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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","The Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) has been divided into three groups, A, B, and C. This finding aid is for Group A only. Overall, the papers of the Myers, Burrage and Graham families document six generations of a prominent Jewish family of Norfolk, Va. The bulk of the collection relates to Moses Myers and his children, particularly Samuel (1790-1829), John Myers (1787-1830) and his grandson Barton Myers (1853-1927). There are papers of collateral relatives Col. James Duncan Graham (1799-1865), topographical engineer and Vice-Admiral Guy Hamilton Burrage (1867-1954).","Moses Myers (1752-1835) was born in New York City. He was a prominent Jewish merchant in Norfolk, Va. moving there in 1787. He was consul for the Netherlands, vice-consul for Denmark and served as collector of customs for the district of Norfolk and Portsmouth. He served in the Revolutionary War and later in the Virginia militia. He was President of the Norfolk Common Council.","Processed by Antonio Bly in 2000.","See also; Gustavus A. Myers Papers, 1834-1869, Samuel Myers Papers, 1796-1845, and the Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) Groups B and C, Myers Papers (II), all at Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."," Mss. Acc. 2008.147 Myers Papers of the Chrysler Museum of Art","Cy of ALS. 1 p.","Pass allows safe-passage through the Province of Quebec to the colonies. Signed by Frederic Haldimand and R. Mathews. XCy and Photo of DS. 1 p.","DS. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents There, goods imported from \"Europe or other parts of the world\" would be sold. DS and XCy. 10 pp.","Assures Nicholas of his choice to locate his investment in Virginia with them; outlines reasons why Virginia is an excellent site for their business. XCy of DS. 1 p.","Mentions Moses Myers. frag. of D. 1 p.","Insurance company— Mutual Assurance Society. Policy holder— David Simons. Frederick District no. 82. DS. 1 p.","Insurance company— Mutual Assurance Society. Policy holder—David Simons. Fredericksburg district no. 83. DS. 1 p.","Statement confirms the prices of several staple/farm products.","DS. 1 p.","Booklet/oration eulogizing the death of George Washington. P. 20 pp.","Signed by Ja[me]s Monroe. DS. 1 p.","ADS. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents Includes document of March 10, 1804, stating that Moses Myers has given one hundred dollars \"for his subscription toward building\" the Court House in Portsmouth. Signed by Tubman Laws. DS. 1 p.","Sk. 1 p.","Signed by Alexander Stuart. DS. 1 p.","Cy of DS. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents Recommends not purchasing oranges unless \"remarkably fine and cheap\"; sends draft on Moses Myers for $100 which applies to his credit; has had troubles collecting amount due Murphy \u0026 Blackburn. ALS. 1 p.","Nws. 1 p.","Nws. 1 p.","Cy of DS. 2 pp.","Informs Myers of a duel between Cabell and Jones; Jones was wounded in the thigh. Mentions a prospect to buy cider. ALS. 1 p.","1 p.","Propose to appoint Myers as Danish Vice Consul. ALS. 1 p.","Informing Myers that he \"Will receive his father's trunk, case, cain \u0026 hat,\" etc. ALS. 1 p.","Signed by James Madison and Robert Smith, Secretary of State. DS. 1 p.","D. 1 p.","ALS. 4 pp.","Sending Myers a complete copying book, pistols, etc.","Scope and Contents John Myers's intent to visit Europe; Samuel Myers has not contacts; gives him a commission to buy a set of \"glass\" and \"floor cloth.\" ALS. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents John has gone to London. MM and the family are \"extremely anxious to hear\" from him; business here is dull including ship sales. ALS. 4 pp.","Scope and Contents Mentions letter he (John) wrote to his brother on the \"15th\" with a present. Mrs. Wickham's health; philosophizes a crisis in Europe; compares to America; war would bring unity to us. ALS. 3 pp.","Mentions the sale of vessel, Victory; business notes, news of family and acquaintances. ALS. 5 pp.","Discusses revolutions in Europe; John Myers being a merchant not held in high regard; shipping; cargoes; computing houses; foodstuffs for sale. ALS. 5 pp.","Recommends acquiring a knowledge of the arts of the countries during a brief tour of England; keeping a journal on national and local politics in America. ALS. 7 pp.","Discusses foreign affairs between America and England; approaching dissolution of the U.S. Bank. ALS. 4 pp.","DS. 1 p.","3 cards.","Probably acquired by John Myers during the trip to England in 1810/1811. PM. 1 p.","PM. 1 p.","PM. 1 p.","PM. 1 p.","Nws. 4 pp.","Nws. 4 pp.","Nws. 4 pp.","Scope and Contents Discuss foreign affairs among the French, English and America; non-importation against England \"great events have generated this chaos\"; \"great events can restore\" political peace. ALS. 3 pp.","Nws. 4 pp.","Nws. 4 pp.","Nws. 4 pp.","Shipping concerns; mercantile business; banking matters, list of ayes and noes \"for striking out.\" ALS. 5 pp.","Nws. 4 pp.","Nws. 4 pp.","U.S. Cabinet; people clamor for war; public improvements. ALS. 5 pp.","Mentions the purchase of a new ship, the Norfolk Pucket, and other shipping news; increase in business; burning of French privateer at Gosport; Monroe as Secretary of State, probably next President. ALS. 3 pp.","Scope and Contents Mentions how the French are \"confiscating all American property\"; we are a \"sinking nation\"; critical of President Madison; \"cripled commerce of the world\"; farmers producing tobacco; party every night in Norfolk. ALS. 4 pp.","PM. 3 pp.","PM. 1 p.","Also a list of names of the \"stewards for the Trinity breakfast.\" PM. 2 pp.","Dull trade; shipping news; news of family. ALS. 2 pp.","(Collected by John Myers.) PM. 9 pp.","(Collected by John Myers). PM. 9 pp.","Moses Myers's health is better; business dull; money matters, Mr. Foster in correspondence with [James] Monroe. ALS. 1 p.","DS. 1 p.","Mentions Myers's letters to his father, and his application to restore goods he deposited in the Custom House from the frigate Constitution. Includes list of articles sent to Custom House. ALS. 4 pp.","Signed by President and faculty of Harvard. ADS. 1 p.","Purchase of corn. ALS. 1 p.","Samuel is going to England on the Packet; severe battle between French and the allies at Leipzig. ALS. 1 p.","Taylor accepts their approbation. ALS. 1 p.","Expression of friendship. ALS. 2 pp.","Signed by W[ilson] C[ary] Nicholas. DS. 1 p.","Have not met with the king yet, still waiting in Vienna; return of Napoleon to France; European affairs; Danish \"will not adventure much to America.\" ALS. 3 pp.","Letter of introduction for the son of a mutual acquaintance. ALS. 1 p.","Informs Myers that he has been \"elected a director of the office of Discount \u0026 Deposit of the Bank of the United States at Norfolk.\" ALS. 1 p.","Passport for Myer Myers to enter France signed by Myers and John Quincy Adams. DS. 3 pp.","Including a note by \"W.B. Lamb,\" 11 August 1817. DS. 1 p.","Including document of statement John Marshall is Chief Justice signed by Richard Reed. Including John Marshall's ALS attesting to Moses, John, Samuel, Myers as merchants in Norfolk and citizens of the U.S., 12 September 1817. 2 DS \u0026 ALS. 3 pp.","frag. of DS. 2 pp.","Thanks him for writing him, importance of family and friendship; mention of W. Etting, Mrs. French's music; duty calls him to support his family; fifteen years younger he would be a novel writer. ALS. 3 pp.","Signed by James P. preston. DS. 1 p.","His little girl is poisoned by a ring of debased metal; Governor Ridgely wants Wirt to join in working a mine in Botetourt, Virginia. Needs a coachman. ALS. 3 pp.","Scope and Contents Writes about his own \"afflictions\"; healthwise and other burdens; refers to an appointment in Pennsylvania and the importance of a personal application. Mention of the Etting family. ALS. 2 pp.","Expresses his pleasure in writing to him (Myers). Has recommended him to be a commissioner to settle claims under Spanish treaty. Mention of Judge Washington, Mr. Patterson, and General Taylor. ALS. 4 pp.","Mentions John Myers's application to the commissioner under the late Spanish treaty for the adjustment of American claims. ALS. 2 pp.","In Dutch. DS. 2 pp.","The Myers application for the commissionership for settling claims; definition of professional man; discussion of regulations of Spanish treaty; U.S. President comes to Norfolk; mention of Ettings. ALS. 7 pp.","Mutual friends; visit of U.S. President to Norfolk. ALS. 2 pp.","Signed by James Monroe and John Quincy Adams. DS. 1 p.","Concerning purchases of American editions of books; includes list of legal titles and prices. ALS. 3 pp.","Selected a revised code of law for him. ALS. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Captain Downes of U.S. ship Macedonian is \"authorized\" to being home \"specie.\" ALS. 1 p.","Thanks Myer for the \"foreign newspapers,\" containing opinion in slave case. AL. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Discusses Myers's account against Dr. George Buzman\" in debt case. ALS. 1 p.","Scope and Contents He is authorized to practice law. Signed by Spencer Roane and William Brockenbrough.","Signed by Thomas M. Randolph. DS. 1 p.","DS. 3 pp.","Regrets missing his visit concerning financial relief for Myers. ALS. 1 p.","News. 4 pp.","Discuss the route that Perderver intends to take when he returns north. Engage passage on the Miss George Packet. ALS. 1 p.","Concerning representing John Myers and his father in case before comptroller. ALS. 3 pp.","At Charlotte's Villa. PM. 1 p.","Sending enclosed [not enclosed] by M.M. Robinson. ALS. 1 p.","On board the Constitution. Naval case. ALS. 4 pp.","NewsCl. 1 p.","Accepts Myers's loan of his pistols. ALS. 1 p.","Signed by William P. DuVal. DS. 1 p.","Commemorating forty-seventh anniversary of American independence.","PM. 1 p.","Discusses the formation of volunteer militia. ALS. 1 p.","Concerning the selection by the President of claim by Myers. ALS. 1 p.","Signed by William DuVal. APsS. 2 pp.","Myers has been elected as the representative of the ward of Pensacola. ALS. 1 p.","Concerning lottery. PM including ALS. 1 p.","Letter Myers left for President sent to him. ALS. 1 p.","Letter of recommendation for Samuel Myers. ALS; includes postcard. 1 p.","Mentions the illness of \"Mr. C.\" Offers to assist Myers. ALS. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Discuss his meeting with AlexanderBrown. Tells Myers not to hurry his suit. ALS. 2 pp.","Signed by James Pleasants. DS. 1 p.","Concerning trade. ALS includig note by Michael Lazarus to Brooke Cosby. ALS. 3 pp.","frag. 1 p.","ADS. 1 p.","Apologizes for not writing him back sooner. Situation prevents him from complying with Myers's request. ALS. 1 p.","ADS. 1 p.","Nws. 4 pp.","Activities of day. ALS. 3 pp.","Discusses the \"system of customs.\" ALS. 1 p.","Turns down his request for a recommendation for collector of customs in Norfolk as he [Giles] is not in the favor of the administration. ALS. 2 pp.","ANS. 1 p.","Mentions writing \"Mr. Rush.\" ALS. 1 p.","Concerning the appointment of the collection of customs in Norfolk. ALS. 2 pp.","Reference to favor for Moses Myers. Discusses planting a cotton crop next year. ALS. 1 p.","Reference to collectorship. ALS. 1 p.","Signed by John Quincy Adams and Richard Rush. DS. 1 p.","Signed John Q. Adams and H. Clay. DS. 1 p.","ADS. 1 p.","Cannot find the papers he (Myers) requested in regards to his father's appointment to \"Collector at Norfolk.\" Isn't sure whether name of father Moses Myers has been sent to the president or not. ALS. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents Mentions the re-election of \"Gov. [Joseph] Kent\" of Maryland. ALS. 1 p.","Myers's father's appointment has been approved by the Senate. ALS. 1 p.","Document also signed by Richard Rush, Secretary of the Treasury. DS. 1 p.","frag. 1 p.","Refers to case on the docket of Reuben M. Whitney v. the United States. ALS. 1 p.","ANS. 1 p.","ALS. 4 pp.","Included is a poetic newspaper clipping. D. 2 p.","NwsCl.","Instructions concerning customs. LS. 1 p.","Address leaf.","Mentions his memorial to the committee of commerce. ALS. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Moses Myers from the secretary of the Treasury Samuel D. Ingham. PDS. 2 pp.","Concerning memorial about Moses Myers, collector of customs, and no intention to remove him. ALS. 1 p.","Thanks him for conveying liberal benefaction from donor. ALS. 1 p.","Frederick Myers of Norfolk. DS. 1 p.","DS. 1 p.","Signed by John Floyd. DS. 1 p.","Srock certificate entitling holder to five shares of stock in the Virginia and North Carolina Transportation Co. DS. 1 p.","Concerning health, banking, and European politics including Ireland. ALS. 4 pp.","Concerning health and business. ALS. 1 p.","DS. 1 p.","PM. 1 p.","Signed by Wyndham Robertson. DS. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Including letter by Myer Myers. ALS. 3 pp.","Signed by Wyndham Robertson. DS. 1 p.","Travelling and travel plans. ALS. 4 pp.","Family news. Illness of child. ALS. 3 pp.","Illness of father. Mention of Mr. Etting; social news. ALS. 4 pp.","Scope and Contents Mentions a \"convention\" of which Myers was the host. Social and family news. ALS. 3 pp.","Signed by John M. Gregory. DS. 1 p.","Among a number of these concerned citizens appear M[yer] Myers's and Moses Myers's signatures. D. 3 pp.","Petition states that the city will not pave Free Mason Street. Signed by M. Myers, Executor, among others. DS. 1 p.","Discusses an ongoing chess game between two with plays. ALS. 4 pp.","Social, family news, weather, flowers. ALS. 4 pp.","ALS. 4 pp.","DS. 1 p.","Civil War military news of John B. Floyd and Henry A. Wise. AMS. 2 pp.","Accepts Myers's resignation of his commission as 1st lieutenant \"4 Reg. Cavalry.\" ALS. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Commissions Olinger \"First Lieutenant of Riflemen in the 94th\" Regiment. DS. 1 p.","Gives orders for the regiment to move from Camp Jackson at 10 o'clock AM in the direction of Kanawha Valley. ALS. 1 p.","Signed by John Letcher on verso. Is a note from William Lamb certifying Moses Myers's commission. D. 2 pp.","Has written the Whig as Hughes suggested.","\"Dispose of me as you see fit and accept my heart-felt sympathy.\" ALS. 1 p.","Mentions an overruling on the part of the judge. ALS. 1 p.","Discusses the appointment of an unnamed person to an \"officer.\" Will check facts with Judge Rives. ALS. 1 p.","Refers to a charter that has become a law. ALS. 1 p.","Mentions an examination of Daniel's paper on the appointment of the Inspector of Borders. ALS. 1 p.","Refers the action of some mischievous school boys during the Easter holiday. Including note by James Barron Hope, 16 April 1887. ALS. 2 pp.","Refers Arthur's appointment as the Brazilian consulate general of New York and hopes for Barton Myers's cooperation and friendship. TLS. 1 p.","Mentions the change within the Brazilian government from empire to republic. TLS. 1 p.","Turns down social invitation. Looks forward to discussing with Hughes law, literature, etc. ALS. 2 pp.","Holiday declines Myers's invitation to him and his wife. ALS. 2 pp.","Is obliged to you for the address on \"Editors of the Past,\" which I have read with great interest. TLS. 1 p.","Refers to an appointment of Paymaster in the Navy. ALS. 1 p.","ADS. 2 pp.","Acknowledges condolences of British residents on the death of Queen Victoria. TLS. 1 p.","Mentions Marquis of Lansdowne and Myers's telegram on the queen's death. ALS. 2 pp.","Refers to the president of Jamestown Exposition Company, Incorporated, account. Marked \"Confidential.\" ALS. 3 pp.","Thanks Barton Myers for the copy of the book, The Life of Stonewall Jackson. Comments on Lee and Jackson. ALS. 3 pp.","Addresses the subject of tickets for a White House reception. TLS 1 p.","Dewey declines Myers's invitation to address the Naval Young Men's Christian Association. TLS. 1 p.","Metcalf declines Myers's invitation to be his guest at the opening of the Jamestown Exposition. TLS 1 p.","Declines invitation. ALS. 3 pp.","PM. 4 pp.","Discussion of Miss Heyl's promotion in Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Since it is a civil service job Martin has little influence. TLS. 1 p.","Mentions an appointment of Judge White to fill the vacancy occasioned by Judge Boykin's death. TLS. 1 p.","Makes reference to Hughes's letter of the 15th. TLS. 1 p.","Penal codes. TLS. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Thanks Myers for his \"elegant hospitality\" during his visit. TLS. 2 pp.","C. 1 p.","Mentions the war, and an appointment of William Stanley Edmonds as vice-consul to the post of Norfolk to replace Myers. TLS. 2 pp.","Acknowledges receipt of Rice's dispatch of the 7th. Mentions Myers's acceptance of Mr. Edmonds as vice-consul. Details of office of vice-consul. TL. 2 pp.","Letter discusses Mr. Edmond's position as vice-consul and something of his salary arrangement. Details of office of vice-consul. ALS. 2 pp.","Acknowledges letters of the \"17th/25th.\" Also indicates a change in vice-consul; rather than Edmonds, Will Royds has been appointed the position to assist Myers. Adf. 3 pp.","To Myers visiting him and German ships. ALS. 2 pp.","Acknowledges the receipt of Rice's letter of 11th, mentions \"consular business.\" ALS. 2 pp.","\"Sorry out of town unless specially urgent could you come Wednesday.\" Telegram. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Reports on the \"consular business\"; Meyers expresses his satisfaction with Mr. Royds. Details of consular business. TL. 4 pp.","Discusses the reallocation of work within the consular office. TLS. 2 pp.","Acknowledges the receipt of Cecil's letter of the 23rd. Also conveys Myers's apprval of the arrangement of the vice-consul office. TL. 1 p.","Promised to send Taylor's book. Travel plans. ALS. 1 p.","Registers the Admiralty's great appreciation of Myers's assistance given to Commodore Wells. TLS. 1 p.","Concerning the destruction of Old Fort Norfolk. TLS. 2 pp.","Family and social news.","Letter of instruction for Mr. and Mrs. Norman Williams.","Concerning death of friend. ALS. 2 pp.","Discussion of accusation and prejudice against the Myers brothers. ALS. 3 pp.","Ms. 1 p.","AMs. 1 p.","Signed imprint by Meyer Myers and others. PDoc. 1 p.","DS. 1 p.","Concerning consular duties. ALS. 1 p.","ADoc. 2 pp.","Marital problems. Family news. ALS. 3 pp.","Signed in print by Moses Myers, president. See Oversize Box. PDoc. 1 p.","See Oversize Folder. ADS. 1 p.","Accomplishments of Barton Myers, Sr. Sketches of Barton Myers, Sr. for National Encyclopedia of American Biography. Speech, 1907, by Barton Myers concerning Young Men's Christian Association. Notes for a speech dedicating a church building. Genealogy of the late Archibald Stuart Baldwin.","Writings of Barton Myers, Sr. including a toast to the coronation of George V., notes concerning a contract to build a grain elevator in Norfolk, Va., report, 1919, to the congregation concerning the removal of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, memorandum concerning purchase or lease for the Army Supply Base, speech concerning Tidewater Women's Associations, notes concerning Rev. James Blair, and notes concerning erection of a monument at Blackwall, England.","Writings of Barton Myers. Most concern religious subjects but there are notes concerning liquidation of the debt of Virginia, Myers genealogy, liquor on election days, Henry Clay's ideas on tariffs, the shipyard at norfolk, English legal history, and a daily schedule for Myers.","Speech of Barton Myers, Sr. to Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, excerpt of a Speech of Barton Myers, Sr. to the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, statement concerning the Jamestown Exposition, Myers to Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch and to Portsmouth Star concerning advocating of Claude A. Swanson as Senator, and advocating of Col. E. E. Holland for Congress, speech to League of Virginia Municipalities.","Report of a committee to argue why the office of customs should be located at Norfolk and not Newport News, speech of Barton Myers, Sr. outlining Norfolk Chamber of Commerce activities during the past year (during World War I), resolution opposing the lease of the Virginian Railway to Norfolk and Western Railroad (by Barton Myers as chairman of Norfolk Port Commission), committee report on building of wharves and docks (Norfolk \u0026 Portsmouth Belt Line Company), testimony of S. Heth Tyler and Barton Myers concerning application of the Norfolk and Western Railway to acquire control by lease of the ... Virginia Railway Company., notes concerning the needs of the city of Norfolk, Va. for development in 1912, report of a committee on the suitable location for union terminals, docks, and warehouse and railroad routes (Myers as chair), bill to amend the charter and extend and define the boundaries of Norfolk, Printed report of a committee and editorials concerning the port of Baltimore, speech, 1915, to the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, deposition 7 June 1894, concerning the election of 1894 and black voters in Norfolk, Va., and applications for First Families of America.","Annual Report, 10 February 1891, of the trade and commerce of the Port of Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.A.","Includes several written to him as vice-consul for the Netherlands written in Dutch. includes business cards from his sons Baldwin Myers and Barton Myers, Jr.","Edward Thornton (concerning the mother of Joesph D. Pinner), Frances Caperton Preston, Barton Myers, Jr. (at the University of Virginia), ToTo to uncle [Barton Myers, Sr.], Katherine Barton Myers (describing a Liberty Loan Parade), Frances Stuart Myers, Dayman O. Holmes (concerning Myers portraits), A. W. Sully (concerning Myers portraits), E. Lee Trinkle, Mrs. Benjamin Mordecai Siegel, T.W. Harrison, Robert M. Hughes, letter transmitting an admission to the House of Commons.","Frances Stuart Myers, Robertson-Northrop Sport Shop, Inc., D. T. Bohun Company, Sarah B. Killam, J. M. Barton, Tiffany \u0026 Co., Willie Galt, M.J.G. (regarding a prospective suitor for a family member).","Some concern Myers desire to continue as vice-consul at Norfolk, Va. Includes blueprints of Fort Norfolk.","Correspondence of Barton Myers with Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy and other documents relating to the Norfolk Navy Yard as well as invitations to naval events. Herbert Hoover letter as Secretary of Commerce.","Letters to Barton Myers concerning Fort Norfolk, condemnation of Cape Henry land, and appointment of Myers as a member of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association convention.","Correspondence, 1916-1918, as member of Norfolk Dock Commission (Myers as president) and minutes of the commission concerning proposals to build a dock in Nofolk, Va., and 1917 dock commission blueprint.","Correspondence and documents, 1916-1923-24 concerning pleas for Barton Myers to remain active in the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce and Norfolk Dock Commission.","Memo includes addresses, expenses on trips, and notes concerning real estate; handwritten birthday card and a list.","Back is labeled \"Myers.\" Included is a photograph of Myers from a book.","Includes tickets to events as well as a souvenir anchor made from iron of the \"Merrimack.\"","Includes tickets to events.","Includes engravings of \"Landing at Jamestown,\" \"Braddock's Retreat,\" and \"Perils of our Forefathers,\" all by Dempsey \u0026 Carroll, N.Y.","2 copies.","Letters from Barton Myers, Jr. to his parents and family. Includes letters written from Woodberry Forest School, the University of Virginia and Cornell University.","Letters written by Barton Myers, Jr. to his family while serving in the Quartermaster Corps in World War I. Includes letters from Fort Myer, Fort Thomas, Ky., Newport News, Va., in France and in London, Eng.","Letters written by R. Baldwin Myers to his family. Includes letters written form Winchester, Salem Willows, Staunton, Woodberry Forest, London and France. Includes letter, 1914, to Baldwin from John Scott Walker concerning Woodberry Forest Reunion. Includes letter and material concerning his service in World War I.","One issue of a weekly newsletter, \"Music in the Camps,\" Vol. 1, No. 37, July 13, 1918. and war camp community service worker notices. Toast from World War I. Probably from the papers of either Barton Myers, Jr. or R. Baldwin Myers while serving in World War I.","Scope and Contents Letters from Louisa \"Loutie\" Barton Myers Lloyd (wife of, James Hubard Lloyd, a Protestant Episcopal missionary to Japan). Letter written from Kyoto. Includes letters, 1921, exchanged between James Hubard Lloyd and W. E. Rollings concerning Japanese students studying in America. Includes letter written by Japanese student studying English in Japan.","Letters of C. M. Barton to grandchildren Katherine and Willie; letter of Miss Cary M. Barton to Kate; L. B. B. Lloyd to Kate; Mary D. Whitlow to Miss Katherine Myers.","New York Surrogate's Court.","Soda coupons, Libby Prison Escape postcard, paint samples, typescript of letter written from Winchester, 1799, by Mrs. Susanna Knox, ad for foods for diabetes and other ailments, Norfolk Southern Railroad Company Electric Division, Sunday School lessons, list of pledges, program, 1921, League of Virginia Municipalities, Practice of Prayer by James J. McConkey, admission ticket, Governor's Island Boat, fertilizer mixtures, invitation, fireside club, from S. L. Taylor, Automobile Association of America and Rules of the Road in Norfolk, and envelopes.","(Alternative Form). Photocopies of newspaper clipping relating to the Jamestown Exposition of 1907.","Typescript. 8 pp. Apparently published in the Ledger-Dispatch, Norfolk, Va.","Located with Oversize.","Scope and Contents Delegate to the National Rivers and Harbours Congress, 1910; Delegate to the Seventh Annual Convention of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association 1914, 1915 and 1926; Representative to the Virginia Child Welfare Conference, 1911; Representative to the National Conference of Charities and Corrections, 1911, 1912; Representative to the Southern Socialogical Conference, 1912; Certificate for contributing to the campaign of Woodrow Wilson, 1912; City Council of Norfolk resolutions by Barton Myers, 1886 (2 copies); Certificate appointing Barton Myers as a Councilman for the City of Norfolk, 1881; Lay Readers License from the Diocese of Southern Virginia, 1919, 1920, 1926; Appointment, with seal, of Barton Myers as British Vice Consul, 1877; Handwritten document, with seal, appointing Barton Myers as British Pro Vice-Consul at the Port of Norfolk and Portsmouth. 1876; Certification that Barton Myers paid his dues for the \"Company 'A' 4th Regt. Infantry (\"Lee Rifles\") Virginia Volunteers, Norfolk, Virginia. 1913; and Indenture, with a seal, between Mount Hebron Cemetery Company and Dr. Robert F. Baldwin of Staunton, Virginia for a cemetery lot. undated.","Correspondence concerning stock, insurance, property negotiations and good wishes after an operation.","Correspondence with organizers, exhibitors and attendees of the Jamestown Exposition held in Norfolk, Virginia. Barton Myers was the auditor of the Jamestown Exposition Corporation.","1865 and 1876 letter to his father from Barton Myers, 1877 letter to Willie from his brother and 1878 postcard sent to William B. Muyres of Fauquier County, Virginia to show him how foreign postmarks look.","Family letters, personal letters and condolence letters after the death of Barton Myers.  14 letters.","Scope and Contents Partial and fragile diary from a trip to France and England. undated.","Scope and Contents Broadside for an antique sale; flyer for war loans; constitution, rules and regulations of The Ocean View Company...adopted November 1854; Norfolk, Virginia Chamber of Commerce dinner program in honor of the \"Secretary of the Navy\" in 1913; pamphlet \"The Norfolk Song 'I'm Crazy 'Bout Norfolk'\" printed for the City of Norfolk, Atlantic Deeper Wayerways' Association Convention in 1923; printed speech of Hon. Henry St. George Tucker in the House of Representatives on March 3, 1926 and Vol. 1 No. 1 edition of \"Norfolk Commerce\" bulletin of the Chamber of Commerce for 1914.","Scope and Contents Hand drawn architectural house plans with various views and a handpainted picture of the house signed by G.H. Burrage, Vice Admiral, USN. undated.","Letters and telegrams written to Barton Myers by his son, R. Baldwin Myers, from his early days as Major in the 104th Motor Supply Train at Camp McClellan in Anniston, Alabama to his deployment to Bourbonne les Bains in December.","Invitation from the Norfolk Museum of Arts and Science (Virginia) to a presentation made \"by S.J.L. Olver, H.M. Consul General, British Embasy...honoring the members of the Myers Family who for three generations held the office of British Consul in Norfolk.\"","Obituaries for Moses Myers, Barton Myers and Robert F. Baldwin.","Includes articles on the Moses Myers and Barton Myers homes in Norfolk, Virginia.","Correspondence, reports and flyers related to Barton Myers' positions as Mayor and City Councilman of Norfolk, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Blurred photograph of older lady holding a baby, business cards for Barton Myers (3), newspaper clipping with a table showing \"value of one dollar in Gold as compared with Treasury Notes during each month of the war, from May 1861 to April 1, 1865,\" War Department pass for Barton Myers and party as representatives of the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, 1922 pamphlet from the American Society of Civil Engineers as a memoir to Archibald Stuart Baldwin who died on June 26, 1922 and a November 1885 \"Monthly Examination\" for \"2nd Class N.C.\" with \"Burrage\" written on reverse.","Scope and Contents 1917 deed and paperwork for the sale of \"Pig Point\" to the City of Norfolk for the war effort and undated deed for sale of Texas property.","Correspondence and deed about the sale of land in Norfolk by Capt. James W. Gerow and Barton Myers to the City of Norfolk for a boulevard.","Blueprint of property owners along the Elizabeth River and a 1910 plat of \"Ghent Residence, Incorporated and adjacent properties.\"","A partial draft of a history of Hampton Roads, typed with handwritten notes.","Board Minutes for the Infant Sanitarium in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Mrs. Barton Myers was president. Includes many newspaper clippings with details of the annual reports. Quotation from an article in The Virginian-Pilot (October 4, 2010): \"For nearly 60 years, sickly children were sent to the Infant Sanitarium on Atlantic Avenue at 18th Street [...] and tended to by medical staff, free of charge. The facility was founded in 1888 by Kate Baldwin Myers, the wife of Barton Myers, who served as Norfolk's mayor from 1886 to 1888.\"","Scrapbook of newspaper clippings with some pamphlets and personal written material included, created by Barton Myers.","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","Infant Sanitarium (Virginia Beach, Va.)","Myers family","Myers, Moses, 1752-1835","Myers, Barton, 1853-1927","Myers, Kate Baldwin","Myers, R. Baldwin, 1883-","Myers, Samuel, 1790-1829","Myers, John, 1787-1830","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 98 M99 Group A","/repositories/2/resources/8553"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Myers-Burrage-Graham papers (I), Group A"],"collection_title_tesim":["Myers-Burrage-Graham papers (I), Group A"],"collection_ssim":["Myers-Burrage-Graham papers (I), Group A"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Virginia--Militia"],"geogname_ssim":["Virginia--Militia"],"creator_ssm":["Myers, Moses, 1752-1835","Myers, Barton, 1853-1927","Myers, Kate Baldwin","Myers, R. Baldwin, 1883-","Myers family","Infant Sanitarium (Virginia Beach, Va.)","Myers, Samuel, 1790-1829","Myers, John, 1787-1830"],"creator_ssim":["Myers, Moses, 1752-1835","Myers, Barton, 1853-1927","Myers, Kate Baldwin","Myers, R. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.\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\u003eThe Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) has been divided into three groups, A, B, and C. This finding aid is for Group A only. Overall, the papers of the Myers, Burrage and Graham families document six generations of a prominent Jewish family of Norfolk, Va. The bulk of the collection relates to Moses Myers and his children, particularly Samuel (1790-1829), John Myers (1787-1830) and his grandson Barton Myers (1853-1927). There are papers of collateral relatives Col. James Duncan Graham (1799-1865), topographical engineer and Vice-Admiral Guy Hamilton Burrage (1867-1954).\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement of Materials:"],"arrangement_tesim":["The Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) has been divided into three groups, A, B, and C. This finding aid is for Group A only. Overall, the papers of the Myers, Burrage and Graham families document six generations of a prominent Jewish family of Norfolk, Va. The bulk of the collection relates to Moses Myers and his children, particularly Samuel (1790-1829), John Myers (1787-1830) and his grandson Barton Myers (1853-1927). There are papers of collateral relatives Col. James Duncan Graham (1799-1865), topographical engineer and Vice-Admiral Guy Hamilton Burrage (1867-1954)."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eMoses Myers (1752-1835) was born in New York City. He was a prominent Jewish merchant in Norfolk, Va. moving there in 1787. He was consul for the Netherlands, vice-consul for Denmark and served as collector of customs for the district of Norfolk and Portsmouth. He served in the Revolutionary War and later in the Virginia militia. He was President of the Norfolk Common Council.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["Moses Myers (1752-1835) was born in New York City. He was a prominent Jewish merchant in Norfolk, Va. moving there in 1787. He was consul for the Netherlands, vice-consul for Denmark and served as collector of customs for the district of Norfolk and Portsmouth. He served in the Revolutionary War and later in the Virginia militia. He was President of the Norfolk Common Council."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eMyers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) Group A, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) Group A, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eProcessed by Antonio Bly in 2000.\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information:"],"processinfo_tesim":["Processed by Antonio Bly in 2000."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSee also; Gustavus A. Myers Papers, 1834-1869, Samuel Myers Papers, 1796-1845, and the Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) Groups B and C, Myers Papers (II), all at Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Mss. Acc. 2008.147 Myers Papers of the Chrysler Museum of Art\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["See also; Gustavus A. Myers Papers, 1834-1869, Samuel Myers Papers, 1796-1845, and the Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) Groups B and C, Myers Papers (II), all at Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."," Mss. Acc. 2008.147 Myers Papers of the Chrysler Museum of Art"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCy of ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePass allows safe-passage through the Province of Quebec to the colonies. Signed by Frederic Haldimand and R. Mathews. XCy and Photo of DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents There, goods imported from \"Europe or other parts of the world\" would be sold. DS and XCy. 10 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssures Nicholas of his choice to locate his investment in Virginia with them; outlines reasons why Virginia is an excellent site for their business. XCy of DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions Moses Myers. frag. of D. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInsurance company— Mutual Assurance Society. Policy holder— David Simons. Frederick District no. 82. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInsurance company— Mutual Assurance Society. Policy holder—David Simons. Fredericksburg district no. 83. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement confirms the prices of several staple/farm products.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBooklet/oration eulogizing the death of George Washington. P. 20 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Ja[me]s Monroe. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eADS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Includes document of March 10, 1804, stating that Moses Myers has given one hundred dollars \"for his subscription toward building\" the Court House in Portsmouth. Signed by Tubman Laws. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSk. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Alexander Stuart. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCy of DS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommends not purchasing oranges unless \"remarkably fine and cheap\"; sends draft on Moses Myers for $100 which applies to his credit; has had troubles collecting amount due Murphy \u0026amp; Blackburn. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNws. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNws. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCy of DS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Myers of a duel between Cabell and Jones; Jones was wounded in the thigh. Mentions a prospect to buy cider. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePropose to appoint Myers as Danish Vice Consul. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforming Myers that he \"Will receive his father's trunk, case, cain \u0026amp; hat,\" etc. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by James Madison and Robert Smith, Secretary of State. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eALS. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending Myers a complete copying book, pistols, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Myers's intent to visit Europe; Samuel Myers has not contacts; gives him a commission to buy a set of \"glass\" and \"floor cloth.\" ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John has gone to London. MM and the family are \"extremely anxious to hear\" from him; business here is dull including ship sales. ALS. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions letter he (John) wrote to his brother on the \"15th\" with a present. Mrs. Wickham's health; philosophizes a crisis in Europe; compares to America; war would bring unity to us. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions the sale of vessel, Victory; business notes, news of family and acquaintances. ALS. 5 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses revolutions in Europe; John Myers being a merchant not held in high regard; shipping; cargoes; computing houses; foodstuffs for sale. ALS. 5 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends acquiring a knowledge of the arts of the countries during a brief tour of England; keeping a journal on national and local politics in America. ALS. 7 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses foreign affairs between America and England; approaching dissolution of the U.S. Bank. ALS. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 cards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProbably acquired by John Myers during the trip to England in 1810/1811. PM. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePM. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePM. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePM. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNws. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNws. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNws. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discuss foreign affairs among the French, English and America; non-importation against England \"great events have generated this chaos\"; \"great events can restore\" political peace. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNws. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNws. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNws. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping concerns; mercantile business; banking matters, list of ayes and noes \"for striking out.\" ALS. 5 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNws. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNws. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eU.S. Cabinet; people clamor for war; public improvements. ALS. 5 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions the purchase of a new ship, the Norfolk Pucket, and other shipping news; increase in business; burning of French privateer at Gosport; Monroe as Secretary of State, probably next President. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions how the French are \"confiscating all American property\"; we are a \"sinking nation\"; critical of President Madison; \"cripled commerce of the world\"; farmers producing tobacco; party every night in Norfolk. ALS. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePM. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePM. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlso a list of names of the \"stewards for the Trinity breakfast.\" PM. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDull trade; shipping news; news of family. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Collected by John Myers.) PM. 9 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Collected by John Myers). PM. 9 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses Myers's health is better; business dull; money matters, Mr. Foster in correspondence with [James] Monroe. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions Myers's letters to his father, and his application to restore goods he deposited in the Custom House from the frigate Constitution. Includes list of articles sent to Custom House. ALS. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by President and faculty of Harvard. ADS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of corn. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel is going to England on the Packet; severe battle between French and the allies at Leipzig. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor accepts their approbation. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpression of friendship. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by W[ilson] C[ary] Nicholas. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave not met with the king yet, still waiting in Vienna; return of Napoleon to France; European affairs; Danish \"will not adventure much to America.\" ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction for the son of a mutual acquaintance. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Myers that he has been \"elected a director of the office of Discount \u0026amp; Deposit of the Bank of the United States at Norfolk.\" ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePassport for Myer Myers to enter France signed by Myers and John Quincy Adams. DS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding a note by \"W.B. Lamb,\" 11 August 1817. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding document of statement John Marshall is Chief Justice signed by Richard Reed. Including John Marshall's ALS attesting to Moses, John, Samuel, Myers as merchants in Norfolk and citizens of the U.S., 12 September 1817. 2 DS \u0026amp; ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efrag. of DS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for writing him, importance of family and friendship; mention of W. Etting, Mrs. French's music; duty calls him to support his family; fifteen years younger he would be a novel writer. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by James P. preston. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis little girl is poisoned by a ring of debased metal; Governor Ridgely wants Wirt to join in working a mine in Botetourt, Virginia. Needs a coachman. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes about his own \"afflictions\"; healthwise and other burdens; refers to an appointment in Pennsylvania and the importance of a personal application. Mention of the Etting family. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses his pleasure in writing to him (Myers). Has recommended him to be a commissioner to settle claims under Spanish treaty. Mention of Judge Washington, Mr. Patterson, and General Taylor. ALS. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions John Myers's application to the commissioner under the late Spanish treaty for the adjustment of American claims. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn Dutch. DS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Myers application for the commissionership for settling claims; definition of professional man; discussion of regulations of Spanish treaty; U.S. President comes to Norfolk; mention of Ettings. ALS. 7 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutual friends; visit of U.S. President to Norfolk. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by James Monroe and John Quincy Adams. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning purchases of American editions of books; includes list of legal titles and prices. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSelected a revised code of law for him. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Captain Downes of U.S. ship Macedonian is \"authorized\" to being home \"specie.\" ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Myer for the \"foreign newspapers,\" containing opinion in slave case. AL. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses Myers's account against Dr. George Buzman\" in debt case. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He is authorized to practice law. Signed by Spencer Roane and William Brockenbrough.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Thomas M. Randolph. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets missing his visit concerning financial relief for Myers. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscuss the route that Perderver intends to take when he returns north. Engage passage on the Miss George Packet. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning representing John Myers and his father in case before comptroller. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt Charlotte's Villa. PM. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending enclosed [not enclosed] by M.M. Robinson. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn board the Constitution. Naval case. ALS. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewsCl. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepts Myers's loan of his pistols. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by William P. DuVal. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommemorating forty-seventh anniversary of American independence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePM. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the formation of volunteer militia. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the selection by the President of claim by Myers. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by William DuVal. APsS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMyers has been elected as the representative of the ward of Pensacola. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning lottery. PM including ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter Myers left for President sent to him. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Samuel Myers. ALS; includes postcard. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions the illness of \"Mr. C.\" Offers to assist Myers. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discuss his meeting with AlexanderBrown. Tells Myers not to hurry his suit. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by James Pleasants. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning trade. ALS includig note by Michael Lazarus to Brooke Cosby. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efrag. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eADS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for not writing him back sooner. Situation prevents him from complying with Myers's request. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eADS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNws. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActivities of day. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the \"system of customs.\" ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTurns down his request for a recommendation for collector of customs in Norfolk as he [Giles] is not in the favor of the administration. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eANS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions writing \"Mr. Rush.\" ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the appointment of the collection of customs in Norfolk. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to favor for Moses Myers. Discusses planting a cotton crop next year. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to collectorship. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John Quincy Adams and Richard Rush. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned John Q. Adams and H. Clay. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eADS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot find the papers he (Myers) requested in regards to his father's appointment to \"Collector at Norfolk.\" Isn't sure whether name of father Moses Myers has been sent to the president or not. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions the re-election of \"Gov. [Joseph] Kent\" of Maryland. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMyers's father's appointment has been approved by the Senate. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument also signed by Richard Rush, Secretary of the Treasury. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efrag. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to case on the docket of Reuben M. Whitney v. the United States. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eANS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eALS. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluded is a poetic newspaper clipping. D. 2 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNwsCl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructions concerning customs. LS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAddress leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions his memorial to the committee of commerce. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Moses Myers from the secretary of the Treasury Samuel D. Ingham. PDS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning memorial about Moses Myers, collector of customs, and no intention to remove him. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for conveying liberal benefaction from donor. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick Myers of Norfolk. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John Floyd. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSrock certificate entitling holder to five shares of stock in the Virginia and North Carolina Transportation Co. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning health, banking, and European politics including Ireland. ALS. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning health and business. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePM. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Wyndham Robertson. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Including letter by Myer Myers. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Wyndham Robertson. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTravelling and travel plans. ALS. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news. Illness of child. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness of father. Mention of Mr. Etting; social news. ALS. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions a \"convention\" of which Myers was the host. Social and family news. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John M. Gregory. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmong a number of these concerned citizens appear M[yer] Myers's and Moses Myers's signatures. D. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition states that the city will not pave Free Mason Street. Signed by M. Myers, Executor, among others. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses an ongoing chess game between two with plays. ALS. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSocial, family news, weather, flowers. ALS. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eALS. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCivil War military news of John B. Floyd and Henry A. Wise. AMS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepts Myers's resignation of his commission as 1st lieutenant \"4 Reg. Cavalry.\" ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Commissions Olinger \"First Lieutenant of Riflemen in the 94th\" Regiment. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives orders for the regiment to move from Camp Jackson at 10 o'clock AM in the direction of Kanawha Valley. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John Letcher on verso. Is a note from William Lamb certifying Moses Myers's commission. D. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas written the Whig as Hughes suggested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Dispose of me as you see fit and accept my heart-felt sympathy.\" ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions an overruling on the part of the judge. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the appointment of an unnamed person to an \"officer.\" Will check facts with Judge Rives. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to a charter that has become a law. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions an examination of Daniel's paper on the appointment of the Inspector of Borders. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers the action of some mischievous school boys during the Easter holiday. Including note by James Barron Hope, 16 April 1887. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers Arthur's appointment as the Brazilian consulate general of New York and hopes for Barton Myers's cooperation and friendship. TLS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions the change within the Brazilian government from empire to republic. TLS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTurns down social invitation. Looks forward to discussing with Hughes law, literature, etc. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoliday declines Myers's invitation to him and his wife. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs obliged to you for the address on \"Editors of the Past,\" which I have read with great interest. TLS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to an appointment of Paymaster in the Navy. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eADS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges condolences of British residents on the death of Queen Victoria. TLS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions Marquis of Lansdowne and Myers's telegram on the queen's death. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to the president of Jamestown Exposition Company, Incorporated, account. Marked \"Confidential.\" ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Barton Myers for the copy of the book, The Life of Stonewall Jackson. Comments on Lee and Jackson. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAddresses the subject of tickets for a White House reception. TLS 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDewey declines Myers's invitation to address the Naval Young Men's Christian Association. TLS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMetcalf declines Myers's invitation to be his guest at the opening of the Jamestown Exposition. TLS 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines invitation. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePM. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of Miss Heyl's promotion in Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Since it is a civil service job Martin has little influence. TLS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions an appointment of Judge White to fill the vacancy occasioned by Judge Boykin's death. TLS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes reference to Hughes's letter of the 15th. TLS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePenal codes. TLS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks Myers for his \"elegant hospitality\" during his visit. TLS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eC. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions the war, and an appointment of William Stanley Edmonds as vice-consul to the post of Norfolk to replace Myers. TLS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of Rice's dispatch of the 7th. Mentions Myers's acceptance of Mr. Edmonds as vice-consul. Details of office of vice-consul. TL. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discusses Mr. Edmond's position as vice-consul and something of his salary arrangement. Details of office of vice-consul. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges letters of the \"17th/25th.\" Also indicates a change in vice-consul; rather than Edmonds, Will Royds has been appointed the position to assist Myers. Adf. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Myers visiting him and German ships. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges the receipt of Rice's letter of 11th, mentions \"consular business.\" ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Sorry out of town unless specially urgent could you come Wednesday.\" Telegram. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on the \"consular business\"; Meyers expresses his satisfaction with Mr. Royds. Details of consular business. TL. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the reallocation of work within the consular office. TLS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges the receipt of Cecil's letter of the 23rd. Also conveys Myers's apprval of the arrangement of the vice-consul office. TL. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromised to send Taylor's book. Travel plans. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegisters the Admiralty's great appreciation of Myers's assistance given to Commodore Wells. TLS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the destruction of Old Fort Norfolk. TLS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily and social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of instruction for Mr. and Mrs. Norman Williams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning death of friend. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of accusation and prejudice against the Myers brothers. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMs. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAMs. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned imprint by Meyer Myers and others. PDoc. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning consular duties. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eADoc. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarital problems. Family news. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned in print by Moses Myers, president. See Oversize Box. PDoc. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee Oversize Folder. ADS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccomplishments of Barton Myers, Sr. Sketches of Barton Myers, Sr. for National Encyclopedia of American Biography. Speech, 1907, by Barton Myers concerning Young Men's Christian Association. Notes for a speech dedicating a church building. Genealogy of the late Archibald Stuart Baldwin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritings of Barton Myers, Sr. including a toast to the coronation of George V., notes concerning a contract to build a grain elevator in Norfolk, Va., report, 1919, to the congregation concerning the removal of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, memorandum concerning purchase or lease for the Army Supply Base, speech concerning Tidewater Women's Associations, notes concerning Rev. James Blair, and notes concerning erection of a monument at Blackwall, England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritings of Barton Myers. Most concern religious subjects but there are notes concerning liquidation of the debt of Virginia, Myers genealogy, liquor on election days, Henry Clay's ideas on tariffs, the shipyard at norfolk, English legal history, and a daily schedule for Myers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeech of Barton Myers, Sr. to Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, excerpt of a Speech of Barton Myers, Sr. to the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, statement concerning the Jamestown Exposition, Myers to Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch and to Portsmouth Star concerning advocating of Claude A. Swanson as Senator, and advocating of Col. E. E. Holland for Congress, speech to League of Virginia Municipalities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of a committee to argue why the office of customs should be located at Norfolk and not Newport News, speech of Barton Myers, Sr. outlining Norfolk Chamber of Commerce activities during the past year (during World War I), resolution opposing the lease of the Virginian Railway to Norfolk and Western Railroad (by Barton Myers as chairman of Norfolk Port Commission), committee report on building of wharves and docks (Norfolk \u0026amp; Portsmouth Belt Line Company), testimony of S. Heth Tyler and Barton Myers concerning application of the Norfolk and Western Railway to acquire control by lease of the ... Virginia Railway Company., notes concerning the needs of the city of Norfolk, Va. for development in 1912, report of a committee on the suitable location for union terminals, docks, and warehouse and railroad routes (Myers as chair), bill to amend the charter and extend and define the boundaries of Norfolk, Printed report of a committee and editorials concerning the port of Baltimore, speech, 1915, to the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, deposition 7 June 1894, concerning the election of 1894 and black voters in Norfolk, Va., and applications for First Families of America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnual Report, 10 February 1891, of the trade and commerce of the Port of Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.A.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes several written to him as vice-consul for the Netherlands written in Dutch. includes business cards from his sons Baldwin Myers and Barton Myers, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Thornton (concerning the mother of Joesph D. Pinner), Frances Caperton Preston, Barton Myers, Jr. (at the University of Virginia), ToTo to uncle [Barton Myers, Sr.], Katherine Barton Myers (describing a Liberty Loan Parade), Frances Stuart Myers, Dayman O. Holmes (concerning Myers portraits), A. W. Sully (concerning Myers portraits), E. Lee Trinkle, Mrs. Benjamin Mordecai Siegel, T.W. Harrison, Robert M. Hughes, letter transmitting an admission to the House of Commons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrances Stuart Myers, Robertson-Northrop Sport Shop, Inc., D. T. Bohun Company, Sarah B. Killam, J. M. Barton, Tiffany \u0026amp; Co., Willie Galt, M.J.G. (regarding a prospective suitor for a family member).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome concern Myers desire to continue as vice-consul at Norfolk, Va. Includes blueprints of Fort Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence of Barton Myers with Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy and other documents relating to the Norfolk Navy Yard as well as invitations to naval events. Herbert Hoover letter as Secretary of Commerce.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Barton Myers concerning Fort Norfolk, condemnation of Cape Henry land, and appointment of Myers as a member of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association convention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence, 1916-1918, as member of Norfolk Dock Commission (Myers as president) and minutes of the commission concerning proposals to build a dock in Nofolk, Va., and 1917 dock commission blueprint.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence and documents, 1916-1923-24 concerning pleas for Barton Myers to remain active in the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce and Norfolk Dock Commission.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemo includes addresses, expenses on trips, and notes concerning real estate; handwritten birthday card and a list.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBack is labeled \"Myers.\" Included is a photograph of Myers from a book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes tickets to events as well as a souvenir anchor made from iron of the \"Merrimack.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes tickets to events.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes engravings of \"Landing at Jamestown,\" \"Braddock's Retreat,\" and \"Perils of our Forefathers,\" all by Dempsey \u0026amp; Carroll, N.Y.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Barton Myers, Jr. to his parents and family. Includes letters written from Woodberry Forest School, the University of Virginia and Cornell University.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters written by Barton Myers, Jr. to his family while serving in the Quartermaster Corps in World War I. Includes letters from Fort Myer, Fort Thomas, Ky., Newport News, Va., in France and in London, Eng.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters written by R. Baldwin Myers to his family. Includes letters written form Winchester, Salem Willows, Staunton, Woodberry Forest, London and France. Includes letter, 1914, to Baldwin from John Scott Walker concerning Woodberry Forest Reunion. Includes letter and material concerning his service in World War I.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne issue of a weekly newsletter, \"Music in the Camps,\" Vol. 1, No. 37, July 13, 1918. and war camp community service worker notices. Toast from World War I. Probably from the papers of either Barton Myers, Jr. or R. Baldwin Myers while serving in World War I.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letters from Louisa \"Loutie\" Barton Myers Lloyd (wife of, James Hubard Lloyd, a Protestant Episcopal missionary to Japan). Letter written from Kyoto. Includes letters, 1921, exchanged between James Hubard Lloyd and W. E. Rollings concerning Japanese students studying in America. Includes letter written by Japanese student studying English in Japan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters of C. M. Barton to grandchildren Katherine and Willie; letter of Miss Cary M. Barton to Kate; L. B. B. Lloyd to Kate; Mary D. Whitlow to Miss Katherine Myers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew York Surrogate's Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSoda coupons, Libby Prison Escape postcard, paint samples, typescript of letter written from Winchester, 1799, by Mrs. Susanna Knox, ad for foods for diabetes and other ailments, Norfolk Southern Railroad Company Electric Division, Sunday School lessons, list of pledges, program, 1921, League of Virginia Municipalities, Practice of Prayer by James J. McConkey, admission ticket, Governor's Island Boat, fertilizer mixtures, invitation, fireside club, from S. L. Taylor, Automobile Association of America and Rules of the Road in Norfolk, and envelopes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Alternative Form). Photocopies of newspaper clipping relating to the Jamestown Exposition of 1907.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript. 8 pp. Apparently published in the Ledger-Dispatch, Norfolk, Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLocated with Oversize.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Delegate to the National Rivers and Harbours Congress, 1910; Delegate to the Seventh Annual Convention of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association 1914, 1915 and 1926; Representative to the Virginia Child Welfare Conference, 1911; Representative to the National Conference of Charities and Corrections, 1911, 1912; Representative to the Southern Socialogical Conference, 1912; Certificate for contributing to the campaign of Woodrow Wilson, 1912; City Council of Norfolk resolutions by Barton Myers, 1886 (2 copies); Certificate appointing Barton Myers as a Councilman for the City of Norfolk, 1881; Lay Readers License from the Diocese of Southern Virginia, 1919, 1920, 1926; Appointment, with seal, of Barton Myers as British Vice Consul, 1877; Handwritten document, with seal, appointing Barton Myers as British Pro Vice-Consul at the Port of Norfolk and Portsmouth. 1876; Certification that Barton Myers paid his dues for the \"Company 'A' 4th Regt. Infantry (\"Lee Rifles\") Virginia Volunteers, Norfolk, Virginia. 1913; and Indenture, with a seal, between Mount Hebron Cemetery Company and Dr. Robert F. Baldwin of Staunton, Virginia for a cemetery lot. undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence concerning stock, insurance, property negotiations and good wishes after an operation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence with organizers, exhibitors and attendees of the Jamestown Exposition held in Norfolk, Virginia. Barton Myers was the auditor of the Jamestown Exposition Corporation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1865 and 1876 letter to his father from Barton Myers, 1877 letter to Willie from his brother and 1878 postcard sent to William B. Muyres of Fauquier County, Virginia to show him how foreign postmarks look.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily letters, personal letters and condolence letters after the death of Barton Myers.  14 letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Partial and fragile diary from a trip to France and England. undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Broadside for an antique sale; flyer for war loans; constitution, rules and regulations of The Ocean View Company...adopted November 1854; Norfolk, Virginia Chamber of Commerce dinner program in honor of the \"Secretary of the Navy\" in 1913; pamphlet \"The Norfolk Song 'I'm Crazy 'Bout Norfolk'\" printed for the City of Norfolk, Atlantic Deeper Wayerways' Association Convention in 1923; printed speech of Hon. Henry St. George Tucker in the House of Representatives on March 3, 1926 and Vol. 1 No. 1 edition of \"Norfolk Commerce\" bulletin of the Chamber of Commerce for 1914.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hand drawn architectural house plans with various views and a handpainted picture of the house signed by G.H. Burrage, Vice Admiral, USN. undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters and telegrams written to Barton Myers by his son, R. Baldwin Myers, from his early days as Major in the 104th Motor Supply Train at Camp McClellan in Anniston, Alabama to his deployment to Bourbonne les Bains in December.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation from the Norfolk Museum of Arts and Science (Virginia) to a presentation made \"by S.J.L. Olver, H.M. Consul General, British Embasy...honoring the members of the Myers Family who for three generations held the office of British Consul in Norfolk.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eObituaries for Moses Myers, Barton Myers and Robert F. Baldwin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes articles on the Moses Myers and Barton Myers homes in Norfolk, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence, reports and flyers related to Barton Myers' positions as Mayor and City Councilman of Norfolk, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Blurred photograph of older lady holding a baby, business cards for Barton Myers (3), newspaper clipping with a table showing \"value of one dollar in Gold as compared with Treasury Notes during each month of the war, from May 1861 to April 1, 1865,\" War Department pass for Barton Myers and party as representatives of the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, 1922 pamphlet from the American Society of Civil Engineers as a memoir to Archibald Stuart Baldwin who died on June 26, 1922 and a November 1885 \"Monthly Examination\" for \"2nd Class N.C.\" with \"Burrage\" written on reverse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1917 deed and paperwork for the sale of \"Pig Point\" to the City of Norfolk for the war effort and undated deed for sale of Texas property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence and deed about the sale of land in Norfolk by Capt. James W. Gerow and Barton Myers to the City of Norfolk for a boulevard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlueprint of property owners along the Elizabeth River and a 1910 plat of \"Ghent Residence, Incorporated and adjacent properties.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA partial draft of a history of Hampton Roads, typed with handwritten notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoard Minutes for the Infant Sanitarium in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Mrs. Barton Myers was president. Includes many newspaper clippings with details of the annual reports. Quotation from an article in The Virginian-Pilot (October 4, 2010): \"For nearly 60 years, sickly children were sent to the Infant Sanitarium on Atlantic Avenue at 18th Street [...] and tended to by medical staff, free of charge. 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Signed by Frederic Haldimand and R. Mathews. XCy and Photo of DS. 1 p.","DS. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents There, goods imported from \"Europe or other parts of the world\" would be sold. DS and XCy. 10 pp.","Assures Nicholas of his choice to locate his investment in Virginia with them; outlines reasons why Virginia is an excellent site for their business. XCy of DS. 1 p.","Mentions Moses Myers. frag. of D. 1 p.","Insurance company— Mutual Assurance Society. Policy holder— David Simons. Frederick District no. 82. DS. 1 p.","Insurance company— Mutual Assurance Society. Policy holder—David Simons. Fredericksburg district no. 83. DS. 1 p.","Statement confirms the prices of several staple/farm products.","DS. 1 p.","Booklet/oration eulogizing the death of George Washington. P. 20 pp.","Signed by Ja[me]s Monroe. DS. 1 p.","ADS. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents Includes document of March 10, 1804, stating that Moses Myers has given one hundred dollars \"for his subscription toward building\" the Court House in Portsmouth. Signed by Tubman Laws. DS. 1 p.","Sk. 1 p.","Signed by Alexander Stuart. DS. 1 p.","Cy of DS. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents Recommends not purchasing oranges unless \"remarkably fine and cheap\"; sends draft on Moses Myers for $100 which applies to his credit; has had troubles collecting amount due Murphy \u0026 Blackburn. ALS. 1 p.","Nws. 1 p.","Nws. 1 p.","Cy of DS. 2 pp.","Informs Myers of a duel between Cabell and Jones; Jones was wounded in the thigh. Mentions a prospect to buy cider. ALS. 1 p.","1 p.","Propose to appoint Myers as Danish Vice Consul. ALS. 1 p.","Informing Myers that he \"Will receive his father's trunk, case, cain \u0026 hat,\" etc. ALS. 1 p.","Signed by James Madison and Robert Smith, Secretary of State. DS. 1 p.","D. 1 p.","ALS. 4 pp.","Sending Myers a complete copying book, pistols, etc.","Scope and Contents John Myers's intent to visit Europe; Samuel Myers has not contacts; gives him a commission to buy a set of \"glass\" and \"floor cloth.\" ALS. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents John has gone to London. MM and the family are \"extremely anxious to hear\" from him; business here is dull including ship sales. ALS. 4 pp.","Scope and Contents Mentions letter he (John) wrote to his brother on the \"15th\" with a present. Mrs. Wickham's health; philosophizes a crisis in Europe; compares to America; war would bring unity to us. ALS. 3 pp.","Mentions the sale of vessel, Victory; business notes, news of family and acquaintances. ALS. 5 pp.","Discusses revolutions in Europe; John Myers being a merchant not held in high regard; shipping; cargoes; computing houses; foodstuffs for sale. ALS. 5 pp.","Recommends acquiring a knowledge of the arts of the countries during a brief tour of England; keeping a journal on national and local politics in America. ALS. 7 pp.","Discusses foreign affairs between America and England; approaching dissolution of the U.S. Bank. ALS. 4 pp.","DS. 1 p.","3 cards.","Probably acquired by John Myers during the trip to England in 1810/1811. PM. 1 p.","PM. 1 p.","PM. 1 p.","PM. 1 p.","Nws. 4 pp.","Nws. 4 pp.","Nws. 4 pp.","Scope and Contents Discuss foreign affairs among the French, English and America; non-importation against England \"great events have generated this chaos\"; \"great events can restore\" political peace. ALS. 3 pp.","Nws. 4 pp.","Nws. 4 pp.","Nws. 4 pp.","Shipping concerns; mercantile business; banking matters, list of ayes and noes \"for striking out.\" ALS. 5 pp.","Nws. 4 pp.","Nws. 4 pp.","U.S. Cabinet; people clamor for war; public improvements. ALS. 5 pp.","Mentions the purchase of a new ship, the Norfolk Pucket, and other shipping news; increase in business; burning of French privateer at Gosport; Monroe as Secretary of State, probably next President. ALS. 3 pp.","Scope and Contents Mentions how the French are \"confiscating all American property\"; we are a \"sinking nation\"; critical of President Madison; \"cripled commerce of the world\"; farmers producing tobacco; party every night in Norfolk. ALS. 4 pp.","PM. 3 pp.","PM. 1 p.","Also a list of names of the \"stewards for the Trinity breakfast.\" PM. 2 pp.","Dull trade; shipping news; news of family. ALS. 2 pp.","(Collected by John Myers.) PM. 9 pp.","(Collected by John Myers). PM. 9 pp.","Moses Myers's health is better; business dull; money matters, Mr. Foster in correspondence with [James] Monroe. ALS. 1 p.","DS. 1 p.","Mentions Myers's letters to his father, and his application to restore goods he deposited in the Custom House from the frigate Constitution. Includes list of articles sent to Custom House. ALS. 4 pp.","Signed by President and faculty of Harvard. ADS. 1 p.","Purchase of corn. ALS. 1 p.","Samuel is going to England on the Packet; severe battle between French and the allies at Leipzig. ALS. 1 p.","Taylor accepts their approbation. ALS. 1 p.","Expression of friendship. ALS. 2 pp.","Signed by W[ilson] C[ary] Nicholas. DS. 1 p.","Have not met with the king yet, still waiting in Vienna; return of Napoleon to France; European affairs; Danish \"will not adventure much to America.\" ALS. 3 pp.","Letter of introduction for the son of a mutual acquaintance. ALS. 1 p.","Informs Myers that he has been \"elected a director of the office of Discount \u0026 Deposit of the Bank of the United States at Norfolk.\" ALS. 1 p.","Passport for Myer Myers to enter France signed by Myers and John Quincy Adams. DS. 3 pp.","Including a note by \"W.B. Lamb,\" 11 August 1817. DS. 1 p.","Including document of statement John Marshall is Chief Justice signed by Richard Reed. Including John Marshall's ALS attesting to Moses, John, Samuel, Myers as merchants in Norfolk and citizens of the U.S., 12 September 1817. 2 DS \u0026 ALS. 3 pp.","frag. of DS. 2 pp.","Thanks him for writing him, importance of family and friendship; mention of W. Etting, Mrs. French's music; duty calls him to support his family; fifteen years younger he would be a novel writer. ALS. 3 pp.","Signed by James P. preston. DS. 1 p.","His little girl is poisoned by a ring of debased metal; Governor Ridgely wants Wirt to join in working a mine in Botetourt, Virginia. Needs a coachman. ALS. 3 pp.","Scope and Contents Writes about his own \"afflictions\"; healthwise and other burdens; refers to an appointment in Pennsylvania and the importance of a personal application. Mention of the Etting family. ALS. 2 pp.","Expresses his pleasure in writing to him (Myers). Has recommended him to be a commissioner to settle claims under Spanish treaty. Mention of Judge Washington, Mr. Patterson, and General Taylor. ALS. 4 pp.","Mentions John Myers's application to the commissioner under the late Spanish treaty for the adjustment of American claims. ALS. 2 pp.","In Dutch. DS. 2 pp.","The Myers application for the commissionership for settling claims; definition of professional man; discussion of regulations of Spanish treaty; U.S. President comes to Norfolk; mention of Ettings. ALS. 7 pp.","Mutual friends; visit of U.S. President to Norfolk. ALS. 2 pp.","Signed by James Monroe and John Quincy Adams. DS. 1 p.","Concerning purchases of American editions of books; includes list of legal titles and prices. ALS. 3 pp.","Selected a revised code of law for him. ALS. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Captain Downes of U.S. ship Macedonian is \"authorized\" to being home \"specie.\" ALS. 1 p.","Thanks Myer for the \"foreign newspapers,\" containing opinion in slave case. AL. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Discusses Myers's account against Dr. George Buzman\" in debt case. ALS. 1 p.","Scope and Contents He is authorized to practice law. Signed by Spencer Roane and William Brockenbrough.","Signed by Thomas M. Randolph. DS. 1 p.","DS. 3 pp.","Regrets missing his visit concerning financial relief for Myers. ALS. 1 p.","News. 4 pp.","Discuss the route that Perderver intends to take when he returns north. Engage passage on the Miss George Packet. ALS. 1 p.","Concerning representing John Myers and his father in case before comptroller. ALS. 3 pp.","At Charlotte's Villa. PM. 1 p.","Sending enclosed [not enclosed] by M.M. Robinson. ALS. 1 p.","On board the Constitution. Naval case. ALS. 4 pp.","NewsCl. 1 p.","Accepts Myers's loan of his pistols. ALS. 1 p.","Signed by William P. DuVal. DS. 1 p.","Commemorating forty-seventh anniversary of American independence.","PM. 1 p.","Discusses the formation of volunteer militia. ALS. 1 p.","Concerning the selection by the President of claim by Myers. ALS. 1 p.","Signed by William DuVal. APsS. 2 pp.","Myers has been elected as the representative of the ward of Pensacola. ALS. 1 p.","Concerning lottery. PM including ALS. 1 p.","Letter Myers left for President sent to him. ALS. 1 p.","Letter of recommendation for Samuel Myers. ALS; includes postcard. 1 p.","Mentions the illness of \"Mr. C.\" Offers to assist Myers. ALS. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Discuss his meeting with AlexanderBrown. Tells Myers not to hurry his suit. ALS. 2 pp.","Signed by James Pleasants. DS. 1 p.","Concerning trade. ALS includig note by Michael Lazarus to Brooke Cosby. ALS. 3 pp.","frag. 1 p.","ADS. 1 p.","Apologizes for not writing him back sooner. Situation prevents him from complying with Myers's request. ALS. 1 p.","ADS. 1 p.","Nws. 4 pp.","Activities of day. ALS. 3 pp.","Discusses the \"system of customs.\" ALS. 1 p.","Turns down his request for a recommendation for collector of customs in Norfolk as he [Giles] is not in the favor of the administration. ALS. 2 pp.","ANS. 1 p.","Mentions writing \"Mr. Rush.\" ALS. 1 p.","Concerning the appointment of the collection of customs in Norfolk. ALS. 2 pp.","Reference to favor for Moses Myers. Discusses planting a cotton crop next year. ALS. 1 p.","Reference to collectorship. ALS. 1 p.","Signed by John Quincy Adams and Richard Rush. DS. 1 p.","Signed John Q. Adams and H. Clay. DS. 1 p.","ADS. 1 p.","Cannot find the papers he (Myers) requested in regards to his father's appointment to \"Collector at Norfolk.\" Isn't sure whether name of father Moses Myers has been sent to the president or not. ALS. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents Mentions the re-election of \"Gov. [Joseph] Kent\" of Maryland. ALS. 1 p.","Myers's father's appointment has been approved by the Senate. ALS. 1 p.","Document also signed by Richard Rush, Secretary of the Treasury. DS. 1 p.","frag. 1 p.","Refers to case on the docket of Reuben M. Whitney v. the United States. ALS. 1 p.","ANS. 1 p.","ALS. 4 pp.","Included is a poetic newspaper clipping. D. 2 p.","NwsCl.","Instructions concerning customs. LS. 1 p.","Address leaf.","Mentions his memorial to the committee of commerce. ALS. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Moses Myers from the secretary of the Treasury Samuel D. Ingham. PDS. 2 pp.","Concerning memorial about Moses Myers, collector of customs, and no intention to remove him. ALS. 1 p.","Thanks him for conveying liberal benefaction from donor. ALS. 1 p.","Frederick Myers of Norfolk. DS. 1 p.","DS. 1 p.","Signed by John Floyd. DS. 1 p.","Srock certificate entitling holder to five shares of stock in the Virginia and North Carolina Transportation Co. DS. 1 p.","Concerning health, banking, and European politics including Ireland. ALS. 4 pp.","Concerning health and business. ALS. 1 p.","DS. 1 p.","PM. 1 p.","Signed by Wyndham Robertson. DS. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Including letter by Myer Myers. ALS. 3 pp.","Signed by Wyndham Robertson. DS. 1 p.","Travelling and travel plans. ALS. 4 pp.","Family news. Illness of child. ALS. 3 pp.","Illness of father. Mention of Mr. Etting; social news. ALS. 4 pp.","Scope and Contents Mentions a \"convention\" of which Myers was the host. Social and family news. ALS. 3 pp.","Signed by John M. Gregory. DS. 1 p.","Among a number of these concerned citizens appear M[yer] Myers's and Moses Myers's signatures. D. 3 pp.","Petition states that the city will not pave Free Mason Street. Signed by M. Myers, Executor, among others. DS. 1 p.","Discusses an ongoing chess game between two with plays. ALS. 4 pp.","Social, family news, weather, flowers. ALS. 4 pp.","ALS. 4 pp.","DS. 1 p.","Civil War military news of John B. Floyd and Henry A. Wise. AMS. 2 pp.","Accepts Myers's resignation of his commission as 1st lieutenant \"4 Reg. Cavalry.\" ALS. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Commissions Olinger \"First Lieutenant of Riflemen in the 94th\" Regiment. DS. 1 p.","Gives orders for the regiment to move from Camp Jackson at 10 o'clock AM in the direction of Kanawha Valley. ALS. 1 p.","Signed by John Letcher on verso. Is a note from William Lamb certifying Moses Myers's commission. D. 2 pp.","Has written the Whig as Hughes suggested.","\"Dispose of me as you see fit and accept my heart-felt sympathy.\" ALS. 1 p.","Mentions an overruling on the part of the judge. ALS. 1 p.","Discusses the appointment of an unnamed person to an \"officer.\" Will check facts with Judge Rives. ALS. 1 p.","Refers to a charter that has become a law. ALS. 1 p.","Mentions an examination of Daniel's paper on the appointment of the Inspector of Borders. ALS. 1 p.","Refers the action of some mischievous school boys during the Easter holiday. Including note by James Barron Hope, 16 April 1887. ALS. 2 pp.","Refers Arthur's appointment as the Brazilian consulate general of New York and hopes for Barton Myers's cooperation and friendship. TLS. 1 p.","Mentions the change within the Brazilian government from empire to republic. TLS. 1 p.","Turns down social invitation. Looks forward to discussing with Hughes law, literature, etc. ALS. 2 pp.","Holiday declines Myers's invitation to him and his wife. ALS. 2 pp.","Is obliged to you for the address on \"Editors of the Past,\" which I have read with great interest. TLS. 1 p.","Refers to an appointment of Paymaster in the Navy. ALS. 1 p.","ADS. 2 pp.","Acknowledges condolences of British residents on the death of Queen Victoria. TLS. 1 p.","Mentions Marquis of Lansdowne and Myers's telegram on the queen's death. ALS. 2 pp.","Refers to the president of Jamestown Exposition Company, Incorporated, account. Marked \"Confidential.\" ALS. 3 pp.","Thanks Barton Myers for the copy of the book, The Life of Stonewall Jackson. Comments on Lee and Jackson. ALS. 3 pp.","Addresses the subject of tickets for a White House reception. TLS 1 p.","Dewey declines Myers's invitation to address the Naval Young Men's Christian Association. TLS. 1 p.","Metcalf declines Myers's invitation to be his guest at the opening of the Jamestown Exposition. TLS 1 p.","Declines invitation. ALS. 3 pp.","PM. 4 pp.","Discussion of Miss Heyl's promotion in Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Since it is a civil service job Martin has little influence. TLS. 1 p.","Mentions an appointment of Judge White to fill the vacancy occasioned by Judge Boykin's death. TLS. 1 p.","Makes reference to Hughes's letter of the 15th. TLS. 1 p.","Penal codes. TLS. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Thanks Myers for his \"elegant hospitality\" during his visit. TLS. 2 pp.","C. 1 p.","Mentions the war, and an appointment of William Stanley Edmonds as vice-consul to the post of Norfolk to replace Myers. TLS. 2 pp.","Acknowledges receipt of Rice's dispatch of the 7th. Mentions Myers's acceptance of Mr. Edmonds as vice-consul. Details of office of vice-consul. TL. 2 pp.","Letter discusses Mr. Edmond's position as vice-consul and something of his salary arrangement. Details of office of vice-consul. ALS. 2 pp.","Acknowledges letters of the \"17th/25th.\" Also indicates a change in vice-consul; rather than Edmonds, Will Royds has been appointed the position to assist Myers. Adf. 3 pp.","To Myers visiting him and German ships. ALS. 2 pp.","Acknowledges the receipt of Rice's letter of 11th, mentions \"consular business.\" ALS. 2 pp.","\"Sorry out of town unless specially urgent could you come Wednesday.\" Telegram. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Reports on the \"consular business\"; Meyers expresses his satisfaction with Mr. Royds. Details of consular business. TL. 4 pp.","Discusses the reallocation of work within the consular office. TLS. 2 pp.","Acknowledges the receipt of Cecil's letter of the 23rd. Also conveys Myers's apprval of the arrangement of the vice-consul office. TL. 1 p.","Promised to send Taylor's book. Travel plans. ALS. 1 p.","Registers the Admiralty's great appreciation of Myers's assistance given to Commodore Wells. TLS. 1 p.","Concerning the destruction of Old Fort Norfolk. TLS. 2 pp.","Family and social news.","Letter of instruction for Mr. and Mrs. Norman Williams.","Concerning death of friend. ALS. 2 pp.","Discussion of accusation and prejudice against the Myers brothers. ALS. 3 pp.","Ms. 1 p.","AMs. 1 p.","Signed imprint by Meyer Myers and others. PDoc. 1 p.","DS. 1 p.","Concerning consular duties. ALS. 1 p.","ADoc. 2 pp.","Marital problems. Family news. ALS. 3 pp.","Signed in print by Moses Myers, president. See Oversize Box. PDoc. 1 p.","See Oversize Folder. ADS. 1 p.","Accomplishments of Barton Myers, Sr. Sketches of Barton Myers, Sr. for National Encyclopedia of American Biography. Speech, 1907, by Barton Myers concerning Young Men's Christian Association. Notes for a speech dedicating a church building. Genealogy of the late Archibald Stuart Baldwin.","Writings of Barton Myers, Sr. including a toast to the coronation of George V., notes concerning a contract to build a grain elevator in Norfolk, Va., report, 1919, to the congregation concerning the removal of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, memorandum concerning purchase or lease for the Army Supply Base, speech concerning Tidewater Women's Associations, notes concerning Rev. James Blair, and notes concerning erection of a monument at Blackwall, England.","Writings of Barton Myers. Most concern religious subjects but there are notes concerning liquidation of the debt of Virginia, Myers genealogy, liquor on election days, Henry Clay's ideas on tariffs, the shipyard at norfolk, English legal history, and a daily schedule for Myers.","Speech of Barton Myers, Sr. to Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, excerpt of a Speech of Barton Myers, Sr. to the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, statement concerning the Jamestown Exposition, Myers to Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch and to Portsmouth Star concerning advocating of Claude A. Swanson as Senator, and advocating of Col. E. E. Holland for Congress, speech to League of Virginia Municipalities.","Report of a committee to argue why the office of customs should be located at Norfolk and not Newport News, speech of Barton Myers, Sr. outlining Norfolk Chamber of Commerce activities during the past year (during World War I), resolution opposing the lease of the Virginian Railway to Norfolk and Western Railroad (by Barton Myers as chairman of Norfolk Port Commission), committee report on building of wharves and docks (Norfolk \u0026 Portsmouth Belt Line Company), testimony of S. Heth Tyler and Barton Myers concerning application of the Norfolk and Western Railway to acquire control by lease of the ... Virginia Railway Company., notes concerning the needs of the city of Norfolk, Va. for development in 1912, report of a committee on the suitable location for union terminals, docks, and warehouse and railroad routes (Myers as chair), bill to amend the charter and extend and define the boundaries of Norfolk, Printed report of a committee and editorials concerning the port of Baltimore, speech, 1915, to the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, deposition 7 June 1894, concerning the election of 1894 and black voters in Norfolk, Va., and applications for First Families of America.","Annual Report, 10 February 1891, of the trade and commerce of the Port of Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.A.","Includes several written to him as vice-consul for the Netherlands written in Dutch. includes business cards from his sons Baldwin Myers and Barton Myers, Jr.","Edward Thornton (concerning the mother of Joesph D. Pinner), Frances Caperton Preston, Barton Myers, Jr. (at the University of Virginia), ToTo to uncle [Barton Myers, Sr.], Katherine Barton Myers (describing a Liberty Loan Parade), Frances Stuart Myers, Dayman O. Holmes (concerning Myers portraits), A. W. Sully (concerning Myers portraits), E. Lee Trinkle, Mrs. Benjamin Mordecai Siegel, T.W. Harrison, Robert M. Hughes, letter transmitting an admission to the House of Commons.","Frances Stuart Myers, Robertson-Northrop Sport Shop, Inc., D. T. Bohun Company, Sarah B. Killam, J. M. Barton, Tiffany \u0026 Co., Willie Galt, M.J.G. (regarding a prospective suitor for a family member).","Some concern Myers desire to continue as vice-consul at Norfolk, Va. Includes blueprints of Fort Norfolk.","Correspondence of Barton Myers with Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy and other documents relating to the Norfolk Navy Yard as well as invitations to naval events. Herbert Hoover letter as Secretary of Commerce.","Letters to Barton Myers concerning Fort Norfolk, condemnation of Cape Henry land, and appointment of Myers as a member of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association convention.","Correspondence, 1916-1918, as member of Norfolk Dock Commission (Myers as president) and minutes of the commission concerning proposals to build a dock in Nofolk, Va., and 1917 dock commission blueprint.","Correspondence and documents, 1916-1923-24 concerning pleas for Barton Myers to remain active in the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce and Norfolk Dock Commission.","Memo includes addresses, expenses on trips, and notes concerning real estate; handwritten birthday card and a list.","Back is labeled \"Myers.\" Included is a photograph of Myers from a book.","Includes tickets to events as well as a souvenir anchor made from iron of the \"Merrimack.\"","Includes tickets to events.","Includes engravings of \"Landing at Jamestown,\" \"Braddock's Retreat,\" and \"Perils of our Forefathers,\" all by Dempsey \u0026 Carroll, N.Y.","2 copies.","Letters from Barton Myers, Jr. to his parents and family. Includes letters written from Woodberry Forest School, the University of Virginia and Cornell University.","Letters written by Barton Myers, Jr. to his family while serving in the Quartermaster Corps in World War I. Includes letters from Fort Myer, Fort Thomas, Ky., Newport News, Va., in France and in London, Eng.","Letters written by R. Baldwin Myers to his family. Includes letters written form Winchester, Salem Willows, Staunton, Woodberry Forest, London and France. Includes letter, 1914, to Baldwin from John Scott Walker concerning Woodberry Forest Reunion. Includes letter and material concerning his service in World War I.","One issue of a weekly newsletter, \"Music in the Camps,\" Vol. 1, No. 37, July 13, 1918. and war camp community service worker notices. Toast from World War I. Probably from the papers of either Barton Myers, Jr. or R. Baldwin Myers while serving in World War I.","Scope and Contents Letters from Louisa \"Loutie\" Barton Myers Lloyd (wife of, James Hubard Lloyd, a Protestant Episcopal missionary to Japan). Letter written from Kyoto. Includes letters, 1921, exchanged between James Hubard Lloyd and W. E. Rollings concerning Japanese students studying in America. Includes letter written by Japanese student studying English in Japan.","Letters of C. M. Barton to grandchildren Katherine and Willie; letter of Miss Cary M. Barton to Kate; L. B. B. Lloyd to Kate; Mary D. Whitlow to Miss Katherine Myers.","New York Surrogate's Court.","Soda coupons, Libby Prison Escape postcard, paint samples, typescript of letter written from Winchester, 1799, by Mrs. Susanna Knox, ad for foods for diabetes and other ailments, Norfolk Southern Railroad Company Electric Division, Sunday School lessons, list of pledges, program, 1921, League of Virginia Municipalities, Practice of Prayer by James J. McConkey, admission ticket, Governor's Island Boat, fertilizer mixtures, invitation, fireside club, from S. L. Taylor, Automobile Association of America and Rules of the Road in Norfolk, and envelopes.","(Alternative Form). Photocopies of newspaper clipping relating to the Jamestown Exposition of 1907.","Typescript. 8 pp. Apparently published in the Ledger-Dispatch, Norfolk, Va.","Located with Oversize.","Scope and Contents Delegate to the National Rivers and Harbours Congress, 1910; Delegate to the Seventh Annual Convention of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association 1914, 1915 and 1926; Representative to the Virginia Child Welfare Conference, 1911; Representative to the National Conference of Charities and Corrections, 1911, 1912; Representative to the Southern Socialogical Conference, 1912; Certificate for contributing to the campaign of Woodrow Wilson, 1912; City Council of Norfolk resolutions by Barton Myers, 1886 (2 copies); Certificate appointing Barton Myers as a Councilman for the City of Norfolk, 1881; Lay Readers License from the Diocese of Southern Virginia, 1919, 1920, 1926; Appointment, with seal, of Barton Myers as British Vice Consul, 1877; Handwritten document, with seal, appointing Barton Myers as British Pro Vice-Consul at the Port of Norfolk and Portsmouth. 1876; Certification that Barton Myers paid his dues for the \"Company 'A' 4th Regt. Infantry (\"Lee Rifles\") Virginia Volunteers, Norfolk, Virginia. 1913; and Indenture, with a seal, between Mount Hebron Cemetery Company and Dr. Robert F. Baldwin of Staunton, Virginia for a cemetery lot. undated.","Correspondence concerning stock, insurance, property negotiations and good wishes after an operation.","Correspondence with organizers, exhibitors and attendees of the Jamestown Exposition held in Norfolk, Virginia. Barton Myers was the auditor of the Jamestown Exposition Corporation.","1865 and 1876 letter to his father from Barton Myers, 1877 letter to Willie from his brother and 1878 postcard sent to William B. Muyres of Fauquier County, Virginia to show him how foreign postmarks look.","Family letters, personal letters and condolence letters after the death of Barton Myers.  14 letters.","Scope and Contents Partial and fragile diary from a trip to France and England. undated.","Scope and Contents Broadside for an antique sale; flyer for war loans; constitution, rules and regulations of The Ocean View Company...adopted November 1854; Norfolk, Virginia Chamber of Commerce dinner program in honor of the \"Secretary of the Navy\" in 1913; pamphlet \"The Norfolk Song 'I'm Crazy 'Bout Norfolk'\" printed for the City of Norfolk, Atlantic Deeper Wayerways' Association Convention in 1923; printed speech of Hon. Henry St. George Tucker in the House of Representatives on March 3, 1926 and Vol. 1 No. 1 edition of \"Norfolk Commerce\" bulletin of the Chamber of Commerce for 1914.","Scope and Contents Hand drawn architectural house plans with various views and a handpainted picture of the house signed by G.H. Burrage, Vice Admiral, USN. undated.","Letters and telegrams written to Barton Myers by his son, R. Baldwin Myers, from his early days as Major in the 104th Motor Supply Train at Camp McClellan in Anniston, Alabama to his deployment to Bourbonne les Bains in December.","Invitation from the Norfolk Museum of Arts and Science (Virginia) to a presentation made \"by S.J.L. Olver, H.M. Consul General, British Embasy...honoring the members of the Myers Family who for three generations held the office of British Consul in Norfolk.\"","Obituaries for Moses Myers, Barton Myers and Robert F. Baldwin.","Includes articles on the Moses Myers and Barton Myers homes in Norfolk, Virginia.","Correspondence, reports and flyers related to Barton Myers' positions as Mayor and City Councilman of Norfolk, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Blurred photograph of older lady holding a baby, business cards for Barton Myers (3), newspaper clipping with a table showing \"value of one dollar in Gold as compared with Treasury Notes during each month of the war, from May 1861 to April 1, 1865,\" War Department pass for Barton Myers and party as representatives of the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, 1922 pamphlet from the American Society of Civil Engineers as a memoir to Archibald Stuart Baldwin who died on June 26, 1922 and a November 1885 \"Monthly Examination\" for \"2nd Class N.C.\" with \"Burrage\" written on reverse.","Scope and Contents 1917 deed and paperwork for the sale of \"Pig Point\" to the City of Norfolk for the war effort and undated deed for sale of Texas property.","Correspondence and deed about the sale of land in Norfolk by Capt. James W. Gerow and Barton Myers to the City of Norfolk for a boulevard.","Blueprint of property owners along the Elizabeth River and a 1910 plat of \"Ghent Residence, Incorporated and adjacent properties.\"","A partial draft of a history of Hampton Roads, typed with handwritten notes.","Board Minutes for the Infant Sanitarium in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Mrs. Barton Myers was president. Includes many newspaper clippings with details of the annual reports. Quotation from an article in The Virginian-Pilot (October 4, 2010): \"For nearly 60 years, sickly children were sent to the Infant Sanitarium on Atlantic Avenue at 18th Street [...] and tended to by medical staff, free of charge. The facility was founded in 1888 by Kate Baldwin Myers, the wife of Barton Myers, who served as Norfolk's mayor from 1886 to 1888.\"","Scrapbook of newspaper clippings with some pamphlets and personal written material included, created by Barton Myers."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Infant Sanitarium (Virginia Beach, Va.)","Myers family","Myers, Moses, 1752-1835","Myers, Barton, 1853-1927","Myers, Kate Baldwin","Myers, R. Baldwin, 1883-","Myers, Samuel, 1790-1829","Myers, John, 1787-1830"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Infant Sanitarium (Virginia Beach, Va.)"],"famname_ssim":["Myers family"],"persname_ssim":["Myers, Moses, 1752-1835","Myers, Barton, 1853-1927","Myers, Kate Baldwin","Myers, R. Baldwin, 1883-","Myers, Samuel, 1790-1829","Myers, John, 1787-1830"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":318,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T08:11:04.885Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8553","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8553","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8553","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8553","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8553.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) Group A","title_ssm":["Myers-Burrage-Graham papers (I), Group A"],"title_tesim":["Myers-Burrage-Graham papers (I), Group A"],"unitdate_ssm":["1776-1925, and undated"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1776-1925, and undated"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 98 M99 Group A","/repositories/2/resources/8553"],"text":["Mss. 98 M99 Group A","/repositories/2/resources/8553","Myers-Burrage-Graham papers (I), Group A","Virginia--Militia","Episcopal Church--Missions--Japan","Florida--History--19th century","Jamestown Exposition (1907)","Jamestown Ter-centennial Exposition (1907)","Merchants--Virginia--Norfolk","Merchants--Virginia--Portsmouth","Norfolk (Va.)--History--19th century","Norfolk (Va.)--History--20th century","Pensacola (Fla.)--History","Portsmouth (Va.)--History--19th century","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783","United States--History--War of 1812","United States--Jewish History","United States--Revolutionary War--1775-1783","World War, 1914-1918","Infant Sanitarium (Virginia Beach, Va.)","Correspondence","Diplomas","Invitations","Reports","Speeches","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","The Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) has been divided into three groups, A, B, and C. This finding aid is for Group A only. Overall, the papers of the Myers, Burrage and Graham families document six generations of a prominent Jewish family of Norfolk, Va. The bulk of the collection relates to Moses Myers and his children, particularly Samuel (1790-1829), John Myers (1787-1830) and his grandson Barton Myers (1853-1927). There are papers of collateral relatives Col. James Duncan Graham (1799-1865), topographical engineer and Vice-Admiral Guy Hamilton Burrage (1867-1954).","Moses Myers (1752-1835) was born in New York City. He was a prominent Jewish merchant in Norfolk, Va. moving there in 1787. He was consul for the Netherlands, vice-consul for Denmark and served as collector of customs for the district of Norfolk and Portsmouth. He served in the Revolutionary War and later in the Virginia militia. He was President of the Norfolk Common Council.","Processed by Antonio Bly in 2000.","See also; Gustavus A. Myers Papers, 1834-1869, Samuel Myers Papers, 1796-1845, and the Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) Groups B and C, Myers Papers (II), all at Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."," Mss. Acc. 2008.147 Myers Papers of the Chrysler Museum of Art","Cy of ALS. 1 p.","Pass allows safe-passage through the Province of Quebec to the colonies. Signed by Frederic Haldimand and R. Mathews. XCy and Photo of DS. 1 p.","DS. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents There, goods imported from \"Europe or other parts of the world\" would be sold. DS and XCy. 10 pp.","Assures Nicholas of his choice to locate his investment in Virginia with them; outlines reasons why Virginia is an excellent site for their business. XCy of DS. 1 p.","Mentions Moses Myers. frag. of D. 1 p.","Insurance company— Mutual Assurance Society. Policy holder— David Simons. Frederick District no. 82. DS. 1 p.","Insurance company— Mutual Assurance Society. Policy holder—David Simons. Fredericksburg district no. 83. DS. 1 p.","Statement confirms the prices of several staple/farm products.","DS. 1 p.","Booklet/oration eulogizing the death of George Washington. P. 20 pp.","Signed by Ja[me]s Monroe. DS. 1 p.","ADS. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents Includes document of March 10, 1804, stating that Moses Myers has given one hundred dollars \"for his subscription toward building\" the Court House in Portsmouth. Signed by Tubman Laws. DS. 1 p.","Sk. 1 p.","Signed by Alexander Stuart. DS. 1 p.","Cy of DS. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents Recommends not purchasing oranges unless \"remarkably fine and cheap\"; sends draft on Moses Myers for $100 which applies to his credit; has had troubles collecting amount due Murphy \u0026 Blackburn. ALS. 1 p.","Nws. 1 p.","Nws. 1 p.","Cy of DS. 2 pp.","Informs Myers of a duel between Cabell and Jones; Jones was wounded in the thigh. Mentions a prospect to buy cider. ALS. 1 p.","1 p.","Propose to appoint Myers as Danish Vice Consul. ALS. 1 p.","Informing Myers that he \"Will receive his father's trunk, case, cain \u0026 hat,\" etc. ALS. 1 p.","Signed by James Madison and Robert Smith, Secretary of State. DS. 1 p.","D. 1 p.","ALS. 4 pp.","Sending Myers a complete copying book, pistols, etc.","Scope and Contents John Myers's intent to visit Europe; Samuel Myers has not contacts; gives him a commission to buy a set of \"glass\" and \"floor cloth.\" ALS. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents John has gone to London. MM and the family are \"extremely anxious to hear\" from him; business here is dull including ship sales. ALS. 4 pp.","Scope and Contents Mentions letter he (John) wrote to his brother on the \"15th\" with a present. Mrs. Wickham's health; philosophizes a crisis in Europe; compares to America; war would bring unity to us. ALS. 3 pp.","Mentions the sale of vessel, Victory; business notes, news of family and acquaintances. ALS. 5 pp.","Discusses revolutions in Europe; John Myers being a merchant not held in high regard; shipping; cargoes; computing houses; foodstuffs for sale. ALS. 5 pp.","Recommends acquiring a knowledge of the arts of the countries during a brief tour of England; keeping a journal on national and local politics in America. ALS. 7 pp.","Discusses foreign affairs between America and England; approaching dissolution of the U.S. Bank. ALS. 4 pp.","DS. 1 p.","3 cards.","Probably acquired by John Myers during the trip to England in 1810/1811. PM. 1 p.","PM. 1 p.","PM. 1 p.","PM. 1 p.","Nws. 4 pp.","Nws. 4 pp.","Nws. 4 pp.","Scope and Contents Discuss foreign affairs among the French, English and America; non-importation against England \"great events have generated this chaos\"; \"great events can restore\" political peace. ALS. 3 pp.","Nws. 4 pp.","Nws. 4 pp.","Nws. 4 pp.","Shipping concerns; mercantile business; banking matters, list of ayes and noes \"for striking out.\" ALS. 5 pp.","Nws. 4 pp.","Nws. 4 pp.","U.S. Cabinet; people clamor for war; public improvements. ALS. 5 pp.","Mentions the purchase of a new ship, the Norfolk Pucket, and other shipping news; increase in business; burning of French privateer at Gosport; Monroe as Secretary of State, probably next President. ALS. 3 pp.","Scope and Contents Mentions how the French are \"confiscating all American property\"; we are a \"sinking nation\"; critical of President Madison; \"cripled commerce of the world\"; farmers producing tobacco; party every night in Norfolk. ALS. 4 pp.","PM. 3 pp.","PM. 1 p.","Also a list of names of the \"stewards for the Trinity breakfast.\" PM. 2 pp.","Dull trade; shipping news; news of family. ALS. 2 pp.","(Collected by John Myers.) PM. 9 pp.","(Collected by John Myers). PM. 9 pp.","Moses Myers's health is better; business dull; money matters, Mr. Foster in correspondence with [James] Monroe. ALS. 1 p.","DS. 1 p.","Mentions Myers's letters to his father, and his application to restore goods he deposited in the Custom House from the frigate Constitution. Includes list of articles sent to Custom House. ALS. 4 pp.","Signed by President and faculty of Harvard. ADS. 1 p.","Purchase of corn. ALS. 1 p.","Samuel is going to England on the Packet; severe battle between French and the allies at Leipzig. ALS. 1 p.","Taylor accepts their approbation. ALS. 1 p.","Expression of friendship. ALS. 2 pp.","Signed by W[ilson] C[ary] Nicholas. DS. 1 p.","Have not met with the king yet, still waiting in Vienna; return of Napoleon to France; European affairs; Danish \"will not adventure much to America.\" ALS. 3 pp.","Letter of introduction for the son of a mutual acquaintance. ALS. 1 p.","Informs Myers that he has been \"elected a director of the office of Discount \u0026 Deposit of the Bank of the United States at Norfolk.\" ALS. 1 p.","Passport for Myer Myers to enter France signed by Myers and John Quincy Adams. DS. 3 pp.","Including a note by \"W.B. Lamb,\" 11 August 1817. DS. 1 p.","Including document of statement John Marshall is Chief Justice signed by Richard Reed. Including John Marshall's ALS attesting to Moses, John, Samuel, Myers as merchants in Norfolk and citizens of the U.S., 12 September 1817. 2 DS \u0026 ALS. 3 pp.","frag. of DS. 2 pp.","Thanks him for writing him, importance of family and friendship; mention of W. Etting, Mrs. French's music; duty calls him to support his family; fifteen years younger he would be a novel writer. ALS. 3 pp.","Signed by James P. preston. DS. 1 p.","His little girl is poisoned by a ring of debased metal; Governor Ridgely wants Wirt to join in working a mine in Botetourt, Virginia. Needs a coachman. ALS. 3 pp.","Scope and Contents Writes about his own \"afflictions\"; healthwise and other burdens; refers to an appointment in Pennsylvania and the importance of a personal application. Mention of the Etting family. ALS. 2 pp.","Expresses his pleasure in writing to him (Myers). Has recommended him to be a commissioner to settle claims under Spanish treaty. Mention of Judge Washington, Mr. Patterson, and General Taylor. ALS. 4 pp.","Mentions John Myers's application to the commissioner under the late Spanish treaty for the adjustment of American claims. ALS. 2 pp.","In Dutch. DS. 2 pp.","The Myers application for the commissionership for settling claims; definition of professional man; discussion of regulations of Spanish treaty; U.S. President comes to Norfolk; mention of Ettings. ALS. 7 pp.","Mutual friends; visit of U.S. President to Norfolk. ALS. 2 pp.","Signed by James Monroe and John Quincy Adams. DS. 1 p.","Concerning purchases of American editions of books; includes list of legal titles and prices. ALS. 3 pp.","Selected a revised code of law for him. ALS. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Captain Downes of U.S. ship Macedonian is \"authorized\" to being home \"specie.\" ALS. 1 p.","Thanks Myer for the \"foreign newspapers,\" containing opinion in slave case. AL. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Discusses Myers's account against Dr. George Buzman\" in debt case. ALS. 1 p.","Scope and Contents He is authorized to practice law. Signed by Spencer Roane and William Brockenbrough.","Signed by Thomas M. Randolph. DS. 1 p.","DS. 3 pp.","Regrets missing his visit concerning financial relief for Myers. ALS. 1 p.","News. 4 pp.","Discuss the route that Perderver intends to take when he returns north. Engage passage on the Miss George Packet. ALS. 1 p.","Concerning representing John Myers and his father in case before comptroller. ALS. 3 pp.","At Charlotte's Villa. PM. 1 p.","Sending enclosed [not enclosed] by M.M. Robinson. ALS. 1 p.","On board the Constitution. Naval case. ALS. 4 pp.","NewsCl. 1 p.","Accepts Myers's loan of his pistols. ALS. 1 p.","Signed by William P. DuVal. DS. 1 p.","Commemorating forty-seventh anniversary of American independence.","PM. 1 p.","Discusses the formation of volunteer militia. ALS. 1 p.","Concerning the selection by the President of claim by Myers. ALS. 1 p.","Signed by William DuVal. APsS. 2 pp.","Myers has been elected as the representative of the ward of Pensacola. ALS. 1 p.","Concerning lottery. PM including ALS. 1 p.","Letter Myers left for President sent to him. ALS. 1 p.","Letter of recommendation for Samuel Myers. ALS; includes postcard. 1 p.","Mentions the illness of \"Mr. C.\" Offers to assist Myers. ALS. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Discuss his meeting with AlexanderBrown. Tells Myers not to hurry his suit. ALS. 2 pp.","Signed by James Pleasants. DS. 1 p.","Concerning trade. ALS includig note by Michael Lazarus to Brooke Cosby. ALS. 3 pp.","frag. 1 p.","ADS. 1 p.","Apologizes for not writing him back sooner. Situation prevents him from complying with Myers's request. ALS. 1 p.","ADS. 1 p.","Nws. 4 pp.","Activities of day. ALS. 3 pp.","Discusses the \"system of customs.\" ALS. 1 p.","Turns down his request for a recommendation for collector of customs in Norfolk as he [Giles] is not in the favor of the administration. ALS. 2 pp.","ANS. 1 p.","Mentions writing \"Mr. Rush.\" ALS. 1 p.","Concerning the appointment of the collection of customs in Norfolk. ALS. 2 pp.","Reference to favor for Moses Myers. Discusses planting a cotton crop next year. ALS. 1 p.","Reference to collectorship. ALS. 1 p.","Signed by John Quincy Adams and Richard Rush. DS. 1 p.","Signed John Q. Adams and H. Clay. DS. 1 p.","ADS. 1 p.","Cannot find the papers he (Myers) requested in regards to his father's appointment to \"Collector at Norfolk.\" Isn't sure whether name of father Moses Myers has been sent to the president or not. ALS. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents Mentions the re-election of \"Gov. [Joseph] Kent\" of Maryland. ALS. 1 p.","Myers's father's appointment has been approved by the Senate. ALS. 1 p.","Document also signed by Richard Rush, Secretary of the Treasury. DS. 1 p.","frag. 1 p.","Refers to case on the docket of Reuben M. Whitney v. the United States. ALS. 1 p.","ANS. 1 p.","ALS. 4 pp.","Included is a poetic newspaper clipping. D. 2 p.","NwsCl.","Instructions concerning customs. LS. 1 p.","Address leaf.","Mentions his memorial to the committee of commerce. ALS. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Moses Myers from the secretary of the Treasury Samuel D. Ingham. PDS. 2 pp.","Concerning memorial about Moses Myers, collector of customs, and no intention to remove him. ALS. 1 p.","Thanks him for conveying liberal benefaction from donor. ALS. 1 p.","Frederick Myers of Norfolk. DS. 1 p.","DS. 1 p.","Signed by John Floyd. DS. 1 p.","Srock certificate entitling holder to five shares of stock in the Virginia and North Carolina Transportation Co. DS. 1 p.","Concerning health, banking, and European politics including Ireland. ALS. 4 pp.","Concerning health and business. ALS. 1 p.","DS. 1 p.","PM. 1 p.","Signed by Wyndham Robertson. DS. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Including letter by Myer Myers. ALS. 3 pp.","Signed by Wyndham Robertson. DS. 1 p.","Travelling and travel plans. ALS. 4 pp.","Family news. Illness of child. ALS. 3 pp.","Illness of father. Mention of Mr. Etting; social news. ALS. 4 pp.","Scope and Contents Mentions a \"convention\" of which Myers was the host. Social and family news. ALS. 3 pp.","Signed by John M. Gregory. DS. 1 p.","Among a number of these concerned citizens appear M[yer] Myers's and Moses Myers's signatures. D. 3 pp.","Petition states that the city will not pave Free Mason Street. Signed by M. Myers, Executor, among others. DS. 1 p.","Discusses an ongoing chess game between two with plays. ALS. 4 pp.","Social, family news, weather, flowers. ALS. 4 pp.","ALS. 4 pp.","DS. 1 p.","Civil War military news of John B. Floyd and Henry A. Wise. AMS. 2 pp.","Accepts Myers's resignation of his commission as 1st lieutenant \"4 Reg. Cavalry.\" ALS. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Commissions Olinger \"First Lieutenant of Riflemen in the 94th\" Regiment. DS. 1 p.","Gives orders for the regiment to move from Camp Jackson at 10 o'clock AM in the direction of Kanawha Valley. ALS. 1 p.","Signed by John Letcher on verso. Is a note from William Lamb certifying Moses Myers's commission. D. 2 pp.","Has written the Whig as Hughes suggested.","\"Dispose of me as you see fit and accept my heart-felt sympathy.\" ALS. 1 p.","Mentions an overruling on the part of the judge. ALS. 1 p.","Discusses the appointment of an unnamed person to an \"officer.\" Will check facts with Judge Rives. ALS. 1 p.","Refers to a charter that has become a law. ALS. 1 p.","Mentions an examination of Daniel's paper on the appointment of the Inspector of Borders. ALS. 1 p.","Refers the action of some mischievous school boys during the Easter holiday. Including note by James Barron Hope, 16 April 1887. ALS. 2 pp.","Refers Arthur's appointment as the Brazilian consulate general of New York and hopes for Barton Myers's cooperation and friendship. TLS. 1 p.","Mentions the change within the Brazilian government from empire to republic. TLS. 1 p.","Turns down social invitation. Looks forward to discussing with Hughes law, literature, etc. ALS. 2 pp.","Holiday declines Myers's invitation to him and his wife. ALS. 2 pp.","Is obliged to you for the address on \"Editors of the Past,\" which I have read with great interest. TLS. 1 p.","Refers to an appointment of Paymaster in the Navy. ALS. 1 p.","ADS. 2 pp.","Acknowledges condolences of British residents on the death of Queen Victoria. TLS. 1 p.","Mentions Marquis of Lansdowne and Myers's telegram on the queen's death. ALS. 2 pp.","Refers to the president of Jamestown Exposition Company, Incorporated, account. Marked \"Confidential.\" ALS. 3 pp.","Thanks Barton Myers for the copy of the book, The Life of Stonewall Jackson. Comments on Lee and Jackson. ALS. 3 pp.","Addresses the subject of tickets for a White House reception. TLS 1 p.","Dewey declines Myers's invitation to address the Naval Young Men's Christian Association. TLS. 1 p.","Metcalf declines Myers's invitation to be his guest at the opening of the Jamestown Exposition. TLS 1 p.","Declines invitation. ALS. 3 pp.","PM. 4 pp.","Discussion of Miss Heyl's promotion in Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Since it is a civil service job Martin has little influence. TLS. 1 p.","Mentions an appointment of Judge White to fill the vacancy occasioned by Judge Boykin's death. TLS. 1 p.","Makes reference to Hughes's letter of the 15th. TLS. 1 p.","Penal codes. TLS. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Thanks Myers for his \"elegant hospitality\" during his visit. TLS. 2 pp.","C. 1 p.","Mentions the war, and an appointment of William Stanley Edmonds as vice-consul to the post of Norfolk to replace Myers. TLS. 2 pp.","Acknowledges receipt of Rice's dispatch of the 7th. Mentions Myers's acceptance of Mr. Edmonds as vice-consul. Details of office of vice-consul. TL. 2 pp.","Letter discusses Mr. Edmond's position as vice-consul and something of his salary arrangement. Details of office of vice-consul. ALS. 2 pp.","Acknowledges letters of the \"17th/25th.\" Also indicates a change in vice-consul; rather than Edmonds, Will Royds has been appointed the position to assist Myers. Adf. 3 pp.","To Myers visiting him and German ships. ALS. 2 pp.","Acknowledges the receipt of Rice's letter of 11th, mentions \"consular business.\" ALS. 2 pp.","\"Sorry out of town unless specially urgent could you come Wednesday.\" Telegram. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Reports on the \"consular business\"; Meyers expresses his satisfaction with Mr. Royds. Details of consular business. TL. 4 pp.","Discusses the reallocation of work within the consular office. TLS. 2 pp.","Acknowledges the receipt of Cecil's letter of the 23rd. Also conveys Myers's apprval of the arrangement of the vice-consul office. TL. 1 p.","Promised to send Taylor's book. Travel plans. ALS. 1 p.","Registers the Admiralty's great appreciation of Myers's assistance given to Commodore Wells. TLS. 1 p.","Concerning the destruction of Old Fort Norfolk. TLS. 2 pp.","Family and social news.","Letter of instruction for Mr. and Mrs. Norman Williams.","Concerning death of friend. ALS. 2 pp.","Discussion of accusation and prejudice against the Myers brothers. ALS. 3 pp.","Ms. 1 p.","AMs. 1 p.","Signed imprint by Meyer Myers and others. PDoc. 1 p.","DS. 1 p.","Concerning consular duties. ALS. 1 p.","ADoc. 2 pp.","Marital problems. Family news. ALS. 3 pp.","Signed in print by Moses Myers, president. See Oversize Box. PDoc. 1 p.","See Oversize Folder. ADS. 1 p.","Accomplishments of Barton Myers, Sr. Sketches of Barton Myers, Sr. for National Encyclopedia of American Biography. Speech, 1907, by Barton Myers concerning Young Men's Christian Association. Notes for a speech dedicating a church building. Genealogy of the late Archibald Stuart Baldwin.","Writings of Barton Myers, Sr. including a toast to the coronation of George V., notes concerning a contract to build a grain elevator in Norfolk, Va., report, 1919, to the congregation concerning the removal of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, memorandum concerning purchase or lease for the Army Supply Base, speech concerning Tidewater Women's Associations, notes concerning Rev. James Blair, and notes concerning erection of a monument at Blackwall, England.","Writings of Barton Myers. Most concern religious subjects but there are notes concerning liquidation of the debt of Virginia, Myers genealogy, liquor on election days, Henry Clay's ideas on tariffs, the shipyard at norfolk, English legal history, and a daily schedule for Myers.","Speech of Barton Myers, Sr. to Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, excerpt of a Speech of Barton Myers, Sr. to the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, statement concerning the Jamestown Exposition, Myers to Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch and to Portsmouth Star concerning advocating of Claude A. Swanson as Senator, and advocating of Col. E. E. Holland for Congress, speech to League of Virginia Municipalities.","Report of a committee to argue why the office of customs should be located at Norfolk and not Newport News, speech of Barton Myers, Sr. outlining Norfolk Chamber of Commerce activities during the past year (during World War I), resolution opposing the lease of the Virginian Railway to Norfolk and Western Railroad (by Barton Myers as chairman of Norfolk Port Commission), committee report on building of wharves and docks (Norfolk \u0026 Portsmouth Belt Line Company), testimony of S. Heth Tyler and Barton Myers concerning application of the Norfolk and Western Railway to acquire control by lease of the ... Virginia Railway Company., notes concerning the needs of the city of Norfolk, Va. for development in 1912, report of a committee on the suitable location for union terminals, docks, and warehouse and railroad routes (Myers as chair), bill to amend the charter and extend and define the boundaries of Norfolk, Printed report of a committee and editorials concerning the port of Baltimore, speech, 1915, to the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, deposition 7 June 1894, concerning the election of 1894 and black voters in Norfolk, Va., and applications for First Families of America.","Annual Report, 10 February 1891, of the trade and commerce of the Port of Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.A.","Includes several written to him as vice-consul for the Netherlands written in Dutch. includes business cards from his sons Baldwin Myers and Barton Myers, Jr.","Edward Thornton (concerning the mother of Joesph D. Pinner), Frances Caperton Preston, Barton Myers, Jr. (at the University of Virginia), ToTo to uncle [Barton Myers, Sr.], Katherine Barton Myers (describing a Liberty Loan Parade), Frances Stuart Myers, Dayman O. Holmes (concerning Myers portraits), A. W. Sully (concerning Myers portraits), E. Lee Trinkle, Mrs. Benjamin Mordecai Siegel, T.W. Harrison, Robert M. Hughes, letter transmitting an admission to the House of Commons.","Frances Stuart Myers, Robertson-Northrop Sport Shop, Inc., D. T. Bohun Company, Sarah B. Killam, J. M. Barton, Tiffany \u0026 Co., Willie Galt, M.J.G. (regarding a prospective suitor for a family member).","Some concern Myers desire to continue as vice-consul at Norfolk, Va. Includes blueprints of Fort Norfolk.","Correspondence of Barton Myers with Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy and other documents relating to the Norfolk Navy Yard as well as invitations to naval events. Herbert Hoover letter as Secretary of Commerce.","Letters to Barton Myers concerning Fort Norfolk, condemnation of Cape Henry land, and appointment of Myers as a member of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association convention.","Correspondence, 1916-1918, as member of Norfolk Dock Commission (Myers as president) and minutes of the commission concerning proposals to build a dock in Nofolk, Va., and 1917 dock commission blueprint.","Correspondence and documents, 1916-1923-24 concerning pleas for Barton Myers to remain active in the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce and Norfolk Dock Commission.","Memo includes addresses, expenses on trips, and notes concerning real estate; handwritten birthday card and a list.","Back is labeled \"Myers.\" Included is a photograph of Myers from a book.","Includes tickets to events as well as a souvenir anchor made from iron of the \"Merrimack.\"","Includes tickets to events.","Includes engravings of \"Landing at Jamestown,\" \"Braddock's Retreat,\" and \"Perils of our Forefathers,\" all by Dempsey \u0026 Carroll, N.Y.","2 copies.","Letters from Barton Myers, Jr. to his parents and family. Includes letters written from Woodberry Forest School, the University of Virginia and Cornell University.","Letters written by Barton Myers, Jr. to his family while serving in the Quartermaster Corps in World War I. Includes letters from Fort Myer, Fort Thomas, Ky., Newport News, Va., in France and in London, Eng.","Letters written by R. Baldwin Myers to his family. Includes letters written form Winchester, Salem Willows, Staunton, Woodberry Forest, London and France. Includes letter, 1914, to Baldwin from John Scott Walker concerning Woodberry Forest Reunion. Includes letter and material concerning his service in World War I.","One issue of a weekly newsletter, \"Music in the Camps,\" Vol. 1, No. 37, July 13, 1918. and war camp community service worker notices. Toast from World War I. Probably from the papers of either Barton Myers, Jr. or R. Baldwin Myers while serving in World War I.","Scope and Contents Letters from Louisa \"Loutie\" Barton Myers Lloyd (wife of, James Hubard Lloyd, a Protestant Episcopal missionary to Japan). Letter written from Kyoto. Includes letters, 1921, exchanged between James Hubard Lloyd and W. E. Rollings concerning Japanese students studying in America. Includes letter written by Japanese student studying English in Japan.","Letters of C. M. Barton to grandchildren Katherine and Willie; letter of Miss Cary M. Barton to Kate; L. B. B. Lloyd to Kate; Mary D. Whitlow to Miss Katherine Myers.","New York Surrogate's Court.","Soda coupons, Libby Prison Escape postcard, paint samples, typescript of letter written from Winchester, 1799, by Mrs. Susanna Knox, ad for foods for diabetes and other ailments, Norfolk Southern Railroad Company Electric Division, Sunday School lessons, list of pledges, program, 1921, League of Virginia Municipalities, Practice of Prayer by James J. McConkey, admission ticket, Governor's Island Boat, fertilizer mixtures, invitation, fireside club, from S. L. Taylor, Automobile Association of America and Rules of the Road in Norfolk, and envelopes.","(Alternative Form). Photocopies of newspaper clipping relating to the Jamestown Exposition of 1907.","Typescript. 8 pp. Apparently published in the Ledger-Dispatch, Norfolk, Va.","Located with Oversize.","Scope and Contents Delegate to the National Rivers and Harbours Congress, 1910; Delegate to the Seventh Annual Convention of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association 1914, 1915 and 1926; Representative to the Virginia Child Welfare Conference, 1911; Representative to the National Conference of Charities and Corrections, 1911, 1912; Representative to the Southern Socialogical Conference, 1912; Certificate for contributing to the campaign of Woodrow Wilson, 1912; City Council of Norfolk resolutions by Barton Myers, 1886 (2 copies); Certificate appointing Barton Myers as a Councilman for the City of Norfolk, 1881; Lay Readers License from the Diocese of Southern Virginia, 1919, 1920, 1926; Appointment, with seal, of Barton Myers as British Vice Consul, 1877; Handwritten document, with seal, appointing Barton Myers as British Pro Vice-Consul at the Port of Norfolk and Portsmouth. 1876; Certification that Barton Myers paid his dues for the \"Company 'A' 4th Regt. Infantry (\"Lee Rifles\") Virginia Volunteers, Norfolk, Virginia. 1913; and Indenture, with a seal, between Mount Hebron Cemetery Company and Dr. Robert F. Baldwin of Staunton, Virginia for a cemetery lot. undated.","Correspondence concerning stock, insurance, property negotiations and good wishes after an operation.","Correspondence with organizers, exhibitors and attendees of the Jamestown Exposition held in Norfolk, Virginia. Barton Myers was the auditor of the Jamestown Exposition Corporation.","1865 and 1876 letter to his father from Barton Myers, 1877 letter to Willie from his brother and 1878 postcard sent to William B. Muyres of Fauquier County, Virginia to show him how foreign postmarks look.","Family letters, personal letters and condolence letters after the death of Barton Myers.  14 letters.","Scope and Contents Partial and fragile diary from a trip to France and England. undated.","Scope and Contents Broadside for an antique sale; flyer for war loans; constitution, rules and regulations of The Ocean View Company...adopted November 1854; Norfolk, Virginia Chamber of Commerce dinner program in honor of the \"Secretary of the Navy\" in 1913; pamphlet \"The Norfolk Song 'I'm Crazy 'Bout Norfolk'\" printed for the City of Norfolk, Atlantic Deeper Wayerways' Association Convention in 1923; printed speech of Hon. Henry St. George Tucker in the House of Representatives on March 3, 1926 and Vol. 1 No. 1 edition of \"Norfolk Commerce\" bulletin of the Chamber of Commerce for 1914.","Scope and Contents Hand drawn architectural house plans with various views and a handpainted picture of the house signed by G.H. Burrage, Vice Admiral, USN. undated.","Letters and telegrams written to Barton Myers by his son, R. Baldwin Myers, from his early days as Major in the 104th Motor Supply Train at Camp McClellan in Anniston, Alabama to his deployment to Bourbonne les Bains in December.","Invitation from the Norfolk Museum of Arts and Science (Virginia) to a presentation made \"by S.J.L. Olver, H.M. Consul General, British Embasy...honoring the members of the Myers Family who for three generations held the office of British Consul in Norfolk.\"","Obituaries for Moses Myers, Barton Myers and Robert F. Baldwin.","Includes articles on the Moses Myers and Barton Myers homes in Norfolk, Virginia.","Correspondence, reports and flyers related to Barton Myers' positions as Mayor and City Councilman of Norfolk, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Blurred photograph of older lady holding a baby, business cards for Barton Myers (3), newspaper clipping with a table showing \"value of one dollar in Gold as compared with Treasury Notes during each month of the war, from May 1861 to April 1, 1865,\" War Department pass for Barton Myers and party as representatives of the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, 1922 pamphlet from the American Society of Civil Engineers as a memoir to Archibald Stuart Baldwin who died on June 26, 1922 and a November 1885 \"Monthly Examination\" for \"2nd Class N.C.\" with \"Burrage\" written on reverse.","Scope and Contents 1917 deed and paperwork for the sale of \"Pig Point\" to the City of Norfolk for the war effort and undated deed for sale of Texas property.","Correspondence and deed about the sale of land in Norfolk by Capt. James W. Gerow and Barton Myers to the City of Norfolk for a boulevard.","Blueprint of property owners along the Elizabeth River and a 1910 plat of \"Ghent Residence, Incorporated and adjacent properties.\"","A partial draft of a history of Hampton Roads, typed with handwritten notes.","Board Minutes for the Infant Sanitarium in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Mrs. Barton Myers was president. Includes many newspaper clippings with details of the annual reports. Quotation from an article in The Virginian-Pilot (October 4, 2010): \"For nearly 60 years, sickly children were sent to the Infant Sanitarium on Atlantic Avenue at 18th Street [...] and tended to by medical staff, free of charge. The facility was founded in 1888 by Kate Baldwin Myers, the wife of Barton Myers, who served as Norfolk's mayor from 1886 to 1888.\"","Scrapbook of newspaper clippings with some pamphlets and personal written material included, created by Barton Myers.","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","Infant Sanitarium (Virginia Beach, Va.)","Myers family","Myers, Moses, 1752-1835","Myers, Barton, 1853-1927","Myers, Kate Baldwin","Myers, R. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.\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\u003eThe Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) has been divided into three groups, A, B, and C. This finding aid is for Group A only. Overall, the papers of the Myers, Burrage and Graham families document six generations of a prominent Jewish family of Norfolk, Va. The bulk of the collection relates to Moses Myers and his children, particularly Samuel (1790-1829), John Myers (1787-1830) and his grandson Barton Myers (1853-1927). There are papers of collateral relatives Col. James Duncan Graham (1799-1865), topographical engineer and Vice-Admiral Guy Hamilton Burrage (1867-1954).\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement of Materials:"],"arrangement_tesim":["The Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) has been divided into three groups, A, B, and C. This finding aid is for Group A only. Overall, the papers of the Myers, Burrage and Graham families document six generations of a prominent Jewish family of Norfolk, Va. The bulk of the collection relates to Moses Myers and his children, particularly Samuel (1790-1829), John Myers (1787-1830) and his grandson Barton Myers (1853-1927). There are papers of collateral relatives Col. James Duncan Graham (1799-1865), topographical engineer and Vice-Admiral Guy Hamilton Burrage (1867-1954)."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eMoses Myers (1752-1835) was born in New York City. He was a prominent Jewish merchant in Norfolk, Va. moving there in 1787. He was consul for the Netherlands, vice-consul for Denmark and served as collector of customs for the district of Norfolk and Portsmouth. He served in the Revolutionary War and later in the Virginia militia. He was President of the Norfolk Common Council.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["Moses Myers (1752-1835) was born in New York City. He was a prominent Jewish merchant in Norfolk, Va. moving there in 1787. He was consul for the Netherlands, vice-consul for Denmark and served as collector of customs for the district of Norfolk and Portsmouth. He served in the Revolutionary War and later in the Virginia militia. He was President of the Norfolk Common Council."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eMyers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) Group A, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) Group A, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eProcessed by Antonio Bly in 2000.\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information:"],"processinfo_tesim":["Processed by Antonio Bly in 2000."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSee also; Gustavus A. Myers Papers, 1834-1869, Samuel Myers Papers, 1796-1845, and the Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) Groups B and C, Myers Papers (II), all at Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Mss. Acc. 2008.147 Myers Papers of the Chrysler Museum of Art\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["See also; Gustavus A. Myers Papers, 1834-1869, Samuel Myers Papers, 1796-1845, and the Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) Groups B and C, Myers Papers (II), all at Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."," Mss. Acc. 2008.147 Myers Papers of the Chrysler Museum of Art"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCy of ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePass allows safe-passage through the Province of Quebec to the colonies. Signed by Frederic Haldimand and R. Mathews. XCy and Photo of DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents There, goods imported from \"Europe or other parts of the world\" would be sold. DS and XCy. 10 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssures Nicholas of his choice to locate his investment in Virginia with them; outlines reasons why Virginia is an excellent site for their business. XCy of DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions Moses Myers. frag. of D. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInsurance company— Mutual Assurance Society. Policy holder— David Simons. Frederick District no. 82. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInsurance company— Mutual Assurance Society. Policy holder—David Simons. Fredericksburg district no. 83. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement confirms the prices of several staple/farm products.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBooklet/oration eulogizing the death of George Washington. P. 20 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Ja[me]s Monroe. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eADS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Includes document of March 10, 1804, stating that Moses Myers has given one hundred dollars \"for his subscription toward building\" the Court House in Portsmouth. Signed by Tubman Laws. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSk. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Alexander Stuart. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCy of DS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommends not purchasing oranges unless \"remarkably fine and cheap\"; sends draft on Moses Myers for $100 which applies to his credit; has had troubles collecting amount due Murphy \u0026amp; Blackburn. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNws. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNws. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCy of DS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Myers of a duel between Cabell and Jones; Jones was wounded in the thigh. Mentions a prospect to buy cider. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePropose to appoint Myers as Danish Vice Consul. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforming Myers that he \"Will receive his father's trunk, case, cain \u0026amp; hat,\" etc. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by James Madison and Robert Smith, Secretary of State. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eALS. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending Myers a complete copying book, pistols, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Myers's intent to visit Europe; Samuel Myers has not contacts; gives him a commission to buy a set of \"glass\" and \"floor cloth.\" ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John has gone to London. MM and the family are \"extremely anxious to hear\" from him; business here is dull including ship sales. ALS. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions letter he (John) wrote to his brother on the \"15th\" with a present. Mrs. Wickham's health; philosophizes a crisis in Europe; compares to America; war would bring unity to us. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions the sale of vessel, Victory; business notes, news of family and acquaintances. ALS. 5 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses revolutions in Europe; John Myers being a merchant not held in high regard; shipping; cargoes; computing houses; foodstuffs for sale. ALS. 5 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends acquiring a knowledge of the arts of the countries during a brief tour of England; keeping a journal on national and local politics in America. ALS. 7 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses foreign affairs between America and England; approaching dissolution of the U.S. Bank. ALS. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 cards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProbably acquired by John Myers during the trip to England in 1810/1811. PM. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePM. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePM. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePM. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNws. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNws. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNws. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discuss foreign affairs among the French, English and America; non-importation against England \"great events have generated this chaos\"; \"great events can restore\" political peace. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNws. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNws. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNws. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping concerns; mercantile business; banking matters, list of ayes and noes \"for striking out.\" ALS. 5 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNws. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNws. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eU.S. Cabinet; people clamor for war; public improvements. ALS. 5 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions the purchase of a new ship, the Norfolk Pucket, and other shipping news; increase in business; burning of French privateer at Gosport; Monroe as Secretary of State, probably next President. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions how the French are \"confiscating all American property\"; we are a \"sinking nation\"; critical of President Madison; \"cripled commerce of the world\"; farmers producing tobacco; party every night in Norfolk. ALS. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePM. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePM. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlso a list of names of the \"stewards for the Trinity breakfast.\" PM. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDull trade; shipping news; news of family. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Collected by John Myers.) PM. 9 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Collected by John Myers). PM. 9 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses Myers's health is better; business dull; money matters, Mr. Foster in correspondence with [James] Monroe. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions Myers's letters to his father, and his application to restore goods he deposited in the Custom House from the frigate Constitution. Includes list of articles sent to Custom House. ALS. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by President and faculty of Harvard. ADS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of corn. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel is going to England on the Packet; severe battle between French and the allies at Leipzig. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor accepts their approbation. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpression of friendship. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by W[ilson] C[ary] Nicholas. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave not met with the king yet, still waiting in Vienna; return of Napoleon to France; European affairs; Danish \"will not adventure much to America.\" ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction for the son of a mutual acquaintance. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Myers that he has been \"elected a director of the office of Discount \u0026amp; Deposit of the Bank of the United States at Norfolk.\" ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePassport for Myer Myers to enter France signed by Myers and John Quincy Adams. DS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding a note by \"W.B. Lamb,\" 11 August 1817. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding document of statement John Marshall is Chief Justice signed by Richard Reed. Including John Marshall's ALS attesting to Moses, John, Samuel, Myers as merchants in Norfolk and citizens of the U.S., 12 September 1817. 2 DS \u0026amp; ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efrag. of DS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for writing him, importance of family and friendship; mention of W. Etting, Mrs. French's music; duty calls him to support his family; fifteen years younger he would be a novel writer. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by James P. preston. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis little girl is poisoned by a ring of debased metal; Governor Ridgely wants Wirt to join in working a mine in Botetourt, Virginia. Needs a coachman. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes about his own \"afflictions\"; healthwise and other burdens; refers to an appointment in Pennsylvania and the importance of a personal application. Mention of the Etting family. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses his pleasure in writing to him (Myers). Has recommended him to be a commissioner to settle claims under Spanish treaty. Mention of Judge Washington, Mr. Patterson, and General Taylor. ALS. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions John Myers's application to the commissioner under the late Spanish treaty for the adjustment of American claims. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn Dutch. DS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Myers application for the commissionership for settling claims; definition of professional man; discussion of regulations of Spanish treaty; U.S. President comes to Norfolk; mention of Ettings. ALS. 7 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutual friends; visit of U.S. President to Norfolk. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by James Monroe and John Quincy Adams. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning purchases of American editions of books; includes list of legal titles and prices. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSelected a revised code of law for him. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Captain Downes of U.S. ship Macedonian is \"authorized\" to being home \"specie.\" ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Myer for the \"foreign newspapers,\" containing opinion in slave case. AL. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses Myers's account against Dr. George Buzman\" in debt case. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He is authorized to practice law. Signed by Spencer Roane and William Brockenbrough.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Thomas M. Randolph. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets missing his visit concerning financial relief for Myers. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscuss the route that Perderver intends to take when he returns north. Engage passage on the Miss George Packet. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning representing John Myers and his father in case before comptroller. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt Charlotte's Villa. PM. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending enclosed [not enclosed] by M.M. Robinson. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn board the Constitution. Naval case. ALS. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewsCl. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepts Myers's loan of his pistols. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by William P. DuVal. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommemorating forty-seventh anniversary of American independence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePM. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the formation of volunteer militia. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the selection by the President of claim by Myers. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by William DuVal. APsS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMyers has been elected as the representative of the ward of Pensacola. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning lottery. PM including ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter Myers left for President sent to him. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Samuel Myers. ALS; includes postcard. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions the illness of \"Mr. C.\" Offers to assist Myers. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discuss his meeting with AlexanderBrown. Tells Myers not to hurry his suit. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by James Pleasants. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning trade. ALS includig note by Michael Lazarus to Brooke Cosby. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efrag. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eADS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for not writing him back sooner. Situation prevents him from complying with Myers's request. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eADS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNws. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActivities of day. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the \"system of customs.\" ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTurns down his request for a recommendation for collector of customs in Norfolk as he [Giles] is not in the favor of the administration. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eANS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions writing \"Mr. Rush.\" ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the appointment of the collection of customs in Norfolk. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to favor for Moses Myers. Discusses planting a cotton crop next year. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to collectorship. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John Quincy Adams and Richard Rush. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned John Q. Adams and H. Clay. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eADS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot find the papers he (Myers) requested in regards to his father's appointment to \"Collector at Norfolk.\" Isn't sure whether name of father Moses Myers has been sent to the president or not. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions the re-election of \"Gov. [Joseph] Kent\" of Maryland. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMyers's father's appointment has been approved by the Senate. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument also signed by Richard Rush, Secretary of the Treasury. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efrag. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to case on the docket of Reuben M. Whitney v. the United States. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eANS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eALS. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluded is a poetic newspaper clipping. D. 2 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNwsCl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructions concerning customs. LS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAddress leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions his memorial to the committee of commerce. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Moses Myers from the secretary of the Treasury Samuel D. Ingham. PDS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning memorial about Moses Myers, collector of customs, and no intention to remove him. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for conveying liberal benefaction from donor. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick Myers of Norfolk. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John Floyd. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSrock certificate entitling holder to five shares of stock in the Virginia and North Carolina Transportation Co. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning health, banking, and European politics including Ireland. ALS. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning health and business. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePM. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Wyndham Robertson. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Including letter by Myer Myers. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Wyndham Robertson. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTravelling and travel plans. ALS. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news. Illness of child. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness of father. Mention of Mr. Etting; social news. ALS. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions a \"convention\" of which Myers was the host. Social and family news. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John M. Gregory. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmong a number of these concerned citizens appear M[yer] Myers's and Moses Myers's signatures. D. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition states that the city will not pave Free Mason Street. Signed by M. Myers, Executor, among others. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses an ongoing chess game between two with plays. ALS. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSocial, family news, weather, flowers. ALS. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eALS. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCivil War military news of John B. Floyd and Henry A. Wise. AMS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepts Myers's resignation of his commission as 1st lieutenant \"4 Reg. Cavalry.\" ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Commissions Olinger \"First Lieutenant of Riflemen in the 94th\" Regiment. DS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives orders for the regiment to move from Camp Jackson at 10 o'clock AM in the direction of Kanawha Valley. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John Letcher on verso. Is a note from William Lamb certifying Moses Myers's commission. D. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas written the Whig as Hughes suggested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Dispose of me as you see fit and accept my heart-felt sympathy.\" ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions an overruling on the part of the judge. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the appointment of an unnamed person to an \"officer.\" Will check facts with Judge Rives. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to a charter that has become a law. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions an examination of Daniel's paper on the appointment of the Inspector of Borders. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers the action of some mischievous school boys during the Easter holiday. Including note by James Barron Hope, 16 April 1887. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers Arthur's appointment as the Brazilian consulate general of New York and hopes for Barton Myers's cooperation and friendship. TLS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions the change within the Brazilian government from empire to republic. TLS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTurns down social invitation. Looks forward to discussing with Hughes law, literature, etc. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoliday declines Myers's invitation to him and his wife. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs obliged to you for the address on \"Editors of the Past,\" which I have read with great interest. TLS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to an appointment of Paymaster in the Navy. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eADS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges condolences of British residents on the death of Queen Victoria. TLS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions Marquis of Lansdowne and Myers's telegram on the queen's death. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to the president of Jamestown Exposition Company, Incorporated, account. Marked \"Confidential.\" ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Barton Myers for the copy of the book, The Life of Stonewall Jackson. Comments on Lee and Jackson. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAddresses the subject of tickets for a White House reception. TLS 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDewey declines Myers's invitation to address the Naval Young Men's Christian Association. TLS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMetcalf declines Myers's invitation to be his guest at the opening of the Jamestown Exposition. TLS 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines invitation. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePM. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of Miss Heyl's promotion in Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Since it is a civil service job Martin has little influence. TLS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions an appointment of Judge White to fill the vacancy occasioned by Judge Boykin's death. TLS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes reference to Hughes's letter of the 15th. TLS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePenal codes. TLS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks Myers for his \"elegant hospitality\" during his visit. TLS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eC. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions the war, and an appointment of William Stanley Edmonds as vice-consul to the post of Norfolk to replace Myers. TLS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of Rice's dispatch of the 7th. Mentions Myers's acceptance of Mr. Edmonds as vice-consul. Details of office of vice-consul. TL. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discusses Mr. Edmond's position as vice-consul and something of his salary arrangement. Details of office of vice-consul. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges letters of the \"17th/25th.\" Also indicates a change in vice-consul; rather than Edmonds, Will Royds has been appointed the position to assist Myers. Adf. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Myers visiting him and German ships. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges the receipt of Rice's letter of 11th, mentions \"consular business.\" ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Sorry out of town unless specially urgent could you come Wednesday.\" Telegram. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on the \"consular business\"; Meyers expresses his satisfaction with Mr. Royds. Details of consular business. TL. 4 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the reallocation of work within the consular office. TLS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges the receipt of Cecil's letter of the 23rd. Also conveys Myers's apprval of the arrangement of the vice-consul office. TL. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromised to send Taylor's book. Travel plans. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegisters the Admiralty's great appreciation of Myers's assistance given to Commodore Wells. TLS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the destruction of Old Fort Norfolk. TLS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily and social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of instruction for Mr. and Mrs. Norman Williams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning death of friend. ALS. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of accusation and prejudice against the Myers brothers. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMs. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAMs. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned imprint by Meyer Myers and others. PDoc. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning consular duties. ALS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eADoc. 2 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarital problems. Family news. ALS. 3 pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned in print by Moses Myers, president. See Oversize Box. PDoc. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee Oversize Folder. ADS. 1 p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccomplishments of Barton Myers, Sr. Sketches of Barton Myers, Sr. for National Encyclopedia of American Biography. Speech, 1907, by Barton Myers concerning Young Men's Christian Association. Notes for a speech dedicating a church building. Genealogy of the late Archibald Stuart Baldwin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritings of Barton Myers, Sr. including a toast to the coronation of George V., notes concerning a contract to build a grain elevator in Norfolk, Va., report, 1919, to the congregation concerning the removal of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, memorandum concerning purchase or lease for the Army Supply Base, speech concerning Tidewater Women's Associations, notes concerning Rev. James Blair, and notes concerning erection of a monument at Blackwall, England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritings of Barton Myers. Most concern religious subjects but there are notes concerning liquidation of the debt of Virginia, Myers genealogy, liquor on election days, Henry Clay's ideas on tariffs, the shipyard at norfolk, English legal history, and a daily schedule for Myers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeech of Barton Myers, Sr. to Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, excerpt of a Speech of Barton Myers, Sr. to the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, statement concerning the Jamestown Exposition, Myers to Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch and to Portsmouth Star concerning advocating of Claude A. Swanson as Senator, and advocating of Col. E. E. Holland for Congress, speech to League of Virginia Municipalities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of a committee to argue why the office of customs should be located at Norfolk and not Newport News, speech of Barton Myers, Sr. outlining Norfolk Chamber of Commerce activities during the past year (during World War I), resolution opposing the lease of the Virginian Railway to Norfolk and Western Railroad (by Barton Myers as chairman of Norfolk Port Commission), committee report on building of wharves and docks (Norfolk \u0026amp; Portsmouth Belt Line Company), testimony of S. Heth Tyler and Barton Myers concerning application of the Norfolk and Western Railway to acquire control by lease of the ... Virginia Railway Company., notes concerning the needs of the city of Norfolk, Va. for development in 1912, report of a committee on the suitable location for union terminals, docks, and warehouse and railroad routes (Myers as chair), bill to amend the charter and extend and define the boundaries of Norfolk, Printed report of a committee and editorials concerning the port of Baltimore, speech, 1915, to the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, deposition 7 June 1894, concerning the election of 1894 and black voters in Norfolk, Va., and applications for First Families of America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnual Report, 10 February 1891, of the trade and commerce of the Port of Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.A.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes several written to him as vice-consul for the Netherlands written in Dutch. includes business cards from his sons Baldwin Myers and Barton Myers, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Thornton (concerning the mother of Joesph D. Pinner), Frances Caperton Preston, Barton Myers, Jr. (at the University of Virginia), ToTo to uncle [Barton Myers, Sr.], Katherine Barton Myers (describing a Liberty Loan Parade), Frances Stuart Myers, Dayman O. Holmes (concerning Myers portraits), A. W. Sully (concerning Myers portraits), E. Lee Trinkle, Mrs. Benjamin Mordecai Siegel, T.W. Harrison, Robert M. Hughes, letter transmitting an admission to the House of Commons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrances Stuart Myers, Robertson-Northrop Sport Shop, Inc., D. T. Bohun Company, Sarah B. Killam, J. M. Barton, Tiffany \u0026amp; Co., Willie Galt, M.J.G. (regarding a prospective suitor for a family member).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome concern Myers desire to continue as vice-consul at Norfolk, Va. Includes blueprints of Fort Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence of Barton Myers with Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy and other documents relating to the Norfolk Navy Yard as well as invitations to naval events. Herbert Hoover letter as Secretary of Commerce.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Barton Myers concerning Fort Norfolk, condemnation of Cape Henry land, and appointment of Myers as a member of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association convention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence, 1916-1918, as member of Norfolk Dock Commission (Myers as president) and minutes of the commission concerning proposals to build a dock in Nofolk, Va., and 1917 dock commission blueprint.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence and documents, 1916-1923-24 concerning pleas for Barton Myers to remain active in the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce and Norfolk Dock Commission.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemo includes addresses, expenses on trips, and notes concerning real estate; handwritten birthday card and a list.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBack is labeled \"Myers.\" Included is a photograph of Myers from a book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes tickets to events as well as a souvenir anchor made from iron of the \"Merrimack.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes tickets to events.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes engravings of \"Landing at Jamestown,\" \"Braddock's Retreat,\" and \"Perils of our Forefathers,\" all by Dempsey \u0026amp; Carroll, N.Y.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Barton Myers, Jr. to his parents and family. Includes letters written from Woodberry Forest School, the University of Virginia and Cornell University.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters written by Barton Myers, Jr. to his family while serving in the Quartermaster Corps in World War I. Includes letters from Fort Myer, Fort Thomas, Ky., Newport News, Va., in France and in London, Eng.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters written by R. Baldwin Myers to his family. Includes letters written form Winchester, Salem Willows, Staunton, Woodberry Forest, London and France. Includes letter, 1914, to Baldwin from John Scott Walker concerning Woodberry Forest Reunion. Includes letter and material concerning his service in World War I.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne issue of a weekly newsletter, \"Music in the Camps,\" Vol. 1, No. 37, July 13, 1918. and war camp community service worker notices. Toast from World War I. Probably from the papers of either Barton Myers, Jr. or R. Baldwin Myers while serving in World War I.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letters from Louisa \"Loutie\" Barton Myers Lloyd (wife of, James Hubard Lloyd, a Protestant Episcopal missionary to Japan). Letter written from Kyoto. Includes letters, 1921, exchanged between James Hubard Lloyd and W. E. Rollings concerning Japanese students studying in America. Includes letter written by Japanese student studying English in Japan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters of C. M. Barton to grandchildren Katherine and Willie; letter of Miss Cary M. Barton to Kate; L. B. B. Lloyd to Kate; Mary D. Whitlow to Miss Katherine Myers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew York Surrogate's Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSoda coupons, Libby Prison Escape postcard, paint samples, typescript of letter written from Winchester, 1799, by Mrs. Susanna Knox, ad for foods for diabetes and other ailments, Norfolk Southern Railroad Company Electric Division, Sunday School lessons, list of pledges, program, 1921, League of Virginia Municipalities, Practice of Prayer by James J. McConkey, admission ticket, Governor's Island Boat, fertilizer mixtures, invitation, fireside club, from S. L. Taylor, Automobile Association of America and Rules of the Road in Norfolk, and envelopes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Alternative Form). Photocopies of newspaper clipping relating to the Jamestown Exposition of 1907.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript. 8 pp. Apparently published in the Ledger-Dispatch, Norfolk, Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLocated with Oversize.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Delegate to the National Rivers and Harbours Congress, 1910; Delegate to the Seventh Annual Convention of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association 1914, 1915 and 1926; Representative to the Virginia Child Welfare Conference, 1911; Representative to the National Conference of Charities and Corrections, 1911, 1912; Representative to the Southern Socialogical Conference, 1912; Certificate for contributing to the campaign of Woodrow Wilson, 1912; City Council of Norfolk resolutions by Barton Myers, 1886 (2 copies); Certificate appointing Barton Myers as a Councilman for the City of Norfolk, 1881; Lay Readers License from the Diocese of Southern Virginia, 1919, 1920, 1926; Appointment, with seal, of Barton Myers as British Vice Consul, 1877; Handwritten document, with seal, appointing Barton Myers as British Pro Vice-Consul at the Port of Norfolk and Portsmouth. 1876; Certification that Barton Myers paid his dues for the \"Company 'A' 4th Regt. Infantry (\"Lee Rifles\") Virginia Volunteers, Norfolk, Virginia. 1913; and Indenture, with a seal, between Mount Hebron Cemetery Company and Dr. Robert F. Baldwin of Staunton, Virginia for a cemetery lot. undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence concerning stock, insurance, property negotiations and good wishes after an operation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence with organizers, exhibitors and attendees of the Jamestown Exposition held in Norfolk, Virginia. Barton Myers was the auditor of the Jamestown Exposition Corporation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1865 and 1876 letter to his father from Barton Myers, 1877 letter to Willie from his brother and 1878 postcard sent to William B. Muyres of Fauquier County, Virginia to show him how foreign postmarks look.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily letters, personal letters and condolence letters after the death of Barton Myers.  14 letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Partial and fragile diary from a trip to France and England. undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Broadside for an antique sale; flyer for war loans; constitution, rules and regulations of The Ocean View Company...adopted November 1854; Norfolk, Virginia Chamber of Commerce dinner program in honor of the \"Secretary of the Navy\" in 1913; pamphlet \"The Norfolk Song 'I'm Crazy 'Bout Norfolk'\" printed for the City of Norfolk, Atlantic Deeper Wayerways' Association Convention in 1923; printed speech of Hon. Henry St. George Tucker in the House of Representatives on March 3, 1926 and Vol. 1 No. 1 edition of \"Norfolk Commerce\" bulletin of the Chamber of Commerce for 1914.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hand drawn architectural house plans with various views and a handpainted picture of the house signed by G.H. Burrage, Vice Admiral, USN. undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters and telegrams written to Barton Myers by his son, R. Baldwin Myers, from his early days as Major in the 104th Motor Supply Train at Camp McClellan in Anniston, Alabama to his deployment to Bourbonne les Bains in December.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation from the Norfolk Museum of Arts and Science (Virginia) to a presentation made \"by S.J.L. Olver, H.M. Consul General, British Embasy...honoring the members of the Myers Family who for three generations held the office of British Consul in Norfolk.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eObituaries for Moses Myers, Barton Myers and Robert F. Baldwin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes articles on the Moses Myers and Barton Myers homes in Norfolk, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence, reports and flyers related to Barton Myers' positions as Mayor and City Councilman of Norfolk, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Blurred photograph of older lady holding a baby, business cards for Barton Myers (3), newspaper clipping with a table showing \"value of one dollar in Gold as compared with Treasury Notes during each month of the war, from May 1861 to April 1, 1865,\" War Department pass for Barton Myers and party as representatives of the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, 1922 pamphlet from the American Society of Civil Engineers as a memoir to Archibald Stuart Baldwin who died on June 26, 1922 and a November 1885 \"Monthly Examination\" for \"2nd Class N.C.\" with \"Burrage\" written on reverse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1917 deed and paperwork for the sale of \"Pig Point\" to the City of Norfolk for the war effort and undated deed for sale of Texas property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence and deed about the sale of land in Norfolk by Capt. James W. Gerow and Barton Myers to the City of Norfolk for a boulevard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlueprint of property owners along the Elizabeth River and a 1910 plat of \"Ghent Residence, Incorporated and adjacent properties.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA partial draft of a history of Hampton Roads, typed with handwritten notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoard Minutes for the Infant Sanitarium in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Mrs. Barton Myers was president. Includes many newspaper clippings with details of the annual reports. Quotation from an article in The Virginian-Pilot (October 4, 2010): \"For nearly 60 years, sickly children were sent to the Infant Sanitarium on Atlantic Avenue at 18th Street [...] and tended to by medical staff, free of charge. The facility was founded in 1888 by Kate Baldwin Myers, the wife of Barton Myers, who served as Norfolk's mayor from 1886 to 1888.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScrapbook of newspaper clippings with some pamphlets and personal written material included, created by Barton Myers.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and 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Signed by Frederic Haldimand and R. Mathews. XCy and Photo of DS. 1 p.","DS. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents There, goods imported from \"Europe or other parts of the world\" would be sold. DS and XCy. 10 pp.","Assures Nicholas of his choice to locate his investment in Virginia with them; outlines reasons why Virginia is an excellent site for their business. XCy of DS. 1 p.","Mentions Moses Myers. frag. of D. 1 p.","Insurance company— Mutual Assurance Society. Policy holder— David Simons. Frederick District no. 82. DS. 1 p.","Insurance company— Mutual Assurance Society. Policy holder—David Simons. Fredericksburg district no. 83. DS. 1 p.","Statement confirms the prices of several staple/farm products.","DS. 1 p.","Booklet/oration eulogizing the death of George Washington. P. 20 pp.","Signed by Ja[me]s Monroe. DS. 1 p.","ADS. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents Includes document of March 10, 1804, stating that Moses Myers has given one hundred dollars \"for his subscription toward building\" the Court House in Portsmouth. Signed by Tubman Laws. DS. 1 p.","Sk. 1 p.","Signed by Alexander Stuart. DS. 1 p.","Cy of DS. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents Recommends not purchasing oranges unless \"remarkably fine and cheap\"; sends draft on Moses Myers for $100 which applies to his credit; has had troubles collecting amount due Murphy \u0026 Blackburn. ALS. 1 p.","Nws. 1 p.","Nws. 1 p.","Cy of DS. 2 pp.","Informs Myers of a duel between Cabell and Jones; Jones was wounded in the thigh. Mentions a prospect to buy cider. ALS. 1 p.","1 p.","Propose to appoint Myers as Danish Vice Consul. ALS. 1 p.","Informing Myers that he \"Will receive his father's trunk, case, cain \u0026 hat,\" etc. ALS. 1 p.","Signed by James Madison and Robert Smith, Secretary of State. DS. 1 p.","D. 1 p.","ALS. 4 pp.","Sending Myers a complete copying book, pistols, etc.","Scope and Contents John Myers's intent to visit Europe; Samuel Myers has not contacts; gives him a commission to buy a set of \"glass\" and \"floor cloth.\" ALS. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents John has gone to London. MM and the family are \"extremely anxious to hear\" from him; business here is dull including ship sales. ALS. 4 pp.","Scope and Contents Mentions letter he (John) wrote to his brother on the \"15th\" with a present. Mrs. Wickham's health; philosophizes a crisis in Europe; compares to America; war would bring unity to us. ALS. 3 pp.","Mentions the sale of vessel, Victory; business notes, news of family and acquaintances. ALS. 5 pp.","Discusses revolutions in Europe; John Myers being a merchant not held in high regard; shipping; cargoes; computing houses; foodstuffs for sale. ALS. 5 pp.","Recommends acquiring a knowledge of the arts of the countries during a brief tour of England; keeping a journal on national and local politics in America. ALS. 7 pp.","Discusses foreign affairs between America and England; approaching dissolution of the U.S. Bank. ALS. 4 pp.","DS. 1 p.","3 cards.","Probably acquired by John Myers during the trip to England in 1810/1811. PM. 1 p.","PM. 1 p.","PM. 1 p.","PM. 1 p.","Nws. 4 pp.","Nws. 4 pp.","Nws. 4 pp.","Scope and Contents Discuss foreign affairs among the French, English and America; non-importation against England \"great events have generated this chaos\"; \"great events can restore\" political peace. ALS. 3 pp.","Nws. 4 pp.","Nws. 4 pp.","Nws. 4 pp.","Shipping concerns; mercantile business; banking matters, list of ayes and noes \"for striking out.\" ALS. 5 pp.","Nws. 4 pp.","Nws. 4 pp.","U.S. Cabinet; people clamor for war; public improvements. ALS. 5 pp.","Mentions the purchase of a new ship, the Norfolk Pucket, and other shipping news; increase in business; burning of French privateer at Gosport; Monroe as Secretary of State, probably next President. ALS. 3 pp.","Scope and Contents Mentions how the French are \"confiscating all American property\"; we are a \"sinking nation\"; critical of President Madison; \"cripled commerce of the world\"; farmers producing tobacco; party every night in Norfolk. ALS. 4 pp.","PM. 3 pp.","PM. 1 p.","Also a list of names of the \"stewards for the Trinity breakfast.\" PM. 2 pp.","Dull trade; shipping news; news of family. ALS. 2 pp.","(Collected by John Myers.) PM. 9 pp.","(Collected by John Myers). PM. 9 pp.","Moses Myers's health is better; business dull; money matters, Mr. Foster in correspondence with [James] Monroe. ALS. 1 p.","DS. 1 p.","Mentions Myers's letters to his father, and his application to restore goods he deposited in the Custom House from the frigate Constitution. Includes list of articles sent to Custom House. ALS. 4 pp.","Signed by President and faculty of Harvard. ADS. 1 p.","Purchase of corn. ALS. 1 p.","Samuel is going to England on the Packet; severe battle between French and the allies at Leipzig. ALS. 1 p.","Taylor accepts their approbation. ALS. 1 p.","Expression of friendship. ALS. 2 pp.","Signed by W[ilson] C[ary] Nicholas. DS. 1 p.","Have not met with the king yet, still waiting in Vienna; return of Napoleon to France; European affairs; Danish \"will not adventure much to America.\" ALS. 3 pp.","Letter of introduction for the son of a mutual acquaintance. ALS. 1 p.","Informs Myers that he has been \"elected a director of the office of Discount \u0026 Deposit of the Bank of the United States at Norfolk.\" ALS. 1 p.","Passport for Myer Myers to enter France signed by Myers and John Quincy Adams. DS. 3 pp.","Including a note by \"W.B. Lamb,\" 11 August 1817. DS. 1 p.","Including document of statement John Marshall is Chief Justice signed by Richard Reed. Including John Marshall's ALS attesting to Moses, John, Samuel, Myers as merchants in Norfolk and citizens of the U.S., 12 September 1817. 2 DS \u0026 ALS. 3 pp.","frag. of DS. 2 pp.","Thanks him for writing him, importance of family and friendship; mention of W. Etting, Mrs. French's music; duty calls him to support his family; fifteen years younger he would be a novel writer. ALS. 3 pp.","Signed by James P. preston. DS. 1 p.","His little girl is poisoned by a ring of debased metal; Governor Ridgely wants Wirt to join in working a mine in Botetourt, Virginia. Needs a coachman. ALS. 3 pp.","Scope and Contents Writes about his own \"afflictions\"; healthwise and other burdens; refers to an appointment in Pennsylvania and the importance of a personal application. Mention of the Etting family. ALS. 2 pp.","Expresses his pleasure in writing to him (Myers). Has recommended him to be a commissioner to settle claims under Spanish treaty. Mention of Judge Washington, Mr. Patterson, and General Taylor. ALS. 4 pp.","Mentions John Myers's application to the commissioner under the late Spanish treaty for the adjustment of American claims. ALS. 2 pp.","In Dutch. DS. 2 pp.","The Myers application for the commissionership for settling claims; definition of professional man; discussion of regulations of Spanish treaty; U.S. President comes to Norfolk; mention of Ettings. ALS. 7 pp.","Mutual friends; visit of U.S. President to Norfolk. ALS. 2 pp.","Signed by James Monroe and John Quincy Adams. DS. 1 p.","Concerning purchases of American editions of books; includes list of legal titles and prices. ALS. 3 pp.","Selected a revised code of law for him. ALS. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Captain Downes of U.S. ship Macedonian is \"authorized\" to being home \"specie.\" ALS. 1 p.","Thanks Myer for the \"foreign newspapers,\" containing opinion in slave case. AL. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Discusses Myers's account against Dr. George Buzman\" in debt case. ALS. 1 p.","Scope and Contents He is authorized to practice law. Signed by Spencer Roane and William Brockenbrough.","Signed by Thomas M. Randolph. DS. 1 p.","DS. 3 pp.","Regrets missing his visit concerning financial relief for Myers. ALS. 1 p.","News. 4 pp.","Discuss the route that Perderver intends to take when he returns north. Engage passage on the Miss George Packet. ALS. 1 p.","Concerning representing John Myers and his father in case before comptroller. ALS. 3 pp.","At Charlotte's Villa. PM. 1 p.","Sending enclosed [not enclosed] by M.M. Robinson. ALS. 1 p.","On board the Constitution. Naval case. ALS. 4 pp.","NewsCl. 1 p.","Accepts Myers's loan of his pistols. ALS. 1 p.","Signed by William P. DuVal. DS. 1 p.","Commemorating forty-seventh anniversary of American independence.","PM. 1 p.","Discusses the formation of volunteer militia. ALS. 1 p.","Concerning the selection by the President of claim by Myers. ALS. 1 p.","Signed by William DuVal. APsS. 2 pp.","Myers has been elected as the representative of the ward of Pensacola. ALS. 1 p.","Concerning lottery. PM including ALS. 1 p.","Letter Myers left for President sent to him. ALS. 1 p.","Letter of recommendation for Samuel Myers. ALS; includes postcard. 1 p.","Mentions the illness of \"Mr. C.\" Offers to assist Myers. ALS. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Discuss his meeting with AlexanderBrown. Tells Myers not to hurry his suit. ALS. 2 pp.","Signed by James Pleasants. DS. 1 p.","Concerning trade. ALS includig note by Michael Lazarus to Brooke Cosby. ALS. 3 pp.","frag. 1 p.","ADS. 1 p.","Apologizes for not writing him back sooner. Situation prevents him from complying with Myers's request. ALS. 1 p.","ADS. 1 p.","Nws. 4 pp.","Activities of day. ALS. 3 pp.","Discusses the \"system of customs.\" ALS. 1 p.","Turns down his request for a recommendation for collector of customs in Norfolk as he [Giles] is not in the favor of the administration. ALS. 2 pp.","ANS. 1 p.","Mentions writing \"Mr. Rush.\" ALS. 1 p.","Concerning the appointment of the collection of customs in Norfolk. ALS. 2 pp.","Reference to favor for Moses Myers. Discusses planting a cotton crop next year. ALS. 1 p.","Reference to collectorship. ALS. 1 p.","Signed by John Quincy Adams and Richard Rush. DS. 1 p.","Signed John Q. Adams and H. Clay. DS. 1 p.","ADS. 1 p.","Cannot find the papers he (Myers) requested in regards to his father's appointment to \"Collector at Norfolk.\" Isn't sure whether name of father Moses Myers has been sent to the president or not. ALS. 2 pp.","Scope and Contents Mentions the re-election of \"Gov. [Joseph] Kent\" of Maryland. ALS. 1 p.","Myers's father's appointment has been approved by the Senate. ALS. 1 p.","Document also signed by Richard Rush, Secretary of the Treasury. DS. 1 p.","frag. 1 p.","Refers to case on the docket of Reuben M. Whitney v. the United States. ALS. 1 p.","ANS. 1 p.","ALS. 4 pp.","Included is a poetic newspaper clipping. D. 2 p.","NwsCl.","Instructions concerning customs. LS. 1 p.","Address leaf.","Mentions his memorial to the committee of commerce. ALS. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Moses Myers from the secretary of the Treasury Samuel D. Ingham. PDS. 2 pp.","Concerning memorial about Moses Myers, collector of customs, and no intention to remove him. ALS. 1 p.","Thanks him for conveying liberal benefaction from donor. ALS. 1 p.","Frederick Myers of Norfolk. DS. 1 p.","DS. 1 p.","Signed by John Floyd. DS. 1 p.","Srock certificate entitling holder to five shares of stock in the Virginia and North Carolina Transportation Co. DS. 1 p.","Concerning health, banking, and European politics including Ireland. ALS. 4 pp.","Concerning health and business. ALS. 1 p.","DS. 1 p.","PM. 1 p.","Signed by Wyndham Robertson. DS. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Including letter by Myer Myers. ALS. 3 pp.","Signed by Wyndham Robertson. DS. 1 p.","Travelling and travel plans. ALS. 4 pp.","Family news. Illness of child. ALS. 3 pp.","Illness of father. Mention of Mr. Etting; social news. ALS. 4 pp.","Scope and Contents Mentions a \"convention\" of which Myers was the host. Social and family news. ALS. 3 pp.","Signed by John M. Gregory. DS. 1 p.","Among a number of these concerned citizens appear M[yer] Myers's and Moses Myers's signatures. D. 3 pp.","Petition states that the city will not pave Free Mason Street. Signed by M. Myers, Executor, among others. DS. 1 p.","Discusses an ongoing chess game between two with plays. ALS. 4 pp.","Social, family news, weather, flowers. ALS. 4 pp.","ALS. 4 pp.","DS. 1 p.","Civil War military news of John B. Floyd and Henry A. Wise. AMS. 2 pp.","Accepts Myers's resignation of his commission as 1st lieutenant \"4 Reg. Cavalry.\" ALS. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Commissions Olinger \"First Lieutenant of Riflemen in the 94th\" Regiment. DS. 1 p.","Gives orders for the regiment to move from Camp Jackson at 10 o'clock AM in the direction of Kanawha Valley. ALS. 1 p.","Signed by John Letcher on verso. Is a note from William Lamb certifying Moses Myers's commission. D. 2 pp.","Has written the Whig as Hughes suggested.","\"Dispose of me as you see fit and accept my heart-felt sympathy.\" ALS. 1 p.","Mentions an overruling on the part of the judge. ALS. 1 p.","Discusses the appointment of an unnamed person to an \"officer.\" Will check facts with Judge Rives. ALS. 1 p.","Refers to a charter that has become a law. ALS. 1 p.","Mentions an examination of Daniel's paper on the appointment of the Inspector of Borders. ALS. 1 p.","Refers the action of some mischievous school boys during the Easter holiday. Including note by James Barron Hope, 16 April 1887. ALS. 2 pp.","Refers Arthur's appointment as the Brazilian consulate general of New York and hopes for Barton Myers's cooperation and friendship. TLS. 1 p.","Mentions the change within the Brazilian government from empire to republic. TLS. 1 p.","Turns down social invitation. Looks forward to discussing with Hughes law, literature, etc. ALS. 2 pp.","Holiday declines Myers's invitation to him and his wife. ALS. 2 pp.","Is obliged to you for the address on \"Editors of the Past,\" which I have read with great interest. TLS. 1 p.","Refers to an appointment of Paymaster in the Navy. ALS. 1 p.","ADS. 2 pp.","Acknowledges condolences of British residents on the death of Queen Victoria. TLS. 1 p.","Mentions Marquis of Lansdowne and Myers's telegram on the queen's death. ALS. 2 pp.","Refers to the president of Jamestown Exposition Company, Incorporated, account. Marked \"Confidential.\" ALS. 3 pp.","Thanks Barton Myers for the copy of the book, The Life of Stonewall Jackson. Comments on Lee and Jackson. ALS. 3 pp.","Addresses the subject of tickets for a White House reception. TLS 1 p.","Dewey declines Myers's invitation to address the Naval Young Men's Christian Association. TLS. 1 p.","Metcalf declines Myers's invitation to be his guest at the opening of the Jamestown Exposition. TLS 1 p.","Declines invitation. ALS. 3 pp.","PM. 4 pp.","Discussion of Miss Heyl's promotion in Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Since it is a civil service job Martin has little influence. TLS. 1 p.","Mentions an appointment of Judge White to fill the vacancy occasioned by Judge Boykin's death. TLS. 1 p.","Makes reference to Hughes's letter of the 15th. TLS. 1 p.","Penal codes. TLS. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Thanks Myers for his \"elegant hospitality\" during his visit. TLS. 2 pp.","C. 1 p.","Mentions the war, and an appointment of William Stanley Edmonds as vice-consul to the post of Norfolk to replace Myers. TLS. 2 pp.","Acknowledges receipt of Rice's dispatch of the 7th. Mentions Myers's acceptance of Mr. Edmonds as vice-consul. Details of office of vice-consul. TL. 2 pp.","Letter discusses Mr. Edmond's position as vice-consul and something of his salary arrangement. Details of office of vice-consul. ALS. 2 pp.","Acknowledges letters of the \"17th/25th.\" Also indicates a change in vice-consul; rather than Edmonds, Will Royds has been appointed the position to assist Myers. Adf. 3 pp.","To Myers visiting him and German ships. ALS. 2 pp.","Acknowledges the receipt of Rice's letter of 11th, mentions \"consular business.\" ALS. 2 pp.","\"Sorry out of town unless specially urgent could you come Wednesday.\" Telegram. 1 p.","Scope and Contents Reports on the \"consular business\"; Meyers expresses his satisfaction with Mr. Royds. Details of consular business. TL. 4 pp.","Discusses the reallocation of work within the consular office. TLS. 2 pp.","Acknowledges the receipt of Cecil's letter of the 23rd. Also conveys Myers's apprval of the arrangement of the vice-consul office. TL. 1 p.","Promised to send Taylor's book. Travel plans. ALS. 1 p.","Registers the Admiralty's great appreciation of Myers's assistance given to Commodore Wells. TLS. 1 p.","Concerning the destruction of Old Fort Norfolk. TLS. 2 pp.","Family and social news.","Letter of instruction for Mr. and Mrs. Norman Williams.","Concerning death of friend. ALS. 2 pp.","Discussion of accusation and prejudice against the Myers brothers. ALS. 3 pp.","Ms. 1 p.","AMs. 1 p.","Signed imprint by Meyer Myers and others. PDoc. 1 p.","DS. 1 p.","Concerning consular duties. ALS. 1 p.","ADoc. 2 pp.","Marital problems. Family news. ALS. 3 pp.","Signed in print by Moses Myers, president. See Oversize Box. PDoc. 1 p.","See Oversize Folder. ADS. 1 p.","Accomplishments of Barton Myers, Sr. Sketches of Barton Myers, Sr. for National Encyclopedia of American Biography. Speech, 1907, by Barton Myers concerning Young Men's Christian Association. Notes for a speech dedicating a church building. Genealogy of the late Archibald Stuart Baldwin.","Writings of Barton Myers, Sr. including a toast to the coronation of George V., notes concerning a contract to build a grain elevator in Norfolk, Va., report, 1919, to the congregation concerning the removal of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, memorandum concerning purchase or lease for the Army Supply Base, speech concerning Tidewater Women's Associations, notes concerning Rev. James Blair, and notes concerning erection of a monument at Blackwall, England.","Writings of Barton Myers. Most concern religious subjects but there are notes concerning liquidation of the debt of Virginia, Myers genealogy, liquor on election days, Henry Clay's ideas on tariffs, the shipyard at norfolk, English legal history, and a daily schedule for Myers.","Speech of Barton Myers, Sr. to Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, excerpt of a Speech of Barton Myers, Sr. to the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, statement concerning the Jamestown Exposition, Myers to Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch and to Portsmouth Star concerning advocating of Claude A. Swanson as Senator, and advocating of Col. E. E. Holland for Congress, speech to League of Virginia Municipalities.","Report of a committee to argue why the office of customs should be located at Norfolk and not Newport News, speech of Barton Myers, Sr. outlining Norfolk Chamber of Commerce activities during the past year (during World War I), resolution opposing the lease of the Virginian Railway to Norfolk and Western Railroad (by Barton Myers as chairman of Norfolk Port Commission), committee report on building of wharves and docks (Norfolk \u0026 Portsmouth Belt Line Company), testimony of S. Heth Tyler and Barton Myers concerning application of the Norfolk and Western Railway to acquire control by lease of the ... Virginia Railway Company., notes concerning the needs of the city of Norfolk, Va. for development in 1912, report of a committee on the suitable location for union terminals, docks, and warehouse and railroad routes (Myers as chair), bill to amend the charter and extend and define the boundaries of Norfolk, Printed report of a committee and editorials concerning the port of Baltimore, speech, 1915, to the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, deposition 7 June 1894, concerning the election of 1894 and black voters in Norfolk, Va., and applications for First Families of America.","Annual Report, 10 February 1891, of the trade and commerce of the Port of Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.A.","Includes several written to him as vice-consul for the Netherlands written in Dutch. includes business cards from his sons Baldwin Myers and Barton Myers, Jr.","Edward Thornton (concerning the mother of Joesph D. Pinner), Frances Caperton Preston, Barton Myers, Jr. (at the University of Virginia), ToTo to uncle [Barton Myers, Sr.], Katherine Barton Myers (describing a Liberty Loan Parade), Frances Stuart Myers, Dayman O. Holmes (concerning Myers portraits), A. W. Sully (concerning Myers portraits), E. Lee Trinkle, Mrs. Benjamin Mordecai Siegel, T.W. Harrison, Robert M. Hughes, letter transmitting an admission to the House of Commons.","Frances Stuart Myers, Robertson-Northrop Sport Shop, Inc., D. T. Bohun Company, Sarah B. Killam, J. M. Barton, Tiffany \u0026 Co., Willie Galt, M.J.G. (regarding a prospective suitor for a family member).","Some concern Myers desire to continue as vice-consul at Norfolk, Va. Includes blueprints of Fort Norfolk.","Correspondence of Barton Myers with Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy and other documents relating to the Norfolk Navy Yard as well as invitations to naval events. Herbert Hoover letter as Secretary of Commerce.","Letters to Barton Myers concerning Fort Norfolk, condemnation of Cape Henry land, and appointment of Myers as a member of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association convention.","Correspondence, 1916-1918, as member of Norfolk Dock Commission (Myers as president) and minutes of the commission concerning proposals to build a dock in Nofolk, Va., and 1917 dock commission blueprint.","Correspondence and documents, 1916-1923-24 concerning pleas for Barton Myers to remain active in the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce and Norfolk Dock Commission.","Memo includes addresses, expenses on trips, and notes concerning real estate; handwritten birthday card and a list.","Back is labeled \"Myers.\" Included is a photograph of Myers from a book.","Includes tickets to events as well as a souvenir anchor made from iron of the \"Merrimack.\"","Includes tickets to events.","Includes engravings of \"Landing at Jamestown,\" \"Braddock's Retreat,\" and \"Perils of our Forefathers,\" all by Dempsey \u0026 Carroll, N.Y.","2 copies.","Letters from Barton Myers, Jr. to his parents and family. Includes letters written from Woodberry Forest School, the University of Virginia and Cornell University.","Letters written by Barton Myers, Jr. to his family while serving in the Quartermaster Corps in World War I. Includes letters from Fort Myer, Fort Thomas, Ky., Newport News, Va., in France and in London, Eng.","Letters written by R. Baldwin Myers to his family. Includes letters written form Winchester, Salem Willows, Staunton, Woodberry Forest, London and France. Includes letter, 1914, to Baldwin from John Scott Walker concerning Woodberry Forest Reunion. Includes letter and material concerning his service in World War I.","One issue of a weekly newsletter, \"Music in the Camps,\" Vol. 1, No. 37, July 13, 1918. and war camp community service worker notices. Toast from World War I. Probably from the papers of either Barton Myers, Jr. or R. Baldwin Myers while serving in World War I.","Scope and Contents Letters from Louisa \"Loutie\" Barton Myers Lloyd (wife of, James Hubard Lloyd, a Protestant Episcopal missionary to Japan). Letter written from Kyoto. Includes letters, 1921, exchanged between James Hubard Lloyd and W. E. Rollings concerning Japanese students studying in America. Includes letter written by Japanese student studying English in Japan.","Letters of C. M. Barton to grandchildren Katherine and Willie; letter of Miss Cary M. Barton to Kate; L. B. B. Lloyd to Kate; Mary D. Whitlow to Miss Katherine Myers.","New York Surrogate's Court.","Soda coupons, Libby Prison Escape postcard, paint samples, typescript of letter written from Winchester, 1799, by Mrs. Susanna Knox, ad for foods for diabetes and other ailments, Norfolk Southern Railroad Company Electric Division, Sunday School lessons, list of pledges, program, 1921, League of Virginia Municipalities, Practice of Prayer by James J. McConkey, admission ticket, Governor's Island Boat, fertilizer mixtures, invitation, fireside club, from S. L. Taylor, Automobile Association of America and Rules of the Road in Norfolk, and envelopes.","(Alternative Form). Photocopies of newspaper clipping relating to the Jamestown Exposition of 1907.","Typescript. 8 pp. Apparently published in the Ledger-Dispatch, Norfolk, Va.","Located with Oversize.","Scope and Contents Delegate to the National Rivers and Harbours Congress, 1910; Delegate to the Seventh Annual Convention of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association 1914, 1915 and 1926; Representative to the Virginia Child Welfare Conference, 1911; Representative to the National Conference of Charities and Corrections, 1911, 1912; Representative to the Southern Socialogical Conference, 1912; Certificate for contributing to the campaign of Woodrow Wilson, 1912; City Council of Norfolk resolutions by Barton Myers, 1886 (2 copies); Certificate appointing Barton Myers as a Councilman for the City of Norfolk, 1881; Lay Readers License from the Diocese of Southern Virginia, 1919, 1920, 1926; Appointment, with seal, of Barton Myers as British Vice Consul, 1877; Handwritten document, with seal, appointing Barton Myers as British Pro Vice-Consul at the Port of Norfolk and Portsmouth. 1876; Certification that Barton Myers paid his dues for the \"Company 'A' 4th Regt. Infantry (\"Lee Rifles\") Virginia Volunteers, Norfolk, Virginia. 1913; and Indenture, with a seal, between Mount Hebron Cemetery Company and Dr. Robert F. Baldwin of Staunton, Virginia for a cemetery lot. undated.","Correspondence concerning stock, insurance, property negotiations and good wishes after an operation.","Correspondence with organizers, exhibitors and attendees of the Jamestown Exposition held in Norfolk, Virginia. Barton Myers was the auditor of the Jamestown Exposition Corporation.","1865 and 1876 letter to his father from Barton Myers, 1877 letter to Willie from his brother and 1878 postcard sent to William B. Muyres of Fauquier County, Virginia to show him how foreign postmarks look.","Family letters, personal letters and condolence letters after the death of Barton Myers.  14 letters.","Scope and Contents Partial and fragile diary from a trip to France and England. undated.","Scope and Contents Broadside for an antique sale; flyer for war loans; constitution, rules and regulations of The Ocean View Company...adopted November 1854; Norfolk, Virginia Chamber of Commerce dinner program in honor of the \"Secretary of the Navy\" in 1913; pamphlet \"The Norfolk Song 'I'm Crazy 'Bout Norfolk'\" printed for the City of Norfolk, Atlantic Deeper Wayerways' Association Convention in 1923; printed speech of Hon. Henry St. George Tucker in the House of Representatives on March 3, 1926 and Vol. 1 No. 1 edition of \"Norfolk Commerce\" bulletin of the Chamber of Commerce for 1914.","Scope and Contents Hand drawn architectural house plans with various views and a handpainted picture of the house signed by G.H. Burrage, Vice Admiral, USN. undated.","Letters and telegrams written to Barton Myers by his son, R. Baldwin Myers, from his early days as Major in the 104th Motor Supply Train at Camp McClellan in Anniston, Alabama to his deployment to Bourbonne les Bains in December.","Invitation from the Norfolk Museum of Arts and Science (Virginia) to a presentation made \"by S.J.L. Olver, H.M. Consul General, British Embasy...honoring the members of the Myers Family who for three generations held the office of British Consul in Norfolk.\"","Obituaries for Moses Myers, Barton Myers and Robert F. Baldwin.","Includes articles on the Moses Myers and Barton Myers homes in Norfolk, Virginia.","Correspondence, reports and flyers related to Barton Myers' positions as Mayor and City Councilman of Norfolk, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Blurred photograph of older lady holding a baby, business cards for Barton Myers (3), newspaper clipping with a table showing \"value of one dollar in Gold as compared with Treasury Notes during each month of the war, from May 1861 to April 1, 1865,\" War Department pass for Barton Myers and party as representatives of the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, 1922 pamphlet from the American Society of Civil Engineers as a memoir to Archibald Stuart Baldwin who died on June 26, 1922 and a November 1885 \"Monthly Examination\" for \"2nd Class N.C.\" with \"Burrage\" written on reverse.","Scope and Contents 1917 deed and paperwork for the sale of \"Pig Point\" to the City of Norfolk for the war effort and undated deed for sale of Texas property.","Correspondence and deed about the sale of land in Norfolk by Capt. James W. Gerow and Barton Myers to the City of Norfolk for a boulevard.","Blueprint of property owners along the Elizabeth River and a 1910 plat of \"Ghent Residence, Incorporated and adjacent properties.\"","A partial draft of a history of Hampton Roads, typed with handwritten notes.","Board Minutes for the Infant Sanitarium in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Mrs. Barton Myers was president. Includes many newspaper clippings with details of the annual reports. Quotation from an article in The Virginian-Pilot (October 4, 2010): \"For nearly 60 years, sickly children were sent to the Infant Sanitarium on Atlantic Avenue at 18th Street [...] and tended to by medical staff, free of charge. The facility was founded in 1888 by Kate Baldwin Myers, the wife of Barton Myers, who served as Norfolk's mayor from 1886 to 1888.\"","Scrapbook of newspaper clippings with some pamphlets and personal written material included, created by Barton Myers."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Infant Sanitarium (Virginia Beach, Va.)","Myers family","Myers, Moses, 1752-1835","Myers, Barton, 1853-1927","Myers, Kate Baldwin","Myers, R. 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Infantry Regiment and papers relating to his service in the U. S. Army including records of a recruiting party, enlistment pledges, muster rolls, records of rewards offered for deserters and descriptions of U. S. 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Army. Infantry, 8th (1796-1802)","Correspondence","Financial records","1277 items.","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Organization: The collection is organized into 9 series: 1. Military papers of Philip Lightfoot; 2. Letters; 3. Accounts and invoices; 4. Papers relating to accounts collected by Philip Lightfoot; 5. Legal papers; 6. Papers of James L. Markham; 7. Papers of Samuel Porter; 8. Papers of Merrick Starr; 9. Miscellaneous. Arrangement: Series 2, 6 and 7 are arranged chronologically; series 3-5 are arranged alphabetically.","Philip Lightfoot of Culpeper County, Virginia served as a lieutenant in the Continental Army Artillery from 1778-1781. He was commissioned as lieutenant in the Virginia militia and as captain in the 8th U. S. Infantry Regiment. His heir [Philip Lightfoot, Jr.] put in a claim for his Revolutionary War service pension in 1831. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","Mss. Acc. 1998.09 Addition has been transferred to the Swem Library Microfilm Collection.","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00065.frame","For Mss. 39.1L62, boxes 1-6, use microfilm only. When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Note to researchers: Due to the fragile condition of the originals, this collection has to be used in microfilm format;[ CS71 .l718, available in the open stacks and by ILL]. \nPapers of Philip Lightfoot of Culpeper County, Virginia including his commissions as lieutenant in the Second Battalion, 5th Regiment, Virginia militia and as captain in the 8th U. S. Infantry Regiment and papers relating to his service in the U. S. Army including records of a recruiting party, enlistment pledges, muster rolls, records of rewards offered for deserters and descriptions of U. S. Army uniforms."," There are legal papers in the collection and accounts and business correspondence of merchants in Culpeper (James L. Markham, Samuel Porter, and Merrick Starr). Apparently, the later papers in the collection belong to another Philip Lightfoot [perhaps a son.] One of the two men or perhaps, both, were lawyers."," The collection contains a letter, 5 July 1809, written by William Wirt as well as four pages of genealogical information on the Lightfoot family including slave births. "," Philip Lightfoot Papers 1765-1860, in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number CS71 .L718","Mss. Acc. 1938.172. Letters and papers of the Lightfoot family of Virginia. This group is thoroughly described on the Contents List link.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Book containing general, divisional and brigade orders and instruction and records of courts martial. 7 3/4\"; x 13\". 90 pages. An entry for 21 December 1799 gives a detailed description of the uniforms of the United States.","Scope and Contents Book containing general, divisional and brigade orders and records of courts martial. 8\" x 12 1/4\". 92 pages.","Scope and Contents Book containing general, divisional and brigade orders and records of courts martial. 7 1/2\" x 13\". 92 pages.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Chronological.","Autograph copy signed.","Circular letter.","Mutilated.","Scope and Contents Signed by Henry Lee.","Scope and Contents","4, [6] pages. 24 1/2 cm. The forms in this manual are filled in with ink and dated 5 April 1799.","95 pages, 16 cm. Mutilated.","14 1/2 cm x 34 1/2 cm. 8 sheets.","Mutilated.","Letters chronologically","Mutilated.","Enclosure: List of fees in Madison County, due John Brown, clerk of the Court of Appeals, 1794-1802.","A receipt for money received from Philip Lightfoot appears on the same sheet.","Note: The account of Isaac Stone with James Vass appears on the same sheet.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","On same sheet with Jaquelin P. Taylor to Philip Lightfoot.","On same sheet with E. C. Richardson, at Richmond, to Philip Lightfoot, 13 May 1836.","Postmarked Cloaver Dale, Botetourt County, Virginia.","Mutilated.","On same sheet with J. J. Crittenden to Philip Lightfoot.","On same sheet with John Pendleton to Major Philip Lightfoot, 1 July 1844.","Printed circular letter.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","This letter contains an account of the trip to Kentucky.","Mutilated.","Two incomplete leters.","Mutilated. Also a tinted photostat.","Accounts and Invoices Alphabetically.","Scope and Contents 2","18 items.","11 items.","66 items.","21 items.","Scope and Contents 13 Includes a memorandum book.","2 items.","2 items.","2 items.","8 items.","41 items.","Scope and Contents 1","Papers Relating to Accounts Collected by Philip Lightfoot Alphabetically.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents 1","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Mutilated.","Scope and Contents","36 items.","Scope and Contents","6 items.","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","11 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","9 items.","2 items.","5 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","5 items.","12 items.","Scope and Contents","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","10 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","2 items.","2 items.","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","5 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","Scope and Contents","8 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","11 items.","Scope and Contents","2 items.","6 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents 1","6 items.","Scope and Contents Mutilated.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","8 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","9 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents 1","Scope and Contents","10 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","5 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Legal Papers Alphabetically.","12 items. Estate.","Scope and Contents Estate.","Scope and Contents Estate.","2 items. Suit.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in the High Court of Chancery of Maryland.","Scope and Contents Suit.","Scope and Contents Estate, Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County.","2 items. Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","1 piece, copy. Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia, 1765.","5 items. Suit in Albemarle County, Virginia.","1 piece, newspaper clipping. Suit in High Court of Chancery, Richmond.","Scope and Contents Deed of sale covering lands in Culpeper County, Virginia, and slaves and personal property devised by Marshall Petty, deceased, to John S. Petty.","1 piece, copy. Deed conveying certain Negroes and personal property in trust for the benefit of James and Susannah Slaughter.","Scope and Contents Trust deed covering three tracts of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","1 piece, mutilated. Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","19 items. Estate.","1 piece, copy. Court order directing Edward Stevens and David Jameson, commissioners, to convey two tracts of land in Culpeper County, Virginia, to Jeremiah Strother.","Scope and Contents Memorandum of suits against H. Dod and Nimrod Berry, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Deed to a tract of land in Madison County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in Fredericksburg District Court.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit.","Scope and Contents Report of a jury on possible injury to property due to the proposal of John C. Williams to raise his mill dam on Cedar Run, Culpeper County, 1803, not signed.","1 piece, mutilated. Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Bill of sale for a Negro boy named Emmanuel.","Scope and Contents","8 items. Including one surveyor's plat.","Papers of James L. Markham","An account appears on the same page.","Included are letters for the following dates: 25 June, 9 July, 16 July, 23 July 1811.","Mutilated. Three accounts appear on the same sheet.","An account of James Tutt with Markham and Breedlove appears on the same sheet.","Mutilated.","Scope and Contents 5","2 copies, one mutilated.","Papers of Samuel Porter","Chronologically.","Mutilated.","An account appears on the same sheet.","This letter, written on a printed circular, includes a copy of a letter from Worrell, Jennings \u0026 Co., to Samuel Porter, 11 December 1815.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Papers of Merrick Starr","Scope and Contents","39 items.","Scope and Contents","11 items.","Scope and Contents","Other papers alphabetically by records creator, unknown and fragments at the end.","Scope and Contents Articles of association.","Scope and Contents Petition of the citizens of Culpeper County to the House of Delegates requesting that the county be divided.","Scope and Contents Recommendation for the position of deputy to a county clerk.","Scope and Contents Certificate of residence in Culpeper County.","2 items. Two memorandum books containing personal accounts and accounts collected for clients.","16 items. Legal notes and forms.","Scope and Contents Photograph of a portrait, (1562-1625).","Scope and Contents Obituary in the handwriting of Philip Lightfoot.","Scope and Contents Request for membership in the Stevensburg Lodge.","1 piece (3 printed pages). Acts of the legislature.","Scope and Contents Certificate of office as justice of the peace.","1 piece.","1 piece.","1 piece.","1 piece.","2 pieces.","5 pieces.","Four pages of genealogical information on the Lighfoot family and allied families including slave births. Found in an eighteenth-century book of Virginia laws now owned by John Di Giusto.","Two service reels, one printmaster, and one archival master of a portion of the Lightfoot Papers.(See inventory: Military papers and letters, Box one folder -- Box 2, Folder 5). This group has been accessioned into the Swem Library Microfilm Collection.","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 L62","/repositories/2/resources/8758"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Philip Lightfoot Papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["Philip Lightfoot Papers"],"collection_ssim":["Philip Lightfoot Papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Virginia--Genealogy","Virginia--Militia"],"geogname_ssim":["Virginia--Genealogy","Virginia--Militia"],"places_ssim":["Virginia--Genealogy","Virginia--Militia"],"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: 1,277 items, 1938.Acc. 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Acc. 1998.09 Addition has been transferred to the Swem Library Microfilm Collection.\u003c/p\u003e"],"custodhist_heading_ssm":["Custodial History:"],"custodhist_tesim":["Mss. Acc. 1998.09 Addition has been transferred to the Swem Library Microfilm Collection."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOther Information:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00065.frame\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["General"],"odd_tesim":["Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00065.frame"],"phystech_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eFor Mss. 39.1L62, boxes 1-6, use microfilm only. 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Army including records of a recruiting party, enlistment pledges, muster rolls, records of rewards offered for deserters and descriptions of U. S. Army uniforms.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e There are legal papers in the collection and accounts and business correspondence of merchants in Culpeper (James L. Markham, Samuel Porter, and Merrick Starr). Apparently, the later papers in the collection belong to another Philip Lightfoot [perhaps a son.] One of the two men or perhaps, both, were lawyers.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The collection contains a letter, 5 July 1809, written by William Wirt as well as four pages of genealogical information on the Lightfoot family including slave births. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Philip Lightfoot Papers 1765-1860, in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number CS71 .L718\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMss. Acc. 1938.172. Letters and papers of the Lightfoot family of Virginia. 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Richardson, at Richmond, to Philip Lightfoot, 13 May 1836.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Cloaver Dale, Botetourt County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn same sheet with J. J. Crittenden to Philip Lightfoot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn same sheet with John Pendleton to Major Philip Lightfoot, 1 July 1844.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted circular letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter contains an account of the trip to Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo incomplete leters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated. 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Estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Suit in the High Court of Chancery of Maryland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Estate, Culpeper County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items. Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 piece, copy. Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia, 1765.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items. Suit in Albemarle County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 piece, newspaper clipping. Suit in High Court of Chancery, Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed of sale covering lands in Culpeper County, Virginia, and slaves and personal property devised by Marshall Petty, deceased, to John S. Petty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 piece, copy. Deed conveying certain Negroes and personal property in trust for the benefit of James and Susannah Slaughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Trust deed covering three tracts of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 piece, mutilated. Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e19 items. Estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 piece, copy. Court order directing Edward Stevens and David Jameson, commissioners, to convey two tracts of land in Culpeper County, Virginia, to Jeremiah Strother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Memorandum of suits against H. Dod and Nimrod Berry, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed to a tract of land in Madison County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Suit in Fredericksburg District Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Report of a jury on possible injury to property due to the proposal of John C. Williams to raise his mill dam on Cedar Run, Culpeper County, 1803, not signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 piece, mutilated. Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bill of sale for a Negro boy named Emmanuel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 items. Including one surveyor's plat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers of James L. Markham\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account appears on the same page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluded are letters for the following dates: 25 June, 9 July, 16 July, 23 July 1811.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated. 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S. Infantry Regiment and papers relating to his service in the U. S. Army including records of a recruiting party, enlistment pledges, muster rolls, records of rewards offered for deserters and descriptions of U. S. Army uniforms."," There are legal papers in the collection and accounts and business correspondence of merchants in Culpeper (James L. Markham, Samuel Porter, and Merrick Starr). Apparently, the later papers in the collection belong to another Philip Lightfoot [perhaps a son.] One of the two men or perhaps, both, were lawyers."," The collection contains a letter, 5 July 1809, written by William Wirt as well as four pages of genealogical information on the Lightfoot family including slave births. "," Philip Lightfoot Papers 1765-1860, in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number CS71 .L718","Mss. Acc. 1938.172. Letters and papers of the Lightfoot family of Virginia. This group is thoroughly described on the Contents List link.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Book containing general, divisional and brigade orders and instruction and records of courts martial. 7 3/4\"; x 13\". 90 pages. 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Mutilated.","14 1/2 cm x 34 1/2 cm. 8 sheets.","Mutilated.","Letters chronologically","Mutilated.","Enclosure: List of fees in Madison County, due John Brown, clerk of the Court of Appeals, 1794-1802.","A receipt for money received from Philip Lightfoot appears on the same sheet.","Note: The account of Isaac Stone with James Vass appears on the same sheet.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","On same sheet with Jaquelin P. Taylor to Philip Lightfoot.","On same sheet with E. C. Richardson, at Richmond, to Philip Lightfoot, 13 May 1836.","Postmarked Cloaver Dale, Botetourt County, Virginia.","Mutilated.","On same sheet with J. J. Crittenden to Philip Lightfoot.","On same sheet with John Pendleton to Major Philip Lightfoot, 1 July 1844.","Printed circular letter.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","This letter contains an account of the trip to Kentucky.","Mutilated.","Two incomplete leters.","Mutilated. Also a tinted photostat.","Accounts and Invoices Alphabetically.","Scope and Contents 2","18 items.","11 items.","66 items.","21 items.","Scope and Contents 13 Includes a memorandum book.","2 items.","2 items.","2 items.","8 items.","41 items.","Scope and Contents 1","Papers Relating to Accounts Collected by Philip Lightfoot Alphabetically.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents 1","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Mutilated.","Scope and Contents","36 items.","Scope and Contents","6 items.","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","11 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","9 items.","2 items.","5 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","5 items.","12 items.","Scope and Contents","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","10 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","2 items.","2 items.","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","5 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","Scope and Contents","8 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","11 items.","Scope and Contents","2 items.","6 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents 1","6 items.","Scope and Contents Mutilated.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","8 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","9 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents 1","Scope and Contents","10 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","5 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Legal Papers Alphabetically.","12 items. Estate.","Scope and Contents Estate.","Scope and Contents Estate.","2 items. Suit.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in the High Court of Chancery of Maryland.","Scope and Contents Suit.","Scope and Contents Estate, Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County.","2 items. Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","1 piece, copy. Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia, 1765.","5 items. Suit in Albemarle County, Virginia.","1 piece, newspaper clipping. Suit in High Court of Chancery, Richmond.","Scope and Contents Deed of sale covering lands in Culpeper County, Virginia, and slaves and personal property devised by Marshall Petty, deceased, to John S. Petty.","1 piece, copy. Deed conveying certain Negroes and personal property in trust for the benefit of James and Susannah Slaughter.","Scope and Contents Trust deed covering three tracts of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","1 piece, mutilated. Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","19 items. Estate.","1 piece, copy. Court order directing Edward Stevens and David Jameson, commissioners, to convey two tracts of land in Culpeper County, Virginia, to Jeremiah Strother.","Scope and Contents Memorandum of suits against H. Dod and Nimrod Berry, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Deed to a tract of land in Madison County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in Fredericksburg District Court.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit.","Scope and Contents Report of a jury on possible injury to property due to the proposal of John C. Williams to raise his mill dam on Cedar Run, Culpeper County, 1803, not signed.","1 piece, mutilated. Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Bill of sale for a Negro boy named Emmanuel.","Scope and Contents","8 items. Including one surveyor's plat.","Papers of James L. Markham","An account appears on the same page.","Included are letters for the following dates: 25 June, 9 July, 16 July, 23 July 1811.","Mutilated. Three accounts appear on the same sheet.","An account of James Tutt with Markham and Breedlove appears on the same sheet.","Mutilated.","Scope and Contents 5","2 copies, one mutilated.","Papers of Samuel Porter","Chronologically.","Mutilated.","An account appears on the same sheet.","This letter, written on a printed circular, includes a copy of a letter from Worrell, Jennings \u0026 Co., to Samuel Porter, 11 December 1815.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Papers of Merrick Starr","Scope and Contents","39 items.","Scope and Contents","11 items.","Scope and Contents","Other papers alphabetically by records creator, unknown and fragments at the end.","Scope and Contents Articles of association.","Scope and Contents Petition of the citizens of Culpeper County to the House of Delegates requesting that the county be divided.","Scope and Contents Recommendation for the position of deputy to a county clerk.","Scope and Contents Certificate of residence in Culpeper County.","2 items. Two memorandum books containing personal accounts and accounts collected for clients.","16 items. Legal notes and forms.","Scope and Contents Photograph of a portrait, (1562-1625).","Scope and Contents Obituary in the handwriting of Philip Lightfoot.","Scope and Contents Request for membership in the Stevensburg Lodge.","1 piece (3 printed pages). Acts of the legislature.","Scope and Contents Certificate of office as justice of the peace.","1 piece.","1 piece.","1 piece.","1 piece.","2 pieces.","5 pieces.","Four pages of genealogical information on the Lighfoot family and allied families including slave births. Found in an eighteenth-century book of Virginia laws now owned by John Di Giusto.","Two service reels, one printmaster, and one archival master of a portion of the Lightfoot Papers.(See inventory: Military papers and letters, Box one folder -- Box 2, Folder 5). 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Army. Infantry, 8th (1796-1802)","Correspondence","Financial records","1277 items.","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Organization: The collection is organized into 9 series: 1. Military papers of Philip Lightfoot; 2. Letters; 3. Accounts and invoices; 4. Papers relating to accounts collected by Philip Lightfoot; 5. Legal papers; 6. Papers of James L. Markham; 7. Papers of Samuel Porter; 8. Papers of Merrick Starr; 9. Miscellaneous. Arrangement: Series 2, 6 and 7 are arranged chronologically; series 3-5 are arranged alphabetically.","Philip Lightfoot of Culpeper County, Virginia served as a lieutenant in the Continental Army Artillery from 1778-1781. He was commissioned as lieutenant in the Virginia militia and as captain in the 8th U. S. Infantry Regiment. His heir [Philip Lightfoot, Jr.] put in a claim for his Revolutionary War service pension in 1831. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","Mss. Acc. 1998.09 Addition has been transferred to the Swem Library Microfilm Collection.","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00065.frame","For Mss. 39.1L62, boxes 1-6, use microfilm only. When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Note to researchers: Due to the fragile condition of the originals, this collection has to be used in microfilm format;[ CS71 .l718, available in the open stacks and by ILL]. \nPapers of Philip Lightfoot of Culpeper County, Virginia including his commissions as lieutenant in the Second Battalion, 5th Regiment, Virginia militia and as captain in the 8th U. S. Infantry Regiment and papers relating to his service in the U. S. Army including records of a recruiting party, enlistment pledges, muster rolls, records of rewards offered for deserters and descriptions of U. S. Army uniforms."," There are legal papers in the collection and accounts and business correspondence of merchants in Culpeper (James L. Markham, Samuel Porter, and Merrick Starr). Apparently, the later papers in the collection belong to another Philip Lightfoot [perhaps a son.] One of the two men or perhaps, both, were lawyers."," The collection contains a letter, 5 July 1809, written by William Wirt as well as four pages of genealogical information on the Lightfoot family including slave births. "," Philip Lightfoot Papers 1765-1860, in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number CS71 .L718","Mss. Acc. 1938.172. Letters and papers of the Lightfoot family of Virginia. 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An entry for 21 December 1799 gives a detailed description of the uniforms of the United States.","Scope and Contents Book containing general, divisional and brigade orders and records of courts martial. 8\" x 12 1/4\". 92 pages.","Scope and Contents Book containing general, divisional and brigade orders and records of courts martial. 7 1/2\" x 13\". 92 pages.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Chronological.","Autograph copy signed.","Circular letter.","Mutilated.","Scope and Contents Signed by Henry Lee.","Scope and Contents","4, [6] pages. 24 1/2 cm. The forms in this manual are filled in with ink and dated 5 April 1799.","95 pages, 16 cm. Mutilated.","14 1/2 cm x 34 1/2 cm. 8 sheets.","Mutilated.","Letters chronologically","Mutilated.","Enclosure: List of fees in Madison County, due John Brown, clerk of the Court of Appeals, 1794-1802.","A receipt for money received from Philip Lightfoot appears on the same sheet.","Note: The account of Isaac Stone with James Vass appears on the same sheet.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","On same sheet with Jaquelin P. Taylor to Philip Lightfoot.","On same sheet with E. C. Richardson, at Richmond, to Philip Lightfoot, 13 May 1836.","Postmarked Cloaver Dale, Botetourt County, Virginia.","Mutilated.","On same sheet with J. J. Crittenden to Philip Lightfoot.","On same sheet with John Pendleton to Major Philip Lightfoot, 1 July 1844.","Printed circular letter.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","This letter contains an account of the trip to Kentucky.","Mutilated.","Two incomplete leters.","Mutilated. 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Estate.","Scope and Contents Estate.","Scope and Contents Estate.","2 items. Suit.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in the High Court of Chancery of Maryland.","Scope and Contents Suit.","Scope and Contents Estate, Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County.","2 items. Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","1 piece, copy. Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia, 1765.","5 items. Suit in Albemarle County, Virginia.","1 piece, newspaper clipping. Suit in High Court of Chancery, Richmond.","Scope and Contents Deed of sale covering lands in Culpeper County, Virginia, and slaves and personal property devised by Marshall Petty, deceased, to John S. Petty.","1 piece, copy. Deed conveying certain Negroes and personal property in trust for the benefit of James and Susannah Slaughter.","Scope and Contents Trust deed covering three tracts of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","1 piece, mutilated. Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","19 items. Estate.","1 piece, copy. Court order directing Edward Stevens and David Jameson, commissioners, to convey two tracts of land in Culpeper County, Virginia, to Jeremiah Strother.","Scope and Contents Memorandum of suits against H. Dod and Nimrod Berry, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Deed to a tract of land in Madison County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in Fredericksburg District Court.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit.","Scope and Contents Report of a jury on possible injury to property due to the proposal of John C. Williams to raise his mill dam on Cedar Run, Culpeper County, 1803, not signed.","1 piece, mutilated. Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Bill of sale for a Negro boy named Emmanuel.","Scope and Contents","8 items. Including one surveyor's plat.","Papers of James L. Markham","An account appears on the same page.","Included are letters for the following dates: 25 June, 9 July, 16 July, 23 July 1811.","Mutilated. Three accounts appear on the same sheet.","An account of James Tutt with Markham and Breedlove appears on the same sheet.","Mutilated.","Scope and Contents 5","2 copies, one mutilated.","Papers of Samuel Porter","Chronologically.","Mutilated.","An account appears on the same sheet.","This letter, written on a printed circular, includes a copy of a letter from Worrell, Jennings \u0026 Co., to Samuel Porter, 11 December 1815.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Papers of Merrick Starr","Scope and Contents","39 items.","Scope and Contents","11 items.","Scope and Contents","Other papers alphabetically by records creator, unknown and fragments at the end.","Scope and Contents Articles of association.","Scope and Contents Petition of the citizens of Culpeper County to the House of Delegates requesting that the county be divided.","Scope and Contents Recommendation for the position of deputy to a county clerk.","Scope and Contents Certificate of residence in Culpeper County.","2 items. Two memorandum books containing personal accounts and accounts collected for clients.","16 items. Legal notes and forms.","Scope and Contents Photograph of a portrait, (1562-1625).","Scope and Contents Obituary in the handwriting of Philip Lightfoot.","Scope and Contents Request for membership in the Stevensburg Lodge.","1 piece (3 printed pages). Acts of the legislature.","Scope and Contents Certificate of office as justice of the peace.","1 piece.","1 piece.","1 piece.","1 piece.","2 pieces.","5 pieces.","Four pages of genealogical information on the Lighfoot family and allied families including slave births. Found in an eighteenth-century book of Virginia laws now owned by John Di Giusto.","Two service reels, one printmaster, and one archival master of a portion of the Lightfoot Papers.(See inventory: Military papers and letters, Box one folder -- Box 2, Folder 5). This group has been accessioned into the Swem Library Microfilm Collection.","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 L62","/repositories/2/resources/8758"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Philip Lightfoot Papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["Philip Lightfoot Papers"],"collection_ssim":["Philip Lightfoot Papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Virginia--Genealogy","Virginia--Militia"],"geogname_ssim":["Virginia--Genealogy","Virginia--Militia"],"places_ssim":["Virginia--Genealogy","Virginia--Militia"],"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: 1,277 items, 1938.Acc. 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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.\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\u003eOrganization: The collection is organized into 9 series: 1. Military papers of Philip Lightfoot; 2. Letters; 3. Accounts and invoices; 4. Papers relating to accounts collected by Philip Lightfoot; 5. Legal papers; 6. Papers of James L. Markham; 7. Papers of Samuel Porter; 8. Papers of Merrick Starr; 9. Miscellaneous. Arrangement: Series 2, 6 and 7 are arranged chronologically; series 3-5 are arranged alphabetically.\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement of Materials:"],"arrangement_tesim":["Organization: The collection is organized into 9 series: 1. Military papers of Philip Lightfoot; 2. Letters; 3. Accounts and invoices; 4. Papers relating to accounts collected by Philip Lightfoot; 5. Legal papers; 6. Papers of James L. Markham; 7. Papers of Samuel Porter; 8. Papers of Merrick Starr; 9. Miscellaneous. Arrangement: Series 2, 6 and 7 are arranged chronologically; series 3-5 are arranged alphabetically."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePhilip Lightfoot of Culpeper County, Virginia served as a lieutenant in the Continental Army Artillery from 1778-1781. He was commissioned as lieutenant in the Virginia militia and as captain in the 8th U. S. Infantry Regiment. His heir [Philip Lightfoot, Jr.] put in a claim for his Revolutionary War service pension in 1831. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: \u003cextref href=\"http://scdbwiki.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Philip_Lightfoot\" title=\"Philip Lightfoot\"\u003e\u003c/extref\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["Philip Lightfoot of Culpeper County, Virginia served as a lieutenant in the Continental Army Artillery from 1778-1781. He was commissioned as lieutenant in the Virginia militia and as captain in the 8th U. S. Infantry Regiment. His heir [Philip Lightfoot, Jr.] put in a claim for his Revolutionary War service pension in 1831. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  ."],"custodhist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eMss. 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Army including records of a recruiting party, enlistment pledges, muster rolls, records of rewards offered for deserters and descriptions of U. S. Army uniforms.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e There are legal papers in the collection and accounts and business correspondence of merchants in Culpeper (James L. Markham, Samuel Porter, and Merrick Starr). Apparently, the later papers in the collection belong to another Philip Lightfoot [perhaps a son.] One of the two men or perhaps, both, were lawyers.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The collection contains a letter, 5 July 1809, written by William Wirt as well as four pages of genealogical information on the Lightfoot family including slave births. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Philip Lightfoot Papers 1765-1860, in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number CS71 .L718\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMss. Acc. 1938.172. Letters and papers of the Lightfoot family of Virginia. 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Richardson, at Richmond, to Philip Lightfoot, 13 May 1836.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked Cloaver Dale, Botetourt County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn same sheet with J. J. Crittenden to Philip Lightfoot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn same sheet with John Pendleton to Major Philip Lightfoot, 1 July 1844.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted circular letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter contains an account of the trip to Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo incomplete leters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMutilated. 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Suit in High Court of Chancery, Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed of sale covering lands in Culpeper County, Virginia, and slaves and personal property devised by Marshall Petty, deceased, to John S. Petty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 piece, copy. Deed conveying certain Negroes and personal property in trust for the benefit of James and Susannah Slaughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Trust deed covering three tracts of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 piece, mutilated. Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e19 items. Estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 piece, copy. Court order directing Edward Stevens and David Jameson, commissioners, to convey two tracts of land in Culpeper County, Virginia, to Jeremiah Strother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Memorandum of suits against H. 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S. Infantry Regiment and papers relating to his service in the U. S. Army including records of a recruiting party, enlistment pledges, muster rolls, records of rewards offered for deserters and descriptions of U. S. Army uniforms."," There are legal papers in the collection and accounts and business correspondence of merchants in Culpeper (James L. Markham, Samuel Porter, and Merrick Starr). Apparently, the later papers in the collection belong to another Philip Lightfoot [perhaps a son.] One of the two men or perhaps, both, were lawyers."," The collection contains a letter, 5 July 1809, written by William Wirt as well as four pages of genealogical information on the Lightfoot family including slave births. "," Philip Lightfoot Papers 1765-1860, in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number CS71 .L718","Mss. Acc. 1938.172. Letters and papers of the Lightfoot family of Virginia. This group is thoroughly described on the Contents List link.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Book containing general, divisional and brigade orders and instruction and records of courts martial. 7 3/4\"; x 13\". 90 pages. An entry for 21 December 1799 gives a detailed description of the uniforms of the United States.","Scope and Contents Book containing general, divisional and brigade orders and records of courts martial. 8\" x 12 1/4\". 92 pages.","Scope and Contents Book containing general, divisional and brigade orders and records of courts martial. 7 1/2\" x 13\". 92 pages.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Chronological.","Autograph copy signed.","Circular letter.","Mutilated.","Scope and Contents Signed by Henry Lee.","Scope and Contents","4, [6] pages. 24 1/2 cm. The forms in this manual are filled in with ink and dated 5 April 1799.","95 pages, 16 cm. Mutilated.","14 1/2 cm x 34 1/2 cm. 8 sheets.","Mutilated.","Letters chronologically","Mutilated.","Enclosure: List of fees in Madison County, due John Brown, clerk of the Court of Appeals, 1794-1802.","A receipt for money received from Philip Lightfoot appears on the same sheet.","Note: The account of Isaac Stone with James Vass appears on the same sheet.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","On same sheet with Jaquelin P. Taylor to Philip Lightfoot.","On same sheet with E. C. Richardson, at Richmond, to Philip Lightfoot, 13 May 1836.","Postmarked Cloaver Dale, Botetourt County, Virginia.","Mutilated.","On same sheet with J. J. Crittenden to Philip Lightfoot.","On same sheet with John Pendleton to Major Philip Lightfoot, 1 July 1844.","Printed circular letter.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","This letter contains an account of the trip to Kentucky.","Mutilated.","Two incomplete leters.","Mutilated. Also a tinted photostat.","Accounts and Invoices Alphabetically.","Scope and Contents 2","18 items.","11 items.","66 items.","21 items.","Scope and Contents 13 Includes a memorandum book.","2 items.","2 items.","2 items.","8 items.","41 items.","Scope and Contents 1","Papers Relating to Accounts Collected by Philip Lightfoot Alphabetically.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents 1","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Mutilated.","Scope and Contents","36 items.","Scope and Contents","6 items.","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","11 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","9 items.","2 items.","5 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","5 items.","12 items.","Scope and Contents","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","10 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","2 items.","2 items.","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","5 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","Scope and Contents","8 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","11 items.","Scope and Contents","2 items.","6 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents 1","6 items.","Scope and Contents Mutilated.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","8 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","9 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents 1","Scope and Contents","10 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","5 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Legal Papers Alphabetically.","12 items. Estate.","Scope and Contents Estate.","Scope and Contents Estate.","2 items. Suit.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in the High Court of Chancery of Maryland.","Scope and Contents Suit.","Scope and Contents Estate, Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County.","2 items. Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","1 piece, copy. Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia, 1765.","5 items. Suit in Albemarle County, Virginia.","1 piece, newspaper clipping. Suit in High Court of Chancery, Richmond.","Scope and Contents Deed of sale covering lands in Culpeper County, Virginia, and slaves and personal property devised by Marshall Petty, deceased, to John S. Petty.","1 piece, copy. Deed conveying certain Negroes and personal property in trust for the benefit of James and Susannah Slaughter.","Scope and Contents Trust deed covering three tracts of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","1 piece, mutilated. Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","19 items. Estate.","1 piece, copy. Court order directing Edward Stevens and David Jameson, commissioners, to convey two tracts of land in Culpeper County, Virginia, to Jeremiah Strother.","Scope and Contents Memorandum of suits against H. Dod and Nimrod Berry, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Deed to a tract of land in Madison County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in Fredericksburg District Court.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit.","Scope and Contents Report of a jury on possible injury to property due to the proposal of John C. Williams to raise his mill dam on Cedar Run, Culpeper County, 1803, not signed.","1 piece, mutilated. Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Bill of sale for a Negro boy named Emmanuel.","Scope and Contents","8 items. Including one surveyor's plat.","Papers of James L. Markham","An account appears on the same page.","Included are letters for the following dates: 25 June, 9 July, 16 July, 23 July 1811.","Mutilated. Three accounts appear on the same sheet.","An account of James Tutt with Markham and Breedlove appears on the same sheet.","Mutilated.","Scope and Contents 5","2 copies, one mutilated.","Papers of Samuel Porter","Chronologically.","Mutilated.","An account appears on the same sheet.","This letter, written on a printed circular, includes a copy of a letter from Worrell, Jennings \u0026 Co., to Samuel Porter, 11 December 1815.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Papers of Merrick Starr","Scope and Contents","39 items.","Scope and Contents","11 items.","Scope and Contents","Other papers alphabetically by records creator, unknown and fragments at the end.","Scope and Contents Articles of association.","Scope and Contents Petition of the citizens of Culpeper County to the House of Delegates requesting that the county be divided.","Scope and Contents Recommendation for the position of deputy to a county clerk.","Scope and Contents Certificate of residence in Culpeper County.","2 items. Two memorandum books containing personal accounts and accounts collected for clients.","16 items. Legal notes and forms.","Scope and Contents Photograph of a portrait, (1562-1625).","Scope and Contents Obituary in the handwriting of Philip Lightfoot.","Scope and Contents Request for membership in the Stevensburg Lodge.","1 piece (3 printed pages). Acts of the legislature.","Scope and Contents Certificate of office as justice of the peace.","1 piece.","1 piece.","1 piece.","1 piece.","2 pieces.","5 pieces.","Four pages of genealogical information on the Lighfoot family and allied families including slave births. Found in an eighteenth-century book of Virginia laws now owned by John Di Giusto.","Two service reels, one printmaster, and one archival master of a portion of the Lightfoot Papers.(See inventory: Military papers and letters, Box one folder -- Box 2, Folder 5). 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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.","Organization: This inventory has been organized into four Series: 1. William Preston Papers; 2. Francis Preston Papers; 3. John Preston Papers; 4. William C. Preston Papers. Arrangement: Each folder contains the papers of their creators/persons, identified by series title. Items are then arranged chronologically by date.","Information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00012.frame","Other related material concerning the Preston family can be found in the Robert Morton Hughes Papers at Old Dominion University."," Several of the items in this collection have been reprinted. These include the letters written between 1786-1813, by John Preston to Francis Preston printed in the William and Mary Quarterly, 2nd Ser., Vol. 1, pp. 42-51 and Vol. 2, pp. 188-193. A list of these items is located below. A typed list is located in the first folder of the collection."," 18 May 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 42-45. 2 November 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 45-47. 26 December 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 47-49. 17 February 1787. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 1, Vol. 27, pp. 203-205. 31 May 1793. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 188-189 [dated as 3 May]. 25 Nov. 1794. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, p. 187. 14 May 1799. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 49-51. 19 December 1802. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 189-192. 3 March 1813. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 192-193."," Some letters are also available in typescript.","This inventory, chiefly 1786-1815, represents three generations of the Preston family, and likewise can be divided into the following:"," Items relating to William Preston (ca. 1729-1783), 1755-1782, primarily photostats of appointments to various county offices (coroner, sheriff and surveyor) and to positions in the Virginia militia; but also including original appointments, 1763 and 1776; a surveyor's entry; 1774; and letters, 1773-1782, to Preston concerning land, the Cherokee Indians and a court martial."," Items, 1785-1819, relating to William's sons, Francis Preston (1765- 1836), lawyer, member of the Virginia Legislature and the U.S. Congress; and his brother John Preston (1764-1827), member of the Virginia Assembly and long-time Treasurer of Virginia, including letters from John Preston to Francis Preston as well as correspondence of the two men with other people. Subjects covered in the letters include politics; the War of 1812; a carriage; the College of William and Mary; duels; the building of a house; and Indians. These papers also contain a certificate, 20 September 1793, of emancipation for a slave signed by Francis Preston; and his appointment of two military aides."," Items relating to the correspondence of William Campbell Preston (1764- 1860), son of Francis Preston, and a member of Congress from South Carolina, including a circular and letter, 1827, concerning protest by citizens of South Carolina of a protective tariff.","William Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a Company of Rangers in Augusta County,\" Virginia. Signed by Robert Dinwiddie, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a Company of Rangers.\" Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as : \"Lieutenant Colonel of the Militia for the County of Augusta,\" Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquler, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as Escheator for Augusta County, Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the Militia for the County of Augusta,\" Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the Militia of the County of Botetourt,\" Virginia. Signed by Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"one of our Coroners of our County of Botetourt,\" Virginia. Signed by Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Williamsburg Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Sheriff of the County of Fincastle County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia. Signed by John Murray, Earl of Dunmore, Williamsburg, Virginia.","Letter from William Campbell, Aspen Bottom, to William Preston. Letter concerns Captain Shelby's purchase of the land where Captain Bledsoe lives.","Surveyor's entry of Fincastle County, later Kentucky and Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia. Item mentions William Preston, surveyor of Fincastle. Signed by William Christian.","William Preston was appointed as \"Lieutenant and Commander in chief of the Militia of the County of Fincastle [County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and Washington Counties], Virginia\" Signed by the Committee of Safety for the Colony of Virginia.","Letter from Anthony Bledsoe, Fort Patrick Henry, Virginia, to Colonel William Preston. Letter concerns the Cherokee Indians, their need of supplies, and their fear of coming to Williamsburg.","William Preston was appointed as \"County Lieutenant of Militia in the County of Montgomery,\" Virginia. Signed by Patrick Henry, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Surveyor for the County of Montgomery,\" Virginia. Signed by Dudley Digges, Lieutenant Governor, Williamsburg, Virginia.","Letter from Charles Morgan to William Preston. Letter concerns a court martial of two men, Marshall Duncan and Timothy Roark, and the circumstances involved in the case; and men trying, to be struck from the muster roll in order to be relieved of their military duties.","Post bond for Joseph Achillberger before William Preston, Justice of the Peace, Montgomery County, Virginia.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston. Was only able to send 10 pounds because of the \"great difficulty of procuring cash in this country\"; mentions getting cash from \"Uncle Tom\" or tobacco from \"Anderson\" and converting that to cash; tobacco prices; discusses the loss Kentucky will feel at the death of Colonel Christian.","Letter from John Preston to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. Discusses business dealings with Anderson tobacco, and obtaining the necessary materials and the carpenter recommended by Captain T. Smith to finish their house; wants to compare prices between the Academy at Botetourt Town and William and Mary; gives details of building a new academy at Greenfield and the prices which would be charged.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Williamsburg, Virginia. More discussion about the constructing of their house; expresses concern about a possible suit against them for a debt unpaid, unless they raise money from Anderson's tobacco; tells of neighbors anxiously awaiting his Francis's return so that they might \"profit from your knowledge,\" referring to Francis Preston's license to practice law, and so that he can be considered an eligible candidate; offers to campaign for him in his absence; relates feelings toward a duel fought between their cousin, James Breckenridge and [?] Younghusband.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Williamsburg, Virginia. Sends news of large amounts of mail for him, mainly on the subject of friendship; election day has been moved to an earlier date in April, requiring him [FP] to come home earlier; hopes this doesn't interfere with his studies; gives itinerary and details about coming home; discusses the other candidates and the main issue of the campaign--the division of the country; tells rumor that Congress is about to \"raise a great army, for what purpose, we know not.\"","Bill is for fabrics, clothes, and notions for \"Sally B. Campbell,\" later Sarah Buchanan (Campbell) Preston, wife of Francis Preston.","Letter from John Preston to \"brother\" Francis Preston. Short note discussing the election and political side effects relating to it.","Letter from John Preston, Mr. McDowell's, to \"Frank,\" Francis Preston, Montgomery County, Virginia. Discusses land transactions and the upcoming change in the Judicial districts west of the Blue Ridge; mentions the end of the Indian War and the government being settled.","Letter from John Preston, John Breckenridge's, Lexington, Virginia, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Comments on the reformed behavior of B. Smith, a commander at one of the frontier posts, who has \"abandoned both women and wine forever\"; discussion of affairs with the Indians--treaties, not trusting them, and hopes of continuing the war with them; General Wayne, however, has orders only to defend themselves, not attack; mention of land prices connected with investment possibilities.","Letter from John Preston, Lexington, Virginia to \"brother\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Business discussion about an unknown matter.","Emancipation certificate of John Broady, Negro servant of William Campbell, father-in-law of Francis Preston. Signed by Francis Preston.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia to \"sister In-law,\" Sarah B. Preston, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mention of her domesticity; gossip of a rich widow, Mrs. Thomas Randolph, who has fallen in love with John Brown.","Letter from John Preston, no place, to \"brother,\" probably Francis Preston. Gives election news of senators and governor; details about a duel between General Wood and W. Thomas Madison over the election of Governor Brook which led to defamations of character.","Letter from John Preston, no place, to Francis Preston, Congress, United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Concerning attention paid to brother William by General Wayne.","Letter from Bishop James Madison, Botetourt County, Virgina, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discusses power of attorney between H. Smith and himself; and business matters dealing with land.","Letter from John Preston, no place, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discusses business transactions, including buying some horses; shares feelings of wanting to be married.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discussion of business transactions with Governor Shelby.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Expresses concern over their brother \"Tommy\" not being able to attend school due to insufficient funds, and asks if Francis might be able to help in this area; mentions William and Mary as a good choice for Tommy to study law.","Letter from John Preston, Horse Shoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discussion about horses and John's son cutting teeth.","Letter from John Preston, Blacksburg, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Family news; grandmother has died; is still looking for the book, EVirginians Millwright, sent by Francis to use as reference for their spring water problem.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Asks him to help with E. Madison's business affairs; house is half finished; hopes to pay off all debts soon and be as \"independent as a freeman ought to be.\"","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Wagon arrived satisfactorily; sent 5 bushels of hemp seed and will send more if needed; borrowed from him a bundle of \"nail rods\" to lay the plank floor in his home; talk of the birth of \"another fine son \" who is quite handsome.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Business news; cotton and salt arrived; has sent nail rods in a different, lighter wagon.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother\" Francis Preston. Political discussion-including the possibility of Congressional redistricting of Botetourt and Montgomery counties, the disagreements between the Federalists and the Republicans, and how redistricting would affect John when elections come again; ironworks are shorthanded and he is willing to hire out seven \"of my best negroe men\"; wife has had the mumps and self has had a bout with rheumatism.","Letter from David Campbell, Campbella, Tennessee, to Sarah B. Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Expresses joy at Mrs. Preston's recovering her health; philosophical statements concerning life; fondness toward Mrs. Preston and family; mention of who will be in school at Abingdon for the next two years, if the school stays open.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Salt was delivered and all was in good order; family news including the birth of a son, William Ballard Preston, to their brother James P. Preston.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Asks if he can send his son, Carlton Radford, to Mr. Whaley's school, since Mr. Birch's school at Fort Chizwell has broken up; has taken care of money matters; more problems with rheumatism.","Letter from John Preston, Montgomery Court House Virginia, to \"brother;\" Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Asks for his son, William, to be sent home since the family is free of the whooping cough; a Senate position is open, but heJohn declined since he thought that Francis wanted to run; discussion of war with Britain, and the election of a president; Virginia seems to be favoring Madison, but New York is doubtful; no plans yet for the Virginia militia to be called.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Business letter; alludes to wife's death; mother-in-law taking care of domestic business.","Letter from John Tyler, Governor of Virginia, \"In Council Chamber,\" Richmond, Virginia, to Colonel Francis Preston, Abingdon Washington County, Virginia. Cover letter for a commission for Samuel Preston, and a duplicate for the magistrates.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Affectionate talk of family; money matters taken care of; carriage maker in Philadelphia has put the \"Family Arms and Crests\" on it, and has only the painting and the spring to take care of.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Happy that he won the election, even though it was with some difficulty; discussion of the ingratitude and jealousy of the community of those who \"serve the public\"; money and construction matters; legal concern over the exchange of properties, the Briar Patch and Horseshoe; wife is quite ill and still grieves over the death of Louisa.","Letter from Peter Randolph, Nottoway County, Virginia, to Colonel Francis Preston, Richmond, Virginia. Concerning the addition of Mecklenburg into the 5th Circuit, Randolph's firm opposition to the plan requested by Judge Johnston to relieve Johnston of some duties of the 13th Circuit, and Randolph's reasons against the change of duties.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Concern over the Blockading Squadron of Great Britain, and description of naVirginial battles in Lynnhaven Bay; wishes Congress would impose an embargo on Great Britain.","Letter from Francis Preston, Brigadier General, 17th Brigade, 3rd Division, to John Tate. Appointment of Tate as Brigade Inspector of the 17th Brigade in the third division of the militia of the said Commonwealth. Including autograph document signed on verso by Francis Preston appointing Captain Francis Smith as his aide, 16 May 1816.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Virginia. Is still trying to locate the papers of W. P. Preston; more election news; introduces S. P. Sharp.","Letter from Patrick Henry, Richmond, Virginia, to John Preston, Montgomery County, Virginia. Concerning a serjeanty right granted by Lord Dumore, 10 to 12 years prior, to Henry for 200 acres on the Ohio River.","Receipt of David Price for 3 pounds received from John Preston. Including note on verso by John Preston, 17 April 1785, stating payment of 29 British pounds to William M. Miller.","Letter from James Blair, Abingdon, Virginia, to John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia. Blair's wife, Betsy, a cousin of Preston, is unable to appear at court in Botetourt County in a case involving Mrs. Elizabeth (Preston) Madison, because her son is ill, but has sent a deposition. Hopes that Dr. Humphries has inoculated Preston's sisters for smallpox.","Letter from John Preston, Fort Lee, Bluestone, to Governor Henry Lee. Explanation of Preston's actions taken in defending his posts by dispersing his men; also explanation of monies spent. Including document by John Preston, 13 June 1792, Fort Lee, Bluestone, Virginia, accounting for monies spent by him for his militia men.","Letter from Edmund Randolph, Richmond, Virginia , to General John Preston, Horse Shoe Bottom. Concerning legal proceedings at Staunton; and proceedings of the Richmond chancery court concerning the McKin case.","Letter from James Hoge, Buckingham County, Virginia, to General John Preston, Richmond, Virginia. Requests to have orders countermanded and have his troops transferred somewhere where they can recover.","Letter from John Floyd, Washington, D.C , to General John Preston, Richmond, Virginia. The appropriations bill is before Congress and is expected to pass this week or early next week; the estimate for the ordinance department is $1,037,200.","Land grant certificate of John Preston for 300 acres in Botetourt County, Virginia. Signed by Governor James P. Preston.","Circular letter transmitting memorials of the citizens of Columbia and Richland, South Carolina, to the legislature of South Carolina, and to the Congress of the United States, protesting against the protective tariff. Also includes the text of the memorials. Including letter from William C. Preston, Chairman, to William B. Giles, Governor of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, 2 Nov. 1827, explaining the attached circular. Also including a newspaper clipping of the proceedings of the committee.","Asks name of a lawyer practicing in section in which General Joseph S. Shelton of South Carolina lives. The estate of Gilmer's grandfather is being sued and General Shelton is the principal debtor.","Letter from Epes Sargent, New York, New York, to William C. Preston. Letter from Thomas W. Gilmer, Capitol, Richmond, Virginia, to William C. Preston, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. Sargent is associated with Park Benjamin in publishing the New World, a New York newspaper, and discusses his efforts to bring about an international copyright agreement.","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","Preston Family","Preston family","Preston, Francis","Preston, John, 1764-1827","Preston, William","Preston, Francis, 1765-1836","Preston, William, ca. 1729-1783","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 39.1 P91","/repositories/2/resources/2393"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Preston Family Papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["Preston Family Papers"],"collection_ssim":["Preston Family Papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Buckingham County (Va.)--History","Virginia--Militia","Virginia--Politics and Government--18th century","Virginia--Politics and Government--19th century"],"geogname_ssim":["Buckingham County (Va.)--History","Virginia--Militia","Virginia--Politics and Government--18th century","Virginia--Politics and Government--19th century"],"creator_ssm":["Preston Family","Preston, Francis","Preston, John, 1764-1827","Preston, William"],"creator_ssim":["Preston Family","Preston, Francis","Preston, John, 1764-1827","Preston, William"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Preston, Francis","Preston, John, 1764-1827","Preston, William"],"creator_famname_ssim":["Preston Family"],"creators_ssim":["Preston, Francis","Preston, John, 1764-1827","Preston, William","Preston Family"],"places_ssim":["Buckingham County (Va.)--History","Virginia--Militia","Virginia--Politics and Government--18th century","Virginia--Politics and Government--19th century"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Gift"],"access_subjects_ssim":["Architecture, Domestic--Virginia","Carriage and wagon making","Cherokee Indians","College of William and Mary--History--18th century","Dueling--Virginia","Freedmen--Virginia--History","Indians of North America--History--19th century","Legal documents","Slavery--Virginia--History--18th century","Tariff--United States--History","United States--History--War of 1812","United States--Politics and government--1789-1815","Certificates","Correspondence","Financial records","Petitions","Photostats"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Architecture, Domestic--Virginia","Carriage and wagon making","Cherokee Indians","College of William and Mary--History--18th century","Dueling--Virginia","Freedmen--Virginia--History","Indians of North America--History--19th century","Legal documents","Slavery--Virginia--History--18th century","Tariff--United States--History","United States--History--War of 1812","United States--Politics and government--1789-1815","Certificates","Correspondence","Financial records","Petitions","Photostats"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["90.00 Linear Feet"],"extent_tesim":["90.00 Linear Feet"],"genreform_ssim":["Certificates","Correspondence","Financial records","Petitions","Photostats"],"date_range_isim":[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],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOrganization: This inventory has been organized into four Series: 1. William Preston Papers; 2. Francis Preston Papers; 3. John Preston Papers; 4. William C. Preston Papers. 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Items are then arranged chronologically by date."],"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/Preston_Family\" title=\"Preston 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:  ."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOther Information:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00012.frame\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["General"],"odd_tesim":["Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00012.frame"],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePreston Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Preston Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOther related material concerning the Preston family can be found in the Robert Morton Hughes Papers at Old Dominion University.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Several of the items in this collection have been reprinted. These include the letters written between 1786-1813, by John Preston to Francis Preston printed in the William and Mary Quarterly, 2nd Ser., Vol. 1, pp. 42-51 and Vol. 2, pp. 188-193. A list of these items is located below. A typed list is located in the first folder of the collection.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e 18 May 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 42-45. 2 November 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 45-47. 26 December 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 47-49. 17 February 1787. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 1, Vol. 27, pp. 203-205. 31 May 1793. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 188-189 [dated as 3 May]. 25 Nov. 1794. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, p. 187. 14 May 1799. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 49-51. 19 December 1802. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 189-192. 3 March 1813. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 192-193.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Some letters are also available in typescript.\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Other related material concerning the Preston family can be found in the Robert Morton Hughes Papers at Old Dominion University."," Several of the items in this collection have been reprinted. These include the letters written between 1786-1813, by John Preston to Francis Preston printed in the William and Mary Quarterly, 2nd Ser., Vol. 1, pp. 42-51 and Vol. 2, pp. 188-193. A list of these items is located below. A typed list is located in the first folder of the collection."," 18 May 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 42-45. 2 November 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 45-47. 26 December 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 47-49. 17 February 1787. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 1, Vol. 27, pp. 203-205. 31 May 1793. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 188-189 [dated as 3 May]. 25 Nov. 1794. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, p. 187. 14 May 1799. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 49-51. 19 December 1802. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 189-192. 3 March 1813. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 192-193."," Some letters are also available in typescript."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis inventory, chiefly 1786-1815, represents three generations of the Preston family, and likewise can be divided into the following:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Items relating to William Preston (ca. 1729-1783), 1755-1782, primarily photostats of appointments to various county offices (coroner, sheriff and surveyor) and to positions in the Virginia militia; but also including original appointments, 1763 and 1776; a surveyor's entry; 1774; and letters, 1773-1782, to Preston concerning land, the Cherokee Indians and a court martial.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Items, 1785-1819, relating to William's sons, Francis Preston (1765- 1836), lawyer, member of the Virginia Legislature and the U.S. Congress; and his brother John Preston (1764-1827), member of the Virginia Assembly and long-time Treasurer of Virginia, including letters from John Preston to Francis Preston as well as correspondence of the two men with other people. Subjects covered in the letters include politics; the War of 1812; a carriage; the College of William and Mary; duels; the building of a house; and Indians. These papers also contain a certificate, 20 September 1793, of emancipation for a slave signed by Francis Preston; and his appointment of two military aides.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Items relating to the correspondence of William Campbell Preston (1764- 1860), son of Francis Preston, and a member of Congress from South Carolina, including a circular and letter, 1827, concerning protest by citizens of South Carolina of a protective tariff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a Company of Rangers in Augusta County,\" Virginia. 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Signed by Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"one of our Coroners of our County of Botetourt,\" Virginia. Signed by Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Williamsburg Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Sheriff of the County of Fincastle County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia. Signed by John Murray, Earl of Dunmore, Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from William Campbell, Aspen Bottom, to William Preston. Letter concerns Captain Shelby's purchase of the land where Captain Bledsoe lives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveyor's entry of Fincastle County, later Kentucky and Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia. Item mentions William Preston, surveyor of Fincastle. Signed by William Christian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Lieutenant and Commander in chief of the Militia of the County of Fincastle [County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and Washington Counties], Virginia\" Signed by the Committee of Safety for the Colony of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Anthony Bledsoe, Fort Patrick Henry, Virginia, to Colonel William Preston. Letter concerns the Cherokee Indians, their need of supplies, and their fear of coming to Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"County Lieutenant of Militia in the County of Montgomery,\" Virginia. Signed by Patrick Henry, Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Surveyor for the County of Montgomery,\" Virginia. Signed by Dudley Digges, Lieutenant Governor, Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Charles Morgan to William Preston. Letter concerns a court martial of two men, Marshall Duncan and Timothy Roark, and the circumstances involved in the case; and men trying, to be struck from the muster roll in order to be relieved of their military duties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePost bond for Joseph Achillberger before William Preston, Justice of the Peace, Montgomery County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston. Was only able to send 10 pounds because of the \"great difficulty of procuring cash in this country\"; mentions getting cash from \"Uncle Tom\" or tobacco from \"Anderson\" and converting that to cash; tobacco prices; discusses the loss Kentucky will feel at the death of Colonel Christian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. Discusses business dealings with Anderson tobacco, and obtaining the necessary materials and the carpenter recommended by Captain T. Smith to finish their house; wants to compare prices between the Academy at Botetourt Town and William and Mary; gives details of building a new academy at Greenfield and the prices which would be charged.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Williamsburg, Virginia. More discussion about the constructing of their house; expresses concern about a possible suit against them for a debt unpaid, unless they raise money from Anderson's tobacco; tells of neighbors anxiously awaiting his Francis's return so that they might \"profit from your knowledge,\" referring to Francis Preston's license to practice law, and so that he can be considered an eligible candidate; offers to campaign for him in his absence; relates feelings toward a duel fought between their cousin, James Breckenridge and [?] Younghusband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Williamsburg, Virginia. Sends news of large amounts of mail for him, mainly on the subject of friendship; election day has been moved to an earlier date in April, requiring him [FP] to come home earlier; hopes this doesn't interfere with his studies; gives itinerary and details about coming home; discusses the other candidates and the main issue of the campaign--the division of the country; tells rumor that Congress is about to \"raise a great army, for what purpose, we know not.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill is for fabrics, clothes, and notions for \"Sally B. Campbell,\" later Sarah Buchanan (Campbell) Preston, wife of Francis Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston to \"brother\" Francis Preston. Short note discussing the election and political side effects relating to it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Mr. McDowell's, to \"Frank,\" Francis Preston, Montgomery County, Virginia. Discusses land transactions and the upcoming change in the Judicial districts west of the Blue Ridge; mentions the end of the Indian War and the government being settled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, John Breckenridge's, Lexington, Virginia, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Comments on the reformed behavior of B. Smith, a commander at one of the frontier posts, who has \"abandoned both women and wine forever\"; discussion of affairs with the Indians--treaties, not trusting them, and hopes of continuing the war with them; General Wayne, however, has orders only to defend themselves, not attack; mention of land prices connected with investment possibilities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Lexington, Virginia to \"brother\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Business discussion about an unknown matter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEmancipation certificate of John Broady, Negro servant of William Campbell, father-in-law of Francis Preston. Signed by Francis Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia to \"sister In-law,\" Sarah B. Preston, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mention of her domesticity; gossip of a rich widow, Mrs. Thomas Randolph, who has fallen in love with John Brown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, no place, to \"brother,\" probably Francis Preston. Gives election news of senators and governor; details about a duel between General Wood and W. Thomas Madison over the election of Governor Brook which led to defamations of character.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, no place, to Francis Preston, Congress, United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Concerning attention paid to brother William by General Wayne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Bishop James Madison, Botetourt County, Virgina, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discusses power of attorney between H. Smith and himself; and business matters dealing with land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, no place, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discusses business transactions, including buying some horses; shares feelings of wanting to be married.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discussion of business transactions with Governor Shelby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Expresses concern over their brother \"Tommy\" not being able to attend school due to insufficient funds, and asks if Francis might be able to help in this area; mentions William and Mary as a good choice for Tommy to study law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Horse Shoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discussion about horses and John's son cutting teeth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Blacksburg, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Family news; grandmother has died; is still looking for the book, EVirginians Millwright, sent by Francis to use as reference for their spring water problem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Asks him to help with E. Madison's business affairs; house is half finished; hopes to pay off all debts soon and be as \"independent as a freeman ought to be.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Wagon arrived satisfactorily; sent 5 bushels of hemp seed and will send more if needed; borrowed from him a bundle of \"nail rods\" to lay the plank floor in his home; talk of the birth of \"another fine son \" who is quite handsome.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Business news; cotton and salt arrived; has sent nail rods in a different, lighter wagon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother\" Francis Preston. Political discussion-including the possibility of Congressional redistricting of Botetourt and Montgomery counties, the disagreements between the Federalists and the Republicans, and how redistricting would affect John when elections come again; ironworks are shorthanded and he is willing to hire out seven \"of my best negroe men\"; wife has had the mumps and self has had a bout with rheumatism.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from David Campbell, Campbella, Tennessee, to Sarah B. Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Expresses joy at Mrs. Preston's recovering her health; philosophical statements concerning life; fondness toward Mrs. Preston and family; mention of who will be in school at Abingdon for the next two years, if the school stays open.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Salt was delivered and all was in good order; family news including the birth of a son, William Ballard Preston, to their brother James P. Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Asks if he can send his son, Carlton Radford, to Mr. Whaley's school, since Mr. Birch's school at Fort Chizwell has broken up; has taken care of money matters; more problems with rheumatism.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Montgomery Court House Virginia, to \"brother;\" Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Asks for his son, William, to be sent home since the family is free of the whooping cough; a Senate position is open, but heJohn declined since he thought that Francis wanted to run; discussion of war with Britain, and the election of a president; Virginia seems to be favoring Madison, but New York is doubtful; no plans yet for the Virginia militia to be called.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Business letter; alludes to wife's death; mother-in-law taking care of domestic business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Tyler, Governor of Virginia, \"In Council Chamber,\" Richmond, Virginia, to Colonel Francis Preston, Abingdon Washington County, Virginia. Cover letter for a commission for Samuel Preston, and a duplicate for the magistrates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Affectionate talk of family; money matters taken care of; carriage maker in Philadelphia has put the \"Family Arms and Crests\" on it, and has only the painting and the spring to take care of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Happy that he won the election, even though it was with some difficulty; discussion of the ingratitude and jealousy of the community of those who \"serve the public\"; money and construction matters; legal concern over the exchange of properties, the Briar Patch and Horseshoe; wife is quite ill and still grieves over the death of Louisa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Peter Randolph, Nottoway County, Virginia, to Colonel Francis Preston, Richmond, Virginia. Concerning the addition of Mecklenburg into the 5th Circuit, Randolph's firm opposition to the plan requested by Judge Johnston to relieve Johnston of some duties of the 13th Circuit, and Randolph's reasons against the change of duties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Concern over the Blockading Squadron of Great Britain, and description of naVirginial battles in Lynnhaven Bay; wishes Congress would impose an embargo on Great Britain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Francis Preston, Brigadier General, 17th Brigade, 3rd Division, to John Tate. Appointment of Tate as Brigade Inspector of the 17th Brigade in the third division of the militia of the said Commonwealth. Including autograph document signed on verso by Francis Preston appointing Captain Francis Smith as his aide, 16 May 1816.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Virginia. Is still trying to locate the papers of W. P. Preston; more election news; introduces S. P. Sharp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Patrick Henry, Richmond, Virginia, to John Preston, Montgomery County, Virginia. Concerning a serjeanty right granted by Lord Dumore, 10 to 12 years prior, to Henry for 200 acres on the Ohio River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of David Price for 3 pounds received from John Preston. Including note on verso by John Preston, 17 April 1785, stating payment of 29 British pounds to William M. Miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from James Blair, Abingdon, Virginia, to John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia. Blair's wife, Betsy, a cousin of Preston, is unable to appear at court in Botetourt County in a case involving Mrs. Elizabeth (Preston) Madison, because her son is ill, but has sent a deposition. Hopes that Dr. Humphries has inoculated Preston's sisters for smallpox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Fort Lee, Bluestone, to Governor Henry Lee. Explanation of Preston's actions taken in defending his posts by dispersing his men; also explanation of monies spent. Including document by John Preston, 13 June 1792, Fort Lee, Bluestone, Virginia, accounting for monies spent by him for his militia men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Edmund Randolph, Richmond, Virginia , to General John Preston, Horse Shoe Bottom. Concerning legal proceedings at Staunton; and proceedings of the Richmond chancery court concerning the McKin case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from James Hoge, Buckingham County, Virginia, to General John Preston, Richmond, Virginia. Requests to have orders countermanded and have his troops transferred somewhere where they can recover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Floyd, Washington, D.C , to General John Preston, Richmond, Virginia. The appropriations bill is before Congress and is expected to pass this week or early next week; the estimate for the ordinance department is $1,037,200.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand grant certificate of John Preston for 300 acres in Botetourt County, Virginia. Signed by Governor James P. Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCircular letter transmitting memorials of the citizens of Columbia and Richland, South Carolina, to the legislature of South Carolina, and to the Congress of the United States, protesting against the protective tariff. Also includes the text of the memorials. Including letter from William C. Preston, Chairman, to William B. Giles, Governor of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, 2 Nov. 1827, explaining the attached circular. Also including a newspaper clipping of the proceedings of the committee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks name of a lawyer practicing in section in which General Joseph S. Shelton of South Carolina lives. The estate of Gilmer's grandfather is being sued and General Shelton is the principal debtor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Epes Sargent, New York, New York, to William C. Preston. Letter from Thomas W. Gilmer, Capitol, Richmond, Virginia, to William C. Preston, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. Sargent is associated with Park Benjamin in publishing the New World, a New York newspaper, and discusses his efforts to bring about an international copyright agreement.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This inventory, chiefly 1786-1815, represents three generations of the Preston family, and likewise can be divided into the following:"," Items relating to William Preston (ca. 1729-1783), 1755-1782, primarily photostats of appointments to various county offices (coroner, sheriff and surveyor) and to positions in the Virginia militia; but also including original appointments, 1763 and 1776; a surveyor's entry; 1774; and letters, 1773-1782, to Preston concerning land, the Cherokee Indians and a court martial."," Items, 1785-1819, relating to William's sons, Francis Preston (1765- 1836), lawyer, member of the Virginia Legislature and the U.S. Congress; and his brother John Preston (1764-1827), member of the Virginia Assembly and long-time Treasurer of Virginia, including letters from John Preston to Francis Preston as well as correspondence of the two men with other people. Subjects covered in the letters include politics; the War of 1812; a carriage; the College of William and Mary; duels; the building of a house; and Indians. These papers also contain a certificate, 20 September 1793, of emancipation for a slave signed by Francis Preston; and his appointment of two military aides."," Items relating to the correspondence of William Campbell Preston (1764- 1860), son of Francis Preston, and a member of Congress from South Carolina, including a circular and letter, 1827, concerning protest by citizens of South Carolina of a protective tariff.","William Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a Company of Rangers in Augusta County,\" Virginia. Signed by Robert Dinwiddie, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a Company of Rangers.\" Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as : \"Lieutenant Colonel of the Militia for the County of Augusta,\" Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquler, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as Escheator for Augusta County, Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the Militia for the County of Augusta,\" Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the Militia of the County of Botetourt,\" Virginia. Signed by Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"one of our Coroners of our County of Botetourt,\" Virginia. Signed by Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Williamsburg Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Sheriff of the County of Fincastle County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia. Signed by John Murray, Earl of Dunmore, Williamsburg, Virginia.","Letter from William Campbell, Aspen Bottom, to William Preston. Letter concerns Captain Shelby's purchase of the land where Captain Bledsoe lives.","Surveyor's entry of Fincastle County, later Kentucky and Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia. Item mentions William Preston, surveyor of Fincastle. Signed by William Christian.","William Preston was appointed as \"Lieutenant and Commander in chief of the Militia of the County of Fincastle [County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and Washington Counties], Virginia\" Signed by the Committee of Safety for the Colony of Virginia.","Letter from Anthony Bledsoe, Fort Patrick Henry, Virginia, to Colonel William Preston. Letter concerns the Cherokee Indians, their need of supplies, and their fear of coming to Williamsburg.","William Preston was appointed as \"County Lieutenant of Militia in the County of Montgomery,\" Virginia. Signed by Patrick Henry, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Surveyor for the County of Montgomery,\" Virginia. Signed by Dudley Digges, Lieutenant Governor, Williamsburg, Virginia.","Letter from Charles Morgan to William Preston. Letter concerns a court martial of two men, Marshall Duncan and Timothy Roark, and the circumstances involved in the case; and men trying, to be struck from the muster roll in order to be relieved of their military duties.","Post bond for Joseph Achillberger before William Preston, Justice of the Peace, Montgomery County, Virginia.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston. Was only able to send 10 pounds because of the \"great difficulty of procuring cash in this country\"; mentions getting cash from \"Uncle Tom\" or tobacco from \"Anderson\" and converting that to cash; tobacco prices; discusses the loss Kentucky will feel at the death of Colonel Christian.","Letter from John Preston to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. Discusses business dealings with Anderson tobacco, and obtaining the necessary materials and the carpenter recommended by Captain T. Smith to finish their house; wants to compare prices between the Academy at Botetourt Town and William and Mary; gives details of building a new academy at Greenfield and the prices which would be charged.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Williamsburg, Virginia. More discussion about the constructing of their house; expresses concern about a possible suit against them for a debt unpaid, unless they raise money from Anderson's tobacco; tells of neighbors anxiously awaiting his Francis's return so that they might \"profit from your knowledge,\" referring to Francis Preston's license to practice law, and so that he can be considered an eligible candidate; offers to campaign for him in his absence; relates feelings toward a duel fought between their cousin, James Breckenridge and [?] Younghusband.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Williamsburg, Virginia. Sends news of large amounts of mail for him, mainly on the subject of friendship; election day has been moved to an earlier date in April, requiring him [FP] to come home earlier; hopes this doesn't interfere with his studies; gives itinerary and details about coming home; discusses the other candidates and the main issue of the campaign--the division of the country; tells rumor that Congress is about to \"raise a great army, for what purpose, we know not.\"","Bill is for fabrics, clothes, and notions for \"Sally B. Campbell,\" later Sarah Buchanan (Campbell) Preston, wife of Francis Preston.","Letter from John Preston to \"brother\" Francis Preston. Short note discussing the election and political side effects relating to it.","Letter from John Preston, Mr. McDowell's, to \"Frank,\" Francis Preston, Montgomery County, Virginia. Discusses land transactions and the upcoming change in the Judicial districts west of the Blue Ridge; mentions the end of the Indian War and the government being settled.","Letter from John Preston, John Breckenridge's, Lexington, Virginia, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Comments on the reformed behavior of B. Smith, a commander at one of the frontier posts, who has \"abandoned both women and wine forever\"; discussion of affairs with the Indians--treaties, not trusting them, and hopes of continuing the war with them; General Wayne, however, has orders only to defend themselves, not attack; mention of land prices connected with investment possibilities.","Letter from John Preston, Lexington, Virginia to \"brother\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Business discussion about an unknown matter.","Emancipation certificate of John Broady, Negro servant of William Campbell, father-in-law of Francis Preston. Signed by Francis Preston.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia to \"sister In-law,\" Sarah B. Preston, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mention of her domesticity; gossip of a rich widow, Mrs. Thomas Randolph, who has fallen in love with John Brown.","Letter from John Preston, no place, to \"brother,\" probably Francis Preston. Gives election news of senators and governor; details about a duel between General Wood and W. Thomas Madison over the election of Governor Brook which led to defamations of character.","Letter from John Preston, no place, to Francis Preston, Congress, United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Concerning attention paid to brother William by General Wayne.","Letter from Bishop James Madison, Botetourt County, Virgina, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discusses power of attorney between H. Smith and himself; and business matters dealing with land.","Letter from John Preston, no place, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discusses business transactions, including buying some horses; shares feelings of wanting to be married.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discussion of business transactions with Governor Shelby.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Expresses concern over their brother \"Tommy\" not being able to attend school due to insufficient funds, and asks if Francis might be able to help in this area; mentions William and Mary as a good choice for Tommy to study law.","Letter from John Preston, Horse Shoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discussion about horses and John's son cutting teeth.","Letter from John Preston, Blacksburg, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Family news; grandmother has died; is still looking for the book, EVirginians Millwright, sent by Francis to use as reference for their spring water problem.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Asks him to help with E. Madison's business affairs; house is half finished; hopes to pay off all debts soon and be as \"independent as a freeman ought to be.\"","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Wagon arrived satisfactorily; sent 5 bushels of hemp seed and will send more if needed; borrowed from him a bundle of \"nail rods\" to lay the plank floor in his home; talk of the birth of \"another fine son \" who is quite handsome.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Business news; cotton and salt arrived; has sent nail rods in a different, lighter wagon.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother\" Francis Preston. Political discussion-including the possibility of Congressional redistricting of Botetourt and Montgomery counties, the disagreements between the Federalists and the Republicans, and how redistricting would affect John when elections come again; ironworks are shorthanded and he is willing to hire out seven \"of my best negroe men\"; wife has had the mumps and self has had a bout with rheumatism.","Letter from David Campbell, Campbella, Tennessee, to Sarah B. Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Expresses joy at Mrs. Preston's recovering her health; philosophical statements concerning life; fondness toward Mrs. Preston and family; mention of who will be in school at Abingdon for the next two years, if the school stays open.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Salt was delivered and all was in good order; family news including the birth of a son, William Ballard Preston, to their brother James P. Preston.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Asks if he can send his son, Carlton Radford, to Mr. Whaley's school, since Mr. Birch's school at Fort Chizwell has broken up; has taken care of money matters; more problems with rheumatism.","Letter from John Preston, Montgomery Court House Virginia, to \"brother;\" Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Asks for his son, William, to be sent home since the family is free of the whooping cough; a Senate position is open, but heJohn declined since he thought that Francis wanted to run; discussion of war with Britain, and the election of a president; Virginia seems to be favoring Madison, but New York is doubtful; no plans yet for the Virginia militia to be called.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Business letter; alludes to wife's death; mother-in-law taking care of domestic business.","Letter from John Tyler, Governor of Virginia, \"In Council Chamber,\" Richmond, Virginia, to Colonel Francis Preston, Abingdon Washington County, Virginia. Cover letter for a commission for Samuel Preston, and a duplicate for the magistrates.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Affectionate talk of family; money matters taken care of; carriage maker in Philadelphia has put the \"Family Arms and Crests\" on it, and has only the painting and the spring to take care of.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Happy that he won the election, even though it was with some difficulty; discussion of the ingratitude and jealousy of the community of those who \"serve the public\"; money and construction matters; legal concern over the exchange of properties, the Briar Patch and Horseshoe; wife is quite ill and still grieves over the death of Louisa.","Letter from Peter Randolph, Nottoway County, Virginia, to Colonel Francis Preston, Richmond, Virginia. Concerning the addition of Mecklenburg into the 5th Circuit, Randolph's firm opposition to the plan requested by Judge Johnston to relieve Johnston of some duties of the 13th Circuit, and Randolph's reasons against the change of duties.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Concern over the Blockading Squadron of Great Britain, and description of naVirginial battles in Lynnhaven Bay; wishes Congress would impose an embargo on Great Britain.","Letter from Francis Preston, Brigadier General, 17th Brigade, 3rd Division, to John Tate. Appointment of Tate as Brigade Inspector of the 17th Brigade in the third division of the militia of the said Commonwealth. Including autograph document signed on verso by Francis Preston appointing Captain Francis Smith as his aide, 16 May 1816.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Virginia. Is still trying to locate the papers of W. P. Preston; more election news; introduces S. P. Sharp.","Letter from Patrick Henry, Richmond, Virginia, to John Preston, Montgomery County, Virginia. Concerning a serjeanty right granted by Lord Dumore, 10 to 12 years prior, to Henry for 200 acres on the Ohio River.","Receipt of David Price for 3 pounds received from John Preston. Including note on verso by John Preston, 17 April 1785, stating payment of 29 British pounds to William M. Miller.","Letter from James Blair, Abingdon, Virginia, to John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia. Blair's wife, Betsy, a cousin of Preston, is unable to appear at court in Botetourt County in a case involving Mrs. Elizabeth (Preston) Madison, because her son is ill, but has sent a deposition. Hopes that Dr. Humphries has inoculated Preston's sisters for smallpox.","Letter from John Preston, Fort Lee, Bluestone, to Governor Henry Lee. Explanation of Preston's actions taken in defending his posts by dispersing his men; also explanation of monies spent. Including document by John Preston, 13 June 1792, Fort Lee, Bluestone, Virginia, accounting for monies spent by him for his militia men.","Letter from Edmund Randolph, Richmond, Virginia , to General John Preston, Horse Shoe Bottom. Concerning legal proceedings at Staunton; and proceedings of the Richmond chancery court concerning the McKin case.","Letter from James Hoge, Buckingham County, Virginia, to General John Preston, Richmond, Virginia. Requests to have orders countermanded and have his troops transferred somewhere where they can recover.","Letter from John Floyd, Washington, D.C , to General John Preston, Richmond, Virginia. The appropriations bill is before Congress and is expected to pass this week or early next week; the estimate for the ordinance department is $1,037,200.","Land grant certificate of John Preston for 300 acres in Botetourt County, Virginia. Signed by Governor James P. Preston.","Circular letter transmitting memorials of the citizens of Columbia and Richland, South Carolina, to the legislature of South Carolina, and to the Congress of the United States, protesting against the protective tariff. Also includes the text of the memorials. Including letter from William C. Preston, Chairman, to William B. Giles, Governor of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, 2 Nov. 1827, explaining the attached circular. Also including a newspaper clipping of the proceedings of the committee.","Asks name of a lawyer practicing in section in which General Joseph S. Shelton of South Carolina lives. The estate of Gilmer's grandfather is being sued and General Shelton is the principal debtor.","Letter from Epes Sargent, New York, New York, to William C. Preston. Letter from Thomas W. Gilmer, Capitol, Richmond, Virginia, to William C. Preston, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. Sargent is associated with Park Benjamin in publishing the New World, a New York newspaper, and discusses his efforts to bring about an international copyright agreement."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Preston Family","Preston family","Preston, Francis","Preston, John, 1764-1827","Preston, William","Preston, Francis, 1765-1836","Preston, William, ca. 1729-1783"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"names_coll_ssim":["Preston family","Preston, Francis, 1765-1836","Preston, John, 1764-1827","Preston, William, ca. 1729-1783"],"famname_ssim":["Preston Family","Preston family"],"persname_ssim":["Preston, Francis","Preston, John, 1764-1827","Preston, William","Preston, Francis, 1765-1836","Preston, William, ca. 1729-1783"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":67,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T05:12:54.760Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2393","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2393","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2393","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2393","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_2393.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Preston Family Papers","title_ssm":["Preston Family Papers"],"title_tesim":["Preston Family Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1755-1836","1786-1815"],"unitdate_bulk_ssim":["1786-1815"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1755-1836"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 39.1 P91","/repositories/2/resources/2393"],"text":["Mss. 39.1 P91","/repositories/2/resources/2393","Preston Family Papers","Buckingham County (Va.)--History","Virginia--Militia","Virginia--Politics and Government--18th century","Virginia--Politics and Government--19th century","Architecture, Domestic--Virginia","Carriage and wagon making","Cherokee Indians","College of William and Mary--History--18th century","Dueling--Virginia","Freedmen--Virginia--History","Indians of North America--History--19th century","Legal documents","Slavery--Virginia--History--18th century","Tariff--United States--History","United States--History--War of 1812","United States--Politics and government--1789-1815","Certificates","Correspondence","Financial records","Petitions","Photostats","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.","Organization: This inventory has been organized into four Series: 1. William Preston Papers; 2. Francis Preston Papers; 3. John Preston Papers; 4. William C. Preston Papers. Arrangement: Each folder contains the papers of their creators/persons, identified by series title. Items are then arranged chronologically by date.","Information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00012.frame","Other related material concerning the Preston family can be found in the Robert Morton Hughes Papers at Old Dominion University."," Several of the items in this collection have been reprinted. These include the letters written between 1786-1813, by John Preston to Francis Preston printed in the William and Mary Quarterly, 2nd Ser., Vol. 1, pp. 42-51 and Vol. 2, pp. 188-193. A list of these items is located below. A typed list is located in the first folder of the collection."," 18 May 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 42-45. 2 November 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 45-47. 26 December 1786. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 47-49. 17 February 1787. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 1, Vol. 27, pp. 203-205. 31 May 1793. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 188-189 [dated as 3 May]. 25 Nov. 1794. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, p. 187. 14 May 1799. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 49-51. 19 December 1802. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 189-192. 3 March 1813. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 192-193."," Some letters are also available in typescript.","This inventory, chiefly 1786-1815, represents three generations of the Preston family, and likewise can be divided into the following:"," Items relating to William Preston (ca. 1729-1783), 1755-1782, primarily photostats of appointments to various county offices (coroner, sheriff and surveyor) and to positions in the Virginia militia; but also including original appointments, 1763 and 1776; a surveyor's entry; 1774; and letters, 1773-1782, to Preston concerning land, the Cherokee Indians and a court martial."," Items, 1785-1819, relating to William's sons, Francis Preston (1765- 1836), lawyer, member of the Virginia Legislature and the U.S. Congress; and his brother John Preston (1764-1827), member of the Virginia Assembly and long-time Treasurer of Virginia, including letters from John Preston to Francis Preston as well as correspondence of the two men with other people. Subjects covered in the letters include politics; the War of 1812; a carriage; the College of William and Mary; duels; the building of a house; and Indians. These papers also contain a certificate, 20 September 1793, of emancipation for a slave signed by Francis Preston; and his appointment of two military aides."," Items relating to the correspondence of William Campbell Preston (1764- 1860), son of Francis Preston, and a member of Congress from South Carolina, including a circular and letter, 1827, concerning protest by citizens of South Carolina of a protective tariff.","William Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a Company of Rangers in Augusta County,\" Virginia. Signed by Robert Dinwiddie, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a Company of Rangers.\" Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as : \"Lieutenant Colonel of the Militia for the County of Augusta,\" Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquler, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as Escheator for Augusta County, Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the Militia for the County of Augusta,\" Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the Militia of the County of Botetourt,\" Virginia. Signed by Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"one of our Coroners of our County of Botetourt,\" Virginia. Signed by Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Williamsburg Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Sheriff of the County of Fincastle County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia. Signed by John Murray, Earl of Dunmore, Williamsburg, Virginia.","Letter from William Campbell, Aspen Bottom, to William Preston. Letter concerns Captain Shelby's purchase of the land where Captain Bledsoe lives.","Surveyor's entry of Fincastle County, later Kentucky and Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia. Item mentions William Preston, surveyor of Fincastle. Signed by William Christian.","William Preston was appointed as \"Lieutenant and Commander in chief of the Militia of the County of Fincastle [County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and Washington Counties], Virginia\" Signed by the Committee of Safety for the Colony of Virginia.","Letter from Anthony Bledsoe, Fort Patrick Henry, Virginia, to Colonel William Preston. Letter concerns the Cherokee Indians, their need of supplies, and their fear of coming to Williamsburg.","William Preston was appointed as \"County Lieutenant of Militia in the County of Montgomery,\" Virginia. Signed by Patrick Henry, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Surveyor for the County of Montgomery,\" Virginia. Signed by Dudley Digges, Lieutenant Governor, Williamsburg, Virginia.","Letter from Charles Morgan to William Preston. Letter concerns a court martial of two men, Marshall Duncan and Timothy Roark, and the circumstances involved in the case; and men trying, to be struck from the muster roll in order to be relieved of their military duties.","Post bond for Joseph Achillberger before William Preston, Justice of the Peace, Montgomery County, Virginia.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston. Was only able to send 10 pounds because of the \"great difficulty of procuring cash in this country\"; mentions getting cash from \"Uncle Tom\" or tobacco from \"Anderson\" and converting that to cash; tobacco prices; discusses the loss Kentucky will feel at the death of Colonel Christian.","Letter from John Preston to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. Discusses business dealings with Anderson tobacco, and obtaining the necessary materials and the carpenter recommended by Captain T. Smith to finish their house; wants to compare prices between the Academy at Botetourt Town and William and Mary; gives details of building a new academy at Greenfield and the prices which would be charged.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Williamsburg, Virginia. More discussion about the constructing of their house; expresses concern about a possible suit against them for a debt unpaid, unless they raise money from Anderson's tobacco; tells of neighbors anxiously awaiting his Francis's return so that they might \"profit from your knowledge,\" referring to Francis Preston's license to practice law, and so that he can be considered an eligible candidate; offers to campaign for him in his absence; relates feelings toward a duel fought between their cousin, James Breckenridge and [?] Younghusband.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Williamsburg, Virginia. Sends news of large amounts of mail for him, mainly on the subject of friendship; election day has been moved to an earlier date in April, requiring him [FP] to come home earlier; hopes this doesn't interfere with his studies; gives itinerary and details about coming home; discusses the other candidates and the main issue of the campaign--the division of the country; tells rumor that Congress is about to \"raise a great army, for what purpose, we know not.\"","Bill is for fabrics, clothes, and notions for \"Sally B. Campbell,\" later Sarah Buchanan (Campbell) Preston, wife of Francis Preston.","Letter from John Preston to \"brother\" Francis Preston. Short note discussing the election and political side effects relating to it.","Letter from John Preston, Mr. McDowell's, to \"Frank,\" Francis Preston, Montgomery County, Virginia. Discusses land transactions and the upcoming change in the Judicial districts west of the Blue Ridge; mentions the end of the Indian War and the government being settled.","Letter from John Preston, John Breckenridge's, Lexington, Virginia, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Comments on the reformed behavior of B. Smith, a commander at one of the frontier posts, who has \"abandoned both women and wine forever\"; discussion of affairs with the Indians--treaties, not trusting them, and hopes of continuing the war with them; General Wayne, however, has orders only to defend themselves, not attack; mention of land prices connected with investment possibilities.","Letter from John Preston, Lexington, Virginia to \"brother\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Business discussion about an unknown matter.","Emancipation certificate of John Broady, Negro servant of William Campbell, father-in-law of Francis Preston. Signed by Francis Preston.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia to \"sister In-law,\" Sarah B. Preston, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mention of her domesticity; gossip of a rich widow, Mrs. Thomas Randolph, who has fallen in love with John Brown.","Letter from John Preston, no place, to \"brother,\" probably Francis Preston. Gives election news of senators and governor; details about a duel between General Wood and W. Thomas Madison over the election of Governor Brook which led to defamations of character.","Letter from John Preston, no place, to Francis Preston, Congress, United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Concerning attention paid to brother William by General Wayne.","Letter from Bishop James Madison, Botetourt County, Virgina, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discusses power of attorney between H. Smith and himself; and business matters dealing with land.","Letter from John Preston, no place, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discusses business transactions, including buying some horses; shares feelings of wanting to be married.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discussion of business transactions with Governor Shelby.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Expresses concern over their brother \"Tommy\" not being able to attend school due to insufficient funds, and asks if Francis might be able to help in this area; mentions William and Mary as a good choice for Tommy to study law.","Letter from John Preston, Horse Shoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discussion about horses and John's son cutting teeth.","Letter from John Preston, Blacksburg, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Family news; grandmother has died; is still looking for the book, EVirginians Millwright, sent by Francis to use as reference for their spring water problem.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Asks him to help with E. Madison's business affairs; house is half finished; hopes to pay off all debts soon and be as \"independent as a freeman ought to be.\"","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Wagon arrived satisfactorily; sent 5 bushels of hemp seed and will send more if needed; borrowed from him a bundle of \"nail rods\" to lay the plank floor in his home; talk of the birth of \"another fine son \" who is quite handsome.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Business news; cotton and salt arrived; has sent nail rods in a different, lighter wagon.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother\" Francis Preston. Political discussion-including the possibility of Congressional redistricting of Botetourt and Montgomery counties, the disagreements between the Federalists and the Republicans, and how redistricting would affect John when elections come again; ironworks are shorthanded and he is willing to hire out seven \"of my best negroe men\"; wife has had the mumps and self has had a bout with rheumatism.","Letter from David Campbell, Campbella, Tennessee, to Sarah B. Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Expresses joy at Mrs. Preston's recovering her health; philosophical statements concerning life; fondness toward Mrs. Preston and family; mention of who will be in school at Abingdon for the next two years, if the school stays open.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Salt was delivered and all was in good order; family news including the birth of a son, William Ballard Preston, to their brother James P. Preston.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Asks if he can send his son, Carlton Radford, to Mr. Whaley's school, since Mr. Birch's school at Fort Chizwell has broken up; has taken care of money matters; more problems with rheumatism.","Letter from John Preston, Montgomery Court House Virginia, to \"brother;\" Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Asks for his son, William, to be sent home since the family is free of the whooping cough; a Senate position is open, but heJohn declined since he thought that Francis wanted to run; discussion of war with Britain, and the election of a president; Virginia seems to be favoring Madison, but New York is doubtful; no plans yet for the Virginia militia to be called.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Business letter; alludes to wife's death; mother-in-law taking care of domestic business.","Letter from John Tyler, Governor of Virginia, \"In Council Chamber,\" Richmond, Virginia, to Colonel Francis Preston, Abingdon Washington County, Virginia. Cover letter for a commission for Samuel Preston, and a duplicate for the magistrates.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Affectionate talk of family; money matters taken care of; carriage maker in Philadelphia has put the \"Family Arms and Crests\" on it, and has only the painting and the spring to take care of.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Happy that he won the election, even though it was with some difficulty; discussion of the ingratitude and jealousy of the community of those who \"serve the public\"; money and construction matters; legal concern over the exchange of properties, the Briar Patch and Horseshoe; wife is quite ill and still grieves over the death of Louisa.","Letter from Peter Randolph, Nottoway County, Virginia, to Colonel Francis Preston, Richmond, Virginia. Concerning the addition of Mecklenburg into the 5th Circuit, Randolph's firm opposition to the plan requested by Judge Johnston to relieve Johnston of some duties of the 13th Circuit, and Randolph's reasons against the change of duties.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Concern over the Blockading Squadron of Great Britain, and description of naVirginial battles in Lynnhaven Bay; wishes Congress would impose an embargo on Great Britain.","Letter from Francis Preston, Brigadier General, 17th Brigade, 3rd Division, to John Tate. Appointment of Tate as Brigade Inspector of the 17th Brigade in the third division of the militia of the said Commonwealth. Including autograph document signed on verso by Francis Preston appointing Captain Francis Smith as his aide, 16 May 1816.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Virginia. Is still trying to locate the papers of W. P. Preston; more election news; introduces S. P. Sharp.","Letter from Patrick Henry, Richmond, Virginia, to John Preston, Montgomery County, Virginia. Concerning a serjeanty right granted by Lord Dumore, 10 to 12 years prior, to Henry for 200 acres on the Ohio River.","Receipt of David Price for 3 pounds received from John Preston. Including note on verso by John Preston, 17 April 1785, stating payment of 29 British pounds to William M. Miller.","Letter from James Blair, Abingdon, Virginia, to John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia. Blair's wife, Betsy, a cousin of Preston, is unable to appear at court in Botetourt County in a case involving Mrs. Elizabeth (Preston) Madison, because her son is ill, but has sent a deposition. Hopes that Dr. Humphries has inoculated Preston's sisters for smallpox.","Letter from John Preston, Fort Lee, Bluestone, to Governor Henry Lee. Explanation of Preston's actions taken in defending his posts by dispersing his men; also explanation of monies spent. Including document by John Preston, 13 June 1792, Fort Lee, Bluestone, Virginia, accounting for monies spent by him for his militia men.","Letter from Edmund Randolph, Richmond, Virginia , to General John Preston, Horse Shoe Bottom. Concerning legal proceedings at Staunton; and proceedings of the Richmond chancery court concerning the McKin case.","Letter from James Hoge, Buckingham County, Virginia, to General John Preston, Richmond, Virginia. Requests to have orders countermanded and have his troops transferred somewhere where they can recover.","Letter from John Floyd, Washington, D.C , to General John Preston, Richmond, Virginia. The appropriations bill is before Congress and is expected to pass this week or early next week; the estimate for the ordinance department is $1,037,200.","Land grant certificate of John Preston for 300 acres in Botetourt County, Virginia. Signed by Governor James P. Preston.","Circular letter transmitting memorials of the citizens of Columbia and Richland, South Carolina, to the legislature of South Carolina, and to the Congress of the United States, protesting against the protective tariff. Also includes the text of the memorials. Including letter from William C. Preston, Chairman, to William B. Giles, Governor of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, 2 Nov. 1827, explaining the attached circular. Also including a newspaper clipping of the proceedings of the committee.","Asks name of a lawyer practicing in section in which General Joseph S. Shelton of South Carolina lives. The estate of Gilmer's grandfather is being sued and General Shelton is the principal debtor.","Letter from Epes Sargent, New York, New York, to William C. Preston. Letter from Thomas W. Gilmer, Capitol, Richmond, Virginia, to William C. Preston, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. 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Signed by Robert Dinwiddie, Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a Company of Rangers.\" Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as : \"Lieutenant Colonel of the Militia for the County of Augusta,\" Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquler, Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as Escheator for Augusta County, Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the Militia for the County of Augusta,\" Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the Militia of the County of Botetourt,\" Virginia. Signed by Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"one of our Coroners of our County of Botetourt,\" Virginia. Signed by Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Williamsburg Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Sheriff of the County of Fincastle County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia. Signed by John Murray, Earl of Dunmore, Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from William Campbell, Aspen Bottom, to William Preston. Letter concerns Captain Shelby's purchase of the land where Captain Bledsoe lives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveyor's entry of Fincastle County, later Kentucky and Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia. Item mentions William Preston, surveyor of Fincastle. Signed by William Christian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Lieutenant and Commander in chief of the Militia of the County of Fincastle [County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and Washington Counties], Virginia\" Signed by the Committee of Safety for the Colony of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Anthony Bledsoe, Fort Patrick Henry, Virginia, to Colonel William Preston. Letter concerns the Cherokee Indians, their need of supplies, and their fear of coming to Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"County Lieutenant of Militia in the County of Montgomery,\" Virginia. Signed by Patrick Henry, Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Preston was appointed as \"Surveyor for the County of Montgomery,\" Virginia. Signed by Dudley Digges, Lieutenant Governor, Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Charles Morgan to William Preston. Letter concerns a court martial of two men, Marshall Duncan and Timothy Roark, and the circumstances involved in the case; and men trying, to be struck from the muster roll in order to be relieved of their military duties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePost bond for Joseph Achillberger before William Preston, Justice of the Peace, Montgomery County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston. Was only able to send 10 pounds because of the \"great difficulty of procuring cash in this country\"; mentions getting cash from \"Uncle Tom\" or tobacco from \"Anderson\" and converting that to cash; tobacco prices; discusses the loss Kentucky will feel at the death of Colonel Christian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. Discusses business dealings with Anderson tobacco, and obtaining the necessary materials and the carpenter recommended by Captain T. Smith to finish their house; wants to compare prices between the Academy at Botetourt Town and William and Mary; gives details of building a new academy at Greenfield and the prices which would be charged.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Williamsburg, Virginia. More discussion about the constructing of their house; expresses concern about a possible suit against them for a debt unpaid, unless they raise money from Anderson's tobacco; tells of neighbors anxiously awaiting his Francis's return so that they might \"profit from your knowledge,\" referring to Francis Preston's license to practice law, and so that he can be considered an eligible candidate; offers to campaign for him in his absence; relates feelings toward a duel fought between their cousin, James Breckenridge and [?] Younghusband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Williamsburg, Virginia. Sends news of large amounts of mail for him, mainly on the subject of friendship; election day has been moved to an earlier date in April, requiring him [FP] to come home earlier; hopes this doesn't interfere with his studies; gives itinerary and details about coming home; discusses the other candidates and the main issue of the campaign--the division of the country; tells rumor that Congress is about to \"raise a great army, for what purpose, we know not.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill is for fabrics, clothes, and notions for \"Sally B. Campbell,\" later Sarah Buchanan (Campbell) Preston, wife of Francis Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston to \"brother\" Francis Preston. Short note discussing the election and political side effects relating to it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Mr. McDowell's, to \"Frank,\" Francis Preston, Montgomery County, Virginia. Discusses land transactions and the upcoming change in the Judicial districts west of the Blue Ridge; mentions the end of the Indian War and the government being settled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, John Breckenridge's, Lexington, Virginia, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Comments on the reformed behavior of B. Smith, a commander at one of the frontier posts, who has \"abandoned both women and wine forever\"; discussion of affairs with the Indians--treaties, not trusting them, and hopes of continuing the war with them; General Wayne, however, has orders only to defend themselves, not attack; mention of land prices connected with investment possibilities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Lexington, Virginia to \"brother\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Business discussion about an unknown matter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEmancipation certificate of John Broady, Negro servant of William Campbell, father-in-law of Francis Preston. Signed by Francis Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia to \"sister In-law,\" Sarah B. Preston, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mention of her domesticity; gossip of a rich widow, Mrs. Thomas Randolph, who has fallen in love with John Brown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, no place, to \"brother,\" probably Francis Preston. Gives election news of senators and governor; details about a duel between General Wood and W. Thomas Madison over the election of Governor Brook which led to defamations of character.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, no place, to Francis Preston, Congress, United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Concerning attention paid to brother William by General Wayne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Bishop James Madison, Botetourt County, Virgina, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discusses power of attorney between H. Smith and himself; and business matters dealing with land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, no place, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discusses business transactions, including buying some horses; shares feelings of wanting to be married.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discussion of business transactions with Governor Shelby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Expresses concern over their brother \"Tommy\" not being able to attend school due to insufficient funds, and asks if Francis might be able to help in this area; mentions William and Mary as a good choice for Tommy to study law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Horse Shoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discussion about horses and John's son cutting teeth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Blacksburg, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Family news; grandmother has died; is still looking for the book, EVirginians Millwright, sent by Francis to use as reference for their spring water problem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Asks him to help with E. Madison's business affairs; house is half finished; hopes to pay off all debts soon and be as \"independent as a freeman ought to be.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Wagon arrived satisfactorily; sent 5 bushels of hemp seed and will send more if needed; borrowed from him a bundle of \"nail rods\" to lay the plank floor in his home; talk of the birth of \"another fine son \" who is quite handsome.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Business news; cotton and salt arrived; has sent nail rods in a different, lighter wagon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother\" Francis Preston. Political discussion-including the possibility of Congressional redistricting of Botetourt and Montgomery counties, the disagreements between the Federalists and the Republicans, and how redistricting would affect John when elections come again; ironworks are shorthanded and he is willing to hire out seven \"of my best negroe men\"; wife has had the mumps and self has had a bout with rheumatism.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from David Campbell, Campbella, Tennessee, to Sarah B. Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Expresses joy at Mrs. Preston's recovering her health; philosophical statements concerning life; fondness toward Mrs. Preston and family; mention of who will be in school at Abingdon for the next two years, if the school stays open.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Salt was delivered and all was in good order; family news including the birth of a son, William Ballard Preston, to their brother James P. Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Asks if he can send his son, Carlton Radford, to Mr. Whaley's school, since Mr. Birch's school at Fort Chizwell has broken up; has taken care of money matters; more problems with rheumatism.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Montgomery Court House Virginia, to \"brother;\" Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Asks for his son, William, to be sent home since the family is free of the whooping cough; a Senate position is open, but heJohn declined since he thought that Francis wanted to run; discussion of war with Britain, and the election of a president; Virginia seems to be favoring Madison, but New York is doubtful; no plans yet for the Virginia militia to be called.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Business letter; alludes to wife's death; mother-in-law taking care of domestic business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Tyler, Governor of Virginia, \"In Council Chamber,\" Richmond, Virginia, to Colonel Francis Preston, Abingdon Washington County, Virginia. Cover letter for a commission for Samuel Preston, and a duplicate for the magistrates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Affectionate talk of family; money matters taken care of; carriage maker in Philadelphia has put the \"Family Arms and Crests\" on it, and has only the painting and the spring to take care of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Happy that he won the election, even though it was with some difficulty; discussion of the ingratitude and jealousy of the community of those who \"serve the public\"; money and construction matters; legal concern over the exchange of properties, the Briar Patch and Horseshoe; wife is quite ill and still grieves over the death of Louisa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Peter Randolph, Nottoway County, Virginia, to Colonel Francis Preston, Richmond, Virginia. Concerning the addition of Mecklenburg into the 5th Circuit, Randolph's firm opposition to the plan requested by Judge Johnston to relieve Johnston of some duties of the 13th Circuit, and Randolph's reasons against the change of duties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Concern over the Blockading Squadron of Great Britain, and description of naVirginial battles in Lynnhaven Bay; wishes Congress would impose an embargo on Great Britain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Francis Preston, Brigadier General, 17th Brigade, 3rd Division, to John Tate. Appointment of Tate as Brigade Inspector of the 17th Brigade in the third division of the militia of the said Commonwealth. Including autograph document signed on verso by Francis Preston appointing Captain Francis Smith as his aide, 16 May 1816.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Virginia. Is still trying to locate the papers of W. P. Preston; more election news; introduces S. P. Sharp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Patrick Henry, Richmond, Virginia, to John Preston, Montgomery County, Virginia. Concerning a serjeanty right granted by Lord Dumore, 10 to 12 years prior, to Henry for 200 acres on the Ohio River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of David Price for 3 pounds received from John Preston. Including note on verso by John Preston, 17 April 1785, stating payment of 29 British pounds to William M. Miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from James Blair, Abingdon, Virginia, to John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia. Blair's wife, Betsy, a cousin of Preston, is unable to appear at court in Botetourt County in a case involving Mrs. Elizabeth (Preston) Madison, because her son is ill, but has sent a deposition. Hopes that Dr. Humphries has inoculated Preston's sisters for smallpox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Preston, Fort Lee, Bluestone, to Governor Henry Lee. Explanation of Preston's actions taken in defending his posts by dispersing his men; also explanation of monies spent. Including document by John Preston, 13 June 1792, Fort Lee, Bluestone, Virginia, accounting for monies spent by him for his militia men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Edmund Randolph, Richmond, Virginia , to General John Preston, Horse Shoe Bottom. Concerning legal proceedings at Staunton; and proceedings of the Richmond chancery court concerning the McKin case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from James Hoge, Buckingham County, Virginia, to General John Preston, Richmond, Virginia. Requests to have orders countermanded and have his troops transferred somewhere where they can recover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Floyd, Washington, D.C , to General John Preston, Richmond, Virginia. The appropriations bill is before Congress and is expected to pass this week or early next week; the estimate for the ordinance department is $1,037,200.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand grant certificate of John Preston for 300 acres in Botetourt County, Virginia. Signed by Governor James P. Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCircular letter transmitting memorials of the citizens of Columbia and Richland, South Carolina, to the legislature of South Carolina, and to the Congress of the United States, protesting against the protective tariff. Also includes the text of the memorials. Including letter from William C. Preston, Chairman, to William B. Giles, Governor of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, 2 Nov. 1827, explaining the attached circular. Also including a newspaper clipping of the proceedings of the committee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks name of a lawyer practicing in section in which General Joseph S. Shelton of South Carolina lives. The estate of Gilmer's grandfather is being sued and General Shelton is the principal debtor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Epes Sargent, New York, New York, to William C. Preston. Letter from Thomas W. Gilmer, Capitol, Richmond, Virginia, to William C. Preston, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. Sargent is associated with Park Benjamin in publishing the New World, a New York newspaper, and discusses his efforts to bring about an international copyright agreement.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This inventory, chiefly 1786-1815, represents three generations of the Preston family, and likewise can be divided into the following:"," Items relating to William Preston (ca. 1729-1783), 1755-1782, primarily photostats of appointments to various county offices (coroner, sheriff and surveyor) and to positions in the Virginia militia; but also including original appointments, 1763 and 1776; a surveyor's entry; 1774; and letters, 1773-1782, to Preston concerning land, the Cherokee Indians and a court martial."," Items, 1785-1819, relating to William's sons, Francis Preston (1765- 1836), lawyer, member of the Virginia Legislature and the U.S. Congress; and his brother John Preston (1764-1827), member of the Virginia Assembly and long-time Treasurer of Virginia, including letters from John Preston to Francis Preston as well as correspondence of the two men with other people. Subjects covered in the letters include politics; the War of 1812; a carriage; the College of William and Mary; duels; the building of a house; and Indians. These papers also contain a certificate, 20 September 1793, of emancipation for a slave signed by Francis Preston; and his appointment of two military aides."," Items relating to the correspondence of William Campbell Preston (1764- 1860), son of Francis Preston, and a member of Congress from South Carolina, including a circular and letter, 1827, concerning protest by citizens of South Carolina of a protective tariff.","William Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a Company of Rangers in Augusta County,\" Virginia. Signed by Robert Dinwiddie, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Captain of a Company of Rangers.\" Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as : \"Lieutenant Colonel of the Militia for the County of Augusta,\" Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquler, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as Escheator for Augusta County, Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the Militia for the County of Augusta,\" Virginia. Signed by Francis Fauquier, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Colonel of the Militia of the County of Botetourt,\" Virginia. Signed by Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"one of our Coroners of our County of Botetourt,\" Virginia. Signed by Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Williamsburg Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Sheriff of the County of Fincastle County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia. Signed by John Murray, Earl of Dunmore, Williamsburg, Virginia.","Letter from William Campbell, Aspen Bottom, to William Preston. Letter concerns Captain Shelby's purchase of the land where Captain Bledsoe lives.","Surveyor's entry of Fincastle County, later Kentucky and Montgomery and Washington Counties, Virginia. Item mentions William Preston, surveyor of Fincastle. Signed by William Christian.","William Preston was appointed as \"Lieutenant and Commander in chief of the Militia of the County of Fincastle [County, later Kentucky, and Montgomery and Washington Counties], Virginia\" Signed by the Committee of Safety for the Colony of Virginia.","Letter from Anthony Bledsoe, Fort Patrick Henry, Virginia, to Colonel William Preston. Letter concerns the Cherokee Indians, their need of supplies, and their fear of coming to Williamsburg.","William Preston was appointed as \"County Lieutenant of Militia in the County of Montgomery,\" Virginia. Signed by Patrick Henry, Williamsburg, Virginia.","William Preston was appointed as \"Surveyor for the County of Montgomery,\" Virginia. Signed by Dudley Digges, Lieutenant Governor, Williamsburg, Virginia.","Letter from Charles Morgan to William Preston. Letter concerns a court martial of two men, Marshall Duncan and Timothy Roark, and the circumstances involved in the case; and men trying, to be struck from the muster roll in order to be relieved of their military duties.","Post bond for Joseph Achillberger before William Preston, Justice of the Peace, Montgomery County, Virginia.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston. Was only able to send 10 pounds because of the \"great difficulty of procuring cash in this country\"; mentions getting cash from \"Uncle Tom\" or tobacco from \"Anderson\" and converting that to cash; tobacco prices; discusses the loss Kentucky will feel at the death of Colonel Christian.","Letter from John Preston to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. Discusses business dealings with Anderson tobacco, and obtaining the necessary materials and the carpenter recommended by Captain T. Smith to finish their house; wants to compare prices between the Academy at Botetourt Town and William and Mary; gives details of building a new academy at Greenfield and the prices which would be charged.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Williamsburg, Virginia. More discussion about the constructing of their house; expresses concern about a possible suit against them for a debt unpaid, unless they raise money from Anderson's tobacco; tells of neighbors anxiously awaiting his Francis's return so that they might \"profit from your knowledge,\" referring to Francis Preston's license to practice law, and so that he can be considered an eligible candidate; offers to campaign for him in his absence; relates feelings toward a duel fought between their cousin, James Breckenridge and [?] Younghusband.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Williamsburg, Virginia. Sends news of large amounts of mail for him, mainly on the subject of friendship; election day has been moved to an earlier date in April, requiring him [FP] to come home earlier; hopes this doesn't interfere with his studies; gives itinerary and details about coming home; discusses the other candidates and the main issue of the campaign--the division of the country; tells rumor that Congress is about to \"raise a great army, for what purpose, we know not.\"","Bill is for fabrics, clothes, and notions for \"Sally B. Campbell,\" later Sarah Buchanan (Campbell) Preston, wife of Francis Preston.","Letter from John Preston to \"brother\" Francis Preston. Short note discussing the election and political side effects relating to it.","Letter from John Preston, Mr. McDowell's, to \"Frank,\" Francis Preston, Montgomery County, Virginia. Discusses land transactions and the upcoming change in the Judicial districts west of the Blue Ridge; mentions the end of the Indian War and the government being settled.","Letter from John Preston, John Breckenridge's, Lexington, Virginia, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Comments on the reformed behavior of B. Smith, a commander at one of the frontier posts, who has \"abandoned both women and wine forever\"; discussion of affairs with the Indians--treaties, not trusting them, and hopes of continuing the war with them; General Wayne, however, has orders only to defend themselves, not attack; mention of land prices connected with investment possibilities.","Letter from John Preston, Lexington, Virginia to \"brother\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Business discussion about an unknown matter.","Emancipation certificate of John Broady, Negro servant of William Campbell, father-in-law of Francis Preston. Signed by Francis Preston.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia to \"sister In-law,\" Sarah B. Preston, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mention of her domesticity; gossip of a rich widow, Mrs. Thomas Randolph, who has fallen in love with John Brown.","Letter from John Preston, no place, to \"brother,\" probably Francis Preston. Gives election news of senators and governor; details about a duel between General Wood and W. Thomas Madison over the election of Governor Brook which led to defamations of character.","Letter from John Preston, no place, to Francis Preston, Congress, United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Concerning attention paid to brother William by General Wayne.","Letter from Bishop James Madison, Botetourt County, Virgina, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discusses power of attorney between H. Smith and himself; and business matters dealing with land.","Letter from John Preston, no place, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discusses business transactions, including buying some horses; shares feelings of wanting to be married.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discussion of business transactions with Governor Shelby.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Expresses concern over their brother \"Tommy\" not being able to attend school due to insufficient funds, and asks if Francis might be able to help in this area; mentions William and Mary as a good choice for Tommy to study law.","Letter from John Preston, Horse Shoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Discussion about horses and John's son cutting teeth.","Letter from John Preston, Blacksburg, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Family news; grandmother has died; is still looking for the book, EVirginians Millwright, sent by Francis to use as reference for their spring water problem.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Asks him to help with E. Madison's business affairs; house is half finished; hopes to pay off all debts soon and be as \"independent as a freeman ought to be.\"","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Wagon arrived satisfactorily; sent 5 bushels of hemp seed and will send more if needed; borrowed from him a bundle of \"nail rods\" to lay the plank floor in his home; talk of the birth of \"another fine son \" who is quite handsome.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Business news; cotton and salt arrived; has sent nail rods in a different, lighter wagon.","Letter from John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia, to \"brother\" Francis Preston. Political discussion-including the possibility of Congressional redistricting of Botetourt and Montgomery counties, the disagreements between the Federalists and the Republicans, and how redistricting would affect John when elections come again; ironworks are shorthanded and he is willing to hire out seven \"of my best negroe men\"; wife has had the mumps and self has had a bout with rheumatism.","Letter from David Campbell, Campbella, Tennessee, to Sarah B. Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Expresses joy at Mrs. Preston's recovering her health; philosophical statements concerning life; fondness toward Mrs. Preston and family; mention of who will be in school at Abingdon for the next two years, if the school stays open.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Salt was delivered and all was in good order; family news including the birth of a son, William Ballard Preston, to their brother James P. Preston.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Asks if he can send his son, Carlton Radford, to Mr. Whaley's school, since Mr. Birch's school at Fort Chizwell has broken up; has taken care of money matters; more problems with rheumatism.","Letter from John Preston, Montgomery Court House Virginia, to \"brother;\" Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Asks for his son, William, to be sent home since the family is free of the whooping cough; a Senate position is open, but heJohn declined since he thought that Francis wanted to run; discussion of war with Britain, and the election of a president; Virginia seems to be favoring Madison, but New York is doubtful; no plans yet for the Virginia militia to be called.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Business letter; alludes to wife's death; mother-in-law taking care of domestic business.","Letter from John Tyler, Governor of Virginia, \"In Council Chamber,\" Richmond, Virginia, to Colonel Francis Preston, Abingdon Washington County, Virginia. Cover letter for a commission for Samuel Preston, and a duplicate for the magistrates.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Affectionate talk of family; money matters taken care of; carriage maker in Philadelphia has put the \"Family Arms and Crests\" on it, and has only the painting and the spring to take care of.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Happy that he won the election, even though it was with some difficulty; discussion of the ingratitude and jealousy of the community of those who \"serve the public\"; money and construction matters; legal concern over the exchange of properties, the Briar Patch and Horseshoe; wife is quite ill and still grieves over the death of Louisa.","Letter from Peter Randolph, Nottoway County, Virginia, to Colonel Francis Preston, Richmond, Virginia. Concerning the addition of Mecklenburg into the 5th Circuit, Randolph's firm opposition to the plan requested by Judge Johnston to relieve Johnston of some duties of the 13th Circuit, and Randolph's reasons against the change of duties.","Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Washington County, Virginia. Concern over the Blockading Squadron of Great Britain, and description of naVirginial battles in Lynnhaven Bay; wishes Congress would impose an embargo on Great Britain.","Letter from Francis Preston, Brigadier General, 17th Brigade, 3rd Division, to John Tate. Appointment of Tate as Brigade Inspector of the 17th Brigade in the third division of the militia of the said Commonwealth. Including autograph document signed on verso by Francis Preston appointing Captain Francis Smith as his aide, 16 May 1816.","Letter from John Preston, Horseshoe Bottom, to \"brother,\" Francis Preston, Abingdon, Virginia. Is still trying to locate the papers of W. P. Preston; more election news; introduces S. P. Sharp.","Letter from Patrick Henry, Richmond, Virginia, to John Preston, Montgomery County, Virginia. Concerning a serjeanty right granted by Lord Dumore, 10 to 12 years prior, to Henry for 200 acres on the Ohio River.","Receipt of David Price for 3 pounds received from John Preston. Including note on verso by John Preston, 17 April 1785, stating payment of 29 British pounds to William M. Miller.","Letter from James Blair, Abingdon, Virginia, to John Preston, \"Smithfield,\" Montgomery County, Virginia. Blair's wife, Betsy, a cousin of Preston, is unable to appear at court in Botetourt County in a case involving Mrs. Elizabeth (Preston) Madison, because her son is ill, but has sent a deposition. Hopes that Dr. Humphries has inoculated Preston's sisters for smallpox.","Letter from John Preston, Fort Lee, Bluestone, to Governor Henry Lee. Explanation of Preston's actions taken in defending his posts by dispersing his men; also explanation of monies spent. Including document by John Preston, 13 June 1792, Fort Lee, Bluestone, Virginia, accounting for monies spent by him for his militia men.","Letter from Edmund Randolph, Richmond, Virginia , to General John Preston, Horse Shoe Bottom. Concerning legal proceedings at Staunton; and proceedings of the Richmond chancery court concerning the McKin case.","Letter from James Hoge, Buckingham County, Virginia, to General John Preston, Richmond, Virginia. Requests to have orders countermanded and have his troops transferred somewhere where they can recover.","Letter from John Floyd, Washington, D.C , to General John Preston, Richmond, Virginia. The appropriations bill is before Congress and is expected to pass this week or early next week; the estimate for the ordinance department is $1,037,200.","Land grant certificate of John Preston for 300 acres in Botetourt County, Virginia. Signed by Governor James P. Preston.","Circular letter transmitting memorials of the citizens of Columbia and Richland, South Carolina, to the legislature of South Carolina, and to the Congress of the United States, protesting against the protective tariff. Also includes the text of the memorials. Including letter from William C. Preston, Chairman, to William B. Giles, Governor of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, 2 Nov. 1827, explaining the attached circular. Also including a newspaper clipping of the proceedings of the committee.","Asks name of a lawyer practicing in section in which General Joseph S. Shelton of South Carolina lives. The estate of Gilmer's grandfather is being sued and General Shelton is the principal debtor.","Letter from Epes Sargent, New York, New York, to William C. Preston. Letter from Thomas W. Gilmer, Capitol, Richmond, Virginia, to William C. Preston, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. Sargent is associated with Park Benjamin in publishing the New World, a New York newspaper, and discusses his efforts to bring about an international copyright agreement."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Preston Family","Preston family","Preston, Francis","Preston, John, 1764-1827","Preston, William","Preston, Francis, 1765-1836","Preston, William, ca. 1729-1783"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"names_coll_ssim":["Preston family","Preston, Francis, 1765-1836","Preston, John, 1764-1827","Preston, William, ca. 1729-1783"],"famname_ssim":["Preston Family","Preston family"],"persname_ssim":["Preston, Francis","Preston, John, 1764-1827","Preston, William","Preston, Francis, 1765-1836","Preston, William, ca. 1729-1783"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":67,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T05:12:54.760Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_2393"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8868","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Richard Billups Papers","creator":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8868#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Billups, Richard","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8868#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003eBusiness, military and legal papers, chiefly 1774-1822, of Richard Billups of Mathews and Gloucester Counties, Virginia. 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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.","Organization: This collection is organized into 8 Series: 1. Accounts 2. Account Books 3. Legal Papers 4. Letters 5. Military Papers 6. Society Papers 7. Printed Material 8. Oversized Material Arrangement: This collection is arranged chronologically by date. The names mentioned with each folder are just a few of the many names which appear on the documents included within that folder.","Richard Billups was a merchant; shipbuilder; shipowner; justice of the peace; sheriff of Mathews County, Virginia, 1792-1795; major in the Virginia militia; leader in the Methodist Episcopal Church; and member of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1807-1817, from Mathews County. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00046.frame","Business, military and legal papers, chiefly 1774-1822, of Richard Billups of Mathews and Gloucester Counties, Virginia. Papers include accounts, land records, and correspondence and some concern shipbuilding. Includes minutes, 1842, of a temperance meeting and Methodist church records.","Box: 1-5. Including plats of land, receipts, etc.","Box 1-2","Robert Whiting, John Billups.","Thos. Flowerdewe, Benjamine Cook.","Taylor, Burton, Dellahaunty, Beatley.","George Hunley, Ziperus Degges.","Jas. Davis, etc.","Stubblefield, Burton, Jarvis, Lyell.","John Billups, John Steer, John Foster, Jr.","John Foster, John Billups, Geo. Foster, Wm. Armistead, etc.","John Billups, L. Smith, Wm. Reynolds, Nelson.","Billups, L. Smith, Nelson, Reynolds, Shackelford, David Jameson, Jr., Issac Foster, small account booklet.","Armistead, John Billups, Reynolds, Shackelford.","Thos. Gibbons, Thos. Flipper.","John Fowler, Mathias James.","John and Richard Billups, Thos. Billups.","Billups, John Weston, Delahaunty, Taylor.","Billups, John Fowler, John Avery, Joshua Gayle, Rispess.","Richard and John Billups, Thos. Lilly.","Billups, Richard Risby.","Respess, Mathews, Foster, Pennock, Risby, Billups.","John Lilly, Billups, John Foster, Henry Forrest, etc.","John and Isaac Foster, Richard Risby, Billups, etc.","R. Risby, Estate of John Foster, Billups.","James Callis, Repass, Billups, Risby.","Estate of Wm. Lilly, Respass, Risby, Billups, etc.","Respass, Lilly, Callis, Knight, etc.","Respass, Foster, Forrest, Knight, Charlton, Jones, Tinsley, etc.","Rispass, Roberts, Foster, Mathews, etc.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.","Rispess, Risby, Anderson, Lilly, Gayle, Davis land plats.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or sheriff, Mathews County.","Lilly, Foster, Respass, Jarvis, Anderson, Dudley, Knight, etc.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.","More accounts as Folder 3; general account names as above including Rispess, Gwathmey, Dabnet. Etc.","Respass, Cooke, Tabb, many sheriff's accounts, etc.","Respass, Dixon, Foster, Anderso, Hunley, Reynolds, Callis, etc.","Repspass, Forrest, Degges, Hurst, Knight, LeRoy Cole, etc.","Respass, Eddens, Knight, Van Bibber, Dudley, etc.","Respass, Smith, Foster, Knight Schacelford, Patterson, etc.","Box 3-5.","Parker, Lilly, Smith, Callis, Foster, Forrest, Respass, Knight, etc.","Smith, Knight, Respess, Gayle, David, Brounley, Saunders, etc.","Lilly Smith, Respess, Knight, Foster, Degges, Hudgin, etc.","Smith, Parrott, Mays, Knight, Respass, etc.","Jarvis, Lilly, Knight, Callis, Brown, Gayle, Eddins, etc.","Degges, Eddins, Knight, Lilly, Brown, Foster, etc.","Foster, Forrest, Eddens, Boswell, Knight, Brounley, etc.","Eddens, Lilly, Armistead, Foster, Tabb, Wjite, Burniston (?).","Accounts in connection with building of new schooner \"Courtney Norton.\"","Foster, Forrest, Dudley, Morgan, Burling, Brounley, etc.","Cole, Degges, Timberlake, Williams, Forest, White, Davis, Tyree, Hudgin, Tomkins, etc.","Dawson, Eddens, Bahannon, Forrest, Foster, Burneston, Burling, Mann Page, etc.","Cole, Jarvis, Forrest, Gayle, Widgeon, Lane, etc.","Respress, Foster, Hudgin, Eddens, Callis, Roberts, etc.","Plat of ground; Foster, Smith, Knight, Eddens, Winder, etc. Includes a list of attendees at the May 21, 1814 Quarterly Gloucester Circuit meeting (Mathews, King and Queen, Mathews and possibly others) and their collection amounts.","Foster, Degges, Smith, Morgan, etc.","Cramp, Lewis, Davis, Bohannon, Stevens, Foster, etc.","Foster, Tompkins, Brounley, Hugin, Tomblin, Minter, etc.","Bramhall, Robens, Tompkins, Foster, Hayes, Eddens, etc.","Bounley, Foster, James, Ransone, Bramhall, King, etc.","Minster, Tompkins, Armistead, Diggs, Foster, etc.","March, Tompkins, Armistead, Foster, etc.","Callis, Foster, Davis, Respass, etc.","Tompkins, Winder, Wjite, James, Diggs, etc.","Forrest, Deggs, Knight, Callis, Tompkins, Edwards, etc.","Morgan, Tompkins, Davis, Diggs, etc.","Hudgin, Tompkins, Jarvis, etc.","Diggs, Tabb, Minter, Smith, Tompkins, etc.","Dunston, Stoakes, Tompkins, March, etc.","Stokes, March, Tompkins, Davis, Gambill, etc.","Foushee, Freeman, Tompkins, Crawford, Neale, etc.","March, Stoaks, Tompkins, Davis, etc.","Stoaks, Smith, Moore, Owins, Tompkins, Hudgin, etc.","Stoaks, Edwards, Minter, Kane, Walker, etc.","Stoaks, Silverthorn, Goodrich, Hodges, etc.","Stoaks, White, Diggs, armstrong, Tabb, etc.","Brounly, Richardson, Stoakes, Hall, Lane, etc.","Roy, Jones, Stoakes, Minter, Roberts, James, etc.","Ransome, Stoakes, Lane, Belvin, James, etc.","Stoakes, Evans Roberts, Foster, Lumpkin, Ransone, etc.","Stoakes, Knight, Respess, Jarvis, Evans, etc.","Stoakes, Callis, Bonsal, March, etc.","Brounly, Stokes, Foster, etc.","Thomas, Stoakes, Sibley, Lane, Foster, Brounly, etc","Stoakes, Evans, etc.","Stoakes, Lilly, etc.","Hudgins, etc.","Hudgins, Marchant, Hundley, Taylor, Foster, etc.","Lilly, Respess, Foster, Deggs, etc.","Appleman, De la Roche, Deggs, etc.","Respess, Hunley, Forrest, Shackelford, etc.","Respess, Armistead, Knight, Foster, etc.","Foster, Rispess, Mathews, Ransome, Callis, Gregory.","Tabb, Lewis, Lilly, Foster, etc.","Plats of land. Eddins, Foster, Elliott, Booker, Ransome.","Account Books, Cash Memo, and Day Books. Box 6-7.","27 pages.","14 pages.","30 pages.","45 pages.","14 pages.","25 pages.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","150 pages.","10 pages.","Box: 8-9","Poor condition. Deed. 300 acres conveyed to Joseph Billups by (?) Smithers on Winter Harbor (located in current Kingston Parish, Mathews County.) 1726.","Rum import certificate, Baltimore, 1777.","Will of John Billups, July 20, 1785. Import certificate, Fredericksburg 1788.","Survey by Richard Billups for Hughes Family members for property on the east side of the East River, possibly behind the Glebe. 1791.","Respess, Flitchett, Foster, Wjite.","Ransome, Gayle, Callis, Gregory, Davis","Brown, Langley, Respess, White, Hunley, Foster.","Gayle, Brown.","Taylor, Richard Billups, etc.","Taylor, Richard Billups, Respess.","Billups-Patterson, Lewis, etc.","Billups, Shackelford","Hudgins, Blake, Respess, etc.","Respess, etc.","Billups.","Gibbons, etc.","Brounley, etc.","Gibbon, etc.","Petition regards Richard Billups, Eddins, Gayle, etc.","Smith, Foster, etc.","Minutes of the House of Delegates Feb. 5, 1810. Litchfield, Williams, Forrest, White, etc.","Winder, Lilly, etc.","Smith, etc.","Degges, Brounley, etc.","Davis, Lewis, Degges, Callis, etc.","Hudgins, Daniel, Foster, Swann, etc.","Lyne, etc.","Degge, Tompkins, Forest, etc.","Ransone, Diggs, Whting, etc.","Lilly, Hunley, Jarvis, Booker, Smith, Degge, Gayle, etc.","Diggs, Armistead, Winder, Foster, Knight, etc.","Bohannon, Burcher, Ransone, etc.","Bohannon, Foster, Gayle, Ransone, etc.","Foster, Hudgins, Ransone, etc.","Eddins, etc.","Knight, Foster, Winder, Anderson (Marriage licenses)","Tax levy note book; Geo Paul marriage license; Hurst-Stewart marriage license.","Diggs, Hunley, Edwards, Jarvis, Ransone, etc.","Miller, Bayly, White, Foster, etc.","Hudgins, White, Richardson, Thomas, Williams, etc.","Hudgins, White, Pratt, Owens, Bassett, etc.","Edwards, Foster, Davis, Richardson, Hudgins, etc.","Davis, Lane, James, Hurst, Calles, etc.","Court docket for May term; Griffin.","Box-folder: 9:18-25","Wilkins, Respess, Smith, etc.","Patterson, Tabb, Jones, etc.","Brown, Gibbons, Patterson, Tyree, etc.","Lilly, Ransone, Fowler, Muire, Jackson, etc.","McCandlish, Tabb, Stevens, James, Lilly, Gayle, etc.","Eddins, Stoaks, Dudley, etc.","Smith, Stoakes, March, Callis, Gayle, etc.","Minter, brig construction, etc.","Box-folder: 9:26-28","Gayle, Hughes, Hudgins, Van Bibber, Hurst, etc.","Lists of men, Weedon, Gayle, etc.","Nicholas, Gayle, Callis; lists of men, etc. Includes 2 items with no date.","Society Papers, Church Meetings and School Compositions Box-Folder 9:29-30","Quarterly meeting minutes, lists of names.","Total Abstinence Society Minutes, 1842; religious notes; composition on astronomy by Martha E. Stoakes, undated.","Sale of the Glebe lands with regard to logs sold, work done; and a map, etc.","Literary fund broadsides, Richmond 1811-1812. Clippings, undated.","Box-folder: 10:1-12","2 copies.","Account of William Jarrott, Wilkerson Hunley, George Hunley, Edward Hughes, and 2 maps of Property, one dated October 22, 1712.","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","Virginia House of Delegates","Billups, Richard","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 B49","/repositories/2/resources/8868"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Richard Billups Papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["Richard Billups Papers"],"collection_ssim":["Richard Billups Papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Virginia--Militia"],"geogname_ssim":["Virginia--Militia"],"creator_ssm":["Billups, Richard"],"creator_ssim":["Billups, Richard"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Billups, Richard"],"creators_ssim":["Billups, Richard"],"places_ssim":["Virginia--Militia"],"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":["Deposit: 4,006 items, 7/18/1941. 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Smith, Nelson, Reynolds, Shackelford, David Jameson, Jr., Issac Foster, small account booklet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArmistead, John Billups, Reynolds, Shackelford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThos. Gibbons, Thos. Flipper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Fowler, Mathias James.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn and Richard Billups, Thos. Billups.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBillups, John Weston, Delahaunty, Taylor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBillups, John Fowler, John Avery, Joshua Gayle, Rispess.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard and John Billups, Thos. Lilly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBillups, Richard Risby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespess, Mathews, Foster, Pennock, Risby, Billups.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Lilly, Billups, John Foster, Henry Forrest, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn and Isaac Foster, Richard Risby, Billups, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR. Risby, Estate of John Foster, Billups.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Callis, Repass, Billups, Risby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstate of Wm. Lilly, Respass, Risby, Billups, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Lilly, Callis, Knight, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Foster, Forrest, Knight, Charlton, Jones, Tinsley, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRispass, Roberts, Foster, Mathews, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRispess, Risby, Anderson, Lilly, Gayle, Davis land plats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany names on accounts with Clerk or sheriff, Mathews County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLilly, Foster, Respass, Jarvis, Anderson, Dudley, Knight, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMore accounts as Folder 3; general account names as above including Rispess, Gwathmey, Dabnet. Etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Cooke, Tabb, many sheriff's accounts, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Dixon, Foster, Anderso, Hunley, Reynolds, Callis, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepspass, Forrest, Degges, Hurst, Knight, LeRoy Cole, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Eddens, Knight, Van Bibber, Dudley, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Smith, Foster, Knight Schacelford, Patterson, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox 3-5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParker, Lilly, Smith, Callis, Foster, Forrest, Respass, Knight, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith, Knight, Respess, Gayle, David, Brounley, Saunders, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLilly Smith, Respess, Knight, Foster, Degges, Hudgin, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith, Parrott, Mays, Knight, Respass, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJarvis, Lilly, Knight, Callis, Brown, Gayle, Eddins, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDegges, Eddins, Knight, Lilly, Brown, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoster, Forrest, Eddens, Boswell, Knight, Brounley, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEddens, Lilly, Armistead, Foster, Tabb, Wjite, Burniston (?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts in connection with building of new schooner \"Courtney Norton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoster, Forrest, Dudley, Morgan, Burling, Brounley, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCole, Degges, Timberlake, Williams, Forest, White, Davis, Tyree, Hudgin, Tomkins, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDawson, Eddens, Bahannon, Forrest, Foster, Burneston, Burling, Mann Page, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCole, Jarvis, Forrest, Gayle, Widgeon, Lane, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespress, Foster, Hudgin, Eddens, Callis, Roberts, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat of ground; Foster, Smith, Knight, Eddens, Winder, etc. Includes a list of attendees at the May 21, 1814 Quarterly Gloucester Circuit meeting (Mathews, King and Queen, Mathews and possibly others) and their collection amounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoster, Degges, Smith, Morgan, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCramp, Lewis, Davis, Bohannon, Stevens, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoster, Tompkins, Brounley, Hugin, Tomblin, Minter, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBramhall, Robens, Tompkins, Foster, Hayes, Eddens, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBounley, Foster, James, Ransone, Bramhall, King, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMinster, Tompkins, Armistead, Diggs, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarch, Tompkins, Armistead, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCallis, Foster, Davis, Respass, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTompkins, Winder, Wjite, James, Diggs, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForrest, Deggs, Knight, Callis, Tompkins, Edwards, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMorgan, Tompkins, Davis, Diggs, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHudgin, Tompkins, Jarvis, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiggs, Tabb, Minter, Smith, Tompkins, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDunston, Stoakes, Tompkins, March, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStokes, March, Tompkins, Davis, Gambill, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoushee, Freeman, Tompkins, Crawford, Neale, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarch, Stoaks, Tompkins, Davis, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoaks, Smith, Moore, Owins, Tompkins, Hudgin, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoaks, Edwards, Minter, Kane, Walker, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoaks, Silverthorn, Goodrich, Hodges, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoaks, White, Diggs, armstrong, Tabb, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrounly, Richardson, Stoakes, Hall, Lane, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoy, Jones, Stoakes, Minter, Roberts, James, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRansome, Stoakes, Lane, Belvin, James, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoakes, Evans Roberts, Foster, Lumpkin, Ransone, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoakes, Knight, Respess, Jarvis, Evans, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoakes, Callis, Bonsal, March, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrounly, Stokes, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas, Stoakes, Sibley, Lane, Foster, Brounly, etc\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoakes, Evans, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoakes, Lilly, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHudgins, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHudgins, Marchant, Hundley, Taylor, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLilly, Respess, Foster, Deggs, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppleman, De la Roche, Deggs, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespess, Hunley, Forrest, Shackelford, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespess, Armistead, Knight, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoster, Rispess, Mathews, Ransome, Callis, Gregory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTabb, Lewis, Lilly, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlats of land. Eddins, Foster, Elliott, Booker, Ransome.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount Books, Cash Memo, and Day Books. Box 6-7.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e27 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e45 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e25 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e150 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox: 8-9\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoor condition. Deed. 300 acres conveyed to Joseph Billups by (?) Smithers on Winter Harbor (located in current Kingston Parish, Mathews County.) 1726.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRum import certificate, Baltimore, 1777.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of John Billups, July 20, 1785. Import certificate, Fredericksburg 1788.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey by Richard Billups for Hughes Family members for property on the east side of the East River, possibly behind the Glebe. 1791.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespess, Flitchett, Foster, Wjite.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRansome, Gayle, Callis, Gregory, Davis\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrown, Langley, Respess, White, Hunley, Foster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGayle, Brown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor, Richard Billups, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor, Richard Billups, Respess.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBillups-Patterson, Lewis, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBillups, Shackelford\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHudgins, Blake, Respess, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespess, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBillups.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGibbons, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrounley, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGibbon, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition regards Richard Billups, Eddins, Gayle, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMinutes of the House of Delegates Feb. 5, 1810. Litchfield, Williams, Forrest, White, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWinder, Lilly, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDegges, Brounley, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavis, Lewis, Degges, Callis, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHudgins, Daniel, Foster, Swann, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLyne, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDegge, Tompkins, Forest, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRansone, Diggs, Whting, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLilly, Hunley, Jarvis, Booker, Smith, Degge, Gayle, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiggs, Armistead, Winder, Foster, Knight, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBohannon, Burcher, Ransone, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBohannon, Foster, Gayle, Ransone, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoster, Hudgins, Ransone, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEddins, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKnight, Foster, Winder, Anderson (Marriage licenses)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax levy note book; Geo Paul marriage license; Hurst-Stewart marriage license.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiggs, Hunley, Edwards, Jarvis, Ransone, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiller, Bayly, White, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHudgins, White, Richardson, Thomas, Williams, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHudgins, White, Pratt, Owens, Bassett, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdwards, Foster, Davis, Richardson, Hudgins, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavis, Lane, James, Hurst, Calles, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt docket for May term; Griffin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox-folder: 9:18-25\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilkins, Respess, Smith, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatterson, Tabb, Jones, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrown, Gibbons, Patterson, Tyree, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLilly, Ransone, Fowler, Muire, Jackson, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMcCandlish, Tabb, Stevens, James, Lilly, Gayle, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEddins, Stoaks, Dudley, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith, Stoakes, March, Callis, Gayle, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMinter, brig construction, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox-folder: 9:26-28\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGayle, Hughes, Hudgins, Van Bibber, Hurst, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists of men, Weedon, Gayle, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNicholas, Gayle, Callis; lists of men, etc. Includes 2 items with no date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSociety Papers, Church Meetings and School Compositions Box-Folder 9:29-30\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuarterly meeting minutes, lists of names.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTotal Abstinence Society Minutes, 1842; religious notes; composition on astronomy by Martha E. Stoakes, undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of the Glebe lands with regard to logs sold, work done; and a map, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLiterary fund broadsides, Richmond 1811-1812. 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Papers include accounts, land records, and correspondence and some concern shipbuilding. Includes minutes, 1842, of a temperance meeting and Methodist church records.","Box: 1-5. Including plats of land, receipts, etc.","Box 1-2","Robert Whiting, John Billups.","Thos. Flowerdewe, Benjamine Cook.","Taylor, Burton, Dellahaunty, Beatley.","George Hunley, Ziperus Degges.","Jas. Davis, etc.","Stubblefield, Burton, Jarvis, Lyell.","John Billups, John Steer, John Foster, Jr.","John Foster, John Billups, Geo. Foster, Wm. Armistead, etc.","John Billups, L. Smith, Wm. Reynolds, Nelson.","Billups, L. Smith, Nelson, Reynolds, Shackelford, David Jameson, Jr., Issac Foster, small account booklet.","Armistead, John Billups, Reynolds, Shackelford.","Thos. Gibbons, Thos. Flipper.","John Fowler, Mathias James.","John and Richard Billups, Thos. Billups.","Billups, John Weston, Delahaunty, Taylor.","Billups, John Fowler, John Avery, Joshua Gayle, Rispess.","Richard and John Billups, Thos. Lilly.","Billups, Richard Risby.","Respess, Mathews, Foster, Pennock, Risby, Billups.","John Lilly, Billups, John Foster, Henry Forrest, etc.","John and Isaac Foster, Richard Risby, Billups, etc.","R. Risby, Estate of John Foster, Billups.","James Callis, Repass, Billups, Risby.","Estate of Wm. Lilly, Respass, Risby, Billups, etc.","Respass, Lilly, Callis, Knight, etc.","Respass, Foster, Forrest, Knight, Charlton, Jones, Tinsley, etc.","Rispass, Roberts, Foster, Mathews, etc.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.","Rispess, Risby, Anderson, Lilly, Gayle, Davis land plats.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or sheriff, Mathews County.","Lilly, Foster, Respass, Jarvis, Anderson, Dudley, Knight, etc.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.","More accounts as Folder 3; general account names as above including Rispess, Gwathmey, Dabnet. Etc.","Respass, Cooke, Tabb, many sheriff's accounts, etc.","Respass, Dixon, Foster, Anderso, Hunley, Reynolds, Callis, etc.","Repspass, Forrest, Degges, Hurst, Knight, LeRoy Cole, etc.","Respass, Eddens, Knight, Van Bibber, Dudley, etc.","Respass, Smith, Foster, Knight Schacelford, Patterson, etc.","Box 3-5.","Parker, Lilly, Smith, Callis, Foster, Forrest, Respass, Knight, etc.","Smith, Knight, Respess, Gayle, David, Brounley, Saunders, etc.","Lilly Smith, Respess, Knight, Foster, Degges, Hudgin, etc.","Smith, Parrott, Mays, Knight, Respass, etc.","Jarvis, Lilly, Knight, Callis, Brown, Gayle, Eddins, etc.","Degges, Eddins, Knight, Lilly, Brown, Foster, etc.","Foster, Forrest, Eddens, Boswell, Knight, Brounley, etc.","Eddens, Lilly, Armistead, Foster, Tabb, Wjite, Burniston (?).","Accounts in connection with building of new schooner \"Courtney Norton.\"","Foster, Forrest, Dudley, Morgan, Burling, Brounley, etc.","Cole, Degges, Timberlake, Williams, Forest, White, Davis, Tyree, Hudgin, Tomkins, etc.","Dawson, Eddens, Bahannon, Forrest, Foster, Burneston, Burling, Mann Page, etc.","Cole, Jarvis, Forrest, Gayle, Widgeon, Lane, etc.","Respress, Foster, Hudgin, Eddens, Callis, Roberts, etc.","Plat of ground; Foster, Smith, Knight, Eddens, Winder, etc. Includes a list of attendees at the May 21, 1814 Quarterly Gloucester Circuit meeting (Mathews, King and Queen, Mathews and possibly others) and their collection amounts.","Foster, Degges, Smith, Morgan, etc.","Cramp, Lewis, Davis, Bohannon, Stevens, Foster, etc.","Foster, Tompkins, Brounley, Hugin, Tomblin, Minter, etc.","Bramhall, Robens, Tompkins, Foster, Hayes, Eddens, etc.","Bounley, Foster, James, Ransone, Bramhall, King, etc.","Minster, Tompkins, Armistead, Diggs, Foster, etc.","March, Tompkins, Armistead, Foster, etc.","Callis, Foster, Davis, Respass, etc.","Tompkins, Winder, Wjite, James, Diggs, etc.","Forrest, Deggs, Knight, Callis, Tompkins, Edwards, etc.","Morgan, Tompkins, Davis, Diggs, etc.","Hudgin, Tompkins, Jarvis, etc.","Diggs, Tabb, Minter, Smith, Tompkins, etc.","Dunston, Stoakes, Tompkins, March, etc.","Stokes, March, Tompkins, Davis, Gambill, etc.","Foushee, Freeman, Tompkins, Crawford, Neale, etc.","March, Stoaks, Tompkins, Davis, etc.","Stoaks, Smith, Moore, Owins, Tompkins, Hudgin, etc.","Stoaks, Edwards, Minter, Kane, Walker, etc.","Stoaks, Silverthorn, Goodrich, Hodges, etc.","Stoaks, White, Diggs, armstrong, Tabb, etc.","Brounly, Richardson, Stoakes, Hall, Lane, etc.","Roy, Jones, Stoakes, Minter, Roberts, James, etc.","Ransome, Stoakes, Lane, Belvin, James, etc.","Stoakes, Evans Roberts, Foster, Lumpkin, Ransone, etc.","Stoakes, Knight, Respess, Jarvis, Evans, etc.","Stoakes, Callis, Bonsal, March, etc.","Brounly, Stokes, Foster, etc.","Thomas, Stoakes, Sibley, Lane, Foster, Brounly, etc","Stoakes, Evans, etc.","Stoakes, Lilly, etc.","Hudgins, etc.","Hudgins, Marchant, Hundley, Taylor, Foster, etc.","Lilly, Respess, Foster, Deggs, etc.","Appleman, De la Roche, Deggs, etc.","Respess, Hunley, Forrest, Shackelford, etc.","Respess, Armistead, Knight, Foster, etc.","Foster, Rispess, Mathews, Ransome, Callis, Gregory.","Tabb, Lewis, Lilly, Foster, etc.","Plats of land. Eddins, Foster, Elliott, Booker, Ransome.","Account Books, Cash Memo, and Day Books. Box 6-7.","27 pages.","14 pages.","30 pages.","45 pages.","14 pages.","25 pages.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","150 pages.","10 pages.","Box: 8-9","Poor condition. Deed. 300 acres conveyed to Joseph Billups by (?) Smithers on Winter Harbor (located in current Kingston Parish, Mathews County.) 1726.","Rum import certificate, Baltimore, 1777.","Will of John Billups, July 20, 1785. Import certificate, Fredericksburg 1788.","Survey by Richard Billups for Hughes Family members for property on the east side of the East River, possibly behind the Glebe. 1791.","Respess, Flitchett, Foster, Wjite.","Ransome, Gayle, Callis, Gregory, Davis","Brown, Langley, Respess, White, Hunley, Foster.","Gayle, Brown.","Taylor, Richard Billups, etc.","Taylor, Richard Billups, Respess.","Billups-Patterson, Lewis, etc.","Billups, Shackelford","Hudgins, Blake, Respess, etc.","Respess, etc.","Billups.","Gibbons, etc.","Brounley, etc.","Gibbon, etc.","Petition regards Richard Billups, Eddins, Gayle, etc.","Smith, Foster, etc.","Minutes of the House of Delegates Feb. 5, 1810. Litchfield, Williams, Forrest, White, etc.","Winder, Lilly, etc.","Smith, etc.","Degges, Brounley, etc.","Davis, Lewis, Degges, Callis, etc.","Hudgins, Daniel, Foster, Swann, etc.","Lyne, etc.","Degge, Tompkins, Forest, etc.","Ransone, Diggs, Whting, etc.","Lilly, Hunley, Jarvis, Booker, Smith, Degge, Gayle, etc.","Diggs, Armistead, Winder, Foster, Knight, etc.","Bohannon, Burcher, Ransone, etc.","Bohannon, Foster, Gayle, Ransone, etc.","Foster, Hudgins, Ransone, etc.","Eddins, etc.","Knight, Foster, Winder, Anderson (Marriage licenses)","Tax levy note book; Geo Paul marriage license; Hurst-Stewart marriage license.","Diggs, Hunley, Edwards, Jarvis, Ransone, etc.","Miller, Bayly, White, Foster, etc.","Hudgins, White, Richardson, Thomas, Williams, etc.","Hudgins, White, Pratt, Owens, Bassett, etc.","Edwards, Foster, Davis, Richardson, Hudgins, etc.","Davis, Lane, James, Hurst, Calles, etc.","Court docket for May term; Griffin.","Box-folder: 9:18-25","Wilkins, Respess, Smith, etc.","Patterson, Tabb, Jones, etc.","Brown, Gibbons, Patterson, Tyree, etc.","Lilly, Ransone, Fowler, Muire, Jackson, etc.","McCandlish, Tabb, Stevens, James, Lilly, Gayle, etc.","Eddins, Stoaks, Dudley, etc.","Smith, Stoakes, March, Callis, Gayle, etc.","Minter, brig construction, etc.","Box-folder: 9:26-28","Gayle, Hughes, Hudgins, Van Bibber, Hurst, etc.","Lists of men, Weedon, Gayle, etc.","Nicholas, Gayle, Callis; lists of men, etc. Includes 2 items with no date.","Society Papers, Church Meetings and School Compositions Box-Folder 9:29-30","Quarterly meeting minutes, lists of names.","Total Abstinence Society Minutes, 1842; religious notes; composition on astronomy by Martha E. Stoakes, undated.","Sale of the Glebe lands with regard to logs sold, work done; and a map, etc.","Literary fund broadsides, Richmond 1811-1812. Clippings, undated.","Box-folder: 10:1-12","2 copies.","Account of William Jarrott, Wilkerson Hunley, George Hunley, Edward Hughes, and 2 maps of Property, one dated October 22, 1712."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia House of Delegates"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Virginia House of Delegates","Billups, Richard"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Virginia House of Delegates"],"persname_ssim":["Billups, Richard"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":202,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-20T22:58:53.900Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8868","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8868","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8868","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8868","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8868.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Richard Billups Papers","title_ssm":["Richard Billups Papers"],"title_tesim":["Richard Billups Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1705-1857","1774-1822"],"unitdate_bulk_ssim":["1774-1822"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1705-1857"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 B49","/repositories/2/resources/8868"],"text":["Mss. 65 B49","/repositories/2/resources/8868","Richard Billups Papers","Virginia--Militia","Colonial period, ca. 1609-1774","Gloucester County (Va.)--History--18th century","Gloucester County (Va.)--History--19th century","Judges--Virginia","Legal documents","Mathews County (Va.)--History--19th century","Methodist Church--Virginia","Methodist Church--Virginia--Clergy--History--19th century.","Shipbuilding--Virginia","Temperance--History--19th century","United States--Economic history","United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783","Clergy","Correspondence","Financial records","Minutes","Receipts (financial records)","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Organization: This collection is organized into 8 Series: 1. Accounts 2. Account Books 3. Legal Papers 4. Letters 5. Military Papers 6. Society Papers 7. Printed Material 8. Oversized Material Arrangement: This collection is arranged chronologically by date. The names mentioned with each folder are just a few of the many names which appear on the documents included within that folder.","Richard Billups was a merchant; shipbuilder; shipowner; justice of the peace; sheriff of Mathews County, Virginia, 1792-1795; major in the Virginia militia; leader in the Methodist Episcopal Church; and member of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1807-1817, from Mathews County. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00046.frame","Business, military and legal papers, chiefly 1774-1822, of Richard Billups of Mathews and Gloucester Counties, Virginia. Papers include accounts, land records, and correspondence and some concern shipbuilding. Includes minutes, 1842, of a temperance meeting and Methodist church records.","Box: 1-5. Including plats of land, receipts, etc.","Box 1-2","Robert Whiting, John Billups.","Thos. Flowerdewe, Benjamine Cook.","Taylor, Burton, Dellahaunty, Beatley.","George Hunley, Ziperus Degges.","Jas. Davis, etc.","Stubblefield, Burton, Jarvis, Lyell.","John Billups, John Steer, John Foster, Jr.","John Foster, John Billups, Geo. Foster, Wm. Armistead, etc.","John Billups, L. Smith, Wm. Reynolds, Nelson.","Billups, L. Smith, Nelson, Reynolds, Shackelford, David Jameson, Jr., Issac Foster, small account booklet.","Armistead, John Billups, Reynolds, Shackelford.","Thos. Gibbons, Thos. Flipper.","John Fowler, Mathias James.","John and Richard Billups, Thos. Billups.","Billups, John Weston, Delahaunty, Taylor.","Billups, John Fowler, John Avery, Joshua Gayle, Rispess.","Richard and John Billups, Thos. Lilly.","Billups, Richard Risby.","Respess, Mathews, Foster, Pennock, Risby, Billups.","John Lilly, Billups, John Foster, Henry Forrest, etc.","John and Isaac Foster, Richard Risby, Billups, etc.","R. Risby, Estate of John Foster, Billups.","James Callis, Repass, Billups, Risby.","Estate of Wm. Lilly, Respass, Risby, Billups, etc.","Respass, Lilly, Callis, Knight, etc.","Respass, Foster, Forrest, Knight, Charlton, Jones, Tinsley, etc.","Rispass, Roberts, Foster, Mathews, etc.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.","Rispess, Risby, Anderson, Lilly, Gayle, Davis land plats.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or sheriff, Mathews County.","Lilly, Foster, Respass, Jarvis, Anderson, Dudley, Knight, etc.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.","More accounts as Folder 3; general account names as above including Rispess, Gwathmey, Dabnet. Etc.","Respass, Cooke, Tabb, many sheriff's accounts, etc.","Respass, Dixon, Foster, Anderso, Hunley, Reynolds, Callis, etc.","Repspass, Forrest, Degges, Hurst, Knight, LeRoy Cole, etc.","Respass, Eddens, Knight, Van Bibber, Dudley, etc.","Respass, Smith, Foster, Knight Schacelford, Patterson, etc.","Box 3-5.","Parker, Lilly, Smith, Callis, Foster, Forrest, Respass, Knight, etc.","Smith, Knight, Respess, Gayle, David, Brounley, Saunders, etc.","Lilly Smith, Respess, Knight, Foster, Degges, Hudgin, etc.","Smith, Parrott, Mays, Knight, Respass, etc.","Jarvis, Lilly, Knight, Callis, Brown, Gayle, Eddins, etc.","Degges, Eddins, Knight, Lilly, Brown, Foster, etc.","Foster, Forrest, Eddens, Boswell, Knight, Brounley, etc.","Eddens, Lilly, Armistead, Foster, Tabb, Wjite, Burniston (?).","Accounts in connection with building of new schooner \"Courtney Norton.\"","Foster, Forrest, Dudley, Morgan, Burling, Brounley, etc.","Cole, Degges, Timberlake, Williams, Forest, White, Davis, Tyree, Hudgin, Tomkins, etc.","Dawson, Eddens, Bahannon, Forrest, Foster, Burneston, Burling, Mann Page, etc.","Cole, Jarvis, Forrest, Gayle, Widgeon, Lane, etc.","Respress, Foster, Hudgin, Eddens, Callis, Roberts, etc.","Plat of ground; Foster, Smith, Knight, Eddens, Winder, etc. Includes a list of attendees at the May 21, 1814 Quarterly Gloucester Circuit meeting (Mathews, King and Queen, Mathews and possibly others) and their collection amounts.","Foster, Degges, Smith, Morgan, etc.","Cramp, Lewis, Davis, Bohannon, Stevens, Foster, etc.","Foster, Tompkins, Brounley, Hugin, Tomblin, Minter, etc.","Bramhall, Robens, Tompkins, Foster, Hayes, Eddens, etc.","Bounley, Foster, James, Ransone, Bramhall, King, etc.","Minster, Tompkins, Armistead, Diggs, Foster, etc.","March, Tompkins, Armistead, Foster, etc.","Callis, Foster, Davis, Respass, etc.","Tompkins, Winder, Wjite, James, Diggs, etc.","Forrest, Deggs, Knight, Callis, Tompkins, Edwards, etc.","Morgan, Tompkins, Davis, Diggs, etc.","Hudgin, Tompkins, Jarvis, etc.","Diggs, Tabb, Minter, Smith, Tompkins, etc.","Dunston, Stoakes, Tompkins, March, etc.","Stokes, March, Tompkins, Davis, Gambill, etc.","Foushee, Freeman, Tompkins, Crawford, Neale, etc.","March, Stoaks, Tompkins, Davis, etc.","Stoaks, Smith, Moore, Owins, Tompkins, Hudgin, etc.","Stoaks, Edwards, Minter, Kane, Walker, etc.","Stoaks, Silverthorn, Goodrich, Hodges, etc.","Stoaks, White, Diggs, armstrong, Tabb, etc.","Brounly, Richardson, Stoakes, Hall, Lane, etc.","Roy, Jones, Stoakes, Minter, Roberts, James, etc.","Ransome, Stoakes, Lane, Belvin, James, etc.","Stoakes, Evans Roberts, Foster, Lumpkin, Ransone, etc.","Stoakes, Knight, Respess, Jarvis, Evans, etc.","Stoakes, Callis, Bonsal, March, etc.","Brounly, Stokes, Foster, etc.","Thomas, Stoakes, Sibley, Lane, Foster, Brounly, etc","Stoakes, Evans, etc.","Stoakes, Lilly, etc.","Hudgins, etc.","Hudgins, Marchant, Hundley, Taylor, Foster, etc.","Lilly, Respess, Foster, Deggs, etc.","Appleman, De la Roche, Deggs, etc.","Respess, Hunley, Forrest, Shackelford, etc.","Respess, Armistead, Knight, Foster, etc.","Foster, Rispess, Mathews, Ransome, Callis, Gregory.","Tabb, Lewis, Lilly, Foster, etc.","Plats of land. Eddins, Foster, Elliott, Booker, Ransome.","Account Books, Cash Memo, and Day Books. Box 6-7.","27 pages.","14 pages.","30 pages.","45 pages.","14 pages.","25 pages.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","150 pages.","10 pages.","Box: 8-9","Poor condition. Deed. 300 acres conveyed to Joseph Billups by (?) Smithers on Winter Harbor (located in current Kingston Parish, Mathews County.) 1726.","Rum import certificate, Baltimore, 1777.","Will of John Billups, July 20, 1785. Import certificate, Fredericksburg 1788.","Survey by Richard Billups for Hughes Family members for property on the east side of the East River, possibly behind the Glebe. 1791.","Respess, Flitchett, Foster, Wjite.","Ransome, Gayle, Callis, Gregory, Davis","Brown, Langley, Respess, White, Hunley, Foster.","Gayle, Brown.","Taylor, Richard Billups, etc.","Taylor, Richard Billups, Respess.","Billups-Patterson, Lewis, etc.","Billups, Shackelford","Hudgins, Blake, Respess, etc.","Respess, etc.","Billups.","Gibbons, etc.","Brounley, etc.","Gibbon, etc.","Petition regards Richard Billups, Eddins, Gayle, etc.","Smith, Foster, etc.","Minutes of the House of Delegates Feb. 5, 1810. Litchfield, Williams, Forrest, White, etc.","Winder, Lilly, etc.","Smith, etc.","Degges, Brounley, etc.","Davis, Lewis, Degges, Callis, etc.","Hudgins, Daniel, Foster, Swann, etc.","Lyne, etc.","Degge, Tompkins, Forest, etc.","Ransone, Diggs, Whting, etc.","Lilly, Hunley, Jarvis, Booker, Smith, Degge, Gayle, etc.","Diggs, Armistead, Winder, Foster, Knight, etc.","Bohannon, Burcher, Ransone, etc.","Bohannon, Foster, Gayle, Ransone, etc.","Foster, Hudgins, Ransone, etc.","Eddins, etc.","Knight, Foster, Winder, Anderson (Marriage licenses)","Tax levy note book; Geo Paul marriage license; Hurst-Stewart marriage license.","Diggs, Hunley, Edwards, Jarvis, Ransone, etc.","Miller, Bayly, White, Foster, etc.","Hudgins, White, Richardson, Thomas, Williams, etc.","Hudgins, White, Pratt, Owens, Bassett, etc.","Edwards, Foster, Davis, Richardson, Hudgins, etc.","Davis, Lane, James, Hurst, Calles, etc.","Court docket for May term; Griffin.","Box-folder: 9:18-25","Wilkins, Respess, Smith, etc.","Patterson, Tabb, Jones, etc.","Brown, Gibbons, Patterson, Tyree, etc.","Lilly, Ransone, Fowler, Muire, Jackson, etc.","McCandlish, Tabb, Stevens, James, Lilly, Gayle, etc.","Eddins, Stoaks, Dudley, etc.","Smith, Stoakes, March, Callis, Gayle, etc.","Minter, brig construction, etc.","Box-folder: 9:26-28","Gayle, Hughes, Hudgins, Van Bibber, Hurst, etc.","Lists of men, Weedon, Gayle, etc.","Nicholas, Gayle, Callis; lists of men, etc. Includes 2 items with no date.","Society Papers, Church Meetings and School Compositions Box-Folder 9:29-30","Quarterly meeting minutes, lists of names.","Total Abstinence Society Minutes, 1842; religious notes; composition on astronomy by Martha E. Stoakes, undated.","Sale of the Glebe lands with regard to logs sold, work done; and a map, etc.","Literary fund broadsides, Richmond 1811-1812. Clippings, undated.","Box-folder: 10:1-12","2 copies.","Account of William Jarrott, Wilkerson Hunley, George Hunley, Edward Hughes, and 2 maps of Property, one dated October 22, 1712.","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","Virginia House of Delegates","Billups, Richard","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 B49","/repositories/2/resources/8868"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Richard Billups Papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["Richard Billups Papers"],"collection_ssim":["Richard Billups Papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Virginia--Militia"],"geogname_ssim":["Virginia--Militia"],"creator_ssm":["Billups, Richard"],"creator_ssim":["Billups, Richard"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Billups, Richard"],"creators_ssim":["Billups, Richard"],"places_ssim":["Virginia--Militia"],"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":["Deposit: 4,006 items, 7/18/1941. 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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\u003eOrganization: This collection is organized into 8 Series: 1. Accounts 2. Account Books 3. Legal Papers 4. Letters 5. Military Papers 6. Society Papers 7. Printed Material 8. Oversized Material Arrangement: This collection is arranged chronologically by date. The names mentioned with each folder are just a few of the many names which appear on the documents included within that folder.\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement of Materials:"],"arrangement_tesim":["Organization: This collection is organized into 8 Series: 1. Accounts 2. Account Books 3. Legal Papers 4. Letters 5. Military Papers 6. Society Papers 7. Printed Material 8. Oversized Material Arrangement: This collection is arranged chronologically by date. The names mentioned with each folder are just a few of the many names which appear on the documents included within that folder."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eRichard Billups was a merchant; shipbuilder; shipowner; justice of the peace; sheriff of Mathews County, Virginia, 1792-1795; major in the Virginia militia; leader in the Methodist Episcopal Church; and member of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1807-1817, from Mathews County. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: \u003cextref href=\"http://scdbwiki.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Richard_Billups\" title=\"Richard Billups\"\u003e\u003c/extref\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["Richard Billups was a merchant; shipbuilder; shipowner; justice of the peace; sheriff of Mathews County, Virginia, 1792-1795; major in the Virginia militia; leader in the Methodist Episcopal Church; and member of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1807-1817, from Mathews County. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  ."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOther Information:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00046.frame\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["General"],"odd_tesim":["Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00046.frame"],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eRichard Billups Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Richard Billups Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBusiness, military and legal papers, chiefly 1774-1822, of Richard Billups of Mathews and Gloucester Counties, Virginia. Papers include accounts, land records, and correspondence and some concern shipbuilding. Includes minutes, 1842, of a temperance meeting and Methodist church records.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox: 1-5. Including plats of land, receipts, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox 1-2\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Whiting, John Billups.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThos. Flowerdewe, Benjamine Cook.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor, Burton, Dellahaunty, Beatley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Hunley, Ziperus Degges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJas. Davis, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStubblefield, Burton, Jarvis, Lyell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Billups, John Steer, John Foster, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Foster, John Billups, Geo. Foster, Wm. Armistead, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Billups, L. Smith, Wm. Reynolds, Nelson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBillups, L. Smith, Nelson, Reynolds, Shackelford, David Jameson, Jr., Issac Foster, small account booklet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArmistead, John Billups, Reynolds, Shackelford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThos. Gibbons, Thos. Flipper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Fowler, Mathias James.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn and Richard Billups, Thos. Billups.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBillups, John Weston, Delahaunty, Taylor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBillups, John Fowler, John Avery, Joshua Gayle, Rispess.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard and John Billups, Thos. Lilly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBillups, Richard Risby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespess, Mathews, Foster, Pennock, Risby, Billups.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Lilly, Billups, John Foster, Henry Forrest, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn and Isaac Foster, Richard Risby, Billups, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR. Risby, Estate of John Foster, Billups.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Callis, Repass, Billups, Risby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstate of Wm. Lilly, Respass, Risby, Billups, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Lilly, Callis, Knight, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Foster, Forrest, Knight, Charlton, Jones, Tinsley, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRispass, Roberts, Foster, Mathews, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRispess, Risby, Anderson, Lilly, Gayle, Davis land plats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany names on accounts with Clerk or sheriff, Mathews County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLilly, Foster, Respass, Jarvis, Anderson, Dudley, Knight, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMore accounts as Folder 3; general account names as above including Rispess, Gwathmey, Dabnet. Etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Cooke, Tabb, many sheriff's accounts, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Dixon, Foster, Anderso, Hunley, Reynolds, Callis, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepspass, Forrest, Degges, Hurst, Knight, LeRoy Cole, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Eddens, Knight, Van Bibber, Dudley, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespass, Smith, Foster, Knight Schacelford, Patterson, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox 3-5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParker, Lilly, Smith, Callis, Foster, Forrest, Respass, Knight, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith, Knight, Respess, Gayle, David, Brounley, Saunders, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLilly Smith, Respess, Knight, Foster, Degges, Hudgin, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith, Parrott, Mays, Knight, Respass, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJarvis, Lilly, Knight, Callis, Brown, Gayle, Eddins, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDegges, Eddins, Knight, Lilly, Brown, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoster, Forrest, Eddens, Boswell, Knight, Brounley, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEddens, Lilly, Armistead, Foster, Tabb, Wjite, Burniston (?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts in connection with building of new schooner \"Courtney Norton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoster, Forrest, Dudley, Morgan, Burling, Brounley, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCole, Degges, Timberlake, Williams, Forest, White, Davis, Tyree, Hudgin, Tomkins, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDawson, Eddens, Bahannon, Forrest, Foster, Burneston, Burling, Mann Page, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCole, Jarvis, Forrest, Gayle, Widgeon, Lane, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespress, Foster, Hudgin, Eddens, Callis, Roberts, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat of ground; Foster, Smith, Knight, Eddens, Winder, etc. Includes a list of attendees at the May 21, 1814 Quarterly Gloucester Circuit meeting (Mathews, King and Queen, Mathews and possibly others) and their collection amounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoster, Degges, Smith, Morgan, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCramp, Lewis, Davis, Bohannon, Stevens, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoster, Tompkins, Brounley, Hugin, Tomblin, Minter, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBramhall, Robens, Tompkins, Foster, Hayes, Eddens, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBounley, Foster, James, Ransone, Bramhall, King, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMinster, Tompkins, Armistead, Diggs, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarch, Tompkins, Armistead, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCallis, Foster, Davis, Respass, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTompkins, Winder, Wjite, James, Diggs, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForrest, Deggs, Knight, Callis, Tompkins, Edwards, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMorgan, Tompkins, Davis, Diggs, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHudgin, Tompkins, Jarvis, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiggs, Tabb, Minter, Smith, Tompkins, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDunston, Stoakes, Tompkins, March, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStokes, March, Tompkins, Davis, Gambill, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoushee, Freeman, Tompkins, Crawford, Neale, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarch, Stoaks, Tompkins, Davis, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoaks, Smith, Moore, Owins, Tompkins, Hudgin, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoaks, Edwards, Minter, Kane, Walker, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoaks, Silverthorn, Goodrich, Hodges, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoaks, White, Diggs, armstrong, Tabb, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrounly, Richardson, Stoakes, Hall, Lane, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoy, Jones, Stoakes, Minter, Roberts, James, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRansome, Stoakes, Lane, Belvin, James, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoakes, Evans Roberts, Foster, Lumpkin, Ransone, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoakes, Knight, Respess, Jarvis, Evans, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoakes, Callis, Bonsal, March, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrounly, Stokes, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas, Stoakes, Sibley, Lane, Foster, Brounly, etc\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoakes, Evans, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStoakes, Lilly, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHudgins, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHudgins, Marchant, Hundley, Taylor, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLilly, Respess, Foster, Deggs, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppleman, De la Roche, Deggs, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespess, Hunley, Forrest, Shackelford, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespess, Armistead, Knight, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFoster, Rispess, Mathews, Ransome, Callis, Gregory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTabb, Lewis, Lilly, Foster, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlats of land. Eddins, Foster, Elliott, Booker, Ransome.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount Books, Cash Memo, and Day Books. Box 6-7.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e27 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e45 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e25 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e150 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBox: 8-9\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoor condition. Deed. 300 acres conveyed to Joseph Billups by (?) Smithers on Winter Harbor (located in current Kingston Parish, Mathews County.) 1726.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRum import certificate, Baltimore, 1777.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of John Billups, July 20, 1785. 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Papers include accounts, land records, and correspondence and some concern shipbuilding. Includes minutes, 1842, of a temperance meeting and Methodist church records.","Box: 1-5. Including plats of land, receipts, etc.","Box 1-2","Robert Whiting, John Billups.","Thos. Flowerdewe, Benjamine Cook.","Taylor, Burton, Dellahaunty, Beatley.","George Hunley, Ziperus Degges.","Jas. Davis, etc.","Stubblefield, Burton, Jarvis, Lyell.","John Billups, John Steer, John Foster, Jr.","John Foster, John Billups, Geo. Foster, Wm. Armistead, etc.","John Billups, L. Smith, Wm. Reynolds, Nelson.","Billups, L. Smith, Nelson, Reynolds, Shackelford, David Jameson, Jr., Issac Foster, small account booklet.","Armistead, John Billups, Reynolds, Shackelford.","Thos. Gibbons, Thos. Flipper.","John Fowler, Mathias James.","John and Richard Billups, Thos. Billups.","Billups, John Weston, Delahaunty, Taylor.","Billups, John Fowler, John Avery, Joshua Gayle, Rispess.","Richard and John Billups, Thos. Lilly.","Billups, Richard Risby.","Respess, Mathews, Foster, Pennock, Risby, Billups.","John Lilly, Billups, John Foster, Henry Forrest, etc.","John and Isaac Foster, Richard Risby, Billups, etc.","R. Risby, Estate of John Foster, Billups.","James Callis, Repass, Billups, Risby.","Estate of Wm. Lilly, Respass, Risby, Billups, etc.","Respass, Lilly, Callis, Knight, etc.","Respass, Foster, Forrest, Knight, Charlton, Jones, Tinsley, etc.","Rispass, Roberts, Foster, Mathews, etc.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.","Rispess, Risby, Anderson, Lilly, Gayle, Davis land plats.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or sheriff, Mathews County.","Lilly, Foster, Respass, Jarvis, Anderson, Dudley, Knight, etc.","Many names on accounts with Clerk or Sheriff, Mathews County.","More accounts as Folder 3; general account names as above including Rispess, Gwathmey, Dabnet. Etc.","Respass, Cooke, Tabb, many sheriff's accounts, etc.","Respass, Dixon, Foster, Anderso, Hunley, Reynolds, Callis, etc.","Repspass, Forrest, Degges, Hurst, Knight, LeRoy Cole, etc.","Respass, Eddens, Knight, Van Bibber, Dudley, etc.","Respass, Smith, Foster, Knight Schacelford, Patterson, etc.","Box 3-5.","Parker, Lilly, Smith, Callis, Foster, Forrest, Respass, Knight, etc.","Smith, Knight, Respess, Gayle, David, Brounley, Saunders, etc.","Lilly Smith, Respess, Knight, Foster, Degges, Hudgin, etc.","Smith, Parrott, Mays, Knight, Respass, etc.","Jarvis, Lilly, Knight, Callis, Brown, Gayle, Eddins, etc.","Degges, Eddins, Knight, Lilly, Brown, Foster, etc.","Foster, Forrest, Eddens, Boswell, Knight, Brounley, etc.","Eddens, Lilly, Armistead, Foster, Tabb, Wjite, Burniston (?).","Accounts in connection with building of new schooner \"Courtney Norton.\"","Foster, Forrest, Dudley, Morgan, Burling, Brounley, etc.","Cole, Degges, Timberlake, Williams, Forest, White, Davis, Tyree, Hudgin, Tomkins, etc.","Dawson, Eddens, Bahannon, Forrest, Foster, Burneston, Burling, Mann Page, etc.","Cole, Jarvis, Forrest, Gayle, Widgeon, Lane, etc.","Respress, Foster, Hudgin, Eddens, Callis, Roberts, etc.","Plat of ground; Foster, Smith, Knight, Eddens, Winder, etc. Includes a list of attendees at the May 21, 1814 Quarterly Gloucester Circuit meeting (Mathews, King and Queen, Mathews and possibly others) and their collection amounts.","Foster, Degges, Smith, Morgan, etc.","Cramp, Lewis, Davis, Bohannon, Stevens, Foster, etc.","Foster, Tompkins, Brounley, Hugin, Tomblin, Minter, etc.","Bramhall, Robens, Tompkins, Foster, Hayes, Eddens, etc.","Bounley, Foster, James, Ransone, Bramhall, King, etc.","Minster, Tompkins, Armistead, Diggs, Foster, etc.","March, Tompkins, Armistead, Foster, etc.","Callis, Foster, Davis, Respass, etc.","Tompkins, Winder, Wjite, James, Diggs, etc.","Forrest, Deggs, Knight, Callis, Tompkins, Edwards, etc.","Morgan, Tompkins, Davis, Diggs, etc.","Hudgin, Tompkins, Jarvis, etc.","Diggs, Tabb, Minter, Smith, Tompkins, etc.","Dunston, Stoakes, Tompkins, March, etc.","Stokes, March, Tompkins, Davis, Gambill, etc.","Foushee, Freeman, Tompkins, Crawford, Neale, etc.","March, Stoaks, Tompkins, Davis, etc.","Stoaks, Smith, Moore, Owins, Tompkins, Hudgin, etc.","Stoaks, Edwards, Minter, Kane, Walker, etc.","Stoaks, Silverthorn, Goodrich, Hodges, etc.","Stoaks, White, Diggs, armstrong, Tabb, etc.","Brounly, Richardson, Stoakes, Hall, Lane, etc.","Roy, Jones, Stoakes, Minter, Roberts, James, etc.","Ransome, Stoakes, Lane, Belvin, James, etc.","Stoakes, Evans Roberts, Foster, Lumpkin, Ransone, etc.","Stoakes, Knight, Respess, Jarvis, Evans, etc.","Stoakes, Callis, Bonsal, March, etc.","Brounly, Stokes, Foster, etc.","Thomas, Stoakes, Sibley, Lane, Foster, Brounly, etc","Stoakes, Evans, etc.","Stoakes, Lilly, etc.","Hudgins, etc.","Hudgins, Marchant, Hundley, Taylor, Foster, etc.","Lilly, Respess, Foster, Deggs, etc.","Appleman, De la Roche, Deggs, etc.","Respess, Hunley, Forrest, Shackelford, etc.","Respess, Armistead, Knight, Foster, etc.","Foster, Rispess, Mathews, Ransome, Callis, Gregory.","Tabb, Lewis, Lilly, Foster, etc.","Plats of land. Eddins, Foster, Elliott, Booker, Ransome.","Account Books, Cash Memo, and Day Books. Box 6-7.","27 pages.","14 pages.","30 pages.","45 pages.","14 pages.","25 pages.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","Physical Location: Pocket size account books loose in bottom of box, each identified with a slip as to title and date.","150 pages.","10 pages.","Box: 8-9","Poor condition. Deed. 300 acres conveyed to Joseph Billups by (?) Smithers on Winter Harbor (located in current Kingston Parish, Mathews County.) 1726.","Rum import certificate, Baltimore, 1777.","Will of John Billups, July 20, 1785. Import certificate, Fredericksburg 1788.","Survey by Richard Billups for Hughes Family members for property on the east side of the East River, possibly behind the Glebe. 1791.","Respess, Flitchett, Foster, Wjite.","Ransome, Gayle, Callis, Gregory, Davis","Brown, Langley, Respess, White, Hunley, Foster.","Gayle, Brown.","Taylor, Richard Billups, etc.","Taylor, Richard Billups, Respess.","Billups-Patterson, Lewis, etc.","Billups, Shackelford","Hudgins, Blake, Respess, etc.","Respess, etc.","Billups.","Gibbons, etc.","Brounley, etc.","Gibbon, etc.","Petition regards Richard Billups, Eddins, Gayle, etc.","Smith, Foster, etc.","Minutes of the House of Delegates Feb. 5, 1810. Litchfield, Williams, Forrest, White, etc.","Winder, Lilly, etc.","Smith, etc.","Degges, Brounley, etc.","Davis, Lewis, Degges, Callis, etc.","Hudgins, Daniel, Foster, Swann, etc.","Lyne, etc.","Degge, Tompkins, Forest, etc.","Ransone, Diggs, Whting, etc.","Lilly, Hunley, Jarvis, Booker, Smith, Degge, Gayle, etc.","Diggs, Armistead, Winder, Foster, Knight, etc.","Bohannon, Burcher, Ransone, etc.","Bohannon, Foster, Gayle, Ransone, etc.","Foster, Hudgins, Ransone, etc.","Eddins, etc.","Knight, Foster, Winder, Anderson (Marriage licenses)","Tax levy note book; Geo Paul marriage license; Hurst-Stewart marriage license.","Diggs, Hunley, Edwards, Jarvis, Ransone, etc.","Miller, Bayly, White, Foster, etc.","Hudgins, White, Richardson, Thomas, Williams, etc.","Hudgins, White, Pratt, Owens, Bassett, etc.","Edwards, Foster, Davis, Richardson, Hudgins, etc.","Davis, Lane, James, Hurst, Calles, etc.","Court docket for May term; Griffin.","Box-folder: 9:18-25","Wilkins, Respess, Smith, etc.","Patterson, Tabb, Jones, etc.","Brown, Gibbons, Patterson, Tyree, etc.","Lilly, Ransone, Fowler, Muire, Jackson, etc.","McCandlish, Tabb, Stevens, James, Lilly, Gayle, etc.","Eddins, Stoaks, Dudley, etc.","Smith, Stoakes, March, Callis, Gayle, etc.","Minter, brig construction, etc.","Box-folder: 9:26-28","Gayle, Hughes, Hudgins, Van Bibber, Hurst, etc.","Lists of men, Weedon, Gayle, etc.","Nicholas, Gayle, Callis; lists of men, etc. Includes 2 items with no date.","Society Papers, Church Meetings and School Compositions Box-Folder 9:29-30","Quarterly meeting minutes, lists of names.","Total Abstinence Society Minutes, 1842; religious notes; composition on astronomy by Martha E. Stoakes, undated.","Sale of the Glebe lands with regard to logs sold, work done; and a map, etc.","Literary fund broadsides, Richmond 1811-1812. Clippings, undated.","Box-folder: 10:1-12","2 copies.","Account of William Jarrott, Wilkerson Hunley, George Hunley, Edward Hughes, and 2 maps of Property, one dated October 22, 1712."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia House of Delegates"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Virginia House of Delegates","Billups, Richard"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Virginia House of Delegates"],"persname_ssim":["Billups, 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(Va.)--History","Augusta County (Va.)--History","Bedford County (Va.)--History","Berkeley County (W.Va.)--History","Botetourt County (Va.)--History","Brunswick County (Va.)--History","Buckingham County (Va.)--History","Campbell County (Va.)--History","Caroline County (Va.)--History","Charles City County (Va.)--History","Charlotte County (Va.)--History","Chesterfield County (Va.)--History","Clarke County (Va.)--History","Culpeper County (Va.)--History","Cumberland County (Va.)--History","Dinwiddie County (Va.)--History","Fluvanna County (Va.)--History","Goochland County (Va.)--History","Halifax County (Va.)--History","Isle of Wight County (Va.)--History","Jefferson County (W.Va.)--History","Lancaster County (Va.)--History","Lee County (Va.)--History","Louisa County (Va.)--History","Lunenburg County (Va.)--History","Madison County (Va.)--History","Mathews County (Va.)--History","Mecklenburg County (Va.)--History","Middlesex County (Va.)--History","Montgomery County (Va.)--History","Nelson County (Va.)--History","New Kent County (Va.)--History","Norfolk County (Va.)--History","Page County (Va.)--History","Patrick County (Va.)--History","Prince George County (Va.)--History","Prince William County (Va.)--History","Princess Anne County (Va.)--History","Rappahannock County (Va.)--History","Richmond County (Va.)--History","Stafford County (Va.)--History","Virginia--Governors","Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775","Virginia--History--Revolution, 1775-1783","Virginia--Militia","Virginia--Religious history","Warwick County (Va.)--History","Washington County (Va.)--History","West Augusta County (Va.)--History","Westmoreland County (Va.)--History","Williamsburg (Va.)--Photographs","Wythe County (Va.)--History","York County (Va.)--History","Accounts","Agriculture--Virginia--History","Anti-slavery movements","Church records and registers--Virginia","College of William and Mary--History--18th century","Criss Cross House (New Kent County, Va.)","Deeds--Virginia","Dunmore County (Va.)--History--18th century","Education--Virginia--History","Elizabeth City County (Va.)--History","Episcopal Church--Virginia--History","Fairfax County (Va.)--History","Fauquier County (Va.)--History","Fayette County (W. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Reprocessed by Anne Johnson in 2011.","Mss. 39.2 V82ci Virginia Cities Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library"," Mss. 65 V82 Virginia Quitrents Collection, 1704-1705, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library"," Search specific county names to access other collections that were generated by or generated in these counties, such as account books and family papers.","Artificial collection of papers relating to various counties in the Commonwealth of Virginia."," Includes current West Virginia Counties of Berkeley, Hardy, Jefferson, Morgan, Nicholas and Pendleton because the material was generated when these counties were part of Virginia.","Typescript copy of resolutions, 1812, passed at a meeting of the freeholders and citizens of Accomack to consider and express their sentiments on public affairs and certain late occurrences.","Bible records from Accomack and Northhampton Counties. Bible records of Accomack and Northampton Counties compiled by Jean M. Mihalyka in 1993. Volume 9. (Mss. Acc. 1991.46)","Bible records of Accomack and Northampton Counties compiled by Jean M. Mihalyka in 1993. Volumes 12 and 13.  Mss. Acc. 1994.74a","Photograph of an original pen and ink sketch of St. George's Church by Rev. James Willis Eastburn. Mss. Acc. 2008.193","Scope and Contents Receipts for quitrents (1750), payments and judgments (1752), tax receipts for 1822 and 1824 and typescript of petitions on juries (1798), concerning selection of juries, addresses, 1918 and 1936, concerning Grace Church, Cismont, Va. Typed manuscript concerning Albemarle Agricultural Society and typescript of minute book, 1817-1828, of Albemarle Agricultural Society as well as material concerning \"Fancy Hill,\" Albemarle County, Va. The materials that comprise this collection were donated by Lucy W. Sneed and John Lawrence and purchased from C. H. Stoneman by W\u0026M Special Collections Research Center in batches between 1940 and 1997.","Receipt for payment of £310.12.5 on quitrents in Albemarle County, Virginia. 1p. DS.","Receipt for payment of £100.1.8 in current money, which was sent by John Smith, Sheriff of Albemarle County, Virginia in part of a judgment due the King of Great Britain from Joseph Thompson [deceased?], Sheriff.","Petition on selection of juries. TCy.","Taxes paid on 130 acres of land, horses, and slaves by Thomas Rea, to the Sheriff of Albemarle Co. Va. 1 item. PDS","For the District of Virginia in a chancery suit of The Bank of Howardsville, et als vs. the president, directors and company of said bank. 28 pp. PD","27 pp. PM.","16 pp. PM","19 pp. PM.","89 pp. PM.","2 items.","Handwritten copy of a bond for Drury M. Burnley who is elected as sheriff of Albemarle County for the term of two years beginning January 1, 1857.  Bond includes names of family members.  Mss. Acc. 1997.31b. Certificate from Free Union Baptist Church for Sister Sally Wood to recommend her for membership. September 1883. Two letters to Bro' (Brother) Dudley from L.W. (Allen) which mentions Licking Hole Church. November 23, 1853 and undated.  Mss. Acc. 2008.193.","Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from W.S. Morton about material for the William and Mary Quarterly. Typed copy of Marriage Bonds of Amelia County, A-Z by husband, ca. 1735-1854. Prepared by J.D. Eggleston. Undated. Photographs of Amelia Sulpher Spring with notes on the reverse side. Undated. Letter to Susie from a correspondent in Mattoax, Virginia. Undated. Mss. Acc. 2008.193.","Papers, 1769-1803, relating to Amherst County, Va. Includes appointment, 1769, of 18 Justices of the Peace , signed by Lieut. Gov. Botetourt (Lord Botetourt). A bond, 29 January, 1803, due from J. Daniel Day and Solomon Day to Jane Rickets, widow of Thomas Rickets. Attested to by John Reynolds and Noah Guttry. 1 p. cy of ADS. Gift of Mrs. G.M. Kent in 1948.","Includes deeds, wills, legal documents, and church records (Christians Creek School House, Glebe Burying Ground, Old Stone Church, and Tinkling Spring Church.) 58 items. Purchased 1939 from C. J. Carrier of Bridgewater, VA.","3 pieces","1 piece.","[11p.] 23 1/2 cm. Printed. 2 copies.","By Rev. John Craig, first pastor of Old Stone Church in Augusta County, Virginia. 24, 14 p. 11x 8 3/3 inches. Mimeographed. 1 piece.","14 p. 11 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches. Mimeographed. 1 piece.","10 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches. 1 piece.","Content regarding payment for land purchased from George Ruebush. 1 piece.","1 piece.","Possibly drawn by Henry Hearman. Includes handrawn map of Virginia.","Price list card for A.M. Bruce, Wholesale Provision Merchant. Staunton, Virginia. Undated. Photostat of an order issued April 22, 1772 for land forfeiture.","Scope and Contents Papers, 1767-1870, relating to Bedford County, Va. Includes accounts; bonds; bill of sale, 1783. for slave; copy of appointment, 1772, of James Steptoe as clerk of Bedford Court; and copy of land grant, 1792. Also includes letter, 1876, of A. Granville Bradley describing the Shenandoah Valley and list, undated, of soldiers who served in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution with notes on the formation of Campbell County, Va. Land Grant of 300 acres in Bedford County, Virginia to Job Martin for payment of L1.10 sterling to the Treasury of the Commonwealth. Signed by Henry Lee, Governor. The materials that comprise this collection were donated by W. Mac Jones and Mrs. William C. Segar and obtained or purchased by W\u0026M Special Collections Research Center in batches between the period of 1927 and 1981.","Receipts and invoices to and from various individuals.  Some names include:  Mr. Beaver, John Berk, Mr. Pendleton, Thomas Pugh, Jack Steward, John F. Woods, Charles Dudley, Jeremiah, Moses Eubank, Jacob Wolf, Leroy James and others.","Scope and Contents Sally Phelps, aunt, Lynchburg, Virginia to Henry Bigger about purchasing a cow. Includes a registry receipt. August 6, 1884. Photocopy of a letter to \"Willie Dear\" (Mrs. L.B. Bigger of Bellevue, Bedford County) from unknown. July 29, 1886. D.W. Bigger to \"My Dear Brother\" (James H. Bigger) about receiving a photograph of him and about Christmas. December 3, 1894.","Correspondence includes a mix of people with no obvious connection to one another, though some letters deal with legal matters. December 24, 1841, Tazewell Headen, Floyd C.H. to ( ) Goggin, Atty at Law, Liberty. Concerns summoning witnesses. December 12, 1843, William Daniel, Jr. of Lynchburg, Virginia to Joseph Wilson, Clerk, Bedford, Liberty (Virginia) about McKinney and Walker repaying debt from Harris and the dismissal of a suit on the validity of Even Snead's will. February 6, 1847, Robert Davis of Lynchburg, Virginia to Joseph Wilson, Clerk of Superior Court of Bedford County with a request to make copies of a statement of debt in the case of Samuel E. White and William T. Smith (late merchants trading as White and Smith) vs four other men. February 12, 1858, Julie Clayton in Ivy Hill to her cousin about a party and marriages of acquaintances. November, 1879, Letter to \"Mr. ---(?)\" from \"Your friend only\" where the writer clearly states that having a relationship with him would bring her no joy and his attention would be in vain and \"our correspondence has closed. May your future life be blessed by a companion worthy of your efforts…Amen.\" March 11, 1889 and March 12, 1889, To \"My dear Susie\" (Mrs. William Bese) possibly from her mother in Chester, Virginia about news of family and friends. The empty envelopes are mostly addressed to the Clerk of the County Superior Court. Some names on the envelopes are A. B. Nichols, J.L. Edwards, Joseph Wilson, William M. Burwell, William Cook and others.","Scope and Contents 1869 and early 1900 receipts, one a United States Internal Revenue \"receipt for special tax\" for R.M. Dennis for a business of \"retail dealer ...liquor\" in Roscoe, St. Clair, Missouri for 1870. 1904-1909 letters to Mrs. E.M. Dennis of Bedford County, Virginia from other members of her family and E. Hilton Jackson, a Washington D.C. lawyer about a Claims Court case of (heirs of) Samuel Cline vs the United States where Samuel Cline says he lived in Rockingham County, Virginia but reports show he owned a Cline's Mill in Staunton, Virginia which sold \"large quantities of supplies to the Confederacy....\" The Samuel Cline heirs are claiming their father did not vote for secession and can prove his loyalty to the Union. Other family members include Cyrus Cline and Samuel Cline. Includes a carbon of a February 4, 1908 contract between \"the next of kin and heirs at law of Samuel Cline, deceased, and E. Hilton Jackson\" for Jackson's representation of the family during the claims case.","Scope and Contents A varied group of legal documents. Account sheet for Robert Fauster to Joel Terrell for 1750 with an 1769 note at the bottom by Chas Servis which states Terrell has \"received no satisfaction for the above ballance.\" On reverse, a note by Jacob Early states \"we the jewry find for the plaintiff...\" Payment to \"Sovereign Lord King George the third\" for an ordinary license for William Mead in Bedford County, Virginia with William Mead and Isham Talbot as witnesses. February 27, 1771. Indenture between Richard Muse and his wife and James Jones. Wythe County. May 10, 1796. Note on reverse spells \"Muse\" as \"Mary???\" Bond report by Thos Lumpkin. Some names mentioned: Boyce Eidson, Martin King, ? Chastain, Richard Lockett, Thomas Wood, Samuel Baker, Edward and William Eads, James Foster, George Wilson, Farthing Hix and other illegible names. undated. Flyer by Richard M. Young, Late Commissioner of the General Land Office with letterhead, \"General Agency at Washington City\" about \"Acts of Congress granting Pensions to soldiers and their widows for services rendered during the Revolutionary War\" with amendments to 1853. Addressed to Joseph Wilson, Clerk of Circuit Court, Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia. undated.","Mostly receipts for Edward Merriman for purchases, but includes a letter, a military record and a recipe for \"John M. Merryman's Cement Wash.\" May 24, 1850 letter to Edward Merriman, Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia from Joseph Anderson in Cincinnati, Ohio about the whereabouts and news of other members of the Merriman Family. December 15, 1898 document states that George S. Merriman was a Private in Company G, 2nd Regiment of the Virginia Volunteers who enrolled on June 24, 1898 to serve for two years and was discharged on December 18, 1898.  Notes that George S. Merriman was born in Batford (Bedford?), Virginia, 43 years of age, 5 foot, 9 and a half  inches tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, gray hair and a farmer. Signed by Ballard P. Hatcher, Captain, in Roanoke, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Poetry, prose and recipes written by different unknown people.  One \"editorial\" is about a tribute to the late Governor Kavanaugh of Maine.  Recipes include \"Sponge Pudding\" and \"Chow Chow Pickle.\"  Includes a headache remedy.","Related Collection: Mss. Acc. 2008.321 Berkeley County, Virginia (W.Va.) Tax Records","Letter from Charles J. Faulkner, in Martinsburg, West Virginia, to the President of William and Mary, at Williamsburg, Virginia, concerning the name of Berkeley County. September 8, 1873. 1 item.","Bill of sale for $400, 1807, for the sale of a slave, Dick, by Henry Bowyer to John Robinson. Purchase. Charles Hamilton Auction in 1981.","Land Grant, 1803, for Nicholas Casper, in Botetourt County, Va. signed by Governor John Page (1743-1808).","Agreement, 1883 August 18, of George W. Parrish to sell to William Jackson a portion of the tract of land in Brunswick County, Va. called \"the Batt land.\"","Scope and Contents Papers, 1769-1951, relating to Buckingham County, Va. Includes a grant, 1769, of land to Samuel Megginson signed by Lord Botetourt ; indenture (deed) between Chambers and William Norvell, 1836; photograph, 1951, of the Bolling Family of \"Rosney,\"; and accounts and correspondence of the post office at Gravel Hill , Mattie J. West, postmaster (10 items). The materials that comprise this collection were donated to W\u0026M Special Collections Research Center by Willam R. Cocke, Mrs. G. M. Kent, Mr. \u0026 Mrs. John Stone, and John D. Weaver in batches between 1940 and 1983. Finding Aid prepared by Cynthia B. Brown, 1983.","Scope and Contents Typed list, undated, of justices of the peace, 1782-1824, of Campbell County, Va.; and license, 1860, to marry of Edward Scott Payne and Anna Agnes Oliver. Gift of John Lawrence in 1997. Two court records, 1796 and undated, signed by Cha[rles]s and Williston Talbot. (Acc. 1997.31c).","Transcript of minutes, 1811-1814, of courts of enquiry of 26th Virginia regiment of Charlotte County, Va.; extract, 5 June 1833, from court records concerning death of John Randolph of Roanoke; and marriage license, 1823, of Robert Carrington and Joanna T. Bouldin. Typed list of Charlotte County names from about the mid 1700's with notes on Mathis Flournoy and John Prior. Cub Creek Church Memorial program. 1938.","Scope and Contents Papers relating to Chesterfield County, Va. Includes such items as extracts from county records; lawsuits (Vestry of Parish of Manchester v. Overseers of the Poor); commission, 1756, signed by Robert Dinwiddie appointing justices to try slave for burglary; deed; agreement (concerning Gallego Mills); and a broadside, undated, concerning proposed removal of court from Manchester to Chesterfield Court House. Item level inventory available at Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Greenway Court.","Copy of the will of Robert Hudson, 1866, with codicil dated 1872 (1 piece). Copy of a court order to pay Richard I. Tull for his services as sheriff. 1830. (1 piece). Court order to pay Walter (?) for public services. 1830. Typed manuscript \"A Culpeper Census of 1781\" by A.L. Keith. 37 pages. 1941.","Ledger, 1841-1844, of a grist mill in Culpeper County, Virginia. Includes lists of customers and what the bought, typically wheat and flour. People could also bring their own material and have it ground; the material and the price for grinding is listed in the ledger. Also includes entries for a bill for a cabin for slaves and flour for slaves. 1 item. Purchase. Mss. Acc. 2011.563.","Papers, 1830-1910, relating to Cumberland County, Va. Includes such items as copies of court orders, 1830, to pay George H. Matthews for service as prosecutor for Commonwealth and S. H. Panack for services as jailor; receipt, 1910, for taxes; plat, 1842, for land owned by Edward Steger; and a newspaper clipping, 1893 October 1, from the Richmond Dispatch. Gift of John Lawrence. Two court documents, one dated 1797, signed by James Morton. (1997.31e)","Certificate of Appointment, 1828, of William H. Broadnax, William Wynne, and Edward S. Pegram as commissioners to superintend election of electors for U. S. president and vice president in Dinwiddie County, Va.; and copy of court order, 1830, to pay James Scott for his services as jailor. Cotton circular for Martin, Hill and Co. in Petersburg, Virginia. September 22, 1886.","Deed, June 21, 1773, from Israel Morris to Michael Goen for 100 acres of land in Dunmore County (Shenandoah County), Virginia.","Photostats of a petition presented by certain residents of Elizabeth City County to the General Assembly of Virginia, November 30, 1803, in opposition to the proposal to combine the Eaton and Syms charity schools into one school. Photostat of a petition presented by certain residents of Elizabeth City County to the General Assembly of Virginia, December 19, 1803, requesting that the Eaton and Syms charity schools be combined into one school.","Typescript of a history of Hampton and Elizabeth City County, Va., entitled \"The First Plantation,\" by Marion L. Starkey, ca 1930s. Includes an incomplete index in a separate green book.","Typed extracts, 1663-1791, from Old Rappahannock County [now Essex County.] Extract from a vestry book of Albemarle Parish, Sussex County. 1788. A handwritten list (probably a copy) of a list of names for \"Rose and Gabriel Penn, given under our hands...November 3rd, 1788,\" with a note on reverse \"Subscription for St. Marks Church.\" Another note says this page found in a vestry book in Albermarle Parish on November 26, 1926. Transcript of letter from Hugh Rose, at Geddes, to Col. James Higginbotham about sellling land of Brother Moses, deceased. 24 March 1791. Original order to the Sheriff of Essex County to take James Daniel and James McCall for a court appearance in William Roane vs Daniel and McCall. Signed John Lee. May 30, 1755. (Gift of Benjamin A. Grady). August 23, 2000 letter to Mrs. Harold Little, owner of Clydeside, from H. Franklin Minor, about the McCall Family and ownership of Clydeside.","Ground plan of Woodlawn, home of Nellie Custis Lewis, in Fairfax County. In ink on tracing cloth.  19 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches.  1 piece.","Scope and Contents Papers, ca. 1743-1793, relating to Fairfax County, Va. Includes notes, concerning register of Pohick Church; newspaper clipping, concerning court record book of Fairfax County; survey, 1841, of tract of land; and plan, undated, of \"Woodlawn,\" home of Nellie Custis Lewis; court records, 1743-1783; and an account book, 1793, of Joseph Birch, keeper of Turnpike Number 2, which has two entries, 9 October 1792 and 13 April 1793, concerning George Washington. 1963 gift from Mrs. Marion S. Mallory. 17 items. Postcards of Old Court House, published by Ernest L. Robey's Drugstore. 3 items. Undated.","Copy of tax list, 1782-1799, for Fauquier County, Va.. Court order, 1830, to pay James English for his services as jailor and for cleaning and furnishing firewood and candles for the courthouse. Catalogue of Fauquier Institute for Young Ladies. Session 1892-93. Owned by Miss E. Chappelear.","Land grant, 15 May 1780, given to Samuel McDowell for 1,000 acres of land in Fayette County, Va. [W.Va.] signed by Patrick Henry. For those interested in Patrick Henry see the Patrick Henry Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Broadside, 12 July 1941, advertising July 12 as the day for all citizens over thirteen years of age to register as volunteers for the civil defense program in Fluvanna County.","Note on document: \"…record book…is no longer public property, the original book being in private hands…\" Typed carbon copy of \"The History of Rivanna Parish in the County of Fluvanna, Virginia\" by Louis H. Stoneman. 1847- 1912. Pamphlet with the Charter and By-Laws of the State Bank of Columbia. 1900. An advertisement of the Commissioner's sale of Upper Bremo Tract where Mary B. and Lelia B. Cocke lived. 1926. The Midland Virginian, Palmyra, Fluvanna, Virginia article, \"Old receipts show that Fluvanna farms tithed to aid Confederacy.\" February 13, 1941. Notebook called \"Weather Report\" where the daily weather conditions were recorded. 1886-1887.","Invoices, receipts, accounts, laden lists, letters and other accounting documents from merchants in Columbia, Virginia. 1880-1910. 465 pieces. Merchants include: Jenkins and Foster, William B. Perkins, John F. Shepherd, Stoneman Brothers, Dr. Philip J.Winn, and George T. Zachary.","Scope and Contents Invoices, receipts, accounts, laden lists, letters and other accounting documents from merchants in Columbia, Virginia. 1880-1910. 465 pieces. Merchants include: Jenkins and Foster, William B. Perkins, John F. Shepherd, Stoneman Brothers, Dr. Philip J.Winn, and George T. Zachary. (Related material: 65 Sh5 Shepherd and Patton Papers). Broadside for \"The Celebrated Horse-Tamer Prof. W. Rouzer will give a lecture on ...June 7th...\" Certificates from residents of \"Kent's Store, Fluvanna County, Virginia, Oct. 2nd 1876\" who have taken the lectures are listed. Names listed are from Fluvanna, Pittsylvania and Charlotte Counties.","Article on John Hartwell Cocke. 2010. Acc. 2010.605.","Folders 1 - 5 are papers, 1772-1800, (group of 481 pieces) relating to 178 suits in Franklin County, VA and 16 other papers. Some papers are fragments. 481 pieces. The spelling of names varies greatly and as it was found to be impracticable to give all forms of each name, one spelling only is shown. The materials donated by John Lawrence in 1991, by Fred Alouf in 1959, and obtained from Joseph K. Ruebush in 1938. Folder 6 contains later, unrelated accessions.","Work Projects Administration Writers' Program. \"The White Man Comes to Stay,\" \"War Whoops in the Wilderness,\" and \"Explorers in the Wilderness.\" 1941. Two court documents signed by James Callaway. 1797. Mss. Acc. 1997.31f. 28 copies of certificates saying people attended the September New London District Court, signed by James Steptoe, Clerk of the Franklin County District Court. 1797. Includes 4 fragments. Names include: John Arthur, Moses Greer, Luke Standefer, Richard Goggin, Samuel Patterson, John Cheetwood, Charles Lumsden, Thomas Haile, Shelton Brown, Shelton Taylor, Joel Chitwood, William Cheetwood, Lewis Turnbull, William Boswell, James Prunty, Thomas Towler, Lewis Davis, John Hayle, George Ferguson, Dudley Lumsden, Benjamin Griffith, John Houle and Thomas Fowler. Mss. Acc. 1997.52","Scope and Contents Documents concerning land (deeds and list of lands returned as delinquent); proceedings, 1812, of meeting held at Winchester; and advertisement, undated, offering the Marlbro' Iron Works for sale or rent. 5 items.","Scope and Contents The original 1938 accession were papers relating to Gloucester Count, 1660-1878, and taken from the William Carter Stubbs Papers (I). They were purchased from Charles F. Heartman. They comprise Boxes 8, 9 and 10, folders 1-28. Includes letters, accounts (many concerning estates), legal documents, tax lists, marriage licenses and military records (including orders, 1815 and 1820 appointing patrollers to visit slave quarters). Many items concern the Baytop and Stubbs families. 2134 items. Letters, 1774-1878, filed chronologically. Invoices, receipts, etc. filed alphabetically under name of person or estate. The remaining boxes contain later accessions. Notes and photocopies relating to Gloucester County during the Revolution collected by Joanee Ryan in preparation for M.A. thesis (Mss. Acc. 1988.24). Photostat copy of transcript of \"Gloucester County, Virginia Places and Names\" by Charles E. Hatch, Jr. Yorktown, Virginia. September 15, 1979 (Mss. Acc. 1999.66). Photographs of and brochures of Gloucester County, plus correspondence of different families of Gloucester County about personal and legal matters, 1795-1953, donor unknown. John Buckner Reports, undated (Mss. Acc. 2008.193). Newspaper article on Wilbur Templeman a popular and longtime barber in Gloucester (Mss. Acc. 2010.575). Related material: See also \"A Guide to Gloucester County, Virginia Historical Manuscripts, 1651-1865\" (Richmond: Virginia State Library, 1976). For those interested in the Baytop family see the Baytop-Fitzhugh Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Item inventory in folder.","Item inventory in each folder.","Item inventory in folder.","Acra-Baytop. Item inventory in folder.","Baytop-Bridges. Item inventory in folder.","Baytop Family. Item inventory in folder.","Baytop Family. Item inventory in folder.","Bridges-Corr. Item inventory in folder.","Dame-Gloucester County School Commissioners. Item inventory in folder.","Hall-Kemp. Item inventory in folder.","Lawson-Nuttall. Item inventory in folder.","Oakes-Purcell. Item inventory in folder.","Ransone-Stubbs. Item inventory in folder.","Tabb-Wood. Item inventory in folder.","Papers of persons not included in folders 4-14. Inventory not available.","Two or more persons/families mentioned.  Unidentified pieces and fragments.  Includes an index of a ledger and five memorandum books.","1825 Court docket, records of official examinations of boundary lines (1825-1848, undated), copy of certificate appointing Peter Kemp and James Baytop processioners...sixth precinct (undated) and unofficial memoranda on cases (undated).","Amory-Ash.  Item inventory in folder.","Ball-Byrd. Item inventory in folder.","Campbell - DuVall. Item inventory in folder.","Edwards - Hughes.  Item inventory in folder.","James - Oliver. Item inventory in folder.","Pitt - Sutton. Item inventory in folder.","Item survey in folder.","Item inventory in folder.","Item inventory in folder.","Scope and Contents \"Gloucester County, Virginia Places and Names\"  (Mss. Acc. 1999.66)  First half of book.","Scope and Contents \"Gloucester County, Virginia Places and Names\"  (Mss. Acc. 1999.66)  Second half of book.","\"Story of Elmington\" by Polly Cary Legg. Possibly a Work Projects Administration Writers' Program story.  December 1, 1941.  Photographs of Grace Church and The Glebe. Donation ticket for Ware Church, 1953, and a Christmas Card with picture of Ware Church. Photographs of \"New Bottle\" House, Undated.  Photograph of \"Painting of Gloucester from the Water\", courtesy of Mariner's Museum.  Conservation State Organization rules and regulations, undated.  \"Programme at the Laying of the Cornerstone and the Unveiling of the Monument,\" 1889.  Brochure on \"The Belle Roi Female School\" in Gloucester, Virginia, 1855.  Facts about Gloucester, copy, undated.","1795 and 1796 - Indenture between Thomas Whiting and Mary his wife of Gloucester and John Singar of Norfolk, Virginia on July 1, 1795,  Plat of land of William DuVal for John Singar.  June 15, 1796 1801, 1802 and 1804 -  Document binding John Thruston of Abington Parish, Gloucester County, to Sarah Tabb, who is relinquishing her right of dower, for land of John Stephens, September 2, 1801.  Indenture between Edward Busbie, Senior of Abington Parish, Gloucester County and Benjamin Marnix for land in Gloucester County, January 4, 1802.  Indenture between Henry Whiting and William Singleton for land in Gloucester County, February 1, 1802.  Indenture between Richard Singleton and Nelly Thornton, his wife, of the County of Gloucester, and John Singar for land, April 2, 1804. 1810 -1825 and undated - Account of Estate of John Singar for 1810-1818.  Letter to Dr. William Taliaferro, Gloucester Court House, from Richard H. Johnson of Hanover County, Virginia concerning his claim against the Mr. Carter who was his tenant, May 31, 1822.  Receipt Book, bound with string, with names, amount of money received and reason, 1825.  Letter to Richard M. Segan, late Sheriff of Middlesex County, Virginia regarding taking money from Bogg's benefit in case against James Critten.  Undated. 1829-1857 - Letter to Walker Jones of Gloucester Courthouse from H. Wilkinson of Petersburg, Virginia about Mr. Stubblefield offering $150 for settlement of Wilkinson's business.  Lists 1829 and 1830 Rockingham Season accounts, March 31, 1834.  Letter to Miss H.B. Booth, Gloucester County, about an account, June 5, 1834. Article of Agreement between Alfred Billups, Gloucester County, and Jacob Vreeland of Bergen County, New Jersey for tract of land on York River in Gloucester County, October 6, 1834.  Letter from T.B. Whiting of St. Marks, Florida to M.C. Booth in Urbanna, Middlesex County, Virginia regarding accusation of debt, R. M. Thornton and A.L. Dabney, February 26, 1837.  Receipt for John W. Puller for items purchased from T.B. Taliaferro, 1856 and 1857. Thomas J. Banks Correspondence and Accounts, 1826-1838 - Two partial account books in the same handwriting as the William and Thomas Banks book.  William Banks is mentioned in one of them, 1826-1830.  Accounts of William and Thomas Banks, Oyster deposit on the River. Partial account book, 1833-1836.  Thomas T. Bailey of Baileysville, Tennessee to Thomas J. Banks about collecting and sending money that he was collected, July 23, 1835.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester, Virginia  from James M. Rasin and Company regarding wheat and repairing a Straw Cutler.    Includes Receipt and statement., September 17, 1835.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester, Virginia from Samuel Crane of Richmond, Virginia about the two negroes that were part of Banks' brother's estate.  John Carlton, deceased, is mentioned,  March 26, 1836.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester Court House regarding rent, December 5, 1836.  Letter from Robert Nicholas of Richmond, Virginia to Jefferson Stubbs of Gloucester County, Virginia regarding the suit in Henrico County, Virginia with T.J. Banks, administrator of John Banks, deceased, regarding two negroes, April 3, 1838. Christopher Jones Correspondence and Documents, 1824-1826 -  Note sent by John Field to the Courthouse for Christopher Jones or Thomas Banks about a receipt, July 31, 1824.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from H. Boggs of Baltimore, Maryland concerning settlement with a John Henry and Mr. Jones who is possibly the brother of Christopher Jones, September 13, 1825.  Indenture between Christopher T. Jones and Mann Page Trustees under a deed of trust between William Wilkins and Mann page and Christopher T. Jones to secure for to Thomas Smith and John Tabbs, September 5, 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones about will that was proven October 3, 1808, with Henry Curry as the testator and Susanna Curry the Executrix and lists other cases.  The writer, from Richmond, Virginia,  also turns down offer to visit the area while extolling the pleasures of the rural setting, August 28, 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from H. Boggs of Baltimore, Maryland concerning a settlement, December 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from George Haskins concerning bringing to Chancery Court his suit against James Montague, Philip Montague, Thomas G. Cridington and Robert Dobbins, January 22, 1826. Kemp Family, 1825 and undated -  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from Robert Tubman concerning suit against Peter Kemp, November 30, 1825.  Letter to William Browne Judge of the Chancery District of Williamsburg about Peter, Francis, William and Sarah Kemp against John Johnston, admr of Robert Kemp, deceased, Undated.","Carbon of typed notes on John Buckner (ca. 1630-1695) of Gloucester County, Virginia.  He brought the first press and printer, William Nuthead, to Virginia about 1680.  Prepared by Mary Goodwin, Research Department, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.  Typescripts of brief biographical sketches of John Buckner and his family from Tyler's Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography and an account of William Nuthead, from first printer in Virginia and Maryland, from J.C.Oswald, Printing in the America's.  13 pages.","Daily Press newspaper article, \"County Barber Still Cutting,\" about Wilbur Templeman and his barbershop. His daughter, Linda Templeman, worked in Swem Library, Government Documents.  August 9, 2009.","Patent for 4753 acres of land in Goochland County, Virginia granted by King George II to Michael Holland. 1744. On vellum. 13 1/4 x 22 1/4 inches. Signed by Lieutenant Governor William Gooch.","Papers, 1744-1832, relating to Goochland County, Va. Includes patent, 1744, to Michael Holland (signed by Gooch and granted by King George II); will, 1815, of Nathaniel Davidson; court order, 1830, to pay William Pope for services as prosecuting attorney; and document, 1831, concerning the lawsuit of the Commonwealth v. John N. Davis; letter, 1832, from Pleasant Turner to Archibald Bryce; and plat, 1839, of land owned by William Ford. Patent filed in Oversize. Court Docket to November 1795, list of all cases. Commonwealth vs. John N. Davis, 1831 Will of Nathaniel Davidson, 1815 Plat tract of land owned by William Ford, 1839 Oversize patent, for land, signed by Gov. Gooch, granted by King George II to Michael Holland, 1744 Court order to pay William Pope for services as prosecuting attorney, 1830 Letter, Pleasant Turner to Capt. Archibald Bryce, 1832 Court Docket to November 1795, list of all cases","They appear to be a general store, ordering food items, clothe, clothing, shoes, horseshoes, nails, tobacco and other items.  Their shipping address is Irwin's Station or Bula in Goochland County.  Over 120 items. 1882-1883. Court Summons.  Names mentioned:  William Southworth, J. Clemens, Jos. Bullock, William Johnson, Julian Martin, Lucy Randolph, Anderson Matthews and S.W. Mason.  5 items.  1853. Archibald D. Perkins Accounts.  One receipt from Lucy Randolph.  39 items. 1836-1893. Typed carbon copy of a biography of Benjamin Waller and letters of Benjamin Wood.  Undated. Related items:  MsV Ame18  B. R. Cowherd Ledger","Copy of survey, 29 September 1804, of land in Greenbrier County Va. [W.Va.] for heirs of William Humes and surveyed by Alexander Welch.","A typed list of voters for 1800. Court order to pay William Faulkner for his services as sheriff.  1829.  copy. Court order to pay Samuel Pointer for his services as sheriff.  1830.  copy.","Deed (mutilated), 1727, from John Guess to Thomas Denton for land in Hanover County, Va.; receipt, 187[?] for taxes to Joseph Henry; and appeal, 1894, for aid in building a church in a needy neighborhood, with a list of names of contributors attached. Title page, with a photograph of the Clay house, from \"Life and Speeches of Henry Clay.\" 1843. Signature on front page: Mattie R. Feild, Millbrook, Virginia, 1886. Photostat copy of town lot layout of Hanover along the Pamunkey River with a tax list of names. March 17, 1738 or 39.","Scope and Contents Ledger, 1917 of a store in Studley, Hanover County, Virginia, recording purchases made by various customers. Customers' names are listed, and occasionally their town or county. A more detailed description is provided by the seller:  \"Ledger is a Eagle Flat Opening Book No. 895 (sold by Reinbach \u0026 Schwartz Stationers, Richmond, Va.). Measures: 8 1/4\" x 12 3/4\" x 1 1/4\",  287 pages.  This Ledger begins in May, 1917 and ends December 7, 1917.  Entries such as: Miss Ellen Timberlake, 2 Loaves of Bread .10;    Babes Bowles, 2 Cultivator Teethe .50, 1 Plow Point .16;  Mrs. Austin, 1/2 Plug Tobacco  .05\" \"On Page 158 it has a stamp on it: Do your bit! BUY A LIBERTY LOAN BOND, Inquire at any Bank or Post Office. Several Pages are Stamped (with a Postage Stamper): Studley, Va. (date).\" \"There are entries for food products, farm supplies, coca cola, tobacco, coffee, oil, medicine, etc.....\" Purchased.","Hardy County is now part of West Virginia.","Deed, 1858, from Westfall Garret to Henry Richmond covering a tract of land in Hardy County, Va. [W.Va.]. Court documents signed by Ed Williams, Clerk, 1797. Donated in 1997 by John Lawrence.","Portion of printed list, 1831, of land returned as delinquent for taxes in Harrison County [W.Va.]","Scope and Contents Papers, 1726-1871 and undated, relating to Henrico County, Va. Includes land patent, deeds, documents concerning lawsuits, estate document, and receipt for fee for apprehending a slave. 14 items.","Order, 1784, to the sheriff of Henry County, Va. to call jurors in the lawsuit of Commonwealth v. Anderson McGwire in the Virginia General Court.","Photocopy of a booklet, \"Fork Boykin\" compiled by Miss Genie Cory. Undated. Photograph of St. Luke's Church. Undated.","Index or register of names in a ledger divided alphabetically with tabs. Names include first and surnames, men and women, and all have a number noted beside them. There is no location or date or purpose noted on the register, but by using census data, the register was created circa 1900 and probably in the Isle of Wight County area of Virginia. Medium Oversize.","An artificial collection of material, 1687-1924, relating to James City County, Virginia. Includes copies of court records, farm censuses, tax receipts, church brochures, and photographs. Box 12 and 13 are mostly a gift from Robert T. Slater.","Blueprints of tracts of land in James City County. Carlton Casey land in Jamestown District, surveyed November 6, 1950; William Washington Estate, surveyed October 26, 1951; Mrs. Bessie Carmine property on Old Jamestown Road, surveyed September 2, 1940; Plat of subdivision of portion of Sarah Jones Tract, surveyed April 9, 1948; Survey of Bush Neck Road, Rye Patches and Wallace's Tract, surveyed June 1939; Frederick J. Keck farm in Stonehouse District, surveyed October 1937; Indigo Dam, estate of William Allen Jones, decd, in Jamestown District, surveyed October 1931; Rollo Subdivision, surveyed on November 26, 1930; Stephen's Tract #2, J.W. Penick the owner, in Stonehouse District, surveyed May, 1926; Timberlake Property, surveyed April 23, 1930 and Walthal Tract, surveyed June 1928.","1687 August 8. Copy of will of John Holder, deceased. Proved at the County Court held at James City, 8 August 1687 by the oaths of John White and Dorothy Peach. Recorded by W. Edwards, Cl[erk of] Co[u]r[t]. 1 page. Photostat of Document Signed.","Scope and Contents Copy of a law enacted by General Assembly, 17 February 1644, prohibiting desertions of plantations that have been seated; persons deserting their plantations are not to burn their houses but will receive as many nails as were expended in building them. Signed by William Robertson (d. 1739) Cl[er]k Gen[era]l Ass[emb]ly [from 1702-1738]. 1 page. Document Signed.","1805 February. Copy of pages from a court record signed by Ro[bert] B. Armistead. \"Found among the ruins of the old Court House at Williamsburg, Va. 1864.\" 2 pages. Copy of Document Signed.","1813 February 12. Copy of advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer for the rent or lease of the Greenspring Estate. 1 page. Typewritten Copy of Newspaper Clipping.","1820 September 1. Census record of James City county for 1820. Signed by Rich[ar]dson Henley, assistant to the Marshal. (Note reads \"From Lib. of Cong.\") 1 page. Photostat of Document.","1827 June 30. Copy of Complaint brought by Archer Hankins, late sheriff of James City and Committee of the esate of James Banks, deceased, against William Gregory, sheriff of King William County, appointed to represent William Gregory, Christopher Johnson, Ann Dudley, G. R. Lambert Meredith, Martha Bingham, Julia Bingham, Jno. Bingham, Geo. Bingham, [?] Lambert (wife of Eugene Sullivan), and Stephen Bingham, the heirs of Stephen Bingham. Concerns a tract of land in James City county called \"Mount Folly.\" 3 pages. Document Signed.","1847 May 6. Memorandum of deed of trust executed on 21 Sep[tember] 1841 is filed as an exhibit in the Chancery Suit in the Supr[eme] Court of James City County and City of Williamsburg by Upshur's executors vs. Pryor and others. Signed by P. P. Mayo. Fragment. Document Signed.","1849 January 19. Copy of advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer of the Hickory Neck Academy, James City County, Virginia. 1 page. Typewritten Copy of Newspaper Clipping.","1882-1893 and undated. Tax receipts, James City County, Virginia of Alexander Preston and Alfred Epps and a few miscellaneous receipts. Printed Document Signed. (13 items).","Scope and Contents 1896 June 1. \"The James City Cavalry, Its Organization and Its Service.\" (Company H, Fifth Regiment, mustered into service 22 May 1861). From \"Our Confederate Column\" in the Richmond Dispatch. Newspaper clipping.","1928 February 12. Bulletin from the Mount Vernon M. E. Church, South, Toano, Virginia. H. Conrad Blackwell, Pastor. 4 pages. Printed Material.","1929 June 30. Church Bulletin of Five Forks Church, Old Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, Virginia. Rev. James M. McKnight, Pastor. 4 pages. Printed Material.","1946 October 6. Invitation to Homecoming Day at James River Baptist Church, J. E. Bowman, Pastor. 1 page. Typewritten Copy.","1948 July 27. Letter. Mrs. William Lawrence Gatewood at New York to Brantley Henderson, Jr. at Williamsburg, [?] house and lot, and a store in Toano, Virginia. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.","No Year. June 27. Program from Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Norge, Virginia in honor of the visit of the Crown Prince Olaf and Crown Princess of Norway. 1 page. Typewritten Copy.","Undated. Program of The County Council of Women's Clubs presenting \"Days in James City County from 1609 to 1817.\" 1 page. Printed Material. (3 items).","Undated. Bulletin of Hickory Neck Church, Blissland Parish, Toano, James City County, Virginia. 2 pages. Printed Material.","Undated. Brochure of the James City County Chamber of Commerce, Toano, Virginia. 2 pages. Printed Material.","1920. Economic Survey for James City County 1920 Census. 1 page. Typewritten Document.","1923 October 9. S. H. Hobbs, Jr., Rural Social Science, The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N. C. to Miss Mabel Massey, County Home Demonstration Agent, Williamsburg, Virginia. Is sending bulletin compiled from information secured in a survey of the townships in Chatham Co. [N. C.] and a bulletin on Johnston Co. [N. C.]; discusses types of surveys used by his department. 2 pages. Typewritten Letter Signed.","1924 February 12-13. Program of the Peninsula Farmers Institute. 1 page. Printed Material.","Scope and Contents Undated. \"A Glimpse of the Progressive School System of James City County\" by H. L. Harris, Supt. of Schools. 7 pages. Typewritten Document.","Undated. \"Health Conditions in James City County.\" 4 pages. Typewritten Document.","Scope and Contents Samples of typed farm census forms from other locations in 1923: Chowan County, North Carolina; Henderson County, North Carolina; Hertford County, North Carolina; Madison County, North Carolina; Nash County, North Carolina and North Carolina 1923 farm census (blank form. 4 pages). Blank survey on \"Farm Home Conditions\" from Pittsylvania Co., Virginia (2 pages). Sample form for farm census (3 pages). Survey of Whitmell Community made by Rural Sociology Class (3 pages).","Undated. Farm survey, James City County. 8 pages. Printed Material. (17 items).","Undated. Farm survey, James City County. 8 pages. Printed Material. (17 items).","1922 June 13. Johnston County: Economic and Social (a Laboratory Study in the Rural Social Science Department of the University of North Carolina) by W. M. Sanders, Jr. and G. Y. Ragsdale.","1922 October. Economic and Social Survey of Albemarle County, University of Virginia Record Extension Series, vol. VII, No. 2.","1922 November 16. How Farm Tenants Live by J. A. Dickey and E. C. Branson. University of North Carolina Extension Bulletin. The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 47 pages. Printed Material.","1923 Virginia Agricultural Census, U. S. Department of Agriculture co-operating with the State Department of Agriculture. 32 pages. Printed Material.","Scope and Contents Colonel William Allen House (P1), formerly owned by Miss Fanny Allen and later owned by Mr. Mercer Taylor. Four miles west of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Ashland Farm (P2), formerly owned by Captain William Morecock. Located at Diascond station. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Binn's Place (P3), located west of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (P4), home of Mrs. Archibald McCrea. South of Williamsburg. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (P5), home of Mrs. Archibald McCrea. South of Williamsburg. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (P6). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (P7). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (before restoration) (P8). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents \"Cowlesville\" (P9), original home of the Cowles family. Owned by C. C. Cowles. Located on Rt. 603 just north of Rt. 610, six miles west of Toano on the Old Forge Road (much remodeled). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Curtis Home (P10). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Curtis Home (P11). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Edwards Place (P12), owned by Mrs. Marcus Cottrell. Located four miles northwest of Toano at the intersection of Rt. 601 and Rt. 603. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Gatewood Place Kitchen (P13), owned by C. Ordway. Located one half mile west of Toano on Forge Road. Now destroyed. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Green Spring (P14), ruins of the second house at Green Spring, built about 1800. The foundations of the Sir William Berkeley house at Green Spring are south of this house about two hundred yards. Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white. Undated.","Scope and Contents Green Spring (P15), aerial view. Photographic print, 7\"x9\". Undated.","Scope and Contents Green Spring (P16), aerial view. Photographic print, 7\"x9\". Undated.","Green Spring (P17), aerial view. Photographic print, 9¼\"x11¼\". Undated.","Scope and Contents Grove Hill (P18), built by John Cowles in the 1830's. Later owned by Mr. C. C. Cowles. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Hankins Family House (P19), owned by the Hankins family. Later owned by Mr. E. K. Pettit. Old house at Six Mile Ordinary, Rt. 60. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Harris House (P20), owned by Harris estate. Located about six miles southwest of Lightfoot and ¾ miles west of Jolly's Mill Pond. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Harris House (P21), six miles southwest of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Harris House (P22), owned by Mr. James Harris. Located about seven miles southwest of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Hickory Neck Episcopal Church (P23), on Rt. 60 above Toano. This is only part remaining of the original church which was built about 1733. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Hockaday Place (P24), owned by B. S. Bowmer. Located about one mile and a half west of Diascund Bridge. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents James' Place (P25), former home of Colonel George James. Later owned by Mr. P. H. Richardson. Located approximately four miles north of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Captain George Lee House (P26), owned by Captain Lee of Newport News.  Located north of Croaker.  Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view.  Undated.","Scope and Contents Lombardy (P27), home of Littleton Waller. Later owned by Mr. Branch Martin. Located west of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents MacDowell's (P28), owned by the Barnes estate. Located about four miles north of Toano on the road leading from the Forge Road to the Williamsburg-Richmond stage road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Martin Home (P29), owned by Miss Williana Wilkinson. Located about half a mile west of Toano on the Forge Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Martin Home (P30), owned by Miss Williana Wilkinson. Located about half a mile west of Toano on the Forge Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Martin's Place (P31), two miles northwest of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Olive Branch Christian Church (P32), one and a quarter mile southeast of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Pierce's (P33), located at Toano. This was originally \"Taylor's\" but prior to the Civil War was bought by Mr. Felix Pierce. There were three cemeteries on the place, one belonging to the Taylor family and two so old that no one recollects who was buried in them. After the Pierces died, this place was bought by Mr. Wesley Marston. The chimney and foundations are the only parts of the original house left which bear evidence of early eighteenth century construction, the chimney being laid in Flemish bond on flat side, and English bond on front and back surfaces. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Pinewoods (P34), home of Warburton family. As it appears before it was partially destroyed by fire. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Pinewoods (P35). Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, showing a rear view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Poplar Grove (P36), Wynne Place. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Powhatan (P37), once owned by Doctor Martin. Later owned by E. M. Slauson. Located a few miles west of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Powhatan (P38), once owned by Doctor Martin. Later owned by E. M. Slauson. Located a few miles west of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Redwood Ordinary (P39), now known as Green Shingle Inn. The present structure was built about 1790 to replace the old burned ordinary. Owned originally by the Redwood family, but subsequently bought by the Slater family. Served almost continuously as a tavern. Located at the intersection of the Forge Road and the Williamsburg-Richmond Stage Road in Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Old Richardson House near Croaker (P40). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents River View (P41), former home of the Norvell family. Later owned by Mr. Herbert Bloomberg. Located on York River about eight miles east of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Slater Place (P42), owned by R. V. Timberlake. Located about five miles northwest of Toano on road from Forge Road to Doncastle's Ordinary on the Williamsburg-Richmond Stage Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Stuart Place (P43), owned by E. C. Stuart. Located about a mile and a half northwest of Diascund Bridge. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Summer House (P44), owned by Mr. Slater. Located about three miles south of Chickahominy Church on \"Old Brick Mill Road.\" Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Summer House (P45). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a rear view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Vaiden Family House (P46), located at Norge. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Warrenton (P47), known in the past as Rutleigh. Acquired early in the 19th century by the Warren family. Later restored by the Grantham family. Later owned by Mr. Dozier. Located about five miles west of Toano on Forge Road, facing Windsor Castle. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Warrens (P48), owned by the Warren family. Located about four miles west of Toano, just off the Forge Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Watkins House (P49), owned by J. B. Larson. Later owned by [?] Peterson. Located three and half miles east of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents White Hall Tavern (P50), home of the Geddy family. One and a quarter miles north of Toano. In the interior are a very fine staircase and much early woodwork. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Windsor Castle (P51), home of William Bush. Owned by Mrs. William Walker Ware. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Unidentified House (52). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Unidentified House (53). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents One booklet: \"Sheriffs of James Citty Countie\" by Barbra M. Cook, Subsheriff, 1994. Gift of Barbra M. Cook, deputy sheriff of James City County via the Williamsburg Historic Records Association. Postcard of Green Shingle Inn, Toano, with a copy of a newspaper article about the Inn which was destroyed in 1963. Copy of a photograph of the hotel near the Powder Magazine, ca. 1900 and a photocopy of photograph of students at Matthew Whaley School. Individuals are identified.","Photostat copies of James City County petitions, beginning in the 18th century.","Jefferson County is now a part of West, Virginia. See related collections: Mss. MsV I1 Jefferson County, W. Va. Merchant's Index, Mss. Acc. 2008.320 Jefferson County, Virginia (W.Va.)Tax Records","List (printed), 1831, of land returned as delinquent for taxes in Jefferson County, Va. [W.Va.]","Bill of sale, 1796, for a slave sold by Robert Hoskins to John Mundell in King and Queen County, Va.Gift of John Lawrence. Three court documents, 1796 and undated, two signed by Ro[bert] Pollard, clerk. (Mss. Acc. 1997.31b). July 1967 \"Bulletin of the King and Queen County Historical Society.\" Agreement between Nicholas Dillard and Polly Browning for 95 acres in King and Queen County. February 11, 1792. (transferred from Gloucester County).","Typed copy of a rent roll, 1769 and copy of a court order, 1830, to pay Lawrence W. Berry for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney","Fragment of the will, 1705, of [?] Clayborne; typed extracts from a tax book, 1815 (65 typed sheets); copy of petition, 1843, from citizens of county to General Assembly of Virginia concerning the disposal of land in the county and a memorandum, 1863, signed by John Letcher concerning the arrest of a slave charged with attempted murder. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Leaflet written by Ann Harrison Booker Darst, \"Parson Skyring\" The Rev. Henry Skyring, 1729-1795, A tribute on the 200th anniversary of his death in 1995. Gift of Ann H.B. Darst. (Acc. 1998.36). Photographs used for the July 1938 William and Mary Quarterly article, \"Homes in the County.\" Daily Press book review of \"A History of Virginia Pioneer Papermakers\" with emphasis on the paper mill in West Point. Programs for the 250th founding of King William County, April 1952. Brochure on King William County, with notes. ca 1960. (Acc. 2008.193)","Typed transcriptions of pew rental lists: 1721 and 1748, for Christ Church Parish; 1750, for [St. Mary's] White Chapel Parish and a newspaper clipping, 13 February 1936, from the Rappahannock Record on the history of St. Mary's White Chapel by Elizabeth Comps Pierce. 4 items. Photographs from 1937: \"Bewdley,\" Lancaster Courthouse (Lancaster Post Office and former jail), Overseer's house on the Black Stump Quarter of Robert Carter's Corotoman Plantation (Weems Post Office), Sipes House (Lively Post Office) and Armstrong House (Palmer Post Office).","Copy of court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney for Lee County, Va.","Typed copy of an advertisement in the Daily National Intelligencer, Washington, September 30, 1814, by James Monroe concerning sale of land; letter, 1863, from George K. Fox of Campbell Court House, Virginia, to L.W.S. Hough at Leesburg about Loudoun County bonds; booklet, July 1, 1861, containing names of purchasers of Loudoun County bonds numbered 1-358 and executed copies of July1, 1861 bonds, numbered 361-370 and 387-400 of Loudoun County. 24 pieces. And photograph of site of home of John Champe.","Tax list (tithes, land and carriages), 1769, for St. Martin's Parish (mutilated); document, 1852, in lawsuit of Spicer and Harris v. J. M. Macon, Jr., agent; papers in suits against J. and W.W. Beadles in 1852 and court orders, 1853-1854, to pay Robert T. Gooch for services as witness. 7 items.","Related material: Mss. MsV Lev10 Lunenburg County, Va. Docket, 1843E, Mss. MsV T3 Lunenburg County, Va. Sheriff's Tax Book, 1843","Copy of the will, 1817, of John T. Ravenscroft and accompanying papers and typescript of a letter, 1781, of D. C. Stokes, College Camp, William and Mary, to [Thomas] Nelson regarding Stokes' discharge.","Cumberland Parish Records Alphabetical order by subject. Church Matters J. H. Morrison to Dr. Perry regarding the Vestry and a Chimney. 1862. Correspondence B.M. Atkinson to his father about his Christmas plans. 1860. Thomas E. Locke to William J. Neblett enclosing papers on Buford's will, M. Forland's deed and other papers. Mentions R.B. Atkinson.1855. Financial – Correspondence, 1852-1868 Financial receipts, invoices, letters about the rector's salary. 38 items. 1852-1874. Financial – Taxes Receipt for taxes paid to the Sheriff of Lunenburg. Most are property taxes on 197 acres of land. 17 items. 1856 to 1869. 17 items. 1856-1865. Financial – Treasurer's Reports. 1847-1874. 16 items. Financial Matters – Bonds, Bills, Invoices, Subscriptions, Receipts and Taxes. St. John's Church and others. 35 items. 1848-1904. Some names mentioned: William H. Perry, Treasurer of the Parish; L.J. James E. Davis, Roger B. Atkinson, J.H. Morrison, Roger B. Atkinson, J.J. Deshazer, George Southall, Rev. Thomas E. Locke, Rev. Henry Wall, Rev. J. L. Sothoron, W.S. Watkins, Anderson Stewart, Harrison J. Elden, W.W. Webber, John. S. Hansbrough, Neblett Family, Colonel Sheets, Charles Smith, Mrs. John T. Merryman, Alice Ingram,W.G. Marshall, treasurer of Parish by 1904 and others. Letter from Dr. Bird, Dinwiddie County, about preaching at St. John's Church at the invitation of Mr. Neblett. 1863. Legal Matters Correspondence between Dr. W.H. Perry and A. M. and Richard Nelson, Carrolton, Mississippi about the case, Kreatts vs. Creath where Richard Nelson is representing Dr. Perry in the suit to get payment on a note. 1856-1860:1877 Deed between Malcom Macfarland and Vestry of Cumberland Parish for 190 acres. 1840. Rectors Resignation letter of Rector Dr. J. H. Morrison. May 1863. Vestry Meeting notes and letters about job openings, position acceptance and declining and resignations. 1857-1863. Rectors – Thomas E. Locke Payment accounts for 1838-1854, plus resignation and salary dispute, 1855. Vestry Minutes 1842, 1856, 1857, 1862 and undated. Originally accessioned as 1939.224 as a gift from WH Perry, Jr.","Patent, 1759, granting 400 acres of land to John LeGrand (signed by Francis Fauquier).","Copy of court order, 1830, to pay Horace Stringfellow for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney; and deed of trust, 1932, given by Herbert Hoover and Lou Henry Hoover to William E. Carson, covering tracts of land in Madison County, Va. including Hoover's camp on the Rapidan River. Typed draft of an article, \"The Hebron Church Birth Register\" by Arthur L. Keith. 1934.","Volume 3.","Volume 1.","Volume 2.","News clippings about the records of early Mathews County. Ca. 1940. Letter from Ellen R.T. Lane in Woodstock, Virginia to her cousin about her Mother's boarding school. August 15, 1883.","Papers, 1772-1858, relating to Mecklenburg County, Va. Includes copies of court orders, 1830, to pay William B. Banks as Commonwealth's Attorney; William Townes as jailor, and Richard H. Walker as sheriff; church records (including certificate of baptism and letter of removal); marriage licenses, and notes concerning Revolutionary War soldiers, Native Americans and race horses. 17 items. Flyer from Charles B. Stuart, Randolph Macon College, about arrangements to \"…execute analyses of Soils, Marls, Guano, Minerals, \u0026c., and to impart instruction in Analytical Chemistry.\" Undated. Photocopies of flyers for an auction at Prestwould. May 24-25, 1946.","Patent granting 70 acres of land in Mecklenburg County to William Marrable. 1772. On vellum. 15 1/4 x 13 inches. 1 piece. Medium oversize.","Includes rubbing from binding of a Middlesex County record book; copy of orders, 1676, concerning provisions for soldiers to be sent out against Native Americans; copy of petitions, 1700, presented by the freeholders of Middlesex County to the House of Burgesses (from court record book); and copy of receipt, 1781, for supplies furnished by Philip Ludwell Grymes for public use. 4 items. Copies of blueprints of suggested original arrangement of the interior of the second Christ Church as built in 1714. 2 copies. 1938. Three articles on Middlesex County history by Carroll C. Chowning. 1932, 1934 and 1935. Notecard with a pencil sketch of the Christ Church altar.","Lists, 1832-1833, of land returned as delinquent for taxes.","Broadside, 1856, announcing the opening of the Montgomery White Sulphur Springs. Receipt for G.W. Lyle from Henry M. Conrad, Dr. Transfer, Livery, Feed and Sale Stable in Radford, Virginia.,","A list of lands and lots returned as delinquent, 1831. 4 p. 29 cm. Printed. 1 piece.","History, 1869-1931, of Liberty Spring Christian Church, Nansemond County, Va.; and copy of patent, 1663, granting 1850 acres of land to Richard Bennett. 2 items. Photograph of a map, \"The Lower Parish of Nansemond County, Virginia.\" Time period covered is late 1600's. Map made by J.H. Granbery in 1946.","Related material: Mss. MsV Lev11-12 Nelson County Va. Sheriff's Receipt Book, 1811-1837 Mss. MsV T4 Nelson County, Va. Tax Book, 1835 There is no material for Nelson County in the Virginia Counties Collection.","Scope and Contents Papers, 1865-1866 and undated, relating to New Kent County, Va. Includes license, 13 November 1866, to Dr. L. C. Crump to practice medicine and two tax receipts for Crump; receipts, 1865, for U. S. taxes to W. A. Patterson and W. W. Taliaferro; and photograph of St. Peter's Episcopal Church and the \"Criss Cross House.\" 9 items. Handwritten copy of letter from William Gooch to the Vestry of New Kent County recommending Mr. Thacker. Circa 1729/30. Family tree of Robert Christian and Mary Brown of Cedar Grove, New Kent County. 2 items.","Bond, 1862, of Isaac Bales of loyalty to the United States.","Copies of court orders, 1830, to pay William Barnard for his services as jailer and Mordecai Cooke for his services as sheriff and a bond, 1765, of William Harwood and Samuel Langley to Elizabeth Ashley. 3 items.","Legal papers, receipts, correspondence and financial records generated by Northampton County.","Concerning a contract to carry mail between Eastville and Norfolk.","Concerning the use of a horse.","Road construction","Debt suit","Gift of Dr. \u0026 Mrs. H. Norton Mason, 1965.","Copy (printed) of the inventory, 1674, of the estate of Ambrose Feilding of Wickocomoco Hall, Northumberland County, Va. 1 item.","Extracts, 1783-1786, from Ohio County, W. Va. records. 1 piece.","Papers, 1841-1920, relating to Orange County, Va. Includes documents, 1841, concerning lawsuit of Jeremiah Morton v. William C. Willis; and petition, 1920, of citizens of Orange County, Va. concerning the unveiling of a tablet to World War I dead. 4 items. Calling card advertisement for \"Stratford Fund\" tea at St. Thomas House.","Letter, 4 October 1817, from William S. Marye to inhabitants of valley lying between the Blue Ridge and the Massanutten and Fort Mountains concerning the formation of a new county [Page County.] 1 item.","Ledger, Page County, Virginia, 1889-1892, 730 pp., recording the sale of general merchandise to more than 100 individual customers and businesses. One of the customers was the Luray Caverns and Hotel Company. Alphabetical index in front of volume. Sampling of names mentioned in the ledger was provided by the seller: Luray Caverns and Hotel Company, George Lee, William Jenkins, Tannery, Captain W. H. Smith, YMCA Masonic Lodge, Reverend N. W. Hackley, Arlington Hotel Company, Joseph Zirkle, John W. Strickler, Reverend H. M. Wharton, William Rosser, George Carter, Washington Carter, Lee Washington, Marshal Baylis, John A. Jackson, Albert Johnson, William Mundy. 1 volume. Purchase.","Advertisement for sale of \"Fairystones.\"","Two newspaper articles written by Mary Lee Keister Talbot about early residents of South Fork and South Branch Valleys of the Potomac and a new interpretation of Fort Seybert, 2 April and 7 May 1937. 2 items.","A 1771 deed of trust from Tully Choice to James Smith and Company for a piece of land. A marriage license, November 16, 1859, between Reuben H. Carter and Mary M. Robertson and a marriage license, December 20, 1858, between James A. Witcher and Phebe C. Haley. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Inventory and appraisal of the estate of Josiah Marshall including the following: one negroe man, James, oats and corn, farm implements and tools, and blacksmith equipment, signed by Wm Moseley (?), Arthur Moseley (?), and Francis Lewis as appraisers, and signed as ordered and recorded by by Ab[new] Crump. October 20, 1791. 2 pp. A manuscript, \"The Genesis of Powhatan County in Virginia\" by Floyd B. Taylor. 2 items.1936. The materials in this collection were donated by Floyd B. Taylor in 1936 and purchased by W\u0026M Special Collections Research Center in 1981.","Copy of a typed transcription, with index, of vestry minutes of St. Patrick Parish, 1755-1774. Bond given by Joseph Bohan to Philemon Holcombe, March 28, 1788. Printed report \"Second Report of the Prince Edward Landmark Committee,\" 1928. Copy of a print of the Union Theological Seminary. Undated. Notes by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton from the Prince Edward County Courthouse on the prisons in the county. Appeared in the October 1937 William and Mary Quarterly. Notes copied by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton from the Prince Edward County Courthouse about Mr. Burks's buildings as part of a lawsuit between Woodson and Burks in 1767. Typed carbon copy of Declarations of James Pugh, James Moss, James Wooldridge, Peter Grigg and James Taylor about their participation in the Revolutionary War. Other notes concerning Revolutionary War claims. Correspondence between Dr. Earl Gregg Swem and W.S. Morton. 1936. Notes about Prince Edward County by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton. Mentions Richard Darfson, Peter Legrand, Dr. John Fisher, James Thackson, John Meadley, James Roberts, John Moore, Jr., Abraham Venable, Benjamin Augell, John Le Neve, John Bonds, Charles Anderson, Matthias Flournoy, John Pryor Smith, Charles Smith, Zachariah Leigh, Thomas Yuille and Michael McDearman. Dates covered are from mid to late 1700's. Notes taken in 1936.","Papers, 1866-1868, relating to lawsuits in Prince George County, Va. against Matthew W. Raney for debt. 3 items.","Papers, 1728-1752, relating to Prince William County, Va. Mostly documents concerning the settlement of estates but also includes copy of [quit] rent roll, 1738; document, 1752, concerning debt; and guardian's bond, 1743, for Thomas Young. Two items in this collection were donated by Mrs. Marion S. Mallory in 1963.","Papers, 1753-1865, concerning Princess Anne County, Va. Includes writ, 1753, to adjourn the county court of Princess Anne signed by Robert Dinwiddie (gift of Benjamin B. Burroughs) and license, 1865, of Richard H. Baylor, a Baptist minister, to perform marriage ceremonies. 2 items. Photographs of Communion silver of Old Donation Church, communion silver of the Eastern Shore Chapel, the Anthony Fentress house, the Eastern Shore Chapel and the Old Donation Church. 5 photographs.","Indenture between Augustine and Silvester Blidenbrough and Thomas Moss for land in Rappahannock County. January 23, 1661. Incomplete. Includes typescript. Medium Oversize.","Negative photostatic copy of a list, 1724, of African Americans instructed and baptized by John Garzia, minister of the parish of North Farnham. 1 item. Newspaper article on the frozen Rappahannock isolating the Northern Neck in Farnham, Virginia and about an old church in Farnham, Virginia. Newspaper article on the frozen Rappahannock isolating the Northern Neck in Farnham, Virginia and about an old church in Farnham, Virginia. Minutes of September 22, 1774 meeting of the Association of Richmond County \"for the choosing of a committee agreeable to the Seventh Resolve made and entered into by the delegates from the different countys in the Coloney of Dominion of Virginia on Williamsburg the first day of August last.\" (after 1st Virginia Conventon, Revolutionary War) Copy by LeRoy Peachy, Clk. Back of document, \"The meeting of the Association September 22, 1774 for choosing a committee for the County to watch...in defence of American freedom.\" Lists the people chosen for each area of the county.","Related Material: Mss. MsV V1 Poll book, 1782-1810, for election of delegates to the General Assembly from Rockbridge County, [Va.], Mss. MsV Lev14 Rockbridge County, Va. Justice of the Peace Judgement and Execution Book, 1838-1849, Mss. MsV Lev15 Rockbridge County, Va. Court Receipt Book, 1833-1855","Printed list of land and lots returned as delinquent for taxes, dated 1831. Includes lands and lots sold. 10 p. 30 cm. 4 copies. Printed copy of the will of Alexander Telford. 1790. 2 items. Eight licenses, 1800-1805, for 'ordinaries' in Rockbridge County, Va. for Alexander Shield, Christopher Clyee, Nicholas Spring, Win Bailey, Benjamin Darst, Daniel Windell, John Conkey and William Niblack. Deed between Sarah C. Bourland and James Walker, January 2, 1863. Legal documents signed by John Ruff and others in regard to a payment of debts. December 16, 1840 to September 3, 1849. 5 items. Sworn statements certifying commissioners to oversee voting sites in Rockbridge County for presidential election of 1860. 27 items.","Papers, 1770-1871, relating to Rockingham County, Va. Includes two deeds, 1828 and 1871; partial inventory and sale of personal property of James Dever; account book, 1860-1867, of John W. Minnich, a teacher; accounts of the board of school commissioners (including student names); and documents, 1770-1843, concerning lawsuits (including criminal cases and criminal cases involving slaves). 521 items. The lawsuit material begins with Box 19, folder 3 and is divided into two alphabetical groups which are organized by the main person in the lawsuit. The second group is in Box 20. These lawsuits contain various spellings of the participants' names, often two or three spellings in the same page.","Local Election Ballot. May 28, 1891. 2 items. Advertisement cards for Strayer and Lupton in Harrisonburg, Virginia, O'Ferrall and Patterson in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and W.J. Downs, \"Hides wanted.\" Undated. 3 items.","Copy of court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's attorney for Russell County, Va. 1 item.","Copy of court order, 1830, to pay Jacob Lynch for his service as clerk of the court of Scott County, Va. Advertisement in Morgantown, Virginia for Dr. C.M. Lane's Improved Medical Remedies and Dr. Scott's White Circassian Liniment. 1855.","Broadside order sheet for vegetable seeds by Jonathan Wood of New Lebanon. 1833. Advertisement for a sewing machine by Hottel and Keller in Toms Brook, Virginia. Grocery list on the back. Undated. Advertisement by Strayer and Coffman for their \"Cheap Store\" in New Market, Virginia. March 31, 1810.","Documents, 1779-1819, concerning land transactions in Southampton County, Va. Purchased from Charles Hamilton.","Related material: Mss. Acc. 2008.319 Fredericksburg, Virginia District Court Ledgers, 1787-1840","Documents, 1798-1841, concerning Spotsylvania County, Va. Includes tax bill; legal receipt, 1799, for execution in the lawsuit of Charles Thompson v. Joseph Newton \u0026 John Day; and extracts, 1798, from the will of James Somerville. Campaign speech, handwritten and transcribed, by unknown. August 1788.","Copy of quit rent roll, 1724, for Stafford County, Va. Photocopy of May 8, 1974 Richmond Times-Dispatch article on old papers returned to Stafford County. Newspaper article on the price of negroes in Stafford County in 1722. 1881. Handwritten document (copy of an original) of \"An Act to Exempt Certain German Protestants in the County of Stafford from the Paiment of Parish Levies.\" 1730. Photographs of the Clerk's Office, Courthouse and the County Jail. Undated. Typed history of the Old Courthouse buildings. Undated. Copy of a map, \"Colonial Tidewater, Virginia. Undated.","Scope and Contents Papers, 1927-1939, relating to Surry County, Va. Includes list, 1927, of places in Surry County compiled by A. W. Bohannon; and printed tour guide, 1939, to places in Surry County conducted by Thomas Rolfe Branch, Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. Card advertising Wigwam Brand Virginia Hams. Undated. Transcribed records which relate to the expulsion of mercenary attorneys. Undated. March 1929 edition of \"Representative\" a newspaper of the Surry County Schools. Patent for Humphrey Baylis for 440 acres in Surry County adjacent to \"College Lines.\" Signed by William Gooch. December 1, 1740. Patent is a gift of Ethel D. Roberts, 1936.","Papers, 1776 and 1932, relating to Sussex County, Va. Includes copy of will, 177[8?], [mutilated] of John Clanton; and newspaper clipping, 1932, concerning court held in Sussex County, 18 July 1776, and considered the first court held under authority of the Commonwealth of Virginia. 2 items.","Collection relating to Warwick County, much of it concerning the Colonial era. Contains legal disputes, estate papers, court findings, petitions, correspondence, etc. Also contains correspondence relative to the Civil War and papers concerning the American Revolution and slavery. This collection has been microfilmed and is restricted to MICROFILM USE ONLY. NOTE: transcriptions of the colonial portion of the records are available in Richard Dunn: Warwick County, Virginia, colonial court records in transcription (F232 .W27 W3 2000 (Swem stacks and Swem Rare Books) and F232 .W27 W3 2008 (Swem Rare Books).","Undated items and photographs.","Scope and Contents 7 May 1659.  Will of Henry Jacksonn [sic] of Mulberry Island; divides his estate amongst son Henry, daughters Sarah and Dorothy, his wife's sons John and Emanuell [sic] Wills, also Emanuell's [sic] wife Elizabeth, his grandchildren Mary and Ann, and his wife Elizabeth Jackson; appoints Robert Pyland and Miles Cary overseers of his estate; witnessed by Robert Pyland, William Gwinett, and William Thomas.  1 p. 11 [Decem]b[e]r 1679.  Orders passed by the court of Warwick County; require a penalty of 400 pounds of tobacco to be assessed on the Owners of \"stone\" horses under fourteen hands allowed to run free in order to prevent the spoiling of the \"Breed of the Countrey\"; whereas \"we find...[the] Continuall destroying [of] our Stocks by Wolves\" a reward of 200 pounds of tobacco is offered for presenting a wolf's head before the magistrate; whereas \"we find...that there are diverse and ill minded people that carry gunns [sic] shooting and ranging upon any man's Land\" it is ordered that anyone carrying a gun on another man's property without the owner's permission shall pay a penalty of 200 pounds of tobacco and forfeit their gun; recorded by William Bolton.  1 p. These documents have not been microfilmed.","Deposition, 1794, taken in Washington County, Va., in the suit of Alexander Quarrier v. Robert Watkins in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Ga. and court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's attorney for Washington County. Barter Theatre pamplet. 1949. Barter Theatre program for \"Margin for Error.\" 1940-41. Advertisement mailing for flour by Anderson and Shaffer of Hamilton, Ohio to J.B. Mongle and Son of Holston, Virginia. 1891.","Photostat copy of the Memorial of the committee of the County of West Augusta to the convention of the Colony of Virginia. [1774] and transcript. 1 piece.","Scope and Contents Papers, 1830-1878 and undated, relating to Westmoreland County, Va. Includes court orders, 1830, to pay clerk, jailor and sheriff; document, 1845, in lawsuit of William Teffey et al. v. Elizabeth M. Sutton; newspaper clippings; and a printed circular. Newspaper article on Yeocomico Church. Undated.","Printed list, 1831, of lands returned as delinquent for taxes in Wythe County, Va. Accessor's listing of property of Samuel Williams. Includes list of slaves and their ages, acreage, and dwelling house and outbuildings. April 1, 1815. (Mss. Acc. 2001.44)","Related publications:Charles Parish Register available published as Landon C. Bell, Charles Parish, York County, Va. Richmond: Virginia State Library Board, 1932.  There are slight discrepancies in words between the printed versions of the Charles Parish register and the manuscript copy at Swem Library and Bell re-arranged the entries. The original Charles Parish register is at the Virginia State Library. See ledgers, journals and family papers from York County, Virginia.","Plat of A.W. Hitchen's Farm, portion south of U.S. Parkway in Bruton District. Surveyed April 1938.","Scope and Contents Extracts, 1782-1788, from county records; copy of account, 1668, for funeral expenses of Thomas Foote; photocopy of will, 1775, of William Nelson; copy of newspaper advertisement, 1812, for sale of Bell-Field; and print, 1862, from a printed book of Wynn's Mill. December 10, 1942 letter to the Citizens of the Magruder Area from Carl W. Porter, Commander, of the Public Works Department, Naval Operating Base about building a camp for the Seabees and citizens needing to vacate their homes. York County Court House Agreement and Origin. Undated, but after 1941. Indenture between Henry Graves and William Allen for York County land. Original. July 13, 1790. (Gift of John Jennings who noted a relationship between \"Six Mile Ordinary,\" \"Allen's Ordinary\" and Lightfoot, Virginia. Typed transcript of letter from Samuel Terrell from a camp near Yorktown to Major Garrett Minor in Louisa County. September 30, 1781.","Notebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 1, part 1. Births and Baptisms. 1648-1800. Index.","Notebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 1, part 2. Births and Baptisms. 1648-1800. Index.","Notebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 2. Deaths. 1665-1787. Index.","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","Virginia. 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Accomack to consider and express their sentiments on public affairs and certain late occurrences.","Bible records from Accomack and Northhampton Counties. Bible records of Accomack and Northampton Counties compiled by Jean M. Mihalyka in 1993. Volume 9. (Mss. Acc. 1991.46)","Bible records of Accomack and Northampton Counties compiled by Jean M. Mihalyka in 1993. Volumes 12 and 13.  Mss. Acc. 1994.74a","Photograph of an original pen and ink sketch of St. George's Church by Rev. James Willis Eastburn. Mss. Acc. 2008.193","Scope and Contents Receipts for quitrents (1750), payments and judgments (1752), tax receipts for 1822 and 1824 and typescript of petitions on juries (1798), concerning selection of juries, addresses, 1918 and 1936, concerning Grace Church, Cismont, Va. Typed manuscript concerning Albemarle Agricultural Society and typescript of minute book, 1817-1828, of Albemarle Agricultural Society as well as material concerning \"Fancy Hill,\" Albemarle County, Va. The materials that comprise this collection were donated by Lucy W. Sneed and John Lawrence and purchased from C. H. Stoneman by W\u0026M Special Collections Research Center in batches between 1940 and 1997.","Receipt for payment of £310.12.5 on quitrents in Albemarle County, Virginia. 1p. DS.","Receipt for payment of £100.1.8 in current money, which was sent by John Smith, Sheriff of Albemarle County, Virginia in part of a judgment due the King of Great Britain from Joseph Thompson [deceased?], Sheriff.","Petition on selection of juries. TCy.","Taxes paid on 130 acres of land, horses, and slaves by Thomas Rea, to the Sheriff of Albemarle Co. Va. 1 item. PDS","For the District of Virginia in a chancery suit of The Bank of Howardsville, et als vs. the president, directors and company of said bank. 28 pp. PD","27 pp. PM.","16 pp. PM","19 pp. PM.","89 pp. PM.","2 items.","Handwritten copy of a bond for Drury M. Burnley who is elected as sheriff of Albemarle County for the term of two years beginning January 1, 1857.  Bond includes names of family members.  Mss. Acc. 1997.31b. Certificate from Free Union Baptist Church for Sister Sally Wood to recommend her for membership. September 1883. Two letters to Bro' (Brother) Dudley from L.W. (Allen) which mentions Licking Hole Church. November 23, 1853 and undated.  Mss. Acc. 2008.193.","Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from W.S. Morton about material for the William and Mary Quarterly. Typed copy of Marriage Bonds of Amelia County, A-Z by husband, ca. 1735-1854. Prepared by J.D. Eggleston. Undated. Photographs of Amelia Sulpher Spring with notes on the reverse side. Undated. Letter to Susie from a correspondent in Mattoax, Virginia. Undated. Mss. Acc. 2008.193.","Papers, 1769-1803, relating to Amherst County, Va. Includes appointment, 1769, of 18 Justices of the Peace , signed by Lieut. Gov. Botetourt (Lord Botetourt). A bond, 29 January, 1803, due from J. Daniel Day and Solomon Day to Jane Rickets, widow of Thomas Rickets. Attested to by John Reynolds and Noah Guttry. 1 p. cy of ADS. Gift of Mrs. G.M. Kent in 1948.","Includes deeds, wills, legal documents, and church records (Christians Creek School House, Glebe Burying Ground, Old Stone Church, and Tinkling Spring Church.) 58 items. Purchased 1939 from C. J. Carrier of Bridgewater, VA.","3 pieces","1 piece.","[11p.] 23 1/2 cm. Printed. 2 copies.","By Rev. John Craig, first pastor of Old Stone Church in Augusta County, Virginia. 24, 14 p. 11x 8 3/3 inches. Mimeographed. 1 piece.","14 p. 11 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches. Mimeographed. 1 piece.","10 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches. 1 piece.","Content regarding payment for land purchased from George Ruebush. 1 piece.","1 piece.","Possibly drawn by Henry Hearman. Includes handrawn map of Virginia.","Price list card for A.M. Bruce, Wholesale Provision Merchant. Staunton, Virginia. Undated. Photostat of an order issued April 22, 1772 for land forfeiture.","Scope and Contents Papers, 1767-1870, relating to Bedford County, Va. Includes accounts; bonds; bill of sale, 1783. for slave; copy of appointment, 1772, of James Steptoe as clerk of Bedford Court; and copy of land grant, 1792. Also includes letter, 1876, of A. Granville Bradley describing the Shenandoah Valley and list, undated, of soldiers who served in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution with notes on the formation of Campbell County, Va. Land Grant of 300 acres in Bedford County, Virginia to Job Martin for payment of L1.10 sterling to the Treasury of the Commonwealth. Signed by Henry Lee, Governor. The materials that comprise this collection were donated by W. Mac Jones and Mrs. William C. Segar and obtained or purchased by W\u0026M Special Collections Research Center in batches between the period of 1927 and 1981.","Receipts and invoices to and from various individuals.  Some names include:  Mr. Beaver, John Berk, Mr. Pendleton, Thomas Pugh, Jack Steward, John F. Woods, Charles Dudley, Jeremiah, Moses Eubank, Jacob Wolf, Leroy James and others.","Scope and Contents Sally Phelps, aunt, Lynchburg, Virginia to Henry Bigger about purchasing a cow. Includes a registry receipt. August 6, 1884. Photocopy of a letter to \"Willie Dear\" (Mrs. L.B. Bigger of Bellevue, Bedford County) from unknown. July 29, 1886. D.W. Bigger to \"My Dear Brother\" (James H. Bigger) about receiving a photograph of him and about Christmas. December 3, 1894.","Correspondence includes a mix of people with no obvious connection to one another, though some letters deal with legal matters. December 24, 1841, Tazewell Headen, Floyd C.H. to ( ) Goggin, Atty at Law, Liberty. Concerns summoning witnesses. December 12, 1843, William Daniel, Jr. of Lynchburg, Virginia to Joseph Wilson, Clerk, Bedford, Liberty (Virginia) about McKinney and Walker repaying debt from Harris and the dismissal of a suit on the validity of Even Snead's will. February 6, 1847, Robert Davis of Lynchburg, Virginia to Joseph Wilson, Clerk of Superior Court of Bedford County with a request to make copies of a statement of debt in the case of Samuel E. White and William T. Smith (late merchants trading as White and Smith) vs four other men. February 12, 1858, Julie Clayton in Ivy Hill to her cousin about a party and marriages of acquaintances. November, 1879, Letter to \"Mr. ---(?)\" from \"Your friend only\" where the writer clearly states that having a relationship with him would bring her no joy and his attention would be in vain and \"our correspondence has closed. May your future life be blessed by a companion worthy of your efforts…Amen.\" March 11, 1889 and March 12, 1889, To \"My dear Susie\" (Mrs. William Bese) possibly from her mother in Chester, Virginia about news of family and friends. The empty envelopes are mostly addressed to the Clerk of the County Superior Court. Some names on the envelopes are A. B. Nichols, J.L. Edwards, Joseph Wilson, William M. Burwell, William Cook and others.","Scope and Contents 1869 and early 1900 receipts, one a United States Internal Revenue \"receipt for special tax\" for R.M. Dennis for a business of \"retail dealer ...liquor\" in Roscoe, St. Clair, Missouri for 1870. 1904-1909 letters to Mrs. E.M. Dennis of Bedford County, Virginia from other members of her family and E. Hilton Jackson, a Washington D.C. lawyer about a Claims Court case of (heirs of) Samuel Cline vs the United States where Samuel Cline says he lived in Rockingham County, Virginia but reports show he owned a Cline's Mill in Staunton, Virginia which sold \"large quantities of supplies to the Confederacy....\" The Samuel Cline heirs are claiming their father did not vote for secession and can prove his loyalty to the Union. Other family members include Cyrus Cline and Samuel Cline. Includes a carbon of a February 4, 1908 contract between \"the next of kin and heirs at law of Samuel Cline, deceased, and E. Hilton Jackson\" for Jackson's representation of the family during the claims case.","Scope and Contents A varied group of legal documents. Account sheet for Robert Fauster to Joel Terrell for 1750 with an 1769 note at the bottom by Chas Servis which states Terrell has \"received no satisfaction for the above ballance.\" On reverse, a note by Jacob Early states \"we the jewry find for the plaintiff...\" Payment to \"Sovereign Lord King George the third\" for an ordinary license for William Mead in Bedford County, Virginia with William Mead and Isham Talbot as witnesses. February 27, 1771. Indenture between Richard Muse and his wife and James Jones. Wythe County. May 10, 1796. Note on reverse spells \"Muse\" as \"Mary???\" Bond report by Thos Lumpkin. Some names mentioned: Boyce Eidson, Martin King, ? Chastain, Richard Lockett, Thomas Wood, Samuel Baker, Edward and William Eads, James Foster, George Wilson, Farthing Hix and other illegible names. undated. Flyer by Richard M. Young, Late Commissioner of the General Land Office with letterhead, \"General Agency at Washington City\" about \"Acts of Congress granting Pensions to soldiers and their widows for services rendered during the Revolutionary War\" with amendments to 1853. Addressed to Joseph Wilson, Clerk of Circuit Court, Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia. undated.","Mostly receipts for Edward Merriman for purchases, but includes a letter, a military record and a recipe for \"John M. Merryman's Cement Wash.\" May 24, 1850 letter to Edward Merriman, Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia from Joseph Anderson in Cincinnati, Ohio about the whereabouts and news of other members of the Merriman Family. December 15, 1898 document states that George S. Merriman was a Private in Company G, 2nd Regiment of the Virginia Volunteers who enrolled on June 24, 1898 to serve for two years and was discharged on December 18, 1898.  Notes that George S. Merriman was born in Batford (Bedford?), Virginia, 43 years of age, 5 foot, 9 and a half  inches tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, gray hair and a farmer. Signed by Ballard P. Hatcher, Captain, in Roanoke, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Poetry, prose and recipes written by different unknown people.  One \"editorial\" is about a tribute to the late Governor Kavanaugh of Maine.  Recipes include \"Sponge Pudding\" and \"Chow Chow Pickle.\"  Includes a headache remedy.","Related Collection: Mss. Acc. 2008.321 Berkeley County, Virginia (W.Va.) Tax Records","Letter from Charles J. Faulkner, in Martinsburg, West Virginia, to the President of William and Mary, at Williamsburg, Virginia, concerning the name of Berkeley County. September 8, 1873. 1 item.","Bill of sale for $400, 1807, for the sale of a slave, Dick, by Henry Bowyer to John Robinson. Purchase. Charles Hamilton Auction in 1981.","Land Grant, 1803, for Nicholas Casper, in Botetourt County, Va. signed by Governor John Page (1743-1808).","Agreement, 1883 August 18, of George W. Parrish to sell to William Jackson a portion of the tract of land in Brunswick County, Va. called \"the Batt land.\"","Scope and Contents Papers, 1769-1951, relating to Buckingham County, Va. Includes a grant, 1769, of land to Samuel Megginson signed by Lord Botetourt ; indenture (deed) between Chambers and William Norvell, 1836; photograph, 1951, of the Bolling Family of \"Rosney,\"; and accounts and correspondence of the post office at Gravel Hill , Mattie J. West, postmaster (10 items). The materials that comprise this collection were donated to W\u0026M Special Collections Research Center by Willam R. Cocke, Mrs. G. M. Kent, Mr. \u0026 Mrs. John Stone, and John D. Weaver in batches between 1940 and 1983. Finding Aid prepared by Cynthia B. Brown, 1983.","Scope and Contents Typed list, undated, of justices of the peace, 1782-1824, of Campbell County, Va.; and license, 1860, to marry of Edward Scott Payne and Anna Agnes Oliver. Gift of John Lawrence in 1997. Two court records, 1796 and undated, signed by Cha[rles]s and Williston Talbot. (Acc. 1997.31c).","Transcript of minutes, 1811-1814, of courts of enquiry of 26th Virginia regiment of Charlotte County, Va.; extract, 5 June 1833, from court records concerning death of John Randolph of Roanoke; and marriage license, 1823, of Robert Carrington and Joanna T. Bouldin. Typed list of Charlotte County names from about the mid 1700's with notes on Mathis Flournoy and John Prior. Cub Creek Church Memorial program. 1938.","Scope and Contents Papers relating to Chesterfield County, Va. Includes such items as extracts from county records; lawsuits (Vestry of Parish of Manchester v. Overseers of the Poor); commission, 1756, signed by Robert Dinwiddie appointing justices to try slave for burglary; deed; agreement (concerning Gallego Mills); and a broadside, undated, concerning proposed removal of court from Manchester to Chesterfield Court House. Item level inventory available at Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Greenway Court.","Copy of the will of Robert Hudson, 1866, with codicil dated 1872 (1 piece). Copy of a court order to pay Richard I. Tull for his services as sheriff. 1830. (1 piece). Court order to pay Walter (?) for public services. 1830. Typed manuscript \"A Culpeper Census of 1781\" by A.L. Keith. 37 pages. 1941.","Ledger, 1841-1844, of a grist mill in Culpeper County, Virginia. Includes lists of customers and what the bought, typically wheat and flour. People could also bring their own material and have it ground; the material and the price for grinding is listed in the ledger. Also includes entries for a bill for a cabin for slaves and flour for slaves. 1 item. Purchase. Mss. Acc. 2011.563.","Papers, 1830-1910, relating to Cumberland County, Va. Includes such items as copies of court orders, 1830, to pay George H. Matthews for service as prosecutor for Commonwealth and S. H. Panack for services as jailor; receipt, 1910, for taxes; plat, 1842, for land owned by Edward Steger; and a newspaper clipping, 1893 October 1, from the Richmond Dispatch. Gift of John Lawrence. Two court documents, one dated 1797, signed by James Morton. (1997.31e)","Certificate of Appointment, 1828, of William H. Broadnax, William Wynne, and Edward S. Pegram as commissioners to superintend election of electors for U. S. president and vice president in Dinwiddie County, Va.; and copy of court order, 1830, to pay James Scott for his services as jailor. Cotton circular for Martin, Hill and Co. in Petersburg, Virginia. September 22, 1886.","Deed, June 21, 1773, from Israel Morris to Michael Goen for 100 acres of land in Dunmore County (Shenandoah County), Virginia.","Photostats of a petition presented by certain residents of Elizabeth City County to the General Assembly of Virginia, November 30, 1803, in opposition to the proposal to combine the Eaton and Syms charity schools into one school. Photostat of a petition presented by certain residents of Elizabeth City County to the General Assembly of Virginia, December 19, 1803, requesting that the Eaton and Syms charity schools be combined into one school.","Typescript of a history of Hampton and Elizabeth City County, Va., entitled \"The First Plantation,\" by Marion L. Starkey, ca 1930s. Includes an incomplete index in a separate green book.","Typed extracts, 1663-1791, from Old Rappahannock County [now Essex County.] Extract from a vestry book of Albemarle Parish, Sussex County. 1788. A handwritten list (probably a copy) of a list of names for \"Rose and Gabriel Penn, given under our hands...November 3rd, 1788,\" with a note on reverse \"Subscription for St. Marks Church.\" Another note says this page found in a vestry book in Albermarle Parish on November 26, 1926. Transcript of letter from Hugh Rose, at Geddes, to Col. James Higginbotham about sellling land of Brother Moses, deceased. 24 March 1791. Original order to the Sheriff of Essex County to take James Daniel and James McCall for a court appearance in William Roane vs Daniel and McCall. Signed John Lee. May 30, 1755. (Gift of Benjamin A. Grady). August 23, 2000 letter to Mrs. Harold Little, owner of Clydeside, from H. Franklin Minor, about the McCall Family and ownership of Clydeside.","Ground plan of Woodlawn, home of Nellie Custis Lewis, in Fairfax County. In ink on tracing cloth.  19 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches.  1 piece.","Scope and Contents Papers, ca. 1743-1793, relating to Fairfax County, Va. Includes notes, concerning register of Pohick Church; newspaper clipping, concerning court record book of Fairfax County; survey, 1841, of tract of land; and plan, undated, of \"Woodlawn,\" home of Nellie Custis Lewis; court records, 1743-1783; and an account book, 1793, of Joseph Birch, keeper of Turnpike Number 2, which has two entries, 9 October 1792 and 13 April 1793, concerning George Washington. 1963 gift from Mrs. Marion S. Mallory. 17 items. Postcards of Old Court House, published by Ernest L. Robey's Drugstore. 3 items. Undated.","Copy of tax list, 1782-1799, for Fauquier County, Va.. Court order, 1830, to pay James English for his services as jailor and for cleaning and furnishing firewood and candles for the courthouse. Catalogue of Fauquier Institute for Young Ladies. Session 1892-93. Owned by Miss E. Chappelear.","Land grant, 15 May 1780, given to Samuel McDowell for 1,000 acres of land in Fayette County, Va. [W.Va.] signed by Patrick Henry. For those interested in Patrick Henry see the Patrick Henry Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Broadside, 12 July 1941, advertising July 12 as the day for all citizens over thirteen years of age to register as volunteers for the civil defense program in Fluvanna County.","Note on document: \"…record book…is no longer public property, the original book being in private hands…\" Typed carbon copy of \"The History of Rivanna Parish in the County of Fluvanna, Virginia\" by Louis H. Stoneman. 1847- 1912. Pamphlet with the Charter and By-Laws of the State Bank of Columbia. 1900. An advertisement of the Commissioner's sale of Upper Bremo Tract where Mary B. and Lelia B. Cocke lived. 1926. The Midland Virginian, Palmyra, Fluvanna, Virginia article, \"Old receipts show that Fluvanna farms tithed to aid Confederacy.\" February 13, 1941. Notebook called \"Weather Report\" where the daily weather conditions were recorded. 1886-1887.","Invoices, receipts, accounts, laden lists, letters and other accounting documents from merchants in Columbia, Virginia. 1880-1910. 465 pieces. Merchants include: Jenkins and Foster, William B. Perkins, John F. Shepherd, Stoneman Brothers, Dr. Philip J.Winn, and George T. Zachary.","Scope and Contents Invoices, receipts, accounts, laden lists, letters and other accounting documents from merchants in Columbia, Virginia. 1880-1910. 465 pieces. Merchants include: Jenkins and Foster, William B. Perkins, John F. Shepherd, Stoneman Brothers, Dr. Philip J.Winn, and George T. Zachary. (Related material: 65 Sh5 Shepherd and Patton Papers). Broadside for \"The Celebrated Horse-Tamer Prof. W. Rouzer will give a lecture on ...June 7th...\" Certificates from residents of \"Kent's Store, Fluvanna County, Virginia, Oct. 2nd 1876\" who have taken the lectures are listed. Names listed are from Fluvanna, Pittsylvania and Charlotte Counties.","Article on John Hartwell Cocke. 2010. Acc. 2010.605.","Folders 1 - 5 are papers, 1772-1800, (group of 481 pieces) relating to 178 suits in Franklin County, VA and 16 other papers. Some papers are fragments. 481 pieces. The spelling of names varies greatly and as it was found to be impracticable to give all forms of each name, one spelling only is shown. The materials donated by John Lawrence in 1991, by Fred Alouf in 1959, and obtained from Joseph K. Ruebush in 1938. Folder 6 contains later, unrelated accessions.","Work Projects Administration Writers' Program. \"The White Man Comes to Stay,\" \"War Whoops in the Wilderness,\" and \"Explorers in the Wilderness.\" 1941. Two court documents signed by James Callaway. 1797. Mss. Acc. 1997.31f. 28 copies of certificates saying people attended the September New London District Court, signed by James Steptoe, Clerk of the Franklin County District Court. 1797. Includes 4 fragments. Names include: John Arthur, Moses Greer, Luke Standefer, Richard Goggin, Samuel Patterson, John Cheetwood, Charles Lumsden, Thomas Haile, Shelton Brown, Shelton Taylor, Joel Chitwood, William Cheetwood, Lewis Turnbull, William Boswell, James Prunty, Thomas Towler, Lewis Davis, John Hayle, George Ferguson, Dudley Lumsden, Benjamin Griffith, John Houle and Thomas Fowler. Mss. Acc. 1997.52","Scope and Contents Documents concerning land (deeds and list of lands returned as delinquent); proceedings, 1812, of meeting held at Winchester; and advertisement, undated, offering the Marlbro' Iron Works for sale or rent. 5 items.","Scope and Contents The original 1938 accession were papers relating to Gloucester Count, 1660-1878, and taken from the William Carter Stubbs Papers (I). They were purchased from Charles F. Heartman. They comprise Boxes 8, 9 and 10, folders 1-28. Includes letters, accounts (many concerning estates), legal documents, tax lists, marriage licenses and military records (including orders, 1815 and 1820 appointing patrollers to visit slave quarters). Many items concern the Baytop and Stubbs families. 2134 items. Letters, 1774-1878, filed chronologically. Invoices, receipts, etc. filed alphabetically under name of person or estate. The remaining boxes contain later accessions. Notes and photocopies relating to Gloucester County during the Revolution collected by Joanee Ryan in preparation for M.A. thesis (Mss. Acc. 1988.24). Photostat copy of transcript of \"Gloucester County, Virginia Places and Names\" by Charles E. Hatch, Jr. Yorktown, Virginia. September 15, 1979 (Mss. Acc. 1999.66). Photographs of and brochures of Gloucester County, plus correspondence of different families of Gloucester County about personal and legal matters, 1795-1953, donor unknown. John Buckner Reports, undated (Mss. Acc. 2008.193). Newspaper article on Wilbur Templeman a popular and longtime barber in Gloucester (Mss. Acc. 2010.575). Related material: See also \"A Guide to Gloucester County, Virginia Historical Manuscripts, 1651-1865\" (Richmond: Virginia State Library, 1976). For those interested in the Baytop family see the Baytop-Fitzhugh Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Item inventory in folder.","Item inventory in each folder.","Item inventory in folder.","Acra-Baytop. Item inventory in folder.","Baytop-Bridges. Item inventory in folder.","Baytop Family. Item inventory in folder.","Baytop Family. Item inventory in folder.","Bridges-Corr. Item inventory in folder.","Dame-Gloucester County School Commissioners. Item inventory in folder.","Hall-Kemp. Item inventory in folder.","Lawson-Nuttall. Item inventory in folder.","Oakes-Purcell. Item inventory in folder.","Ransone-Stubbs. Item inventory in folder.","Tabb-Wood. Item inventory in folder.","Papers of persons not included in folders 4-14. Inventory not available.","Two or more persons/families mentioned.  Unidentified pieces and fragments.  Includes an index of a ledger and five memorandum books.","1825 Court docket, records of official examinations of boundary lines (1825-1848, undated), copy of certificate appointing Peter Kemp and James Baytop processioners...sixth precinct (undated) and unofficial memoranda on cases (undated).","Amory-Ash.  Item inventory in folder.","Ball-Byrd. Item inventory in folder.","Campbell - DuVall. Item inventory in folder.","Edwards - Hughes.  Item inventory in folder.","James - Oliver. Item inventory in folder.","Pitt - Sutton. Item inventory in folder.","Item survey in folder.","Item inventory in folder.","Item inventory in folder.","Scope and Contents \"Gloucester County, Virginia Places and Names\"  (Mss. Acc. 1999.66)  First half of book.","Scope and Contents \"Gloucester County, Virginia Places and Names\"  (Mss. Acc. 1999.66)  Second half of book.","\"Story of Elmington\" by Polly Cary Legg. Possibly a Work Projects Administration Writers' Program story.  December 1, 1941.  Photographs of Grace Church and The Glebe. Donation ticket for Ware Church, 1953, and a Christmas Card with picture of Ware Church. Photographs of \"New Bottle\" House, Undated.  Photograph of \"Painting of Gloucester from the Water\", courtesy of Mariner's Museum.  Conservation State Organization rules and regulations, undated.  \"Programme at the Laying of the Cornerstone and the Unveiling of the Monument,\" 1889.  Brochure on \"The Belle Roi Female School\" in Gloucester, Virginia, 1855.  Facts about Gloucester, copy, undated.","1795 and 1796 - Indenture between Thomas Whiting and Mary his wife of Gloucester and John Singar of Norfolk, Virginia on July 1, 1795,  Plat of land of William DuVal for John Singar.  June 15, 1796 1801, 1802 and 1804 -  Document binding John Thruston of Abington Parish, Gloucester County, to Sarah Tabb, who is relinquishing her right of dower, for land of John Stephens, September 2, 1801.  Indenture between Edward Busbie, Senior of Abington Parish, Gloucester County and Benjamin Marnix for land in Gloucester County, January 4, 1802.  Indenture between Henry Whiting and William Singleton for land in Gloucester County, February 1, 1802.  Indenture between Richard Singleton and Nelly Thornton, his wife, of the County of Gloucester, and John Singar for land, April 2, 1804. 1810 -1825 and undated - Account of Estate of John Singar for 1810-1818.  Letter to Dr. William Taliaferro, Gloucester Court House, from Richard H. Johnson of Hanover County, Virginia concerning his claim against the Mr. Carter who was his tenant, May 31, 1822.  Receipt Book, bound with string, with names, amount of money received and reason, 1825.  Letter to Richard M. Segan, late Sheriff of Middlesex County, Virginia regarding taking money from Bogg's benefit in case against James Critten.  Undated. 1829-1857 - Letter to Walker Jones of Gloucester Courthouse from H. Wilkinson of Petersburg, Virginia about Mr. Stubblefield offering $150 for settlement of Wilkinson's business.  Lists 1829 and 1830 Rockingham Season accounts, March 31, 1834.  Letter to Miss H.B. Booth, Gloucester County, about an account, June 5, 1834. Article of Agreement between Alfred Billups, Gloucester County, and Jacob Vreeland of Bergen County, New Jersey for tract of land on York River in Gloucester County, October 6, 1834.  Letter from T.B. Whiting of St. Marks, Florida to M.C. Booth in Urbanna, Middlesex County, Virginia regarding accusation of debt, R. M. Thornton and A.L. Dabney, February 26, 1837.  Receipt for John W. Puller for items purchased from T.B. Taliaferro, 1856 and 1857. Thomas J. Banks Correspondence and Accounts, 1826-1838 - Two partial account books in the same handwriting as the William and Thomas Banks book.  William Banks is mentioned in one of them, 1826-1830.  Accounts of William and Thomas Banks, Oyster deposit on the River. Partial account book, 1833-1836.  Thomas T. Bailey of Baileysville, Tennessee to Thomas J. Banks about collecting and sending money that he was collected, July 23, 1835.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester, Virginia  from James M. Rasin and Company regarding wheat and repairing a Straw Cutler.    Includes Receipt and statement., September 17, 1835.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester, Virginia from Samuel Crane of Richmond, Virginia about the two negroes that were part of Banks' brother's estate.  John Carlton, deceased, is mentioned,  March 26, 1836.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester Court House regarding rent, December 5, 1836.  Letter from Robert Nicholas of Richmond, Virginia to Jefferson Stubbs of Gloucester County, Virginia regarding the suit in Henrico County, Virginia with T.J. Banks, administrator of John Banks, deceased, regarding two negroes, April 3, 1838. Christopher Jones Correspondence and Documents, 1824-1826 -  Note sent by John Field to the Courthouse for Christopher Jones or Thomas Banks about a receipt, July 31, 1824.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from H. Boggs of Baltimore, Maryland concerning settlement with a John Henry and Mr. Jones who is possibly the brother of Christopher Jones, September 13, 1825.  Indenture between Christopher T. Jones and Mann Page Trustees under a deed of trust between William Wilkins and Mann page and Christopher T. Jones to secure for to Thomas Smith and John Tabbs, September 5, 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones about will that was proven October 3, 1808, with Henry Curry as the testator and Susanna Curry the Executrix and lists other cases.  The writer, from Richmond, Virginia,  also turns down offer to visit the area while extolling the pleasures of the rural setting, August 28, 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from H. Boggs of Baltimore, Maryland concerning a settlement, December 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from George Haskins concerning bringing to Chancery Court his suit against James Montague, Philip Montague, Thomas G. Cridington and Robert Dobbins, January 22, 1826. Kemp Family, 1825 and undated -  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from Robert Tubman concerning suit against Peter Kemp, November 30, 1825.  Letter to William Browne Judge of the Chancery District of Williamsburg about Peter, Francis, William and Sarah Kemp against John Johnston, admr of Robert Kemp, deceased, Undated.","Carbon of typed notes on John Buckner (ca. 1630-1695) of Gloucester County, Virginia.  He brought the first press and printer, William Nuthead, to Virginia about 1680.  Prepared by Mary Goodwin, Research Department, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.  Typescripts of brief biographical sketches of John Buckner and his family from Tyler's Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography and an account of William Nuthead, from first printer in Virginia and Maryland, from J.C.Oswald, Printing in the America's.  13 pages.","Daily Press newspaper article, \"County Barber Still Cutting,\" about Wilbur Templeman and his barbershop. His daughter, Linda Templeman, worked in Swem Library, Government Documents.  August 9, 2009.","Patent for 4753 acres of land in Goochland County, Virginia granted by King George II to Michael Holland. 1744. On vellum. 13 1/4 x 22 1/4 inches. Signed by Lieutenant Governor William Gooch.","Papers, 1744-1832, relating to Goochland County, Va. Includes patent, 1744, to Michael Holland (signed by Gooch and granted by King George II); will, 1815, of Nathaniel Davidson; court order, 1830, to pay William Pope for services as prosecuting attorney; and document, 1831, concerning the lawsuit of the Commonwealth v. John N. Davis; letter, 1832, from Pleasant Turner to Archibald Bryce; and plat, 1839, of land owned by William Ford. Patent filed in Oversize. Court Docket to November 1795, list of all cases. Commonwealth vs. John N. Davis, 1831 Will of Nathaniel Davidson, 1815 Plat tract of land owned by William Ford, 1839 Oversize patent, for land, signed by Gov. Gooch, granted by King George II to Michael Holland, 1744 Court order to pay William Pope for services as prosecuting attorney, 1830 Letter, Pleasant Turner to Capt. Archibald Bryce, 1832 Court Docket to November 1795, list of all cases","They appear to be a general store, ordering food items, clothe, clothing, shoes, horseshoes, nails, tobacco and other items.  Their shipping address is Irwin's Station or Bula in Goochland County.  Over 120 items. 1882-1883. Court Summons.  Names mentioned:  William Southworth, J. Clemens, Jos. Bullock, William Johnson, Julian Martin, Lucy Randolph, Anderson Matthews and S.W. Mason.  5 items.  1853. Archibald D. Perkins Accounts.  One receipt from Lucy Randolph.  39 items. 1836-1893. Typed carbon copy of a biography of Benjamin Waller and letters of Benjamin Wood.  Undated. Related items:  MsV Ame18  B. R. Cowherd Ledger","Copy of survey, 29 September 1804, of land in Greenbrier County Va. [W.Va.] for heirs of William Humes and surveyed by Alexander Welch.","A typed list of voters for 1800. Court order to pay William Faulkner for his services as sheriff.  1829.  copy. Court order to pay Samuel Pointer for his services as sheriff.  1830.  copy.","Deed (mutilated), 1727, from John Guess to Thomas Denton for land in Hanover County, Va.; receipt, 187[?] for taxes to Joseph Henry; and appeal, 1894, for aid in building a church in a needy neighborhood, with a list of names of contributors attached. Title page, with a photograph of the Clay house, from \"Life and Speeches of Henry Clay.\" 1843. Signature on front page: Mattie R. Feild, Millbrook, Virginia, 1886. Photostat copy of town lot layout of Hanover along the Pamunkey River with a tax list of names. March 17, 1738 or 39.","Scope and Contents Ledger, 1917 of a store in Studley, Hanover County, Virginia, recording purchases made by various customers. Customers' names are listed, and occasionally their town or county. A more detailed description is provided by the seller:  \"Ledger is a Eagle Flat Opening Book No. 895 (sold by Reinbach \u0026 Schwartz Stationers, Richmond, Va.). Measures: 8 1/4\" x 12 3/4\" x 1 1/4\",  287 pages.  This Ledger begins in May, 1917 and ends December 7, 1917.  Entries such as: Miss Ellen Timberlake, 2 Loaves of Bread .10;    Babes Bowles, 2 Cultivator Teethe .50, 1 Plow Point .16;  Mrs. Austin, 1/2 Plug Tobacco  .05\" \"On Page 158 it has a stamp on it: Do your bit! BUY A LIBERTY LOAN BOND, Inquire at any Bank or Post Office. Several Pages are Stamped (with a Postage Stamper): Studley, Va. (date).\" \"There are entries for food products, farm supplies, coca cola, tobacco, coffee, oil, medicine, etc.....\" Purchased.","Hardy County is now part of West Virginia.","Deed, 1858, from Westfall Garret to Henry Richmond covering a tract of land in Hardy County, Va. [W.Va.]. Court documents signed by Ed Williams, Clerk, 1797. Donated in 1997 by John Lawrence.","Portion of printed list, 1831, of land returned as delinquent for taxes in Harrison County [W.Va.]","Scope and Contents Papers, 1726-1871 and undated, relating to Henrico County, Va. Includes land patent, deeds, documents concerning lawsuits, estate document, and receipt for fee for apprehending a slave. 14 items.","Order, 1784, to the sheriff of Henry County, Va. to call jurors in the lawsuit of Commonwealth v. Anderson McGwire in the Virginia General Court.","Photocopy of a booklet, \"Fork Boykin\" compiled by Miss Genie Cory. Undated. Photograph of St. Luke's Church. Undated.","Index or register of names in a ledger divided alphabetically with tabs. Names include first and surnames, men and women, and all have a number noted beside them. There is no location or date or purpose noted on the register, but by using census data, the register was created circa 1900 and probably in the Isle of Wight County area of Virginia. Medium Oversize.","An artificial collection of material, 1687-1924, relating to James City County, Virginia. Includes copies of court records, farm censuses, tax receipts, church brochures, and photographs. Box 12 and 13 are mostly a gift from Robert T. Slater.","Blueprints of tracts of land in James City County. Carlton Casey land in Jamestown District, surveyed November 6, 1950; William Washington Estate, surveyed October 26, 1951; Mrs. Bessie Carmine property on Old Jamestown Road, surveyed September 2, 1940; Plat of subdivision of portion of Sarah Jones Tract, surveyed April 9, 1948; Survey of Bush Neck Road, Rye Patches and Wallace's Tract, surveyed June 1939; Frederick J. Keck farm in Stonehouse District, surveyed October 1937; Indigo Dam, estate of William Allen Jones, decd, in Jamestown District, surveyed October 1931; Rollo Subdivision, surveyed on November 26, 1930; Stephen's Tract #2, J.W. Penick the owner, in Stonehouse District, surveyed May, 1926; Timberlake Property, surveyed April 23, 1930 and Walthal Tract, surveyed June 1928.","1687 August 8. Copy of will of John Holder, deceased. Proved at the County Court held at James City, 8 August 1687 by the oaths of John White and Dorothy Peach. Recorded by W. Edwards, Cl[erk of] Co[u]r[t]. 1 page. Photostat of Document Signed.","Scope and Contents Copy of a law enacted by General Assembly, 17 February 1644, prohibiting desertions of plantations that have been seated; persons deserting their plantations are not to burn their houses but will receive as many nails as were expended in building them. Signed by William Robertson (d. 1739) Cl[er]k Gen[era]l Ass[emb]ly [from 1702-1738]. 1 page. Document Signed.","1805 February. Copy of pages from a court record signed by Ro[bert] B. Armistead. \"Found among the ruins of the old Court House at Williamsburg, Va. 1864.\" 2 pages. Copy of Document Signed.","1813 February 12. Copy of advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer for the rent or lease of the Greenspring Estate. 1 page. Typewritten Copy of Newspaper Clipping.","1820 September 1. Census record of James City county for 1820. Signed by Rich[ar]dson Henley, assistant to the Marshal. (Note reads \"From Lib. of Cong.\") 1 page. Photostat of Document.","1827 June 30. Copy of Complaint brought by Archer Hankins, late sheriff of James City and Committee of the esate of James Banks, deceased, against William Gregory, sheriff of King William County, appointed to represent William Gregory, Christopher Johnson, Ann Dudley, G. R. Lambert Meredith, Martha Bingham, Julia Bingham, Jno. Bingham, Geo. Bingham, [?] Lambert (wife of Eugene Sullivan), and Stephen Bingham, the heirs of Stephen Bingham. Concerns a tract of land in James City county called \"Mount Folly.\" 3 pages. Document Signed.","1847 May 6. Memorandum of deed of trust executed on 21 Sep[tember] 1841 is filed as an exhibit in the Chancery Suit in the Supr[eme] Court of James City County and City of Williamsburg by Upshur's executors vs. Pryor and others. Signed by P. P. Mayo. Fragment. Document Signed.","1849 January 19. Copy of advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer of the Hickory Neck Academy, James City County, Virginia. 1 page. Typewritten Copy of Newspaper Clipping.","1882-1893 and undated. Tax receipts, James City County, Virginia of Alexander Preston and Alfred Epps and a few miscellaneous receipts. Printed Document Signed. (13 items).","Scope and Contents 1896 June 1. \"The James City Cavalry, Its Organization and Its Service.\" (Company H, Fifth Regiment, mustered into service 22 May 1861). From \"Our Confederate Column\" in the Richmond Dispatch. Newspaper clipping.","1928 February 12. Bulletin from the Mount Vernon M. E. Church, South, Toano, Virginia. H. Conrad Blackwell, Pastor. 4 pages. Printed Material.","1929 June 30. Church Bulletin of Five Forks Church, Old Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, Virginia. Rev. James M. McKnight, Pastor. 4 pages. Printed Material.","1946 October 6. Invitation to Homecoming Day at James River Baptist Church, J. E. Bowman, Pastor. 1 page. Typewritten Copy.","1948 July 27. Letter. Mrs. William Lawrence Gatewood at New York to Brantley Henderson, Jr. at Williamsburg, [?] house and lot, and a store in Toano, Virginia. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.","No Year. June 27. Program from Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Norge, Virginia in honor of the visit of the Crown Prince Olaf and Crown Princess of Norway. 1 page. Typewritten Copy.","Undated. Program of The County Council of Women's Clubs presenting \"Days in James City County from 1609 to 1817.\" 1 page. Printed Material. (3 items).","Undated. Bulletin of Hickory Neck Church, Blissland Parish, Toano, James City County, Virginia. 2 pages. Printed Material.","Undated. Brochure of the James City County Chamber of Commerce, Toano, Virginia. 2 pages. Printed Material.","1920. Economic Survey for James City County 1920 Census. 1 page. Typewritten Document.","1923 October 9. S. H. Hobbs, Jr., Rural Social Science, The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N. C. to Miss Mabel Massey, County Home Demonstration Agent, Williamsburg, Virginia. Is sending bulletin compiled from information secured in a survey of the townships in Chatham Co. [N. C.] and a bulletin on Johnston Co. [N. C.]; discusses types of surveys used by his department. 2 pages. Typewritten Letter Signed.","1924 February 12-13. Program of the Peninsula Farmers Institute. 1 page. Printed Material.","Scope and Contents Undated. \"A Glimpse of the Progressive School System of James City County\" by H. L. Harris, Supt. of Schools. 7 pages. Typewritten Document.","Undated. \"Health Conditions in James City County.\" 4 pages. Typewritten Document.","Scope and Contents Samples of typed farm census forms from other locations in 1923: Chowan County, North Carolina; Henderson County, North Carolina; Hertford County, North Carolina; Madison County, North Carolina; Nash County, North Carolina and North Carolina 1923 farm census (blank form. 4 pages). Blank survey on \"Farm Home Conditions\" from Pittsylvania Co., Virginia (2 pages). Sample form for farm census (3 pages). Survey of Whitmell Community made by Rural Sociology Class (3 pages).","Undated. Farm survey, James City County. 8 pages. Printed Material. (17 items).","Undated. Farm survey, James City County. 8 pages. Printed Material. (17 items).","1922 June 13. Johnston County: Economic and Social (a Laboratory Study in the Rural Social Science Department of the University of North Carolina) by W. M. Sanders, Jr. and G. Y. Ragsdale.","1922 October. Economic and Social Survey of Albemarle County, University of Virginia Record Extension Series, vol. VII, No. 2.","1922 November 16. How Farm Tenants Live by J. A. Dickey and E. C. Branson. University of North Carolina Extension Bulletin. The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 47 pages. Printed Material.","1923 Virginia Agricultural Census, U. S. Department of Agriculture co-operating with the State Department of Agriculture. 32 pages. Printed Material.","Scope and Contents Colonel William Allen House (P1), formerly owned by Miss Fanny Allen and later owned by Mr. Mercer Taylor. Four miles west of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Ashland Farm (P2), formerly owned by Captain William Morecock. Located at Diascond station. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Binn's Place (P3), located west of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (P4), home of Mrs. Archibald McCrea. South of Williamsburg. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (P5), home of Mrs. Archibald McCrea. South of Williamsburg. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (P6). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (P7). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (before restoration) (P8). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents \"Cowlesville\" (P9), original home of the Cowles family. Owned by C. C. Cowles. Located on Rt. 603 just north of Rt. 610, six miles west of Toano on the Old Forge Road (much remodeled). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Curtis Home (P10). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Curtis Home (P11). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Edwards Place (P12), owned by Mrs. Marcus Cottrell. Located four miles northwest of Toano at the intersection of Rt. 601 and Rt. 603. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Gatewood Place Kitchen (P13), owned by C. Ordway. Located one half mile west of Toano on Forge Road. Now destroyed. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Green Spring (P14), ruins of the second house at Green Spring, built about 1800. The foundations of the Sir William Berkeley house at Green Spring are south of this house about two hundred yards. Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white. Undated.","Scope and Contents Green Spring (P15), aerial view. Photographic print, 7\"x9\". Undated.","Scope and Contents Green Spring (P16), aerial view. Photographic print, 7\"x9\". Undated.","Green Spring (P17), aerial view. Photographic print, 9¼\"x11¼\". Undated.","Scope and Contents Grove Hill (P18), built by John Cowles in the 1830's. Later owned by Mr. C. C. Cowles. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Hankins Family House (P19), owned by the Hankins family. Later owned by Mr. E. K. Pettit. Old house at Six Mile Ordinary, Rt. 60. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Harris House (P20), owned by Harris estate. Located about six miles southwest of Lightfoot and ¾ miles west of Jolly's Mill Pond. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Harris House (P21), six miles southwest of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Harris House (P22), owned by Mr. James Harris. Located about seven miles southwest of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Hickory Neck Episcopal Church (P23), on Rt. 60 above Toano. This is only part remaining of the original church which was built about 1733. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Hockaday Place (P24), owned by B. S. Bowmer. Located about one mile and a half west of Diascund Bridge. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents James' Place (P25), former home of Colonel George James. Later owned by Mr. P. H. Richardson. Located approximately four miles north of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Captain George Lee House (P26), owned by Captain Lee of Newport News.  Located north of Croaker.  Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view.  Undated.","Scope and Contents Lombardy (P27), home of Littleton Waller. Later owned by Mr. Branch Martin. Located west of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents MacDowell's (P28), owned by the Barnes estate. Located about four miles north of Toano on the road leading from the Forge Road to the Williamsburg-Richmond stage road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Martin Home (P29), owned by Miss Williana Wilkinson. Located about half a mile west of Toano on the Forge Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Martin Home (P30), owned by Miss Williana Wilkinson. Located about half a mile west of Toano on the Forge Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Martin's Place (P31), two miles northwest of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Olive Branch Christian Church (P32), one and a quarter mile southeast of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Pierce's (P33), located at Toano. This was originally \"Taylor's\" but prior to the Civil War was bought by Mr. Felix Pierce. There were three cemeteries on the place, one belonging to the Taylor family and two so old that no one recollects who was buried in them. After the Pierces died, this place was bought by Mr. Wesley Marston. The chimney and foundations are the only parts of the original house left which bear evidence of early eighteenth century construction, the chimney being laid in Flemish bond on flat side, and English bond on front and back surfaces. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Pinewoods (P34), home of Warburton family. As it appears before it was partially destroyed by fire. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Pinewoods (P35). Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, showing a rear view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Poplar Grove (P36), Wynne Place. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Powhatan (P37), once owned by Doctor Martin. Later owned by E. M. Slauson. Located a few miles west of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Powhatan (P38), once owned by Doctor Martin. Later owned by E. M. Slauson. Located a few miles west of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Redwood Ordinary (P39), now known as Green Shingle Inn. The present structure was built about 1790 to replace the old burned ordinary. Owned originally by the Redwood family, but subsequently bought by the Slater family. Served almost continuously as a tavern. Located at the intersection of the Forge Road and the Williamsburg-Richmond Stage Road in Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Old Richardson House near Croaker (P40). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents River View (P41), former home of the Norvell family. Later owned by Mr. Herbert Bloomberg. Located on York River about eight miles east of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Slater Place (P42), owned by R. V. Timberlake. Located about five miles northwest of Toano on road from Forge Road to Doncastle's Ordinary on the Williamsburg-Richmond Stage Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Stuart Place (P43), owned by E. C. Stuart. Located about a mile and a half northwest of Diascund Bridge. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Summer House (P44), owned by Mr. Slater. Located about three miles south of Chickahominy Church on \"Old Brick Mill Road.\" Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Summer House (P45). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a rear view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Vaiden Family House (P46), located at Norge. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Warrenton (P47), known in the past as Rutleigh. Acquired early in the 19th century by the Warren family. Later restored by the Grantham family. Later owned by Mr. Dozier. Located about five miles west of Toano on Forge Road, facing Windsor Castle. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Warrens (P48), owned by the Warren family. Located about four miles west of Toano, just off the Forge Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Watkins House (P49), owned by J. B. Larson. Later owned by [?] Peterson. Located three and half miles east of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents White Hall Tavern (P50), home of the Geddy family. One and a quarter miles north of Toano. In the interior are a very fine staircase and much early woodwork. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Windsor Castle (P51), home of William Bush. Owned by Mrs. William Walker Ware. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Unidentified House (52). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Unidentified House (53). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents One booklet: \"Sheriffs of James Citty Countie\" by Barbra M. Cook, Subsheriff, 1994. Gift of Barbra M. Cook, deputy sheriff of James City County via the Williamsburg Historic Records Association. Postcard of Green Shingle Inn, Toano, with a copy of a newspaper article about the Inn which was destroyed in 1963. Copy of a photograph of the hotel near the Powder Magazine, ca. 1900 and a photocopy of photograph of students at Matthew Whaley School. Individuals are identified.","Photostat copies of James City County petitions, beginning in the 18th century.","Jefferson County is now a part of West, Virginia. See related collections: Mss. MsV I1 Jefferson County, W. Va. Merchant's Index, Mss. Acc. 2008.320 Jefferson County, Virginia (W.Va.)Tax Records","List (printed), 1831, of land returned as delinquent for taxes in Jefferson County, Va. [W.Va.]","Bill of sale, 1796, for a slave sold by Robert Hoskins to John Mundell in King and Queen County, Va.Gift of John Lawrence. Three court documents, 1796 and undated, two signed by Ro[bert] Pollard, clerk. (Mss. Acc. 1997.31b). July 1967 \"Bulletin of the King and Queen County Historical Society.\" Agreement between Nicholas Dillard and Polly Browning for 95 acres in King and Queen County. February 11, 1792. (transferred from Gloucester County).","Typed copy of a rent roll, 1769 and copy of a court order, 1830, to pay Lawrence W. Berry for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney","Fragment of the will, 1705, of [?] Clayborne; typed extracts from a tax book, 1815 (65 typed sheets); copy of petition, 1843, from citizens of county to General Assembly of Virginia concerning the disposal of land in the county and a memorandum, 1863, signed by John Letcher concerning the arrest of a slave charged with attempted murder. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Leaflet written by Ann Harrison Booker Darst, \"Parson Skyring\" The Rev. Henry Skyring, 1729-1795, A tribute on the 200th anniversary of his death in 1995. Gift of Ann H.B. Darst. (Acc. 1998.36). Photographs used for the July 1938 William and Mary Quarterly article, \"Homes in the County.\" Daily Press book review of \"A History of Virginia Pioneer Papermakers\" with emphasis on the paper mill in West Point. Programs for the 250th founding of King William County, April 1952. Brochure on King William County, with notes. ca 1960. (Acc. 2008.193)","Typed transcriptions of pew rental lists: 1721 and 1748, for Christ Church Parish; 1750, for [St. Mary's] White Chapel Parish and a newspaper clipping, 13 February 1936, from the Rappahannock Record on the history of St. Mary's White Chapel by Elizabeth Comps Pierce. 4 items. Photographs from 1937: \"Bewdley,\" Lancaster Courthouse (Lancaster Post Office and former jail), Overseer's house on the Black Stump Quarter of Robert Carter's Corotoman Plantation (Weems Post Office), Sipes House (Lively Post Office) and Armstrong House (Palmer Post Office).","Copy of court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney for Lee County, Va.","Typed copy of an advertisement in the Daily National Intelligencer, Washington, September 30, 1814, by James Monroe concerning sale of land; letter, 1863, from George K. Fox of Campbell Court House, Virginia, to L.W.S. Hough at Leesburg about Loudoun County bonds; booklet, July 1, 1861, containing names of purchasers of Loudoun County bonds numbered 1-358 and executed copies of July1, 1861 bonds, numbered 361-370 and 387-400 of Loudoun County. 24 pieces. And photograph of site of home of John Champe.","Tax list (tithes, land and carriages), 1769, for St. Martin's Parish (mutilated); document, 1852, in lawsuit of Spicer and Harris v. J. M. Macon, Jr., agent; papers in suits against J. and W.W. Beadles in 1852 and court orders, 1853-1854, to pay Robert T. Gooch for services as witness. 7 items.","Related material: Mss. MsV Lev10 Lunenburg County, Va. Docket, 1843E, Mss. MsV T3 Lunenburg County, Va. Sheriff's Tax Book, 1843","Copy of the will, 1817, of John T. Ravenscroft and accompanying papers and typescript of a letter, 1781, of D. C. Stokes, College Camp, William and Mary, to [Thomas] Nelson regarding Stokes' discharge.","Cumberland Parish Records Alphabetical order by subject. Church Matters J. H. Morrison to Dr. Perry regarding the Vestry and a Chimney. 1862. Correspondence B.M. Atkinson to his father about his Christmas plans. 1860. Thomas E. Locke to William J. Neblett enclosing papers on Buford's will, M. Forland's deed and other papers. Mentions R.B. Atkinson.1855. Financial – Correspondence, 1852-1868 Financial receipts, invoices, letters about the rector's salary. 38 items. 1852-1874. Financial – Taxes Receipt for taxes paid to the Sheriff of Lunenburg. Most are property taxes on 197 acres of land. 17 items. 1856 to 1869. 17 items. 1856-1865. Financial – Treasurer's Reports. 1847-1874. 16 items. Financial Matters – Bonds, Bills, Invoices, Subscriptions, Receipts and Taxes. St. John's Church and others. 35 items. 1848-1904. Some names mentioned: William H. Perry, Treasurer of the Parish; L.J. James E. Davis, Roger B. Atkinson, J.H. Morrison, Roger B. Atkinson, J.J. Deshazer, George Southall, Rev. Thomas E. Locke, Rev. Henry Wall, Rev. J. L. Sothoron, W.S. Watkins, Anderson Stewart, Harrison J. Elden, W.W. Webber, John. S. Hansbrough, Neblett Family, Colonel Sheets, Charles Smith, Mrs. John T. Merryman, Alice Ingram,W.G. Marshall, treasurer of Parish by 1904 and others. Letter from Dr. Bird, Dinwiddie County, about preaching at St. John's Church at the invitation of Mr. Neblett. 1863. Legal Matters Correspondence between Dr. W.H. Perry and A. M. and Richard Nelson, Carrolton, Mississippi about the case, Kreatts vs. Creath where Richard Nelson is representing Dr. Perry in the suit to get payment on a note. 1856-1860:1877 Deed between Malcom Macfarland and Vestry of Cumberland Parish for 190 acres. 1840. Rectors Resignation letter of Rector Dr. J. H. Morrison. May 1863. Vestry Meeting notes and letters about job openings, position acceptance and declining and resignations. 1857-1863. Rectors – Thomas E. Locke Payment accounts for 1838-1854, plus resignation and salary dispute, 1855. Vestry Minutes 1842, 1856, 1857, 1862 and undated. Originally accessioned as 1939.224 as a gift from WH Perry, Jr.","Patent, 1759, granting 400 acres of land to John LeGrand (signed by Francis Fauquier).","Copy of court order, 1830, to pay Horace Stringfellow for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney; and deed of trust, 1932, given by Herbert Hoover and Lou Henry Hoover to William E. Carson, covering tracts of land in Madison County, Va. including Hoover's camp on the Rapidan River. Typed draft of an article, \"The Hebron Church Birth Register\" by Arthur L. Keith. 1934.","Volume 3.","Volume 1.","Volume 2.","News clippings about the records of early Mathews County. Ca. 1940. Letter from Ellen R.T. Lane in Woodstock, Virginia to her cousin about her Mother's boarding school. August 15, 1883.","Papers, 1772-1858, relating to Mecklenburg County, Va. Includes copies of court orders, 1830, to pay William B. Banks as Commonwealth's Attorney; William Townes as jailor, and Richard H. Walker as sheriff; church records (including certificate of baptism and letter of removal); marriage licenses, and notes concerning Revolutionary War soldiers, Native Americans and race horses. 17 items. Flyer from Charles B. Stuart, Randolph Macon College, about arrangements to \"…execute analyses of Soils, Marls, Guano, Minerals, \u0026c., and to impart instruction in Analytical Chemistry.\" Undated. Photocopies of flyers for an auction at Prestwould. May 24-25, 1946.","Patent granting 70 acres of land in Mecklenburg County to William Marrable. 1772. On vellum. 15 1/4 x 13 inches. 1 piece. Medium oversize.","Includes rubbing from binding of a Middlesex County record book; copy of orders, 1676, concerning provisions for soldiers to be sent out against Native Americans; copy of petitions, 1700, presented by the freeholders of Middlesex County to the House of Burgesses (from court record book); and copy of receipt, 1781, for supplies furnished by Philip Ludwell Grymes for public use. 4 items. Copies of blueprints of suggested original arrangement of the interior of the second Christ Church as built in 1714. 2 copies. 1938. Three articles on Middlesex County history by Carroll C. Chowning. 1932, 1934 and 1935. Notecard with a pencil sketch of the Christ Church altar.","Lists, 1832-1833, of land returned as delinquent for taxes.","Broadside, 1856, announcing the opening of the Montgomery White Sulphur Springs. Receipt for G.W. Lyle from Henry M. Conrad, Dr. Transfer, Livery, Feed and Sale Stable in Radford, Virginia.,","A list of lands and lots returned as delinquent, 1831. 4 p. 29 cm. Printed. 1 piece.","History, 1869-1931, of Liberty Spring Christian Church, Nansemond County, Va.; and copy of patent, 1663, granting 1850 acres of land to Richard Bennett. 2 items. Photograph of a map, \"The Lower Parish of Nansemond County, Virginia.\" Time period covered is late 1600's. Map made by J.H. Granbery in 1946.","Related material: Mss. MsV Lev11-12 Nelson County Va. Sheriff's Receipt Book, 1811-1837 Mss. MsV T4 Nelson County, Va. Tax Book, 1835 There is no material for Nelson County in the Virginia Counties Collection.","Scope and Contents Papers, 1865-1866 and undated, relating to New Kent County, Va. Includes license, 13 November 1866, to Dr. L. C. Crump to practice medicine and two tax receipts for Crump; receipts, 1865, for U. S. taxes to W. A. Patterson and W. W. Taliaferro; and photograph of St. Peter's Episcopal Church and the \"Criss Cross House.\" 9 items. Handwritten copy of letter from William Gooch to the Vestry of New Kent County recommending Mr. Thacker. Circa 1729/30. Family tree of Robert Christian and Mary Brown of Cedar Grove, New Kent County. 2 items.","Bond, 1862, of Isaac Bales of loyalty to the United States.","Copies of court orders, 1830, to pay William Barnard for his services as jailer and Mordecai Cooke for his services as sheriff and a bond, 1765, of William Harwood and Samuel Langley to Elizabeth Ashley. 3 items.","Legal papers, receipts, correspondence and financial records generated by Northampton County.","Concerning a contract to carry mail between Eastville and Norfolk.","Concerning the use of a horse.","Road construction","Debt suit","Gift of Dr. \u0026 Mrs. H. Norton Mason, 1965.","Copy (printed) of the inventory, 1674, of the estate of Ambrose Feilding of Wickocomoco Hall, Northumberland County, Va. 1 item.","Extracts, 1783-1786, from Ohio County, W. Va. records. 1 piece.","Papers, 1841-1920, relating to Orange County, Va. Includes documents, 1841, concerning lawsuit of Jeremiah Morton v. William C. Willis; and petition, 1920, of citizens of Orange County, Va. concerning the unveiling of a tablet to World War I dead. 4 items. Calling card advertisement for \"Stratford Fund\" tea at St. Thomas House.","Letter, 4 October 1817, from William S. Marye to inhabitants of valley lying between the Blue Ridge and the Massanutten and Fort Mountains concerning the formation of a new county [Page County.] 1 item.","Ledger, Page County, Virginia, 1889-1892, 730 pp., recording the sale of general merchandise to more than 100 individual customers and businesses. One of the customers was the Luray Caverns and Hotel Company. Alphabetical index in front of volume. Sampling of names mentioned in the ledger was provided by the seller: Luray Caverns and Hotel Company, George Lee, William Jenkins, Tannery, Captain W. H. Smith, YMCA Masonic Lodge, Reverend N. W. Hackley, Arlington Hotel Company, Joseph Zirkle, John W. Strickler, Reverend H. M. Wharton, William Rosser, George Carter, Washington Carter, Lee Washington, Marshal Baylis, John A. Jackson, Albert Johnson, William Mundy. 1 volume. Purchase.","Advertisement for sale of \"Fairystones.\"","Two newspaper articles written by Mary Lee Keister Talbot about early residents of South Fork and South Branch Valleys of the Potomac and a new interpretation of Fort Seybert, 2 April and 7 May 1937. 2 items.","A 1771 deed of trust from Tully Choice to James Smith and Company for a piece of land. A marriage license, November 16, 1859, between Reuben H. Carter and Mary M. Robertson and a marriage license, December 20, 1858, between James A. Witcher and Phebe C. Haley. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Inventory and appraisal of the estate of Josiah Marshall including the following: one negroe man, James, oats and corn, farm implements and tools, and blacksmith equipment, signed by Wm Moseley (?), Arthur Moseley (?), and Francis Lewis as appraisers, and signed as ordered and recorded by by Ab[new] Crump. October 20, 1791. 2 pp. A manuscript, \"The Genesis of Powhatan County in Virginia\" by Floyd B. Taylor. 2 items.1936. The materials in this collection were donated by Floyd B. Taylor in 1936 and purchased by W\u0026M Special Collections Research Center in 1981.","Copy of a typed transcription, with index, of vestry minutes of St. Patrick Parish, 1755-1774. Bond given by Joseph Bohan to Philemon Holcombe, March 28, 1788. Printed report \"Second Report of the Prince Edward Landmark Committee,\" 1928. Copy of a print of the Union Theological Seminary. Undated. Notes by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton from the Prince Edward County Courthouse on the prisons in the county. Appeared in the October 1937 William and Mary Quarterly. Notes copied by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton from the Prince Edward County Courthouse about Mr. Burks's buildings as part of a lawsuit between Woodson and Burks in 1767. Typed carbon copy of Declarations of James Pugh, James Moss, James Wooldridge, Peter Grigg and James Taylor about their participation in the Revolutionary War. Other notes concerning Revolutionary War claims. Correspondence between Dr. Earl Gregg Swem and W.S. Morton. 1936. Notes about Prince Edward County by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton. Mentions Richard Darfson, Peter Legrand, Dr. John Fisher, James Thackson, John Meadley, James Roberts, John Moore, Jr., Abraham Venable, Benjamin Augell, John Le Neve, John Bonds, Charles Anderson, Matthias Flournoy, John Pryor Smith, Charles Smith, Zachariah Leigh, Thomas Yuille and Michael McDearman. Dates covered are from mid to late 1700's. Notes taken in 1936.","Papers, 1866-1868, relating to lawsuits in Prince George County, Va. against Matthew W. Raney for debt. 3 items.","Papers, 1728-1752, relating to Prince William County, Va. Mostly documents concerning the settlement of estates but also includes copy of [quit] rent roll, 1738; document, 1752, concerning debt; and guardian's bond, 1743, for Thomas Young. Two items in this collection were donated by Mrs. Marion S. Mallory in 1963.","Papers, 1753-1865, concerning Princess Anne County, Va. Includes writ, 1753, to adjourn the county court of Princess Anne signed by Robert Dinwiddie (gift of Benjamin B. Burroughs) and license, 1865, of Richard H. Baylor, a Baptist minister, to perform marriage ceremonies. 2 items. Photographs of Communion silver of Old Donation Church, communion silver of the Eastern Shore Chapel, the Anthony Fentress house, the Eastern Shore Chapel and the Old Donation Church. 5 photographs.","Indenture between Augustine and Silvester Blidenbrough and Thomas Moss for land in Rappahannock County. January 23, 1661. Incomplete. Includes typescript. Medium Oversize.","Negative photostatic copy of a list, 1724, of African Americans instructed and baptized by John Garzia, minister of the parish of North Farnham. 1 item. Newspaper article on the frozen Rappahannock isolating the Northern Neck in Farnham, Virginia and about an old church in Farnham, Virginia. Newspaper article on the frozen Rappahannock isolating the Northern Neck in Farnham, Virginia and about an old church in Farnham, Virginia. Minutes of September 22, 1774 meeting of the Association of Richmond County \"for the choosing of a committee agreeable to the Seventh Resolve made and entered into by the delegates from the different countys in the Coloney of Dominion of Virginia on Williamsburg the first day of August last.\" (after 1st Virginia Conventon, Revolutionary War) Copy by LeRoy Peachy, Clk. Back of document, \"The meeting of the Association September 22, 1774 for choosing a committee for the County to watch...in defence of American freedom.\" Lists the people chosen for each area of the county.","Related Material: Mss. MsV V1 Poll book, 1782-1810, for election of delegates to the General Assembly from Rockbridge County, [Va.], Mss. MsV Lev14 Rockbridge County, Va. Justice of the Peace Judgement and Execution Book, 1838-1849, Mss. MsV Lev15 Rockbridge County, Va. Court Receipt Book, 1833-1855","Printed list of land and lots returned as delinquent for taxes, dated 1831. Includes lands and lots sold. 10 p. 30 cm. 4 copies. Printed copy of the will of Alexander Telford. 1790. 2 items. Eight licenses, 1800-1805, for 'ordinaries' in Rockbridge County, Va. for Alexander Shield, Christopher Clyee, Nicholas Spring, Win Bailey, Benjamin Darst, Daniel Windell, John Conkey and William Niblack. Deed between Sarah C. Bourland and James Walker, January 2, 1863. Legal documents signed by John Ruff and others in regard to a payment of debts. December 16, 1840 to September 3, 1849. 5 items. Sworn statements certifying commissioners to oversee voting sites in Rockbridge County for presidential election of 1860. 27 items.","Papers, 1770-1871, relating to Rockingham County, Va. Includes two deeds, 1828 and 1871; partial inventory and sale of personal property of James Dever; account book, 1860-1867, of John W. Minnich, a teacher; accounts of the board of school commissioners (including student names); and documents, 1770-1843, concerning lawsuits (including criminal cases and criminal cases involving slaves). 521 items. The lawsuit material begins with Box 19, folder 3 and is divided into two alphabetical groups which are organized by the main person in the lawsuit. The second group is in Box 20. These lawsuits contain various spellings of the participants' names, often two or three spellings in the same page.","Local Election Ballot. May 28, 1891. 2 items. Advertisement cards for Strayer and Lupton in Harrisonburg, Virginia, O'Ferrall and Patterson in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and W.J. Downs, \"Hides wanted.\" Undated. 3 items.","Copy of court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's attorney for Russell County, Va. 1 item.","Copy of court order, 1830, to pay Jacob Lynch for his service as clerk of the court of Scott County, Va. Advertisement in Morgantown, Virginia for Dr. C.M. Lane's Improved Medical Remedies and Dr. Scott's White Circassian Liniment. 1855.","Broadside order sheet for vegetable seeds by Jonathan Wood of New Lebanon. 1833. Advertisement for a sewing machine by Hottel and Keller in Toms Brook, Virginia. Grocery list on the back. Undated. Advertisement by Strayer and Coffman for their \"Cheap Store\" in New Market, Virginia. March 31, 1810.","Documents, 1779-1819, concerning land transactions in Southampton County, Va. Purchased from Charles Hamilton.","Related material: Mss. Acc. 2008.319 Fredericksburg, Virginia District Court Ledgers, 1787-1840","Documents, 1798-1841, concerning Spotsylvania County, Va. Includes tax bill; legal receipt, 1799, for execution in the lawsuit of Charles Thompson v. Joseph Newton \u0026 John Day; and extracts, 1798, from the will of James Somerville. Campaign speech, handwritten and transcribed, by unknown. August 1788.","Copy of quit rent roll, 1724, for Stafford County, Va. Photocopy of May 8, 1974 Richmond Times-Dispatch article on old papers returned to Stafford County. Newspaper article on the price of negroes in Stafford County in 1722. 1881. Handwritten document (copy of an original) of \"An Act to Exempt Certain German Protestants in the County of Stafford from the Paiment of Parish Levies.\" 1730. Photographs of the Clerk's Office, Courthouse and the County Jail. Undated. Typed history of the Old Courthouse buildings. Undated. Copy of a map, \"Colonial Tidewater, Virginia. Undated.","Scope and Contents Papers, 1927-1939, relating to Surry County, Va. Includes list, 1927, of places in Surry County compiled by A. W. Bohannon; and printed tour guide, 1939, to places in Surry County conducted by Thomas Rolfe Branch, Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. Card advertising Wigwam Brand Virginia Hams. Undated. Transcribed records which relate to the expulsion of mercenary attorneys. Undated. March 1929 edition of \"Representative\" a newspaper of the Surry County Schools. Patent for Humphrey Baylis for 440 acres in Surry County adjacent to \"College Lines.\" Signed by William Gooch. December 1, 1740. Patent is a gift of Ethel D. Roberts, 1936.","Papers, 1776 and 1932, relating to Sussex County, Va. Includes copy of will, 177[8?], [mutilated] of John Clanton; and newspaper clipping, 1932, concerning court held in Sussex County, 18 July 1776, and considered the first court held under authority of the Commonwealth of Virginia. 2 items.","Collection relating to Warwick County, much of it concerning the Colonial era. Contains legal disputes, estate papers, court findings, petitions, correspondence, etc. Also contains correspondence relative to the Civil War and papers concerning the American Revolution and slavery. This collection has been microfilmed and is restricted to MICROFILM USE ONLY. NOTE: transcriptions of the colonial portion of the records are available in Richard Dunn: Warwick County, Virginia, colonial court records in transcription (F232 .W27 W3 2000 (Swem stacks and Swem Rare Books) and F232 .W27 W3 2008 (Swem Rare Books).","Undated items and photographs.","Scope and Contents 7 May 1659.  Will of Henry Jacksonn [sic] of Mulberry Island; divides his estate amongst son Henry, daughters Sarah and Dorothy, his wife's sons John and Emanuell [sic] Wills, also Emanuell's [sic] wife Elizabeth, his grandchildren Mary and Ann, and his wife Elizabeth Jackson; appoints Robert Pyland and Miles Cary overseers of his estate; witnessed by Robert Pyland, William Gwinett, and William Thomas.  1 p. 11 [Decem]b[e]r 1679.  Orders passed by the court of Warwick County; require a penalty of 400 pounds of tobacco to be assessed on the Owners of \"stone\" horses under fourteen hands allowed to run free in order to prevent the spoiling of the \"Breed of the Countrey\"; whereas \"we find...[the] Continuall destroying [of] our Stocks by Wolves\" a reward of 200 pounds of tobacco is offered for presenting a wolf's head before the magistrate; whereas \"we find...that there are diverse and ill minded people that carry gunns [sic] shooting and ranging upon any man's Land\" it is ordered that anyone carrying a gun on another man's property without the owner's permission shall pay a penalty of 200 pounds of tobacco and forfeit their gun; recorded by William Bolton.  1 p. These documents have not been microfilmed.","Deposition, 1794, taken in Washington County, Va., in the suit of Alexander Quarrier v. Robert Watkins in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Ga. and court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's attorney for Washington County. Barter Theatre pamplet. 1949. Barter Theatre program for \"Margin for Error.\" 1940-41. Advertisement mailing for flour by Anderson and Shaffer of Hamilton, Ohio to J.B. Mongle and Son of Holston, Virginia. 1891.","Photostat copy of the Memorial of the committee of the County of West Augusta to the convention of the Colony of Virginia. [1774] and transcript. 1 piece.","Scope and Contents Papers, 1830-1878 and undated, relating to Westmoreland County, Va. Includes court orders, 1830, to pay clerk, jailor and sheriff; document, 1845, in lawsuit of William Teffey et al. v. Elizabeth M. Sutton; newspaper clippings; and a printed circular. Newspaper article on Yeocomico Church. Undated.","Printed list, 1831, of lands returned as delinquent for taxes in Wythe County, Va. Accessor's listing of property of Samuel Williams. Includes list of slaves and their ages, acreage, and dwelling house and outbuildings. April 1, 1815. (Mss. Acc. 2001.44)","Related publications:Charles Parish Register available published as Landon C. Bell, Charles Parish, York County, Va. Richmond: Virginia State Library Board, 1932.  There are slight discrepancies in words between the printed versions of the Charles Parish register and the manuscript copy at Swem Library and Bell re-arranged the entries. The original Charles Parish register is at the Virginia State Library. See ledgers, journals and family papers from York County, Virginia.","Plat of A.W. Hitchen's Farm, portion south of U.S. Parkway in Bruton District. Surveyed April 1938.","Scope and Contents Extracts, 1782-1788, from county records; copy of account, 1668, for funeral expenses of Thomas Foote; photocopy of will, 1775, of William Nelson; copy of newspaper advertisement, 1812, for sale of Bell-Field; and print, 1862, from a printed book of Wynn's Mill. December 10, 1942 letter to the Citizens of the Magruder Area from Carl W. Porter, Commander, of the Public Works Department, Naval Operating Base about building a camp for the Seabees and citizens needing to vacate their homes. York County Court House Agreement and Origin. Undated, but after 1941. Indenture between Henry Graves and William Allen for York County land. Original. July 13, 1790. (Gift of John Jennings who noted a relationship between \"Six Mile Ordinary,\" \"Allen's Ordinary\" and Lightfoot, Virginia. Typed transcript of letter from Samuel Terrell from a camp near Yorktown to Major Garrett Minor in Louisa County. September 30, 1781.","Notebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 1, part 1. Births and Baptisms. 1648-1800. Index.","Notebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 1, part 2. Births and Baptisms. 1648-1800. Index.","Notebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 2. Deaths. 1665-1787. Index."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia. General Court"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Virginia. General Court"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Virginia. 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Acc. 1991.46)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBible records of Accomack and Northampton Counties compiled by Jean M. Mihalyka in 1993. Volumes 12 and 13.  Mss. Acc. 1994.74a\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph of an original pen and ink sketch of St. George's Church by Rev. James Willis Eastburn. Mss. Acc. 2008.193\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipts for quitrents (1750), payments and judgments (1752), tax receipts for 1822 and 1824 and typescript of petitions on juries (1798), concerning selection of juries, addresses, 1918 and 1936, concerning Grace Church, Cismont, Va. Typed manuscript concerning Albemarle Agricultural Society and typescript of minute book, 1817-1828, of Albemarle Agricultural Society as well as material concerning \"Fancy Hill,\" Albemarle County, Va. The materials that comprise this collection were donated by Lucy W. Sneed and John Lawrence and purchased from C. H. Stoneman by W\u0026amp;M Special Collections Research Center in batches between 1940 and 1997.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for payment of £310.12.5 on quitrents in Albemarle County, Virginia. 1p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for payment of £100.1.8 in current money, which was sent by John Smith, Sheriff of Albemarle County, Virginia in part of a judgment due the King of Great Britain from Joseph Thompson [deceased?], Sheriff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition on selection of juries. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaxes paid on 130 acres of land, horses, and slaves by Thomas Rea, to the Sheriff of Albemarle Co. Va. 1 item. PDS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor the District of Virginia in a chancery suit of The Bank of Howardsville, et als vs. the president, directors and company of said bank. 28 pp. PD\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e27 pp. PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e16 pp. PM\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e19 pp. PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e89 pp. PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten copy of a bond for Drury M. Burnley who is elected as sheriff of Albemarle County for the term of two years beginning January 1, 1857.  Bond includes names of family members.  Mss. Acc. 1997.31b. Certificate from Free Union Baptist Church for Sister Sally Wood to recommend her for membership. September 1883. Two letters to Bro' (Brother) Dudley from L.W. (Allen) which mentions Licking Hole Church. November 23, 1853 and undated.  Mss. Acc. 2008.193.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from W.S. Morton about material for the William and Mary Quarterly. Typed copy of Marriage Bonds of Amelia County, A-Z by husband, ca. 1735-1854. Prepared by J.D. Eggleston. Undated. Photographs of Amelia Sulpher Spring with notes on the reverse side. Undated. Letter to Susie from a correspondent in Mattoax, Virginia. Undated. Mss. Acc. 2008.193.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1769-1803, relating to Amherst County, Va. Includes appointment, 1769, of 18 Justices of the Peace , signed by Lieut. Gov. Botetourt (Lord Botetourt). A bond, 29 January, 1803, due from J. Daniel Day and Solomon Day to Jane Rickets, widow of Thomas Rickets. Attested to by John Reynolds and Noah Guttry. 1 p. cy of ADS. Gift of Mrs. G.M. Kent in 1948.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes deeds, wills, legal documents, and church records (Christians Creek School House, Glebe Burying Ground, Old Stone Church, and Tinkling Spring Church.) 58 items. Purchased 1939 from C. J. Carrier of Bridgewater, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[11p.] 23 1/2 cm. Printed. 2 copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy Rev. John Craig, first pastor of Old Stone Church in Augusta County, Virginia. 24, 14 p. 11x 8 3/3 inches. Mimeographed. 1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 p. 11 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches. Mimeographed. 1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches. 1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContent regarding payment for land purchased from George Ruebush. 1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePossibly drawn by Henry Hearman. Includes handrawn map of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrice list card for A.M. Bruce, Wholesale Provision Merchant. Staunton, Virginia. Undated. Photostat of an order issued April 22, 1772 for land forfeiture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Papers, 1767-1870, relating to Bedford County, Va. Includes accounts; bonds; bill of sale, 1783. for slave; copy of appointment, 1772, of James Steptoe as clerk of Bedford Court; and copy of land grant, 1792. Also includes letter, 1876, of A. Granville Bradley describing the Shenandoah Valley and list, undated, of soldiers who served in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution with notes on the formation of Campbell County, Va. Land Grant of 300 acres in Bedford County, Virginia to Job Martin for payment of L1.10 sterling to the Treasury of the Commonwealth. Signed by Henry Lee, Governor. The materials that comprise this collection were donated by W. Mac Jones and Mrs. William C. Segar and obtained or purchased by W\u0026amp;M Special Collections Research Center in batches between the period of 1927 and 1981.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts and invoices to and from various individuals.  Some names include:  Mr. Beaver, John Berk, Mr. Pendleton, Thomas Pugh, Jack Steward, John F. Woods, Charles Dudley, Jeremiah, Moses Eubank, Jacob Wolf, Leroy James and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sally Phelps, aunt, Lynchburg, Virginia to Henry Bigger about purchasing a cow. Includes a registry receipt. August 6, 1884. Photocopy of a letter to \"Willie Dear\" (Mrs. L.B. Bigger of Bellevue, Bedford County) from unknown. July 29, 1886. D.W. Bigger to \"My Dear Brother\" (James H. Bigger) about receiving a photograph of him and about Christmas. December 3, 1894.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence includes a mix of people with no obvious connection to one another, though some letters deal with legal matters. December 24, 1841, Tazewell Headen, Floyd C.H. to ( ) Goggin, Atty at Law, Liberty. Concerns summoning witnesses. December 12, 1843, William Daniel, Jr. of Lynchburg, Virginia to Joseph Wilson, Clerk, Bedford, Liberty (Virginia) about McKinney and Walker repaying debt from Harris and the dismissal of a suit on the validity of Even Snead's will. February 6, 1847, Robert Davis of Lynchburg, Virginia to Joseph Wilson, Clerk of Superior Court of Bedford County with a request to make copies of a statement of debt in the case of Samuel E. White and William T. Smith (late merchants trading as White and Smith) vs four other men. February 12, 1858, Julie Clayton in Ivy Hill to her cousin about a party and marriages of acquaintances. November, 1879, Letter to \"Mr. ---(?)\" from \"Your friend only\" where the writer clearly states that having a relationship with him would bring her no joy and his attention would be in vain and \"our correspondence has closed. May your future life be blessed by a companion worthy of your efforts…Amen.\" March 11, 1889 and March 12, 1889, To \"My dear Susie\" (Mrs. William Bese) possibly from her mother in Chester, Virginia about news of family and friends. The empty envelopes are mostly addressed to the Clerk of the County Superior Court. Some names on the envelopes are A. B. Nichols, J.L. Edwards, Joseph Wilson, William M. Burwell, William Cook and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1869 and early 1900 receipts, one a United States Internal Revenue \"receipt for special tax\" for R.M. Dennis for a business of \"retail dealer ...liquor\" in Roscoe, St. Clair, Missouri for 1870. 1904-1909 letters to Mrs. E.M. Dennis of Bedford County, Virginia from other members of her family and E. Hilton Jackson, a Washington D.C. lawyer about a Claims Court case of (heirs of) Samuel Cline vs the United States where Samuel Cline says he lived in Rockingham County, Virginia but reports show he owned a Cline's Mill in Staunton, Virginia which sold \"large quantities of supplies to the Confederacy....\" The Samuel Cline heirs are claiming their father did not vote for secession and can prove his loyalty to the Union. Other family members include Cyrus Cline and Samuel Cline. Includes a carbon of a February 4, 1908 contract between \"the next of kin and heirs at law of Samuel Cline, deceased, and E. Hilton Jackson\" for Jackson's representation of the family during the claims case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A varied group of legal documents. Account sheet for Robert Fauster to Joel Terrell for 1750 with an 1769 note at the bottom by Chas Servis which states Terrell has \"received no satisfaction for the above ballance.\" On reverse, a note by Jacob Early states \"we the jewry find for the plaintiff...\" Payment to \"Sovereign Lord King George the third\" for an ordinary license for William Mead in Bedford County, Virginia with William Mead and Isham Talbot as witnesses. February 27, 1771. Indenture between Richard Muse and his wife and James Jones. Wythe County. May 10, 1796. Note on reverse spells \"Muse\" as \"Mary???\" Bond report by Thos Lumpkin. Some names mentioned: Boyce Eidson, Martin King, ? Chastain, Richard Lockett, Thomas Wood, Samuel Baker, Edward and William Eads, James Foster, George Wilson, Farthing Hix and other illegible names. undated. Flyer by Richard M. Young, Late Commissioner of the General Land Office with letterhead, \"General Agency at Washington City\" about \"Acts of Congress granting Pensions to soldiers and their widows for services rendered during the Revolutionary War\" with amendments to 1853. Addressed to Joseph Wilson, Clerk of Circuit Court, Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia. undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMostly receipts for Edward Merriman for purchases, but includes a letter, a military record and a recipe for \"John M. Merryman's Cement Wash.\" May 24, 1850 letter to Edward Merriman, Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia from Joseph Anderson in Cincinnati, Ohio about the whereabouts and news of other members of the Merriman Family. December 15, 1898 document states that George S. Merriman was a Private in Company G, 2nd Regiment of the Virginia Volunteers who enrolled on June 24, 1898 to serve for two years and was discharged on December 18, 1898.  Notes that George S. Merriman was born in Batford (Bedford?), Virginia, 43 years of age, 5 foot, 9 and a half  inches tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, gray hair and a farmer. Signed by Ballard P. Hatcher, Captain, in Roanoke, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Poetry, prose and recipes written by different unknown people.  One \"editorial\" is about a tribute to the late Governor Kavanaugh of Maine.  Recipes include \"Sponge Pudding\" and \"Chow Chow Pickle.\"  Includes a headache remedy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelated Collection: Mss. Acc. 2008.321 Berkeley County, Virginia (W.Va.) Tax Records\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Charles J. Faulkner, in Martinsburg, West Virginia, to the President of William and Mary, at Williamsburg, Virginia, concerning the name of Berkeley County. September 8, 1873. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of sale for $400, 1807, for the sale of a slave, Dick, by Henry Bowyer to John Robinson. Purchase. Charles Hamilton Auction in 1981.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand Grant, 1803, for Nicholas Casper, in Botetourt County, Va. signed by Governor John Page (1743-1808).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement, 1883 August 18, of George W. Parrish to sell to William Jackson a portion of the tract of land in Brunswick County, Va. called \"the Batt land.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Papers, 1769-1951, relating to Buckingham County, Va. Includes a grant, 1769, of land to Samuel Megginson signed by Lord Botetourt ; indenture (deed) between Chambers and William Norvell, 1836; photograph, 1951, of the Bolling Family of \"Rosney,\"; and accounts and correspondence of the post office at Gravel Hill , Mattie J. West, postmaster (10 items). The materials that comprise this collection were donated to W\u0026amp;M Special Collections Research Center by Willam R. Cocke, Mrs. G. M. Kent, Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. John Stone, and John D. Weaver in batches between 1940 and 1983. Finding Aid prepared by Cynthia B. Brown, 1983.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Typed list, undated, of justices of the peace, 1782-1824, of Campbell County, Va.; and license, 1860, to marry of Edward Scott Payne and Anna Agnes Oliver. Gift of John Lawrence in 1997. Two court records, 1796 and undated, signed by Cha[rles]s and Williston Talbot. (Acc. 1997.31c).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTranscript of minutes, 1811-1814, of courts of enquiry of 26th Virginia regiment of Charlotte County, Va.; extract, 5 June 1833, from court records concerning death of John Randolph of Roanoke; and marriage license, 1823, of Robert Carrington and Joanna T. Bouldin. Typed list of Charlotte County names from about the mid 1700's with notes on Mathis Flournoy and John Prior. Cub Creek Church Memorial program. 1938.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Papers relating to Chesterfield County, Va. Includes such items as extracts from county records; lawsuits (Vestry of Parish of Manchester v. Overseers of the Poor); commission, 1756, signed by Robert Dinwiddie appointing justices to try slave for burglary; deed; agreement (concerning Gallego Mills); and a broadside, undated, concerning proposed removal of court from Manchester to Chesterfield Court House. Item level inventory available at Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGreenway Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the will of Robert Hudson, 1866, with codicil dated 1872 (1 piece). Copy of a court order to pay Richard I. Tull for his services as sheriff. 1830. (1 piece). Court order to pay Walter (?) for public services. 1830. Typed manuscript \"A Culpeper Census of 1781\" by A.L. Keith. 37 pages. 1941.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger, 1841-1844, of a grist mill in Culpeper County, Virginia. Includes lists of customers and what the bought, typically wheat and flour. People could also bring their own material and have it ground; the material and the price for grinding is listed in the ledger. Also includes entries for a bill for a cabin for slaves and flour for slaves. 1 item. Purchase. Mss. Acc. 2011.563.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1830-1910, relating to Cumberland County, Va. Includes such items as copies of court orders, 1830, to pay George H. Matthews for service as prosecutor for Commonwealth and S. H. Panack for services as jailor; receipt, 1910, for taxes; plat, 1842, for land owned by Edward Steger; and a newspaper clipping, 1893 October 1, from the Richmond Dispatch. Gift of John Lawrence. Two court documents, one dated 1797, signed by James Morton. (1997.31e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Appointment, 1828, of William H. Broadnax, William Wynne, and Edward S. Pegram as commissioners to superintend election of electors for U. S. president and vice president in Dinwiddie County, Va.; and copy of court order, 1830, to pay James Scott for his services as jailor. Cotton circular for Martin, Hill and Co. in Petersburg, Virginia. September 22, 1886.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed, June 21, 1773, from Israel Morris to Michael Goen for 100 acres of land in Dunmore County (Shenandoah County), Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotostats of a petition presented by certain residents of Elizabeth City County to the General Assembly of Virginia, November 30, 1803, in opposition to the proposal to combine the Eaton and Syms charity schools into one school. Photostat of a petition presented by certain residents of Elizabeth City County to the General Assembly of Virginia, December 19, 1803, requesting that the Eaton and Syms charity schools be combined into one school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript of a history of Hampton and Elizabeth City County, Va., entitled \"The First Plantation,\" by Marion L. Starkey, ca 1930s. Includes an incomplete index in a separate green book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyped extracts, 1663-1791, from Old Rappahannock County [now Essex County.] Extract from a vestry book of Albemarle Parish, Sussex County. 1788. A handwritten list (probably a copy) of a list of names for \"Rose and Gabriel Penn, given under our hands...November 3rd, 1788,\" with a note on reverse \"Subscription for St. Marks Church.\" Another note says this page found in a vestry book in Albermarle Parish on November 26, 1926. Transcript of letter from Hugh Rose, at Geddes, to Col. James Higginbotham about sellling land of Brother Moses, deceased. 24 March 1791. Original order to the Sheriff of Essex County to take James Daniel and James McCall for a court appearance in William Roane vs Daniel and McCall. Signed John Lee. May 30, 1755. (Gift of Benjamin A. Grady). August 23, 2000 letter to Mrs. Harold Little, owner of Clydeside, from H. Franklin Minor, about the McCall Family and ownership of Clydeside.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGround plan of Woodlawn, home of Nellie Custis Lewis, in Fairfax County. In ink on tracing cloth.  19 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches.  1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Papers, ca. 1743-1793, relating to Fairfax County, Va. Includes notes, concerning register of Pohick Church; newspaper clipping, concerning court record book of Fairfax County; survey, 1841, of tract of land; and plan, undated, of \"Woodlawn,\" home of Nellie Custis Lewis; court records, 1743-1783; and an account book, 1793, of Joseph Birch, keeper of Turnpike Number 2, which has two entries, 9 October 1792 and 13 April 1793, concerning George Washington. 1963 gift from Mrs. Marion S. Mallory. 17 items. Postcards of Old Court House, published by Ernest L. Robey's Drugstore. 3 items. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of tax list, 1782-1799, for Fauquier County, Va.. Court order, 1830, to pay James English for his services as jailor and for cleaning and furnishing firewood and candles for the courthouse. Catalogue of Fauquier Institute for Young Ladies. Session 1892-93. Owned by Miss E. Chappelear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand grant, 15 May 1780, given to Samuel McDowell for 1,000 acres of land in Fayette County, Va. [W.Va.] signed by Patrick Henry. For those interested in Patrick Henry see the Patrick Henry Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside, 12 July 1941, advertising July 12 as the day for all citizens over thirteen years of age to register as volunteers for the civil defense program in Fluvanna County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote on document: \"…record book…is no longer public property, the original book being in private hands…\" Typed carbon copy of \"The History of Rivanna Parish in the County of Fluvanna, Virginia\" by Louis H. Stoneman. 1847- 1912. Pamphlet with the Charter and By-Laws of the State Bank of Columbia. 1900. An advertisement of the Commissioner's sale of Upper Bremo Tract where Mary B. and Lelia B. Cocke lived. 1926. The Midland Virginian, Palmyra, Fluvanna, Virginia article, \"Old receipts show that Fluvanna farms tithed to aid Confederacy.\" February 13, 1941. Notebook called \"Weather Report\" where the daily weather conditions were recorded. 1886-1887.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices, receipts, accounts, laden lists, letters and other accounting documents from merchants in Columbia, Virginia. 1880-1910. 465 pieces. Merchants include: Jenkins and Foster, William B. Perkins, John F. Shepherd, Stoneman Brothers, Dr. Philip J.Winn, and George T. Zachary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Invoices, receipts, accounts, laden lists, letters and other accounting documents from merchants in Columbia, Virginia. 1880-1910. 465 pieces. Merchants include: Jenkins and Foster, William B. Perkins, John F. Shepherd, Stoneman Brothers, Dr. Philip J.Winn, and George T. Zachary. (Related material: 65 Sh5 Shepherd and Patton Papers). Broadside for \"The Celebrated Horse-Tamer Prof. W. Rouzer will give a lecture on ...June 7th...\" Certificates from residents of \"Kent's Store, Fluvanna County, Virginia, Oct. 2nd 1876\" who have taken the lectures are listed. Names listed are from Fluvanna, Pittsylvania and Charlotte Counties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle on John Hartwell Cocke. 2010. Acc. 2010.605.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFolders 1 - 5 are papers, 1772-1800, (group of 481 pieces) relating to 178 suits in Franklin County, VA and 16 other papers. Some papers are fragments. 481 pieces. The spelling of names varies greatly and as it was found to be impracticable to give all forms of each name, one spelling only is shown. The materials donated by John Lawrence in 1991, by Fred Alouf in 1959, and obtained from Joseph K. Ruebush in 1938. Folder 6 contains later, unrelated accessions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWork Projects Administration Writers' Program. \"The White Man Comes to Stay,\" \"War Whoops in the Wilderness,\" and \"Explorers in the Wilderness.\" 1941. Two court documents signed by James Callaway. 1797. Mss. Acc. 1997.31f. 28 copies of certificates saying people attended the September New London District Court, signed by James Steptoe, Clerk of the Franklin County District Court. 1797. Includes 4 fragments. Names include: John Arthur, Moses Greer, Luke Standefer, Richard Goggin, Samuel Patterson, John Cheetwood, Charles Lumsden, Thomas Haile, Shelton Brown, Shelton Taylor, Joel Chitwood, William Cheetwood, Lewis Turnbull, William Boswell, James Prunty, Thomas Towler, Lewis Davis, John Hayle, George Ferguson, Dudley Lumsden, Benjamin Griffith, John Houle and Thomas Fowler. Mss. Acc. 1997.52\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Documents concerning land (deeds and list of lands returned as delinquent); proceedings, 1812, of meeting held at Winchester; and advertisement, undated, offering the Marlbro' Iron Works for sale or rent. 5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The original 1938 accession were papers relating to Gloucester Count, 1660-1878, and taken from the William Carter Stubbs Papers (I). They were purchased from Charles F. Heartman. They comprise Boxes 8, 9 and 10, folders 1-28. Includes letters, accounts (many concerning estates), legal documents, tax lists, marriage licenses and military records (including orders, 1815 and 1820 appointing patrollers to visit slave quarters). Many items concern the Baytop and Stubbs families. 2134 items. Letters, 1774-1878, filed chronologically. Invoices, receipts, etc. filed alphabetically under name of person or estate. The remaining boxes contain later accessions. Notes and photocopies relating to Gloucester County during the Revolution collected by Joanee Ryan in preparation for M.A. thesis (Mss. Acc. 1988.24). Photostat copy of transcript of \"Gloucester County, Virginia Places and Names\" by Charles E. Hatch, Jr. Yorktown, Virginia. September 15, 1979 (Mss. Acc. 1999.66). Photographs of and brochures of Gloucester County, plus correspondence of different families of Gloucester County about personal and legal matters, 1795-1953, donor unknown. John Buckner Reports, undated (Mss. Acc. 2008.193). Newspaper article on Wilbur Templeman a popular and longtime barber in Gloucester (Mss. Acc. 2010.575). Related material: See also \"A Guide to Gloucester County, Virginia Historical Manuscripts, 1651-1865\" (Richmond: Virginia State Library, 1976). For those interested in the Baytop family see the Baytop-Fitzhugh Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem inventory in each folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcra-Baytop. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaytop-Bridges. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaytop Family. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaytop Family. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBridges-Corr. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDame-Gloucester County School Commissioners. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHall-Kemp. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLawson-Nuttall. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOakes-Purcell. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRansone-Stubbs. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTabb-Wood. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers of persons not included in folders 4-14. Inventory not available.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo or more persons/families mentioned.  Unidentified pieces and fragments.  Includes an index of a ledger and five memorandum books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1825 Court docket, records of official examinations of boundary lines (1825-1848, undated), copy of certificate appointing Peter Kemp and James Baytop processioners...sixth precinct (undated) and unofficial memoranda on cases (undated).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmory-Ash.  Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBall-Byrd. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCampbell - DuVall. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdwards - Hughes.  Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames - Oliver. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePitt - Sutton. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem survey in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Gloucester County, Virginia Places and Names\"  (Mss. Acc. 1999.66)  First half of book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Gloucester County, Virginia Places and Names\"  (Mss. Acc. 1999.66)  Second half of book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Story of Elmington\" by Polly Cary Legg. Possibly a Work Projects Administration Writers' Program story.  December 1, 1941.  Photographs of Grace Church and The Glebe. Donation ticket for Ware Church, 1953, and a Christmas Card with picture of Ware Church. Photographs of \"New Bottle\" House, Undated.  Photograph of \"Painting of Gloucester from the Water\", courtesy of Mariner's Museum.  Conservation State Organization rules and regulations, undated.  \"Programme at the Laying of the Cornerstone and the Unveiling of the Monument,\" 1889.  Brochure on \"The Belle Roi Female School\" in Gloucester, Virginia, 1855.  Facts about Gloucester, copy, undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1795 and 1796 - Indenture between Thomas Whiting and Mary his wife of Gloucester and John Singar of Norfolk, Virginia on July 1, 1795,  Plat of land of William DuVal for John Singar.  June 15, 1796 1801, 1802 and 1804 -  Document binding John Thruston of Abington Parish, Gloucester County, to Sarah Tabb, who is relinquishing her right of dower, for land of John Stephens, September 2, 1801.  Indenture between Edward Busbie, Senior of Abington Parish, Gloucester County and Benjamin Marnix for land in Gloucester County, January 4, 1802.  Indenture between Henry Whiting and William Singleton for land in Gloucester County, February 1, 1802.  Indenture between Richard Singleton and Nelly Thornton, his wife, of the County of Gloucester, and John Singar for land, April 2, 1804. 1810 -1825 and undated - Account of Estate of John Singar for 1810-1818.  Letter to Dr. William Taliaferro, Gloucester Court House, from Richard H. Johnson of Hanover County, Virginia concerning his claim against the Mr. Carter who was his tenant, May 31, 1822.  Receipt Book, bound with string, with names, amount of money received and reason, 1825.  Letter to Richard M. Segan, late Sheriff of Middlesex County, Virginia regarding taking money from Bogg's benefit in case against James Critten.  Undated. 1829-1857 - Letter to Walker Jones of Gloucester Courthouse from H. Wilkinson of Petersburg, Virginia about Mr. Stubblefield offering $150 for settlement of Wilkinson's business.  Lists 1829 and 1830 Rockingham Season accounts, March 31, 1834.  Letter to Miss H.B. Booth, Gloucester County, about an account, June 5, 1834. Article of Agreement between Alfred Billups, Gloucester County, and Jacob Vreeland of Bergen County, New Jersey for tract of land on York River in Gloucester County, October 6, 1834.  Letter from T.B. Whiting of St. Marks, Florida to M.C. Booth in Urbanna, Middlesex County, Virginia regarding accusation of debt, R. M. Thornton and A.L. Dabney, February 26, 1837.  Receipt for John W. Puller for items purchased from T.B. Taliaferro, 1856 and 1857. Thomas J. Banks Correspondence and Accounts, 1826-1838 - Two partial account books in the same handwriting as the William and Thomas Banks book.  William Banks is mentioned in one of them, 1826-1830.  Accounts of William and Thomas Banks, Oyster deposit on the River. Partial account book, 1833-1836.  Thomas T. Bailey of Baileysville, Tennessee to Thomas J. Banks about collecting and sending money that he was collected, July 23, 1835.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester, Virginia  from James M. Rasin and Company regarding wheat and repairing a Straw Cutler.    Includes Receipt and statement., September 17, 1835.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester, Virginia from Samuel Crane of Richmond, Virginia about the two negroes that were part of Banks' brother's estate.  John Carlton, deceased, is mentioned,  March 26, 1836.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester Court House regarding rent, December 5, 1836.  Letter from Robert Nicholas of Richmond, Virginia to Jefferson Stubbs of Gloucester County, Virginia regarding the suit in Henrico County, Virginia with T.J. Banks, administrator of John Banks, deceased, regarding two negroes, April 3, 1838. Christopher Jones Correspondence and Documents, 1824-1826 -  Note sent by John Field to the Courthouse for Christopher Jones or Thomas Banks about a receipt, July 31, 1824.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from H. Boggs of Baltimore, Maryland concerning settlement with a John Henry and Mr. Jones who is possibly the brother of Christopher Jones, September 13, 1825.  Indenture between Christopher T. Jones and Mann Page Trustees under a deed of trust between William Wilkins and Mann page and Christopher T. Jones to secure for to Thomas Smith and John Tabbs, September 5, 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones about will that was proven October 3, 1808, with Henry Curry as the testator and Susanna Curry the Executrix and lists other cases.  The writer, from Richmond, Virginia,  also turns down offer to visit the area while extolling the pleasures of the rural setting, August 28, 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from H. Boggs of Baltimore, Maryland concerning a settlement, December 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from George Haskins concerning bringing to Chancery Court his suit against James Montague, Philip Montague, Thomas G. Cridington and Robert Dobbins, January 22, 1826. Kemp Family, 1825 and undated -  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from Robert Tubman concerning suit against Peter Kemp, November 30, 1825.  Letter to William Browne Judge of the Chancery District of Williamsburg about Peter, Francis, William and Sarah Kemp against John Johnston, admr of Robert Kemp, deceased, Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarbon of typed notes on John Buckner (ca. 1630-1695) of Gloucester County, Virginia.  He brought the first press and printer, William Nuthead, to Virginia about 1680.  Prepared by Mary Goodwin, Research Department, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.  Typescripts of brief biographical sketches of John Buckner and his family from Tyler's Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography and an account of William Nuthead, from first printer in Virginia and Maryland, from J.C.Oswald, Printing in the America's.  13 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaily Press newspaper article, \"County Barber Still Cutting,\" about Wilbur Templeman and his barbershop. His daughter, Linda Templeman, worked in Swem Library, Government Documents.  August 9, 2009.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatent for 4753 acres of land in Goochland County, Virginia granted by King George II to Michael Holland. 1744. On vellum. 13 1/4 x 22 1/4 inches. Signed by Lieutenant Governor William Gooch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1744-1832, relating to Goochland County, Va. Includes patent, 1744, to Michael Holland (signed by Gooch and granted by King George II); will, 1815, of Nathaniel Davidson; court order, 1830, to pay William Pope for services as prosecuting attorney; and document, 1831, concerning the lawsuit of the Commonwealth v. John N. Davis; letter, 1832, from Pleasant Turner to Archibald Bryce; and plat, 1839, of land owned by William Ford. Patent filed in Oversize. Court Docket to November 1795, list of all cases. Commonwealth vs. John N. Davis, 1831 Will of Nathaniel Davidson, 1815 Plat tract of land owned by William Ford, 1839 Oversize patent, for land, signed by Gov. Gooch, granted by King George II to Michael Holland, 1744 Court order to pay William Pope for services as prosecuting attorney, 1830 Letter, Pleasant Turner to Capt. Archibald Bryce, 1832 Court Docket to November 1795, list of all cases\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThey appear to be a general store, ordering food items, clothe, clothing, shoes, horseshoes, nails, tobacco and other items.  Their shipping address is Irwin's Station or Bula in Goochland County.  Over 120 items. 1882-1883. Court Summons.  Names mentioned:  William Southworth, J. Clemens, Jos. Bullock, William Johnson, Julian Martin, Lucy Randolph, Anderson Matthews and S.W. Mason.  5 items.  1853. Archibald D. Perkins Accounts.  One receipt from Lucy Randolph.  39 items. 1836-1893. Typed carbon copy of a biography of Benjamin Waller and letters of Benjamin Wood.  Undated. Related items:  MsV Ame18  B. R. Cowherd Ledger\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of survey, 29 September 1804, of land in Greenbrier County Va. [W.Va.] for heirs of William Humes and surveyed by Alexander Welch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA typed list of voters for 1800. Court order to pay William Faulkner for his services as sheriff.  1829.  copy. Court order to pay Samuel Pointer for his services as sheriff.  1830.  copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed (mutilated), 1727, from John Guess to Thomas Denton for land in Hanover County, Va.; receipt, 187[?] for taxes to Joseph Henry; and appeal, 1894, for aid in building a church in a needy neighborhood, with a list of names of contributors attached. Title page, with a photograph of the Clay house, from \"Life and Speeches of Henry Clay.\" 1843. Signature on front page: Mattie R. Feild, Millbrook, Virginia, 1886. Photostat copy of town lot layout of Hanover along the Pamunkey River with a tax list of names. March 17, 1738 or 39.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ledger, 1917 of a store in Studley, Hanover County, Virginia, recording purchases made by various customers. Customers' names are listed, and occasionally their town or county. A more detailed description is provided by the seller:  \"Ledger is a Eagle Flat Opening Book No. 895 (sold by Reinbach \u0026amp; Schwartz Stationers, Richmond, Va.). Measures: 8 1/4\" x 12 3/4\" x 1 1/4\",  287 pages.  This Ledger begins in May, 1917 and ends December 7, 1917.  Entries such as: Miss Ellen Timberlake, 2 Loaves of Bread .10;    Babes Bowles, 2 Cultivator Teethe .50, 1 Plow Point .16;  Mrs. Austin, 1/2 Plug Tobacco  .05\" \"On Page 158 it has a stamp on it: Do your bit! BUY A LIBERTY LOAN BOND, Inquire at any Bank or Post Office. Several Pages are Stamped (with a Postage Stamper): Studley, Va. (date).\" \"There are entries for food products, farm supplies, coca cola, tobacco, coffee, oil, medicine, etc.....\" Purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHardy County is now part of West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed, 1858, from Westfall Garret to Henry Richmond covering a tract of land in Hardy County, Va. [W.Va.]. Court documents signed by Ed Williams, Clerk, 1797. Donated in 1997 by John Lawrence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePortion of printed list, 1831, of land returned as delinquent for taxes in Harrison County [W.Va.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Papers, 1726-1871 and undated, relating to Henrico County, Va. Includes land patent, deeds, documents concerning lawsuits, estate document, and receipt for fee for apprehending a slave. 14 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder, 1784, to the sheriff of Henry County, Va. to call jurors in the lawsuit of Commonwealth v. Anderson McGwire in the Virginia General Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotocopy of a booklet, \"Fork Boykin\" compiled by Miss Genie Cory. Undated. Photograph of St. Luke's Church. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndex or register of names in a ledger divided alphabetically with tabs. Names include first and surnames, men and women, and all have a number noted beside them. There is no location or date or purpose noted on the register, but by using census data, the register was created circa 1900 and probably in the Isle of Wight County area of Virginia. Medium Oversize.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn artificial collection of material, 1687-1924, relating to James City County, Virginia. Includes copies of court records, farm censuses, tax receipts, church brochures, and photographs. Box 12 and 13 are mostly a gift from Robert T. Slater.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlueprints of tracts of land in James City County. Carlton Casey land in Jamestown District, surveyed November 6, 1950; William Washington Estate, surveyed October 26, 1951; Mrs. Bessie Carmine property on Old Jamestown Road, surveyed September 2, 1940; Plat of subdivision of portion of Sarah Jones Tract, surveyed April 9, 1948; Survey of Bush Neck Road, Rye Patches and Wallace's Tract, surveyed June 1939; Frederick J. Keck farm in Stonehouse District, surveyed October 1937; Indigo Dam, estate of William Allen Jones, decd, in Jamestown District, surveyed October 1931; Rollo Subdivision, surveyed on November 26, 1930; Stephen's Tract #2, J.W. Penick the owner, in Stonehouse District, surveyed May, 1926; Timberlake Property, surveyed April 23, 1930 and Walthal Tract, surveyed June 1928.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1687 August 8. Copy of will of John Holder, deceased. Proved at the County Court held at James City, 8 August 1687 by the oaths of John White and Dorothy Peach. Recorded by W. Edwards, Cl[erk of] Co[u]r[t]. 1 page. Photostat of Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Copy of a law enacted by General Assembly, 17 February 1644, prohibiting desertions of plantations that have been seated; persons deserting their plantations are not to burn their houses but will receive as many nails as were expended in building them. Signed by William Robertson (d. 1739) Cl[er]k Gen[era]l Ass[emb]ly [from 1702-1738]. 1 page. Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1805 February. Copy of pages from a court record signed by Ro[bert] B. Armistead. \"Found among the ruins of the old Court House at Williamsburg, Va. 1864.\" 2 pages. Copy of Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1813 February 12. Copy of advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer for the rent or lease of the Greenspring Estate. 1 page. Typewritten Copy of Newspaper Clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1820 September 1. Census record of James City county for 1820. Signed by Rich[ar]dson Henley, assistant to the Marshal. (Note reads \"From Lib. of Cong.\") 1 page. Photostat of Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1827 June 30. Copy of Complaint brought by Archer Hankins, late sheriff of James City and Committee of the esate of James Banks, deceased, against William Gregory, sheriff of King William County, appointed to represent William Gregory, Christopher Johnson, Ann Dudley, G. R. Lambert Meredith, Martha Bingham, Julia Bingham, Jno. Bingham, Geo. Bingham, [?] Lambert (wife of Eugene Sullivan), and Stephen Bingham, the heirs of Stephen Bingham. Concerns a tract of land in James City county called \"Mount Folly.\" 3 pages. Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1847 May 6. Memorandum of deed of trust executed on 21 Sep[tember] 1841 is filed as an exhibit in the Chancery Suit in the Supr[eme] Court of James City County and City of Williamsburg by Upshur's executors vs. Pryor and others. Signed by P. P. Mayo. Fragment. Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1849 January 19. Copy of advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer of the Hickory Neck Academy, James City County, Virginia. 1 page. Typewritten Copy of Newspaper Clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1882-1893 and undated. Tax receipts, James City County, Virginia of Alexander Preston and Alfred Epps and a few miscellaneous receipts. Printed Document Signed. (13 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1896 June 1. \"The James City Cavalry, Its Organization and Its Service.\" (Company H, Fifth Regiment, mustered into service 22 May 1861). From \"Our Confederate Column\" in the Richmond Dispatch. Newspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1928 February 12. Bulletin from the Mount Vernon M. E. Church, South, Toano, Virginia. H. Conrad Blackwell, Pastor. 4 pages. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1929 June 30. Church Bulletin of Five Forks Church, Old Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, Virginia. Rev. James M. McKnight, Pastor. 4 pages. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1946 October 6. Invitation to Homecoming Day at James River Baptist Church, J. E. Bowman, Pastor. 1 page. Typewritten Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1948 July 27. Letter. Mrs. William Lawrence Gatewood at New York to Brantley Henderson, Jr. at Williamsburg, [?] house and lot, and a store in Toano, Virginia. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo Year. June 27. Program from Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Norge, Virginia in honor of the visit of the Crown Prince Olaf and Crown Princess of Norway. 1 page. Typewritten Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated. Program of The County Council of Women's Clubs presenting \"Days in James City County from 1609 to 1817.\" 1 page. Printed Material. (3 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated. Bulletin of Hickory Neck Church, Blissland Parish, Toano, James City County, Virginia. 2 pages. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated. Brochure of the James City County Chamber of Commerce, Toano, Virginia. 2 pages. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1920. Economic Survey for James City County 1920 Census. 1 page. Typewritten Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1923 October 9. S. H. Hobbs, Jr., Rural Social Science, The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N. C. to Miss Mabel Massey, County Home Demonstration Agent, Williamsburg, Virginia. Is sending bulletin compiled from information secured in a survey of the townships in Chatham Co. [N. C.] and a bulletin on Johnston Co. [N. C.]; discusses types of surveys used by his department. 2 pages. Typewritten Letter Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1924 February 12-13. Program of the Peninsula Farmers Institute. 1 page. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Undated. \"A Glimpse of the Progressive School System of James City County\" by H. L. Harris, Supt. of Schools. 7 pages. Typewritten Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated. \"Health Conditions in James City County.\" 4 pages. Typewritten Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samples of typed farm census forms from other locations in 1923: Chowan County, North Carolina; Henderson County, North Carolina; Hertford County, North Carolina; Madison County, North Carolina; Nash County, North Carolina and North Carolina 1923 farm census (blank form. 4 pages). Blank survey on \"Farm Home Conditions\" from Pittsylvania Co., Virginia (2 pages). Sample form for farm census (3 pages). Survey of Whitmell Community made by Rural Sociology Class (3 pages).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated. Farm survey, James City County. 8 pages. Printed Material. (17 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated. Farm survey, James City County. 8 pages. Printed Material. (17 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1922 June 13. Johnston County: Economic and Social (a Laboratory Study in the Rural Social Science Department of the University of North Carolina) by W. M. Sanders, Jr. and G. Y. Ragsdale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1922 October. Economic and Social Survey of Albemarle County, University of Virginia Record Extension Series, vol. VII, No. 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1922 November 16. How Farm Tenants Live by J. A. Dickey and E. C. Branson. University of North Carolina Extension Bulletin. The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 47 pages. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1923 Virginia Agricultural Census, U. S. Department of Agriculture co-operating with the State Department of Agriculture. 32 pages. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Colonel William Allen House (P1), formerly owned by Miss Fanny Allen and later owned by Mr. Mercer Taylor. Four miles west of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ashland Farm (P2), formerly owned by Captain William Morecock. Located at Diascond station. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Binn's Place (P3), located west of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Carter's Grove (P4), home of Mrs. Archibald McCrea. South of Williamsburg. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Carter's Grove (P5), home of Mrs. Archibald McCrea. South of Williamsburg. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Carter's Grove (P6). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Carter's Grove (P7). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Carter's Grove (before restoration) (P8). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Cowlesville\" (P9), original home of the Cowles family. Owned by C. C. Cowles. Located on Rt. 603 just north of Rt. 610, six miles west of Toano on the Old Forge Road (much remodeled). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurtis Home (P10). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurtis Home (P11). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Edwards Place (P12), owned by Mrs. Marcus Cottrell. Located four miles northwest of Toano at the intersection of Rt. 601 and Rt. 603. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gatewood Place Kitchen (P13), owned by C. Ordway. Located one half mile west of Toano on Forge Road. Now destroyed. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGreen Spring (P14), ruins of the second house at Green Spring, built about 1800. The foundations of the Sir William Berkeley house at Green Spring are south of this house about two hundred yards. Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Green Spring (P15), aerial view. Photographic print, 7\"x9\". Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Green Spring (P16), aerial view. Photographic print, 7\"x9\". Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGreen Spring (P17), aerial view. Photographic print, 9¼\"x11¼\". Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Grove Hill (P18), built by John Cowles in the 1830's. Later owned by Mr. C. C. Cowles. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hankins Family House (P19), owned by the Hankins family. Later owned by Mr. E. K. Pettit. Old house at Six Mile Ordinary, Rt. 60. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Harris House (P20), owned by Harris estate. Located about six miles southwest of Lightfoot and ¾ miles west of Jolly's Mill Pond. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Harris House (P21), six miles southwest of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Harris House (P22), owned by Mr. James Harris. Located about seven miles southwest of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hickory Neck Episcopal Church (P23), on Rt. 60 above Toano. This is only part remaining of the original church which was built about 1733. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hockaday Place (P24), owned by B. S. Bowmer. Located about one mile and a half west of Diascund Bridge. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James' Place (P25), former home of Colonel George James. Later owned by Mr. P. H. Richardson. Located approximately four miles north of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Captain George Lee House (P26), owned by Captain Lee of Newport News.  Located north of Croaker.  Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view.  Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Lombardy (P27), home of Littleton Waller. Later owned by Mr. Branch Martin. Located west of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents MacDowell's (P28), owned by the Barnes estate. Located about four miles north of Toano on the road leading from the Forge Road to the Williamsburg-Richmond stage road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Martin Home (P29), owned by Miss Williana Wilkinson. Located about half a mile west of Toano on the Forge Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Martin Home (P30), owned by Miss Williana Wilkinson. Located about half a mile west of Toano on the Forge Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Martin's Place (P31), two miles northwest of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Olive Branch Christian Church (P32), one and a quarter mile southeast of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Pierce's (P33), located at Toano. This was originally \"Taylor's\" but prior to the Civil War was bought by Mr. Felix Pierce. There were three cemeteries on the place, one belonging to the Taylor family and two so old that no one recollects who was buried in them. After the Pierces died, this place was bought by Mr. Wesley Marston. The chimney and foundations are the only parts of the original house left which bear evidence of early eighteenth century construction, the chimney being laid in Flemish bond on flat side, and English bond on front and back surfaces. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Pinewoods (P34), home of Warburton family. As it appears before it was partially destroyed by fire. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Pinewoods (P35). Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, showing a rear view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Poplar Grove (P36), Wynne Place. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Powhatan (P37), once owned by Doctor Martin. Later owned by E. M. Slauson. Located a few miles west of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Powhatan (P38), once owned by Doctor Martin. Later owned by E. M. Slauson. Located a few miles west of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Redwood Ordinary (P39), now known as Green Shingle Inn. The present structure was built about 1790 to replace the old burned ordinary. Owned originally by the Redwood family, but subsequently bought by the Slater family. Served almost continuously as a tavern. Located at the intersection of the Forge Road and the Williamsburg-Richmond Stage Road in Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Old Richardson House near Croaker (P40). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents River View (P41), former home of the Norvell family. Later owned by Mr. Herbert Bloomberg. Located on York River about eight miles east of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Slater Place (P42), owned by R. V. Timberlake. Located about five miles northwest of Toano on road from Forge Road to Doncastle's Ordinary on the Williamsburg-Richmond Stage Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Stuart Place (P43), owned by E. C. Stuart. Located about a mile and a half northwest of Diascund Bridge. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Summer House (P44), owned by Mr. Slater. Located about three miles south of Chickahominy Church on \"Old Brick Mill Road.\" Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Summer House (P45). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a rear view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Vaiden Family House (P46), located at Norge. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Warrenton (P47), known in the past as Rutleigh. Acquired early in the 19th century by the Warren family. Later restored by the Grantham family. Later owned by Mr. Dozier. Located about five miles west of Toano on Forge Road, facing Windsor Castle. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Warrens (P48), owned by the Warren family. Located about four miles west of Toano, just off the Forge Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Watkins House (P49), owned by J. B. Larson. Later owned by [?] Peterson. Located three and half miles east of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents White Hall Tavern (P50), home of the Geddy family. One and a quarter miles north of Toano. In the interior are a very fine staircase and much early woodwork. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Windsor Castle (P51), home of William Bush. Owned by Mrs. William Walker Ware. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnidentified House (52). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnidentified House (53). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents One booklet: \"Sheriffs of James Citty Countie\" by Barbra M. Cook, Subsheriff, 1994. Gift of Barbra M. Cook, deputy sheriff of James City County via the Williamsburg Historic Records Association. Postcard of Green Shingle Inn, Toano, with a copy of a newspaper article about the Inn which was destroyed in 1963. Copy of a photograph of the hotel near the Powder Magazine, ca. 1900 and a photocopy of photograph of students at Matthew Whaley School. Individuals are identified.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotostat copies of James City County petitions, beginning in the 18th century.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJefferson County is now a part of West, Virginia. See related collections: Mss. MsV I1 Jefferson County, W. Va. Merchant's Index, Mss. Acc. 2008.320 Jefferson County, Virginia (W.Va.)Tax Records\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList (printed), 1831, of land returned as delinquent for taxes in Jefferson County, Va. [W.Va.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of sale, 1796, for a slave sold by Robert Hoskins to John Mundell in King and Queen County, Va.Gift of John Lawrence. Three court documents, 1796 and undated, two signed by Ro[bert] Pollard, clerk. (Mss. Acc. 1997.31b). July 1967 \"Bulletin of the King and Queen County Historical Society.\" Agreement between Nicholas Dillard and Polly Browning for 95 acres in King and Queen County. February 11, 1792. (transferred from Gloucester County).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyped copy of a rent roll, 1769 and copy of a court order, 1830, to pay Lawrence W. Berry for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment of the will, 1705, of [?] Clayborne; typed extracts from a tax book, 1815 (65 typed sheets); copy of petition, 1843, from citizens of county to General Assembly of Virginia concerning the disposal of land in the county and a memorandum, 1863, signed by John Letcher concerning the arrest of a slave charged with attempted murder. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Leaflet written by Ann Harrison Booker Darst, \"Parson Skyring\" The Rev. Henry Skyring, 1729-1795, A tribute on the 200th anniversary of his death in 1995. Gift of Ann H.B. Darst. (Acc. 1998.36). Photographs used for the July 1938 William and Mary Quarterly article, \"Homes in the County.\" Daily Press book review of \"A History of Virginia Pioneer Papermakers\" with emphasis on the paper mill in West Point. Programs for the 250th founding of King William County, April 1952. Brochure on King William County, with notes. ca 1960. (Acc. 2008.193)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyped transcriptions of pew rental lists: 1721 and 1748, for Christ Church Parish; 1750, for [St. Mary's] White Chapel Parish and a newspaper clipping, 13 February 1936, from the Rappahannock Record on the history of St. Mary's White Chapel by Elizabeth Comps Pierce. 4 items. Photographs from 1937: \"Bewdley,\" Lancaster Courthouse (Lancaster Post Office and former jail), Overseer's house on the Black Stump Quarter of Robert Carter's Corotoman Plantation (Weems Post Office), Sipes House (Lively Post Office) and Armstrong House (Palmer Post Office).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney for Lee County, Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyped copy of an advertisement in the Daily National Intelligencer, Washington, September 30, 1814, by James Monroe concerning sale of land; letter, 1863, from George K. Fox of Campbell Court House, Virginia, to L.W.S. Hough at Leesburg about Loudoun County bonds; booklet, July 1, 1861, containing names of purchasers of Loudoun County bonds numbered 1-358 and executed copies of July1, 1861 bonds, numbered 361-370 and 387-400 of Loudoun County. 24 pieces. And photograph of site of home of John Champe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax list (tithes, land and carriages), 1769, for St. Martin's Parish (mutilated); document, 1852, in lawsuit of Spicer and Harris v. J. M. Macon, Jr., agent; papers in suits against J. and W.W. Beadles in 1852 and court orders, 1853-1854, to pay Robert T. Gooch for services as witness. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelated material: Mss. MsV Lev10 Lunenburg County, Va. Docket, 1843E, Mss. MsV T3 Lunenburg County, Va. Sheriff's Tax Book, 1843\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the will, 1817, of John T. Ravenscroft and accompanying papers and typescript of a letter, 1781, of D. C. Stokes, College Camp, William and Mary, to [Thomas] Nelson regarding Stokes' discharge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCumberland Parish Records Alphabetical order by subject. Church Matters J. H. Morrison to Dr. Perry regarding the Vestry and a Chimney. 1862. Correspondence B.M. Atkinson to his father about his Christmas plans. 1860. Thomas E. Locke to William J. Neblett enclosing papers on Buford's will, M. Forland's deed and other papers. Mentions R.B. Atkinson.1855. Financial – Correspondence, 1852-1868 Financial receipts, invoices, letters about the rector's salary. 38 items. 1852-1874. Financial – Taxes Receipt for taxes paid to the Sheriff of Lunenburg. Most are property taxes on 197 acres of land. 17 items. 1856 to 1869. 17 items. 1856-1865. Financial – Treasurer's Reports. 1847-1874. 16 items. Financial Matters – Bonds, Bills, Invoices, Subscriptions, Receipts and Taxes. St. John's Church and others. 35 items. 1848-1904. Some names mentioned: William H. Perry, Treasurer of the Parish; L.J. James E. Davis, Roger B. Atkinson, J.H. Morrison, Roger B. Atkinson, J.J. Deshazer, George Southall, Rev. Thomas E. Locke, Rev. Henry Wall, Rev. J. L. Sothoron, W.S. Watkins, Anderson Stewart, Harrison J. Elden, W.W. Webber, John. S. Hansbrough, Neblett Family, Colonel Sheets, Charles Smith, Mrs. John T. Merryman, Alice Ingram,W.G. Marshall, treasurer of Parish by 1904 and others. Letter from Dr. Bird, Dinwiddie County, about preaching at St. John's Church at the invitation of Mr. Neblett. 1863. Legal Matters Correspondence between Dr. W.H. Perry and A. M. and Richard Nelson, Carrolton, Mississippi about the case, Kreatts vs. Creath where Richard Nelson is representing Dr. Perry in the suit to get payment on a note. 1856-1860:1877 Deed between Malcom Macfarland and Vestry of Cumberland Parish for 190 acres. 1840. Rectors Resignation letter of Rector Dr. J. H. Morrison. May 1863. Vestry Meeting notes and letters about job openings, position acceptance and declining and resignations. 1857-1863. Rectors – Thomas E. Locke Payment accounts for 1838-1854, plus resignation and salary dispute, 1855. Vestry Minutes 1842, 1856, 1857, 1862 and undated. Originally accessioned as 1939.224 as a gift from WH Perry, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatent, 1759, granting 400 acres of land to John LeGrand (signed by Francis Fauquier).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of court order, 1830, to pay Horace Stringfellow for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney; and deed of trust, 1932, given by Herbert Hoover and Lou Henry Hoover to William E. Carson, covering tracts of land in Madison County, Va. including Hoover's camp on the Rapidan River. Typed draft of an article, \"The Hebron Church Birth Register\" by Arthur L. Keith. 1934.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVolume 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVolume 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVolume 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews clippings about the records of early Mathews County. Ca. 1940. Letter from Ellen R.T. Lane in Woodstock, Virginia to her cousin about her Mother's boarding school. August 15, 1883.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1772-1858, relating to Mecklenburg County, Va. Includes copies of court orders, 1830, to pay William B. Banks as Commonwealth's Attorney; William Townes as jailor, and Richard H. Walker as sheriff; church records (including certificate of baptism and letter of removal); marriage licenses, and notes concerning Revolutionary War soldiers, Native Americans and race horses. 17 items. Flyer from Charles B. Stuart, Randolph Macon College, about arrangements to \"…execute analyses of Soils, Marls, Guano, Minerals, \u0026amp;c., and to impart instruction in Analytical Chemistry.\" Undated. Photocopies of flyers for an auction at Prestwould. May 24-25, 1946.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatent granting 70 acres of land in Mecklenburg County to William Marrable. 1772. On vellum. 15 1/4 x 13 inches. 1 piece. Medium oversize.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes rubbing from binding of a Middlesex County record book; copy of orders, 1676, concerning provisions for soldiers to be sent out against Native Americans; copy of petitions, 1700, presented by the freeholders of Middlesex County to the House of Burgesses (from court record book); and copy of receipt, 1781, for supplies furnished by Philip Ludwell Grymes for public use. 4 items. Copies of blueprints of suggested original arrangement of the interior of the second Christ Church as built in 1714. 2 copies. 1938. Three articles on Middlesex County history by Carroll C. Chowning. 1932, 1934 and 1935. Notecard with a pencil sketch of the Christ Church altar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists, 1832-1833, of land returned as delinquent for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside, 1856, announcing the opening of the Montgomery White Sulphur Springs. Receipt for G.W. Lyle from Henry M. Conrad, Dr. Transfer, Livery, Feed and Sale Stable in Radford, Virginia.,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of lands and lots returned as delinquent, 1831. 4 p. 29 cm. Printed. 1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHistory, 1869-1931, of Liberty Spring Christian Church, Nansemond County, Va.; and copy of patent, 1663, granting 1850 acres of land to Richard Bennett. 2 items. Photograph of a map, \"The Lower Parish of Nansemond County, Virginia.\" Time period covered is late 1600's. Map made by J.H. Granbery in 1946.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelated material: Mss. MsV Lev11-12 Nelson County Va. Sheriff's Receipt Book, 1811-1837 Mss. MsV T4 Nelson County, Va. Tax Book, 1835 There is no material for Nelson County in the Virginia Counties Collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Papers, 1865-1866 and undated, relating to New Kent County, Va. Includes license, 13 November 1866, to Dr. L. C. Crump to practice medicine and two tax receipts for Crump; receipts, 1865, for U. S. taxes to W. A. Patterson and W. W. Taliaferro; and photograph of St. Peter's Episcopal Church and the \"Criss Cross House.\" 9 items. Handwritten copy of letter from William Gooch to the Vestry of New Kent County recommending Mr. Thacker. Circa 1729/30. Family tree of Robert Christian and Mary Brown of Cedar Grove, New Kent County. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond, 1862, of Isaac Bales of loyalty to the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopies of court orders, 1830, to pay William Barnard for his services as jailer and Mordecai Cooke for his services as sheriff and a bond, 1765, of William Harwood and Samuel Langley to Elizabeth Ashley. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal papers, receipts, correspondence and financial records generated by Northampton County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a contract to carry mail between Eastville and Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the use of a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoad construction\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDebt suit\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGift of Dr. \u0026amp; Mrs. H. Norton Mason, 1965.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy (printed) of the inventory, 1674, of the estate of Ambrose Feilding of Wickocomoco Hall, Northumberland County, Va. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtracts, 1783-1786, from Ohio County, W. Va. records. 1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1841-1920, relating to Orange County, Va. Includes documents, 1841, concerning lawsuit of Jeremiah Morton v. William C. Willis; and petition, 1920, of citizens of Orange County, Va. concerning the unveiling of a tablet to World War I dead. 4 items. Calling card advertisement for \"Stratford Fund\" tea at St. Thomas House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 4 October 1817, from William S. Marye to inhabitants of valley lying between the Blue Ridge and the Massanutten and Fort Mountains concerning the formation of a new county [Page County.] 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger, Page County, Virginia, 1889-1892, 730 pp., recording the sale of general merchandise to more than 100 individual customers and businesses. One of the customers was the Luray Caverns and Hotel Company. Alphabetical index in front of volume. Sampling of names mentioned in the ledger was provided by the seller: Luray Caverns and Hotel Company, George Lee, William Jenkins, Tannery, Captain W. H. Smith, YMCA Masonic Lodge, Reverend N. W. Hackley, Arlington Hotel Company, Joseph Zirkle, John W. Strickler, Reverend H. M. Wharton, William Rosser, George Carter, Washington Carter, Lee Washington, Marshal Baylis, John A. Jackson, Albert Johnson, William Mundy. 1 volume. Purchase.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvertisement for sale of \"Fairystones.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo newspaper articles written by Mary Lee Keister Talbot about early residents of South Fork and South Branch Valleys of the Potomac and a new interpretation of Fort Seybert, 2 April and 7 May 1937. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA 1771 deed of trust from Tully Choice to James Smith and Company for a piece of land. A marriage license, November 16, 1859, between Reuben H. Carter and Mary M. Robertson and a marriage license, December 20, 1858, between James A. Witcher and Phebe C. Haley. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inventory and appraisal of the estate of Josiah Marshall including the following: one negroe man, James, oats and corn, farm implements and tools, and blacksmith equipment, signed by Wm Moseley (?), Arthur Moseley (?), and Francis Lewis as appraisers, and signed as ordered and recorded by by Ab[new] Crump. October 20, 1791. 2 pp. A manuscript, \"The Genesis of Powhatan County in Virginia\" by Floyd B. Taylor. 2 items.1936. The materials in this collection were donated by Floyd B. Taylor in 1936 and purchased by W\u0026amp;M Special Collections Research Center in 1981.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a typed transcription, with index, of vestry minutes of St. Patrick Parish, 1755-1774. Bond given by Joseph Bohan to Philemon Holcombe, March 28, 1788. Printed report \"Second Report of the Prince Edward Landmark Committee,\" 1928. Copy of a print of the Union Theological Seminary. Undated. Notes by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton from the Prince Edward County Courthouse on the prisons in the county. Appeared in the October 1937 William and Mary Quarterly. Notes copied by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton from the Prince Edward County Courthouse about Mr. Burks's buildings as part of a lawsuit between Woodson and Burks in 1767. Typed carbon copy of Declarations of James Pugh, James Moss, James Wooldridge, Peter Grigg and James Taylor about their participation in the Revolutionary War. Other notes concerning Revolutionary War claims. Correspondence between Dr. Earl Gregg Swem and W.S. Morton. 1936. Notes about Prince Edward County by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton. Mentions Richard Darfson, Peter Legrand, Dr. John Fisher, James Thackson, John Meadley, James Roberts, John Moore, Jr., Abraham Venable, Benjamin Augell, John Le Neve, John Bonds, Charles Anderson, Matthias Flournoy, John Pryor Smith, Charles Smith, Zachariah Leigh, Thomas Yuille and Michael McDearman. Dates covered are from mid to late 1700's. Notes taken in 1936.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1866-1868, relating to lawsuits in Prince George County, Va. against Matthew W. Raney for debt. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1728-1752, relating to Prince William County, Va. Mostly documents concerning the settlement of estates but also includes copy of [quit] rent roll, 1738; document, 1752, concerning debt; and guardian's bond, 1743, for Thomas Young. Two items in this collection were donated by Mrs. Marion S. Mallory in 1963.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1753-1865, concerning Princess Anne County, Va. Includes writ, 1753, to adjourn the county court of Princess Anne signed by Robert Dinwiddie (gift of Benjamin B. Burroughs) and license, 1865, of Richard H. Baylor, a Baptist minister, to perform marriage ceremonies. 2 items. Photographs of Communion silver of Old Donation Church, communion silver of the Eastern Shore Chapel, the Anthony Fentress house, the Eastern Shore Chapel and the Old Donation Church. 5 photographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture between Augustine and Silvester Blidenbrough and Thomas Moss for land in Rappahannock County. January 23, 1661. Incomplete. Includes typescript. Medium Oversize.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNegative photostatic copy of a list, 1724, of African Americans instructed and baptized by John Garzia, minister of the parish of North Farnham. 1 item. Newspaper article on the frozen Rappahannock isolating the Northern Neck in Farnham, Virginia and about an old church in Farnham, Virginia. Newspaper article on the frozen Rappahannock isolating the Northern Neck in Farnham, Virginia and about an old church in Farnham, Virginia. Minutes of September 22, 1774 meeting of the Association of Richmond County \"for the choosing of a committee agreeable to the Seventh Resolve made and entered into by the delegates from the different countys in the Coloney of Dominion of Virginia on Williamsburg the first day of August last.\" (after 1st Virginia Conventon, Revolutionary War) Copy by LeRoy Peachy, Clk. Back of document, \"The meeting of the Association September 22, 1774 for choosing a committee for the County to watch...in defence of American freedom.\" Lists the people chosen for each area of the county.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelated Material: Mss. MsV V1 Poll book, 1782-1810, for election of delegates to the General Assembly from Rockbridge County, [Va.], Mss. MsV Lev14 Rockbridge County, Va. Justice of the Peace Judgement and Execution Book, 1838-1849, Mss. MsV Lev15 Rockbridge County, Va. Court Receipt Book, 1833-1855\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted list of land and lots returned as delinquent for taxes, dated 1831. Includes lands and lots sold. 10 p. 30 cm. 4 copies. Printed copy of the will of Alexander Telford. 1790. 2 items. Eight licenses, 1800-1805, for 'ordinaries' in Rockbridge County, Va. for Alexander Shield, Christopher Clyee, Nicholas Spring, Win Bailey, Benjamin Darst, Daniel Windell, John Conkey and William Niblack. Deed between Sarah C. Bourland and James Walker, January 2, 1863. Legal documents signed by John Ruff and others in regard to a payment of debts. December 16, 1840 to September 3, 1849. 5 items. Sworn statements certifying commissioners to oversee voting sites in Rockbridge County for presidential election of 1860. 27 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1770-1871, relating to Rockingham County, Va. Includes two deeds, 1828 and 1871; partial inventory and sale of personal property of James Dever; account book, 1860-1867, of John W. Minnich, a teacher; accounts of the board of school commissioners (including student names); and documents, 1770-1843, concerning lawsuits (including criminal cases and criminal cases involving slaves). 521 items. The lawsuit material begins with Box 19, folder 3 and is divided into two alphabetical groups which are organized by the main person in the lawsuit. The second group is in Box 20. These lawsuits contain various spellings of the participants' names, often two or three spellings in the same page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLocal Election Ballot. May 28, 1891. 2 items. Advertisement cards for Strayer and Lupton in Harrisonburg, Virginia, O'Ferrall and Patterson in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and W.J. Downs, \"Hides wanted.\" Undated. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's attorney for Russell County, Va. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of court order, 1830, to pay Jacob Lynch for his service as clerk of the court of Scott County, Va. Advertisement in Morgantown, Virginia for Dr. C.M. Lane's Improved Medical Remedies and Dr. Scott's White Circassian Liniment. 1855.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside order sheet for vegetable seeds by Jonathan Wood of New Lebanon. 1833. Advertisement for a sewing machine by Hottel and Keller in Toms Brook, Virginia. Grocery list on the back. Undated. Advertisement by Strayer and Coffman for their \"Cheap Store\" in New Market, Virginia. March 31, 1810.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments, 1779-1819, concerning land transactions in Southampton County, Va. Purchased from Charles Hamilton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelated material: Mss. Acc. 2008.319 Fredericksburg, Virginia District Court Ledgers, 1787-1840\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments, 1798-1841, concerning Spotsylvania County, Va. Includes tax bill; legal receipt, 1799, for execution in the lawsuit of Charles Thompson v. Joseph Newton \u0026amp; John Day; and extracts, 1798, from the will of James Somerville. Campaign speech, handwritten and transcribed, by unknown. August 1788.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of quit rent roll, 1724, for Stafford County, Va. Photocopy of May 8, 1974 Richmond Times-Dispatch article on old papers returned to Stafford County. Newspaper article on the price of negroes in Stafford County in 1722. 1881. Handwritten document (copy of an original) of \"An Act to Exempt Certain German Protestants in the County of Stafford from the Paiment of Parish Levies.\" 1730. Photographs of the Clerk's Office, Courthouse and the County Jail. Undated. Typed history of the Old Courthouse buildings. Undated. Copy of a map, \"Colonial Tidewater, Virginia. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Papers, 1927-1939, relating to Surry County, Va. Includes list, 1927, of places in Surry County compiled by A. W. Bohannon; and printed tour guide, 1939, to places in Surry County conducted by Thomas Rolfe Branch, Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. Card advertising Wigwam Brand Virginia Hams. Undated. Transcribed records which relate to the expulsion of mercenary attorneys. Undated. March 1929 edition of \"Representative\" a newspaper of the Surry County Schools. Patent for Humphrey Baylis for 440 acres in Surry County adjacent to \"College Lines.\" Signed by William Gooch. December 1, 1740. Patent is a gift of Ethel D. Roberts, 1936.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1776 and 1932, relating to Sussex County, Va. Includes copy of will, 177[8?], [mutilated] of John Clanton; and newspaper clipping, 1932, concerning court held in Sussex County, 18 July 1776, and considered the first court held under authority of the Commonwealth of Virginia. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection relating to Warwick County, much of it concerning the Colonial era. Contains legal disputes, estate papers, court findings, petitions, correspondence, etc. Also contains correspondence relative to the Civil War and papers concerning the American Revolution and slavery. This collection has been microfilmed and is restricted to MICROFILM USE ONLY. NOTE: transcriptions of the colonial portion of the records are available in Richard Dunn: Warwick County, Virginia, colonial court records in transcription (F232 .W27 W3 2000 (Swem stacks and Swem Rare Books) and F232 .W27 W3 2008 (Swem Rare Books).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated items and photographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 7 May 1659.  Will of Henry Jacksonn [sic] of Mulberry Island; divides his estate amongst son Henry, daughters Sarah and Dorothy, his wife's sons John and Emanuell [sic] Wills, also Emanuell's [sic] wife Elizabeth, his grandchildren Mary and Ann, and his wife Elizabeth Jackson; appoints Robert Pyland and Miles Cary overseers of his estate; witnessed by Robert Pyland, William Gwinett, and William Thomas.  1 p. 11 [Decem]b[e]r 1679.  Orders passed by the court of Warwick County; require a penalty of 400 pounds of tobacco to be assessed on the Owners of \"stone\" horses under fourteen hands allowed to run free in order to prevent the spoiling of the \"Breed of the Countrey\"; whereas \"we find...[the] Continuall destroying [of] our Stocks by Wolves\" a reward of 200 pounds of tobacco is offered for presenting a wolf's head before the magistrate; whereas \"we find...that there are diverse and ill minded people that carry gunns [sic] shooting and ranging upon any man's Land\" it is ordered that anyone carrying a gun on another man's property without the owner's permission shall pay a penalty of 200 pounds of tobacco and forfeit their gun; recorded by William Bolton.  1 p. These documents have not been microfilmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeposition, 1794, taken in Washington County, Va., in the suit of Alexander Quarrier v. Robert Watkins in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Ga. and court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's attorney for Washington County. Barter Theatre pamplet. 1949. Barter Theatre program for \"Margin for Error.\" 1940-41. Advertisement mailing for flour by Anderson and Shaffer of Hamilton, Ohio to J.B. Mongle and Son of Holston, Virginia. 1891.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotostat copy of the Memorial of the committee of the County of West Augusta to the convention of the Colony of Virginia. [1774] and transcript. 1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Papers, 1830-1878 and undated, relating to Westmoreland County, Va. Includes court orders, 1830, to pay clerk, jailor and sheriff; document, 1845, in lawsuit of William Teffey et al. v. Elizabeth M. Sutton; newspaper clippings; and a printed circular. Newspaper article on Yeocomico Church. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted list, 1831, of lands returned as delinquent for taxes in Wythe County, Va. Accessor's listing of property of Samuel Williams. Includes list of slaves and their ages, acreage, and dwelling house and outbuildings. April 1, 1815. (Mss. Acc. 2001.44)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelated publications:Charles Parish Register available published as Landon C. Bell, Charles Parish, York County, Va. Richmond: Virginia State Library Board, 1932.  There are slight discrepancies in words between the printed versions of the Charles Parish register and the manuscript copy at Swem Library and Bell re-arranged the entries. The original Charles Parish register is at the Virginia State Library. See ledgers, journals and family papers from York County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat of A.W. Hitchen's Farm, portion south of U.S. Parkway in Bruton District. Surveyed April 1938.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Extracts, 1782-1788, from county records; copy of account, 1668, for funeral expenses of Thomas Foote; photocopy of will, 1775, of William Nelson; copy of newspaper advertisement, 1812, for sale of Bell-Field; and print, 1862, from a printed book of Wynn's Mill. December 10, 1942 letter to the Citizens of the Magruder Area from Carl W. Porter, Commander, of the Public Works Department, Naval Operating Base about building a camp for the Seabees and citizens needing to vacate their homes. York County Court House Agreement and Origin. Undated, but after 1941. Indenture between Henry Graves and William Allen for York County land. Original. July 13, 1790. (Gift of John Jennings who noted a relationship between \"Six Mile Ordinary,\" \"Allen's Ordinary\" and Lightfoot, Virginia. Typed transcript of letter from Samuel Terrell from a camp near Yorktown to Major Garrett Minor in Louisa County. September 30, 1781.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 1, part 1. Births and Baptisms. 1648-1800. Index.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 1, part 2. Births and Baptisms. 1648-1800. Index.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 2. Deaths. 1665-1787. 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Va.)--History","Franklin County (Va.)--History","Frederick County (Va.)--History","General stores--Virginia","Gloucester County (Va.)--History","Grain--Milling--Virginia","Greenbrier County (Va.)--History","Hanover County (Va.)--History","Hardy County (W.Va.)--History","Harrison County (W. Va.)--History","Henrico County (Va.)--History","Indians of North America--Virginia","James City County (Va.)--History","Jury Selection--Virginia","Justices of the peace--Virginia","King George County (Va.)--History","King William County (Va.)--History","King and Queen County (Va.)--History","Land grants--Virginia","Lawyers--Virginia--History","Legal documents","Loudoun County (Va.)--History","Marriage records","Monongalia County (W. Va.)--History--19th century","Morgan County (W.Va.)--History--19th century","Nansemond County (Va.)--History","Nicholas County (W.Va.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Northampton County (Va.)--History","Northumberland County (Va.)--History","Ohio County (W. Va.)--History","Orange County (Va.)--History","Parishes--Virginia","Patents--United States","Pendleton County (W.Va.)--History","Pittsylvania County (Va.)--History","Postal service","Powhatan County (Va.)--History","Presidents--United States--Election","Prince Edward County (Va.)--History","Real property tax","Real property--Virginia","Rockbridge County (Va.)--History","Rockingham County (Va.)--History","Russell County (Va.)--History","Scott County (Va.)--History","Shenandoah County (Va.)--History","Sheriffs--Virginia","Slavery--Virginia--History","Southampton County (Va.)--History","Spotsylvania County (Va.)--History","Surry County (Va.)--History","Sussex County (Va.)--History","Taxation--Virginia--History","Taxation--West Virginia--History","United States--History--War of 1812","Weather--Virginia","Wills","World War, 1914-1918","World War, 1939-1945","Practice of law--Virginia","Advertising cards","Bible records","Booklets","Broadsides","Catalogs","Circulars (fliers)","Correspondence","Daybooks","Deeds","Financial records","Ledgers (Accounting)","Letters (correspondence)","Manuscripts (document genre)","Marriage certificates","Minutes","Newspapers","Pamphlets","Petitions","Photographs","Plat books","Programs","Receipts (financial records)","Surveys (documents)","Tax records","Virginia--Maps","Voters' lists","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.","Reprocessed by Anne Johnson in 2011.","Mss. 39.2 V82ci Virginia Cities Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library"," Mss. 65 V82 Virginia Quitrents Collection, 1704-1705, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library"," Search specific county names to access other collections that were generated by or generated in these counties, such as account books and family papers.","Artificial collection of papers relating to various counties in the Commonwealth of Virginia."," Includes current West Virginia Counties of Berkeley, Hardy, Jefferson, Morgan, Nicholas and Pendleton because the material was generated when these counties were part of Virginia.","Typescript copy of resolutions, 1812, passed at a meeting of the freeholders and citizens of Accomack to consider and express their sentiments on public affairs and certain late occurrences.","Bible records from Accomack and Northhampton Counties. Bible records of Accomack and Northampton Counties compiled by Jean M. Mihalyka in 1993. Volume 9. (Mss. Acc. 1991.46)","Bible records of Accomack and Northampton Counties compiled by Jean M. Mihalyka in 1993. Volumes 12 and 13.  Mss. Acc. 1994.74a","Photograph of an original pen and ink sketch of St. George's Church by Rev. James Willis Eastburn. Mss. Acc. 2008.193","Scope and Contents Receipts for quitrents (1750), payments and judgments (1752), tax receipts for 1822 and 1824 and typescript of petitions on juries (1798), concerning selection of juries, addresses, 1918 and 1936, concerning Grace Church, Cismont, Va. Typed manuscript concerning Albemarle Agricultural Society and typescript of minute book, 1817-1828, of Albemarle Agricultural Society as well as material concerning \"Fancy Hill,\" Albemarle County, Va. The materials that comprise this collection were donated by Lucy W. Sneed and John Lawrence and purchased from C. H. Stoneman by W\u0026M Special Collections Research Center in batches between 1940 and 1997.","Receipt for payment of £310.12.5 on quitrents in Albemarle County, Virginia. 1p. DS.","Receipt for payment of £100.1.8 in current money, which was sent by John Smith, Sheriff of Albemarle County, Virginia in part of a judgment due the King of Great Britain from Joseph Thompson [deceased?], Sheriff.","Petition on selection of juries. TCy.","Taxes paid on 130 acres of land, horses, and slaves by Thomas Rea, to the Sheriff of Albemarle Co. Va. 1 item. PDS","For the District of Virginia in a chancery suit of The Bank of Howardsville, et als vs. the president, directors and company of said bank. 28 pp. PD","27 pp. PM.","16 pp. PM","19 pp. PM.","89 pp. PM.","2 items.","Handwritten copy of a bond for Drury M. Burnley who is elected as sheriff of Albemarle County for the term of two years beginning January 1, 1857.  Bond includes names of family members.  Mss. Acc. 1997.31b. Certificate from Free Union Baptist Church for Sister Sally Wood to recommend her for membership. September 1883. Two letters to Bro' (Brother) Dudley from L.W. (Allen) which mentions Licking Hole Church. November 23, 1853 and undated.  Mss. Acc. 2008.193.","Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from W.S. Morton about material for the William and Mary Quarterly. Typed copy of Marriage Bonds of Amelia County, A-Z by husband, ca. 1735-1854. Prepared by J.D. Eggleston. Undated. Photographs of Amelia Sulpher Spring with notes on the reverse side. Undated. Letter to Susie from a correspondent in Mattoax, Virginia. Undated. Mss. Acc. 2008.193.","Papers, 1769-1803, relating to Amherst County, Va. Includes appointment, 1769, of 18 Justices of the Peace , signed by Lieut. Gov. Botetourt (Lord Botetourt). A bond, 29 January, 1803, due from J. Daniel Day and Solomon Day to Jane Rickets, widow of Thomas Rickets. Attested to by John Reynolds and Noah Guttry. 1 p. cy of ADS. Gift of Mrs. G.M. Kent in 1948.","Includes deeds, wills, legal documents, and church records (Christians Creek School House, Glebe Burying Ground, Old Stone Church, and Tinkling Spring Church.) 58 items. Purchased 1939 from C. J. Carrier of Bridgewater, VA.","3 pieces","1 piece.","[11p.] 23 1/2 cm. Printed. 2 copies.","By Rev. John Craig, first pastor of Old Stone Church in Augusta County, Virginia. 24, 14 p. 11x 8 3/3 inches. Mimeographed. 1 piece.","14 p. 11 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches. Mimeographed. 1 piece.","10 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches. 1 piece.","Content regarding payment for land purchased from George Ruebush. 1 piece.","1 piece.","Possibly drawn by Henry Hearman. Includes handrawn map of Virginia.","Price list card for A.M. Bruce, Wholesale Provision Merchant. Staunton, Virginia. Undated. Photostat of an order issued April 22, 1772 for land forfeiture.","Scope and Contents Papers, 1767-1870, relating to Bedford County, Va. Includes accounts; bonds; bill of sale, 1783. for slave; copy of appointment, 1772, of James Steptoe as clerk of Bedford Court; and copy of land grant, 1792. Also includes letter, 1876, of A. Granville Bradley describing the Shenandoah Valley and list, undated, of soldiers who served in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution with notes on the formation of Campbell County, Va. Land Grant of 300 acres in Bedford County, Virginia to Job Martin for payment of L1.10 sterling to the Treasury of the Commonwealth. Signed by Henry Lee, Governor. The materials that comprise this collection were donated by W. Mac Jones and Mrs. William C. Segar and obtained or purchased by W\u0026M Special Collections Research Center in batches between the period of 1927 and 1981.","Receipts and invoices to and from various individuals.  Some names include:  Mr. Beaver, John Berk, Mr. Pendleton, Thomas Pugh, Jack Steward, John F. Woods, Charles Dudley, Jeremiah, Moses Eubank, Jacob Wolf, Leroy James and others.","Scope and Contents Sally Phelps, aunt, Lynchburg, Virginia to Henry Bigger about purchasing a cow. Includes a registry receipt. August 6, 1884. Photocopy of a letter to \"Willie Dear\" (Mrs. L.B. Bigger of Bellevue, Bedford County) from unknown. July 29, 1886. D.W. Bigger to \"My Dear Brother\" (James H. Bigger) about receiving a photograph of him and about Christmas. December 3, 1894.","Correspondence includes a mix of people with no obvious connection to one another, though some letters deal with legal matters. December 24, 1841, Tazewell Headen, Floyd C.H. to ( ) Goggin, Atty at Law, Liberty. Concerns summoning witnesses. December 12, 1843, William Daniel, Jr. of Lynchburg, Virginia to Joseph Wilson, Clerk, Bedford, Liberty (Virginia) about McKinney and Walker repaying debt from Harris and the dismissal of a suit on the validity of Even Snead's will. February 6, 1847, Robert Davis of Lynchburg, Virginia to Joseph Wilson, Clerk of Superior Court of Bedford County with a request to make copies of a statement of debt in the case of Samuel E. White and William T. Smith (late merchants trading as White and Smith) vs four other men. February 12, 1858, Julie Clayton in Ivy Hill to her cousin about a party and marriages of acquaintances. November, 1879, Letter to \"Mr. ---(?)\" from \"Your friend only\" where the writer clearly states that having a relationship with him would bring her no joy and his attention would be in vain and \"our correspondence has closed. May your future life be blessed by a companion worthy of your efforts…Amen.\" March 11, 1889 and March 12, 1889, To \"My dear Susie\" (Mrs. William Bese) possibly from her mother in Chester, Virginia about news of family and friends. The empty envelopes are mostly addressed to the Clerk of the County Superior Court. Some names on the envelopes are A. B. Nichols, J.L. Edwards, Joseph Wilson, William M. Burwell, William Cook and others.","Scope and Contents 1869 and early 1900 receipts, one a United States Internal Revenue \"receipt for special tax\" for R.M. Dennis for a business of \"retail dealer ...liquor\" in Roscoe, St. Clair, Missouri for 1870. 1904-1909 letters to Mrs. E.M. Dennis of Bedford County, Virginia from other members of her family and E. Hilton Jackson, a Washington D.C. lawyer about a Claims Court case of (heirs of) Samuel Cline vs the United States where Samuel Cline says he lived in Rockingham County, Virginia but reports show he owned a Cline's Mill in Staunton, Virginia which sold \"large quantities of supplies to the Confederacy....\" The Samuel Cline heirs are claiming their father did not vote for secession and can prove his loyalty to the Union. Other family members include Cyrus Cline and Samuel Cline. Includes a carbon of a February 4, 1908 contract between \"the next of kin and heirs at law of Samuel Cline, deceased, and E. Hilton Jackson\" for Jackson's representation of the family during the claims case.","Scope and Contents A varied group of legal documents. Account sheet for Robert Fauster to Joel Terrell for 1750 with an 1769 note at the bottom by Chas Servis which states Terrell has \"received no satisfaction for the above ballance.\" On reverse, a note by Jacob Early states \"we the jewry find for the plaintiff...\" Payment to \"Sovereign Lord King George the third\" for an ordinary license for William Mead in Bedford County, Virginia with William Mead and Isham Talbot as witnesses. February 27, 1771. Indenture between Richard Muse and his wife and James Jones. Wythe County. May 10, 1796. Note on reverse spells \"Muse\" as \"Mary???\" Bond report by Thos Lumpkin. Some names mentioned: Boyce Eidson, Martin King, ? Chastain, Richard Lockett, Thomas Wood, Samuel Baker, Edward and William Eads, James Foster, George Wilson, Farthing Hix and other illegible names. undated. Flyer by Richard M. Young, Late Commissioner of the General Land Office with letterhead, \"General Agency at Washington City\" about \"Acts of Congress granting Pensions to soldiers and their widows for services rendered during the Revolutionary War\" with amendments to 1853. Addressed to Joseph Wilson, Clerk of Circuit Court, Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia. undated.","Mostly receipts for Edward Merriman for purchases, but includes a letter, a military record and a recipe for \"John M. Merryman's Cement Wash.\" May 24, 1850 letter to Edward Merriman, Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia from Joseph Anderson in Cincinnati, Ohio about the whereabouts and news of other members of the Merriman Family. December 15, 1898 document states that George S. Merriman was a Private in Company G, 2nd Regiment of the Virginia Volunteers who enrolled on June 24, 1898 to serve for two years and was discharged on December 18, 1898.  Notes that George S. Merriman was born in Batford (Bedford?), Virginia, 43 years of age, 5 foot, 9 and a half  inches tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, gray hair and a farmer. Signed by Ballard P. Hatcher, Captain, in Roanoke, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Poetry, prose and recipes written by different unknown people.  One \"editorial\" is about a tribute to the late Governor Kavanaugh of Maine.  Recipes include \"Sponge Pudding\" and \"Chow Chow Pickle.\"  Includes a headache remedy.","Related Collection: Mss. Acc. 2008.321 Berkeley County, Virginia (W.Va.) Tax Records","Letter from Charles J. Faulkner, in Martinsburg, West Virginia, to the President of William and Mary, at Williamsburg, Virginia, concerning the name of Berkeley County. September 8, 1873. 1 item.","Bill of sale for $400, 1807, for the sale of a slave, Dick, by Henry Bowyer to John Robinson. Purchase. Charles Hamilton Auction in 1981.","Land Grant, 1803, for Nicholas Casper, in Botetourt County, Va. signed by Governor John Page (1743-1808).","Agreement, 1883 August 18, of George W. Parrish to sell to William Jackson a portion of the tract of land in Brunswick County, Va. called \"the Batt land.\"","Scope and Contents Papers, 1769-1951, relating to Buckingham County, Va. Includes a grant, 1769, of land to Samuel Megginson signed by Lord Botetourt ; indenture (deed) between Chambers and William Norvell, 1836; photograph, 1951, of the Bolling Family of \"Rosney,\"; and accounts and correspondence of the post office at Gravel Hill , Mattie J. West, postmaster (10 items). The materials that comprise this collection were donated to W\u0026M Special Collections Research Center by Willam R. Cocke, Mrs. G. M. Kent, Mr. \u0026 Mrs. John Stone, and John D. Weaver in batches between 1940 and 1983. Finding Aid prepared by Cynthia B. Brown, 1983.","Scope and Contents Typed list, undated, of justices of the peace, 1782-1824, of Campbell County, Va.; and license, 1860, to marry of Edward Scott Payne and Anna Agnes Oliver. Gift of John Lawrence in 1997. Two court records, 1796 and undated, signed by Cha[rles]s and Williston Talbot. (Acc. 1997.31c).","Transcript of minutes, 1811-1814, of courts of enquiry of 26th Virginia regiment of Charlotte County, Va.; extract, 5 June 1833, from court records concerning death of John Randolph of Roanoke; and marriage license, 1823, of Robert Carrington and Joanna T. Bouldin. Typed list of Charlotte County names from about the mid 1700's with notes on Mathis Flournoy and John Prior. Cub Creek Church Memorial program. 1938.","Scope and Contents Papers relating to Chesterfield County, Va. Includes such items as extracts from county records; lawsuits (Vestry of Parish of Manchester v. Overseers of the Poor); commission, 1756, signed by Robert Dinwiddie appointing justices to try slave for burglary; deed; agreement (concerning Gallego Mills); and a broadside, undated, concerning proposed removal of court from Manchester to Chesterfield Court House. Item level inventory available at Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Greenway Court.","Copy of the will of Robert Hudson, 1866, with codicil dated 1872 (1 piece). Copy of a court order to pay Richard I. Tull for his services as sheriff. 1830. (1 piece). Court order to pay Walter (?) for public services. 1830. Typed manuscript \"A Culpeper Census of 1781\" by A.L. Keith. 37 pages. 1941.","Ledger, 1841-1844, of a grist mill in Culpeper County, Virginia. Includes lists of customers and what the bought, typically wheat and flour. People could also bring their own material and have it ground; the material and the price for grinding is listed in the ledger. Also includes entries for a bill for a cabin for slaves and flour for slaves. 1 item. Purchase. Mss. Acc. 2011.563.","Papers, 1830-1910, relating to Cumberland County, Va. Includes such items as copies of court orders, 1830, to pay George H. Matthews for service as prosecutor for Commonwealth and S. H. Panack for services as jailor; receipt, 1910, for taxes; plat, 1842, for land owned by Edward Steger; and a newspaper clipping, 1893 October 1, from the Richmond Dispatch. Gift of John Lawrence. Two court documents, one dated 1797, signed by James Morton. (1997.31e)","Certificate of Appointment, 1828, of William H. Broadnax, William Wynne, and Edward S. Pegram as commissioners to superintend election of electors for U. S. president and vice president in Dinwiddie County, Va.; and copy of court order, 1830, to pay James Scott for his services as jailor. Cotton circular for Martin, Hill and Co. in Petersburg, Virginia. September 22, 1886.","Deed, June 21, 1773, from Israel Morris to Michael Goen for 100 acres of land in Dunmore County (Shenandoah County), Virginia.","Photostats of a petition presented by certain residents of Elizabeth City County to the General Assembly of Virginia, November 30, 1803, in opposition to the proposal to combine the Eaton and Syms charity schools into one school. Photostat of a petition presented by certain residents of Elizabeth City County to the General Assembly of Virginia, December 19, 1803, requesting that the Eaton and Syms charity schools be combined into one school.","Typescript of a history of Hampton and Elizabeth City County, Va., entitled \"The First Plantation,\" by Marion L. Starkey, ca 1930s. Includes an incomplete index in a separate green book.","Typed extracts, 1663-1791, from Old Rappahannock County [now Essex County.] Extract from a vestry book of Albemarle Parish, Sussex County. 1788. A handwritten list (probably a copy) of a list of names for \"Rose and Gabriel Penn, given under our hands...November 3rd, 1788,\" with a note on reverse \"Subscription for St. Marks Church.\" Another note says this page found in a vestry book in Albermarle Parish on November 26, 1926. Transcript of letter from Hugh Rose, at Geddes, to Col. James Higginbotham about sellling land of Brother Moses, deceased. 24 March 1791. Original order to the Sheriff of Essex County to take James Daniel and James McCall for a court appearance in William Roane vs Daniel and McCall. Signed John Lee. May 30, 1755. (Gift of Benjamin A. Grady). August 23, 2000 letter to Mrs. Harold Little, owner of Clydeside, from H. Franklin Minor, about the McCall Family and ownership of Clydeside.","Ground plan of Woodlawn, home of Nellie Custis Lewis, in Fairfax County. In ink on tracing cloth.  19 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches.  1 piece.","Scope and Contents Papers, ca. 1743-1793, relating to Fairfax County, Va. Includes notes, concerning register of Pohick Church; newspaper clipping, concerning court record book of Fairfax County; survey, 1841, of tract of land; and plan, undated, of \"Woodlawn,\" home of Nellie Custis Lewis; court records, 1743-1783; and an account book, 1793, of Joseph Birch, keeper of Turnpike Number 2, which has two entries, 9 October 1792 and 13 April 1793, concerning George Washington. 1963 gift from Mrs. Marion S. Mallory. 17 items. Postcards of Old Court House, published by Ernest L. Robey's Drugstore. 3 items. Undated.","Copy of tax list, 1782-1799, for Fauquier County, Va.. Court order, 1830, to pay James English for his services as jailor and for cleaning and furnishing firewood and candles for the courthouse. Catalogue of Fauquier Institute for Young Ladies. Session 1892-93. Owned by Miss E. Chappelear.","Land grant, 15 May 1780, given to Samuel McDowell for 1,000 acres of land in Fayette County, Va. [W.Va.] signed by Patrick Henry. For those interested in Patrick Henry see the Patrick Henry Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Broadside, 12 July 1941, advertising July 12 as the day for all citizens over thirteen years of age to register as volunteers for the civil defense program in Fluvanna County.","Note on document: \"…record book…is no longer public property, the original book being in private hands…\" Typed carbon copy of \"The History of Rivanna Parish in the County of Fluvanna, Virginia\" by Louis H. Stoneman. 1847- 1912. Pamphlet with the Charter and By-Laws of the State Bank of Columbia. 1900. An advertisement of the Commissioner's sale of Upper Bremo Tract where Mary B. and Lelia B. Cocke lived. 1926. The Midland Virginian, Palmyra, Fluvanna, Virginia article, \"Old receipts show that Fluvanna farms tithed to aid Confederacy.\" February 13, 1941. Notebook called \"Weather Report\" where the daily weather conditions were recorded. 1886-1887.","Invoices, receipts, accounts, laden lists, letters and other accounting documents from merchants in Columbia, Virginia. 1880-1910. 465 pieces. Merchants include: Jenkins and Foster, William B. Perkins, John F. Shepherd, Stoneman Brothers, Dr. Philip J.Winn, and George T. Zachary.","Scope and Contents Invoices, receipts, accounts, laden lists, letters and other accounting documents from merchants in Columbia, Virginia. 1880-1910. 465 pieces. Merchants include: Jenkins and Foster, William B. Perkins, John F. Shepherd, Stoneman Brothers, Dr. Philip J.Winn, and George T. Zachary. (Related material: 65 Sh5 Shepherd and Patton Papers). Broadside for \"The Celebrated Horse-Tamer Prof. W. Rouzer will give a lecture on ...June 7th...\" Certificates from residents of \"Kent's Store, Fluvanna County, Virginia, Oct. 2nd 1876\" who have taken the lectures are listed. Names listed are from Fluvanna, Pittsylvania and Charlotte Counties.","Article on John Hartwell Cocke. 2010. Acc. 2010.605.","Folders 1 - 5 are papers, 1772-1800, (group of 481 pieces) relating to 178 suits in Franklin County, VA and 16 other papers. Some papers are fragments. 481 pieces. The spelling of names varies greatly and as it was found to be impracticable to give all forms of each name, one spelling only is shown. The materials donated by John Lawrence in 1991, by Fred Alouf in 1959, and obtained from Joseph K. Ruebush in 1938. Folder 6 contains later, unrelated accessions.","Work Projects Administration Writers' Program. \"The White Man Comes to Stay,\" \"War Whoops in the Wilderness,\" and \"Explorers in the Wilderness.\" 1941. Two court documents signed by James Callaway. 1797. Mss. Acc. 1997.31f. 28 copies of certificates saying people attended the September New London District Court, signed by James Steptoe, Clerk of the Franklin County District Court. 1797. Includes 4 fragments. Names include: John Arthur, Moses Greer, Luke Standefer, Richard Goggin, Samuel Patterson, John Cheetwood, Charles Lumsden, Thomas Haile, Shelton Brown, Shelton Taylor, Joel Chitwood, William Cheetwood, Lewis Turnbull, William Boswell, James Prunty, Thomas Towler, Lewis Davis, John Hayle, George Ferguson, Dudley Lumsden, Benjamin Griffith, John Houle and Thomas Fowler. Mss. Acc. 1997.52","Scope and Contents Documents concerning land (deeds and list of lands returned as delinquent); proceedings, 1812, of meeting held at Winchester; and advertisement, undated, offering the Marlbro' Iron Works for sale or rent. 5 items.","Scope and Contents The original 1938 accession were papers relating to Gloucester Count, 1660-1878, and taken from the William Carter Stubbs Papers (I). They were purchased from Charles F. Heartman. They comprise Boxes 8, 9 and 10, folders 1-28. Includes letters, accounts (many concerning estates), legal documents, tax lists, marriage licenses and military records (including orders, 1815 and 1820 appointing patrollers to visit slave quarters). Many items concern the Baytop and Stubbs families. 2134 items. Letters, 1774-1878, filed chronologically. Invoices, receipts, etc. filed alphabetically under name of person or estate. The remaining boxes contain later accessions. Notes and photocopies relating to Gloucester County during the Revolution collected by Joanee Ryan in preparation for M.A. thesis (Mss. Acc. 1988.24). Photostat copy of transcript of \"Gloucester County, Virginia Places and Names\" by Charles E. Hatch, Jr. Yorktown, Virginia. September 15, 1979 (Mss. Acc. 1999.66). Photographs of and brochures of Gloucester County, plus correspondence of different families of Gloucester County about personal and legal matters, 1795-1953, donor unknown. John Buckner Reports, undated (Mss. Acc. 2008.193). Newspaper article on Wilbur Templeman a popular and longtime barber in Gloucester (Mss. Acc. 2010.575). Related material: See also \"A Guide to Gloucester County, Virginia Historical Manuscripts, 1651-1865\" (Richmond: Virginia State Library, 1976). For those interested in the Baytop family see the Baytop-Fitzhugh Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Item inventory in folder.","Item inventory in each folder.","Item inventory in folder.","Acra-Baytop. Item inventory in folder.","Baytop-Bridges. Item inventory in folder.","Baytop Family. Item inventory in folder.","Baytop Family. Item inventory in folder.","Bridges-Corr. Item inventory in folder.","Dame-Gloucester County School Commissioners. Item inventory in folder.","Hall-Kemp. Item inventory in folder.","Lawson-Nuttall. Item inventory in folder.","Oakes-Purcell. Item inventory in folder.","Ransone-Stubbs. Item inventory in folder.","Tabb-Wood. Item inventory in folder.","Papers of persons not included in folders 4-14. Inventory not available.","Two or more persons/families mentioned.  Unidentified pieces and fragments.  Includes an index of a ledger and five memorandum books.","1825 Court docket, records of official examinations of boundary lines (1825-1848, undated), copy of certificate appointing Peter Kemp and James Baytop processioners...sixth precinct (undated) and unofficial memoranda on cases (undated).","Amory-Ash.  Item inventory in folder.","Ball-Byrd. Item inventory in folder.","Campbell - DuVall. Item inventory in folder.","Edwards - Hughes.  Item inventory in folder.","James - Oliver. Item inventory in folder.","Pitt - Sutton. Item inventory in folder.","Item survey in folder.","Item inventory in folder.","Item inventory in folder.","Scope and Contents \"Gloucester County, Virginia Places and Names\"  (Mss. Acc. 1999.66)  First half of book.","Scope and Contents \"Gloucester County, Virginia Places and Names\"  (Mss. Acc. 1999.66)  Second half of book.","\"Story of Elmington\" by Polly Cary Legg. Possibly a Work Projects Administration Writers' Program story.  December 1, 1941.  Photographs of Grace Church and The Glebe. Donation ticket for Ware Church, 1953, and a Christmas Card with picture of Ware Church. Photographs of \"New Bottle\" House, Undated.  Photograph of \"Painting of Gloucester from the Water\", courtesy of Mariner's Museum.  Conservation State Organization rules and regulations, undated.  \"Programme at the Laying of the Cornerstone and the Unveiling of the Monument,\" 1889.  Brochure on \"The Belle Roi Female School\" in Gloucester, Virginia, 1855.  Facts about Gloucester, copy, undated.","1795 and 1796 - Indenture between Thomas Whiting and Mary his wife of Gloucester and John Singar of Norfolk, Virginia on July 1, 1795,  Plat of land of William DuVal for John Singar.  June 15, 1796 1801, 1802 and 1804 -  Document binding John Thruston of Abington Parish, Gloucester County, to Sarah Tabb, who is relinquishing her right of dower, for land of John Stephens, September 2, 1801.  Indenture between Edward Busbie, Senior of Abington Parish, Gloucester County and Benjamin Marnix for land in Gloucester County, January 4, 1802.  Indenture between Henry Whiting and William Singleton for land in Gloucester County, February 1, 1802.  Indenture between Richard Singleton and Nelly Thornton, his wife, of the County of Gloucester, and John Singar for land, April 2, 1804. 1810 -1825 and undated - Account of Estate of John Singar for 1810-1818.  Letter to Dr. William Taliaferro, Gloucester Court House, from Richard H. Johnson of Hanover County, Virginia concerning his claim against the Mr. Carter who was his tenant, May 31, 1822.  Receipt Book, bound with string, with names, amount of money received and reason, 1825.  Letter to Richard M. Segan, late Sheriff of Middlesex County, Virginia regarding taking money from Bogg's benefit in case against James Critten.  Undated. 1829-1857 - Letter to Walker Jones of Gloucester Courthouse from H. Wilkinson of Petersburg, Virginia about Mr. Stubblefield offering $150 for settlement of Wilkinson's business.  Lists 1829 and 1830 Rockingham Season accounts, March 31, 1834.  Letter to Miss H.B. Booth, Gloucester County, about an account, June 5, 1834. Article of Agreement between Alfred Billups, Gloucester County, and Jacob Vreeland of Bergen County, New Jersey for tract of land on York River in Gloucester County, October 6, 1834.  Letter from T.B. Whiting of St. Marks, Florida to M.C. Booth in Urbanna, Middlesex County, Virginia regarding accusation of debt, R. M. Thornton and A.L. Dabney, February 26, 1837.  Receipt for John W. Puller for items purchased from T.B. Taliaferro, 1856 and 1857. Thomas J. Banks Correspondence and Accounts, 1826-1838 - Two partial account books in the same handwriting as the William and Thomas Banks book.  William Banks is mentioned in one of them, 1826-1830.  Accounts of William and Thomas Banks, Oyster deposit on the River. Partial account book, 1833-1836.  Thomas T. Bailey of Baileysville, Tennessee to Thomas J. Banks about collecting and sending money that he was collected, July 23, 1835.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester, Virginia  from James M. Rasin and Company regarding wheat and repairing a Straw Cutler.    Includes Receipt and statement., September 17, 1835.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester, Virginia from Samuel Crane of Richmond, Virginia about the two negroes that were part of Banks' brother's estate.  John Carlton, deceased, is mentioned,  March 26, 1836.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester Court House regarding rent, December 5, 1836.  Letter from Robert Nicholas of Richmond, Virginia to Jefferson Stubbs of Gloucester County, Virginia regarding the suit in Henrico County, Virginia with T.J. Banks, administrator of John Banks, deceased, regarding two negroes, April 3, 1838. Christopher Jones Correspondence and Documents, 1824-1826 -  Note sent by John Field to the Courthouse for Christopher Jones or Thomas Banks about a receipt, July 31, 1824.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from H. Boggs of Baltimore, Maryland concerning settlement with a John Henry and Mr. Jones who is possibly the brother of Christopher Jones, September 13, 1825.  Indenture between Christopher T. Jones and Mann Page Trustees under a deed of trust between William Wilkins and Mann page and Christopher T. Jones to secure for to Thomas Smith and John Tabbs, September 5, 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones about will that was proven October 3, 1808, with Henry Curry as the testator and Susanna Curry the Executrix and lists other cases.  The writer, from Richmond, Virginia,  also turns down offer to visit the area while extolling the pleasures of the rural setting, August 28, 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from H. Boggs of Baltimore, Maryland concerning a settlement, December 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from George Haskins concerning bringing to Chancery Court his suit against James Montague, Philip Montague, Thomas G. Cridington and Robert Dobbins, January 22, 1826. Kemp Family, 1825 and undated -  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from Robert Tubman concerning suit against Peter Kemp, November 30, 1825.  Letter to William Browne Judge of the Chancery District of Williamsburg about Peter, Francis, William and Sarah Kemp against John Johnston, admr of Robert Kemp, deceased, Undated.","Carbon of typed notes on John Buckner (ca. 1630-1695) of Gloucester County, Virginia.  He brought the first press and printer, William Nuthead, to Virginia about 1680.  Prepared by Mary Goodwin, Research Department, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.  Typescripts of brief biographical sketches of John Buckner and his family from Tyler's Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography and an account of William Nuthead, from first printer in Virginia and Maryland, from J.C.Oswald, Printing in the America's.  13 pages.","Daily Press newspaper article, \"County Barber Still Cutting,\" about Wilbur Templeman and his barbershop. His daughter, Linda Templeman, worked in Swem Library, Government Documents.  August 9, 2009.","Patent for 4753 acres of land in Goochland County, Virginia granted by King George II to Michael Holland. 1744. On vellum. 13 1/4 x 22 1/4 inches. Signed by Lieutenant Governor William Gooch.","Papers, 1744-1832, relating to Goochland County, Va. Includes patent, 1744, to Michael Holland (signed by Gooch and granted by King George II); will, 1815, of Nathaniel Davidson; court order, 1830, to pay William Pope for services as prosecuting attorney; and document, 1831, concerning the lawsuit of the Commonwealth v. John N. Davis; letter, 1832, from Pleasant Turner to Archibald Bryce; and plat, 1839, of land owned by William Ford. Patent filed in Oversize. Court Docket to November 1795, list of all cases. Commonwealth vs. John N. Davis, 1831 Will of Nathaniel Davidson, 1815 Plat tract of land owned by William Ford, 1839 Oversize patent, for land, signed by Gov. Gooch, granted by King George II to Michael Holland, 1744 Court order to pay William Pope for services as prosecuting attorney, 1830 Letter, Pleasant Turner to Capt. Archibald Bryce, 1832 Court Docket to November 1795, list of all cases","They appear to be a general store, ordering food items, clothe, clothing, shoes, horseshoes, nails, tobacco and other items.  Their shipping address is Irwin's Station or Bula in Goochland County.  Over 120 items. 1882-1883. Court Summons.  Names mentioned:  William Southworth, J. Clemens, Jos. Bullock, William Johnson, Julian Martin, Lucy Randolph, Anderson Matthews and S.W. Mason.  5 items.  1853. Archibald D. Perkins Accounts.  One receipt from Lucy Randolph.  39 items. 1836-1893. Typed carbon copy of a biography of Benjamin Waller and letters of Benjamin Wood.  Undated. Related items:  MsV Ame18  B. R. Cowherd Ledger","Copy of survey, 29 September 1804, of land in Greenbrier County Va. [W.Va.] for heirs of William Humes and surveyed by Alexander Welch.","A typed list of voters for 1800. Court order to pay William Faulkner for his services as sheriff.  1829.  copy. Court order to pay Samuel Pointer for his services as sheriff.  1830.  copy.","Deed (mutilated), 1727, from John Guess to Thomas Denton for land in Hanover County, Va.; receipt, 187[?] for taxes to Joseph Henry; and appeal, 1894, for aid in building a church in a needy neighborhood, with a list of names of contributors attached. Title page, with a photograph of the Clay house, from \"Life and Speeches of Henry Clay.\" 1843. Signature on front page: Mattie R. Feild, Millbrook, Virginia, 1886. Photostat copy of town lot layout of Hanover along the Pamunkey River with a tax list of names. March 17, 1738 or 39.","Scope and Contents Ledger, 1917 of a store in Studley, Hanover County, Virginia, recording purchases made by various customers. Customers' names are listed, and occasionally their town or county. A more detailed description is provided by the seller:  \"Ledger is a Eagle Flat Opening Book No. 895 (sold by Reinbach \u0026 Schwartz Stationers, Richmond, Va.). Measures: 8 1/4\" x 12 3/4\" x 1 1/4\",  287 pages.  This Ledger begins in May, 1917 and ends December 7, 1917.  Entries such as: Miss Ellen Timberlake, 2 Loaves of Bread .10;    Babes Bowles, 2 Cultivator Teethe .50, 1 Plow Point .16;  Mrs. Austin, 1/2 Plug Tobacco  .05\" \"On Page 158 it has a stamp on it: Do your bit! BUY A LIBERTY LOAN BOND, Inquire at any Bank or Post Office. Several Pages are Stamped (with a Postage Stamper): Studley, Va. (date).\" \"There are entries for food products, farm supplies, coca cola, tobacco, coffee, oil, medicine, etc.....\" Purchased.","Hardy County is now part of West Virginia.","Deed, 1858, from Westfall Garret to Henry Richmond covering a tract of land in Hardy County, Va. [W.Va.]. Court documents signed by Ed Williams, Clerk, 1797. Donated in 1997 by John Lawrence.","Portion of printed list, 1831, of land returned as delinquent for taxes in Harrison County [W.Va.]","Scope and Contents Papers, 1726-1871 and undated, relating to Henrico County, Va. Includes land patent, deeds, documents concerning lawsuits, estate document, and receipt for fee for apprehending a slave. 14 items.","Order, 1784, to the sheriff of Henry County, Va. to call jurors in the lawsuit of Commonwealth v. Anderson McGwire in the Virginia General Court.","Photocopy of a booklet, \"Fork Boykin\" compiled by Miss Genie Cory. Undated. Photograph of St. Luke's Church. Undated.","Index or register of names in a ledger divided alphabetically with tabs. Names include first and surnames, men and women, and all have a number noted beside them. There is no location or date or purpose noted on the register, but by using census data, the register was created circa 1900 and probably in the Isle of Wight County area of Virginia. Medium Oversize.","An artificial collection of material, 1687-1924, relating to James City County, Virginia. Includes copies of court records, farm censuses, tax receipts, church brochures, and photographs. Box 12 and 13 are mostly a gift from Robert T. Slater.","Blueprints of tracts of land in James City County. Carlton Casey land in Jamestown District, surveyed November 6, 1950; William Washington Estate, surveyed October 26, 1951; Mrs. Bessie Carmine property on Old Jamestown Road, surveyed September 2, 1940; Plat of subdivision of portion of Sarah Jones Tract, surveyed April 9, 1948; Survey of Bush Neck Road, Rye Patches and Wallace's Tract, surveyed June 1939; Frederick J. Keck farm in Stonehouse District, surveyed October 1937; Indigo Dam, estate of William Allen Jones, decd, in Jamestown District, surveyed October 1931; Rollo Subdivision, surveyed on November 26, 1930; Stephen's Tract #2, J.W. Penick the owner, in Stonehouse District, surveyed May, 1926; Timberlake Property, surveyed April 23, 1930 and Walthal Tract, surveyed June 1928.","1687 August 8. Copy of will of John Holder, deceased. Proved at the County Court held at James City, 8 August 1687 by the oaths of John White and Dorothy Peach. Recorded by W. Edwards, Cl[erk of] Co[u]r[t]. 1 page. Photostat of Document Signed.","Scope and Contents Copy of a law enacted by General Assembly, 17 February 1644, prohibiting desertions of plantations that have been seated; persons deserting their plantations are not to burn their houses but will receive as many nails as were expended in building them. Signed by William Robertson (d. 1739) Cl[er]k Gen[era]l Ass[emb]ly [from 1702-1738]. 1 page. Document Signed.","1805 February. Copy of pages from a court record signed by Ro[bert] B. Armistead. \"Found among the ruins of the old Court House at Williamsburg, Va. 1864.\" 2 pages. Copy of Document Signed.","1813 February 12. Copy of advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer for the rent or lease of the Greenspring Estate. 1 page. Typewritten Copy of Newspaper Clipping.","1820 September 1. Census record of James City county for 1820. Signed by Rich[ar]dson Henley, assistant to the Marshal. (Note reads \"From Lib. of Cong.\") 1 page. Photostat of Document.","1827 June 30. Copy of Complaint brought by Archer Hankins, late sheriff of James City and Committee of the esate of James Banks, deceased, against William Gregory, sheriff of King William County, appointed to represent William Gregory, Christopher Johnson, Ann Dudley, G. R. Lambert Meredith, Martha Bingham, Julia Bingham, Jno. Bingham, Geo. Bingham, [?] Lambert (wife of Eugene Sullivan), and Stephen Bingham, the heirs of Stephen Bingham. Concerns a tract of land in James City county called \"Mount Folly.\" 3 pages. Document Signed.","1847 May 6. Memorandum of deed of trust executed on 21 Sep[tember] 1841 is filed as an exhibit in the Chancery Suit in the Supr[eme] Court of James City County and City of Williamsburg by Upshur's executors vs. Pryor and others. Signed by P. P. Mayo. Fragment. Document Signed.","1849 January 19. Copy of advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer of the Hickory Neck Academy, James City County, Virginia. 1 page. Typewritten Copy of Newspaper Clipping.","1882-1893 and undated. Tax receipts, James City County, Virginia of Alexander Preston and Alfred Epps and a few miscellaneous receipts. Printed Document Signed. (13 items).","Scope and Contents 1896 June 1. \"The James City Cavalry, Its Organization and Its Service.\" (Company H, Fifth Regiment, mustered into service 22 May 1861). From \"Our Confederate Column\" in the Richmond Dispatch. Newspaper clipping.","1928 February 12. Bulletin from the Mount Vernon M. E. Church, South, Toano, Virginia. H. Conrad Blackwell, Pastor. 4 pages. Printed Material.","1929 June 30. Church Bulletin of Five Forks Church, Old Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, Virginia. Rev. James M. McKnight, Pastor. 4 pages. Printed Material.","1946 October 6. Invitation to Homecoming Day at James River Baptist Church, J. E. Bowman, Pastor. 1 page. Typewritten Copy.","1948 July 27. Letter. Mrs. William Lawrence Gatewood at New York to Brantley Henderson, Jr. at Williamsburg, [?] house and lot, and a store in Toano, Virginia. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.","No Year. June 27. Program from Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Norge, Virginia in honor of the visit of the Crown Prince Olaf and Crown Princess of Norway. 1 page. Typewritten Copy.","Undated. Program of The County Council of Women's Clubs presenting \"Days in James City County from 1609 to 1817.\" 1 page. Printed Material. (3 items).","Undated. Bulletin of Hickory Neck Church, Blissland Parish, Toano, James City County, Virginia. 2 pages. Printed Material.","Undated. Brochure of the James City County Chamber of Commerce, Toano, Virginia. 2 pages. Printed Material.","1920. Economic Survey for James City County 1920 Census. 1 page. Typewritten Document.","1923 October 9. S. H. Hobbs, Jr., Rural Social Science, The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N. C. to Miss Mabel Massey, County Home Demonstration Agent, Williamsburg, Virginia. Is sending bulletin compiled from information secured in a survey of the townships in Chatham Co. [N. C.] and a bulletin on Johnston Co. [N. C.]; discusses types of surveys used by his department. 2 pages. Typewritten Letter Signed.","1924 February 12-13. Program of the Peninsula Farmers Institute. 1 page. Printed Material.","Scope and Contents Undated. \"A Glimpse of the Progressive School System of James City County\" by H. L. Harris, Supt. of Schools. 7 pages. Typewritten Document.","Undated. \"Health Conditions in James City County.\" 4 pages. Typewritten Document.","Scope and Contents Samples of typed farm census forms from other locations in 1923: Chowan County, North Carolina; Henderson County, North Carolina; Hertford County, North Carolina; Madison County, North Carolina; Nash County, North Carolina and North Carolina 1923 farm census (blank form. 4 pages). Blank survey on \"Farm Home Conditions\" from Pittsylvania Co., Virginia (2 pages). Sample form for farm census (3 pages). Survey of Whitmell Community made by Rural Sociology Class (3 pages).","Undated. Farm survey, James City County. 8 pages. Printed Material. (17 items).","Undated. Farm survey, James City County. 8 pages. Printed Material. (17 items).","1922 June 13. Johnston County: Economic and Social (a Laboratory Study in the Rural Social Science Department of the University of North Carolina) by W. M. Sanders, Jr. and G. Y. Ragsdale.","1922 October. Economic and Social Survey of Albemarle County, University of Virginia Record Extension Series, vol. VII, No. 2.","1922 November 16. How Farm Tenants Live by J. A. Dickey and E. C. Branson. University of North Carolina Extension Bulletin. The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 47 pages. Printed Material.","1923 Virginia Agricultural Census, U. S. Department of Agriculture co-operating with the State Department of Agriculture. 32 pages. Printed Material.","Scope and Contents Colonel William Allen House (P1), formerly owned by Miss Fanny Allen and later owned by Mr. Mercer Taylor. Four miles west of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Ashland Farm (P2), formerly owned by Captain William Morecock. Located at Diascond station. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Binn's Place (P3), located west of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (P4), home of Mrs. Archibald McCrea. South of Williamsburg. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (P5), home of Mrs. Archibald McCrea. South of Williamsburg. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (P6). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (P7). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (before restoration) (P8). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents \"Cowlesville\" (P9), original home of the Cowles family. Owned by C. C. Cowles. Located on Rt. 603 just north of Rt. 610, six miles west of Toano on the Old Forge Road (much remodeled). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Curtis Home (P10). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Curtis Home (P11). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Edwards Place (P12), owned by Mrs. Marcus Cottrell. Located four miles northwest of Toano at the intersection of Rt. 601 and Rt. 603. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Gatewood Place Kitchen (P13), owned by C. Ordway. Located one half mile west of Toano on Forge Road. Now destroyed. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Green Spring (P14), ruins of the second house at Green Spring, built about 1800. The foundations of the Sir William Berkeley house at Green Spring are south of this house about two hundred yards. Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white. Undated.","Scope and Contents Green Spring (P15), aerial view. Photographic print, 7\"x9\". Undated.","Scope and Contents Green Spring (P16), aerial view. Photographic print, 7\"x9\". Undated.","Green Spring (P17), aerial view. Photographic print, 9¼\"x11¼\". Undated.","Scope and Contents Grove Hill (P18), built by John Cowles in the 1830's. Later owned by Mr. C. C. Cowles. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Hankins Family House (P19), owned by the Hankins family. Later owned by Mr. E. K. Pettit. Old house at Six Mile Ordinary, Rt. 60. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Harris House (P20), owned by Harris estate. Located about six miles southwest of Lightfoot and ¾ miles west of Jolly's Mill Pond. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Harris House (P21), six miles southwest of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Harris House (P22), owned by Mr. James Harris. Located about seven miles southwest of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Hickory Neck Episcopal Church (P23), on Rt. 60 above Toano. This is only part remaining of the original church which was built about 1733. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Hockaday Place (P24), owned by B. S. Bowmer. Located about one mile and a half west of Diascund Bridge. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents James' Place (P25), former home of Colonel George James. Later owned by Mr. P. H. Richardson. Located approximately four miles north of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Captain George Lee House (P26), owned by Captain Lee of Newport News.  Located north of Croaker.  Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view.  Undated.","Scope and Contents Lombardy (P27), home of Littleton Waller. Later owned by Mr. Branch Martin. Located west of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents MacDowell's (P28), owned by the Barnes estate. Located about four miles north of Toano on the road leading from the Forge Road to the Williamsburg-Richmond stage road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Martin Home (P29), owned by Miss Williana Wilkinson. Located about half a mile west of Toano on the Forge Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Martin Home (P30), owned by Miss Williana Wilkinson. Located about half a mile west of Toano on the Forge Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Martin's Place (P31), two miles northwest of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Olive Branch Christian Church (P32), one and a quarter mile southeast of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Pierce's (P33), located at Toano. This was originally \"Taylor's\" but prior to the Civil War was bought by Mr. Felix Pierce. There were three cemeteries on the place, one belonging to the Taylor family and two so old that no one recollects who was buried in them. After the Pierces died, this place was bought by Mr. Wesley Marston. The chimney and foundations are the only parts of the original house left which bear evidence of early eighteenth century construction, the chimney being laid in Flemish bond on flat side, and English bond on front and back surfaces. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Pinewoods (P34), home of Warburton family. As it appears before it was partially destroyed by fire. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Pinewoods (P35). Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, showing a rear view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Poplar Grove (P36), Wynne Place. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Powhatan (P37), once owned by Doctor Martin. Later owned by E. M. Slauson. Located a few miles west of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Powhatan (P38), once owned by Doctor Martin. Later owned by E. M. Slauson. Located a few miles west of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Redwood Ordinary (P39), now known as Green Shingle Inn. The present structure was built about 1790 to replace the old burned ordinary. Owned originally by the Redwood family, but subsequently bought by the Slater family. Served almost continuously as a tavern. Located at the intersection of the Forge Road and the Williamsburg-Richmond Stage Road in Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Old Richardson House near Croaker (P40). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents River View (P41), former home of the Norvell family. Later owned by Mr. Herbert Bloomberg. Located on York River about eight miles east of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Slater Place (P42), owned by R. V. Timberlake. Located about five miles northwest of Toano on road from Forge Road to Doncastle's Ordinary on the Williamsburg-Richmond Stage Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Stuart Place (P43), owned by E. C. Stuart. Located about a mile and a half northwest of Diascund Bridge. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Summer House (P44), owned by Mr. Slater. Located about three miles south of Chickahominy Church on \"Old Brick Mill Road.\" Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Summer House (P45). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a rear view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Vaiden Family House (P46), located at Norge. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Warrenton (P47), known in the past as Rutleigh. Acquired early in the 19th century by the Warren family. Later restored by the Grantham family. Later owned by Mr. Dozier. Located about five miles west of Toano on Forge Road, facing Windsor Castle. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Warrens (P48), owned by the Warren family. Located about four miles west of Toano, just off the Forge Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Watkins House (P49), owned by J. B. Larson. Later owned by [?] Peterson. Located three and half miles east of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents White Hall Tavern (P50), home of the Geddy family. One and a quarter miles north of Toano. In the interior are a very fine staircase and much early woodwork. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Windsor Castle (P51), home of William Bush. Owned by Mrs. William Walker Ware. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Unidentified House (52). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Unidentified House (53). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents One booklet: \"Sheriffs of James Citty Countie\" by Barbra M. Cook, Subsheriff, 1994. Gift of Barbra M. Cook, deputy sheriff of James City County via the Williamsburg Historic Records Association. Postcard of Green Shingle Inn, Toano, with a copy of a newspaper article about the Inn which was destroyed in 1963. Copy of a photograph of the hotel near the Powder Magazine, ca. 1900 and a photocopy of photograph of students at Matthew Whaley School. Individuals are identified.","Photostat copies of James City County petitions, beginning in the 18th century.","Jefferson County is now a part of West, Virginia. See related collections: Mss. MsV I1 Jefferson County, W. Va. Merchant's Index, Mss. Acc. 2008.320 Jefferson County, Virginia (W.Va.)Tax Records","List (printed), 1831, of land returned as delinquent for taxes in Jefferson County, Va. [W.Va.]","Bill of sale, 1796, for a slave sold by Robert Hoskins to John Mundell in King and Queen County, Va.Gift of John Lawrence. Three court documents, 1796 and undated, two signed by Ro[bert] Pollard, clerk. (Mss. Acc. 1997.31b). July 1967 \"Bulletin of the King and Queen County Historical Society.\" Agreement between Nicholas Dillard and Polly Browning for 95 acres in King and Queen County. February 11, 1792. (transferred from Gloucester County).","Typed copy of a rent roll, 1769 and copy of a court order, 1830, to pay Lawrence W. Berry for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney","Fragment of the will, 1705, of [?] Clayborne; typed extracts from a tax book, 1815 (65 typed sheets); copy of petition, 1843, from citizens of county to General Assembly of Virginia concerning the disposal of land in the county and a memorandum, 1863, signed by John Letcher concerning the arrest of a slave charged with attempted murder. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Leaflet written by Ann Harrison Booker Darst, \"Parson Skyring\" The Rev. Henry Skyring, 1729-1795, A tribute on the 200th anniversary of his death in 1995. Gift of Ann H.B. Darst. (Acc. 1998.36). Photographs used for the July 1938 William and Mary Quarterly article, \"Homes in the County.\" Daily Press book review of \"A History of Virginia Pioneer Papermakers\" with emphasis on the paper mill in West Point. Programs for the 250th founding of King William County, April 1952. Brochure on King William County, with notes. ca 1960. (Acc. 2008.193)","Typed transcriptions of pew rental lists: 1721 and 1748, for Christ Church Parish; 1750, for [St. Mary's] White Chapel Parish and a newspaper clipping, 13 February 1936, from the Rappahannock Record on the history of St. Mary's White Chapel by Elizabeth Comps Pierce. 4 items. Photographs from 1937: \"Bewdley,\" Lancaster Courthouse (Lancaster Post Office and former jail), Overseer's house on the Black Stump Quarter of Robert Carter's Corotoman Plantation (Weems Post Office), Sipes House (Lively Post Office) and Armstrong House (Palmer Post Office).","Copy of court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney for Lee County, Va.","Typed copy of an advertisement in the Daily National Intelligencer, Washington, September 30, 1814, by James Monroe concerning sale of land; letter, 1863, from George K. Fox of Campbell Court House, Virginia, to L.W.S. Hough at Leesburg about Loudoun County bonds; booklet, July 1, 1861, containing names of purchasers of Loudoun County bonds numbered 1-358 and executed copies of July1, 1861 bonds, numbered 361-370 and 387-400 of Loudoun County. 24 pieces. And photograph of site of home of John Champe.","Tax list (tithes, land and carriages), 1769, for St. Martin's Parish (mutilated); document, 1852, in lawsuit of Spicer and Harris v. J. M. Macon, Jr., agent; papers in suits against J. and W.W. Beadles in 1852 and court orders, 1853-1854, to pay Robert T. Gooch for services as witness. 7 items.","Related material: Mss. MsV Lev10 Lunenburg County, Va. Docket, 1843E, Mss. MsV T3 Lunenburg County, Va. Sheriff's Tax Book, 1843","Copy of the will, 1817, of John T. Ravenscroft and accompanying papers and typescript of a letter, 1781, of D. C. Stokes, College Camp, William and Mary, to [Thomas] Nelson regarding Stokes' discharge.","Cumberland Parish Records Alphabetical order by subject. Church Matters J. H. Morrison to Dr. Perry regarding the Vestry and a Chimney. 1862. Correspondence B.M. Atkinson to his father about his Christmas plans. 1860. Thomas E. Locke to William J. Neblett enclosing papers on Buford's will, M. Forland's deed and other papers. Mentions R.B. Atkinson.1855. Financial – Correspondence, 1852-1868 Financial receipts, invoices, letters about the rector's salary. 38 items. 1852-1874. Financial – Taxes Receipt for taxes paid to the Sheriff of Lunenburg. Most are property taxes on 197 acres of land. 17 items. 1856 to 1869. 17 items. 1856-1865. Financial – Treasurer's Reports. 1847-1874. 16 items. Financial Matters – Bonds, Bills, Invoices, Subscriptions, Receipts and Taxes. St. John's Church and others. 35 items. 1848-1904. Some names mentioned: William H. Perry, Treasurer of the Parish; L.J. James E. Davis, Roger B. Atkinson, J.H. Morrison, Roger B. Atkinson, J.J. Deshazer, George Southall, Rev. Thomas E. Locke, Rev. Henry Wall, Rev. J. L. Sothoron, W.S. Watkins, Anderson Stewart, Harrison J. Elden, W.W. Webber, John. S. Hansbrough, Neblett Family, Colonel Sheets, Charles Smith, Mrs. John T. Merryman, Alice Ingram,W.G. Marshall, treasurer of Parish by 1904 and others. Letter from Dr. Bird, Dinwiddie County, about preaching at St. John's Church at the invitation of Mr. Neblett. 1863. Legal Matters Correspondence between Dr. W.H. Perry and A. M. and Richard Nelson, Carrolton, Mississippi about the case, Kreatts vs. Creath where Richard Nelson is representing Dr. Perry in the suit to get payment on a note. 1856-1860:1877 Deed between Malcom Macfarland and Vestry of Cumberland Parish for 190 acres. 1840. Rectors Resignation letter of Rector Dr. J. H. Morrison. May 1863. Vestry Meeting notes and letters about job openings, position acceptance and declining and resignations. 1857-1863. Rectors – Thomas E. Locke Payment accounts for 1838-1854, plus resignation and salary dispute, 1855. Vestry Minutes 1842, 1856, 1857, 1862 and undated. Originally accessioned as 1939.224 as a gift from WH Perry, Jr.","Patent, 1759, granting 400 acres of land to John LeGrand (signed by Francis Fauquier).","Copy of court order, 1830, to pay Horace Stringfellow for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney; and deed of trust, 1932, given by Herbert Hoover and Lou Henry Hoover to William E. Carson, covering tracts of land in Madison County, Va. including Hoover's camp on the Rapidan River. Typed draft of an article, \"The Hebron Church Birth Register\" by Arthur L. Keith. 1934.","Volume 3.","Volume 1.","Volume 2.","News clippings about the records of early Mathews County. Ca. 1940. Letter from Ellen R.T. Lane in Woodstock, Virginia to her cousin about her Mother's boarding school. August 15, 1883.","Papers, 1772-1858, relating to Mecklenburg County, Va. Includes copies of court orders, 1830, to pay William B. Banks as Commonwealth's Attorney; William Townes as jailor, and Richard H. Walker as sheriff; church records (including certificate of baptism and letter of removal); marriage licenses, and notes concerning Revolutionary War soldiers, Native Americans and race horses. 17 items. Flyer from Charles B. Stuart, Randolph Macon College, about arrangements to \"…execute analyses of Soils, Marls, Guano, Minerals, \u0026c., and to impart instruction in Analytical Chemistry.\" Undated. Photocopies of flyers for an auction at Prestwould. May 24-25, 1946.","Patent granting 70 acres of land in Mecklenburg County to William Marrable. 1772. On vellum. 15 1/4 x 13 inches. 1 piece. Medium oversize.","Includes rubbing from binding of a Middlesex County record book; copy of orders, 1676, concerning provisions for soldiers to be sent out against Native Americans; copy of petitions, 1700, presented by the freeholders of Middlesex County to the House of Burgesses (from court record book); and copy of receipt, 1781, for supplies furnished by Philip Ludwell Grymes for public use. 4 items. Copies of blueprints of suggested original arrangement of the interior of the second Christ Church as built in 1714. 2 copies. 1938. Three articles on Middlesex County history by Carroll C. Chowning. 1932, 1934 and 1935. Notecard with a pencil sketch of the Christ Church altar.","Lists, 1832-1833, of land returned as delinquent for taxes.","Broadside, 1856, announcing the opening of the Montgomery White Sulphur Springs. Receipt for G.W. Lyle from Henry M. Conrad, Dr. Transfer, Livery, Feed and Sale Stable in Radford, Virginia.,","A list of lands and lots returned as delinquent, 1831. 4 p. 29 cm. Printed. 1 piece.","History, 1869-1931, of Liberty Spring Christian Church, Nansemond County, Va.; and copy of patent, 1663, granting 1850 acres of land to Richard Bennett. 2 items. Photograph of a map, \"The Lower Parish of Nansemond County, Virginia.\" Time period covered is late 1600's. Map made by J.H. Granbery in 1946.","Related material: Mss. MsV Lev11-12 Nelson County Va. Sheriff's Receipt Book, 1811-1837 Mss. MsV T4 Nelson County, Va. Tax Book, 1835 There is no material for Nelson County in the Virginia Counties Collection.","Scope and Contents Papers, 1865-1866 and undated, relating to New Kent County, Va. Includes license, 13 November 1866, to Dr. L. C. Crump to practice medicine and two tax receipts for Crump; receipts, 1865, for U. S. taxes to W. A. Patterson and W. W. Taliaferro; and photograph of St. Peter's Episcopal Church and the \"Criss Cross House.\" 9 items. Handwritten copy of letter from William Gooch to the Vestry of New Kent County recommending Mr. Thacker. Circa 1729/30. Family tree of Robert Christian and Mary Brown of Cedar Grove, New Kent County. 2 items.","Bond, 1862, of Isaac Bales of loyalty to the United States.","Copies of court orders, 1830, to pay William Barnard for his services as jailer and Mordecai Cooke for his services as sheriff and a bond, 1765, of William Harwood and Samuel Langley to Elizabeth Ashley. 3 items.","Legal papers, receipts, correspondence and financial records generated by Northampton County.","Concerning a contract to carry mail between Eastville and Norfolk.","Concerning the use of a horse.","Road construction","Debt suit","Gift of Dr. \u0026 Mrs. H. Norton Mason, 1965.","Copy (printed) of the inventory, 1674, of the estate of Ambrose Feilding of Wickocomoco Hall, Northumberland County, Va. 1 item.","Extracts, 1783-1786, from Ohio County, W. Va. records. 1 piece.","Papers, 1841-1920, relating to Orange County, Va. Includes documents, 1841, concerning lawsuit of Jeremiah Morton v. William C. Willis; and petition, 1920, of citizens of Orange County, Va. concerning the unveiling of a tablet to World War I dead. 4 items. Calling card advertisement for \"Stratford Fund\" tea at St. Thomas House.","Letter, 4 October 1817, from William S. Marye to inhabitants of valley lying between the Blue Ridge and the Massanutten and Fort Mountains concerning the formation of a new county [Page County.] 1 item.","Ledger, Page County, Virginia, 1889-1892, 730 pp., recording the sale of general merchandise to more than 100 individual customers and businesses. One of the customers was the Luray Caverns and Hotel Company. Alphabetical index in front of volume. Sampling of names mentioned in the ledger was provided by the seller: Luray Caverns and Hotel Company, George Lee, William Jenkins, Tannery, Captain W. H. Smith, YMCA Masonic Lodge, Reverend N. W. Hackley, Arlington Hotel Company, Joseph Zirkle, John W. Strickler, Reverend H. M. Wharton, William Rosser, George Carter, Washington Carter, Lee Washington, Marshal Baylis, John A. Jackson, Albert Johnson, William Mundy. 1 volume. Purchase.","Advertisement for sale of \"Fairystones.\"","Two newspaper articles written by Mary Lee Keister Talbot about early residents of South Fork and South Branch Valleys of the Potomac and a new interpretation of Fort Seybert, 2 April and 7 May 1937. 2 items.","A 1771 deed of trust from Tully Choice to James Smith and Company for a piece of land. A marriage license, November 16, 1859, between Reuben H. Carter and Mary M. Robertson and a marriage license, December 20, 1858, between James A. Witcher and Phebe C. Haley. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Inventory and appraisal of the estate of Josiah Marshall including the following: one negroe man, James, oats and corn, farm implements and tools, and blacksmith equipment, signed by Wm Moseley (?), Arthur Moseley (?), and Francis Lewis as appraisers, and signed as ordered and recorded by by Ab[new] Crump. October 20, 1791. 2 pp. A manuscript, \"The Genesis of Powhatan County in Virginia\" by Floyd B. Taylor. 2 items.1936. The materials in this collection were donated by Floyd B. Taylor in 1936 and purchased by W\u0026M Special Collections Research Center in 1981.","Copy of a typed transcription, with index, of vestry minutes of St. Patrick Parish, 1755-1774. Bond given by Joseph Bohan to Philemon Holcombe, March 28, 1788. Printed report \"Second Report of the Prince Edward Landmark Committee,\" 1928. Copy of a print of the Union Theological Seminary. Undated. Notes by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton from the Prince Edward County Courthouse on the prisons in the county. Appeared in the October 1937 William and Mary Quarterly. Notes copied by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton from the Prince Edward County Courthouse about Mr. Burks's buildings as part of a lawsuit between Woodson and Burks in 1767. Typed carbon copy of Declarations of James Pugh, James Moss, James Wooldridge, Peter Grigg and James Taylor about their participation in the Revolutionary War. Other notes concerning Revolutionary War claims. Correspondence between Dr. Earl Gregg Swem and W.S. Morton. 1936. Notes about Prince Edward County by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton. Mentions Richard Darfson, Peter Legrand, Dr. John Fisher, James Thackson, John Meadley, James Roberts, John Moore, Jr., Abraham Venable, Benjamin Augell, John Le Neve, John Bonds, Charles Anderson, Matthias Flournoy, John Pryor Smith, Charles Smith, Zachariah Leigh, Thomas Yuille and Michael McDearman. Dates covered are from mid to late 1700's. Notes taken in 1936.","Papers, 1866-1868, relating to lawsuits in Prince George County, Va. against Matthew W. Raney for debt. 3 items.","Papers, 1728-1752, relating to Prince William County, Va. Mostly documents concerning the settlement of estates but also includes copy of [quit] rent roll, 1738; document, 1752, concerning debt; and guardian's bond, 1743, for Thomas Young. Two items in this collection were donated by Mrs. Marion S. Mallory in 1963.","Papers, 1753-1865, concerning Princess Anne County, Va. Includes writ, 1753, to adjourn the county court of Princess Anne signed by Robert Dinwiddie (gift of Benjamin B. Burroughs) and license, 1865, of Richard H. Baylor, a Baptist minister, to perform marriage ceremonies. 2 items. Photographs of Communion silver of Old Donation Church, communion silver of the Eastern Shore Chapel, the Anthony Fentress house, the Eastern Shore Chapel and the Old Donation Church. 5 photographs.","Indenture between Augustine and Silvester Blidenbrough and Thomas Moss for land in Rappahannock County. January 23, 1661. Incomplete. Includes typescript. Medium Oversize.","Negative photostatic copy of a list, 1724, of African Americans instructed and baptized by John Garzia, minister of the parish of North Farnham. 1 item. Newspaper article on the frozen Rappahannock isolating the Northern Neck in Farnham, Virginia and about an old church in Farnham, Virginia. Newspaper article on the frozen Rappahannock isolating the Northern Neck in Farnham, Virginia and about an old church in Farnham, Virginia. Minutes of September 22, 1774 meeting of the Association of Richmond County \"for the choosing of a committee agreeable to the Seventh Resolve made and entered into by the delegates from the different countys in the Coloney of Dominion of Virginia on Williamsburg the first day of August last.\" (after 1st Virginia Conventon, Revolutionary War) Copy by LeRoy Peachy, Clk. Back of document, \"The meeting of the Association September 22, 1774 for choosing a committee for the County to watch...in defence of American freedom.\" Lists the people chosen for each area of the county.","Related Material: Mss. MsV V1 Poll book, 1782-1810, for election of delegates to the General Assembly from Rockbridge County, [Va.], Mss. MsV Lev14 Rockbridge County, Va. Justice of the Peace Judgement and Execution Book, 1838-1849, Mss. MsV Lev15 Rockbridge County, Va. Court Receipt Book, 1833-1855","Printed list of land and lots returned as delinquent for taxes, dated 1831. Includes lands and lots sold. 10 p. 30 cm. 4 copies. Printed copy of the will of Alexander Telford. 1790. 2 items. Eight licenses, 1800-1805, for 'ordinaries' in Rockbridge County, Va. for Alexander Shield, Christopher Clyee, Nicholas Spring, Win Bailey, Benjamin Darst, Daniel Windell, John Conkey and William Niblack. Deed between Sarah C. Bourland and James Walker, January 2, 1863. Legal documents signed by John Ruff and others in regard to a payment of debts. December 16, 1840 to September 3, 1849. 5 items. Sworn statements certifying commissioners to oversee voting sites in Rockbridge County for presidential election of 1860. 27 items.","Papers, 1770-1871, relating to Rockingham County, Va. Includes two deeds, 1828 and 1871; partial inventory and sale of personal property of James Dever; account book, 1860-1867, of John W. Minnich, a teacher; accounts of the board of school commissioners (including student names); and documents, 1770-1843, concerning lawsuits (including criminal cases and criminal cases involving slaves). 521 items. The lawsuit material begins with Box 19, folder 3 and is divided into two alphabetical groups which are organized by the main person in the lawsuit. The second group is in Box 20. These lawsuits contain various spellings of the participants' names, often two or three spellings in the same page.","Local Election Ballot. May 28, 1891. 2 items. Advertisement cards for Strayer and Lupton in Harrisonburg, Virginia, O'Ferrall and Patterson in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and W.J. Downs, \"Hides wanted.\" Undated. 3 items.","Copy of court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's attorney for Russell County, Va. 1 item.","Copy of court order, 1830, to pay Jacob Lynch for his service as clerk of the court of Scott County, Va. Advertisement in Morgantown, Virginia for Dr. C.M. Lane's Improved Medical Remedies and Dr. Scott's White Circassian Liniment. 1855.","Broadside order sheet for vegetable seeds by Jonathan Wood of New Lebanon. 1833. Advertisement for a sewing machine by Hottel and Keller in Toms Brook, Virginia. Grocery list on the back. Undated. Advertisement by Strayer and Coffman for their \"Cheap Store\" in New Market, Virginia. March 31, 1810.","Documents, 1779-1819, concerning land transactions in Southampton County, Va. Purchased from Charles Hamilton.","Related material: Mss. Acc. 2008.319 Fredericksburg, Virginia District Court Ledgers, 1787-1840","Documents, 1798-1841, concerning Spotsylvania County, Va. Includes tax bill; legal receipt, 1799, for execution in the lawsuit of Charles Thompson v. Joseph Newton \u0026 John Day; and extracts, 1798, from the will of James Somerville. Campaign speech, handwritten and transcribed, by unknown. August 1788.","Copy of quit rent roll, 1724, for Stafford County, Va. Photocopy of May 8, 1974 Richmond Times-Dispatch article on old papers returned to Stafford County. Newspaper article on the price of negroes in Stafford County in 1722. 1881. Handwritten document (copy of an original) of \"An Act to Exempt Certain German Protestants in the County of Stafford from the Paiment of Parish Levies.\" 1730. Photographs of the Clerk's Office, Courthouse and the County Jail. Undated. Typed history of the Old Courthouse buildings. Undated. Copy of a map, \"Colonial Tidewater, Virginia. Undated.","Scope and Contents Papers, 1927-1939, relating to Surry County, Va. Includes list, 1927, of places in Surry County compiled by A. W. Bohannon; and printed tour guide, 1939, to places in Surry County conducted by Thomas Rolfe Branch, Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. Card advertising Wigwam Brand Virginia Hams. Undated. Transcribed records which relate to the expulsion of mercenary attorneys. Undated. March 1929 edition of \"Representative\" a newspaper of the Surry County Schools. Patent for Humphrey Baylis for 440 acres in Surry County adjacent to \"College Lines.\" Signed by William Gooch. December 1, 1740. Patent is a gift of Ethel D. Roberts, 1936.","Papers, 1776 and 1932, relating to Sussex County, Va. Includes copy of will, 177[8?], [mutilated] of John Clanton; and newspaper clipping, 1932, concerning court held in Sussex County, 18 July 1776, and considered the first court held under authority of the Commonwealth of Virginia. 2 items.","Collection relating to Warwick County, much of it concerning the Colonial era. Contains legal disputes, estate papers, court findings, petitions, correspondence, etc. Also contains correspondence relative to the Civil War and papers concerning the American Revolution and slavery. This collection has been microfilmed and is restricted to MICROFILM USE ONLY. NOTE: transcriptions of the colonial portion of the records are available in Richard Dunn: Warwick County, Virginia, colonial court records in transcription (F232 .W27 W3 2000 (Swem stacks and Swem Rare Books) and F232 .W27 W3 2008 (Swem Rare Books).","Undated items and photographs.","Scope and Contents 7 May 1659.  Will of Henry Jacksonn [sic] of Mulberry Island; divides his estate amongst son Henry, daughters Sarah and Dorothy, his wife's sons John and Emanuell [sic] Wills, also Emanuell's [sic] wife Elizabeth, his grandchildren Mary and Ann, and his wife Elizabeth Jackson; appoints Robert Pyland and Miles Cary overseers of his estate; witnessed by Robert Pyland, William Gwinett, and William Thomas.  1 p. 11 [Decem]b[e]r 1679.  Orders passed by the court of Warwick County; require a penalty of 400 pounds of tobacco to be assessed on the Owners of \"stone\" horses under fourteen hands allowed to run free in order to prevent the spoiling of the \"Breed of the Countrey\"; whereas \"we find...[the] Continuall destroying [of] our Stocks by Wolves\" a reward of 200 pounds of tobacco is offered for presenting a wolf's head before the magistrate; whereas \"we find...that there are diverse and ill minded people that carry gunns [sic] shooting and ranging upon any man's Land\" it is ordered that anyone carrying a gun on another man's property without the owner's permission shall pay a penalty of 200 pounds of tobacco and forfeit their gun; recorded by William Bolton.  1 p. These documents have not been microfilmed.","Deposition, 1794, taken in Washington County, Va., in the suit of Alexander Quarrier v. Robert Watkins in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Ga. and court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's attorney for Washington County. Barter Theatre pamplet. 1949. Barter Theatre program for \"Margin for Error.\" 1940-41. Advertisement mailing for flour by Anderson and Shaffer of Hamilton, Ohio to J.B. Mongle and Son of Holston, Virginia. 1891.","Photostat copy of the Memorial of the committee of the County of West Augusta to the convention of the Colony of Virginia. [1774] and transcript. 1 piece.","Scope and Contents Papers, 1830-1878 and undated, relating to Westmoreland County, Va. Includes court orders, 1830, to pay clerk, jailor and sheriff; document, 1845, in lawsuit of William Teffey et al. v. Elizabeth M. Sutton; newspaper clippings; and a printed circular. Newspaper article on Yeocomico Church. Undated.","Printed list, 1831, of lands returned as delinquent for taxes in Wythe County, Va. Accessor's listing of property of Samuel Williams. Includes list of slaves and their ages, acreage, and dwelling house and outbuildings. April 1, 1815. (Mss. Acc. 2001.44)","Related publications:Charles Parish Register available published as Landon C. Bell, Charles Parish, York County, Va. Richmond: Virginia State Library Board, 1932.  There are slight discrepancies in words between the printed versions of the Charles Parish register and the manuscript copy at Swem Library and Bell re-arranged the entries. The original Charles Parish register is at the Virginia State Library. See ledgers, journals and family papers from York County, Virginia.","Plat of A.W. Hitchen's Farm, portion south of U.S. Parkway in Bruton District. Surveyed April 1938.","Scope and Contents Extracts, 1782-1788, from county records; copy of account, 1668, for funeral expenses of Thomas Foote; photocopy of will, 1775, of William Nelson; copy of newspaper advertisement, 1812, for sale of Bell-Field; and print, 1862, from a printed book of Wynn's Mill. December 10, 1942 letter to the Citizens of the Magruder Area from Carl W. Porter, Commander, of the Public Works Department, Naval Operating Base about building a camp for the Seabees and citizens needing to vacate their homes. York County Court House Agreement and Origin. Undated, but after 1941. Indenture between Henry Graves and William Allen for York County land. Original. July 13, 1790. (Gift of John Jennings who noted a relationship between \"Six Mile Ordinary,\" \"Allen's Ordinary\" and Lightfoot, Virginia. Typed transcript of letter from Samuel Terrell from a camp near Yorktown to Major Garrett Minor in Louisa County. September 30, 1781.","Notebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 1, part 1. Births and Baptisms. 1648-1800. Index.","Notebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 1, part 2. Births and Baptisms. 1648-1800. Index.","Notebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 2. Deaths. 1665-1787. Index.","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","Virginia. 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Kent in 1948.","Includes deeds, wills, legal documents, and church records (Christians Creek School House, Glebe Burying Ground, Old Stone Church, and Tinkling Spring Church.) 58 items. Purchased 1939 from C. J. Carrier of Bridgewater, VA.","3 pieces","1 piece.","[11p.] 23 1/2 cm. Printed. 2 copies.","By Rev. John Craig, first pastor of Old Stone Church in Augusta County, Virginia. 24, 14 p. 11x 8 3/3 inches. Mimeographed. 1 piece.","14 p. 11 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches. Mimeographed. 1 piece.","10 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches. 1 piece.","Content regarding payment for land purchased from George Ruebush. 1 piece.","1 piece.","Possibly drawn by Henry Hearman. Includes handrawn map of Virginia.","Price list card for A.M. Bruce, Wholesale Provision Merchant. Staunton, Virginia. Undated. Photostat of an order issued April 22, 1772 for land forfeiture.","Scope and Contents Papers, 1767-1870, relating to Bedford County, Va. Includes accounts; bonds; bill of sale, 1783. for slave; copy of appointment, 1772, of James Steptoe as clerk of Bedford Court; and copy of land grant, 1792. Also includes letter, 1876, of A. Granville Bradley describing the Shenandoah Valley and list, undated, of soldiers who served in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution with notes on the formation of Campbell County, Va. Land Grant of 300 acres in Bedford County, Virginia to Job Martin for payment of L1.10 sterling to the Treasury of the Commonwealth. Signed by Henry Lee, Governor. The materials that comprise this collection were donated by W. Mac Jones and Mrs. William C. Segar and obtained or purchased by W\u0026M Special Collections Research Center in batches between the period of 1927 and 1981.","Receipts and invoices to and from various individuals.  Some names include:  Mr. Beaver, John Berk, Mr. Pendleton, Thomas Pugh, Jack Steward, John F. Woods, Charles Dudley, Jeremiah, Moses Eubank, Jacob Wolf, Leroy James and others.","Scope and Contents Sally Phelps, aunt, Lynchburg, Virginia to Henry Bigger about purchasing a cow. Includes a registry receipt. August 6, 1884. Photocopy of a letter to \"Willie Dear\" (Mrs. L.B. Bigger of Bellevue, Bedford County) from unknown. July 29, 1886. D.W. Bigger to \"My Dear Brother\" (James H. Bigger) about receiving a photograph of him and about Christmas. December 3, 1894.","Correspondence includes a mix of people with no obvious connection to one another, though some letters deal with legal matters. December 24, 1841, Tazewell Headen, Floyd C.H. to ( ) Goggin, Atty at Law, Liberty. Concerns summoning witnesses. December 12, 1843, William Daniel, Jr. of Lynchburg, Virginia to Joseph Wilson, Clerk, Bedford, Liberty (Virginia) about McKinney and Walker repaying debt from Harris and the dismissal of a suit on the validity of Even Snead's will. February 6, 1847, Robert Davis of Lynchburg, Virginia to Joseph Wilson, Clerk of Superior Court of Bedford County with a request to make copies of a statement of debt in the case of Samuel E. White and William T. Smith (late merchants trading as White and Smith) vs four other men. February 12, 1858, Julie Clayton in Ivy Hill to her cousin about a party and marriages of acquaintances. November, 1879, Letter to \"Mr. ---(?)\" from \"Your friend only\" where the writer clearly states that having a relationship with him would bring her no joy and his attention would be in vain and \"our correspondence has closed. May your future life be blessed by a companion worthy of your efforts…Amen.\" March 11, 1889 and March 12, 1889, To \"My dear Susie\" (Mrs. William Bese) possibly from her mother in Chester, Virginia about news of family and friends. The empty envelopes are mostly addressed to the Clerk of the County Superior Court. Some names on the envelopes are A. B. Nichols, J.L. Edwards, Joseph Wilson, William M. Burwell, William Cook and others.","Scope and Contents 1869 and early 1900 receipts, one a United States Internal Revenue \"receipt for special tax\" for R.M. Dennis for a business of \"retail dealer ...liquor\" in Roscoe, St. Clair, Missouri for 1870. 1904-1909 letters to Mrs. E.M. Dennis of Bedford County, Virginia from other members of her family and E. Hilton Jackson, a Washington D.C. lawyer about a Claims Court case of (heirs of) Samuel Cline vs the United States where Samuel Cline says he lived in Rockingham County, Virginia but reports show he owned a Cline's Mill in Staunton, Virginia which sold \"large quantities of supplies to the Confederacy....\" The Samuel Cline heirs are claiming their father did not vote for secession and can prove his loyalty to the Union. Other family members include Cyrus Cline and Samuel Cline. Includes a carbon of a February 4, 1908 contract between \"the next of kin and heirs at law of Samuel Cline, deceased, and E. Hilton Jackson\" for Jackson's representation of the family during the claims case.","Scope and Contents A varied group of legal documents. Account sheet for Robert Fauster to Joel Terrell for 1750 with an 1769 note at the bottom by Chas Servis which states Terrell has \"received no satisfaction for the above ballance.\" On reverse, a note by Jacob Early states \"we the jewry find for the plaintiff...\" Payment to \"Sovereign Lord King George the third\" for an ordinary license for William Mead in Bedford County, Virginia with William Mead and Isham Talbot as witnesses. February 27, 1771. Indenture between Richard Muse and his wife and James Jones. Wythe County. May 10, 1796. Note on reverse spells \"Muse\" as \"Mary???\" Bond report by Thos Lumpkin. Some names mentioned: Boyce Eidson, Martin King, ? Chastain, Richard Lockett, Thomas Wood, Samuel Baker, Edward and William Eads, James Foster, George Wilson, Farthing Hix and other illegible names. undated. Flyer by Richard M. Young, Late Commissioner of the General Land Office with letterhead, \"General Agency at Washington City\" about \"Acts of Congress granting Pensions to soldiers and their widows for services rendered during the Revolutionary War\" with amendments to 1853. Addressed to Joseph Wilson, Clerk of Circuit Court, Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia. undated.","Mostly receipts for Edward Merriman for purchases, but includes a letter, a military record and a recipe for \"John M. Merryman's Cement Wash.\" May 24, 1850 letter to Edward Merriman, Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia from Joseph Anderson in Cincinnati, Ohio about the whereabouts and news of other members of the Merriman Family. December 15, 1898 document states that George S. Merriman was a Private in Company G, 2nd Regiment of the Virginia Volunteers who enrolled on June 24, 1898 to serve for two years and was discharged on December 18, 1898.  Notes that George S. Merriman was born in Batford (Bedford?), Virginia, 43 years of age, 5 foot, 9 and a half  inches tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, gray hair and a farmer. Signed by Ballard P. Hatcher, Captain, in Roanoke, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Poetry, prose and recipes written by different unknown people.  One \"editorial\" is about a tribute to the late Governor Kavanaugh of Maine.  Recipes include \"Sponge Pudding\" and \"Chow Chow Pickle.\"  Includes a headache remedy.","Related Collection: Mss. Acc. 2008.321 Berkeley County, Virginia (W.Va.) Tax Records","Letter from Charles J. Faulkner, in Martinsburg, West Virginia, to the President of William and Mary, at Williamsburg, Virginia, concerning the name of Berkeley County. September 8, 1873. 1 item.","Bill of sale for $400, 1807, for the sale of a slave, Dick, by Henry Bowyer to John Robinson. Purchase. Charles Hamilton Auction in 1981.","Land Grant, 1803, for Nicholas Casper, in Botetourt County, Va. signed by Governor John Page (1743-1808).","Agreement, 1883 August 18, of George W. Parrish to sell to William Jackson a portion of the tract of land in Brunswick County, Va. called \"the Batt land.\"","Scope and Contents Papers, 1769-1951, relating to Buckingham County, Va. Includes a grant, 1769, of land to Samuel Megginson signed by Lord Botetourt ; indenture (deed) between Chambers and William Norvell, 1836; photograph, 1951, of the Bolling Family of \"Rosney,\"; and accounts and correspondence of the post office at Gravel Hill , Mattie J. West, postmaster (10 items). The materials that comprise this collection were donated to W\u0026M Special Collections Research Center by Willam R. Cocke, Mrs. G. M. Kent, Mr. \u0026 Mrs. John Stone, and John D. Weaver in batches between 1940 and 1983. Finding Aid prepared by Cynthia B. Brown, 1983.","Scope and Contents Typed list, undated, of justices of the peace, 1782-1824, of Campbell County, Va.; and license, 1860, to marry of Edward Scott Payne and Anna Agnes Oliver. Gift of John Lawrence in 1997. Two court records, 1796 and undated, signed by Cha[rles]s and Williston Talbot. (Acc. 1997.31c).","Transcript of minutes, 1811-1814, of courts of enquiry of 26th Virginia regiment of Charlotte County, Va.; extract, 5 June 1833, from court records concerning death of John Randolph of Roanoke; and marriage license, 1823, of Robert Carrington and Joanna T. Bouldin. Typed list of Charlotte County names from about the mid 1700's with notes on Mathis Flournoy and John Prior. Cub Creek Church Memorial program. 1938.","Scope and Contents Papers relating to Chesterfield County, Va. Includes such items as extracts from county records; lawsuits (Vestry of Parish of Manchester v. Overseers of the Poor); commission, 1756, signed by Robert Dinwiddie appointing justices to try slave for burglary; deed; agreement (concerning Gallego Mills); and a broadside, undated, concerning proposed removal of court from Manchester to Chesterfield Court House. Item level inventory available at Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Greenway Court.","Copy of the will of Robert Hudson, 1866, with codicil dated 1872 (1 piece). Copy of a court order to pay Richard I. Tull for his services as sheriff. 1830. (1 piece). Court order to pay Walter (?) for public services. 1830. Typed manuscript \"A Culpeper Census of 1781\" by A.L. Keith. 37 pages. 1941.","Ledger, 1841-1844, of a grist mill in Culpeper County, Virginia. Includes lists of customers and what the bought, typically wheat and flour. People could also bring their own material and have it ground; the material and the price for grinding is listed in the ledger. Also includes entries for a bill for a cabin for slaves and flour for slaves. 1 item. Purchase. Mss. Acc. 2011.563.","Papers, 1830-1910, relating to Cumberland County, Va. Includes such items as copies of court orders, 1830, to pay George H. Matthews for service as prosecutor for Commonwealth and S. H. Panack for services as jailor; receipt, 1910, for taxes; plat, 1842, for land owned by Edward Steger; and a newspaper clipping, 1893 October 1, from the Richmond Dispatch. Gift of John Lawrence. Two court documents, one dated 1797, signed by James Morton. (1997.31e)","Certificate of Appointment, 1828, of William H. Broadnax, William Wynne, and Edward S. Pegram as commissioners to superintend election of electors for U. S. president and vice president in Dinwiddie County, Va.; and copy of court order, 1830, to pay James Scott for his services as jailor. Cotton circular for Martin, Hill and Co. in Petersburg, Virginia. September 22, 1886.","Deed, June 21, 1773, from Israel Morris to Michael Goen for 100 acres of land in Dunmore County (Shenandoah County), Virginia.","Photostats of a petition presented by certain residents of Elizabeth City County to the General Assembly of Virginia, November 30, 1803, in opposition to the proposal to combine the Eaton and Syms charity schools into one school. Photostat of a petition presented by certain residents of Elizabeth City County to the General Assembly of Virginia, December 19, 1803, requesting that the Eaton and Syms charity schools be combined into one school.","Typescript of a history of Hampton and Elizabeth City County, Va., entitled \"The First Plantation,\" by Marion L. Starkey, ca 1930s. Includes an incomplete index in a separate green book.","Typed extracts, 1663-1791, from Old Rappahannock County [now Essex County.] Extract from a vestry book of Albemarle Parish, Sussex County. 1788. A handwritten list (probably a copy) of a list of names for \"Rose and Gabriel Penn, given under our hands...November 3rd, 1788,\" with a note on reverse \"Subscription for St. Marks Church.\" Another note says this page found in a vestry book in Albermarle Parish on November 26, 1926. Transcript of letter from Hugh Rose, at Geddes, to Col. James Higginbotham about sellling land of Brother Moses, deceased. 24 March 1791. Original order to the Sheriff of Essex County to take James Daniel and James McCall for a court appearance in William Roane vs Daniel and McCall. Signed John Lee. May 30, 1755. (Gift of Benjamin A. Grady). August 23, 2000 letter to Mrs. Harold Little, owner of Clydeside, from H. Franklin Minor, about the McCall Family and ownership of Clydeside.","Ground plan of Woodlawn, home of Nellie Custis Lewis, in Fairfax County. In ink on tracing cloth.  19 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches.  1 piece.","Scope and Contents Papers, ca. 1743-1793, relating to Fairfax County, Va. Includes notes, concerning register of Pohick Church; newspaper clipping, concerning court record book of Fairfax County; survey, 1841, of tract of land; and plan, undated, of \"Woodlawn,\" home of Nellie Custis Lewis; court records, 1743-1783; and an account book, 1793, of Joseph Birch, keeper of Turnpike Number 2, which has two entries, 9 October 1792 and 13 April 1793, concerning George Washington. 1963 gift from Mrs. Marion S. Mallory. 17 items. Postcards of Old Court House, published by Ernest L. Robey's Drugstore. 3 items. Undated.","Copy of tax list, 1782-1799, for Fauquier County, Va.. Court order, 1830, to pay James English for his services as jailor and for cleaning and furnishing firewood and candles for the courthouse. Catalogue of Fauquier Institute for Young Ladies. Session 1892-93. Owned by Miss E. Chappelear.","Land grant, 15 May 1780, given to Samuel McDowell for 1,000 acres of land in Fayette County, Va. [W.Va.] signed by Patrick Henry. For those interested in Patrick Henry see the Patrick Henry Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Broadside, 12 July 1941, advertising July 12 as the day for all citizens over thirteen years of age to register as volunteers for the civil defense program in Fluvanna County.","Note on document: \"…record book…is no longer public property, the original book being in private hands…\" Typed carbon copy of \"The History of Rivanna Parish in the County of Fluvanna, Virginia\" by Louis H. Stoneman. 1847- 1912. Pamphlet with the Charter and By-Laws of the State Bank of Columbia. 1900. An advertisement of the Commissioner's sale of Upper Bremo Tract where Mary B. and Lelia B. Cocke lived. 1926. The Midland Virginian, Palmyra, Fluvanna, Virginia article, \"Old receipts show that Fluvanna farms tithed to aid Confederacy.\" February 13, 1941. Notebook called \"Weather Report\" where the daily weather conditions were recorded. 1886-1887.","Invoices, receipts, accounts, laden lists, letters and other accounting documents from merchants in Columbia, Virginia. 1880-1910. 465 pieces. Merchants include: Jenkins and Foster, William B. Perkins, John F. Shepherd, Stoneman Brothers, Dr. Philip J.Winn, and George T. Zachary.","Scope and Contents Invoices, receipts, accounts, laden lists, letters and other accounting documents from merchants in Columbia, Virginia. 1880-1910. 465 pieces. Merchants include: Jenkins and Foster, William B. Perkins, John F. Shepherd, Stoneman Brothers, Dr. Philip J.Winn, and George T. Zachary. (Related material: 65 Sh5 Shepherd and Patton Papers). Broadside for \"The Celebrated Horse-Tamer Prof. W. Rouzer will give a lecture on ...June 7th...\" Certificates from residents of \"Kent's Store, Fluvanna County, Virginia, Oct. 2nd 1876\" who have taken the lectures are listed. Names listed are from Fluvanna, Pittsylvania and Charlotte Counties.","Article on John Hartwell Cocke. 2010. Acc. 2010.605.","Folders 1 - 5 are papers, 1772-1800, (group of 481 pieces) relating to 178 suits in Franklin County, VA and 16 other papers. Some papers are fragments. 481 pieces. The spelling of names varies greatly and as it was found to be impracticable to give all forms of each name, one spelling only is shown. The materials donated by John Lawrence in 1991, by Fred Alouf in 1959, and obtained from Joseph K. Ruebush in 1938. Folder 6 contains later, unrelated accessions.","Work Projects Administration Writers' Program. \"The White Man Comes to Stay,\" \"War Whoops in the Wilderness,\" and \"Explorers in the Wilderness.\" 1941. Two court documents signed by James Callaway. 1797. Mss. Acc. 1997.31f. 28 copies of certificates saying people attended the September New London District Court, signed by James Steptoe, Clerk of the Franklin County District Court. 1797. Includes 4 fragments. Names include: John Arthur, Moses Greer, Luke Standefer, Richard Goggin, Samuel Patterson, John Cheetwood, Charles Lumsden, Thomas Haile, Shelton Brown, Shelton Taylor, Joel Chitwood, William Cheetwood, Lewis Turnbull, William Boswell, James Prunty, Thomas Towler, Lewis Davis, John Hayle, George Ferguson, Dudley Lumsden, Benjamin Griffith, John Houle and Thomas Fowler. Mss. Acc. 1997.52","Scope and Contents Documents concerning land (deeds and list of lands returned as delinquent); proceedings, 1812, of meeting held at Winchester; and advertisement, undated, offering the Marlbro' Iron Works for sale or rent. 5 items.","Scope and Contents The original 1938 accession were papers relating to Gloucester Count, 1660-1878, and taken from the William Carter Stubbs Papers (I). They were purchased from Charles F. Heartman. They comprise Boxes 8, 9 and 10, folders 1-28. Includes letters, accounts (many concerning estates), legal documents, tax lists, marriage licenses and military records (including orders, 1815 and 1820 appointing patrollers to visit slave quarters). Many items concern the Baytop and Stubbs families. 2134 items. Letters, 1774-1878, filed chronologically. Invoices, receipts, etc. filed alphabetically under name of person or estate. The remaining boxes contain later accessions. Notes and photocopies relating to Gloucester County during the Revolution collected by Joanee Ryan in preparation for M.A. thesis (Mss. Acc. 1988.24). Photostat copy of transcript of \"Gloucester County, Virginia Places and Names\" by Charles E. Hatch, Jr. Yorktown, Virginia. September 15, 1979 (Mss. Acc. 1999.66). Photographs of and brochures of Gloucester County, plus correspondence of different families of Gloucester County about personal and legal matters, 1795-1953, donor unknown. John Buckner Reports, undated (Mss. Acc. 2008.193). Newspaper article on Wilbur Templeman a popular and longtime barber in Gloucester (Mss. Acc. 2010.575). Related material: See also \"A Guide to Gloucester County, Virginia Historical Manuscripts, 1651-1865\" (Richmond: Virginia State Library, 1976). For those interested in the Baytop family see the Baytop-Fitzhugh Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Item inventory in folder.","Item inventory in each folder.","Item inventory in folder.","Acra-Baytop. Item inventory in folder.","Baytop-Bridges. Item inventory in folder.","Baytop Family. Item inventory in folder.","Baytop Family. Item inventory in folder.","Bridges-Corr. Item inventory in folder.","Dame-Gloucester County School Commissioners. Item inventory in folder.","Hall-Kemp. Item inventory in folder.","Lawson-Nuttall. Item inventory in folder.","Oakes-Purcell. Item inventory in folder.","Ransone-Stubbs. Item inventory in folder.","Tabb-Wood. Item inventory in folder.","Papers of persons not included in folders 4-14. Inventory not available.","Two or more persons/families mentioned.  Unidentified pieces and fragments.  Includes an index of a ledger and five memorandum books.","1825 Court docket, records of official examinations of boundary lines (1825-1848, undated), copy of certificate appointing Peter Kemp and James Baytop processioners...sixth precinct (undated) and unofficial memoranda on cases (undated).","Amory-Ash.  Item inventory in folder.","Ball-Byrd. Item inventory in folder.","Campbell - DuVall. Item inventory in folder.","Edwards - Hughes.  Item inventory in folder.","James - Oliver. Item inventory in folder.","Pitt - Sutton. Item inventory in folder.","Item survey in folder.","Item inventory in folder.","Item inventory in folder.","Scope and Contents \"Gloucester County, Virginia Places and Names\"  (Mss. Acc. 1999.66)  First half of book.","Scope and Contents \"Gloucester County, Virginia Places and Names\"  (Mss. Acc. 1999.66)  Second half of book.","\"Story of Elmington\" by Polly Cary Legg. Possibly a Work Projects Administration Writers' Program story.  December 1, 1941.  Photographs of Grace Church and The Glebe. Donation ticket for Ware Church, 1953, and a Christmas Card with picture of Ware Church. Photographs of \"New Bottle\" House, Undated.  Photograph of \"Painting of Gloucester from the Water\", courtesy of Mariner's Museum.  Conservation State Organization rules and regulations, undated.  \"Programme at the Laying of the Cornerstone and the Unveiling of the Monument,\" 1889.  Brochure on \"The Belle Roi Female School\" in Gloucester, Virginia, 1855.  Facts about Gloucester, copy, undated.","1795 and 1796 - Indenture between Thomas Whiting and Mary his wife of Gloucester and John Singar of Norfolk, Virginia on July 1, 1795,  Plat of land of William DuVal for John Singar.  June 15, 1796 1801, 1802 and 1804 -  Document binding John Thruston of Abington Parish, Gloucester County, to Sarah Tabb, who is relinquishing her right of dower, for land of John Stephens, September 2, 1801.  Indenture between Edward Busbie, Senior of Abington Parish, Gloucester County and Benjamin Marnix for land in Gloucester County, January 4, 1802.  Indenture between Henry Whiting and William Singleton for land in Gloucester County, February 1, 1802.  Indenture between Richard Singleton and Nelly Thornton, his wife, of the County of Gloucester, and John Singar for land, April 2, 1804. 1810 -1825 and undated - Account of Estate of John Singar for 1810-1818.  Letter to Dr. William Taliaferro, Gloucester Court House, from Richard H. Johnson of Hanover County, Virginia concerning his claim against the Mr. Carter who was his tenant, May 31, 1822.  Receipt Book, bound with string, with names, amount of money received and reason, 1825.  Letter to Richard M. Segan, late Sheriff of Middlesex County, Virginia regarding taking money from Bogg's benefit in case against James Critten.  Undated. 1829-1857 - Letter to Walker Jones of Gloucester Courthouse from H. Wilkinson of Petersburg, Virginia about Mr. Stubblefield offering $150 for settlement of Wilkinson's business.  Lists 1829 and 1830 Rockingham Season accounts, March 31, 1834.  Letter to Miss H.B. Booth, Gloucester County, about an account, June 5, 1834. Article of Agreement between Alfred Billups, Gloucester County, and Jacob Vreeland of Bergen County, New Jersey for tract of land on York River in Gloucester County, October 6, 1834.  Letter from T.B. Whiting of St. Marks, Florida to M.C. Booth in Urbanna, Middlesex County, Virginia regarding accusation of debt, R. M. Thornton and A.L. Dabney, February 26, 1837.  Receipt for John W. Puller for items purchased from T.B. Taliaferro, 1856 and 1857. Thomas J. Banks Correspondence and Accounts, 1826-1838 - Two partial account books in the same handwriting as the William and Thomas Banks book.  William Banks is mentioned in one of them, 1826-1830.  Accounts of William and Thomas Banks, Oyster deposit on the River. Partial account book, 1833-1836.  Thomas T. Bailey of Baileysville, Tennessee to Thomas J. Banks about collecting and sending money that he was collected, July 23, 1835.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester, Virginia  from James M. Rasin and Company regarding wheat and repairing a Straw Cutler.    Includes Receipt and statement., September 17, 1835.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester, Virginia from Samuel Crane of Richmond, Virginia about the two negroes that were part of Banks' brother's estate.  John Carlton, deceased, is mentioned,  March 26, 1836.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester Court House regarding rent, December 5, 1836.  Letter from Robert Nicholas of Richmond, Virginia to Jefferson Stubbs of Gloucester County, Virginia regarding the suit in Henrico County, Virginia with T.J. Banks, administrator of John Banks, deceased, regarding two negroes, April 3, 1838. Christopher Jones Correspondence and Documents, 1824-1826 -  Note sent by John Field to the Courthouse for Christopher Jones or Thomas Banks about a receipt, July 31, 1824.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from H. Boggs of Baltimore, Maryland concerning settlement with a John Henry and Mr. Jones who is possibly the brother of Christopher Jones, September 13, 1825.  Indenture between Christopher T. Jones and Mann Page Trustees under a deed of trust between William Wilkins and Mann page and Christopher T. Jones to secure for to Thomas Smith and John Tabbs, September 5, 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones about will that was proven October 3, 1808, with Henry Curry as the testator and Susanna Curry the Executrix and lists other cases.  The writer, from Richmond, Virginia,  also turns down offer to visit the area while extolling the pleasures of the rural setting, August 28, 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from H. Boggs of Baltimore, Maryland concerning a settlement, December 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from George Haskins concerning bringing to Chancery Court his suit against James Montague, Philip Montague, Thomas G. Cridington and Robert Dobbins, January 22, 1826. Kemp Family, 1825 and undated -  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from Robert Tubman concerning suit against Peter Kemp, November 30, 1825.  Letter to William Browne Judge of the Chancery District of Williamsburg about Peter, Francis, William and Sarah Kemp against John Johnston, admr of Robert Kemp, deceased, Undated.","Carbon of typed notes on John Buckner (ca. 1630-1695) of Gloucester County, Virginia.  He brought the first press and printer, William Nuthead, to Virginia about 1680.  Prepared by Mary Goodwin, Research Department, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.  Typescripts of brief biographical sketches of John Buckner and his family from Tyler's Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography and an account of William Nuthead, from first printer in Virginia and Maryland, from J.C.Oswald, Printing in the America's.  13 pages.","Daily Press newspaper article, \"County Barber Still Cutting,\" about Wilbur Templeman and his barbershop. His daughter, Linda Templeman, worked in Swem Library, Government Documents.  August 9, 2009.","Patent for 4753 acres of land in Goochland County, Virginia granted by King George II to Michael Holland. 1744. On vellum. 13 1/4 x 22 1/4 inches. Signed by Lieutenant Governor William Gooch.","Papers, 1744-1832, relating to Goochland County, Va. Includes patent, 1744, to Michael Holland (signed by Gooch and granted by King George II); will, 1815, of Nathaniel Davidson; court order, 1830, to pay William Pope for services as prosecuting attorney; and document, 1831, concerning the lawsuit of the Commonwealth v. John N. Davis; letter, 1832, from Pleasant Turner to Archibald Bryce; and plat, 1839, of land owned by William Ford. Patent filed in Oversize. Court Docket to November 1795, list of all cases. Commonwealth vs. John N. Davis, 1831 Will of Nathaniel Davidson, 1815 Plat tract of land owned by William Ford, 1839 Oversize patent, for land, signed by Gov. Gooch, granted by King George II to Michael Holland, 1744 Court order to pay William Pope for services as prosecuting attorney, 1830 Letter, Pleasant Turner to Capt. Archibald Bryce, 1832 Court Docket to November 1795, list of all cases","They appear to be a general store, ordering food items, clothe, clothing, shoes, horseshoes, nails, tobacco and other items.  Their shipping address is Irwin's Station or Bula in Goochland County.  Over 120 items. 1882-1883. Court Summons.  Names mentioned:  William Southworth, J. Clemens, Jos. Bullock, William Johnson, Julian Martin, Lucy Randolph, Anderson Matthews and S.W. Mason.  5 items.  1853. Archibald D. Perkins Accounts.  One receipt from Lucy Randolph.  39 items. 1836-1893. Typed carbon copy of a biography of Benjamin Waller and letters of Benjamin Wood.  Undated. Related items:  MsV Ame18  B. R. Cowherd Ledger","Copy of survey, 29 September 1804, of land in Greenbrier County Va. [W.Va.] for heirs of William Humes and surveyed by Alexander Welch.","A typed list of voters for 1800. Court order to pay William Faulkner for his services as sheriff.  1829.  copy. Court order to pay Samuel Pointer for his services as sheriff.  1830.  copy.","Deed (mutilated), 1727, from John Guess to Thomas Denton for land in Hanover County, Va.; receipt, 187[?] for taxes to Joseph Henry; and appeal, 1894, for aid in building a church in a needy neighborhood, with a list of names of contributors attached. Title page, with a photograph of the Clay house, from \"Life and Speeches of Henry Clay.\" 1843. Signature on front page: Mattie R. Feild, Millbrook, Virginia, 1886. Photostat copy of town lot layout of Hanover along the Pamunkey River with a tax list of names. March 17, 1738 or 39.","Scope and Contents Ledger, 1917 of a store in Studley, Hanover County, Virginia, recording purchases made by various customers. Customers' names are listed, and occasionally their town or county. A more detailed description is provided by the seller:  \"Ledger is a Eagle Flat Opening Book No. 895 (sold by Reinbach \u0026 Schwartz Stationers, Richmond, Va.). Measures: 8 1/4\" x 12 3/4\" x 1 1/4\",  287 pages.  This Ledger begins in May, 1917 and ends December 7, 1917.  Entries such as: Miss Ellen Timberlake, 2 Loaves of Bread .10;    Babes Bowles, 2 Cultivator Teethe .50, 1 Plow Point .16;  Mrs. Austin, 1/2 Plug Tobacco  .05\" \"On Page 158 it has a stamp on it: Do your bit! BUY A LIBERTY LOAN BOND, Inquire at any Bank or Post Office. Several Pages are Stamped (with a Postage Stamper): Studley, Va. (date).\" \"There are entries for food products, farm supplies, coca cola, tobacco, coffee, oil, medicine, etc.....\" Purchased.","Hardy County is now part of West Virginia.","Deed, 1858, from Westfall Garret to Henry Richmond covering a tract of land in Hardy County, Va. [W.Va.]. Court documents signed by Ed Williams, Clerk, 1797. Donated in 1997 by John Lawrence.","Portion of printed list, 1831, of land returned as delinquent for taxes in Harrison County [W.Va.]","Scope and Contents Papers, 1726-1871 and undated, relating to Henrico County, Va. Includes land patent, deeds, documents concerning lawsuits, estate document, and receipt for fee for apprehending a slave. 14 items.","Order, 1784, to the sheriff of Henry County, Va. to call jurors in the lawsuit of Commonwealth v. Anderson McGwire in the Virginia General Court.","Photocopy of a booklet, \"Fork Boykin\" compiled by Miss Genie Cory. Undated. Photograph of St. Luke's Church. Undated.","Index or register of names in a ledger divided alphabetically with tabs. Names include first and surnames, men and women, and all have a number noted beside them. There is no location or date or purpose noted on the register, but by using census data, the register was created circa 1900 and probably in the Isle of Wight County area of Virginia. Medium Oversize.","An artificial collection of material, 1687-1924, relating to James City County, Virginia. Includes copies of court records, farm censuses, tax receipts, church brochures, and photographs. Box 12 and 13 are mostly a gift from Robert T. Slater.","Blueprints of tracts of land in James City County. Carlton Casey land in Jamestown District, surveyed November 6, 1950; William Washington Estate, surveyed October 26, 1951; Mrs. Bessie Carmine property on Old Jamestown Road, surveyed September 2, 1940; Plat of subdivision of portion of Sarah Jones Tract, surveyed April 9, 1948; Survey of Bush Neck Road, Rye Patches and Wallace's Tract, surveyed June 1939; Frederick J. Keck farm in Stonehouse District, surveyed October 1937; Indigo Dam, estate of William Allen Jones, decd, in Jamestown District, surveyed October 1931; Rollo Subdivision, surveyed on November 26, 1930; Stephen's Tract #2, J.W. Penick the owner, in Stonehouse District, surveyed May, 1926; Timberlake Property, surveyed April 23, 1930 and Walthal Tract, surveyed June 1928.","1687 August 8. Copy of will of John Holder, deceased. Proved at the County Court held at James City, 8 August 1687 by the oaths of John White and Dorothy Peach. Recorded by W. Edwards, Cl[erk of] Co[u]r[t]. 1 page. Photostat of Document Signed.","Scope and Contents Copy of a law enacted by General Assembly, 17 February 1644, prohibiting desertions of plantations that have been seated; persons deserting their plantations are not to burn their houses but will receive as many nails as were expended in building them. Signed by William Robertson (d. 1739) Cl[er]k Gen[era]l Ass[emb]ly [from 1702-1738]. 1 page. Document Signed.","1805 February. Copy of pages from a court record signed by Ro[bert] B. Armistead. \"Found among the ruins of the old Court House at Williamsburg, Va. 1864.\" 2 pages. Copy of Document Signed.","1813 February 12. Copy of advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer for the rent or lease of the Greenspring Estate. 1 page. Typewritten Copy of Newspaper Clipping.","1820 September 1. Census record of James City county for 1820. Signed by Rich[ar]dson Henley, assistant to the Marshal. (Note reads \"From Lib. of Cong.\") 1 page. Photostat of Document.","1827 June 30. Copy of Complaint brought by Archer Hankins, late sheriff of James City and Committee of the esate of James Banks, deceased, against William Gregory, sheriff of King William County, appointed to represent William Gregory, Christopher Johnson, Ann Dudley, G. R. Lambert Meredith, Martha Bingham, Julia Bingham, Jno. Bingham, Geo. Bingham, [?] Lambert (wife of Eugene Sullivan), and Stephen Bingham, the heirs of Stephen Bingham. Concerns a tract of land in James City county called \"Mount Folly.\" 3 pages. Document Signed.","1847 May 6. Memorandum of deed of trust executed on 21 Sep[tember] 1841 is filed as an exhibit in the Chancery Suit in the Supr[eme] Court of James City County and City of Williamsburg by Upshur's executors vs. Pryor and others. Signed by P. P. Mayo. Fragment. Document Signed.","1849 January 19. Copy of advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer of the Hickory Neck Academy, James City County, Virginia. 1 page. Typewritten Copy of Newspaper Clipping.","1882-1893 and undated. Tax receipts, James City County, Virginia of Alexander Preston and Alfred Epps and a few miscellaneous receipts. Printed Document Signed. (13 items).","Scope and Contents 1896 June 1. \"The James City Cavalry, Its Organization and Its Service.\" (Company H, Fifth Regiment, mustered into service 22 May 1861). From \"Our Confederate Column\" in the Richmond Dispatch. Newspaper clipping.","1928 February 12. Bulletin from the Mount Vernon M. E. Church, South, Toano, Virginia. H. Conrad Blackwell, Pastor. 4 pages. Printed Material.","1929 June 30. Church Bulletin of Five Forks Church, Old Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, Virginia. Rev. James M. McKnight, Pastor. 4 pages. Printed Material.","1946 October 6. Invitation to Homecoming Day at James River Baptist Church, J. E. Bowman, Pastor. 1 page. Typewritten Copy.","1948 July 27. Letter. Mrs. William Lawrence Gatewood at New York to Brantley Henderson, Jr. at Williamsburg, [?] house and lot, and a store in Toano, Virginia. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.","No Year. June 27. Program from Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Norge, Virginia in honor of the visit of the Crown Prince Olaf and Crown Princess of Norway. 1 page. Typewritten Copy.","Undated. Program of The County Council of Women's Clubs presenting \"Days in James City County from 1609 to 1817.\" 1 page. Printed Material. (3 items).","Undated. Bulletin of Hickory Neck Church, Blissland Parish, Toano, James City County, Virginia. 2 pages. Printed Material.","Undated. Brochure of the James City County Chamber of Commerce, Toano, Virginia. 2 pages. Printed Material.","1920. Economic Survey for James City County 1920 Census. 1 page. Typewritten Document.","1923 October 9. S. H. Hobbs, Jr., Rural Social Science, The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N. C. to Miss Mabel Massey, County Home Demonstration Agent, Williamsburg, Virginia. Is sending bulletin compiled from information secured in a survey of the townships in Chatham Co. [N. C.] and a bulletin on Johnston Co. [N. C.]; discusses types of surveys used by his department. 2 pages. Typewritten Letter Signed.","1924 February 12-13. Program of the Peninsula Farmers Institute. 1 page. Printed Material.","Scope and Contents Undated. \"A Glimpse of the Progressive School System of James City County\" by H. L. Harris, Supt. of Schools. 7 pages. Typewritten Document.","Undated. \"Health Conditions in James City County.\" 4 pages. Typewritten Document.","Scope and Contents Samples of typed farm census forms from other locations in 1923: Chowan County, North Carolina; Henderson County, North Carolina; Hertford County, North Carolina; Madison County, North Carolina; Nash County, North Carolina and North Carolina 1923 farm census (blank form. 4 pages). Blank survey on \"Farm Home Conditions\" from Pittsylvania Co., Virginia (2 pages). Sample form for farm census (3 pages). Survey of Whitmell Community made by Rural Sociology Class (3 pages).","Undated. Farm survey, James City County. 8 pages. Printed Material. (17 items).","Undated. Farm survey, James City County. 8 pages. Printed Material. (17 items).","1922 June 13. Johnston County: Economic and Social (a Laboratory Study in the Rural Social Science Department of the University of North Carolina) by W. M. Sanders, Jr. and G. Y. Ragsdale.","1922 October. Economic and Social Survey of Albemarle County, University of Virginia Record Extension Series, vol. VII, No. 2.","1922 November 16. How Farm Tenants Live by J. A. Dickey and E. C. Branson. University of North Carolina Extension Bulletin. The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 47 pages. Printed Material.","1923 Virginia Agricultural Census, U. S. Department of Agriculture co-operating with the State Department of Agriculture. 32 pages. Printed Material.","Scope and Contents Colonel William Allen House (P1), formerly owned by Miss Fanny Allen and later owned by Mr. Mercer Taylor. Four miles west of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Ashland Farm (P2), formerly owned by Captain William Morecock. Located at Diascond station. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Binn's Place (P3), located west of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (P4), home of Mrs. Archibald McCrea. South of Williamsburg. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (P5), home of Mrs. Archibald McCrea. South of Williamsburg. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (P6). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (P7). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Carter's Grove (before restoration) (P8). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents \"Cowlesville\" (P9), original home of the Cowles family. Owned by C. C. Cowles. Located on Rt. 603 just north of Rt. 610, six miles west of Toano on the Old Forge Road (much remodeled). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Curtis Home (P10). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Curtis Home (P11). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Edwards Place (P12), owned by Mrs. Marcus Cottrell. Located four miles northwest of Toano at the intersection of Rt. 601 and Rt. 603. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Gatewood Place Kitchen (P13), owned by C. Ordway. Located one half mile west of Toano on Forge Road. Now destroyed. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Green Spring (P14), ruins of the second house at Green Spring, built about 1800. The foundations of the Sir William Berkeley house at Green Spring are south of this house about two hundred yards. Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white. Undated.","Scope and Contents Green Spring (P15), aerial view. Photographic print, 7\"x9\". Undated.","Scope and Contents Green Spring (P16), aerial view. Photographic print, 7\"x9\". Undated.","Green Spring (P17), aerial view. Photographic print, 9¼\"x11¼\". Undated.","Scope and Contents Grove Hill (P18), built by John Cowles in the 1830's. Later owned by Mr. C. C. Cowles. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Hankins Family House (P19), owned by the Hankins family. Later owned by Mr. E. K. Pettit. Old house at Six Mile Ordinary, Rt. 60. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Harris House (P20), owned by Harris estate. Located about six miles southwest of Lightfoot and ¾ miles west of Jolly's Mill Pond. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Harris House (P21), six miles southwest of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Harris House (P22), owned by Mr. James Harris. Located about seven miles southwest of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Hickory Neck Episcopal Church (P23), on Rt. 60 above Toano. This is only part remaining of the original church which was built about 1733. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Hockaday Place (P24), owned by B. S. Bowmer. Located about one mile and a half west of Diascund Bridge. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents James' Place (P25), former home of Colonel George James. Later owned by Mr. P. H. Richardson. Located approximately four miles north of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Captain George Lee House (P26), owned by Captain Lee of Newport News.  Located north of Croaker.  Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view.  Undated.","Scope and Contents Lombardy (P27), home of Littleton Waller. Later owned by Mr. Branch Martin. Located west of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents MacDowell's (P28), owned by the Barnes estate. Located about four miles north of Toano on the road leading from the Forge Road to the Williamsburg-Richmond stage road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Martin Home (P29), owned by Miss Williana Wilkinson. Located about half a mile west of Toano on the Forge Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Martin Home (P30), owned by Miss Williana Wilkinson. Located about half a mile west of Toano on the Forge Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Martin's Place (P31), two miles northwest of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Olive Branch Christian Church (P32), one and a quarter mile southeast of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Pierce's (P33), located at Toano. This was originally \"Taylor's\" but prior to the Civil War was bought by Mr. Felix Pierce. There were three cemeteries on the place, one belonging to the Taylor family and two so old that no one recollects who was buried in them. After the Pierces died, this place was bought by Mr. Wesley Marston. The chimney and foundations are the only parts of the original house left which bear evidence of early eighteenth century construction, the chimney being laid in Flemish bond on flat side, and English bond on front and back surfaces. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Pinewoods (P34), home of Warburton family. As it appears before it was partially destroyed by fire. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Pinewoods (P35). Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, showing a rear view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Poplar Grove (P36), Wynne Place. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Powhatan (P37), once owned by Doctor Martin. Later owned by E. M. Slauson. Located a few miles west of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Powhatan (P38), once owned by Doctor Martin. Later owned by E. M. Slauson. Located a few miles west of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Redwood Ordinary (P39), now known as Green Shingle Inn. The present structure was built about 1790 to replace the old burned ordinary. Owned originally by the Redwood family, but subsequently bought by the Slater family. Served almost continuously as a tavern. Located at the intersection of the Forge Road and the Williamsburg-Richmond Stage Road in Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Old Richardson House near Croaker (P40). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents River View (P41), former home of the Norvell family. Later owned by Mr. Herbert Bloomberg. Located on York River about eight miles east of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Slater Place (P42), owned by R. V. Timberlake. Located about five miles northwest of Toano on road from Forge Road to Doncastle's Ordinary on the Williamsburg-Richmond Stage Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Stuart Place (P43), owned by E. C. Stuart. Located about a mile and a half northwest of Diascund Bridge. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Summer House (P44), owned by Mr. Slater. Located about three miles south of Chickahominy Church on \"Old Brick Mill Road.\" Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Summer House (P45). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a rear view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Vaiden Family House (P46), located at Norge. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Warrenton (P47), known in the past as Rutleigh. Acquired early in the 19th century by the Warren family. Later restored by the Grantham family. Later owned by Mr. Dozier. Located about five miles west of Toano on Forge Road, facing Windsor Castle. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Warrens (P48), owned by the Warren family. Located about four miles west of Toano, just off the Forge Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Watkins House (P49), owned by J. B. Larson. Later owned by [?] Peterson. Located three and half miles east of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Scope and Contents White Hall Tavern (P50), home of the Geddy family. One and a quarter miles north of Toano. In the interior are a very fine staircase and much early woodwork. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents Windsor Castle (P51), home of William Bush. Owned by Mrs. William Walker Ware. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Unidentified House (52). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.","Unidentified House (53). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.","Scope and Contents One booklet: \"Sheriffs of James Citty Countie\" by Barbra M. Cook, Subsheriff, 1994. Gift of Barbra M. Cook, deputy sheriff of James City County via the Williamsburg Historic Records Association. Postcard of Green Shingle Inn, Toano, with a copy of a newspaper article about the Inn which was destroyed in 1963. Copy of a photograph of the hotel near the Powder Magazine, ca. 1900 and a photocopy of photograph of students at Matthew Whaley School. Individuals are identified.","Photostat copies of James City County petitions, beginning in the 18th century.","Jefferson County is now a part of West, Virginia. See related collections: Mss. MsV I1 Jefferson County, W. Va. Merchant's Index, Mss. Acc. 2008.320 Jefferson County, Virginia (W.Va.)Tax Records","List (printed), 1831, of land returned as delinquent for taxes in Jefferson County, Va. [W.Va.]","Bill of sale, 1796, for a slave sold by Robert Hoskins to John Mundell in King and Queen County, Va.Gift of John Lawrence. Three court documents, 1796 and undated, two signed by Ro[bert] Pollard, clerk. (Mss. Acc. 1997.31b). July 1967 \"Bulletin of the King and Queen County Historical Society.\" Agreement between Nicholas Dillard and Polly Browning for 95 acres in King and Queen County. February 11, 1792. (transferred from Gloucester County).","Typed copy of a rent roll, 1769 and copy of a court order, 1830, to pay Lawrence W. Berry for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney","Fragment of the will, 1705, of [?] Clayborne; typed extracts from a tax book, 1815 (65 typed sheets); copy of petition, 1843, from citizens of county to General Assembly of Virginia concerning the disposal of land in the county and a memorandum, 1863, signed by John Letcher concerning the arrest of a slave charged with attempted murder. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Leaflet written by Ann Harrison Booker Darst, \"Parson Skyring\" The Rev. Henry Skyring, 1729-1795, A tribute on the 200th anniversary of his death in 1995. Gift of Ann H.B. Darst. (Acc. 1998.36). Photographs used for the July 1938 William and Mary Quarterly article, \"Homes in the County.\" Daily Press book review of \"A History of Virginia Pioneer Papermakers\" with emphasis on the paper mill in West Point. Programs for the 250th founding of King William County, April 1952. Brochure on King William County, with notes. ca 1960. (Acc. 2008.193)","Typed transcriptions of pew rental lists: 1721 and 1748, for Christ Church Parish; 1750, for [St. Mary's] White Chapel Parish and a newspaper clipping, 13 February 1936, from the Rappahannock Record on the history of St. Mary's White Chapel by Elizabeth Comps Pierce. 4 items. Photographs from 1937: \"Bewdley,\" Lancaster Courthouse (Lancaster Post Office and former jail), Overseer's house on the Black Stump Quarter of Robert Carter's Corotoman Plantation (Weems Post Office), Sipes House (Lively Post Office) and Armstrong House (Palmer Post Office).","Copy of court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney for Lee County, Va.","Typed copy of an advertisement in the Daily National Intelligencer, Washington, September 30, 1814, by James Monroe concerning sale of land; letter, 1863, from George K. Fox of Campbell Court House, Virginia, to L.W.S. Hough at Leesburg about Loudoun County bonds; booklet, July 1, 1861, containing names of purchasers of Loudoun County bonds numbered 1-358 and executed copies of July1, 1861 bonds, numbered 361-370 and 387-400 of Loudoun County. 24 pieces. And photograph of site of home of John Champe.","Tax list (tithes, land and carriages), 1769, for St. Martin's Parish (mutilated); document, 1852, in lawsuit of Spicer and Harris v. J. M. Macon, Jr., agent; papers in suits against J. and W.W. Beadles in 1852 and court orders, 1853-1854, to pay Robert T. Gooch for services as witness. 7 items.","Related material: Mss. MsV Lev10 Lunenburg County, Va. Docket, 1843E, Mss. MsV T3 Lunenburg County, Va. Sheriff's Tax Book, 1843","Copy of the will, 1817, of John T. Ravenscroft and accompanying papers and typescript of a letter, 1781, of D. C. Stokes, College Camp, William and Mary, to [Thomas] Nelson regarding Stokes' discharge.","Cumberland Parish Records Alphabetical order by subject. Church Matters J. H. Morrison to Dr. Perry regarding the Vestry and a Chimney. 1862. Correspondence B.M. Atkinson to his father about his Christmas plans. 1860. Thomas E. Locke to William J. Neblett enclosing papers on Buford's will, M. Forland's deed and other papers. Mentions R.B. Atkinson.1855. Financial – Correspondence, 1852-1868 Financial receipts, invoices, letters about the rector's salary. 38 items. 1852-1874. Financial – Taxes Receipt for taxes paid to the Sheriff of Lunenburg. Most are property taxes on 197 acres of land. 17 items. 1856 to 1869. 17 items. 1856-1865. Financial – Treasurer's Reports. 1847-1874. 16 items. Financial Matters – Bonds, Bills, Invoices, Subscriptions, Receipts and Taxes. St. John's Church and others. 35 items. 1848-1904. Some names mentioned: William H. Perry, Treasurer of the Parish; L.J. James E. Davis, Roger B. Atkinson, J.H. Morrison, Roger B. Atkinson, J.J. Deshazer, George Southall, Rev. Thomas E. Locke, Rev. Henry Wall, Rev. J. L. Sothoron, W.S. Watkins, Anderson Stewart, Harrison J. Elden, W.W. Webber, John. S. Hansbrough, Neblett Family, Colonel Sheets, Charles Smith, Mrs. John T. Merryman, Alice Ingram,W.G. Marshall, treasurer of Parish by 1904 and others. Letter from Dr. Bird, Dinwiddie County, about preaching at St. John's Church at the invitation of Mr. Neblett. 1863. Legal Matters Correspondence between Dr. W.H. Perry and A. M. and Richard Nelson, Carrolton, Mississippi about the case, Kreatts vs. Creath where Richard Nelson is representing Dr. Perry in the suit to get payment on a note. 1856-1860:1877 Deed between Malcom Macfarland and Vestry of Cumberland Parish for 190 acres. 1840. Rectors Resignation letter of Rector Dr. J. H. Morrison. May 1863. Vestry Meeting notes and letters about job openings, position acceptance and declining and resignations. 1857-1863. Rectors – Thomas E. Locke Payment accounts for 1838-1854, plus resignation and salary dispute, 1855. Vestry Minutes 1842, 1856, 1857, 1862 and undated. Originally accessioned as 1939.224 as a gift from WH Perry, Jr.","Patent, 1759, granting 400 acres of land to John LeGrand (signed by Francis Fauquier).","Copy of court order, 1830, to pay Horace Stringfellow for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney; and deed of trust, 1932, given by Herbert Hoover and Lou Henry Hoover to William E. Carson, covering tracts of land in Madison County, Va. including Hoover's camp on the Rapidan River. Typed draft of an article, \"The Hebron Church Birth Register\" by Arthur L. Keith. 1934.","Volume 3.","Volume 1.","Volume 2.","News clippings about the records of early Mathews County. Ca. 1940. Letter from Ellen R.T. Lane in Woodstock, Virginia to her cousin about her Mother's boarding school. August 15, 1883.","Papers, 1772-1858, relating to Mecklenburg County, Va. Includes copies of court orders, 1830, to pay William B. Banks as Commonwealth's Attorney; William Townes as jailor, and Richard H. Walker as sheriff; church records (including certificate of baptism and letter of removal); marriage licenses, and notes concerning Revolutionary War soldiers, Native Americans and race horses. 17 items. Flyer from Charles B. Stuart, Randolph Macon College, about arrangements to \"…execute analyses of Soils, Marls, Guano, Minerals, \u0026c., and to impart instruction in Analytical Chemistry.\" Undated. Photocopies of flyers for an auction at Prestwould. May 24-25, 1946.","Patent granting 70 acres of land in Mecklenburg County to William Marrable. 1772. On vellum. 15 1/4 x 13 inches. 1 piece. Medium oversize.","Includes rubbing from binding of a Middlesex County record book; copy of orders, 1676, concerning provisions for soldiers to be sent out against Native Americans; copy of petitions, 1700, presented by the freeholders of Middlesex County to the House of Burgesses (from court record book); and copy of receipt, 1781, for supplies furnished by Philip Ludwell Grymes for public use. 4 items. Copies of blueprints of suggested original arrangement of the interior of the second Christ Church as built in 1714. 2 copies. 1938. Three articles on Middlesex County history by Carroll C. Chowning. 1932, 1934 and 1935. Notecard with a pencil sketch of the Christ Church altar.","Lists, 1832-1833, of land returned as delinquent for taxes.","Broadside, 1856, announcing the opening of the Montgomery White Sulphur Springs. Receipt for G.W. Lyle from Henry M. Conrad, Dr. Transfer, Livery, Feed and Sale Stable in Radford, Virginia.,","A list of lands and lots returned as delinquent, 1831. 4 p. 29 cm. Printed. 1 piece.","History, 1869-1931, of Liberty Spring Christian Church, Nansemond County, Va.; and copy of patent, 1663, granting 1850 acres of land to Richard Bennett. 2 items. Photograph of a map, \"The Lower Parish of Nansemond County, Virginia.\" Time period covered is late 1600's. Map made by J.H. Granbery in 1946.","Related material: Mss. MsV Lev11-12 Nelson County Va. Sheriff's Receipt Book, 1811-1837 Mss. MsV T4 Nelson County, Va. Tax Book, 1835 There is no material for Nelson County in the Virginia Counties Collection.","Scope and Contents Papers, 1865-1866 and undated, relating to New Kent County, Va. Includes license, 13 November 1866, to Dr. L. C. Crump to practice medicine and two tax receipts for Crump; receipts, 1865, for U. S. taxes to W. A. Patterson and W. W. Taliaferro; and photograph of St. Peter's Episcopal Church and the \"Criss Cross House.\" 9 items. Handwritten copy of letter from William Gooch to the Vestry of New Kent County recommending Mr. Thacker. Circa 1729/30. Family tree of Robert Christian and Mary Brown of Cedar Grove, New Kent County. 2 items.","Bond, 1862, of Isaac Bales of loyalty to the United States.","Copies of court orders, 1830, to pay William Barnard for his services as jailer and Mordecai Cooke for his services as sheriff and a bond, 1765, of William Harwood and Samuel Langley to Elizabeth Ashley. 3 items.","Legal papers, receipts, correspondence and financial records generated by Northampton County.","Concerning a contract to carry mail between Eastville and Norfolk.","Concerning the use of a horse.","Road construction","Debt suit","Gift of Dr. \u0026 Mrs. H. Norton Mason, 1965.","Copy (printed) of the inventory, 1674, of the estate of Ambrose Feilding of Wickocomoco Hall, Northumberland County, Va. 1 item.","Extracts, 1783-1786, from Ohio County, W. Va. records. 1 piece.","Papers, 1841-1920, relating to Orange County, Va. Includes documents, 1841, concerning lawsuit of Jeremiah Morton v. William C. Willis; and petition, 1920, of citizens of Orange County, Va. concerning the unveiling of a tablet to World War I dead. 4 items. Calling card advertisement for \"Stratford Fund\" tea at St. Thomas House.","Letter, 4 October 1817, from William S. Marye to inhabitants of valley lying between the Blue Ridge and the Massanutten and Fort Mountains concerning the formation of a new county [Page County.] 1 item.","Ledger, Page County, Virginia, 1889-1892, 730 pp., recording the sale of general merchandise to more than 100 individual customers and businesses. One of the customers was the Luray Caverns and Hotel Company. Alphabetical index in front of volume. Sampling of names mentioned in the ledger was provided by the seller: Luray Caverns and Hotel Company, George Lee, William Jenkins, Tannery, Captain W. H. Smith, YMCA Masonic Lodge, Reverend N. W. Hackley, Arlington Hotel Company, Joseph Zirkle, John W. Strickler, Reverend H. M. Wharton, William Rosser, George Carter, Washington Carter, Lee Washington, Marshal Baylis, John A. Jackson, Albert Johnson, William Mundy. 1 volume. Purchase.","Advertisement for sale of \"Fairystones.\"","Two newspaper articles written by Mary Lee Keister Talbot about early residents of South Fork and South Branch Valleys of the Potomac and a new interpretation of Fort Seybert, 2 April and 7 May 1937. 2 items.","A 1771 deed of trust from Tully Choice to James Smith and Company for a piece of land. A marriage license, November 16, 1859, between Reuben H. Carter and Mary M. Robertson and a marriage license, December 20, 1858, between James A. Witcher and Phebe C. Haley. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Inventory and appraisal of the estate of Josiah Marshall including the following: one negroe man, James, oats and corn, farm implements and tools, and blacksmith equipment, signed by Wm Moseley (?), Arthur Moseley (?), and Francis Lewis as appraisers, and signed as ordered and recorded by by Ab[new] Crump. October 20, 1791. 2 pp. A manuscript, \"The Genesis of Powhatan County in Virginia\" by Floyd B. Taylor. 2 items.1936. The materials in this collection were donated by Floyd B. Taylor in 1936 and purchased by W\u0026M Special Collections Research Center in 1981.","Copy of a typed transcription, with index, of vestry minutes of St. Patrick Parish, 1755-1774. Bond given by Joseph Bohan to Philemon Holcombe, March 28, 1788. Printed report \"Second Report of the Prince Edward Landmark Committee,\" 1928. Copy of a print of the Union Theological Seminary. Undated. Notes by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton from the Prince Edward County Courthouse on the prisons in the county. Appeared in the October 1937 William and Mary Quarterly. Notes copied by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton from the Prince Edward County Courthouse about Mr. Burks's buildings as part of a lawsuit between Woodson and Burks in 1767. Typed carbon copy of Declarations of James Pugh, James Moss, James Wooldridge, Peter Grigg and James Taylor about their participation in the Revolutionary War. Other notes concerning Revolutionary War claims. Correspondence between Dr. Earl Gregg Swem and W.S. Morton. 1936. Notes about Prince Edward County by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton. Mentions Richard Darfson, Peter Legrand, Dr. John Fisher, James Thackson, John Meadley, James Roberts, John Moore, Jr., Abraham Venable, Benjamin Augell, John Le Neve, John Bonds, Charles Anderson, Matthias Flournoy, John Pryor Smith, Charles Smith, Zachariah Leigh, Thomas Yuille and Michael McDearman. Dates covered are from mid to late 1700's. Notes taken in 1936.","Papers, 1866-1868, relating to lawsuits in Prince George County, Va. against Matthew W. Raney for debt. 3 items.","Papers, 1728-1752, relating to Prince William County, Va. Mostly documents concerning the settlement of estates but also includes copy of [quit] rent roll, 1738; document, 1752, concerning debt; and guardian's bond, 1743, for Thomas Young. Two items in this collection were donated by Mrs. Marion S. Mallory in 1963.","Papers, 1753-1865, concerning Princess Anne County, Va. Includes writ, 1753, to adjourn the county court of Princess Anne signed by Robert Dinwiddie (gift of Benjamin B. Burroughs) and license, 1865, of Richard H. Baylor, a Baptist minister, to perform marriage ceremonies. 2 items. Photographs of Communion silver of Old Donation Church, communion silver of the Eastern Shore Chapel, the Anthony Fentress house, the Eastern Shore Chapel and the Old Donation Church. 5 photographs.","Indenture between Augustine and Silvester Blidenbrough and Thomas Moss for land in Rappahannock County. January 23, 1661. Incomplete. Includes typescript. Medium Oversize.","Negative photostatic copy of a list, 1724, of African Americans instructed and baptized by John Garzia, minister of the parish of North Farnham. 1 item. Newspaper article on the frozen Rappahannock isolating the Northern Neck in Farnham, Virginia and about an old church in Farnham, Virginia. Newspaper article on the frozen Rappahannock isolating the Northern Neck in Farnham, Virginia and about an old church in Farnham, Virginia. Minutes of September 22, 1774 meeting of the Association of Richmond County \"for the choosing of a committee agreeable to the Seventh Resolve made and entered into by the delegates from the different countys in the Coloney of Dominion of Virginia on Williamsburg the first day of August last.\" (after 1st Virginia Conventon, Revolutionary War) Copy by LeRoy Peachy, Clk. Back of document, \"The meeting of the Association September 22, 1774 for choosing a committee for the County to watch...in defence of American freedom.\" Lists the people chosen for each area of the county.","Related Material: Mss. MsV V1 Poll book, 1782-1810, for election of delegates to the General Assembly from Rockbridge County, [Va.], Mss. MsV Lev14 Rockbridge County, Va. Justice of the Peace Judgement and Execution Book, 1838-1849, Mss. MsV Lev15 Rockbridge County, Va. Court Receipt Book, 1833-1855","Printed list of land and lots returned as delinquent for taxes, dated 1831. Includes lands and lots sold. 10 p. 30 cm. 4 copies. Printed copy of the will of Alexander Telford. 1790. 2 items. Eight licenses, 1800-1805, for 'ordinaries' in Rockbridge County, Va. for Alexander Shield, Christopher Clyee, Nicholas Spring, Win Bailey, Benjamin Darst, Daniel Windell, John Conkey and William Niblack. Deed between Sarah C. Bourland and James Walker, January 2, 1863. Legal documents signed by John Ruff and others in regard to a payment of debts. December 16, 1840 to September 3, 1849. 5 items. Sworn statements certifying commissioners to oversee voting sites in Rockbridge County for presidential election of 1860. 27 items.","Papers, 1770-1871, relating to Rockingham County, Va. Includes two deeds, 1828 and 1871; partial inventory and sale of personal property of James Dever; account book, 1860-1867, of John W. Minnich, a teacher; accounts of the board of school commissioners (including student names); and documents, 1770-1843, concerning lawsuits (including criminal cases and criminal cases involving slaves). 521 items. The lawsuit material begins with Box 19, folder 3 and is divided into two alphabetical groups which are organized by the main person in the lawsuit. The second group is in Box 20. These lawsuits contain various spellings of the participants' names, often two or three spellings in the same page.","Local Election Ballot. May 28, 1891. 2 items. Advertisement cards for Strayer and Lupton in Harrisonburg, Virginia, O'Ferrall and Patterson in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and W.J. Downs, \"Hides wanted.\" Undated. 3 items.","Copy of court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's attorney for Russell County, Va. 1 item.","Copy of court order, 1830, to pay Jacob Lynch for his service as clerk of the court of Scott County, Va. Advertisement in Morgantown, Virginia for Dr. C.M. Lane's Improved Medical Remedies and Dr. Scott's White Circassian Liniment. 1855.","Broadside order sheet for vegetable seeds by Jonathan Wood of New Lebanon. 1833. Advertisement for a sewing machine by Hottel and Keller in Toms Brook, Virginia. Grocery list on the back. Undated. Advertisement by Strayer and Coffman for their \"Cheap Store\" in New Market, Virginia. March 31, 1810.","Documents, 1779-1819, concerning land transactions in Southampton County, Va. Purchased from Charles Hamilton.","Related material: Mss. Acc. 2008.319 Fredericksburg, Virginia District Court Ledgers, 1787-1840","Documents, 1798-1841, concerning Spotsylvania County, Va. Includes tax bill; legal receipt, 1799, for execution in the lawsuit of Charles Thompson v. Joseph Newton \u0026 John Day; and extracts, 1798, from the will of James Somerville. Campaign speech, handwritten and transcribed, by unknown. August 1788.","Copy of quit rent roll, 1724, for Stafford County, Va. Photocopy of May 8, 1974 Richmond Times-Dispatch article on old papers returned to Stafford County. Newspaper article on the price of negroes in Stafford County in 1722. 1881. Handwritten document (copy of an original) of \"An Act to Exempt Certain German Protestants in the County of Stafford from the Paiment of Parish Levies.\" 1730. Photographs of the Clerk's Office, Courthouse and the County Jail. Undated. Typed history of the Old Courthouse buildings. Undated. Copy of a map, \"Colonial Tidewater, Virginia. Undated.","Scope and Contents Papers, 1927-1939, relating to Surry County, Va. Includes list, 1927, of places in Surry County compiled by A. W. Bohannon; and printed tour guide, 1939, to places in Surry County conducted by Thomas Rolfe Branch, Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. Card advertising Wigwam Brand Virginia Hams. Undated. Transcribed records which relate to the expulsion of mercenary attorneys. Undated. March 1929 edition of \"Representative\" a newspaper of the Surry County Schools. Patent for Humphrey Baylis for 440 acres in Surry County adjacent to \"College Lines.\" Signed by William Gooch. December 1, 1740. Patent is a gift of Ethel D. Roberts, 1936.","Papers, 1776 and 1932, relating to Sussex County, Va. Includes copy of will, 177[8?], [mutilated] of John Clanton; and newspaper clipping, 1932, concerning court held in Sussex County, 18 July 1776, and considered the first court held under authority of the Commonwealth of Virginia. 2 items.","Collection relating to Warwick County, much of it concerning the Colonial era. Contains legal disputes, estate papers, court findings, petitions, correspondence, etc. Also contains correspondence relative to the Civil War and papers concerning the American Revolution and slavery. This collection has been microfilmed and is restricted to MICROFILM USE ONLY. NOTE: transcriptions of the colonial portion of the records are available in Richard Dunn: Warwick County, Virginia, colonial court records in transcription (F232 .W27 W3 2000 (Swem stacks and Swem Rare Books) and F232 .W27 W3 2008 (Swem Rare Books).","Undated items and photographs.","Scope and Contents 7 May 1659.  Will of Henry Jacksonn [sic] of Mulberry Island; divides his estate amongst son Henry, daughters Sarah and Dorothy, his wife's sons John and Emanuell [sic] Wills, also Emanuell's [sic] wife Elizabeth, his grandchildren Mary and Ann, and his wife Elizabeth Jackson; appoints Robert Pyland and Miles Cary overseers of his estate; witnessed by Robert Pyland, William Gwinett, and William Thomas.  1 p. 11 [Decem]b[e]r 1679.  Orders passed by the court of Warwick County; require a penalty of 400 pounds of tobacco to be assessed on the Owners of \"stone\" horses under fourteen hands allowed to run free in order to prevent the spoiling of the \"Breed of the Countrey\"; whereas \"we find...[the] Continuall destroying [of] our Stocks by Wolves\" a reward of 200 pounds of tobacco is offered for presenting a wolf's head before the magistrate; whereas \"we find...that there are diverse and ill minded people that carry gunns [sic] shooting and ranging upon any man's Land\" it is ordered that anyone carrying a gun on another man's property without the owner's permission shall pay a penalty of 200 pounds of tobacco and forfeit their gun; recorded by William Bolton.  1 p. These documents have not been microfilmed.","Deposition, 1794, taken in Washington County, Va., in the suit of Alexander Quarrier v. Robert Watkins in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Ga. and court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's attorney for Washington County. Barter Theatre pamplet. 1949. Barter Theatre program for \"Margin for Error.\" 1940-41. Advertisement mailing for flour by Anderson and Shaffer of Hamilton, Ohio to J.B. Mongle and Son of Holston, Virginia. 1891.","Photostat copy of the Memorial of the committee of the County of West Augusta to the convention of the Colony of Virginia. [1774] and transcript. 1 piece.","Scope and Contents Papers, 1830-1878 and undated, relating to Westmoreland County, Va. Includes court orders, 1830, to pay clerk, jailor and sheriff; document, 1845, in lawsuit of William Teffey et al. v. Elizabeth M. Sutton; newspaper clippings; and a printed circular. Newspaper article on Yeocomico Church. Undated.","Printed list, 1831, of lands returned as delinquent for taxes in Wythe County, Va. Accessor's listing of property of Samuel Williams. Includes list of slaves and their ages, acreage, and dwelling house and outbuildings. April 1, 1815. (Mss. Acc. 2001.44)","Related publications:Charles Parish Register available published as Landon C. Bell, Charles Parish, York County, Va. Richmond: Virginia State Library Board, 1932.  There are slight discrepancies in words between the printed versions of the Charles Parish register and the manuscript copy at Swem Library and Bell re-arranged the entries. The original Charles Parish register is at the Virginia State Library. See ledgers, journals and family papers from York County, Virginia.","Plat of A.W. Hitchen's Farm, portion south of U.S. Parkway in Bruton District. Surveyed April 1938.","Scope and Contents Extracts, 1782-1788, from county records; copy of account, 1668, for funeral expenses of Thomas Foote; photocopy of will, 1775, of William Nelson; copy of newspaper advertisement, 1812, for sale of Bell-Field; and print, 1862, from a printed book of Wynn's Mill. December 10, 1942 letter to the Citizens of the Magruder Area from Carl W. Porter, Commander, of the Public Works Department, Naval Operating Base about building a camp for the Seabees and citizens needing to vacate their homes. York County Court House Agreement and Origin. Undated, but after 1941. Indenture between Henry Graves and William Allen for York County land. Original. July 13, 1790. (Gift of John Jennings who noted a relationship between \"Six Mile Ordinary,\" \"Allen's Ordinary\" and Lightfoot, Virginia. Typed transcript of letter from Samuel Terrell from a camp near Yorktown to Major Garrett Minor in Louisa County. September 30, 1781.","Notebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 1, part 1. Births and Baptisms. 1648-1800. Index.","Notebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 1, part 2. Births and Baptisms. 1648-1800. Index.","Notebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 2. Deaths. 1665-1787. Index."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia. General Court"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Virginia. General Court"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Virginia. General Court"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":488,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T00:51:30.800Z","scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eArtificial collection of papers relating to various counties in the Commonwealth of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Includes current West Virginia Counties of Berkeley, Hardy, Jefferson, Morgan, Nicholas and Pendleton because the material was generated when these counties were part of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript copy of resolutions, 1812, passed at a meeting of the freeholders and citizens of Accomack to consider and express their sentiments on public affairs and certain late occurrences.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBible records from Accomack and Northhampton Counties. Bible records of Accomack and Northampton Counties compiled by Jean M. Mihalyka in 1993. Volume 9. (Mss. Acc. 1991.46)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBible records of Accomack and Northampton Counties compiled by Jean M. Mihalyka in 1993. Volumes 12 and 13.  Mss. Acc. 1994.74a\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph of an original pen and ink sketch of St. George's Church by Rev. James Willis Eastburn. Mss. Acc. 2008.193\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipts for quitrents (1750), payments and judgments (1752), tax receipts for 1822 and 1824 and typescript of petitions on juries (1798), concerning selection of juries, addresses, 1918 and 1936, concerning Grace Church, Cismont, Va. Typed manuscript concerning Albemarle Agricultural Society and typescript of minute book, 1817-1828, of Albemarle Agricultural Society as well as material concerning \"Fancy Hill,\" Albemarle County, Va. The materials that comprise this collection were donated by Lucy W. Sneed and John Lawrence and purchased from C. H. Stoneman by W\u0026amp;M Special Collections Research Center in batches between 1940 and 1997.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for payment of £310.12.5 on quitrents in Albemarle County, Virginia. 1p. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for payment of £100.1.8 in current money, which was sent by John Smith, Sheriff of Albemarle County, Virginia in part of a judgment due the King of Great Britain from Joseph Thompson [deceased?], Sheriff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition on selection of juries. TCy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaxes paid on 130 acres of land, horses, and slaves by Thomas Rea, to the Sheriff of Albemarle Co. Va. 1 item. PDS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor the District of Virginia in a chancery suit of The Bank of Howardsville, et als vs. the president, directors and company of said bank. 28 pp. PD\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e27 pp. PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e16 pp. PM\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e19 pp. PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e89 pp. PM.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten copy of a bond for Drury M. Burnley who is elected as sheriff of Albemarle County for the term of two years beginning January 1, 1857.  Bond includes names of family members.  Mss. Acc. 1997.31b. Certificate from Free Union Baptist Church for Sister Sally Wood to recommend her for membership. September 1883. Two letters to Bro' (Brother) Dudley from L.W. (Allen) which mentions Licking Hole Church. November 23, 1853 and undated.  Mss. Acc. 2008.193.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from W.S. Morton about material for the William and Mary Quarterly. Typed copy of Marriage Bonds of Amelia County, A-Z by husband, ca. 1735-1854. Prepared by J.D. Eggleston. Undated. Photographs of Amelia Sulpher Spring with notes on the reverse side. Undated. Letter to Susie from a correspondent in Mattoax, Virginia. Undated. Mss. Acc. 2008.193.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1769-1803, relating to Amherst County, Va. Includes appointment, 1769, of 18 Justices of the Peace , signed by Lieut. Gov. Botetourt (Lord Botetourt). A bond, 29 January, 1803, due from J. Daniel Day and Solomon Day to Jane Rickets, widow of Thomas Rickets. Attested to by John Reynolds and Noah Guttry. 1 p. cy of ADS. Gift of Mrs. G.M. Kent in 1948.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes deeds, wills, legal documents, and church records (Christians Creek School House, Glebe Burying Ground, Old Stone Church, and Tinkling Spring Church.) 58 items. Purchased 1939 from C. J. Carrier of Bridgewater, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pieces\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[11p.] 23 1/2 cm. Printed. 2 copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy Rev. John Craig, first pastor of Old Stone Church in Augusta County, Virginia. 24, 14 p. 11x 8 3/3 inches. Mimeographed. 1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e14 p. 11 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches. Mimeographed. 1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches. 1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContent regarding payment for land purchased from George Ruebush. 1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePossibly drawn by Henry Hearman. Includes handrawn map of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrice list card for A.M. Bruce, Wholesale Provision Merchant. Staunton, Virginia. Undated. Photostat of an order issued April 22, 1772 for land forfeiture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Papers, 1767-1870, relating to Bedford County, Va. Includes accounts; bonds; bill of sale, 1783. for slave; copy of appointment, 1772, of James Steptoe as clerk of Bedford Court; and copy of land grant, 1792. Also includes letter, 1876, of A. Granville Bradley describing the Shenandoah Valley and list, undated, of soldiers who served in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution with notes on the formation of Campbell County, Va. Land Grant of 300 acres in Bedford County, Virginia to Job Martin for payment of L1.10 sterling to the Treasury of the Commonwealth. Signed by Henry Lee, Governor. The materials that comprise this collection were donated by W. Mac Jones and Mrs. William C. Segar and obtained or purchased by W\u0026amp;M Special Collections Research Center in batches between the period of 1927 and 1981.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts and invoices to and from various individuals.  Some names include:  Mr. Beaver, John Berk, Mr. Pendleton, Thomas Pugh, Jack Steward, John F. Woods, Charles Dudley, Jeremiah, Moses Eubank, Jacob Wolf, Leroy James and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sally Phelps, aunt, Lynchburg, Virginia to Henry Bigger about purchasing a cow. Includes a registry receipt. August 6, 1884. Photocopy of a letter to \"Willie Dear\" (Mrs. L.B. Bigger of Bellevue, Bedford County) from unknown. July 29, 1886. D.W. Bigger to \"My Dear Brother\" (James H. Bigger) about receiving a photograph of him and about Christmas. December 3, 1894.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence includes a mix of people with no obvious connection to one another, though some letters deal with legal matters. December 24, 1841, Tazewell Headen, Floyd C.H. to ( ) Goggin, Atty at Law, Liberty. Concerns summoning witnesses. December 12, 1843, William Daniel, Jr. of Lynchburg, Virginia to Joseph Wilson, Clerk, Bedford, Liberty (Virginia) about McKinney and Walker repaying debt from Harris and the dismissal of a suit on the validity of Even Snead's will. February 6, 1847, Robert Davis of Lynchburg, Virginia to Joseph Wilson, Clerk of Superior Court of Bedford County with a request to make copies of a statement of debt in the case of Samuel E. White and William T. Smith (late merchants trading as White and Smith) vs four other men. February 12, 1858, Julie Clayton in Ivy Hill to her cousin about a party and marriages of acquaintances. November, 1879, Letter to \"Mr. ---(?)\" from \"Your friend only\" where the writer clearly states that having a relationship with him would bring her no joy and his attention would be in vain and \"our correspondence has closed. May your future life be blessed by a companion worthy of your efforts…Amen.\" March 11, 1889 and March 12, 1889, To \"My dear Susie\" (Mrs. William Bese) possibly from her mother in Chester, Virginia about news of family and friends. The empty envelopes are mostly addressed to the Clerk of the County Superior Court. Some names on the envelopes are A. B. Nichols, J.L. Edwards, Joseph Wilson, William M. Burwell, William Cook and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1869 and early 1900 receipts, one a United States Internal Revenue \"receipt for special tax\" for R.M. Dennis for a business of \"retail dealer ...liquor\" in Roscoe, St. Clair, Missouri for 1870. 1904-1909 letters to Mrs. E.M. Dennis of Bedford County, Virginia from other members of her family and E. Hilton Jackson, a Washington D.C. lawyer about a Claims Court case of (heirs of) Samuel Cline vs the United States where Samuel Cline says he lived in Rockingham County, Virginia but reports show he owned a Cline's Mill in Staunton, Virginia which sold \"large quantities of supplies to the Confederacy....\" The Samuel Cline heirs are claiming their father did not vote for secession and can prove his loyalty to the Union. Other family members include Cyrus Cline and Samuel Cline. Includes a carbon of a February 4, 1908 contract between \"the next of kin and heirs at law of Samuel Cline, deceased, and E. Hilton Jackson\" for Jackson's representation of the family during the claims case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A varied group of legal documents. Account sheet for Robert Fauster to Joel Terrell for 1750 with an 1769 note at the bottom by Chas Servis which states Terrell has \"received no satisfaction for the above ballance.\" On reverse, a note by Jacob Early states \"we the jewry find for the plaintiff...\" Payment to \"Sovereign Lord King George the third\" for an ordinary license for William Mead in Bedford County, Virginia with William Mead and Isham Talbot as witnesses. February 27, 1771. Indenture between Richard Muse and his wife and James Jones. Wythe County. May 10, 1796. Note on reverse spells \"Muse\" as \"Mary???\" Bond report by Thos Lumpkin. Some names mentioned: Boyce Eidson, Martin King, ? Chastain, Richard Lockett, Thomas Wood, Samuel Baker, Edward and William Eads, James Foster, George Wilson, Farthing Hix and other illegible names. undated. Flyer by Richard M. Young, Late Commissioner of the General Land Office with letterhead, \"General Agency at Washington City\" about \"Acts of Congress granting Pensions to soldiers and their widows for services rendered during the Revolutionary War\" with amendments to 1853. Addressed to Joseph Wilson, Clerk of Circuit Court, Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia. undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMostly receipts for Edward Merriman for purchases, but includes a letter, a military record and a recipe for \"John M. Merryman's Cement Wash.\" May 24, 1850 letter to Edward Merriman, Liberty, Bedford County, Virginia from Joseph Anderson in Cincinnati, Ohio about the whereabouts and news of other members of the Merriman Family. December 15, 1898 document states that George S. Merriman was a Private in Company G, 2nd Regiment of the Virginia Volunteers who enrolled on June 24, 1898 to serve for two years and was discharged on December 18, 1898.  Notes that George S. Merriman was born in Batford (Bedford?), Virginia, 43 years of age, 5 foot, 9 and a half  inches tall, fair complexion, blue eyes, gray hair and a farmer. Signed by Ballard P. Hatcher, Captain, in Roanoke, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Poetry, prose and recipes written by different unknown people.  One \"editorial\" is about a tribute to the late Governor Kavanaugh of Maine.  Recipes include \"Sponge Pudding\" and \"Chow Chow Pickle.\"  Includes a headache remedy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelated Collection: Mss. Acc. 2008.321 Berkeley County, Virginia (W.Va.) Tax Records\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Charles J. Faulkner, in Martinsburg, West Virginia, to the President of William and Mary, at Williamsburg, Virginia, concerning the name of Berkeley County. September 8, 1873. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of sale for $400, 1807, for the sale of a slave, Dick, by Henry Bowyer to John Robinson. Purchase. Charles Hamilton Auction in 1981.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand Grant, 1803, for Nicholas Casper, in Botetourt County, Va. signed by Governor John Page (1743-1808).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement, 1883 August 18, of George W. Parrish to sell to William Jackson a portion of the tract of land in Brunswick County, Va. called \"the Batt land.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Papers, 1769-1951, relating to Buckingham County, Va. Includes a grant, 1769, of land to Samuel Megginson signed by Lord Botetourt ; indenture (deed) between Chambers and William Norvell, 1836; photograph, 1951, of the Bolling Family of \"Rosney,\"; and accounts and correspondence of the post office at Gravel Hill , Mattie J. West, postmaster (10 items). The materials that comprise this collection were donated to W\u0026amp;M Special Collections Research Center by Willam R. Cocke, Mrs. G. M. Kent, Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. John Stone, and John D. Weaver in batches between 1940 and 1983. Finding Aid prepared by Cynthia B. Brown, 1983.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Typed list, undated, of justices of the peace, 1782-1824, of Campbell County, Va.; and license, 1860, to marry of Edward Scott Payne and Anna Agnes Oliver. Gift of John Lawrence in 1997. Two court records, 1796 and undated, signed by Cha[rles]s and Williston Talbot. (Acc. 1997.31c).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTranscript of minutes, 1811-1814, of courts of enquiry of 26th Virginia regiment of Charlotte County, Va.; extract, 5 June 1833, from court records concerning death of John Randolph of Roanoke; and marriage license, 1823, of Robert Carrington and Joanna T. Bouldin. Typed list of Charlotte County names from about the mid 1700's with notes on Mathis Flournoy and John Prior. Cub Creek Church Memorial program. 1938.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Papers relating to Chesterfield County, Va. Includes such items as extracts from county records; lawsuits (Vestry of Parish of Manchester v. Overseers of the Poor); commission, 1756, signed by Robert Dinwiddie appointing justices to try slave for burglary; deed; agreement (concerning Gallego Mills); and a broadside, undated, concerning proposed removal of court from Manchester to Chesterfield Court House. Item level inventory available at Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGreenway Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the will of Robert Hudson, 1866, with codicil dated 1872 (1 piece). Copy of a court order to pay Richard I. Tull for his services as sheriff. 1830. (1 piece). Court order to pay Walter (?) for public services. 1830. Typed manuscript \"A Culpeper Census of 1781\" by A.L. Keith. 37 pages. 1941.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger, 1841-1844, of a grist mill in Culpeper County, Virginia. Includes lists of customers and what the bought, typically wheat and flour. People could also bring their own material and have it ground; the material and the price for grinding is listed in the ledger. Also includes entries for a bill for a cabin for slaves and flour for slaves. 1 item. Purchase. Mss. Acc. 2011.563.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1830-1910, relating to Cumberland County, Va. Includes such items as copies of court orders, 1830, to pay George H. Matthews for service as prosecutor for Commonwealth and S. H. Panack for services as jailor; receipt, 1910, for taxes; plat, 1842, for land owned by Edward Steger; and a newspaper clipping, 1893 October 1, from the Richmond Dispatch. Gift of John Lawrence. Two court documents, one dated 1797, signed by James Morton. (1997.31e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Appointment, 1828, of William H. Broadnax, William Wynne, and Edward S. Pegram as commissioners to superintend election of electors for U. S. president and vice president in Dinwiddie County, Va.; and copy of court order, 1830, to pay James Scott for his services as jailor. Cotton circular for Martin, Hill and Co. in Petersburg, Virginia. September 22, 1886.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed, June 21, 1773, from Israel Morris to Michael Goen for 100 acres of land in Dunmore County (Shenandoah County), Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotostats of a petition presented by certain residents of Elizabeth City County to the General Assembly of Virginia, November 30, 1803, in opposition to the proposal to combine the Eaton and Syms charity schools into one school. Photostat of a petition presented by certain residents of Elizabeth City County to the General Assembly of Virginia, December 19, 1803, requesting that the Eaton and Syms charity schools be combined into one school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript of a history of Hampton and Elizabeth City County, Va., entitled \"The First Plantation,\" by Marion L. Starkey, ca 1930s. Includes an incomplete index in a separate green book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyped extracts, 1663-1791, from Old Rappahannock County [now Essex County.] Extract from a vestry book of Albemarle Parish, Sussex County. 1788. A handwritten list (probably a copy) of a list of names for \"Rose and Gabriel Penn, given under our hands...November 3rd, 1788,\" with a note on reverse \"Subscription for St. Marks Church.\" Another note says this page found in a vestry book in Albermarle Parish on November 26, 1926. Transcript of letter from Hugh Rose, at Geddes, to Col. James Higginbotham about sellling land of Brother Moses, deceased. 24 March 1791. Original order to the Sheriff of Essex County to take James Daniel and James McCall for a court appearance in William Roane vs Daniel and McCall. Signed John Lee. May 30, 1755. (Gift of Benjamin A. Grady). August 23, 2000 letter to Mrs. Harold Little, owner of Clydeside, from H. Franklin Minor, about the McCall Family and ownership of Clydeside.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGround plan of Woodlawn, home of Nellie Custis Lewis, in Fairfax County. In ink on tracing cloth.  19 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches.  1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Papers, ca. 1743-1793, relating to Fairfax County, Va. Includes notes, concerning register of Pohick Church; newspaper clipping, concerning court record book of Fairfax County; survey, 1841, of tract of land; and plan, undated, of \"Woodlawn,\" home of Nellie Custis Lewis; court records, 1743-1783; and an account book, 1793, of Joseph Birch, keeper of Turnpike Number 2, which has two entries, 9 October 1792 and 13 April 1793, concerning George Washington. 1963 gift from Mrs. Marion S. Mallory. 17 items. Postcards of Old Court House, published by Ernest L. Robey's Drugstore. 3 items. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of tax list, 1782-1799, for Fauquier County, Va.. Court order, 1830, to pay James English for his services as jailor and for cleaning and furnishing firewood and candles for the courthouse. Catalogue of Fauquier Institute for Young Ladies. Session 1892-93. Owned by Miss E. Chappelear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand grant, 15 May 1780, given to Samuel McDowell for 1,000 acres of land in Fayette County, Va. [W.Va.] signed by Patrick Henry. For those interested in Patrick Henry see the Patrick Henry Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside, 12 July 1941, advertising July 12 as the day for all citizens over thirteen years of age to register as volunteers for the civil defense program in Fluvanna County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote on document: \"…record book…is no longer public property, the original book being in private hands…\" Typed carbon copy of \"The History of Rivanna Parish in the County of Fluvanna, Virginia\" by Louis H. Stoneman. 1847- 1912. Pamphlet with the Charter and By-Laws of the State Bank of Columbia. 1900. An advertisement of the Commissioner's sale of Upper Bremo Tract where Mary B. and Lelia B. Cocke lived. 1926. The Midland Virginian, Palmyra, Fluvanna, Virginia article, \"Old receipts show that Fluvanna farms tithed to aid Confederacy.\" February 13, 1941. Notebook called \"Weather Report\" where the daily weather conditions were recorded. 1886-1887.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices, receipts, accounts, laden lists, letters and other accounting documents from merchants in Columbia, Virginia. 1880-1910. 465 pieces. Merchants include: Jenkins and Foster, William B. Perkins, John F. Shepherd, Stoneman Brothers, Dr. Philip J.Winn, and George T. Zachary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Invoices, receipts, accounts, laden lists, letters and other accounting documents from merchants in Columbia, Virginia. 1880-1910. 465 pieces. Merchants include: Jenkins and Foster, William B. Perkins, John F. Shepherd, Stoneman Brothers, Dr. Philip J.Winn, and George T. Zachary. (Related material: 65 Sh5 Shepherd and Patton Papers). Broadside for \"The Celebrated Horse-Tamer Prof. W. Rouzer will give a lecture on ...June 7th...\" Certificates from residents of \"Kent's Store, Fluvanna County, Virginia, Oct. 2nd 1876\" who have taken the lectures are listed. Names listed are from Fluvanna, Pittsylvania and Charlotte Counties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle on John Hartwell Cocke. 2010. Acc. 2010.605.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFolders 1 - 5 are papers, 1772-1800, (group of 481 pieces) relating to 178 suits in Franklin County, VA and 16 other papers. Some papers are fragments. 481 pieces. The spelling of names varies greatly and as it was found to be impracticable to give all forms of each name, one spelling only is shown. The materials donated by John Lawrence in 1991, by Fred Alouf in 1959, and obtained from Joseph K. Ruebush in 1938. Folder 6 contains later, unrelated accessions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWork Projects Administration Writers' Program. \"The White Man Comes to Stay,\" \"War Whoops in the Wilderness,\" and \"Explorers in the Wilderness.\" 1941. Two court documents signed by James Callaway. 1797. Mss. Acc. 1997.31f. 28 copies of certificates saying people attended the September New London District Court, signed by James Steptoe, Clerk of the Franklin County District Court. 1797. Includes 4 fragments. Names include: John Arthur, Moses Greer, Luke Standefer, Richard Goggin, Samuel Patterson, John Cheetwood, Charles Lumsden, Thomas Haile, Shelton Brown, Shelton Taylor, Joel Chitwood, William Cheetwood, Lewis Turnbull, William Boswell, James Prunty, Thomas Towler, Lewis Davis, John Hayle, George Ferguson, Dudley Lumsden, Benjamin Griffith, John Houle and Thomas Fowler. Mss. Acc. 1997.52\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Documents concerning land (deeds and list of lands returned as delinquent); proceedings, 1812, of meeting held at Winchester; and advertisement, undated, offering the Marlbro' Iron Works for sale or rent. 5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The original 1938 accession were papers relating to Gloucester Count, 1660-1878, and taken from the William Carter Stubbs Papers (I). They were purchased from Charles F. Heartman. They comprise Boxes 8, 9 and 10, folders 1-28. Includes letters, accounts (many concerning estates), legal documents, tax lists, marriage licenses and military records (including orders, 1815 and 1820 appointing patrollers to visit slave quarters). Many items concern the Baytop and Stubbs families. 2134 items. Letters, 1774-1878, filed chronologically. Invoices, receipts, etc. filed alphabetically under name of person or estate. The remaining boxes contain later accessions. Notes and photocopies relating to Gloucester County during the Revolution collected by Joanee Ryan in preparation for M.A. thesis (Mss. Acc. 1988.24). Photostat copy of transcript of \"Gloucester County, Virginia Places and Names\" by Charles E. Hatch, Jr. Yorktown, Virginia. September 15, 1979 (Mss. Acc. 1999.66). Photographs of and brochures of Gloucester County, plus correspondence of different families of Gloucester County about personal and legal matters, 1795-1953, donor unknown. John Buckner Reports, undated (Mss. Acc. 2008.193). Newspaper article on Wilbur Templeman a popular and longtime barber in Gloucester (Mss. Acc. 2010.575). Related material: See also \"A Guide to Gloucester County, Virginia Historical Manuscripts, 1651-1865\" (Richmond: Virginia State Library, 1976). For those interested in the Baytop family see the Baytop-Fitzhugh Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem inventory in each folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcra-Baytop. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaytop-Bridges. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaytop Family. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaytop Family. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBridges-Corr. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDame-Gloucester County School Commissioners. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHall-Kemp. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLawson-Nuttall. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOakes-Purcell. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRansone-Stubbs. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTabb-Wood. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers of persons not included in folders 4-14. Inventory not available.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo or more persons/families mentioned.  Unidentified pieces and fragments.  Includes an index of a ledger and five memorandum books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1825 Court docket, records of official examinations of boundary lines (1825-1848, undated), copy of certificate appointing Peter Kemp and James Baytop processioners...sixth precinct (undated) and unofficial memoranda on cases (undated).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmory-Ash.  Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBall-Byrd. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCampbell - DuVall. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdwards - Hughes.  Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames - Oliver. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePitt - Sutton. Item inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem survey in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem inventory in folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Gloucester County, Virginia Places and Names\"  (Mss. Acc. 1999.66)  First half of book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Gloucester County, Virginia Places and Names\"  (Mss. Acc. 1999.66)  Second half of book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Story of Elmington\" by Polly Cary Legg. Possibly a Work Projects Administration Writers' Program story.  December 1, 1941.  Photographs of Grace Church and The Glebe. Donation ticket for Ware Church, 1953, and a Christmas Card with picture of Ware Church. Photographs of \"New Bottle\" House, Undated.  Photograph of \"Painting of Gloucester from the Water\", courtesy of Mariner's Museum.  Conservation State Organization rules and regulations, undated.  \"Programme at the Laying of the Cornerstone and the Unveiling of the Monument,\" 1889.  Brochure on \"The Belle Roi Female School\" in Gloucester, Virginia, 1855.  Facts about Gloucester, copy, undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1795 and 1796 - Indenture between Thomas Whiting and Mary his wife of Gloucester and John Singar of Norfolk, Virginia on July 1, 1795,  Plat of land of William DuVal for John Singar.  June 15, 1796 1801, 1802 and 1804 -  Document binding John Thruston of Abington Parish, Gloucester County, to Sarah Tabb, who is relinquishing her right of dower, for land of John Stephens, September 2, 1801.  Indenture between Edward Busbie, Senior of Abington Parish, Gloucester County and Benjamin Marnix for land in Gloucester County, January 4, 1802.  Indenture between Henry Whiting and William Singleton for land in Gloucester County, February 1, 1802.  Indenture between Richard Singleton and Nelly Thornton, his wife, of the County of Gloucester, and John Singar for land, April 2, 1804. 1810 -1825 and undated - Account of Estate of John Singar for 1810-1818.  Letter to Dr. William Taliaferro, Gloucester Court House, from Richard H. Johnson of Hanover County, Virginia concerning his claim against the Mr. Carter who was his tenant, May 31, 1822.  Receipt Book, bound with string, with names, amount of money received and reason, 1825.  Letter to Richard M. Segan, late Sheriff of Middlesex County, Virginia regarding taking money from Bogg's benefit in case against James Critten.  Undated. 1829-1857 - Letter to Walker Jones of Gloucester Courthouse from H. Wilkinson of Petersburg, Virginia about Mr. Stubblefield offering $150 for settlement of Wilkinson's business.  Lists 1829 and 1830 Rockingham Season accounts, March 31, 1834.  Letter to Miss H.B. Booth, Gloucester County, about an account, June 5, 1834. Article of Agreement between Alfred Billups, Gloucester County, and Jacob Vreeland of Bergen County, New Jersey for tract of land on York River in Gloucester County, October 6, 1834.  Letter from T.B. Whiting of St. Marks, Florida to M.C. Booth in Urbanna, Middlesex County, Virginia regarding accusation of debt, R. M. Thornton and A.L. Dabney, February 26, 1837.  Receipt for John W. Puller for items purchased from T.B. Taliaferro, 1856 and 1857. Thomas J. Banks Correspondence and Accounts, 1826-1838 - Two partial account books in the same handwriting as the William and Thomas Banks book.  William Banks is mentioned in one of them, 1826-1830.  Accounts of William and Thomas Banks, Oyster deposit on the River. Partial account book, 1833-1836.  Thomas T. Bailey of Baileysville, Tennessee to Thomas J. Banks about collecting and sending money that he was collected, July 23, 1835.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester, Virginia  from James M. Rasin and Company regarding wheat and repairing a Straw Cutler.    Includes Receipt and statement., September 17, 1835.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester, Virginia from Samuel Crane of Richmond, Virginia about the two negroes that were part of Banks' brother's estate.  John Carlton, deceased, is mentioned,  March 26, 1836.  Letter to Thomas J. Banks of Gloucester Court House regarding rent, December 5, 1836.  Letter from Robert Nicholas of Richmond, Virginia to Jefferson Stubbs of Gloucester County, Virginia regarding the suit in Henrico County, Virginia with T.J. Banks, administrator of John Banks, deceased, regarding two negroes, April 3, 1838. Christopher Jones Correspondence and Documents, 1824-1826 -  Note sent by John Field to the Courthouse for Christopher Jones or Thomas Banks about a receipt, July 31, 1824.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from H. Boggs of Baltimore, Maryland concerning settlement with a John Henry and Mr. Jones who is possibly the brother of Christopher Jones, September 13, 1825.  Indenture between Christopher T. Jones and Mann Page Trustees under a deed of trust between William Wilkins and Mann page and Christopher T. Jones to secure for to Thomas Smith and John Tabbs, September 5, 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones about will that was proven October 3, 1808, with Henry Curry as the testator and Susanna Curry the Executrix and lists other cases.  The writer, from Richmond, Virginia,  also turns down offer to visit the area while extolling the pleasures of the rural setting, August 28, 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from H. Boggs of Baltimore, Maryland concerning a settlement, December 1825.  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from George Haskins concerning bringing to Chancery Court his suit against James Montague, Philip Montague, Thomas G. Cridington and Robert Dobbins, January 22, 1826. Kemp Family, 1825 and undated -  Letter to Christopher Jones of Gloucester County from Robert Tubman concerning suit against Peter Kemp, November 30, 1825.  Letter to William Browne Judge of the Chancery District of Williamsburg about Peter, Francis, William and Sarah Kemp against John Johnston, admr of Robert Kemp, deceased, Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarbon of typed notes on John Buckner (ca. 1630-1695) of Gloucester County, Virginia.  He brought the first press and printer, William Nuthead, to Virginia about 1680.  Prepared by Mary Goodwin, Research Department, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.  Typescripts of brief biographical sketches of John Buckner and his family from Tyler's Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography and an account of William Nuthead, from first printer in Virginia and Maryland, from J.C.Oswald, Printing in the America's.  13 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaily Press newspaper article, \"County Barber Still Cutting,\" about Wilbur Templeman and his barbershop. His daughter, Linda Templeman, worked in Swem Library, Government Documents.  August 9, 2009.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatent for 4753 acres of land in Goochland County, Virginia granted by King George II to Michael Holland. 1744. On vellum. 13 1/4 x 22 1/4 inches. Signed by Lieutenant Governor William Gooch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1744-1832, relating to Goochland County, Va. Includes patent, 1744, to Michael Holland (signed by Gooch and granted by King George II); will, 1815, of Nathaniel Davidson; court order, 1830, to pay William Pope for services as prosecuting attorney; and document, 1831, concerning the lawsuit of the Commonwealth v. John N. Davis; letter, 1832, from Pleasant Turner to Archibald Bryce; and plat, 1839, of land owned by William Ford. Patent filed in Oversize. Court Docket to November 1795, list of all cases. Commonwealth vs. John N. Davis, 1831 Will of Nathaniel Davidson, 1815 Plat tract of land owned by William Ford, 1839 Oversize patent, for land, signed by Gov. Gooch, granted by King George II to Michael Holland, 1744 Court order to pay William Pope for services as prosecuting attorney, 1830 Letter, Pleasant Turner to Capt. Archibald Bryce, 1832 Court Docket to November 1795, list of all cases\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThey appear to be a general store, ordering food items, clothe, clothing, shoes, horseshoes, nails, tobacco and other items.  Their shipping address is Irwin's Station or Bula in Goochland County.  Over 120 items. 1882-1883. Court Summons.  Names mentioned:  William Southworth, J. Clemens, Jos. Bullock, William Johnson, Julian Martin, Lucy Randolph, Anderson Matthews and S.W. Mason.  5 items.  1853. Archibald D. Perkins Accounts.  One receipt from Lucy Randolph.  39 items. 1836-1893. Typed carbon copy of a biography of Benjamin Waller and letters of Benjamin Wood.  Undated. Related items:  MsV Ame18  B. R. Cowherd Ledger\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of survey, 29 September 1804, of land in Greenbrier County Va. [W.Va.] for heirs of William Humes and surveyed by Alexander Welch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA typed list of voters for 1800. Court order to pay William Faulkner for his services as sheriff.  1829.  copy. Court order to pay Samuel Pointer for his services as sheriff.  1830.  copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed (mutilated), 1727, from John Guess to Thomas Denton for land in Hanover County, Va.; receipt, 187[?] for taxes to Joseph Henry; and appeal, 1894, for aid in building a church in a needy neighborhood, with a list of names of contributors attached. Title page, with a photograph of the Clay house, from \"Life and Speeches of Henry Clay.\" 1843. Signature on front page: Mattie R. Feild, Millbrook, Virginia, 1886. Photostat copy of town lot layout of Hanover along the Pamunkey River with a tax list of names. March 17, 1738 or 39.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ledger, 1917 of a store in Studley, Hanover County, Virginia, recording purchases made by various customers. Customers' names are listed, and occasionally their town or county. A more detailed description is provided by the seller:  \"Ledger is a Eagle Flat Opening Book No. 895 (sold by Reinbach \u0026amp; Schwartz Stationers, Richmond, Va.). Measures: 8 1/4\" x 12 3/4\" x 1 1/4\",  287 pages.  This Ledger begins in May, 1917 and ends December 7, 1917.  Entries such as: Miss Ellen Timberlake, 2 Loaves of Bread .10;    Babes Bowles, 2 Cultivator Teethe .50, 1 Plow Point .16;  Mrs. Austin, 1/2 Plug Tobacco  .05\" \"On Page 158 it has a stamp on it: Do your bit! BUY A LIBERTY LOAN BOND, Inquire at any Bank or Post Office. Several Pages are Stamped (with a Postage Stamper): Studley, Va. (date).\" \"There are entries for food products, farm supplies, coca cola, tobacco, coffee, oil, medicine, etc.....\" Purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHardy County is now part of West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed, 1858, from Westfall Garret to Henry Richmond covering a tract of land in Hardy County, Va. [W.Va.]. Court documents signed by Ed Williams, Clerk, 1797. Donated in 1997 by John Lawrence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePortion of printed list, 1831, of land returned as delinquent for taxes in Harrison County [W.Va.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Papers, 1726-1871 and undated, relating to Henrico County, Va. Includes land patent, deeds, documents concerning lawsuits, estate document, and receipt for fee for apprehending a slave. 14 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder, 1784, to the sheriff of Henry County, Va. to call jurors in the lawsuit of Commonwealth v. Anderson McGwire in the Virginia General Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotocopy of a booklet, \"Fork Boykin\" compiled by Miss Genie Cory. Undated. Photograph of St. Luke's Church. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndex or register of names in a ledger divided alphabetically with tabs. Names include first and surnames, men and women, and all have a number noted beside them. There is no location or date or purpose noted on the register, but by using census data, the register was created circa 1900 and probably in the Isle of Wight County area of Virginia. Medium Oversize.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn artificial collection of material, 1687-1924, relating to James City County, Virginia. Includes copies of court records, farm censuses, tax receipts, church brochures, and photographs. Box 12 and 13 are mostly a gift from Robert T. Slater.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlueprints of tracts of land in James City County. Carlton Casey land in Jamestown District, surveyed November 6, 1950; William Washington Estate, surveyed October 26, 1951; Mrs. Bessie Carmine property on Old Jamestown Road, surveyed September 2, 1940; Plat of subdivision of portion of Sarah Jones Tract, surveyed April 9, 1948; Survey of Bush Neck Road, Rye Patches and Wallace's Tract, surveyed June 1939; Frederick J. Keck farm in Stonehouse District, surveyed October 1937; Indigo Dam, estate of William Allen Jones, decd, in Jamestown District, surveyed October 1931; Rollo Subdivision, surveyed on November 26, 1930; Stephen's Tract #2, J.W. Penick the owner, in Stonehouse District, surveyed May, 1926; Timberlake Property, surveyed April 23, 1930 and Walthal Tract, surveyed June 1928.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1687 August 8. Copy of will of John Holder, deceased. Proved at the County Court held at James City, 8 August 1687 by the oaths of John White and Dorothy Peach. Recorded by W. Edwards, Cl[erk of] Co[u]r[t]. 1 page. Photostat of Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Copy of a law enacted by General Assembly, 17 February 1644, prohibiting desertions of plantations that have been seated; persons deserting their plantations are not to burn their houses but will receive as many nails as were expended in building them. Signed by William Robertson (d. 1739) Cl[er]k Gen[era]l Ass[emb]ly [from 1702-1738]. 1 page. Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1805 February. Copy of pages from a court record signed by Ro[bert] B. Armistead. \"Found among the ruins of the old Court House at Williamsburg, Va. 1864.\" 2 pages. Copy of Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1813 February 12. Copy of advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer for the rent or lease of the Greenspring Estate. 1 page. Typewritten Copy of Newspaper Clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1820 September 1. Census record of James City county for 1820. Signed by Rich[ar]dson Henley, assistant to the Marshal. (Note reads \"From Lib. of Cong.\") 1 page. Photostat of Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1827 June 30. Copy of Complaint brought by Archer Hankins, late sheriff of James City and Committee of the esate of James Banks, deceased, against William Gregory, sheriff of King William County, appointed to represent William Gregory, Christopher Johnson, Ann Dudley, G. R. Lambert Meredith, Martha Bingham, Julia Bingham, Jno. Bingham, Geo. Bingham, [?] Lambert (wife of Eugene Sullivan), and Stephen Bingham, the heirs of Stephen Bingham. Concerns a tract of land in James City county called \"Mount Folly.\" 3 pages. Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1847 May 6. Memorandum of deed of trust executed on 21 Sep[tember] 1841 is filed as an exhibit in the Chancery Suit in the Supr[eme] Court of James City County and City of Williamsburg by Upshur's executors vs. Pryor and others. Signed by P. P. Mayo. Fragment. Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1849 January 19. Copy of advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer of the Hickory Neck Academy, James City County, Virginia. 1 page. Typewritten Copy of Newspaper Clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1882-1893 and undated. Tax receipts, James City County, Virginia of Alexander Preston and Alfred Epps and a few miscellaneous receipts. Printed Document Signed. (13 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 1896 June 1. \"The James City Cavalry, Its Organization and Its Service.\" (Company H, Fifth Regiment, mustered into service 22 May 1861). From \"Our Confederate Column\" in the Richmond Dispatch. Newspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1928 February 12. Bulletin from the Mount Vernon M. E. Church, South, Toano, Virginia. H. Conrad Blackwell, Pastor. 4 pages. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1929 June 30. Church Bulletin of Five Forks Church, Old Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, Virginia. Rev. James M. McKnight, Pastor. 4 pages. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1946 October 6. Invitation to Homecoming Day at James River Baptist Church, J. E. Bowman, Pastor. 1 page. Typewritten Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1948 July 27. Letter. Mrs. William Lawrence Gatewood at New York to Brantley Henderson, Jr. at Williamsburg, [?] house and lot, and a store in Toano, Virginia. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo Year. June 27. Program from Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Norge, Virginia in honor of the visit of the Crown Prince Olaf and Crown Princess of Norway. 1 page. Typewritten Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated. Program of The County Council of Women's Clubs presenting \"Days in James City County from 1609 to 1817.\" 1 page. Printed Material. (3 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated. Bulletin of Hickory Neck Church, Blissland Parish, Toano, James City County, Virginia. 2 pages. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated. Brochure of the James City County Chamber of Commerce, Toano, Virginia. 2 pages. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1920. Economic Survey for James City County 1920 Census. 1 page. Typewritten Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1923 October 9. S. H. Hobbs, Jr., Rural Social Science, The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N. C. to Miss Mabel Massey, County Home Demonstration Agent, Williamsburg, Virginia. Is sending bulletin compiled from information secured in a survey of the townships in Chatham Co. [N. C.] and a bulletin on Johnston Co. [N. C.]; discusses types of surveys used by his department. 2 pages. Typewritten Letter Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1924 February 12-13. Program of the Peninsula Farmers Institute. 1 page. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Undated. \"A Glimpse of the Progressive School System of James City County\" by H. L. Harris, Supt. of Schools. 7 pages. Typewritten Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated. \"Health Conditions in James City County.\" 4 pages. Typewritten Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samples of typed farm census forms from other locations in 1923: Chowan County, North Carolina; Henderson County, North Carolina; Hertford County, North Carolina; Madison County, North Carolina; Nash County, North Carolina and North Carolina 1923 farm census (blank form. 4 pages). Blank survey on \"Farm Home Conditions\" from Pittsylvania Co., Virginia (2 pages). Sample form for farm census (3 pages). Survey of Whitmell Community made by Rural Sociology Class (3 pages).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated. Farm survey, James City County. 8 pages. Printed Material. (17 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated. Farm survey, James City County. 8 pages. Printed Material. (17 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1922 June 13. Johnston County: Economic and Social (a Laboratory Study in the Rural Social Science Department of the University of North Carolina) by W. M. Sanders, Jr. and G. Y. Ragsdale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1922 October. Economic and Social Survey of Albemarle County, University of Virginia Record Extension Series, vol. VII, No. 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1922 November 16. How Farm Tenants Live by J. A. Dickey and E. C. Branson. University of North Carolina Extension Bulletin. The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 47 pages. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1923 Virginia Agricultural Census, U. S. Department of Agriculture co-operating with the State Department of Agriculture. 32 pages. Printed Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Colonel William Allen House (P1), formerly owned by Miss Fanny Allen and later owned by Mr. Mercer Taylor. Four miles west of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ashland Farm (P2), formerly owned by Captain William Morecock. Located at Diascond station. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Binn's Place (P3), located west of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Carter's Grove (P4), home of Mrs. Archibald McCrea. South of Williamsburg. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Carter's Grove (P5), home of Mrs. Archibald McCrea. South of Williamsburg. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Carter's Grove (P6). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Carter's Grove (P7). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Carter's Grove (before restoration) (P8). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Cowlesville\" (P9), original home of the Cowles family. Owned by C. C. Cowles. Located on Rt. 603 just north of Rt. 610, six miles west of Toano on the Old Forge Road (much remodeled). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurtis Home (P10). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurtis Home (P11). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Edwards Place (P12), owned by Mrs. Marcus Cottrell. Located four miles northwest of Toano at the intersection of Rt. 601 and Rt. 603. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gatewood Place Kitchen (P13), owned by C. Ordway. Located one half mile west of Toano on Forge Road. Now destroyed. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGreen Spring (P14), ruins of the second house at Green Spring, built about 1800. The foundations of the Sir William Berkeley house at Green Spring are south of this house about two hundred yards. Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Green Spring (P15), aerial view. Photographic print, 7\"x9\". Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Green Spring (P16), aerial view. Photographic print, 7\"x9\". Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGreen Spring (P17), aerial view. Photographic print, 9¼\"x11¼\". Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Grove Hill (P18), built by John Cowles in the 1830's. Later owned by Mr. C. C. Cowles. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hankins Family House (P19), owned by the Hankins family. Later owned by Mr. E. K. Pettit. Old house at Six Mile Ordinary, Rt. 60. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Harris House (P20), owned by Harris estate. Located about six miles southwest of Lightfoot and ¾ miles west of Jolly's Mill Pond. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Harris House (P21), six miles southwest of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Harris House (P22), owned by Mr. James Harris. Located about seven miles southwest of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hickory Neck Episcopal Church (P23), on Rt. 60 above Toano. This is only part remaining of the original church which was built about 1733. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hockaday Place (P24), owned by B. S. Bowmer. Located about one mile and a half west of Diascund Bridge. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James' Place (P25), former home of Colonel George James. Later owned by Mr. P. H. Richardson. Located approximately four miles north of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Captain George Lee House (P26), owned by Captain Lee of Newport News.  Located north of Croaker.  Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view.  Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Lombardy (P27), home of Littleton Waller. Later owned by Mr. Branch Martin. Located west of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents MacDowell's (P28), owned by the Barnes estate. Located about four miles north of Toano on the road leading from the Forge Road to the Williamsburg-Richmond stage road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Martin Home (P29), owned by Miss Williana Wilkinson. Located about half a mile west of Toano on the Forge Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Martin Home (P30), owned by Miss Williana Wilkinson. Located about half a mile west of Toano on the Forge Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Martin's Place (P31), two miles northwest of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Olive Branch Christian Church (P32), one and a quarter mile southeast of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Pierce's (P33), located at Toano. This was originally \"Taylor's\" but prior to the Civil War was bought by Mr. Felix Pierce. There were three cemeteries on the place, one belonging to the Taylor family and two so old that no one recollects who was buried in them. After the Pierces died, this place was bought by Mr. Wesley Marston. The chimney and foundations are the only parts of the original house left which bear evidence of early eighteenth century construction, the chimney being laid in Flemish bond on flat side, and English bond on front and back surfaces. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Pinewoods (P34), home of Warburton family. As it appears before it was partially destroyed by fire. Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Pinewoods (P35). Photographic print, 8\"x10\", black and white, showing a rear view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Poplar Grove (P36), Wynne Place. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Powhatan (P37), once owned by Doctor Martin. Later owned by E. M. Slauson. Located a few miles west of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Powhatan (P38), once owned by Doctor Martin. Later owned by E. M. Slauson. Located a few miles west of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Redwood Ordinary (P39), now known as Green Shingle Inn. The present structure was built about 1790 to replace the old burned ordinary. Owned originally by the Redwood family, but subsequently bought by the Slater family. Served almost continuously as a tavern. Located at the intersection of the Forge Road and the Williamsburg-Richmond Stage Road in Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Old Richardson House near Croaker (P40). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents River View (P41), former home of the Norvell family. Later owned by Mr. Herbert Bloomberg. Located on York River about eight miles east of Toano. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Slater Place (P42), owned by R. V. Timberlake. Located about five miles northwest of Toano on road from Forge Road to Doncastle's Ordinary on the Williamsburg-Richmond Stage Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Stuart Place (P43), owned by E. C. Stuart. Located about a mile and a half northwest of Diascund Bridge. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Summer House (P44), owned by Mr. Slater. Located about three miles south of Chickahominy Church on \"Old Brick Mill Road.\" Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Summer House (P45). Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a rear view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Vaiden Family House (P46), located at Norge. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Warrenton (P47), known in the past as Rutleigh. Acquired early in the 19th century by the Warren family. Later restored by the Grantham family. Later owned by Mr. Dozier. Located about five miles west of Toano on Forge Road, facing Windsor Castle. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Warrens (P48), owned by the Warren family. Located about four miles west of Toano, just off the Forge Road. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Watkins House (P49), owned by J. B. Larson. Later owned by [?] Peterson. Located three and half miles east of Lightfoot. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents White Hall Tavern (P50), home of the Geddy family. One and a quarter miles north of Toano. In the interior are a very fine staircase and much early woodwork. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Windsor Castle (P51), home of William Bush. Owned by Mrs. William Walker Ware. Photographic print, 5\"x7\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnidentified House (52). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a front view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnidentified House (53). Photographic print, 3½\"x5¾\", black and white, showing a side view. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents One booklet: \"Sheriffs of James Citty Countie\" by Barbra M. Cook, Subsheriff, 1994. Gift of Barbra M. Cook, deputy sheriff of James City County via the Williamsburg Historic Records Association. Postcard of Green Shingle Inn, Toano, with a copy of a newspaper article about the Inn which was destroyed in 1963. Copy of a photograph of the hotel near the Powder Magazine, ca. 1900 and a photocopy of photograph of students at Matthew Whaley School. Individuals are identified.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotostat copies of James City County petitions, beginning in the 18th century.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJefferson County is now a part of West, Virginia. See related collections: Mss. MsV I1 Jefferson County, W. Va. Merchant's Index, Mss. Acc. 2008.320 Jefferson County, Virginia (W.Va.)Tax Records\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList (printed), 1831, of land returned as delinquent for taxes in Jefferson County, Va. [W.Va.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of sale, 1796, for a slave sold by Robert Hoskins to John Mundell in King and Queen County, Va.Gift of John Lawrence. Three court documents, 1796 and undated, two signed by Ro[bert] Pollard, clerk. (Mss. Acc. 1997.31b). July 1967 \"Bulletin of the King and Queen County Historical Society.\" Agreement between Nicholas Dillard and Polly Browning for 95 acres in King and Queen County. February 11, 1792. (transferred from Gloucester County).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyped copy of a rent roll, 1769 and copy of a court order, 1830, to pay Lawrence W. Berry for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment of the will, 1705, of [?] Clayborne; typed extracts from a tax book, 1815 (65 typed sheets); copy of petition, 1843, from citizens of county to General Assembly of Virginia concerning the disposal of land in the county and a memorandum, 1863, signed by John Letcher concerning the arrest of a slave charged with attempted murder. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Leaflet written by Ann Harrison Booker Darst, \"Parson Skyring\" The Rev. Henry Skyring, 1729-1795, A tribute on the 200th anniversary of his death in 1995. Gift of Ann H.B. Darst. (Acc. 1998.36). Photographs used for the July 1938 William and Mary Quarterly article, \"Homes in the County.\" Daily Press book review of \"A History of Virginia Pioneer Papermakers\" with emphasis on the paper mill in West Point. Programs for the 250th founding of King William County, April 1952. Brochure on King William County, with notes. ca 1960. (Acc. 2008.193)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyped transcriptions of pew rental lists: 1721 and 1748, for Christ Church Parish; 1750, for [St. Mary's] White Chapel Parish and a newspaper clipping, 13 February 1936, from the Rappahannock Record on the history of St. Mary's White Chapel by Elizabeth Comps Pierce. 4 items. Photographs from 1937: \"Bewdley,\" Lancaster Courthouse (Lancaster Post Office and former jail), Overseer's house on the Black Stump Quarter of Robert Carter's Corotoman Plantation (Weems Post Office), Sipes House (Lively Post Office) and Armstrong House (Palmer Post Office).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney for Lee County, Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyped copy of an advertisement in the Daily National Intelligencer, Washington, September 30, 1814, by James Monroe concerning sale of land; letter, 1863, from George K. Fox of Campbell Court House, Virginia, to L.W.S. Hough at Leesburg about Loudoun County bonds; booklet, July 1, 1861, containing names of purchasers of Loudoun County bonds numbered 1-358 and executed copies of July1, 1861 bonds, numbered 361-370 and 387-400 of Loudoun County. 24 pieces. And photograph of site of home of John Champe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax list (tithes, land and carriages), 1769, for St. Martin's Parish (mutilated); document, 1852, in lawsuit of Spicer and Harris v. J. M. Macon, Jr., agent; papers in suits against J. and W.W. Beadles in 1852 and court orders, 1853-1854, to pay Robert T. Gooch for services as witness. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelated material: Mss. MsV Lev10 Lunenburg County, Va. Docket, 1843E, Mss. MsV T3 Lunenburg County, Va. Sheriff's Tax Book, 1843\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the will, 1817, of John T. Ravenscroft and accompanying papers and typescript of a letter, 1781, of D. C. Stokes, College Camp, William and Mary, to [Thomas] Nelson regarding Stokes' discharge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCumberland Parish Records Alphabetical order by subject. Church Matters J. H. Morrison to Dr. Perry regarding the Vestry and a Chimney. 1862. Correspondence B.M. Atkinson to his father about his Christmas plans. 1860. Thomas E. Locke to William J. Neblett enclosing papers on Buford's will, M. Forland's deed and other papers. Mentions R.B. Atkinson.1855. Financial – Correspondence, 1852-1868 Financial receipts, invoices, letters about the rector's salary. 38 items. 1852-1874. Financial – Taxes Receipt for taxes paid to the Sheriff of Lunenburg. Most are property taxes on 197 acres of land. 17 items. 1856 to 1869. 17 items. 1856-1865. Financial – Treasurer's Reports. 1847-1874. 16 items. Financial Matters – Bonds, Bills, Invoices, Subscriptions, Receipts and Taxes. St. John's Church and others. 35 items. 1848-1904. Some names mentioned: William H. Perry, Treasurer of the Parish; L.J. James E. Davis, Roger B. Atkinson, J.H. Morrison, Roger B. Atkinson, J.J. Deshazer, George Southall, Rev. Thomas E. Locke, Rev. Henry Wall, Rev. J. L. Sothoron, W.S. Watkins, Anderson Stewart, Harrison J. Elden, W.W. Webber, John. S. Hansbrough, Neblett Family, Colonel Sheets, Charles Smith, Mrs. John T. Merryman, Alice Ingram,W.G. Marshall, treasurer of Parish by 1904 and others. Letter from Dr. Bird, Dinwiddie County, about preaching at St. John's Church at the invitation of Mr. Neblett. 1863. Legal Matters Correspondence between Dr. W.H. Perry and A. M. and Richard Nelson, Carrolton, Mississippi about the case, Kreatts vs. Creath where Richard Nelson is representing Dr. Perry in the suit to get payment on a note. 1856-1860:1877 Deed between Malcom Macfarland and Vestry of Cumberland Parish for 190 acres. 1840. Rectors Resignation letter of Rector Dr. J. H. Morrison. May 1863. Vestry Meeting notes and letters about job openings, position acceptance and declining and resignations. 1857-1863. Rectors – Thomas E. Locke Payment accounts for 1838-1854, plus resignation and salary dispute, 1855. Vestry Minutes 1842, 1856, 1857, 1862 and undated. Originally accessioned as 1939.224 as a gift from WH Perry, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatent, 1759, granting 400 acres of land to John LeGrand (signed by Francis Fauquier).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of court order, 1830, to pay Horace Stringfellow for his services as Commonwealth's Attorney; and deed of trust, 1932, given by Herbert Hoover and Lou Henry Hoover to William E. Carson, covering tracts of land in Madison County, Va. including Hoover's camp on the Rapidan River. Typed draft of an article, \"The Hebron Church Birth Register\" by Arthur L. Keith. 1934.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVolume 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVolume 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVolume 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews clippings about the records of early Mathews County. Ca. 1940. Letter from Ellen R.T. Lane in Woodstock, Virginia to her cousin about her Mother's boarding school. August 15, 1883.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1772-1858, relating to Mecklenburg County, Va. Includes copies of court orders, 1830, to pay William B. Banks as Commonwealth's Attorney; William Townes as jailor, and Richard H. Walker as sheriff; church records (including certificate of baptism and letter of removal); marriage licenses, and notes concerning Revolutionary War soldiers, Native Americans and race horses. 17 items. Flyer from Charles B. Stuart, Randolph Macon College, about arrangements to \"…execute analyses of Soils, Marls, Guano, Minerals, \u0026amp;c., and to impart instruction in Analytical Chemistry.\" Undated. Photocopies of flyers for an auction at Prestwould. May 24-25, 1946.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatent granting 70 acres of land in Mecklenburg County to William Marrable. 1772. On vellum. 15 1/4 x 13 inches. 1 piece. Medium oversize.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes rubbing from binding of a Middlesex County record book; copy of orders, 1676, concerning provisions for soldiers to be sent out against Native Americans; copy of petitions, 1700, presented by the freeholders of Middlesex County to the House of Burgesses (from court record book); and copy of receipt, 1781, for supplies furnished by Philip Ludwell Grymes for public use. 4 items. Copies of blueprints of suggested original arrangement of the interior of the second Christ Church as built in 1714. 2 copies. 1938. Three articles on Middlesex County history by Carroll C. Chowning. 1932, 1934 and 1935. Notecard with a pencil sketch of the Christ Church altar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists, 1832-1833, of land returned as delinquent for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside, 1856, announcing the opening of the Montgomery White Sulphur Springs. Receipt for G.W. Lyle from Henry M. Conrad, Dr. Transfer, Livery, Feed and Sale Stable in Radford, Virginia.,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of lands and lots returned as delinquent, 1831. 4 p. 29 cm. Printed. 1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHistory, 1869-1931, of Liberty Spring Christian Church, Nansemond County, Va.; and copy of patent, 1663, granting 1850 acres of land to Richard Bennett. 2 items. Photograph of a map, \"The Lower Parish of Nansemond County, Virginia.\" Time period covered is late 1600's. Map made by J.H. Granbery in 1946.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelated material: Mss. MsV Lev11-12 Nelson County Va. Sheriff's Receipt Book, 1811-1837 Mss. MsV T4 Nelson County, Va. Tax Book, 1835 There is no material for Nelson County in the Virginia Counties Collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Papers, 1865-1866 and undated, relating to New Kent County, Va. Includes license, 13 November 1866, to Dr. L. C. Crump to practice medicine and two tax receipts for Crump; receipts, 1865, for U. S. taxes to W. A. Patterson and W. W. Taliaferro; and photograph of St. Peter's Episcopal Church and the \"Criss Cross House.\" 9 items. Handwritten copy of letter from William Gooch to the Vestry of New Kent County recommending Mr. Thacker. Circa 1729/30. Family tree of Robert Christian and Mary Brown of Cedar Grove, New Kent County. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond, 1862, of Isaac Bales of loyalty to the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopies of court orders, 1830, to pay William Barnard for his services as jailer and Mordecai Cooke for his services as sheriff and a bond, 1765, of William Harwood and Samuel Langley to Elizabeth Ashley. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal papers, receipts, correspondence and financial records generated by Northampton County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a contract to carry mail between Eastville and Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the use of a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoad construction\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDebt suit\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGift of Dr. \u0026amp; Mrs. H. Norton Mason, 1965.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy (printed) of the inventory, 1674, of the estate of Ambrose Feilding of Wickocomoco Hall, Northumberland County, Va. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtracts, 1783-1786, from Ohio County, W. Va. records. 1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1841-1920, relating to Orange County, Va. Includes documents, 1841, concerning lawsuit of Jeremiah Morton v. William C. Willis; and petition, 1920, of citizens of Orange County, Va. concerning the unveiling of a tablet to World War I dead. 4 items. Calling card advertisement for \"Stratford Fund\" tea at St. Thomas House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 4 October 1817, from William S. Marye to inhabitants of valley lying between the Blue Ridge and the Massanutten and Fort Mountains concerning the formation of a new county [Page County.] 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger, Page County, Virginia, 1889-1892, 730 pp., recording the sale of general merchandise to more than 100 individual customers and businesses. One of the customers was the Luray Caverns and Hotel Company. Alphabetical index in front of volume. Sampling of names mentioned in the ledger was provided by the seller: Luray Caverns and Hotel Company, George Lee, William Jenkins, Tannery, Captain W. H. Smith, YMCA Masonic Lodge, Reverend N. W. Hackley, Arlington Hotel Company, Joseph Zirkle, John W. Strickler, Reverend H. M. Wharton, William Rosser, George Carter, Washington Carter, Lee Washington, Marshal Baylis, John A. Jackson, Albert Johnson, William Mundy. 1 volume. Purchase.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvertisement for sale of \"Fairystones.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo newspaper articles written by Mary Lee Keister Talbot about early residents of South Fork and South Branch Valleys of the Potomac and a new interpretation of Fort Seybert, 2 April and 7 May 1937. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA 1771 deed of trust from Tully Choice to James Smith and Company for a piece of land. A marriage license, November 16, 1859, between Reuben H. Carter and Mary M. Robertson and a marriage license, December 20, 1858, between James A. Witcher and Phebe C. Haley. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inventory and appraisal of the estate of Josiah Marshall including the following: one negroe man, James, oats and corn, farm implements and tools, and blacksmith equipment, signed by Wm Moseley (?), Arthur Moseley (?), and Francis Lewis as appraisers, and signed as ordered and recorded by by Ab[new] Crump. October 20, 1791. 2 pp. A manuscript, \"The Genesis of Powhatan County in Virginia\" by Floyd B. Taylor. 2 items.1936. The materials in this collection were donated by Floyd B. Taylor in 1936 and purchased by W\u0026amp;M Special Collections Research Center in 1981.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a typed transcription, with index, of vestry minutes of St. Patrick Parish, 1755-1774. Bond given by Joseph Bohan to Philemon Holcombe, March 28, 1788. Printed report \"Second Report of the Prince Edward Landmark Committee,\" 1928. Copy of a print of the Union Theological Seminary. Undated. Notes by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton from the Prince Edward County Courthouse on the prisons in the county. Appeared in the October 1937 William and Mary Quarterly. Notes copied by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton from the Prince Edward County Courthouse about Mr. Burks's buildings as part of a lawsuit between Woodson and Burks in 1767. Typed carbon copy of Declarations of James Pugh, James Moss, James Wooldridge, Peter Grigg and James Taylor about their participation in the Revolutionary War. Other notes concerning Revolutionary War claims. Correspondence between Dr. Earl Gregg Swem and W.S. Morton. 1936. Notes about Prince Edward County by Mrs. Margaret H. Morton. Mentions Richard Darfson, Peter Legrand, Dr. John Fisher, James Thackson, John Meadley, James Roberts, John Moore, Jr., Abraham Venable, Benjamin Augell, John Le Neve, John Bonds, Charles Anderson, Matthias Flournoy, John Pryor Smith, Charles Smith, Zachariah Leigh, Thomas Yuille and Michael McDearman. Dates covered are from mid to late 1700's. Notes taken in 1936.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1866-1868, relating to lawsuits in Prince George County, Va. against Matthew W. Raney for debt. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1728-1752, relating to Prince William County, Va. Mostly documents concerning the settlement of estates but also includes copy of [quit] rent roll, 1738; document, 1752, concerning debt; and guardian's bond, 1743, for Thomas Young. Two items in this collection were donated by Mrs. Marion S. Mallory in 1963.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1753-1865, concerning Princess Anne County, Va. Includes writ, 1753, to adjourn the county court of Princess Anne signed by Robert Dinwiddie (gift of Benjamin B. Burroughs) and license, 1865, of Richard H. Baylor, a Baptist minister, to perform marriage ceremonies. 2 items. Photographs of Communion silver of Old Donation Church, communion silver of the Eastern Shore Chapel, the Anthony Fentress house, the Eastern Shore Chapel and the Old Donation Church. 5 photographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture between Augustine and Silvester Blidenbrough and Thomas Moss for land in Rappahannock County. January 23, 1661. Incomplete. Includes typescript. Medium Oversize.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNegative photostatic copy of a list, 1724, of African Americans instructed and baptized by John Garzia, minister of the parish of North Farnham. 1 item. Newspaper article on the frozen Rappahannock isolating the Northern Neck in Farnham, Virginia and about an old church in Farnham, Virginia. Newspaper article on the frozen Rappahannock isolating the Northern Neck in Farnham, Virginia and about an old church in Farnham, Virginia. Minutes of September 22, 1774 meeting of the Association of Richmond County \"for the choosing of a committee agreeable to the Seventh Resolve made and entered into by the delegates from the different countys in the Coloney of Dominion of Virginia on Williamsburg the first day of August last.\" (after 1st Virginia Conventon, Revolutionary War) Copy by LeRoy Peachy, Clk. Back of document, \"The meeting of the Association September 22, 1774 for choosing a committee for the County to watch...in defence of American freedom.\" Lists the people chosen for each area of the county.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelated Material: Mss. MsV V1 Poll book, 1782-1810, for election of delegates to the General Assembly from Rockbridge County, [Va.], Mss. MsV Lev14 Rockbridge County, Va. Justice of the Peace Judgement and Execution Book, 1838-1849, Mss. MsV Lev15 Rockbridge County, Va. Court Receipt Book, 1833-1855\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted list of land and lots returned as delinquent for taxes, dated 1831. Includes lands and lots sold. 10 p. 30 cm. 4 copies. Printed copy of the will of Alexander Telford. 1790. 2 items. Eight licenses, 1800-1805, for 'ordinaries' in Rockbridge County, Va. for Alexander Shield, Christopher Clyee, Nicholas Spring, Win Bailey, Benjamin Darst, Daniel Windell, John Conkey and William Niblack. Deed between Sarah C. Bourland and James Walker, January 2, 1863. Legal documents signed by John Ruff and others in regard to a payment of debts. December 16, 1840 to September 3, 1849. 5 items. Sworn statements certifying commissioners to oversee voting sites in Rockbridge County for presidential election of 1860. 27 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1770-1871, relating to Rockingham County, Va. Includes two deeds, 1828 and 1871; partial inventory and sale of personal property of James Dever; account book, 1860-1867, of John W. Minnich, a teacher; accounts of the board of school commissioners (including student names); and documents, 1770-1843, concerning lawsuits (including criminal cases and criminal cases involving slaves). 521 items. The lawsuit material begins with Box 19, folder 3 and is divided into two alphabetical groups which are organized by the main person in the lawsuit. The second group is in Box 20. These lawsuits contain various spellings of the participants' names, often two or three spellings in the same page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLocal Election Ballot. May 28, 1891. 2 items. Advertisement cards for Strayer and Lupton in Harrisonburg, Virginia, O'Ferrall and Patterson in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and W.J. Downs, \"Hides wanted.\" Undated. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's attorney for Russell County, Va. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of court order, 1830, to pay Jacob Lynch for his service as clerk of the court of Scott County, Va. Advertisement in Morgantown, Virginia for Dr. C.M. Lane's Improved Medical Remedies and Dr. Scott's White Circassian Liniment. 1855.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside order sheet for vegetable seeds by Jonathan Wood of New Lebanon. 1833. Advertisement for a sewing machine by Hottel and Keller in Toms Brook, Virginia. Grocery list on the back. Undated. Advertisement by Strayer and Coffman for their \"Cheap Store\" in New Market, Virginia. March 31, 1810.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments, 1779-1819, concerning land transactions in Southampton County, Va. Purchased from Charles Hamilton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelated material: Mss. Acc. 2008.319 Fredericksburg, Virginia District Court Ledgers, 1787-1840\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments, 1798-1841, concerning Spotsylvania County, Va. Includes tax bill; legal receipt, 1799, for execution in the lawsuit of Charles Thompson v. Joseph Newton \u0026amp; John Day; and extracts, 1798, from the will of James Somerville. Campaign speech, handwritten and transcribed, by unknown. August 1788.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of quit rent roll, 1724, for Stafford County, Va. Photocopy of May 8, 1974 Richmond Times-Dispatch article on old papers returned to Stafford County. Newspaper article on the price of negroes in Stafford County in 1722. 1881. Handwritten document (copy of an original) of \"An Act to Exempt Certain German Protestants in the County of Stafford from the Paiment of Parish Levies.\" 1730. Photographs of the Clerk's Office, Courthouse and the County Jail. Undated. Typed history of the Old Courthouse buildings. Undated. Copy of a map, \"Colonial Tidewater, Virginia. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Papers, 1927-1939, relating to Surry County, Va. Includes list, 1927, of places in Surry County compiled by A. W. Bohannon; and printed tour guide, 1939, to places in Surry County conducted by Thomas Rolfe Branch, Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. Card advertising Wigwam Brand Virginia Hams. Undated. Transcribed records which relate to the expulsion of mercenary attorneys. Undated. March 1929 edition of \"Representative\" a newspaper of the Surry County Schools. Patent for Humphrey Baylis for 440 acres in Surry County adjacent to \"College Lines.\" Signed by William Gooch. December 1, 1740. Patent is a gift of Ethel D. Roberts, 1936.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers, 1776 and 1932, relating to Sussex County, Va. Includes copy of will, 177[8?], [mutilated] of John Clanton; and newspaper clipping, 1932, concerning court held in Sussex County, 18 July 1776, and considered the first court held under authority of the Commonwealth of Virginia. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection relating to Warwick County, much of it concerning the Colonial era. Contains legal disputes, estate papers, court findings, petitions, correspondence, etc. Also contains correspondence relative to the Civil War and papers concerning the American Revolution and slavery. This collection has been microfilmed and is restricted to MICROFILM USE ONLY. NOTE: transcriptions of the colonial portion of the records are available in Richard Dunn: Warwick County, Virginia, colonial court records in transcription (F232 .W27 W3 2000 (Swem stacks and Swem Rare Books) and F232 .W27 W3 2008 (Swem Rare Books).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated items and photographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 7 May 1659.  Will of Henry Jacksonn [sic] of Mulberry Island; divides his estate amongst son Henry, daughters Sarah and Dorothy, his wife's sons John and Emanuell [sic] Wills, also Emanuell's [sic] wife Elizabeth, his grandchildren Mary and Ann, and his wife Elizabeth Jackson; appoints Robert Pyland and Miles Cary overseers of his estate; witnessed by Robert Pyland, William Gwinett, and William Thomas.  1 p. 11 [Decem]b[e]r 1679.  Orders passed by the court of Warwick County; require a penalty of 400 pounds of tobacco to be assessed on the Owners of \"stone\" horses under fourteen hands allowed to run free in order to prevent the spoiling of the \"Breed of the Countrey\"; whereas \"we find...[the] Continuall destroying [of] our Stocks by Wolves\" a reward of 200 pounds of tobacco is offered for presenting a wolf's head before the magistrate; whereas \"we find...that there are diverse and ill minded people that carry gunns [sic] shooting and ranging upon any man's Land\" it is ordered that anyone carrying a gun on another man's property without the owner's permission shall pay a penalty of 200 pounds of tobacco and forfeit their gun; recorded by William Bolton.  1 p. These documents have not been microfilmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeposition, 1794, taken in Washington County, Va., in the suit of Alexander Quarrier v. Robert Watkins in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Ga. and court order, 1830, to pay Edward Campbell for his services as Commonwealth's attorney for Washington County. Barter Theatre pamplet. 1949. Barter Theatre program for \"Margin for Error.\" 1940-41. Advertisement mailing for flour by Anderson and Shaffer of Hamilton, Ohio to J.B. Mongle and Son of Holston, Virginia. 1891.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotostat copy of the Memorial of the committee of the County of West Augusta to the convention of the Colony of Virginia. [1774] and transcript. 1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Papers, 1830-1878 and undated, relating to Westmoreland County, Va. Includes court orders, 1830, to pay clerk, jailor and sheriff; document, 1845, in lawsuit of William Teffey et al. v. Elizabeth M. Sutton; newspaper clippings; and a printed circular. Newspaper article on Yeocomico Church. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted list, 1831, of lands returned as delinquent for taxes in Wythe County, Va. Accessor's listing of property of Samuel Williams. Includes list of slaves and their ages, acreage, and dwelling house and outbuildings. April 1, 1815. (Mss. Acc. 2001.44)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelated publications:Charles Parish Register available published as Landon C. Bell, Charles Parish, York County, Va. Richmond: Virginia State Library Board, 1932.  There are slight discrepancies in words between the printed versions of the Charles Parish register and the manuscript copy at Swem Library and Bell re-arranged the entries. The original Charles Parish register is at the Virginia State Library. See ledgers, journals and family papers from York County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat of A.W. Hitchen's Farm, portion south of U.S. Parkway in Bruton District. Surveyed April 1938.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Extracts, 1782-1788, from county records; copy of account, 1668, for funeral expenses of Thomas Foote; photocopy of will, 1775, of William Nelson; copy of newspaper advertisement, 1812, for sale of Bell-Field; and print, 1862, from a printed book of Wynn's Mill. December 10, 1942 letter to the Citizens of the Magruder Area from Carl W. Porter, Commander, of the Public Works Department, Naval Operating Base about building a camp for the Seabees and citizens needing to vacate their homes. York County Court House Agreement and Origin. Undated, but after 1941. Indenture between Henry Graves and William Allen for York County land. Original. July 13, 1790. (Gift of John Jennings who noted a relationship between \"Six Mile Ordinary,\" \"Allen's Ordinary\" and Lightfoot, Virginia. Typed transcript of letter from Samuel Terrell from a camp near Yorktown to Major Garrett Minor in Louisa County. September 30, 1781.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 1, part 1. Births and Baptisms. 1648-1800. Index.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 1, part 2. Births and Baptisms. 1648-1800. Index.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotebook containing a manuscript copy of the Charles and New Pocosin [sic] Parish Register. Volume 2. Deaths. 1665-1787. 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