],"odd_tesim":["The following documents that have been digitized and are available upon request."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eProcessed by Amber\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of taken out printed materials is available ion folder control in Special Collections.\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information","Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["Processed by Amber","List of taken out printed materials is available ion folder control in Special Collections."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe papers of A. E. Dick Howard reflect his academic and professional endeavors. The archives have received five installments of papers from Professor Howard, plus an entire collection: The Papers of A. E. Dick Howard for the Virginia Commission for Constitutional Revision, received in 1981, MSS 81-4.\n \nPapers related to the nomination of Judge Robert Bork to the Supreme Court: these files consist of some reports and statements in relation to the nomination of Judge Robert H. Bork to the Supreme Court.  Professor Howard was a commentator on the McNeil/Lehrer NewsHour during the confirmation hearings.  Bill O'Brien, a student assistant, helped him to collect all of the information.\n \nAddendum [a]: Central and Eastern European New Constitutions: these files relate to Howard's involvement on the writing of new constitutions in Central and Eastern Europe at the collapse of the Soviet Union. The files were processed trying to convey their original organization and consist of correspondence, memoranda, working papers and numerous printed materials. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAddendum [b]: Lectures and Speeches: this collection consists of files related to lectures and speeches given by Professor Howard. The files include correspondence, memoranda, programs, notes, and printed materials .  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAddendum [c]: consist of campaign materials from the 1970 Referendum on the Constitution of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAddendum [d]: consist of files about the [Virginia] Governor Fellows Program; Governor's Commission on Campaign Finance Reform, Government Accountability, and Ethics (Ethics Commission); Project on Constitution and Democracy in Central and Eastern Europe (Please see: Papers of Professor A. E. Dick Howard re Central and Eastern European new constitutions: MSS 2013 – 1a); ERA – Task Force on the Effect of Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment on the Law of Virginia;  Miller v. Ayres and Howell v. McAuliffe; Miscellaneous UVA Files related to University of Virginia Committee on Virginia Status of University Students (1972) and Law School lists of reading materials for Prof. Howard's classes. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAddendum [e]: contains materials that were used to launch a curriculum for a new course on environmental law at the University of Virginia Law School, taught by professors A. E. Dick Howard and Mason Willrich. These papers include correspondence with professors and lawyers at other institutions, research materials for pertinent subjects, and class materials such as syllabi, lectures, and student papers. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese files consists of some reports and statements in relation to the nomination of Judge Robert H. 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The files maintain their original chronological organization and include correspondence, memoranda, programs, notes, and numerous printed materials.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis addendum consist of campaign materials from the 1970 Referendum on the Constitution of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis addendum was given to the University of Virginia School of Law Library in December of 2016.  It consists of 13 boxes (5.5 linear ft.) of professional files divided in 76 subseries:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGovernor Fellows Program \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIn 1982 Virginia Governor Charles S. Robb, appointed A. E. Dick Howard as counselor to the Governor.  One of his actions was to create the Governor's Fellows Program, a program that invited college students and graduate students to apply to serve for a summer in the Governor's Office.  Each summer 20 or 25 Fellows were assigned to work with members of the Governor's Cabinet or personal staff.  Prof. Howard was in charge of the program from 1982 to 1994. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGovernor's Commission on Campaign Finance Reform, Government Accountability, and Ethics (Ethics Commission) \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIn 1992, Governor Douglas Wilder appointed A. E. Dick Howard to chair a commission on government ethics and integrity. The commission had the task of revising campaign finance, conflicts of interest, and standards of ethics in government \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eProject on Constitution and Democracy \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThese files complement previous documents of Professor Howard's work in Central and Eastern Europe after the collapse of the communism.  The majority of these files were printed materials related to CEE and were added to the library collection or discarded in case of duplication. (Please see: Papers of Professor A. E. Dick Howard re Central and Eastern European new constitutions: MSS 2013 – 1a) \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eERA – Task Force on the Effect of Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment on the Law of Virginia \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIn 1973 the Virginia General Assembly created the Task Force on the Effect of Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment on the Law of Virginia to advise legislators on how ERA, if adopted, would affect Virginia law.  The Task Force looked at labor and employment, property rights, family law, criminal law and military law. On January 30, 1974 the Task Force reported before a joint meeting of the House and Senate Committees on Privileges and Elections in Richmond. The Virginia General Assembly did not ratify the proposed amendment.  Professor Howard recalls: \"Virginia was the only state in which ERA did not even reach the floor of the state legislature.\"  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMiller v. Ayres and Howell v. 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Dick Howard student notebooks as a law student at the University of Virginia School of Law, a binder with briefs (Box 5) and other University of Virginia files.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBoxes 7-8 are the Hugo L. Black files. A. E. Dick Howard served as a law clerk to Justice Black during the October Term of 1962 to the October Term of 1963.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBox 9 -10 contain cert notes that Howard wrote during his clerkship with Justice Hugo Black (1962-1964).  \"I happened upon the scene of a truly historic moment. Between the time I accepted the clerkship and the time I reported for duty, Felix Frankfurter had a stroke and left the Court. He was replaced by Arthur Goldburg, Thus the field marshal of the Court's conservative wing was replaced by a liberal. This shifted the balance on the Court to the more liberal justices. It was at that moment that the Warren Court came into its own, I had the fortune of sitting at the elbow of the architect of much of the Warren Court's most important decisions. An example (during my time) was Gideon v. Wainwright.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBoxes 11- 15 Teaching Files: Comparative Constitutional Law, Constitutionalism, Jurisprudence, Supreme Court Seminar (All these files have restricted materials that have been signaled).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBoxes 15 -21 are comprised of case files. School District of Grand Rapids v. Ball, an important case arising under the First Amendment's Establishment Clause in which Prof. Howard agreed to argue the case for the respondents.  The Bricks Company v. United States \"involved constitutional challenges to the Coal Industry Retiree Health Benefit Act of 1992\", are two of the most important ones.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBoxes 22-27 are the Counselor to Governor Charles S. Robb Files. A. E. 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Dick Howard reflect his academic and professional endeavors. The archives have received five installments of papers from Professor Howard, plus an entire collection: The Papers of A. E. Dick Howard for the Virginia Commission for Constitutional Revision, received in 1981, MSS 81-4.\n \nPapers related to the nomination of Judge Robert Bork to the Supreme Court: these files consist of some reports and statements in relation to the nomination of Judge Robert H. Bork to the Supreme Court.  Professor Howard was a commentator on the McNeil/Lehrer NewsHour during the confirmation hearings.  Bill O'Brien, a student assistant, helped him to collect all of the information.\n \nAddendum [a]: Central and Eastern European New Constitutions: these files relate to Howard's involvement on the writing of new constitutions in Central and Eastern Europe at the collapse of the Soviet Union. The files were processed trying to convey their original organization and consist of correspondence, memoranda, working papers and numerous printed materials. ","Addendum [b]: Lectures and Speeches: this collection consists of files related to lectures and speeches given by Professor Howard. The files include correspondence, memoranda, programs, notes, and printed materials .  ","Addendum [c]: consist of campaign materials from the 1970 Referendum on the Constitution of Virginia.","Addendum [d]: consist of files about the [Virginia] Governor Fellows Program; Governor's Commission on Campaign Finance Reform, Government Accountability, and Ethics (Ethics Commission); Project on Constitution and Democracy in Central and Eastern Europe (Please see: Papers of Professor A. E. Dick Howard re Central and Eastern European new constitutions: MSS 2013 – 1a); ERA – Task Force on the Effect of Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment on the Law of Virginia;  Miller v. Ayres and Howell v. McAuliffe; Miscellaneous UVA Files related to University of Virginia Committee on Virginia Status of University Students (1972) and Law School lists of reading materials for Prof. Howard's classes. ","Addendum [e]: contains materials that were used to launch a curriculum for a new course on environmental law at the University of Virginia Law School, taught by professors A. E. Dick Howard and Mason Willrich. These papers include correspondence with professors and lawyers at other institutions, research materials for pertinent subjects, and class materials such as syllabi, lectures, and student papers. ","These files consists of some reports and statements in relation to the nomination of Judge Robert H. Bork to the Supreme Court.  Professor Howard was a commentator on the  McNeil/Lehrer NewsHour  during the confirmation hearings.  Bill O'Brien, a student assistant, helped him to collect all of the information.","These papers relate to Howard's involvement on the writing of new constitutions in Central and Eastern Europe at the collapse of the Soviet Union. The files were processed trying to convey their original organization and consist of correspondence, memoranda, working papers and numerous printed materials. A list of all printed materials taken out have been added to each folder. for researchers to see.","(4 folders)","(2 folders)","(2 folders)","(2 folders)","(2 folders)","(3 folders)","(f. 1 of 2 folders)","(2 folders)","(2 folders)","(2 folders)","(2 folders)","(2 folders)","(2 folders)","(2 folders)","(3 folders)","(2 folders)","(3 folders)","(2 folders)","(2 folders)","(2 folders)","(2 folders)","The collection consists of 24 archival boxes (9.6 linear ft.). The files maintain their original chronological organization and include correspondence, memoranda, programs, notes, and numerous printed materials.","This addendum consist of campaign materials from the 1970 Referendum on the Constitution of Virginia.","This addendum was given to the University of Virginia School of Law Library in December of 2016.  It consists of 13 boxes (5.5 linear ft.) of professional files divided in 76 subseries:","Governor Fellows Program ","In 1982 Virginia Governor Charles S. Robb, appointed A. E. Dick Howard as counselor to the Governor.  One of his actions was to create the Governor's Fellows Program, a program that invited college students and graduate students to apply to serve for a summer in the Governor's Office.  Each summer 20 or 25 Fellows were assigned to work with members of the Governor's Cabinet or personal staff.  Prof. Howard was in charge of the program from 1982 to 1994. ","Governor's Commission on Campaign Finance Reform, Government Accountability, and Ethics (Ethics Commission) ","In 1992, Governor Douglas Wilder appointed A. E. Dick Howard to chair a commission on government ethics and integrity. The commission had the task of revising campaign finance, conflicts of interest, and standards of ethics in government ","Project on Constitution and Democracy ","These files complement previous documents of Professor Howard's work in Central and Eastern Europe after the collapse of the communism.  The majority of these files were printed materials related to CEE and were added to the library collection or discarded in case of duplication. (Please see: Papers of Professor A. E. Dick Howard re Central and Eastern European new constitutions: MSS 2013 – 1a) ","ERA – Task Force on the Effect of Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment on the Law of Virginia ","In 1973 the Virginia General Assembly created the Task Force on the Effect of Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment on the Law of Virginia to advise legislators on how ERA, if adopted, would affect Virginia law.  The Task Force looked at labor and employment, property rights, family law, criminal law and military law. On January 30, 1974 the Task Force reported before a joint meeting of the House and Senate Committees on Privileges and Elections in Richmond. The Virginia General Assembly did not ratify the proposed amendment.  Professor Howard recalls: \"Virginia was the only state in which ERA did not even reach the floor of the state legislature.\"  ","Miller v. Ayres and Howell v. McAuliffe ","Amicus briefs for Miller v. Ayres and Howell v. McAuliffe filed in behalf of the Council for Independent Colleges in Virginia.   ","Miscellaneous UVA Files ","University of Virginia Committee on Virginia Status of University Students (1972) and Law School lists of reading materials for Prof. Howard's classes. ","This collection of 11 boxes (5.3 linear ft.) contains materials that were used to launch a curriculum for a new course on environmental law at the University of Virginia Law School, taught by professors A. E. Dick Howard and Mason Willrich. These papers include correspondence with professors and lawyers at other institutions, research materials for pertinent subjects, and class materials such as syllabi, lectures, and student papers.","Boxes 1 – 6 contain A. E. Dick Howard student notebooks as a law student at the University of Virginia School of Law, a binder with briefs (Box 5) and other University of Virginia files.","Boxes 7-8 are the Hugo L. Black files. A. E. Dick Howard served as a law clerk to Justice Black during the October Term of 1962 to the October Term of 1963.  ","Box 9 -10 contain cert notes that Howard wrote during his clerkship with Justice Hugo Black (1962-1964).  \"I happened upon the scene of a truly historic moment. Between the time I accepted the clerkship and the time I reported for duty, Felix Frankfurter had a stroke and left the Court. He was replaced by Arthur Goldburg, Thus the field marshal of the Court's conservative wing was replaced by a liberal. This shifted the balance on the Court to the more liberal justices. It was at that moment that the Warren Court came into its own, I had the fortune of sitting at the elbow of the architect of much of the Warren Court's most important decisions. An example (during my time) was Gideon v. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Additions are being made to this collection on an ongoing basis.","Moved from Box 11c to Oversize Folder 1.","Moved from Box 11c to Oversize Folder 1.","Arranged by subject and geographic location. ","The fragile nature of Mss. Acc. 2009.530 may limit handling.","Acc. 2011.631 and Acc. 2011.632 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in October 2011. Acc. 2012.004 and Acc. 2012.007 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in January 2012.Acc. 2012.248 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in June 2012.","The Ephemera Collection contains material primarily acquired for teaching. It includes material in various formats, most of which have been previously published. The collection is currently being processed and new items will be added on an ongoing basis. For this reason, the indicated date range is approximate at this point.","Acc. 2009.015 is a commemorative invitation by the Presidential Inaugural Committee to the inauguration of Barack H. Obama and Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on January 20th, 2009.","Scope and Contents Card game \"The New Game of Authors Improved, Illustrated Edition\" published by Milton Bradley Co., Springfield Mass. Consist of 72 cards, instruction sheet and front and back cover of box.","Acc. 2009.261 is a $ 5 bill issued by the Bank of Pittsylvania, Va.","Scope and Contents Acc. 2009.307 is a booklet: Songs: Compiled by the Delano Work Camp in 1941. The following description was provided by the seller: \"Mimeo format. Plain brown paper covers. 4\" x 7\" tall. Not paginated. Stamp of Friends Center, Pasadena, California on the front and back cover. 99 different labor songs from many countries including a number of unattributed Woody Guthrie songs.\" \"The Delano Work Camp located at Tulare County, California was the home to many migrant laborers.\"","Newsletters, Newspapers, and other printed ephemera.","Scope and Contents Includes 2 pocket-size notebooks from the F.S. Roster Guano Co. in Norfolk, Virginia. The following descriptions were provided by the seller: Notebook 1929: \"This is a 1929 5 1/2\" x 3\" blue lined notebook of Green, White and Black. It was put out to advertise F. S. Royster Guano Company located in Norfolk, Virginia. There is a 1929 and 1930 calendar on both the front and back inside cover. The back has a list of Offices and Factories. There is also other information inside the book such as: Satisfactory Customer Comments, Information on what minerals do to plants (Nitrogen, Potash, Calcium, Magnesium).\" Notebook, 1940: \"This is a 1940 5 1/2\" x 3\" blue lined notebook of Red, White and Black. It was put out to advertise Royster Premium Fertilizers, distributed by the F. S. Royster Guano Company located in Norfolk, Virginia. There is a 1940 and 1941 calendar on both the front and back inside cover. The back has a list of Plants and Offices of this fertilizer company, as well as the Main Office located in Norfolk, VA. There is also other information inside the book such as: Satisfactory Customer Comments, Information on what minerals do to plants (Nitrogen, Potash, Calcium, Magnesium).","By Milton Bradley, Springfield, MA. Card game teaching historical events and dates.","Card game: \"Game of Yellowstone, Descriptive of Yellowstone National Park.\" Copyright 1989 by the Fireside Game Company, Cincinnati, USA.","Set of 25 John Player \u0026 Son tobacco cards illustrating the processing of tobacco from planting to manufacturing.","Scope and Contents Stereoview 86-6881 (Keystone View Co.) shows the shucking of oysters, Oyster Hose, Baltimore, MD. Detailed description on verso. Stereoview 97-20197 (Keystone View Co.) shows a \"Mountain of Oyster Shells Used as Bedding for Young Oysters, Hampton, Virginia\"","Consists of a larger set of stereographic photographs created and distributed by the Keystone View Company ca. 1929. Each numbered stereograph has a detailed information on verso: T9 - V23470: On the Deck of an Oyster Boat, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland T71 - 12260: Logs from the Forest Delivered at the Stream, Aroostook Cou7nt, Me. T193 - 20031: Great Chained Log Rafts on the Columbia River, Washington T73 - 22398: Spraying with Arenite of Lead, Truck gardens near Norfolk, Virginia","65pp, list indicating names and towns of residence, and in some cases the full address. Names are not in any particular order. Origin of list is unknown.","Scope and Contents Complete set of 58 cards and two instruction cards for Progressive Chautauqua (3\" x 4 ½\"). Instruction cards explain rules of play and talk about the advantages of becoming a salesperson for products and publications by the Peoples Book Co. It addresses the young, unemployed, preachers and women. For example: \"To ladies thrown on their own resources for livelihood, it offers honorable, independent employment.\"","Two pamphlets, August and October from the American Federation of Labor endorsing the presidential candidate from the democratic party, William J. Bryan.","Published by McLoughlin Bros., New York. Consists of 48 cards for the 48 states showing a map image of each state with bordering state(s) and giving a few facts for each. Includes instruction sheet.","Includes 4 U.S. Office of Price Administration War Rationing Books Four, issued to members of the McCraw family of Farmville, Virginia.","Primarily contains labels from various food products, including Wayne Corn, Clabber Girl Baking Powder, and Hires Root Beer.","Contains travel pamphlets: one is a guide book from Vancouver, Canada, from the 1940s; one is a guide back to the Edinburgh Castle from 1948; and the final is a booklet entitled \"Gold Dredging in Sumpter Valley,\" by Brooks Hawley, and was printed in 1977.","Printed material from the funeral of Henry Ford II. Gift of Christian Vinyard.","Brochures for the Princess Anne Hotel in Virginia Beach, Virginia, 1905, and the George Washington Hotel, in Winchester, Virginia, 1937.","Includes a postcard of the S. S. Pocahontas, an automobile and passenger transport between Norfolk and the Eastern Shore of Virginia. There is also a postcard depicting the baptism of Pocahontas as well as a postcard of a portrait of Pocahontas.","Contains ephemera, primarily related to tourism in Virginia. Includes an artistic map of Southwest Virginia, a brochure about apple blossom festivals, a booklet about George Washington's relationship with Fredericksburg, and railroad publications. There is also a booklet from the Virginia Community College System, a pageant program from Charlottesville, a graduation program for three Charlottesville high schools, and a brochure from the Community League of Richmond.","A guidebook to buildings and locations in the city of Los Angeles, California.","Photographs of Japanese soldiers on parade during the Jamestown Exposition. There is also a photograph of General Kuroki, who led the soldiers at the Exposition, and a letter explaining the photographs.","Scope and Contents Contains bylaws and constitutions of the Washington-Baltimore Newspaper Guild; agreements between two local branches of the Guild with the Washington Post, dated 1989-1994 and 1999-2002; health manuals for the workplace; \"In Celebration of the Life of Katharine Meyer Graham\" brochure from a memorial service for the Washington Post publisher in 2001; and an issue of \"Shoptalk,\" a weekly publication by the Washington Post, remembering Katherine Meyer Graham, July 19, 2001.","One set of 52 trading cards produced by the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America to commemorate the importance of the labor movement in the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries. The set includes individuals such as Terence V. Powderly (railroad worker), Samuel Gompers (cigar maker), Eugene V. Debs (railroad fireman), Frank Morrison (printer), and Frederick Douglas (Abolitionist). Each card contains a short biography of the person's affiliation with the labor movement. On the front of each card is a depiction of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America's offices in Chicago, Illinois. The cards are in good condition with original box.","Scope and Contents Contains the constitution and bylaws for the Tillson Council, No. 101 of the Order of United Mechanics of the State of New York. Also included are two copies of initiary odes to be sung during initiation into the union, as well as the airs \"Home Sweet Home\" and \"America.\"","Contains a set of Authors Illustrated playing cards with the original box. The cards contain illustrations of famous scenes from the books or authors on the card. Some of the cards include Alexander Dumas, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Charles Dickens, and Sir Walter Scott. Acc.","Scope and Contents The following description was provided by the seller: \"137 linen postcards from the late 30's!! They are all on an accordion style \"folder\" and I have never removed any to view the backs as they are glued ............................ The front cover notes \" Asheville Post Card Co. Wholesale .... Post-Cards, Greeting Cards, Souvenirs and Novelties ... Asheville, N.C.\" There is a teal colored stamp on the upper left corner noting \"January 27, 1939.\" .............................. Cards include landscapes, roadside sights, buildings, activities and people. There are designated sights in Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina and some places not designated. Some are daytime and some are evening or night. A few have no notation on the front at all \u0026 just show a picture. .............. ....... Just over 50% are landscapes ........................................ 1). Those noted as Tennessee include sights in the Great Smoky Mountains, 7 of Norris Dam, a few of Norris Lake, a few of TVA's highway near Norris Dam and 2 in the town of Norris, TN. ..................................................... 2). Those noted as North Carolina include various views of the Great Smoky Mountains, Bridal Veil Falls, and other mountain sites ............................... 3). Those noted as Virginia include Natural Bridge, 5 or 6 from Hungry Mothers State Park (Some fine ones of swimmers, sun bathers and boaters), White Top Mountain, lots from the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Old Shot Tower and Back Bone Rock. .............................................................. 4). The general ones are obviously spread out over the 3 states (Because of their location in the accordion) and include but are not limited to a Mountaineer's Speed Wagon (An open wagon pulled by 2 steer), 2 of moonshine stills, 2 of water wheels, 4 of mountain cabins, 4 or 5 Tourist Correspondence Cards (Where you circle or check the response you want to send.... 2 are comical), 4 or 5 of boating/canoeing, 3 of fishing/fish, 2 of camping and 2 concerning tobacco (One of the interior of a tobacco warehouse and the other of tobacco growing in field). ............... 10 are of Black Americans doing various activities, 3 of crafters in their natural setting (1 caning, 1 rug making and 1 making syrup) and more. ............................ In all, about 3 of them have a small bend on an edge from the flipping of the accordion. Most are mint or near mint. ............. Some have a number handwritten on it or an imprinting/typing/stamping about that card such as those that can be specialized for a specific town, etc.\"","50 stereoscopes of the Sears \u0026 Roebuck Co. The cards have detailed description on the back and depict buildings and grounds, departments, employee activities and facilities at the Sears, Roebuck, and Company headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, including the shipping, printing, and clerical departments; telephone switchboard; power plant; and miscellaneous work areas. Published by the Sears Co., it was sold through their catalog along with a viewer. This accession has also been cataloged as Rare Book HF5467 .S4 s43.","Consists of a collection of about 200 viewbooks of sights in the US and Canada, which fold out in accordion style.","Souvenirs from a 2006 trip to England by Swem Reference Librarian, Hope Yelick. Many items relate to Jamestown, Virginia. Includes books, pamphlets, flyers, coaster, a bookmark and a print of a statue of Pocahontas at St. George's Church in Gravesend, Kent, commemorating the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown. Many items transferred to the Artifact Collection. See Inventory for complete list.","Scope and Contents Four sets of trading cards, 2.5 \" x 3.5\", called Desert Storm, manufactured by Pro Set with a 1991 copyright. On the front side, each card has a heading such as Personnel, Leaders, Intelligence File and Geography with a subheading noted at the bottom of the card. A photograph depicting the topic is in the center of the card. On the other side, each card has a number on the bottom right corner, the same subheading now used as a heading and a description with a small topical photograph. Subheadings range from \"Latitude and Longitude\" to \"Firefighters.\" Each packet contains about 60 cards for a total of 250 cards.","Catalogs of the department store, Miller and Rhoads, located in Richmond, Virginia.","Contains newsletters, 1966-1968, of Richard Harding Poff, a Republican congressman from Virginia. It seems as though these newsletters were sent to Poff's constituents.","Scope and Contents Card game, 1926, called \"Touring: The Famous Automobile Card Game\" by Parker Brothers. The game comes with the original box and instructions, along with all 99 cards.","Hansatsu note, circa 1860s, from Japan. Hansatsu notes were issued as money to supplement metal coins and were usually redeemable for silver, although some were also redeemable for gold or copper.","Scope and Contents One copy of \"Conspiracy Comix,\" issue 13 from Berkeley, CA about transgender issues from November 9, 1996. One copy of \"Flavorpak\", issue 5 published in Kansas City Missouri dedicated to urban creativity and culture, mostly hip hop culture.","Scope and Contents Contains \"1977 Inaugural Guide to Washington\" published by the 1977 Inaugural Committee for the Presidential Inauguration of Jimmy Carter. Includes biographical information about Carter, Vice President Walter Mondale, a short history of Presidential Inaugurations in the United States, a map of the Inaugural Parade Route in Washington, D.C., and form to order the official commemoratives of the Inauguration.","Contains holiday greeting cards with depictions of Japanese culture such as landscapes, artwork, fashion, animals, and architecture.","Contains holiday greeting cards featuring landscapes, artwork, and other scenes.","Scope and Contents Set of 66 cards, one instruction card, and one index card for Progressive Chautauqua (3\" x 4 ½\"). Includes the original box. Instruction cards explain rules of play and talk about the advantages of becoming a salesperson for products and publications by the Peoples Book Co., with copyright by W.M. Ford. It addresses the young, unemployed, preachers and women. For example: \"To ladies thrown on their own resources for livelihood, it offers honorable, independent employment.\" The cards feature people and places related to the Holy Bible, including Moses, Cain, Egypt, and Esther.","Two handwritten manuscript leaves and two woodcut printed leaves, all in Tibetan Buddhist Script from 18th century. These contain Sutra or the canonical scriptures which are interpretations of the original teachings of Gautama Buddha.","100 colorful, uncirculated issues of Notgeld [emergency currency], 1920-1922, of different denominations and from a variety of locations within Germany. \nNotgeld was an alternative form of currency issued by localities during the period of hyperinflation in Germany after World War I.  \nSome bills depict historical buildings, monuments, folkloristic themes, etc., while others contain anti-Semitic imagery.","Collection of 18 uncirculated Notgeld bills from 1921 issued in Arnstadt, Germany. The six small notes contain comments about the financial problems of Germans after World War I. A number of these bills contain indications of the rising of Anti-Semitism. Also present are twelve larger banknotes featuring an array of historical images.","Scope and Contents The following description has been provided by the seller: \"Notgeld, Germany currency issued by the banks in the post WWI period. This collection includes several specific anti-Semitic notes: 1. \"David Gets a Close Shave\"- A one mark note issued in 1921 in a small town in the North Westphalian Rhine Region. 2. Issued by a small German town, this banknote depicts a \"hooked-nose\" Jewish gnome\" and part of the writing on the note states \"This is the way all pushers must go. Then things would stand better in Germany.\" 3. 2 mark Bank Note issued by the district of Hoxter in northern Germany. The front of the note shows a lone Jew chained to the central pillar of the public square. 4. Set of three 100 Mark bank notes featuring designs from wood cuts made in 1492. These notes were issued to commemorate the 430th anniversary of the burning of Jews at the stake in 1492 in Sternberg Germany. This event centered around the belief by Germans that the blood of Christian children was part of the Passover Matzo recipe. 5. One Mark Ban Note depicting David selling a large chamber Pot. Issued in the North Westphalian Rhine Region. 6. 50Pf bank note issued in 1921 by the district of Hoxter in Northern Germany; depicts a caged Jew Dunked in the Harbor.\"","A 500 Mark bank note issued in 1923 during the German depression following World War One. This note is issued on silk and is known as Notgeld (emergency currency). This particular note reflects both anti-Semitic and anti-US(Wilson) feelings.","This information has been provided by the seller and has not been verified: \"These cards were printed in Holland circa 1924.\nThe Publisher was the Liebig Company and the product being promoted was soup, although the product is not shown.  \nAccording to information on the back of the cards, the images shwon are based on engravings prepared in 1865.\nEach card depicts a male and a female member of a different tribe in the tribe's natural environment. The male appears in characteristic, often highly elaborate, garb at center, while the female appears in a circular portrait in the upper corner. The latter portrait showcases the female's hairstyle or headwear.     Situated in the foreground are works of tribal art, artifacts, implements and/or musical instruments coming from the respective ethnic group. Typical dwellings and/or other figures appear in the background.   The tribes treated in the series are: The Baluba, The Bangala, The Babali, The Wagenia, The Bushongo, The Azande, The Ngome, The Bagelima, The Wasongola, The Gearabiseers, The Sango, The Bayaka, The Bambuti, The Batetela, The Mangbetu, The Basengele, The Batutsi and the Bambala.     Each reverse contains 5-10 paragraphs of text, in Dutch, describing the demographics, customs, rituals, art, and environment of the respective tribe.\"","Scope and Contents The following information has been provided by the seller and has not been verified. \"This is a rare collection of Soviet Occupied Lithuania era magazines that take you into the humor and satire mentality of the state sanctioned social critics who had very limited access to the Western press at that time, and took great risks being controversial in a police state. The group starts with January 1, 1987 and includes the Jan and Feb 1990 issues. There are 48 issues which the photos illustrate and which are all in almost new condition. This set includes: Sluota 2 Sausis 1990 was published one month before Lithuania declared independence from Soviet Occupation. This is the last \"soviet\" issue of Sluota and is very rare.\" Note: Housed in four separate folders","Map of Japan, circa 1860s.  Includes roads, sea routes, and a fare chart for transportation by horse.","Cards, 1955, that depict the life of Karl Marx and the history of Marxism in Germany.","Cards, 1904, that depict different aspects of life in the British Empire. Includes depictions of the supposed life of people in London, Canada, South Africa, India, Australia, Jamaica, Sri Lanka, and other locations within the British Empire.","Contains two books of Cuban stamps.","Two advertising cards, circa 1880s-1890s, from France. One is for the Great American Tea Company and has two African-American children on the front. The other is for Perles Japon (tapioca pearls). The card depicts four black figures standing in the ocean, holding hands.","Scope and Contents The following is a description provided by the seller: \"This is a Set of three (3) original French Revolution era Assignats, dated 1792-1793\": 1) a 10 Sous note. Size: approx. 3\" by 3 3/14\" ;  2) a 15 Sols note. Size: approx. 3\" by 3 1/4\"; and, 3) a 5 Livres note. Size: approx. 2 1/2\" by 3 1/2\". The first two notes are from \"1792\" and are in VG+ Condition, w/some edge-tears, general wear, etc., while the third note is from \"1793\" and is in a Fine Condition w/some Very light staining. ....Now for some history: the French Revolution was funded by issues of paper money known as \"assignats\". These little promissory notes were essentially a form of \"emergency\" money, and were issued between 1790 and 1795. Because far too many assignats were printed--literally millions-- they became worthless. In 1795, presses were destroyed and production ceased. The assignats offered here are among the earlier assignats printed. A nice decorative border surrounds each note + they all have the usual two \"blind\"/embossed seals. Each is printed on fine, watermarked paper.\" Also includes an extra 20 Sols note, dated 1793.","Contains three five dollar bills: one from the Franklin Bank of Boston, Massachusetts; one from the Ocmulgee Bank of Macon, Georgia; and one from the Clinton Bank of Westernport, Massachusetts.","Chinese woodcut images of Nazi characters and symbols, as well as Chinese people, with quotations in Chinese around them.","Contains reichmarks featuring various prominent Germans, including Albrecht von Thaer, Werner von Siemens, and David Hansemann. Later bills feature symbols of the Nazi Party, including the swastika.","Cigarette cards depicting scenes from World War I with a brief explanation on the back of the card.","Scope and Contents Booklet, 31 pages (in German), published by Gustave Peterman, Hamburg and illustrated by A. Anton, designed to give interested travelers a first impression of the African continent through a combination of brief articles and photographs. The booklet was published on behalf of the \"Deutsche Afrika-Linien\" (German Africa Lines): Woerman-Linie, Ost-Afrika-Linie, Hamburg-Amerika Linie (Afrika Dienst), and Hamburg-Bremer Afrika-Linie. This item is also cataloged in the Swem Library online catalog as Rare Book (tbd)","Thank you card sent by Jacqueline Kennedy, likely in response to condolences sent on the death of John F. Kennedy.","One card consisting of a recipe that contains chives, fruit, and sugar on one side, and a shopping list for a traveling bag and clock, smelling salts, and silk stockings.","Three memos relating to the founding of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.","Includes two photographs of Buddhist statutes on Mount Koya in Japan, 1930.","Contains the official souvenir program for a wagon train pilgrimage to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania by each of the 50 states to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The program was published by The Bicentennial Commission of Pennsylvania.","Souvenir card of the Our Lady of Lujan relic, which is found in the Basilica of Lujan outside of Buenos Aires in Argentina.","Tobacco card featuring James Monroe, with a brief biography and an advertisement for Royal Bengals Little Cigars on the reverse.","Brochure for Christopher Houlihan's six city tour performing the symphonies of Louis Vierne on organ. Sound recordings of some of these concerts can be found at https://catalog.swem.wm.edu/Record/3477133 and https://catalog.swem.wm.edu/Record/3477134.","Includes greeting cards with quotations from various nursery rhymes; also includes artwork which is based on the nursery rhyme.","Scope and Contents Contains a 3\" x 5\" postcard set of scenes from Xochimico, Mexico. Referred to as the Venice of Mexico, the scenes include photographs of local flower vendors and river boats on various canals.","Broadway playbills from A Little Night Music, Sleuth, A Chorus Line, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, as well as a schedule of performances at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. for December 1979.","Chinese woodcut images, 1951, of various scenes in China and Korea. Includes idealized Communist depictions of Chinese life, Chinese soldiers training Korean soldiers, and the capture of a U.S. Army tank.","Reproductions of Communist posters from the 1910s and 1920s, printed by the Hungarian Communist Party in the 1960s.","Scroll depicting the image of each Kannon Bodhisattva or Bosatsu located at the 33 temples a pilgrim must visit to complete the Saigoku pilgrimage in the Kansai region of Western Japan.","Contains campaign posters for statewide Virginia and national elections for Terry  McAuliffe and Tim Kaine, among others.","Photographs of various locations throughout China, mostly of workers and manufacturing in China, with captions in Chinese at the bottom of each image. Two plastic sleeves with Chinese characters on them were photocopied and the original sleeves discarded due to preservation concerns. There were also two envelopes with Chinese characters on them, which were also photocopied and discarded due to preservation concerns.","Scope and Contents Woodblock print map of Kyoto, Japan, 1811. Includes drawings of the public square and pagodas around the city, waterways that surround the city, and a chart on the back of the map. It is in poor condition with several tears in the paper, and is approximately 12\" x 31 1/2\".","Scope and Contents Woodblock print map of Tokyo, Japan, 1886. Includes drawings of buildings and architecture around Tokyo, roads, waterways, and border lines for marking each residential district in the city. The map is approximately 20 1/2\" x 28 1/3\" and the cover is completely unattached from the map.","Includes  visiting cards, advertisements, postcards, religious tracts, schedules, lottery tickets and other items.","Includes business cards, broadsides, price tags, price lists, newspaper advertisements, postcards, medicine advertisements and more. Some of the states included are New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania (U.S. Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1876, \"The American Bridge Co.'s Exhibit), Washington, D.C. (Thomas W. Smith receipt with drawing of building in 1884), Ohio (Cancer Treatment by Dr. A. Williams) and other states. One undated broadside from Cincinnati, Ohio, on cotton rag, advertises, \"Beauties of Mechanism termed the Hall of Industry; at Letton's Museum.\"","Advertisements which include a Sears, Roebuck and Co. postcard (1911), calendar (1904), Lion Coffee, Muzzy's Corn Starch, Capadura cigar and much more.","Lottery tickets from St. Louis, Missouri (1817), Maryland (1812, 1851 and undated), Louisiana (1881 and 1887) and Kentucky (1879).","Scope and Contents September 14, 1883 price list \"Washington Price Current,\" J.F. Sheiry, Pr. for Biedler and Co., General Commission Merchants and a 1868 \"Philadelphia Letter Sheet Price Current\" for the Philadelphia stock market.","Scope and Contents 10 items ranging from a sheet of pledge cards for the Anti-Tobacco Tract Depository in Fitchburg, Massachusetts (undated), picture cards, form letters, \"The Lifeboat\" published by the American Seamen's Friend Society (October 1865) and a printer's sheet of a broadside for \"Catalogue of the Sunday-School and Family Library.\"","Scope and Contents Title pages from 29 books. Includes page for \"Plutarch I Chaeronensis Omnium\" dated 1620, page for \"Porcupine's Works, Vol. II, 1796 , \"Annalium Tam Regum...\" 1679 and others.","Eastern Air Lines, Inc. for March 1, 1939","Ten visiting cards.","Ephemera from the backlog. Provenance is unknown for most items.","Scope and Contents Facsimile of \"The Texas Declaration of Independence\" produced on the occasion of the publication of Louis Wiltz Kemp's \"The Signers of The Texas Declaration of Independence\" and published by the Anson Jones Press, Houston, in 1943.","1926 and 1935 highway maps of Virginia, 1938 and 1942 schedules for the Pennsylvania Central Airlines, undated Conoco highway map of \"Delaware-Maryland-Virginia-W. Virginia,\" 1939 Standard Old Company (Esso) highway map of \"Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Delaware,\" and undated Sinclair Road Map of \"Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.\"","Scope and Contents Newspaper clipping from \"The Nation\" about \"Titles of the First Books from the Earliest Presses established in different cities, towns and Monasteries...\" by Rush C. Hawkins, New York: J. W. Bouton, London. 1884. Includes post card from J.W. Bouton to John Markhem in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.","Scope and Contents Five newspaper clippings with the following topics: 1) How a Princess behaves herself, Daniel Webster and Ancestry 2) Poetry, \"Kick Him When He's Down.\" 3) \"Strongest Man in the World\" and \"The Conspiracy Against the President\" 4) \"The Sweet Country Cousins\" from the Boston Transcript and \"City or Country.\" 5) \"Reply of the Richmond Clergymen to Gov. Pierpoint's Charge of Disloyalty.\" The original circular quoting the governor appeared in newspapers in the North where Gov. Pierpoint supposedly said Richmond needed to erect a \"Northern Methodist Church\" because \"the spirit of the Southern Pulpit is thoroughly disloyal.\" Undated, but after 1865.","Scope and Contents Scottish Widows Fund ticket \"The Largest British Mutual Life Office,\" packet of notepaper with \"The Money Bag\" and drawing of two people pulling coins from a bag on the front cover and three original Virginia Lottery tickets from the first batch printed for Virginia' modern lottery (September 20, 1988).","Flyer by Ray Brown about stamps (1956); cover to a miniature book; pamphlet entitled \"The Print Collector;' Kenneth Nebenzal, Inc. in Chicago (Number Three, Spring 1969); Winter Convocation program for George Washington University at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. on February 22, 1934 (2 copies); program for \"American Farewell Concert Tour of Eduard Strauss\" by K. and K. Austro-Hungarian Court Ball Music Director...at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City (undated); program for \"Mary Wigman and Her Group\" by S. Hurok in New York City; brochure entitled \"What Highways Mean to Your City\" by the Automotive Safety Foundation, Washington, D.C. (April 1959); November 1950 Bulletin of \"The Huguenot Society of the Founders of Manakin\" (Vol. 1, No. 2); photostat copy of an image of a banner advertising \"Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia\" (undated); brochure advertising the publication of \"Virginia and Maryland\" facsimile by the John Carter Brown Library in Providence, Rhode Island (1949); copy of a typed paper entitled \"Henry Herringman\" read before the Bibliographical Society of the University of Virginia on February 13, 1948 by Professor C. William Miller of Temple University; pamphlet for an exhibition of \"Portrait Panarama, Portraits by Artists of Six Centuries\" by the President and Trustees of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts on September 10, 1947; brochure \"A Tour of Historic Richmond (undated); Greeting card \"Greetings, Ya Mugg!\"; and a program for the \"Culpeper Bicentennial\" from July 25-30th in Culpeper, Virginia (1949).","Postage stamps, many on envelopes addressed to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, but most loose or torn from letters.","Pamphlets, programs, advertisements and other ephemera from associations, businesses, state and federal agencies, local organizations and the military, probably from the 1950s and mostly relating to activities in Virginia. Not yet processed as of April 2011.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Miller and Rhoads (Richmond, Va.)","Scottish Widows' Fund and Life Assurance Society","Sears, Roebuck and Company","Sears, Roebuck and Company--Pictorial works","United States. President (2009- : Obama)","Virginia. State Lottery Dept.","Whitehead and Hoag Company (Newark, N.J.)","Ford, Henry, 1863-1947","English"],"unitid_tesim":["01/Mss. 1.02","/repositories/2/resources/893"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Ephemera Collection"],"collection_title_tesim":["Ephemera Collection"],"collection_ssim":["Ephemera Collection"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Chicago (Ill.)--Industries--Pictorial work","England--Description and travel--20th century","Yellowstone National Park"],"geogname_ssim":["Chicago (Ill.)--Industries--Pictorial work","England--Description and travel--20th century","Yellowstone National Park"],"places_ssim":["Chicago (Ill.)--Industries--Pictorial work","England--Description and travel--20th century","Yellowstone National Park"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Acc. 2009.015 is a gift received January 2009. Acc. 2009.175 was purchased May 2009. Acc. 2009.261 is a gift received June 2009. For technical reasons, accession information for items received after June 2009 are not displayed here. Please ask a staff member for assistance.2008.62 Purchased.  2006.45 gift from Hope Yelich."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Advertising","Advertising--United States--History","American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976--Virginia","American poetry--19th century","Card games","Desert Storm, Operation, 1991","Jamestown 400th Anniversary","Labor and laboring classes--Illinois--Chicago--Pictorial works","Lead arsenate","Logging--Maine--Pictorial works","Logging--Washington (State)--Pictorial works","Lotteries--United States","Methodist Church--Virginia","Methodist Church--Virginia--History--19th century","National parks and reserves--United States","Oysters--Chesapeake Bay (Md. and Va.)","Oysters--Shucking","Oysters--United States--History--Pictorial works","Postcards--Southern States","Presidents--United States--Inauguration","Prices--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.","Prices--Washington Metropolitan Area.","Publishers and publishing","Richmond (Va.)--History","Richmond (Va.)--History--19th century","Tobacco industry--Massachusetts","Women--Employment--Pictorial works","World War, 1939-1945--Germany","Advertising blotters","Advertising cards","Assignats","Card games (game sets)","Catalogs","Checks (bank checks)","Cigarette cards","Clippings (information artifacts)","Coupons","Invitations","Lottery puffs","Newspapers","Notebooks","Photographs","Poems","Postage stamps","Postcards","Price lists","Printed ephemera","Religious texts","Stereoscopic photographs","Tags","Title pages","Trading cards","Viewbooks","Visiting cards","Newsletters"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Advertising","Advertising--United States--History","American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976--Virginia","American poetry--19th century","Card games","Desert Storm, Operation, 1991","Jamestown 400th Anniversary","Labor and laboring classes--Illinois--Chicago--Pictorial works","Lead arsenate","Logging--Maine--Pictorial works","Logging--Washington (State)--Pictorial works","Lotteries--United States","Methodist Church--Virginia","Methodist Church--Virginia--History--19th century","National parks and reserves--United States","Oysters--Chesapeake Bay (Md. and Va.)","Oysters--Shucking","Oysters--United States--History--Pictorial works","Postcards--Southern States","Presidents--United States--Inauguration","Prices--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.","Prices--Washington Metropolitan Area.","Publishers and publishing","Richmond (Va.)--History","Richmond (Va.)--History--19th century","Tobacco industry--Massachusetts","Women--Employment--Pictorial works","World War, 1939-1945--Germany","Advertising blotters","Advertising cards","Assignats","Card games (game sets)","Catalogs","Checks (bank checks)","Cigarette cards","Clippings (information artifacts)","Coupons","Invitations","Lottery puffs","Newspapers","Notebooks","Photographs","Poems","Postage stamps","Postcards","Price lists","Printed ephemera","Religious texts","Stereoscopic photographs","Tags","Title pages","Trading cards","Viewbooks","Visiting cards","Newsletters"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["5 Linear Feet"],"extent_tesim":["5 Linear Feet"],"genreform_ssim":["Advertising blotters","Advertising cards","Assignats","Card games (game sets)","Catalogs","Checks (bank checks)","Cigarette cards","Clippings (information artifacts)","Coupons","Invitations","Lottery puffs","Newspapers","Notebooks","Photographs","Poems","Postage stamps","Postcards","Price lists","Printed ephemera","Religious texts","Stereoscopic photographs","Tags","Title pages","Trading cards","Viewbooks","Visiting cards","Newsletters"],"date_range_isim":[1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872,1873,1874,1875,1876,1877,1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1883,1884,1885,1886,1887,1888,1889,1890,1891,1892,1893,1894,1895,1896,1897,1898,1899,1900,1901,1902,1903,1904,1905,1906,1907,1908,1909,1910,1911,1912,1913,1914,1915,1916,1917,1918,1919,1920,1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1928,1929,1930,1931,1932,1933,1934,1935,1936,1937,1938,1939,1940,1941,1942,1943,1944,1945,1946,1947,1948,1949,1950,1951,1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969,1970,1971,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978,1979,1980,1981,1982,1983,1984,1985,1986,1987,1988,1989,1990,1991,1992,1993,1994,1995,1996,1997,1998,1999,2000,2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"accruals_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAdditions are being made to this collection on an ongoing basis.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accruals_heading_ssm":["Accruals:"],"accruals_tesim":["Additions are being made to this collection on an ongoing basis."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eMoved from Box 11c to Oversize Folder 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoved from Box 11c to Oversize Folder 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArranged by subject and geographic location. \u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement","Arrangement","Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["Moved from Box 11c to Oversize Folder 1.","Moved from Box 11c to Oversize Folder 1.","Arranged by subject and geographic location. "],"phystech_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe fragile nature of Mss. Acc. 2009.530 may limit handling.\u003c/p\u003e"],"phystech_heading_ssm":["Physical Characteristics or Technical Requirements:"],"phystech_tesim":["The fragile nature of Mss. Acc. 2009.530 may limit handling."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eEphemera Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Ephemera Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAcc. 2011.631 and Acc. 2011.632 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in October 2011. Acc. 2012.004 and Acc. 2012.007 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in January 2012.Acc. 2012.248 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in June 2012.\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information:"],"processinfo_tesim":["Acc. 2011.631 and Acc. 2011.632 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in October 2011. Acc. 2012.004 and Acc. 2012.007 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in January 2012.Acc. 2012.248 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in June 2012."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Ephemera Collection contains material primarily acquired for teaching. It includes material in various formats, most of which have been previously published. The collection is currently being processed and new items will be added on an ongoing basis. For this reason, the indicated date range is approximate at this point.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcc. 2009.015 is a commemorative invitation by the Presidential Inaugural Committee to the inauguration of Barack H. Obama and Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on January 20th, 2009.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Card game \"The New Game of Authors Improved, Illustrated Edition\" published by Milton Bradley Co., Springfield Mass. Consist of 72 cards, instruction sheet and front and back cover of box.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcc. 2009.261 is a $ 5 bill issued by the Bank of Pittsylvania, Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Acc. 2009.307 is a booklet: Songs: Compiled by the Delano Work Camp in 1941. The following description was provided by the seller: \"Mimeo format. Plain brown paper covers. 4\" x 7\" tall. Not paginated. Stamp of Friends Center, Pasadena, California on the front and back cover. 99 different labor songs from many countries including a number of unattributed Woody Guthrie songs.\" \"The Delano Work Camp located at Tulare County, California was the home to many migrant laborers.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewsletters, Newspapers, and other printed ephemera.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Includes 2 pocket-size notebooks from the F.S. Roster Guano Co. in Norfolk, Virginia. The following descriptions were provided by the seller: Notebook 1929: \"This is a 1929 5 1/2\" x 3\" blue lined notebook of Green, White and Black. It was put out to advertise F. S. Royster Guano Company located in Norfolk, Virginia. There is a 1929 and 1930 calendar on both the front and back inside cover. The back has a list of Offices and Factories. There is also other information inside the book such as: Satisfactory Customer Comments, Information on what minerals do to plants (Nitrogen, Potash, Calcium, Magnesium).\" Notebook, 1940: \"This is a 1940 5 1/2\" x 3\" blue lined notebook of Red, White and Black. It was put out to advertise Royster Premium Fertilizers, distributed by the F. S. Royster Guano Company located in Norfolk, Virginia. There is a 1940 and 1941 calendar on both the front and back inside cover. The back has a list of Plants and Offices of this fertilizer company, as well as the Main Office located in Norfolk, VA. There is also other information inside the book such as: Satisfactory Customer Comments, Information on what minerals do to plants (Nitrogen, Potash, Calcium, Magnesium).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy Milton Bradley, Springfield, MA. Card game teaching historical events and dates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCard game: \"Game of Yellowstone, Descriptive of Yellowstone National Park.\" Copyright 1989 by the Fireside Game Company, Cincinnati, USA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSet of 25 John Player \u0026amp; Son tobacco cards illustrating the processing of tobacco from planting to manufacturing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Stereoview 86-6881 (Keystone View Co.) shows the shucking of oysters, Oyster Hose, Baltimore, MD. Detailed description on verso. Stereoview 97-20197 (Keystone View Co.) shows a \"Mountain of Oyster Shells Used as Bedding for Young Oysters, Hampton, Virginia\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsists of a larger set of stereographic photographs created and distributed by the Keystone View Company ca. 1929. Each numbered stereograph has a detailed information on verso: T9 - V23470: On the Deck of an Oyster Boat, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland T71 - 12260: Logs from the Forest Delivered at the Stream, Aroostook Cou7nt, Me. T193 - 20031: Great Chained Log Rafts on the Columbia River, Washington T73 - 22398: Spraying with Arenite of Lead, Truck gardens near Norfolk, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e65pp, list indicating names and towns of residence, and in some cases the full address. Names are not in any particular order. Origin of list is unknown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Complete set of 58 cards and two instruction cards for Progressive Chautauqua (3\" x 4 ½\"). Instruction cards explain rules of play and talk about the advantages of becoming a salesperson for products and publications by the Peoples Book Co. It addresses the young, unemployed, preachers and women. For example: \"To ladies thrown on their own resources for livelihood, it offers honorable, independent employment.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo pamphlets, August and October from the American Federation of Labor endorsing the presidential candidate from the democratic party, William J. Bryan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePublished by McLoughlin Bros., New York. Consists of 48 cards for the 48 states showing a map image of each state with bordering state(s) and giving a few facts for each. Includes instruction sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes 4 U.S. Office of Price Administration War Rationing Books Four, issued to members of the McCraw family of Farmville, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrimarily contains labels from various food products, including Wayne Corn, Clabber Girl Baking Powder, and Hires Root Beer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains travel pamphlets: one is a guide book from Vancouver, Canada, from the 1940s; one is a guide back to the Edinburgh Castle from 1948; and the final is a booklet entitled \"Gold Dredging in Sumpter Valley,\" by Brooks Hawley, and was printed in 1977.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted material from the funeral of Henry Ford II. Gift of Christian Vinyard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrochures for the Princess Anne Hotel in Virginia Beach, Virginia, 1905, and the George Washington Hotel, in Winchester, Virginia, 1937.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a postcard of the S. S. Pocahontas, an automobile and passenger transport between Norfolk and the Eastern Shore of Virginia. There is also a postcard depicting the baptism of Pocahontas as well as a postcard of a portrait of Pocahontas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains ephemera, primarily related to tourism in Virginia. Includes an artistic map of Southwest Virginia, a brochure about apple blossom festivals, a booklet about George Washington's relationship with Fredericksburg, and railroad publications. There is also a booklet from the Virginia Community College System, a pageant program from Charlottesville, a graduation program for three Charlottesville high schools, and a brochure from the Community League of Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA guidebook to buildings and locations in the city of Los Angeles, California.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotographs of Japanese soldiers on parade during the Jamestown Exposition. There is also a photograph of General Kuroki, who led the soldiers at the Exposition, and a letter explaining the photographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Contains bylaws and constitutions of the Washington-Baltimore Newspaper Guild; agreements between two local branches of the Guild with the Washington Post, dated 1989-1994 and 1999-2002; health manuals for the workplace; \"In Celebration of the Life of Katharine Meyer Graham\" brochure from a memorial service for the Washington Post publisher in 2001; and an issue of \"Shoptalk,\" a weekly publication by the Washington Post, remembering Katherine Meyer Graham, July 19, 2001.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne set of 52 trading cards produced by the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America to commemorate the importance of the labor movement in the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries. The set includes individuals such as Terence V. Powderly (railroad worker), Samuel Gompers (cigar maker), Eugene V. Debs (railroad fireman), Frank Morrison (printer), and Frederick Douglas (Abolitionist). Each card contains a short biography of the person's affiliation with the labor movement. On the front of each card is a depiction of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America's offices in Chicago, Illinois. The cards are in good condition with original box.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Contains the constitution and bylaws for the Tillson Council, No. 101 of the Order of United Mechanics of the State of New York. Also included are two copies of initiary odes to be sung during initiation into the union, as well as the airs \"Home Sweet Home\" and \"America.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains a set of Authors Illustrated playing cards with the original box. The cards contain illustrations of famous scenes from the books or authors on the card. Some of the cards include Alexander Dumas, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Charles Dickens, and Sir Walter Scott. Acc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The following description was provided by the seller: \"137 linen postcards from the late 30's!! They are all on an accordion style \"folder\" and I have never removed any to view the backs as they are glued ............................ The front cover notes \" Asheville Post Card Co. Wholesale .... Post-Cards, Greeting Cards, Souvenirs and Novelties ... Asheville, N.C.\" There is a teal colored stamp on the upper left corner noting \"January 27, 1939.\" .............................. Cards include landscapes, roadside sights, buildings, activities and people. There are designated sights in Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina and some places not designated. Some are daytime and some are evening or night. A few have no notation on the front at all \u0026amp; just show a picture. .............. ....... Just over 50% are landscapes ........................................ 1). Those noted as Tennessee include sights in the Great Smoky Mountains, 7 of Norris Dam, a few of Norris Lake, a few of TVA's highway near Norris Dam and 2 in the town of Norris, TN. ..................................................... 2). Those noted as North Carolina include various views of the Great Smoky Mountains, Bridal Veil Falls, and other mountain sites ............................... 3). Those noted as Virginia include Natural Bridge, 5 or 6 from Hungry Mothers State Park (Some fine ones of swimmers, sun bathers and boaters), White Top Mountain, lots from the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Old Shot Tower and Back Bone Rock. .............................................................. 4). The general ones are obviously spread out over the 3 states (Because of their location in the accordion) and include but are not limited to a Mountaineer's Speed Wagon (An open wagon pulled by 2 steer), 2 of moonshine stills, 2 of water wheels, 4 of mountain cabins, 4 or 5 Tourist Correspondence Cards (Where you circle or check the response you want to send.... 2 are comical), 4 or 5 of boating/canoeing, 3 of fishing/fish, 2 of camping and 2 concerning tobacco (One of the interior of a tobacco warehouse and the other of tobacco growing in field). ............... 10 are of Black Americans doing various activities, 3 of crafters in their natural setting (1 caning, 1 rug making and 1 making syrup) and more. ............................ In all, about 3 of them have a small bend on an edge from the flipping of the accordion. Most are mint or near mint. ............. Some have a number handwritten on it or an imprinting/typing/stamping about that card such as those that can be specialized for a specific town, etc.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e50 stereoscopes of the Sears \u0026amp; Roebuck Co. The cards have detailed description on the back and depict buildings and grounds, departments, employee activities and facilities at the Sears, Roebuck, and Company headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, including the shipping, printing, and clerical departments; telephone switchboard; power plant; and miscellaneous work areas. Published by the Sears Co., it was sold through their catalog along with a viewer. This accession has also been cataloged as Rare Book HF5467 .S4 s43.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsists of a collection of about 200 viewbooks of sights in the US and Canada, which fold out in accordion style.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSouvenirs from a 2006 trip to England by Swem Reference Librarian, Hope Yelick. Many items relate to Jamestown, Virginia. Includes books, pamphlets, flyers, coaster, a bookmark and a print of a statue of Pocahontas at St. George's Church in Gravesend, Kent, commemorating the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown. Many items transferred to the Artifact Collection. See Inventory for complete list.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Four sets of trading cards, 2.5 \" x 3.5\", called Desert Storm, manufactured by Pro Set with a 1991 copyright. On the front side, each card has a heading such as Personnel, Leaders, Intelligence File and Geography with a subheading noted at the bottom of the card. A photograph depicting the topic is in the center of the card. On the other side, each card has a number on the bottom right corner, the same subheading now used as a heading and a description with a small topical photograph. Subheadings range from \"Latitude and Longitude\" to \"Firefighters.\" Each packet contains about 60 cards for a total of 250 cards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCatalogs of the department store, Miller and Rhoads, located in Richmond, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains newsletters, 1966-1968, of Richard Harding Poff, a Republican congressman from Virginia. It seems as though these newsletters were sent to Poff's constituents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Card game, 1926, called \"Touring: The Famous Automobile Card Game\" by Parker Brothers. The game comes with the original box and instructions, along with all 99 cards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHansatsu note, circa 1860s, from Japan. Hansatsu notes were issued as money to supplement metal coins and were usually redeemable for silver, although some were also redeemable for gold or copper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents One copy of \"Conspiracy Comix,\" issue 13 from Berkeley, CA about transgender issues from November 9, 1996. One copy of \"Flavorpak\", issue 5 published in Kansas City Missouri dedicated to urban creativity and culture, mostly hip hop culture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Contains \"1977 Inaugural Guide to Washington\" published by the 1977 Inaugural Committee for the Presidential Inauguration of Jimmy Carter. Includes biographical information about Carter, Vice President Walter Mondale, a short history of Presidential Inaugurations in the United States, a map of the Inaugural Parade Route in Washington, D.C., and form to order the official commemoratives of the Inauguration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains holiday greeting cards with depictions of Japanese culture such as landscapes, artwork, fashion, animals, and architecture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains holiday greeting cards featuring landscapes, artwork, and other scenes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Set of 66 cards, one instruction card, and one index card for Progressive Chautauqua (3\" x 4 ½\"). Includes the original box. Instruction cards explain rules of play and talk about the advantages of becoming a salesperson for products and publications by the Peoples Book Co., with copyright by W.M. Ford. It addresses the young, unemployed, preachers and women. For example: \"To ladies thrown on their own resources for livelihood, it offers honorable, independent employment.\" The cards feature people and places related to the Holy Bible, including Moses, Cain, Egypt, and Esther.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo handwritten manuscript leaves and two woodcut printed leaves, all in Tibetan Buddhist Script from 18th century. These contain Sutra or the canonical scriptures which are interpretations of the original teachings of Gautama Buddha.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e100 colorful, uncirculated issues of Notgeld [emergency currency], 1920-1922, of different denominations and from a variety of locations within Germany. \nNotgeld was an alternative form of currency issued by localities during the period of hyperinflation in Germany after World War I.  \nSome bills depict historical buildings, monuments, folkloristic themes, etc., while others contain anti-Semitic imagery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of 18 uncirculated Notgeld bills from 1921 issued in Arnstadt, Germany. The six small notes contain comments about the financial problems of Germans after World War I. A number of these bills contain indications of the rising of Anti-Semitism. Also present are twelve larger banknotes featuring an array of historical images.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The following description has been provided by the seller: \"Notgeld, Germany currency issued by the banks in the post WWI period. This collection includes several specific anti-Semitic notes: 1. \"David Gets a Close Shave\"- A one mark note issued in 1921 in a small town in the North Westphalian Rhine Region. 2. Issued by a small German town, this banknote depicts a \"hooked-nose\" Jewish gnome\" and part of the writing on the note states \"This is the way all pushers must go. Then things would stand better in Germany.\" 3. 2 mark Bank Note issued by the district of Hoxter in northern Germany. The front of the note shows a lone Jew chained to the central pillar of the public square. 4. Set of three 100 Mark bank notes featuring designs from wood cuts made in 1492. These notes were issued to commemorate the 430th anniversary of the burning of Jews at the stake in 1492 in Sternberg Germany. This event centered around the belief by Germans that the blood of Christian children was part of the Passover Matzo recipe. 5. One Mark Ban Note depicting David selling a large chamber Pot. Issued in the North Westphalian Rhine Region. 6. 50Pf bank note issued in 1921 by the district of Hoxter in Northern Germany; depicts a caged Jew Dunked in the Harbor.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA 500 Mark bank note issued in 1923 during the German depression following World War One. This note is issued on silk and is known as Notgeld (emergency currency). This particular note reflects both anti-Semitic and anti-US(Wilson) feelings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis information has been provided by the seller and has not been verified: \"These cards were printed in Holland circa 1924.\nThe Publisher was the Liebig Company and the product being promoted was soup, although the product is not shown.  \nAccording to information on the back of the cards, the images shwon are based on engravings prepared in 1865.\nEach card depicts a male and a female member of a different tribe in the tribe's natural environment. The male appears in characteristic, often highly elaborate, garb at center, while the female appears in a circular portrait in the upper corner. The latter portrait showcases the female's hairstyle or headwear.     Situated in the foreground are works of tribal art, artifacts, implements and/or musical instruments coming from the respective ethnic group. Typical dwellings and/or other figures appear in the background.   The tribes treated in the series are: The Baluba, The Bangala, The Babali, The Wagenia, The Bushongo, The Azande, The Ngome, The Bagelima, The Wasongola, The Gearabiseers, The Sango, The Bayaka, The Bambuti, The Batetela, The Mangbetu, The Basengele, The Batutsi and the Bambala.     Each reverse contains 5-10 paragraphs of text, in Dutch, describing the demographics, customs, rituals, art, and environment of the respective tribe.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The following information has been provided by the seller and has not been verified. \"This is a rare collection of Soviet Occupied Lithuania era magazines that take you into the humor and satire mentality of the state sanctioned social critics who had very limited access to the Western press at that time, and took great risks being controversial in a police state. The group starts with January 1, 1987 and includes the Jan and Feb 1990 issues. There are 48 issues which the photos illustrate and which are all in almost new condition. This set includes: Sluota 2 Sausis 1990 was published one month before Lithuania declared independence from Soviet Occupation. This is the last \"soviet\" issue of Sluota and is very rare.\" Note: Housed in four separate folders\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMap of Japan, circa 1860s.  Includes roads, sea routes, and a fare chart for transportation by horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCards, 1955, that depict the life of Karl Marx and the history of Marxism in Germany.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCards, 1904, that depict different aspects of life in the British Empire. Includes depictions of the supposed life of people in London, Canada, South Africa, India, Australia, Jamaica, Sri Lanka, and other locations within the British Empire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains two books of Cuban stamps.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo advertising cards, circa 1880s-1890s, from France. One is for the Great American Tea Company and has two African-American children on the front. The other is for Perles Japon (tapioca pearls). The card depicts four black figures standing in the ocean, holding hands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The following is a description provided by the seller: \"This is a Set of three (3) original French Revolution era Assignats, dated 1792-1793\": 1) a 10 Sous note. Size: approx. 3\" by 3 3/14\" ;  2) a 15 Sols note. Size: approx. 3\" by 3 1/4\"; and, 3) a 5 Livres note. Size: approx. 2 1/2\" by 3 1/2\". The first two notes are from \"1792\" and are in VG+ Condition, w/some edge-tears, general wear, etc., while the third note is from \"1793\" and is in a Fine Condition w/some Very light staining. ....Now for some history: the French Revolution was funded by issues of paper money known as \"assignats\". These little promissory notes were essentially a form of \"emergency\" money, and were issued between 1790 and 1795. Because far too many assignats were printed--literally millions-- they became worthless. In 1795, presses were destroyed and production ceased. The assignats offered here are among the earlier assignats printed. A nice decorative border surrounds each note + they all have the usual two \"blind\"/embossed seals. Each is printed on fine, watermarked paper.\" Also includes an extra 20 Sols note, dated 1793.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains three five dollar bills: one from the Franklin Bank of Boston, Massachusetts; one from the Ocmulgee Bank of Macon, Georgia; and one from the Clinton Bank of Westernport, Massachusetts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChinese woodcut images of Nazi characters and symbols, as well as Chinese people, with quotations in Chinese around them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains reichmarks featuring various prominent Germans, including Albrecht von Thaer, Werner von Siemens, and David Hansemann. Later bills feature symbols of the Nazi Party, including the swastika.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCigarette cards depicting scenes from World War I with a brief explanation on the back of the card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Booklet, 31 pages (in German), published by Gustave Peterman, Hamburg and illustrated by A. Anton, designed to give interested travelers a first impression of the African continent through a combination of brief articles and photographs. The booklet was published on behalf of the \"Deutsche Afrika-Linien\" (German Africa Lines): Woerman-Linie, Ost-Afrika-Linie, Hamburg-Amerika Linie (Afrika Dienst), and Hamburg-Bremer Afrika-Linie. This item is also cataloged in the Swem Library online catalog as Rare Book (tbd)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThank you card sent by Jacqueline Kennedy, likely in response to condolences sent on the death of John F. Kennedy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne card consisting of a recipe that contains chives, fruit, and sugar on one side, and a shopping list for a traveling bag and clock, smelling salts, and silk stockings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree memos relating to the founding of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes two photographs of Buddhist statutes on Mount Koya in Japan, 1930.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains the official souvenir program for a wagon train pilgrimage to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania by each of the 50 states to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The program was published by The Bicentennial Commission of Pennsylvania.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSouvenir card of the Our Lady of Lujan relic, which is found in the Basilica of Lujan outside of Buenos Aires in Argentina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco card featuring James Monroe, with a brief biography and an advertisement for Royal Bengals Little Cigars on the reverse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrochure for Christopher Houlihan's six city tour performing the symphonies of Louis Vierne on organ. Sound recordings of some of these concerts can be found at https://catalog.swem.wm.edu/Record/3477133 and https://catalog.swem.wm.edu/Record/3477134.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes greeting cards with quotations from various nursery rhymes; also includes artwork which is based on the nursery rhyme.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Contains a 3\" x 5\" postcard set of scenes from Xochimico, Mexico. Referred to as the Venice of Mexico, the scenes include photographs of local flower vendors and river boats on various canals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadway playbills from A Little Night Music, Sleuth, A Chorus Line, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, as well as a schedule of performances at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. for December 1979.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChinese woodcut images, 1951, of various scenes in China and Korea. Includes idealized Communist depictions of Chinese life, Chinese soldiers training Korean soldiers, and the capture of a U.S. Army tank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReproductions of Communist posters from the 1910s and 1920s, printed by the Hungarian Communist Party in the 1960s.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScroll depicting the image of each Kannon Bodhisattva or Bosatsu located at the 33 temples a pilgrim must visit to complete the Saigoku pilgrimage in the Kansai region of Western Japan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains campaign posters for statewide Virginia and national elections for Terry  McAuliffe and Tim Kaine, among others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotographs of various locations throughout China, mostly of workers and manufacturing in China, with captions in Chinese at the bottom of each image. Two plastic sleeves with Chinese characters on them were photocopied and the original sleeves discarded due to preservation concerns. There were also two envelopes with Chinese characters on them, which were also photocopied and discarded due to preservation concerns.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Woodblock print map of Kyoto, Japan, 1811. Includes drawings of the public square and pagodas around the city, waterways that surround the city, and a chart on the back of the map. It is in poor condition with several tears in the paper, and is approximately 12\" x 31 1/2\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Woodblock print map of Tokyo, Japan, 1886. Includes drawings of buildings and architecture around Tokyo, roads, waterways, and border lines for marking each residential district in the city. The map is approximately 20 1/2\" x 28 1/3\" and the cover is completely unattached from the map.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes  visiting cards, advertisements, postcards, religious tracts, schedules, lottery tickets and other items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes business cards, broadsides, price tags, price lists, newspaper advertisements, postcards, medicine advertisements and more. Some of the states included are New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania (U.S. Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1876, \"The American Bridge Co.'s Exhibit), Washington, D.C. (Thomas W. Smith receipt with drawing of building in 1884), Ohio (Cancer Treatment by Dr. A. Williams) and other states. One undated broadside from Cincinnati, Ohio, on cotton rag, advertises, \"Beauties of Mechanism termed the Hall of Industry; at Letton's Museum.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvertisements which include a Sears, Roebuck and Co. postcard (1911), calendar (1904), Lion Coffee, Muzzy's Corn Starch, Capadura cigar and much more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLottery tickets from St. Louis, Missouri (1817), Maryland (1812, 1851 and undated), Louisiana (1881 and 1887) and Kentucky (1879).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents September 14, 1883 price list \"Washington Price Current,\" J.F. Sheiry, Pr. for Biedler and Co., General Commission Merchants and a 1868 \"Philadelphia Letter Sheet Price Current\" for the Philadelphia stock market.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 10 items ranging from a sheet of pledge cards for the Anti-Tobacco Tract Depository in Fitchburg, Massachusetts (undated), picture cards, form letters, \"The Lifeboat\" published by the American Seamen's Friend Society (October 1865) and a printer's sheet of a broadside for \"Catalogue of the Sunday-School and Family Library.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Title pages from 29 books. Includes page for \"Plutarch I Chaeronensis Omnium\" dated 1620, page for \"Porcupine's Works, Vol. II, 1796 , \"Annalium Tam Regum...\" 1679 and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEastern Air Lines, Inc. for March 1, 1939\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTen visiting cards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEphemera from the backlog. Provenance is unknown for most items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Facsimile of \"The Texas Declaration of Independence\" produced on the occasion of the publication of Louis Wiltz Kemp's \"The Signers of The Texas Declaration of Independence\" and published by the Anson Jones Press, Houston, in 1943.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1926 and 1935 highway maps of Virginia, 1938 and 1942 schedules for the Pennsylvania Central Airlines, undated Conoco highway map of \"Delaware-Maryland-Virginia-W. Virginia,\" 1939 Standard Old Company (Esso) highway map of \"Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Delaware,\" and undated Sinclair Road Map of \"Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Newspaper clipping from \"The Nation\" about \"Titles of the First Books from the Earliest Presses established in different cities, towns and Monasteries...\" by Rush C. Hawkins, New York: J. W. Bouton, London. 1884. Includes post card from J.W. Bouton to John Markhem in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Five newspaper clippings with the following topics: 1) How a Princess behaves herself, Daniel Webster and Ancestry 2) Poetry, \"Kick Him When He's Down.\" 3) \"Strongest Man in the World\" and \"The Conspiracy Against the President\" 4) \"The Sweet Country Cousins\" from the Boston Transcript and \"City or Country.\" 5) \"Reply of the Richmond Clergymen to Gov. Pierpoint's Charge of Disloyalty.\" The original circular quoting the governor appeared in newspapers in the North where Gov. Pierpoint supposedly said Richmond needed to erect a \"Northern Methodist Church\" because \"the spirit of the Southern Pulpit is thoroughly disloyal.\" Undated, but after 1865.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Scottish Widows Fund ticket \"The Largest British Mutual Life Office,\" packet of notepaper with \"The Money Bag\" and drawing of two people pulling coins from a bag on the front cover and three original Virginia Lottery tickets from the first batch printed for Virginia' modern lottery (September 20, 1988).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFlyer by Ray Brown about stamps (1956); cover to a miniature book; pamphlet entitled \"The Print Collector;' Kenneth Nebenzal, Inc. in Chicago (Number Three, Spring 1969); Winter Convocation program for George Washington University at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. on February 22, 1934 (2 copies); program for \"American Farewell Concert Tour of Eduard Strauss\" by K. and K. Austro-Hungarian Court Ball Music Director...at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City (undated); program for \"Mary Wigman and Her Group\" by S. Hurok in New York City; brochure entitled \"What Highways Mean to Your City\" by the Automotive Safety Foundation, Washington, D.C. (April 1959); November 1950 Bulletin of \"The Huguenot Society of the Founders of Manakin\" (Vol. 1, No. 2); photostat copy of an image of a banner advertising \"Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia\" (undated); brochure advertising the publication of \"Virginia and Maryland\" facsimile by the John Carter Brown Library in Providence, Rhode Island (1949); copy of a typed paper entitled \"Henry Herringman\" read before the Bibliographical Society of the University of Virginia on February 13, 1948 by Professor C. William Miller of Temple University; pamphlet for an exhibition of \"Portrait Panarama, Portraits by Artists of Six Centuries\" by the President and Trustees of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts on September 10, 1947; brochure \"A Tour of Historic Richmond (undated); Greeting card \"Greetings, Ya Mugg!\"; and a program for the \"Culpeper Bicentennial\" from July 25-30th in Culpeper, Virginia (1949).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostage stamps, many on envelopes addressed to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, but most loose or torn from letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePamphlets, programs, advertisements and other ephemera from associations, businesses, state and federal agencies, local organizations and the military, probably from the 1950s and mostly relating to activities in Virginia. 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It includes material in various formats, most of which have been previously published. The collection is currently being processed and new items will be added on an ongoing basis. For this reason, the indicated date range is approximate at this point.","Acc. 2009.015 is a commemorative invitation by the Presidential Inaugural Committee to the inauguration of Barack H. Obama and Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on January 20th, 2009.","Scope and Contents Card game \"The New Game of Authors Improved, Illustrated Edition\" published by Milton Bradley Co., Springfield Mass. Consist of 72 cards, instruction sheet and front and back cover of box.","Acc. 2009.261 is a $ 5 bill issued by the Bank of Pittsylvania, Va.","Scope and Contents Acc. 2009.307 is a booklet: Songs: Compiled by the Delano Work Camp in 1941. The following description was provided by the seller: \"Mimeo format. Plain brown paper covers. 4\" x 7\" tall. Not paginated. Stamp of Friends Center, Pasadena, California on the front and back cover. 99 different labor songs from many countries including a number of unattributed Woody Guthrie songs.\" \"The Delano Work Camp located at Tulare County, California was the home to many migrant laborers.\"","Newsletters, Newspapers, and other printed ephemera.","Scope and Contents Includes 2 pocket-size notebooks from the F.S. Roster Guano Co. in Norfolk, Virginia. The following descriptions were provided by the seller: Notebook 1929: \"This is a 1929 5 1/2\" x 3\" blue lined notebook of Green, White and Black. It was put out to advertise F. S. Royster Guano Company located in Norfolk, Virginia. There is a 1929 and 1930 calendar on both the front and back inside cover. The back has a list of Offices and Factories. There is also other information inside the book such as: Satisfactory Customer Comments, Information on what minerals do to plants (Nitrogen, Potash, Calcium, Magnesium).\" Notebook, 1940: \"This is a 1940 5 1/2\" x 3\" blue lined notebook of Red, White and Black. It was put out to advertise Royster Premium Fertilizers, distributed by the F. S. Royster Guano Company located in Norfolk, Virginia. There is a 1940 and 1941 calendar on both the front and back inside cover. The back has a list of Plants and Offices of this fertilizer company, as well as the Main Office located in Norfolk, VA. There is also other information inside the book such as: Satisfactory Customer Comments, Information on what minerals do to plants (Nitrogen, Potash, Calcium, Magnesium).","By Milton Bradley, Springfield, MA. Card game teaching historical events and dates.","Card game: \"Game of Yellowstone, Descriptive of Yellowstone National Park.\" Copyright 1989 by the Fireside Game Company, Cincinnati, USA.","Set of 25 John Player \u0026 Son tobacco cards illustrating the processing of tobacco from planting to manufacturing.","Scope and Contents Stereoview 86-6881 (Keystone View Co.) shows the shucking of oysters, Oyster Hose, Baltimore, MD. Detailed description on verso. Stereoview 97-20197 (Keystone View Co.) shows a \"Mountain of Oyster Shells Used as Bedding for Young Oysters, Hampton, Virginia\"","Consists of a larger set of stereographic photographs created and distributed by the Keystone View Company ca. 1929. Each numbered stereograph has a detailed information on verso: T9 - V23470: On the Deck of an Oyster Boat, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland T71 - 12260: Logs from the Forest Delivered at the Stream, Aroostook Cou7nt, Me. T193 - 20031: Great Chained Log Rafts on the Columbia River, Washington T73 - 22398: Spraying with Arenite of Lead, Truck gardens near Norfolk, Virginia","65pp, list indicating names and towns of residence, and in some cases the full address. Names are not in any particular order. Origin of list is unknown.","Scope and Contents Complete set of 58 cards and two instruction cards for Progressive Chautauqua (3\" x 4 ½\"). Instruction cards explain rules of play and talk about the advantages of becoming a salesperson for products and publications by the Peoples Book Co. It addresses the young, unemployed, preachers and women. For example: \"To ladies thrown on their own resources for livelihood, it offers honorable, independent employment.\"","Two pamphlets, August and October from the American Federation of Labor endorsing the presidential candidate from the democratic party, William J. Bryan.","Published by McLoughlin Bros., New York. Consists of 48 cards for the 48 states showing a map image of each state with bordering state(s) and giving a few facts for each. Includes instruction sheet.","Includes 4 U.S. Office of Price Administration War Rationing Books Four, issued to members of the McCraw family of Farmville, Virginia.","Primarily contains labels from various food products, including Wayne Corn, Clabber Girl Baking Powder, and Hires Root Beer.","Contains travel pamphlets: one is a guide book from Vancouver, Canada, from the 1940s; one is a guide back to the Edinburgh Castle from 1948; and the final is a booklet entitled \"Gold Dredging in Sumpter Valley,\" by Brooks Hawley, and was printed in 1977.","Printed material from the funeral of Henry Ford II. Gift of Christian Vinyard.","Brochures for the Princess Anne Hotel in Virginia Beach, Virginia, 1905, and the George Washington Hotel, in Winchester, Virginia, 1937.","Includes a postcard of the S. S. Pocahontas, an automobile and passenger transport between Norfolk and the Eastern Shore of Virginia. There is also a postcard depicting the baptism of Pocahontas as well as a postcard of a portrait of Pocahontas.","Contains ephemera, primarily related to tourism in Virginia. Includes an artistic map of Southwest Virginia, a brochure about apple blossom festivals, a booklet about George Washington's relationship with Fredericksburg, and railroad publications. There is also a booklet from the Virginia Community College System, a pageant program from Charlottesville, a graduation program for three Charlottesville high schools, and a brochure from the Community League of Richmond.","A guidebook to buildings and locations in the city of Los Angeles, California.","Photographs of Japanese soldiers on parade during the Jamestown Exposition. There is also a photograph of General Kuroki, who led the soldiers at the Exposition, and a letter explaining the photographs.","Scope and Contents Contains bylaws and constitutions of the Washington-Baltimore Newspaper Guild; agreements between two local branches of the Guild with the Washington Post, dated 1989-1994 and 1999-2002; health manuals for the workplace; \"In Celebration of the Life of Katharine Meyer Graham\" brochure from a memorial service for the Washington Post publisher in 2001; and an issue of \"Shoptalk,\" a weekly publication by the Washington Post, remembering Katherine Meyer Graham, July 19, 2001.","One set of 52 trading cards produced by the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America to commemorate the importance of the labor movement in the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries. The set includes individuals such as Terence V. Powderly (railroad worker), Samuel Gompers (cigar maker), Eugene V. Debs (railroad fireman), Frank Morrison (printer), and Frederick Douglas (Abolitionist). Each card contains a short biography of the person's affiliation with the labor movement. On the front of each card is a depiction of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America's offices in Chicago, Illinois. The cards are in good condition with original box.","Scope and Contents Contains the constitution and bylaws for the Tillson Council, No. 101 of the Order of United Mechanics of the State of New York. Also included are two copies of initiary odes to be sung during initiation into the union, as well as the airs \"Home Sweet Home\" and \"America.\"","Contains a set of Authors Illustrated playing cards with the original box. The cards contain illustrations of famous scenes from the books or authors on the card. Some of the cards include Alexander Dumas, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Charles Dickens, and Sir Walter Scott. Acc.","Scope and Contents The following description was provided by the seller: \"137 linen postcards from the late 30's!! They are all on an accordion style \"folder\" and I have never removed any to view the backs as they are glued ............................ The front cover notes \" Asheville Post Card Co. Wholesale .... Post-Cards, Greeting Cards, Souvenirs and Novelties ... Asheville, N.C.\" There is a teal colored stamp on the upper left corner noting \"January 27, 1939.\" .............................. Cards include landscapes, roadside sights, buildings, activities and people. There are designated sights in Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina and some places not designated. Some are daytime and some are evening or night. A few have no notation on the front at all \u0026 just show a picture. .............. ....... Just over 50% are landscapes ........................................ 1). Those noted as Tennessee include sights in the Great Smoky Mountains, 7 of Norris Dam, a few of Norris Lake, a few of TVA's highway near Norris Dam and 2 in the town of Norris, TN. ..................................................... 2). Those noted as North Carolina include various views of the Great Smoky Mountains, Bridal Veil Falls, and other mountain sites ............................... 3). Those noted as Virginia include Natural Bridge, 5 or 6 from Hungry Mothers State Park (Some fine ones of swimmers, sun bathers and boaters), White Top Mountain, lots from the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Old Shot Tower and Back Bone Rock. .............................................................. 4). The general ones are obviously spread out over the 3 states (Because of their location in the accordion) and include but are not limited to a Mountaineer's Speed Wagon (An open wagon pulled by 2 steer), 2 of moonshine stills, 2 of water wheels, 4 of mountain cabins, 4 or 5 Tourist Correspondence Cards (Where you circle or check the response you want to send.... 2 are comical), 4 or 5 of boating/canoeing, 3 of fishing/fish, 2 of camping and 2 concerning tobacco (One of the interior of a tobacco warehouse and the other of tobacco growing in field). ............... 10 are of Black Americans doing various activities, 3 of crafters in their natural setting (1 caning, 1 rug making and 1 making syrup) and more. ............................ In all, about 3 of them have a small bend on an edge from the flipping of the accordion. Most are mint or near mint. ............. Some have a number handwritten on it or an imprinting/typing/stamping about that card such as those that can be specialized for a specific town, etc.\"","50 stereoscopes of the Sears \u0026 Roebuck Co. The cards have detailed description on the back and depict buildings and grounds, departments, employee activities and facilities at the Sears, Roebuck, and Company headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, including the shipping, printing, and clerical departments; telephone switchboard; power plant; and miscellaneous work areas. Published by the Sears Co., it was sold through their catalog along with a viewer. This accession has also been cataloged as Rare Book HF5467 .S4 s43.","Consists of a collection of about 200 viewbooks of sights in the US and Canada, which fold out in accordion style.","Souvenirs from a 2006 trip to England by Swem Reference Librarian, Hope Yelick. Many items relate to Jamestown, Virginia. Includes books, pamphlets, flyers, coaster, a bookmark and a print of a statue of Pocahontas at St. George's Church in Gravesend, Kent, commemorating the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown. Many items transferred to the Artifact Collection. See Inventory for complete list.","Scope and Contents Four sets of trading cards, 2.5 \" x 3.5\", called Desert Storm, manufactured by Pro Set with a 1991 copyright. On the front side, each card has a heading such as Personnel, Leaders, Intelligence File and Geography with a subheading noted at the bottom of the card. A photograph depicting the topic is in the center of the card. On the other side, each card has a number on the bottom right corner, the same subheading now used as a heading and a description with a small topical photograph. Subheadings range from \"Latitude and Longitude\" to \"Firefighters.\" Each packet contains about 60 cards for a total of 250 cards.","Catalogs of the department store, Miller and Rhoads, located in Richmond, Virginia.","Contains newsletters, 1966-1968, of Richard Harding Poff, a Republican congressman from Virginia. It seems as though these newsletters were sent to Poff's constituents.","Scope and Contents Card game, 1926, called \"Touring: The Famous Automobile Card Game\" by Parker Brothers. The game comes with the original box and instructions, along with all 99 cards.","Hansatsu note, circa 1860s, from Japan. Hansatsu notes were issued as money to supplement metal coins and were usually redeemable for silver, although some were also redeemable for gold or copper.","Scope and Contents One copy of \"Conspiracy Comix,\" issue 13 from Berkeley, CA about transgender issues from November 9, 1996. One copy of \"Flavorpak\", issue 5 published in Kansas City Missouri dedicated to urban creativity and culture, mostly hip hop culture.","Scope and Contents Contains \"1977 Inaugural Guide to Washington\" published by the 1977 Inaugural Committee for the Presidential Inauguration of Jimmy Carter. Includes biographical information about Carter, Vice President Walter Mondale, a short history of Presidential Inaugurations in the United States, a map of the Inaugural Parade Route in Washington, D.C., and form to order the official commemoratives of the Inauguration.","Contains holiday greeting cards with depictions of Japanese culture such as landscapes, artwork, fashion, animals, and architecture.","Contains holiday greeting cards featuring landscapes, artwork, and other scenes.","Scope and Contents Set of 66 cards, one instruction card, and one index card for Progressive Chautauqua (3\" x 4 ½\"). Includes the original box. Instruction cards explain rules of play and talk about the advantages of becoming a salesperson for products and publications by the Peoples Book Co., with copyright by W.M. Ford. It addresses the young, unemployed, preachers and women. For example: \"To ladies thrown on their own resources for livelihood, it offers honorable, independent employment.\" The cards feature people and places related to the Holy Bible, including Moses, Cain, Egypt, and Esther.","Two handwritten manuscript leaves and two woodcut printed leaves, all in Tibetan Buddhist Script from 18th century. These contain Sutra or the canonical scriptures which are interpretations of the original teachings of Gautama Buddha.","100 colorful, uncirculated issues of Notgeld [emergency currency], 1920-1922, of different denominations and from a variety of locations within Germany. \nNotgeld was an alternative form of currency issued by localities during the period of hyperinflation in Germany after World War I.  \nSome bills depict historical buildings, monuments, folkloristic themes, etc., while others contain anti-Semitic imagery.","Collection of 18 uncirculated Notgeld bills from 1921 issued in Arnstadt, Germany. The six small notes contain comments about the financial problems of Germans after World War I. A number of these bills contain indications of the rising of Anti-Semitism. Also present are twelve larger banknotes featuring an array of historical images.","Scope and Contents The following description has been provided by the seller: \"Notgeld, Germany currency issued by the banks in the post WWI period. This collection includes several specific anti-Semitic notes: 1. \"David Gets a Close Shave\"- A one mark note issued in 1921 in a small town in the North Westphalian Rhine Region. 2. Issued by a small German town, this banknote depicts a \"hooked-nose\" Jewish gnome\" and part of the writing on the note states \"This is the way all pushers must go. Then things would stand better in Germany.\" 3. 2 mark Bank Note issued by the district of Hoxter in northern Germany. The front of the note shows a lone Jew chained to the central pillar of the public square. 4. Set of three 100 Mark bank notes featuring designs from wood cuts made in 1492. These notes were issued to commemorate the 430th anniversary of the burning of Jews at the stake in 1492 in Sternberg Germany. This event centered around the belief by Germans that the blood of Christian children was part of the Passover Matzo recipe. 5. One Mark Ban Note depicting David selling a large chamber Pot. Issued in the North Westphalian Rhine Region. 6. 50Pf bank note issued in 1921 by the district of Hoxter in Northern Germany; depicts a caged Jew Dunked in the Harbor.\"","A 500 Mark bank note issued in 1923 during the German depression following World War One. This note is issued on silk and is known as Notgeld (emergency currency). This particular note reflects both anti-Semitic and anti-US(Wilson) feelings.","This information has been provided by the seller and has not been verified: \"These cards were printed in Holland circa 1924.\nThe Publisher was the Liebig Company and the product being promoted was soup, although the product is not shown.  \nAccording to information on the back of the cards, the images shwon are based on engravings prepared in 1865.\nEach card depicts a male and a female member of a different tribe in the tribe's natural environment. The male appears in characteristic, often highly elaborate, garb at center, while the female appears in a circular portrait in the upper corner. The latter portrait showcases the female's hairstyle or headwear.     Situated in the foreground are works of tribal art, artifacts, implements and/or musical instruments coming from the respective ethnic group. Typical dwellings and/or other figures appear in the background.   The tribes treated in the series are: The Baluba, The Bangala, The Babali, The Wagenia, The Bushongo, The Azande, The Ngome, The Bagelima, The Wasongola, The Gearabiseers, The Sango, The Bayaka, The Bambuti, The Batetela, The Mangbetu, The Basengele, The Batutsi and the Bambala.     Each reverse contains 5-10 paragraphs of text, in Dutch, describing the demographics, customs, rituals, art, and environment of the respective tribe.\"","Scope and Contents The following information has been provided by the seller and has not been verified. \"This is a rare collection of Soviet Occupied Lithuania era magazines that take you into the humor and satire mentality of the state sanctioned social critics who had very limited access to the Western press at that time, and took great risks being controversial in a police state. The group starts with January 1, 1987 and includes the Jan and Feb 1990 issues. There are 48 issues which the photos illustrate and which are all in almost new condition. This set includes: Sluota 2 Sausis 1990 was published one month before Lithuania declared independence from Soviet Occupation. This is the last \"soviet\" issue of Sluota and is very rare.\" Note: Housed in four separate folders","Map of Japan, circa 1860s.  Includes roads, sea routes, and a fare chart for transportation by horse.","Cards, 1955, that depict the life of Karl Marx and the history of Marxism in Germany.","Cards, 1904, that depict different aspects of life in the British Empire. Includes depictions of the supposed life of people in London, Canada, South Africa, India, Australia, Jamaica, Sri Lanka, and other locations within the British Empire.","Contains two books of Cuban stamps.","Two advertising cards, circa 1880s-1890s, from France. One is for the Great American Tea Company and has two African-American children on the front. The other is for Perles Japon (tapioca pearls). The card depicts four black figures standing in the ocean, holding hands.","Scope and Contents The following is a description provided by the seller: \"This is a Set of three (3) original French Revolution era Assignats, dated 1792-1793\": 1) a 10 Sous note. Size: approx. 3\" by 3 3/14\" ;  2) a 15 Sols note. Size: approx. 3\" by 3 1/4\"; and, 3) a 5 Livres note. Size: approx. 2 1/2\" by 3 1/2\". The first two notes are from \"1792\" and are in VG+ Condition, w/some edge-tears, general wear, etc., while the third note is from \"1793\" and is in a Fine Condition w/some Very light staining. ....Now for some history: the French Revolution was funded by issues of paper money known as \"assignats\". These little promissory notes were essentially a form of \"emergency\" money, and were issued between 1790 and 1795. Because far too many assignats were printed--literally millions-- they became worthless. In 1795, presses were destroyed and production ceased. The assignats offered here are among the earlier assignats printed. A nice decorative border surrounds each note + they all have the usual two \"blind\"/embossed seals. Each is printed on fine, watermarked paper.\" Also includes an extra 20 Sols note, dated 1793.","Contains three five dollar bills: one from the Franklin Bank of Boston, Massachusetts; one from the Ocmulgee Bank of Macon, Georgia; and one from the Clinton Bank of Westernport, Massachusetts.","Chinese woodcut images of Nazi characters and symbols, as well as Chinese people, with quotations in Chinese around them.","Contains reichmarks featuring various prominent Germans, including Albrecht von Thaer, Werner von Siemens, and David Hansemann. Later bills feature symbols of the Nazi Party, including the swastika.","Cigarette cards depicting scenes from World War I with a brief explanation on the back of the card.","Scope and Contents Booklet, 31 pages (in German), published by Gustave Peterman, Hamburg and illustrated by A. Anton, designed to give interested travelers a first impression of the African continent through a combination of brief articles and photographs. The booklet was published on behalf of the \"Deutsche Afrika-Linien\" (German Africa Lines): Woerman-Linie, Ost-Afrika-Linie, Hamburg-Amerika Linie (Afrika Dienst), and Hamburg-Bremer Afrika-Linie. This item is also cataloged in the Swem Library online catalog as Rare Book (tbd)","Thank you card sent by Jacqueline Kennedy, likely in response to condolences sent on the death of John F. Kennedy.","One card consisting of a recipe that contains chives, fruit, and sugar on one side, and a shopping list for a traveling bag and clock, smelling salts, and silk stockings.","Three memos relating to the founding of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.","Includes two photographs of Buddhist statutes on Mount Koya in Japan, 1930.","Contains the official souvenir program for a wagon train pilgrimage to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania by each of the 50 states to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The program was published by The Bicentennial Commission of Pennsylvania.","Souvenir card of the Our Lady of Lujan relic, which is found in the Basilica of Lujan outside of Buenos Aires in Argentina.","Tobacco card featuring James Monroe, with a brief biography and an advertisement for Royal Bengals Little Cigars on the reverse.","Brochure for Christopher Houlihan's six city tour performing the symphonies of Louis Vierne on organ. Sound recordings of some of these concerts can be found at https://catalog.swem.wm.edu/Record/3477133 and https://catalog.swem.wm.edu/Record/3477134.","Includes greeting cards with quotations from various nursery rhymes; also includes artwork which is based on the nursery rhyme.","Scope and Contents Contains a 3\" x 5\" postcard set of scenes from Xochimico, Mexico. Referred to as the Venice of Mexico, the scenes include photographs of local flower vendors and river boats on various canals.","Broadway playbills from A Little Night Music, Sleuth, A Chorus Line, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, as well as a schedule of performances at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. for December 1979.","Chinese woodcut images, 1951, of various scenes in China and Korea. Includes idealized Communist depictions of Chinese life, Chinese soldiers training Korean soldiers, and the capture of a U.S. Army tank.","Reproductions of Communist posters from the 1910s and 1920s, printed by the Hungarian Communist Party in the 1960s.","Scroll depicting the image of each Kannon Bodhisattva or Bosatsu located at the 33 temples a pilgrim must visit to complete the Saigoku pilgrimage in the Kansai region of Western Japan.","Contains campaign posters for statewide Virginia and national elections for Terry  McAuliffe and Tim Kaine, among others.","Photographs of various locations throughout China, mostly of workers and manufacturing in China, with captions in Chinese at the bottom of each image. Two plastic sleeves with Chinese characters on them were photocopied and the original sleeves discarded due to preservation concerns. There were also two envelopes with Chinese characters on them, which were also photocopied and discarded due to preservation concerns.","Scope and Contents Woodblock print map of Kyoto, Japan, 1811. Includes drawings of the public square and pagodas around the city, waterways that surround the city, and a chart on the back of the map. It is in poor condition with several tears in the paper, and is approximately 12\" x 31 1/2\".","Scope and Contents Woodblock print map of Tokyo, Japan, 1886. Includes drawings of buildings and architecture around Tokyo, roads, waterways, and border lines for marking each residential district in the city. The map is approximately 20 1/2\" x 28 1/3\" and the cover is completely unattached from the map.","Includes  visiting cards, advertisements, postcards, religious tracts, schedules, lottery tickets and other items.","Includes business cards, broadsides, price tags, price lists, newspaper advertisements, postcards, medicine advertisements and more. Some of the states included are New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania (U.S. Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1876, \"The American Bridge Co.'s Exhibit), Washington, D.C. (Thomas W. Smith receipt with drawing of building in 1884), Ohio (Cancer Treatment by Dr. A. Williams) and other states. One undated broadside from Cincinnati, Ohio, on cotton rag, advertises, \"Beauties of Mechanism termed the Hall of Industry; at Letton's Museum.\"","Advertisements which include a Sears, Roebuck and Co. postcard (1911), calendar (1904), Lion Coffee, Muzzy's Corn Starch, Capadura cigar and much more.","Lottery tickets from St. Louis, Missouri (1817), Maryland (1812, 1851 and undated), Louisiana (1881 and 1887) and Kentucky (1879).","Scope and Contents September 14, 1883 price list \"Washington Price Current,\" J.F. Sheiry, Pr. for Biedler and Co., General Commission Merchants and a 1868 \"Philadelphia Letter Sheet Price Current\" for the Philadelphia stock market.","Scope and Contents 10 items ranging from a sheet of pledge cards for the Anti-Tobacco Tract Depository in Fitchburg, Massachusetts (undated), picture cards, form letters, \"The Lifeboat\" published by the American Seamen's Friend Society (October 1865) and a printer's sheet of a broadside for \"Catalogue of the Sunday-School and Family Library.\"","Scope and Contents Title pages from 29 books. Includes page for \"Plutarch I Chaeronensis Omnium\" dated 1620, page for \"Porcupine's Works, Vol. II, 1796 , \"Annalium Tam Regum...\" 1679 and others.","Eastern Air Lines, Inc. for March 1, 1939","Ten visiting cards.","Ephemera from the backlog. Provenance is unknown for most items.","Scope and Contents Facsimile of \"The Texas Declaration of Independence\" produced on the occasion of the publication of Louis Wiltz Kemp's \"The Signers of The Texas Declaration of Independence\" and published by the Anson Jones Press, Houston, in 1943.","1926 and 1935 highway maps of Virginia, 1938 and 1942 schedules for the Pennsylvania Central Airlines, undated Conoco highway map of \"Delaware-Maryland-Virginia-W. Virginia,\" 1939 Standard Old Company (Esso) highway map of \"Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Delaware,\" and undated Sinclair Road Map of \"Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.\"","Scope and Contents Newspaper clipping from \"The Nation\" about \"Titles of the First Books from the Earliest Presses established in different cities, towns and Monasteries...\" by Rush C. Hawkins, New York: J. W. Bouton, London. 1884. Includes post card from J.W. Bouton to John Markhem in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.","Scope and Contents Five newspaper clippings with the following topics: 1) How a Princess behaves herself, Daniel Webster and Ancestry 2) Poetry, \"Kick Him When He's Down.\" 3) \"Strongest Man in the World\" and \"The Conspiracy Against the President\" 4) \"The Sweet Country Cousins\" from the Boston Transcript and \"City or Country.\" 5) \"Reply of the Richmond Clergymen to Gov. Pierpoint's Charge of Disloyalty.\" The original circular quoting the governor appeared in newspapers in the North where Gov. Pierpoint supposedly said Richmond needed to erect a \"Northern Methodist Church\" because \"the spirit of the Southern Pulpit is thoroughly disloyal.\" Undated, but after 1865.","Scope and Contents Scottish Widows Fund ticket \"The Largest British Mutual Life Office,\" packet of notepaper with \"The Money Bag\" and drawing of two people pulling coins from a bag on the front cover and three original Virginia Lottery tickets from the first batch printed for Virginia' modern lottery (September 20, 1988).","Flyer by Ray Brown about stamps (1956); cover to a miniature book; pamphlet entitled \"The Print Collector;' Kenneth Nebenzal, Inc. in Chicago (Number Three, Spring 1969); Winter Convocation program for George Washington University at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. on February 22, 1934 (2 copies); program for \"American Farewell Concert Tour of Eduard Strauss\" by K. and K. Austro-Hungarian Court Ball Music Director...at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City (undated); program for \"Mary Wigman and Her Group\" by S. Hurok in New York City; brochure entitled \"What Highways Mean to Your City\" by the Automotive Safety Foundation, Washington, D.C. (April 1959); November 1950 Bulletin of \"The Huguenot Society of the Founders of Manakin\" (Vol. 1, No. 2); photostat copy of an image of a banner advertising \"Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia\" (undated); brochure advertising the publication of \"Virginia and Maryland\" facsimile by the John Carter Brown Library in Providence, Rhode Island (1949); copy of a typed paper entitled \"Henry Herringman\" read before the Bibliographical Society of the University of Virginia on February 13, 1948 by Professor C. William Miller of Temple University; pamphlet for an exhibition of \"Portrait Panarama, Portraits by Artists of Six Centuries\" by the President and Trustees of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts on September 10, 1947; brochure \"A Tour of Historic Richmond (undated); Greeting card \"Greetings, Ya Mugg!\"; and a program for the \"Culpeper Bicentennial\" from July 25-30th in Culpeper, Virginia (1949).","Postage stamps, many on envelopes addressed to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem, but most loose or torn from letters.","Pamphlets, programs, advertisements and other ephemera from associations, businesses, state and federal agencies, local organizations and the military, probably from the 1950s and mostly relating to activities in Virginia. 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Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from the Manuscripts and Rare Books Librarian, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library. 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.","Information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","See also Tyler Family Papers, Groups A-F, H, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Papers, 1645-1917, of the Gardiner family, the Gilmer family, the family of St. George Tucker (1828-1863) and miscellaneous other people unrelated to the Tylers, Tuckers, Gilmers, or Gardiners."," Boxes I-III contain papers (many are typescript copies) of the Gardiner family of New York. Include letters of Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, her sons David Lyon Gardiner, Alexander Gardiner and daughter Margaret Gardiner Beeckman."," Boxes IV-V contain papers, 1814-1842, of the Gilmer family of Albemarle County. Include letters of Thomas Walker Gilmer to his wife Anne E. Baker Gilmer concerning family, religion, politics, and the annexation of Texas; and speeches of Gilmer."," Box VI contains papers, 1812-1895, of St. George Tucker (1828- 1863) and his family. Includes letters, poems, speeches and literary works by Tucker as well as the sheet music, \"The Southern Cross\" for which Tucker wrote the lyrics."," Boxes VII-XII contain miscellaneous manuscripts, 1645-ca. 1860. Includes two letters, 1700-1701, of Francis Nicholson; copies of Revolutionary War and Civil War letters; transcripts of documents, genealogical notes and manuscript volumes (including Gardiner account books, two volumes of poems by St. George Tucker, an unidentified diary kept in a 1766 Virginia almanac; and copy of diary, 1788-1822, of Charles Copland.","Mentions her interest in politics; is \"puzzled how to account for the changes of opinion and principle in those who are considered so very wise and honorable;\" describes the construction on Chatham Street; mentions that David has been out of school due to his lame foot. 2 pp.","A bond, from David Gardiner, for the sum of $10,000 to be paid to James Van Antwerp of New York. 4 pp. Paper document signed.","$5,287.50 to be paid to James Van Antwerp. 2 pp. Paper document signed.","Requests the company of Mr. Gardiner on January 2. 1 page. ANS.","Acknowledges receipt of Gardiner's mortage payment; discusses the transfer of the mortage to Mrs. Abigale Rhodes. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Apologizes for not writing earlier; discusses her mother's upcoming eye operation; mentions their disappointment at not seeing her; hopes that she will visit in the spring. 2 pages.","Announces that \"General Van Cortlandt has commenced hostilities against us,\" claiming that they had no right to the estate and that they must leave by the first of May; states that Mr. Van Wyck is very anxious to see Gardiner. 2 pages.","Discusses General Pierre Van Courtlandt's attempt to take away his estate; gives a history of the land in question; is sorry to hear that Gardiner's wife is ill; gives news of the family. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Informs Gardiner that Col. Hunt's newspaper will discontinue from lack of subscribers if aid is not forthcoming; asks Gardiner to write to people in New York concerning this problem. 1 page.","Describes his purchase of a sideboard from Miss Harrison which was initially owned by Gardiner; requests that the keys to it be sent to him. 1 page.","Discusses the itinerary of J.G. Dyckman; informs Gardiner that he is standing by to \"execute and commands\" for him in New York. 2 pages.","Discusses prospects for the upcoming election; believes the vote in his country will \"depend upon the exertions of the National Republicans.\" 2 pages.","Notifies Gardiner of the meeting at Bull Head next Wednesday; hopes that he will atend. 1 page.","Acknowledges receipt of a check for $300 from Gardiner. 1 page.","Informs Gardiner of the convention's resolution to nominate Gardiner as their candidate for Congress. 1 page.","Describes his visits to the towns of the county and believes the county will provide a majority for the ticket; states that he had 5000 tickets printed and distributed in the county. 2 pages.","Requests that Gardiner remit the $84 in interest on his bond. 1 page.","Announces that they are about $70 short in paying Hunt's bill after collecting for election expenses; hopes that Gardinercan help them out. 1 page.","Describes the visit of her parents to albany; mentions the construction of a \"large marble Acadimy [sic] for the boys;\" states that David and Alexander are going to college this spring; hopes to hear from Juliana soon. 2 pages.","Describes in detail his first few days at Princeton, his room, studies, and roommate; hopes to hear news from East Hampton soon. 2 pages.","Describes his life at college; states that he has not missed a single recitation since classes began; mentions that he has been very lonely and homesick; asks that she write \"immediately.\" 2 pages.","Informs Gardiner that Mrs. Rhodes requests him to pay off the mortage by the first of April. 1 page.","Believes that the whole South will go against Van Buren; describes the opposition as very determined; discusses national politics in general; mentions Governor Tyler's address to the Senate. 3 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Describes his attempt to procure the items his father asked for; states that he had bought him a hat, Virgil's works, but did not get a fish pole as there were non under a dollar. i page.","Sends the green bag and matting which he purchased for her; lists the prices of the items. 1 page.","Sends a receipt for the interest on Gardiner's bond. 1 page.","Signed by Nassau Hall, sent to Gardiner's father. 2 pages. Printed document signed.","Hopes Margaret will come up to Croton to visit; describes her attempt to learn French; states that she is translating \"Estelle\" and that \"it is all about shapards [sic] and it is really sichnes [sic] to read it.\" 2 pages.","Encloses a receipt for the interest on Gardiner's bond for 1/2 year and for Mrs. Rhodes' bond. 1 page.","Concludes that Gardiner had not been able to find a suitable site as he had requested; describes some land and asks Gardiner to complete the purchase of it. 2 pages.","Informs Gardiner that she would be happy to ride to the harbor with him but regrets that she will be unable to do so due to her mother's illness. 1 page.","Grades of Alexander Gardiner for his Sophomore year at Princeton University; list of expenses and curriculum. 2 pages. Printed document signed.","Is disappointed to hear that his father will not be visiting Princeton this spring; gives an account of his expenses, asks for $240.00 to be sent. 2 pages.","Promises to find a pair of horses for Gardiner as good as he can find; asks Gardiner to write giving the size, colour, age, and price he is willing to pay for these horses. 1 page.","Describes his attempts to contact Mr. Tabill by mail; asks Gardiner to check if Tabill received his letter; discusses bills obtained in furnishing his house. 3 pages.","Encloses some papers for Dyckeman; discusses some legal proceedings with Dyckeman. 1 page.","Asks him to inform Mr. Dayton that he received his letter; states that he has been ill most of the time since he left New York. 1 page.","Asks his opinion on the present condition of the East Hampton School as her son, Edward, \"having in some degree got over his prediction for a sea life\" requires some more schooling; asks for his advice concerning his board. 1 page.","Describes his trip back to Princeton and his visits with relatives; tells of the prices to repair his watch; describes the weather. 2 pages.","Introduces her son, Edward, and his friend, William Braser, as the bearers of this letter; discusses arrangements to be made for their schooling in East Hampton. 2 pages.","Describes the Fourth of July celebration at Princeton; gives some news of his brother, Alexander Gardiner. 3 pages.","Requests more money to be sent as he has to purchase some books; mentions that he believes his father's writing to have become worse over time, pointing out mistakes in his last letter. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Sends receipt for the interest due on Mrs. Rhode's bond. 1 page.","States that he deposited $1,500 in the Manhattan Bank into his account; asks him to send a receipt. 1 page.","Discusses his attempts to locate a teacher for the situation his father requires; asks for $250 to be sent to pay his bills at Princeton; notes that he needs two teeth to be filled. 2 pages.","Acknowledges receipt of his, Daniel Gardiner's, for the $1500. 1 page.","Asks Gardiner's opinion of the teacher at the East Hampton School as he wants to send his son there. 1 page.","States that he has been very well at Princeton; mentions his visits with Mrs. Clark and Miss Hewes; describes the plagiarism of Harlow and his punishment; describes hailstones 3 inches in circumference falling when it was eighty degrees; discusses his classes. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Describes the cloth which he purchased for her, details, patterns, and prices. 4 pages.","Discusses his return to health; asks about the activities of Mr. Pickens and whether his mother is enjoying Saartoga Springs; suggests that his mother should send all her letters to him and he would send them on to david, saving her from writing separately. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.","To Abigail Rhodes; signed by Charlotte Rhodes, executrix of Abigail Rhodes. 1 page. Printed document signed.","Describes a dinner party for the vice-president elect. 1 page.","Discusses her apprehension at traveling to Old Point Comfort, Fort Monroe, Virginia; describes the Fourth of July activities at the house; mentions the President's plan to travel to white Sulpher springs. 1 page. Typewritten copy of","Apologizes for not wriing sooner; mentions her intention to go to New York; states that Phoebe Gardiner is very angry with Margaret for not writing; congratulates Margaret on the outcome of the election. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.","States that Julia Gardiner Tyler wants enough velvet to \"make a low waist and short sleeves;\" describes how \"lame Thomas\" attempted to find out the President's actions on the sub Treasury Bill; believes the President will veto it. 1 page. Typewritten copy. autographed letter signed.","Asks to have his letter to Dr. Dayton on the subject of the annexation of Texas published in the Aurora; describes the cabinet dinner last night at Gov. Wickiffe's. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Mentions Commodore Elliot's gift of an arabian horse to Julia; runs down a list of dinners and receptions for the coming week; describes the President's jealousy at seeing Judge Mclean looking \"all sorts of ways at Julia.\" 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Mentions the speculation concerning the President's cabinet and the fate of the Democratic Party; describes the \"beaux\" of Miss Corse; states that he must be here for the ball. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","\"Mrs. Tyler's Farewell Ball. 'Sic transit gloria mundi;' \" gives a very detailed account of the ball and those in attendance. 2 pages. Typewritten copy of \"February 20\" is crossed out.","Mentions that she has seen no account of the 22nd ball; discusses the question of the annexation of Texas. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Asks him to read the article in the Herald about the Tyler administration \"in which it reflected upon Mr. Tyler's son so severly;\" advises him on the political course that he should take; notes that John Carter Brown travels with \"a second rate set;\" discusses Mr. Fordham's affidavit. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.","States that he will not get through court until Saturday; informs Gardiner that he will noy be able to return to New York on time due to his son's illness; wishes Gardiner would see Judge Betts about adjourning the court until Tuesday so that he could be there. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Relates Julia Gardiner Tyler's story of how she and the President Tyler narrowly escaped from danger when a hurricane hit their hotel during their stay at Old Point comfort, Virginia. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Describes the friends who visited Margaret Gardiner and Alexander Gardiner; mentions that she has been very ill with influenza; gives news of family and friends. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Mentions her desire to get home; discusses his prospects for political appointment; asks that he not place confidence in any one as \"politicians are intriguing.\" 1 page. Typewritten copy. autographed letter signed.","Describes the construction of the monument; mentions Mr. Gibson's concern over whether we pay for it or the government.\" 1 page. Typewritten copy of","Informs him of the President's plan to arrive in New York and travel to East Hampton; asks him to make all the necessary arrangements. 3 pages.","States that in regards to the Governor's visit, he was very \"tempted to rejoin the family cicle,\" but described that it would be more discreet not to; describes the travels of Graham. 1 page. Typewritten copy of","1 page. Printed material.","1 page. AN.","Mentions that she received from Julia Gardiner Tyler some poetry written by the President Tyler; describes a story she heard from Eliza Gardiner concerning her, Margaret; discusses her mother's views on Mr. Polk and Miss Corse. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Informs him of the latest high society gossip; mentions that Kitty Livingston and W. Langdon are to be married on November 3rd. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Describes his fellow passengers on the steamboat ride from New York; describes all of his acquaintances at the house at sharon Springs. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Describes the travel plans of the President Tyler, Julia Gardiner Tyler, and David Gardiner. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Mentions a letter he received from Grahm who received it from Mr. Andrew's of Rochester concerning the latter's gratification in entertaining the President Tyler and Julia Gardiner Tyler. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Describes in detail their, President Tyler, Juliana Gardiner Tyler, and himself, itinerary and all the people with whom they have made acquaintance. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.","Mentions that he missed his train and is obliged to remain there until tomorrow; states that Julia Gardiner Tyler is doing very well; discusses the improvements made to the President's, Tyler's, plantation; describes the President's travel plans for the day. 1 pge. Typewritten copy.","Mentions how odd she felt when Mrs. Beeckman and the \"old gentleman\" kissed her; describes her meeting Mr. and Mrs. Ely and Mr. Grahm. 1 page. Typewritten copy. Including Typewritten copy. autographed letter signed from Margaret Gardiner, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, ca. 1847, comparing Mrs. Beeckman with Mrs. J.W. Livingston.","Describes the dinners on the plantation; believes Julia Gardiner Tyler to be recovering slower than Mrs. Seldon. 1 page. Typewritten copy. Incomplete.","Explains that it was too late for her to write last night as fairies \"might have stolen me away to deck their fitful abodes;\" thanks him for his \"flattering representations of me to your mother;\" expresses desire to stay where she is rather than travel with the President. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.","Encloses her daguerrotype; describes her return trip. 1 page. Typewritten copy of","Mentions that she, Julia Gardiner Tyler, and the President are all suffering from colds; describes the dance of the previous night; mentions that Alice was \"smitten\" with Gilbert. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Relates Gilbert's description of the hospitality President Tyler and family. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Describes her life at \"Sherwood\" as very pleasant; states that the President Tyler was somewhat upset that there was not more mention of her wedding to Mr. Beeckman made in the papers. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Plans to leave for Washington, DC and be in New York on Saturday a week; mentions that Julia is looking forward to seeing her, JMG, in March. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Describes visiting all her friends and attending the third Assembly. 1 page. Typewritten copy. autographed letter. Incomplete.","Hopes that her mother's trip to \"Sherwood\" will turn out successfully; mentions all the calls that she and her husband have been making; describes the Henry Clay procession in New York; assures her mother that everything will be taken care of at home. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.","Describes all the people that have come to visit. 1 page. Typewritten copy of","Describes a dinner that the \"boys\" hosted the other day. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Relates a story that Joe H. told her about Mr.Pindle \"having fallen desperately in love with her;\" mentions the visit of Gilbert Beeckman and Henry Livingston. 1 page. Typewritten copy. autograohed letter signed.","Discusses Mary's illness and how she was sent to the hospital on Staten Island; mentions the dispute over the Williams' estate; describes her own illness and other troubles. 9 pages.","Describes his meeting with Fenton; asks David Gardiner to advance him $25; mentions seeing Robert; discusses the money due Shumfield from Hjouberry of Brooklyn. 3 pages.","Gives a description of \"Homewood,\" Judge Wilkens' estate; describes his visit with the Wilkens, Mrs. Hutchinson, and her daughter. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Describes his travels and impressions to Louisville; states the \"Judge Brown is too slow and antiquated to be of much use to us;\" believes himself to be in much better health since he left New York. 2 pages.","Mentions his letter from Alexander Gardiner; discusses the engagement of Alex Bruen to Eliza Joy; gives news of other friends; discusses gardening; asks that no oone outside the family be allowed to use the horses and carriages, \"not even clergymen;\" describes the activities of the Haights who recently returned from Paris. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.","States that he hired a man as a coachman and gardener, believing that \"there will be no danger of his introducing Foreigners on the premises;\" describes a letter he received from Alexander Gardiner. 1 p. ALS","Asks for the last balance on his mother's bank book and any subsequent withdrawls as he must pay the interest due; gives news of family and friends; discusses the care of the wagons. 2 pp. ALS.","Describes the Fourth of July celebrations; notes that he did not observe anyone intoxicated; states that the corn and potatoes should be attended to; family news. 3 pp. ALS.","Describes the large procession yesterday in honor of those killed in Mexico; mentions the turmoil in Paris. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Mentions that father and mother started their trip South; notes that he has sent her a violin, care of Capt. Nash; hopes that she has been exercising; awaits news from Europe. 2 pp. TCy of ALs.","Describes a very large gathering of Irishmen, discussing the wrongs of \"Injured Ireland;\" believes that Bob (Robert) Tyler could have secured ten thousand votes there. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Is upset at his wife's illness; gives news of the family; describes the city; wants to come and visit. 4 pp. ALS.","Encloses the checks and a letter from Mr. Cunningham to the Presidents; discusses the Democratic Party's estimate of the previous administration. 1 p. TCy of ALS","Describes the funeral service for Egbert in Acapulco; believes Alex Gardiner to be a \"sincere Christian.\" 1 p. TCy of ALs.","Describes in detail the storm that they sailed through; states that he did not believe what they were going to survive; notes that they are heading for Rio where they will stay several weeks for repairs; describes the passengers; hopes to live to see home and family. 2 pp. Tcy of ALS.","Describes the sights as his vessel comes into the harbor at Rio; states that he can hardly wait \"to set foot upon the green grass and enjoy a good bath...and a good meal of fresh provisions;\" describes his impressions of the city; finds the slavery disgusting; hordes of americans en route to California. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.","Describes in great detail his impressions of Rio; mentions their visit to the house of Mr. Todd, the American minister; describes his tour through the \"largest and richest monestary in Brazil;\" discusses the effect of the gold rush in Rio; wishes he was home. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.","Describes his accommodations in a \"delightful country boarding house;\" discusses the effect of the California gold rush; describes the villas he has visited; notes the fear that the slaves will revolt; mentions the arrival of the Emperor and Empress in Rio; thinks the mixing of blacks and whites as equals to be \"disgusting and repugnant in the extreme to an American.\" 4 pp. TCy of ALS.","Discusses plans he made with Mr. Herrick to establish a commercial house; describes his visits with neighbors, merchants, and the Neopolitan ambassador; complains of the necessity to endure all the fine dining and entertainment with the Brazilian ladies who speak no English; discusses the value of land in California; hopes to leave port tomorrow morning. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.","Informs him that she received a letter from Gilbert Beeckman enclosing one from her husband is located in a suburb of the city, Rio, in the company of Mr. Herrick and Dr. Bardell. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Mentions that the city is full of colors; asks what are Margaret's plans. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Gives account of his voyage from Rio to san Francisco; describes the lack of amenities at such places as Conception where they had stopped on the way; complains about the captain of the \"Chio Colon\" - \"a good navigator but a bad sailor;\" mentions receiving everyone's letters upon his arrival; complains of the bad weather and the problems associated with his voyage being so delayed; finds land values incredibly inflated and the goods he brought with him practically worthless; describes the \"Happy Valley\" where he pitched his tent in order to avoid the high prices of accommodation in town; complains of an attack of \"desentery\" [sic]. 10 pp. TCy of ALS.","Discusses his bewilderment at the situation he finds himself in after his seven month Journey from New York; mentions the incredibly high prices for land; asks him to send word of what rents are and what goods are in demand \"up the river.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Explains that his dysentery kept him from meeting him [DLG] in Sacramento; hopes to be well enough to travel by next week. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Explains that he does not believe that his brother could have reached San Francisco in time for him to have sent mail via the last steamer; is pleased that both she and the baby [Henry] are in good health; believes New York to be an agreeable place of residence. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes how some have struck gold with no problems while others labor away with no luck; explains that beneath the grime, many of the miners are cultured, well-educated gentlemen; gives a description of Sacramento as a \"city principally of tents springing up in the wildreness;\" mentions that many nationalities are represented there. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Hopes to be able to repay her rmother and send several thousand dollars to her [MGB] additionally by next year; notes the prices of various commodities; describes the little shack he and his partner, Major Bean, built to spend the winter; mentions that David L. Gardiner has moved into the auction business in San Francisco. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.","Describes attendance at the wedding reception of Miss Cornelia Scott; is happy to hear that he has recovered from his illness; mentions visiting his family; gives all the latest news about friends and relatives; asks for a very detailed letter from him. 3 pp. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.","Informs him that Mr. Mullone intends to ship carts, wheelbarrows, and similar articles; states that Mr. Mullone wishes to know which articles would be in most demand; mentions that mother [JMG] and Margaret Gardiner left for \"Sherwood.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Gives a detailed description of the flood waters which covered Sacramento; discusses prospects for the future; complains about the poor mail service. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.","Asks his opinion of the daguerreotype of their son [Henry Beeckman] that she sent; mentions the warm weather they have been experiencing; describes life at \"Sherwood Forest;\" wishes that he would be more detailed in his letters as she is often lead to wild speculations; mentions the controversy concerning the North and the South. 3 pp. TCy of AL.","Notes that \"very little seems to have resulted this winter in the matrimonial way;\" describes a social function she attended. 1 p. TCy of Al. Incomplete.","Expects to receive several letters by the next steamer to make up for the fact that she has not received a letter from him in four months; describes an excursion to Richmond for the laying of the cornerstone to the Washington Monument; describes the activities of their son. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.","Mentions and excursion to Richmond on the ocasion of the laying of the cornerstone of the Washington Monument; describes a ball given by the Governor. 1 p. TCy of AL. Incomplete.","Describes the development of San Diego and the house he built, the \"Granda Casa;\" notes the lack of vegetables in his diet; believes more gold than ever will be extracted from the mines this season; describes his daily routine; discusses the advantages of separating Southern California from the Northern section. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.","Gives a detailed account of the death of John H. Beeckman by the accidental firing of his gun; notes all the arrangements that have been made. 5 pp. TCy of ALs.","Discusses the arrangements he made after the death of John H. Beeckman; offers his condolences, describing how much he, John H. Beeckman, felt for his family. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.","Mentions his connection with the development of the new town of \"Buteville;\" congratulates Julia Gardiner Tyler on the birth of her daughter; notes that he would have been very rich had it not been for the flood. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Complains of the infrequency of his letters writing, \"your letters! they are my only true solace in your absence, and each disappointment sends a keen pang to my heart. Oh! mails! mails! you have much, indeed, to answer for.\" 1 p. TCy. Incomplete.","Relates the contents of a letter received from John H. Beeckman, describing the flood and the search for a better location; states that he believed that his stay in California would be shortened. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Mentions her sorrow at not having received a letter from him since January 20th; describes her life at \"Sherwood\" and Alexander Gardiner's illness. 1 p. TCy. Incomplete.","Describes the death of John H. Beeckman; discusses the condition of Margaret Gardiner Beeckman and the Beeckman family; notes the information received concerning his estate; encloses a latter from David Gardiner. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.","Thanks him for all that he has done concerning the death of John H. Beeckman; lists particulars that need to be attended to concerning the discharge of Beeckman's estate. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.","Discusses the engagemnets and marraiges of some friends. 1 p. TCy of AL.","Rejoices that she has at last received a letter from him, even if \"the tidings it bears are of a most disastrous nature;\" hopes to receive more letters. 1 p. TCy of L. Incomplete.","Relates the contents of John Beeckman's leter just received; describes David Gardiner's activity in San Diego. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","\"would I were with him! he is free,\" probably written by Margaret Gardiner Beeckman. 1 p. Poem.","1p. TCy of D.","Answers Alexander's questions concerning the estate of John H. Beeckman; mentions a letter received from Bean asking for the matters between them to be settled amicably and \"without recourse to law;\" states that he wants to buy as many carts as he can afford; is happy to hear that mother is well. 4 pp. ALS.","Notes that the family is well; mentions meeting with Robert Tyler and his family; gives some news concerning David Lyon Gardiner in San Diego; news of friends and family. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Discusses arragemants that she wants made concerning some personal effects of their late brother Alexander Gardiner; describes his death and how people have been dealing with the situation. 4 pp. ASL.","Explains that business has been poor due to competition; gives local news; believes his papers, the Daily Index, will become very profitable and influential; describes a staged fight between a dog and a grizzly bear; discusses his leisure activities with a certain belle, \"the Praire Flower.\" 3 pp. TCy of ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of his letter; discusses the number and type of vessels in service between San Francisco and Sacramento; discusses the China tea trade; notes that A.B. Smith left to visit friends in New York and that he sent a letter with Smith for him, Alexander.","2pp. ADS.","Encloses a bill of exchange for $2,000, to pay back loan for the lumber; notes that his, Alexander's, shipments have been disposed of except the wheel barrows and lumber; expects to be renumerated for the loss he incured while he was attending to his, Alexamder's, business; mentions the poor market for tea from China; notes that everyone is complaining of hard times but that they expect a good season at the mines. 4 pp. ALS.","Relates his shock and grief at the news of Alexander Gardiner's death; hopes to be able to leave by next month; mentions mailing a check for $2,000 and a box of gold dust to Alexander Gardiner. 3 pp. ALS.","Offers his condolences for the loss of her son, Alexander Gardiner; inquires as to the status of a shipment of carts, wheelbarrows and harnesses to David L. Gardiner. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses recent lynchings and the role of the law in Sacramento; mentions the fire in Nevada City which destroyed the business district; advises him not to sell John H. Beeckman's store now as it would not bring a good price; discusses the prospect of coming home and getting married. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.","Discusses his reaction to the news of their brother's death; states that he is concluding all business so that he will not have to return to California. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Describes her visit and dinner with the \"bachelors;\" believes Uncle Nathaniel is recovering; gives news of family and friends. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Relates her visit with Madame Arestes, a \"genuine Hungarian.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Explains how she has been taking care of herself; describes the severe weather they have been experiencing and the flooding of the James; is sorry to hear about her poor luck with a nurse for Henry Beeckman. 4 pp. ALS.","Mentions Mrs. Porter's plans to travel to Havana; lists the people who have come to call. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes the fire that destroyed a good part of the city; discusses how this will affect their business dealings there; notes that the Buteville property is becoming very valuable. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Mentions arriving in Philadelphia safely and plans to leave for Baltimore at 1:00; mentions her meeting with Thackeray and Mrs. Robert Tyler. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes her trip from Philadelphia; complains that she will be detained in Baltimore due to an accident until tomorrow night, hopes to move on to Norfolk after that; gives news of friends and family. 4 pp. ALS.","Details her family life; believes Julia Gardiner Tyler's \"intense thinking and excitement\" have upset her ususal health; mentions Betty Christian's marriage to Lewit Henderson. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Asks her to send directios so that he can make the frame for her brother's picture. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Discusses the reception that the publication of Julia Gardiner Tyler's letter received; assures her of its originality; notes that it has been approved in almost all the cities. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes her dinner party; discusses the tremendous success that Julia Gardiner Tyler's address has received; notes that a publisher in Ithaca wrote her, Julia Gardiner Tyler, asking her to \"write a book entitled White Slavery in England, of the size of Uncle Tom's Cabin;\" gives news of friends. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Mentions the continued favorable response to Julia Gardiner Tyler's letter; notes that they made \"the necessary invocation to get the spirits to manifest their presence among us...but without success;\" gives news of the family. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes her excursion in a row boat with David Gardiner and the President Tyler; gives news of family and friends. 2 pp. TCy of ALs. One page missing.","Regrets that he was not able to come home by this steamer; remits to her $300; informs her that the other $400 will be settled; mentions that he is leaving for San Francisco this afternoon. 1 p. ALS.","Mentions that Margaret Gardiner Beeckman is going to send Mr. B. the ring in order to get rid of him; reports that there is a young lady from the South who is disputing \"the bellship with Mrs. Duncan.\" 1 p. TCy of ALs.","Describes a \"party of young Tennesseeans\" at the house; notes that the young ladies are pretty but rather provincial; informs him on Margaret Gardiner Beeckman's attempts to avoid B. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes the activities of her day, at the racetrack, at tea, and at breakfast. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports the little details of the days activities, her acquaintances, the weather, etc. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Hopes that Julai Gardiner Tyler will write some but believes her to be working on her dress for the ball tonight; describes her adventures on horseback with some friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Mentions everyone who came to greet her after dinner; reports that Mrs. Young and Ann were overjoyed at her return. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Informs her of an invitation received from the Haights for a dinner party; believes Julia Gardiner Tyler and the President Tyler to be recovering well; notes that the Clarks left to go North. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Gives all the details of a dinner party last night at the Lake; notes that the President Tyler was imprudent enough to eat ice cream and today is quite under the weather.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Receipt for $5.00 from Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to P.A. Raynor. 1 p. ADS.","Recommends the services of a Dr. Hodges of Philadelphia for her; mentions their sightseeing in Richmond, the parade, and a balloon. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports that Mrs. C. brought all the purchases out for Julia Gardiner Tyler to inspect; states that General Millson is there and \"on the stump to reconcilliate his constituents for having voted against the Nebraska Bill.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes the evening with the Col. Mallory and Judge Clopton; mentions that the boys seem quite content at the school, bringing home \"three sweet potatoes as a reward of merit;\" notes the travels of Mrs. Letitia Tyler Semple. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Mentions her trip to \"The Rowe\" to see Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Harrison, but they were not home; informs her of a dinner Julia Gardiner Tyler will be giving in honor of Mrs. Millson, the Senator's wife. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes the dinner party she held last Friday; believes herself to \"have grown to be such a belle in the country here;\" mentions her success in treating Mary Clopton's ailments; notes that the President is preparing his Baltimore address. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of her letter containing the \"Bowery Extension\" motion made by the \"Mayor\" reports that the \"President has gone to the Court House to determine whether the County Clerk can witness their signatures to the deed of conveyance. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports that all the boxes except one came safely, but that the mince meat broke and ran over david's book; describes preparations being made for Christmas; encloses the papers signed and certified that she, Juliana, wanted. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Notes that yesterday's sermon was quite scathing; reports that all her \"numerous beaux were in attendance\" with her at church; discusses some music she is called upon to play; mentions visits from the Harrisons and the Crenshaws. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Mentions that her friends Wilcox and Christian rode out to meet her, states that she \"never saw two sprucer looking beaux on finer steeds than they;\" lists all the problems the steamers have had navigating in the fog; hopes to visit the Whittles in order to meet Mr. James; hopes that the \"Bowery business\" will be settled soon. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Reports that the river boats are frozen up and that there is no means of communication by mail. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes in detail the dancing and the dinners at Dr. Wilcox's party; reports the safe arrival of her trunk; thinks \"Mrs. Carleton is a great goose to marry Col. Phyfe unless he has something besides his salary \u0026 title.\" 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Believes that the county has never seen \"such a season of festivities;\" discusses the activities of little Harry Beeckman at school and around the house; states that the President Tyler has been busy preparing a speech to be delivered to the Maryland Mechanics Institute. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Including TCy of the above letter. 1p.","Reports the return of Mrs. James Brooks from Europe and that she injured her back and has been an invalid for three months; describes the escorts she will have on her trip to Baltimore. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Announces their arrival in Baltimore; reports that the wedding came off with no problems; notes that the President Tyler has been receiving callers all morning. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes the dinner at the Nelson's last night; remarks that \"there were never collected such an ugly set of people;\" plans to go out with her old beau, Mr. Gittings; reports that the \"President Tyler's address is complimented beyond limit.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes her dinner at Col. Wilcox's on the way back from church; reports that Allen lost in a yacht race by a New Yorker but then offered to bet $10,000 to race again; believes the New Yorker should have taken him up; mentions the acquisition of the two new admirers - Capt. Lester and Mr. Fear. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Including TCy of ALS, Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, notes that everyone's crops except the President's are doing poorly; mentions the return of Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox.","Reports her arrival at White Sulpher Springs; describes the other guests and the poor facilities. 3 pp. ALS.","Describes a costume ball that Julia Gardiner Tyler, President Tyler, and she attended; relates a joke they played on the President. 4 pp. ALS.","Discusses bringing some of Dr. Muhlenbergh's choir boys to his church \"to illustrate Congregational Singing.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Lists the devices and dinners she recently attended; describes herself as a belle; notes that the fog has been so thick on the river as to prevent mail delivery and cause the wreck of the Augusta. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Complains of feeling \"under the weather;\" hopes to see Harry Beeckman soon; reports the presence of Judge Clopton in their house - \"a terror by the way to the ladies;\" believes that any report on the President's address published in advance of his pamphlet \"must be both incorrest \u0026 incomplete.\" 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","States that she has still not fully recovered from her illness due to the poor weather; reports the death of Augustus Christian - \"his exit was no doubt a happy relief to his family.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports that the children enjoy school and all are well except for Lachlan Tyler, who needs support for his foot as she believes his lameness is increasing; mentions the death of Alex Wells; believes that \"if all that was reported of him is true, Ann will be the better off for the event;\" mentions the request from the Protestsant Episcopal Seminary in Baltimore to have the President Tyler speak on religion. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports the death of Margaret Gardiner Beeckman. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Requests payment due for goods sold to Mr. Beekman [sic] when he left for California. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Announces her safe arrival at Julia Gardiner Tyler's new house in Hampton, Virginia; describes the advantages of its location; requests that he pick up and send her the spiritual papers - \"a banner of light \u0026 Spiritual Telegraph.\" 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Reports that President Tyler is complaining, but that he is better. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Lists the names of people she met one evening at Miss Bard's; describes her trip to Telegraph Hill to watch the passage of the \"Great Eastern\" up the river. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Plans to accompany the children to the point to see the parade on the fourth; describes the party she attended last week given by Capt. Dyer; describes the visit of Mrs. General Green and her daughter. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes the festivities at the Japanese reception; wishes that Harry Beeckman, Gardie, alex, and Julia Tyler could have been there; mentions going to the Telegraph to see the Great Eastern sail; reports on the encampment of the seventh regiment near the railroad; states that \"the opposition boat is getting along finally.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports his sighting of a great meteor that crashed last Friday evening; asks her if she knows of the marriage of Jacob LeRoy and the daughter of Robert McClelland. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Lists the names of people he visited yesterday; hopes that she will be able to see the Great Eastern when it arrives at Old Point Comfort, Virginia; does not believe that it compares favorably with American ships. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes her visit to the Great Eastern with Julia Tyler and Mrs. Seldon. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports her evening with Mrs. Satterthwaite; lists the callers she has received. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Expresses concern over his safety; encloses a clipping from the Herald which believes that Ty;er's house will go unmolested; states that everyone is \"looking for a terrible battle in Virginia;\" reports the commencement of the Naval Brigade's movements upon the James River; discusses the debate concerning the location of the first battle. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Reports that they have \"settled on the islandfor the summer;\" wants to know where Julia Gardiner Tyler is \"and what she is doing through all these troublesome sad times;\" offers congratulations on the birth of David Lyon Gardiner's son; discusses \"the fearfulnews from Cambridge the last week...of the death of Mrs. Longfellow.\" 4 pp. ALS.","Thanks her for the letter with all the news, notes that \"Julia Tyler's mind is so engrossed with the inhumanity of this war she could write of nothing else;\" does not call on neighbors as she does not desire opposition to her views on the war; reports that Mr. Crittenden has been delivering \"a vigorous prosecution of the war.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Offers condolences on the death of Mr. John Tyler; hopes to hear from her soon; wants news about Julia Tyler. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports that she has been refused a pass \"for military reasons.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Pass granting permission for Juliana McLachlan Gardiner and 2 children to go to Virginia. 1 p. PDS.","Wishes that she had some intelligence to communicate, but observes that contact with Virginia has been cut off; promises to relay any information they might receive concerning Julia Gardiner Tyler; does not believe that there is any chance that Mrs/ Gardiner might travel south at present. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports that enquiries made among prisoners about the condition of Mrs. Julia Gardiner Tyler and family have revealed only that nothing serious has ahppened; states that \"Mr. Ludlow has again made a request to Gen Wool for permission to send a flag over to you ladies, but it remains to be seen what the cross old man will do.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Asks that an enclosed letter to Julia Gardiner Tyler be delivered to the gentleman who offered to take charge of the letter; reports that \"Alexander Gardiner Tyler is very measy and anxious to return South.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports that Julia Gardiner Tyler is determined to remain at \"Sherwood,\" \"under any circumstances;\" mentions that the papers reported that \"the Union gun boats have met a repulse near Richmond.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of a letter addressed to Julia Gardiner Tyler; reports that it is being sent to the nearest military fort of the \"insurgents;\" disclaims any responsibility if the letter is lost. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Regrets to hear of Mrs. Julia GardinerTyler's illness; is happy to hear that she has been allowed to remain at \"Sherwood,\" \"in comparative peace and quiet.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Discusses her attempts to reach \"Sherwood\" by mail; notes that there have but fears \"the appropriation made by Congress for prolonging the war will make peace measures a slow business.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Believes prospects for the South are looking brighter; discusses reports from foreign newspapers about the war; wishes that \"the Southern Confed. could maintain their own independence without the aid of foreign powers.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Offers to provide assistance to her to contact her daughter, Mrs. Julia Gardiner Tyler; reports the description of battles received from her uncle, Dr. Minge; notes that the Federal soldiers \"have laid waste, the beautiful estates of \"Westover\" and \"Berkeley,\" and in fact, all the country around here, not leaving a blade of grass, or living thing upon the land;\" gives a forwarding address where letters to Julia Gardiner Tyler might be sent. 4 pp. ALS. Including TCy of above ALS. 3 pp.","Discusses her attempts to get a pass to meet with her daughter at \"Sherwood\" as she had heard reports that Mrs. Julia Gardiner Tyler was ill; states that she is now awaiting a reply from Major Ludlow on the matter; wants to bring Julia Gardiner Tyler north, as \"the climate during the summer is all but death to her.\" 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Reports that permission is still not being granted to civillians to travel up the James River as preparations are pending for the removal of their forces; promises to notify her as soon as he has favorable news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Informs her that it will be possible to travel to Charles City County, Virginia \"under a 'flag of truce'\" to meet up with her daughter, Julia Gardiner Tyler; notes that Norfolk is \"only peopled by women, children, and men incapable of bearing arms;\" reports the rationing of tea and salt; describes the effect of the war; discusses the possibilities of her, Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, traveling to meet with her daughter. 4 pp. ALS.","Mentions that Julia Gardiner Tyler has been ill again; believes it would be best for her to go north; does \"not feel at all alarmed about Julia - now that the northern vandals have retired from the James River;\" notes that communication with richmond has been reopened. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Discusses the prospects of meeting up with Julia Gardiner Tyler and bringing her north; argues that since the Federal army has left the immediate vicinity of \"Sherwood,\" she ought to try to get Julia Gardiner Tyler; fears the effect of the weather on Julia; reports the current opinion concerning a batle to be fought on the Rappahannock River with Gen. McClellan uniting with Pope. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Regrets that the \"military condition of things was such as to prevent a favorable consideration of your requests\" by Major General McClellan. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Asks to be kept informed of any news of Juliana McLachlan Gardiner Tyler; discusses the rumor that the \"Villa Margaret,\" in Hampton, Virginia had been burned; mentions that Mr. Horsford was in Washington, DC right after the battle of Bull Run. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Assures her that her sympathies are with the south; feels that \"the state of the country is most sad and lamentable;\" hopes to see her soon. 1 p. TCy of AL.","Gives a favorable report on the scholastic achievement of the \"young gentlemen\" under his instruction from her home. 1 p. TCy of AL. Incomplete.","Mentions her surprise at hearing that Julia Gardiner Tyler had returned to Virginia; discusses her husband's involvement with the Runford Chemical Works and the Commission for the Defense of Boston Harbor. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Receipt signed by George Mackerley for payment received from Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner for tuition and expenses for Alexander Tyler and Henry Beeckman [sic]. 1 p. ADS.","Reports that Mr. Tyler has an office in the government at a salary of $ 3,000; discusses the activity on the Potomac River - believes that the Northern papers cannot be trusted to print news of defeat; encourages her to keep her spirits up; quotes Mr. Tyler as saying \"we have no more fear of the Yankees than if they were Hottentots - not a bit more - God is with us and will whip them badly.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Relays news from a relative that Julia Gardiner Tyler is well; states that \"we do not think the state of the Confederacy by any means gloomy - on the contrary it is brighter than it has ever been;\" believes that France will soon recognize the south; discusses the current status of their warships and the denunciation of Admiral Dahlgreen. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Remarks \"offered at the funeral of Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, at East Hampton, Long Island, New York.\" 4 pp. AMsS.","\"inventory of Mrs. Juliana Gardiner's furniture at her residence on Staten Island [NY] - taken by her daughter Mrs. Tyler.\" 2 pp. ADS.","Submits her claim to be reimbursed for damage done to \"Villa Margaret\" while occupied by Federal soldiers. 1 p. TCy of AL.","1 p. ADS.","Asks her to \"give a great deal of love\" to Mrs. Tyler and to congratulate her on the marriage of her daughter, Julia. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Requests the company of the Gardiners on the 13th. 1 p. AC. No year given","Asks if Mr. Gardiner could handle her money as \"I have had it by Me some time and I long to have it Earning something;\" hopes that it will be of no trouble and asks that she be informed of their decision. 1 p. ALS. No year given","Looks forward to her visit; hopes that she will come early so that they can spend lots of time together; states that she will meet Juliana at the dock of her choice. 1 p. ALS.","States that she can attend to any additional sewing Mrs. Gardiner might have; discusses her father's illness; thanks Mrs. Gardiner for her kindness. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses the case of the mortgage Gardiner's mother brought against a bond executed by his father. 1 p. ALS.","Announces his safe return from Kentucky; mentions that the Beeckmans are well and that Gilbert's health is continuing to improve. 1 p. ALS.","Does not understand \"how the Trustees considered themselves justified in warranting Mr. Gardiner's conduct;\" thanks his mother for sending the \"corrector;\" asks about a Mrs. Ann Rogers who was listed in it; thinks that the family ought to come and visit; mentions that Professor Henry, \"the second scientifical man in the country\" declined a position at the University of Virginia with almost triple his present pay; discusses his academic performance. 3 pp. ALS.","Consoles her on the death of a loved one. 2 pp. ALS.","Invitation to take tea at 4:00. 1 p. ALS.","Regrets to inform him that they will not be able to visit tonight as was suggested; thanks him for his letters; wishes him a \"speedy return to health.\" 1 p. ALS.","1 p. PM.","Sends a copy of the President's address; describes a grand celebration on the James River. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Regrets the delay that will keep him away from home; discusses his business; believes he is getting the better of his cough, hearts that Eliza is healthy again; gives news of acquaintances; states that the constant snow has kept him indoors. 2 pp. ALS. No year given","Expresses great desire to see her again, but regrets that her illness prevents her from doing so; mentions that her daughter would call in her place were it not for her sprained ankle; asks her to come visit them instead. 2 pp. ALS.","Apologizes for disappointing her, but explains that the doctor is still away delivering a baby; sends what quinine he has. 1 p. ALS. No year given","Reports that the President Tyler will leave \"Sherwood Forest\" on the 21st for New York; describes the house and decorating suggestions; asks him to send several items, including her cookbook. 4 pp. ALS.","Requests their company on December 16. 2 pp. AL. No year given","Worries that Mrs. Julia Tyler's habit of writing to Mrs. Gardiner twice a week will make her letter \"superfluous;\" mentions an unusual warm spell; reports that \"the family (with the exception of Uncle) have enjoyed perfect health.\" 4 pp. ALS. No year given","Relates his pleasure at seeing her and visiting East Hampton, New York; describes his visits around New York and New Jersey; states that he enjoyed Beeckman very much. 12 pp. ALS. No year given","Reports that there is no cause for alarm as her health is improving; describes a ball held last evening where no one wanted to dance; mentions making the acquaintance of a spectacularly attired French woman in the company of the Count de Reis, a Spanish nobleman; reports that Harry Beeckman is well. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. No year given","Newspaper clippings; envelopes to Mr. and Mrs. David Gardiner and Alexander Gardiner; envelopes to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman; envelopes to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner; calling cards from the Beeckmans and the Gardiners.","Admires her \"calm, submissive resignation to the decree of heaven;\" discusses religion; gives news of the family. 1 p. ALS.","Petition to the Judge of the High Court of Chancery for the District of Richmond concerning two tracts of land in Ohio purchased by John Tabb. 7 pp. D.","Thanks him for his letter; mentions his readings of Ovid; argues why he has no desire to travel; asks \"why desire to see the miseries of the world;\" describes the misfortunes of war and poverty; discusses the destiny of the American people. 3 pp. ALS.","Describes the pleasure he enjoys knowing of Walker's advancement; complains of a \"melancholy that seems yet to haunt me;\" gives family news. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS from ELiza Gilmer to Thomas Walker Gilmer, family news, discusses her studies. 1 p.","A map sketch. 2 pp. Fragment.","Discusses arrangements to buy a tract of the Royal Company lands; announces intention to resell the land for a higher price. 4 pp. ALS.","Wishes that he could be with her; discusses his love for her as they plan to be married in a few weeks; mentions his illness; is sorry that he has not procured a rib for Miss Hetly. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses purchase of land from the Loyal Company; describes adjoining lands. 3 pp. ALS.","Hopes that she and her friends are well; describes how much he missed her and how forlorn and desolate the house seems without her; discusses local happenings. 3 pp. ALS.","Describes his disapointment after failing to receive a letter from her; asks why she has not written; mentions establishing a literary and scientific journal; discusses local events. 4 pp. ALS.","Describes his arrival in Washington; fears that he was not a good escort for Miss Randolph as he was too preoccupied with his own business; mentions his visit to Mr. Wist; asks her to write often. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the legal action he is taking on behalf of Isaac A. Coles in reference to a bond executed by Charles A. Scott to John Coles; describes his reasons for demurring Mr. Scott's pleas. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Describes the difficulty he put himself through on behalf of the Loyal Company surveying their tracts of land; states that the present holders of the land will not pay their dues unless sued; desires that such legal action be taken so that he may colect his fee of 8 percent of the money involved. 2 pp. ALS.","Bond of M.M. Robinson and John H. Cocke to Francis W. Gilmer for $1,124.79 dated 20 December 1823. 1 p. D.","Describes his stay at White Sulpher Springs and the effects of the waters have upon his health; gives anecdotes of the people he has met there; makes arrangements to meet her at Staunton, Virginia 3 pp. ALS.","Mentions his \"disappointment at not receiving a long love letter\" from her; describes his love for her; mentions his trip to Hot Springs, Virginia 4 pp. ALS.","Asks to wait one month to move in to collect receipts of Loyal Company land holders so that he can be \"legally armed;\" warns that the collection will be a difficult operation. 7 pp. ALS.","Announces that he has given David Anderson power of attorney to attend the general meetings of the Sayall Company as his proxy; sends a servant to return the papers so that Gilmer and Mr. Maury can complete the agreement and make a report at the meeting. 1 p. ALS.","Describes his deep devotion to her; is upset that she implied that he could forget her; discusses his social life; relates news of the family; mentions his debut in the legislature. 4 pp. ALS.","Complains about her not writing often; desires her to be with him; mentions news of family and friends; asks for her decision regarding visiting him. 4 pp. ALS.","Relates his meeting with her relative, Miss Baker; wishes she was with him; complains of his ill health; discusses the purchase of a family Bible; asks whe she has not written. 3 pp. ALS.","Asks for some money in return for his services in identifying the surveys of the Loyal Company; believes the surveys to be worth $50,000 of which his commision would be $4,000. 1 p. ALS.","Asks her to come down and stay with him for the remainder of the legislative session; discusses all the preparations required for her trip. 3 pp. ALS.","Asks for the legal services for Gilmer regarding tracts of land in Montgomery that he wishes to purchase; gives an account of past owners and transactions of the land in question. 3 pp. ALS.","Requests that Gilmer inform him of the amount paid for a survey made on a tract of land for Mr. Walters. 1 p. ALS.","Informs him of the receipt of the Order of Account from Staunton for the Loyal Company case; asks if there are any other defendants interest in the result of the account who should be notified. 1 p. ALS.","Asks the court date for settlement of the debts owed the Loyal Company be moved up as he does not believe that it will be possible to notify all the defendants 30 days before the present court date; asks for a complete list of the defendants and their addresses; discusses arrangements for settlement of the case. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the prospects of procuring security for his father to purchase some land; does not believe the accumulation of debt to be a good idea; proposes plans to keep his father happy in his old age. 4 pp. Incomplete.","Discusses legal arrangements to be made in the absence of General Preston; suggests that Gilmer should publish his \"sketch of the Loyal Company\" in the Abingdon paper so as to give everyone the facts in the case; promises to see to it that any effort in the Legislature to abolish the Company's claim will be defeated. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the case of the Taylors; sends a copy of G.C. Taylor's bond; asks that he return the copy of the Journal as soon as possible; discusses Mr. Pratt's case. 1 p. ALS.","Complains that she does not write as often as she should; discuses the arrangements for her move; describes visits with her friends; asks about the possibility of enlarging their family; discusses the possibility of retiring from public life. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses at length his renewed need for a closer relationship with God; mentions the depravity of the world and his own; begs her to also consider these religious matters. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses arrangements to deliver to Gilmer the papers of the Loyal Company v. Walker case; asks that his fee of $40.43 be forwarded to him by Mr. Botts. 1 p. ALS.","For William Jordan, signed by Alexander Garrett, Albemarle County Court House, Virginia. 2 pp. ADS.","3 pp. D.","Relates his need for religion and guidance in this world; believes that he would have turned to religion long ago if only his wife were pious; asks her to think of religious concerns; discusses family news; debates the prospects of remaining in the Legislature. 4 pp. ALS.","Receipt for $11.25 from Thomas Walker Gilmer to John M. Patton. 1 p. ADS.","Apologizes for not writing first; believes that Gilmer will make it through his present difficulties with the help of God; discusses the need for God amidst the evils of the world. 4 pp. ALS.","Informs Southall of a parcel received for him at the American Consulate. 1 p. AL.","Invites Nelson to a dinner on the 4th of July in his honor. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Gives a full account of his research to prove the identity of Doctor Thomas Lendrum. 2 pp. L.","Invitation. 1 p. ALS.","For the purpose of recommending and nominating Hugh L. White of Tennessee as President of the United States of AMerica. 12 pp. PV.","Receipt of $2,250.53 from Thomas Walker Gilmer \"on the principal and interest on the debt of Andrew Sweeney secured by deed of trust from Richmond Moon, Sr.,\" signed by William Lomptins. 2 pp. ADS.","Receipt of James B. Fretwell for Richard Moon, \"received of Thomas Walker Gilmer eight Hundred and thirty six dollars \u0026 60 cents.\" 1 p. ADS.","Describes his impressions of the people and rituals he observed during a visit to a Catholic cathedral; mentions the prospect of sea sickness, but notes that \"no one ever died of it;\" describes his purchase of a substantial amount of property on Galveston Island; mentions other business dealings. 4 pp. ALS.","Announces his arrival home; describes his reception; wishes that she and the children were with him; fears that business will keep him occupied for quite a while. 4 pp. ALS.","Describes his joy upon the receipt of her letter; discusses business plans and matters at ome; mentions his longing to see her and the children. 4 pp. ALS.","Believes Mr. Archer to be a most \"promising youth;\" discusses the general supervision \"which his youth and inexperience may require.\" 1 p. AL.","Wishes that relations between the two of them could have been closer; asks for aid in \"reading the signs of the horoscope;\" asks what is to become of the \"honest, independent states right republicans of the South\" (like himself); wishes that there was some Virginia and Georgia to cooperate. 3 pp. ALS.","Inquires as to any further developments in regard to his Virginia claims; asks for an early reply. 2 pp. ALS.","Congratulates him on his induction to the Speaker's chair; notes how far the Old Dominion has \"tumbled from that high eminence of glory and political virtue;\" warns of the possibility of a few of their fellow Whigs joining with the conservatives. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Warns of the danger inherent in naming Gordon as the Whig candidate; notes that this is a crisis situation and urges Minor to act prudently. 3 pp. ALS.","Requests information concerning the conduct of Jno. Hooe in relation to a certain \"loose and base woman;\" requests this information on \"behalf of many virtuous voters of said King George county\" as Hooe is a candidate for election there. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses the need for faith in strength of the Lord when one is ill; advises submission to the will of God; points out that \"it is the unbeliever who is alarmed at the thought of death when he is sick;\" informs her that Aunt Sarah will come over to visit her soon. 4 pp. ALS.","Regrets that previous engagements prevent him from accepting the invitation to the dinner to be given the Honorable Mr.Wise at Louisa Court House; discusses the danger to government institutions caused by the \"indifference of the people as to their own inalienable rights;\" discusses the need for reform within the framework of the constitution, especially in regards to the banking system. 4 pp. Df.","Acknowledges his letter; discusses his political options now that he has been elected; asks how his wife took the news. 4 pp. ALS.","Regrets that he will not be able to attend the dinner to be given in honor of Mr. Clay; gives his highest regards to Mr. Clay and the position he holds. 2 pp. Df.","Notes that a letter written by Mr. J. Randolph to Mr. Ridley describing opinions and acts of Gilmer that are false has been exhibited in Southampton County; requests that he receive a copy of this letter; urges that the circulation of the letter be suppressed. 1 p. ALS.","Acknowledges their invitation for him to attend a Whig Convention for the states of Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio; describes the greatness of the influence of \"popular will\" on the institutions of the United States; notes the necessity of \"the vigilance of the people\" to preserve the government. 3 pp. Df.","Acknowledges their invitation for him to attend a Convention in Nashville by the \"friends of 'retrenchment and reform';\" discusses the upcoming presidential election and the dangers of a strong executive; notes the necessity of individuals to uphold their constitutional rights in order to preserve the Union; warns of the danger of the states losing their power to serve as checks on the Federal government. 4 pp. Df.","Submitted by Jno. E. Heath; concerning (1) the status of public warehouses owned by Virginia, (2) amount of revenge charged to the sheriffs, (3) fees collected for criminal charges, (4) the amount borrowed by the Treasurer from the banks and (5) the balance in the Treasury. 4 pp. ADS.","Discusses the \"one blank scheme\" and its political implications; describes his itinerary. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses his political situation and duty to the Whig party; notes the disapproval of the selection of Webster as Secretary of States; calls Webster \"a federalist of the worst die: a blackguard \u0026 vulgar debaucher;\" asks if Minor has seen signs of too much ambition in him [TWG]; sends his love to Minor's family. 4 pp. ALS.","Questions the meaning of his last letter; asks \"what change has come over the spirit of your dream?;\" states that he is just the kind of advisor that he needs, his \"distance from the scenes of action\" giving him objectivity; discusses his political prospects. 4 pp. ALS.","Discusses his prospects of accepting a seat in the US Senate; believes a national bank would be \"unconstitutional and inexpedient;\" states that he is in favor of distributing the surplus proceeds of public lands. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Discusses the election of William S. Archer to the US Senate; describes how he was nominated as well by J.F. Strother of Rappahanock but that his election was strongly opposed by those he has considered friends. 4 pp. Incomplete.","Discusses his displeasure at the manner in which they acted to fill Roane's seat in the US Senate; states that he wanted Gilmer to have that seat; desires reports of how the opposition to Gilmer was presented. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Describes his meeting with Col. Coles on the subject of the last senatorial election; states that Coles showed him Minor's letter on the subject and explained that they, Coles, Cocke, and Southall, would have voted for Gilmer had they known he wanted the position; does not expect any further action. 3 pp. ALS.","Argues that the delegates and senator had not served the interests of their constituents in regards to the last senatorial election; states that the residents of his county desired Mr. Gilmer for the position; gives copies of his correspondence with Southall, Coles, and Cocke. 3 pp. ALS. Including ACy of ALSs, March 13 and 18, 1841. 2 pp.","Asks him to attend to some business of Gilmer's with Dr. Poindexter as \"there are unsettled matters touching the purchase by him of you;\" discusses expenses to be paid, cash owed him and other transactions. 3 pp. ALS.","Asks him to receive from Charlottesville Fevell \"whatever sum of money he may wish to pay;\" states that \"the cat will be out of the bag...soon\" and that \"if Tyler is firm and true all is well.\" 1 p. ALS.","Amendment empowering the President to issue Treasury notes as necessary \"to meet any legal demand on the treasury to which the ordinary resources thereof may not be adequate.\" 1 p. AD.","Explains that he has been too busy lately to write; mentions the death of a senator from Rhode Island; describes the party at Webster's; announces the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Tyler to a Mr. William Waller of Williamsburg; expects to be with Ann as a \"first rate midwife.\" 4 pp. ALS.","States that he arrived safely but it still sick; announces the death of Lewis Williams of North Carolina; hopes that she will get better soon; discusses his business arrangements with Harmer; gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.","\"Remarks of Mr. Gilmer, of Virginia...on the motion to strike out the contingent appropriations from the bill making appropriations for the civil and diplomatic expenses of the government.\" 8 pp. PD.","Describes his travels and companions; gives family news; makes arrangements for groceries to be sent to her. 3 pp. ALS.","Promises to attend to her requests; describes his attempt at shopping; states that it has been too cloudy to see the comet; gives news of friends, family and the weather. 4 pp. ALS.","Describes his trip and the storm on the Potomac; gives news of friends and family. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks why she is not well; urges her to exercise; describes his committee work; mentions that the measles are going around and that he has them; asks if she reads her Bible as often as she should. 4 pp. ALS.","States that he has fixed up roms for her, Lucy, and Liz to stay; asks who she voted for in the election and who won. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses the advantages of signing the \"War Bill\" and the disadvantages accompanying a veto of the bill. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Is glad to hear that the baby is better; describes how beautiful she is to him; states that his \"old malady\" is giving him trouble again; mentions the passage of a tariff bill; believes his health would improve if he could stay at home. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses \"the desire felt by the people of Texas for annexation, and fear that it may greatly injure us if suffered to operate upon the action of your government;\" encloses a petition for annexation, asks Gilmer's opinion of it. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports that his illness is no better; pretends that he is at home with her and acts out a conversation with her. 3 pp. ALS.","Reports that he is no better - the morphine helped the other day, but today he feels as bad as ever; describes the details of a Catholic service he attended. 4 pp. ALS.","Reports that although the doctor treated him, he does not feel much better; states that he will change doctors if he does not get relief in a week to ten days; wishes that she would take up Christianity so that \"we would then be unitied for eternity as well as time;\" discusses the virtue of being a Christian; wonders \"why does not my wife, my dear wife make a profession of religion?;\" preaches at her on the necessity to accept Christ; asks her to read a chapter in their family Bible before going to bed. 7 pp. ALS.","Describes his packing up leave; rejoices at the prospect of returning home; discusses social events around town. 3 pp. ALS.","Expects to leave Saturday; sends estimates of living expenses; reports that he feels better today than he has felt in a long time. 1 p. ALS.","Describes his trip to Amherst Court House and the weather; reports that he will visit Mr. Thompson and leave tomorrow for Lynchburg. 1 p. ALS.","Commends him on the publication of his letter concerning the annexation of Texas; regrets, however, that he does not hsare Gilmer's hope in a quick resolution; states that the inaction of the US on Texas' proposal for annexation caused them to withdraw the offer; notes that the desire for annexation was not derived from fear of Mexico; discusses the problems with the US tariff and custom house system; repports that although many in Texas have now dropped their support for annexation, there remains a majority who favor it; discusses the problems Texas has had raising revenue and the recurrent Mexican treat; states his alarm at the economic situation where many people are moving out of Texas with fewer coming in; believes that \"the President is humiliating the Texan nation and himself by counting and relying upon foreign (British) intervention for the establishment of peace;\" discusses the possibility of Texas freeing its slaves; believes that if Texas does not become a part of the US, it will fall under the influence of a European power, namely Great Britain; refutes the argument that annexing Texas would be unconstitutional; suggests that Texas be admitted by a Joint Resolution of Congress rather than by treaty to avoid the necessity of a two-thirds vote in the Senate. 8 pp. ALS.","Lists his itinerary; regrets that he will not be able to see her until after the election. 1 p. ALS.","Copy of a deed of sale of 191 acres in Albemarle County by Thomas Walker Gilmer to Hugh and Franklin Minor at $15 an acre; contains provisions for the cutting of wood on the property. 1 p. ACy of ADS.","1 p. ADS.","Lists the places and time where \"I shall proceed to take the depositions of sundry persons to be read as evidence against our claims to a seat in the next House of Representative as the member from the Congressional District.\" 1 p. ALS.","Discusses the prospects for the national bank system proposed by the Republican Party; believes him to be the best qualified to explain the issues. 4 pp. Df of ALS.","Reports that the judge is very sick and may die tonight; states that although he wanted to bathe in the springs, he will come and take her home; reports that they had a rather dull time so far. 4 pp. ALS.","Believes that the democratic Party is pursuing a course of folly; argues that Van Buren does not have much support in Philadelphia; wishes that there were some good man on whom we might all rally Richmond;\" reports on the number Democrats elected to their Congress. 2 pp. TCy of ALS","Reports that all her friends have been asking about her; states that \"I certainly wish you to have as much pocket money as is proper for an economical and prudent young lady - but no more;\" discusses the arrangements made for her money. 4 pp. ALS.","States that he is well except for a cold caught \"either from the wet night or from sleeping in a room heated with anthracite coal;\" discusses his accommodations; reports that Mr. Stringfellow gave a good sermon today. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses the housing and dining arrangements he has made; doubts that the Compbells and the Coles will be staying there as he expected; promises to send news of a \"fine speculation\" that he is investigating; states that \"the rumors about a mistake in my poll are all false like everything else of the sort in the newspapers.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Asks him to consider the question of the annexation of Texas; argues that foreign powers might \"establish an influence in Texas prejudicial to our commercial interests and republican institutions;\" asks for his opinion on the matter. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","States his decision to sell during the latter part of January as his correspondence with Anderson has proven unproductive; relates a message from Mr. White explaining that he had not written earlier due to his illness; discusses some financial arrangements made with \"Godwin at the Bank;\" asks what will be done with the \"General Ticket members\" - hopes \"that you may all act so as to uphold the Constitution and laws;\" discusses a congressman's right to hold his seat; debates the power of the state to interpret federal law in its own manner; questions the trade off between obeying the law and seceding from the Union. 4 pp. Incomplete.","Reports that he has been hard at work writing a paer in response to Goggin's hopes to be home on Friday. 1 p. ALS.","Mentions that Mr. Goggin has gone home - \"whether he will come back I know not and care but little;\" asks her to tell Frank Minor that he, Thomas Walker Gilmer, plans to take up law again as he is tired of Congress; states that \"Texas will come into the Union very soon.\" 3 pp. ALS.","\"An address, delivered before the two literary societies of Randolph Macon College, Virginia, by the Honorable Thomas Walker Gilmer.\" 22pp. PV.","Reports that Mr. Meade wants to pay him some money and that as soon as it is in the bank, he will send Minor a check; states that \"I am very busy now with my contest.\" 1 p. ALS.","\"Speech of Thomas Walker Gilmer, Secretary of the Navy of the United States;\" discusses the role of history in human society. 20 pp. Df of AMs.","Congratulates him on his new position as Secretary of the Navy; believes that \"the shortest cut to the presidential chair lies through the department of the Navy;\" states that a code of Rules and Regulations and a modification of the organization are required to restore order to the Navy; advocates Calhoun's plan for reorganization. 1 p. TCy of L. Incomplete.","The explosion killed Secretary of the Navy Thomas Walker Gilmer, Commodore B. Kennon, secretary of State Judge Abel Parker Upshur, Virgil Maxcy - US Minister at Belgium, and Col. David Gardiner. 2 pp. NwsCl.","2 NwsCl","1 NwsCl","Resolutions passed upon the death of Thomas Walker Gilmer by the citizens of Staunton and Augusta County; signed by Lucas P. Thompson. 4 pp. DS.","Resolutions passed by the citizens of Albemarle upon the death of Thomas Waler Gilmer. 2 pp. ACyS of D.","Resolutions passed by the legislature of the State of New Jersey upon the deaths of those killed aboard the Princeton. 2 pp. ACyS of D, including ADS certifying that the above is a true copy. 1 p.","Introduces the copy of the Resolution sent to her; offers his condolences upon the death of her husband. 1 p. ALS.","Signed by James S. Calhoun. 2 pp. DS.","Passed upon the calamity of the explosion on the Princeton, signed by Edwin H. Lothrop and Edwin M. Cust. 1 p. DS.","Encloses a copy of a Joint Resolution of Michigan's legislature on the Princeton accident; sends his condolences. 1 p. LS.","Advises Mrs. Baker to urge her daughter, Ann E. Gilmer, to \"shake off this lethargy of grief and take comfort for her children's sake;\" Expresses her sorrow over the death of Thomas Walker Gilmer; explains that she has also been bereaved and so understands the desolation of widowhood.\" 2 pp. ALS.","States that she had not written earlier as she did not know what to say to comfort her; prays that her grief will be comforted; urges her to have faith in the Lord. 4 pp. ALS.","Drawn by his old teacher, T. Carr. 5 pp. AMsS.","Reports that he found Walker, Mrs. Gilmer's son, to be deficient in Latin; offers to take him on as a student at no cost; asks that if she decides to send Walker to him, that she keep it a secret, so that he will not think he is any different from the other students. 3 pp. ALS.","Copy of the letter dated May 1, 1847. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Describes how he has settled in at his new location; asks Minor for his opinion on whether he should run for district attorney; argues that the jobwould give him a good salary and position, but believes himself too young for the job; notes that most of the prominent men in the state are Virginians; gives news of some of Minor's relatives. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. PM. Including Cy of PM. 1 p.","Reports that Mr. Hugh R. Garden has expressed an interest in purchasing the autograph book of Governor Gilmer; states that he will conclude the transaction if she so desires; encloses a letter from Mr. Garden. 2 pp. ALS. Including AL, incomplete, H.R. Garden, New York, New York, to William L. Frenholm, . Offers $300 for the autograph book of Governor Gilmer. 1 p.","Informs him of the ommission in his last letter of the names of Susan Gilmer and her children, concerning the transactions affecting the lands of Thomas Walker Gilmer; discusses problems concerning these transactions, i.e. lack of records. 3 pp. ALS.","The paper is signed by the President of the United States, William McKinley. 1 p. D. (See Gilmer oversize file).","Discusses his reservations about becoming involved in the case of Thompson's Executor V. Kinney and others entered by the Circuit Court of Nelson County; prefers that his son qualify for the post, but fears that he may be drafted soon, encloses copy of the decree. Including TCy of D. \"Decree - Thompson's Executor V. Kinney and others\" Settlement of the property known as the McLean survey in reference to the estates of William Kiney, Nicholas Kinney, and Thomas Walker Gilmer (all deceased). 4 pp.","Discusses the settlement of Thompson's Executor V. Kinney etc.; states that he has received $900 from Uncle Walker Gilmer's estate; asks for a list of Lena's grandfather's heirs; mentions the fear of the draft. 1 p. TLS.","Addressed to James Barbour, Barboursville, Orange Co., Virginia, from Rh. M. Johnson. 1 p. Envelope. No year given","Reminds Gilmer that Bishop Whelton will be at church next Sunday and will expect Gilmer to be there as a candidate for confirmation. 1 p. ALS. No year given","Informs him that he received payment from the survey of 160 acres; reports that he put the money in the hannds of W.H. Spillen, to the credit of the Loyal Company. 1 p. ALS. No year given","Reports that he has never felt \"more pain and more regret\" than when he received Gilmer's last letter; discusses the reasons for his support of Gordon in the election; states that he would have supported Gilmer if Gilmer had run; discusses Whig politics - who is running for the elections. 4 pp. ALS.","States that many of the present delegates to the legislature have \"misrepresented and betrayed many of those who voted for them;\" praises Thomas Walker Gilmer's virtues; discusses the responsibilities of elected officials; argues that Gilmer, if he had run, would have beaten everyone else, including Mr. Archer. 4 pp. ALS.","\"Mr. President\" - discusses the powers Congress has to implement the proposals of the American Colonization Society, i.e. the purchase of land on the coast of Afria; questions the interpretation of the constitution; asks what are the debts of the US; debates his conflicting loyalties between the debts of the American Colonization Society and the Republican party. 15 pp. AD.","Makes a farewell speech as he is taking leave of his position as an editor of the Gazette. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.","Calls upon the people to remember their duty to carefully deliberate the issues before casting their votes; remarks on the importance of the issues at hand; reminds them not to forget the interests of the country by exclusively concerning themselves with local issues; instructs them to tell their delegates \"to vote for the White basis in the house of delegates \u0026 for the compound bais [sic] in the Senate,\" as he believes \"that nothing short of it can restore harmony to our distracted councils.\" 4 pp. Df.","Discusses the measures taken by Governor Giles in regard to Virginia's relations with the Union. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.","Draws parallels between ancient Greece and Rome and the modern political situation; believes in the necessity of virtue for good statesmanship. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.","Advocates voting Republican; discusses the electoral process. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.","Discusses problems facing the Whig party and the political course of Mr. Rives. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.","States that he is \"induced to republish the following correspondence between the Lynchburg Virginian and Virginia Advocate\" in order to vindicate himself from their accusations. 4 pp. Df. Incomplete.","Discusses the virtues necessary for public office. 2 pp. Incomplete.","\"Phrenological and Craniological chart showing the development of organs, together with the character and talents of Thomas Walker Gilmer drawn by Dr. S. Henris.\" 1 p. PDS.","7 pp. AD.","Thanks the editors for publishing the \"extracts\" he sent; complains of the small type that was used for his article; discusses his and the Advocate's allegiance to the Whig party; questions their story about Governor Gilmer's attack on Mr. Clay; does not believe that Gilmer called Mr. Clay in his relations to the prty; discusses the differences between the Republican and the Whig parties. 8 pp. AL. Incomplete.","Discusses the \"present depressed state of our markets,\" and steps needed to alleviate the situation; reports on problems of trade with Europe; believes that \"the wealth \u0026 prosperity of Virginia have declined, \u0026 must continue to decline\" unless problems are corrected. 2 pp. AMs. Incomplete.","Chart drawn up to determine the percentage of delegates from each part of Virginia based on the amount of taxes paid by each area; contains statistics on the white and slave population and taxes paid in Virginia. 2 pp. AD.","Remarks of a certain newspaper, \"a more unbridled and licentious Press the world never saw;\" discusses Mr. Evan's speeches on the question of slavery and other topics. Very difficult handwriting. 3 pp. ALS. Incomplete.","1 p. N.","4 pp. A.","12 items","Wonders why his (SGT's) son, Harry Tucker, has been called on only once since Monday evening last to say a lesson in class; would be obliged to receive a letter on this subject. 1 p. ALS.","Winchester, Virginia Gazette article on Mr. Henry St. George Tucker's speech \"in answer to Mr. Nelson of Virginia, on the report of the Committee on Roads and Canals.\" 7 pp. NwsCl. Fragment.","Encloses the \"morphine desired;\" suspects that letters from him (NBT) have been opened and resealed and urges him to use sealing wax on further correspondence; encloses the New York Standard which reports pn the legislative committee on the proclamation; Van Buren denounces nullification \"while he professes great devotion to the principles of '98 and swears lustily that they mean no such thing;\" Mr. Andrew Stevenson has come to the aid of the President Andrew Jackson; believes the enforcement bill will not pass the Senate; Henry Clay will probably separate himself from Daniel Webster thereby throwing his HC influence with the South. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Writes asking for remedy for the worms attacking and stripping the Dutch Elms found on the campus of the College of William \u0026 Mary. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Including D. footnote of Nathaniel Beverly Tucker's publications. 1 p.","Was awakened in the middle of the night with the idea of writing a letter in poetic verse. 1 p. ALS. Including AL. Mr. Thompson, to Saint George Tucker. Responds to the letter in poetic verse with one of his own in poetic verse. 1 p.","The bill to fix his [SGT's] salary failed due to a disagreement in relation to the compensation of the Clerk of the Senate; talks of founding a new, democratic paper in Virginia as there is not a decent democratic paper to be found; the Enquirer is conducted by a three person partnership and the \"Senior Editor is weak, prosy, and stupid.\" 2 pp. AL. Incomplete.","Writes informing her of the very recent death of his mother; remembers other family members who died in the same bed, including her [LAT's] husband [Nathaniel Beverly Tucker]. 2 pp. ALS.","Written by St. George Tucker in Richmond, Virginia. The draft includes chapter one, a few pages of chapters two, eighteen, twenty, and various other pages. 24 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","Thanks her for the pamphlet which came \"from the pen of one whose opinions I always have been taught to respect;\" is pleased with her concern for his spiritual as well as temporal well-being; speaks of faith and religion and states that neither is \"merely the fanaticism of the zealous of the hope of the credulous.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Apologizes for his neglect in writing to her; mentions having shown Mr. Cowardin his [SGT's] invention [a machine used in printing]; they agreed to construct a lifesize model and to contact Mr. Hool - an expert in printing press machinery - in order to correct all the error in design; he [SGT] will do nothing without her and Mr. Walker's concurrence and advice. 3 pp. ALS.","Writes in pencil as he cannot find his pen and ink; marched to Williamsburg from King's Mill Wharf taking the city by surprise; his men are comfortably quartered at the College of William \u0026 Mary and he is staying at Aunt Lucy's [Lucy Anne Smith Tucker's]; expects the enemy to invade through Hampton, Virginia, hence the importance of defending Williamsburg; sends hugs and kisses to his children. 2 pp. ALS.","Writes to tell her he is well despite his \"two regular shakes within the past week;\" John Perry is very ill; will send her a long letter via Mr. Tayler. 1 p. ALS.","Welcomes all letters from her; has not heard from the Grove since Coleman Tayler came; misses reading his books; is sorry he will be unable to spend Christmas at home; has just heard that they will move shortly. 4 pp. ALS.","Written for his company in honor of their host. 4 pp. D.","Writes to her as he has promised; met some little girls who remind him of her, Lina, and Annie; they could not sing for him which made him wish he were at home and listening to \"my precious little girls and my darling old boy mingling their sweet voices in praise to God;\" tells how the little girls will soon be driven from their home by the bad Yankees; wants her and her siblings to memorize poetry from him when he returns home. 3 pp. ALS.","Received her letter and urges her to rest assured that the dangers surrounding him are not so perilous as she perceives for the soldiers are in good leadership; reminds her not to read and believe the falsehoods of the war reported in the newspapers; feels that newspaper reports inform the enemy of their [Confederate soldiers] movements, cause anxiety among those at home, and report falsehoods and should, thefore, be censored; is disheartened by the waning patriotism of the men; is pleased that Thomas has returned and will pay him what [SGT] can; with the currency depreciated, property high, and money low, \"prudence dictates the policy of getting rid of as much property as we can.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Received her letter; mentions an impending battle and feels that success is certain for them [Confederates]. 1 p. ALS.","Left his regiment on sick leave and although he once felt quite ill, he feels much better except that he is quite weak now; disappointed that his regiment has seen so little action; mentions agreat victory for their [Confederate] side in which they lost 2,500 men and the enemy lost 4,800 men; \"Mr. Peachy Grattans's son, George, was killed;\" praises Confederate soldiers for thei dash, chivalry, and enthusiasm which the enemy lacks; begs her not to be uneasy about his health. 3 pp. jk","Ran [John Randolph Tucker] delivered her letter to him; tells her that he returned to camp too soon and fell ill once again; is completely well now and will return to rejoin his regiment; expects some \"sharp work\" very soon. 1 p. ALS.","Rejoices in the knowledge that he has \"sought and found Jesus to your only, your all-sufficient, your precious Saviour\" and that \"you are no longer a sufferer, but an humble, loving, believing child of God;\" longs for a visit from him; Mr. Graham sends his love to Lizzie and him [SGT]. 3 pp. ALS.","Has received no word from her since her arrival in Charlottesville; feels very despondent and low; his regiment was cut to pieces in a battle in which he could not attend due to his continuing ill health; his trust and faith in the \"heavenly Father\" is feeble and weak; hopes to leave Richmond for convalescence; anxious to learn whether the children have gone to school. 2 pp. ALS.","Wishes him a happy 35th birthday; is concerned about his [SGT's] health and advises him to stir about in the fine weather and see his friends; invites him to Richmond for visits; is delighted that they are brothers in the highest sense; reminds him of the warfare they wage under their great leader against sin in their hearts; relays many religious thoughts and sentiments; asks if he knows William Hope. 3 pp. ALS.","Regrets not being able to stop in Charlottesville to see him while traveling to Staunton; reminisces about their many military times spent together; wishes they both would enjoy better health and be able to rejoin their regiment; Ran says that Jim - a Lieutenant Colonel on the colored staff received corporal punishment; tells him to retain his faith in God to overcome his low spirits; knows that life hereafter to God's honor and glory. 4 pp. ALS.","An obituary for Lieutenant-Colonel Saint George Tucker who died on January 24, 1863 after having suffered from an illness contracted while fighting for the country he loved, in The Central Presbyterian. He did not die before accepting God into his heart. (See oversize file - Tucker). 1 p. Nwscl. Including 3 other copies of the same newspaper. (See oversize file - Tucker).","Apologizes for his negligence in writing; has hired Jim at a hotel in Ashland to Mr. Jones who had him on trial for a week; sympathizes with her in her loss of her husband, Saint George Tucker, which he too greatly feels. 2 pp. ALS.","Thinks Dolly and her three children will fetch $2,500-$3,000; \"Col. Taliaferro presented a claim for $75 for hire of Alice;\" Mr. Nolly asks if Saint left a note of someone who had a share in the property; mentions Mr. Jonathon Sale's hiring of Jim at the boarding house; returns her power of attorney which must be acknowledged before a Justice of Peace and returned to him [JRT]; mentions selling her house and furniture. 2 pp. ALS.","Wonders if the paymaster at Charlottesville, a Capt. Spurier, ever paid Saint George Tucker anything; must find this out immediately; wonders what to do with Alice. 1 p. ALS.","Mentions the chaotic state in Richmond with the Yankees so near; grieves with her for the loss of her husband [Saint George Tucker]; reminds her that he remains her loving brother and uncle. 3 pp. ALS.","Sends her many receipts which she must keep together safely; rejoices that another brother [Nathaniel Beverly Tucker] has found the Lord; wonders if she knows of Saint [Saint George Tucker] owing John L. Thompson $528. 2 pp. ALS.","Mentions settling bills including the one with John L. Thompson; asks if she knows anything of Saint George Tucker selling a \"deaf and dumb\" slave to James. 1 p. ALS.","Has paid every debt of Saint George Tucker's and has invested \"the money remaining - $10,880.62;\" Tudor offered to send Gilmer to school. 1 p. ALS.","Offers her sympathy for the death of her grandmother [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker]. 4 pp. ALS.","Deeply regrets the breach of her engagement with Mr. Moore as from all he [JRT] heard of him he would have been a \"true and loving protector of [her],\" but agrees that if she could \"not love him as a wife should\" then she did right in her decision; has heard of her fancy for Lee and warns her to fully analyse [sic] her own feelings before making a commitment to one who may not be a noble husband and protector. 4 pp. ALS.","Describes the house in which she lives with Lucy Tucker Richardson, her daughter, and her family; relays many details concerning the daily lives of everyone. 8 pp. AL. Includes ALS dated. December 7, 1891. Lizzie [Elizabeth Gilmer Tucker], Memphis, TN, to Lena Tucker. Tells about the fire in the opposite lot which St. George Tucker Richardson, her grandson, set; includes details about Lucy and the family, and about other people she [EGT] sees regularly. 6 pp. ALS.","Mentions letters written by her grandfather, Henry St. George Tucker, and hopes that she did not sell them; asks about Annie [her sister]. 1 p. ALS.","Regrets that he cannot send her money; the office to which he intended to apply was already filled by William M. Harrison; hopes to find employment in Washington, DC and end his unsettled life which may drive him to despair; Maurice Smith may leave the paper soon; thinks often of her and the children. 4 pp. ALS. No year given","Thanks her for he rletter and the vegetables; is pleased that she has Sister Anne's company; recounts the beauty of a scene around the campfire with the soldiers beneath the sky; mentions his enemies in Ashland and says, \"I will ferrest them out when I am done with the enemies of my country;\" sends greetings to Mattie Adams; considers sending his daughters to be educated gratuitously by Holleys. 4 pp. ALS. N year given","Regrets that he can send her no money; will try to raise enough money to send her for the fare to Richmond. 1 p. ALS. No year given","Is relieved of apprehension after receiving his Dr. Charles' letter; presents many allusions and comparisons to classical and Shakespearean figures; gratefully thanks him for everything. 1 p. ALS (incomplete). 18__ no month given 6","Writes of missing Lizzie [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker] and his family. 4 pp. Cy of ALS.","Received her letter telling him of young Hunter Taliaferro's treatment of Alice [a slave] and is angered by his [HT's] lack of judgement in conducting his business through a slave rather than a responsible person, wants Ran [John Randolph Tucker] to contact Mr. Taliaferro for her concerning keeping Alice; gives her a new address to which she can write. 1 p. ALS.","Writes asking for clothes as his [SGT's] were all burnt in this modern Anatasia;\" asks him to send Liz [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker] money and asks that he visit her and comfort her. 3 pp. ALS.","Newspaper clipping, regarding the life and achievements of John Randolph Tucker with some references to other family members, by Col. William Preston Johnston","Reflects on the ills and evils in life. 1 p. Poem.","Discusses \"First cause\" theory and the Christian idea of the nature of God and relates this to the sublime nature of electricity. 1 p. ALS. Including a poem by Charles Ravenshead entitled \"Electricity\" in which the poet attempts to capture the sublime nature of electricity. 1 p. Poem.","In this poem, the Lady provides description of the knight and vice-versa.","A poem comparing faith and reason in the development of human life. 5 pp. Poem. Includes Ms. by Charles Ravenshead [?] entitled, \"Argument for Faith an dReason.\" 1 p. Poem.","Rather depressing poem with little optimism. 1 p. Poem.","This ballad is in the handwriting of St. George Tucker but probably not originally written by him. Describes a young woman. 1 p. Poem (incomplete).","1 p. Poem.","A toast made to St. George Tucker's regiment, the 5th Regiment, a division of the Ashland Grays. 1 p. Ms.","2 pp. Poem.","Asks what life, love, and health are compared to faith. 2 pp. Poem.","A poem dedicated to Thomas Moore and his achievements for America. 1 p. Poem. Includes a 1 p. poem entitled, \"On the Death of Moore.\" This poem appears to be a more final draft.","The poem describes the death of a child, and although saddened by the death, the author remains happy in the knowledge that her child is in Heaven. 2 pp. Poem.","5 pp. Poem.","2 pp. Poem. Includes a 1 p. poem entitled, \"The Two Tears\" (incomplete). Also includes the very end of an incomplete poem. 1 p.","This poem is about a man named Davy Diggins who \"supported himself and his worthy wife / By supplying with subjects the Doctor's knife.\" 12 pp. Poem.","Tells the story of the brave and valiant Shawnees who fought to protect their land but nevertheless were pushed out by the white man. 2 pp. Poem.","Seemingly offers the sage advice of experience to the glowing aspirations of youth. 1 p. ALS.","Written in honor of Laura Powell's marriage to John Randolph Tucker. This poem was written to continue the tradition of Henry St. George Tucker honoring the souses of his children thereby welcoming them into his heart. 1 p. Poem. Includes a poem to be sung to the tune of \"The World is All a Fleeting Show.\" 1 p. Poem.","Written in honor of his first born child. 1 p. Poem.","Describes a mother who feels the pleasures of caring for a newborn child, who also feels the concerns for her child's life and who sadly watches her child die. 3 pp. Poem.","It is about \"when evening shadows fall\" and the nostalgic memories this brings of his home. 1 p. Poem.","It is about the fresh morning, its beauty, and how quickly the day passes into evening shadows. 1 p. Poem.","It is a historic poem written about the ventures of Napoleon Bonaparte. 3 pp. Poem.","2 pp. Poem (incomplete).","Looks at the nature of man. 2pp. Ms.","2 pp. Poem.","2 pp. Poem.","1 p. Ms.","6 pp. Poem. Includes a poem entitled \"Memoir from School of Athens.\" Incomplete. Also includes Cy of Poem.","Includes a Poetical Address for the Literary Society of Washington College [Washington and Lee University], Lexington, Virginia, written by St. George Tucker. 32 pp. Poem. Includes a poem, \"The Southern Cross\" by St. George Tucker. 1 p. Poem. Also includes Nwscl of articles commenting on the poetical address and \"The Shouthern Cross.\" 1 p. Nwscls.","38 pp. Ms. Includes 3 Nwscls. Two clippings are train schedules; one clipping is of two poems entitled \"Nearing the Shore\" and \"It Used to Be in the Olden Time.\"","The story is about SGT's days of poverty when he depended on his thrifty wife to counter his extravagance. 5 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","Speech delivered by St. George Tucker at the College of William \u0026 Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia and written supporting the system of slavery as the system is far more productive for more people than is free labor. 14 pp. Ms.","Relates their charitable worksto his position of advocating the retaining of slavery. 12 pp. Ms.","Speech honors Thomas Jefferson through mention of his philanthropic and political achievements delivered by St. George Tucker. 4 pp. Ms.","Speech given on the ocasion of their final meeting in the form of a society in college. 21 pp. Ms.","Speech remarking on the many virtues of Virginia which make her \"more Blest [sic] with all the natural resources that constitute a nation's wealth, than any of the states of our Confederacy, or perhaps any country on the globe.\" 2 pp. Ms. Incomplete. Includes undated Ms. of a speech commenting on the virtues of the people of Virginia, written by St. George Tucker. 1 p. Ms. Incomplete.","Critically examines his poetry and offers much praise and approval. 4 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","Mentions SGT's friendly connections in Virginia's House of Delegates; mentions desire to establish a mewspaper. 1 p. AL. Incomplete.","12 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","3 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","Reflects attitudes towards the election of Andrew Jackson. 4 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","The novel is set in Carlton, Virginia, just prior to the outbreak of the Civil war. Mentions the dilapidated condition of the College of William \u0026 Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia and the talk of relocating it in Richmond. 16 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","15 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","14 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","7 pp. Poems. Incomplete.","1 p. TCy of Ms. Incomplete.","1 p. Cy of PD.","2 pp. DS.","1 p. Cy of DS.","Gives an account of a French pirate ship being taken and the trial of the pirates; requests that the Shoreham be granted her \"full complement of men\" as they are in constant danger of pirates; sends copies of notes from various meetings and councils; discusses plans to have a house built at Williamsburg for his Majesty's Governor; reports hopes of good crops of tobacco, Indian corn and wheat; notes that they are at peace with the Indians; reports that his revision of the laws was carried out in accordance with the advice of the Council; recommends additional members for the Council; mentions various court proceedings; believes it to be impossible to prevent piracy without Courts of Admirality; reports his correspondence with William Penn; discusses instructions he delivered to various naval offices; discusses collection of revenue; describes reports and letters he included; requests additional funds to rebuild the court house which burned down last October; believes it necessary to call an Assembly in April; includes copies of proceedings of the Council on the 9th, 10th, and 12th of October, 1698. 17 pp. AL. Incomplete.","Sends copies of all accounts, trial proceedings, and collectors' and naval officers' bonds; regrets that they are \"not in all respects agreeable to yo[u]r Lordships Directions;\" requests suitable stationery; is troubled at the Assembly's refusal to build a house for his Majty's [sic] Governor; reports that the revision of laws has not yet been completed; discusses the problem of finding suitable employees for various offices as \"there is little or no incouragement [sic] for men of any tolerable parts to come hither;\" lists the contents of his enclosures; sates that if your Lordships do not approve of \"Mr. Dionysius Wright to be either his Majesty's Atturney [sic] general, or Clerk of his Majty's honorable Council, I humbly propose...to send two persons out of England for those employments, to live at his Majtys City of Williamsburgh;\" complains of the difficulty in getting a sufficient number of Councellors together; reports that their request about Meditteranean passes, \"is done;\" refers to a letter describing the French Protestant Refugees. 5 pp. ALS.","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of Poem.","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. D.","See Misc. Mss. to Oversize File. 1 p. D.","Includes an address from the King of England, George III, to the House of Commons; and the proceedings of the Sons of Liberty in the colony of Maryland. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of D. Incomplete.","1 p. Cy of D.","Sends the letter via Mr. Morse as a manner by which he can introduce him, Morse, to the Baylor family; sent a long letter via Capt. Fox \"concerning the future Plan of my Education;\" \"The taxes will be repeat'd except, that of the tea.\" See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of ALS.","Informs Norton that he drew 50 sterling from him for Mr. Philip Clawsome; promises to remit the money by next summer by ship. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. DS.","1 p. Cy of Map.","2 pp. D.","1 p. DS.","2 pp. D.","Orders that John Tyler, Charles West, John Taylor, William Whitely, or any three of them be given the land necessary to build a road from Charles Pullen's to Joe's Mill. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. Ms. Incomplete.","Advertisements concern such topics as rewards for lost or stolen horses, runaway slaves, items for sale, items found, and one warning to all persons not to deal with Frances Gill\" for she has deserted her bed and board.\" See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 2 pp. Pst. of PM.","Informs the Board of the status of its cargo onboard the schooner, \"The Committee,\" which had been captured and later rescued by an American Privateer; expects that \"future operations shall be attended with better successes.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Reports that they just arrived last night; states that \"we have but two waggons and are much in want of supply;\" asks for a loan of supplies; resorts that he was \"informed by Mr. Underwood about fairly good Beaver at Richmond.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Is happy to learn of the latest troop activities; is afforded great pleasure in hearing of the good conduct of General Mughlenburg and his troops; Lord Cornwallis' troops are moving northwardly toward Halifax; wishes him [BS] and the Marquis to prevent the junction of Lord Cornwallis and General Philips; their [BS and the Marquis'] forces should be joined by new troops of General Summer of North Carolina; if a junction cannot be prevented he [NG] wishes him [BS] to join all the forces ordered to the southward thereby preventing the enemy from penetrating the country. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 2 pp. Pst. of Cy of ALS.","Colonel Febiger advised him [RC] to stop in Cumberland; Colonel Davis mentions in letters that the government is willing to equip the Cavalry as soon as there is a \"return of what is wanted;\" received a letter from Colonel Joseph Jones who mentions that Jack Atkinson recently returned from Dinwiddie Court where he [JA] saw General Morris; Major Burnet left a letter for where he [JA] saw General Morris; Major Burnet left a letter for him [BS] which will be delivered by Cornet Harris. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 3 pp. Pst. of ALS.","Gives a lengthy and detailed account of his journey from Louisa County to Yorktown with his wife; describes all the people they met and places visited. Printed in the William \u0026 Mary Quarterly Historical Magazine XI (1903): 180-191. 28 pp. AMss. Incomplete.","Wishes to discover the fate of money donated by the Ladies of Virginia, \"intended as a donation for the relief of the soldiers of the Virginia, Prisoners of Charles Town, in the year 1780;\" states that this money was deposited in the Treasury by Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson and he [JA] would like information concerning the money; lists the women who donated money. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 1 p. Pst. of ALS.","1 p. Cy of Map.","Has enough firewood to accommodate 450 men and 60 spare horses for the winter; confesses to reluctance to carrying out the instructions contained in his [BS's] letter of the 24th of July; he [CT] has no tools with which he can construct huttes [sic] for the men for the winter; has heard of considerable supplies arriving from France and recommends that an application be made by the state for its quota; requests a supply of coats; has requested that Major Call join him [CT]; would like a leave of absence to fetch Mrs. Tebiger to Virginia along with baggage and a medicine chest; will contact Governor Nelson and Col. Davies on the subject of supplies. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 2 pp. Pst. of ALS.","Westmoreland County, for Teliff Anderson and Alice Brinham; signed by James Bland, CWC. 1 p. ADS.","Westmoreland County, for Youit Self and Ann Walker; signed by James Bland, CWC. 1 p. ADS.","Westmoreland County, for Peter Smith and Sarah Smith; signed by James Bland, CWC. 1 p. ADS.","Westmoreland County, for Ozmond Crabb and Winfred Hartly; signed by James Bland, CWC. 1 p. ADS.","Westmoreland County, for James McGuy and Molley Collins; signed by James Bland, CWC.","Petitions for wages he never received as a midshipman on board the Dragon. 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Discusses the weather; fears that all the crops may be in short supply at Doguerun; crop rotation is the only way to restore a crop \"to any degree of fertility;\" wonders if the white wheat sown in 1788 is the one he [Whiting] now condemns; asks Whiting to make sure the Doguerun meadow is \"well grubbed -- cleansed -- and broke up...before the weather becomes too cold and wet;\" says Mr. Ball should continue his work in order mentioned; wonders if he [Whiting] has \"heard of the missing horse yet.\" 4 pp. Cy of ALS.","Land grant of 120 acres to James Boyd issued by Henry Lee, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 1 p. D.","Lists, \"the times of birth of the children of Mr. John Lowry, deceas[e]d, taken from the Famaly [sic] Bible;\" signed in Elizabeth City, Virginia, by William Moore. 1 p. ADS.","Informs him [GG] that he [RD] has a bad cold, his \"wife is very weak and low...and the rest are all tollable [sic] well;\" hopes that he [GG] will \"right a letter to me and let me know of all diffenshon of my affairs;\" Mr. [?] did not turn out on Satturday [sic] to the Church \"being a day of hieving of Negroes.\" 1 p. ALs.","From, Salley Rogers, to, George C. Taylor, the Clerk of Orange County, Virginia 1 p. D.","Received from John Lubback, Esquire, \"after the tryal at Guild Hall.\" Records an apparent attempt by Mr. Brown to blend Mr. Jordan's financial concerns with theirs [Mr. Brown's and Mr. Perkin's] \"in order to create confusion and deceive Mr. Jordan, or, in plain English, to cheat him of his fortunes.\" 1 p. D.","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Facs. of Nws (fragment).","From Benjamin Johnson to John Brown the clerk of the Court of Appeals. 1 p. D.","Signed by: Samuel Thomas, James P. Preston, John O' Connor, John Watts, Davis Hayes, and William Spiller, at Soldier's Retreat. 2 pp. D.","From, James Barbour, to W.L. Crawford, \"the Clerk of Amherst County,\" Virginia 1 p. D.","From, Captain James Barbour, to Reynolds Chapman, \"the Clerk of Orange County,\" Virginia 1 p. D.","From, Mr. James Barbour to John Brown, \"Clerk of the Court of Appeals.\" 1 p. D.","From, James Barbour, to, J. Poindexter, the Clerk of Louisa County, Virginia 1 p. D.","From, James Barbour, to, J. Chew \"Clerk of Fredericksburg, Virginia District Court.\" 1 p. D.","From, James Barbour and wife, William Johnston, Fanny Johnston, and Lucy Johnston, widow of Benjamin Johnson deceased to Peter Tinsley, \"Clerk of the Chancery District Court of Richmond,\" Virginia 1 p. D.","From, Colonel James Barbour, to, John Nicholas, \"the Clerk of Albemarle,\" Virginia. 1 p. D.","From, James Jackson, paid to, Benjamin Cave, \"the Clerk of Madison,\" Virginia. 1 p. D.","From, Davidson and Goddard, paid to, John Carr, \"the Clerk of the Supreme Council of Albemarle,\" Virginia. 1 p. D.","From, James Barbour, paid to, R.S. Chew, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, Clerk. 1 p. D.","From, James Barbour, paid to, L.W. Williams, \"the Clerk of Rockingham,\" County, Virginia. 1 p. D.","Commands the goods and chattels of William Browne; James Semple recovered 221 pounds and 5 shillings in debt from William Browne and John S. Browne; William Browne and John S. Browne have until the fourth Monday in February to repay John Semple his debts. 1 p. D.","From, George H. Christian, Wyatt Christian, Alexander Christian, Frederick Christian, Frances Christian, to, Jones R. Christian for board, schooling, clothing, and books September, 1810-September, 1811. 2 pp. D. Including statement, December 21, 1815, by Jones R. Christian that the acconuts are correct. Given before W. Douglass, Justice of the Peace. Ordered to be recorded at the Charles City County, Virginia, Court.","Describes coming into possession of a portrait of the first Lord Chatham painted by Edmund Jennings; Mr. Jennings \"presented the portrait to the gentlemen of Westmoreland, upon the condition that it be placed in the Court House;\" asks that this request be honored. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including Cy of ALS. 2 pp.","Land grant signed by William Carroll in Murfreesborough, Tennessee for 640 acres issued to James Parlour. (See Misc. Mss. Oversizefile.) 1 p. D.","Writes on behalf of John Clements, Francis Arnold, Richard Posey and Lieutenant Posey who all hold claims to \"bounties of land under the provisions of some act of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia\" for their services in the Wirginia Blues so called from 1755-1763, while under the command of George Washington in Braddock's War; he [GW] did receive a large bounty of land thus he [WT] is \"persuaded that the claims alluded to are good;\" requests information concerning the fulfilliment of these claims. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 2 pp. Pst. of ALS. Including ADS 1 p. A signed statement by John Clements stating his land claim. Witnessed 17 March 1812 by Milner Eschotts.","See Misc. Mss. Oversize. 1 p. Print.","Seeks information concerning a grant issued for \"160 acres of land surveyed for Richard Beckett lying on the little river joining William Terry and Jonathan Graham's;\" the survey was made on May 24, 1774; if no grant was issued he [JB] wishes to pay; he [JB] is one of his [RB's] heirs; asks for an immediate reply and for the letter to be directed to Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia. 1 p. ALS.","Replying to his letter expressing interest in the common ancestry; derived from his Great Grandmother Young that their Great Grandfathers were brothers; told by Colonel Lee of Lee Hall that their family, Blands, Bollings descended from Joan Constable who came over in 1620; their common stock might be the same but they may not be descended from Young Rolpe; her mother is of the Smith family about which she [ML] is better informed; her family claimed the honor of being related to the \"Chivalerous Captain John Smith;\" related family anecdote concerning Colonel Meriwether Smith and Patrick Henry; regrets having so little information to relay. 3 pp. ALS.","Cannot attend the camp meeting at Hickory Hill in August due to his poor health; attributes his poor health to the measles which he had in Mississippi; will visit the Fauquier springs \"to try the virtue of the sulpher water;\" expects to head for Texas as soon as his health is restored; one never knows \"how soon deaths cold hand will be laid upon us, though we are in the bloom of youth we are in the midst of death;\" Mr. Horrace [Horace] [sic] Buckner died recently and unexpectedly leaving his wife and four children; asks him [RLB] to tell Mr. Wilson that he [EC] will inform him [Mr. Wilson] of his arrival time; wrote to Cousin Richard, but has not yet heard from him. 3 pp. ALS.","Does not know how he would serve his country there given \"the extraordinary and unreasonable state of parties;\" is willing to remain abroad \"some two or three years longer, hoping to induce my performances of an official duty; has written two letters but does not know if they were received; does not really expect an answer as he [the addressee] has been so occupied with \"steering the ships of state;\" mentions a recent attempt at revolution, but \"through the kindness of Louis Philipee and the vigilance of the French police, the conspiracy was detected at Paris;\" \"all Itlay is a political volcano;\" Lord Ashburton has spent the winter there; received a letter from Carr in Constantinople. 6 pp. ALS incomplete.","Mr. Curry, a sound democrat and an energetic writer, will deliver the letter; would be pleased if he [JS] and Mr. Curry established a democratic paper in Alton; Dr. Hope would join in any arrangement made; he [VE] must leave for Washington and wishes all matters concerning his [VE's] establishment settled by Monday. 3 pp. ALS.","Letter of recommendation for Mr. J.C. Willing recommending him [JCW] for a professorship at Princeton College [NJ]; \"Speaks with certainty of his [JCW's] character and capacity as an instructor;\" remarks of his [JCW's] passion for Greek and Roman literature; assures that he [JCW] would be \"a great acquisition to your [WJ] social and literary circles;\" wishes the letter to remain confidential form the Boardof Trustees until his [JCW's] appointment is made. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the economic rate of increase in the South and stating that this prodigious increase \"cannot indicate a wrong system;\" continues to note that the Northern population grew less rapidly than the South's during this time while its wealth grew even more rapidly; gives a table supporting these claims.\" 1 p. Pst. of PM.","Recommends suspending postal service until a post office is established at Waddell's as Route No. 2737 cannot be put into operation until then.\" 1 p. ALS.","Requests that all Postmasters applying for certain articles connected with their business write their applications on a letter sheet, stating their office, county, and state and address them to the Inspection Office of the General Post Office Department. 1 p. PD.","Instruct him [CE] to deliver mail on route no. 2737 at Willcox Wharf instead of Swineyards since the name and site of the office were changed to Willeve Wharf. 1 p. ALS.","Mr. Oakford's letter to him [CE] was written without knowing the service on Route No. 2737 had been suspended; an office was established at Waddell's Store therefore service there should be reinstated; Willcox Wharf is the starting point not Swineyards; he [CE] will be compensated for any deliveries made before learning of the suspension of the service. 1 p. ALS.","Concerns the August 31, 1852 Act of Congress declaring meddling with property belonging to the Post Office Department a felony; asks that each employee of the Department act as an Agent to protect the Department's property. 1 p. PDS.","Concerns the establishment of a Post Office at Waddell's Store, Elizabeth City County, Virginia, with Henry A. Bourg appointed Postmaster; Mr. Charles Evans will supply ingoing and outgoing mail. 1 p. PDS.","Appoints William Waddell as Postmaster of Waddell's Store, Charles City County, Virginia and instructs him of his duties as Postmaster. 1 p. PDS.","\"Defense of South Carolina - Mr. Kett;\" in his defense Mr. Kett denounces activities of Massachusetts and defends South Carolina on the grounds that Massachusetts performed less patriotic activities in the past than South Carolina. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 4 pp. Pst. of D.","Signed by John L. Thompson, J.P., Hanover County, Virginia, filed by Jane Matilda Grenier. Gives testimony to the many brutal physical and mental abuses she suffered from her husband, Edward Grenier. 4 pp. DS.","Thanks her for her letter; mentions their long friendship and the love and esteem his wife held for her [Mrs. Pegram]; laments being unable to visit her more often; cannot decide what permanent arrangements to make with his family given the unsettled condition of the country; James Gordon has been at his [WJR's] house since the commencement of the term of the court; already know of the situation with Mr. Minor and Mr. Nelson; recent military reverses have caused much uneasiness in Richmond; feels that there is no general despondence despite the apprehension and \"very few entertain any doubt as to our ultimate success;\" Alexander Gordon, taken prisoner at Roanoke Island, has been released on parole; happy that Churchill is kept so constantly employed and is sure he will do well at Mechanicsville. 4 pp. ALS.","Mentions the tremendous noise of the Yankee cannons; the men are panting for an encounter with the Yankees and they hope to make \"old York a spot more memorable for Yankee defeat than it has been for Cornwallis; with God protecting them [Confederates] they cannot possibly loose; notes that crops are poor; mentions the loss of Negroes due to Yankee liberation; his neighbor, Dr. Byrd, wants to be put in the Yankee controlled Fort Lafayette until the end of the war so he can be left in peace. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 2 pp. Pst. of ALS.","Thanks him for his letter and his graceful and appropriate tribute to his [WAC's] brother's [Abram's] memory; he [WAC] was quite close to hi sbrother as he [Abram] fell in the fight at Richmond; believes that no \"person braver...has fallen in this war;\" spent time with his [WAC's] cousin Charles Bruce who was mortally wounded; was put on the operating corps and hopes to remain on it after having seen so much awkward, nervous surgery; was scratched while operating and the pain resulting from \"poisoned wound\" caused him to stop operating temporarily; is in charge of two hospitals on 81 and 95 Main Street; hopes to remain in Richmond; hopes his friend will soon be able to rejoin \"in the maintenance of a cause I know is so near to your heart.\"","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of Nws.","Signed by John Gibbon, Major General at Appomattox, Virginia \"the two others being retained by Lieutenant General Grant and General Lee.\" 1 p. DS.","Wishes to renew their correspondence which the \"unhallowed war\" interrupted; bemoans having no contact with the civilized world and no luxuries and enjoyments to which they were so accustomed before the war; mentions the death of \"poor little Nannie;\" he [CLC's] has returned from the army; worked with the Fire Department and fell ill while so doing; his health remains delicate; offers sympathy regarding the death of their Aunt Sarah. 4 pp. ALS.","Newspaper clipping concerning the false rumor that Jefferson Davis attempted to flee Colonel Pritchard's squadron by disguising himself in a woman's petticoat. Two letters to the editor, one written by Audi Alterman Partem and the other by Rev. Dr. Fuller, both seek to dispell the rumors. 1 p. Nwscl.","Would like to hear from her as it has been a long time since he has and he would like to know how she is. 1 p. ALS.","Wages stipulated by Henry to pay are 150 cents per week; requests that he [JY] retain any money thus far received and wait for a draft from him [BD]; expects to hire late in the fall; desires a quick response and \"every information respecting my old man, if he proves faithful until he raises me the sum of one hundred and sixty dollars;\" hoped to receive information of Harry by Mr. [?] but was disappointed; wishes to hear what course Dixon is pursuing. 2 pp. ALS. [incomplete] 1800's","Written by a \"Veteran Diplomat\" concerning a childless widower Baron named George Washington who is considering naming one of his Wahington relatives in America as heir to his fortunes. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of PM.","Concerns the beginnings of the Presbyterian Church in America. This article relates to Rev. Samuel McMaster whose manuscripts covering the Church's beginnings were probably destroyed when a family burned his papers thinking they were worthless. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 2 pp. PM.","Resolution, \"that the United Confederate Veterans, in Convention assembled at Atlanta, Georgia, this September 7, 1933, hereby pledge the fealty of the Southern Soldier to the President of the United States of America, Franklin Delano Roosevelt,\" signed by Homer Atkinson, Commander-in-Chief of the United Confederate Veterans. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. D.","\"The law of homicide - The Revised Code;\" Commonwealth vs. Vaughn. Defines homicide and distinguishes between homicide and first degree murder and sets up a case proving that Vaughn murdered premeditatively. 3 pp. D.","Dueling agreement between A.B. [?] and C.D. [?]. \"The ground is to be ten steps;\" is either party violates the agreed terms then the second of the party injured shall have the liberty of shooting the person so injurying. 1 p. D.","Enclosed items are rich and were found while overhauling the late collector William's papers; sent by intimation of Governor Morton; Bancroft refused \"to receive a call or have an interview with Governor Morton.\" 1 p. ALS.","Mentions her cousin John Tyler. 3 pp. ALS [incomplete].","\"the champions of the circus and the amphi-theatre practised habits of scrupulous and rigid temperature...winning temporary applause as wrestler or gladiators, but the Christian sect actuat[ed] by more intellectual and spiritual motives should practise the same habits to attain those higher and holier ends of virtue, peace, happiness...which rid [life] of all its terrors and shed the bright beams of hope on the [bleak] chasm of eternity;\" urges people to aid temperance societies in their battles against drunkenness and other intemperate acts. 4 pp. D [incomplete].","1 p. D.","\"No tyrannous acts shall suppress your free claim / Or stamp the word SLAVE on America's name.\" 1 p. Pst. of D.","1 p. Pst. of PM.","1 p. Ph [incomplete].","1 p. Pst. of PM","Letter of recommendation for Dr. C.F. Caracristi telling of his [CFC] great knowledge of the sulphur deposits of El Paso County and he has had experience in Mexican mining matters. 1 p. Ph. of TLS. Includes Ph of ALS 1 p. February 25, 1917. Enrique Creel, New York to \"sirs\" of Charles E. Doddridge and Company, Philadelphia. Gives his highest recommendation of Dr. C.F. Caracristi's knowledge and judgement of mineral matters.","\"It is our duty to prepare their [the living] souls for the immortal world;\" \"the sorrowful are nearer to God and they shall be rewarded in the life to come.\" 1 p. ALS. Includes ALS, 2 pp. \"Your friend,\" , to \"dearest friend,\" . \"I am too sorry not to see as I had my heart set on a visit from you.\" Also including AL 8 pp. [incomplete]. \"Devoted Sister,\" to, \"my darling John,\" . Worried about his cold; is tired now as \"Sundays are quite filled...In the morning Sunday School and church, after dinner Bible Class and at four thirty church again;\" the Coburn Players will perform four Shakespearean plays in May; relays stories of her and Annie wrestling, looking through the telescope and shopping.","1 p. AN. Includes AN 1 p., undated. Quote concerning the destruction of faith. Also includes PM. 1 p. Formula for making pills of some type.","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. D (fragment). No year given","Signed by John Blair, Richard Booker, Jean Pasteur and Edmund Keen. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. D (incomplete). Month unknown 22, year unknown","Gives brief biographical sketches of residents of Charles City County . See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 3 pp. Pst. of PM (incomplete).","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 4 pp. Pst. of PM.","Listing of short biographical sketch of people born in Surry County. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of D (incomplete).","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of PM (incomplete).","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of D.","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of D.","Contains various transcripts of wills, land leasing and ownership, African Slave Trade, court cases, descriptions of towns and land and a few memoirs. Some of the (family) names found mentioned in the transcripts are: Tyler, Taliaferro, Taylor, Jeferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and Fox.","Transcripts including letter and recordings of property transfers; some of the family names found in these transcripts are the following: Smith, Knott, Stockton, Eppes, Hylton, Archer, Taiman, Carter, Gill, Walker, and Gayle.","Transcripts including letters and marriage bonds from the Yorktown Clerk's Office. Names found in the documents include: Abercrombie and Hornsby.","Transcripts including records of marriages, deaths, mentionings of various wills, births and land patents. Name included among the transcripts are: Lock, Eckhols, Hudson, Tucker, Hawkins, Reade, Curtis, Clayton, and Randolph.","Transcripts including the Board of Trade papers of James City, Virginia, mentionings of wills, deeds, land divisions, a Register of St. James Northern Parish in Goochland County, Virginia and notes from York Co., Virginia records. Names mentioned in the documents include: Charroon, Armistead, Ewing, Stith, Hairston, and Johnson.","Transcripts including notes on personalized paper of Lyon G. Tyler with a \"College of William and Mary\" masthead, notes on wills, marriages, births, deaths, family relations, and a listing of soldiers of the American Revolution.","Bonds collected by Lyon G. Tyler","Includes cases involving John Wilson vs. Stephen Girard, John Kendall, et. al. (witnessed by Theodore Armistead).","Transcripts including indentures, a letter from Rose O'Neill Greenhow \"the noted Confederate spy,\" notes in the Wallace Family, a draft of a short story by Gertrude R.R. Richards and a letter.","Various letters and transcripts, court orders, and a list \"in honor of the College Company, in the War of the Revolution\" of which President James Madison heads as the Captain.","Genealogical notes in which the following names are found among others: William Gilbert, the Bickley family, Marshall, Pwell, and Tyree Harris.","Typescripts of short stories, items from the Virginia Gazette, journal entries, and letters.","Manuscripts including journal entries, records of land transactions, wills, an article entitled \"Emmigrants to Ohio and Illinois,\" and several letters.","Transcriptions of Robert Carter Letter Book, a letter written by Emmanuel Jones in 1768 recommending that the \"Gentlemen of the College\" [of William and Mary] return now that the destruction [?]; many other letters, wills, land transactions, and parts of journals are included.","Transcripts including the last will of Thomas Gibbs, blacksmith, land transaction listing of soldiers \"in service March 1862,\" a tribute to Robert E. Lee, Virginiarious wills, letters, journal extracts and a list in memory of members of the Tyler family.","47 pp. MsV #124.","61 pp. MsV. #125. Includes 6 cashier's checks. January 10, 1850-January 15, 1851. All are signed by Alexander Gardiner, Cashier of the Manhattan Company.","10 pp. MsV #126.","38 pp. MsV #127.","Historical account entitled \"chronicles of East Hampton,\" of Gardiner's Island which was owned by nine generations of the Gardiner family beginning in 1639. The account, though printed, includes hand written editorial remarks by Alexander Gardiner [?]. 217 pp. MsV #128.","Includes a dedication to Miss Gilmer, Elizabeth Gilmer Tucker, his wife, to whom he offers this gift of his poetry. 33 pp. MsV #129.","Volume II. 30 pp. MsV #130.","22 pp. D (fragment). Includes diary and account book. 32 pp. MsV #131.","Copied by Anna Melissa Graves and witnessed by Emily E. Graves and Emily Wight Graves. 109 pp. Cy of MsV #132.","Lists various account, debts and payments of various people. 152 pp. MsV #133.","The book lists individuals and their taxable assets including such things as slaves, harnesses, horses, and lots. 51 pp. MsV #134.","Letters collected by Wilson Barstow and Webster Barstow, written by \"A Lady Correspondence - E.D.B.\" in New York. Comments on the life-style in New York City - the poverty, the plays, the filth, and the splendor. 78 pp. MsV #135.","Includes surveys for sewers and an asylum. Surveyor unidentified. 127 pp. MsV #136.","Special Collections Research Center","Gardiner Family","Gilmer Family","Tyler Family","Beeckman, Margaret Gardiner, d. 1857","Copland, Charles","Gardiner, Alexander, d. 1850","Gardiner, David Lyon","Gardiner, Juliana McLachlan, d. 1864","Gilmer, Anne Baker","Gilmer, Thomas Walker","Nicholson, Francis, 1655-1728","Peticolas, C. L. Southern Cross","Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 T97 Group G","/repositories/2/resources/9028"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Tyler Family Papers, Group G"],"collection_title_tesim":["Tyler Family Papers, Group G"],"collection_ssim":["Tyler Family Papers, Group G"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775"],"geogname_ssim":["Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775"],"creator_ssm":["Gardiner Family","Beeckman, Margaret Gardiner, d. 1857","Copland, Charles","Gardiner, Alexander, d. 1850","Gardiner, David Lyon","Gardiner, Juliana McLachlan, d. 1864","Gilmer Family","Gilmer, Anne Baker","Gilmer, Thomas Walker","Nicholson, Francis, 1655-1728","Peticolas, C. L. Southern Cross","Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827","Tyler Family"],"creator_ssim":["Gardiner Family","Beeckman, Margaret Gardiner, d. 1857","Copland, Charles","Gardiner, Alexander, d. 1850","Gardiner, David Lyon","Gardiner, Juliana McLachlan, d. 1864","Gilmer Family","Gilmer, Anne Baker","Gilmer, Thomas Walker","Nicholson, Francis, 1655-1728","Peticolas, C. L. Southern Cross","Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827","Tyler Family"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Beeckman, Margaret Gardiner, d. 1857","Copland, Charles","Gardiner, Alexander, d. 1850","Gardiner, David Lyon","Gardiner, Juliana McLachlan, d. 1864","Gilmer, Anne Baker","Gilmer, Thomas Walker","Nicholson, Francis, 1655-1728","Peticolas, C. L. Southern Cross","Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827"],"creator_famname_ssim":["Gardiner Family","Gilmer Family","Tyler Family"],"creators_ssim":["Beeckman, Margaret Gardiner, d. 1857","Copland, Charles","Gardiner, Alexander, d. 1850","Gardiner, David Lyon","Gardiner, Juliana McLachlan, d. 1864","Gilmer, Anne Baker","Gilmer, Thomas Walker","Nicholson, Francis, 1655-1728","Peticolas, C. L. Southern Cross","Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827","Gardiner Family","Gilmer Family","Tyler Family"],"places_ssim":["Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775"],"acqinfo_ssim":["W\u0026M Special Collections Research Center began acquiring and collecting Tyler family papers in 1922 and the collection has grown considerably since. The vast majority of this collection was donated by generous family and friends of the Tyler family between 1922 and 2002, with the bulk of the collection being donated to in 1949 by Mrs. Sue Ruffin Tyler and in 1955 by the children of Lyon G. Tyler. Some materials in this collection were purchased by William \u0026 May's Special Collections Research Center."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Texas--History--Republic, 1836-1846","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Account books","Correspondence","Diaries","Manuscripts (document genre)","Speeches","Typescripts"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Texas--History--Republic, 1836-1846","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Account books","Correspondence","Diaries","Manuscripts (document genre)","Speeches","Typescripts"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["6.00 Linear Feet"],"extent_tesim":["6.00 Linear Feet"],"physfacet_tesim":["17th and early 18th century materials are photocopies."],"genreform_ssim":["Account books","Correspondence","Diaries","Manuscripts (document genre)","Speeches","Typescripts"],"date_range_isim":[1645,1646,1647,1648,1649,1650,1651,1652,1653,1654,1655,1656,1657,1658,1659,1660,1661,1662,1663,1664,1665,1666,1667,1668,1669,1670,1671,1672,1673,1674,1675,1676,1677,1678,1679,1680,1681,1682,1683,1684,1685,1686,1687,1688,1689,1690,1691,1692,1693,1694,1695,1696,1697,1698,1699,1700,1701,1702,1703,1704,1705,1706,1707,1708,1709,1710,1711,1712,1713,1714,1715,1716,1717,1718,1719,1720,1721,1722,1723,1724,1725,1726,1727,1728,1729,1730,1731,1732,1733,1734,1735,1736,1737,1738,1739,1740,1741,1742,1743,1744,1745,1746,1747,1748,1749,1750,1751,1752,1753,1754,1755,1756,1757,1758,1759,1760,1761,1762,1763,1764,1765,1766,1767,1768,1769,1770,1771,1772,1773,1774,1775,1776,1777,1778,1779,1780,1781,1782,1783,1784,1785,1786,1787,1788,1789,1790,1791,1792,1793,1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872,1873,1874,1875,1876,1877,1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1883,1884,1885,1886,1887,1888,1889,1890,1891,1892,1893,1894,1895,1896,1897,1898,1899,1900,1901,1902,1903,1904,1905,1906,1907,1908,1909,1910,1911,1912,1913,1914,1915,1916,1917],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers. Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from the Manuscripts and Rare Books Librarian, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. 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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."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eInformation about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: \u003cextref href=\"http://scdbwiki.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Gardiner_Family\" title=\"Gardiner Family\"\u003e\u003c/extref\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Family History:"],"bioghist_tesim":["Information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  ."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eTyler Family Papers, Group G, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Tyler Family Papers, Group G, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSee also Tyler Family Papers, Groups A-F, H, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["See also Tyler Family Papers, Groups A-F, H, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1645-1917, of the Gardiner family, the Gilmer family, the family of St. George Tucker (1828-1863) and miscellaneous other people unrelated to the Tylers, Tuckers, Gilmers, or Gardiners.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Boxes I-III contain papers (many are typescript copies) of the Gardiner family of New York. Include letters of Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, her sons David Lyon Gardiner, Alexander Gardiner and daughter Margaret Gardiner Beeckman.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Boxes IV-V contain papers, 1814-1842, of the Gilmer family of Albemarle County. Include letters of Thomas Walker Gilmer to his wife Anne E. Baker Gilmer concerning family, religion, politics, and the annexation of Texas; and speeches of Gilmer.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Box VI contains papers, 1812-1895, of St. George Tucker (1828- 1863) and his family. Includes letters, poems, speeches and literary works by Tucker as well as the sheet music, \"The Southern Cross\" for which Tucker wrote the lyrics.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Boxes VII-XII contain miscellaneous manuscripts, 1645-ca. 1860. Includes two letters, 1700-1701, of Francis Nicholson; copies of Revolutionary War and Civil War letters; transcripts of documents, genealogical notes and manuscript volumes (including Gardiner account books, two volumes of poems by St. George Tucker, an unidentified diary kept in a 1766 Virginia almanac; and copy of diary, 1788-1822, of Charles Copland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions her interest in politics; is \"puzzled how to account for the changes of opinion and principle in those who are considered so very wise and honorable;\" describes the construction on Chatham Street; mentions that David has been out of school due to his lame foot. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA bond, from David Gardiner, for the sum of $10,000 to be paid to James Van Antwerp of New York. 4 pp. Paper document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$5,287.50 to be paid to James Van Antwerp. 2 pp. Paper document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests the company of Mr. Gardiner on January 2. 1 page. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of Gardiner's mortage payment; discusses the transfer of the mortage to Mrs. Abigale Rhodes. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for not writing earlier; discusses her mother's upcoming eye operation; mentions their disappointment at not seeing her; hopes that she will visit in the spring. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces that \"General Van Cortlandt has commenced hostilities against us,\" claiming that they had no right to the estate and that they must leave by the first of May; states that Mr. Van Wyck is very anxious to see Gardiner. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses General Pierre Van Courtlandt's attempt to take away his estate; gives a history of the land in question; is sorry to hear that Gardiner's wife is ill; gives news of the family. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Gardiner that Col. Hunt's newspaper will discontinue from lack of subscribers if aid is not forthcoming; asks Gardiner to write to people in New York concerning this problem. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his purchase of a sideboard from Miss Harrison which was initially owned by Gardiner; requests that the keys to it be sent to him. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the itinerary of J.G. Dyckman; informs Gardiner that he is standing by to \"execute and commands\" for him in New York. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses prospects for the upcoming election; believes the vote in his country will \"depend upon the exertions of the National Republicans.\" 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies Gardiner of the meeting at Bull Head next Wednesday; hopes that he will atend. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of a check for $300 from Gardiner. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Gardiner of the convention's resolution to nominate Gardiner as their candidate for Congress. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his visits to the towns of the county and believes the county will provide a majority for the ticket; states that he had 5000 tickets printed and distributed in the county. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Gardiner remit the $84 in interest on his bond. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces that they are about $70 short in paying Hunt's bill after collecting for election expenses; hopes that Gardinercan help them out. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the visit of her parents to albany; mentions the construction of a \"large marble Acadimy [sic] for the boys;\" states that David and Alexander are going to college this spring; hopes to hear from Juliana soon. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes in detail his first few days at Princeton, his room, studies, and roommate; hopes to hear news from East Hampton soon. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his life at college; states that he has not missed a single recitation since classes began; mentions that he has been very lonely and homesick; asks that she write \"immediately.\" 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Gardiner that Mrs. Rhodes requests him to pay off the mortage by the first of April. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves that the whole South will go against Van Buren; describes the opposition as very determined; discusses national politics in general; mentions Governor Tyler's address to the Senate. 3 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his attempt to procure the items his father asked for; states that he had bought him a hat, Virgil's works, but did not get a fish pole as there were non under a dollar. i page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends the green bag and matting which he purchased for her; lists the prices of the items. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a receipt for the interest on Gardiner's bond. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Nassau Hall, sent to Gardiner's father. 2 pages. Printed document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Margaret will come up to Croton to visit; describes her attempt to learn French; states that she is translating \"Estelle\" and that \"it is all about shapards [sic] and it is really sichnes [sic] to read it.\" 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a receipt for the interest on Gardiner's bond for 1/2 year and for Mrs. Rhodes' bond. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcludes that Gardiner had not been able to find a suitable site as he had requested; describes some land and asks Gardiner to complete the purchase of it. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Gardiner that she would be happy to ride to the harbor with him but regrets that she will be unable to do so due to her mother's illness. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrades of Alexander Gardiner for his Sophomore year at Princeton University; list of expenses and curriculum. 2 pages. Printed document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs disappointed to hear that his father will not be visiting Princeton this spring; gives an account of his expenses, asks for $240.00 to be sent. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromises to find a pair of horses for Gardiner as good as he can find; asks Gardiner to write giving the size, colour, age, and price he is willing to pay for these horses. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his attempts to contact Mr. Tabill by mail; asks Gardiner to check if Tabill received his letter; discusses bills obtained in furnishing his house. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses some papers for Dyckeman; discusses some legal proceedings with Dyckeman. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him to inform Mr. Dayton that he received his letter; states that he has been ill most of the time since he left New York. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks his opinion on the present condition of the East Hampton School as her son, Edward, \"having in some degree got over his prediction for a sea life\" requires some more schooling; asks for his advice concerning his board. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his trip back to Princeton and his visits with relatives; tells of the prices to repair his watch; describes the weather. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces her son, Edward, and his friend, William Braser, as the bearers of this letter; discusses arrangements to be made for their schooling in East Hampton. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the Fourth of July celebration at Princeton; gives some news of his brother, Alexander Gardiner. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests more money to be sent as he has to purchase some books; mentions that he believes his father's writing to have become worse over time, pointing out mistakes in his last letter. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends receipt for the interest due on Mrs. Rhode's bond. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he deposited $1,500 in the Manhattan Bank into his account; asks him to send a receipt. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his attempts to locate a teacher for the situation his father requires; asks for $250 to be sent to pay his bills at Princeton; notes that he needs two teeth to be filled. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of his, Daniel Gardiner's, for the $1500. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Gardiner's opinion of the teacher at the East Hampton School as he wants to send his son there. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he has been very well at Princeton; mentions his visits with Mrs. Clark and Miss Hewes; describes the plagiarism of Harlow and his punishment; describes hailstones 3 inches in circumference falling when it was eighty degrees; discusses his classes. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the cloth which he purchased for her, details, patterns, and prices. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his return to health; asks about the activities of Mr. Pickens and whether his mother is enjoying Saartoga Springs; suggests that his mother should send all her letters to him and he would send them on to david, saving her from writing separately. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Abigail Rhodes; signed by Charlotte Rhodes, executrix of Abigail Rhodes. 1 page. Printed document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a dinner party for the vice-president elect. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her apprehension at traveling to Old Point Comfort, Fort Monroe, Virginia; describes the Fourth of July activities at the house; mentions the President's plan to travel to white Sulpher springs. 1 page. Typewritten copy of\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for not wriing sooner; mentions her intention to go to New York; states that Phoebe Gardiner is very angry with Margaret for not writing; congratulates Margaret on the outcome of the election. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that Julia Gardiner Tyler wants enough velvet to \"make a low waist and short sleeves;\" describes how \"lame Thomas\" attempted to find out the President's actions on the sub Treasury Bill; believes the President will veto it. 1 page. Typewritten copy. autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to have his letter to Dr. Dayton on the subject of the annexation of Texas published in the Aurora; describes the cabinet dinner last night at Gov. Wickiffe's. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions Commodore Elliot's gift of an arabian horse to Julia; runs down a list of dinners and receptions for the coming week; describes the President's jealousy at seeing Judge Mclean looking \"all sorts of ways at Julia.\" 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions the speculation concerning the President's cabinet and the fate of the Democratic Party; describes the \"beaux\" of Miss Corse; states that he must be here for the ball. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Mrs. Tyler's Farewell Ball. 'Sic transit gloria mundi;' \" gives a very detailed account of the ball and those in attendance. 2 pages. Typewritten copy of \"February 20\" is crossed out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that she has seen no account of the 22nd ball; discusses the question of the annexation of Texas. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him to read the article in the Herald about the Tyler administration \"in which it reflected upon Mr. Tyler's son so severly;\" advises him on the political course that he should take; notes that John Carter Brown travels with \"a second rate set;\" discusses Mr. Fordham's affidavit. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he will not get through court until Saturday; informs Gardiner that he will noy be able to return to New York on time due to his son's illness; wishes Gardiner would see Judge Betts about adjourning the court until Tuesday so that he could be there. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates Julia Gardiner Tyler's story of how she and the President Tyler narrowly escaped from danger when a hurricane hit their hotel during their stay at Old Point comfort, Virginia. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the friends who visited Margaret Gardiner and Alexander Gardiner; mentions that she has been very ill with influenza; gives news of family and friends. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions her desire to get home; discusses his prospects for political appointment; asks that he not place confidence in any one as \"politicians are intriguing.\" 1 page. Typewritten copy. autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the construction of the monument; mentions Mr. Gibson's concern over whether we pay for it or the government.\" 1 page. Typewritten copy of\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him of the President's plan to arrive in New York and travel to East Hampton; asks him to make all the necessary arrangements. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that in regards to the Governor's visit, he was very \"tempted to rejoin the family cicle,\" but described that it would be more discreet not to; describes the travels of Graham. 1 page. Typewritten copy of\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Printed material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. AN.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that she received from Julia Gardiner Tyler some poetry written by the President Tyler; describes a story she heard from Eliza Gardiner concerning her, Margaret; discusses her mother's views on Mr. Polk and Miss Corse. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him of the latest high society gossip; mentions that Kitty Livingston and W. Langdon are to be married on November 3rd. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his fellow passengers on the steamboat ride from New York; describes all of his acquaintances at the house at sharon Springs. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the travel plans of the President Tyler, Julia Gardiner Tyler, and David Gardiner. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions a letter he received from Grahm who received it from Mr. Andrew's of Rochester concerning the latter's gratification in entertaining the President Tyler and Julia Gardiner Tyler. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes in detail their, President Tyler, Juliana Gardiner Tyler, and himself, itinerary and all the people with whom they have made acquaintance. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that he missed his train and is obliged to remain there until tomorrow; states that Julia Gardiner Tyler is doing very well; discusses the improvements made to the President's, Tyler's, plantation; describes the President's travel plans for the day. 1 pge. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions how odd she felt when Mrs. Beeckman and the \"old gentleman\" kissed her; describes her meeting Mr. and Mrs. Ely and Mr. Grahm. 1 page. Typewritten copy. Including Typewritten copy. autographed letter signed from Margaret Gardiner, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, ca. 1847, comparing Mrs. Beeckman with Mrs. J.W. Livingston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the dinners on the plantation; believes Julia Gardiner Tyler to be recovering slower than Mrs. Seldon. 1 page. Typewritten copy. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains that it was too late for her to write last night as fairies \"might have stolen me away to deck their fitful abodes;\" thanks him for his \"flattering representations of me to your mother;\" expresses desire to stay where she is rather than travel with the President. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses her daguerrotype; describes her return trip. 1 page. Typewritten copy of\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that she, Julia Gardiner Tyler, and the President are all suffering from colds; describes the dance of the previous night; mentions that Alice was \"smitten\" with Gilbert. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates Gilbert's description of the hospitality President Tyler and family. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her life at \"Sherwood\" as very pleasant; states that the President Tyler was somewhat upset that there was not more mention of her wedding to Mr. Beeckman made in the papers. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans to leave for Washington, DC and be in New York on Saturday a week; mentions that Julia is looking forward to seeing her, JMG, in March. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes visiting all her friends and attending the third Assembly. 1 page. Typewritten copy. autographed letter. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes that her mother's trip to \"Sherwood\" will turn out successfully; mentions all the calls that she and her husband have been making; describes the Henry Clay procession in New York; assures her mother that everything will be taken care of at home. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes all the people that have come to visit. 1 page. Typewritten copy of\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a dinner that the \"boys\" hosted the other day. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates a story that Joe H. told her about Mr.Pindle \"having fallen desperately in love with her;\" mentions the visit of Gilbert Beeckman and Henry Livingston. 1 page. Typewritten copy. autograohed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Mary's illness and how she was sent to the hospital on Staten Island; mentions the dispute over the Williams' estate; describes her own illness and other troubles. 9 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his meeting with Fenton; asks David Gardiner to advance him $25; mentions seeing Robert; discusses the money due Shumfield from Hjouberry of Brooklyn. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives a description of \"Homewood,\" Judge Wilkens' estate; describes his visit with the Wilkens, Mrs. Hutchinson, and her daughter. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his travels and impressions to Louisville; states the \"Judge Brown is too slow and antiquated to be of much use to us;\" believes himself to be in much better health since he left New York. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions his letter from Alexander Gardiner; discusses the engagement of Alex Bruen to Eliza Joy; gives news of other friends; discusses gardening; asks that no oone outside the family be allowed to use the horses and carriages, \"not even clergymen;\" describes the activities of the Haights who recently returned from Paris. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he hired a man as a coachman and gardener, believing that \"there will be no danger of his introducing Foreigners on the premises;\" describes a letter he received from Alexander Gardiner. 1 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for the last balance on his mother's bank book and any subsequent withdrawls as he must pay the interest due; gives news of family and friends; discusses the care of the wagons. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the Fourth of July celebrations; notes that he did not observe anyone intoxicated; states that the corn and potatoes should be attended to; family news. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the large procession yesterday in honor of those killed in Mexico; mentions the turmoil in Paris. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that father and mother started their trip South; notes that he has sent her a violin, care of Capt. Nash; hopes that she has been exercising; awaits news from Europe. 2 pp. TCy of ALs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a very large gathering of Irishmen, discussing the wrongs of \"Injured Ireland;\" believes that Bob (Robert) Tyler could have secured ten thousand votes there. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs upset at his wife's illness; gives news of the family; describes the city; wants to come and visit. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses the checks and a letter from Mr. Cunningham to the Presidents; discusses the Democratic Party's estimate of the previous administration. 1 p. TCy of ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the funeral service for Egbert in Acapulco; believes Alex Gardiner to be a \"sincere Christian.\" 1 p. TCy of ALs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes in detail the storm that they sailed through; states that he did not believe what they were going to survive; notes that they are heading for Rio where they will stay several weeks for repairs; describes the passengers; hopes to live to see home and family. 2 pp. Tcy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the sights as his vessel comes into the harbor at Rio; states that he can hardly wait \"to set foot upon the green grass and enjoy a good bath...and a good meal of fresh provisions;\" describes his impressions of the city; finds the slavery disgusting; hordes of americans en route to California. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes in great detail his impressions of Rio; mentions their visit to the house of Mr. Todd, the American minister; describes his tour through the \"largest and richest monestary in Brazil;\" discusses the effect of the gold rush in Rio; wishes he was home. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his accommodations in a \"delightful country boarding house;\" discusses the effect of the California gold rush; describes the villas he has visited; notes the fear that the slaves will revolt; mentions the arrival of the Emperor and Empress in Rio; thinks the mixing of blacks and whites as equals to be \"disgusting and repugnant in the extreme to an American.\" 4 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses plans he made with Mr. Herrick to establish a commercial house; describes his visits with neighbors, merchants, and the Neopolitan ambassador; complains of the necessity to endure all the fine dining and entertainment with the Brazilian ladies who speak no English; discusses the value of land in California; hopes to leave port tomorrow morning. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him that she received a letter from Gilbert Beeckman enclosing one from her husband is located in a suburb of the city, Rio, in the company of Mr. Herrick and Dr. Bardell. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that the city is full of colors; asks what are Margaret's plans. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives account of his voyage from Rio to san Francisco; describes the lack of amenities at such places as Conception where they had stopped on the way; complains about the captain of the \"Chio Colon\" - \"a good navigator but a bad sailor;\" mentions receiving everyone's letters upon his arrival; complains of the bad weather and the problems associated with his voyage being so delayed; finds land values incredibly inflated and the goods he brought with him practically worthless; describes the \"Happy Valley\" where he pitched his tent in order to avoid the high prices of accommodation in town; complains of an attack of \"desentery\" [sic]. 10 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his bewilderment at the situation he finds himself in after his seven month Journey from New York; mentions the incredibly high prices for land; asks him to send word of what rents are and what goods are in demand \"up the river.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains that his dysentery kept him from meeting him [DLG] in Sacramento; hopes to be well enough to travel by next week. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains that he does not believe that his brother could have reached San Francisco in time for him to have sent mail via the last steamer; is pleased that both she and the baby [Henry] are in good health; believes New York to be an agreeable place of residence. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes how some have struck gold with no problems while others labor away with no luck; explains that beneath the grime, many of the miners are cultured, well-educated gentlemen; gives a description of Sacramento as a \"city principally of tents springing up in the wildreness;\" mentions that many nationalities are represented there. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes to be able to repay her rmother and send several thousand dollars to her [MGB] additionally by next year; notes the prices of various commodities; describes the little shack he and his partner, Major Bean, built to spend the winter; mentions that David L. Gardiner has moved into the auction business in San Francisco. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes attendance at the wedding reception of Miss Cornelia Scott; is happy to hear that he has recovered from his illness; mentions visiting his family; gives all the latest news about friends and relatives; asks for a very detailed letter from him. 3 pp. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him that Mr. Mullone intends to ship carts, wheelbarrows, and similar articles; states that Mr. Mullone wishes to know which articles would be in most demand; mentions that mother [JMG] and Margaret Gardiner left for \"Sherwood.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives a detailed description of the flood waters which covered Sacramento; discusses prospects for the future; complains about the poor mail service. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks his opinion of the daguerreotype of their son [Henry Beeckman] that she sent; mentions the warm weather they have been experiencing; describes life at \"Sherwood Forest;\" wishes that he would be more detailed in his letters as she is often lead to wild speculations; mentions the controversy concerning the North and the South. 3 pp. TCy of AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes that \"very little seems to have resulted this winter in the matrimonial way;\" describes a social function she attended. 1 p. TCy of Al. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects to receive several letters by the next steamer to make up for the fact that she has not received a letter from him in four months; describes an excursion to Richmond for the laying of the cornerstone to the Washington Monument; describes the activities of their son. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions and excursion to Richmond on the ocasion of the laying of the cornerstone of the Washington Monument; describes a ball given by the Governor. 1 p. TCy of AL. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the development of San Diego and the house he built, the \"Granda Casa;\" notes the lack of vegetables in his diet; believes more gold than ever will be extracted from the mines this season; describes his daily routine; discusses the advantages of separating Southern California from the Northern section. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives a detailed account of the death of John H. Beeckman by the accidental firing of his gun; notes all the arrangements that have been made. 5 pp. TCy of ALs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the arrangements he made after the death of John H. Beeckman; offers his condolences, describing how much he, John H. Beeckman, felt for his family. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions his connection with the development of the new town of \"Buteville;\" congratulates Julia Gardiner Tyler on the birth of her daughter; notes that he would have been very rich had it not been for the flood. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplains of the infrequency of his letters writing, \"your letters! they are my only true solace in your absence, and each disappointment sends a keen pang to my heart. Oh! mails! mails! you have much, indeed, to answer for.\" 1 p. TCy. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates the contents of a letter received from John H. Beeckman, describing the flood and the search for a better location; states that he believed that his stay in California would be shortened. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions her sorrow at not having received a letter from him since January 20th; describes her life at \"Sherwood\" and Alexander Gardiner's illness. 1 p. TCy. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the death of John H. Beeckman; discusses the condition of Margaret Gardiner Beeckman and the Beeckman family; notes the information received concerning his estate; encloses a latter from David Gardiner. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for all that he has done concerning the death of John H. Beeckman; lists particulars that need to be attended to concerning the discharge of Beeckman's estate. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the engagemnets and marraiges of some friends. 1 p. TCy of AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRejoices that she has at last received a letter from him, even if \"the tidings it bears are of a most disastrous nature;\" hopes to receive more letters. 1 p. TCy of L. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates the contents of John Beeckman's leter just received; describes David Gardiner's activity in San Diego. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"would I were with him! he is free,\" probably written by Margaret Gardiner Beeckman. 1 p. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1p. TCy of D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswers Alexander's questions concerning the estate of John H. Beeckman; mentions a letter received from Bean asking for the matters between them to be settled amicably and \"without recourse to law;\" states that he wants to buy as many carts as he can afford; is happy to hear that mother is well. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes that the family is well; mentions meeting with Robert Tyler and his family; gives some news concerning David Lyon Gardiner in San Diego; news of friends and family. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses arragemants that she wants made concerning some personal effects of their late brother Alexander Gardiner; describes his death and how people have been dealing with the situation. 4 pp. ASL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains that business has been poor due to competition; gives local news; believes his papers, the Daily Index, will become very profitable and influential; describes a staged fight between a dog and a grizzly bear; discusses his leisure activities with a certain belle, \"the Praire Flower.\" 3 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of his letter; discusses the number and type of vessels in service between San Francisco and Sacramento; discusses the China tea trade; notes that A.B. Smith left to visit friends in New York and that he sent a letter with Smith for him, Alexander.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2pp. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a bill of exchange for $2,000, to pay back loan for the lumber; notes that his, Alexander's, shipments have been disposed of except the wheel barrows and lumber; expects to be renumerated for the loss he incured while he was attending to his, Alexamder's, business; mentions the poor market for tea from China; notes that everyone is complaining of hard times but that they expect a good season at the mines. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates his shock and grief at the news of Alexander Gardiner's death; hopes to be able to leave by next month; mentions mailing a check for $2,000 and a box of gold dust to Alexander Gardiner. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers his condolences for the loss of her son, Alexander Gardiner; inquires as to the status of a shipment of carts, wheelbarrows and harnesses to David L. Gardiner. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses recent lynchings and the role of the law in Sacramento; mentions the fire in Nevada City which destroyed the business district; advises him not to sell John H. Beeckman's store now as it would not bring a good price; discusses the prospect of coming home and getting married. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his reaction to the news of their brother's death; states that he is concluding all business so that he will not have to return to California. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her visit and dinner with the \"bachelors;\" believes Uncle Nathaniel is recovering; gives news of family and friends. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates her visit with Madame Arestes, a \"genuine Hungarian.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains how she has been taking care of herself; describes the severe weather they have been experiencing and the flooding of the James; is sorry to hear about her poor luck with a nurse for Henry Beeckman. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions Mrs. Porter's plans to travel to Havana; lists the people who have come to call. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the fire that destroyed a good part of the city; discusses how this will affect their business dealings there; notes that the Buteville property is becoming very valuable. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions arriving in Philadelphia safely and plans to leave for Baltimore at 1:00; mentions her meeting with Thackeray and Mrs. Robert Tyler. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her trip from Philadelphia; complains that she will be detained in Baltimore due to an accident until tomorrow night, hopes to move on to Norfolk after that; gives news of friends and family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails her family life; believes Julia Gardiner Tyler's \"intense thinking and excitement\" have upset her ususal health; mentions Betty Christian's marriage to Lewit Henderson. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to send directios so that he can make the frame for her brother's picture. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the reception that the publication of Julia Gardiner Tyler's letter received; assures her of its originality; notes that it has been approved in almost all the cities. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her dinner party; discusses the tremendous success that Julia Gardiner Tyler's address has received; notes that a publisher in Ithaca wrote her, Julia Gardiner Tyler, asking her to \"write a book entitled White Slavery in England, of the size of Uncle Tom's Cabin;\" gives news of friends. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions the continued favorable response to Julia Gardiner Tyler's letter; notes that they made \"the necessary invocation to get the spirits to manifest their presence among us...but without success;\" gives news of the family. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her excursion in a row boat with David Gardiner and the President Tyler; gives news of family and friends. 2 pp. TCy of ALs. One page missing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that he was not able to come home by this steamer; remits to her $300; informs her that the other $400 will be settled; mentions that he is leaving for San Francisco this afternoon. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that Margaret Gardiner Beeckman is going to send Mr. B. the ring in order to get rid of him; reports that there is a young lady from the South who is disputing \"the bellship with Mrs. Duncan.\" 1 p. TCy of ALs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a \"party of young Tennesseeans\" at the house; notes that the young ladies are pretty but rather provincial; informs him on Margaret Gardiner Beeckman's attempts to avoid B. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the activities of her day, at the racetrack, at tea, and at breakfast. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports the little details of the days activities, her acquaintances, the weather, etc. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes that Julai Gardiner Tyler will write some but believes her to be working on her dress for the ball tonight; describes her adventures on horseback with some friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions everyone who came to greet her after dinner; reports that Mrs. Young and Ann were overjoyed at her return. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms her of an invitation received from the Haights for a dinner party; believes Julia Gardiner Tyler and the President Tyler to be recovering well; notes that the Clarks left to go North. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives all the details of a dinner party last night at the Lake; notes that the President Tyler was imprudent enough to eat ice cream and today is quite under the weather.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $5.00 from Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to P.A. Raynor. 1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends the services of a Dr. Hodges of Philadelphia for her; mentions their sightseeing in Richmond, the parade, and a balloon. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Mrs. C. brought all the purchases out for Julia Gardiner Tyler to inspect; states that General Millson is there and \"on the stump to reconcilliate his constituents for having voted against the Nebraska Bill.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the evening with the Col. Mallory and Judge Clopton; mentions that the boys seem quite content at the school, bringing home \"three sweet potatoes as a reward of merit;\" notes the travels of Mrs. Letitia Tyler Semple. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions her trip to \"The Rowe\" to see Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Harrison, but they were not home; informs her of a dinner Julia Gardiner Tyler will be giving in honor of Mrs. Millson, the Senator's wife. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the dinner party she held last Friday; believes herself to \"have grown to be such a belle in the country here;\" mentions her success in treating Mary Clopton's ailments; notes that the President is preparing his Baltimore address. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of her letter containing the \"Bowery Extension\" motion made by the \"Mayor\" reports that the \"President has gone to the Court House to determine whether the County Clerk can witness their signatures to the deed of conveyance. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that all the boxes except one came safely, but that the mince meat broke and ran over david's book; describes preparations being made for Christmas; encloses the papers signed and certified that she, Juliana, wanted. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes that yesterday's sermon was quite scathing; reports that all her \"numerous beaux were in attendance\" with her at church; discusses some music she is called upon to play; mentions visits from the Harrisons and the Crenshaws. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that her friends Wilcox and Christian rode out to meet her, states that she \"never saw two sprucer looking beaux on finer steeds than they;\" lists all the problems the steamers have had navigating in the fog; hopes to visit the Whittles in order to meet Mr. James; hopes that the \"Bowery business\" will be settled soon. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that the river boats are frozen up and that there is no means of communication by mail. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes in detail the dancing and the dinners at Dr. Wilcox's party; reports the safe arrival of her trunk; thinks \"Mrs. Carleton is a great goose to marry Col. Phyfe unless he has something besides his salary \u0026amp; title.\" 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves that the county has never seen \"such a season of festivities;\" discusses the activities of little Harry Beeckman at school and around the house; states that the President Tyler has been busy preparing a speech to be delivered to the Maryland Mechanics Institute. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Including TCy of the above letter. 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports the return of Mrs. James Brooks from Europe and that she injured her back and has been an invalid for three months; describes the escorts she will have on her trip to Baltimore. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces their arrival in Baltimore; reports that the wedding came off with no problems; notes that the President Tyler has been receiving callers all morning. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the dinner at the Nelson's last night; remarks that \"there were never collected such an ugly set of people;\" plans to go out with her old beau, Mr. Gittings; reports that the \"President Tyler's address is complimented beyond limit.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her dinner at Col. Wilcox's on the way back from church; reports that Allen lost in a yacht race by a New Yorker but then offered to bet $10,000 to race again; believes the New Yorker should have taken him up; mentions the acquisition of the two new admirers - Capt. Lester and Mr. Fear. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Including TCy of ALS, Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, notes that everyone's crops except the President's are doing poorly; mentions the return of Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports her arrival at White Sulpher Springs; describes the other guests and the poor facilities. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a costume ball that Julia Gardiner Tyler, President Tyler, and she attended; relates a joke they played on the President. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses bringing some of Dr. Muhlenbergh's choir boys to his church \"to illustrate Congregational Singing.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists the devices and dinners she recently attended; describes herself as a belle; notes that the fog has been so thick on the river as to prevent mail delivery and cause the wreck of the Augusta. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplains of feeling \"under the weather;\" hopes to see Harry Beeckman soon; reports the presence of Judge Clopton in their house - \"a terror by the way to the ladies;\" believes that any report on the President's address published in advance of his pamphlet \"must be both incorrest \u0026amp; incomplete.\" 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that she has still not fully recovered from her illness due to the poor weather; reports the death of Augustus Christian - \"his exit was no doubt a happy relief to his family.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that the children enjoy school and all are well except for Lachlan Tyler, who needs support for his foot as she believes his lameness is increasing; mentions the death of Alex Wells; believes that \"if all that was reported of him is true, Ann will be the better off for the event;\" mentions the request from the Protestsant Episcopal Seminary in Baltimore to have the President Tyler speak on religion. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports the death of Margaret Gardiner Beeckman. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests payment due for goods sold to Mr. Beekman [sic] when he left for California. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces her safe arrival at Julia Gardiner Tyler's new house in Hampton, Virginia; describes the advantages of its location; requests that he pick up and send her the spiritual papers - \"a banner of light \u0026amp; Spiritual Telegraph.\" 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that President Tyler is complaining, but that he is better. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists the names of people she met one evening at Miss Bard's; describes her trip to Telegraph Hill to watch the passage of the \"Great Eastern\" up the river. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans to accompany the children to the point to see the parade on the fourth; describes the party she attended last week given by Capt. Dyer; describes the visit of Mrs. General Green and her daughter. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the festivities at the Japanese reception; wishes that Harry Beeckman, Gardie, alex, and Julia Tyler could have been there; mentions going to the Telegraph to see the Great Eastern sail; reports on the encampment of the seventh regiment near the railroad; states that \"the opposition boat is getting along finally.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports his sighting of a great meteor that crashed last Friday evening; asks her if she knows of the marriage of Jacob LeRoy and the daughter of Robert McClelland. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists the names of people he visited yesterday; hopes that she will be able to see the Great Eastern when it arrives at Old Point Comfort, Virginia; does not believe that it compares favorably with American ships. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her visit to the Great Eastern with Julia Tyler and Mrs. Seldon. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports her evening with Mrs. Satterthwaite; lists the callers she has received. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses concern over his safety; encloses a clipping from the Herald which believes that Ty;er's house will go unmolested; states that everyone is \"looking for a terrible battle in Virginia;\" reports the commencement of the Naval Brigade's movements upon the James River; discusses the debate concerning the location of the first battle. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that they have \"settled on the islandfor the summer;\" wants to know where Julia Gardiner Tyler is \"and what she is doing through all these troublesome sad times;\" offers congratulations on the birth of David Lyon Gardiner's son; discusses \"the fearfulnews from Cambridge the last week...of the death of Mrs. Longfellow.\" 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the letter with all the news, notes that \"Julia Tyler's mind is so engrossed with the inhumanity of this war she could write of nothing else;\" does not call on neighbors as she does not desire opposition to her views on the war; reports that Mr. Crittenden has been delivering \"a vigorous prosecution of the war.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers condolences on the death of Mr. John Tyler; hopes to hear from her soon; wants news about Julia Tyler. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that she has been refused a pass \"for military reasons.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePass granting permission for Juliana McLachlan Gardiner and 2 children to go to Virginia. 1 p. PDS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes that she had some intelligence to communicate, but observes that contact with Virginia has been cut off; promises to relay any information they might receive concerning Julia Gardiner Tyler; does not believe that there is any chance that Mrs/ Gardiner might travel south at present. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that enquiries made among prisoners about the condition of Mrs. Julia Gardiner Tyler and family have revealed only that nothing serious has ahppened; states that \"Mr. Ludlow has again made a request to Gen Wool for permission to send a flag over to you ladies, but it remains to be seen what the cross old man will do.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that an enclosed letter to Julia Gardiner Tyler be delivered to the gentleman who offered to take charge of the letter; reports that \"Alexander Gardiner Tyler is very measy and anxious to return South.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Julia Gardiner Tyler is determined to remain at \"Sherwood,\" \"under any circumstances;\" mentions that the papers reported that \"the Union gun boats have met a repulse near Richmond.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of a letter addressed to Julia Gardiner Tyler; reports that it is being sent to the nearest military fort of the \"insurgents;\" disclaims any responsibility if the letter is lost. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets to hear of Mrs. Julia GardinerTyler's illness; is happy to hear that she has been allowed to remain at \"Sherwood,\" \"in comparative peace and quiet.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her attempts to reach \"Sherwood\" by mail; notes that there have but fears \"the appropriation made by Congress for prolonging the war will make peace measures a slow business.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves prospects for the South are looking brighter; discusses reports from foreign newspapers about the war; wishes that \"the Southern Confed. could maintain their own independence without the aid of foreign powers.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to provide assistance to her to contact her daughter, Mrs. Julia Gardiner Tyler; reports the description of battles received from her uncle, Dr. Minge; notes that the Federal soldiers \"have laid waste, the beautiful estates of \"Westover\" and \"Berkeley,\" and in fact, all the country around here, not leaving a blade of grass, or living thing upon the land;\" gives a forwarding address where letters to Julia Gardiner Tyler might be sent. 4 pp. ALS. Including TCy of above ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her attempts to get a pass to meet with her daughter at \"Sherwood\" as she had heard reports that Mrs. Julia Gardiner Tyler was ill; states that she is now awaiting a reply from Major Ludlow on the matter; wants to bring Julia Gardiner Tyler north, as \"the climate during the summer is all but death to her.\" 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that permission is still not being granted to civillians to travel up the James River as preparations are pending for the removal of their forces; promises to notify her as soon as he has favorable news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms her that it will be possible to travel to Charles City County, Virginia \"under a 'flag of truce'\" to meet up with her daughter, Julia Gardiner Tyler; notes that Norfolk is \"only peopled by women, children, and men incapable of bearing arms;\" reports the rationing of tea and salt; describes the effect of the war; discusses the possibilities of her, Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, traveling to meet with her daughter. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that Julia Gardiner Tyler has been ill again; believes it would be best for her to go north; does \"not feel at all alarmed about Julia - now that the northern vandals have retired from the James River;\" notes that communication with richmond has been reopened. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the prospects of meeting up with Julia Gardiner Tyler and bringing her north; argues that since the Federal army has left the immediate vicinity of \"Sherwood,\" she ought to try to get Julia Gardiner Tyler; fears the effect of the weather on Julia; reports the current opinion concerning a batle to be fought on the Rappahannock River with Gen. McClellan uniting with Pope. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that the \"military condition of things was such as to prevent a favorable consideration of your requests\" by Major General McClellan. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to be kept informed of any news of Juliana McLachlan Gardiner Tyler; discusses the rumor that the \"Villa Margaret,\" in Hampton, Virginia had been burned; mentions that Mr. Horsford was in Washington, DC right after the battle of Bull Run. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssures her that her sympathies are with the south; feels that \"the state of the country is most sad and lamentable;\" hopes to see her soon. 1 p. TCy of AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives a favorable report on the scholastic achievement of the \"young gentlemen\" under his instruction from her home. 1 p. TCy of AL. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions her surprise at hearing that Julia Gardiner Tyler had returned to Virginia; discusses her husband's involvement with the Runford Chemical Works and the Commission for the Defense of Boston Harbor. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt signed by George Mackerley for payment received from Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner for tuition and expenses for Alexander Tyler and Henry Beeckman [sic]. 1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Mr. Tyler has an office in the government at a salary of $ 3,000; discusses the activity on the Potomac River - believes that the Northern papers cannot be trusted to print news of defeat; encourages her to keep her spirits up; quotes Mr. Tyler as saying \"we have no more fear of the Yankees than if they were Hottentots - not a bit more - God is with us and will whip them badly.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays news from a relative that Julia Gardiner Tyler is well; states that \"we do not think the state of the Confederacy by any means gloomy - on the contrary it is brighter than it has ever been;\" believes that France will soon recognize the south; discusses the current status of their warships and the denunciation of Admiral Dahlgreen. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRemarks \"offered at the funeral of Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, at East Hampton, Long Island, New York.\" 4 pp. AMsS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"inventory of Mrs. Juliana Gardiner's furniture at her residence on Staten Island [NY] - taken by her daughter Mrs. Tyler.\" 2 pp. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubmits her claim to be reimbursed for damage done to \"Villa Margaret\" while occupied by Federal soldiers. 1 p. TCy of AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to \"give a great deal of love\" to Mrs. Tyler and to congratulate her on the marriage of her daughter, Julia. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests the company of the Gardiners on the 13th. 1 p. AC. No year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if Mr. Gardiner could handle her money as \"I have had it by Me some time and I long to have it Earning something;\" hopes that it will be of no trouble and asks that she be informed of their decision. 1 p. ALS. No year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLooks forward to her visit; hopes that she will come early so that they can spend lots of time together; states that she will meet Juliana at the dock of her choice. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that she can attend to any additional sewing Mrs. Gardiner might have; discusses her father's illness; thanks Mrs. Gardiner for her kindness. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the case of the mortgage Gardiner's mother brought against a bond executed by his father. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces his safe return from Kentucky; mentions that the Beeckmans are well and that Gilbert's health is continuing to improve. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not understand \"how the Trustees considered themselves justified in warranting Mr. Gardiner's conduct;\" thanks his mother for sending the \"corrector;\" asks about a Mrs. Ann Rogers who was listed in it; thinks that the family ought to come and visit; mentions that Professor Henry, \"the second scientifical man in the country\" declined a position at the University of Virginia with almost triple his present pay; discusses his academic performance. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsoles her on the death of a loved one. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to take tea at 4:00. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets to inform him that they will not be able to visit tonight as was suggested; thanks him for his letters; wishes him a \"speedy return to health.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a copy of the President's address; describes a grand celebration on the James River. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets the delay that will keep him away from home; discusses his business; believes he is getting the better of his cough, hearts that Eliza is healthy again; gives news of acquaintances; states that the constant snow has kept him indoors. 2 pp. ALS. No year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses great desire to see her again, but regrets that her illness prevents her from doing so; mentions that her daughter would call in her place were it not for her sprained ankle; asks her to come visit them instead. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for disappointing her, but explains that the doctor is still away delivering a baby; sends what quinine he has. 1 p. ALS. No year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that the President Tyler will leave \"Sherwood Forest\" on the 21st for New York; describes the house and decorating suggestions; asks him to send several items, including her cookbook. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests their company on December 16. 2 pp. AL. No year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWorries that Mrs. Julia Tyler's habit of writing to Mrs. Gardiner twice a week will make her letter \"superfluous;\" mentions an unusual warm spell; reports that \"the family (with the exception of Uncle) have enjoyed perfect health.\" 4 pp. ALS. No year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates his pleasure at seeing her and visiting East Hampton, New York; describes his visits around New York and New Jersey; states that he enjoyed Beeckman very much. 12 pp. ALS. No year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that there is no cause for alarm as her health is improving; describes a ball held last evening where no one wanted to dance; mentions making the acquaintance of a spectacularly attired French woman in the company of the Count de Reis, a Spanish nobleman; reports that Harry Beeckman is well. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. No year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clippings; envelopes to Mr. and Mrs. David Gardiner and Alexander Gardiner; envelopes to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman; envelopes to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner; calling cards from the Beeckmans and the Gardiners.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdmires her \"calm, submissive resignation to the decree of heaven;\" discusses religion; gives news of the family. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition to the Judge of the High Court of Chancery for the District of Richmond concerning two tracts of land in Ohio purchased by John Tabb. 7 pp. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for his letter; mentions his readings of Ovid; argues why he has no desire to travel; asks \"why desire to see the miseries of the world;\" describes the misfortunes of war and poverty; discusses the destiny of the American people. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the pleasure he enjoys knowing of Walker's advancement; complains of a \"melancholy that seems yet to haunt me;\" gives family news. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS from ELiza Gilmer to Thomas Walker Gilmer, family news, discusses her studies. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA map sketch. 2 pp. Fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses arrangements to buy a tract of the Royal Company lands; announces intention to resell the land for a higher price. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes that he could be with her; discusses his love for her as they plan to be married in a few weeks; mentions his illness; is sorry that he has not procured a rib for Miss Hetly. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses purchase of land from the Loyal Company; describes adjoining lands. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes that she and her friends are well; describes how much he missed her and how forlorn and desolate the house seems without her; discusses local happenings. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his disapointment after failing to receive a letter from her; asks why she has not written; mentions establishing a literary and scientific journal; discusses local events. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his arrival in Washington; fears that he was not a good escort for Miss Randolph as he was too preoccupied with his own business; mentions his visit to Mr. Wist; asks her to write often. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the legal action he is taking on behalf of Isaac A. Coles in reference to a bond executed by Charles A. Scott to John Coles; describes his reasons for demurring Mr. Scott's pleas. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the difficulty he put himself through on behalf of the Loyal Company surveying their tracts of land; states that the present holders of the land will not pay their dues unless sued; desires that such legal action be taken so that he may colect his fee of 8 percent of the money involved. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of M.M. Robinson and John H. Cocke to Francis W. Gilmer for $1,124.79 dated 20 December 1823. 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his stay at White Sulpher Springs and the effects of the waters have upon his health; gives anecdotes of the people he has met there; makes arrangements to meet her at Staunton, Virginia 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions his \"disappointment at not receiving a long love letter\" from her; describes his love for her; mentions his trip to Hot Springs, Virginia 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to wait one month to move in to collect receipts of Loyal Company land holders so that he can be \"legally armed;\" warns that the collection will be a difficult operation. 7 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces that he has given David Anderson power of attorney to attend the general meetings of the Sayall Company as his proxy; sends a servant to return the papers so that Gilmer and Mr. Maury can complete the agreement and make a report at the meeting. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his deep devotion to her; is upset that she implied that he could forget her; discusses his social life; relates news of the family; mentions his debut in the legislature. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplains about her not writing often; desires her to be with him; mentions news of family and friends; asks for her decision regarding visiting him. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates his meeting with her relative, Miss Baker; wishes she was with him; complains of his ill health; discusses the purchase of a family Bible; asks whe she has not written. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for some money in return for his services in identifying the surveys of the Loyal Company; believes the surveys to be worth $50,000 of which his commision would be $4,000. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to come down and stay with him for the remainder of the legislative session; discusses all the preparations required for her trip. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for the legal services for Gilmer regarding tracts of land in Montgomery that he wishes to purchase; gives an account of past owners and transactions of the land in question. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Gilmer inform him of the amount paid for a survey made on a tract of land for Mr. Walters. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him of the receipt of the Order of Account from Staunton for the Loyal Company case; asks if there are any other defendants interest in the result of the account who should be notified. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks the court date for settlement of the debts owed the Loyal Company be moved up as he does not believe that it will be possible to notify all the defendants 30 days before the present court date; asks for a complete list of the defendants and their addresses; discusses arrangements for settlement of the case. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the prospects of procuring security for his father to purchase some land; does not believe the accumulation of debt to be a good idea; proposes plans to keep his father happy in his old age. 4 pp. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses legal arrangements to be made in the absence of General Preston; suggests that Gilmer should publish his \"sketch of the Loyal Company\" in the Abingdon paper so as to give everyone the facts in the case; promises to see to it that any effort in the Legislature to abolish the Company's claim will be defeated. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the case of the Taylors; sends a copy of G.C. Taylor's bond; asks that he return the copy of the Journal as soon as possible; discusses Mr. Pratt's case. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplains that she does not write as often as she should; discuses the arrangements for her move; describes visits with her friends; asks about the possibility of enlarging their family; discusses the possibility of retiring from public life. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses at length his renewed need for a closer relationship with God; mentions the depravity of the world and his own; begs her to also consider these religious matters. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses arrangements to deliver to Gilmer the papers of the Loyal Company v. Walker case; asks that his fee of $40.43 be forwarded to him by Mr. Botts. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor William Jordan, signed by Alexander Garrett, Albemarle County Court House, Virginia. 2 pp. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pp. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates his need for religion and guidance in this world; believes that he would have turned to religion long ago if only his wife were pious; asks her to think of religious concerns; discusses family news; debates the prospects of remaining in the Legislature. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $11.25 from Thomas Walker Gilmer to John M. Patton. 1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for not writing first; believes that Gilmer will make it through his present difficulties with the help of God; discusses the need for God amidst the evils of the world. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Southall of a parcel received for him at the American Consulate. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvites Nelson to a dinner on the 4th of July in his honor. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives a full account of his research to prove the identity of Doctor Thomas Lendrum. 2 pp. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor the purpose of recommending and nominating Hugh L. White of Tennessee as President of the United States of AMerica. 12 pp. PV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of $2,250.53 from Thomas Walker Gilmer \"on the principal and interest on the debt of Andrew Sweeney secured by deed of trust from Richmond Moon, Sr.,\" signed by William Lomptins. 2 pp. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of James B. Fretwell for Richard Moon, \"received of Thomas Walker Gilmer eight Hundred and thirty six dollars \u0026amp; 60 cents.\" 1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his impressions of the people and rituals he observed during a visit to a Catholic cathedral; mentions the prospect of sea sickness, but notes that \"no one ever died of it;\" describes his purchase of a substantial amount of property on Galveston Island; mentions other business dealings. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces his arrival home; describes his reception; wishes that she and the children were with him; fears that business will keep him occupied for quite a while. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his joy upon the receipt of her letter; discusses business plans and matters at ome; mentions his longing to see her and the children. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves Mr. Archer to be a most \"promising youth;\" discusses the general supervision \"which his youth and inexperience may require.\" 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes that relations between the two of them could have been closer; asks for aid in \"reading the signs of the horoscope;\" asks what is to become of the \"honest, independent states right republicans of the South\" (like himself); wishes that there was some Virginia and Georgia to cooperate. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires as to any further developments in regard to his Virginia claims; asks for an early reply. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates him on his induction to the Speaker's chair; notes how far the Old Dominion has \"tumbled from that high eminence of glory and political virtue;\" warns of the possibility of a few of their fellow Whigs joining with the conservatives. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarns of the danger inherent in naming Gordon as the Whig candidate; notes that this is a crisis situation and urges Minor to act prudently. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests information concerning the conduct of Jno. Hooe in relation to a certain \"loose and base woman;\" requests this information on \"behalf of many virtuous voters of said King George county\" as Hooe is a candidate for election there. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the need for faith in strength of the Lord when one is ill; advises submission to the will of God; points out that \"it is the unbeliever who is alarmed at the thought of death when he is sick;\" informs her that Aunt Sarah will come over to visit her soon. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that previous engagements prevent him from accepting the invitation to the dinner to be given the Honorable Mr.Wise at Louisa Court House; discusses the danger to government institutions caused by the \"indifference of the people as to their own inalienable rights;\" discusses the need for reform within the framework of the constitution, especially in regards to the banking system. 4 pp. Df.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges his letter; discusses his political options now that he has been elected; asks how his wife took the news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that he will not be able to attend the dinner to be given in honor of Mr. Clay; gives his highest regards to Mr. Clay and the position he holds. 2 pp. Df.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes that a letter written by Mr. J. Randolph to Mr. Ridley describing opinions and acts of Gilmer that are false has been exhibited in Southampton County; requests that he receive a copy of this letter; urges that the circulation of the letter be suppressed. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges their invitation for him to attend a Whig Convention for the states of Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio; describes the greatness of the influence of \"popular will\" on the institutions of the United States; notes the necessity of \"the vigilance of the people\" to preserve the government. 3 pp. Df.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges their invitation for him to attend a Convention in Nashville by the \"friends of 'retrenchment and reform';\" discusses the upcoming presidential election and the dangers of a strong executive; notes the necessity of individuals to uphold their constitutional rights in order to preserve the Union; warns of the danger of the states losing their power to serve as checks on the Federal government. 4 pp. Df.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubmitted by Jno. E. Heath; concerning (1) the status of public warehouses owned by Virginia, (2) amount of revenge charged to the sheriffs, (3) fees collected for criminal charges, (4) the amount borrowed by the Treasurer from the banks and (5) the balance in the Treasury. 4 pp. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the \"one blank scheme\" and its political implications; describes his itinerary. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his political situation and duty to the Whig party; notes the disapproval of the selection of Webster as Secretary of States; calls Webster \"a federalist of the worst die: a blackguard \u0026amp; vulgar debaucher;\" asks if Minor has seen signs of too much ambition in him [TWG]; sends his love to Minor's family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestions the meaning of his last letter; asks \"what change has come over the spirit of your dream?;\" states that he is just the kind of advisor that he needs, his \"distance from the scenes of action\" giving him objectivity; discusses his political prospects. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his prospects of accepting a seat in the US Senate; believes a national bank would be \"unconstitutional and inexpedient;\" states that he is in favor of distributing the surplus proceeds of public lands. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the election of William S. Archer to the US Senate; describes how he was nominated as well by J.F. Strother of Rappahanock but that his election was strongly opposed by those he has considered friends. 4 pp. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his displeasure at the manner in which they acted to fill Roane's seat in the US Senate; states that he wanted Gilmer to have that seat; desires reports of how the opposition to Gilmer was presented. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his meeting with Col. Coles on the subject of the last senatorial election; states that Coles showed him Minor's letter on the subject and explained that they, Coles, Cocke, and Southall, would have voted for Gilmer had they known he wanted the position; does not expect any further action. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArgues that the delegates and senator had not served the interests of their constituents in regards to the last senatorial election; states that the residents of his county desired Mr. Gilmer for the position; gives copies of his correspondence with Southall, Coles, and Cocke. 3 pp. ALS. Including ACy of ALSs, March 13 and 18, 1841. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him to attend to some business of Gilmer's with Dr. Poindexter as \"there are unsettled matters touching the purchase by him of you;\" discusses expenses to be paid, cash owed him and other transactions. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him to receive from Charlottesville Fevell \"whatever sum of money he may wish to pay;\" states that \"the cat will be out of the bag...soon\" and that \"if Tyler is firm and true all is well.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmendment empowering the President to issue Treasury notes as necessary \"to meet any legal demand on the treasury to which the ordinary resources thereof may not be adequate.\" 1 p. AD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains that he has been too busy lately to write; mentions the death of a senator from Rhode Island; describes the party at Webster's; announces the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Tyler to a Mr. William Waller of Williamsburg; expects to be with Ann as a \"first rate midwife.\" 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he arrived safely but it still sick; announces the death of Lewis Williams of North Carolina; hopes that she will get better soon; discusses his business arrangements with Harmer; gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Remarks of Mr. Gilmer, of Virginia...on the motion to strike out the contingent appropriations from the bill making appropriations for the civil and diplomatic expenses of the government.\" 8 pp. PD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his travels and companions; gives family news; makes arrangements for groceries to be sent to her. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromises to attend to her requests; describes his attempt at shopping; states that it has been too cloudy to see the comet; gives news of friends, family and the weather. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his trip and the storm on the Potomac; gives news of friends and family. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks why she is not well; urges her to exercise; describes his committee work; mentions that the measles are going around and that he has them; asks if she reads her Bible as often as she should. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he has fixed up roms for her, Lucy, and Liz to stay; asks who she voted for in the election and who won. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the advantages of signing the \"War Bill\" and the disadvantages accompanying a veto of the bill. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs glad to hear that the baby is better; describes how beautiful she is to him; states that his \"old malady\" is giving him trouble again; mentions the passage of a tariff bill; believes his health would improve if he could stay at home. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses \"the desire felt by the people of Texas for annexation, and fear that it may greatly injure us if suffered to operate upon the action of your government;\" encloses a petition for annexation, asks Gilmer's opinion of it. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that his illness is no better; pretends that he is at home with her and acts out a conversation with her. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that he is no better - the morphine helped the other day, but today he feels as bad as ever; describes the details of a Catholic service he attended. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that although the doctor treated him, he does not feel much better; states that he will change doctors if he does not get relief in a week to ten days; wishes that she would take up Christianity so that \"we would then be unitied for eternity as well as time;\" discusses the virtue of being a Christian; wonders \"why does not my wife, my dear wife make a profession of religion?;\" preaches at her on the necessity to accept Christ; asks her to read a chapter in their family Bible before going to bed. 7 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his packing up leave; rejoices at the prospect of returning home; discusses social events around town. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects to leave Saturday; sends estimates of living expenses; reports that he feels better today than he has felt in a long time. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his trip to Amherst Court House and the weather; reports that he will visit Mr. Thompson and leave tomorrow for Lynchburg. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommends him on the publication of his letter concerning the annexation of Texas; regrets, however, that he does not hsare Gilmer's hope in a quick resolution; states that the inaction of the US on Texas' proposal for annexation caused them to withdraw the offer; notes that the desire for annexation was not derived from fear of Mexico; discusses the problems with the US tariff and custom house system; repports that although many in Texas have now dropped their support for annexation, there remains a majority who favor it; discusses the problems Texas has had raising revenue and the recurrent Mexican treat; states his alarm at the economic situation where many people are moving out of Texas with fewer coming in; believes that \"the President is humiliating the Texan nation and himself by counting and relying upon foreign (British) intervention for the establishment of peace;\" discusses the possibility of Texas freeing its slaves; believes that if Texas does not become a part of the US, it will fall under the influence of a European power, namely Great Britain; refutes the argument that annexing Texas would be unconstitutional; suggests that Texas be admitted by a Joint Resolution of Congress rather than by treaty to avoid the necessity of a two-thirds vote in the Senate. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists his itinerary; regrets that he will not be able to see her until after the election. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a deed of sale of 191 acres in Albemarle County by Thomas Walker Gilmer to Hugh and Franklin Minor at $15 an acre; contains provisions for the cutting of wood on the property. 1 p. ACy of ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists the places and time where \"I shall proceed to take the depositions of sundry persons to be read as evidence against our claims to a seat in the next House of Representative as the member from the Congressional District.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the prospects for the national bank system proposed by the Republican Party; believes him to be the best qualified to explain the issues. 4 pp. Df of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that the judge is very sick and may die tonight; states that although he wanted to bathe in the springs, he will come and take her home; reports that they had a rather dull time so far. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves that the democratic Party is pursuing a course of folly; argues that Van Buren does not have much support in Philadelphia; wishes that there were some good man on whom we might all rally Richmond;\" reports on the number Democrats elected to their Congress. 2 pp. TCy of ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that all her friends have been asking about her; states that \"I certainly wish you to have as much pocket money as is proper for an economical and prudent young lady - but no more;\" discusses the arrangements made for her money. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he is well except for a cold caught \"either from the wet night or from sleeping in a room heated with anthracite coal;\" discusses his accommodations; reports that Mr. Stringfellow gave a good sermon today. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the housing and dining arrangements he has made; doubts that the Compbells and the Coles will be staying there as he expected; promises to send news of a \"fine speculation\" that he is investigating; states that \"the rumors about a mistake in my poll are all false like everything else of the sort in the newspapers.\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him to consider the question of the annexation of Texas; argues that foreign powers might \"establish an influence in Texas prejudicial to our commercial interests and republican institutions;\" asks for his opinion on the matter. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates his decision to sell during the latter part of January as his correspondence with Anderson has proven unproductive; relates a message from Mr. White explaining that he had not written earlier due to his illness; discusses some financial arrangements made with \"Godwin at the Bank;\" asks what will be done with the \"General Ticket members\" - hopes \"that you may all act so as to uphold the Constitution and laws;\" discusses a congressman's right to hold his seat; debates the power of the state to interpret federal law in its own manner; questions the trade off between obeying the law and seceding from the Union. 4 pp. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that he has been hard at work writing a paer in response to Goggin's hopes to be home on Friday. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that Mr. Goggin has gone home - \"whether he will come back I know not and care but little;\" asks her to tell Frank Minor that he, Thomas Walker Gilmer, plans to take up law again as he is tired of Congress; states that \"Texas will come into the Union very soon.\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"An address, delivered before the two literary societies of Randolph Macon College, Virginia, by the Honorable Thomas Walker Gilmer.\" 22pp. PV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Mr. Meade wants to pay him some money and that as soon as it is in the bank, he will send Minor a check; states that \"I am very busy now with my contest.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Speech of Thomas Walker Gilmer, Secretary of the Navy of the United States;\" discusses the role of history in human society. 20 pp. Df of AMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates him on his new position as Secretary of the Navy; believes that \"the shortest cut to the presidential chair lies through the department of the Navy;\" states that a code of Rules and Regulations and a modification of the organization are required to restore order to the Navy; advocates Calhoun's plan for reorganization. 1 p. TCy of L. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe explosion killed Secretary of the Navy Thomas Walker Gilmer, Commodore B. Kennon, secretary of State Judge Abel Parker Upshur, Virgil Maxcy - US Minister at Belgium, and Col. David Gardiner. 2 pp. NwsCl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 NwsCl\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 NwsCl\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolutions passed upon the death of Thomas Walker Gilmer by the citizens of Staunton and Augusta County; signed by Lucas P. Thompson. 4 pp. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolutions passed by the citizens of Albemarle upon the death of Thomas Waler Gilmer. 2 pp. ACyS of D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolutions passed by the legislature of the State of New Jersey upon the deaths of those killed aboard the Princeton. 2 pp. ACyS of D, including ADS certifying that the above is a true copy. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces the copy of the Resolution sent to her; offers his condolences upon the death of her husband. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by James S. Calhoun. 2 pp. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePassed upon the calamity of the explosion on the Princeton, signed by Edwin H. Lothrop and Edwin M. Cust. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a copy of a Joint Resolution of Michigan's legislature on the Princeton accident; sends his condolences. 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises Mrs. Baker to urge her daughter, Ann E. Gilmer, to \"shake off this lethargy of grief and take comfort for her children's sake;\" Expresses her sorrow over the death of Thomas Walker Gilmer; explains that she has also been bereaved and so understands the desolation of widowhood.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that she had not written earlier as she did not know what to say to comfort her; prays that her grief will be comforted; urges her to have faith in the Lord. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrawn by his old teacher, T. Carr. 5 pp. AMsS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that he found Walker, Mrs. Gilmer's son, to be deficient in Latin; offers to take him on as a student at no cost; asks that if she decides to send Walker to him, that she keep it a secret, so that he will not think he is any different from the other students. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the letter dated May 1, 1847. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes how he has settled in at his new location; asks Minor for his opinion on whether he should run for district attorney; argues that the jobwould give him a good salary and position, but believes himself too young for the job; notes that most of the prominent men in the state are Virginians; gives news of some of Minor's relatives. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. PM. Including Cy of PM. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Mr. Hugh R. Garden has expressed an interest in purchasing the autograph book of Governor Gilmer; states that he will conclude the transaction if she so desires; encloses a letter from Mr. Garden. 2 pp. ALS. Including AL, incomplete, H.R. Garden, New York, New York, to William L. Frenholm, . Offers $300 for the autograph book of Governor Gilmer. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him of the ommission in his last letter of the names of Susan Gilmer and her children, concerning the transactions affecting the lands of Thomas Walker Gilmer; discusses problems concerning these transactions, i.e. lack of records. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe paper is signed by the President of the United States, William McKinley. 1 p. D. (See Gilmer oversize file).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his reservations about becoming involved in the case of Thompson's Executor V. Kinney and others entered by the Circuit Court of Nelson County; prefers that his son qualify for the post, but fears that he may be drafted soon, encloses copy of the decree. Including TCy of D. \"Decree - Thompson's Executor V. Kinney and others\" Settlement of the property known as the McLean survey in reference to the estates of William Kiney, Nicholas Kinney, and Thomas Walker Gilmer (all deceased). 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the settlement of Thompson's Executor V. Kinney etc.; states that he has received $900 from Uncle Walker Gilmer's estate; asks for a list of Lena's grandfather's heirs; mentions the fear of the draft. 1 p. TLS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAddressed to James Barbour, Barboursville, Orange Co., Virginia, from Rh. M. Johnson. 1 p. Envelope. No year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReminds Gilmer that Bishop Whelton will be at church next Sunday and will expect Gilmer to be there as a candidate for confirmation. 1 p. ALS. No year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him that he received payment from the survey of 160 acres; reports that he put the money in the hannds of W.H. Spillen, to the credit of the Loyal Company. 1 p. ALS. No year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that he has never felt \"more pain and more regret\" than when he received Gilmer's last letter; discusses the reasons for his support of Gordon in the election; states that he would have supported Gilmer if Gilmer had run; discusses Whig politics - who is running for the elections. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that many of the present delegates to the legislature have \"misrepresented and betrayed many of those who voted for them;\" praises Thomas Walker Gilmer's virtues; discusses the responsibilities of elected officials; argues that Gilmer, if he had run, would have beaten everyone else, including Mr. Archer. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Mr. President\" - discusses the powers Congress has to implement the proposals of the American Colonization Society, i.e. the purchase of land on the coast of Afria; questions the interpretation of the constitution; asks what are the debts of the US; debates his conflicting loyalties between the debts of the American Colonization Society and the Republican party. 15 pp. AD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes a farewell speech as he is taking leave of his position as an editor of the Gazette. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCalls upon the people to remember their duty to carefully deliberate the issues before casting their votes; remarks on the importance of the issues at hand; reminds them not to forget the interests of the country by exclusively concerning themselves with local issues; instructs them to tell their delegates \"to vote for the White basis in the house of delegates \u0026amp; for the compound bais [sic] in the Senate,\" as he believes \"that nothing short of it can restore harmony to our distracted councils.\" 4 pp. Df.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the measures taken by Governor Giles in regard to Virginia's relations with the Union. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraws parallels between ancient Greece and Rome and the modern political situation; believes in the necessity of virtue for good statesmanship. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvocates voting Republican; discusses the electoral process. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses problems facing the Whig party and the political course of Mr. Rives. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he is \"induced to republish the following correspondence between the Lynchburg Virginian and Virginia Advocate\" in order to vindicate himself from their accusations. 4 pp. Df. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the virtues necessary for public office. 2 pp. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Phrenological and Craniological chart showing the development of organs, together with the character and talents of Thomas Walker Gilmer drawn by Dr. S. Henris.\" 1 p. PDS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 pp. AD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks the editors for publishing the \"extracts\" he sent; complains of the small type that was used for his article; discusses his and the Advocate's allegiance to the Whig party; questions their story about Governor Gilmer's attack on Mr. Clay; does not believe that Gilmer called Mr. Clay in his relations to the prty; discusses the differences between the Republican and the Whig parties. 8 pp. AL. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the \"present depressed state of our markets,\" and steps needed to alleviate the situation; reports on problems of trade with Europe; believes that \"the wealth \u0026amp; prosperity of Virginia have declined, \u0026amp; must continue to decline\" unless problems are corrected. 2 pp. AMs. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChart drawn up to determine the percentage of delegates from each part of Virginia based on the amount of taxes paid by each area; contains statistics on the white and slave population and taxes paid in Virginia. 2 pp. AD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRemarks of a certain newspaper, \"a more unbridled and licentious Press the world never saw;\" discusses Mr. Evan's speeches on the question of slavery and other topics. Very difficult handwriting. 3 pp. ALS. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. N.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pp. A.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWonders why his (SGT's) son, Harry Tucker, has been called on only once since Monday evening last to say a lesson in class; would be obliged to receive a letter on this subject. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWinchester, Virginia Gazette article on Mr. Henry St. George Tucker's speech \"in answer to Mr. Nelson of Virginia, on the report of the Committee on Roads and Canals.\" 7 pp. NwsCl. Fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses the \"morphine desired;\" suspects that letters from him (NBT) have been opened and resealed and urges him to use sealing wax on further correspondence; encloses the New York Standard which reports pn the legislative committee on the proclamation; Van Buren denounces nullification \"while he professes great devotion to the principles of '98 and swears lustily that they mean no such thing;\" Mr. Andrew Stevenson has come to the aid of the President Andrew Jackson; believes the enforcement bill will not pass the Senate; Henry Clay will probably separate himself from Daniel Webster thereby throwing his HC influence with the South. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites asking for remedy for the worms attacking and stripping the Dutch Elms found on the campus of the College of William \u0026amp; Mary. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Including D. footnote of Nathaniel Beverly Tucker's publications. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas awakened in the middle of the night with the idea of writing a letter in poetic verse. 1 p. ALS. Including AL. Mr. Thompson, to Saint George Tucker. Responds to the letter in poetic verse with one of his own in poetic verse. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe bill to fix his [SGT's] salary failed due to a disagreement in relation to the compensation of the Clerk of the Senate; talks of founding a new, democratic paper in Virginia as there is not a decent democratic paper to be found; the Enquirer is conducted by a three person partnership and the \"Senior Editor is weak, prosy, and stupid.\" 2 pp. AL. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites informing her of the very recent death of his mother; remembers other family members who died in the same bed, including her [LAT's] husband [Nathaniel Beverly Tucker]. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten by St. George Tucker in Richmond, Virginia. The draft includes chapter one, a few pages of chapters two, eighteen, twenty, and various other pages. 24 pp. Ms. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the pamphlet which came \"from the pen of one whose opinions I always have been taught to respect;\" is pleased with her concern for his spiritual as well as temporal well-being; speaks of faith and religion and states that neither is \"merely the fanaticism of the zealous of the hope of the credulous.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for his neglect in writing to her; mentions having shown Mr. Cowardin his [SGT's] invention [a machine used in printing]; they agreed to construct a lifesize model and to contact Mr. Hool - an expert in printing press machinery - in order to correct all the error in design; he [SGT] will do nothing without her and Mr. Walker's concurrence and advice. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites in pencil as he cannot find his pen and ink; marched to Williamsburg from King's Mill Wharf taking the city by surprise; his men are comfortably quartered at the College of William \u0026amp; Mary and he is staying at Aunt Lucy's [Lucy Anne Smith Tucker's]; expects the enemy to invade through Hampton, Virginia, hence the importance of defending Williamsburg; sends hugs and kisses to his children. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites to tell her he is well despite his \"two regular shakes within the past week;\" John Perry is very ill; will send her a long letter via Mr. Tayler. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWelcomes all letters from her; has not heard from the Grove since Coleman Tayler came; misses reading his books; is sorry he will be unable to spend Christmas at home; has just heard that they will move shortly. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten for his company in honor of their host. 4 pp. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites to her as he has promised; met some little girls who remind him of her, Lina, and Annie; they could not sing for him which made him wish he were at home and listening to \"my precious little girls and my darling old boy mingling their sweet voices in praise to God;\" tells how the little girls will soon be driven from their home by the bad Yankees; wants her and her siblings to memorize poetry from him when he returns home. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived her letter and urges her to rest assured that the dangers surrounding him are not so perilous as she perceives for the soldiers are in good leadership; reminds her not to read and believe the falsehoods of the war reported in the newspapers; feels that newspaper reports inform the enemy of their [Confederate soldiers] movements, cause anxiety among those at home, and report falsehoods and should, thefore, be censored; is disheartened by the waning patriotism of the men; is pleased that Thomas has returned and will pay him what [SGT] can; with the currency depreciated, property high, and money low, \"prudence dictates the policy of getting rid of as much property as we can.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived her letter; mentions an impending battle and feels that success is certain for them [Confederates]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeft his regiment on sick leave and although he once felt quite ill, he feels much better except that he is quite weak now; disappointed that his regiment has seen so little action; mentions agreat victory for their [Confederate] side in which they lost 2,500 men and the enemy lost 4,800 men; \"Mr. Peachy Grattans's son, George, was killed;\" praises Confederate soldiers for thei dash, chivalry, and enthusiasm which the enemy lacks; begs her not to be uneasy about his health. 3 pp. jk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRan [John Randolph Tucker] delivered her letter to him; tells her that he returned to camp too soon and fell ill once again; is completely well now and will return to rejoin his regiment; expects some \"sharp work\" very soon. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRejoices in the knowledge that he has \"sought and found Jesus to your only, your all-sufficient, your precious Saviour\" and that \"you are no longer a sufferer, but an humble, loving, believing child of God;\" longs for a visit from him; Mr. Graham sends his love to Lizzie and him [SGT]. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received no word from her since her arrival in Charlottesville; feels very despondent and low; his regiment was cut to pieces in a battle in which he could not attend due to his continuing ill health; his trust and faith in the \"heavenly Father\" is feeble and weak; hopes to leave Richmond for convalescence; anxious to learn whether the children have gone to school. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes him a happy 35th birthday; is concerned about his [SGT's] health and advises him to stir about in the fine weather and see his friends; invites him to Richmond for visits; is delighted that they are brothers in the highest sense; reminds him of the warfare they wage under their great leader against sin in their hearts; relays many religious thoughts and sentiments; asks if he knows William Hope. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets not being able to stop in Charlottesville to see him while traveling to Staunton; reminisces about their many military times spent together; wishes they both would enjoy better health and be able to rejoin their regiment; Ran says that Jim - a Lieutenant Colonel on the colored staff received corporal punishment; tells him to retain his faith in God to overcome his low spirits; knows that life hereafter to God's honor and glory. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn obituary for Lieutenant-Colonel Saint George Tucker who died on January 24, 1863 after having suffered from an illness contracted while fighting for the country he loved, in The Central Presbyterian. He did not die before accepting God into his heart. (See oversize file - Tucker). 1 p. Nwscl. Including 3 other copies of the same newspaper. (See oversize file - Tucker).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for his negligence in writing; has hired Jim at a hotel in Ashland to Mr. Jones who had him on trial for a week; sympathizes with her in her loss of her husband, Saint George Tucker, which he too greatly feels. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks Dolly and her three children will fetch $2,500-$3,000; \"Col. Taliaferro presented a claim for $75 for hire of Alice;\" Mr. Nolly asks if Saint left a note of someone who had a share in the property; mentions Mr. Jonathon Sale's hiring of Jim at the boarding house; returns her power of attorney which must be acknowledged before a Justice of Peace and returned to him [JRT]; mentions selling her house and furniture. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWonders if the paymaster at Charlottesville, a Capt. Spurier, ever paid Saint George Tucker anything; must find this out immediately; wonders what to do with Alice. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions the chaotic state in Richmond with the Yankees so near; grieves with her for the loss of her husband [Saint George Tucker]; reminds her that he remains her loving brother and uncle. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends her many receipts which she must keep together safely; rejoices that another brother [Nathaniel Beverly Tucker] has found the Lord; wonders if she knows of Saint [Saint George Tucker] owing John L. Thompson $528. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions settling bills including the one with John L. Thompson; asks if she knows anything of Saint George Tucker selling a \"deaf and dumb\" slave to James. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas paid every debt of Saint George Tucker's and has invested \"the money remaining - $10,880.62;\" Tudor offered to send Gilmer to school. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers her sympathy for the death of her grandmother [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker]. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeeply regrets the breach of her engagement with Mr. Moore as from all he [JRT] heard of him he would have been a \"true and loving protector of [her],\" but agrees that if she could \"not love him as a wife should\" then she did right in her decision; has heard of her fancy for Lee and warns her to fully analyse [sic] her own feelings before making a commitment to one who may not be a noble husband and protector. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the house in which she lives with Lucy Tucker Richardson, her daughter, and her family; relays many details concerning the daily lives of everyone. 8 pp. AL. Includes ALS dated. December 7, 1891. Lizzie [Elizabeth Gilmer Tucker], Memphis, TN, to Lena Tucker. Tells about the fire in the opposite lot which St. George Tucker Richardson, her grandson, set; includes details about Lucy and the family, and about other people she [EGT] sees regularly. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions letters written by her grandfather, Henry St. George Tucker, and hopes that she did not sell them; asks about Annie [her sister]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that he cannot send her money; the office to which he intended to apply was already filled by William M. Harrison; hopes to find employment in Washington, DC and end his unsettled life which may drive him to despair; Maurice Smith may leave the paper soon; thinks often of her and the children. 4 pp. ALS. No year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for he rletter and the vegetables; is pleased that she has Sister Anne's company; recounts the beauty of a scene around the campfire with the soldiers beneath the sky; mentions his enemies in Ashland and says, \"I will ferrest them out when I am done with the enemies of my country;\" sends greetings to Mattie Adams; considers sending his daughters to be educated gratuitously by Holleys. 4 pp. ALS. N year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that he can send her no money; will try to raise enough money to send her for the fare to Richmond. 1 p. ALS. No year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs relieved of apprehension after receiving his Dr. Charles' letter; presents many allusions and comparisons to classical and Shakespearean figures; gratefully thanks him for everything. 1 p. ALS (incomplete). 18__ no month given 6\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites of missing Lizzie [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker] and his family. 4 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived her letter telling him of young Hunter Taliaferro's treatment of Alice [a slave] and is angered by his [HT's] lack of judgement in conducting his business through a slave rather than a responsible person, wants Ran [John Randolph Tucker] to contact Mr. Taliaferro for her concerning keeping Alice; gives her a new address to which she can write. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites asking for clothes as his [SGT's] were all burnt in this modern Anatasia;\" asks him to send Liz [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker] money and asks that he visit her and comfort her. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping, regarding the life and achievements of John Randolph Tucker with some references to other family members, by Col. William Preston Johnston\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReflects on the ills and evils in life. 1 p. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses \"First cause\" theory and the Christian idea of the nature of God and relates this to the sublime nature of electricity. 1 p. ALS. Including a poem by Charles Ravenshead entitled \"Electricity\" in which the poet attempts to capture the sublime nature of electricity. 1 p. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this poem, the Lady provides description of the knight and vice-versa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA poem comparing faith and reason in the development of human life. 5 pp. Poem. Includes Ms. by Charles Ravenshead [?] entitled, \"Argument for Faith an dReason.\" 1 p. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRather depressing poem with little optimism. 1 p. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis ballad is in the handwriting of St. George Tucker but probably not originally written by him. Describes a young woman. 1 p. Poem (incomplete).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA toast made to St. George Tucker's regiment, the 5th Regiment, a division of the Ashland Grays. 1 p. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks what life, love, and health are compared to faith. 2 pp. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA poem dedicated to Thomas Moore and his achievements for America. 1 p. Poem. Includes a 1 p. poem entitled, \"On the Death of Moore.\" This poem appears to be a more final draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe poem describes the death of a child, and although saddened by the death, the author remains happy in the knowledge that her child is in Heaven. 2 pp. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pp. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. Poem. Includes a 1 p. poem entitled, \"The Two Tears\" (incomplete). Also includes the very end of an incomplete poem. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis poem is about a man named Davy Diggins who \"supported himself and his worthy wife / By supplying with subjects the Doctor's knife.\" 12 pp. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells the story of the brave and valiant Shawnees who fought to protect their land but nevertheless were pushed out by the white man. 2 pp. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeemingly offers the sage advice of experience to the glowing aspirations of youth. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten in honor of Laura Powell's marriage to John Randolph Tucker. This poem was written to continue the tradition of Henry St. George Tucker honoring the souses of his children thereby welcoming them into his heart. 1 p. Poem. Includes a poem to be sung to the tune of \"The World is All a Fleeting Show.\" 1 p. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten in honor of his first born child. 1 p. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a mother who feels the pleasures of caring for a newborn child, who also feels the concerns for her child's life and who sadly watches her child die. 3 pp. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIt is about \"when evening shadows fall\" and the nostalgic memories this brings of his home. 1 p. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIt is about the fresh morning, its beauty, and how quickly the day passes into evening shadows. 1 p. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIt is a historic poem written about the ventures of Napoleon Bonaparte. 3 pp. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. Poem (incomplete).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLooks at the nature of man. 2pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 pp. Poem. Includes a poem entitled \"Memoir from School of Athens.\" Incomplete. Also includes Cy of Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a Poetical Address for the Literary Society of Washington College [Washington and Lee University], Lexington, Virginia, written by St. George Tucker. 32 pp. Poem. Includes a poem, \"The Southern Cross\" by St. George Tucker. 1 p. Poem. Also includes Nwscl of articles commenting on the poetical address and \"The Shouthern Cross.\" 1 p. Nwscls.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e38 pp. Ms. Includes 3 Nwscls. Two clippings are train schedules; one clipping is of two poems entitled \"Nearing the Shore\" and \"It Used to Be in the Olden Time.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe story is about SGT's days of poverty when he depended on his thrifty wife to counter his extravagance. 5 pp. Ms. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeech delivered by St. George Tucker at the College of William \u0026amp; Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia and written supporting the system of slavery as the system is far more productive for more people than is free labor. 14 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates their charitable worksto his position of advocating the retaining of slavery. 12 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeech honors Thomas Jefferson through mention of his philanthropic and political achievements delivered by St. George Tucker. 4 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeech given on the ocasion of their final meeting in the form of a society in college. 21 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeech remarking on the many virtues of Virginia which make her \"more Blest [sic] with all the natural resources that constitute a nation's wealth, than any of the states of our Confederacy, or perhaps any country on the globe.\" 2 pp. Ms. Incomplete. Includes undated Ms. of a speech commenting on the virtues of the people of Virginia, written by St. George Tucker. 1 p. Ms. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCritically examines his poetry and offers much praise and approval. 4 pp. Ms. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions SGT's friendly connections in Virginia's House of Delegates; mentions desire to establish a mewspaper. 1 p. AL. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 pp. Ms. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pp. Ms. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReflects attitudes towards the election of Andrew Jackson. 4 pp. Ms. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe novel is set in Carlton, Virginia, just prior to the outbreak of the Civil war. Mentions the dilapidated condition of the College of William \u0026amp; Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia and the talk of relocating it in Richmond. 16 pp. Ms. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 pp. Ms. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 pp. Ms. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 pp. Poems. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. TCy of Ms. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Cy of PD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Cy of DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives an account of a French pirate ship being taken and the trial of the pirates; requests that the Shoreham be granted her \"full complement of men\" as they are in constant danger of pirates; sends copies of notes from various meetings and councils; discusses plans to have a house built at Williamsburg for his Majesty's Governor; reports hopes of good crops of tobacco, Indian corn and wheat; notes that they are at peace with the Indians; reports that his revision of the laws was carried out in accordance with the advice of the Council; recommends additional members for the Council; mentions various court proceedings; believes it to be impossible to prevent piracy without Courts of Admirality; reports his correspondence with William Penn; discusses instructions he delivered to various naval offices; discusses collection of revenue; describes reports and letters he included; requests additional funds to rebuild the court house which burned down last October; believes it necessary to call an Assembly in April; includes copies of proceedings of the Council on the 9th, 10th, and 12th of October, 1698. 17 pp. AL. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends copies of all accounts, trial proceedings, and collectors' and naval officers' bonds; regrets that they are \"not in all respects agreeable to yo[u]r Lordships Directions;\" requests suitable stationery; is troubled at the Assembly's refusal to build a house for his Majty's [sic] Governor; reports that the revision of laws has not yet been completed; discusses the problem of finding suitable employees for various offices as \"there is little or no incouragement [sic] for men of any tolerable parts to come hither;\" lists the contents of his enclosures; sates that if your Lordships do not approve of \"Mr. Dionysius Wright to be either his Majesty's Atturney [sic] general, or Clerk of his Majty's honorable Council, I humbly propose...to send two persons out of England for those employments, to live at his Majtys City of Williamsburgh;\" complains of the difficulty in getting a sufficient number of Councellors together; reports that their request about Meditteranean passes, \"is done;\" refers to a letter describing the French Protestant Refugees. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee Misc. Mss. to Oversize File. 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes an address from the King of England, George III, to the House of Commons; and the proceedings of the Sons of Liberty in the colony of Maryland. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of D. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Cy of D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends the letter via Mr. Morse as a manner by which he can introduce him, Morse, to the Baylor family; sent a long letter via Capt. Fox \"concerning the future Plan of my Education;\" \"The taxes will be repeat'd except, that of the tea.\" See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Norton that he drew 50 sterling from him for Mr. Philip Clawsome; promises to remit the money by next summer by ship. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Cy of Map.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders that John Tyler, Charles West, John Taylor, William Whitely, or any three of them be given the land necessary to build a road from Charles Pullen's to Joe's Mill. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Ms. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvertisements concern such topics as rewards for lost or stolen horses, runaway slaves, items for sale, items found, and one warning to all persons not to deal with Frances Gill\" for she has deserted her bed and board.\" See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 2 pp. Pst. of PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms the Board of the status of its cargo onboard the schooner, \"The Committee,\" which had been captured and later rescued by an American Privateer; expects that \"future operations shall be attended with better successes.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that they just arrived last night; states that \"we have but two waggons and are much in want of supply;\" asks for a loan of supplies; resorts that he was \"informed by Mr. Underwood about fairly good Beaver at Richmond.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs happy to learn of the latest troop activities; is afforded great pleasure in hearing of the good conduct of General Mughlenburg and his troops; Lord Cornwallis' troops are moving northwardly toward Halifax; wishes him [BS] and the Marquis to prevent the junction of Lord Cornwallis and General Philips; their [BS and the Marquis'] forces should be joined by new troops of General Summer of North Carolina; if a junction cannot be prevented he [NG] wishes him [BS] to join all the forces ordered to the southward thereby preventing the enemy from penetrating the country. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 2 pp. Pst. of Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColonel Febiger advised him [RC] to stop in Cumberland; Colonel Davis mentions in letters that the government is willing to equip the Cavalry as soon as there is a \"return of what is wanted;\" received a letter from Colonel Joseph Jones who mentions that Jack Atkinson recently returned from Dinwiddie Court where he [JA] saw General Morris; Major Burnet left a letter for where he [JA] saw General Morris; Major Burnet left a letter for him [BS] which will be delivered by Cornet Harris. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 3 pp. Pst. of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives a lengthy and detailed account of his journey from Louisa County to Yorktown with his wife; describes all the people they met and places visited. Printed in the William \u0026amp; Mary Quarterly Historical Magazine XI (1903): 180-191. 28 pp. AMss. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to discover the fate of money donated by the Ladies of Virginia, \"intended as a donation for the relief of the soldiers of the Virginia, Prisoners of Charles Town, in the year 1780;\" states that this money was deposited in the Treasury by Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson and he [JA] would like information concerning the money; lists the women who donated money. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 1 p. Pst. of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Cy of Map.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas enough firewood to accommodate 450 men and 60 spare horses for the winter; confesses to reluctance to carrying out the instructions contained in his [BS's] letter of the 24th of July; he [CT] has no tools with which he can construct huttes [sic] for the men for the winter; has heard of considerable supplies arriving from France and recommends that an application be made by the state for its quota; requests a supply of coats; has requested that Major Call join him [CT]; would like a leave of absence to fetch Mrs. Tebiger to Virginia along with baggage and a medicine chest; will contact Governor Nelson and Col. Davies on the subject of supplies. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 2 pp. Pst. of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWestmoreland County, for Teliff Anderson and Alice Brinham; signed by James Bland, CWC. 1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWestmoreland County, for Youit Self and Ann Walker; signed by James Bland, CWC. 1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWestmoreland County, for Peter Smith and Sarah Smith; signed by James Bland, CWC. 1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWestmoreland County, for Ozmond Crabb and Winfred Hartly; signed by James Bland, CWC. 1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWestmoreland County, for James McGuy and Molley Collins; signed by James Bland, CWC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetitions for wages he never received as a midshipman on board the Dragon. 1 p. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the weather; fears that all the crops may be in short supply at Doguerun; crop rotation is the only way to restore a crop \"to any degree of fertility;\" wonders if the white wheat sown in 1788 is the one he [Whiting] now condemns; asks Whiting to make sure the Doguerun meadow is \"well grubbed -- cleansed -- and broke up...before the weather becomes too cold and wet;\" says Mr. Ball should continue his work in order mentioned; wonders if he [Whiting] has \"heard of the missing horse yet.\" 4 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand grant of 120 acres to James Boyd issued by Henry Lee, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists, \"the times of birth of the children of Mr. John Lowry, deceas[e]d, taken from the Famaly [sic] Bible;\" signed in Elizabeth City, Virginia, by William Moore. 1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him [GG] that he [RD] has a bad cold, his \"wife is very weak and low...and the rest are all tollable [sic] well;\" hopes that he [GG] will \"right a letter to me and let me know of all diffenshon of my affairs;\" Mr. [?] did not turn out on Satturday [sic] to the Church \"being a day of hieving of Negroes.\" 1 p. ALs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom, Salley Rogers, to, George C. Taylor, the Clerk of Orange County, Virginia 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived from John Lubback, Esquire, \"after the tryal at Guild Hall.\" Records an apparent attempt by Mr. Brown to blend Mr. Jordan's financial concerns with theirs [Mr. Brown's and Mr. Perkin's] \"in order to create confusion and deceive Mr. Jordan, or, in plain English, to cheat him of his fortunes.\" 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Facs. of Nws (fragment).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Benjamin Johnson to John Brown the clerk of the Court of Appeals. 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by: Samuel Thomas, James P. Preston, John O' Connor, John Watts, Davis Hayes, and William Spiller, at Soldier's Retreat. 2 pp. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom, James Barbour, to W.L. Crawford, \"the Clerk of Amherst County,\" Virginia 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom, Captain James Barbour, to Reynolds Chapman, \"the Clerk of Orange County,\" Virginia 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom, Mr. James Barbour to John Brown, \"Clerk of the Court of Appeals.\" 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom, James Barbour, to, J. Poindexter, the Clerk of Louisa County, Virginia 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom, James Barbour, to, J. Chew \"Clerk of Fredericksburg, Virginia District Court.\" 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom, James Barbour and wife, William Johnston, Fanny Johnston, and Lucy Johnston, widow of Benjamin Johnson deceased to Peter Tinsley, \"Clerk of the Chancery District Court of Richmond,\" Virginia 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom, Colonel James Barbour, to, John Nicholas, \"the Clerk of Albemarle,\" Virginia. 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom, James Jackson, paid to, Benjamin Cave, \"the Clerk of Madison,\" Virginia. 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom, Davidson and Goddard, paid to, John Carr, \"the Clerk of the Supreme Council of Albemarle,\" Virginia. 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom, James Barbour, paid to, R.S. Chew, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, Clerk. 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom, James Barbour, paid to, L.W. Williams, \"the Clerk of Rockingham,\" County, Virginia. 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommands the goods and chattels of William Browne; James Semple recovered 221 pounds and 5 shillings in debt from William Browne and John S. Browne; William Browne and John S. Browne have until the fourth Monday in February to repay John Semple his debts. 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom, George H. Christian, Wyatt Christian, Alexander Christian, Frederick Christian, Frances Christian, to, Jones R. Christian for board, schooling, clothing, and books September, 1810-September, 1811. 2 pp. D. Including statement, December 21, 1815, by Jones R. Christian that the acconuts are correct. Given before W. Douglass, Justice of the Peace. Ordered to be recorded at the Charles City County, Virginia, Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes coming into possession of a portrait of the first Lord Chatham painted by Edmund Jennings; Mr. Jennings \"presented the portrait to the gentlemen of Westmoreland, upon the condition that it be placed in the Court House;\" asks that this request be honored. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including Cy of ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand grant signed by William Carroll in Murfreesborough, Tennessee for 640 acres issued to James Parlour. (See Misc. Mss. Oversizefile.) 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites on behalf of John Clements, Francis Arnold, Richard Posey and Lieutenant Posey who all hold claims to \"bounties of land under the provisions of some act of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia\" for their services in the Wirginia Blues so called from 1755-1763, while under the command of George Washington in Braddock's War; he [GW] did receive a large bounty of land thus he [WT] is \"persuaded that the claims alluded to are good;\" requests information concerning the fulfilliment of these claims. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 2 pp. Pst. of ALS. Including ADS 1 p. A signed statement by John Clements stating his land claim. Witnessed 17 March 1812 by Milner Eschotts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee Misc. Mss. Oversize. 1 p. Print.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeeks information concerning a grant issued for \"160 acres of land surveyed for Richard Beckett lying on the little river joining William Terry and Jonathan Graham's;\" the survey was made on May 24, 1774; if no grant was issued he [JB] wishes to pay; he [JB] is one of his [RB's] heirs; asks for an immediate reply and for the letter to be directed to Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReplying to his letter expressing interest in the common ancestry; derived from his Great Grandmother Young that their Great Grandfathers were brothers; told by Colonel Lee of Lee Hall that their family, Blands, Bollings descended from Joan Constable who came over in 1620; their common stock might be the same but they may not be descended from Young Rolpe; her mother is of the Smith family about which she [ML] is better informed; her family claimed the honor of being related to the \"Chivalerous Captain John Smith;\" related family anecdote concerning Colonel Meriwether Smith and Patrick Henry; regrets having so little information to relay. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot attend the camp meeting at Hickory Hill in August due to his poor health; attributes his poor health to the measles which he had in Mississippi; will visit the Fauquier springs \"to try the virtue of the sulpher water;\" expects to head for Texas as soon as his health is restored; one never knows \"how soon deaths cold hand will be laid upon us, though we are in the bloom of youth we are in the midst of death;\" Mr. Horrace [Horace] [sic] Buckner died recently and unexpectedly leaving his wife and four children; asks him [RLB] to tell Mr. Wilson that he [EC] will inform him [Mr. Wilson] of his arrival time; wrote to Cousin Richard, but has not yet heard from him. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not know how he would serve his country there given \"the extraordinary and unreasonable state of parties;\" is willing to remain abroad \"some two or three years longer, hoping to induce my performances of an official duty; has written two letters but does not know if they were received; does not really expect an answer as he [the addressee] has been so occupied with \"steering the ships of state;\" mentions a recent attempt at revolution, but \"through the kindness of Louis Philipee and the vigilance of the French police, the conspiracy was detected at Paris;\" \"all Itlay is a political volcano;\" Lord Ashburton has spent the winter there; received a letter from Carr in Constantinople. 6 pp. ALS incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Curry, a sound democrat and an energetic writer, will deliver the letter; would be pleased if he [JS] and Mr. Curry established a democratic paper in Alton; Dr. Hope would join in any arrangement made; he [VE] must leave for Washington and wishes all matters concerning his [VE's] establishment settled by Monday. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Mr. J.C. Willing recommending him [JCW] for a professorship at Princeton College [NJ]; \"Speaks with certainty of his [JCW's] character and capacity as an instructor;\" remarks of his [JCW's] passion for Greek and Roman literature; assures that he [JCW] would be \"a great acquisition to your [WJ] social and literary circles;\" wishes the letter to remain confidential form the Boardof Trustees until his [JCW's] appointment is made. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the economic rate of increase in the South and stating that this prodigious increase \"cannot indicate a wrong system;\" continues to note that the Northern population grew less rapidly than the South's during this time while its wealth grew even more rapidly; gives a table supporting these claims.\" 1 p. Pst. of PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends suspending postal service until a post office is established at Waddell's as Route No. 2737 cannot be put into operation until then.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that all Postmasters applying for certain articles connected with their business write their applications on a letter sheet, stating their office, county, and state and address them to the Inspection Office of the General Post Office Department. 1 p. PD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstruct him [CE] to deliver mail on route no. 2737 at Willcox Wharf instead of Swineyards since the name and site of the office were changed to Willeve Wharf. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Oakford's letter to him [CE] was written without knowing the service on Route No. 2737 had been suspended; an office was established at Waddell's Store therefore service there should be reinstated; Willcox Wharf is the starting point not Swineyards; he [CE] will be compensated for any deliveries made before learning of the suspension of the service. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the August 31, 1852 Act of Congress declaring meddling with property belonging to the Post Office Department a felony; asks that each employee of the Department act as an Agent to protect the Department's property. 1 p. PDS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the establishment of a Post Office at Waddell's Store, Elizabeth City County, Virginia, with Henry A. Bourg appointed Postmaster; Mr. Charles Evans will supply ingoing and outgoing mail. 1 p. PDS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppoints William Waddell as Postmaster of Waddell's Store, Charles City County, Virginia and instructs him of his duties as Postmaster. 1 p. PDS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Defense of South Carolina - Mr. Kett;\" in his defense Mr. Kett denounces activities of Massachusetts and defends South Carolina on the grounds that Massachusetts performed less patriotic activities in the past than South Carolina. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 4 pp. Pst. of D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John L. Thompson, J.P., Hanover County, Virginia, filed by Jane Matilda Grenier. Gives testimony to the many brutal physical and mental abuses she suffered from her husband, Edward Grenier. 4 pp. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for her letter; mentions their long friendship and the love and esteem his wife held for her [Mrs. Pegram]; laments being unable to visit her more often; cannot decide what permanent arrangements to make with his family given the unsettled condition of the country; James Gordon has been at his [WJR's] house since the commencement of the term of the court; already know of the situation with Mr. Minor and Mr. Nelson; recent military reverses have caused much uneasiness in Richmond; feels that there is no general despondence despite the apprehension and \"very few entertain any doubt as to our ultimate success;\" Alexander Gordon, taken prisoner at Roanoke Island, has been released on parole; happy that Churchill is kept so constantly employed and is sure he will do well at Mechanicsville. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions the tremendous noise of the Yankee cannons; the men are panting for an encounter with the Yankees and they hope to make \"old York a spot more memorable for Yankee defeat than it has been for Cornwallis; with God protecting them [Confederates] they cannot possibly loose; notes that crops are poor; mentions the loss of Negroes due to Yankee liberation; his neighbor, Dr. Byrd, wants to be put in the Yankee controlled Fort Lafayette until the end of the war so he can be left in peace. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 2 pp. Pst. of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for his letter and his graceful and appropriate tribute to his [WAC's] brother's [Abram's] memory; he [WAC] was quite close to hi sbrother as he [Abram] fell in the fight at Richmond; believes that no \"person braver...has fallen in this war;\" spent time with his [WAC's] cousin Charles Bruce who was mortally wounded; was put on the operating corps and hopes to remain on it after having seen so much awkward, nervous surgery; was scratched while operating and the pain resulting from \"poisoned wound\" caused him to stop operating temporarily; is in charge of two hospitals on 81 and 95 Main Street; hopes to remain in Richmond; hopes his friend will soon be able to rejoin \"in the maintenance of a cause I know is so near to your heart.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of Nws.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John Gibbon, Major General at Appomattox, Virginia \"the two others being retained by Lieutenant General Grant and General Lee.\" 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to renew their correspondence which the \"unhallowed war\" interrupted; bemoans having no contact with the civilized world and no luxuries and enjoyments to which they were so accustomed before the war; mentions the death of \"poor little Nannie;\" he [CLC's] has returned from the army; worked with the Fire Department and fell ill while so doing; his health remains delicate; offers sympathy regarding the death of their Aunt Sarah. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping concerning the false rumor that Jefferson Davis attempted to flee Colonel Pritchard's squadron by disguising himself in a woman's petticoat. Two letters to the editor, one written by Audi Alterman Partem and the other by Rev. Dr. Fuller, both seek to dispell the rumors. 1 p. Nwscl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to hear from her as it has been a long time since he has and he would like to know how she is. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWages stipulated by Henry to pay are 150 cents per week; requests that he [JY] retain any money thus far received and wait for a draft from him [BD]; expects to hire late in the fall; desires a quick response and \"every information respecting my old man, if he proves faithful until he raises me the sum of one hundred and sixty dollars;\" hoped to receive information of Harry by Mr. [?] but was disappointed; wishes to hear what course Dixon is pursuing. 2 pp. ALS. [incomplete] 1800's\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten by a \"Veteran Diplomat\" concerning a childless widower Baron named George Washington who is considering naming one of his Wahington relatives in America as heir to his fortunes. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the beginnings of the Presbyterian Church in America. This article relates to Rev. Samuel McMaster whose manuscripts covering the Church's beginnings were probably destroyed when a family burned his papers thinking they were worthless. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 2 pp. PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolution, \"that the United Confederate Veterans, in Convention assembled at Atlanta, Georgia, this September 7, 1933, hereby pledge the fealty of the Southern Soldier to the President of the United States of America, Franklin Delano Roosevelt,\" signed by Homer Atkinson, Commander-in-Chief of the United Confederate Veterans. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The law of homicide - The Revised Code;\" Commonwealth vs. Vaughn. Defines homicide and distinguishes between homicide and first degree murder and sets up a case proving that Vaughn murdered premeditatively. 3 pp. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDueling agreement between A.B. [?] and C.D. [?]. \"The ground is to be ten steps;\" is either party violates the agreed terms then the second of the party injured shall have the liberty of shooting the person so injurying. 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed items are rich and were found while overhauling the late collector William's papers; sent by intimation of Governor Morton; Bancroft refused \"to receive a call or have an interview with Governor Morton.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions her cousin John Tyler. 3 pp. ALS [incomplete].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"the champions of the circus and the amphi-theatre practised habits of scrupulous and rigid temperature...winning temporary applause as wrestler or gladiators, but the Christian sect actuat[ed] by more intellectual and spiritual motives should practise the same habits to attain those higher and holier ends of virtue, peace, happiness...which rid [life] of all its terrors and shed the bright beams of hope on the [bleak] chasm of eternity;\" urges people to aid temperance societies in their battles against drunkenness and other intemperate acts. 4 pp. D [incomplete].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"No tyrannous acts shall suppress your free claim / Or stamp the word SLAVE on America's name.\" 1 p. Pst. of D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Pst. of PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Ph [incomplete].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Pst. of PM\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Dr. C.F. Caracristi telling of his [CFC] great knowledge of the sulphur deposits of El Paso County and he has had experience in Mexican mining matters. 1 p. Ph. of TLS. Includes Ph of ALS 1 p. February 25, 1917. Enrique Creel, New York to \"sirs\" of Charles E. Doddridge and Company, Philadelphia. Gives his highest recommendation of Dr. C.F. Caracristi's knowledge and judgement of mineral matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"It is our duty to prepare their [the living] souls for the immortal world;\" \"the sorrowful are nearer to God and they shall be rewarded in the life to come.\" 1 p. ALS. Includes ALS, 2 pp. \"Your friend,\" , to \"dearest friend,\" . \"I am too sorry not to see as I had my heart set on a visit from you.\" Also including AL 8 pp. [incomplete]. \"Devoted Sister,\" to, \"my darling John,\" . Worried about his cold; is tired now as \"Sundays are quite filled...In the morning Sunday School and church, after dinner Bible Class and at four thirty church again;\" the Coburn Players will perform four Shakespearean plays in May; relays stories of her and Annie wrestling, looking through the telescope and shopping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. AN. Includes AN 1 p., undated. Quote concerning the destruction of faith. Also includes PM. 1 p. Formula for making pills of some type.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. D (fragment). No year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John Blair, Richard Booker, Jean Pasteur and Edmund Keen. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. D (incomplete). Month unknown 22, year unknown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives brief biographical sketches of residents of Charles City County . See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 3 pp. Pst. of PM (incomplete).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 4 pp. Pst. of PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eListing of short biographical sketch of people born in Surry County. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of D (incomplete).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of PM (incomplete).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains various transcripts of wills, land leasing and ownership, African Slave Trade, court cases, descriptions of towns and land and a few memoirs. Some of the (family) names found mentioned in the transcripts are: Tyler, Taliaferro, Taylor, Jeferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and Fox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTranscripts including letter and recordings of property transfers; some of the family names found in these transcripts are the following: Smith, Knott, Stockton, Eppes, Hylton, Archer, Taiman, Carter, Gill, Walker, and Gayle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTranscripts including letters and marriage bonds from the Yorktown Clerk's Office. Names found in the documents include: Abercrombie and Hornsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTranscripts including records of marriages, deaths, mentionings of various wills, births and land patents. Name included among the transcripts are: Lock, Eckhols, Hudson, Tucker, Hawkins, Reade, Curtis, Clayton, and Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTranscripts including the Board of Trade papers of James City, Virginia, mentionings of wills, deeds, land divisions, a Register of St. James Northern Parish in Goochland County, Virginia and notes from York Co., Virginia records. Names mentioned in the documents include: Charroon, Armistead, Ewing, Stith, Hairston, and Johnson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTranscripts including notes on personalized paper of Lyon G. Tyler with a \"College of William and Mary\" masthead, notes on wills, marriages, births, deaths, family relations, and a listing of soldiers of the American Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBonds collected by Lyon G. Tyler\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes cases involving John Wilson vs. Stephen Girard, John Kendall, et. al. (witnessed by Theodore Armistead).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTranscripts including indentures, a letter from Rose O'Neill Greenhow \"the noted Confederate spy,\" notes in the Wallace Family, a draft of a short story by Gertrude R.R. Richards and a letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious letters and transcripts, court orders, and a list \"in honor of the College Company, in the War of the Revolution\" of which President James Madison heads as the Captain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical notes in which the following names are found among others: William Gilbert, the Bickley family, Marshall, Pwell, and Tyree Harris.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescripts of short stories, items from the Virginia Gazette, journal entries, and letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscripts including journal entries, records of land transactions, wills, an article entitled \"Emmigrants to Ohio and Illinois,\" and several letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTranscriptions of Robert Carter Letter Book, a letter written by Emmanuel Jones in 1768 recommending that the \"Gentlemen of the College\" [of William and Mary] return now that the destruction [?]; many other letters, wills, land transactions, and parts of journals are included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTranscripts including the last will of Thomas Gibbs, blacksmith, land transaction listing of soldiers \"in service March 1862,\" a tribute to Robert E. Lee, Virginiarious wills, letters, journal extracts and a list in memory of members of the Tyler family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e47 pp. MsV #124.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e61 pp. MsV. #125. Includes 6 cashier's checks. January 10, 1850-January 15, 1851. All are signed by Alexander Gardiner, Cashier of the Manhattan Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 pp. MsV #126.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e38 pp. MsV #127.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHistorical account entitled \"chronicles of East Hampton,\" of Gardiner's Island which was owned by nine generations of the Gardiner family beginning in 1639. The account, though printed, includes hand written editorial remarks by Alexander Gardiner [?]. 217 pp. MsV #128.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a dedication to Miss Gilmer, Elizabeth Gilmer Tucker, his wife, to whom he offers this gift of his poetry. 33 pp. MsV #129.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVolume II. 30 pp. MsV #130.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e22 pp. D (fragment). Includes diary and account book. 32 pp. MsV #131.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopied by Anna Melissa Graves and witnessed by Emily E. Graves and Emily Wight Graves. 109 pp. Cy of MsV #132.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists various account, debts and payments of various people. 152 pp. MsV #133.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe book lists individuals and their taxable assets including such things as slaves, harnesses, horses, and lots. 51 pp. MsV #134.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters collected by Wilson Barstow and Webster Barstow, written by \"A Lady Correspondence - E.D.B.\" in New York. Comments on the life-style in New York City - the poverty, the plays, the filth, and the splendor. 78 pp. MsV #135.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes surveys for sewers and an asylum. 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of the Gardiner family of New York. Include letters of Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, her sons David Lyon Gardiner, Alexander Gardiner and daughter Margaret Gardiner Beeckman."," Boxes IV-V contain papers, 1814-1842, of the Gilmer family of Albemarle County. Include letters of Thomas Walker Gilmer to his wife Anne E. Baker Gilmer concerning family, religion, politics, and the annexation of Texas; and speeches of Gilmer."," Box VI contains papers, 1812-1895, of St. George Tucker (1828- 1863) and his family. Includes letters, poems, speeches and literary works by Tucker as well as the sheet music, \"The Southern Cross\" for which Tucker wrote the lyrics."," Boxes VII-XII contain miscellaneous manuscripts, 1645-ca. 1860. Includes two letters, 1700-1701, of Francis Nicholson; copies of Revolutionary War and Civil War letters; transcripts of documents, genealogical notes and manuscript volumes (including Gardiner account books, two volumes of poems by St. George Tucker, an unidentified diary kept in a 1766 Virginia almanac; and copy of diary, 1788-1822, of Charles Copland.","Mentions her interest in politics; is \"puzzled how to account for the changes of opinion and principle in those who are considered so very wise and honorable;\" describes the construction on Chatham Street; mentions that David has been out of school due to his lame foot. 2 pp.","A bond, from David Gardiner, for the sum of $10,000 to be paid to James Van Antwerp of New York. 4 pp. Paper document signed.","$5,287.50 to be paid to James Van Antwerp. 2 pp. Paper document signed.","Requests the company of Mr. Gardiner on January 2. 1 page. ANS.","Acknowledges receipt of Gardiner's mortage payment; discusses the transfer of the mortage to Mrs. Abigale Rhodes. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Apologizes for not writing earlier; discusses her mother's upcoming eye operation; mentions their disappointment at not seeing her; hopes that she will visit in the spring. 2 pages.","Announces that \"General Van Cortlandt has commenced hostilities against us,\" claiming that they had no right to the estate and that they must leave by the first of May; states that Mr. Van Wyck is very anxious to see Gardiner. 2 pages.","Discusses General Pierre Van Courtlandt's attempt to take away his estate; gives a history of the land in question; is sorry to hear that Gardiner's wife is ill; gives news of the family. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Informs Gardiner that Col. Hunt's newspaper will discontinue from lack of subscribers if aid is not forthcoming; asks Gardiner to write to people in New York concerning this problem. 1 page.","Describes his purchase of a sideboard from Miss Harrison which was initially owned by Gardiner; requests that the keys to it be sent to him. 1 page.","Discusses the itinerary of J.G. Dyckman; informs Gardiner that he is standing by to \"execute and commands\" for him in New York. 2 pages.","Discusses prospects for the upcoming election; believes the vote in his country will \"depend upon the exertions of the National Republicans.\" 2 pages.","Notifies Gardiner of the meeting at Bull Head next Wednesday; hopes that he will atend. 1 page.","Acknowledges receipt of a check for $300 from Gardiner. 1 page.","Informs Gardiner of the convention's resolution to nominate Gardiner as their candidate for Congress. 1 page.","Describes his visits to the towns of the county and believes the county will provide a majority for the ticket; states that he had 5000 tickets printed and distributed in the county. 2 pages.","Requests that Gardiner remit the $84 in interest on his bond. 1 page.","Announces that they are about $70 short in paying Hunt's bill after collecting for election expenses; hopes that Gardinercan help them out. 1 page.","Describes the visit of her parents to albany; mentions the construction of a \"large marble Acadimy [sic] for the boys;\" states that David and Alexander are going to college this spring; hopes to hear from Juliana soon. 2 pages.","Describes in detail his first few days at Princeton, his room, studies, and roommate; hopes to hear news from East Hampton soon. 2 pages.","Describes his life at college; states that he has not missed a single recitation since classes began; mentions that he has been very lonely and homesick; asks that she write \"immediately.\" 2 pages.","Informs Gardiner that Mrs. Rhodes requests him to pay off the mortage by the first of April. 1 page.","Believes that the whole South will go against Van Buren; describes the opposition as very determined; discusses national politics in general; mentions Governor Tyler's address to the Senate. 3 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Describes his attempt to procure the items his father asked for; states that he had bought him a hat, Virgil's works, but did not get a fish pole as there were non under a dollar. i page.","Sends the green bag and matting which he purchased for her; lists the prices of the items. 1 page.","Sends a receipt for the interest on Gardiner's bond. 1 page.","Signed by Nassau Hall, sent to Gardiner's father. 2 pages. Printed document signed.","Hopes Margaret will come up to Croton to visit; describes her attempt to learn French; states that she is translating \"Estelle\" and that \"it is all about shapards [sic] and it is really sichnes [sic] to read it.\" 2 pages.","Encloses a receipt for the interest on Gardiner's bond for 1/2 year and for Mrs. Rhodes' bond. 1 page.","Concludes that Gardiner had not been able to find a suitable site as he had requested; describes some land and asks Gardiner to complete the purchase of it. 2 pages.","Informs Gardiner that she would be happy to ride to the harbor with him but regrets that she will be unable to do so due to her mother's illness. 1 page.","Grades of Alexander Gardiner for his Sophomore year at Princeton University; list of expenses and curriculum. 2 pages. Printed document signed.","Is disappointed to hear that his father will not be visiting Princeton this spring; gives an account of his expenses, asks for $240.00 to be sent. 2 pages.","Promises to find a pair of horses for Gardiner as good as he can find; asks Gardiner to write giving the size, colour, age, and price he is willing to pay for these horses. 1 page.","Describes his attempts to contact Mr. Tabill by mail; asks Gardiner to check if Tabill received his letter; discusses bills obtained in furnishing his house. 3 pages.","Encloses some papers for Dyckeman; discusses some legal proceedings with Dyckeman. 1 page.","Asks him to inform Mr. Dayton that he received his letter; states that he has been ill most of the time since he left New York. 1 page.","Asks his opinion on the present condition of the East Hampton School as her son, Edward, \"having in some degree got over his prediction for a sea life\" requires some more schooling; asks for his advice concerning his board. 1 page.","Describes his trip back to Princeton and his visits with relatives; tells of the prices to repair his watch; describes the weather. 2 pages.","Introduces her son, Edward, and his friend, William Braser, as the bearers of this letter; discusses arrangements to be made for their schooling in East Hampton. 2 pages.","Describes the Fourth of July celebration at Princeton; gives some news of his brother, Alexander Gardiner. 3 pages.","Requests more money to be sent as he has to purchase some books; mentions that he believes his father's writing to have become worse over time, pointing out mistakes in his last letter. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Sends receipt for the interest due on Mrs. Rhode's bond. 1 page.","States that he deposited $1,500 in the Manhattan Bank into his account; asks him to send a receipt. 1 page.","Discusses his attempts to locate a teacher for the situation his father requires; asks for $250 to be sent to pay his bills at Princeton; notes that he needs two teeth to be filled. 2 pages.","Acknowledges receipt of his, Daniel Gardiner's, for the $1500. 1 page.","Asks Gardiner's opinion of the teacher at the East Hampton School as he wants to send his son there. 1 page.","States that he has been very well at Princeton; mentions his visits with Mrs. Clark and Miss Hewes; describes the plagiarism of Harlow and his punishment; describes hailstones 3 inches in circumference falling when it was eighty degrees; discusses his classes. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Describes the cloth which he purchased for her, details, patterns, and prices. 4 pages.","Discusses his return to health; asks about the activities of Mr. Pickens and whether his mother is enjoying Saartoga Springs; suggests that his mother should send all her letters to him and he would send them on to david, saving her from writing separately. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.","To Abigail Rhodes; signed by Charlotte Rhodes, executrix of Abigail Rhodes. 1 page. Printed document signed.","Describes a dinner party for the vice-president elect. 1 page.","Discusses her apprehension at traveling to Old Point Comfort, Fort Monroe, Virginia; describes the Fourth of July activities at the house; mentions the President's plan to travel to white Sulpher springs. 1 page. Typewritten copy of","Apologizes for not wriing sooner; mentions her intention to go to New York; states that Phoebe Gardiner is very angry with Margaret for not writing; congratulates Margaret on the outcome of the election. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.","States that Julia Gardiner Tyler wants enough velvet to \"make a low waist and short sleeves;\" describes how \"lame Thomas\" attempted to find out the President's actions on the sub Treasury Bill; believes the President will veto it. 1 page. Typewritten copy. autographed letter signed.","Asks to have his letter to Dr. Dayton on the subject of the annexation of Texas published in the Aurora; describes the cabinet dinner last night at Gov. Wickiffe's. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Mentions Commodore Elliot's gift of an arabian horse to Julia; runs down a list of dinners and receptions for the coming week; describes the President's jealousy at seeing Judge Mclean looking \"all sorts of ways at Julia.\" 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Mentions the speculation concerning the President's cabinet and the fate of the Democratic Party; describes the \"beaux\" of Miss Corse; states that he must be here for the ball. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","\"Mrs. Tyler's Farewell Ball. 'Sic transit gloria mundi;' \" gives a very detailed account of the ball and those in attendance. 2 pages. Typewritten copy of \"February 20\" is crossed out.","Mentions that she has seen no account of the 22nd ball; discusses the question of the annexation of Texas. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Asks him to read the article in the Herald about the Tyler administration \"in which it reflected upon Mr. Tyler's son so severly;\" advises him on the political course that he should take; notes that John Carter Brown travels with \"a second rate set;\" discusses Mr. Fordham's affidavit. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.","States that he will not get through court until Saturday; informs Gardiner that he will noy be able to return to New York on time due to his son's illness; wishes Gardiner would see Judge Betts about adjourning the court until Tuesday so that he could be there. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Relates Julia Gardiner Tyler's story of how she and the President Tyler narrowly escaped from danger when a hurricane hit their hotel during their stay at Old Point comfort, Virginia. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Describes the friends who visited Margaret Gardiner and Alexander Gardiner; mentions that she has been very ill with influenza; gives news of family and friends. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Mentions her desire to get home; discusses his prospects for political appointment; asks that he not place confidence in any one as \"politicians are intriguing.\" 1 page. Typewritten copy. autographed letter signed.","Describes the construction of the monument; mentions Mr. Gibson's concern over whether we pay for it or the government.\" 1 page. Typewritten copy of","Informs him of the President's plan to arrive in New York and travel to East Hampton; asks him to make all the necessary arrangements. 3 pages.","States that in regards to the Governor's visit, he was very \"tempted to rejoin the family cicle,\" but described that it would be more discreet not to; describes the travels of Graham. 1 page. Typewritten copy of","1 page. Printed material.","1 page. AN.","Mentions that she received from Julia Gardiner Tyler some poetry written by the President Tyler; describes a story she heard from Eliza Gardiner concerning her, Margaret; discusses her mother's views on Mr. Polk and Miss Corse. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Informs him of the latest high society gossip; mentions that Kitty Livingston and W. Langdon are to be married on November 3rd. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Describes his fellow passengers on the steamboat ride from New York; describes all of his acquaintances at the house at sharon Springs. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Describes the travel plans of the President Tyler, Julia Gardiner Tyler, and David Gardiner. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Mentions a letter he received from Grahm who received it from Mr. Andrew's of Rochester concerning the latter's gratification in entertaining the President Tyler and Julia Gardiner Tyler. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Describes in detail their, President Tyler, Juliana Gardiner Tyler, and himself, itinerary and all the people with whom they have made acquaintance. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.","Mentions that he missed his train and is obliged to remain there until tomorrow; states that Julia Gardiner Tyler is doing very well; discusses the improvements made to the President's, Tyler's, plantation; describes the President's travel plans for the day. 1 pge. Typewritten copy.","Mentions how odd she felt when Mrs. Beeckman and the \"old gentleman\" kissed her; describes her meeting Mr. and Mrs. Ely and Mr. Grahm. 1 page. Typewritten copy. Including Typewritten copy. autographed letter signed from Margaret Gardiner, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, ca. 1847, comparing Mrs. Beeckman with Mrs. J.W. Livingston.","Describes the dinners on the plantation; believes Julia Gardiner Tyler to be recovering slower than Mrs. Seldon. 1 page. Typewritten copy. Incomplete.","Explains that it was too late for her to write last night as fairies \"might have stolen me away to deck their fitful abodes;\" thanks him for his \"flattering representations of me to your mother;\" expresses desire to stay where she is rather than travel with the President. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.","Encloses her daguerrotype; describes her return trip. 1 page. Typewritten copy of","Mentions that she, Julia Gardiner Tyler, and the President are all suffering from colds; describes the dance of the previous night; mentions that Alice was \"smitten\" with Gilbert. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Relates Gilbert's description of the hospitality President Tyler and family. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Describes her life at \"Sherwood\" as very pleasant; states that the President Tyler was somewhat upset that there was not more mention of her wedding to Mr. Beeckman made in the papers. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Plans to leave for Washington, DC and be in New York on Saturday a week; mentions that Julia is looking forward to seeing her, JMG, in March. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Describes visiting all her friends and attending the third Assembly. 1 page. Typewritten copy. autographed letter. Incomplete.","Hopes that her mother's trip to \"Sherwood\" will turn out successfully; mentions all the calls that she and her husband have been making; describes the Henry Clay procession in New York; assures her mother that everything will be taken care of at home. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.","Describes all the people that have come to visit. 1 page. Typewritten copy of","Describes a dinner that the \"boys\" hosted the other day. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Relates a story that Joe H. told her about Mr.Pindle \"having fallen desperately in love with her;\" mentions the visit of Gilbert Beeckman and Henry Livingston. 1 page. Typewritten copy. autograohed letter signed.","Discusses Mary's illness and how she was sent to the hospital on Staten Island; mentions the dispute over the Williams' estate; describes her own illness and other troubles. 9 pages.","Describes his meeting with Fenton; asks David Gardiner to advance him $25; mentions seeing Robert; discusses the money due Shumfield from Hjouberry of Brooklyn. 3 pages.","Gives a description of \"Homewood,\" Judge Wilkens' estate; describes his visit with the Wilkens, Mrs. Hutchinson, and her daughter. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Describes his travels and impressions to Louisville; states the \"Judge Brown is too slow and antiquated to be of much use to us;\" believes himself to be in much better health since he left New York. 2 pages.","Mentions his letter from Alexander Gardiner; discusses the engagement of Alex Bruen to Eliza Joy; gives news of other friends; discusses gardening; asks that no oone outside the family be allowed to use the horses and carriages, \"not even clergymen;\" describes the activities of the Haights who recently returned from Paris. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.","States that he hired a man as a coachman and gardener, believing that \"there will be no danger of his introducing Foreigners on the premises;\" describes a letter he received from Alexander Gardiner. 1 p. ALS","Asks for the last balance on his mother's bank book and any subsequent withdrawls as he must pay the interest due; gives news of family and friends; discusses the care of the wagons. 2 pp. ALS.","Describes the Fourth of July celebrations; notes that he did not observe anyone intoxicated; states that the corn and potatoes should be attended to; family news. 3 pp. ALS.","Describes the large procession yesterday in honor of those killed in Mexico; mentions the turmoil in Paris. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Mentions that father and mother started their trip South; notes that he has sent her a violin, care of Capt. Nash; hopes that she has been exercising; awaits news from Europe. 2 pp. TCy of ALs.","Describes a very large gathering of Irishmen, discussing the wrongs of \"Injured Ireland;\" believes that Bob (Robert) Tyler could have secured ten thousand votes there. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Is upset at his wife's illness; gives news of the family; describes the city; wants to come and visit. 4 pp. ALS.","Encloses the checks and a letter from Mr. Cunningham to the Presidents; discusses the Democratic Party's estimate of the previous administration. 1 p. TCy of ALS","Describes the funeral service for Egbert in Acapulco; believes Alex Gardiner to be a \"sincere Christian.\" 1 p. TCy of ALs.","Describes in detail the storm that they sailed through; states that he did not believe what they were going to survive; notes that they are heading for Rio where they will stay several weeks for repairs; describes the passengers; hopes to live to see home and family. 2 pp. Tcy of ALS.","Describes the sights as his vessel comes into the harbor at Rio; states that he can hardly wait \"to set foot upon the green grass and enjoy a good bath...and a good meal of fresh provisions;\" describes his impressions of the city; finds the slavery disgusting; hordes of americans en route to California. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.","Describes in great detail his impressions of Rio; mentions their visit to the house of Mr. Todd, the American minister; describes his tour through the \"largest and richest monestary in Brazil;\" discusses the effect of the gold rush in Rio; wishes he was home. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.","Describes his accommodations in a \"delightful country boarding house;\" discusses the effect of the California gold rush; describes the villas he has visited; notes the fear that the slaves will revolt; mentions the arrival of the Emperor and Empress in Rio; thinks the mixing of blacks and whites as equals to be \"disgusting and repugnant in the extreme to an American.\" 4 pp. TCy of ALS.","Discusses plans he made with Mr. Herrick to establish a commercial house; describes his visits with neighbors, merchants, and the Neopolitan ambassador; complains of the necessity to endure all the fine dining and entertainment with the Brazilian ladies who speak no English; discusses the value of land in California; hopes to leave port tomorrow morning. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.","Informs him that she received a letter from Gilbert Beeckman enclosing one from her husband is located in a suburb of the city, Rio, in the company of Mr. Herrick and Dr. Bardell. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Mentions that the city is full of colors; asks what are Margaret's plans. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Gives account of his voyage from Rio to san Francisco; describes the lack of amenities at such places as Conception where they had stopped on the way; complains about the captain of the \"Chio Colon\" - \"a good navigator but a bad sailor;\" mentions receiving everyone's letters upon his arrival; complains of the bad weather and the problems associated with his voyage being so delayed; finds land values incredibly inflated and the goods he brought with him practically worthless; describes the \"Happy Valley\" where he pitched his tent in order to avoid the high prices of accommodation in town; complains of an attack of \"desentery\" [sic]. 10 pp. TCy of ALS.","Discusses his bewilderment at the situation he finds himself in after his seven month Journey from New York; mentions the incredibly high prices for land; asks him to send word of what rents are and what goods are in demand \"up the river.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Explains that his dysentery kept him from meeting him [DLG] in Sacramento; hopes to be well enough to travel by next week. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Explains that he does not believe that his brother could have reached San Francisco in time for him to have sent mail via the last steamer; is pleased that both she and the baby [Henry] are in good health; believes New York to be an agreeable place of residence. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes how some have struck gold with no problems while others labor away with no luck; explains that beneath the grime, many of the miners are cultured, well-educated gentlemen; gives a description of Sacramento as a \"city principally of tents springing up in the wildreness;\" mentions that many nationalities are represented there. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Hopes to be able to repay her rmother and send several thousand dollars to her [MGB] additionally by next year; notes the prices of various commodities; describes the little shack he and his partner, Major Bean, built to spend the winter; mentions that David L. Gardiner has moved into the auction business in San Francisco. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.","Describes attendance at the wedding reception of Miss Cornelia Scott; is happy to hear that he has recovered from his illness; mentions visiting his family; gives all the latest news about friends and relatives; asks for a very detailed letter from him. 3 pp. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.","Informs him that Mr. Mullone intends to ship carts, wheelbarrows, and similar articles; states that Mr. Mullone wishes to know which articles would be in most demand; mentions that mother [JMG] and Margaret Gardiner left for \"Sherwood.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Gives a detailed description of the flood waters which covered Sacramento; discusses prospects for the future; complains about the poor mail service. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.","Asks his opinion of the daguerreotype of their son [Henry Beeckman] that she sent; mentions the warm weather they have been experiencing; describes life at \"Sherwood Forest;\" wishes that he would be more detailed in his letters as she is often lead to wild speculations; mentions the controversy concerning the North and the South. 3 pp. TCy of AL.","Notes that \"very little seems to have resulted this winter in the matrimonial way;\" describes a social function she attended. 1 p. TCy of Al. Incomplete.","Expects to receive several letters by the next steamer to make up for the fact that she has not received a letter from him in four months; describes an excursion to Richmond for the laying of the cornerstone to the Washington Monument; describes the activities of their son. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.","Mentions and excursion to Richmond on the ocasion of the laying of the cornerstone of the Washington Monument; describes a ball given by the Governor. 1 p. TCy of AL. Incomplete.","Describes the development of San Diego and the house he built, the \"Granda Casa;\" notes the lack of vegetables in his diet; believes more gold than ever will be extracted from the mines this season; describes his daily routine; discusses the advantages of separating Southern California from the Northern section. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.","Gives a detailed account of the death of John H. Beeckman by the accidental firing of his gun; notes all the arrangements that have been made. 5 pp. TCy of ALs.","Discusses the arrangements he made after the death of John H. Beeckman; offers his condolences, describing how much he, John H. Beeckman, felt for his family. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.","Mentions his connection with the development of the new town of \"Buteville;\" congratulates Julia Gardiner Tyler on the birth of her daughter; notes that he would have been very rich had it not been for the flood. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Complains of the infrequency of his letters writing, \"your letters! they are my only true solace in your absence, and each disappointment sends a keen pang to my heart. Oh! mails! mails! you have much, indeed, to answer for.\" 1 p. TCy. Incomplete.","Relates the contents of a letter received from John H. Beeckman, describing the flood and the search for a better location; states that he believed that his stay in California would be shortened. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Mentions her sorrow at not having received a letter from him since January 20th; describes her life at \"Sherwood\" and Alexander Gardiner's illness. 1 p. TCy. Incomplete.","Describes the death of John H. Beeckman; discusses the condition of Margaret Gardiner Beeckman and the Beeckman family; notes the information received concerning his estate; encloses a latter from David Gardiner. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.","Thanks him for all that he has done concerning the death of John H. Beeckman; lists particulars that need to be attended to concerning the discharge of Beeckman's estate. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.","Discusses the engagemnets and marraiges of some friends. 1 p. TCy of AL.","Rejoices that she has at last received a letter from him, even if \"the tidings it bears are of a most disastrous nature;\" hopes to receive more letters. 1 p. TCy of L. Incomplete.","Relates the contents of John Beeckman's leter just received; describes David Gardiner's activity in San Diego. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","\"would I were with him! he is free,\" probably written by Margaret Gardiner Beeckman. 1 p. Poem.","1p. TCy of D.","Answers Alexander's questions concerning the estate of John H. Beeckman; mentions a letter received from Bean asking for the matters between them to be settled amicably and \"without recourse to law;\" states that he wants to buy as many carts as he can afford; is happy to hear that mother is well. 4 pp. ALS.","Notes that the family is well; mentions meeting with Robert Tyler and his family; gives some news concerning David Lyon Gardiner in San Diego; news of friends and family. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Discusses arragemants that she wants made concerning some personal effects of their late brother Alexander Gardiner; describes his death and how people have been dealing with the situation. 4 pp. ASL.","Explains that business has been poor due to competition; gives local news; believes his papers, the Daily Index, will become very profitable and influential; describes a staged fight between a dog and a grizzly bear; discusses his leisure activities with a certain belle, \"the Praire Flower.\" 3 pp. TCy of ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of his letter; discusses the number and type of vessels in service between San Francisco and Sacramento; discusses the China tea trade; notes that A.B. Smith left to visit friends in New York and that he sent a letter with Smith for him, Alexander.","2pp. ADS.","Encloses a bill of exchange for $2,000, to pay back loan for the lumber; notes that his, Alexander's, shipments have been disposed of except the wheel barrows and lumber; expects to be renumerated for the loss he incured while he was attending to his, Alexamder's, business; mentions the poor market for tea from China; notes that everyone is complaining of hard times but that they expect a good season at the mines. 4 pp. ALS.","Relates his shock and grief at the news of Alexander Gardiner's death; hopes to be able to leave by next month; mentions mailing a check for $2,000 and a box of gold dust to Alexander Gardiner. 3 pp. ALS.","Offers his condolences for the loss of her son, Alexander Gardiner; inquires as to the status of a shipment of carts, wheelbarrows and harnesses to David L. Gardiner. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses recent lynchings and the role of the law in Sacramento; mentions the fire in Nevada City which destroyed the business district; advises him not to sell John H. Beeckman's store now as it would not bring a good price; discusses the prospect of coming home and getting married. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.","Discusses his reaction to the news of their brother's death; states that he is concluding all business so that he will not have to return to California. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Describes her visit and dinner with the \"bachelors;\" believes Uncle Nathaniel is recovering; gives news of family and friends. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Relates her visit with Madame Arestes, a \"genuine Hungarian.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Explains how she has been taking care of herself; describes the severe weather they have been experiencing and the flooding of the James; is sorry to hear about her poor luck with a nurse for Henry Beeckman. 4 pp. ALS.","Mentions Mrs. Porter's plans to travel to Havana; lists the people who have come to call. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes the fire that destroyed a good part of the city; discusses how this will affect their business dealings there; notes that the Buteville property is becoming very valuable. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Mentions arriving in Philadelphia safely and plans to leave for Baltimore at 1:00; mentions her meeting with Thackeray and Mrs. Robert Tyler. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes her trip from Philadelphia; complains that she will be detained in Baltimore due to an accident until tomorrow night, hopes to move on to Norfolk after that; gives news of friends and family. 4 pp. ALS.","Details her family life; believes Julia Gardiner Tyler's \"intense thinking and excitement\" have upset her ususal health; mentions Betty Christian's marriage to Lewit Henderson. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Asks her to send directios so that he can make the frame for her brother's picture. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Discusses the reception that the publication of Julia Gardiner Tyler's letter received; assures her of its originality; notes that it has been approved in almost all the cities. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes her dinner party; discusses the tremendous success that Julia Gardiner Tyler's address has received; notes that a publisher in Ithaca wrote her, Julia Gardiner Tyler, asking her to \"write a book entitled White Slavery in England, of the size of Uncle Tom's Cabin;\" gives news of friends. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Mentions the continued favorable response to Julia Gardiner Tyler's letter; notes that they made \"the necessary invocation to get the spirits to manifest their presence among us...but without success;\" gives news of the family. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes her excursion in a row boat with David Gardiner and the President Tyler; gives news of family and friends. 2 pp. TCy of ALs. One page missing.","Regrets that he was not able to come home by this steamer; remits to her $300; informs her that the other $400 will be settled; mentions that he is leaving for San Francisco this afternoon. 1 p. ALS.","Mentions that Margaret Gardiner Beeckman is going to send Mr. B. the ring in order to get rid of him; reports that there is a young lady from the South who is disputing \"the bellship with Mrs. Duncan.\" 1 p. TCy of ALs.","Describes a \"party of young Tennesseeans\" at the house; notes that the young ladies are pretty but rather provincial; informs him on Margaret Gardiner Beeckman's attempts to avoid B. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes the activities of her day, at the racetrack, at tea, and at breakfast. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports the little details of the days activities, her acquaintances, the weather, etc. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Hopes that Julai Gardiner Tyler will write some but believes her to be working on her dress for the ball tonight; describes her adventures on horseback with some friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Mentions everyone who came to greet her after dinner; reports that Mrs. Young and Ann were overjoyed at her return. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Informs her of an invitation received from the Haights for a dinner party; believes Julia Gardiner Tyler and the President Tyler to be recovering well; notes that the Clarks left to go North. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Gives all the details of a dinner party last night at the Lake; notes that the President Tyler was imprudent enough to eat ice cream and today is quite under the weather.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Receipt for $5.00 from Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to P.A. Raynor. 1 p. ADS.","Recommends the services of a Dr. Hodges of Philadelphia for her; mentions their sightseeing in Richmond, the parade, and a balloon. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports that Mrs. C. brought all the purchases out for Julia Gardiner Tyler to inspect; states that General Millson is there and \"on the stump to reconcilliate his constituents for having voted against the Nebraska Bill.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes the evening with the Col. Mallory and Judge Clopton; mentions that the boys seem quite content at the school, bringing home \"three sweet potatoes as a reward of merit;\" notes the travels of Mrs. Letitia Tyler Semple. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Mentions her trip to \"The Rowe\" to see Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Harrison, but they were not home; informs her of a dinner Julia Gardiner Tyler will be giving in honor of Mrs. Millson, the Senator's wife. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes the dinner party she held last Friday; believes herself to \"have grown to be such a belle in the country here;\" mentions her success in treating Mary Clopton's ailments; notes that the President is preparing his Baltimore address. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of her letter containing the \"Bowery Extension\" motion made by the \"Mayor\" reports that the \"President has gone to the Court House to determine whether the County Clerk can witness their signatures to the deed of conveyance. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports that all the boxes except one came safely, but that the mince meat broke and ran over david's book; describes preparations being made for Christmas; encloses the papers signed and certified that she, Juliana, wanted. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Notes that yesterday's sermon was quite scathing; reports that all her \"numerous beaux were in attendance\" with her at church; discusses some music she is called upon to play; mentions visits from the Harrisons and the Crenshaws. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Mentions that her friends Wilcox and Christian rode out to meet her, states that she \"never saw two sprucer looking beaux on finer steeds than they;\" lists all the problems the steamers have had navigating in the fog; hopes to visit the Whittles in order to meet Mr. James; hopes that the \"Bowery business\" will be settled soon. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Reports that the river boats are frozen up and that there is no means of communication by mail. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes in detail the dancing and the dinners at Dr. Wilcox's party; reports the safe arrival of her trunk; thinks \"Mrs. Carleton is a great goose to marry Col. Phyfe unless he has something besides his salary \u0026 title.\" 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Believes that the county has never seen \"such a season of festivities;\" discusses the activities of little Harry Beeckman at school and around the house; states that the President Tyler has been busy preparing a speech to be delivered to the Maryland Mechanics Institute. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Including TCy of the above letter. 1p.","Reports the return of Mrs. James Brooks from Europe and that she injured her back and has been an invalid for three months; describes the escorts she will have on her trip to Baltimore. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Announces their arrival in Baltimore; reports that the wedding came off with no problems; notes that the President Tyler has been receiving callers all morning. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes the dinner at the Nelson's last night; remarks that \"there were never collected such an ugly set of people;\" plans to go out with her old beau, Mr. Gittings; reports that the \"President Tyler's address is complimented beyond limit.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes her dinner at Col. Wilcox's on the way back from church; reports that Allen lost in a yacht race by a New Yorker but then offered to bet $10,000 to race again; believes the New Yorker should have taken him up; mentions the acquisition of the two new admirers - Capt. Lester and Mr. Fear. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Including TCy of ALS, Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, notes that everyone's crops except the President's are doing poorly; mentions the return of Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox.","Reports her arrival at White Sulpher Springs; describes the other guests and the poor facilities. 3 pp. ALS.","Describes a costume ball that Julia Gardiner Tyler, President Tyler, and she attended; relates a joke they played on the President. 4 pp. ALS.","Discusses bringing some of Dr. Muhlenbergh's choir boys to his church \"to illustrate Congregational Singing.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Lists the devices and dinners she recently attended; describes herself as a belle; notes that the fog has been so thick on the river as to prevent mail delivery and cause the wreck of the Augusta. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Complains of feeling \"under the weather;\" hopes to see Harry Beeckman soon; reports the presence of Judge Clopton in their house - \"a terror by the way to the ladies;\" believes that any report on the President's address published in advance of his pamphlet \"must be both incorrest \u0026 incomplete.\" 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","States that she has still not fully recovered from her illness due to the poor weather; reports the death of Augustus Christian - \"his exit was no doubt a happy relief to his family.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports that the children enjoy school and all are well except for Lachlan Tyler, who needs support for his foot as she believes his lameness is increasing; mentions the death of Alex Wells; believes that \"if all that was reported of him is true, Ann will be the better off for the event;\" mentions the request from the Protestsant Episcopal Seminary in Baltimore to have the President Tyler speak on religion. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports the death of Margaret Gardiner Beeckman. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Requests payment due for goods sold to Mr. Beekman [sic] when he left for California. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Announces her safe arrival at Julia Gardiner Tyler's new house in Hampton, Virginia; describes the advantages of its location; requests that he pick up and send her the spiritual papers - \"a banner of light \u0026 Spiritual Telegraph.\" 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Reports that President Tyler is complaining, but that he is better. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Lists the names of people she met one evening at Miss Bard's; describes her trip to Telegraph Hill to watch the passage of the \"Great Eastern\" up the river. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Plans to accompany the children to the point to see the parade on the fourth; describes the party she attended last week given by Capt. Dyer; describes the visit of Mrs. General Green and her daughter. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes the festivities at the Japanese reception; wishes that Harry Beeckman, Gardie, alex, and Julia Tyler could have been there; mentions going to the Telegraph to see the Great Eastern sail; reports on the encampment of the seventh regiment near the railroad; states that \"the opposition boat is getting along finally.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports his sighting of a great meteor that crashed last Friday evening; asks her if she knows of the marriage of Jacob LeRoy and the daughter of Robert McClelland. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Lists the names of people he visited yesterday; hopes that she will be able to see the Great Eastern when it arrives at Old Point Comfort, Virginia; does not believe that it compares favorably with American ships. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes her visit to the Great Eastern with Julia Tyler and Mrs. Seldon. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports her evening with Mrs. Satterthwaite; lists the callers she has received. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Expresses concern over his safety; encloses a clipping from the Herald which believes that Ty;er's house will go unmolested; states that everyone is \"looking for a terrible battle in Virginia;\" reports the commencement of the Naval Brigade's movements upon the James River; discusses the debate concerning the location of the first battle. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Reports that they have \"settled on the islandfor the summer;\" wants to know where Julia Gardiner Tyler is \"and what she is doing through all these troublesome sad times;\" offers congratulations on the birth of David Lyon Gardiner's son; discusses \"the fearfulnews from Cambridge the last week...of the death of Mrs. Longfellow.\" 4 pp. ALS.","Thanks her for the letter with all the news, notes that \"Julia Tyler's mind is so engrossed with the inhumanity of this war she could write of nothing else;\" does not call on neighbors as she does not desire opposition to her views on the war; reports that Mr. Crittenden has been delivering \"a vigorous prosecution of the war.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Offers condolences on the death of Mr. John Tyler; hopes to hear from her soon; wants news about Julia Tyler. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports that she has been refused a pass \"for military reasons.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Pass granting permission for Juliana McLachlan Gardiner and 2 children to go to Virginia. 1 p. PDS.","Wishes that she had some intelligence to communicate, but observes that contact with Virginia has been cut off; promises to relay any information they might receive concerning Julia Gardiner Tyler; does not believe that there is any chance that Mrs/ Gardiner might travel south at present. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports that enquiries made among prisoners about the condition of Mrs. Julia Gardiner Tyler and family have revealed only that nothing serious has ahppened; states that \"Mr. Ludlow has again made a request to Gen Wool for permission to send a flag over to you ladies, but it remains to be seen what the cross old man will do.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Asks that an enclosed letter to Julia Gardiner Tyler be delivered to the gentleman who offered to take charge of the letter; reports that \"Alexander Gardiner Tyler is very measy and anxious to return South.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports that Julia Gardiner Tyler is determined to remain at \"Sherwood,\" \"under any circumstances;\" mentions that the papers reported that \"the Union gun boats have met a repulse near Richmond.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of a letter addressed to Julia Gardiner Tyler; reports that it is being sent to the nearest military fort of the \"insurgents;\" disclaims any responsibility if the letter is lost. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Regrets to hear of Mrs. Julia GardinerTyler's illness; is happy to hear that she has been allowed to remain at \"Sherwood,\" \"in comparative peace and quiet.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Discusses her attempts to reach \"Sherwood\" by mail; notes that there have but fears \"the appropriation made by Congress for prolonging the war will make peace measures a slow business.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Believes prospects for the South are looking brighter; discusses reports from foreign newspapers about the war; wishes that \"the Southern Confed. could maintain their own independence without the aid of foreign powers.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Offers to provide assistance to her to contact her daughter, Mrs. Julia Gardiner Tyler; reports the description of battles received from her uncle, Dr. Minge; notes that the Federal soldiers \"have laid waste, the beautiful estates of \"Westover\" and \"Berkeley,\" and in fact, all the country around here, not leaving a blade of grass, or living thing upon the land;\" gives a forwarding address where letters to Julia Gardiner Tyler might be sent. 4 pp. ALS. Including TCy of above ALS. 3 pp.","Discusses her attempts to get a pass to meet with her daughter at \"Sherwood\" as she had heard reports that Mrs. Julia Gardiner Tyler was ill; states that she is now awaiting a reply from Major Ludlow on the matter; wants to bring Julia Gardiner Tyler north, as \"the climate during the summer is all but death to her.\" 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Reports that permission is still not being granted to civillians to travel up the James River as preparations are pending for the removal of their forces; promises to notify her as soon as he has favorable news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Informs her that it will be possible to travel to Charles City County, Virginia \"under a 'flag of truce'\" to meet up with her daughter, Julia Gardiner Tyler; notes that Norfolk is \"only peopled by women, children, and men incapable of bearing arms;\" reports the rationing of tea and salt; describes the effect of the war; discusses the possibilities of her, Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, traveling to meet with her daughter. 4 pp. ALS.","Mentions that Julia Gardiner Tyler has been ill again; believes it would be best for her to go north; does \"not feel at all alarmed about Julia - now that the northern vandals have retired from the James River;\" notes that communication with richmond has been reopened. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Discusses the prospects of meeting up with Julia Gardiner Tyler and bringing her north; argues that since the Federal army has left the immediate vicinity of \"Sherwood,\" she ought to try to get Julia Gardiner Tyler; fears the effect of the weather on Julia; reports the current opinion concerning a batle to be fought on the Rappahannock River with Gen. McClellan uniting with Pope. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Regrets that the \"military condition of things was such as to prevent a favorable consideration of your requests\" by Major General McClellan. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Asks to be kept informed of any news of Juliana McLachlan Gardiner Tyler; discusses the rumor that the \"Villa Margaret,\" in Hampton, Virginia had been burned; mentions that Mr. Horsford was in Washington, DC right after the battle of Bull Run. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Assures her that her sympathies are with the south; feels that \"the state of the country is most sad and lamentable;\" hopes to see her soon. 1 p. TCy of AL.","Gives a favorable report on the scholastic achievement of the \"young gentlemen\" under his instruction from her home. 1 p. TCy of AL. Incomplete.","Mentions her surprise at hearing that Julia Gardiner Tyler had returned to Virginia; discusses her husband's involvement with the Runford Chemical Works and the Commission for the Defense of Boston Harbor. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Receipt signed by George Mackerley for payment received from Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner for tuition and expenses for Alexander Tyler and Henry Beeckman [sic]. 1 p. ADS.","Reports that Mr. Tyler has an office in the government at a salary of $ 3,000; discusses the activity on the Potomac River - believes that the Northern papers cannot be trusted to print news of defeat; encourages her to keep her spirits up; quotes Mr. Tyler as saying \"we have no more fear of the Yankees than if they were Hottentots - not a bit more - God is with us and will whip them badly.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Relays news from a relative that Julia Gardiner Tyler is well; states that \"we do not think the state of the Confederacy by any means gloomy - on the contrary it is brighter than it has ever been;\" believes that France will soon recognize the south; discusses the current status of their warships and the denunciation of Admiral Dahlgreen. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Remarks \"offered at the funeral of Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, at East Hampton, Long Island, New York.\" 4 pp. AMsS.","\"inventory of Mrs. Juliana Gardiner's furniture at her residence on Staten Island [NY] - taken by her daughter Mrs. Tyler.\" 2 pp. ADS.","Submits her claim to be reimbursed for damage done to \"Villa Margaret\" while occupied by Federal soldiers. 1 p. TCy of AL.","1 p. ADS.","Asks her to \"give a great deal of love\" to Mrs. Tyler and to congratulate her on the marriage of her daughter, Julia. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Requests the company of the Gardiners on the 13th. 1 p. AC. No year given","Asks if Mr. Gardiner could handle her money as \"I have had it by Me some time and I long to have it Earning something;\" hopes that it will be of no trouble and asks that she be informed of their decision. 1 p. ALS. No year given","Looks forward to her visit; hopes that she will come early so that they can spend lots of time together; states that she will meet Juliana at the dock of her choice. 1 p. ALS.","States that she can attend to any additional sewing Mrs. Gardiner might have; discusses her father's illness; thanks Mrs. Gardiner for her kindness. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses the case of the mortgage Gardiner's mother brought against a bond executed by his father. 1 p. ALS.","Announces his safe return from Kentucky; mentions that the Beeckmans are well and that Gilbert's health is continuing to improve. 1 p. ALS.","Does not understand \"how the Trustees considered themselves justified in warranting Mr. Gardiner's conduct;\" thanks his mother for sending the \"corrector;\" asks about a Mrs. Ann Rogers who was listed in it; thinks that the family ought to come and visit; mentions that Professor Henry, \"the second scientifical man in the country\" declined a position at the University of Virginia with almost triple his present pay; discusses his academic performance. 3 pp. ALS.","Consoles her on the death of a loved one. 2 pp. ALS.","Invitation to take tea at 4:00. 1 p. ALS.","Regrets to inform him that they will not be able to visit tonight as was suggested; thanks him for his letters; wishes him a \"speedy return to health.\" 1 p. ALS.","1 p. PM.","Sends a copy of the President's address; describes a grand celebration on the James River. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Regrets the delay that will keep him away from home; discusses his business; believes he is getting the better of his cough, hearts that Eliza is healthy again; gives news of acquaintances; states that the constant snow has kept him indoors. 2 pp. ALS. No year given","Expresses great desire to see her again, but regrets that her illness prevents her from doing so; mentions that her daughter would call in her place were it not for her sprained ankle; asks her to come visit them instead. 2 pp. ALS.","Apologizes for disappointing her, but explains that the doctor is still away delivering a baby; sends what quinine he has. 1 p. ALS. No year given","Reports that the President Tyler will leave \"Sherwood Forest\" on the 21st for New York; describes the house and decorating suggestions; asks him to send several items, including her cookbook. 4 pp. ALS.","Requests their company on December 16. 2 pp. AL. No year given","Worries that Mrs. Julia Tyler's habit of writing to Mrs. Gardiner twice a week will make her letter \"superfluous;\" mentions an unusual warm spell; reports that \"the family (with the exception of Uncle) have enjoyed perfect health.\" 4 pp. ALS. No year given","Relates his pleasure at seeing her and visiting East Hampton, New York; describes his visits around New York and New Jersey; states that he enjoyed Beeckman very much. 12 pp. ALS. No year given","Reports that there is no cause for alarm as her health is improving; describes a ball held last evening where no one wanted to dance; mentions making the acquaintance of a spectacularly attired French woman in the company of the Count de Reis, a Spanish nobleman; reports that Harry Beeckman is well. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. No year given","Newspaper clippings; envelopes to Mr. and Mrs. David Gardiner and Alexander Gardiner; envelopes to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman; envelopes to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner; calling cards from the Beeckmans and the Gardiners.","Admires her \"calm, submissive resignation to the decree of heaven;\" discusses religion; gives news of the family. 1 p. ALS.","Petition to the Judge of the High Court of Chancery for the District of Richmond concerning two tracts of land in Ohio purchased by John Tabb. 7 pp. D.","Thanks him for his letter; mentions his readings of Ovid; argues why he has no desire to travel; asks \"why desire to see the miseries of the world;\" describes the misfortunes of war and poverty; discusses the destiny of the American people. 3 pp. ALS.","Describes the pleasure he enjoys knowing of Walker's advancement; complains of a \"melancholy that seems yet to haunt me;\" gives family news. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS from ELiza Gilmer to Thomas Walker Gilmer, family news, discusses her studies. 1 p.","A map sketch. 2 pp. Fragment.","Discusses arrangements to buy a tract of the Royal Company lands; announces intention to resell the land for a higher price. 4 pp. ALS.","Wishes that he could be with her; discusses his love for her as they plan to be married in a few weeks; mentions his illness; is sorry that he has not procured a rib for Miss Hetly. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses purchase of land from the Loyal Company; describes adjoining lands. 3 pp. ALS.","Hopes that she and her friends are well; describes how much he missed her and how forlorn and desolate the house seems without her; discusses local happenings. 3 pp. ALS.","Describes his disapointment after failing to receive a letter from her; asks why she has not written; mentions establishing a literary and scientific journal; discusses local events. 4 pp. ALS.","Describes his arrival in Washington; fears that he was not a good escort for Miss Randolph as he was too preoccupied with his own business; mentions his visit to Mr. Wist; asks her to write often. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the legal action he is taking on behalf of Isaac A. Coles in reference to a bond executed by Charles A. Scott to John Coles; describes his reasons for demurring Mr. Scott's pleas. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Describes the difficulty he put himself through on behalf of the Loyal Company surveying their tracts of land; states that the present holders of the land will not pay their dues unless sued; desires that such legal action be taken so that he may colect his fee of 8 percent of the money involved. 2 pp. ALS.","Bond of M.M. Robinson and John H. Cocke to Francis W. Gilmer for $1,124.79 dated 20 December 1823. 1 p. D.","Describes his stay at White Sulpher Springs and the effects of the waters have upon his health; gives anecdotes of the people he has met there; makes arrangements to meet her at Staunton, Virginia 3 pp. ALS.","Mentions his \"disappointment at not receiving a long love letter\" from her; describes his love for her; mentions his trip to Hot Springs, Virginia 4 pp. ALS.","Asks to wait one month to move in to collect receipts of Loyal Company land holders so that he can be \"legally armed;\" warns that the collection will be a difficult operation. 7 pp. ALS.","Announces that he has given David Anderson power of attorney to attend the general meetings of the Sayall Company as his proxy; sends a servant to return the papers so that Gilmer and Mr. Maury can complete the agreement and make a report at the meeting. 1 p. ALS.","Describes his deep devotion to her; is upset that she implied that he could forget her; discusses his social life; relates news of the family; mentions his debut in the legislature. 4 pp. ALS.","Complains about her not writing often; desires her to be with him; mentions news of family and friends; asks for her decision regarding visiting him. 4 pp. ALS.","Relates his meeting with her relative, Miss Baker; wishes she was with him; complains of his ill health; discusses the purchase of a family Bible; asks whe she has not written. 3 pp. ALS.","Asks for some money in return for his services in identifying the surveys of the Loyal Company; believes the surveys to be worth $50,000 of which his commision would be $4,000. 1 p. ALS.","Asks her to come down and stay with him for the remainder of the legislative session; discusses all the preparations required for her trip. 3 pp. ALS.","Asks for the legal services for Gilmer regarding tracts of land in Montgomery that he wishes to purchase; gives an account of past owners and transactions of the land in question. 3 pp. ALS.","Requests that Gilmer inform him of the amount paid for a survey made on a tract of land for Mr. Walters. 1 p. ALS.","Informs him of the receipt of the Order of Account from Staunton for the Loyal Company case; asks if there are any other defendants interest in the result of the account who should be notified. 1 p. ALS.","Asks the court date for settlement of the debts owed the Loyal Company be moved up as he does not believe that it will be possible to notify all the defendants 30 days before the present court date; asks for a complete list of the defendants and their addresses; discusses arrangements for settlement of the case. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the prospects of procuring security for his father to purchase some land; does not believe the accumulation of debt to be a good idea; proposes plans to keep his father happy in his old age. 4 pp. Incomplete.","Discusses legal arrangements to be made in the absence of General Preston; suggests that Gilmer should publish his \"sketch of the Loyal Company\" in the Abingdon paper so as to give everyone the facts in the case; promises to see to it that any effort in the Legislature to abolish the Company's claim will be defeated. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the case of the Taylors; sends a copy of G.C. Taylor's bond; asks that he return the copy of the Journal as soon as possible; discusses Mr. Pratt's case. 1 p. ALS.","Complains that she does not write as often as she should; discuses the arrangements for her move; describes visits with her friends; asks about the possibility of enlarging their family; discusses the possibility of retiring from public life. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses at length his renewed need for a closer relationship with God; mentions the depravity of the world and his own; begs her to also consider these religious matters. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses arrangements to deliver to Gilmer the papers of the Loyal Company v. Walker case; asks that his fee of $40.43 be forwarded to him by Mr. Botts. 1 p. ALS.","For William Jordan, signed by Alexander Garrett, Albemarle County Court House, Virginia. 2 pp. ADS.","3 pp. D.","Relates his need for religion and guidance in this world; believes that he would have turned to religion long ago if only his wife were pious; asks her to think of religious concerns; discusses family news; debates the prospects of remaining in the Legislature. 4 pp. ALS.","Receipt for $11.25 from Thomas Walker Gilmer to John M. Patton. 1 p. ADS.","Apologizes for not writing first; believes that Gilmer will make it through his present difficulties with the help of God; discusses the need for God amidst the evils of the world. 4 pp. ALS.","Informs Southall of a parcel received for him at the American Consulate. 1 p. AL.","Invites Nelson to a dinner on the 4th of July in his honor. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Gives a full account of his research to prove the identity of Doctor Thomas Lendrum. 2 pp. L.","Invitation. 1 p. ALS.","For the purpose of recommending and nominating Hugh L. White of Tennessee as President of the United States of AMerica. 12 pp. PV.","Receipt of $2,250.53 from Thomas Walker Gilmer \"on the principal and interest on the debt of Andrew Sweeney secured by deed of trust from Richmond Moon, Sr.,\" signed by William Lomptins. 2 pp. ADS.","Receipt of James B. Fretwell for Richard Moon, \"received of Thomas Walker Gilmer eight Hundred and thirty six dollars \u0026 60 cents.\" 1 p. ADS.","Describes his impressions of the people and rituals he observed during a visit to a Catholic cathedral; mentions the prospect of sea sickness, but notes that \"no one ever died of it;\" describes his purchase of a substantial amount of property on Galveston Island; mentions other business dealings. 4 pp. ALS.","Announces his arrival home; describes his reception; wishes that she and the children were with him; fears that business will keep him occupied for quite a while. 4 pp. ALS.","Describes his joy upon the receipt of her letter; discusses business plans and matters at ome; mentions his longing to see her and the children. 4 pp. ALS.","Believes Mr. Archer to be a most \"promising youth;\" discusses the general supervision \"which his youth and inexperience may require.\" 1 p. AL.","Wishes that relations between the two of them could have been closer; asks for aid in \"reading the signs of the horoscope;\" asks what is to become of the \"honest, independent states right republicans of the South\" (like himself); wishes that there was some Virginia and Georgia to cooperate. 3 pp. ALS.","Inquires as to any further developments in regard to his Virginia claims; asks for an early reply. 2 pp. ALS.","Congratulates him on his induction to the Speaker's chair; notes how far the Old Dominion has \"tumbled from that high eminence of glory and political virtue;\" warns of the possibility of a few of their fellow Whigs joining with the conservatives. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Warns of the danger inherent in naming Gordon as the Whig candidate; notes that this is a crisis situation and urges Minor to act prudently. 3 pp. ALS.","Requests information concerning the conduct of Jno. Hooe in relation to a certain \"loose and base woman;\" requests this information on \"behalf of many virtuous voters of said King George county\" as Hooe is a candidate for election there. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses the need for faith in strength of the Lord when one is ill; advises submission to the will of God; points out that \"it is the unbeliever who is alarmed at the thought of death when he is sick;\" informs her that Aunt Sarah will come over to visit her soon. 4 pp. ALS.","Regrets that previous engagements prevent him from accepting the invitation to the dinner to be given the Honorable Mr.Wise at Louisa Court House; discusses the danger to government institutions caused by the \"indifference of the people as to their own inalienable rights;\" discusses the need for reform within the framework of the constitution, especially in regards to the banking system. 4 pp. Df.","Acknowledges his letter; discusses his political options now that he has been elected; asks how his wife took the news. 4 pp. ALS.","Regrets that he will not be able to attend the dinner to be given in honor of Mr. Clay; gives his highest regards to Mr. Clay and the position he holds. 2 pp. Df.","Notes that a letter written by Mr. J. Randolph to Mr. Ridley describing opinions and acts of Gilmer that are false has been exhibited in Southampton County; requests that he receive a copy of this letter; urges that the circulation of the letter be suppressed. 1 p. ALS.","Acknowledges their invitation for him to attend a Whig Convention for the states of Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio; describes the greatness of the influence of \"popular will\" on the institutions of the United States; notes the necessity of \"the vigilance of the people\" to preserve the government. 3 pp. Df.","Acknowledges their invitation for him to attend a Convention in Nashville by the \"friends of 'retrenchment and reform';\" discusses the upcoming presidential election and the dangers of a strong executive; notes the necessity of individuals to uphold their constitutional rights in order to preserve the Union; warns of the danger of the states losing their power to serve as checks on the Federal government. 4 pp. Df.","Submitted by Jno. E. Heath; concerning (1) the status of public warehouses owned by Virginia, (2) amount of revenge charged to the sheriffs, (3) fees collected for criminal charges, (4) the amount borrowed by the Treasurer from the banks and (5) the balance in the Treasury. 4 pp. ADS.","Discusses the \"one blank scheme\" and its political implications; describes his itinerary. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses his political situation and duty to the Whig party; notes the disapproval of the selection of Webster as Secretary of States; calls Webster \"a federalist of the worst die: a blackguard \u0026 vulgar debaucher;\" asks if Minor has seen signs of too much ambition in him [TWG]; sends his love to Minor's family. 4 pp. ALS.","Questions the meaning of his last letter; asks \"what change has come over the spirit of your dream?;\" states that he is just the kind of advisor that he needs, his \"distance from the scenes of action\" giving him objectivity; discusses his political prospects. 4 pp. ALS.","Discusses his prospects of accepting a seat in the US Senate; believes a national bank would be \"unconstitutional and inexpedient;\" states that he is in favor of distributing the surplus proceeds of public lands. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Discusses the election of William S. Archer to the US Senate; describes how he was nominated as well by J.F. Strother of Rappahanock but that his election was strongly opposed by those he has considered friends. 4 pp. Incomplete.","Discusses his displeasure at the manner in which they acted to fill Roane's seat in the US Senate; states that he wanted Gilmer to have that seat; desires reports of how the opposition to Gilmer was presented. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Describes his meeting with Col. Coles on the subject of the last senatorial election; states that Coles showed him Minor's letter on the subject and explained that they, Coles, Cocke, and Southall, would have voted for Gilmer had they known he wanted the position; does not expect any further action. 3 pp. ALS.","Argues that the delegates and senator had not served the interests of their constituents in regards to the last senatorial election; states that the residents of his county desired Mr. Gilmer for the position; gives copies of his correspondence with Southall, Coles, and Cocke. 3 pp. ALS. Including ACy of ALSs, March 13 and 18, 1841. 2 pp.","Asks him to attend to some business of Gilmer's with Dr. Poindexter as \"there are unsettled matters touching the purchase by him of you;\" discusses expenses to be paid, cash owed him and other transactions. 3 pp. ALS.","Asks him to receive from Charlottesville Fevell \"whatever sum of money he may wish to pay;\" states that \"the cat will be out of the bag...soon\" and that \"if Tyler is firm and true all is well.\" 1 p. ALS.","Amendment empowering the President to issue Treasury notes as necessary \"to meet any legal demand on the treasury to which the ordinary resources thereof may not be adequate.\" 1 p. AD.","Explains that he has been too busy lately to write; mentions the death of a senator from Rhode Island; describes the party at Webster's; announces the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Tyler to a Mr. William Waller of Williamsburg; expects to be with Ann as a \"first rate midwife.\" 4 pp. ALS.","States that he arrived safely but it still sick; announces the death of Lewis Williams of North Carolina; hopes that she will get better soon; discusses his business arrangements with Harmer; gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.","\"Remarks of Mr. Gilmer, of Virginia...on the motion to strike out the contingent appropriations from the bill making appropriations for the civil and diplomatic expenses of the government.\" 8 pp. PD.","Describes his travels and companions; gives family news; makes arrangements for groceries to be sent to her. 3 pp. ALS.","Promises to attend to her requests; describes his attempt at shopping; states that it has been too cloudy to see the comet; gives news of friends, family and the weather. 4 pp. ALS.","Describes his trip and the storm on the Potomac; gives news of friends and family. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks why she is not well; urges her to exercise; describes his committee work; mentions that the measles are going around and that he has them; asks if she reads her Bible as often as she should. 4 pp. ALS.","States that he has fixed up roms for her, Lucy, and Liz to stay; asks who she voted for in the election and who won. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses the advantages of signing the \"War Bill\" and the disadvantages accompanying a veto of the bill. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Is glad to hear that the baby is better; describes how beautiful she is to him; states that his \"old malady\" is giving him trouble again; mentions the passage of a tariff bill; believes his health would improve if he could stay at home. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses \"the desire felt by the people of Texas for annexation, and fear that it may greatly injure us if suffered to operate upon the action of your government;\" encloses a petition for annexation, asks Gilmer's opinion of it. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports that his illness is no better; pretends that he is at home with her and acts out a conversation with her. 3 pp. ALS.","Reports that he is no better - the morphine helped the other day, but today he feels as bad as ever; describes the details of a Catholic service he attended. 4 pp. ALS.","Reports that although the doctor treated him, he does not feel much better; states that he will change doctors if he does not get relief in a week to ten days; wishes that she would take up Christianity so that \"we would then be unitied for eternity as well as time;\" discusses the virtue of being a Christian; wonders \"why does not my wife, my dear wife make a profession of religion?;\" preaches at her on the necessity to accept Christ; asks her to read a chapter in their family Bible before going to bed. 7 pp. ALS.","Describes his packing up leave; rejoices at the prospect of returning home; discusses social events around town. 3 pp. ALS.","Expects to leave Saturday; sends estimates of living expenses; reports that he feels better today than he has felt in a long time. 1 p. ALS.","Describes his trip to Amherst Court House and the weather; reports that he will visit Mr. Thompson and leave tomorrow for Lynchburg. 1 p. ALS.","Commends him on the publication of his letter concerning the annexation of Texas; regrets, however, that he does not hsare Gilmer's hope in a quick resolution; states that the inaction of the US on Texas' proposal for annexation caused them to withdraw the offer; notes that the desire for annexation was not derived from fear of Mexico; discusses the problems with the US tariff and custom house system; repports that although many in Texas have now dropped their support for annexation, there remains a majority who favor it; discusses the problems Texas has had raising revenue and the recurrent Mexican treat; states his alarm at the economic situation where many people are moving out of Texas with fewer coming in; believes that \"the President is humiliating the Texan nation and himself by counting and relying upon foreign (British) intervention for the establishment of peace;\" discusses the possibility of Texas freeing its slaves; believes that if Texas does not become a part of the US, it will fall under the influence of a European power, namely Great Britain; refutes the argument that annexing Texas would be unconstitutional; suggests that Texas be admitted by a Joint Resolution of Congress rather than by treaty to avoid the necessity of a two-thirds vote in the Senate. 8 pp. ALS.","Lists his itinerary; regrets that he will not be able to see her until after the election. 1 p. ALS.","Copy of a deed of sale of 191 acres in Albemarle County by Thomas Walker Gilmer to Hugh and Franklin Minor at $15 an acre; contains provisions for the cutting of wood on the property. 1 p. ACy of ADS.","1 p. ADS.","Lists the places and time where \"I shall proceed to take the depositions of sundry persons to be read as evidence against our claims to a seat in the next House of Representative as the member from the Congressional District.\" 1 p. ALS.","Discusses the prospects for the national bank system proposed by the Republican Party; believes him to be the best qualified to explain the issues. 4 pp. Df of ALS.","Reports that the judge is very sick and may die tonight; states that although he wanted to bathe in the springs, he will come and take her home; reports that they had a rather dull time so far. 4 pp. ALS.","Believes that the democratic Party is pursuing a course of folly; argues that Van Buren does not have much support in Philadelphia; wishes that there were some good man on whom we might all rally Richmond;\" reports on the number Democrats elected to their Congress. 2 pp. TCy of ALS","Reports that all her friends have been asking about her; states that \"I certainly wish you to have as much pocket money as is proper for an economical and prudent young lady - but no more;\" discusses the arrangements made for her money. 4 pp. ALS.","States that he is well except for a cold caught \"either from the wet night or from sleeping in a room heated with anthracite coal;\" discusses his accommodations; reports that Mr. Stringfellow gave a good sermon today. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses the housing and dining arrangements he has made; doubts that the Compbells and the Coles will be staying there as he expected; promises to send news of a \"fine speculation\" that he is investigating; states that \"the rumors about a mistake in my poll are all false like everything else of the sort in the newspapers.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Asks him to consider the question of the annexation of Texas; argues that foreign powers might \"establish an influence in Texas prejudicial to our commercial interests and republican institutions;\" asks for his opinion on the matter. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","States his decision to sell during the latter part of January as his correspondence with Anderson has proven unproductive; relates a message from Mr. White explaining that he had not written earlier due to his illness; discusses some financial arrangements made with \"Godwin at the Bank;\" asks what will be done with the \"General Ticket members\" - hopes \"that you may all act so as to uphold the Constitution and laws;\" discusses a congressman's right to hold his seat; debates the power of the state to interpret federal law in its own manner; questions the trade off between obeying the law and seceding from the Union. 4 pp. Incomplete.","Reports that he has been hard at work writing a paer in response to Goggin's hopes to be home on Friday. 1 p. ALS.","Mentions that Mr. Goggin has gone home - \"whether he will come back I know not and care but little;\" asks her to tell Frank Minor that he, Thomas Walker Gilmer, plans to take up law again as he is tired of Congress; states that \"Texas will come into the Union very soon.\" 3 pp. ALS.","\"An address, delivered before the two literary societies of Randolph Macon College, Virginia, by the Honorable Thomas Walker Gilmer.\" 22pp. PV.","Reports that Mr. Meade wants to pay him some money and that as soon as it is in the bank, he will send Minor a check; states that \"I am very busy now with my contest.\" 1 p. ALS.","\"Speech of Thomas Walker Gilmer, Secretary of the Navy of the United States;\" discusses the role of history in human society. 20 pp. Df of AMs.","Congratulates him on his new position as Secretary of the Navy; believes that \"the shortest cut to the presidential chair lies through the department of the Navy;\" states that a code of Rules and Regulations and a modification of the organization are required to restore order to the Navy; advocates Calhoun's plan for reorganization. 1 p. TCy of L. Incomplete.","The explosion killed Secretary of the Navy Thomas Walker Gilmer, Commodore B. Kennon, secretary of State Judge Abel Parker Upshur, Virgil Maxcy - US Minister at Belgium, and Col. David Gardiner. 2 pp. NwsCl.","2 NwsCl","1 NwsCl","Resolutions passed upon the death of Thomas Walker Gilmer by the citizens of Staunton and Augusta County; signed by Lucas P. Thompson. 4 pp. DS.","Resolutions passed by the citizens of Albemarle upon the death of Thomas Waler Gilmer. 2 pp. ACyS of D.","Resolutions passed by the legislature of the State of New Jersey upon the deaths of those killed aboard the Princeton. 2 pp. ACyS of D, including ADS certifying that the above is a true copy. 1 p.","Introduces the copy of the Resolution sent to her; offers his condolences upon the death of her husband. 1 p. ALS.","Signed by James S. Calhoun. 2 pp. DS.","Passed upon the calamity of the explosion on the Princeton, signed by Edwin H. Lothrop and Edwin M. Cust. 1 p. DS.","Encloses a copy of a Joint Resolution of Michigan's legislature on the Princeton accident; sends his condolences. 1 p. LS.","Advises Mrs. Baker to urge her daughter, Ann E. Gilmer, to \"shake off this lethargy of grief and take comfort for her children's sake;\" Expresses her sorrow over the death of Thomas Walker Gilmer; explains that she has also been bereaved and so understands the desolation of widowhood.\" 2 pp. ALS.","States that she had not written earlier as she did not know what to say to comfort her; prays that her grief will be comforted; urges her to have faith in the Lord. 4 pp. ALS.","Drawn by his old teacher, T. Carr. 5 pp. AMsS.","Reports that he found Walker, Mrs. Gilmer's son, to be deficient in Latin; offers to take him on as a student at no cost; asks that if she decides to send Walker to him, that she keep it a secret, so that he will not think he is any different from the other students. 3 pp. ALS.","Copy of the letter dated May 1, 1847. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Describes how he has settled in at his new location; asks Minor for his opinion on whether he should run for district attorney; argues that the jobwould give him a good salary and position, but believes himself too young for the job; notes that most of the prominent men in the state are Virginians; gives news of some of Minor's relatives. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. PM. Including Cy of PM. 1 p.","Reports that Mr. Hugh R. Garden has expressed an interest in purchasing the autograph book of Governor Gilmer; states that he will conclude the transaction if she so desires; encloses a letter from Mr. Garden. 2 pp. ALS. Including AL, incomplete, H.R. Garden, New York, New York, to William L. Frenholm, . Offers $300 for the autograph book of Governor Gilmer. 1 p.","Informs him of the ommission in his last letter of the names of Susan Gilmer and her children, concerning the transactions affecting the lands of Thomas Walker Gilmer; discusses problems concerning these transactions, i.e. lack of records. 3 pp. ALS.","The paper is signed by the President of the United States, William McKinley. 1 p. D. (See Gilmer oversize file).","Discusses his reservations about becoming involved in the case of Thompson's Executor V. Kinney and others entered by the Circuit Court of Nelson County; prefers that his son qualify for the post, but fears that he may be drafted soon, encloses copy of the decree. Including TCy of D. \"Decree - Thompson's Executor V. Kinney and others\" Settlement of the property known as the McLean survey in reference to the estates of William Kiney, Nicholas Kinney, and Thomas Walker Gilmer (all deceased). 4 pp.","Discusses the settlement of Thompson's Executor V. Kinney etc.; states that he has received $900 from Uncle Walker Gilmer's estate; asks for a list of Lena's grandfather's heirs; mentions the fear of the draft. 1 p. TLS.","Addressed to James Barbour, Barboursville, Orange Co., Virginia, from Rh. M. Johnson. 1 p. Envelope. No year given","Reminds Gilmer that Bishop Whelton will be at church next Sunday and will expect Gilmer to be there as a candidate for confirmation. 1 p. ALS. No year given","Informs him that he received payment from the survey of 160 acres; reports that he put the money in the hannds of W.H. Spillen, to the credit of the Loyal Company. 1 p. ALS. No year given","Reports that he has never felt \"more pain and more regret\" than when he received Gilmer's last letter; discusses the reasons for his support of Gordon in the election; states that he would have supported Gilmer if Gilmer had run; discusses Whig politics - who is running for the elections. 4 pp. ALS.","States that many of the present delegates to the legislature have \"misrepresented and betrayed many of those who voted for them;\" praises Thomas Walker Gilmer's virtues; discusses the responsibilities of elected officials; argues that Gilmer, if he had run, would have beaten everyone else, including Mr. Archer. 4 pp. ALS.","\"Mr. President\" - discusses the powers Congress has to implement the proposals of the American Colonization Society, i.e. the purchase of land on the coast of Afria; questions the interpretation of the constitution; asks what are the debts of the US; debates his conflicting loyalties between the debts of the American Colonization Society and the Republican party. 15 pp. AD.","Makes a farewell speech as he is taking leave of his position as an editor of the Gazette. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.","Calls upon the people to remember their duty to carefully deliberate the issues before casting their votes; remarks on the importance of the issues at hand; reminds them not to forget the interests of the country by exclusively concerning themselves with local issues; instructs them to tell their delegates \"to vote for the White basis in the house of delegates \u0026 for the compound bais [sic] in the Senate,\" as he believes \"that nothing short of it can restore harmony to our distracted councils.\" 4 pp. Df.","Discusses the measures taken by Governor Giles in regard to Virginia's relations with the Union. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.","Draws parallels between ancient Greece and Rome and the modern political situation; believes in the necessity of virtue for good statesmanship. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.","Advocates voting Republican; discusses the electoral process. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.","Discusses problems facing the Whig party and the political course of Mr. Rives. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.","States that he is \"induced to republish the following correspondence between the Lynchburg Virginian and Virginia Advocate\" in order to vindicate himself from their accusations. 4 pp. Df. Incomplete.","Discusses the virtues necessary for public office. 2 pp. Incomplete.","\"Phrenological and Craniological chart showing the development of organs, together with the character and talents of Thomas Walker Gilmer drawn by Dr. S. Henris.\" 1 p. PDS.","7 pp. AD.","Thanks the editors for publishing the \"extracts\" he sent; complains of the small type that was used for his article; discusses his and the Advocate's allegiance to the Whig party; questions their story about Governor Gilmer's attack on Mr. Clay; does not believe that Gilmer called Mr. Clay in his relations to the prty; discusses the differences between the Republican and the Whig parties. 8 pp. AL. Incomplete.","Discusses the \"present depressed state of our markets,\" and steps needed to alleviate the situation; reports on problems of trade with Europe; believes that \"the wealth \u0026 prosperity of Virginia have declined, \u0026 must continue to decline\" unless problems are corrected. 2 pp. AMs. Incomplete.","Chart drawn up to determine the percentage of delegates from each part of Virginia based on the amount of taxes paid by each area; contains statistics on the white and slave population and taxes paid in Virginia. 2 pp. AD.","Remarks of a certain newspaper, \"a more unbridled and licentious Press the world never saw;\" discusses Mr. Evan's speeches on the question of slavery and other topics. Very difficult handwriting. 3 pp. ALS. Incomplete.","1 p. N.","4 pp. A.","12 items","Wonders why his (SGT's) son, Harry Tucker, has been called on only once since Monday evening last to say a lesson in class; would be obliged to receive a letter on this subject. 1 p. ALS.","Winchester, Virginia Gazette article on Mr. Henry St. George Tucker's speech \"in answer to Mr. Nelson of Virginia, on the report of the Committee on Roads and Canals.\" 7 pp. NwsCl. Fragment.","Encloses the \"morphine desired;\" suspects that letters from him (NBT) have been opened and resealed and urges him to use sealing wax on further correspondence; encloses the New York Standard which reports pn the legislative committee on the proclamation; Van Buren denounces nullification \"while he professes great devotion to the principles of '98 and swears lustily that they mean no such thing;\" Mr. Andrew Stevenson has come to the aid of the President Andrew Jackson; believes the enforcement bill will not pass the Senate; Henry Clay will probably separate himself from Daniel Webster thereby throwing his HC influence with the South. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Writes asking for remedy for the worms attacking and stripping the Dutch Elms found on the campus of the College of William \u0026 Mary. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Including D. footnote of Nathaniel Beverly Tucker's publications. 1 p.","Was awakened in the middle of the night with the idea of writing a letter in poetic verse. 1 p. ALS. Including AL. Mr. Thompson, to Saint George Tucker. Responds to the letter in poetic verse with one of his own in poetic verse. 1 p.","The bill to fix his [SGT's] salary failed due to a disagreement in relation to the compensation of the Clerk of the Senate; talks of founding a new, democratic paper in Virginia as there is not a decent democratic paper to be found; the Enquirer is conducted by a three person partnership and the \"Senior Editor is weak, prosy, and stupid.\" 2 pp. AL. Incomplete.","Writes informing her of the very recent death of his mother; remembers other family members who died in the same bed, including her [LAT's] husband [Nathaniel Beverly Tucker]. 2 pp. ALS.","Written by St. George Tucker in Richmond, Virginia. The draft includes chapter one, a few pages of chapters two, eighteen, twenty, and various other pages. 24 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","Thanks her for the pamphlet which came \"from the pen of one whose opinions I always have been taught to respect;\" is pleased with her concern for his spiritual as well as temporal well-being; speaks of faith and religion and states that neither is \"merely the fanaticism of the zealous of the hope of the credulous.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Apologizes for his neglect in writing to her; mentions having shown Mr. Cowardin his [SGT's] invention [a machine used in printing]; they agreed to construct a lifesize model and to contact Mr. Hool - an expert in printing press machinery - in order to correct all the error in design; he [SGT] will do nothing without her and Mr. Walker's concurrence and advice. 3 pp. ALS.","Writes in pencil as he cannot find his pen and ink; marched to Williamsburg from King's Mill Wharf taking the city by surprise; his men are comfortably quartered at the College of William \u0026 Mary and he is staying at Aunt Lucy's [Lucy Anne Smith Tucker's]; expects the enemy to invade through Hampton, Virginia, hence the importance of defending Williamsburg; sends hugs and kisses to his children. 2 pp. ALS.","Writes to tell her he is well despite his \"two regular shakes within the past week;\" John Perry is very ill; will send her a long letter via Mr. Tayler. 1 p. ALS.","Welcomes all letters from her; has not heard from the Grove since Coleman Tayler came; misses reading his books; is sorry he will be unable to spend Christmas at home; has just heard that they will move shortly. 4 pp. ALS.","Written for his company in honor of their host. 4 pp. D.","Writes to her as he has promised; met some little girls who remind him of her, Lina, and Annie; they could not sing for him which made him wish he were at home and listening to \"my precious little girls and my darling old boy mingling their sweet voices in praise to God;\" tells how the little girls will soon be driven from their home by the bad Yankees; wants her and her siblings to memorize poetry from him when he returns home. 3 pp. ALS.","Received her letter and urges her to rest assured that the dangers surrounding him are not so perilous as she perceives for the soldiers are in good leadership; reminds her not to read and believe the falsehoods of the war reported in the newspapers; feels that newspaper reports inform the enemy of their [Confederate soldiers] movements, cause anxiety among those at home, and report falsehoods and should, thefore, be censored; is disheartened by the waning patriotism of the men; is pleased that Thomas has returned and will pay him what [SGT] can; with the currency depreciated, property high, and money low, \"prudence dictates the policy of getting rid of as much property as we can.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Received her letter; mentions an impending battle and feels that success is certain for them [Confederates]. 1 p. ALS.","Left his regiment on sick leave and although he once felt quite ill, he feels much better except that he is quite weak now; disappointed that his regiment has seen so little action; mentions agreat victory for their [Confederate] side in which they lost 2,500 men and the enemy lost 4,800 men; \"Mr. Peachy Grattans's son, George, was killed;\" praises Confederate soldiers for thei dash, chivalry, and enthusiasm which the enemy lacks; begs her not to be uneasy about his health. 3 pp. jk","Ran [John Randolph Tucker] delivered her letter to him; tells her that he returned to camp too soon and fell ill once again; is completely well now and will return to rejoin his regiment; expects some \"sharp work\" very soon. 1 p. ALS.","Rejoices in the knowledge that he has \"sought and found Jesus to your only, your all-sufficient, your precious Saviour\" and that \"you are no longer a sufferer, but an humble, loving, believing child of God;\" longs for a visit from him; Mr. Graham sends his love to Lizzie and him [SGT]. 3 pp. ALS.","Has received no word from her since her arrival in Charlottesville; feels very despondent and low; his regiment was cut to pieces in a battle in which he could not attend due to his continuing ill health; his trust and faith in the \"heavenly Father\" is feeble and weak; hopes to leave Richmond for convalescence; anxious to learn whether the children have gone to school. 2 pp. ALS.","Wishes him a happy 35th birthday; is concerned about his [SGT's] health and advises him to stir about in the fine weather and see his friends; invites him to Richmond for visits; is delighted that they are brothers in the highest sense; reminds him of the warfare they wage under their great leader against sin in their hearts; relays many religious thoughts and sentiments; asks if he knows William Hope. 3 pp. ALS.","Regrets not being able to stop in Charlottesville to see him while traveling to Staunton; reminisces about their many military times spent together; wishes they both would enjoy better health and be able to rejoin their regiment; Ran says that Jim - a Lieutenant Colonel on the colored staff received corporal punishment; tells him to retain his faith in God to overcome his low spirits; knows that life hereafter to God's honor and glory. 4 pp. ALS.","An obituary for Lieutenant-Colonel Saint George Tucker who died on January 24, 1863 after having suffered from an illness contracted while fighting for the country he loved, in The Central Presbyterian. He did not die before accepting God into his heart. (See oversize file - Tucker). 1 p. Nwscl. Including 3 other copies of the same newspaper. (See oversize file - Tucker).","Apologizes for his negligence in writing; has hired Jim at a hotel in Ashland to Mr. Jones who had him on trial for a week; sympathizes with her in her loss of her husband, Saint George Tucker, which he too greatly feels. 2 pp. ALS.","Thinks Dolly and her three children will fetch $2,500-$3,000; \"Col. Taliaferro presented a claim for $75 for hire of Alice;\" Mr. Nolly asks if Saint left a note of someone who had a share in the property; mentions Mr. Jonathon Sale's hiring of Jim at the boarding house; returns her power of attorney which must be acknowledged before a Justice of Peace and returned to him [JRT]; mentions selling her house and furniture. 2 pp. ALS.","Wonders if the paymaster at Charlottesville, a Capt. Spurier, ever paid Saint George Tucker anything; must find this out immediately; wonders what to do with Alice. 1 p. ALS.","Mentions the chaotic state in Richmond with the Yankees so near; grieves with her for the loss of her husband [Saint George Tucker]; reminds her that he remains her loving brother and uncle. 3 pp. ALS.","Sends her many receipts which she must keep together safely; rejoices that another brother [Nathaniel Beverly Tucker] has found the Lord; wonders if she knows of Saint [Saint George Tucker] owing John L. Thompson $528. 2 pp. ALS.","Mentions settling bills including the one with John L. Thompson; asks if she knows anything of Saint George Tucker selling a \"deaf and dumb\" slave to James. 1 p. ALS.","Has paid every debt of Saint George Tucker's and has invested \"the money remaining - $10,880.62;\" Tudor offered to send Gilmer to school. 1 p. ALS.","Offers her sympathy for the death of her grandmother [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker]. 4 pp. ALS.","Deeply regrets the breach of her engagement with Mr. Moore as from all he [JRT] heard of him he would have been a \"true and loving protector of [her],\" but agrees that if she could \"not love him as a wife should\" then she did right in her decision; has heard of her fancy for Lee and warns her to fully analyse [sic] her own feelings before making a commitment to one who may not be a noble husband and protector. 4 pp. ALS.","Describes the house in which she lives with Lucy Tucker Richardson, her daughter, and her family; relays many details concerning the daily lives of everyone. 8 pp. AL. Includes ALS dated. December 7, 1891. Lizzie [Elizabeth Gilmer Tucker], Memphis, TN, to Lena Tucker. Tells about the fire in the opposite lot which St. George Tucker Richardson, her grandson, set; includes details about Lucy and the family, and about other people she [EGT] sees regularly. 6 pp. ALS.","Mentions letters written by her grandfather, Henry St. George Tucker, and hopes that she did not sell them; asks about Annie [her sister]. 1 p. ALS.","Regrets that he cannot send her money; the office to which he intended to apply was already filled by William M. Harrison; hopes to find employment in Washington, DC and end his unsettled life which may drive him to despair; Maurice Smith may leave the paper soon; thinks often of her and the children. 4 pp. ALS. No year given","Thanks her for he rletter and the vegetables; is pleased that she has Sister Anne's company; recounts the beauty of a scene around the campfire with the soldiers beneath the sky; mentions his enemies in Ashland and says, \"I will ferrest them out when I am done with the enemies of my country;\" sends greetings to Mattie Adams; considers sending his daughters to be educated gratuitously by Holleys. 4 pp. ALS. N year given","Regrets that he can send her no money; will try to raise enough money to send her for the fare to Richmond. 1 p. ALS. No year given","Is relieved of apprehension after receiving his Dr. Charles' letter; presents many allusions and comparisons to classical and Shakespearean figures; gratefully thanks him for everything. 1 p. ALS (incomplete). 18__ no month given 6","Writes of missing Lizzie [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker] and his family. 4 pp. Cy of ALS.","Received her letter telling him of young Hunter Taliaferro's treatment of Alice [a slave] and is angered by his [HT's] lack of judgement in conducting his business through a slave rather than a responsible person, wants Ran [John Randolph Tucker] to contact Mr. Taliaferro for her concerning keeping Alice; gives her a new address to which she can write. 1 p. ALS.","Writes asking for clothes as his [SGT's] were all burnt in this modern Anatasia;\" asks him to send Liz [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker] money and asks that he visit her and comfort her. 3 pp. ALS.","Newspaper clipping, regarding the life and achievements of John Randolph Tucker with some references to other family members, by Col. William Preston Johnston","Reflects on the ills and evils in life. 1 p. Poem.","Discusses \"First cause\" theory and the Christian idea of the nature of God and relates this to the sublime nature of electricity. 1 p. ALS. Including a poem by Charles Ravenshead entitled \"Electricity\" in which the poet attempts to capture the sublime nature of electricity. 1 p. Poem.","In this poem, the Lady provides description of the knight and vice-versa.","A poem comparing faith and reason in the development of human life. 5 pp. Poem. Includes Ms. by Charles Ravenshead [?] entitled, \"Argument for Faith an dReason.\" 1 p. Poem.","Rather depressing poem with little optimism. 1 p. Poem.","This ballad is in the handwriting of St. George Tucker but probably not originally written by him. Describes a young woman. 1 p. Poem (incomplete).","1 p. Poem.","A toast made to St. George Tucker's regiment, the 5th Regiment, a division of the Ashland Grays. 1 p. Ms.","2 pp. Poem.","Asks what life, love, and health are compared to faith. 2 pp. Poem.","A poem dedicated to Thomas Moore and his achievements for America. 1 p. Poem. Includes a 1 p. poem entitled, \"On the Death of Moore.\" This poem appears to be a more final draft.","The poem describes the death of a child, and although saddened by the death, the author remains happy in the knowledge that her child is in Heaven. 2 pp. Poem.","5 pp. Poem.","2 pp. Poem. Includes a 1 p. poem entitled, \"The Two Tears\" (incomplete). Also includes the very end of an incomplete poem. 1 p.","This poem is about a man named Davy Diggins who \"supported himself and his worthy wife / By supplying with subjects the Doctor's knife.\" 12 pp. Poem.","Tells the story of the brave and valiant Shawnees who fought to protect their land but nevertheless were pushed out by the white man. 2 pp. Poem.","Seemingly offers the sage advice of experience to the glowing aspirations of youth. 1 p. ALS.","Written in honor of Laura Powell's marriage to John Randolph Tucker. This poem was written to continue the tradition of Henry St. George Tucker honoring the souses of his children thereby welcoming them into his heart. 1 p. Poem. Includes a poem to be sung to the tune of \"The World is All a Fleeting Show.\" 1 p. Poem.","Written in honor of his first born child. 1 p. Poem.","Describes a mother who feels the pleasures of caring for a newborn child, who also feels the concerns for her child's life and who sadly watches her child die. 3 pp. Poem.","It is about \"when evening shadows fall\" and the nostalgic memories this brings of his home. 1 p. Poem.","It is about the fresh morning, its beauty, and how quickly the day passes into evening shadows. 1 p. Poem.","It is a historic poem written about the ventures of Napoleon Bonaparte. 3 pp. Poem.","2 pp. Poem (incomplete).","Looks at the nature of man. 2pp. Ms.","2 pp. Poem.","2 pp. Poem.","1 p. Ms.","6 pp. Poem. Includes a poem entitled \"Memoir from School of Athens.\" Incomplete. Also includes Cy of Poem.","Includes a Poetical Address for the Literary Society of Washington College [Washington and Lee University], Lexington, Virginia, written by St. George Tucker. 32 pp. Poem. Includes a poem, \"The Southern Cross\" by St. George Tucker. 1 p. Poem. Also includes Nwscl of articles commenting on the poetical address and \"The Shouthern Cross.\" 1 p. Nwscls.","38 pp. Ms. Includes 3 Nwscls. Two clippings are train schedules; one clipping is of two poems entitled \"Nearing the Shore\" and \"It Used to Be in the Olden Time.\"","The story is about SGT's days of poverty when he depended on his thrifty wife to counter his extravagance. 5 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","Speech delivered by St. George Tucker at the College of William \u0026 Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia and written supporting the system of slavery as the system is far more productive for more people than is free labor. 14 pp. Ms.","Relates their charitable worksto his position of advocating the retaining of slavery. 12 pp. Ms.","Speech honors Thomas Jefferson through mention of his philanthropic and political achievements delivered by St. George Tucker. 4 pp. Ms.","Speech given on the ocasion of their final meeting in the form of a society in college. 21 pp. Ms.","Speech remarking on the many virtues of Virginia which make her \"more Blest [sic] with all the natural resources that constitute a nation's wealth, than any of the states of our Confederacy, or perhaps any country on the globe.\" 2 pp. Ms. Incomplete. Includes undated Ms. of a speech commenting on the virtues of the people of Virginia, written by St. George Tucker. 1 p. Ms. Incomplete.","Critically examines his poetry and offers much praise and approval. 4 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","Mentions SGT's friendly connections in Virginia's House of Delegates; mentions desire to establish a mewspaper. 1 p. AL. Incomplete.","12 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","3 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","Reflects attitudes towards the election of Andrew Jackson. 4 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","The novel is set in Carlton, Virginia, just prior to the outbreak of the Civil war. Mentions the dilapidated condition of the College of William \u0026 Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia and the talk of relocating it in Richmond. 16 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","15 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","14 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","7 pp. Poems. Incomplete.","1 p. TCy of Ms. Incomplete.","1 p. Cy of PD.","2 pp. DS.","1 p. Cy of DS.","Gives an account of a French pirate ship being taken and the trial of the pirates; requests that the Shoreham be granted her \"full complement of men\" as they are in constant danger of pirates; sends copies of notes from various meetings and councils; discusses plans to have a house built at Williamsburg for his Majesty's Governor; reports hopes of good crops of tobacco, Indian corn and wheat; notes that they are at peace with the Indians; reports that his revision of the laws was carried out in accordance with the advice of the Council; recommends additional members for the Council; mentions various court proceedings; believes it to be impossible to prevent piracy without Courts of Admirality; reports his correspondence with William Penn; discusses instructions he delivered to various naval offices; discusses collection of revenue; describes reports and letters he included; requests additional funds to rebuild the court house which burned down last October; believes it necessary to call an Assembly in April; includes copies of proceedings of the Council on the 9th, 10th, and 12th of October, 1698. 17 pp. AL. Incomplete.","Sends copies of all accounts, trial proceedings, and collectors' and naval officers' bonds; regrets that they are \"not in all respects agreeable to yo[u]r Lordships Directions;\" requests suitable stationery; is troubled at the Assembly's refusal to build a house for his Majty's [sic] Governor; reports that the revision of laws has not yet been completed; discusses the problem of finding suitable employees for various offices as \"there is little or no incouragement [sic] for men of any tolerable parts to come hither;\" lists the contents of his enclosures; sates that if your Lordships do not approve of \"Mr. Dionysius Wright to be either his Majesty's Atturney [sic] general, or Clerk of his Majty's honorable Council, I humbly propose...to send two persons out of England for those employments, to live at his Majtys City of Williamsburgh;\" complains of the difficulty in getting a sufficient number of Councellors together; reports that their request about Meditteranean passes, \"is done;\" refers to a letter describing the French Protestant Refugees. 5 pp. ALS.","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of Poem.","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. D.","See Misc. Mss. to Oversize File. 1 p. D.","Includes an address from the King of England, George III, to the House of Commons; and the proceedings of the Sons of Liberty in the colony of Maryland. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of D. Incomplete.","1 p. Cy of D.","Sends the letter via Mr. Morse as a manner by which he can introduce him, Morse, to the Baylor family; sent a long letter via Capt. Fox \"concerning the future Plan of my Education;\" \"The taxes will be repeat'd except, that of the tea.\" See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of ALS.","Informs Norton that he drew 50 sterling from him for Mr. Philip Clawsome; promises to remit the money by next summer by ship. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. DS.","1 p. Cy of Map.","2 pp. D.","1 p. DS.","2 pp. D.","Orders that John Tyler, Charles West, John Taylor, William Whitely, or any three of them be given the land necessary to build a road from Charles Pullen's to Joe's Mill. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. Ms. Incomplete.","Advertisements concern such topics as rewards for lost or stolen horses, runaway slaves, items for sale, items found, and one warning to all persons not to deal with Frances Gill\" for she has deserted her bed and board.\" See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 2 pp. Pst. of PM.","Informs the Board of the status of its cargo onboard the schooner, \"The Committee,\" which had been captured and later rescued by an American Privateer; expects that \"future operations shall be attended with better successes.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Reports that they just arrived last night; states that \"we have but two waggons and are much in want of supply;\" asks for a loan of supplies; resorts that he was \"informed by Mr. Underwood about fairly good Beaver at Richmond.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Is happy to learn of the latest troop activities; is afforded great pleasure in hearing of the good conduct of General Mughlenburg and his troops; Lord Cornwallis' troops are moving northwardly toward Halifax; wishes him [BS] and the Marquis to prevent the junction of Lord Cornwallis and General Philips; their [BS and the Marquis'] forces should be joined by new troops of General Summer of North Carolina; if a junction cannot be prevented he [NG] wishes him [BS] to join all the forces ordered to the southward thereby preventing the enemy from penetrating the country. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 2 pp. Pst. of Cy of ALS.","Colonel Febiger advised him [RC] to stop in Cumberland; Colonel Davis mentions in letters that the government is willing to equip the Cavalry as soon as there is a \"return of what is wanted;\" received a letter from Colonel Joseph Jones who mentions that Jack Atkinson recently returned from Dinwiddie Court where he [JA] saw General Morris; Major Burnet left a letter for where he [JA] saw General Morris; Major Burnet left a letter for him [BS] which will be delivered by Cornet Harris. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 3 pp. Pst. of ALS.","Gives a lengthy and detailed account of his journey from Louisa County to Yorktown with his wife; describes all the people they met and places visited. Printed in the William \u0026 Mary Quarterly Historical Magazine XI (1903): 180-191. 28 pp. AMss. Incomplete.","Wishes to discover the fate of money donated by the Ladies of Virginia, \"intended as a donation for the relief of the soldiers of the Virginia, Prisoners of Charles Town, in the year 1780;\" states that this money was deposited in the Treasury by Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson and he [JA] would like information concerning the money; lists the women who donated money. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 1 p. Pst. of ALS.","1 p. Cy of Map.","Has enough firewood to accommodate 450 men and 60 spare horses for the winter; confesses to reluctance to carrying out the instructions contained in his [BS's] letter of the 24th of July; he [CT] has no tools with which he can construct huttes [sic] for the men for the winter; has heard of considerable supplies arriving from France and recommends that an application be made by the state for its quota; requests a supply of coats; has requested that Major Call join him [CT]; would like a leave of absence to fetch Mrs. Tebiger to Virginia along with baggage and a medicine chest; will contact Governor Nelson and Col. Davies on the subject of supplies. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 2 pp. Pst. of ALS.","Westmoreland County, for Teliff Anderson and Alice Brinham; signed by James Bland, CWC. 1 p. ADS.","Westmoreland County, for Youit Self and Ann Walker; signed by James Bland, CWC. 1 p. ADS.","Westmoreland County, for Peter Smith and Sarah Smith; signed by James Bland, CWC. 1 p. ADS.","Westmoreland County, for Ozmond Crabb and Winfred Hartly; signed by James Bland, CWC. 1 p. ADS.","Westmoreland County, for James McGuy and Molley Collins; signed by James Bland, CWC.","Petitions for wages he never received as a midshipman on board the Dragon. 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Discusses the weather; fears that all the crops may be in short supply at Doguerun; crop rotation is the only way to restore a crop \"to any degree of fertility;\" wonders if the white wheat sown in 1788 is the one he [Whiting] now condemns; asks Whiting to make sure the Doguerun meadow is \"well grubbed -- cleansed -- and broke up...before the weather becomes too cold and wet;\" says Mr. Ball should continue his work in order mentioned; wonders if he [Whiting] has \"heard of the missing horse yet.\" 4 pp. Cy of ALS.","Land grant of 120 acres to James Boyd issued by Henry Lee, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 1 p. D.","Lists, \"the times of birth of the children of Mr. John Lowry, deceas[e]d, taken from the Famaly [sic] Bible;\" signed in Elizabeth City, Virginia, by William Moore. 1 p. ADS.","Informs him [GG] that he [RD] has a bad cold, his \"wife is very weak and low...and the rest are all tollable [sic] well;\" hopes that he [GG] will \"right a letter to me and let me know of all diffenshon of my affairs;\" Mr. [?] did not turn out on Satturday [sic] to the Church \"being a day of hieving of Negroes.\" 1 p. ALs.","From, Salley Rogers, to, George C. Taylor, the Clerk of Orange County, Virginia 1 p. D.","Received from John Lubback, Esquire, \"after the tryal at Guild Hall.\" Records an apparent attempt by Mr. Brown to blend Mr. Jordan's financial concerns with theirs [Mr. Brown's and Mr. Perkin's] \"in order to create confusion and deceive Mr. Jordan, or, in plain English, to cheat him of his fortunes.\" 1 p. D.","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Facs. of Nws (fragment).","From Benjamin Johnson to John Brown the clerk of the Court of Appeals. 1 p. D.","Signed by: Samuel Thomas, James P. Preston, John O' Connor, John Watts, Davis Hayes, and William Spiller, at Soldier's Retreat. 2 pp. D.","From, James Barbour, to W.L. Crawford, \"the Clerk of Amherst County,\" Virginia 1 p. D.","From, Captain James Barbour, to Reynolds Chapman, \"the Clerk of Orange County,\" Virginia 1 p. D.","From, Mr. James Barbour to John Brown, \"Clerk of the Court of Appeals.\" 1 p. D.","From, James Barbour, to, J. Poindexter, the Clerk of Louisa County, Virginia 1 p. D.","From, James Barbour, to, J. Chew \"Clerk of Fredericksburg, Virginia District Court.\" 1 p. D.","From, James Barbour and wife, William Johnston, Fanny Johnston, and Lucy Johnston, widow of Benjamin Johnson deceased to Peter Tinsley, \"Clerk of the Chancery District Court of Richmond,\" Virginia 1 p. D.","From, Colonel James Barbour, to, John Nicholas, \"the Clerk of Albemarle,\" Virginia. 1 p. D.","From, James Jackson, paid to, Benjamin Cave, \"the Clerk of Madison,\" Virginia. 1 p. D.","From, Davidson and Goddard, paid to, John Carr, \"the Clerk of the Supreme Council of Albemarle,\" Virginia. 1 p. D.","From, James Barbour, paid to, R.S. Chew, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, Clerk. 1 p. D.","From, James Barbour, paid to, L.W. Williams, \"the Clerk of Rockingham,\" County, Virginia. 1 p. D.","Commands the goods and chattels of William Browne; James Semple recovered 221 pounds and 5 shillings in debt from William Browne and John S. Browne; William Browne and John S. Browne have until the fourth Monday in February to repay John Semple his debts. 1 p. D.","From, George H. Christian, Wyatt Christian, Alexander Christian, Frederick Christian, Frances Christian, to, Jones R. Christian for board, schooling, clothing, and books September, 1810-September, 1811. 2 pp. D. Including statement, December 21, 1815, by Jones R. Christian that the acconuts are correct. Given before W. Douglass, Justice of the Peace. Ordered to be recorded at the Charles City County, Virginia, Court.","Describes coming into possession of a portrait of the first Lord Chatham painted by Edmund Jennings; Mr. Jennings \"presented the portrait to the gentlemen of Westmoreland, upon the condition that it be placed in the Court House;\" asks that this request be honored. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including Cy of ALS. 2 pp.","Land grant signed by William Carroll in Murfreesborough, Tennessee for 640 acres issued to James Parlour. (See Misc. Mss. Oversizefile.) 1 p. D.","Writes on behalf of John Clements, Francis Arnold, Richard Posey and Lieutenant Posey who all hold claims to \"bounties of land under the provisions of some act of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia\" for their services in the Wirginia Blues so called from 1755-1763, while under the command of George Washington in Braddock's War; he [GW] did receive a large bounty of land thus he [WT] is \"persuaded that the claims alluded to are good;\" requests information concerning the fulfilliment of these claims. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 2 pp. Pst. of ALS. Including ADS 1 p. A signed statement by John Clements stating his land claim. Witnessed 17 March 1812 by Milner Eschotts.","See Misc. Mss. Oversize. 1 p. Print.","Seeks information concerning a grant issued for \"160 acres of land surveyed for Richard Beckett lying on the little river joining William Terry and Jonathan Graham's;\" the survey was made on May 24, 1774; if no grant was issued he [JB] wishes to pay; he [JB] is one of his [RB's] heirs; asks for an immediate reply and for the letter to be directed to Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia. 1 p. ALS.","Replying to his letter expressing interest in the common ancestry; derived from his Great Grandmother Young that their Great Grandfathers were brothers; told by Colonel Lee of Lee Hall that their family, Blands, Bollings descended from Joan Constable who came over in 1620; their common stock might be the same but they may not be descended from Young Rolpe; her mother is of the Smith family about which she [ML] is better informed; her family claimed the honor of being related to the \"Chivalerous Captain John Smith;\" related family anecdote concerning Colonel Meriwether Smith and Patrick Henry; regrets having so little information to relay. 3 pp. ALS.","Cannot attend the camp meeting at Hickory Hill in August due to his poor health; attributes his poor health to the measles which he had in Mississippi; will visit the Fauquier springs \"to try the virtue of the sulpher water;\" expects to head for Texas as soon as his health is restored; one never knows \"how soon deaths cold hand will be laid upon us, though we are in the bloom of youth we are in the midst of death;\" Mr. Horrace [Horace] [sic] Buckner died recently and unexpectedly leaving his wife and four children; asks him [RLB] to tell Mr. Wilson that he [EC] will inform him [Mr. Wilson] of his arrival time; wrote to Cousin Richard, but has not yet heard from him. 3 pp. ALS.","Does not know how he would serve his country there given \"the extraordinary and unreasonable state of parties;\" is willing to remain abroad \"some two or three years longer, hoping to induce my performances of an official duty; has written two letters but does not know if they were received; does not really expect an answer as he [the addressee] has been so occupied with \"steering the ships of state;\" mentions a recent attempt at revolution, but \"through the kindness of Louis Philipee and the vigilance of the French police, the conspiracy was detected at Paris;\" \"all Itlay is a political volcano;\" Lord Ashburton has spent the winter there; received a letter from Carr in Constantinople. 6 pp. ALS incomplete.","Mr. Curry, a sound democrat and an energetic writer, will deliver the letter; would be pleased if he [JS] and Mr. Curry established a democratic paper in Alton; Dr. Hope would join in any arrangement made; he [VE] must leave for Washington and wishes all matters concerning his [VE's] establishment settled by Monday. 3 pp. ALS.","Letter of recommendation for Mr. J.C. Willing recommending him [JCW] for a professorship at Princeton College [NJ]; \"Speaks with certainty of his [JCW's] character and capacity as an instructor;\" remarks of his [JCW's] passion for Greek and Roman literature; assures that he [JCW] would be \"a great acquisition to your [WJ] social and literary circles;\" wishes the letter to remain confidential form the Boardof Trustees until his [JCW's] appointment is made. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the economic rate of increase in the South and stating that this prodigious increase \"cannot indicate a wrong system;\" continues to note that the Northern population grew less rapidly than the South's during this time while its wealth grew even more rapidly; gives a table supporting these claims.\" 1 p. Pst. of PM.","Recommends suspending postal service until a post office is established at Waddell's as Route No. 2737 cannot be put into operation until then.\" 1 p. ALS.","Requests that all Postmasters applying for certain articles connected with their business write their applications on a letter sheet, stating their office, county, and state and address them to the Inspection Office of the General Post Office Department. 1 p. PD.","Instruct him [CE] to deliver mail on route no. 2737 at Willcox Wharf instead of Swineyards since the name and site of the office were changed to Willeve Wharf. 1 p. ALS.","Mr. Oakford's letter to him [CE] was written without knowing the service on Route No. 2737 had been suspended; an office was established at Waddell's Store therefore service there should be reinstated; Willcox Wharf is the starting point not Swineyards; he [CE] will be compensated for any deliveries made before learning of the suspension of the service. 1 p. ALS.","Concerns the August 31, 1852 Act of Congress declaring meddling with property belonging to the Post Office Department a felony; asks that each employee of the Department act as an Agent to protect the Department's property. 1 p. PDS.","Concerns the establishment of a Post Office at Waddell's Store, Elizabeth City County, Virginia, with Henry A. Bourg appointed Postmaster; Mr. Charles Evans will supply ingoing and outgoing mail. 1 p. PDS.","Appoints William Waddell as Postmaster of Waddell's Store, Charles City County, Virginia and instructs him of his duties as Postmaster. 1 p. PDS.","\"Defense of South Carolina - Mr. Kett;\" in his defense Mr. Kett denounces activities of Massachusetts and defends South Carolina on the grounds that Massachusetts performed less patriotic activities in the past than South Carolina. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 4 pp. Pst. of D.","Signed by John L. Thompson, J.P., Hanover County, Virginia, filed by Jane Matilda Grenier. Gives testimony to the many brutal physical and mental abuses she suffered from her husband, Edward Grenier. 4 pp. DS.","Thanks her for her letter; mentions their long friendship and the love and esteem his wife held for her [Mrs. Pegram]; laments being unable to visit her more often; cannot decide what permanent arrangements to make with his family given the unsettled condition of the country; James Gordon has been at his [WJR's] house since the commencement of the term of the court; already know of the situation with Mr. Minor and Mr. Nelson; recent military reverses have caused much uneasiness in Richmond; feels that there is no general despondence despite the apprehension and \"very few entertain any doubt as to our ultimate success;\" Alexander Gordon, taken prisoner at Roanoke Island, has been released on parole; happy that Churchill is kept so constantly employed and is sure he will do well at Mechanicsville. 4 pp. ALS.","Mentions the tremendous noise of the Yankee cannons; the men are panting for an encounter with the Yankees and they hope to make \"old York a spot more memorable for Yankee defeat than it has been for Cornwallis; with God protecting them [Confederates] they cannot possibly loose; notes that crops are poor; mentions the loss of Negroes due to Yankee liberation; his neighbor, Dr. Byrd, wants to be put in the Yankee controlled Fort Lafayette until the end of the war so he can be left in peace. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 2 pp. Pst. of ALS.","Thanks him for his letter and his graceful and appropriate tribute to his [WAC's] brother's [Abram's] memory; he [WAC] was quite close to hi sbrother as he [Abram] fell in the fight at Richmond; believes that no \"person braver...has fallen in this war;\" spent time with his [WAC's] cousin Charles Bruce who was mortally wounded; was put on the operating corps and hopes to remain on it after having seen so much awkward, nervous surgery; was scratched while operating and the pain resulting from \"poisoned wound\" caused him to stop operating temporarily; is in charge of two hospitals on 81 and 95 Main Street; hopes to remain in Richmond; hopes his friend will soon be able to rejoin \"in the maintenance of a cause I know is so near to your heart.\"","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of Nws.","Signed by John Gibbon, Major General at Appomattox, Virginia \"the two others being retained by Lieutenant General Grant and General Lee.\" 1 p. DS.","Wishes to renew their correspondence which the \"unhallowed war\" interrupted; bemoans having no contact with the civilized world and no luxuries and enjoyments to which they were so accustomed before the war; mentions the death of \"poor little Nannie;\" he [CLC's] has returned from the army; worked with the Fire Department and fell ill while so doing; his health remains delicate; offers sympathy regarding the death of their Aunt Sarah. 4 pp. ALS.","Newspaper clipping concerning the false rumor that Jefferson Davis attempted to flee Colonel Pritchard's squadron by disguising himself in a woman's petticoat. Two letters to the editor, one written by Audi Alterman Partem and the other by Rev. Dr. Fuller, both seek to dispell the rumors. 1 p. Nwscl.","Would like to hear from her as it has been a long time since he has and he would like to know how she is. 1 p. ALS.","Wages stipulated by Henry to pay are 150 cents per week; requests that he [JY] retain any money thus far received and wait for a draft from him [BD]; expects to hire late in the fall; desires a quick response and \"every information respecting my old man, if he proves faithful until he raises me the sum of one hundred and sixty dollars;\" hoped to receive information of Harry by Mr. [?] but was disappointed; wishes to hear what course Dixon is pursuing. 2 pp. ALS. [incomplete] 1800's","Written by a \"Veteran Diplomat\" concerning a childless widower Baron named George Washington who is considering naming one of his Wahington relatives in America as heir to his fortunes. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of PM.","Concerns the beginnings of the Presbyterian Church in America. This article relates to Rev. Samuel McMaster whose manuscripts covering the Church's beginnings were probably destroyed when a family burned his papers thinking they were worthless. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 2 pp. PM.","Resolution, \"that the United Confederate Veterans, in Convention assembled at Atlanta, Georgia, this September 7, 1933, hereby pledge the fealty of the Southern Soldier to the President of the United States of America, Franklin Delano Roosevelt,\" signed by Homer Atkinson, Commander-in-Chief of the United Confederate Veterans. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. D.","\"The law of homicide - The Revised Code;\" Commonwealth vs. Vaughn. Defines homicide and distinguishes between homicide and first degree murder and sets up a case proving that Vaughn murdered premeditatively. 3 pp. D.","Dueling agreement between A.B. [?] and C.D. [?]. \"The ground is to be ten steps;\" is either party violates the agreed terms then the second of the party injured shall have the liberty of shooting the person so injurying. 1 p. D.","Enclosed items are rich and were found while overhauling the late collector William's papers; sent by intimation of Governor Morton; Bancroft refused \"to receive a call or have an interview with Governor Morton.\" 1 p. ALS.","Mentions her cousin John Tyler. 3 pp. ALS [incomplete].","\"the champions of the circus and the amphi-theatre practised habits of scrupulous and rigid temperature...winning temporary applause as wrestler or gladiators, but the Christian sect actuat[ed] by more intellectual and spiritual motives should practise the same habits to attain those higher and holier ends of virtue, peace, happiness...which rid [life] of all its terrors and shed the bright beams of hope on the [bleak] chasm of eternity;\" urges people to aid temperance societies in their battles against drunkenness and other intemperate acts. 4 pp. D [incomplete].","1 p. D.","\"No tyrannous acts shall suppress your free claim / Or stamp the word SLAVE on America's name.\" 1 p. Pst. of D.","1 p. Pst. of PM.","1 p. Ph [incomplete].","1 p. Pst. of PM","Letter of recommendation for Dr. C.F. Caracristi telling of his [CFC] great knowledge of the sulphur deposits of El Paso County and he has had experience in Mexican mining matters. 1 p. Ph. of TLS. Includes Ph of ALS 1 p. February 25, 1917. Enrique Creel, New York to \"sirs\" of Charles E. Doddridge and Company, Philadelphia. Gives his highest recommendation of Dr. C.F. Caracristi's knowledge and judgement of mineral matters.","\"It is our duty to prepare their [the living] souls for the immortal world;\" \"the sorrowful are nearer to God and they shall be rewarded in the life to come.\" 1 p. ALS. Includes ALS, 2 pp. \"Your friend,\" , to \"dearest friend,\" . \"I am too sorry not to see as I had my heart set on a visit from you.\" Also including AL 8 pp. [incomplete]. \"Devoted Sister,\" to, \"my darling John,\" . Worried about his cold; is tired now as \"Sundays are quite filled...In the morning Sunday School and church, after dinner Bible Class and at four thirty church again;\" the Coburn Players will perform four Shakespearean plays in May; relays stories of her and Annie wrestling, looking through the telescope and shopping.","1 p. AN. Includes AN 1 p., undated. Quote concerning the destruction of faith. Also includes PM. 1 p. Formula for making pills of some type.","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. D (fragment). No year given","Signed by John Blair, Richard Booker, Jean Pasteur and Edmund Keen. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. D (incomplete). Month unknown 22, year unknown","Gives brief biographical sketches of residents of Charles City County . See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 3 pp. Pst. of PM (incomplete).","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 4 pp. Pst. of PM.","Listing of short biographical sketch of people born in Surry County. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of D (incomplete).","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of PM (incomplete).","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of D.","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of D.","Contains various transcripts of wills, land leasing and ownership, African Slave Trade, court cases, descriptions of towns and land and a few memoirs. Some of the (family) names found mentioned in the transcripts are: Tyler, Taliaferro, Taylor, Jeferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and Fox.","Transcripts including letter and recordings of property transfers; some of the family names found in these transcripts are the following: Smith, Knott, Stockton, Eppes, Hylton, Archer, Taiman, Carter, Gill, Walker, and Gayle.","Transcripts including letters and marriage bonds from the Yorktown Clerk's Office. Names found in the documents include: Abercrombie and Hornsby.","Transcripts including records of marriages, deaths, mentionings of various wills, births and land patents. Name included among the transcripts are: Lock, Eckhols, Hudson, Tucker, Hawkins, Reade, Curtis, Clayton, and Randolph.","Transcripts including the Board of Trade papers of James City, Virginia, mentionings of wills, deeds, land divisions, a Register of St. James Northern Parish in Goochland County, Virginia and notes from York Co., Virginia records. Names mentioned in the documents include: Charroon, Armistead, Ewing, Stith, Hairston, and Johnson.","Transcripts including notes on personalized paper of Lyon G. Tyler with a \"College of William and Mary\" masthead, notes on wills, marriages, births, deaths, family relations, and a listing of soldiers of the American Revolution.","Bonds collected by Lyon G. Tyler","Includes cases involving John Wilson vs. Stephen Girard, John Kendall, et. al. (witnessed by Theodore Armistead).","Transcripts including indentures, a letter from Rose O'Neill Greenhow \"the noted Confederate spy,\" notes in the Wallace Family, a draft of a short story by Gertrude R.R. Richards and a letter.","Various letters and transcripts, court orders, and a list \"in honor of the College Company, in the War of the Revolution\" of which President James Madison heads as the Captain.","Genealogical notes in which the following names are found among others: William Gilbert, the Bickley family, Marshall, Pwell, and Tyree Harris.","Typescripts of short stories, items from the Virginia Gazette, journal entries, and letters.","Manuscripts including journal entries, records of land transactions, wills, an article entitled \"Emmigrants to Ohio and Illinois,\" and several letters.","Transcriptions of Robert Carter Letter Book, a letter written by Emmanuel Jones in 1768 recommending that the \"Gentlemen of the College\" [of William and Mary] return now that the destruction [?]; many other letters, wills, land transactions, and parts of journals are included.","Transcripts including the last will of Thomas Gibbs, blacksmith, land transaction listing of soldiers \"in service March 1862,\" a tribute to Robert E. Lee, Virginiarious wills, letters, journal extracts and a list in memory of members of the Tyler family.","47 pp. MsV #124.","61 pp. MsV. #125. Includes 6 cashier's checks. January 10, 1850-January 15, 1851. All are signed by Alexander Gardiner, Cashier of the Manhattan Company.","10 pp. MsV #126.","38 pp. MsV #127.","Historical account entitled \"chronicles of East Hampton,\" of Gardiner's Island which was owned by nine generations of the Gardiner family beginning in 1639. The account, though printed, includes hand written editorial remarks by Alexander Gardiner [?]. 217 pp. MsV #128.","Includes a dedication to Miss Gilmer, Elizabeth Gilmer Tucker, his wife, to whom he offers this gift of his poetry. 33 pp. MsV #129.","Volume II. 30 pp. MsV #130.","22 pp. D (fragment). Includes diary and account book. 32 pp. MsV #131.","Copied by Anna Melissa Graves and witnessed by Emily E. Graves and Emily Wight Graves. 109 pp. Cy of MsV #132.","Lists various account, debts and payments of various people. 152 pp. MsV #133.","The book lists individuals and their taxable assets including such things as slaves, harnesses, horses, and lots. 51 pp. MsV #134.","Letters collected by Wilson Barstow and Webster Barstow, written by \"A Lady Correspondence - E.D.B.\" in New York. Comments on the life-style in New York City - the poverty, the plays, the filth, and the splendor. 78 pp. MsV #135.","Includes surveys for sewers and an asylum. Surveyor unidentified. 127 pp. MsV #136."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Gardiner Family","Gilmer Family","Tyler Family","Beeckman, Margaret Gardiner, d. 1857","Copland, Charles","Gardiner, Alexander, d. 1850","Gardiner, David Lyon","Gardiner, Juliana McLachlan, d. 1864","Gilmer, Anne Baker","Gilmer, Thomas Walker","Nicholson, Francis, 1655-1728","Peticolas, C. L. 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Southern Cross","Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":693,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T02:36:16.453Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9028","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9028","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9028","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9028","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_9028.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Tyler Family Papers, Group G","title_ssm":["Tyler Family Papers, Group G"],"title_tesim":["Tyler Family Papers, Group G"],"unitdate_ssm":["1645-1917"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1645-1917"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 T97 Group G","/repositories/2/resources/9028"],"text":["Mss. 65 T97 Group G","/repositories/2/resources/9028","Tyler Family Papers, Group G","Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775","Texas--History--Republic, 1836-1846","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Account books","Correspondence","Diaries","Manuscripts (document genre)","Speeches","Typescripts","Collection is open to all researchers. Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from the Manuscripts and Rare Books Librarian, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library. 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.","Information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","See also Tyler Family Papers, Groups A-F, H, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Papers, 1645-1917, of the Gardiner family, the Gilmer family, the family of St. George Tucker (1828-1863) and miscellaneous other people unrelated to the Tylers, Tuckers, Gilmers, or Gardiners."," Boxes I-III contain papers (many are typescript copies) of the Gardiner family of New York. Include letters of Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, her sons David Lyon Gardiner, Alexander Gardiner and daughter Margaret Gardiner Beeckman."," Boxes IV-V contain papers, 1814-1842, of the Gilmer family of Albemarle County. Include letters of Thomas Walker Gilmer to his wife Anne E. Baker Gilmer concerning family, religion, politics, and the annexation of Texas; and speeches of Gilmer."," Box VI contains papers, 1812-1895, of St. George Tucker (1828- 1863) and his family. Includes letters, poems, speeches and literary works by Tucker as well as the sheet music, \"The Southern Cross\" for which Tucker wrote the lyrics."," Boxes VII-XII contain miscellaneous manuscripts, 1645-ca. 1860. Includes two letters, 1700-1701, of Francis Nicholson; copies of Revolutionary War and Civil War letters; transcripts of documents, genealogical notes and manuscript volumes (including Gardiner account books, two volumes of poems by St. George Tucker, an unidentified diary kept in a 1766 Virginia almanac; and copy of diary, 1788-1822, of Charles Copland.","Mentions her interest in politics; is \"puzzled how to account for the changes of opinion and principle in those who are considered so very wise and honorable;\" describes the construction on Chatham Street; mentions that David has been out of school due to his lame foot. 2 pp.","A bond, from David Gardiner, for the sum of $10,000 to be paid to James Van Antwerp of New York. 4 pp. Paper document signed.","$5,287.50 to be paid to James Van Antwerp. 2 pp. Paper document signed.","Requests the company of Mr. Gardiner on January 2. 1 page. ANS.","Acknowledges receipt of Gardiner's mortage payment; discusses the transfer of the mortage to Mrs. Abigale Rhodes. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Apologizes for not writing earlier; discusses her mother's upcoming eye operation; mentions their disappointment at not seeing her; hopes that she will visit in the spring. 2 pages.","Announces that \"General Van Cortlandt has commenced hostilities against us,\" claiming that they had no right to the estate and that they must leave by the first of May; states that Mr. Van Wyck is very anxious to see Gardiner. 2 pages.","Discusses General Pierre Van Courtlandt's attempt to take away his estate; gives a history of the land in question; is sorry to hear that Gardiner's wife is ill; gives news of the family. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Informs Gardiner that Col. Hunt's newspaper will discontinue from lack of subscribers if aid is not forthcoming; asks Gardiner to write to people in New York concerning this problem. 1 page.","Describes his purchase of a sideboard from Miss Harrison which was initially owned by Gardiner; requests that the keys to it be sent to him. 1 page.","Discusses the itinerary of J.G. Dyckman; informs Gardiner that he is standing by to \"execute and commands\" for him in New York. 2 pages.","Discusses prospects for the upcoming election; believes the vote in his country will \"depend upon the exertions of the National Republicans.\" 2 pages.","Notifies Gardiner of the meeting at Bull Head next Wednesday; hopes that he will atend. 1 page.","Acknowledges receipt of a check for $300 from Gardiner. 1 page.","Informs Gardiner of the convention's resolution to nominate Gardiner as their candidate for Congress. 1 page.","Describes his visits to the towns of the county and believes the county will provide a majority for the ticket; states that he had 5000 tickets printed and distributed in the county. 2 pages.","Requests that Gardiner remit the $84 in interest on his bond. 1 page.","Announces that they are about $70 short in paying Hunt's bill after collecting for election expenses; hopes that Gardinercan help them out. 1 page.","Describes the visit of her parents to albany; mentions the construction of a \"large marble Acadimy [sic] for the boys;\" states that David and Alexander are going to college this spring; hopes to hear from Juliana soon. 2 pages.","Describes in detail his first few days at Princeton, his room, studies, and roommate; hopes to hear news from East Hampton soon. 2 pages.","Describes his life at college; states that he has not missed a single recitation since classes began; mentions that he has been very lonely and homesick; asks that she write \"immediately.\" 2 pages.","Informs Gardiner that Mrs. Rhodes requests him to pay off the mortage by the first of April. 1 page.","Believes that the whole South will go against Van Buren; describes the opposition as very determined; discusses national politics in general; mentions Governor Tyler's address to the Senate. 3 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Describes his attempt to procure the items his father asked for; states that he had bought him a hat, Virgil's works, but did not get a fish pole as there were non under a dollar. i page.","Sends the green bag and matting which he purchased for her; lists the prices of the items. 1 page.","Sends a receipt for the interest on Gardiner's bond. 1 page.","Signed by Nassau Hall, sent to Gardiner's father. 2 pages. Printed document signed.","Hopes Margaret will come up to Croton to visit; describes her attempt to learn French; states that she is translating \"Estelle\" and that \"it is all about shapards [sic] and it is really sichnes [sic] to read it.\" 2 pages.","Encloses a receipt for the interest on Gardiner's bond for 1/2 year and for Mrs. Rhodes' bond. 1 page.","Concludes that Gardiner had not been able to find a suitable site as he had requested; describes some land and asks Gardiner to complete the purchase of it. 2 pages.","Informs Gardiner that she would be happy to ride to the harbor with him but regrets that she will be unable to do so due to her mother's illness. 1 page.","Grades of Alexander Gardiner for his Sophomore year at Princeton University; list of expenses and curriculum. 2 pages. Printed document signed.","Is disappointed to hear that his father will not be visiting Princeton this spring; gives an account of his expenses, asks for $240.00 to be sent. 2 pages.","Promises to find a pair of horses for Gardiner as good as he can find; asks Gardiner to write giving the size, colour, age, and price he is willing to pay for these horses. 1 page.","Describes his attempts to contact Mr. Tabill by mail; asks Gardiner to check if Tabill received his letter; discusses bills obtained in furnishing his house. 3 pages.","Encloses some papers for Dyckeman; discusses some legal proceedings with Dyckeman. 1 page.","Asks him to inform Mr. Dayton that he received his letter; states that he has been ill most of the time since he left New York. 1 page.","Asks his opinion on the present condition of the East Hampton School as her son, Edward, \"having in some degree got over his prediction for a sea life\" requires some more schooling; asks for his advice concerning his board. 1 page.","Describes his trip back to Princeton and his visits with relatives; tells of the prices to repair his watch; describes the weather. 2 pages.","Introduces her son, Edward, and his friend, William Braser, as the bearers of this letter; discusses arrangements to be made for their schooling in East Hampton. 2 pages.","Describes the Fourth of July celebration at Princeton; gives some news of his brother, Alexander Gardiner. 3 pages.","Requests more money to be sent as he has to purchase some books; mentions that he believes his father's writing to have become worse over time, pointing out mistakes in his last letter. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Sends receipt for the interest due on Mrs. Rhode's bond. 1 page.","States that he deposited $1,500 in the Manhattan Bank into his account; asks him to send a receipt. 1 page.","Discusses his attempts to locate a teacher for the situation his father requires; asks for $250 to be sent to pay his bills at Princeton; notes that he needs two teeth to be filled. 2 pages.","Acknowledges receipt of his, Daniel Gardiner's, for the $1500. 1 page.","Asks Gardiner's opinion of the teacher at the East Hampton School as he wants to send his son there. 1 page.","States that he has been very well at Princeton; mentions his visits with Mrs. Clark and Miss Hewes; describes the plagiarism of Harlow and his punishment; describes hailstones 3 inches in circumference falling when it was eighty degrees; discusses his classes. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Describes the cloth which he purchased for her, details, patterns, and prices. 4 pages.","Discusses his return to health; asks about the activities of Mr. Pickens and whether his mother is enjoying Saartoga Springs; suggests that his mother should send all her letters to him and he would send them on to david, saving her from writing separately. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.","To Abigail Rhodes; signed by Charlotte Rhodes, executrix of Abigail Rhodes. 1 page. Printed document signed.","Describes a dinner party for the vice-president elect. 1 page.","Discusses her apprehension at traveling to Old Point Comfort, Fort Monroe, Virginia; describes the Fourth of July activities at the house; mentions the President's plan to travel to white Sulpher springs. 1 page. Typewritten copy of","Apologizes for not wriing sooner; mentions her intention to go to New York; states that Phoebe Gardiner is very angry with Margaret for not writing; congratulates Margaret on the outcome of the election. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.","States that Julia Gardiner Tyler wants enough velvet to \"make a low waist and short sleeves;\" describes how \"lame Thomas\" attempted to find out the President's actions on the sub Treasury Bill; believes the President will veto it. 1 page. Typewritten copy. autographed letter signed.","Asks to have his letter to Dr. Dayton on the subject of the annexation of Texas published in the Aurora; describes the cabinet dinner last night at Gov. Wickiffe's. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Mentions Commodore Elliot's gift of an arabian horse to Julia; runs down a list of dinners and receptions for the coming week; describes the President's jealousy at seeing Judge Mclean looking \"all sorts of ways at Julia.\" 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Mentions the speculation concerning the President's cabinet and the fate of the Democratic Party; describes the \"beaux\" of Miss Corse; states that he must be here for the ball. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","\"Mrs. Tyler's Farewell Ball. 'Sic transit gloria mundi;' \" gives a very detailed account of the ball and those in attendance. 2 pages. Typewritten copy of \"February 20\" is crossed out.","Mentions that she has seen no account of the 22nd ball; discusses the question of the annexation of Texas. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Asks him to read the article in the Herald about the Tyler administration \"in which it reflected upon Mr. Tyler's son so severly;\" advises him on the political course that he should take; notes that John Carter Brown travels with \"a second rate set;\" discusses Mr. Fordham's affidavit. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.","States that he will not get through court until Saturday; informs Gardiner that he will noy be able to return to New York on time due to his son's illness; wishes Gardiner would see Judge Betts about adjourning the court until Tuesday so that he could be there. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Relates Julia Gardiner Tyler's story of how she and the President Tyler narrowly escaped from danger when a hurricane hit their hotel during their stay at Old Point comfort, Virginia. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Describes the friends who visited Margaret Gardiner and Alexander Gardiner; mentions that she has been very ill with influenza; gives news of family and friends. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Mentions her desire to get home; discusses his prospects for political appointment; asks that he not place confidence in any one as \"politicians are intriguing.\" 1 page. Typewritten copy. autographed letter signed.","Describes the construction of the monument; mentions Mr. Gibson's concern over whether we pay for it or the government.\" 1 page. Typewritten copy of","Informs him of the President's plan to arrive in New York and travel to East Hampton; asks him to make all the necessary arrangements. 3 pages.","States that in regards to the Governor's visit, he was very \"tempted to rejoin the family cicle,\" but described that it would be more discreet not to; describes the travels of Graham. 1 page. Typewritten copy of","1 page. Printed material.","1 page. AN.","Mentions that she received from Julia Gardiner Tyler some poetry written by the President Tyler; describes a story she heard from Eliza Gardiner concerning her, Margaret; discusses her mother's views on Mr. Polk and Miss Corse. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Informs him of the latest high society gossip; mentions that Kitty Livingston and W. Langdon are to be married on November 3rd. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Describes his fellow passengers on the steamboat ride from New York; describes all of his acquaintances at the house at sharon Springs. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Describes the travel plans of the President Tyler, Julia Gardiner Tyler, and David Gardiner. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Mentions a letter he received from Grahm who received it from Mr. Andrew's of Rochester concerning the latter's gratification in entertaining the President Tyler and Julia Gardiner Tyler. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Describes in detail their, President Tyler, Juliana Gardiner Tyler, and himself, itinerary and all the people with whom they have made acquaintance. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.","Mentions that he missed his train and is obliged to remain there until tomorrow; states that Julia Gardiner Tyler is doing very well; discusses the improvements made to the President's, Tyler's, plantation; describes the President's travel plans for the day. 1 pge. Typewritten copy.","Mentions how odd she felt when Mrs. Beeckman and the \"old gentleman\" kissed her; describes her meeting Mr. and Mrs. Ely and Mr. Grahm. 1 page. Typewritten copy. Including Typewritten copy. autographed letter signed from Margaret Gardiner, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, ca. 1847, comparing Mrs. Beeckman with Mrs. J.W. Livingston.","Describes the dinners on the plantation; believes Julia Gardiner Tyler to be recovering slower than Mrs. Seldon. 1 page. Typewritten copy. Incomplete.","Explains that it was too late for her to write last night as fairies \"might have stolen me away to deck their fitful abodes;\" thanks him for his \"flattering representations of me to your mother;\" expresses desire to stay where she is rather than travel with the President. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.","Encloses her daguerrotype; describes her return trip. 1 page. Typewritten copy of","Mentions that she, Julia Gardiner Tyler, and the President are all suffering from colds; describes the dance of the previous night; mentions that Alice was \"smitten\" with Gilbert. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Relates Gilbert's description of the hospitality President Tyler and family. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Describes her life at \"Sherwood\" as very pleasant; states that the President Tyler was somewhat upset that there was not more mention of her wedding to Mr. Beeckman made in the papers. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Plans to leave for Washington, DC and be in New York on Saturday a week; mentions that Julia is looking forward to seeing her, JMG, in March. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Describes visiting all her friends and attending the third Assembly. 1 page. Typewritten copy. autographed letter. Incomplete.","Hopes that her mother's trip to \"Sherwood\" will turn out successfully; mentions all the calls that she and her husband have been making; describes the Henry Clay procession in New York; assures her mother that everything will be taken care of at home. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.","Describes all the people that have come to visit. 1 page. Typewritten copy of","Describes a dinner that the \"boys\" hosted the other day. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Relates a story that Joe H. told her about Mr.Pindle \"having fallen desperately in love with her;\" mentions the visit of Gilbert Beeckman and Henry Livingston. 1 page. Typewritten copy. autograohed letter signed.","Discusses Mary's illness and how she was sent to the hospital on Staten Island; mentions the dispute over the Williams' estate; describes her own illness and other troubles. 9 pages.","Describes his meeting with Fenton; asks David Gardiner to advance him $25; mentions seeing Robert; discusses the money due Shumfield from Hjouberry of Brooklyn. 3 pages.","Gives a description of \"Homewood,\" Judge Wilkens' estate; describes his visit with the Wilkens, Mrs. Hutchinson, and her daughter. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Describes his travels and impressions to Louisville; states the \"Judge Brown is too slow and antiquated to be of much use to us;\" believes himself to be in much better health since he left New York. 2 pages.","Mentions his letter from Alexander Gardiner; discusses the engagement of Alex Bruen to Eliza Joy; gives news of other friends; discusses gardening; asks that no oone outside the family be allowed to use the horses and carriages, \"not even clergymen;\" describes the activities of the Haights who recently returned from Paris. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.","States that he hired a man as a coachman and gardener, believing that \"there will be no danger of his introducing Foreigners on the premises;\" describes a letter he received from Alexander Gardiner. 1 p. ALS","Asks for the last balance on his mother's bank book and any subsequent withdrawls as he must pay the interest due; gives news of family and friends; discusses the care of the wagons. 2 pp. ALS.","Describes the Fourth of July celebrations; notes that he did not observe anyone intoxicated; states that the corn and potatoes should be attended to; family news. 3 pp. ALS.","Describes the large procession yesterday in honor of those killed in Mexico; mentions the turmoil in Paris. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Mentions that father and mother started their trip South; notes that he has sent her a violin, care of Capt. Nash; hopes that she has been exercising; awaits news from Europe. 2 pp. TCy of ALs.","Describes a very large gathering of Irishmen, discussing the wrongs of \"Injured Ireland;\" believes that Bob (Robert) Tyler could have secured ten thousand votes there. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Is upset at his wife's illness; gives news of the family; describes the city; wants to come and visit. 4 pp. ALS.","Encloses the checks and a letter from Mr. Cunningham to the Presidents; discusses the Democratic Party's estimate of the previous administration. 1 p. TCy of ALS","Describes the funeral service for Egbert in Acapulco; believes Alex Gardiner to be a \"sincere Christian.\" 1 p. TCy of ALs.","Describes in detail the storm that they sailed through; states that he did not believe what they were going to survive; notes that they are heading for Rio where they will stay several weeks for repairs; describes the passengers; hopes to live to see home and family. 2 pp. Tcy of ALS.","Describes the sights as his vessel comes into the harbor at Rio; states that he can hardly wait \"to set foot upon the green grass and enjoy a good bath...and a good meal of fresh provisions;\" describes his impressions of the city; finds the slavery disgusting; hordes of americans en route to California. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.","Describes in great detail his impressions of Rio; mentions their visit to the house of Mr. Todd, the American minister; describes his tour through the \"largest and richest monestary in Brazil;\" discusses the effect of the gold rush in Rio; wishes he was home. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.","Describes his accommodations in a \"delightful country boarding house;\" discusses the effect of the California gold rush; describes the villas he has visited; notes the fear that the slaves will revolt; mentions the arrival of the Emperor and Empress in Rio; thinks the mixing of blacks and whites as equals to be \"disgusting and repugnant in the extreme to an American.\" 4 pp. TCy of ALS.","Discusses plans he made with Mr. Herrick to establish a commercial house; describes his visits with neighbors, merchants, and the Neopolitan ambassador; complains of the necessity to endure all the fine dining and entertainment with the Brazilian ladies who speak no English; discusses the value of land in California; hopes to leave port tomorrow morning. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.","Informs him that she received a letter from Gilbert Beeckman enclosing one from her husband is located in a suburb of the city, Rio, in the company of Mr. Herrick and Dr. Bardell. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Mentions that the city is full of colors; asks what are Margaret's plans. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Gives account of his voyage from Rio to san Francisco; describes the lack of amenities at such places as Conception where they had stopped on the way; complains about the captain of the \"Chio Colon\" - \"a good navigator but a bad sailor;\" mentions receiving everyone's letters upon his arrival; complains of the bad weather and the problems associated with his voyage being so delayed; finds land values incredibly inflated and the goods he brought with him practically worthless; describes the \"Happy Valley\" where he pitched his tent in order to avoid the high prices of accommodation in town; complains of an attack of \"desentery\" [sic]. 10 pp. TCy of ALS.","Discusses his bewilderment at the situation he finds himself in after his seven month Journey from New York; mentions the incredibly high prices for land; asks him to send word of what rents are and what goods are in demand \"up the river.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Explains that his dysentery kept him from meeting him [DLG] in Sacramento; hopes to be well enough to travel by next week. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Explains that he does not believe that his brother could have reached San Francisco in time for him to have sent mail via the last steamer; is pleased that both she and the baby [Henry] are in good health; believes New York to be an agreeable place of residence. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes how some have struck gold with no problems while others labor away with no luck; explains that beneath the grime, many of the miners are cultured, well-educated gentlemen; gives a description of Sacramento as a \"city principally of tents springing up in the wildreness;\" mentions that many nationalities are represented there. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Hopes to be able to repay her rmother and send several thousand dollars to her [MGB] additionally by next year; notes the prices of various commodities; describes the little shack he and his partner, Major Bean, built to spend the winter; mentions that David L. Gardiner has moved into the auction business in San Francisco. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.","Describes attendance at the wedding reception of Miss Cornelia Scott; is happy to hear that he has recovered from his illness; mentions visiting his family; gives all the latest news about friends and relatives; asks for a very detailed letter from him. 3 pp. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.","Informs him that Mr. Mullone intends to ship carts, wheelbarrows, and similar articles; states that Mr. Mullone wishes to know which articles would be in most demand; mentions that mother [JMG] and Margaret Gardiner left for \"Sherwood.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Gives a detailed description of the flood waters which covered Sacramento; discusses prospects for the future; complains about the poor mail service. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.","Asks his opinion of the daguerreotype of their son [Henry Beeckman] that she sent; mentions the warm weather they have been experiencing; describes life at \"Sherwood Forest;\" wishes that he would be more detailed in his letters as she is often lead to wild speculations; mentions the controversy concerning the North and the South. 3 pp. TCy of AL.","Notes that \"very little seems to have resulted this winter in the matrimonial way;\" describes a social function she attended. 1 p. TCy of Al. Incomplete.","Expects to receive several letters by the next steamer to make up for the fact that she has not received a letter from him in four months; describes an excursion to Richmond for the laying of the cornerstone to the Washington Monument; describes the activities of their son. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.","Mentions and excursion to Richmond on the ocasion of the laying of the cornerstone of the Washington Monument; describes a ball given by the Governor. 1 p. TCy of AL. Incomplete.","Describes the development of San Diego and the house he built, the \"Granda Casa;\" notes the lack of vegetables in his diet; believes more gold than ever will be extracted from the mines this season; describes his daily routine; discusses the advantages of separating Southern California from the Northern section. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.","Gives a detailed account of the death of John H. Beeckman by the accidental firing of his gun; notes all the arrangements that have been made. 5 pp. TCy of ALs.","Discusses the arrangements he made after the death of John H. Beeckman; offers his condolences, describing how much he, John H. Beeckman, felt for his family. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.","Mentions his connection with the development of the new town of \"Buteville;\" congratulates Julia Gardiner Tyler on the birth of her daughter; notes that he would have been very rich had it not been for the flood. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Complains of the infrequency of his letters writing, \"your letters! they are my only true solace in your absence, and each disappointment sends a keen pang to my heart. Oh! mails! mails! you have much, indeed, to answer for.\" 1 p. TCy. Incomplete.","Relates the contents of a letter received from John H. Beeckman, describing the flood and the search for a better location; states that he believed that his stay in California would be shortened. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Mentions her sorrow at not having received a letter from him since January 20th; describes her life at \"Sherwood\" and Alexander Gardiner's illness. 1 p. TCy. Incomplete.","Describes the death of John H. Beeckman; discusses the condition of Margaret Gardiner Beeckman and the Beeckman family; notes the information received concerning his estate; encloses a latter from David Gardiner. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.","Thanks him for all that he has done concerning the death of John H. Beeckman; lists particulars that need to be attended to concerning the discharge of Beeckman's estate. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.","Discusses the engagemnets and marraiges of some friends. 1 p. TCy of AL.","Rejoices that she has at last received a letter from him, even if \"the tidings it bears are of a most disastrous nature;\" hopes to receive more letters. 1 p. TCy of L. Incomplete.","Relates the contents of John Beeckman's leter just received; describes David Gardiner's activity in San Diego. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","\"would I were with him! he is free,\" probably written by Margaret Gardiner Beeckman. 1 p. Poem.","1p. TCy of D.","Answers Alexander's questions concerning the estate of John H. Beeckman; mentions a letter received from Bean asking for the matters between them to be settled amicably and \"without recourse to law;\" states that he wants to buy as many carts as he can afford; is happy to hear that mother is well. 4 pp. ALS.","Notes that the family is well; mentions meeting with Robert Tyler and his family; gives some news concerning David Lyon Gardiner in San Diego; news of friends and family. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Discusses arragemants that she wants made concerning some personal effects of their late brother Alexander Gardiner; describes his death and how people have been dealing with the situation. 4 pp. ASL.","Explains that business has been poor due to competition; gives local news; believes his papers, the Daily Index, will become very profitable and influential; describes a staged fight between a dog and a grizzly bear; discusses his leisure activities with a certain belle, \"the Praire Flower.\" 3 pp. TCy of ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of his letter; discusses the number and type of vessels in service between San Francisco and Sacramento; discusses the China tea trade; notes that A.B. Smith left to visit friends in New York and that he sent a letter with Smith for him, Alexander.","2pp. ADS.","Encloses a bill of exchange for $2,000, to pay back loan for the lumber; notes that his, Alexander's, shipments have been disposed of except the wheel barrows and lumber; expects to be renumerated for the loss he incured while he was attending to his, Alexamder's, business; mentions the poor market for tea from China; notes that everyone is complaining of hard times but that they expect a good season at the mines. 4 pp. ALS.","Relates his shock and grief at the news of Alexander Gardiner's death; hopes to be able to leave by next month; mentions mailing a check for $2,000 and a box of gold dust to Alexander Gardiner. 3 pp. ALS.","Offers his condolences for the loss of her son, Alexander Gardiner; inquires as to the status of a shipment of carts, wheelbarrows and harnesses to David L. Gardiner. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses recent lynchings and the role of the law in Sacramento; mentions the fire in Nevada City which destroyed the business district; advises him not to sell John H. Beeckman's store now as it would not bring a good price; discusses the prospect of coming home and getting married. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.","Discusses his reaction to the news of their brother's death; states that he is concluding all business so that he will not have to return to California. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Describes her visit and dinner with the \"bachelors;\" believes Uncle Nathaniel is recovering; gives news of family and friends. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Relates her visit with Madame Arestes, a \"genuine Hungarian.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Explains how she has been taking care of herself; describes the severe weather they have been experiencing and the flooding of the James; is sorry to hear about her poor luck with a nurse for Henry Beeckman. 4 pp. ALS.","Mentions Mrs. Porter's plans to travel to Havana; lists the people who have come to call. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes the fire that destroyed a good part of the city; discusses how this will affect their business dealings there; notes that the Buteville property is becoming very valuable. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Mentions arriving in Philadelphia safely and plans to leave for Baltimore at 1:00; mentions her meeting with Thackeray and Mrs. Robert Tyler. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes her trip from Philadelphia; complains that she will be detained in Baltimore due to an accident until tomorrow night, hopes to move on to Norfolk after that; gives news of friends and family. 4 pp. ALS.","Details her family life; believes Julia Gardiner Tyler's \"intense thinking and excitement\" have upset her ususal health; mentions Betty Christian's marriage to Lewit Henderson. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Asks her to send directios so that he can make the frame for her brother's picture. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Discusses the reception that the publication of Julia Gardiner Tyler's letter received; assures her of its originality; notes that it has been approved in almost all the cities. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes her dinner party; discusses the tremendous success that Julia Gardiner Tyler's address has received; notes that a publisher in Ithaca wrote her, Julia Gardiner Tyler, asking her to \"write a book entitled White Slavery in England, of the size of Uncle Tom's Cabin;\" gives news of friends. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Mentions the continued favorable response to Julia Gardiner Tyler's letter; notes that they made \"the necessary invocation to get the spirits to manifest their presence among us...but without success;\" gives news of the family. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes her excursion in a row boat with David Gardiner and the President Tyler; gives news of family and friends. 2 pp. TCy of ALs. One page missing.","Regrets that he was not able to come home by this steamer; remits to her $300; informs her that the other $400 will be settled; mentions that he is leaving for San Francisco this afternoon. 1 p. ALS.","Mentions that Margaret Gardiner Beeckman is going to send Mr. B. the ring in order to get rid of him; reports that there is a young lady from the South who is disputing \"the bellship with Mrs. Duncan.\" 1 p. TCy of ALs.","Describes a \"party of young Tennesseeans\" at the house; notes that the young ladies are pretty but rather provincial; informs him on Margaret Gardiner Beeckman's attempts to avoid B. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes the activities of her day, at the racetrack, at tea, and at breakfast. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports the little details of the days activities, her acquaintances, the weather, etc. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Hopes that Julai Gardiner Tyler will write some but believes her to be working on her dress for the ball tonight; describes her adventures on horseback with some friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Mentions everyone who came to greet her after dinner; reports that Mrs. Young and Ann were overjoyed at her return. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Informs her of an invitation received from the Haights for a dinner party; believes Julia Gardiner Tyler and the President Tyler to be recovering well; notes that the Clarks left to go North. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Gives all the details of a dinner party last night at the Lake; notes that the President Tyler was imprudent enough to eat ice cream and today is quite under the weather.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Receipt for $5.00 from Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to P.A. Raynor. 1 p. ADS.","Recommends the services of a Dr. Hodges of Philadelphia for her; mentions their sightseeing in Richmond, the parade, and a balloon. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports that Mrs. C. brought all the purchases out for Julia Gardiner Tyler to inspect; states that General Millson is there and \"on the stump to reconcilliate his constituents for having voted against the Nebraska Bill.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes the evening with the Col. Mallory and Judge Clopton; mentions that the boys seem quite content at the school, bringing home \"three sweet potatoes as a reward of merit;\" notes the travels of Mrs. Letitia Tyler Semple. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Mentions her trip to \"The Rowe\" to see Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Harrison, but they were not home; informs her of a dinner Julia Gardiner Tyler will be giving in honor of Mrs. Millson, the Senator's wife. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes the dinner party she held last Friday; believes herself to \"have grown to be such a belle in the country here;\" mentions her success in treating Mary Clopton's ailments; notes that the President is preparing his Baltimore address. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of her letter containing the \"Bowery Extension\" motion made by the \"Mayor\" reports that the \"President has gone to the Court House to determine whether the County Clerk can witness their signatures to the deed of conveyance. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports that all the boxes except one came safely, but that the mince meat broke and ran over david's book; describes preparations being made for Christmas; encloses the papers signed and certified that she, Juliana, wanted. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Notes that yesterday's sermon was quite scathing; reports that all her \"numerous beaux were in attendance\" with her at church; discusses some music she is called upon to play; mentions visits from the Harrisons and the Crenshaws. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Mentions that her friends Wilcox and Christian rode out to meet her, states that she \"never saw two sprucer looking beaux on finer steeds than they;\" lists all the problems the steamers have had navigating in the fog; hopes to visit the Whittles in order to meet Mr. James; hopes that the \"Bowery business\" will be settled soon. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Reports that the river boats are frozen up and that there is no means of communication by mail. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes in detail the dancing and the dinners at Dr. Wilcox's party; reports the safe arrival of her trunk; thinks \"Mrs. Carleton is a great goose to marry Col. Phyfe unless he has something besides his salary \u0026 title.\" 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Believes that the county has never seen \"such a season of festivities;\" discusses the activities of little Harry Beeckman at school and around the house; states that the President Tyler has been busy preparing a speech to be delivered to the Maryland Mechanics Institute. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Including TCy of the above letter. 1p.","Reports the return of Mrs. James Brooks from Europe and that she injured her back and has been an invalid for three months; describes the escorts she will have on her trip to Baltimore. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Announces their arrival in Baltimore; reports that the wedding came off with no problems; notes that the President Tyler has been receiving callers all morning. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes the dinner at the Nelson's last night; remarks that \"there were never collected such an ugly set of people;\" plans to go out with her old beau, Mr. Gittings; reports that the \"President Tyler's address is complimented beyond limit.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes her dinner at Col. Wilcox's on the way back from church; reports that Allen lost in a yacht race by a New Yorker but then offered to bet $10,000 to race again; believes the New Yorker should have taken him up; mentions the acquisition of the two new admirers - Capt. Lester and Mr. Fear. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Including TCy of ALS, Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, notes that everyone's crops except the President's are doing poorly; mentions the return of Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox.","Reports her arrival at White Sulpher Springs; describes the other guests and the poor facilities. 3 pp. ALS.","Describes a costume ball that Julia Gardiner Tyler, President Tyler, and she attended; relates a joke they played on the President. 4 pp. ALS.","Discusses bringing some of Dr. Muhlenbergh's choir boys to his church \"to illustrate Congregational Singing.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Lists the devices and dinners she recently attended; describes herself as a belle; notes that the fog has been so thick on the river as to prevent mail delivery and cause the wreck of the Augusta. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Complains of feeling \"under the weather;\" hopes to see Harry Beeckman soon; reports the presence of Judge Clopton in their house - \"a terror by the way to the ladies;\" believes that any report on the President's address published in advance of his pamphlet \"must be both incorrest \u0026 incomplete.\" 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","States that she has still not fully recovered from her illness due to the poor weather; reports the death of Augustus Christian - \"his exit was no doubt a happy relief to his family.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports that the children enjoy school and all are well except for Lachlan Tyler, who needs support for his foot as she believes his lameness is increasing; mentions the death of Alex Wells; believes that \"if all that was reported of him is true, Ann will be the better off for the event;\" mentions the request from the Protestsant Episcopal Seminary in Baltimore to have the President Tyler speak on religion. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports the death of Margaret Gardiner Beeckman. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Requests payment due for goods sold to Mr. Beekman [sic] when he left for California. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Announces her safe arrival at Julia Gardiner Tyler's new house in Hampton, Virginia; describes the advantages of its location; requests that he pick up and send her the spiritual papers - \"a banner of light \u0026 Spiritual Telegraph.\" 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Reports that President Tyler is complaining, but that he is better. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Lists the names of people she met one evening at Miss Bard's; describes her trip to Telegraph Hill to watch the passage of the \"Great Eastern\" up the river. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Plans to accompany the children to the point to see the parade on the fourth; describes the party she attended last week given by Capt. Dyer; describes the visit of Mrs. General Green and her daughter. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes the festivities at the Japanese reception; wishes that Harry Beeckman, Gardie, alex, and Julia Tyler could have been there; mentions going to the Telegraph to see the Great Eastern sail; reports on the encampment of the seventh regiment near the railroad; states that \"the opposition boat is getting along finally.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports his sighting of a great meteor that crashed last Friday evening; asks her if she knows of the marriage of Jacob LeRoy and the daughter of Robert McClelland. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Lists the names of people he visited yesterday; hopes that she will be able to see the Great Eastern when it arrives at Old Point Comfort, Virginia; does not believe that it compares favorably with American ships. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes her visit to the Great Eastern with Julia Tyler and Mrs. Seldon. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports her evening with Mrs. Satterthwaite; lists the callers she has received. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Expresses concern over his safety; encloses a clipping from the Herald which believes that Ty;er's house will go unmolested; states that everyone is \"looking for a terrible battle in Virginia;\" reports the commencement of the Naval Brigade's movements upon the James River; discusses the debate concerning the location of the first battle. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Reports that they have \"settled on the islandfor the summer;\" wants to know where Julia Gardiner Tyler is \"and what she is doing through all these troublesome sad times;\" offers congratulations on the birth of David Lyon Gardiner's son; discusses \"the fearfulnews from Cambridge the last week...of the death of Mrs. Longfellow.\" 4 pp. ALS.","Thanks her for the letter with all the news, notes that \"Julia Tyler's mind is so engrossed with the inhumanity of this war she could write of nothing else;\" does not call on neighbors as she does not desire opposition to her views on the war; reports that Mr. Crittenden has been delivering \"a vigorous prosecution of the war.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Offers condolences on the death of Mr. John Tyler; hopes to hear from her soon; wants news about Julia Tyler. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports that she has been refused a pass \"for military reasons.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Pass granting permission for Juliana McLachlan Gardiner and 2 children to go to Virginia. 1 p. PDS.","Wishes that she had some intelligence to communicate, but observes that contact with Virginia has been cut off; promises to relay any information they might receive concerning Julia Gardiner Tyler; does not believe that there is any chance that Mrs/ Gardiner might travel south at present. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports that enquiries made among prisoners about the condition of Mrs. Julia Gardiner Tyler and family have revealed only that nothing serious has ahppened; states that \"Mr. Ludlow has again made a request to Gen Wool for permission to send a flag over to you ladies, but it remains to be seen what the cross old man will do.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Asks that an enclosed letter to Julia Gardiner Tyler be delivered to the gentleman who offered to take charge of the letter; reports that \"Alexander Gardiner Tyler is very measy and anxious to return South.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports that Julia Gardiner Tyler is determined to remain at \"Sherwood,\" \"under any circumstances;\" mentions that the papers reported that \"the Union gun boats have met a repulse near Richmond.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of a letter addressed to Julia Gardiner Tyler; reports that it is being sent to the nearest military fort of the \"insurgents;\" disclaims any responsibility if the letter is lost. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Regrets to hear of Mrs. Julia GardinerTyler's illness; is happy to hear that she has been allowed to remain at \"Sherwood,\" \"in comparative peace and quiet.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Discusses her attempts to reach \"Sherwood\" by mail; notes that there have but fears \"the appropriation made by Congress for prolonging the war will make peace measures a slow business.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Believes prospects for the South are looking brighter; discusses reports from foreign newspapers about the war; wishes that \"the Southern Confed. could maintain their own independence without the aid of foreign powers.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Offers to provide assistance to her to contact her daughter, Mrs. Julia Gardiner Tyler; reports the description of battles received from her uncle, Dr. Minge; notes that the Federal soldiers \"have laid waste, the beautiful estates of \"Westover\" and \"Berkeley,\" and in fact, all the country around here, not leaving a blade of grass, or living thing upon the land;\" gives a forwarding address where letters to Julia Gardiner Tyler might be sent. 4 pp. ALS. Including TCy of above ALS. 3 pp.","Discusses her attempts to get a pass to meet with her daughter at \"Sherwood\" as she had heard reports that Mrs. Julia Gardiner Tyler was ill; states that she is now awaiting a reply from Major Ludlow on the matter; wants to bring Julia Gardiner Tyler north, as \"the climate during the summer is all but death to her.\" 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Reports that permission is still not being granted to civillians to travel up the James River as preparations are pending for the removal of their forces; promises to notify her as soon as he has favorable news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Informs her that it will be possible to travel to Charles City County, Virginia \"under a 'flag of truce'\" to meet up with her daughter, Julia Gardiner Tyler; notes that Norfolk is \"only peopled by women, children, and men incapable of bearing arms;\" reports the rationing of tea and salt; describes the effect of the war; discusses the possibilities of her, Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, traveling to meet with her daughter. 4 pp. ALS.","Mentions that Julia Gardiner Tyler has been ill again; believes it would be best for her to go north; does \"not feel at all alarmed about Julia - now that the northern vandals have retired from the James River;\" notes that communication with richmond has been reopened. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Discusses the prospects of meeting up with Julia Gardiner Tyler and bringing her north; argues that since the Federal army has left the immediate vicinity of \"Sherwood,\" she ought to try to get Julia Gardiner Tyler; fears the effect of the weather on Julia; reports the current opinion concerning a batle to be fought on the Rappahannock River with Gen. McClellan uniting with Pope. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Regrets that the \"military condition of things was such as to prevent a favorable consideration of your requests\" by Major General McClellan. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Asks to be kept informed of any news of Juliana McLachlan Gardiner Tyler; discusses the rumor that the \"Villa Margaret,\" in Hampton, Virginia had been burned; mentions that Mr. Horsford was in Washington, DC right after the battle of Bull Run. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Assures her that her sympathies are with the south; feels that \"the state of the country is most sad and lamentable;\" hopes to see her soon. 1 p. TCy of AL.","Gives a favorable report on the scholastic achievement of the \"young gentlemen\" under his instruction from her home. 1 p. TCy of AL. Incomplete.","Mentions her surprise at hearing that Julia Gardiner Tyler had returned to Virginia; discusses her husband's involvement with the Runford Chemical Works and the Commission for the Defense of Boston Harbor. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Receipt signed by George Mackerley for payment received from Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner for tuition and expenses for Alexander Tyler and Henry Beeckman [sic]. 1 p. ADS.","Reports that Mr. Tyler has an office in the government at a salary of $ 3,000; discusses the activity on the Potomac River - believes that the Northern papers cannot be trusted to print news of defeat; encourages her to keep her spirits up; quotes Mr. Tyler as saying \"we have no more fear of the Yankees than if they were Hottentots - not a bit more - God is with us and will whip them badly.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Relays news from a relative that Julia Gardiner Tyler is well; states that \"we do not think the state of the Confederacy by any means gloomy - on the contrary it is brighter than it has ever been;\" believes that France will soon recognize the south; discusses the current status of their warships and the denunciation of Admiral Dahlgreen. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Remarks \"offered at the funeral of Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, at East Hampton, Long Island, New York.\" 4 pp. AMsS.","\"inventory of Mrs. Juliana Gardiner's furniture at her residence on Staten Island [NY] - taken by her daughter Mrs. Tyler.\" 2 pp. ADS.","Submits her claim to be reimbursed for damage done to \"Villa Margaret\" while occupied by Federal soldiers. 1 p. TCy of AL.","1 p. ADS.","Asks her to \"give a great deal of love\" to Mrs. Tyler and to congratulate her on the marriage of her daughter, Julia. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Requests the company of the Gardiners on the 13th. 1 p. AC. No year given","Asks if Mr. Gardiner could handle her money as \"I have had it by Me some time and I long to have it Earning something;\" hopes that it will be of no trouble and asks that she be informed of their decision. 1 p. ALS. No year given","Looks forward to her visit; hopes that she will come early so that they can spend lots of time together; states that she will meet Juliana at the dock of her choice. 1 p. ALS.","States that she can attend to any additional sewing Mrs. Gardiner might have; discusses her father's illness; thanks Mrs. Gardiner for her kindness. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses the case of the mortgage Gardiner's mother brought against a bond executed by his father. 1 p. ALS.","Announces his safe return from Kentucky; mentions that the Beeckmans are well and that Gilbert's health is continuing to improve. 1 p. ALS.","Does not understand \"how the Trustees considered themselves justified in warranting Mr. Gardiner's conduct;\" thanks his mother for sending the \"corrector;\" asks about a Mrs. Ann Rogers who was listed in it; thinks that the family ought to come and visit; mentions that Professor Henry, \"the second scientifical man in the country\" declined a position at the University of Virginia with almost triple his present pay; discusses his academic performance. 3 pp. ALS.","Consoles her on the death of a loved one. 2 pp. ALS.","Invitation to take tea at 4:00. 1 p. ALS.","Regrets to inform him that they will not be able to visit tonight as was suggested; thanks him for his letters; wishes him a \"speedy return to health.\" 1 p. ALS.","1 p. PM.","Sends a copy of the President's address; describes a grand celebration on the James River. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Regrets the delay that will keep him away from home; discusses his business; believes he is getting the better of his cough, hearts that Eliza is healthy again; gives news of acquaintances; states that the constant snow has kept him indoors. 2 pp. ALS. No year given","Expresses great desire to see her again, but regrets that her illness prevents her from doing so; mentions that her daughter would call in her place were it not for her sprained ankle; asks her to come visit them instead. 2 pp. ALS.","Apologizes for disappointing her, but explains that the doctor is still away delivering a baby; sends what quinine he has. 1 p. ALS. No year given","Reports that the President Tyler will leave \"Sherwood Forest\" on the 21st for New York; describes the house and decorating suggestions; asks him to send several items, including her cookbook. 4 pp. ALS.","Requests their company on December 16. 2 pp. AL. No year given","Worries that Mrs. Julia Tyler's habit of writing to Mrs. Gardiner twice a week will make her letter \"superfluous;\" mentions an unusual warm spell; reports that \"the family (with the exception of Uncle) have enjoyed perfect health.\" 4 pp. ALS. No year given","Relates his pleasure at seeing her and visiting East Hampton, New York; describes his visits around New York and New Jersey; states that he enjoyed Beeckman very much. 12 pp. ALS. No year given","Reports that there is no cause for alarm as her health is improving; describes a ball held last evening where no one wanted to dance; mentions making the acquaintance of a spectacularly attired French woman in the company of the Count de Reis, a Spanish nobleman; reports that Harry Beeckman is well. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. No year given","Newspaper clippings; envelopes to Mr. and Mrs. David Gardiner and Alexander Gardiner; envelopes to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman; envelopes to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner; calling cards from the Beeckmans and the Gardiners.","Admires her \"calm, submissive resignation to the decree of heaven;\" discusses religion; gives news of the family. 1 p. ALS.","Petition to the Judge of the High Court of Chancery for the District of Richmond concerning two tracts of land in Ohio purchased by John Tabb. 7 pp. D.","Thanks him for his letter; mentions his readings of Ovid; argues why he has no desire to travel; asks \"why desire to see the miseries of the world;\" describes the misfortunes of war and poverty; discusses the destiny of the American people. 3 pp. ALS.","Describes the pleasure he enjoys knowing of Walker's advancement; complains of a \"melancholy that seems yet to haunt me;\" gives family news. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS from ELiza Gilmer to Thomas Walker Gilmer, family news, discusses her studies. 1 p.","A map sketch. 2 pp. Fragment.","Discusses arrangements to buy a tract of the Royal Company lands; announces intention to resell the land for a higher price. 4 pp. ALS.","Wishes that he could be with her; discusses his love for her as they plan to be married in a few weeks; mentions his illness; is sorry that he has not procured a rib for Miss Hetly. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses purchase of land from the Loyal Company; describes adjoining lands. 3 pp. ALS.","Hopes that she and her friends are well; describes how much he missed her and how forlorn and desolate the house seems without her; discusses local happenings. 3 pp. ALS.","Describes his disapointment after failing to receive a letter from her; asks why she has not written; mentions establishing a literary and scientific journal; discusses local events. 4 pp. ALS.","Describes his arrival in Washington; fears that he was not a good escort for Miss Randolph as he was too preoccupied with his own business; mentions his visit to Mr. Wist; asks her to write often. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the legal action he is taking on behalf of Isaac A. Coles in reference to a bond executed by Charles A. Scott to John Coles; describes his reasons for demurring Mr. Scott's pleas. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Describes the difficulty he put himself through on behalf of the Loyal Company surveying their tracts of land; states that the present holders of the land will not pay their dues unless sued; desires that such legal action be taken so that he may colect his fee of 8 percent of the money involved. 2 pp. ALS.","Bond of M.M. Robinson and John H. Cocke to Francis W. Gilmer for $1,124.79 dated 20 December 1823. 1 p. D.","Describes his stay at White Sulpher Springs and the effects of the waters have upon his health; gives anecdotes of the people he has met there; makes arrangements to meet her at Staunton, Virginia 3 pp. ALS.","Mentions his \"disappointment at not receiving a long love letter\" from her; describes his love for her; mentions his trip to Hot Springs, Virginia 4 pp. ALS.","Asks to wait one month to move in to collect receipts of Loyal Company land holders so that he can be \"legally armed;\" warns that the collection will be a difficult operation. 7 pp. ALS.","Announces that he has given David Anderson power of attorney to attend the general meetings of the Sayall Company as his proxy; sends a servant to return the papers so that Gilmer and Mr. Maury can complete the agreement and make a report at the meeting. 1 p. ALS.","Describes his deep devotion to her; is upset that she implied that he could forget her; discusses his social life; relates news of the family; mentions his debut in the legislature. 4 pp. ALS.","Complains about her not writing often; desires her to be with him; mentions news of family and friends; asks for her decision regarding visiting him. 4 pp. ALS.","Relates his meeting with her relative, Miss Baker; wishes she was with him; complains of his ill health; discusses the purchase of a family Bible; asks whe she has not written. 3 pp. ALS.","Asks for some money in return for his services in identifying the surveys of the Loyal Company; believes the surveys to be worth $50,000 of which his commision would be $4,000. 1 p. ALS.","Asks her to come down and stay with him for the remainder of the legislative session; discusses all the preparations required for her trip. 3 pp. ALS.","Asks for the legal services for Gilmer regarding tracts of land in Montgomery that he wishes to purchase; gives an account of past owners and transactions of the land in question. 3 pp. ALS.","Requests that Gilmer inform him of the amount paid for a survey made on a tract of land for Mr. Walters. 1 p. ALS.","Informs him of the receipt of the Order of Account from Staunton for the Loyal Company case; asks if there are any other defendants interest in the result of the account who should be notified. 1 p. ALS.","Asks the court date for settlement of the debts owed the Loyal Company be moved up as he does not believe that it will be possible to notify all the defendants 30 days before the present court date; asks for a complete list of the defendants and their addresses; discusses arrangements for settlement of the case. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the prospects of procuring security for his father to purchase some land; does not believe the accumulation of debt to be a good idea; proposes plans to keep his father happy in his old age. 4 pp. Incomplete.","Discusses legal arrangements to be made in the absence of General Preston; suggests that Gilmer should publish his \"sketch of the Loyal Company\" in the Abingdon paper so as to give everyone the facts in the case; promises to see to it that any effort in the Legislature to abolish the Company's claim will be defeated. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the case of the Taylors; sends a copy of G.C. Taylor's bond; asks that he return the copy of the Journal as soon as possible; discusses Mr. Pratt's case. 1 p. ALS.","Complains that she does not write as often as she should; discuses the arrangements for her move; describes visits with her friends; asks about the possibility of enlarging their family; discusses the possibility of retiring from public life. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses at length his renewed need for a closer relationship with God; mentions the depravity of the world and his own; begs her to also consider these religious matters. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses arrangements to deliver to Gilmer the papers of the Loyal Company v. Walker case; asks that his fee of $40.43 be forwarded to him by Mr. Botts. 1 p. ALS.","For William Jordan, signed by Alexander Garrett, Albemarle County Court House, Virginia. 2 pp. ADS.","3 pp. D.","Relates his need for religion and guidance in this world; believes that he would have turned to religion long ago if only his wife were pious; asks her to think of religious concerns; discusses family news; debates the prospects of remaining in the Legislature. 4 pp. ALS.","Receipt for $11.25 from Thomas Walker Gilmer to John M. Patton. 1 p. ADS.","Apologizes for not writing first; believes that Gilmer will make it through his present difficulties with the help of God; discusses the need for God amidst the evils of the world. 4 pp. ALS.","Informs Southall of a parcel received for him at the American Consulate. 1 p. AL.","Invites Nelson to a dinner on the 4th of July in his honor. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Gives a full account of his research to prove the identity of Doctor Thomas Lendrum. 2 pp. L.","Invitation. 1 p. ALS.","For the purpose of recommending and nominating Hugh L. White of Tennessee as President of the United States of AMerica. 12 pp. PV.","Receipt of $2,250.53 from Thomas Walker Gilmer \"on the principal and interest on the debt of Andrew Sweeney secured by deed of trust from Richmond Moon, Sr.,\" signed by William Lomptins. 2 pp. ADS.","Receipt of James B. Fretwell for Richard Moon, \"received of Thomas Walker Gilmer eight Hundred and thirty six dollars \u0026 60 cents.\" 1 p. ADS.","Describes his impressions of the people and rituals he observed during a visit to a Catholic cathedral; mentions the prospect of sea sickness, but notes that \"no one ever died of it;\" describes his purchase of a substantial amount of property on Galveston Island; mentions other business dealings. 4 pp. ALS.","Announces his arrival home; describes his reception; wishes that she and the children were with him; fears that business will keep him occupied for quite a while. 4 pp. ALS.","Describes his joy upon the receipt of her letter; discusses business plans and matters at ome; mentions his longing to see her and the children. 4 pp. ALS.","Believes Mr. Archer to be a most \"promising youth;\" discusses the general supervision \"which his youth and inexperience may require.\" 1 p. AL.","Wishes that relations between the two of them could have been closer; asks for aid in \"reading the signs of the horoscope;\" asks what is to become of the \"honest, independent states right republicans of the South\" (like himself); wishes that there was some Virginia and Georgia to cooperate. 3 pp. ALS.","Inquires as to any further developments in regard to his Virginia claims; asks for an early reply. 2 pp. ALS.","Congratulates him on his induction to the Speaker's chair; notes how far the Old Dominion has \"tumbled from that high eminence of glory and political virtue;\" warns of the possibility of a few of their fellow Whigs joining with the conservatives. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Warns of the danger inherent in naming Gordon as the Whig candidate; notes that this is a crisis situation and urges Minor to act prudently. 3 pp. ALS.","Requests information concerning the conduct of Jno. Hooe in relation to a certain \"loose and base woman;\" requests this information on \"behalf of many virtuous voters of said King George county\" as Hooe is a candidate for election there. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses the need for faith in strength of the Lord when one is ill; advises submission to the will of God; points out that \"it is the unbeliever who is alarmed at the thought of death when he is sick;\" informs her that Aunt Sarah will come over to visit her soon. 4 pp. ALS.","Regrets that previous engagements prevent him from accepting the invitation to the dinner to be given the Honorable Mr.Wise at Louisa Court House; discusses the danger to government institutions caused by the \"indifference of the people as to their own inalienable rights;\" discusses the need for reform within the framework of the constitution, especially in regards to the banking system. 4 pp. Df.","Acknowledges his letter; discusses his political options now that he has been elected; asks how his wife took the news. 4 pp. ALS.","Regrets that he will not be able to attend the dinner to be given in honor of Mr. Clay; gives his highest regards to Mr. Clay and the position he holds. 2 pp. Df.","Notes that a letter written by Mr. J. Randolph to Mr. Ridley describing opinions and acts of Gilmer that are false has been exhibited in Southampton County; requests that he receive a copy of this letter; urges that the circulation of the letter be suppressed. 1 p. ALS.","Acknowledges their invitation for him to attend a Whig Convention for the states of Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio; describes the greatness of the influence of \"popular will\" on the institutions of the United States; notes the necessity of \"the vigilance of the people\" to preserve the government. 3 pp. Df.","Acknowledges their invitation for him to attend a Convention in Nashville by the \"friends of 'retrenchment and reform';\" discusses the upcoming presidential election and the dangers of a strong executive; notes the necessity of individuals to uphold their constitutional rights in order to preserve the Union; warns of the danger of the states losing their power to serve as checks on the Federal government. 4 pp. Df.","Submitted by Jno. E. Heath; concerning (1) the status of public warehouses owned by Virginia, (2) amount of revenge charged to the sheriffs, (3) fees collected for criminal charges, (4) the amount borrowed by the Treasurer from the banks and (5) the balance in the Treasury. 4 pp. ADS.","Discusses the \"one blank scheme\" and its political implications; describes his itinerary. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses his political situation and duty to the Whig party; notes the disapproval of the selection of Webster as Secretary of States; calls Webster \"a federalist of the worst die: a blackguard \u0026 vulgar debaucher;\" asks if Minor has seen signs of too much ambition in him [TWG]; sends his love to Minor's family. 4 pp. ALS.","Questions the meaning of his last letter; asks \"what change has come over the spirit of your dream?;\" states that he is just the kind of advisor that he needs, his \"distance from the scenes of action\" giving him objectivity; discusses his political prospects. 4 pp. ALS.","Discusses his prospects of accepting a seat in the US Senate; believes a national bank would be \"unconstitutional and inexpedient;\" states that he is in favor of distributing the surplus proceeds of public lands. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Discusses the election of William S. Archer to the US Senate; describes how he was nominated as well by J.F. Strother of Rappahanock but that his election was strongly opposed by those he has considered friends. 4 pp. Incomplete.","Discusses his displeasure at the manner in which they acted to fill Roane's seat in the US Senate; states that he wanted Gilmer to have that seat; desires reports of how the opposition to Gilmer was presented. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Describes his meeting with Col. Coles on the subject of the last senatorial election; states that Coles showed him Minor's letter on the subject and explained that they, Coles, Cocke, and Southall, would have voted for Gilmer had they known he wanted the position; does not expect any further action. 3 pp. ALS.","Argues that the delegates and senator had not served the interests of their constituents in regards to the last senatorial election; states that the residents of his county desired Mr. Gilmer for the position; gives copies of his correspondence with Southall, Coles, and Cocke. 3 pp. ALS. Including ACy of ALSs, March 13 and 18, 1841. 2 pp.","Asks him to attend to some business of Gilmer's with Dr. Poindexter as \"there are unsettled matters touching the purchase by him of you;\" discusses expenses to be paid, cash owed him and other transactions. 3 pp. ALS.","Asks him to receive from Charlottesville Fevell \"whatever sum of money he may wish to pay;\" states that \"the cat will be out of the bag...soon\" and that \"if Tyler is firm and true all is well.\" 1 p. ALS.","Amendment empowering the President to issue Treasury notes as necessary \"to meet any legal demand on the treasury to which the ordinary resources thereof may not be adequate.\" 1 p. AD.","Explains that he has been too busy lately to write; mentions the death of a senator from Rhode Island; describes the party at Webster's; announces the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Tyler to a Mr. William Waller of Williamsburg; expects to be with Ann as a \"first rate midwife.\" 4 pp. ALS.","States that he arrived safely but it still sick; announces the death of Lewis Williams of North Carolina; hopes that she will get better soon; discusses his business arrangements with Harmer; gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.","\"Remarks of Mr. Gilmer, of Virginia...on the motion to strike out the contingent appropriations from the bill making appropriations for the civil and diplomatic expenses of the government.\" 8 pp. PD.","Describes his travels and companions; gives family news; makes arrangements for groceries to be sent to her. 3 pp. ALS.","Promises to attend to her requests; describes his attempt at shopping; states that it has been too cloudy to see the comet; gives news of friends, family and the weather. 4 pp. ALS.","Describes his trip and the storm on the Potomac; gives news of friends and family. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks why she is not well; urges her to exercise; describes his committee work; mentions that the measles are going around and that he has them; asks if she reads her Bible as often as she should. 4 pp. ALS.","States that he has fixed up roms for her, Lucy, and Liz to stay; asks who she voted for in the election and who won. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses the advantages of signing the \"War Bill\" and the disadvantages accompanying a veto of the bill. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Is glad to hear that the baby is better; describes how beautiful she is to him; states that his \"old malady\" is giving him trouble again; mentions the passage of a tariff bill; believes his health would improve if he could stay at home. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses \"the desire felt by the people of Texas for annexation, and fear that it may greatly injure us if suffered to operate upon the action of your government;\" encloses a petition for annexation, asks Gilmer's opinion of it. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports that his illness is no better; pretends that he is at home with her and acts out a conversation with her. 3 pp. ALS.","Reports that he is no better - the morphine helped the other day, but today he feels as bad as ever; describes the details of a Catholic service he attended. 4 pp. ALS.","Reports that although the doctor treated him, he does not feel much better; states that he will change doctors if he does not get relief in a week to ten days; wishes that she would take up Christianity so that \"we would then be unitied for eternity as well as time;\" discusses the virtue of being a Christian; wonders \"why does not my wife, my dear wife make a profession of religion?;\" preaches at her on the necessity to accept Christ; asks her to read a chapter in their family Bible before going to bed. 7 pp. ALS.","Describes his packing up leave; rejoices at the prospect of returning home; discusses social events around town. 3 pp. ALS.","Expects to leave Saturday; sends estimates of living expenses; reports that he feels better today than he has felt in a long time. 1 p. ALS.","Describes his trip to Amherst Court House and the weather; reports that he will visit Mr. Thompson and leave tomorrow for Lynchburg. 1 p. ALS.","Commends him on the publication of his letter concerning the annexation of Texas; regrets, however, that he does not hsare Gilmer's hope in a quick resolution; states that the inaction of the US on Texas' proposal for annexation caused them to withdraw the offer; notes that the desire for annexation was not derived from fear of Mexico; discusses the problems with the US tariff and custom house system; repports that although many in Texas have now dropped their support for annexation, there remains a majority who favor it; discusses the problems Texas has had raising revenue and the recurrent Mexican treat; states his alarm at the economic situation where many people are moving out of Texas with fewer coming in; believes that \"the President is humiliating the Texan nation and himself by counting and relying upon foreign (British) intervention for the establishment of peace;\" discusses the possibility of Texas freeing its slaves; believes that if Texas does not become a part of the US, it will fall under the influence of a European power, namely Great Britain; refutes the argument that annexing Texas would be unconstitutional; suggests that Texas be admitted by a Joint Resolution of Congress rather than by treaty to avoid the necessity of a two-thirds vote in the Senate. 8 pp. ALS.","Lists his itinerary; regrets that he will not be able to see her until after the election. 1 p. ALS.","Copy of a deed of sale of 191 acres in Albemarle County by Thomas Walker Gilmer to Hugh and Franklin Minor at $15 an acre; contains provisions for the cutting of wood on the property. 1 p. ACy of ADS.","1 p. ADS.","Lists the places and time where \"I shall proceed to take the depositions of sundry persons to be read as evidence against our claims to a seat in the next House of Representative as the member from the Congressional District.\" 1 p. ALS.","Discusses the prospects for the national bank system proposed by the Republican Party; believes him to be the best qualified to explain the issues. 4 pp. Df of ALS.","Reports that the judge is very sick and may die tonight; states that although he wanted to bathe in the springs, he will come and take her home; reports that they had a rather dull time so far. 4 pp. ALS.","Believes that the democratic Party is pursuing a course of folly; argues that Van Buren does not have much support in Philadelphia; wishes that there were some good man on whom we might all rally Richmond;\" reports on the number Democrats elected to their Congress. 2 pp. TCy of ALS","Reports that all her friends have been asking about her; states that \"I certainly wish you to have as much pocket money as is proper for an economical and prudent young lady - but no more;\" discusses the arrangements made for her money. 4 pp. ALS.","States that he is well except for a cold caught \"either from the wet night or from sleeping in a room heated with anthracite coal;\" discusses his accommodations; reports that Mr. Stringfellow gave a good sermon today. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses the housing and dining arrangements he has made; doubts that the Compbells and the Coles will be staying there as he expected; promises to send news of a \"fine speculation\" that he is investigating; states that \"the rumors about a mistake in my poll are all false like everything else of the sort in the newspapers.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Asks him to consider the question of the annexation of Texas; argues that foreign powers might \"establish an influence in Texas prejudicial to our commercial interests and republican institutions;\" asks for his opinion on the matter. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","States his decision to sell during the latter part of January as his correspondence with Anderson has proven unproductive; relates a message from Mr. White explaining that he had not written earlier due to his illness; discusses some financial arrangements made with \"Godwin at the Bank;\" asks what will be done with the \"General Ticket members\" - hopes \"that you may all act so as to uphold the Constitution and laws;\" discusses a congressman's right to hold his seat; debates the power of the state to interpret federal law in its own manner; questions the trade off between obeying the law and seceding from the Union. 4 pp. Incomplete.","Reports that he has been hard at work writing a paer in response to Goggin's hopes to be home on Friday. 1 p. ALS.","Mentions that Mr. Goggin has gone home - \"whether he will come back I know not and care but little;\" asks her to tell Frank Minor that he, Thomas Walker Gilmer, plans to take up law again as he is tired of Congress; states that \"Texas will come into the Union very soon.\" 3 pp. ALS.","\"An address, delivered before the two literary societies of Randolph Macon College, Virginia, by the Honorable Thomas Walker Gilmer.\" 22pp. PV.","Reports that Mr. Meade wants to pay him some money and that as soon as it is in the bank, he will send Minor a check; states that \"I am very busy now with my contest.\" 1 p. ALS.","\"Speech of Thomas Walker Gilmer, Secretary of the Navy of the United States;\" discusses the role of history in human society. 20 pp. Df of AMs.","Congratulates him on his new position as Secretary of the Navy; believes that \"the shortest cut to the presidential chair lies through the department of the Navy;\" states that a code of Rules and Regulations and a modification of the organization are required to restore order to the Navy; advocates Calhoun's plan for reorganization. 1 p. TCy of L. Incomplete.","The explosion killed Secretary of the Navy Thomas Walker Gilmer, Commodore B. Kennon, secretary of State Judge Abel Parker Upshur, Virgil Maxcy - US Minister at Belgium, and Col. David Gardiner. 2 pp. NwsCl.","2 NwsCl","1 NwsCl","Resolutions passed upon the death of Thomas Walker Gilmer by the citizens of Staunton and Augusta County; signed by Lucas P. Thompson. 4 pp. DS.","Resolutions passed by the citizens of Albemarle upon the death of Thomas Waler Gilmer. 2 pp. ACyS of D.","Resolutions passed by the legislature of the State of New Jersey upon the deaths of those killed aboard the Princeton. 2 pp. ACyS of D, including ADS certifying that the above is a true copy. 1 p.","Introduces the copy of the Resolution sent to her; offers his condolences upon the death of her husband. 1 p. ALS.","Signed by James S. Calhoun. 2 pp. DS.","Passed upon the calamity of the explosion on the Princeton, signed by Edwin H. Lothrop and Edwin M. Cust. 1 p. DS.","Encloses a copy of a Joint Resolution of Michigan's legislature on the Princeton accident; sends his condolences. 1 p. LS.","Advises Mrs. Baker to urge her daughter, Ann E. Gilmer, to \"shake off this lethargy of grief and take comfort for her children's sake;\" Expresses her sorrow over the death of Thomas Walker Gilmer; explains that she has also been bereaved and so understands the desolation of widowhood.\" 2 pp. ALS.","States that she had not written earlier as she did not know what to say to comfort her; prays that her grief will be comforted; urges her to have faith in the Lord. 4 pp. ALS.","Drawn by his old teacher, T. Carr. 5 pp. AMsS.","Reports that he found Walker, Mrs. Gilmer's son, to be deficient in Latin; offers to take him on as a student at no cost; asks that if she decides to send Walker to him, that she keep it a secret, so that he will not think he is any different from the other students. 3 pp. ALS.","Copy of the letter dated May 1, 1847. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Describes how he has settled in at his new location; asks Minor for his opinion on whether he should run for district attorney; argues that the jobwould give him a good salary and position, but believes himself too young for the job; notes that most of the prominent men in the state are Virginians; gives news of some of Minor's relatives. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. PM. Including Cy of PM. 1 p.","Reports that Mr. Hugh R. Garden has expressed an interest in purchasing the autograph book of Governor Gilmer; states that he will conclude the transaction if she so desires; encloses a letter from Mr. Garden. 2 pp. ALS. Including AL, incomplete, H.R. Garden, New York, New York, to William L. Frenholm, . Offers $300 for the autograph book of Governor Gilmer. 1 p.","Informs him of the ommission in his last letter of the names of Susan Gilmer and her children, concerning the transactions affecting the lands of Thomas Walker Gilmer; discusses problems concerning these transactions, i.e. lack of records. 3 pp. ALS.","The paper is signed by the President of the United States, William McKinley. 1 p. D. (See Gilmer oversize file).","Discusses his reservations about becoming involved in the case of Thompson's Executor V. Kinney and others entered by the Circuit Court of Nelson County; prefers that his son qualify for the post, but fears that he may be drafted soon, encloses copy of the decree. Including TCy of D. \"Decree - Thompson's Executor V. Kinney and others\" Settlement of the property known as the McLean survey in reference to the estates of William Kiney, Nicholas Kinney, and Thomas Walker Gilmer (all deceased). 4 pp.","Discusses the settlement of Thompson's Executor V. Kinney etc.; states that he has received $900 from Uncle Walker Gilmer's estate; asks for a list of Lena's grandfather's heirs; mentions the fear of the draft. 1 p. TLS.","Addressed to James Barbour, Barboursville, Orange Co., Virginia, from Rh. M. Johnson. 1 p. Envelope. No year given","Reminds Gilmer that Bishop Whelton will be at church next Sunday and will expect Gilmer to be there as a candidate for confirmation. 1 p. ALS. No year given","Informs him that he received payment from the survey of 160 acres; reports that he put the money in the hannds of W.H. Spillen, to the credit of the Loyal Company. 1 p. ALS. No year given","Reports that he has never felt \"more pain and more regret\" than when he received Gilmer's last letter; discusses the reasons for his support of Gordon in the election; states that he would have supported Gilmer if Gilmer had run; discusses Whig politics - who is running for the elections. 4 pp. ALS.","States that many of the present delegates to the legislature have \"misrepresented and betrayed many of those who voted for them;\" praises Thomas Walker Gilmer's virtues; discusses the responsibilities of elected officials; argues that Gilmer, if he had run, would have beaten everyone else, including Mr. Archer. 4 pp. ALS.","\"Mr. President\" - discusses the powers Congress has to implement the proposals of the American Colonization Society, i.e. the purchase of land on the coast of Afria; questions the interpretation of the constitution; asks what are the debts of the US; debates his conflicting loyalties between the debts of the American Colonization Society and the Republican party. 15 pp. AD.","Makes a farewell speech as he is taking leave of his position as an editor of the Gazette. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.","Calls upon the people to remember their duty to carefully deliberate the issues before casting their votes; remarks on the importance of the issues at hand; reminds them not to forget the interests of the country by exclusively concerning themselves with local issues; instructs them to tell their delegates \"to vote for the White basis in the house of delegates \u0026 for the compound bais [sic] in the Senate,\" as he believes \"that nothing short of it can restore harmony to our distracted councils.\" 4 pp. Df.","Discusses the measures taken by Governor Giles in regard to Virginia's relations with the Union. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.","Draws parallels between ancient Greece and Rome and the modern political situation; believes in the necessity of virtue for good statesmanship. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.","Advocates voting Republican; discusses the electoral process. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.","Discusses problems facing the Whig party and the political course of Mr. Rives. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.","States that he is \"induced to republish the following correspondence between the Lynchburg Virginian and Virginia Advocate\" in order to vindicate himself from their accusations. 4 pp. Df. Incomplete.","Discusses the virtues necessary for public office. 2 pp. Incomplete.","\"Phrenological and Craniological chart showing the development of organs, together with the character and talents of Thomas Walker Gilmer drawn by Dr. S. Henris.\" 1 p. PDS.","7 pp. AD.","Thanks the editors for publishing the \"extracts\" he sent; complains of the small type that was used for his article; discusses his and the Advocate's allegiance to the Whig party; questions their story about Governor Gilmer's attack on Mr. Clay; does not believe that Gilmer called Mr. Clay in his relations to the prty; discusses the differences between the Republican and the Whig parties. 8 pp. AL. Incomplete.","Discusses the \"present depressed state of our markets,\" and steps needed to alleviate the situation; reports on problems of trade with Europe; believes that \"the wealth \u0026 prosperity of Virginia have declined, \u0026 must continue to decline\" unless problems are corrected. 2 pp. AMs. Incomplete.","Chart drawn up to determine the percentage of delegates from each part of Virginia based on the amount of taxes paid by each area; contains statistics on the white and slave population and taxes paid in Virginia. 2 pp. AD.","Remarks of a certain newspaper, \"a more unbridled and licentious Press the world never saw;\" discusses Mr. Evan's speeches on the question of slavery and other topics. Very difficult handwriting. 3 pp. ALS. Incomplete.","1 p. N.","4 pp. A.","12 items","Wonders why his (SGT's) son, Harry Tucker, has been called on only once since Monday evening last to say a lesson in class; would be obliged to receive a letter on this subject. 1 p. ALS.","Winchester, Virginia Gazette article on Mr. Henry St. George Tucker's speech \"in answer to Mr. Nelson of Virginia, on the report of the Committee on Roads and Canals.\" 7 pp. NwsCl. Fragment.","Encloses the \"morphine desired;\" suspects that letters from him (NBT) have been opened and resealed and urges him to use sealing wax on further correspondence; encloses the New York Standard which reports pn the legislative committee on the proclamation; Van Buren denounces nullification \"while he professes great devotion to the principles of '98 and swears lustily that they mean no such thing;\" Mr. Andrew Stevenson has come to the aid of the President Andrew Jackson; believes the enforcement bill will not pass the Senate; Henry Clay will probably separate himself from Daniel Webster thereby throwing his HC influence with the South. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Writes asking for remedy for the worms attacking and stripping the Dutch Elms found on the campus of the College of William \u0026 Mary. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Including D. footnote of Nathaniel Beverly Tucker's publications. 1 p.","Was awakened in the middle of the night with the idea of writing a letter in poetic verse. 1 p. ALS. Including AL. Mr. Thompson, to Saint George Tucker. Responds to the letter in poetic verse with one of his own in poetic verse. 1 p.","The bill to fix his [SGT's] salary failed due to a disagreement in relation to the compensation of the Clerk of the Senate; talks of founding a new, democratic paper in Virginia as there is not a decent democratic paper to be found; the Enquirer is conducted by a three person partnership and the \"Senior Editor is weak, prosy, and stupid.\" 2 pp. AL. Incomplete.","Writes informing her of the very recent death of his mother; remembers other family members who died in the same bed, including her [LAT's] husband [Nathaniel Beverly Tucker]. 2 pp. ALS.","Written by St. George Tucker in Richmond, Virginia. The draft includes chapter one, a few pages of chapters two, eighteen, twenty, and various other pages. 24 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","Thanks her for the pamphlet which came \"from the pen of one whose opinions I always have been taught to respect;\" is pleased with her concern for his spiritual as well as temporal well-being; speaks of faith and religion and states that neither is \"merely the fanaticism of the zealous of the hope of the credulous.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Apologizes for his neglect in writing to her; mentions having shown Mr. Cowardin his [SGT's] invention [a machine used in printing]; they agreed to construct a lifesize model and to contact Mr. Hool - an expert in printing press machinery - in order to correct all the error in design; he [SGT] will do nothing without her and Mr. Walker's concurrence and advice. 3 pp. ALS.","Writes in pencil as he cannot find his pen and ink; marched to Williamsburg from King's Mill Wharf taking the city by surprise; his men are comfortably quartered at the College of William \u0026 Mary and he is staying at Aunt Lucy's [Lucy Anne Smith Tucker's]; expects the enemy to invade through Hampton, Virginia, hence the importance of defending Williamsburg; sends hugs and kisses to his children. 2 pp. ALS.","Writes to tell her he is well despite his \"two regular shakes within the past week;\" John Perry is very ill; will send her a long letter via Mr. Tayler. 1 p. ALS.","Welcomes all letters from her; has not heard from the Grove since Coleman Tayler came; misses reading his books; is sorry he will be unable to spend Christmas at home; has just heard that they will move shortly. 4 pp. ALS.","Written for his company in honor of their host. 4 pp. D.","Writes to her as he has promised; met some little girls who remind him of her, Lina, and Annie; they could not sing for him which made him wish he were at home and listening to \"my precious little girls and my darling old boy mingling their sweet voices in praise to God;\" tells how the little girls will soon be driven from their home by the bad Yankees; wants her and her siblings to memorize poetry from him when he returns home. 3 pp. ALS.","Received her letter and urges her to rest assured that the dangers surrounding him are not so perilous as she perceives for the soldiers are in good leadership; reminds her not to read and believe the falsehoods of the war reported in the newspapers; feels that newspaper reports inform the enemy of their [Confederate soldiers] movements, cause anxiety among those at home, and report falsehoods and should, thefore, be censored; is disheartened by the waning patriotism of the men; is pleased that Thomas has returned and will pay him what [SGT] can; with the currency depreciated, property high, and money low, \"prudence dictates the policy of getting rid of as much property as we can.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Received her letter; mentions an impending battle and feels that success is certain for them [Confederates]. 1 p. ALS.","Left his regiment on sick leave and although he once felt quite ill, he feels much better except that he is quite weak now; disappointed that his regiment has seen so little action; mentions agreat victory for their [Confederate] side in which they lost 2,500 men and the enemy lost 4,800 men; \"Mr. Peachy Grattans's son, George, was killed;\" praises Confederate soldiers for thei dash, chivalry, and enthusiasm which the enemy lacks; begs her not to be uneasy about his health. 3 pp. jk","Ran [John Randolph Tucker] delivered her letter to him; tells her that he returned to camp too soon and fell ill once again; is completely well now and will return to rejoin his regiment; expects some \"sharp work\" very soon. 1 p. ALS.","Rejoices in the knowledge that he has \"sought and found Jesus to your only, your all-sufficient, your precious Saviour\" and that \"you are no longer a sufferer, but an humble, loving, believing child of God;\" longs for a visit from him; Mr. Graham sends his love to Lizzie and him [SGT]. 3 pp. ALS.","Has received no word from her since her arrival in Charlottesville; feels very despondent and low; his regiment was cut to pieces in a battle in which he could not attend due to his continuing ill health; his trust and faith in the \"heavenly Father\" is feeble and weak; hopes to leave Richmond for convalescence; anxious to learn whether the children have gone to school. 2 pp. ALS.","Wishes him a happy 35th birthday; is concerned about his [SGT's] health and advises him to stir about in the fine weather and see his friends; invites him to Richmond for visits; is delighted that they are brothers in the highest sense; reminds him of the warfare they wage under their great leader against sin in their hearts; relays many religious thoughts and sentiments; asks if he knows William Hope. 3 pp. ALS.","Regrets not being able to stop in Charlottesville to see him while traveling to Staunton; reminisces about their many military times spent together; wishes they both would enjoy better health and be able to rejoin their regiment; Ran says that Jim - a Lieutenant Colonel on the colored staff received corporal punishment; tells him to retain his faith in God to overcome his low spirits; knows that life hereafter to God's honor and glory. 4 pp. ALS.","An obituary for Lieutenant-Colonel Saint George Tucker who died on January 24, 1863 after having suffered from an illness contracted while fighting for the country he loved, in The Central Presbyterian. He did not die before accepting God into his heart. (See oversize file - Tucker). 1 p. Nwscl. Including 3 other copies of the same newspaper. (See oversize file - Tucker).","Apologizes for his negligence in writing; has hired Jim at a hotel in Ashland to Mr. Jones who had him on trial for a week; sympathizes with her in her loss of her husband, Saint George Tucker, which he too greatly feels. 2 pp. ALS.","Thinks Dolly and her three children will fetch $2,500-$3,000; \"Col. Taliaferro presented a claim for $75 for hire of Alice;\" Mr. Nolly asks if Saint left a note of someone who had a share in the property; mentions Mr. Jonathon Sale's hiring of Jim at the boarding house; returns her power of attorney which must be acknowledged before a Justice of Peace and returned to him [JRT]; mentions selling her house and furniture. 2 pp. ALS.","Wonders if the paymaster at Charlottesville, a Capt. Spurier, ever paid Saint George Tucker anything; must find this out immediately; wonders what to do with Alice. 1 p. ALS.","Mentions the chaotic state in Richmond with the Yankees so near; grieves with her for the loss of her husband [Saint George Tucker]; reminds her that he remains her loving brother and uncle. 3 pp. ALS.","Sends her many receipts which she must keep together safely; rejoices that another brother [Nathaniel Beverly Tucker] has found the Lord; wonders if she knows of Saint [Saint George Tucker] owing John L. Thompson $528. 2 pp. ALS.","Mentions settling bills including the one with John L. Thompson; asks if she knows anything of Saint George Tucker selling a \"deaf and dumb\" slave to James. 1 p. ALS.","Has paid every debt of Saint George Tucker's and has invested \"the money remaining - $10,880.62;\" Tudor offered to send Gilmer to school. 1 p. ALS.","Offers her sympathy for the death of her grandmother [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker]. 4 pp. ALS.","Deeply regrets the breach of her engagement with Mr. Moore as from all he [JRT] heard of him he would have been a \"true and loving protector of [her],\" but agrees that if she could \"not love him as a wife should\" then she did right in her decision; has heard of her fancy for Lee and warns her to fully analyse [sic] her own feelings before making a commitment to one who may not be a noble husband and protector. 4 pp. ALS.","Describes the house in which she lives with Lucy Tucker Richardson, her daughter, and her family; relays many details concerning the daily lives of everyone. 8 pp. AL. Includes ALS dated. December 7, 1891. Lizzie [Elizabeth Gilmer Tucker], Memphis, TN, to Lena Tucker. Tells about the fire in the opposite lot which St. George Tucker Richardson, her grandson, set; includes details about Lucy and the family, and about other people she [EGT] sees regularly. 6 pp. ALS.","Mentions letters written by her grandfather, Henry St. George Tucker, and hopes that she did not sell them; asks about Annie [her sister]. 1 p. ALS.","Regrets that he cannot send her money; the office to which he intended to apply was already filled by William M. Harrison; hopes to find employment in Washington, DC and end his unsettled life which may drive him to despair; Maurice Smith may leave the paper soon; thinks often of her and the children. 4 pp. ALS. No year given","Thanks her for he rletter and the vegetables; is pleased that she has Sister Anne's company; recounts the beauty of a scene around the campfire with the soldiers beneath the sky; mentions his enemies in Ashland and says, \"I will ferrest them out when I am done with the enemies of my country;\" sends greetings to Mattie Adams; considers sending his daughters to be educated gratuitously by Holleys. 4 pp. ALS. N year given","Regrets that he can send her no money; will try to raise enough money to send her for the fare to Richmond. 1 p. ALS. No year given","Is relieved of apprehension after receiving his Dr. Charles' letter; presents many allusions and comparisons to classical and Shakespearean figures; gratefully thanks him for everything. 1 p. ALS (incomplete). 18__ no month given 6","Writes of missing Lizzie [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker] and his family. 4 pp. Cy of ALS.","Received her letter telling him of young Hunter Taliaferro's treatment of Alice [a slave] and is angered by his [HT's] lack of judgement in conducting his business through a slave rather than a responsible person, wants Ran [John Randolph Tucker] to contact Mr. Taliaferro for her concerning keeping Alice; gives her a new address to which she can write. 1 p. ALS.","Writes asking for clothes as his [SGT's] were all burnt in this modern Anatasia;\" asks him to send Liz [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker] money and asks that he visit her and comfort her. 3 pp. ALS.","Newspaper clipping, regarding the life and achievements of John Randolph Tucker with some references to other family members, by Col. William Preston Johnston","Reflects on the ills and evils in life. 1 p. Poem.","Discusses \"First cause\" theory and the Christian idea of the nature of God and relates this to the sublime nature of electricity. 1 p. ALS. Including a poem by Charles Ravenshead entitled \"Electricity\" in which the poet attempts to capture the sublime nature of electricity. 1 p. Poem.","In this poem, the Lady provides description of the knight and vice-versa.","A poem comparing faith and reason in the development of human life. 5 pp. Poem. Includes Ms. by Charles Ravenshead [?] entitled, \"Argument for Faith an dReason.\" 1 p. Poem.","Rather depressing poem with little optimism. 1 p. Poem.","This ballad is in the handwriting of St. George Tucker but probably not originally written by him. Describes a young woman. 1 p. Poem (incomplete).","1 p. Poem.","A toast made to St. George Tucker's regiment, the 5th Regiment, a division of the Ashland Grays. 1 p. Ms.","2 pp. Poem.","Asks what life, love, and health are compared to faith. 2 pp. Poem.","A poem dedicated to Thomas Moore and his achievements for America. 1 p. Poem. Includes a 1 p. poem entitled, \"On the Death of Moore.\" This poem appears to be a more final draft.","The poem describes the death of a child, and although saddened by the death, the author remains happy in the knowledge that her child is in Heaven. 2 pp. Poem.","5 pp. Poem.","2 pp. Poem. Includes a 1 p. poem entitled, \"The Two Tears\" (incomplete). Also includes the very end of an incomplete poem. 1 p.","This poem is about a man named Davy Diggins who \"supported himself and his worthy wife / By supplying with subjects the Doctor's knife.\" 12 pp. Poem.","Tells the story of the brave and valiant Shawnees who fought to protect their land but nevertheless were pushed out by the white man. 2 pp. Poem.","Seemingly offers the sage advice of experience to the glowing aspirations of youth. 1 p. ALS.","Written in honor of Laura Powell's marriage to John Randolph Tucker. This poem was written to continue the tradition of Henry St. George Tucker honoring the souses of his children thereby welcoming them into his heart. 1 p. Poem. Includes a poem to be sung to the tune of \"The World is All a Fleeting Show.\" 1 p. Poem.","Written in honor of his first born child. 1 p. Poem.","Describes a mother who feels the pleasures of caring for a newborn child, who also feels the concerns for her child's life and who sadly watches her child die. 3 pp. Poem.","It is about \"when evening shadows fall\" and the nostalgic memories this brings of his home. 1 p. Poem.","It is about the fresh morning, its beauty, and how quickly the day passes into evening shadows. 1 p. Poem.","It is a historic poem written about the ventures of Napoleon Bonaparte. 3 pp. Poem.","2 pp. Poem (incomplete).","Looks at the nature of man. 2pp. Ms.","2 pp. Poem.","2 pp. Poem.","1 p. Ms.","6 pp. Poem. Includes a poem entitled \"Memoir from School of Athens.\" Incomplete. Also includes Cy of Poem.","Includes a Poetical Address for the Literary Society of Washington College [Washington and Lee University], Lexington, Virginia, written by St. George Tucker. 32 pp. Poem. Includes a poem, \"The Southern Cross\" by St. George Tucker. 1 p. Poem. Also includes Nwscl of articles commenting on the poetical address and \"The Shouthern Cross.\" 1 p. Nwscls.","38 pp. Ms. Includes 3 Nwscls. Two clippings are train schedules; one clipping is of two poems entitled \"Nearing the Shore\" and \"It Used to Be in the Olden Time.\"","The story is about SGT's days of poverty when he depended on his thrifty wife to counter his extravagance. 5 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","Speech delivered by St. George Tucker at the College of William \u0026 Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia and written supporting the system of slavery as the system is far more productive for more people than is free labor. 14 pp. Ms.","Relates their charitable worksto his position of advocating the retaining of slavery. 12 pp. Ms.","Speech honors Thomas Jefferson through mention of his philanthropic and political achievements delivered by St. George Tucker. 4 pp. Ms.","Speech given on the ocasion of their final meeting in the form of a society in college. 21 pp. Ms.","Speech remarking on the many virtues of Virginia which make her \"more Blest [sic] with all the natural resources that constitute a nation's wealth, than any of the states of our Confederacy, or perhaps any country on the globe.\" 2 pp. Ms. Incomplete. Includes undated Ms. of a speech commenting on the virtues of the people of Virginia, written by St. George Tucker. 1 p. Ms. Incomplete.","Critically examines his poetry and offers much praise and approval. 4 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","Mentions SGT's friendly connections in Virginia's House of Delegates; mentions desire to establish a mewspaper. 1 p. AL. Incomplete.","12 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","3 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","Reflects attitudes towards the election of Andrew Jackson. 4 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","The novel is set in Carlton, Virginia, just prior to the outbreak of the Civil war. Mentions the dilapidated condition of the College of William \u0026 Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia and the talk of relocating it in Richmond. 16 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","15 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","14 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","7 pp. Poems. Incomplete.","1 p. TCy of Ms. Incomplete.","1 p. Cy of PD.","2 pp. DS.","1 p. Cy of DS.","Gives an account of a French pirate ship being taken and the trial of the pirates; requests that the Shoreham be granted her \"full complement of men\" as they are in constant danger of pirates; sends copies of notes from various meetings and councils; discusses plans to have a house built at Williamsburg for his Majesty's Governor; reports hopes of good crops of tobacco, Indian corn and wheat; notes that they are at peace with the Indians; reports that his revision of the laws was carried out in accordance with the advice of the Council; recommends additional members for the Council; mentions various court proceedings; believes it to be impossible to prevent piracy without Courts of Admirality; reports his correspondence with William Penn; discusses instructions he delivered to various naval offices; discusses collection of revenue; describes reports and letters he included; requests additional funds to rebuild the court house which burned down last October; believes it necessary to call an Assembly in April; includes copies of proceedings of the Council on the 9th, 10th, and 12th of October, 1698. 17 pp. AL. Incomplete.","Sends copies of all accounts, trial proceedings, and collectors' and naval officers' bonds; regrets that they are \"not in all respects agreeable to yo[u]r Lordships Directions;\" requests suitable stationery; is troubled at the Assembly's refusal to build a house for his Majty's [sic] Governor; reports that the revision of laws has not yet been completed; discusses the problem of finding suitable employees for various offices as \"there is little or no incouragement [sic] for men of any tolerable parts to come hither;\" lists the contents of his enclosures; sates that if your Lordships do not approve of \"Mr. Dionysius Wright to be either his Majesty's Atturney [sic] general, or Clerk of his Majty's honorable Council, I humbly propose...to send two persons out of England for those employments, to live at his Majtys City of Williamsburgh;\" complains of the difficulty in getting a sufficient number of Councellors together; reports that their request about Meditteranean passes, \"is done;\" refers to a letter describing the French Protestant Refugees. 5 pp. ALS.","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of Poem.","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. D.","See Misc. Mss. to Oversize File. 1 p. D.","Includes an address from the King of England, George III, to the House of Commons; and the proceedings of the Sons of Liberty in the colony of Maryland. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of D. Incomplete.","1 p. Cy of D.","Sends the letter via Mr. Morse as a manner by which he can introduce him, Morse, to the Baylor family; sent a long letter via Capt. Fox \"concerning the future Plan of my Education;\" \"The taxes will be repeat'd except, that of the tea.\" See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of ALS.","Informs Norton that he drew 50 sterling from him for Mr. Philip Clawsome; promises to remit the money by next summer by ship. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. DS.","1 p. Cy of Map.","2 pp. D.","1 p. DS.","2 pp. D.","Orders that John Tyler, Charles West, John Taylor, William Whitely, or any three of them be given the land necessary to build a road from Charles Pullen's to Joe's Mill. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. Ms. Incomplete.","Advertisements concern such topics as rewards for lost or stolen horses, runaway slaves, items for sale, items found, and one warning to all persons not to deal with Frances Gill\" for she has deserted her bed and board.\" See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 2 pp. Pst. of PM.","Informs the Board of the status of its cargo onboard the schooner, \"The Committee,\" which had been captured and later rescued by an American Privateer; expects that \"future operations shall be attended with better successes.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Reports that they just arrived last night; states that \"we have but two waggons and are much in want of supply;\" asks for a loan of supplies; resorts that he was \"informed by Mr. Underwood about fairly good Beaver at Richmond.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Is happy to learn of the latest troop activities; is afforded great pleasure in hearing of the good conduct of General Mughlenburg and his troops; Lord Cornwallis' troops are moving northwardly toward Halifax; wishes him [BS] and the Marquis to prevent the junction of Lord Cornwallis and General Philips; their [BS and the Marquis'] forces should be joined by new troops of General Summer of North Carolina; if a junction cannot be prevented he [NG] wishes him [BS] to join all the forces ordered to the southward thereby preventing the enemy from penetrating the country. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 2 pp. Pst. of Cy of ALS.","Colonel Febiger advised him [RC] to stop in Cumberland; Colonel Davis mentions in letters that the government is willing to equip the Cavalry as soon as there is a \"return of what is wanted;\" received a letter from Colonel Joseph Jones who mentions that Jack Atkinson recently returned from Dinwiddie Court where he [JA] saw General Morris; Major Burnet left a letter for where he [JA] saw General Morris; Major Burnet left a letter for him [BS] which will be delivered by Cornet Harris. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 3 pp. Pst. of ALS.","Gives a lengthy and detailed account of his journey from Louisa County to Yorktown with his wife; describes all the people they met and places visited. Printed in the William \u0026 Mary Quarterly Historical Magazine XI (1903): 180-191. 28 pp. AMss. Incomplete.","Wishes to discover the fate of money donated by the Ladies of Virginia, \"intended as a donation for the relief of the soldiers of the Virginia, Prisoners of Charles Town, in the year 1780;\" states that this money was deposited in the Treasury by Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson and he [JA] would like information concerning the money; lists the women who donated money. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 1 p. Pst. of ALS.","1 p. Cy of Map.","Has enough firewood to accommodate 450 men and 60 spare horses for the winter; confesses to reluctance to carrying out the instructions contained in his [BS's] letter of the 24th of July; he [CT] has no tools with which he can construct huttes [sic] for the men for the winter; has heard of considerable supplies arriving from France and recommends that an application be made by the state for its quota; requests a supply of coats; has requested that Major Call join him [CT]; would like a leave of absence to fetch Mrs. Tebiger to Virginia along with baggage and a medicine chest; will contact Governor Nelson and Col. Davies on the subject of supplies. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 2 pp. Pst. of ALS.","Westmoreland County, for Teliff Anderson and Alice Brinham; signed by James Bland, CWC. 1 p. ADS.","Westmoreland County, for Youit Self and Ann Walker; signed by James Bland, CWC. 1 p. ADS.","Westmoreland County, for Peter Smith and Sarah Smith; signed by James Bland, CWC. 1 p. ADS.","Westmoreland County, for Ozmond Crabb and Winfred Hartly; signed by James Bland, CWC. 1 p. ADS.","Westmoreland County, for James McGuy and Molley Collins; signed by James Bland, CWC.","Petitions for wages he never received as a midshipman on board the Dragon. 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Discusses the weather; fears that all the crops may be in short supply at Doguerun; crop rotation is the only way to restore a crop \"to any degree of fertility;\" wonders if the white wheat sown in 1788 is the one he [Whiting] now condemns; asks Whiting to make sure the Doguerun meadow is \"well grubbed -- cleansed -- and broke up...before the weather becomes too cold and wet;\" says Mr. Ball should continue his work in order mentioned; wonders if he [Whiting] has \"heard of the missing horse yet.\" 4 pp. Cy of ALS.","Land grant of 120 acres to James Boyd issued by Henry Lee, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 1 p. D.","Lists, \"the times of birth of the children of Mr. John Lowry, deceas[e]d, taken from the Famaly [sic] Bible;\" signed in Elizabeth City, Virginia, by William Moore. 1 p. ADS.","Informs him [GG] that he [RD] has a bad cold, his \"wife is very weak and low...and the rest are all tollable [sic] well;\" hopes that he [GG] will \"right a letter to me and let me know of all diffenshon of my affairs;\" Mr. [?] did not turn out on Satturday [sic] to the Church \"being a day of hieving of Negroes.\" 1 p. ALs.","From, Salley Rogers, to, George C. Taylor, the Clerk of Orange County, Virginia 1 p. D.","Received from John Lubback, Esquire, \"after the tryal at Guild Hall.\" Records an apparent attempt by Mr. Brown to blend Mr. Jordan's financial concerns with theirs [Mr. Brown's and Mr. Perkin's] \"in order to create confusion and deceive Mr. Jordan, or, in plain English, to cheat him of his fortunes.\" 1 p. D.","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Facs. of Nws (fragment).","From Benjamin Johnson to John Brown the clerk of the Court of Appeals. 1 p. D.","Signed by: Samuel Thomas, James P. Preston, John O' Connor, John Watts, Davis Hayes, and William Spiller, at Soldier's Retreat. 2 pp. D.","From, James Barbour, to W.L. Crawford, \"the Clerk of Amherst County,\" Virginia 1 p. D.","From, Captain James Barbour, to Reynolds Chapman, \"the Clerk of Orange County,\" Virginia 1 p. D.","From, Mr. James Barbour to John Brown, \"Clerk of the Court of Appeals.\" 1 p. D.","From, James Barbour, to, J. Poindexter, the Clerk of Louisa County, Virginia 1 p. D.","From, James Barbour, to, J. Chew \"Clerk of Fredericksburg, Virginia District Court.\" 1 p. D.","From, James Barbour and wife, William Johnston, Fanny Johnston, and Lucy Johnston, widow of Benjamin Johnson deceased to Peter Tinsley, \"Clerk of the Chancery District Court of Richmond,\" Virginia 1 p. D.","From, Colonel James Barbour, to, John Nicholas, \"the Clerk of Albemarle,\" Virginia. 1 p. D.","From, James Jackson, paid to, Benjamin Cave, \"the Clerk of Madison,\" Virginia. 1 p. D.","From, Davidson and Goddard, paid to, John Carr, \"the Clerk of the Supreme Council of Albemarle,\" Virginia. 1 p. D.","From, James Barbour, paid to, R.S. Chew, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, Clerk. 1 p. D.","From, James Barbour, paid to, L.W. Williams, \"the Clerk of Rockingham,\" County, Virginia. 1 p. D.","Commands the goods and chattels of William Browne; James Semple recovered 221 pounds and 5 shillings in debt from William Browne and John S. Browne; William Browne and John S. Browne have until the fourth Monday in February to repay John Semple his debts. 1 p. D.","From, George H. Christian, Wyatt Christian, Alexander Christian, Frederick Christian, Frances Christian, to, Jones R. Christian for board, schooling, clothing, and books September, 1810-September, 1811. 2 pp. D. Including statement, December 21, 1815, by Jones R. Christian that the acconuts are correct. Given before W. Douglass, Justice of the Peace. Ordered to be recorded at the Charles City County, Virginia, Court.","Describes coming into possession of a portrait of the first Lord Chatham painted by Edmund Jennings; Mr. Jennings \"presented the portrait to the gentlemen of Westmoreland, upon the condition that it be placed in the Court House;\" asks that this request be honored. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including Cy of ALS. 2 pp.","Land grant signed by William Carroll in Murfreesborough, Tennessee for 640 acres issued to James Parlour. (See Misc. Mss. Oversizefile.) 1 p. D.","Writes on behalf of John Clements, Francis Arnold, Richard Posey and Lieutenant Posey who all hold claims to \"bounties of land under the provisions of some act of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia\" for their services in the Wirginia Blues so called from 1755-1763, while under the command of George Washington in Braddock's War; he [GW] did receive a large bounty of land thus he [WT] is \"persuaded that the claims alluded to are good;\" requests information concerning the fulfilliment of these claims. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 2 pp. Pst. of ALS. Including ADS 1 p. A signed statement by John Clements stating his land claim. Witnessed 17 March 1812 by Milner Eschotts.","See Misc. Mss. Oversize. 1 p. Print.","Seeks information concerning a grant issued for \"160 acres of land surveyed for Richard Beckett lying on the little river joining William Terry and Jonathan Graham's;\" the survey was made on May 24, 1774; if no grant was issued he [JB] wishes to pay; he [JB] is one of his [RB's] heirs; asks for an immediate reply and for the letter to be directed to Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia. 1 p. ALS.","Replying to his letter expressing interest in the common ancestry; derived from his Great Grandmother Young that their Great Grandfathers were brothers; told by Colonel Lee of Lee Hall that their family, Blands, Bollings descended from Joan Constable who came over in 1620; their common stock might be the same but they may not be descended from Young Rolpe; her mother is of the Smith family about which she [ML] is better informed; her family claimed the honor of being related to the \"Chivalerous Captain John Smith;\" related family anecdote concerning Colonel Meriwether Smith and Patrick Henry; regrets having so little information to relay. 3 pp. ALS.","Cannot attend the camp meeting at Hickory Hill in August due to his poor health; attributes his poor health to the measles which he had in Mississippi; will visit the Fauquier springs \"to try the virtue of the sulpher water;\" expects to head for Texas as soon as his health is restored; one never knows \"how soon deaths cold hand will be laid upon us, though we are in the bloom of youth we are in the midst of death;\" Mr. Horrace [Horace] [sic] Buckner died recently and unexpectedly leaving his wife and four children; asks him [RLB] to tell Mr. Wilson that he [EC] will inform him [Mr. Wilson] of his arrival time; wrote to Cousin Richard, but has not yet heard from him. 3 pp. ALS.","Does not know how he would serve his country there given \"the extraordinary and unreasonable state of parties;\" is willing to remain abroad \"some two or three years longer, hoping to induce my performances of an official duty; has written two letters but does not know if they were received; does not really expect an answer as he [the addressee] has been so occupied with \"steering the ships of state;\" mentions a recent attempt at revolution, but \"through the kindness of Louis Philipee and the vigilance of the French police, the conspiracy was detected at Paris;\" \"all Itlay is a political volcano;\" Lord Ashburton has spent the winter there; received a letter from Carr in Constantinople. 6 pp. ALS incomplete.","Mr. Curry, a sound democrat and an energetic writer, will deliver the letter; would be pleased if he [JS] and Mr. Curry established a democratic paper in Alton; Dr. Hope would join in any arrangement made; he [VE] must leave for Washington and wishes all matters concerning his [VE's] establishment settled by Monday. 3 pp. ALS.","Letter of recommendation for Mr. J.C. Willing recommending him [JCW] for a professorship at Princeton College [NJ]; \"Speaks with certainty of his [JCW's] character and capacity as an instructor;\" remarks of his [JCW's] passion for Greek and Roman literature; assures that he [JCW] would be \"a great acquisition to your [WJ] social and literary circles;\" wishes the letter to remain confidential form the Boardof Trustees until his [JCW's] appointment is made. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the economic rate of increase in the South and stating that this prodigious increase \"cannot indicate a wrong system;\" continues to note that the Northern population grew less rapidly than the South's during this time while its wealth grew even more rapidly; gives a table supporting these claims.\" 1 p. Pst. of PM.","Recommends suspending postal service until a post office is established at Waddell's as Route No. 2737 cannot be put into operation until then.\" 1 p. ALS.","Requests that all Postmasters applying for certain articles connected with their business write their applications on a letter sheet, stating their office, county, and state and address them to the Inspection Office of the General Post Office Department. 1 p. PD.","Instruct him [CE] to deliver mail on route no. 2737 at Willcox Wharf instead of Swineyards since the name and site of the office were changed to Willeve Wharf. 1 p. ALS.","Mr. Oakford's letter to him [CE] was written without knowing the service on Route No. 2737 had been suspended; an office was established at Waddell's Store therefore service there should be reinstated; Willcox Wharf is the starting point not Swineyards; he [CE] will be compensated for any deliveries made before learning of the suspension of the service. 1 p. ALS.","Concerns the August 31, 1852 Act of Congress declaring meddling with property belonging to the Post Office Department a felony; asks that each employee of the Department act as an Agent to protect the Department's property. 1 p. PDS.","Concerns the establishment of a Post Office at Waddell's Store, Elizabeth City County, Virginia, with Henry A. Bourg appointed Postmaster; Mr. Charles Evans will supply ingoing and outgoing mail. 1 p. PDS.","Appoints William Waddell as Postmaster of Waddell's Store, Charles City County, Virginia and instructs him of his duties as Postmaster. 1 p. PDS.","\"Defense of South Carolina - Mr. Kett;\" in his defense Mr. Kett denounces activities of Massachusetts and defends South Carolina on the grounds that Massachusetts performed less patriotic activities in the past than South Carolina. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 4 pp. Pst. of D.","Signed by John L. Thompson, J.P., Hanover County, Virginia, filed by Jane Matilda Grenier. Gives testimony to the many brutal physical and mental abuses she suffered from her husband, Edward Grenier. 4 pp. DS.","Thanks her for her letter; mentions their long friendship and the love and esteem his wife held for her [Mrs. Pegram]; laments being unable to visit her more often; cannot decide what permanent arrangements to make with his family given the unsettled condition of the country; James Gordon has been at his [WJR's] house since the commencement of the term of the court; already know of the situation with Mr. Minor and Mr. Nelson; recent military reverses have caused much uneasiness in Richmond; feels that there is no general despondence despite the apprehension and \"very few entertain any doubt as to our ultimate success;\" Alexander Gordon, taken prisoner at Roanoke Island, has been released on parole; happy that Churchill is kept so constantly employed and is sure he will do well at Mechanicsville. 4 pp. ALS.","Mentions the tremendous noise of the Yankee cannons; the men are panting for an encounter with the Yankees and they hope to make \"old York a spot more memorable for Yankee defeat than it has been for Cornwallis; with God protecting them [Confederates] they cannot possibly loose; notes that crops are poor; mentions the loss of Negroes due to Yankee liberation; his neighbor, Dr. Byrd, wants to be put in the Yankee controlled Fort Lafayette until the end of the war so he can be left in peace. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 2 pp. Pst. of ALS.","Thanks him for his letter and his graceful and appropriate tribute to his [WAC's] brother's [Abram's] memory; he [WAC] was quite close to hi sbrother as he [Abram] fell in the fight at Richmond; believes that no \"person braver...has fallen in this war;\" spent time with his [WAC's] cousin Charles Bruce who was mortally wounded; was put on the operating corps and hopes to remain on it after having seen so much awkward, nervous surgery; was scratched while operating and the pain resulting from \"poisoned wound\" caused him to stop operating temporarily; is in charge of two hospitals on 81 and 95 Main Street; hopes to remain in Richmond; hopes his friend will soon be able to rejoin \"in the maintenance of a cause I know is so near to your heart.\"","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of Nws.","Signed by John Gibbon, Major General at Appomattox, Virginia \"the two others being retained by Lieutenant General Grant and General Lee.\" 1 p. DS.","Wishes to renew their correspondence which the \"unhallowed war\" interrupted; bemoans having no contact with the civilized world and no luxuries and enjoyments to which they were so accustomed before the war; mentions the death of \"poor little Nannie;\" he [CLC's] has returned from the army; worked with the Fire Department and fell ill while so doing; his health remains delicate; offers sympathy regarding the death of their Aunt Sarah. 4 pp. ALS.","Newspaper clipping concerning the false rumor that Jefferson Davis attempted to flee Colonel Pritchard's squadron by disguising himself in a woman's petticoat. Two letters to the editor, one written by Audi Alterman Partem and the other by Rev. Dr. Fuller, both seek to dispell the rumors. 1 p. Nwscl.","Would like to hear from her as it has been a long time since he has and he would like to know how she is. 1 p. ALS.","Wages stipulated by Henry to pay are 150 cents per week; requests that he [JY] retain any money thus far received and wait for a draft from him [BD]; expects to hire late in the fall; desires a quick response and \"every information respecting my old man, if he proves faithful until he raises me the sum of one hundred and sixty dollars;\" hoped to receive information of Harry by Mr. [?] but was disappointed; wishes to hear what course Dixon is pursuing. 2 pp. ALS. [incomplete] 1800's","Written by a \"Veteran Diplomat\" concerning a childless widower Baron named George Washington who is considering naming one of his Wahington relatives in America as heir to his fortunes. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of PM.","Concerns the beginnings of the Presbyterian Church in America. This article relates to Rev. Samuel McMaster whose manuscripts covering the Church's beginnings were probably destroyed when a family burned his papers thinking they were worthless. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 2 pp. PM.","Resolution, \"that the United Confederate Veterans, in Convention assembled at Atlanta, Georgia, this September 7, 1933, hereby pledge the fealty of the Southern Soldier to the President of the United States of America, Franklin Delano Roosevelt,\" signed by Homer Atkinson, Commander-in-Chief of the United Confederate Veterans. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. D.","\"The law of homicide - The Revised Code;\" Commonwealth vs. Vaughn. Defines homicide and distinguishes between homicide and first degree murder and sets up a case proving that Vaughn murdered premeditatively. 3 pp. D.","Dueling agreement between A.B. [?] and C.D. [?]. \"The ground is to be ten steps;\" is either party violates the agreed terms then the second of the party injured shall have the liberty of shooting the person so injurying. 1 p. D.","Enclosed items are rich and were found while overhauling the late collector William's papers; sent by intimation of Governor Morton; Bancroft refused \"to receive a call or have an interview with Governor Morton.\" 1 p. ALS.","Mentions her cousin John Tyler. 3 pp. ALS [incomplete].","\"the champions of the circus and the amphi-theatre practised habits of scrupulous and rigid temperature...winning temporary applause as wrestler or gladiators, but the Christian sect actuat[ed] by more intellectual and spiritual motives should practise the same habits to attain those higher and holier ends of virtue, peace, happiness...which rid [life] of all its terrors and shed the bright beams of hope on the [bleak] chasm of eternity;\" urges people to aid temperance societies in their battles against drunkenness and other intemperate acts. 4 pp. D [incomplete].","1 p. D.","\"No tyrannous acts shall suppress your free claim / Or stamp the word SLAVE on America's name.\" 1 p. Pst. of D.","1 p. Pst. of PM.","1 p. Ph [incomplete].","1 p. Pst. of PM","Letter of recommendation for Dr. C.F. Caracristi telling of his [CFC] great knowledge of the sulphur deposits of El Paso County and he has had experience in Mexican mining matters. 1 p. Ph. of TLS. Includes Ph of ALS 1 p. February 25, 1917. Enrique Creel, New York to \"sirs\" of Charles E. Doddridge and Company, Philadelphia. Gives his highest recommendation of Dr. C.F. Caracristi's knowledge and judgement of mineral matters.","\"It is our duty to prepare their [the living] souls for the immortal world;\" \"the sorrowful are nearer to God and they shall be rewarded in the life to come.\" 1 p. ALS. Includes ALS, 2 pp. \"Your friend,\" , to \"dearest friend,\" . \"I am too sorry not to see as I had my heart set on a visit from you.\" Also including AL 8 pp. [incomplete]. \"Devoted Sister,\" to, \"my darling John,\" . Worried about his cold; is tired now as \"Sundays are quite filled...In the morning Sunday School and church, after dinner Bible Class and at four thirty church again;\" the Coburn Players will perform four Shakespearean plays in May; relays stories of her and Annie wrestling, looking through the telescope and shopping.","1 p. AN. Includes AN 1 p., undated. Quote concerning the destruction of faith. Also includes PM. 1 p. Formula for making pills of some type.","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. D (fragment). No year given","Signed by John Blair, Richard Booker, Jean Pasteur and Edmund Keen. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. D (incomplete). Month unknown 22, year unknown","Gives brief biographical sketches of residents of Charles City County . See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 3 pp. Pst. of PM (incomplete).","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 4 pp. Pst. of PM.","Listing of short biographical sketch of people born in Surry County. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of D (incomplete).","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of PM (incomplete).","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of D.","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of D.","Contains various transcripts of wills, land leasing and ownership, African Slave Trade, court cases, descriptions of towns and land and a few memoirs. Some of the (family) names found mentioned in the transcripts are: Tyler, Taliaferro, Taylor, Jeferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and Fox.","Transcripts including letter and recordings of property transfers; some of the family names found in these transcripts are the following: Smith, Knott, Stockton, Eppes, Hylton, Archer, Taiman, Carter, Gill, Walker, and Gayle.","Transcripts including letters and marriage bonds from the Yorktown Clerk's Office. Names found in the documents include: Abercrombie and Hornsby.","Transcripts including records of marriages, deaths, mentionings of various wills, births and land patents. Name included among the transcripts are: Lock, Eckhols, Hudson, Tucker, Hawkins, Reade, Curtis, Clayton, and Randolph.","Transcripts including the Board of Trade papers of James City, Virginia, mentionings of wills, deeds, land divisions, a Register of St. James Northern Parish in Goochland County, Virginia and notes from York Co., Virginia records. Names mentioned in the documents include: Charroon, Armistead, Ewing, Stith, Hairston, and Johnson.","Transcripts including notes on personalized paper of Lyon G. Tyler with a \"College of William and Mary\" masthead, notes on wills, marriages, births, deaths, family relations, and a listing of soldiers of the American Revolution.","Bonds collected by Lyon G. Tyler","Includes cases involving John Wilson vs. Stephen Girard, John Kendall, et. al. (witnessed by Theodore Armistead).","Transcripts including indentures, a letter from Rose O'Neill Greenhow \"the noted Confederate spy,\" notes in the Wallace Family, a draft of a short story by Gertrude R.R. Richards and a letter.","Various letters and transcripts, court orders, and a list \"in honor of the College Company, in the War of the Revolution\" of which President James Madison heads as the Captain.","Genealogical notes in which the following names are found among others: William Gilbert, the Bickley family, Marshall, Pwell, and Tyree Harris.","Typescripts of short stories, items from the Virginia Gazette, journal entries, and letters.","Manuscripts including journal entries, records of land transactions, wills, an article entitled \"Emmigrants to Ohio and Illinois,\" and several letters.","Transcriptions of Robert Carter Letter Book, a letter written by Emmanuel Jones in 1768 recommending that the \"Gentlemen of the College\" [of William and Mary] return now that the destruction [?]; many other letters, wills, land transactions, and parts of journals are included.","Transcripts including the last will of Thomas Gibbs, blacksmith, land transaction listing of soldiers \"in service March 1862,\" a tribute to Robert E. Lee, Virginiarious wills, letters, journal extracts and a list in memory of members of the Tyler family.","47 pp. MsV #124.","61 pp. MsV. #125. Includes 6 cashier's checks. January 10, 1850-January 15, 1851. All are signed by Alexander Gardiner, Cashier of the Manhattan Company.","10 pp. MsV #126.","38 pp. MsV #127.","Historical account entitled \"chronicles of East Hampton,\" of Gardiner's Island which was owned by nine generations of the Gardiner family beginning in 1639. The account, though printed, includes hand written editorial remarks by Alexander Gardiner [?]. 217 pp. MsV #128.","Includes a dedication to Miss Gilmer, Elizabeth Gilmer Tucker, his wife, to whom he offers this gift of his poetry. 33 pp. MsV #129.","Volume II. 30 pp. MsV #130.","22 pp. D (fragment). Includes diary and account book. 32 pp. MsV #131.","Copied by Anna Melissa Graves and witnessed by Emily E. Graves and Emily Wight Graves. 109 pp. Cy of MsV #132.","Lists various account, debts and payments of various people. 152 pp. MsV #133.","The book lists individuals and their taxable assets including such things as slaves, harnesses, horses, and lots. 51 pp. MsV #134.","Letters collected by Wilson Barstow and Webster Barstow, written by \"A Lady Correspondence - E.D.B.\" in New York. Comments on the life-style in New York City - the poverty, the plays, the filth, and the splendor. 78 pp. MsV #135.","Includes surveys for sewers and an asylum. Surveyor unidentified. 127 pp. MsV #136.","Special Collections Research Center","Gardiner Family","Gilmer Family","Tyler Family","Beeckman, Margaret Gardiner, d. 1857","Copland, Charles","Gardiner, Alexander, d. 1850","Gardiner, David Lyon","Gardiner, Juliana McLachlan, d. 1864","Gilmer, Anne Baker","Gilmer, Thomas Walker","Nicholson, Francis, 1655-1728","Peticolas, C. L. 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Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from the Manuscripts and Rare Books Librarian, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. 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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."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eInformation about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: \u003cextref href=\"http://scdbwiki.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Gardiner_Family\" title=\"Gardiner Family\"\u003e\u003c/extref\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Family History:"],"bioghist_tesim":["Information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  ."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eTyler Family Papers, Group G, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Tyler Family Papers, Group G, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSee also Tyler Family Papers, Groups A-F, H, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["See also Tyler Family Papers, Groups A-F, H, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1645-1917, of the Gardiner family, the Gilmer family, the family of St. George Tucker (1828-1863) and miscellaneous other people unrelated to the Tylers, Tuckers, Gilmers, or Gardiners.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Boxes I-III contain papers (many are typescript copies) of the Gardiner family of New York. Include letters of Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, her sons David Lyon Gardiner, Alexander Gardiner and daughter Margaret Gardiner Beeckman.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Boxes IV-V contain papers, 1814-1842, of the Gilmer family of Albemarle County. Include letters of Thomas Walker Gilmer to his wife Anne E. Baker Gilmer concerning family, religion, politics, and the annexation of Texas; and speeches of Gilmer.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Box VI contains papers, 1812-1895, of St. George Tucker (1828- 1863) and his family. Includes letters, poems, speeches and literary works by Tucker as well as the sheet music, \"The Southern Cross\" for which Tucker wrote the lyrics.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Boxes VII-XII contain miscellaneous manuscripts, 1645-ca. 1860. Includes two letters, 1700-1701, of Francis Nicholson; copies of Revolutionary War and Civil War letters; transcripts of documents, genealogical notes and manuscript volumes (including Gardiner account books, two volumes of poems by St. George Tucker, an unidentified diary kept in a 1766 Virginia almanac; and copy of diary, 1788-1822, of Charles Copland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions her interest in politics; is \"puzzled how to account for the changes of opinion and principle in those who are considered so very wise and honorable;\" describes the construction on Chatham Street; mentions that David has been out of school due to his lame foot. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA bond, from David Gardiner, for the sum of $10,000 to be paid to James Van Antwerp of New York. 4 pp. Paper document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$5,287.50 to be paid to James Van Antwerp. 2 pp. Paper document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests the company of Mr. Gardiner on January 2. 1 page. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of Gardiner's mortage payment; discusses the transfer of the mortage to Mrs. Abigale Rhodes. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for not writing earlier; discusses her mother's upcoming eye operation; mentions their disappointment at not seeing her; hopes that she will visit in the spring. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces that \"General Van Cortlandt has commenced hostilities against us,\" claiming that they had no right to the estate and that they must leave by the first of May; states that Mr. Van Wyck is very anxious to see Gardiner. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses General Pierre Van Courtlandt's attempt to take away his estate; gives a history of the land in question; is sorry to hear that Gardiner's wife is ill; gives news of the family. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Gardiner that Col. Hunt's newspaper will discontinue from lack of subscribers if aid is not forthcoming; asks Gardiner to write to people in New York concerning this problem. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his purchase of a sideboard from Miss Harrison which was initially owned by Gardiner; requests that the keys to it be sent to him. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the itinerary of J.G. Dyckman; informs Gardiner that he is standing by to \"execute and commands\" for him in New York. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses prospects for the upcoming election; believes the vote in his country will \"depend upon the exertions of the National Republicans.\" 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies Gardiner of the meeting at Bull Head next Wednesday; hopes that he will atend. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of a check for $300 from Gardiner. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Gardiner of the convention's resolution to nominate Gardiner as their candidate for Congress. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his visits to the towns of the county and believes the county will provide a majority for the ticket; states that he had 5000 tickets printed and distributed in the county. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Gardiner remit the $84 in interest on his bond. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces that they are about $70 short in paying Hunt's bill after collecting for election expenses; hopes that Gardinercan help them out. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the visit of her parents to albany; mentions the construction of a \"large marble Acadimy [sic] for the boys;\" states that David and Alexander are going to college this spring; hopes to hear from Juliana soon. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes in detail his first few days at Princeton, his room, studies, and roommate; hopes to hear news from East Hampton soon. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his life at college; states that he has not missed a single recitation since classes began; mentions that he has been very lonely and homesick; asks that she write \"immediately.\" 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Gardiner that Mrs. Rhodes requests him to pay off the mortage by the first of April. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves that the whole South will go against Van Buren; describes the opposition as very determined; discusses national politics in general; mentions Governor Tyler's address to the Senate. 3 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his attempt to procure the items his father asked for; states that he had bought him a hat, Virgil's works, but did not get a fish pole as there were non under a dollar. i page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends the green bag and matting which he purchased for her; lists the prices of the items. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a receipt for the interest on Gardiner's bond. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Nassau Hall, sent to Gardiner's father. 2 pages. Printed document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Margaret will come up to Croton to visit; describes her attempt to learn French; states that she is translating \"Estelle\" and that \"it is all about shapards [sic] and it is really sichnes [sic] to read it.\" 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a receipt for the interest on Gardiner's bond for 1/2 year and for Mrs. Rhodes' bond. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcludes that Gardiner had not been able to find a suitable site as he had requested; describes some land and asks Gardiner to complete the purchase of it. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Gardiner that she would be happy to ride to the harbor with him but regrets that she will be unable to do so due to her mother's illness. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrades of Alexander Gardiner for his Sophomore year at Princeton University; list of expenses and curriculum. 2 pages. Printed document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs disappointed to hear that his father will not be visiting Princeton this spring; gives an account of his expenses, asks for $240.00 to be sent. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromises to find a pair of horses for Gardiner as good as he can find; asks Gardiner to write giving the size, colour, age, and price he is willing to pay for these horses. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his attempts to contact Mr. Tabill by mail; asks Gardiner to check if Tabill received his letter; discusses bills obtained in furnishing his house. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses some papers for Dyckeman; discusses some legal proceedings with Dyckeman. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him to inform Mr. Dayton that he received his letter; states that he has been ill most of the time since he left New York. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks his opinion on the present condition of the East Hampton School as her son, Edward, \"having in some degree got over his prediction for a sea life\" requires some more schooling; asks for his advice concerning his board. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his trip back to Princeton and his visits with relatives; tells of the prices to repair his watch; describes the weather. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces her son, Edward, and his friend, William Braser, as the bearers of this letter; discusses arrangements to be made for their schooling in East Hampton. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the Fourth of July celebration at Princeton; gives some news of his brother, Alexander Gardiner. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests more money to be sent as he has to purchase some books; mentions that he believes his father's writing to have become worse over time, pointing out mistakes in his last letter. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends receipt for the interest due on Mrs. Rhode's bond. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he deposited $1,500 in the Manhattan Bank into his account; asks him to send a receipt. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his attempts to locate a teacher for the situation his father requires; asks for $250 to be sent to pay his bills at Princeton; notes that he needs two teeth to be filled. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of his, Daniel Gardiner's, for the $1500. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Gardiner's opinion of the teacher at the East Hampton School as he wants to send his son there. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he has been very well at Princeton; mentions his visits with Mrs. Clark and Miss Hewes; describes the plagiarism of Harlow and his punishment; describes hailstones 3 inches in circumference falling when it was eighty degrees; discusses his classes. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the cloth which he purchased for her, details, patterns, and prices. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his return to health; asks about the activities of Mr. Pickens and whether his mother is enjoying Saartoga Springs; suggests that his mother should send all her letters to him and he would send them on to david, saving her from writing separately. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Abigail Rhodes; signed by Charlotte Rhodes, executrix of Abigail Rhodes. 1 page. Printed document signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a dinner party for the vice-president elect. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her apprehension at traveling to Old Point Comfort, Fort Monroe, Virginia; describes the Fourth of July activities at the house; mentions the President's plan to travel to white Sulpher springs. 1 page. Typewritten copy of\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for not wriing sooner; mentions her intention to go to New York; states that Phoebe Gardiner is very angry with Margaret for not writing; congratulates Margaret on the outcome of the election. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that Julia Gardiner Tyler wants enough velvet to \"make a low waist and short sleeves;\" describes how \"lame Thomas\" attempted to find out the President's actions on the sub Treasury Bill; believes the President will veto it. 1 page. Typewritten copy. autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to have his letter to Dr. Dayton on the subject of the annexation of Texas published in the Aurora; describes the cabinet dinner last night at Gov. Wickiffe's. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions Commodore Elliot's gift of an arabian horse to Julia; runs down a list of dinners and receptions for the coming week; describes the President's jealousy at seeing Judge Mclean looking \"all sorts of ways at Julia.\" 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions the speculation concerning the President's cabinet and the fate of the Democratic Party; describes the \"beaux\" of Miss Corse; states that he must be here for the ball. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Mrs. Tyler's Farewell Ball. 'Sic transit gloria mundi;' \" gives a very detailed account of the ball and those in attendance. 2 pages. Typewritten copy of \"February 20\" is crossed out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that she has seen no account of the 22nd ball; discusses the question of the annexation of Texas. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him to read the article in the Herald about the Tyler administration \"in which it reflected upon Mr. Tyler's son so severly;\" advises him on the political course that he should take; notes that John Carter Brown travels with \"a second rate set;\" discusses Mr. Fordham's affidavit. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he will not get through court until Saturday; informs Gardiner that he will noy be able to return to New York on time due to his son's illness; wishes Gardiner would see Judge Betts about adjourning the court until Tuesday so that he could be there. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates Julia Gardiner Tyler's story of how she and the President Tyler narrowly escaped from danger when a hurricane hit their hotel during their stay at Old Point comfort, Virginia. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the friends who visited Margaret Gardiner and Alexander Gardiner; mentions that she has been very ill with influenza; gives news of family and friends. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions her desire to get home; discusses his prospects for political appointment; asks that he not place confidence in any one as \"politicians are intriguing.\" 1 page. Typewritten copy. autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the construction of the monument; mentions Mr. Gibson's concern over whether we pay for it or the government.\" 1 page. Typewritten copy of\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him of the President's plan to arrive in New York and travel to East Hampton; asks him to make all the necessary arrangements. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that in regards to the Governor's visit, he was very \"tempted to rejoin the family cicle,\" but described that it would be more discreet not to; describes the travels of Graham. 1 page. Typewritten copy of\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Printed material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. AN.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that she received from Julia Gardiner Tyler some poetry written by the President Tyler; describes a story she heard from Eliza Gardiner concerning her, Margaret; discusses her mother's views on Mr. Polk and Miss Corse. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him of the latest high society gossip; mentions that Kitty Livingston and W. Langdon are to be married on November 3rd. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his fellow passengers on the steamboat ride from New York; describes all of his acquaintances at the house at sharon Springs. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the travel plans of the President Tyler, Julia Gardiner Tyler, and David Gardiner. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions a letter he received from Grahm who received it from Mr. Andrew's of Rochester concerning the latter's gratification in entertaining the President Tyler and Julia Gardiner Tyler. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes in detail their, President Tyler, Juliana Gardiner Tyler, and himself, itinerary and all the people with whom they have made acquaintance. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that he missed his train and is obliged to remain there until tomorrow; states that Julia Gardiner Tyler is doing very well; discusses the improvements made to the President's, Tyler's, plantation; describes the President's travel plans for the day. 1 pge. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions how odd she felt when Mrs. Beeckman and the \"old gentleman\" kissed her; describes her meeting Mr. and Mrs. Ely and Mr. Grahm. 1 page. Typewritten copy. Including Typewritten copy. autographed letter signed from Margaret Gardiner, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, ca. 1847, comparing Mrs. Beeckman with Mrs. J.W. Livingston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the dinners on the plantation; believes Julia Gardiner Tyler to be recovering slower than Mrs. Seldon. 1 page. Typewritten copy. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains that it was too late for her to write last night as fairies \"might have stolen me away to deck their fitful abodes;\" thanks him for his \"flattering representations of me to your mother;\" expresses desire to stay where she is rather than travel with the President. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses her daguerrotype; describes her return trip. 1 page. Typewritten copy of\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that she, Julia Gardiner Tyler, and the President are all suffering from colds; describes the dance of the previous night; mentions that Alice was \"smitten\" with Gilbert. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates Gilbert's description of the hospitality President Tyler and family. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her life at \"Sherwood\" as very pleasant; states that the President Tyler was somewhat upset that there was not more mention of her wedding to Mr. Beeckman made in the papers. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans to leave for Washington, DC and be in New York on Saturday a week; mentions that Julia is looking forward to seeing her, JMG, in March. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes visiting all her friends and attending the third Assembly. 1 page. Typewritten copy. autographed letter. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes that her mother's trip to \"Sherwood\" will turn out successfully; mentions all the calls that she and her husband have been making; describes the Henry Clay procession in New York; assures her mother that everything will be taken care of at home. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes all the people that have come to visit. 1 page. Typewritten copy of\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a dinner that the \"boys\" hosted the other day. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates a story that Joe H. told her about Mr.Pindle \"having fallen desperately in love with her;\" mentions the visit of Gilbert Beeckman and Henry Livingston. 1 page. Typewritten copy. autograohed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Mary's illness and how she was sent to the hospital on Staten Island; mentions the dispute over the Williams' estate; describes her own illness and other troubles. 9 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his meeting with Fenton; asks David Gardiner to advance him $25; mentions seeing Robert; discusses the money due Shumfield from Hjouberry of Brooklyn. 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives a description of \"Homewood,\" Judge Wilkens' estate; describes his visit with the Wilkens, Mrs. Hutchinson, and her daughter. 1 page. Typewritten copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his travels and impressions to Louisville; states the \"Judge Brown is too slow and antiquated to be of much use to us;\" believes himself to be in much better health since he left New York. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions his letter from Alexander Gardiner; discusses the engagement of Alex Bruen to Eliza Joy; gives news of other friends; discusses gardening; asks that no oone outside the family be allowed to use the horses and carriages, \"not even clergymen;\" describes the activities of the Haights who recently returned from Paris. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he hired a man as a coachman and gardener, believing that \"there will be no danger of his introducing Foreigners on the premises;\" describes a letter he received from Alexander Gardiner. 1 p. ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for the last balance on his mother's bank book and any subsequent withdrawls as he must pay the interest due; gives news of family and friends; discusses the care of the wagons. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the Fourth of July celebrations; notes that he did not observe anyone intoxicated; states that the corn and potatoes should be attended to; family news. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the large procession yesterday in honor of those killed in Mexico; mentions the turmoil in Paris. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that father and mother started their trip South; notes that he has sent her a violin, care of Capt. Nash; hopes that she has been exercising; awaits news from Europe. 2 pp. TCy of ALs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a very large gathering of Irishmen, discussing the wrongs of \"Injured Ireland;\" believes that Bob (Robert) Tyler could have secured ten thousand votes there. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs upset at his wife's illness; gives news of the family; describes the city; wants to come and visit. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses the checks and a letter from Mr. Cunningham to the Presidents; discusses the Democratic Party's estimate of the previous administration. 1 p. TCy of ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the funeral service for Egbert in Acapulco; believes Alex Gardiner to be a \"sincere Christian.\" 1 p. TCy of ALs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes in detail the storm that they sailed through; states that he did not believe what they were going to survive; notes that they are heading for Rio where they will stay several weeks for repairs; describes the passengers; hopes to live to see home and family. 2 pp. Tcy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the sights as his vessel comes into the harbor at Rio; states that he can hardly wait \"to set foot upon the green grass and enjoy a good bath...and a good meal of fresh provisions;\" describes his impressions of the city; finds the slavery disgusting; hordes of americans en route to California. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes in great detail his impressions of Rio; mentions their visit to the house of Mr. Todd, the American minister; describes his tour through the \"largest and richest monestary in Brazil;\" discusses the effect of the gold rush in Rio; wishes he was home. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his accommodations in a \"delightful country boarding house;\" discusses the effect of the California gold rush; describes the villas he has visited; notes the fear that the slaves will revolt; mentions the arrival of the Emperor and Empress in Rio; thinks the mixing of blacks and whites as equals to be \"disgusting and repugnant in the extreme to an American.\" 4 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses plans he made with Mr. Herrick to establish a commercial house; describes his visits with neighbors, merchants, and the Neopolitan ambassador; complains of the necessity to endure all the fine dining and entertainment with the Brazilian ladies who speak no English; discusses the value of land in California; hopes to leave port tomorrow morning. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him that she received a letter from Gilbert Beeckman enclosing one from her husband is located in a suburb of the city, Rio, in the company of Mr. Herrick and Dr. Bardell. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that the city is full of colors; asks what are Margaret's plans. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives account of his voyage from Rio to san Francisco; describes the lack of amenities at such places as Conception where they had stopped on the way; complains about the captain of the \"Chio Colon\" - \"a good navigator but a bad sailor;\" mentions receiving everyone's letters upon his arrival; complains of the bad weather and the problems associated with his voyage being so delayed; finds land values incredibly inflated and the goods he brought with him practically worthless; describes the \"Happy Valley\" where he pitched his tent in order to avoid the high prices of accommodation in town; complains of an attack of \"desentery\" [sic]. 10 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his bewilderment at the situation he finds himself in after his seven month Journey from New York; mentions the incredibly high prices for land; asks him to send word of what rents are and what goods are in demand \"up the river.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains that his dysentery kept him from meeting him [DLG] in Sacramento; hopes to be well enough to travel by next week. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains that he does not believe that his brother could have reached San Francisco in time for him to have sent mail via the last steamer; is pleased that both she and the baby [Henry] are in good health; believes New York to be an agreeable place of residence. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes how some have struck gold with no problems while others labor away with no luck; explains that beneath the grime, many of the miners are cultured, well-educated gentlemen; gives a description of Sacramento as a \"city principally of tents springing up in the wildreness;\" mentions that many nationalities are represented there. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes to be able to repay her rmother and send several thousand dollars to her [MGB] additionally by next year; notes the prices of various commodities; describes the little shack he and his partner, Major Bean, built to spend the winter; mentions that David L. Gardiner has moved into the auction business in San Francisco. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes attendance at the wedding reception of Miss Cornelia Scott; is happy to hear that he has recovered from his illness; mentions visiting his family; gives all the latest news about friends and relatives; asks for a very detailed letter from him. 3 pp. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him that Mr. Mullone intends to ship carts, wheelbarrows, and similar articles; states that Mr. Mullone wishes to know which articles would be in most demand; mentions that mother [JMG] and Margaret Gardiner left for \"Sherwood.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives a detailed description of the flood waters which covered Sacramento; discusses prospects for the future; complains about the poor mail service. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks his opinion of the daguerreotype of their son [Henry Beeckman] that she sent; mentions the warm weather they have been experiencing; describes life at \"Sherwood Forest;\" wishes that he would be more detailed in his letters as she is often lead to wild speculations; mentions the controversy concerning the North and the South. 3 pp. TCy of AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes that \"very little seems to have resulted this winter in the matrimonial way;\" describes a social function she attended. 1 p. TCy of Al. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects to receive several letters by the next steamer to make up for the fact that she has not received a letter from him in four months; describes an excursion to Richmond for the laying of the cornerstone to the Washington Monument; describes the activities of their son. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions and excursion to Richmond on the ocasion of the laying of the cornerstone of the Washington Monument; describes a ball given by the Governor. 1 p. TCy of AL. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the development of San Diego and the house he built, the \"Granda Casa;\" notes the lack of vegetables in his diet; believes more gold than ever will be extracted from the mines this season; describes his daily routine; discusses the advantages of separating Southern California from the Northern section. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives a detailed account of the death of John H. Beeckman by the accidental firing of his gun; notes all the arrangements that have been made. 5 pp. TCy of ALs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the arrangements he made after the death of John H. Beeckman; offers his condolences, describing how much he, John H. Beeckman, felt for his family. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions his connection with the development of the new town of \"Buteville;\" congratulates Julia Gardiner Tyler on the birth of her daughter; notes that he would have been very rich had it not been for the flood. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplains of the infrequency of his letters writing, \"your letters! they are my only true solace in your absence, and each disappointment sends a keen pang to my heart. Oh! mails! mails! you have much, indeed, to answer for.\" 1 p. TCy. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates the contents of a letter received from John H. Beeckman, describing the flood and the search for a better location; states that he believed that his stay in California would be shortened. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions her sorrow at not having received a letter from him since January 20th; describes her life at \"Sherwood\" and Alexander Gardiner's illness. 1 p. TCy. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the death of John H. Beeckman; discusses the condition of Margaret Gardiner Beeckman and the Beeckman family; notes the information received concerning his estate; encloses a latter from David Gardiner. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for all that he has done concerning the death of John H. Beeckman; lists particulars that need to be attended to concerning the discharge of Beeckman's estate. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the engagemnets and marraiges of some friends. 1 p. TCy of AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRejoices that she has at last received a letter from him, even if \"the tidings it bears are of a most disastrous nature;\" hopes to receive more letters. 1 p. TCy of L. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates the contents of John Beeckman's leter just received; describes David Gardiner's activity in San Diego. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"would I were with him! he is free,\" probably written by Margaret Gardiner Beeckman. 1 p. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1p. TCy of D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswers Alexander's questions concerning the estate of John H. Beeckman; mentions a letter received from Bean asking for the matters between them to be settled amicably and \"without recourse to law;\" states that he wants to buy as many carts as he can afford; is happy to hear that mother is well. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes that the family is well; mentions meeting with Robert Tyler and his family; gives some news concerning David Lyon Gardiner in San Diego; news of friends and family. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses arragemants that she wants made concerning some personal effects of their late brother Alexander Gardiner; describes his death and how people have been dealing with the situation. 4 pp. ASL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains that business has been poor due to competition; gives local news; believes his papers, the Daily Index, will become very profitable and influential; describes a staged fight between a dog and a grizzly bear; discusses his leisure activities with a certain belle, \"the Praire Flower.\" 3 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of his letter; discusses the number and type of vessels in service between San Francisco and Sacramento; discusses the China tea trade; notes that A.B. Smith left to visit friends in New York and that he sent a letter with Smith for him, Alexander.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2pp. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a bill of exchange for $2,000, to pay back loan for the lumber; notes that his, Alexander's, shipments have been disposed of except the wheel barrows and lumber; expects to be renumerated for the loss he incured while he was attending to his, Alexamder's, business; mentions the poor market for tea from China; notes that everyone is complaining of hard times but that they expect a good season at the mines. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates his shock and grief at the news of Alexander Gardiner's death; hopes to be able to leave by next month; mentions mailing a check for $2,000 and a box of gold dust to Alexander Gardiner. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers his condolences for the loss of her son, Alexander Gardiner; inquires as to the status of a shipment of carts, wheelbarrows and harnesses to David L. Gardiner. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses recent lynchings and the role of the law in Sacramento; mentions the fire in Nevada City which destroyed the business district; advises him not to sell John H. Beeckman's store now as it would not bring a good price; discusses the prospect of coming home and getting married. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his reaction to the news of their brother's death; states that he is concluding all business so that he will not have to return to California. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her visit and dinner with the \"bachelors;\" believes Uncle Nathaniel is recovering; gives news of family and friends. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates her visit with Madame Arestes, a \"genuine Hungarian.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains how she has been taking care of herself; describes the severe weather they have been experiencing and the flooding of the James; is sorry to hear about her poor luck with a nurse for Henry Beeckman. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions Mrs. Porter's plans to travel to Havana; lists the people who have come to call. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the fire that destroyed a good part of the city; discusses how this will affect their business dealings there; notes that the Buteville property is becoming very valuable. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions arriving in Philadelphia safely and plans to leave for Baltimore at 1:00; mentions her meeting with Thackeray and Mrs. Robert Tyler. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her trip from Philadelphia; complains that she will be detained in Baltimore due to an accident until tomorrow night, hopes to move on to Norfolk after that; gives news of friends and family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails her family life; believes Julia Gardiner Tyler's \"intense thinking and excitement\" have upset her ususal health; mentions Betty Christian's marriage to Lewit Henderson. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to send directios so that he can make the frame for her brother's picture. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the reception that the publication of Julia Gardiner Tyler's letter received; assures her of its originality; notes that it has been approved in almost all the cities. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her dinner party; discusses the tremendous success that Julia Gardiner Tyler's address has received; notes that a publisher in Ithaca wrote her, Julia Gardiner Tyler, asking her to \"write a book entitled White Slavery in England, of the size of Uncle Tom's Cabin;\" gives news of friends. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions the continued favorable response to Julia Gardiner Tyler's letter; notes that they made \"the necessary invocation to get the spirits to manifest their presence among us...but without success;\" gives news of the family. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her excursion in a row boat with David Gardiner and the President Tyler; gives news of family and friends. 2 pp. TCy of ALs. One page missing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that he was not able to come home by this steamer; remits to her $300; informs her that the other $400 will be settled; mentions that he is leaving for San Francisco this afternoon. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that Margaret Gardiner Beeckman is going to send Mr. B. the ring in order to get rid of him; reports that there is a young lady from the South who is disputing \"the bellship with Mrs. Duncan.\" 1 p. TCy of ALs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a \"party of young Tennesseeans\" at the house; notes that the young ladies are pretty but rather provincial; informs him on Margaret Gardiner Beeckman's attempts to avoid B. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the activities of her day, at the racetrack, at tea, and at breakfast. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports the little details of the days activities, her acquaintances, the weather, etc. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes that Julai Gardiner Tyler will write some but believes her to be working on her dress for the ball tonight; describes her adventures on horseback with some friends. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions everyone who came to greet her after dinner; reports that Mrs. Young and Ann were overjoyed at her return. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms her of an invitation received from the Haights for a dinner party; believes Julia Gardiner Tyler and the President Tyler to be recovering well; notes that the Clarks left to go North. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives all the details of a dinner party last night at the Lake; notes that the President Tyler was imprudent enough to eat ice cream and today is quite under the weather.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $5.00 from Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to P.A. Raynor. 1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends the services of a Dr. Hodges of Philadelphia for her; mentions their sightseeing in Richmond, the parade, and a balloon. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Mrs. C. brought all the purchases out for Julia Gardiner Tyler to inspect; states that General Millson is there and \"on the stump to reconcilliate his constituents for having voted against the Nebraska Bill.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the evening with the Col. Mallory and Judge Clopton; mentions that the boys seem quite content at the school, bringing home \"three sweet potatoes as a reward of merit;\" notes the travels of Mrs. Letitia Tyler Semple. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions her trip to \"The Rowe\" to see Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Harrison, but they were not home; informs her of a dinner Julia Gardiner Tyler will be giving in honor of Mrs. Millson, the Senator's wife. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the dinner party she held last Friday; believes herself to \"have grown to be such a belle in the country here;\" mentions her success in treating Mary Clopton's ailments; notes that the President is preparing his Baltimore address. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of her letter containing the \"Bowery Extension\" motion made by the \"Mayor\" reports that the \"President has gone to the Court House to determine whether the County Clerk can witness their signatures to the deed of conveyance. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that all the boxes except one came safely, but that the mince meat broke and ran over david's book; describes preparations being made for Christmas; encloses the papers signed and certified that she, Juliana, wanted. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes that yesterday's sermon was quite scathing; reports that all her \"numerous beaux were in attendance\" with her at church; discusses some music she is called upon to play; mentions visits from the Harrisons and the Crenshaws. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that her friends Wilcox and Christian rode out to meet her, states that she \"never saw two sprucer looking beaux on finer steeds than they;\" lists all the problems the steamers have had navigating in the fog; hopes to visit the Whittles in order to meet Mr. James; hopes that the \"Bowery business\" will be settled soon. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that the river boats are frozen up and that there is no means of communication by mail. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes in detail the dancing and the dinners at Dr. Wilcox's party; reports the safe arrival of her trunk; thinks \"Mrs. Carleton is a great goose to marry Col. Phyfe unless he has something besides his salary \u0026amp; title.\" 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves that the county has never seen \"such a season of festivities;\" discusses the activities of little Harry Beeckman at school and around the house; states that the President Tyler has been busy preparing a speech to be delivered to the Maryland Mechanics Institute. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Including TCy of the above letter. 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports the return of Mrs. James Brooks from Europe and that she injured her back and has been an invalid for three months; describes the escorts she will have on her trip to Baltimore. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces their arrival in Baltimore; reports that the wedding came off with no problems; notes that the President Tyler has been receiving callers all morning. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the dinner at the Nelson's last night; remarks that \"there were never collected such an ugly set of people;\" plans to go out with her old beau, Mr. Gittings; reports that the \"President Tyler's address is complimented beyond limit.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her dinner at Col. Wilcox's on the way back from church; reports that Allen lost in a yacht race by a New Yorker but then offered to bet $10,000 to race again; believes the New Yorker should have taken him up; mentions the acquisition of the two new admirers - Capt. Lester and Mr. Fear. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Including TCy of ALS, Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, notes that everyone's crops except the President's are doing poorly; mentions the return of Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports her arrival at White Sulpher Springs; describes the other guests and the poor facilities. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a costume ball that Julia Gardiner Tyler, President Tyler, and she attended; relates a joke they played on the President. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses bringing some of Dr. Muhlenbergh's choir boys to his church \"to illustrate Congregational Singing.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists the devices and dinners she recently attended; describes herself as a belle; notes that the fog has been so thick on the river as to prevent mail delivery and cause the wreck of the Augusta. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplains of feeling \"under the weather;\" hopes to see Harry Beeckman soon; reports the presence of Judge Clopton in their house - \"a terror by the way to the ladies;\" believes that any report on the President's address published in advance of his pamphlet \"must be both incorrest \u0026amp; incomplete.\" 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that she has still not fully recovered from her illness due to the poor weather; reports the death of Augustus Christian - \"his exit was no doubt a happy relief to his family.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that the children enjoy school and all are well except for Lachlan Tyler, who needs support for his foot as she believes his lameness is increasing; mentions the death of Alex Wells; believes that \"if all that was reported of him is true, Ann will be the better off for the event;\" mentions the request from the Protestsant Episcopal Seminary in Baltimore to have the President Tyler speak on religion. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports the death of Margaret Gardiner Beeckman. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests payment due for goods sold to Mr. Beekman [sic] when he left for California. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces her safe arrival at Julia Gardiner Tyler's new house in Hampton, Virginia; describes the advantages of its location; requests that he pick up and send her the spiritual papers - \"a banner of light \u0026amp; Spiritual Telegraph.\" 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that President Tyler is complaining, but that he is better. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists the names of people she met one evening at Miss Bard's; describes her trip to Telegraph Hill to watch the passage of the \"Great Eastern\" up the river. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans to accompany the children to the point to see the parade on the fourth; describes the party she attended last week given by Capt. Dyer; describes the visit of Mrs. General Green and her daughter. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the festivities at the Japanese reception; wishes that Harry Beeckman, Gardie, alex, and Julia Tyler could have been there; mentions going to the Telegraph to see the Great Eastern sail; reports on the encampment of the seventh regiment near the railroad; states that \"the opposition boat is getting along finally.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports his sighting of a great meteor that crashed last Friday evening; asks her if she knows of the marriage of Jacob LeRoy and the daughter of Robert McClelland. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists the names of people he visited yesterday; hopes that she will be able to see the Great Eastern when it arrives at Old Point Comfort, Virginia; does not believe that it compares favorably with American ships. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her visit to the Great Eastern with Julia Tyler and Mrs. Seldon. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports her evening with Mrs. Satterthwaite; lists the callers she has received. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses concern over his safety; encloses a clipping from the Herald which believes that Ty;er's house will go unmolested; states that everyone is \"looking for a terrible battle in Virginia;\" reports the commencement of the Naval Brigade's movements upon the James River; discusses the debate concerning the location of the first battle. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that they have \"settled on the islandfor the summer;\" wants to know where Julia Gardiner Tyler is \"and what she is doing through all these troublesome sad times;\" offers congratulations on the birth of David Lyon Gardiner's son; discusses \"the fearfulnews from Cambridge the last week...of the death of Mrs. Longfellow.\" 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the letter with all the news, notes that \"Julia Tyler's mind is so engrossed with the inhumanity of this war she could write of nothing else;\" does not call on neighbors as she does not desire opposition to her views on the war; reports that Mr. Crittenden has been delivering \"a vigorous prosecution of the war.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers condolences on the death of Mr. John Tyler; hopes to hear from her soon; wants news about Julia Tyler. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that she has been refused a pass \"for military reasons.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePass granting permission for Juliana McLachlan Gardiner and 2 children to go to Virginia. 1 p. PDS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes that she had some intelligence to communicate, but observes that contact with Virginia has been cut off; promises to relay any information they might receive concerning Julia Gardiner Tyler; does not believe that there is any chance that Mrs/ Gardiner might travel south at present. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that enquiries made among prisoners about the condition of Mrs. Julia Gardiner Tyler and family have revealed only that nothing serious has ahppened; states that \"Mr. Ludlow has again made a request to Gen Wool for permission to send a flag over to you ladies, but it remains to be seen what the cross old man will do.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that an enclosed letter to Julia Gardiner Tyler be delivered to the gentleman who offered to take charge of the letter; reports that \"Alexander Gardiner Tyler is very measy and anxious to return South.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Julia Gardiner Tyler is determined to remain at \"Sherwood,\" \"under any circumstances;\" mentions that the papers reported that \"the Union gun boats have met a repulse near Richmond.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of a letter addressed to Julia Gardiner Tyler; reports that it is being sent to the nearest military fort of the \"insurgents;\" disclaims any responsibility if the letter is lost. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets to hear of Mrs. Julia GardinerTyler's illness; is happy to hear that she has been allowed to remain at \"Sherwood,\" \"in comparative peace and quiet.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her attempts to reach \"Sherwood\" by mail; notes that there have but fears \"the appropriation made by Congress for prolonging the war will make peace measures a slow business.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves prospects for the South are looking brighter; discusses reports from foreign newspapers about the war; wishes that \"the Southern Confed. could maintain their own independence without the aid of foreign powers.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to provide assistance to her to contact her daughter, Mrs. Julia Gardiner Tyler; reports the description of battles received from her uncle, Dr. Minge; notes that the Federal soldiers \"have laid waste, the beautiful estates of \"Westover\" and \"Berkeley,\" and in fact, all the country around here, not leaving a blade of grass, or living thing upon the land;\" gives a forwarding address where letters to Julia Gardiner Tyler might be sent. 4 pp. ALS. Including TCy of above ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her attempts to get a pass to meet with her daughter at \"Sherwood\" as she had heard reports that Mrs. Julia Gardiner Tyler was ill; states that she is now awaiting a reply from Major Ludlow on the matter; wants to bring Julia Gardiner Tyler north, as \"the climate during the summer is all but death to her.\" 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that permission is still not being granted to civillians to travel up the James River as preparations are pending for the removal of their forces; promises to notify her as soon as he has favorable news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms her that it will be possible to travel to Charles City County, Virginia \"under a 'flag of truce'\" to meet up with her daughter, Julia Gardiner Tyler; notes that Norfolk is \"only peopled by women, children, and men incapable of bearing arms;\" reports the rationing of tea and salt; describes the effect of the war; discusses the possibilities of her, Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, traveling to meet with her daughter. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that Julia Gardiner Tyler has been ill again; believes it would be best for her to go north; does \"not feel at all alarmed about Julia - now that the northern vandals have retired from the James River;\" notes that communication with richmond has been reopened. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the prospects of meeting up with Julia Gardiner Tyler and bringing her north; argues that since the Federal army has left the immediate vicinity of \"Sherwood,\" she ought to try to get Julia Gardiner Tyler; fears the effect of the weather on Julia; reports the current opinion concerning a batle to be fought on the Rappahannock River with Gen. McClellan uniting with Pope. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that the \"military condition of things was such as to prevent a favorable consideration of your requests\" by Major General McClellan. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to be kept informed of any news of Juliana McLachlan Gardiner Tyler; discusses the rumor that the \"Villa Margaret,\" in Hampton, Virginia had been burned; mentions that Mr. Horsford was in Washington, DC right after the battle of Bull Run. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssures her that her sympathies are with the south; feels that \"the state of the country is most sad and lamentable;\" hopes to see her soon. 1 p. TCy of AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives a favorable report on the scholastic achievement of the \"young gentlemen\" under his instruction from her home. 1 p. TCy of AL. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions her surprise at hearing that Julia Gardiner Tyler had returned to Virginia; discusses her husband's involvement with the Runford Chemical Works and the Commission for the Defense of Boston Harbor. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt signed by George Mackerley for payment received from Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner for tuition and expenses for Alexander Tyler and Henry Beeckman [sic]. 1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Mr. Tyler has an office in the government at a salary of $ 3,000; discusses the activity on the Potomac River - believes that the Northern papers cannot be trusted to print news of defeat; encourages her to keep her spirits up; quotes Mr. Tyler as saying \"we have no more fear of the Yankees than if they were Hottentots - not a bit more - God is with us and will whip them badly.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays news from a relative that Julia Gardiner Tyler is well; states that \"we do not think the state of the Confederacy by any means gloomy - on the contrary it is brighter than it has ever been;\" believes that France will soon recognize the south; discusses the current status of their warships and the denunciation of Admiral Dahlgreen. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRemarks \"offered at the funeral of Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, at East Hampton, Long Island, New York.\" 4 pp. AMsS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"inventory of Mrs. Juliana Gardiner's furniture at her residence on Staten Island [NY] - taken by her daughter Mrs. Tyler.\" 2 pp. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubmits her claim to be reimbursed for damage done to \"Villa Margaret\" while occupied by Federal soldiers. 1 p. TCy of AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to \"give a great deal of love\" to Mrs. Tyler and to congratulate her on the marriage of her daughter, Julia. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests the company of the Gardiners on the 13th. 1 p. AC. No year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if Mr. Gardiner could handle her money as \"I have had it by Me some time and I long to have it Earning something;\" hopes that it will be of no trouble and asks that she be informed of their decision. 1 p. ALS. No year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLooks forward to her visit; hopes that she will come early so that they can spend lots of time together; states that she will meet Juliana at the dock of her choice. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that she can attend to any additional sewing Mrs. Gardiner might have; discusses her father's illness; thanks Mrs. Gardiner for her kindness. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the case of the mortgage Gardiner's mother brought against a bond executed by his father. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces his safe return from Kentucky; mentions that the Beeckmans are well and that Gilbert's health is continuing to improve. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not understand \"how the Trustees considered themselves justified in warranting Mr. Gardiner's conduct;\" thanks his mother for sending the \"corrector;\" asks about a Mrs. Ann Rogers who was listed in it; thinks that the family ought to come and visit; mentions that Professor Henry, \"the second scientifical man in the country\" declined a position at the University of Virginia with almost triple his present pay; discusses his academic performance. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsoles her on the death of a loved one. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to take tea at 4:00. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets to inform him that they will not be able to visit tonight as was suggested; thanks him for his letters; wishes him a \"speedy return to health.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a copy of the President's address; describes a grand celebration on the James River. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets the delay that will keep him away from home; discusses his business; believes he is getting the better of his cough, hearts that Eliza is healthy again; gives news of acquaintances; states that the constant snow has kept him indoors. 2 pp. ALS. No year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses great desire to see her again, but regrets that her illness prevents her from doing so; mentions that her daughter would call in her place were it not for her sprained ankle; asks her to come visit them instead. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for disappointing her, but explains that the doctor is still away delivering a baby; sends what quinine he has. 1 p. ALS. No year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that the President Tyler will leave \"Sherwood Forest\" on the 21st for New York; describes the house and decorating suggestions; asks him to send several items, including her cookbook. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests their company on December 16. 2 pp. AL. No year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWorries that Mrs. Julia Tyler's habit of writing to Mrs. Gardiner twice a week will make her letter \"superfluous;\" mentions an unusual warm spell; reports that \"the family (with the exception of Uncle) have enjoyed perfect health.\" 4 pp. ALS. No year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates his pleasure at seeing her and visiting East Hampton, New York; describes his visits around New York and New Jersey; states that he enjoyed Beeckman very much. 12 pp. ALS. No year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that there is no cause for alarm as her health is improving; describes a ball held last evening where no one wanted to dance; mentions making the acquaintance of a spectacularly attired French woman in the company of the Count de Reis, a Spanish nobleman; reports that Harry Beeckman is well. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. No year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clippings; envelopes to Mr. and Mrs. David Gardiner and Alexander Gardiner; envelopes to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman; envelopes to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner; calling cards from the Beeckmans and the Gardiners.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdmires her \"calm, submissive resignation to the decree of heaven;\" discusses religion; gives news of the family. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition to the Judge of the High Court of Chancery for the District of Richmond concerning two tracts of land in Ohio purchased by John Tabb. 7 pp. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for his letter; mentions his readings of Ovid; argues why he has no desire to travel; asks \"why desire to see the miseries of the world;\" describes the misfortunes of war and poverty; discusses the destiny of the American people. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the pleasure he enjoys knowing of Walker's advancement; complains of a \"melancholy that seems yet to haunt me;\" gives family news. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS from ELiza Gilmer to Thomas Walker Gilmer, family news, discusses her studies. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA map sketch. 2 pp. Fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses arrangements to buy a tract of the Royal Company lands; announces intention to resell the land for a higher price. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes that he could be with her; discusses his love for her as they plan to be married in a few weeks; mentions his illness; is sorry that he has not procured a rib for Miss Hetly. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses purchase of land from the Loyal Company; describes adjoining lands. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes that she and her friends are well; describes how much he missed her and how forlorn and desolate the house seems without her; discusses local happenings. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his disapointment after failing to receive a letter from her; asks why she has not written; mentions establishing a literary and scientific journal; discusses local events. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his arrival in Washington; fears that he was not a good escort for Miss Randolph as he was too preoccupied with his own business; mentions his visit to Mr. Wist; asks her to write often. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the legal action he is taking on behalf of Isaac A. Coles in reference to a bond executed by Charles A. Scott to John Coles; describes his reasons for demurring Mr. Scott's pleas. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the difficulty he put himself through on behalf of the Loyal Company surveying their tracts of land; states that the present holders of the land will not pay their dues unless sued; desires that such legal action be taken so that he may colect his fee of 8 percent of the money involved. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of M.M. Robinson and John H. Cocke to Francis W. Gilmer for $1,124.79 dated 20 December 1823. 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his stay at White Sulpher Springs and the effects of the waters have upon his health; gives anecdotes of the people he has met there; makes arrangements to meet her at Staunton, Virginia 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions his \"disappointment at not receiving a long love letter\" from her; describes his love for her; mentions his trip to Hot Springs, Virginia 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to wait one month to move in to collect receipts of Loyal Company land holders so that he can be \"legally armed;\" warns that the collection will be a difficult operation. 7 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces that he has given David Anderson power of attorney to attend the general meetings of the Sayall Company as his proxy; sends a servant to return the papers so that Gilmer and Mr. Maury can complete the agreement and make a report at the meeting. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his deep devotion to her; is upset that she implied that he could forget her; discusses his social life; relates news of the family; mentions his debut in the legislature. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplains about her not writing often; desires her to be with him; mentions news of family and friends; asks for her decision regarding visiting him. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates his meeting with her relative, Miss Baker; wishes she was with him; complains of his ill health; discusses the purchase of a family Bible; asks whe she has not written. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for some money in return for his services in identifying the surveys of the Loyal Company; believes the surveys to be worth $50,000 of which his commision would be $4,000. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to come down and stay with him for the remainder of the legislative session; discusses all the preparations required for her trip. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for the legal services for Gilmer regarding tracts of land in Montgomery that he wishes to purchase; gives an account of past owners and transactions of the land in question. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Gilmer inform him of the amount paid for a survey made on a tract of land for Mr. Walters. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him of the receipt of the Order of Account from Staunton for the Loyal Company case; asks if there are any other defendants interest in the result of the account who should be notified. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks the court date for settlement of the debts owed the Loyal Company be moved up as he does not believe that it will be possible to notify all the defendants 30 days before the present court date; asks for a complete list of the defendants and their addresses; discusses arrangements for settlement of the case. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the prospects of procuring security for his father to purchase some land; does not believe the accumulation of debt to be a good idea; proposes plans to keep his father happy in his old age. 4 pp. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses legal arrangements to be made in the absence of General Preston; suggests that Gilmer should publish his \"sketch of the Loyal Company\" in the Abingdon paper so as to give everyone the facts in the case; promises to see to it that any effort in the Legislature to abolish the Company's claim will be defeated. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the case of the Taylors; sends a copy of G.C. Taylor's bond; asks that he return the copy of the Journal as soon as possible; discusses Mr. Pratt's case. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplains that she does not write as often as she should; discuses the arrangements for her move; describes visits with her friends; asks about the possibility of enlarging their family; discusses the possibility of retiring from public life. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses at length his renewed need for a closer relationship with God; mentions the depravity of the world and his own; begs her to also consider these religious matters. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses arrangements to deliver to Gilmer the papers of the Loyal Company v. Walker case; asks that his fee of $40.43 be forwarded to him by Mr. Botts. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor William Jordan, signed by Alexander Garrett, Albemarle County Court House, Virginia. 2 pp. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pp. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates his need for religion and guidance in this world; believes that he would have turned to religion long ago if only his wife were pious; asks her to think of religious concerns; discusses family news; debates the prospects of remaining in the Legislature. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $11.25 from Thomas Walker Gilmer to John M. Patton. 1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for not writing first; believes that Gilmer will make it through his present difficulties with the help of God; discusses the need for God amidst the evils of the world. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Southall of a parcel received for him at the American Consulate. 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvites Nelson to a dinner on the 4th of July in his honor. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives a full account of his research to prove the identity of Doctor Thomas Lendrum. 2 pp. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor the purpose of recommending and nominating Hugh L. White of Tennessee as President of the United States of AMerica. 12 pp. PV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of $2,250.53 from Thomas Walker Gilmer \"on the principal and interest on the debt of Andrew Sweeney secured by deed of trust from Richmond Moon, Sr.,\" signed by William Lomptins. 2 pp. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of James B. Fretwell for Richard Moon, \"received of Thomas Walker Gilmer eight Hundred and thirty six dollars \u0026amp; 60 cents.\" 1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his impressions of the people and rituals he observed during a visit to a Catholic cathedral; mentions the prospect of sea sickness, but notes that \"no one ever died of it;\" describes his purchase of a substantial amount of property on Galveston Island; mentions other business dealings. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnounces his arrival home; describes his reception; wishes that she and the children were with him; fears that business will keep him occupied for quite a while. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his joy upon the receipt of her letter; discusses business plans and matters at ome; mentions his longing to see her and the children. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves Mr. Archer to be a most \"promising youth;\" discusses the general supervision \"which his youth and inexperience may require.\" 1 p. AL.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes that relations between the two of them could have been closer; asks for aid in \"reading the signs of the horoscope;\" asks what is to become of the \"honest, independent states right republicans of the South\" (like himself); wishes that there was some Virginia and Georgia to cooperate. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires as to any further developments in regard to his Virginia claims; asks for an early reply. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates him on his induction to the Speaker's chair; notes how far the Old Dominion has \"tumbled from that high eminence of glory and political virtue;\" warns of the possibility of a few of their fellow Whigs joining with the conservatives. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarns of the danger inherent in naming Gordon as the Whig candidate; notes that this is a crisis situation and urges Minor to act prudently. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests information concerning the conduct of Jno. Hooe in relation to a certain \"loose and base woman;\" requests this information on \"behalf of many virtuous voters of said King George county\" as Hooe is a candidate for election there. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the need for faith in strength of the Lord when one is ill; advises submission to the will of God; points out that \"it is the unbeliever who is alarmed at the thought of death when he is sick;\" informs her that Aunt Sarah will come over to visit her soon. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that previous engagements prevent him from accepting the invitation to the dinner to be given the Honorable Mr.Wise at Louisa Court House; discusses the danger to government institutions caused by the \"indifference of the people as to their own inalienable rights;\" discusses the need for reform within the framework of the constitution, especially in regards to the banking system. 4 pp. Df.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges his letter; discusses his political options now that he has been elected; asks how his wife took the news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that he will not be able to attend the dinner to be given in honor of Mr. Clay; gives his highest regards to Mr. Clay and the position he holds. 2 pp. Df.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes that a letter written by Mr. J. Randolph to Mr. Ridley describing opinions and acts of Gilmer that are false has been exhibited in Southampton County; requests that he receive a copy of this letter; urges that the circulation of the letter be suppressed. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges their invitation for him to attend a Whig Convention for the states of Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio; describes the greatness of the influence of \"popular will\" on the institutions of the United States; notes the necessity of \"the vigilance of the people\" to preserve the government. 3 pp. Df.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges their invitation for him to attend a Convention in Nashville by the \"friends of 'retrenchment and reform';\" discusses the upcoming presidential election and the dangers of a strong executive; notes the necessity of individuals to uphold their constitutional rights in order to preserve the Union; warns of the danger of the states losing their power to serve as checks on the Federal government. 4 pp. Df.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubmitted by Jno. E. Heath; concerning (1) the status of public warehouses owned by Virginia, (2) amount of revenge charged to the sheriffs, (3) fees collected for criminal charges, (4) the amount borrowed by the Treasurer from the banks and (5) the balance in the Treasury. 4 pp. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the \"one blank scheme\" and its political implications; describes his itinerary. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his political situation and duty to the Whig party; notes the disapproval of the selection of Webster as Secretary of States; calls Webster \"a federalist of the worst die: a blackguard \u0026amp; vulgar debaucher;\" asks if Minor has seen signs of too much ambition in him [TWG]; sends his love to Minor's family. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestions the meaning of his last letter; asks \"what change has come over the spirit of your dream?;\" states that he is just the kind of advisor that he needs, his \"distance from the scenes of action\" giving him objectivity; discusses his political prospects. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his prospects of accepting a seat in the US Senate; believes a national bank would be \"unconstitutional and inexpedient;\" states that he is in favor of distributing the surplus proceeds of public lands. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the election of William S. Archer to the US Senate; describes how he was nominated as well by J.F. Strother of Rappahanock but that his election was strongly opposed by those he has considered friends. 4 pp. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his displeasure at the manner in which they acted to fill Roane's seat in the US Senate; states that he wanted Gilmer to have that seat; desires reports of how the opposition to Gilmer was presented. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his meeting with Col. Coles on the subject of the last senatorial election; states that Coles showed him Minor's letter on the subject and explained that they, Coles, Cocke, and Southall, would have voted for Gilmer had they known he wanted the position; does not expect any further action. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArgues that the delegates and senator had not served the interests of their constituents in regards to the last senatorial election; states that the residents of his county desired Mr. Gilmer for the position; gives copies of his correspondence with Southall, Coles, and Cocke. 3 pp. ALS. Including ACy of ALSs, March 13 and 18, 1841. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him to attend to some business of Gilmer's with Dr. Poindexter as \"there are unsettled matters touching the purchase by him of you;\" discusses expenses to be paid, cash owed him and other transactions. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him to receive from Charlottesville Fevell \"whatever sum of money he may wish to pay;\" states that \"the cat will be out of the bag...soon\" and that \"if Tyler is firm and true all is well.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmendment empowering the President to issue Treasury notes as necessary \"to meet any legal demand on the treasury to which the ordinary resources thereof may not be adequate.\" 1 p. AD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains that he has been too busy lately to write; mentions the death of a senator from Rhode Island; describes the party at Webster's; announces the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Tyler to a Mr. William Waller of Williamsburg; expects to be with Ann as a \"first rate midwife.\" 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he arrived safely but it still sick; announces the death of Lewis Williams of North Carolina; hopes that she will get better soon; discusses his business arrangements with Harmer; gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Remarks of Mr. Gilmer, of Virginia...on the motion to strike out the contingent appropriations from the bill making appropriations for the civil and diplomatic expenses of the government.\" 8 pp. PD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his travels and companions; gives family news; makes arrangements for groceries to be sent to her. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromises to attend to her requests; describes his attempt at shopping; states that it has been too cloudy to see the comet; gives news of friends, family and the weather. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his trip and the storm on the Potomac; gives news of friends and family. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks why she is not well; urges her to exercise; describes his committee work; mentions that the measles are going around and that he has them; asks if she reads her Bible as often as she should. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he has fixed up roms for her, Lucy, and Liz to stay; asks who she voted for in the election and who won. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the advantages of signing the \"War Bill\" and the disadvantages accompanying a veto of the bill. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs glad to hear that the baby is better; describes how beautiful she is to him; states that his \"old malady\" is giving him trouble again; mentions the passage of a tariff bill; believes his health would improve if he could stay at home. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses \"the desire felt by the people of Texas for annexation, and fear that it may greatly injure us if suffered to operate upon the action of your government;\" encloses a petition for annexation, asks Gilmer's opinion of it. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that his illness is no better; pretends that he is at home with her and acts out a conversation with her. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that he is no better - the morphine helped the other day, but today he feels as bad as ever; describes the details of a Catholic service he attended. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that although the doctor treated him, he does not feel much better; states that he will change doctors if he does not get relief in a week to ten days; wishes that she would take up Christianity so that \"we would then be unitied for eternity as well as time;\" discusses the virtue of being a Christian; wonders \"why does not my wife, my dear wife make a profession of religion?;\" preaches at her on the necessity to accept Christ; asks her to read a chapter in their family Bible before going to bed. 7 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his packing up leave; rejoices at the prospect of returning home; discusses social events around town. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects to leave Saturday; sends estimates of living expenses; reports that he feels better today than he has felt in a long time. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his trip to Amherst Court House and the weather; reports that he will visit Mr. Thompson and leave tomorrow for Lynchburg. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommends him on the publication of his letter concerning the annexation of Texas; regrets, however, that he does not hsare Gilmer's hope in a quick resolution; states that the inaction of the US on Texas' proposal for annexation caused them to withdraw the offer; notes that the desire for annexation was not derived from fear of Mexico; discusses the problems with the US tariff and custom house system; repports that although many in Texas have now dropped their support for annexation, there remains a majority who favor it; discusses the problems Texas has had raising revenue and the recurrent Mexican treat; states his alarm at the economic situation where many people are moving out of Texas with fewer coming in; believes that \"the President is humiliating the Texan nation and himself by counting and relying upon foreign (British) intervention for the establishment of peace;\" discusses the possibility of Texas freeing its slaves; believes that if Texas does not become a part of the US, it will fall under the influence of a European power, namely Great Britain; refutes the argument that annexing Texas would be unconstitutional; suggests that Texas be admitted by a Joint Resolution of Congress rather than by treaty to avoid the necessity of a two-thirds vote in the Senate. 8 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists his itinerary; regrets that he will not be able to see her until after the election. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a deed of sale of 191 acres in Albemarle County by Thomas Walker Gilmer to Hugh and Franklin Minor at $15 an acre; contains provisions for the cutting of wood on the property. 1 p. ACy of ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists the places and time where \"I shall proceed to take the depositions of sundry persons to be read as evidence against our claims to a seat in the next House of Representative as the member from the Congressional District.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the prospects for the national bank system proposed by the Republican Party; believes him to be the best qualified to explain the issues. 4 pp. Df of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that the judge is very sick and may die tonight; states that although he wanted to bathe in the springs, he will come and take her home; reports that they had a rather dull time so far. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves that the democratic Party is pursuing a course of folly; argues that Van Buren does not have much support in Philadelphia; wishes that there were some good man on whom we might all rally Richmond;\" reports on the number Democrats elected to their Congress. 2 pp. TCy of ALS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that all her friends have been asking about her; states that \"I certainly wish you to have as much pocket money as is proper for an economical and prudent young lady - but no more;\" discusses the arrangements made for her money. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he is well except for a cold caught \"either from the wet night or from sleeping in a room heated with anthracite coal;\" discusses his accommodations; reports that Mr. Stringfellow gave a good sermon today. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the housing and dining arrangements he has made; doubts that the Compbells and the Coles will be staying there as he expected; promises to send news of a \"fine speculation\" that he is investigating; states that \"the rumors about a mistake in my poll are all false like everything else of the sort in the newspapers.\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him to consider the question of the annexation of Texas; argues that foreign powers might \"establish an influence in Texas prejudicial to our commercial interests and republican institutions;\" asks for his opinion on the matter. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates his decision to sell during the latter part of January as his correspondence with Anderson has proven unproductive; relates a message from Mr. White explaining that he had not written earlier due to his illness; discusses some financial arrangements made with \"Godwin at the Bank;\" asks what will be done with the \"General Ticket members\" - hopes \"that you may all act so as to uphold the Constitution and laws;\" discusses a congressman's right to hold his seat; debates the power of the state to interpret federal law in its own manner; questions the trade off between obeying the law and seceding from the Union. 4 pp. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that he has been hard at work writing a paer in response to Goggin's hopes to be home on Friday. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that Mr. Goggin has gone home - \"whether he will come back I know not and care but little;\" asks her to tell Frank Minor that he, Thomas Walker Gilmer, plans to take up law again as he is tired of Congress; states that \"Texas will come into the Union very soon.\" 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"An address, delivered before the two literary societies of Randolph Macon College, Virginia, by the Honorable Thomas Walker Gilmer.\" 22pp. PV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Mr. Meade wants to pay him some money and that as soon as it is in the bank, he will send Minor a check; states that \"I am very busy now with my contest.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Speech of Thomas Walker Gilmer, Secretary of the Navy of the United States;\" discusses the role of history in human society. 20 pp. Df of AMs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates him on his new position as Secretary of the Navy; believes that \"the shortest cut to the presidential chair lies through the department of the Navy;\" states that a code of Rules and Regulations and a modification of the organization are required to restore order to the Navy; advocates Calhoun's plan for reorganization. 1 p. TCy of L. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe explosion killed Secretary of the Navy Thomas Walker Gilmer, Commodore B. Kennon, secretary of State Judge Abel Parker Upshur, Virgil Maxcy - US Minister at Belgium, and Col. David Gardiner. 2 pp. NwsCl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 NwsCl\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 NwsCl\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolutions passed upon the death of Thomas Walker Gilmer by the citizens of Staunton and Augusta County; signed by Lucas P. Thompson. 4 pp. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolutions passed by the citizens of Albemarle upon the death of Thomas Waler Gilmer. 2 pp. ACyS of D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolutions passed by the legislature of the State of New Jersey upon the deaths of those killed aboard the Princeton. 2 pp. ACyS of D, including ADS certifying that the above is a true copy. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces the copy of the Resolution sent to her; offers his condolences upon the death of her husband. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by James S. Calhoun. 2 pp. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePassed upon the calamity of the explosion on the Princeton, signed by Edwin H. Lothrop and Edwin M. Cust. 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a copy of a Joint Resolution of Michigan's legislature on the Princeton accident; sends his condolences. 1 p. LS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises Mrs. Baker to urge her daughter, Ann E. Gilmer, to \"shake off this lethargy of grief and take comfort for her children's sake;\" Expresses her sorrow over the death of Thomas Walker Gilmer; explains that she has also been bereaved and so understands the desolation of widowhood.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that she had not written earlier as she did not know what to say to comfort her; prays that her grief will be comforted; urges her to have faith in the Lord. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrawn by his old teacher, T. Carr. 5 pp. AMsS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that he found Walker, Mrs. Gilmer's son, to be deficient in Latin; offers to take him on as a student at no cost; asks that if she decides to send Walker to him, that she keep it a secret, so that he will not think he is any different from the other students. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the letter dated May 1, 1847. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes how he has settled in at his new location; asks Minor for his opinion on whether he should run for district attorney; argues that the jobwould give him a good salary and position, but believes himself too young for the job; notes that most of the prominent men in the state are Virginians; gives news of some of Minor's relatives. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. PM. Including Cy of PM. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Mr. Hugh R. Garden has expressed an interest in purchasing the autograph book of Governor Gilmer; states that he will conclude the transaction if she so desires; encloses a letter from Mr. Garden. 2 pp. ALS. Including AL, incomplete, H.R. Garden, New York, New York, to William L. Frenholm, . Offers $300 for the autograph book of Governor Gilmer. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him of the ommission in his last letter of the names of Susan Gilmer and her children, concerning the transactions affecting the lands of Thomas Walker Gilmer; discusses problems concerning these transactions, i.e. lack of records. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe paper is signed by the President of the United States, William McKinley. 1 p. D. (See Gilmer oversize file).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his reservations about becoming involved in the case of Thompson's Executor V. Kinney and others entered by the Circuit Court of Nelson County; prefers that his son qualify for the post, but fears that he may be drafted soon, encloses copy of the decree. Including TCy of D. \"Decree - Thompson's Executor V. Kinney and others\" Settlement of the property known as the McLean survey in reference to the estates of William Kiney, Nicholas Kinney, and Thomas Walker Gilmer (all deceased). 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the settlement of Thompson's Executor V. Kinney etc.; states that he has received $900 from Uncle Walker Gilmer's estate; asks for a list of Lena's grandfather's heirs; mentions the fear of the draft. 1 p. TLS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAddressed to James Barbour, Barboursville, Orange Co., Virginia, from Rh. M. Johnson. 1 p. Envelope. No year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReminds Gilmer that Bishop Whelton will be at church next Sunday and will expect Gilmer to be there as a candidate for confirmation. 1 p. ALS. No year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him that he received payment from the survey of 160 acres; reports that he put the money in the hannds of W.H. Spillen, to the credit of the Loyal Company. 1 p. ALS. No year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that he has never felt \"more pain and more regret\" than when he received Gilmer's last letter; discusses the reasons for his support of Gordon in the election; states that he would have supported Gilmer if Gilmer had run; discusses Whig politics - who is running for the elections. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that many of the present delegates to the legislature have \"misrepresented and betrayed many of those who voted for them;\" praises Thomas Walker Gilmer's virtues; discusses the responsibilities of elected officials; argues that Gilmer, if he had run, would have beaten everyone else, including Mr. Archer. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Mr. President\" - discusses the powers Congress has to implement the proposals of the American Colonization Society, i.e. the purchase of land on the coast of Afria; questions the interpretation of the constitution; asks what are the debts of the US; debates his conflicting loyalties between the debts of the American Colonization Society and the Republican party. 15 pp. AD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes a farewell speech as he is taking leave of his position as an editor of the Gazette. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCalls upon the people to remember their duty to carefully deliberate the issues before casting their votes; remarks on the importance of the issues at hand; reminds them not to forget the interests of the country by exclusively concerning themselves with local issues; instructs them to tell their delegates \"to vote for the White basis in the house of delegates \u0026amp; for the compound bais [sic] in the Senate,\" as he believes \"that nothing short of it can restore harmony to our distracted councils.\" 4 pp. Df.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the measures taken by Governor Giles in regard to Virginia's relations with the Union. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraws parallels between ancient Greece and Rome and the modern political situation; believes in the necessity of virtue for good statesmanship. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvocates voting Republican; discusses the electoral process. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses problems facing the Whig party and the political course of Mr. Rives. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that he is \"induced to republish the following correspondence between the Lynchburg Virginian and Virginia Advocate\" in order to vindicate himself from their accusations. 4 pp. Df. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the virtues necessary for public office. 2 pp. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Phrenological and Craniological chart showing the development of organs, together with the character and talents of Thomas Walker Gilmer drawn by Dr. S. Henris.\" 1 p. PDS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 pp. AD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks the editors for publishing the \"extracts\" he sent; complains of the small type that was used for his article; discusses his and the Advocate's allegiance to the Whig party; questions their story about Governor Gilmer's attack on Mr. Clay; does not believe that Gilmer called Mr. Clay in his relations to the prty; discusses the differences between the Republican and the Whig parties. 8 pp. AL. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the \"present depressed state of our markets,\" and steps needed to alleviate the situation; reports on problems of trade with Europe; believes that \"the wealth \u0026amp; prosperity of Virginia have declined, \u0026amp; must continue to decline\" unless problems are corrected. 2 pp. AMs. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChart drawn up to determine the percentage of delegates from each part of Virginia based on the amount of taxes paid by each area; contains statistics on the white and slave population and taxes paid in Virginia. 2 pp. AD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRemarks of a certain newspaper, \"a more unbridled and licentious Press the world never saw;\" discusses Mr. Evan's speeches on the question of slavery and other topics. Very difficult handwriting. 3 pp. ALS. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. N.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pp. A.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWonders why his (SGT's) son, Harry Tucker, has been called on only once since Monday evening last to say a lesson in class; would be obliged to receive a letter on this subject. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWinchester, Virginia Gazette article on Mr. Henry St. George Tucker's speech \"in answer to Mr. Nelson of Virginia, on the report of the Committee on Roads and Canals.\" 7 pp. NwsCl. Fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses the \"morphine desired;\" suspects that letters from him (NBT) have been opened and resealed and urges him to use sealing wax on further correspondence; encloses the New York Standard which reports pn the legislative committee on the proclamation; Van Buren denounces nullification \"while he professes great devotion to the principles of '98 and swears lustily that they mean no such thing;\" Mr. Andrew Stevenson has come to the aid of the President Andrew Jackson; believes the enforcement bill will not pass the Senate; Henry Clay will probably separate himself from Daniel Webster thereby throwing his HC influence with the South. 1 p. TCy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites asking for remedy for the worms attacking and stripping the Dutch Elms found on the campus of the College of William \u0026amp; Mary. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Including D. footnote of Nathaniel Beverly Tucker's publications. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas awakened in the middle of the night with the idea of writing a letter in poetic verse. 1 p. ALS. Including AL. Mr. Thompson, to Saint George Tucker. Responds to the letter in poetic verse with one of his own in poetic verse. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe bill to fix his [SGT's] salary failed due to a disagreement in relation to the compensation of the Clerk of the Senate; talks of founding a new, democratic paper in Virginia as there is not a decent democratic paper to be found; the Enquirer is conducted by a three person partnership and the \"Senior Editor is weak, prosy, and stupid.\" 2 pp. AL. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites informing her of the very recent death of his mother; remembers other family members who died in the same bed, including her [LAT's] husband [Nathaniel Beverly Tucker]. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten by St. George Tucker in Richmond, Virginia. The draft includes chapter one, a few pages of chapters two, eighteen, twenty, and various other pages. 24 pp. Ms. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the pamphlet which came \"from the pen of one whose opinions I always have been taught to respect;\" is pleased with her concern for his spiritual as well as temporal well-being; speaks of faith and religion and states that neither is \"merely the fanaticism of the zealous of the hope of the credulous.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for his neglect in writing to her; mentions having shown Mr. Cowardin his [SGT's] invention [a machine used in printing]; they agreed to construct a lifesize model and to contact Mr. Hool - an expert in printing press machinery - in order to correct all the error in design; he [SGT] will do nothing without her and Mr. Walker's concurrence and advice. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites in pencil as he cannot find his pen and ink; marched to Williamsburg from King's Mill Wharf taking the city by surprise; his men are comfortably quartered at the College of William \u0026amp; Mary and he is staying at Aunt Lucy's [Lucy Anne Smith Tucker's]; expects the enemy to invade through Hampton, Virginia, hence the importance of defending Williamsburg; sends hugs and kisses to his children. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites to tell her he is well despite his \"two regular shakes within the past week;\" John Perry is very ill; will send her a long letter via Mr. Tayler. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWelcomes all letters from her; has not heard from the Grove since Coleman Tayler came; misses reading his books; is sorry he will be unable to spend Christmas at home; has just heard that they will move shortly. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten for his company in honor of their host. 4 pp. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites to her as he has promised; met some little girls who remind him of her, Lina, and Annie; they could not sing for him which made him wish he were at home and listening to \"my precious little girls and my darling old boy mingling their sweet voices in praise to God;\" tells how the little girls will soon be driven from their home by the bad Yankees; wants her and her siblings to memorize poetry from him when he returns home. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived her letter and urges her to rest assured that the dangers surrounding him are not so perilous as she perceives for the soldiers are in good leadership; reminds her not to read and believe the falsehoods of the war reported in the newspapers; feels that newspaper reports inform the enemy of their [Confederate soldiers] movements, cause anxiety among those at home, and report falsehoods and should, thefore, be censored; is disheartened by the waning patriotism of the men; is pleased that Thomas has returned and will pay him what [SGT] can; with the currency depreciated, property high, and money low, \"prudence dictates the policy of getting rid of as much property as we can.\" 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived her letter; mentions an impending battle and feels that success is certain for them [Confederates]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeft his regiment on sick leave and although he once felt quite ill, he feels much better except that he is quite weak now; disappointed that his regiment has seen so little action; mentions agreat victory for their [Confederate] side in which they lost 2,500 men and the enemy lost 4,800 men; \"Mr. Peachy Grattans's son, George, was killed;\" praises Confederate soldiers for thei dash, chivalry, and enthusiasm which the enemy lacks; begs her not to be uneasy about his health. 3 pp. jk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRan [John Randolph Tucker] delivered her letter to him; tells her that he returned to camp too soon and fell ill once again; is completely well now and will return to rejoin his regiment; expects some \"sharp work\" very soon. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRejoices in the knowledge that he has \"sought and found Jesus to your only, your all-sufficient, your precious Saviour\" and that \"you are no longer a sufferer, but an humble, loving, believing child of God;\" longs for a visit from him; Mr. Graham sends his love to Lizzie and him [SGT]. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received no word from her since her arrival in Charlottesville; feels very despondent and low; his regiment was cut to pieces in a battle in which he could not attend due to his continuing ill health; his trust and faith in the \"heavenly Father\" is feeble and weak; hopes to leave Richmond for convalescence; anxious to learn whether the children have gone to school. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes him a happy 35th birthday; is concerned about his [SGT's] health and advises him to stir about in the fine weather and see his friends; invites him to Richmond for visits; is delighted that they are brothers in the highest sense; reminds him of the warfare they wage under their great leader against sin in their hearts; relays many religious thoughts and sentiments; asks if he knows William Hope. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets not being able to stop in Charlottesville to see him while traveling to Staunton; reminisces about their many military times spent together; wishes they both would enjoy better health and be able to rejoin their regiment; Ran says that Jim - a Lieutenant Colonel on the colored staff received corporal punishment; tells him to retain his faith in God to overcome his low spirits; knows that life hereafter to God's honor and glory. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn obituary for Lieutenant-Colonel Saint George Tucker who died on January 24, 1863 after having suffered from an illness contracted while fighting for the country he loved, in The Central Presbyterian. He did not die before accepting God into his heart. (See oversize file - Tucker). 1 p. Nwscl. Including 3 other copies of the same newspaper. (See oversize file - Tucker).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for his negligence in writing; has hired Jim at a hotel in Ashland to Mr. Jones who had him on trial for a week; sympathizes with her in her loss of her husband, Saint George Tucker, which he too greatly feels. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks Dolly and her three children will fetch $2,500-$3,000; \"Col. Taliaferro presented a claim for $75 for hire of Alice;\" Mr. Nolly asks if Saint left a note of someone who had a share in the property; mentions Mr. Jonathon Sale's hiring of Jim at the boarding house; returns her power of attorney which must be acknowledged before a Justice of Peace and returned to him [JRT]; mentions selling her house and furniture. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWonders if the paymaster at Charlottesville, a Capt. Spurier, ever paid Saint George Tucker anything; must find this out immediately; wonders what to do with Alice. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions the chaotic state in Richmond with the Yankees so near; grieves with her for the loss of her husband [Saint George Tucker]; reminds her that he remains her loving brother and uncle. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends her many receipts which she must keep together safely; rejoices that another brother [Nathaniel Beverly Tucker] has found the Lord; wonders if she knows of Saint [Saint George Tucker] owing John L. Thompson $528. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions settling bills including the one with John L. Thompson; asks if she knows anything of Saint George Tucker selling a \"deaf and dumb\" slave to James. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas paid every debt of Saint George Tucker's and has invested \"the money remaining - $10,880.62;\" Tudor offered to send Gilmer to school. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers her sympathy for the death of her grandmother [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker]. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeeply regrets the breach of her engagement with Mr. Moore as from all he [JRT] heard of him he would have been a \"true and loving protector of [her],\" but agrees that if she could \"not love him as a wife should\" then she did right in her decision; has heard of her fancy for Lee and warns her to fully analyse [sic] her own feelings before making a commitment to one who may not be a noble husband and protector. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the house in which she lives with Lucy Tucker Richardson, her daughter, and her family; relays many details concerning the daily lives of everyone. 8 pp. AL. Includes ALS dated. December 7, 1891. Lizzie [Elizabeth Gilmer Tucker], Memphis, TN, to Lena Tucker. Tells about the fire in the opposite lot which St. George Tucker Richardson, her grandson, set; includes details about Lucy and the family, and about other people she [EGT] sees regularly. 6 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions letters written by her grandfather, Henry St. George Tucker, and hopes that she did not sell them; asks about Annie [her sister]. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that he cannot send her money; the office to which he intended to apply was already filled by William M. Harrison; hopes to find employment in Washington, DC and end his unsettled life which may drive him to despair; Maurice Smith may leave the paper soon; thinks often of her and the children. 4 pp. ALS. No year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for he rletter and the vegetables; is pleased that she has Sister Anne's company; recounts the beauty of a scene around the campfire with the soldiers beneath the sky; mentions his enemies in Ashland and says, \"I will ferrest them out when I am done with the enemies of my country;\" sends greetings to Mattie Adams; considers sending his daughters to be educated gratuitously by Holleys. 4 pp. ALS. N year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that he can send her no money; will try to raise enough money to send her for the fare to Richmond. 1 p. ALS. No year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs relieved of apprehension after receiving his Dr. Charles' letter; presents many allusions and comparisons to classical and Shakespearean figures; gratefully thanks him for everything. 1 p. ALS (incomplete). 18__ no month given 6\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites of missing Lizzie [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker] and his family. 4 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived her letter telling him of young Hunter Taliaferro's treatment of Alice [a slave] and is angered by his [HT's] lack of judgement in conducting his business through a slave rather than a responsible person, wants Ran [John Randolph Tucker] to contact Mr. Taliaferro for her concerning keeping Alice; gives her a new address to which she can write. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites asking for clothes as his [SGT's] were all burnt in this modern Anatasia;\" asks him to send Liz [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker] money and asks that he visit her and comfort her. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping, regarding the life and achievements of John Randolph Tucker with some references to other family members, by Col. William Preston Johnston\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReflects on the ills and evils in life. 1 p. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses \"First cause\" theory and the Christian idea of the nature of God and relates this to the sublime nature of electricity. 1 p. ALS. Including a poem by Charles Ravenshead entitled \"Electricity\" in which the poet attempts to capture the sublime nature of electricity. 1 p. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this poem, the Lady provides description of the knight and vice-versa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA poem comparing faith and reason in the development of human life. 5 pp. Poem. Includes Ms. by Charles Ravenshead [?] entitled, \"Argument for Faith an dReason.\" 1 p. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRather depressing poem with little optimism. 1 p. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis ballad is in the handwriting of St. George Tucker but probably not originally written by him. Describes a young woman. 1 p. Poem (incomplete).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA toast made to St. George Tucker's regiment, the 5th Regiment, a division of the Ashland Grays. 1 p. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks what life, love, and health are compared to faith. 2 pp. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA poem dedicated to Thomas Moore and his achievements for America. 1 p. Poem. Includes a 1 p. poem entitled, \"On the Death of Moore.\" This poem appears to be a more final draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe poem describes the death of a child, and although saddened by the death, the author remains happy in the knowledge that her child is in Heaven. 2 pp. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 pp. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. Poem. Includes a 1 p. poem entitled, \"The Two Tears\" (incomplete). Also includes the very end of an incomplete poem. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis poem is about a man named Davy Diggins who \"supported himself and his worthy wife / By supplying with subjects the Doctor's knife.\" 12 pp. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells the story of the brave and valiant Shawnees who fought to protect their land but nevertheless were pushed out by the white man. 2 pp. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeemingly offers the sage advice of experience to the glowing aspirations of youth. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten in honor of Laura Powell's marriage to John Randolph Tucker. This poem was written to continue the tradition of Henry St. George Tucker honoring the souses of his children thereby welcoming them into his heart. 1 p. Poem. Includes a poem to be sung to the tune of \"The World is All a Fleeting Show.\" 1 p. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten in honor of his first born child. 1 p. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a mother who feels the pleasures of caring for a newborn child, who also feels the concerns for her child's life and who sadly watches her child die. 3 pp. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIt is about \"when evening shadows fall\" and the nostalgic memories this brings of his home. 1 p. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIt is about the fresh morning, its beauty, and how quickly the day passes into evening shadows. 1 p. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIt is a historic poem written about the ventures of Napoleon Bonaparte. 3 pp. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. Poem (incomplete).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLooks at the nature of man. 2pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 pp. Poem. Includes a poem entitled \"Memoir from School of Athens.\" Incomplete. Also includes Cy of Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a Poetical Address for the Literary Society of Washington College [Washington and Lee University], Lexington, Virginia, written by St. George Tucker. 32 pp. Poem. Includes a poem, \"The Southern Cross\" by St. George Tucker. 1 p. Poem. Also includes Nwscl of articles commenting on the poetical address and \"The Shouthern Cross.\" 1 p. Nwscls.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e38 pp. Ms. Includes 3 Nwscls. Two clippings are train schedules; one clipping is of two poems entitled \"Nearing the Shore\" and \"It Used to Be in the Olden Time.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe story is about SGT's days of poverty when he depended on his thrifty wife to counter his extravagance. 5 pp. Ms. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeech delivered by St. George Tucker at the College of William \u0026amp; Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia and written supporting the system of slavery as the system is far more productive for more people than is free labor. 14 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates their charitable worksto his position of advocating the retaining of slavery. 12 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeech honors Thomas Jefferson through mention of his philanthropic and political achievements delivered by St. George Tucker. 4 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeech given on the ocasion of their final meeting in the form of a society in college. 21 pp. Ms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeech remarking on the many virtues of Virginia which make her \"more Blest [sic] with all the natural resources that constitute a nation's wealth, than any of the states of our Confederacy, or perhaps any country on the globe.\" 2 pp. Ms. Incomplete. Includes undated Ms. of a speech commenting on the virtues of the people of Virginia, written by St. George Tucker. 1 p. Ms. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCritically examines his poetry and offers much praise and approval. 4 pp. Ms. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions SGT's friendly connections in Virginia's House of Delegates; mentions desire to establish a mewspaper. 1 p. AL. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 pp. Ms. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pp. Ms. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReflects attitudes towards the election of Andrew Jackson. 4 pp. Ms. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe novel is set in Carlton, Virginia, just prior to the outbreak of the Civil war. Mentions the dilapidated condition of the College of William \u0026amp; Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia and the talk of relocating it in Richmond. 16 pp. Ms. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 pp. Ms. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 pp. Ms. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 pp. Poems. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. TCy of Ms. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Cy of PD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Cy of DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives an account of a French pirate ship being taken and the trial of the pirates; requests that the Shoreham be granted her \"full complement of men\" as they are in constant danger of pirates; sends copies of notes from various meetings and councils; discusses plans to have a house built at Williamsburg for his Majesty's Governor; reports hopes of good crops of tobacco, Indian corn and wheat; notes that they are at peace with the Indians; reports that his revision of the laws was carried out in accordance with the advice of the Council; recommends additional members for the Council; mentions various court proceedings; believes it to be impossible to prevent piracy without Courts of Admirality; reports his correspondence with William Penn; discusses instructions he delivered to various naval offices; discusses collection of revenue; describes reports and letters he included; requests additional funds to rebuild the court house which burned down last October; believes it necessary to call an Assembly in April; includes copies of proceedings of the Council on the 9th, 10th, and 12th of October, 1698. 17 pp. AL. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends copies of all accounts, trial proceedings, and collectors' and naval officers' bonds; regrets that they are \"not in all respects agreeable to yo[u]r Lordships Directions;\" requests suitable stationery; is troubled at the Assembly's refusal to build a house for his Majty's [sic] Governor; reports that the revision of laws has not yet been completed; discusses the problem of finding suitable employees for various offices as \"there is little or no incouragement [sic] for men of any tolerable parts to come hither;\" lists the contents of his enclosures; sates that if your Lordships do not approve of \"Mr. Dionysius Wright to be either his Majesty's Atturney [sic] general, or Clerk of his Majty's honorable Council, I humbly propose...to send two persons out of England for those employments, to live at his Majtys City of Williamsburgh;\" complains of the difficulty in getting a sufficient number of Councellors together; reports that their request about Meditteranean passes, \"is done;\" refers to a letter describing the French Protestant Refugees. 5 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee Misc. Mss. to Oversize File. 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes an address from the King of England, George III, to the House of Commons; and the proceedings of the Sons of Liberty in the colony of Maryland. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of D. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Cy of D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends the letter via Mr. Morse as a manner by which he can introduce him, Morse, to the Baylor family; sent a long letter via Capt. Fox \"concerning the future Plan of my Education;\" \"The taxes will be repeat'd except, that of the tea.\" See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Norton that he drew 50 sterling from him for Mr. Philip Clawsome; promises to remit the money by next summer by ship. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Cy of Map.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pp. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders that John Tyler, Charles West, John Taylor, William Whitely, or any three of them be given the land necessary to build a road from Charles Pullen's to Joe's Mill. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Ms. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvertisements concern such topics as rewards for lost or stolen horses, runaway slaves, items for sale, items found, and one warning to all persons not to deal with Frances Gill\" for she has deserted her bed and board.\" See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 2 pp. Pst. of PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms the Board of the status of its cargo onboard the schooner, \"The Committee,\" which had been captured and later rescued by an American Privateer; expects that \"future operations shall be attended with better successes.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that they just arrived last night; states that \"we have but two waggons and are much in want of supply;\" asks for a loan of supplies; resorts that he was \"informed by Mr. Underwood about fairly good Beaver at Richmond.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs happy to learn of the latest troop activities; is afforded great pleasure in hearing of the good conduct of General Mughlenburg and his troops; Lord Cornwallis' troops are moving northwardly toward Halifax; wishes him [BS] and the Marquis to prevent the junction of Lord Cornwallis and General Philips; their [BS and the Marquis'] forces should be joined by new troops of General Summer of North Carolina; if a junction cannot be prevented he [NG] wishes him [BS] to join all the forces ordered to the southward thereby preventing the enemy from penetrating the country. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 2 pp. Pst. of Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColonel Febiger advised him [RC] to stop in Cumberland; Colonel Davis mentions in letters that the government is willing to equip the Cavalry as soon as there is a \"return of what is wanted;\" received a letter from Colonel Joseph Jones who mentions that Jack Atkinson recently returned from Dinwiddie Court where he [JA] saw General Morris; Major Burnet left a letter for where he [JA] saw General Morris; Major Burnet left a letter for him [BS] which will be delivered by Cornet Harris. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 3 pp. Pst. of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives a lengthy and detailed account of his journey from Louisa County to Yorktown with his wife; describes all the people they met and places visited. Printed in the William \u0026amp; Mary Quarterly Historical Magazine XI (1903): 180-191. 28 pp. AMss. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to discover the fate of money donated by the Ladies of Virginia, \"intended as a donation for the relief of the soldiers of the Virginia, Prisoners of Charles Town, in the year 1780;\" states that this money was deposited in the Treasury by Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson and he [JA] would like information concerning the money; lists the women who donated money. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 1 p. Pst. of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Cy of Map.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas enough firewood to accommodate 450 men and 60 spare horses for the winter; confesses to reluctance to carrying out the instructions contained in his [BS's] letter of the 24th of July; he [CT] has no tools with which he can construct huttes [sic] for the men for the winter; has heard of considerable supplies arriving from France and recommends that an application be made by the state for its quota; requests a supply of coats; has requested that Major Call join him [CT]; would like a leave of absence to fetch Mrs. Tebiger to Virginia along with baggage and a medicine chest; will contact Governor Nelson and Col. Davies on the subject of supplies. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 2 pp. Pst. of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWestmoreland County, for Teliff Anderson and Alice Brinham; signed by James Bland, CWC. 1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWestmoreland County, for Youit Self and Ann Walker; signed by James Bland, CWC. 1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWestmoreland County, for Peter Smith and Sarah Smith; signed by James Bland, CWC. 1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWestmoreland County, for Ozmond Crabb and Winfred Hartly; signed by James Bland, CWC. 1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWestmoreland County, for James McGuy and Molley Collins; signed by James Bland, CWC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetitions for wages he never received as a midshipman on board the Dragon. 1 p. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the weather; fears that all the crops may be in short supply at Doguerun; crop rotation is the only way to restore a crop \"to any degree of fertility;\" wonders if the white wheat sown in 1788 is the one he [Whiting] now condemns; asks Whiting to make sure the Doguerun meadow is \"well grubbed -- cleansed -- and broke up...before the weather becomes too cold and wet;\" says Mr. Ball should continue his work in order mentioned; wonders if he [Whiting] has \"heard of the missing horse yet.\" 4 pp. Cy of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand grant of 120 acres to James Boyd issued by Henry Lee, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists, \"the times of birth of the children of Mr. John Lowry, deceas[e]d, taken from the Famaly [sic] Bible;\" signed in Elizabeth City, Virginia, by William Moore. 1 p. ADS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him [GG] that he [RD] has a bad cold, his \"wife is very weak and low...and the rest are all tollable [sic] well;\" hopes that he [GG] will \"right a letter to me and let me know of all diffenshon of my affairs;\" Mr. [?] did not turn out on Satturday [sic] to the Church \"being a day of hieving of Negroes.\" 1 p. ALs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom, Salley Rogers, to, George C. Taylor, the Clerk of Orange County, Virginia 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived from John Lubback, Esquire, \"after the tryal at Guild Hall.\" Records an apparent attempt by Mr. Brown to blend Mr. Jordan's financial concerns with theirs [Mr. Brown's and Mr. Perkin's] \"in order to create confusion and deceive Mr. Jordan, or, in plain English, to cheat him of his fortunes.\" 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Facs. of Nws (fragment).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Benjamin Johnson to John Brown the clerk of the Court of Appeals. 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by: Samuel Thomas, James P. Preston, John O' Connor, John Watts, Davis Hayes, and William Spiller, at Soldier's Retreat. 2 pp. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom, James Barbour, to W.L. Crawford, \"the Clerk of Amherst County,\" Virginia 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom, Captain James Barbour, to Reynolds Chapman, \"the Clerk of Orange County,\" Virginia 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom, Mr. James Barbour to John Brown, \"Clerk of the Court of Appeals.\" 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom, James Barbour, to, J. Poindexter, the Clerk of Louisa County, Virginia 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom, James Barbour, to, J. Chew \"Clerk of Fredericksburg, Virginia District Court.\" 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom, James Barbour and wife, William Johnston, Fanny Johnston, and Lucy Johnston, widow of Benjamin Johnson deceased to Peter Tinsley, \"Clerk of the Chancery District Court of Richmond,\" Virginia 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom, Colonel James Barbour, to, John Nicholas, \"the Clerk of Albemarle,\" Virginia. 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom, James Jackson, paid to, Benjamin Cave, \"the Clerk of Madison,\" Virginia. 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom, Davidson and Goddard, paid to, John Carr, \"the Clerk of the Supreme Council of Albemarle,\" Virginia. 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom, James Barbour, paid to, R.S. Chew, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, Clerk. 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom, James Barbour, paid to, L.W. Williams, \"the Clerk of Rockingham,\" County, Virginia. 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommands the goods and chattels of William Browne; James Semple recovered 221 pounds and 5 shillings in debt from William Browne and John S. Browne; William Browne and John S. Browne have until the fourth Monday in February to repay John Semple his debts. 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom, George H. Christian, Wyatt Christian, Alexander Christian, Frederick Christian, Frances Christian, to, Jones R. Christian for board, schooling, clothing, and books September, 1810-September, 1811. 2 pp. D. Including statement, December 21, 1815, by Jones R. Christian that the acconuts are correct. Given before W. Douglass, Justice of the Peace. Ordered to be recorded at the Charles City County, Virginia, Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes coming into possession of a portrait of the first Lord Chatham painted by Edmund Jennings; Mr. Jennings \"presented the portrait to the gentlemen of Westmoreland, upon the condition that it be placed in the Court House;\" asks that this request be honored. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including Cy of ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand grant signed by William Carroll in Murfreesborough, Tennessee for 640 acres issued to James Parlour. (See Misc. Mss. Oversizefile.) 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites on behalf of John Clements, Francis Arnold, Richard Posey and Lieutenant Posey who all hold claims to \"bounties of land under the provisions of some act of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia\" for their services in the Wirginia Blues so called from 1755-1763, while under the command of George Washington in Braddock's War; he [GW] did receive a large bounty of land thus he [WT] is \"persuaded that the claims alluded to are good;\" requests information concerning the fulfilliment of these claims. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 2 pp. Pst. of ALS. Including ADS 1 p. A signed statement by John Clements stating his land claim. Witnessed 17 March 1812 by Milner Eschotts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee Misc. Mss. Oversize. 1 p. Print.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeeks information concerning a grant issued for \"160 acres of land surveyed for Richard Beckett lying on the little river joining William Terry and Jonathan Graham's;\" the survey was made on May 24, 1774; if no grant was issued he [JB] wishes to pay; he [JB] is one of his [RB's] heirs; asks for an immediate reply and for the letter to be directed to Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReplying to his letter expressing interest in the common ancestry; derived from his Great Grandmother Young that their Great Grandfathers were brothers; told by Colonel Lee of Lee Hall that their family, Blands, Bollings descended from Joan Constable who came over in 1620; their common stock might be the same but they may not be descended from Young Rolpe; her mother is of the Smith family about which she [ML] is better informed; her family claimed the honor of being related to the \"Chivalerous Captain John Smith;\" related family anecdote concerning Colonel Meriwether Smith and Patrick Henry; regrets having so little information to relay. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot attend the camp meeting at Hickory Hill in August due to his poor health; attributes his poor health to the measles which he had in Mississippi; will visit the Fauquier springs \"to try the virtue of the sulpher water;\" expects to head for Texas as soon as his health is restored; one never knows \"how soon deaths cold hand will be laid upon us, though we are in the bloom of youth we are in the midst of death;\" Mr. Horrace [Horace] [sic] Buckner died recently and unexpectedly leaving his wife and four children; asks him [RLB] to tell Mr. Wilson that he [EC] will inform him [Mr. Wilson] of his arrival time; wrote to Cousin Richard, but has not yet heard from him. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not know how he would serve his country there given \"the extraordinary and unreasonable state of parties;\" is willing to remain abroad \"some two or three years longer, hoping to induce my performances of an official duty; has written two letters but does not know if they were received; does not really expect an answer as he [the addressee] has been so occupied with \"steering the ships of state;\" mentions a recent attempt at revolution, but \"through the kindness of Louis Philipee and the vigilance of the French police, the conspiracy was detected at Paris;\" \"all Itlay is a political volcano;\" Lord Ashburton has spent the winter there; received a letter from Carr in Constantinople. 6 pp. ALS incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Curry, a sound democrat and an energetic writer, will deliver the letter; would be pleased if he [JS] and Mr. Curry established a democratic paper in Alton; Dr. Hope would join in any arrangement made; he [VE] must leave for Washington and wishes all matters concerning his [VE's] establishment settled by Monday. 3 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Mr. J.C. Willing recommending him [JCW] for a professorship at Princeton College [NJ]; \"Speaks with certainty of his [JCW's] character and capacity as an instructor;\" remarks of his [JCW's] passion for Greek and Roman literature; assures that he [JCW] would be \"a great acquisition to your [WJ] social and literary circles;\" wishes the letter to remain confidential form the Boardof Trustees until his [JCW's] appointment is made. 2 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the economic rate of increase in the South and stating that this prodigious increase \"cannot indicate a wrong system;\" continues to note that the Northern population grew less rapidly than the South's during this time while its wealth grew even more rapidly; gives a table supporting these claims.\" 1 p. Pst. of PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends suspending postal service until a post office is established at Waddell's as Route No. 2737 cannot be put into operation until then.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that all Postmasters applying for certain articles connected with their business write their applications on a letter sheet, stating their office, county, and state and address them to the Inspection Office of the General Post Office Department. 1 p. PD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstruct him [CE] to deliver mail on route no. 2737 at Willcox Wharf instead of Swineyards since the name and site of the office were changed to Willeve Wharf. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Oakford's letter to him [CE] was written without knowing the service on Route No. 2737 had been suspended; an office was established at Waddell's Store therefore service there should be reinstated; Willcox Wharf is the starting point not Swineyards; he [CE] will be compensated for any deliveries made before learning of the suspension of the service. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the August 31, 1852 Act of Congress declaring meddling with property belonging to the Post Office Department a felony; asks that each employee of the Department act as an Agent to protect the Department's property. 1 p. PDS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the establishment of a Post Office at Waddell's Store, Elizabeth City County, Virginia, with Henry A. Bourg appointed Postmaster; Mr. Charles Evans will supply ingoing and outgoing mail. 1 p. PDS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppoints William Waddell as Postmaster of Waddell's Store, Charles City County, Virginia and instructs him of his duties as Postmaster. 1 p. PDS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Defense of South Carolina - Mr. Kett;\" in his defense Mr. Kett denounces activities of Massachusetts and defends South Carolina on the grounds that Massachusetts performed less patriotic activities in the past than South Carolina. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 4 pp. Pst. of D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John L. Thompson, J.P., Hanover County, Virginia, filed by Jane Matilda Grenier. Gives testimony to the many brutal physical and mental abuses she suffered from her husband, Edward Grenier. 4 pp. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for her letter; mentions their long friendship and the love and esteem his wife held for her [Mrs. Pegram]; laments being unable to visit her more often; cannot decide what permanent arrangements to make with his family given the unsettled condition of the country; James Gordon has been at his [WJR's] house since the commencement of the term of the court; already know of the situation with Mr. Minor and Mr. Nelson; recent military reverses have caused much uneasiness in Richmond; feels that there is no general despondence despite the apprehension and \"very few entertain any doubt as to our ultimate success;\" Alexander Gordon, taken prisoner at Roanoke Island, has been released on parole; happy that Churchill is kept so constantly employed and is sure he will do well at Mechanicsville. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions the tremendous noise of the Yankee cannons; the men are panting for an encounter with the Yankees and they hope to make \"old York a spot more memorable for Yankee defeat than it has been for Cornwallis; with God protecting them [Confederates] they cannot possibly loose; notes that crops are poor; mentions the loss of Negroes due to Yankee liberation; his neighbor, Dr. Byrd, wants to be put in the Yankee controlled Fort Lafayette until the end of the war so he can be left in peace. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 2 pp. Pst. of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for his letter and his graceful and appropriate tribute to his [WAC's] brother's [Abram's] memory; he [WAC] was quite close to hi sbrother as he [Abram] fell in the fight at Richmond; believes that no \"person braver...has fallen in this war;\" spent time with his [WAC's] cousin Charles Bruce who was mortally wounded; was put on the operating corps and hopes to remain on it after having seen so much awkward, nervous surgery; was scratched while operating and the pain resulting from \"poisoned wound\" caused him to stop operating temporarily; is in charge of two hospitals on 81 and 95 Main Street; hopes to remain in Richmond; hopes his friend will soon be able to rejoin \"in the maintenance of a cause I know is so near to your heart.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of Nws.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John Gibbon, Major General at Appomattox, Virginia \"the two others being retained by Lieutenant General Grant and General Lee.\" 1 p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to renew their correspondence which the \"unhallowed war\" interrupted; bemoans having no contact with the civilized world and no luxuries and enjoyments to which they were so accustomed before the war; mentions the death of \"poor little Nannie;\" he [CLC's] has returned from the army; worked with the Fire Department and fell ill while so doing; his health remains delicate; offers sympathy regarding the death of their Aunt Sarah. 4 pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping concerning the false rumor that Jefferson Davis attempted to flee Colonel Pritchard's squadron by disguising himself in a woman's petticoat. Two letters to the editor, one written by Audi Alterman Partem and the other by Rev. Dr. Fuller, both seek to dispell the rumors. 1 p. Nwscl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to hear from her as it has been a long time since he has and he would like to know how she is. 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWages stipulated by Henry to pay are 150 cents per week; requests that he [JY] retain any money thus far received and wait for a draft from him [BD]; expects to hire late in the fall; desires a quick response and \"every information respecting my old man, if he proves faithful until he raises me the sum of one hundred and sixty dollars;\" hoped to receive information of Harry by Mr. [?] but was disappointed; wishes to hear what course Dixon is pursuing. 2 pp. ALS. [incomplete] 1800's\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten by a \"Veteran Diplomat\" concerning a childless widower Baron named George Washington who is considering naming one of his Wahington relatives in America as heir to his fortunes. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns the beginnings of the Presbyterian Church in America. This article relates to Rev. Samuel McMaster whose manuscripts covering the Church's beginnings were probably destroyed when a family burned his papers thinking they were worthless. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 2 pp. PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolution, \"that the United Confederate Veterans, in Convention assembled at Atlanta, Georgia, this September 7, 1933, hereby pledge the fealty of the Southern Soldier to the President of the United States of America, Franklin Delano Roosevelt,\" signed by Homer Atkinson, Commander-in-Chief of the United Confederate Veterans. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The law of homicide - The Revised Code;\" Commonwealth vs. Vaughn. Defines homicide and distinguishes between homicide and first degree murder and sets up a case proving that Vaughn murdered premeditatively. 3 pp. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDueling agreement between A.B. [?] and C.D. [?]. \"The ground is to be ten steps;\" is either party violates the agreed terms then the second of the party injured shall have the liberty of shooting the person so injurying. 1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed items are rich and were found while overhauling the late collector William's papers; sent by intimation of Governor Morton; Bancroft refused \"to receive a call or have an interview with Governor Morton.\" 1 p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions her cousin John Tyler. 3 pp. ALS [incomplete].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"the champions of the circus and the amphi-theatre practised habits of scrupulous and rigid temperature...winning temporary applause as wrestler or gladiators, but the Christian sect actuat[ed] by more intellectual and spiritual motives should practise the same habits to attain those higher and holier ends of virtue, peace, happiness...which rid [life] of all its terrors and shed the bright beams of hope on the [bleak] chasm of eternity;\" urges people to aid temperance societies in their battles against drunkenness and other intemperate acts. 4 pp. D [incomplete].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"No tyrannous acts shall suppress your free claim / Or stamp the word SLAVE on America's name.\" 1 p. Pst. of D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Pst. of PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Ph [incomplete].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. Pst. of PM\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Dr. C.F. Caracristi telling of his [CFC] great knowledge of the sulphur deposits of El Paso County and he has had experience in Mexican mining matters. 1 p. Ph. of TLS. Includes Ph of ALS 1 p. February 25, 1917. Enrique Creel, New York to \"sirs\" of Charles E. Doddridge and Company, Philadelphia. Gives his highest recommendation of Dr. C.F. Caracristi's knowledge and judgement of mineral matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"It is our duty to prepare their [the living] souls for the immortal world;\" \"the sorrowful are nearer to God and they shall be rewarded in the life to come.\" 1 p. ALS. Includes ALS, 2 pp. \"Your friend,\" , to \"dearest friend,\" . \"I am too sorry not to see as I had my heart set on a visit from you.\" Also including AL 8 pp. [incomplete]. \"Devoted Sister,\" to, \"my darling John,\" . Worried about his cold; is tired now as \"Sundays are quite filled...In the morning Sunday School and church, after dinner Bible Class and at four thirty church again;\" the Coburn Players will perform four Shakespearean plays in May; relays stories of her and Annie wrestling, looking through the telescope and shopping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p. AN. Includes AN 1 p., undated. Quote concerning the destruction of faith. Also includes PM. 1 p. Formula for making pills of some type.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. D (fragment). No year given\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John Blair, Richard Booker, Jean Pasteur and Edmund Keen. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. D (incomplete). Month unknown 22, year unknown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives brief biographical sketches of residents of Charles City County . See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 3 pp. Pst. of PM (incomplete).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 4 pp. Pst. of PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eListing of short biographical sketch of people born in Surry County. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of D (incomplete).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of PM (incomplete).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains various transcripts of wills, land leasing and ownership, African Slave Trade, court cases, descriptions of towns and land and a few memoirs. Some of the (family) names found mentioned in the transcripts are: Tyler, Taliaferro, Taylor, Jeferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and Fox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTranscripts including letter and recordings of property transfers; some of the family names found in these transcripts are the following: Smith, Knott, Stockton, Eppes, Hylton, Archer, Taiman, Carter, Gill, Walker, and Gayle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTranscripts including letters and marriage bonds from the Yorktown Clerk's Office. Names found in the documents include: Abercrombie and Hornsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTranscripts including records of marriages, deaths, mentionings of various wills, births and land patents. Name included among the transcripts are: Lock, Eckhols, Hudson, Tucker, Hawkins, Reade, Curtis, Clayton, and Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTranscripts including the Board of Trade papers of James City, Virginia, mentionings of wills, deeds, land divisions, a Register of St. James Northern Parish in Goochland County, Virginia and notes from York Co., Virginia records. Names mentioned in the documents include: Charroon, Armistead, Ewing, Stith, Hairston, and Johnson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTranscripts including notes on personalized paper of Lyon G. Tyler with a \"College of William and Mary\" masthead, notes on wills, marriages, births, deaths, family relations, and a listing of soldiers of the American Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBonds collected by Lyon G. Tyler\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes cases involving John Wilson vs. Stephen Girard, John Kendall, et. al. (witnessed by Theodore Armistead).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTranscripts including indentures, a letter from Rose O'Neill Greenhow \"the noted Confederate spy,\" notes in the Wallace Family, a draft of a short story by Gertrude R.R. Richards and a letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious letters and transcripts, court orders, and a list \"in honor of the College Company, in the War of the Revolution\" of which President James Madison heads as the Captain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical notes in which the following names are found among others: William Gilbert, the Bickley family, Marshall, Pwell, and Tyree Harris.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescripts of short stories, items from the Virginia Gazette, journal entries, and letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscripts including journal entries, records of land transactions, wills, an article entitled \"Emmigrants to Ohio and Illinois,\" and several letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTranscriptions of Robert Carter Letter Book, a letter written by Emmanuel Jones in 1768 recommending that the \"Gentlemen of the College\" [of William and Mary] return now that the destruction [?]; many other letters, wills, land transactions, and parts of journals are included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTranscripts including the last will of Thomas Gibbs, blacksmith, land transaction listing of soldiers \"in service March 1862,\" a tribute to Robert E. Lee, Virginiarious wills, letters, journal extracts and a list in memory of members of the Tyler family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e47 pp. MsV #124.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e61 pp. MsV. #125. Includes 6 cashier's checks. January 10, 1850-January 15, 1851. All are signed by Alexander Gardiner, Cashier of the Manhattan Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 pp. MsV #126.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e38 pp. MsV #127.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHistorical account entitled \"chronicles of East Hampton,\" of Gardiner's Island which was owned by nine generations of the Gardiner family beginning in 1639. The account, though printed, includes hand written editorial remarks by Alexander Gardiner [?]. 217 pp. MsV #128.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a dedication to Miss Gilmer, Elizabeth Gilmer Tucker, his wife, to whom he offers this gift of his poetry. 33 pp. MsV #129.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVolume II. 30 pp. MsV #130.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e22 pp. D (fragment). Includes diary and account book. 32 pp. MsV #131.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopied by Anna Melissa Graves and witnessed by Emily E. Graves and Emily Wight Graves. 109 pp. Cy of MsV #132.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists various account, debts and payments of various people. 152 pp. MsV #133.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe book lists individuals and their taxable assets including such things as slaves, harnesses, horses, and lots. 51 pp. MsV #134.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters collected by Wilson Barstow and Webster Barstow, written by \"A Lady Correspondence - E.D.B.\" in New York. Comments on the life-style in New York City - the poverty, the plays, the filth, and the splendor. 78 pp. MsV #135.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes surveys for sewers and an asylum. 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of the Gardiner family of New York. Include letters of Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, her sons David Lyon Gardiner, Alexander Gardiner and daughter Margaret Gardiner Beeckman."," Boxes IV-V contain papers, 1814-1842, of the Gilmer family of Albemarle County. Include letters of Thomas Walker Gilmer to his wife Anne E. Baker Gilmer concerning family, religion, politics, and the annexation of Texas; and speeches of Gilmer."," Box VI contains papers, 1812-1895, of St. George Tucker (1828- 1863) and his family. Includes letters, poems, speeches and literary works by Tucker as well as the sheet music, \"The Southern Cross\" for which Tucker wrote the lyrics."," Boxes VII-XII contain miscellaneous manuscripts, 1645-ca. 1860. Includes two letters, 1700-1701, of Francis Nicholson; copies of Revolutionary War and Civil War letters; transcripts of documents, genealogical notes and manuscript volumes (including Gardiner account books, two volumes of poems by St. George Tucker, an unidentified diary kept in a 1766 Virginia almanac; and copy of diary, 1788-1822, of Charles Copland.","Mentions her interest in politics; is \"puzzled how to account for the changes of opinion and principle in those who are considered so very wise and honorable;\" describes the construction on Chatham Street; mentions that David has been out of school due to his lame foot. 2 pp.","A bond, from David Gardiner, for the sum of $10,000 to be paid to James Van Antwerp of New York. 4 pp. Paper document signed.","$5,287.50 to be paid to James Van Antwerp. 2 pp. Paper document signed.","Requests the company of Mr. Gardiner on January 2. 1 page. ANS.","Acknowledges receipt of Gardiner's mortage payment; discusses the transfer of the mortage to Mrs. Abigale Rhodes. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.","Apologizes for not writing earlier; discusses her mother's upcoming eye operation; mentions their disappointment at not seeing her; hopes that she will visit in the spring. 2 pages.","Announces that \"General Van Cortlandt has commenced hostilities against us,\" claiming that they had no right to the estate and that they must leave by the first of May; states that Mr. Van Wyck is very anxious to see Gardiner. 2 pages.","Discusses General Pierre Van Courtlandt's attempt to take away his estate; gives a history of the land in question; is sorry to hear that Gardiner's wife is ill; gives news of the family. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Informs Gardiner that Col. Hunt's newspaper will discontinue from lack of subscribers if aid is not forthcoming; asks Gardiner to write to people in New York concerning this problem. 1 page.","Describes his purchase of a sideboard from Miss Harrison which was initially owned by Gardiner; requests that the keys to it be sent to him. 1 page.","Discusses the itinerary of J.G. Dyckman; informs Gardiner that he is standing by to \"execute and commands\" for him in New York. 2 pages.","Discusses prospects for the upcoming election; believes the vote in his country will \"depend upon the exertions of the National Republicans.\" 2 pages.","Notifies Gardiner of the meeting at Bull Head next Wednesday; hopes that he will atend. 1 page.","Acknowledges receipt of a check for $300 from Gardiner. 1 page.","Informs Gardiner of the convention's resolution to nominate Gardiner as their candidate for Congress. 1 page.","Describes his visits to the towns of the county and believes the county will provide a majority for the ticket; states that he had 5000 tickets printed and distributed in the county. 2 pages.","Requests that Gardiner remit the $84 in interest on his bond. 1 page.","Announces that they are about $70 short in paying Hunt's bill after collecting for election expenses; hopes that Gardinercan help them out. 1 page.","Describes the visit of her parents to albany; mentions the construction of a \"large marble Acadimy [sic] for the boys;\" states that David and Alexander are going to college this spring; hopes to hear from Juliana soon. 2 pages.","Describes in detail his first few days at Princeton, his room, studies, and roommate; hopes to hear news from East Hampton soon. 2 pages.","Describes his life at college; states that he has not missed a single recitation since classes began; mentions that he has been very lonely and homesick; asks that she write \"immediately.\" 2 pages.","Informs Gardiner that Mrs. Rhodes requests him to pay off the mortage by the first of April. 1 page.","Believes that the whole South will go against Van Buren; describes the opposition as very determined; discusses national politics in general; mentions Governor Tyler's address to the Senate. 3 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Describes his attempt to procure the items his father asked for; states that he had bought him a hat, Virgil's works, but did not get a fish pole as there were non under a dollar. i page.","Sends the green bag and matting which he purchased for her; lists the prices of the items. 1 page.","Sends a receipt for the interest on Gardiner's bond. 1 page.","Signed by Nassau Hall, sent to Gardiner's father. 2 pages. Printed document signed.","Hopes Margaret will come up to Croton to visit; describes her attempt to learn French; states that she is translating \"Estelle\" and that \"it is all about shapards [sic] and it is really sichnes [sic] to read it.\" 2 pages.","Encloses a receipt for the interest on Gardiner's bond for 1/2 year and for Mrs. Rhodes' bond. 1 page.","Concludes that Gardiner had not been able to find a suitable site as he had requested; describes some land and asks Gardiner to complete the purchase of it. 2 pages.","Informs Gardiner that she would be happy to ride to the harbor with him but regrets that she will be unable to do so due to her mother's illness. 1 page.","Grades of Alexander Gardiner for his Sophomore year at Princeton University; list of expenses and curriculum. 2 pages. Printed document signed.","Is disappointed to hear that his father will not be visiting Princeton this spring; gives an account of his expenses, asks for $240.00 to be sent. 2 pages.","Promises to find a pair of horses for Gardiner as good as he can find; asks Gardiner to write giving the size, colour, age, and price he is willing to pay for these horses. 1 page.","Describes his attempts to contact Mr. Tabill by mail; asks Gardiner to check if Tabill received his letter; discusses bills obtained in furnishing his house. 3 pages.","Encloses some papers for Dyckeman; discusses some legal proceedings with Dyckeman. 1 page.","Asks him to inform Mr. Dayton that he received his letter; states that he has been ill most of the time since he left New York. 1 page.","Asks his opinion on the present condition of the East Hampton School as her son, Edward, \"having in some degree got over his prediction for a sea life\" requires some more schooling; asks for his advice concerning his board. 1 page.","Describes his trip back to Princeton and his visits with relatives; tells of the prices to repair his watch; describes the weather. 2 pages.","Introduces her son, Edward, and his friend, William Braser, as the bearers of this letter; discusses arrangements to be made for their schooling in East Hampton. 2 pages.","Describes the Fourth of July celebration at Princeton; gives some news of his brother, Alexander Gardiner. 3 pages.","Requests more money to be sent as he has to purchase some books; mentions that he believes his father's writing to have become worse over time, pointing out mistakes in his last letter. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Sends receipt for the interest due on Mrs. Rhode's bond. 1 page.","States that he deposited $1,500 in the Manhattan Bank into his account; asks him to send a receipt. 1 page.","Discusses his attempts to locate a teacher for the situation his father requires; asks for $250 to be sent to pay his bills at Princeton; notes that he needs two teeth to be filled. 2 pages.","Acknowledges receipt of his, Daniel Gardiner's, for the $1500. 1 page.","Asks Gardiner's opinion of the teacher at the East Hampton School as he wants to send his son there. 1 page.","States that he has been very well at Princeton; mentions his visits with Mrs. Clark and Miss Hewes; describes the plagiarism of Harlow and his punishment; describes hailstones 3 inches in circumference falling when it was eighty degrees; discusses his classes. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Describes the cloth which he purchased for her, details, patterns, and prices. 4 pages.","Discusses his return to health; asks about the activities of Mr. Pickens and whether his mother is enjoying Saartoga Springs; suggests that his mother should send all her letters to him and he would send them on to david, saving her from writing separately. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.","To Abigail Rhodes; signed by Charlotte Rhodes, executrix of Abigail Rhodes. 1 page. Printed document signed.","Describes a dinner party for the vice-president elect. 1 page.","Discusses her apprehension at traveling to Old Point Comfort, Fort Monroe, Virginia; describes the Fourth of July activities at the house; mentions the President's plan to travel to white Sulpher springs. 1 page. Typewritten copy of","Apologizes for not wriing sooner; mentions her intention to go to New York; states that Phoebe Gardiner is very angry with Margaret for not writing; congratulates Margaret on the outcome of the election. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.","States that Julia Gardiner Tyler wants enough velvet to \"make a low waist and short sleeves;\" describes how \"lame Thomas\" attempted to find out the President's actions on the sub Treasury Bill; believes the President will veto it. 1 page. Typewritten copy. autographed letter signed.","Asks to have his letter to Dr. Dayton on the subject of the annexation of Texas published in the Aurora; describes the cabinet dinner last night at Gov. Wickiffe's. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Mentions Commodore Elliot's gift of an arabian horse to Julia; runs down a list of dinners and receptions for the coming week; describes the President's jealousy at seeing Judge Mclean looking \"all sorts of ways at Julia.\" 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Mentions the speculation concerning the President's cabinet and the fate of the Democratic Party; describes the \"beaux\" of Miss Corse; states that he must be here for the ball. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","\"Mrs. Tyler's Farewell Ball. 'Sic transit gloria mundi;' \" gives a very detailed account of the ball and those in attendance. 2 pages. Typewritten copy of \"February 20\" is crossed out.","Mentions that she has seen no account of the 22nd ball; discusses the question of the annexation of Texas. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Asks him to read the article in the Herald about the Tyler administration \"in which it reflected upon Mr. Tyler's son so severly;\" advises him on the political course that he should take; notes that John Carter Brown travels with \"a second rate set;\" discusses Mr. Fordham's affidavit. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.","States that he will not get through court until Saturday; informs Gardiner that he will noy be able to return to New York on time due to his son's illness; wishes Gardiner would see Judge Betts about adjourning the court until Tuesday so that he could be there. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.","Relates Julia Gardiner Tyler's story of how she and the President Tyler narrowly escaped from danger when a hurricane hit their hotel during their stay at Old Point comfort, Virginia. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Describes the friends who visited Margaret Gardiner and Alexander Gardiner; mentions that she has been very ill with influenza; gives news of family and friends. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Mentions her desire to get home; discusses his prospects for political appointment; asks that he not place confidence in any one as \"politicians are intriguing.\" 1 page. Typewritten copy. autographed letter signed.","Describes the construction of the monument; mentions Mr. Gibson's concern over whether we pay for it or the government.\" 1 page. Typewritten copy of","Informs him of the President's plan to arrive in New York and travel to East Hampton; asks him to make all the necessary arrangements. 3 pages.","States that in regards to the Governor's visit, he was very \"tempted to rejoin the family cicle,\" but described that it would be more discreet not to; describes the travels of Graham. 1 page. Typewritten copy of","1 page. Printed material.","1 page. AN.","Mentions that she received from Julia Gardiner Tyler some poetry written by the President Tyler; describes a story she heard from Eliza Gardiner concerning her, Margaret; discusses her mother's views on Mr. Polk and Miss Corse. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Informs him of the latest high society gossip; mentions that Kitty Livingston and W. Langdon are to be married on November 3rd. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Describes his fellow passengers on the steamboat ride from New York; describes all of his acquaintances at the house at sharon Springs. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Describes the travel plans of the President Tyler, Julia Gardiner Tyler, and David Gardiner. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Mentions a letter he received from Grahm who received it from Mr. Andrew's of Rochester concerning the latter's gratification in entertaining the President Tyler and Julia Gardiner Tyler. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Describes in detail their, President Tyler, Juliana Gardiner Tyler, and himself, itinerary and all the people with whom they have made acquaintance. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.","Mentions that he missed his train and is obliged to remain there until tomorrow; states that Julia Gardiner Tyler is doing very well; discusses the improvements made to the President's, Tyler's, plantation; describes the President's travel plans for the day. 1 pge. Typewritten copy.","Mentions how odd she felt when Mrs. Beeckman and the \"old gentleman\" kissed her; describes her meeting Mr. and Mrs. Ely and Mr. Grahm. 1 page. Typewritten copy. Including Typewritten copy. autographed letter signed from Margaret Gardiner, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, ca. 1847, comparing Mrs. Beeckman with Mrs. J.W. Livingston.","Describes the dinners on the plantation; believes Julia Gardiner Tyler to be recovering slower than Mrs. Seldon. 1 page. Typewritten copy. Incomplete.","Explains that it was too late for her to write last night as fairies \"might have stolen me away to deck their fitful abodes;\" thanks him for his \"flattering representations of me to your mother;\" expresses desire to stay where she is rather than travel with the President. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.","Encloses her daguerrotype; describes her return trip. 1 page. Typewritten copy of","Mentions that she, Julia Gardiner Tyler, and the President are all suffering from colds; describes the dance of the previous night; mentions that Alice was \"smitten\" with Gilbert. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Relates Gilbert's description of the hospitality President Tyler and family. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Describes her life at \"Sherwood\" as very pleasant; states that the President Tyler was somewhat upset that there was not more mention of her wedding to Mr. Beeckman made in the papers. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Plans to leave for Washington, DC and be in New York on Saturday a week; mentions that Julia is looking forward to seeing her, JMG, in March. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Describes visiting all her friends and attending the third Assembly. 1 page. Typewritten copy. autographed letter. Incomplete.","Hopes that her mother's trip to \"Sherwood\" will turn out successfully; mentions all the calls that she and her husband have been making; describes the Henry Clay procession in New York; assures her mother that everything will be taken care of at home. 2 pages. Typewritten copy.","Describes all the people that have come to visit. 1 page. Typewritten copy of","Describes a dinner that the \"boys\" hosted the other day. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Relates a story that Joe H. told her about Mr.Pindle \"having fallen desperately in love with her;\" mentions the visit of Gilbert Beeckman and Henry Livingston. 1 page. Typewritten copy. autograohed letter signed.","Discusses Mary's illness and how she was sent to the hospital on Staten Island; mentions the dispute over the Williams' estate; describes her own illness and other troubles. 9 pages.","Describes his meeting with Fenton; asks David Gardiner to advance him $25; mentions seeing Robert; discusses the money due Shumfield from Hjouberry of Brooklyn. 3 pages.","Gives a description of \"Homewood,\" Judge Wilkens' estate; describes his visit with the Wilkens, Mrs. Hutchinson, and her daughter. 1 page. Typewritten copy.","Describes his travels and impressions to Louisville; states the \"Judge Brown is too slow and antiquated to be of much use to us;\" believes himself to be in much better health since he left New York. 2 pages.","Mentions his letter from Alexander Gardiner; discusses the engagement of Alex Bruen to Eliza Joy; gives news of other friends; discusses gardening; asks that no oone outside the family be allowed to use the horses and carriages, \"not even clergymen;\" describes the activities of the Haights who recently returned from Paris. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.","States that he hired a man as a coachman and gardener, believing that \"there will be no danger of his introducing Foreigners on the premises;\" describes a letter he received from Alexander Gardiner. 1 p. ALS","Asks for the last balance on his mother's bank book and any subsequent withdrawls as he must pay the interest due; gives news of family and friends; discusses the care of the wagons. 2 pp. ALS.","Describes the Fourth of July celebrations; notes that he did not observe anyone intoxicated; states that the corn and potatoes should be attended to; family news. 3 pp. ALS.","Describes the large procession yesterday in honor of those killed in Mexico; mentions the turmoil in Paris. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Mentions that father and mother started their trip South; notes that he has sent her a violin, care of Capt. Nash; hopes that she has been exercising; awaits news from Europe. 2 pp. TCy of ALs.","Describes a very large gathering of Irishmen, discussing the wrongs of \"Injured Ireland;\" believes that Bob (Robert) Tyler could have secured ten thousand votes there. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Is upset at his wife's illness; gives news of the family; describes the city; wants to come and visit. 4 pp. ALS.","Encloses the checks and a letter from Mr. Cunningham to the Presidents; discusses the Democratic Party's estimate of the previous administration. 1 p. TCy of ALS","Describes the funeral service for Egbert in Acapulco; believes Alex Gardiner to be a \"sincere Christian.\" 1 p. TCy of ALs.","Describes in detail the storm that they sailed through; states that he did not believe what they were going to survive; notes that they are heading for Rio where they will stay several weeks for repairs; describes the passengers; hopes to live to see home and family. 2 pp. Tcy of ALS.","Describes the sights as his vessel comes into the harbor at Rio; states that he can hardly wait \"to set foot upon the green grass and enjoy a good bath...and a good meal of fresh provisions;\" describes his impressions of the city; finds the slavery disgusting; hordes of americans en route to California. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.","Describes in great detail his impressions of Rio; mentions their visit to the house of Mr. Todd, the American minister; describes his tour through the \"largest and richest monestary in Brazil;\" discusses the effect of the gold rush in Rio; wishes he was home. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.","Describes his accommodations in a \"delightful country boarding house;\" discusses the effect of the California gold rush; describes the villas he has visited; notes the fear that the slaves will revolt; mentions the arrival of the Emperor and Empress in Rio; thinks the mixing of blacks and whites as equals to be \"disgusting and repugnant in the extreme to an American.\" 4 pp. TCy of ALS.","Discusses plans he made with Mr. Herrick to establish a commercial house; describes his visits with neighbors, merchants, and the Neopolitan ambassador; complains of the necessity to endure all the fine dining and entertainment with the Brazilian ladies who speak no English; discusses the value of land in California; hopes to leave port tomorrow morning. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.","Informs him that she received a letter from Gilbert Beeckman enclosing one from her husband is located in a suburb of the city, Rio, in the company of Mr. Herrick and Dr. Bardell. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Mentions that the city is full of colors; asks what are Margaret's plans. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Gives account of his voyage from Rio to san Francisco; describes the lack of amenities at such places as Conception where they had stopped on the way; complains about the captain of the \"Chio Colon\" - \"a good navigator but a bad sailor;\" mentions receiving everyone's letters upon his arrival; complains of the bad weather and the problems associated with his voyage being so delayed; finds land values incredibly inflated and the goods he brought with him practically worthless; describes the \"Happy Valley\" where he pitched his tent in order to avoid the high prices of accommodation in town; complains of an attack of \"desentery\" [sic]. 10 pp. TCy of ALS.","Discusses his bewilderment at the situation he finds himself in after his seven month Journey from New York; mentions the incredibly high prices for land; asks him to send word of what rents are and what goods are in demand \"up the river.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Explains that his dysentery kept him from meeting him [DLG] in Sacramento; hopes to be well enough to travel by next week. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Explains that he does not believe that his brother could have reached San Francisco in time for him to have sent mail via the last steamer; is pleased that both she and the baby [Henry] are in good health; believes New York to be an agreeable place of residence. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes how some have struck gold with no problems while others labor away with no luck; explains that beneath the grime, many of the miners are cultured, well-educated gentlemen; gives a description of Sacramento as a \"city principally of tents springing up in the wildreness;\" mentions that many nationalities are represented there. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Hopes to be able to repay her rmother and send several thousand dollars to her [MGB] additionally by next year; notes the prices of various commodities; describes the little shack he and his partner, Major Bean, built to spend the winter; mentions that David L. Gardiner has moved into the auction business in San Francisco. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.","Describes attendance at the wedding reception of Miss Cornelia Scott; is happy to hear that he has recovered from his illness; mentions visiting his family; gives all the latest news about friends and relatives; asks for a very detailed letter from him. 3 pp. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.","Informs him that Mr. Mullone intends to ship carts, wheelbarrows, and similar articles; states that Mr. Mullone wishes to know which articles would be in most demand; mentions that mother [JMG] and Margaret Gardiner left for \"Sherwood.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Gives a detailed description of the flood waters which covered Sacramento; discusses prospects for the future; complains about the poor mail service. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.","Asks his opinion of the daguerreotype of their son [Henry Beeckman] that she sent; mentions the warm weather they have been experiencing; describes life at \"Sherwood Forest;\" wishes that he would be more detailed in his letters as she is often lead to wild speculations; mentions the controversy concerning the North and the South. 3 pp. TCy of AL.","Notes that \"very little seems to have resulted this winter in the matrimonial way;\" describes a social function she attended. 1 p. TCy of Al. Incomplete.","Expects to receive several letters by the next steamer to make up for the fact that she has not received a letter from him in four months; describes an excursion to Richmond for the laying of the cornerstone to the Washington Monument; describes the activities of their son. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Incomplete.","Mentions and excursion to Richmond on the ocasion of the laying of the cornerstone of the Washington Monument; describes a ball given by the Governor. 1 p. TCy of AL. Incomplete.","Describes the development of San Diego and the house he built, the \"Granda Casa;\" notes the lack of vegetables in his diet; believes more gold than ever will be extracted from the mines this season; describes his daily routine; discusses the advantages of separating Southern California from the Northern section. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.","Gives a detailed account of the death of John H. Beeckman by the accidental firing of his gun; notes all the arrangements that have been made. 5 pp. TCy of ALs.","Discusses the arrangements he made after the death of John H. Beeckman; offers his condolences, describing how much he, John H. Beeckman, felt for his family. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.","Mentions his connection with the development of the new town of \"Buteville;\" congratulates Julia Gardiner Tyler on the birth of her daughter; notes that he would have been very rich had it not been for the flood. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Complains of the infrequency of his letters writing, \"your letters! they are my only true solace in your absence, and each disappointment sends a keen pang to my heart. Oh! mails! mails! you have much, indeed, to answer for.\" 1 p. TCy. Incomplete.","Relates the contents of a letter received from John H. Beeckman, describing the flood and the search for a better location; states that he believed that his stay in California would be shortened. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Mentions her sorrow at not having received a letter from him since January 20th; describes her life at \"Sherwood\" and Alexander Gardiner's illness. 1 p. TCy. Incomplete.","Describes the death of John H. Beeckman; discusses the condition of Margaret Gardiner Beeckman and the Beeckman family; notes the information received concerning his estate; encloses a latter from David Gardiner. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.","Thanks him for all that he has done concerning the death of John H. Beeckman; lists particulars that need to be attended to concerning the discharge of Beeckman's estate. 3 pp. TCy of ALS.","Discusses the engagemnets and marraiges of some friends. 1 p. TCy of AL.","Rejoices that she has at last received a letter from him, even if \"the tidings it bears are of a most disastrous nature;\" hopes to receive more letters. 1 p. TCy of L. Incomplete.","Relates the contents of John Beeckman's leter just received; describes David Gardiner's activity in San Diego. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","\"would I were with him! he is free,\" probably written by Margaret Gardiner Beeckman. 1 p. Poem.","1p. TCy of D.","Answers Alexander's questions concerning the estate of John H. Beeckman; mentions a letter received from Bean asking for the matters between them to be settled amicably and \"without recourse to law;\" states that he wants to buy as many carts as he can afford; is happy to hear that mother is well. 4 pp. ALS.","Notes that the family is well; mentions meeting with Robert Tyler and his family; gives some news concerning David Lyon Gardiner in San Diego; news of friends and family. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Discusses arragemants that she wants made concerning some personal effects of their late brother Alexander Gardiner; describes his death and how people have been dealing with the situation. 4 pp. ASL.","Explains that business has been poor due to competition; gives local news; believes his papers, the Daily Index, will become very profitable and influential; describes a staged fight between a dog and a grizzly bear; discusses his leisure activities with a certain belle, \"the Praire Flower.\" 3 pp. TCy of ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of his letter; discusses the number and type of vessels in service between San Francisco and Sacramento; discusses the China tea trade; notes that A.B. Smith left to visit friends in New York and that he sent a letter with Smith for him, Alexander.","2pp. ADS.","Encloses a bill of exchange for $2,000, to pay back loan for the lumber; notes that his, Alexander's, shipments have been disposed of except the wheel barrows and lumber; expects to be renumerated for the loss he incured while he was attending to his, Alexamder's, business; mentions the poor market for tea from China; notes that everyone is complaining of hard times but that they expect a good season at the mines. 4 pp. ALS.","Relates his shock and grief at the news of Alexander Gardiner's death; hopes to be able to leave by next month; mentions mailing a check for $2,000 and a box of gold dust to Alexander Gardiner. 3 pp. ALS.","Offers his condolences for the loss of her son, Alexander Gardiner; inquires as to the status of a shipment of carts, wheelbarrows and harnesses to David L. Gardiner. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses recent lynchings and the role of the law in Sacramento; mentions the fire in Nevada City which destroyed the business district; advises him not to sell John H. Beeckman's store now as it would not bring a good price; discusses the prospect of coming home and getting married. 4 pp. TCy of ALS.","Discusses his reaction to the news of their brother's death; states that he is concluding all business so that he will not have to return to California. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Describes her visit and dinner with the \"bachelors;\" believes Uncle Nathaniel is recovering; gives news of family and friends. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Relates her visit with Madame Arestes, a \"genuine Hungarian.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Explains how she has been taking care of herself; describes the severe weather they have been experiencing and the flooding of the James; is sorry to hear about her poor luck with a nurse for Henry Beeckman. 4 pp. ALS.","Mentions Mrs. Porter's plans to travel to Havana; lists the people who have come to call. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes the fire that destroyed a good part of the city; discusses how this will affect their business dealings there; notes that the Buteville property is becoming very valuable. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Mentions arriving in Philadelphia safely and plans to leave for Baltimore at 1:00; mentions her meeting with Thackeray and Mrs. Robert Tyler. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes her trip from Philadelphia; complains that she will be detained in Baltimore due to an accident until tomorrow night, hopes to move on to Norfolk after that; gives news of friends and family. 4 pp. ALS.","Details her family life; believes Julia Gardiner Tyler's \"intense thinking and excitement\" have upset her ususal health; mentions Betty Christian's marriage to Lewit Henderson. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Asks her to send directios so that he can make the frame for her brother's picture. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Discusses the reception that the publication of Julia Gardiner Tyler's letter received; assures her of its originality; notes that it has been approved in almost all the cities. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes her dinner party; discusses the tremendous success that Julia Gardiner Tyler's address has received; notes that a publisher in Ithaca wrote her, Julia Gardiner Tyler, asking her to \"write a book entitled White Slavery in England, of the size of Uncle Tom's Cabin;\" gives news of friends. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Mentions the continued favorable response to Julia Gardiner Tyler's letter; notes that they made \"the necessary invocation to get the spirits to manifest their presence among us...but without success;\" gives news of the family. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes her excursion in a row boat with David Gardiner and the President Tyler; gives news of family and friends. 2 pp. TCy of ALs. One page missing.","Regrets that he was not able to come home by this steamer; remits to her $300; informs her that the other $400 will be settled; mentions that he is leaving for San Francisco this afternoon. 1 p. ALS.","Mentions that Margaret Gardiner Beeckman is going to send Mr. B. the ring in order to get rid of him; reports that there is a young lady from the South who is disputing \"the bellship with Mrs. Duncan.\" 1 p. TCy of ALs.","Describes a \"party of young Tennesseeans\" at the house; notes that the young ladies are pretty but rather provincial; informs him on Margaret Gardiner Beeckman's attempts to avoid B. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes the activities of her day, at the racetrack, at tea, and at breakfast. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports the little details of the days activities, her acquaintances, the weather, etc. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Hopes that Julai Gardiner Tyler will write some but believes her to be working on her dress for the ball tonight; describes her adventures on horseback with some friends. 4 pp. ALS.","Mentions everyone who came to greet her after dinner; reports that Mrs. Young and Ann were overjoyed at her return. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Informs her of an invitation received from the Haights for a dinner party; believes Julia Gardiner Tyler and the President Tyler to be recovering well; notes that the Clarks left to go North. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Gives all the details of a dinner party last night at the Lake; notes that the President Tyler was imprudent enough to eat ice cream and today is quite under the weather.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Receipt for $5.00 from Juliana McLachlan Gardiner to P.A. Raynor. 1 p. ADS.","Recommends the services of a Dr. Hodges of Philadelphia for her; mentions their sightseeing in Richmond, the parade, and a balloon. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports that Mrs. C. brought all the purchases out for Julia Gardiner Tyler to inspect; states that General Millson is there and \"on the stump to reconcilliate his constituents for having voted against the Nebraska Bill.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes the evening with the Col. Mallory and Judge Clopton; mentions that the boys seem quite content at the school, bringing home \"three sweet potatoes as a reward of merit;\" notes the travels of Mrs. Letitia Tyler Semple. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Mentions her trip to \"The Rowe\" to see Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Harrison, but they were not home; informs her of a dinner Julia Gardiner Tyler will be giving in honor of Mrs. Millson, the Senator's wife. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes the dinner party she held last Friday; believes herself to \"have grown to be such a belle in the country here;\" mentions her success in treating Mary Clopton's ailments; notes that the President is preparing his Baltimore address. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of her letter containing the \"Bowery Extension\" motion made by the \"Mayor\" reports that the \"President has gone to the Court House to determine whether the County Clerk can witness their signatures to the deed of conveyance. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports that all the boxes except one came safely, but that the mince meat broke and ran over david's book; describes preparations being made for Christmas; encloses the papers signed and certified that she, Juliana, wanted. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Notes that yesterday's sermon was quite scathing; reports that all her \"numerous beaux were in attendance\" with her at church; discusses some music she is called upon to play; mentions visits from the Harrisons and the Crenshaws. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Mentions that her friends Wilcox and Christian rode out to meet her, states that she \"never saw two sprucer looking beaux on finer steeds than they;\" lists all the problems the steamers have had navigating in the fog; hopes to visit the Whittles in order to meet Mr. James; hopes that the \"Bowery business\" will be settled soon. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Reports that the river boats are frozen up and that there is no means of communication by mail. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes in detail the dancing and the dinners at Dr. Wilcox's party; reports the safe arrival of her trunk; thinks \"Mrs. Carleton is a great goose to marry Col. Phyfe unless he has something besides his salary \u0026 title.\" 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Believes that the county has never seen \"such a season of festivities;\" discusses the activities of little Harry Beeckman at school and around the house; states that the President Tyler has been busy preparing a speech to be delivered to the Maryland Mechanics Institute. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Including TCy of the above letter. 1p.","Reports the return of Mrs. James Brooks from Europe and that she injured her back and has been an invalid for three months; describes the escorts she will have on her trip to Baltimore. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Announces their arrival in Baltimore; reports that the wedding came off with no problems; notes that the President Tyler has been receiving callers all morning. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes the dinner at the Nelson's last night; remarks that \"there were never collected such an ugly set of people;\" plans to go out with her old beau, Mr. Gittings; reports that the \"President Tyler's address is complimented beyond limit.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes her dinner at Col. Wilcox's on the way back from church; reports that Allen lost in a yacht race by a New Yorker but then offered to bet $10,000 to race again; believes the New Yorker should have taken him up; mentions the acquisition of the two new admirers - Capt. Lester and Mr. Fear. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. Including TCy of ALS, Margaret Gardiner Beeckman, to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, notes that everyone's crops except the President's are doing poorly; mentions the return of Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox.","Reports her arrival at White Sulpher Springs; describes the other guests and the poor facilities. 3 pp. ALS.","Describes a costume ball that Julia Gardiner Tyler, President Tyler, and she attended; relates a joke they played on the President. 4 pp. ALS.","Discusses bringing some of Dr. Muhlenbergh's choir boys to his church \"to illustrate Congregational Singing.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Lists the devices and dinners she recently attended; describes herself as a belle; notes that the fog has been so thick on the river as to prevent mail delivery and cause the wreck of the Augusta. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Complains of feeling \"under the weather;\" hopes to see Harry Beeckman soon; reports the presence of Judge Clopton in their house - \"a terror by the way to the ladies;\" believes that any report on the President's address published in advance of his pamphlet \"must be both incorrest \u0026 incomplete.\" 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","States that she has still not fully recovered from her illness due to the poor weather; reports the death of Augustus Christian - \"his exit was no doubt a happy relief to his family.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports that the children enjoy school and all are well except for Lachlan Tyler, who needs support for his foot as she believes his lameness is increasing; mentions the death of Alex Wells; believes that \"if all that was reported of him is true, Ann will be the better off for the event;\" mentions the request from the Protestsant Episcopal Seminary in Baltimore to have the President Tyler speak on religion. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports the death of Margaret Gardiner Beeckman. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Requests payment due for goods sold to Mr. Beekman [sic] when he left for California. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Announces her safe arrival at Julia Gardiner Tyler's new house in Hampton, Virginia; describes the advantages of its location; requests that he pick up and send her the spiritual papers - \"a banner of light \u0026 Spiritual Telegraph.\" 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Reports that President Tyler is complaining, but that he is better. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Lists the names of people she met one evening at Miss Bard's; describes her trip to Telegraph Hill to watch the passage of the \"Great Eastern\" up the river. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Plans to accompany the children to the point to see the parade on the fourth; describes the party she attended last week given by Capt. Dyer; describes the visit of Mrs. General Green and her daughter. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes the festivities at the Japanese reception; wishes that Harry Beeckman, Gardie, alex, and Julia Tyler could have been there; mentions going to the Telegraph to see the Great Eastern sail; reports on the encampment of the seventh regiment near the railroad; states that \"the opposition boat is getting along finally.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports his sighting of a great meteor that crashed last Friday evening; asks her if she knows of the marriage of Jacob LeRoy and the daughter of Robert McClelland. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Lists the names of people he visited yesterday; hopes that she will be able to see the Great Eastern when it arrives at Old Point Comfort, Virginia; does not believe that it compares favorably with American ships. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Describes her visit to the Great Eastern with Julia Tyler and Mrs. Seldon. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports her evening with Mrs. Satterthwaite; lists the callers she has received. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Expresses concern over his safety; encloses a clipping from the Herald which believes that Ty;er's house will go unmolested; states that everyone is \"looking for a terrible battle in Virginia;\" reports the commencement of the Naval Brigade's movements upon the James River; discusses the debate concerning the location of the first battle. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Reports that they have \"settled on the islandfor the summer;\" wants to know where Julia Gardiner Tyler is \"and what she is doing through all these troublesome sad times;\" offers congratulations on the birth of David Lyon Gardiner's son; discusses \"the fearfulnews from Cambridge the last week...of the death of Mrs. Longfellow.\" 4 pp. ALS.","Thanks her for the letter with all the news, notes that \"Julia Tyler's mind is so engrossed with the inhumanity of this war she could write of nothing else;\" does not call on neighbors as she does not desire opposition to her views on the war; reports that Mr. Crittenden has been delivering \"a vigorous prosecution of the war.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Offers condolences on the death of Mr. John Tyler; hopes to hear from her soon; wants news about Julia Tyler. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports that she has been refused a pass \"for military reasons.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Pass granting permission for Juliana McLachlan Gardiner and 2 children to go to Virginia. 1 p. PDS.","Wishes that she had some intelligence to communicate, but observes that contact with Virginia has been cut off; promises to relay any information they might receive concerning Julia Gardiner Tyler; does not believe that there is any chance that Mrs/ Gardiner might travel south at present. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports that enquiries made among prisoners about the condition of Mrs. Julia Gardiner Tyler and family have revealed only that nothing serious has ahppened; states that \"Mr. Ludlow has again made a request to Gen Wool for permission to send a flag over to you ladies, but it remains to be seen what the cross old man will do.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Asks that an enclosed letter to Julia Gardiner Tyler be delivered to the gentleman who offered to take charge of the letter; reports that \"Alexander Gardiner Tyler is very measy and anxious to return South.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports that Julia Gardiner Tyler is determined to remain at \"Sherwood,\" \"under any circumstances;\" mentions that the papers reported that \"the Union gun boats have met a repulse near Richmond.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Acknowledges receipt of a letter addressed to Julia Gardiner Tyler; reports that it is being sent to the nearest military fort of the \"insurgents;\" disclaims any responsibility if the letter is lost. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Regrets to hear of Mrs. Julia GardinerTyler's illness; is happy to hear that she has been allowed to remain at \"Sherwood,\" \"in comparative peace and quiet.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Discusses her attempts to reach \"Sherwood\" by mail; notes that there have but fears \"the appropriation made by Congress for prolonging the war will make peace measures a slow business.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Believes prospects for the South are looking brighter; discusses reports from foreign newspapers about the war; wishes that \"the Southern Confed. could maintain their own independence without the aid of foreign powers.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Offers to provide assistance to her to contact her daughter, Mrs. Julia Gardiner Tyler; reports the description of battles received from her uncle, Dr. Minge; notes that the Federal soldiers \"have laid waste, the beautiful estates of \"Westover\" and \"Berkeley,\" and in fact, all the country around here, not leaving a blade of grass, or living thing upon the land;\" gives a forwarding address where letters to Julia Gardiner Tyler might be sent. 4 pp. ALS. Including TCy of above ALS. 3 pp.","Discusses her attempts to get a pass to meet with her daughter at \"Sherwood\" as she had heard reports that Mrs. Julia Gardiner Tyler was ill; states that she is now awaiting a reply from Major Ludlow on the matter; wants to bring Julia Gardiner Tyler north, as \"the climate during the summer is all but death to her.\" 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Reports that permission is still not being granted to civillians to travel up the James River as preparations are pending for the removal of their forces; promises to notify her as soon as he has favorable news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Informs her that it will be possible to travel to Charles City County, Virginia \"under a 'flag of truce'\" to meet up with her daughter, Julia Gardiner Tyler; notes that Norfolk is \"only peopled by women, children, and men incapable of bearing arms;\" reports the rationing of tea and salt; describes the effect of the war; discusses the possibilities of her, Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, traveling to meet with her daughter. 4 pp. ALS.","Mentions that Julia Gardiner Tyler has been ill again; believes it would be best for her to go north; does \"not feel at all alarmed about Julia - now that the northern vandals have retired from the James River;\" notes that communication with richmond has been reopened. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Discusses the prospects of meeting up with Julia Gardiner Tyler and bringing her north; argues that since the Federal army has left the immediate vicinity of \"Sherwood,\" she ought to try to get Julia Gardiner Tyler; fears the effect of the weather on Julia; reports the current opinion concerning a batle to be fought on the Rappahannock River with Gen. McClellan uniting with Pope. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Regrets that the \"military condition of things was such as to prevent a favorable consideration of your requests\" by Major General McClellan. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Asks to be kept informed of any news of Juliana McLachlan Gardiner Tyler; discusses the rumor that the \"Villa Margaret,\" in Hampton, Virginia had been burned; mentions that Mr. Horsford was in Washington, DC right after the battle of Bull Run. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Assures her that her sympathies are with the south; feels that \"the state of the country is most sad and lamentable;\" hopes to see her soon. 1 p. TCy of AL.","Gives a favorable report on the scholastic achievement of the \"young gentlemen\" under his instruction from her home. 1 p. TCy of AL. Incomplete.","Mentions her surprise at hearing that Julia Gardiner Tyler had returned to Virginia; discusses her husband's involvement with the Runford Chemical Works and the Commission for the Defense of Boston Harbor. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Receipt signed by George Mackerley for payment received from Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner for tuition and expenses for Alexander Tyler and Henry Beeckman [sic]. 1 p. ADS.","Reports that Mr. Tyler has an office in the government at a salary of $ 3,000; discusses the activity on the Potomac River - believes that the Northern papers cannot be trusted to print news of defeat; encourages her to keep her spirits up; quotes Mr. Tyler as saying \"we have no more fear of the Yankees than if they were Hottentots - not a bit more - God is with us and will whip them badly.\" 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Relays news from a relative that Julia Gardiner Tyler is well; states that \"we do not think the state of the Confederacy by any means gloomy - on the contrary it is brighter than it has ever been;\" believes that France will soon recognize the south; discusses the current status of their warships and the denunciation of Admiral Dahlgreen. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Remarks \"offered at the funeral of Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, at East Hampton, Long Island, New York.\" 4 pp. AMsS.","\"inventory of Mrs. Juliana Gardiner's furniture at her residence on Staten Island [NY] - taken by her daughter Mrs. Tyler.\" 2 pp. ADS.","Submits her claim to be reimbursed for damage done to \"Villa Margaret\" while occupied by Federal soldiers. 1 p. TCy of AL.","1 p. ADS.","Asks her to \"give a great deal of love\" to Mrs. Tyler and to congratulate her on the marriage of her daughter, Julia. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Requests the company of the Gardiners on the 13th. 1 p. AC. No year given","Asks if Mr. Gardiner could handle her money as \"I have had it by Me some time and I long to have it Earning something;\" hopes that it will be of no trouble and asks that she be informed of their decision. 1 p. ALS. No year given","Looks forward to her visit; hopes that she will come early so that they can spend lots of time together; states that she will meet Juliana at the dock of her choice. 1 p. ALS.","States that she can attend to any additional sewing Mrs. Gardiner might have; discusses her father's illness; thanks Mrs. Gardiner for her kindness. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses the case of the mortgage Gardiner's mother brought against a bond executed by his father. 1 p. ALS.","Announces his safe return from Kentucky; mentions that the Beeckmans are well and that Gilbert's health is continuing to improve. 1 p. ALS.","Does not understand \"how the Trustees considered themselves justified in warranting Mr. Gardiner's conduct;\" thanks his mother for sending the \"corrector;\" asks about a Mrs. Ann Rogers who was listed in it; thinks that the family ought to come and visit; mentions that Professor Henry, \"the second scientifical man in the country\" declined a position at the University of Virginia with almost triple his present pay; discusses his academic performance. 3 pp. ALS.","Consoles her on the death of a loved one. 2 pp. ALS.","Invitation to take tea at 4:00. 1 p. ALS.","Regrets to inform him that they will not be able to visit tonight as was suggested; thanks him for his letters; wishes him a \"speedy return to health.\" 1 p. ALS.","1 p. PM.","Sends a copy of the President's address; describes a grand celebration on the James River. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Regrets the delay that will keep him away from home; discusses his business; believes he is getting the better of his cough, hearts that Eliza is healthy again; gives news of acquaintances; states that the constant snow has kept him indoors. 2 pp. ALS. No year given","Expresses great desire to see her again, but regrets that her illness prevents her from doing so; mentions that her daughter would call in her place were it not for her sprained ankle; asks her to come visit them instead. 2 pp. ALS.","Apologizes for disappointing her, but explains that the doctor is still away delivering a baby; sends what quinine he has. 1 p. ALS. No year given","Reports that the President Tyler will leave \"Sherwood Forest\" on the 21st for New York; describes the house and decorating suggestions; asks him to send several items, including her cookbook. 4 pp. ALS.","Requests their company on December 16. 2 pp. AL. No year given","Worries that Mrs. Julia Tyler's habit of writing to Mrs. Gardiner twice a week will make her letter \"superfluous;\" mentions an unusual warm spell; reports that \"the family (with the exception of Uncle) have enjoyed perfect health.\" 4 pp. ALS. No year given","Relates his pleasure at seeing her and visiting East Hampton, New York; describes his visits around New York and New Jersey; states that he enjoyed Beeckman very much. 12 pp. ALS. No year given","Reports that there is no cause for alarm as her health is improving; describes a ball held last evening where no one wanted to dance; mentions making the acquaintance of a spectacularly attired French woman in the company of the Count de Reis, a Spanish nobleman; reports that Harry Beeckman is well. 2 pp. TCy of ALS. No year given","Newspaper clippings; envelopes to Mr. and Mrs. David Gardiner and Alexander Gardiner; envelopes to Margaret Gardiner Beeckman; envelopes to Juliana McLachlan Gardiner; calling cards from the Beeckmans and the Gardiners.","Admires her \"calm, submissive resignation to the decree of heaven;\" discusses religion; gives news of the family. 1 p. ALS.","Petition to the Judge of the High Court of Chancery for the District of Richmond concerning two tracts of land in Ohio purchased by John Tabb. 7 pp. D.","Thanks him for his letter; mentions his readings of Ovid; argues why he has no desire to travel; asks \"why desire to see the miseries of the world;\" describes the misfortunes of war and poverty; discusses the destiny of the American people. 3 pp. ALS.","Describes the pleasure he enjoys knowing of Walker's advancement; complains of a \"melancholy that seems yet to haunt me;\" gives family news. 2 pp. ALS. Including ALS from ELiza Gilmer to Thomas Walker Gilmer, family news, discusses her studies. 1 p.","A map sketch. 2 pp. Fragment.","Discusses arrangements to buy a tract of the Royal Company lands; announces intention to resell the land for a higher price. 4 pp. ALS.","Wishes that he could be with her; discusses his love for her as they plan to be married in a few weeks; mentions his illness; is sorry that he has not procured a rib for Miss Hetly. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses purchase of land from the Loyal Company; describes adjoining lands. 3 pp. ALS.","Hopes that she and her friends are well; describes how much he missed her and how forlorn and desolate the house seems without her; discusses local happenings. 3 pp. ALS.","Describes his disapointment after failing to receive a letter from her; asks why she has not written; mentions establishing a literary and scientific journal; discusses local events. 4 pp. ALS.","Describes his arrival in Washington; fears that he was not a good escort for Miss Randolph as he was too preoccupied with his own business; mentions his visit to Mr. Wist; asks her to write often. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the legal action he is taking on behalf of Isaac A. Coles in reference to a bond executed by Charles A. Scott to John Coles; describes his reasons for demurring Mr. Scott's pleas. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Describes the difficulty he put himself through on behalf of the Loyal Company surveying their tracts of land; states that the present holders of the land will not pay their dues unless sued; desires that such legal action be taken so that he may colect his fee of 8 percent of the money involved. 2 pp. ALS.","Bond of M.M. Robinson and John H. Cocke to Francis W. Gilmer for $1,124.79 dated 20 December 1823. 1 p. D.","Describes his stay at White Sulpher Springs and the effects of the waters have upon his health; gives anecdotes of the people he has met there; makes arrangements to meet her at Staunton, Virginia 3 pp. ALS.","Mentions his \"disappointment at not receiving a long love letter\" from her; describes his love for her; mentions his trip to Hot Springs, Virginia 4 pp. ALS.","Asks to wait one month to move in to collect receipts of Loyal Company land holders so that he can be \"legally armed;\" warns that the collection will be a difficult operation. 7 pp. ALS.","Announces that he has given David Anderson power of attorney to attend the general meetings of the Sayall Company as his proxy; sends a servant to return the papers so that Gilmer and Mr. Maury can complete the agreement and make a report at the meeting. 1 p. ALS.","Describes his deep devotion to her; is upset that she implied that he could forget her; discusses his social life; relates news of the family; mentions his debut in the legislature. 4 pp. ALS.","Complains about her not writing often; desires her to be with him; mentions news of family and friends; asks for her decision regarding visiting him. 4 pp. ALS.","Relates his meeting with her relative, Miss Baker; wishes she was with him; complains of his ill health; discusses the purchase of a family Bible; asks whe she has not written. 3 pp. ALS.","Asks for some money in return for his services in identifying the surveys of the Loyal Company; believes the surveys to be worth $50,000 of which his commision would be $4,000. 1 p. ALS.","Asks her to come down and stay with him for the remainder of the legislative session; discusses all the preparations required for her trip. 3 pp. ALS.","Asks for the legal services for Gilmer regarding tracts of land in Montgomery that he wishes to purchase; gives an account of past owners and transactions of the land in question. 3 pp. ALS.","Requests that Gilmer inform him of the amount paid for a survey made on a tract of land for Mr. Walters. 1 p. ALS.","Informs him of the receipt of the Order of Account from Staunton for the Loyal Company case; asks if there are any other defendants interest in the result of the account who should be notified. 1 p. ALS.","Asks the court date for settlement of the debts owed the Loyal Company be moved up as he does not believe that it will be possible to notify all the defendants 30 days before the present court date; asks for a complete list of the defendants and their addresses; discusses arrangements for settlement of the case. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the prospects of procuring security for his father to purchase some land; does not believe the accumulation of debt to be a good idea; proposes plans to keep his father happy in his old age. 4 pp. Incomplete.","Discusses legal arrangements to be made in the absence of General Preston; suggests that Gilmer should publish his \"sketch of the Loyal Company\" in the Abingdon paper so as to give everyone the facts in the case; promises to see to it that any effort in the Legislature to abolish the Company's claim will be defeated. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the case of the Taylors; sends a copy of G.C. Taylor's bond; asks that he return the copy of the Journal as soon as possible; discusses Mr. Pratt's case. 1 p. ALS.","Complains that she does not write as often as she should; discuses the arrangements for her move; describes visits with her friends; asks about the possibility of enlarging their family; discusses the possibility of retiring from public life. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses at length his renewed need for a closer relationship with God; mentions the depravity of the world and his own; begs her to also consider these religious matters. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses arrangements to deliver to Gilmer the papers of the Loyal Company v. Walker case; asks that his fee of $40.43 be forwarded to him by Mr. Botts. 1 p. ALS.","For William Jordan, signed by Alexander Garrett, Albemarle County Court House, Virginia. 2 pp. ADS.","3 pp. D.","Relates his need for religion and guidance in this world; believes that he would have turned to religion long ago if only his wife were pious; asks her to think of religious concerns; discusses family news; debates the prospects of remaining in the Legislature. 4 pp. ALS.","Receipt for $11.25 from Thomas Walker Gilmer to John M. Patton. 1 p. ADS.","Apologizes for not writing first; believes that Gilmer will make it through his present difficulties with the help of God; discusses the need for God amidst the evils of the world. 4 pp. ALS.","Informs Southall of a parcel received for him at the American Consulate. 1 p. AL.","Invites Nelson to a dinner on the 4th of July in his honor. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Gives a full account of his research to prove the identity of Doctor Thomas Lendrum. 2 pp. L.","Invitation. 1 p. ALS.","For the purpose of recommending and nominating Hugh L. White of Tennessee as President of the United States of AMerica. 12 pp. PV.","Receipt of $2,250.53 from Thomas Walker Gilmer \"on the principal and interest on the debt of Andrew Sweeney secured by deed of trust from Richmond Moon, Sr.,\" signed by William Lomptins. 2 pp. ADS.","Receipt of James B. Fretwell for Richard Moon, \"received of Thomas Walker Gilmer eight Hundred and thirty six dollars \u0026 60 cents.\" 1 p. ADS.","Describes his impressions of the people and rituals he observed during a visit to a Catholic cathedral; mentions the prospect of sea sickness, but notes that \"no one ever died of it;\" describes his purchase of a substantial amount of property on Galveston Island; mentions other business dealings. 4 pp. ALS.","Announces his arrival home; describes his reception; wishes that she and the children were with him; fears that business will keep him occupied for quite a while. 4 pp. ALS.","Describes his joy upon the receipt of her letter; discusses business plans and matters at ome; mentions his longing to see her and the children. 4 pp. ALS.","Believes Mr. Archer to be a most \"promising youth;\" discusses the general supervision \"which his youth and inexperience may require.\" 1 p. AL.","Wishes that relations between the two of them could have been closer; asks for aid in \"reading the signs of the horoscope;\" asks what is to become of the \"honest, independent states right republicans of the South\" (like himself); wishes that there was some Virginia and Georgia to cooperate. 3 pp. ALS.","Inquires as to any further developments in regard to his Virginia claims; asks for an early reply. 2 pp. ALS.","Congratulates him on his induction to the Speaker's chair; notes how far the Old Dominion has \"tumbled from that high eminence of glory and political virtue;\" warns of the possibility of a few of their fellow Whigs joining with the conservatives. 2 pp. TCy of ALS.","Warns of the danger inherent in naming Gordon as the Whig candidate; notes that this is a crisis situation and urges Minor to act prudently. 3 pp. ALS.","Requests information concerning the conduct of Jno. Hooe in relation to a certain \"loose and base woman;\" requests this information on \"behalf of many virtuous voters of said King George county\" as Hooe is a candidate for election there. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses the need for faith in strength of the Lord when one is ill; advises submission to the will of God; points out that \"it is the unbeliever who is alarmed at the thought of death when he is sick;\" informs her that Aunt Sarah will come over to visit her soon. 4 pp. ALS.","Regrets that previous engagements prevent him from accepting the invitation to the dinner to be given the Honorable Mr.Wise at Louisa Court House; discusses the danger to government institutions caused by the \"indifference of the people as to their own inalienable rights;\" discusses the need for reform within the framework of the constitution, especially in regards to the banking system. 4 pp. Df.","Acknowledges his letter; discusses his political options now that he has been elected; asks how his wife took the news. 4 pp. ALS.","Regrets that he will not be able to attend the dinner to be given in honor of Mr. Clay; gives his highest regards to Mr. Clay and the position he holds. 2 pp. Df.","Notes that a letter written by Mr. J. Randolph to Mr. Ridley describing opinions and acts of Gilmer that are false has been exhibited in Southampton County; requests that he receive a copy of this letter; urges that the circulation of the letter be suppressed. 1 p. ALS.","Acknowledges their invitation for him to attend a Whig Convention for the states of Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio; describes the greatness of the influence of \"popular will\" on the institutions of the United States; notes the necessity of \"the vigilance of the people\" to preserve the government. 3 pp. Df.","Acknowledges their invitation for him to attend a Convention in Nashville by the \"friends of 'retrenchment and reform';\" discusses the upcoming presidential election and the dangers of a strong executive; notes the necessity of individuals to uphold their constitutional rights in order to preserve the Union; warns of the danger of the states losing their power to serve as checks on the Federal government. 4 pp. Df.","Submitted by Jno. E. Heath; concerning (1) the status of public warehouses owned by Virginia, (2) amount of revenge charged to the sheriffs, (3) fees collected for criminal charges, (4) the amount borrowed by the Treasurer from the banks and (5) the balance in the Treasury. 4 pp. ADS.","Discusses the \"one blank scheme\" and its political implications; describes his itinerary. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses his political situation and duty to the Whig party; notes the disapproval of the selection of Webster as Secretary of States; calls Webster \"a federalist of the worst die: a blackguard \u0026 vulgar debaucher;\" asks if Minor has seen signs of too much ambition in him [TWG]; sends his love to Minor's family. 4 pp. ALS.","Questions the meaning of his last letter; asks \"what change has come over the spirit of your dream?;\" states that he is just the kind of advisor that he needs, his \"distance from the scenes of action\" giving him objectivity; discusses his political prospects. 4 pp. ALS.","Discusses his prospects of accepting a seat in the US Senate; believes a national bank would be \"unconstitutional and inexpedient;\" states that he is in favor of distributing the surplus proceeds of public lands. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Discusses the election of William S. Archer to the US Senate; describes how he was nominated as well by J.F. Strother of Rappahanock but that his election was strongly opposed by those he has considered friends. 4 pp. Incomplete.","Discusses his displeasure at the manner in which they acted to fill Roane's seat in the US Senate; states that he wanted Gilmer to have that seat; desires reports of how the opposition to Gilmer was presented. 1 p. ACyS of ALS.","Describes his meeting with Col. Coles on the subject of the last senatorial election; states that Coles showed him Minor's letter on the subject and explained that they, Coles, Cocke, and Southall, would have voted for Gilmer had they known he wanted the position; does not expect any further action. 3 pp. ALS.","Argues that the delegates and senator had not served the interests of their constituents in regards to the last senatorial election; states that the residents of his county desired Mr. Gilmer for the position; gives copies of his correspondence with Southall, Coles, and Cocke. 3 pp. ALS. Including ACy of ALSs, March 13 and 18, 1841. 2 pp.","Asks him to attend to some business of Gilmer's with Dr. Poindexter as \"there are unsettled matters touching the purchase by him of you;\" discusses expenses to be paid, cash owed him and other transactions. 3 pp. ALS.","Asks him to receive from Charlottesville Fevell \"whatever sum of money he may wish to pay;\" states that \"the cat will be out of the bag...soon\" and that \"if Tyler is firm and true all is well.\" 1 p. ALS.","Amendment empowering the President to issue Treasury notes as necessary \"to meet any legal demand on the treasury to which the ordinary resources thereof may not be adequate.\" 1 p. AD.","Explains that he has been too busy lately to write; mentions the death of a senator from Rhode Island; describes the party at Webster's; announces the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Tyler to a Mr. William Waller of Williamsburg; expects to be with Ann as a \"first rate midwife.\" 4 pp. ALS.","States that he arrived safely but it still sick; announces the death of Lewis Williams of North Carolina; hopes that she will get better soon; discusses his business arrangements with Harmer; gives family news. 4 pp. ALS.","\"Remarks of Mr. Gilmer, of Virginia...on the motion to strike out the contingent appropriations from the bill making appropriations for the civil and diplomatic expenses of the government.\" 8 pp. PD.","Describes his travels and companions; gives family news; makes arrangements for groceries to be sent to her. 3 pp. ALS.","Promises to attend to her requests; describes his attempt at shopping; states that it has been too cloudy to see the comet; gives news of friends, family and the weather. 4 pp. ALS.","Describes his trip and the storm on the Potomac; gives news of friends and family. 2 pp. ALS.","Asks why she is not well; urges her to exercise; describes his committee work; mentions that the measles are going around and that he has them; asks if she reads her Bible as often as she should. 4 pp. ALS.","States that he has fixed up roms for her, Lucy, and Liz to stay; asks who she voted for in the election and who won. 1 p. ALS.","Discusses the advantages of signing the \"War Bill\" and the disadvantages accompanying a veto of the bill. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Is glad to hear that the baby is better; describes how beautiful she is to him; states that his \"old malady\" is giving him trouble again; mentions the passage of a tariff bill; believes his health would improve if he could stay at home. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses \"the desire felt by the people of Texas for annexation, and fear that it may greatly injure us if suffered to operate upon the action of your government;\" encloses a petition for annexation, asks Gilmer's opinion of it. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Reports that his illness is no better; pretends that he is at home with her and acts out a conversation with her. 3 pp. ALS.","Reports that he is no better - the morphine helped the other day, but today he feels as bad as ever; describes the details of a Catholic service he attended. 4 pp. ALS.","Reports that although the doctor treated him, he does not feel much better; states that he will change doctors if he does not get relief in a week to ten days; wishes that she would take up Christianity so that \"we would then be unitied for eternity as well as time;\" discusses the virtue of being a Christian; wonders \"why does not my wife, my dear wife make a profession of religion?;\" preaches at her on the necessity to accept Christ; asks her to read a chapter in their family Bible before going to bed. 7 pp. ALS.","Describes his packing up leave; rejoices at the prospect of returning home; discusses social events around town. 3 pp. ALS.","Expects to leave Saturday; sends estimates of living expenses; reports that he feels better today than he has felt in a long time. 1 p. ALS.","Describes his trip to Amherst Court House and the weather; reports that he will visit Mr. Thompson and leave tomorrow for Lynchburg. 1 p. ALS.","Commends him on the publication of his letter concerning the annexation of Texas; regrets, however, that he does not hsare Gilmer's hope in a quick resolution; states that the inaction of the US on Texas' proposal for annexation caused them to withdraw the offer; notes that the desire for annexation was not derived from fear of Mexico; discusses the problems with the US tariff and custom house system; repports that although many in Texas have now dropped their support for annexation, there remains a majority who favor it; discusses the problems Texas has had raising revenue and the recurrent Mexican treat; states his alarm at the economic situation where many people are moving out of Texas with fewer coming in; believes that \"the President is humiliating the Texan nation and himself by counting and relying upon foreign (British) intervention for the establishment of peace;\" discusses the possibility of Texas freeing its slaves; believes that if Texas does not become a part of the US, it will fall under the influence of a European power, namely Great Britain; refutes the argument that annexing Texas would be unconstitutional; suggests that Texas be admitted by a Joint Resolution of Congress rather than by treaty to avoid the necessity of a two-thirds vote in the Senate. 8 pp. ALS.","Lists his itinerary; regrets that he will not be able to see her until after the election. 1 p. ALS.","Copy of a deed of sale of 191 acres in Albemarle County by Thomas Walker Gilmer to Hugh and Franklin Minor at $15 an acre; contains provisions for the cutting of wood on the property. 1 p. ACy of ADS.","1 p. ADS.","Lists the places and time where \"I shall proceed to take the depositions of sundry persons to be read as evidence against our claims to a seat in the next House of Representative as the member from the Congressional District.\" 1 p. ALS.","Discusses the prospects for the national bank system proposed by the Republican Party; believes him to be the best qualified to explain the issues. 4 pp. Df of ALS.","Reports that the judge is very sick and may die tonight; states that although he wanted to bathe in the springs, he will come and take her home; reports that they had a rather dull time so far. 4 pp. ALS.","Believes that the democratic Party is pursuing a course of folly; argues that Van Buren does not have much support in Philadelphia; wishes that there were some good man on whom we might all rally Richmond;\" reports on the number Democrats elected to their Congress. 2 pp. TCy of ALS","Reports that all her friends have been asking about her; states that \"I certainly wish you to have as much pocket money as is proper for an economical and prudent young lady - but no more;\" discusses the arrangements made for her money. 4 pp. ALS.","States that he is well except for a cold caught \"either from the wet night or from sleeping in a room heated with anthracite coal;\" discusses his accommodations; reports that Mr. Stringfellow gave a good sermon today. 3 pp. ALS.","Discusses the housing and dining arrangements he has made; doubts that the Compbells and the Coles will be staying there as he expected; promises to send news of a \"fine speculation\" that he is investigating; states that \"the rumors about a mistake in my poll are all false like everything else of the sort in the newspapers.\" 3 pp. ALS.","Asks him to consider the question of the annexation of Texas; argues that foreign powers might \"establish an influence in Texas prejudicial to our commercial interests and republican institutions;\" asks for his opinion on the matter. 4 pp. ACyS of ALS.","States his decision to sell during the latter part of January as his correspondence with Anderson has proven unproductive; relates a message from Mr. White explaining that he had not written earlier due to his illness; discusses some financial arrangements made with \"Godwin at the Bank;\" asks what will be done with the \"General Ticket members\" - hopes \"that you may all act so as to uphold the Constitution and laws;\" discusses a congressman's right to hold his seat; debates the power of the state to interpret federal law in its own manner; questions the trade off between obeying the law and seceding from the Union. 4 pp. Incomplete.","Reports that he has been hard at work writing a paer in response to Goggin's hopes to be home on Friday. 1 p. ALS.","Mentions that Mr. Goggin has gone home - \"whether he will come back I know not and care but little;\" asks her to tell Frank Minor that he, Thomas Walker Gilmer, plans to take up law again as he is tired of Congress; states that \"Texas will come into the Union very soon.\" 3 pp. ALS.","\"An address, delivered before the two literary societies of Randolph Macon College, Virginia, by the Honorable Thomas Walker Gilmer.\" 22pp. PV.","Reports that Mr. Meade wants to pay him some money and that as soon as it is in the bank, he will send Minor a check; states that \"I am very busy now with my contest.\" 1 p. ALS.","\"Speech of Thomas Walker Gilmer, Secretary of the Navy of the United States;\" discusses the role of history in human society. 20 pp. Df of AMs.","Congratulates him on his new position as Secretary of the Navy; believes that \"the shortest cut to the presidential chair lies through the department of the Navy;\" states that a code of Rules and Regulations and a modification of the organization are required to restore order to the Navy; advocates Calhoun's plan for reorganization. 1 p. TCy of L. Incomplete.","The explosion killed Secretary of the Navy Thomas Walker Gilmer, Commodore B. Kennon, secretary of State Judge Abel Parker Upshur, Virgil Maxcy - US Minister at Belgium, and Col. David Gardiner. 2 pp. NwsCl.","2 NwsCl","1 NwsCl","Resolutions passed upon the death of Thomas Walker Gilmer by the citizens of Staunton and Augusta County; signed by Lucas P. Thompson. 4 pp. DS.","Resolutions passed by the citizens of Albemarle upon the death of Thomas Waler Gilmer. 2 pp. ACyS of D.","Resolutions passed by the legislature of the State of New Jersey upon the deaths of those killed aboard the Princeton. 2 pp. ACyS of D, including ADS certifying that the above is a true copy. 1 p.","Introduces the copy of the Resolution sent to her; offers his condolences upon the death of her husband. 1 p. ALS.","Signed by James S. Calhoun. 2 pp. DS.","Passed upon the calamity of the explosion on the Princeton, signed by Edwin H. Lothrop and Edwin M. Cust. 1 p. DS.","Encloses a copy of a Joint Resolution of Michigan's legislature on the Princeton accident; sends his condolences. 1 p. LS.","Advises Mrs. Baker to urge her daughter, Ann E. Gilmer, to \"shake off this lethargy of grief and take comfort for her children's sake;\" Expresses her sorrow over the death of Thomas Walker Gilmer; explains that she has also been bereaved and so understands the desolation of widowhood.\" 2 pp. ALS.","States that she had not written earlier as she did not know what to say to comfort her; prays that her grief will be comforted; urges her to have faith in the Lord. 4 pp. ALS.","Drawn by his old teacher, T. Carr. 5 pp. AMsS.","Reports that he found Walker, Mrs. Gilmer's son, to be deficient in Latin; offers to take him on as a student at no cost; asks that if she decides to send Walker to him, that she keep it a secret, so that he will not think he is any different from the other students. 3 pp. ALS.","Copy of the letter dated May 1, 1847. 2 pp. ACyS of ALS.","Describes how he has settled in at his new location; asks Minor for his opinion on whether he should run for district attorney; argues that the jobwould give him a good salary and position, but believes himself too young for the job; notes that most of the prominent men in the state are Virginians; gives news of some of Minor's relatives. 2 pp. ALS.","1 p. PM. Including Cy of PM. 1 p.","Reports that Mr. Hugh R. Garden has expressed an interest in purchasing the autograph book of Governor Gilmer; states that he will conclude the transaction if she so desires; encloses a letter from Mr. Garden. 2 pp. ALS. Including AL, incomplete, H.R. Garden, New York, New York, to William L. Frenholm, . Offers $300 for the autograph book of Governor Gilmer. 1 p.","Informs him of the ommission in his last letter of the names of Susan Gilmer and her children, concerning the transactions affecting the lands of Thomas Walker Gilmer; discusses problems concerning these transactions, i.e. lack of records. 3 pp. ALS.","The paper is signed by the President of the United States, William McKinley. 1 p. D. (See Gilmer oversize file).","Discusses his reservations about becoming involved in the case of Thompson's Executor V. Kinney and others entered by the Circuit Court of Nelson County; prefers that his son qualify for the post, but fears that he may be drafted soon, encloses copy of the decree. Including TCy of D. \"Decree - Thompson's Executor V. Kinney and others\" Settlement of the property known as the McLean survey in reference to the estates of William Kiney, Nicholas Kinney, and Thomas Walker Gilmer (all deceased). 4 pp.","Discusses the settlement of Thompson's Executor V. Kinney etc.; states that he has received $900 from Uncle Walker Gilmer's estate; asks for a list of Lena's grandfather's heirs; mentions the fear of the draft. 1 p. TLS.","Addressed to James Barbour, Barboursville, Orange Co., Virginia, from Rh. M. Johnson. 1 p. Envelope. No year given","Reminds Gilmer that Bishop Whelton will be at church next Sunday and will expect Gilmer to be there as a candidate for confirmation. 1 p. ALS. No year given","Informs him that he received payment from the survey of 160 acres; reports that he put the money in the hannds of W.H. Spillen, to the credit of the Loyal Company. 1 p. ALS. No year given","Reports that he has never felt \"more pain and more regret\" than when he received Gilmer's last letter; discusses the reasons for his support of Gordon in the election; states that he would have supported Gilmer if Gilmer had run; discusses Whig politics - who is running for the elections. 4 pp. ALS.","States that many of the present delegates to the legislature have \"misrepresented and betrayed many of those who voted for them;\" praises Thomas Walker Gilmer's virtues; discusses the responsibilities of elected officials; argues that Gilmer, if he had run, would have beaten everyone else, including Mr. Archer. 4 pp. ALS.","\"Mr. President\" - discusses the powers Congress has to implement the proposals of the American Colonization Society, i.e. the purchase of land on the coast of Afria; questions the interpretation of the constitution; asks what are the debts of the US; debates his conflicting loyalties between the debts of the American Colonization Society and the Republican party. 15 pp. AD.","Makes a farewell speech as he is taking leave of his position as an editor of the Gazette. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.","Calls upon the people to remember their duty to carefully deliberate the issues before casting their votes; remarks on the importance of the issues at hand; reminds them not to forget the interests of the country by exclusively concerning themselves with local issues; instructs them to tell their delegates \"to vote for the White basis in the house of delegates \u0026 for the compound bais [sic] in the Senate,\" as he believes \"that nothing short of it can restore harmony to our distracted councils.\" 4 pp. Df.","Discusses the measures taken by Governor Giles in regard to Virginia's relations with the Union. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.","Draws parallels between ancient Greece and Rome and the modern political situation; believes in the necessity of virtue for good statesmanship. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.","Advocates voting Republican; discusses the electoral process. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.","Discusses problems facing the Whig party and the political course of Mr. Rives. 2 pp. Df. Incomplete.","States that he is \"induced to republish the following correspondence between the Lynchburg Virginian and Virginia Advocate\" in order to vindicate himself from their accusations. 4 pp. Df. Incomplete.","Discusses the virtues necessary for public office. 2 pp. Incomplete.","\"Phrenological and Craniological chart showing the development of organs, together with the character and talents of Thomas Walker Gilmer drawn by Dr. S. Henris.\" 1 p. PDS.","7 pp. AD.","Thanks the editors for publishing the \"extracts\" he sent; complains of the small type that was used for his article; discusses his and the Advocate's allegiance to the Whig party; questions their story about Governor Gilmer's attack on Mr. Clay; does not believe that Gilmer called Mr. Clay in his relations to the prty; discusses the differences between the Republican and the Whig parties. 8 pp. AL. Incomplete.","Discusses the \"present depressed state of our markets,\" and steps needed to alleviate the situation; reports on problems of trade with Europe; believes that \"the wealth \u0026 prosperity of Virginia have declined, \u0026 must continue to decline\" unless problems are corrected. 2 pp. AMs. Incomplete.","Chart drawn up to determine the percentage of delegates from each part of Virginia based on the amount of taxes paid by each area; contains statistics on the white and slave population and taxes paid in Virginia. 2 pp. AD.","Remarks of a certain newspaper, \"a more unbridled and licentious Press the world never saw;\" discusses Mr. Evan's speeches on the question of slavery and other topics. Very difficult handwriting. 3 pp. ALS. Incomplete.","1 p. N.","4 pp. A.","12 items","Wonders why his (SGT's) son, Harry Tucker, has been called on only once since Monday evening last to say a lesson in class; would be obliged to receive a letter on this subject. 1 p. ALS.","Winchester, Virginia Gazette article on Mr. Henry St. George Tucker's speech \"in answer to Mr. Nelson of Virginia, on the report of the Committee on Roads and Canals.\" 7 pp. NwsCl. Fragment.","Encloses the \"morphine desired;\" suspects that letters from him (NBT) have been opened and resealed and urges him to use sealing wax on further correspondence; encloses the New York Standard which reports pn the legislative committee on the proclamation; Van Buren denounces nullification \"while he professes great devotion to the principles of '98 and swears lustily that they mean no such thing;\" Mr. Andrew Stevenson has come to the aid of the President Andrew Jackson; believes the enforcement bill will not pass the Senate; Henry Clay will probably separate himself from Daniel Webster thereby throwing his HC influence with the South. 1 p. TCy of ALS.","Writes asking for remedy for the worms attacking and stripping the Dutch Elms found on the campus of the College of William \u0026 Mary. 1 p. TCy of ALS. Including D. footnote of Nathaniel Beverly Tucker's publications. 1 p.","Was awakened in the middle of the night with the idea of writing a letter in poetic verse. 1 p. ALS. Including AL. Mr. Thompson, to Saint George Tucker. Responds to the letter in poetic verse with one of his own in poetic verse. 1 p.","The bill to fix his [SGT's] salary failed due to a disagreement in relation to the compensation of the Clerk of the Senate; talks of founding a new, democratic paper in Virginia as there is not a decent democratic paper to be found; the Enquirer is conducted by a three person partnership and the \"Senior Editor is weak, prosy, and stupid.\" 2 pp. AL. Incomplete.","Writes informing her of the very recent death of his mother; remembers other family members who died in the same bed, including her [LAT's] husband [Nathaniel Beverly Tucker]. 2 pp. ALS.","Written by St. George Tucker in Richmond, Virginia. The draft includes chapter one, a few pages of chapters two, eighteen, twenty, and various other pages. 24 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","Thanks her for the pamphlet which came \"from the pen of one whose opinions I always have been taught to respect;\" is pleased with her concern for his spiritual as well as temporal well-being; speaks of faith and religion and states that neither is \"merely the fanaticism of the zealous of the hope of the credulous.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Apologizes for his neglect in writing to her; mentions having shown Mr. Cowardin his [SGT's] invention [a machine used in printing]; they agreed to construct a lifesize model and to contact Mr. Hool - an expert in printing press machinery - in order to correct all the error in design; he [SGT] will do nothing without her and Mr. Walker's concurrence and advice. 3 pp. ALS.","Writes in pencil as he cannot find his pen and ink; marched to Williamsburg from King's Mill Wharf taking the city by surprise; his men are comfortably quartered at the College of William \u0026 Mary and he is staying at Aunt Lucy's [Lucy Anne Smith Tucker's]; expects the enemy to invade through Hampton, Virginia, hence the importance of defending Williamsburg; sends hugs and kisses to his children. 2 pp. ALS.","Writes to tell her he is well despite his \"two regular shakes within the past week;\" John Perry is very ill; will send her a long letter via Mr. Tayler. 1 p. ALS.","Welcomes all letters from her; has not heard from the Grove since Coleman Tayler came; misses reading his books; is sorry he will be unable to spend Christmas at home; has just heard that they will move shortly. 4 pp. ALS.","Written for his company in honor of their host. 4 pp. D.","Writes to her as he has promised; met some little girls who remind him of her, Lina, and Annie; they could not sing for him which made him wish he were at home and listening to \"my precious little girls and my darling old boy mingling their sweet voices in praise to God;\" tells how the little girls will soon be driven from their home by the bad Yankees; wants her and her siblings to memorize poetry from him when he returns home. 3 pp. ALS.","Received her letter and urges her to rest assured that the dangers surrounding him are not so perilous as she perceives for the soldiers are in good leadership; reminds her not to read and believe the falsehoods of the war reported in the newspapers; feels that newspaper reports inform the enemy of their [Confederate soldiers] movements, cause anxiety among those at home, and report falsehoods and should, thefore, be censored; is disheartened by the waning patriotism of the men; is pleased that Thomas has returned and will pay him what [SGT] can; with the currency depreciated, property high, and money low, \"prudence dictates the policy of getting rid of as much property as we can.\" 2 pp. ALS.","Received her letter; mentions an impending battle and feels that success is certain for them [Confederates]. 1 p. ALS.","Left his regiment on sick leave and although he once felt quite ill, he feels much better except that he is quite weak now; disappointed that his regiment has seen so little action; mentions agreat victory for their [Confederate] side in which they lost 2,500 men and the enemy lost 4,800 men; \"Mr. Peachy Grattans's son, George, was killed;\" praises Confederate soldiers for thei dash, chivalry, and enthusiasm which the enemy lacks; begs her not to be uneasy about his health. 3 pp. jk","Ran [John Randolph Tucker] delivered her letter to him; tells her that he returned to camp too soon and fell ill once again; is completely well now and will return to rejoin his regiment; expects some \"sharp work\" very soon. 1 p. ALS.","Rejoices in the knowledge that he has \"sought and found Jesus to your only, your all-sufficient, your precious Saviour\" and that \"you are no longer a sufferer, but an humble, loving, believing child of God;\" longs for a visit from him; Mr. Graham sends his love to Lizzie and him [SGT]. 3 pp. ALS.","Has received no word from her since her arrival in Charlottesville; feels very despondent and low; his regiment was cut to pieces in a battle in which he could not attend due to his continuing ill health; his trust and faith in the \"heavenly Father\" is feeble and weak; hopes to leave Richmond for convalescence; anxious to learn whether the children have gone to school. 2 pp. ALS.","Wishes him a happy 35th birthday; is concerned about his [SGT's] health and advises him to stir about in the fine weather and see his friends; invites him to Richmond for visits; is delighted that they are brothers in the highest sense; reminds him of the warfare they wage under their great leader against sin in their hearts; relays many religious thoughts and sentiments; asks if he knows William Hope. 3 pp. ALS.","Regrets not being able to stop in Charlottesville to see him while traveling to Staunton; reminisces about their many military times spent together; wishes they both would enjoy better health and be able to rejoin their regiment; Ran says that Jim - a Lieutenant Colonel on the colored staff received corporal punishment; tells him to retain his faith in God to overcome his low spirits; knows that life hereafter to God's honor and glory. 4 pp. ALS.","An obituary for Lieutenant-Colonel Saint George Tucker who died on January 24, 1863 after having suffered from an illness contracted while fighting for the country he loved, in The Central Presbyterian. He did not die before accepting God into his heart. (See oversize file - Tucker). 1 p. Nwscl. Including 3 other copies of the same newspaper. (See oversize file - Tucker).","Apologizes for his negligence in writing; has hired Jim at a hotel in Ashland to Mr. Jones who had him on trial for a week; sympathizes with her in her loss of her husband, Saint George Tucker, which he too greatly feels. 2 pp. ALS.","Thinks Dolly and her three children will fetch $2,500-$3,000; \"Col. Taliaferro presented a claim for $75 for hire of Alice;\" Mr. Nolly asks if Saint left a note of someone who had a share in the property; mentions Mr. Jonathon Sale's hiring of Jim at the boarding house; returns her power of attorney which must be acknowledged before a Justice of Peace and returned to him [JRT]; mentions selling her house and furniture. 2 pp. ALS.","Wonders if the paymaster at Charlottesville, a Capt. Spurier, ever paid Saint George Tucker anything; must find this out immediately; wonders what to do with Alice. 1 p. ALS.","Mentions the chaotic state in Richmond with the Yankees so near; grieves with her for the loss of her husband [Saint George Tucker]; reminds her that he remains her loving brother and uncle. 3 pp. ALS.","Sends her many receipts which she must keep together safely; rejoices that another brother [Nathaniel Beverly Tucker] has found the Lord; wonders if she knows of Saint [Saint George Tucker] owing John L. Thompson $528. 2 pp. ALS.","Mentions settling bills including the one with John L. Thompson; asks if she knows anything of Saint George Tucker selling a \"deaf and dumb\" slave to James. 1 p. ALS.","Has paid every debt of Saint George Tucker's and has invested \"the money remaining - $10,880.62;\" Tudor offered to send Gilmer to school. 1 p. ALS.","Offers her sympathy for the death of her grandmother [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker]. 4 pp. ALS.","Deeply regrets the breach of her engagement with Mr. Moore as from all he [JRT] heard of him he would have been a \"true and loving protector of [her],\" but agrees that if she could \"not love him as a wife should\" then she did right in her decision; has heard of her fancy for Lee and warns her to fully analyse [sic] her own feelings before making a commitment to one who may not be a noble husband and protector. 4 pp. ALS.","Describes the house in which she lives with Lucy Tucker Richardson, her daughter, and her family; relays many details concerning the daily lives of everyone. 8 pp. AL. Includes ALS dated. December 7, 1891. Lizzie [Elizabeth Gilmer Tucker], Memphis, TN, to Lena Tucker. Tells about the fire in the opposite lot which St. George Tucker Richardson, her grandson, set; includes details about Lucy and the family, and about other people she [EGT] sees regularly. 6 pp. ALS.","Mentions letters written by her grandfather, Henry St. George Tucker, and hopes that she did not sell them; asks about Annie [her sister]. 1 p. ALS.","Regrets that he cannot send her money; the office to which he intended to apply was already filled by William M. Harrison; hopes to find employment in Washington, DC and end his unsettled life which may drive him to despair; Maurice Smith may leave the paper soon; thinks often of her and the children. 4 pp. ALS. No year given","Thanks her for he rletter and the vegetables; is pleased that she has Sister Anne's company; recounts the beauty of a scene around the campfire with the soldiers beneath the sky; mentions his enemies in Ashland and says, \"I will ferrest them out when I am done with the enemies of my country;\" sends greetings to Mattie Adams; considers sending his daughters to be educated gratuitously by Holleys. 4 pp. ALS. N year given","Regrets that he can send her no money; will try to raise enough money to send her for the fare to Richmond. 1 p. ALS. No year given","Is relieved of apprehension after receiving his Dr. Charles' letter; presents many allusions and comparisons to classical and Shakespearean figures; gratefully thanks him for everything. 1 p. ALS (incomplete). 18__ no month given 6","Writes of missing Lizzie [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker] and his family. 4 pp. Cy of ALS.","Received her letter telling him of young Hunter Taliaferro's treatment of Alice [a slave] and is angered by his [HT's] lack of judgement in conducting his business through a slave rather than a responsible person, wants Ran [John Randolph Tucker] to contact Mr. Taliaferro for her concerning keeping Alice; gives her a new address to which she can write. 1 p. ALS.","Writes asking for clothes as his [SGT's] were all burnt in this modern Anatasia;\" asks him to send Liz [Elizabeth (Gilmer) Tucker] money and asks that he visit her and comfort her. 3 pp. ALS.","Newspaper clipping, regarding the life and achievements of John Randolph Tucker with some references to other family members, by Col. William Preston Johnston","Reflects on the ills and evils in life. 1 p. Poem.","Discusses \"First cause\" theory and the Christian idea of the nature of God and relates this to the sublime nature of electricity. 1 p. ALS. Including a poem by Charles Ravenshead entitled \"Electricity\" in which the poet attempts to capture the sublime nature of electricity. 1 p. Poem.","In this poem, the Lady provides description of the knight and vice-versa.","A poem comparing faith and reason in the development of human life. 5 pp. Poem. Includes Ms. by Charles Ravenshead [?] entitled, \"Argument for Faith an dReason.\" 1 p. Poem.","Rather depressing poem with little optimism. 1 p. Poem.","This ballad is in the handwriting of St. George Tucker but probably not originally written by him. Describes a young woman. 1 p. Poem (incomplete).","1 p. Poem.","A toast made to St. George Tucker's regiment, the 5th Regiment, a division of the Ashland Grays. 1 p. Ms.","2 pp. Poem.","Asks what life, love, and health are compared to faith. 2 pp. Poem.","A poem dedicated to Thomas Moore and his achievements for America. 1 p. Poem. Includes a 1 p. poem entitled, \"On the Death of Moore.\" This poem appears to be a more final draft.","The poem describes the death of a child, and although saddened by the death, the author remains happy in the knowledge that her child is in Heaven. 2 pp. Poem.","5 pp. Poem.","2 pp. Poem. Includes a 1 p. poem entitled, \"The Two Tears\" (incomplete). Also includes the very end of an incomplete poem. 1 p.","This poem is about a man named Davy Diggins who \"supported himself and his worthy wife / By supplying with subjects the Doctor's knife.\" 12 pp. Poem.","Tells the story of the brave and valiant Shawnees who fought to protect their land but nevertheless were pushed out by the white man. 2 pp. Poem.","Seemingly offers the sage advice of experience to the glowing aspirations of youth. 1 p. ALS.","Written in honor of Laura Powell's marriage to John Randolph Tucker. This poem was written to continue the tradition of Henry St. George Tucker honoring the souses of his children thereby welcoming them into his heart. 1 p. Poem. Includes a poem to be sung to the tune of \"The World is All a Fleeting Show.\" 1 p. Poem.","Written in honor of his first born child. 1 p. Poem.","Describes a mother who feels the pleasures of caring for a newborn child, who also feels the concerns for her child's life and who sadly watches her child die. 3 pp. Poem.","It is about \"when evening shadows fall\" and the nostalgic memories this brings of his home. 1 p. Poem.","It is about the fresh morning, its beauty, and how quickly the day passes into evening shadows. 1 p. Poem.","It is a historic poem written about the ventures of Napoleon Bonaparte. 3 pp. Poem.","2 pp. Poem (incomplete).","Looks at the nature of man. 2pp. Ms.","2 pp. Poem.","2 pp. Poem.","1 p. Ms.","6 pp. Poem. Includes a poem entitled \"Memoir from School of Athens.\" Incomplete. Also includes Cy of Poem.","Includes a Poetical Address for the Literary Society of Washington College [Washington and Lee University], Lexington, Virginia, written by St. George Tucker. 32 pp. Poem. Includes a poem, \"The Southern Cross\" by St. George Tucker. 1 p. Poem. Also includes Nwscl of articles commenting on the poetical address and \"The Shouthern Cross.\" 1 p. Nwscls.","38 pp. Ms. Includes 3 Nwscls. Two clippings are train schedules; one clipping is of two poems entitled \"Nearing the Shore\" and \"It Used to Be in the Olden Time.\"","The story is about SGT's days of poverty when he depended on his thrifty wife to counter his extravagance. 5 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","Speech delivered by St. George Tucker at the College of William \u0026 Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia and written supporting the system of slavery as the system is far more productive for more people than is free labor. 14 pp. Ms.","Relates their charitable worksto his position of advocating the retaining of slavery. 12 pp. Ms.","Speech honors Thomas Jefferson through mention of his philanthropic and political achievements delivered by St. George Tucker. 4 pp. Ms.","Speech given on the ocasion of their final meeting in the form of a society in college. 21 pp. Ms.","Speech remarking on the many virtues of Virginia which make her \"more Blest [sic] with all the natural resources that constitute a nation's wealth, than any of the states of our Confederacy, or perhaps any country on the globe.\" 2 pp. Ms. Incomplete. Includes undated Ms. of a speech commenting on the virtues of the people of Virginia, written by St. George Tucker. 1 p. Ms. Incomplete.","Critically examines his poetry and offers much praise and approval. 4 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","Mentions SGT's friendly connections in Virginia's House of Delegates; mentions desire to establish a mewspaper. 1 p. AL. Incomplete.","12 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","3 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","Reflects attitudes towards the election of Andrew Jackson. 4 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","The novel is set in Carlton, Virginia, just prior to the outbreak of the Civil war. Mentions the dilapidated condition of the College of William \u0026 Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia and the talk of relocating it in Richmond. 16 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","15 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","14 pp. Ms. Incomplete.","7 pp. Poems. Incomplete.","1 p. TCy of Ms. Incomplete.","1 p. Cy of PD.","2 pp. DS.","1 p. Cy of DS.","Gives an account of a French pirate ship being taken and the trial of the pirates; requests that the Shoreham be granted her \"full complement of men\" as they are in constant danger of pirates; sends copies of notes from various meetings and councils; discusses plans to have a house built at Williamsburg for his Majesty's Governor; reports hopes of good crops of tobacco, Indian corn and wheat; notes that they are at peace with the Indians; reports that his revision of the laws was carried out in accordance with the advice of the Council; recommends additional members for the Council; mentions various court proceedings; believes it to be impossible to prevent piracy without Courts of Admirality; reports his correspondence with William Penn; discusses instructions he delivered to various naval offices; discusses collection of revenue; describes reports and letters he included; requests additional funds to rebuild the court house which burned down last October; believes it necessary to call an Assembly in April; includes copies of proceedings of the Council on the 9th, 10th, and 12th of October, 1698. 17 pp. AL. Incomplete.","Sends copies of all accounts, trial proceedings, and collectors' and naval officers' bonds; regrets that they are \"not in all respects agreeable to yo[u]r Lordships Directions;\" requests suitable stationery; is troubled at the Assembly's refusal to build a house for his Majty's [sic] Governor; reports that the revision of laws has not yet been completed; discusses the problem of finding suitable employees for various offices as \"there is little or no incouragement [sic] for men of any tolerable parts to come hither;\" lists the contents of his enclosures; sates that if your Lordships do not approve of \"Mr. Dionysius Wright to be either his Majesty's Atturney [sic] general, or Clerk of his Majty's honorable Council, I humbly propose...to send two persons out of England for those employments, to live at his Majtys City of Williamsburgh;\" complains of the difficulty in getting a sufficient number of Councellors together; reports that their request about Meditteranean passes, \"is done;\" refers to a letter describing the French Protestant Refugees. 5 pp. ALS.","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of Poem.","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. D.","See Misc. Mss. to Oversize File. 1 p. D.","Includes an address from the King of England, George III, to the House of Commons; and the proceedings of the Sons of Liberty in the colony of Maryland. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of D. Incomplete.","1 p. Cy of D.","Sends the letter via Mr. Morse as a manner by which he can introduce him, Morse, to the Baylor family; sent a long letter via Capt. Fox \"concerning the future Plan of my Education;\" \"The taxes will be repeat'd except, that of the tea.\" See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of ALS.","Informs Norton that he drew 50 sterling from him for Mr. Philip Clawsome; promises to remit the money by next summer by ship. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. DS.","1 p. Cy of Map.","2 pp. D.","1 p. DS.","2 pp. D.","Orders that John Tyler, Charles West, John Taylor, William Whitely, or any three of them be given the land necessary to build a road from Charles Pullen's to Joe's Mill. 1 p. ALS.","1 p. Ms. Incomplete.","Advertisements concern such topics as rewards for lost or stolen horses, runaway slaves, items for sale, items found, and one warning to all persons not to deal with Frances Gill\" for she has deserted her bed and board.\" See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 2 pp. Pst. of PM.","Informs the Board of the status of its cargo onboard the schooner, \"The Committee,\" which had been captured and later rescued by an American Privateer; expects that \"future operations shall be attended with better successes.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Reports that they just arrived last night; states that \"we have but two waggons and are much in want of supply;\" asks for a loan of supplies; resorts that he was \"informed by Mr. Underwood about fairly good Beaver at Richmond.\" 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Is happy to learn of the latest troop activities; is afforded great pleasure in hearing of the good conduct of General Mughlenburg and his troops; Lord Cornwallis' troops are moving northwardly toward Halifax; wishes him [BS] and the Marquis to prevent the junction of Lord Cornwallis and General Philips; their [BS and the Marquis'] forces should be joined by new troops of General Summer of North Carolina; if a junction cannot be prevented he [NG] wishes him [BS] to join all the forces ordered to the southward thereby preventing the enemy from penetrating the country. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 2 pp. Pst. of Cy of ALS.","Colonel Febiger advised him [RC] to stop in Cumberland; Colonel Davis mentions in letters that the government is willing to equip the Cavalry as soon as there is a \"return of what is wanted;\" received a letter from Colonel Joseph Jones who mentions that Jack Atkinson recently returned from Dinwiddie Court where he [JA] saw General Morris; Major Burnet left a letter for where he [JA] saw General Morris; Major Burnet left a letter for him [BS] which will be delivered by Cornet Harris. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 3 pp. Pst. of ALS.","Gives a lengthy and detailed account of his journey from Louisa County to Yorktown with his wife; describes all the people they met and places visited. Printed in the William \u0026 Mary Quarterly Historical Magazine XI (1903): 180-191. 28 pp. AMss. Incomplete.","Wishes to discover the fate of money donated by the Ladies of Virginia, \"intended as a donation for the relief of the soldiers of the Virginia, Prisoners of Charles Town, in the year 1780;\" states that this money was deposited in the Treasury by Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson and he [JA] would like information concerning the money; lists the women who donated money. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 1 p. Pst. of ALS.","1 p. Cy of Map.","Has enough firewood to accommodate 450 men and 60 spare horses for the winter; confesses to reluctance to carrying out the instructions contained in his [BS's] letter of the 24th of July; he [CT] has no tools with which he can construct huttes [sic] for the men for the winter; has heard of considerable supplies arriving from France and recommends that an application be made by the state for its quota; requests a supply of coats; has requested that Major Call join him [CT]; would like a leave of absence to fetch Mrs. Tebiger to Virginia along with baggage and a medicine chest; will contact Governor Nelson and Col. Davies on the subject of supplies. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 2 pp. Pst. of ALS.","Westmoreland County, for Teliff Anderson and Alice Brinham; signed by James Bland, CWC. 1 p. ADS.","Westmoreland County, for Youit Self and Ann Walker; signed by James Bland, CWC. 1 p. ADS.","Westmoreland County, for Peter Smith and Sarah Smith; signed by James Bland, CWC. 1 p. ADS.","Westmoreland County, for Ozmond Crabb and Winfred Hartly; signed by James Bland, CWC. 1 p. ADS.","Westmoreland County, for James McGuy and Molley Collins; signed by James Bland, CWC.","Petitions for wages he never received as a midshipman on board the Dragon. 1 p. Cy of ALS.","Discusses the weather; fears that all the crops may be in short supply at Doguerun; crop rotation is the only way to restore a crop \"to any degree of fertility;\" wonders if the white wheat sown in 1788 is the one he [Whiting] now condemns; asks Whiting to make sure the Doguerun meadow is \"well grubbed -- cleansed -- and broke up...before the weather becomes too cold and wet;\" says Mr. Ball should continue his work in order mentioned; wonders if he [Whiting] has \"heard of the missing horse yet.\" 4 pp. Cy of ALS.","Land grant of 120 acres to James Boyd issued by Henry Lee, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 1 p. D.","Lists, \"the times of birth of the children of Mr. John Lowry, deceas[e]d, taken from the Famaly [sic] Bible;\" signed in Elizabeth City, Virginia, by William Moore. 1 p. ADS.","Informs him [GG] that he [RD] has a bad cold, his \"wife is very weak and low...and the rest are all tollable [sic] well;\" hopes that he [GG] will \"right a letter to me and let me know of all diffenshon of my affairs;\" Mr. [?] did not turn out on Satturday [sic] to the Church \"being a day of hieving of Negroes.\" 1 p. ALs.","From, Salley Rogers, to, George C. Taylor, the Clerk of Orange County, Virginia 1 p. D.","Received from John Lubback, Esquire, \"after the tryal at Guild Hall.\" Records an apparent attempt by Mr. Brown to blend Mr. Jordan's financial concerns with theirs [Mr. Brown's and Mr. Perkin's] \"in order to create confusion and deceive Mr. Jordan, or, in plain English, to cheat him of his fortunes.\" 1 p. D.","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Facs. of Nws (fragment).","From Benjamin Johnson to John Brown the clerk of the Court of Appeals. 1 p. D.","Signed by: Samuel Thomas, James P. Preston, John O' Connor, John Watts, Davis Hayes, and William Spiller, at Soldier's Retreat. 2 pp. D.","From, James Barbour, to W.L. Crawford, \"the Clerk of Amherst County,\" Virginia 1 p. D.","From, Captain James Barbour, to Reynolds Chapman, \"the Clerk of Orange County,\" Virginia 1 p. D.","From, Mr. James Barbour to John Brown, \"Clerk of the Court of Appeals.\" 1 p. D.","From, James Barbour, to, J. Poindexter, the Clerk of Louisa County, Virginia 1 p. D.","From, James Barbour, to, J. Chew \"Clerk of Fredericksburg, Virginia District Court.\" 1 p. D.","From, James Barbour and wife, William Johnston, Fanny Johnston, and Lucy Johnston, widow of Benjamin Johnson deceased to Peter Tinsley, \"Clerk of the Chancery District Court of Richmond,\" Virginia 1 p. D.","From, Colonel James Barbour, to, John Nicholas, \"the Clerk of Albemarle,\" Virginia. 1 p. D.","From, James Jackson, paid to, Benjamin Cave, \"the Clerk of Madison,\" Virginia. 1 p. D.","From, Davidson and Goddard, paid to, John Carr, \"the Clerk of the Supreme Council of Albemarle,\" Virginia. 1 p. D.","From, James Barbour, paid to, R.S. Chew, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, Clerk. 1 p. D.","From, James Barbour, paid to, L.W. Williams, \"the Clerk of Rockingham,\" County, Virginia. 1 p. D.","Commands the goods and chattels of William Browne; James Semple recovered 221 pounds and 5 shillings in debt from William Browne and John S. Browne; William Browne and John S. Browne have until the fourth Monday in February to repay John Semple his debts. 1 p. D.","From, George H. Christian, Wyatt Christian, Alexander Christian, Frederick Christian, Frances Christian, to, Jones R. Christian for board, schooling, clothing, and books September, 1810-September, 1811. 2 pp. D. Including statement, December 21, 1815, by Jones R. Christian that the acconuts are correct. Given before W. Douglass, Justice of the Peace. Ordered to be recorded at the Charles City County, Virginia, Court.","Describes coming into possession of a portrait of the first Lord Chatham painted by Edmund Jennings; Mr. Jennings \"presented the portrait to the gentlemen of Westmoreland, upon the condition that it be placed in the Court House;\" asks that this request be honored. 3 pp. Cy of ALS. Including Cy of ALS. 2 pp.","Land grant signed by William Carroll in Murfreesborough, Tennessee for 640 acres issued to James Parlour. (See Misc. Mss. Oversizefile.) 1 p. D.","Writes on behalf of John Clements, Francis Arnold, Richard Posey and Lieutenant Posey who all hold claims to \"bounties of land under the provisions of some act of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia\" for their services in the Wirginia Blues so called from 1755-1763, while under the command of George Washington in Braddock's War; he [GW] did receive a large bounty of land thus he [WT] is \"persuaded that the claims alluded to are good;\" requests information concerning the fulfilliment of these claims. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 2 pp. Pst. of ALS. Including ADS 1 p. A signed statement by John Clements stating his land claim. Witnessed 17 March 1812 by Milner Eschotts.","See Misc. Mss. Oversize. 1 p. Print.","Seeks information concerning a grant issued for \"160 acres of land surveyed for Richard Beckett lying on the little river joining William Terry and Jonathan Graham's;\" the survey was made on May 24, 1774; if no grant was issued he [JB] wishes to pay; he [JB] is one of his [RB's] heirs; asks for an immediate reply and for the letter to be directed to Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia. 1 p. ALS.","Replying to his letter expressing interest in the common ancestry; derived from his Great Grandmother Young that their Great Grandfathers were brothers; told by Colonel Lee of Lee Hall that their family, Blands, Bollings descended from Joan Constable who came over in 1620; their common stock might be the same but they may not be descended from Young Rolpe; her mother is of the Smith family about which she [ML] is better informed; her family claimed the honor of being related to the \"Chivalerous Captain John Smith;\" related family anecdote concerning Colonel Meriwether Smith and Patrick Henry; regrets having so little information to relay. 3 pp. ALS.","Cannot attend the camp meeting at Hickory Hill in August due to his poor health; attributes his poor health to the measles which he had in Mississippi; will visit the Fauquier springs \"to try the virtue of the sulpher water;\" expects to head for Texas as soon as his health is restored; one never knows \"how soon deaths cold hand will be laid upon us, though we are in the bloom of youth we are in the midst of death;\" Mr. Horrace [Horace] [sic] Buckner died recently and unexpectedly leaving his wife and four children; asks him [RLB] to tell Mr. Wilson that he [EC] will inform him [Mr. Wilson] of his arrival time; wrote to Cousin Richard, but has not yet heard from him. 3 pp. ALS.","Does not know how he would serve his country there given \"the extraordinary and unreasonable state of parties;\" is willing to remain abroad \"some two or three years longer, hoping to induce my performances of an official duty; has written two letters but does not know if they were received; does not really expect an answer as he [the addressee] has been so occupied with \"steering the ships of state;\" mentions a recent attempt at revolution, but \"through the kindness of Louis Philipee and the vigilance of the French police, the conspiracy was detected at Paris;\" \"all Itlay is a political volcano;\" Lord Ashburton has spent the winter there; received a letter from Carr in Constantinople. 6 pp. ALS incomplete.","Mr. Curry, a sound democrat and an energetic writer, will deliver the letter; would be pleased if he [JS] and Mr. Curry established a democratic paper in Alton; Dr. Hope would join in any arrangement made; he [VE] must leave for Washington and wishes all matters concerning his [VE's] establishment settled by Monday. 3 pp. ALS.","Letter of recommendation for Mr. J.C. Willing recommending him [JCW] for a professorship at Princeton College [NJ]; \"Speaks with certainty of his [JCW's] character and capacity as an instructor;\" remarks of his [JCW's] passion for Greek and Roman literature; assures that he [JCW] would be \"a great acquisition to your [WJ] social and literary circles;\" wishes the letter to remain confidential form the Boardof Trustees until his [JCW's] appointment is made. 2 pp. ALS.","Discusses the economic rate of increase in the South and stating that this prodigious increase \"cannot indicate a wrong system;\" continues to note that the Northern population grew less rapidly than the South's during this time while its wealth grew even more rapidly; gives a table supporting these claims.\" 1 p. Pst. of PM.","Recommends suspending postal service until a post office is established at Waddell's as Route No. 2737 cannot be put into operation until then.\" 1 p. ALS.","Requests that all Postmasters applying for certain articles connected with their business write their applications on a letter sheet, stating their office, county, and state and address them to the Inspection Office of the General Post Office Department. 1 p. PD.","Instruct him [CE] to deliver mail on route no. 2737 at Willcox Wharf instead of Swineyards since the name and site of the office were changed to Willeve Wharf. 1 p. ALS.","Mr. Oakford's letter to him [CE] was written without knowing the service on Route No. 2737 had been suspended; an office was established at Waddell's Store therefore service there should be reinstated; Willcox Wharf is the starting point not Swineyards; he [CE] will be compensated for any deliveries made before learning of the suspension of the service. 1 p. ALS.","Concerns the August 31, 1852 Act of Congress declaring meddling with property belonging to the Post Office Department a felony; asks that each employee of the Department act as an Agent to protect the Department's property. 1 p. PDS.","Concerns the establishment of a Post Office at Waddell's Store, Elizabeth City County, Virginia, with Henry A. Bourg appointed Postmaster; Mr. Charles Evans will supply ingoing and outgoing mail. 1 p. PDS.","Appoints William Waddell as Postmaster of Waddell's Store, Charles City County, Virginia and instructs him of his duties as Postmaster. 1 p. PDS.","\"Defense of South Carolina - Mr. Kett;\" in his defense Mr. Kett denounces activities of Massachusetts and defends South Carolina on the grounds that Massachusetts performed less patriotic activities in the past than South Carolina. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 4 pp. Pst. of D.","Signed by John L. Thompson, J.P., Hanover County, Virginia, filed by Jane Matilda Grenier. Gives testimony to the many brutal physical and mental abuses she suffered from her husband, Edward Grenier. 4 pp. DS.","Thanks her for her letter; mentions their long friendship and the love and esteem his wife held for her [Mrs. Pegram]; laments being unable to visit her more often; cannot decide what permanent arrangements to make with his family given the unsettled condition of the country; James Gordon has been at his [WJR's] house since the commencement of the term of the court; already know of the situation with Mr. Minor and Mr. Nelson; recent military reverses have caused much uneasiness in Richmond; feels that there is no general despondence despite the apprehension and \"very few entertain any doubt as to our ultimate success;\" Alexander Gordon, taken prisoner at Roanoke Island, has been released on parole; happy that Churchill is kept so constantly employed and is sure he will do well at Mechanicsville. 4 pp. ALS.","Mentions the tremendous noise of the Yankee cannons; the men are panting for an encounter with the Yankees and they hope to make \"old York a spot more memorable for Yankee defeat than it has been for Cornwallis; with God protecting them [Confederates] they cannot possibly loose; notes that crops are poor; mentions the loss of Negroes due to Yankee liberation; his neighbor, Dr. Byrd, wants to be put in the Yankee controlled Fort Lafayette until the end of the war so he can be left in peace. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 2 pp. Pst. of ALS.","Thanks him for his letter and his graceful and appropriate tribute to his [WAC's] brother's [Abram's] memory; he [WAC] was quite close to hi sbrother as he [Abram] fell in the fight at Richmond; believes that no \"person braver...has fallen in this war;\" spent time with his [WAC's] cousin Charles Bruce who was mortally wounded; was put on the operating corps and hopes to remain on it after having seen so much awkward, nervous surgery; was scratched while operating and the pain resulting from \"poisoned wound\" caused him to stop operating temporarily; is in charge of two hospitals on 81 and 95 Main Street; hopes to remain in Richmond; hopes his friend will soon be able to rejoin \"in the maintenance of a cause I know is so near to your heart.\"","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of Nws.","Signed by John Gibbon, Major General at Appomattox, Virginia \"the two others being retained by Lieutenant General Grant and General Lee.\" 1 p. DS.","Wishes to renew their correspondence which the \"unhallowed war\" interrupted; bemoans having no contact with the civilized world and no luxuries and enjoyments to which they were so accustomed before the war; mentions the death of \"poor little Nannie;\" he [CLC's] has returned from the army; worked with the Fire Department and fell ill while so doing; his health remains delicate; offers sympathy regarding the death of their Aunt Sarah. 4 pp. ALS.","Newspaper clipping concerning the false rumor that Jefferson Davis attempted to flee Colonel Pritchard's squadron by disguising himself in a woman's petticoat. Two letters to the editor, one written by Audi Alterman Partem and the other by Rev. Dr. Fuller, both seek to dispell the rumors. 1 p. Nwscl.","Would like to hear from her as it has been a long time since he has and he would like to know how she is. 1 p. ALS.","Wages stipulated by Henry to pay are 150 cents per week; requests that he [JY] retain any money thus far received and wait for a draft from him [BD]; expects to hire late in the fall; desires a quick response and \"every information respecting my old man, if he proves faithful until he raises me the sum of one hundred and sixty dollars;\" hoped to receive information of Harry by Mr. [?] but was disappointed; wishes to hear what course Dixon is pursuing. 2 pp. ALS. [incomplete] 1800's","Written by a \"Veteran Diplomat\" concerning a childless widower Baron named George Washington who is considering naming one of his Wahington relatives in America as heir to his fortunes. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of PM.","Concerns the beginnings of the Presbyterian Church in America. This article relates to Rev. Samuel McMaster whose manuscripts covering the Church's beginnings were probably destroyed when a family burned his papers thinking they were worthless. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 2 pp. PM.","Resolution, \"that the United Confederate Veterans, in Convention assembled at Atlanta, Georgia, this September 7, 1933, hereby pledge the fealty of the Southern Soldier to the President of the United States of America, Franklin Delano Roosevelt,\" signed by Homer Atkinson, Commander-in-Chief of the United Confederate Veterans. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. D.","\"The law of homicide - The Revised Code;\" Commonwealth vs. Vaughn. Defines homicide and distinguishes between homicide and first degree murder and sets up a case proving that Vaughn murdered premeditatively. 3 pp. D.","Dueling agreement between A.B. [?] and C.D. [?]. \"The ground is to be ten steps;\" is either party violates the agreed terms then the second of the party injured shall have the liberty of shooting the person so injurying. 1 p. D.","Enclosed items are rich and were found while overhauling the late collector William's papers; sent by intimation of Governor Morton; Bancroft refused \"to receive a call or have an interview with Governor Morton.\" 1 p. ALS.","Mentions her cousin John Tyler. 3 pp. ALS [incomplete].","\"the champions of the circus and the amphi-theatre practised habits of scrupulous and rigid temperature...winning temporary applause as wrestler or gladiators, but the Christian sect actuat[ed] by more intellectual and spiritual motives should practise the same habits to attain those higher and holier ends of virtue, peace, happiness...which rid [life] of all its terrors and shed the bright beams of hope on the [bleak] chasm of eternity;\" urges people to aid temperance societies in their battles against drunkenness and other intemperate acts. 4 pp. D [incomplete].","1 p. D.","\"No tyrannous acts shall suppress your free claim / Or stamp the word SLAVE on America's name.\" 1 p. Pst. of D.","1 p. Pst. of PM.","1 p. Ph [incomplete].","1 p. Pst. of PM","Letter of recommendation for Dr. C.F. Caracristi telling of his [CFC] great knowledge of the sulphur deposits of El Paso County and he has had experience in Mexican mining matters. 1 p. Ph. of TLS. Includes Ph of ALS 1 p. February 25, 1917. Enrique Creel, New York to \"sirs\" of Charles E. Doddridge and Company, Philadelphia. Gives his highest recommendation of Dr. C.F. Caracristi's knowledge and judgement of mineral matters.","\"It is our duty to prepare their [the living] souls for the immortal world;\" \"the sorrowful are nearer to God and they shall be rewarded in the life to come.\" 1 p. ALS. Includes ALS, 2 pp. \"Your friend,\" , to \"dearest friend,\" . \"I am too sorry not to see as I had my heart set on a visit from you.\" Also including AL 8 pp. [incomplete]. \"Devoted Sister,\" to, \"my darling John,\" . Worried about his cold; is tired now as \"Sundays are quite filled...In the morning Sunday School and church, after dinner Bible Class and at four thirty church again;\" the Coburn Players will perform four Shakespearean plays in May; relays stories of her and Annie wrestling, looking through the telescope and shopping.","1 p. AN. Includes AN 1 p., undated. Quote concerning the destruction of faith. Also includes PM. 1 p. Formula for making pills of some type.","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. D (fragment). No year given","Signed by John Blair, Richard Booker, Jean Pasteur and Edmund Keen. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. D (incomplete). Month unknown 22, year unknown","Gives brief biographical sketches of residents of Charles City County . See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 3 pp. Pst. of PM (incomplete).","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 4 pp. Pst. of PM.","Listing of short biographical sketch of people born in Surry County. See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of D (incomplete).","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of PM (incomplete).","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of D.","See Misc. Mss. Oversize file. 1 p. Pst. of D.","Contains various transcripts of wills, land leasing and ownership, African Slave Trade, court cases, descriptions of towns and land and a few memoirs. Some of the (family) names found mentioned in the transcripts are: Tyler, Taliaferro, Taylor, Jeferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and Fox.","Transcripts including letter and recordings of property transfers; some of the family names found in these transcripts are the following: Smith, Knott, Stockton, Eppes, Hylton, Archer, Taiman, Carter, Gill, Walker, and Gayle.","Transcripts including letters and marriage bonds from the Yorktown Clerk's Office. Names found in the documents include: Abercrombie and Hornsby.","Transcripts including records of marriages, deaths, mentionings of various wills, births and land patents. 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