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For\n approximately fifteen years, until his resignation in 1915, \n Egbert Watson Magruder was the Chief\n Chemist and Pure Food Expert of the \n State Department of Agriculture . During\n part of this time, he was also director of the \n Virginia Test Farm at \n Saxe, Charlotte County . In 1915, he\n accepted an offer to become the Chief Chemist of the \n F. S. Royster Guano Company of \n Norfolk, Virginia, where his duties\n included taking charge of all chemical laboratories, and\n performing analytical and investigation work.","On Novermber 8, 1916, \n Egbert Watson Magruder married the former \n Frances Byrd Alvey of \n Richmond, Virginia . \n Egbert Watson Magruder was a member of the\n Board of Visitors of \n Virginia Polytechnic Institute, \n Blacksburg, Virginia, the \n American Chemical Society, \n Association of Official Agricultural\n Chemists, \n Virginia Academy of Science, and \n American Society of Agronomy, as well as\n being a member of the following clubs: \n Virginia Chemists' Club, \n Hampton Roads Chemists' Club (as one of\n the organizers and first president of each), the \n Kiwanis Club, \n Norfolk Country Club, and the \n Norfolk Town Club . In addition, he wrote\n numerous articles on agricultural chemistry and agriculture,\n including such topics as the manufacture and use of commercial\n fertilizer, the cultivation of wheat and tobacco, and food and\n food adulterations. \n Egbert Watson Magruder owned a farm of ca.\n 100 acres at \n Dry Bridge, Chesterfield County; he\n remained with the \n F. S. Royster Guano Company until his\n death in 1945.","Horatio \"Rashe\" Erskine Magruder was born\n on September 8, 1846 in \n Albemarle County, the son of \n Benjamin Henry Magruder and \n Maria Louisa (Minor) Magruder . He was\n educated in private country neighborhood schools before\n entering the \n Confederate Army at age seventeen in 1864.\n He served in the \n Rockbridge Artillery of Stonewall\n Jackson's old Brigade, and took part in the battles of The \n Wilderness and \n Spotsylvania Courthouse. He was captured,\n and imprisoned at \n Point Lookout, Maryland; after a lengthy\n illness in prison, he was exchanged, and returned to General \n Robert E. Lee 's army in 1865 after his\n recuperation. He was in the retreat of the \n Confederate Army to \n Appomattox .","After the war, \n Horatio Erskine Magruder attended the \n University of Virginia, studying Latin,\n Modern Languages, and Mathematics. He returned to \"Glenmore,\" the family home, where he\n formed a partnership with his father, and eventually took over\n management of the plantation. He was one of the most prominent\n farmers in \n Albemarle County . \n Horatio Erskine Magruder married his\n cousin, \n Julia May Chewning, of \"Island Home,\" \n Albemarle County, on December 12, 1894.\n He was a member of the vestry of \n Grace Episcopal Church in \n Cismont, the \n American Clan Gregor Society, and\n president of the \n Monticello Wine Company of \n Charlottesville and the \n Albemarle Mutual Fire Insurance Company .\n He died on January 19, 1924 at \"Glenmore.\"","John Bowie Magruder was born on November\n 10, 1839, in \n Albemarle County, the eldest son of \n Benjamin Henry Magruder and \n Maria Louisa (Minor) Magruder . After\n graduating from the \n Albemarle Military Academy, he entered\n the \n University of Virginia, where he received\n his M.A. degree in 1860. In the spring of 1861, he took a\n special three-month military course at the \n Virginia Military Institute in \n Lexington, and raised a company in \n Albemarle County known as the \n Rivanna Guards . As captain, he took the\n company to \n Richmond in June 1861 where they were\n mustered in with the \n 57th Regiment under \n Lewis A. Armistead . He was promoted to\n Colonel after the Battle of \n Fredericksburg on December 22, 1862. He\n was wounded during Pickett's Charge in the battle of \n Gettysburg July 3, 1863, and carried to a\n hospital near the battlefield where he died on July 5th.","This collection consists of ca. 2988 items (10 Hollinger\n boxes and oversize items), ca. 1787-1945, pertaining chiefly\n to the career of \n Egbert Watson Magruder as an agricultural\n chemist for the \n Department of Agriculture of Virginia and,\n later, for the \n F. S. Royster Guano Company of \n Norfolk, Virginia . Included are\n correspondence, reports, articles and speeches, laboratory\n data, architectural drawings and blueprints, printed material,\n and photographs. \n Egbert Watson Magruder collected material,\n 18981945, on various subjects related to the different aspects\n of his work, including agriculture, chemistry, chemists'\n associations, fertilizer, horticulture, livestock, and\n mineralogy. Also included are \n Magruder family papers, consisting of\n correspondence, legal and business papers, plats and surveys,\n and related papers. 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During\n part of this time, he was also director of the \n Virginia Test Farm at \n Saxe, Charlotte County . In 1915, he\n accepted an offer to become the Chief Chemist of the \n F. S. Royster Guano Company of \n Norfolk, Virginia, where his duties\n included taking charge of all chemical laboratories, and\n performing analytical and investigation work.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eOn Novermber 8, 1916, \n Egbert Watson Magruder married the former \n Frances Byrd Alvey of \n Richmond, Virginia . \n Egbert Watson Magruder was a member of the\n Board of Visitors of \n Virginia Polytechnic Institute, \n Blacksburg, Virginia, the \n American Chemical Society, \n Association of Official Agricultural\n Chemists, \n Virginia Academy of Science, and \n American Society of Agronomy, as well as\n being a member of the following clubs: \n Virginia Chemists' Club, \n Hampton Roads Chemists' Club (as one of\n the organizers and first president of each), the \n Kiwanis Club, \n Norfolk Country Club, and the \n Norfolk Town Club . In addition, he wrote\n numerous articles on agricultural chemistry and agriculture,\n including such topics as the manufacture and use of commercial\n fertilizer, the cultivation of wheat and tobacco, and food and\n food adulterations. \n Egbert Watson Magruder owned a farm of ca.\n 100 acres at \n Dry Bridge, Chesterfield County; he\n remained with the \n F. S. Royster Guano Company until his\n death in 1945.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003e\n Horatio \"Rashe\" Erskine Magruder was born\n on September 8, 1846 in \n Albemarle County, the son of \n Benjamin Henry Magruder and \n Maria Louisa (Minor) Magruder . He was\n educated in private country neighborhood schools before\n entering the \n Confederate Army at age seventeen in 1864.\n He served in the \n Rockbridge Artillery of Stonewall\n Jackson's old Brigade, and took part in the battles of The \n Wilderness and \n Spotsylvania Courthouse. He was captured,\n and imprisoned at \n Point Lookout, Maryland; after a lengthy\n illness in prison, he was exchanged, and returned to General \n Robert E. Lee 's army in 1865 after his\n recuperation. He was in the retreat of the \n Confederate Army to \n Appomattox .\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eAfter the war, \n Horatio Erskine Magruder attended the \n University of Virginia, studying Latin,\n Modern Languages, and Mathematics. He returned to \"Glenmore,\" the family home, where he\n formed a partnership with his father, and eventually took over\n management of the plantation. He was one of the most prominent\n farmers in \n Albemarle County . \n Horatio Erskine Magruder married his\n cousin, \n Julia May Chewning, of \"Island Home,\" \n Albemarle County, on December 12, 1894.\n He was a member of the vestry of \n Grace Episcopal Church in \n Cismont, the \n American Clan Gregor Society, and\n president of the \n Monticello Wine Company of \n Charlottesville and the \n Albemarle Mutual Fire Insurance Company .\n He died on January 19, 1924 at \"Glenmore.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003e\n John Bowie Magruder was born on November\n 10, 1839, in \n Albemarle County, the eldest son of \n Benjamin Henry Magruder and \n Maria Louisa (Minor) Magruder . After\n graduating from the \n Albemarle Military Academy, he entered\n the \n University of Virginia, where he received\n his M.A. degree in 1860. In the spring of 1861, he took a\n special three-month military course at the \n Virginia Military Institute in \n Lexington, and raised a company in \n Albemarle County known as the \n Rivanna Guards . As captain, he took the\n company to \n Richmond in June 1861 where they were\n mustered in with the \n 57th Regiment under \n Lewis A. Armistead . He was promoted to\n Colonel after the Battle of \n Fredericksburg on December 22, 1862. He\n was wounded during Pickett's Charge in the battle of \n Gettysburg July 3, 1863, and carried to a\n hospital near the battlefield where he died on July 5th.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical/Historical Information"],"bioghist_tesim":["Egbert Watson Magruder was born on October\n 25, 1868, in \n Albemarle County, Virginia, the son of \n Benjamin Henry Magruder and \n Anne Evalina (Norris) Magruder . After his\n early education in public and private schools, he entered \n Hampden-Sydney College in 1887, and\n received his B.A. degree in 1891. He completed courses in\n chemistry at the \n University of Virginia, and entered \n Johns Hopkins University in 1892, where he\n was assistant in the department of chemistry during his last\n two years. Afterwards, he received an appointment to the \n Mississippi College of Agriculture . For\n approximately fifteen years, until his resignation in 1915, \n Egbert Watson Magruder was the Chief\n Chemist and Pure Food Expert of the \n State Department of Agriculture . During\n part of this time, he was also director of the \n Virginia Test Farm at \n Saxe, Charlotte County . In 1915, he\n accepted an offer to become the Chief Chemist of the \n F. S. Royster Guano Company of \n Norfolk, Virginia, where his duties\n included taking charge of all chemical laboratories, and\n performing analytical and investigation work.","On Novermber 8, 1916, \n Egbert Watson Magruder married the former \n Frances Byrd Alvey of \n Richmond, Virginia . \n Egbert Watson Magruder was a member of the\n Board of Visitors of \n Virginia Polytechnic Institute, \n Blacksburg, Virginia, the \n American Chemical Society, \n Association of Official Agricultural\n Chemists, \n Virginia Academy of Science, and \n American Society of Agronomy, as well as\n being a member of the following clubs: \n Virginia Chemists' Club, \n Hampton Roads Chemists' Club (as one of\n the organizers and first president of each), the \n Kiwanis Club, \n Norfolk Country Club, and the \n Norfolk Town Club . In addition, he wrote\n numerous articles on agricultural chemistry and agriculture,\n including such topics as the manufacture and use of commercial\n fertilizer, the cultivation of wheat and tobacco, and food and\n food adulterations. \n Egbert Watson Magruder owned a farm of ca.\n 100 acres at \n Dry Bridge, Chesterfield County; he\n remained with the \n F. S. Royster Guano Company until his\n death in 1945.","Horatio \"Rashe\" Erskine Magruder was born\n on September 8, 1846 in \n Albemarle County, the son of \n Benjamin Henry Magruder and \n Maria Louisa (Minor) Magruder . He was\n educated in private country neighborhood schools before\n entering the \n Confederate Army at age seventeen in 1864.\n He served in the \n Rockbridge Artillery of Stonewall\n Jackson's old Brigade, and took part in the battles of The \n Wilderness and \n Spotsylvania Courthouse. He was captured,\n and imprisoned at \n Point Lookout, Maryland; after a lengthy\n illness in prison, he was exchanged, and returned to General \n Robert E. Lee 's army in 1865 after his\n recuperation. He was in the retreat of the \n Confederate Army to \n Appomattox .","After the war, \n Horatio Erskine Magruder attended the \n University of Virginia, studying Latin,\n Modern Languages, and Mathematics. He returned to \"Glenmore,\" the family home, where he\n formed a partnership with his father, and eventually took over\n management of the plantation. He was one of the most prominent\n farmers in \n Albemarle County . \n Horatio Erskine Magruder married his\n cousin, \n Julia May Chewning, of \"Island Home,\" \n Albemarle County, on December 12, 1894.\n He was a member of the vestry of \n Grace Episcopal Church in \n Cismont, the \n American Clan Gregor Society, and\n president of the \n Monticello Wine Company of \n Charlottesville and the \n Albemarle Mutual Fire Insurance Company .\n He died on January 19, 1924 at \"Glenmore.\"","John Bowie Magruder was born on November\n 10, 1839, in \n Albemarle County, the eldest son of \n Benjamin Henry Magruder and \n Maria Louisa (Minor) Magruder . After\n graduating from the \n Albemarle Military Academy, he entered\n the \n University of Virginia, where he received\n his M.A. degree in 1860. In the spring of 1861, he took a\n special three-month military course at the \n Virginia Military Institute in \n Lexington, and raised a company in \n Albemarle County known as the \n Rivanna Guards . As captain, he took the\n company to \n Richmond in June 1861 where they were\n mustered in with the \n 57th Regiment under \n Lewis A. Armistead . He was promoted to\n Colonel after the Battle of \n Fredericksburg on December 22, 1862. He\n was wounded during Pickett's Charge in the battle of \n Gettysburg July 3, 1863, and carried to a\n hospital near the battlefield where he died on July 5th."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection consists of ca. 2988 items (10 Hollinger\n boxes and oversize items), ca. 1787-1945, pertaining chiefly\n to the career of \n Egbert Watson Magruder as an agricultural\n chemist for the \n Department of Agriculture of Virginia and,\n later, for the \n F. S. Royster Guano Company of \n Norfolk, Virginia . Included are\n correspondence, reports, articles and speeches, laboratory\n data, architectural drawings and blueprints, printed material,\n and photographs. \n Egbert Watson Magruder collected material,\n 18981945, on various subjects related to the different aspects\n of his work, including agriculture, chemistry, chemists'\n associations, fertilizer, horticulture, livestock, and\n mineralogy. Also included are \n Magruder family papers, consisting of\n correspondence, legal and business papers, plats and surveys,\n and related papers. Topics or items of interest include\n several letters,1861-1863, from \n John Bowie Magruder during his service in\n the \n Confederate Army during the Civil War\n describing several battles, including \n Fredericksburg and \n Suffolk, and camp life at \n Fort Dillard, \n Fort Drury (near \n Fredericksburg), and on White Marsh Road\n near \n Suffolk; an 1861 account book kept by \n John Bowie Magruder for the \n Rivanna Guards; a letter, October 17,\n 1864, to \n Benjamin Henry Magruder from his son, \n Horatio Erskine Magruder while a prisoner\n at \n Point Lookout, Maryland, during the war;\n papers pertaining to the purchase of \"Glenmore\"; papers concerning various \n Virginia estates such as \"Edgehill\" and \"Glenmore\" in \n Albemarle County, \"Blenheim\" in Caroline County, \"Union Mills\" in \n Fluvanna County, and \"River Bend\" in \n Spotsylvania County; an account book from\n the Charlottesville Grange; and genealogical\n and biographical information for the Magruder family and allied families.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This collection consists of ca. 2988 items (10 Hollinger\n boxes and oversize items), ca. 1787-1945, pertaining chiefly\n to the career of \n Egbert Watson Magruder as an agricultural\n chemist for the \n Department of Agriculture of Virginia and,\n later, for the \n F. 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Large portions of the\n correspondence belong to \n William Wattsand \n Fleming Saunders. Included with the\n correspondence is a letterbook, 1873-1880, of \n Frank Prufer. The business papers include\n accounts, bonds, correspondence, and notes and receipts,\n chiefly pertaining to \n William Wattsand \n Fleming Saunders, but also various\n members of these families. The legal papers include court\n dockets and memoranda of \n William Watts, documents, and wills.\n There are various legal papers of \n William Wattspertaining to \n Virginiacounties including \n Amelia County, \n Amherst County, \n Buckingham County, \n Campbell County, \n Cumberland County, \n Prince Edward County. The miscellaneous\n material includes advertisements, educational papers,\n photographs, printed, religious papers, and fragments. The\n bound volumes include day books, a blacksmith book, a farm\n journal, memorandum books, and a township record. Folders are\n arranged alphabetically within each series, with material\n inside arranged chronologically.","Correspondence","From the correspondence of the \n Davis Family, \n Saunders Family, and related families,\n 1800-1856, there is a letter addressed to \"Sully,\" December\n 30, 1800, from \n Louisa County, which advises the\n recipient, who had asked for religious instruction, to seek\n the \n Kingdom of God. A letter dated April 2,\n 1812 from \n James Raylandto his sister mentions that\n his cousin is strapped for cash, and asks if the recipient can\n help him. A rather unusual letter, dating July 24, 1836, from \n Mount Pleasant, indicates that \"Mary\n thinks a little Brandy would be of service to her,\" and\n requests that some be sent to her. A letter written to Captain\n Davis on January 9, 1844, mentions that \n Pleasant Milkhillneeds brandy, and asks\n that it be sent with \n David(probably a slave) for there is none\n at \n Bethel. A letter dating November 6, 1856\n at \n Bleak Hillsmakes a reference to \"Roanoke\"\n [Roanoke County, or \n John Randolph's estate \"Roanoke\"?].","From their correspondence dating 1862-1904, there is a\n letter to \n Sam Tyree, Esq, July 17, 1870 from [his]\n student: \n [Sam L. Preston?]complaining that he can\n not attend sunday school because of prostration. There is also\n a letter dated April 8, 1901 from \n Trinity and Ivy Chapelin \n Boonsboro, Bedford Countyto a Mr.\n Randolph inviting him to preach there every other Sunday.\n There is also an undated fragment referring to a comet the\n size of a full moon and a meteor shower which \"will be a sight\n to see.\"","Among the families' undated correspondence, is a letter\n dated November 17 to \n \"Carter\" [Saunders?], by a female who\n mentions [her] children's Latin lessons. There is another\n letter to a Miss Kerr which mentions a recipe for Tongue a la\n Mode. There is also a letter, dated October 23, [1805?], from\n a \n Sam K. Jenny, probably a doctor of\n medicine, which mentions that \n William Greenattended a man named\n Barnhart to \n Bedfordso Jenny could prescribe to his\n case and that he \"forbad the case of ardent spirits.\"","From the correspondence of \n Eva (Smith) Saunders, dated 1868-1894,\n there is a letter, February 24, 1889, from \n The Grovewhich mentions that while Eva\n passed her exams--her brother \n Fleming Saunders IIIdid not. A letter,\n August 2, 1892, to \n Eva Saundersfrom \n M. Natalie Manson, at \n Wintore, speaks of school and Latin.\n There is an interesting letter, December 10, 1893, from \n Florence, Italyto Eva, mentioning that\n there is no silver in \n Italyfor the English and French are\n buying it up, that \"Coppers are such a bother, and so heavy to\n carry,\" seeing the works of \n Donatoand \n Brunelleschiand the \n Medici Chapel, and the \n \"Brothers of Pity\"who wear black robes\n and carry a corpse which \"made my blood turn cold.\" There is a\n letter, January 13, 1894, to Eva, which mentions sending a\n book to \n May Begg, \"a literary courtship under the\n auspices of \n Pike's Peak. \" \n Fleming Saunders IIIat \n Randolph-Macon Academyin \n Bedfordwrites to Eva on May 15, 1894,\n saying he tried to get a tennis tournament for field day, and\n congratulates Eva on her chicken raising and hopes his are\n doing better.","Among the \n Eva Saundersundated correspondence, there\n is a fragment which notes that Miss Begg sent to its writer a\n little book called \"The greatest thing in the World.\" A letter\n dated November 26 to Eva contains drawings of women's blouses\n and concerns her ordered blouses.","From the correspondence of \n Fleming Saundersand \n Mary (Gwathmey) Saunders, 1858-1879, a\n letter dated September 5, 1871, from \n Peter Saunders, Jr., \n Bleak Hill, says that his tobacco crop\n has suffered. Another letter, April 17, 1874, from \n Jeanie Edmond, \n Hudson Lodge, makes a reference to the \n Jubilee Singerstraveling to raise money\n for a \"slave college somewhere in the Northern States\"; to\n acquaintances visiting \n England, mentioning a \"public worship\n bill\" in \n Parliament, and one acquaintance having\n an appointment with the Bishop of \n Melbourne; and to visiting \n Australia. In a postcard dated August 21,\n 1879, \n W. A. Alrichasks \n Fleming Saunders' opinion as to the next\n \"services\" in \"regular course,\" and saying that it best not to\n alter rotation as \"last service was omitted.\" He also mentions\n that Mrs. \n C[harles] Dabneyhas a fine little\n daughter.","In the Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, 1880-1892,\n there is a letter dated March 3, 1880 from M. Caden to\n Saunders stating that he can not board a minister, but will\n give the same salary as before. \n Peter Saunderswrites from \n Bleak Hillon January 19, 1881 saying that\n he has no specific desire to be a director on the \n Virgina Midland [Rail] Road, and does not\n think he could get the appointment anyway; he is still a\n director on the \n Franklin and Pittsylvania Railroad\n Company, and fears a possible conflict of interest.\n W. A. Alrichwrites from \n Emanuel Rectory, \n Chatham, Virginia, on February 16, 1882,\n saying he is glad that the \n Saunders' keep up the old St. Valentine's\n Day tradition, by sending so practical a token of affection. \n Ellen Boulder, a school teacher, writes\n to \n Mary Saundersfrom \n Drake's Branchon March 18, 1889,\n mentioning a five month school term ending on March 1st and a\n June 23 to July 23 summer session. \n [Peter Saunders], \n Bleak Hill, writes \n Fleming Saunders, on October 26, 1891\n mentioning Republican elements in the \"alliance\" [farmers'\n alliance such as the \n Grange?].","In the Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, 1893-1900,\n Fleming Saunders IIIwrites to his parents\n from \n Randolph-Macon Academyin \n Bedfordon March 14, 1893, saying that he\n is in the Baptist Church in the morning and the Methodist in\n the afternoon, and tells of boys who spend more time with the\n girls than studying. \n James F. Plummerwrites to Captain\n Saunders on March 29, 1893, [from a theological seminary?],\n saying that exams are beginning, and implying that knowledge\n of Hebrew and Apologetics will be next among those things\n tested. \n Peter Saunderswrites to Fleming from \n Bleak Hill, on March 30, 1894, mentioning\n the Bland Bill and the fear that its veto would cause discord\n in the \n Democratic Party, and discussing briefly\n possible effects on the present financial situation.","In the Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, 1901-1910,\n there is a letter, July 19, 1901, from \n Edward Watts Saunders, while serving in\n the \n Virginia House of Delegates. \n William W. Oldwrites to Fleming on\n February 2, 1903 about a land sale and his agreement to sell\n the land as a whole parcel to two black men, and suggesting a\n method of finalizing the transaction. \n E. W. Saunderswrites to Fleming on\n January 21, 1904 mentioning an inquiry about his land near\n \"Vic. Muse.\" A letter, [March 1904], from \n Alice [Saunders]at \n Hollins, Virginia, to her aunt Saunders\n refers to the Roman poet \n Virgil. She writes to her mother on March\n 12, 1904 mentioning that John [ ] had failed in \n Caesarand that he had been in the second\n book of \n Virgil.","In the undated Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, \n D. Saunderswrites to his mother from \n Randolph-Macon Academyon February 10,\n saying that he is learning German and is plagued by poor\n spelling, and that the boys dance every night and were\n previously boxing.","In the correspondence of \n William Watts, 1754-1784, there is a\n letter dated June 27, 1771 which summons Watts to the \n General Assemblyin \n Williamsburg. \n Samuel Dilworthwrites on June 2, 1783\n from \n Blanfordmentioning the problem of\n collecting debts owed to the British. \n Thomas Baldwin, Jr.writes on December 22,\n 1784 concerning the purchase of \"the Negro Fellow\" for\n $18.","In the Watts correspondence, 1785-1789, a letter, December\n 16, 1785, from \n William Roachinforms Watts that while \n Peter Kernis employing Watts in a matter\n between Kern and Roach, Watts is to plead for Roach in all\n matters, suggesting a conflict of interest. \n Arthur Campbell, a candidate for the\n senate from the Western Distict, writes, on March 24, 1788,\n asking for Watts' support. \n Edward Grahamof \n Bedford, writes on December 20, 1792,\n mentioning that he saw the Watts' son reading \n Horaceand sending the boy a copy of \n Cicerowhich would supply \"the means of\n raising him as high in eminence as you could reasonably wish,\"\n and adding that the boy will need to learn Greek as he will\n soon be studying science.","In the Watts correspondence, 1793-1794, \n Duncan Rosewrites from \n Petersburg, on July 8, 1794, stating that\n Buchanan's Hartie and Companyhas been\n doing business in \n Great Britainand is waiting for a\n successor to Hartie to be appointed before certain books could\n be examined by Rose. Another letter pertains to relations with\n Franceand \n Britainat this time: \n George Hancockwrites to Watts in 1794\n mentioning the rearing of a navy \"to repel the insult to our\n ploy,\" referring to commerce restriction [on American goods]\n by a nation which does not have a commerce treaty with the\n U.S., and referring to Mr. \n [James] Madison's arguments whereas he\n conducted himself in a manner worthy of himself. \n Creed Taylorwrites on May 11, 1795,\n concerning some bonds. \n William Vannersonwrites, on October 30,\n 1795, from \n Petersburgmentioning a British war sloop\n in \n Norfolk, Virginiaand the order for\n carrying American bottoms bound for \n Franceinto British ports with invoice\n being revoked, revealing that some say that this retaliation\n has been brought about by Americans invoicing their flour at\n $27 per barrel.","In Watts' correspondence with \n Edward Randolph, 1796-1797, Randolph\n writes from \n Richmondon February 21 and March 13, 1796\n on the subject of British creditors. In Watts' correspondence\n with \n Thomas F. Scott, 1792-1798, Scott writes\n on January 4, 1796 and December 18, 1798 on the subject of\n British debts. In the correspondence of \n William Wattswith \n John Watts, 1784-1800, John writes to\n William in April 1784 from \n Lincoln County, Virginia(now \n Kentucky), concerning apprehension about\n a possible Indian war in the \n Northwest Territories. John says that\n while the lands in \n Kentuckyare good, the inconveniences are\n many, and that the doomsayers will probably prevent the\n surveying of lands on the northwest side of the Ohio.","Business Papers","There are general accounts, 1751-1899, n.d. An account,\n beginning November 16, 1762, with \n George Kippen \u0026 Co.at their store in \n Goochland, Virginia, lists \n John Gilliamas having ordered a dozen\n flints, 3/4 yard of bearskin, and a dozen pipes. There is a\n list, April 20, 1763, pertaining to the estate of \n A. Watts, on which is listed a\n £0.2.0 debt to \n Mary Petillo, the only woman on the list,\n and a £2.4.9 debt to Sir \n William Skipwith. The account of \n Thomas Eastwith \n Archelaus Austinfrom November 15, 1771,\n consists of beer, wine, grog, and a gallon of corn, with one\n entry \"to saging one night\" perhaps pertaining to the making\n of moonshine. An account, beginning January 20, 1775, of N[ ]\n Vaughn with \n Edward Wattslists various quantities of\n rum, molasses, and sugar. There are several accounts,\n 1779-1794, of the estate of \n Nathaniel Davis, including an entry for\n 1784 for three yards of woollen for a Negro jacket, and May 9,\n 1784 for half of hire of \n Jacob. There is a section, \"Accts\n Overlooked,\" from 1784, which refers to tobacco being a share\n and half share for \n Jacob, and another for dinner at the\n courthouse when on business. There is an account of \n James Daviswith \n Daniel Warwick, dating 1799-1803, with\n references to a variety of items including coffee, sewing\n materials, dinner ware, alcohol, and accessories. Mrs. \n Elizabeth Davis' account beginning May\n 31, 1807, has an entries for coffee, condiments, and sewing\n material. An account, March 26, 1810, of Capt. \n James Daviswith \n Rowland P. Bankslists \"163 days tuition\n at $8 p. ann. $5 cts 1 1/2.\" The account, beginning August 14,\n 1826, of Capt. \n James Daviswith \n Thomas Pleasants, has lists orders for\n cheese, mackerel, cotton, and whiskey. On October 31, 1832,\n Judge Saunders, of \n Lynchburg, Virginia, orders castor oil,\n ointment, and a syringe. Accounts which mention tea are rare\n but there is an undated fragment of Mr. \n James Daviswhich contains an entry for\n imperial tea. There is an undated \"memorandum of brandy\" taken\n from Mrs. Eubank.","The accounts of \n Williams Wattsspan 1752-1797. There is\n also a hotel account with \n Charles Williamsonwith entries dating\n 1763, 1773, and 1774. There are accounts for the boarding,\n clothing, and feeding of Negro boys with Mrs. \n Betty Tuckerand \n Betty Kirkland, both beginning September\n 10, 1767, and Capt. \n Joseph Tucker, 1767-1769. Watts has\n accounts, 1768, with \n John Brittanfor a waistcoat, shoes,\n stockings, and a hat. There is a 1769 account for various\n building supplies. Watts also has an account, beginning April\n 20, 1771, with \n Miller Woodsonwith an entry of May 16,\n 1772 listing a \n Patrick Henry. There is a document which\n contains information on the estate of \n William Randolph. There is another\n lodging account, July 26, 1773 through December 3, 1776, of\n Watts with \n Charles Williams. There is an account\n beginning March 9, 1778, with \n William Kirklandwhich includes listings\n for tuition and educational books. A January 10, 1780 account\n with \n Frederick Nancementions a violin and a\n set of strings. There is an account, beginning December 21,\n 1787, with \n Robert Wilsonordering Hyson Tea, coffee,\n and a bottle of snuff. From a 1791 account of \n Edward McDonaldwith \n William Watts, there is the note of the\n hire of a Negro. From a 1792 account of \n Charles Smith, there is a note for the\n finding of a Negro woman and for the inspecting of tobacco.\n There are two medical bills, one with \n George Martin, beginning January 14,\n 1794, and one with Doctor \n Graham, beginning November 3, 1795. In\n October 1797, Watts had an account with \n George Quillefor the hire of a Negro.\n There is an undated account of \n W. Walter Spencewith Watts for the hire\n of a Negro for eight months.","Promissory notes and receipts range from 1754-1905, n.d.\n There are several items concerned with the estate of \n John Flemingand include an entry for\n February 1764 for a Negro bought for $10. Between \n George Martinand Watts there is an\n agreement, October 3, 1794, mentioning the purchase of red\n wheat and the hire of a Negro woman. \n James Davishas a note dated 1803 with the\n Sheriff of \n Amherst Countyfor tax on four Negroes,\n four horses, and five tithes. \n Elizabeth Davishas a note dated 1816 for\n tax on three Negroes and one horse. There is a note from\n December 6, 1827 pertaining to a $5 bond for the hire of a\n Negro man by \n James Davisfrom \n J. Wrightfor \n Lavinia Wright. There is a 1840 note from\n Charles Davisto the Sheriff of \n Amherstfor tax on six Negroes and six\n horses.","Legal Papers","There are a number of court memoranda, 1768-1786, n.d.,\n kept by \n William Wattsin his capacity as a lawyer.\n In a November 10, 1771 memo for the \n Buckingham Countycourt, there is an entry\n for detinue for Negro woman named \n Agge. From the memo for the April 1772\n court at \n Lunenburg County, \n Thomas Taylorand his wife have a suit\n against a Hurt for a Negro in \n Amelia. There is also a list of debts\n owed to Watts for the year 1794. Dating 1771 through 1782,\n there are court dockets from \n Amelia Countyand \n Lunenburg Countyfrom 1771-1782. A number\n of the entries have Watts as the litigant. There is a 1773 day\n book with the signatures of William and \n Edward Watts, which includes a record of \n William Watts' court expenses. There are\n also legal day books, 1772-1773, of Watts, with entries for \n Buckingham County, \n Amelia, \n Cumberland County, and \n Prince Edward Countyas well as for \n Williamsburg, Virginia. There is another\n 1773 memorandum book of Watts with entries for \n Amelia County, \n Cumberland County, and \n Buckingham County.","The indentures date 1749-1788, n.d. From January 1, 1763,\n there is an agreement between \n Benjamin Tambroand \n Ayres Hodnettof \n Buckinghamin regard to the former's son, \n John Tambro, to be apprentice to the\n latter for seven years. From March 28, 1774, there is an\n indenture between Watts and \n William Ford. From September 17, 1768,\n there is an agreement between \n Abraham Westand \n John Blankenshipof \n Prince Edward. On November 17, 1772,\n there is an agreement between \n John Lewallenof \n Amelia Countyand \n James and Robert Donalds and Company,\n Merchants of \n Glasgow. On September 15, 1778, there is\n an agreement between \n David Wrightof \n Botetourtand \n Alexander Paineof the same concerning a\n land dispute in the area where the \n Roanoke Riverand \n Tinker Creek.","The will, December 25, 1745, of \n Thomas Pattersonof \n Albemarle County, names his slaves and\n divides them among his children and wife, and requests that\n his land in \n Goochland Countybe known as \n \"Locust Thicket.\"Margery Hinshawcontested the will of \n Samuel Hinshawdated March 1758 with \n [Cedw] Gibsonon July 10, 1765. Hinshaw\n had divided his slaves between his still living wife, his\n daughter \n Elizabeth Hinshaw, and the latter's\n children. This situation involved a slave of Elizabeth. The\n will of \n Thomas Bottomof \n Ameliadated May 10, 1760 divides his\n slaves which are named between his three daughters.","A folder of general legal papers date 1765-1903, n.d. The\n inventory and appraisal, 1826, of the estate of \n John Eubankmentions prices for his\n Negroes: £300 for a man named \n Jacob, £200 for a man named \n Joe, £10 for a woman named \n Hannah, £20 for a girl named \n Lolly, and £0 for a girl named\n Caroline. There is also a list of tickets\n of ommission paid by \n William Watts, attorney. Among the legal\n papers of \n Amelia County, 1768 through 1789\n including undated material, a document dated May 15, 1783\n states that \n Sarah Tinkeron December 6, 1781 gave her\n son-in-law \n John Tuckeran ailing Negro named \n Neduntil the latter gets well whereas he\n will be returned to \n Sarah Tucker. In an undated document, \n George Vaughnyields up title/right of two\n Negroes--named \n Frankand \n Phoebe--to son-in-law \n John Norris--formerly given to grandson \n John Norrisby a deed dated October 2,\n 1796: \"said slaves will forever defend me from my heirs.\" The\n son-in-law Norris will pay Vaughn or wife £10\n annually for preformance of the aforesaid act. Among the \n Campbell Countypapers, Justice \n Adam Clementsays that \n Charles Gilbertof \n Campbellon April 29, 1787 makes oath that\n Negro slave \n Jack--property of Watts of \n Prince Edward County--ran away and was\n found 50 miles thence. Among the legal papers of \n Prince Edward, \n Edward Wattssold to \n William Wattseight Negro slaves: \n True, \n James, \n Winnie, \n Peter, \n Sarah, \n Betty, \n Rachel, and \n Docon January 14, 1787. There is also a\n account of Dr. \n M. John Kingwith the sheriff of \n Lunenburgwhich has an entry dating 1769:\n the former is in account with \n [John] Eppsfor four lbs. of tobacco at\n £0.5.1.","Miscellaneous","Among the Advertisements there is an advertisement dated\n September 20, 1871 from the \n Omaha, Nebraska Lotteryfor the building\n of a public library in the city. A broadside from \n Cox and Sons Church Furnitureshows a\n garish stained-glass window commemorating the late President \n James Garfield. There is an undated\n letter to Mrs. \n Fleming Saundersasking for a subscription\n to the \n Graphic,a ladies society\n magazine. There is an undated list of books from \n George Munro, Publishers. There is also a\n broadside for \"The World's Christmas Hymn\"--an analogy of\n English poetry pertaining to \n Christ's birth dating from the medieval\n period.","The church related papers include a letter, March 21, 1904,\n from \n Virginia Polytechnic Instituteto the \n Saundersasking for aid for the building of\n an Episcopal parsonage at the university. The letter\n enunciates a fear of the danger of Episcopal boys being weaned\n from their faith by the compulsory attendance at the services\n of other sects due to the absence of a Episcopal parsonage.\n There is also an Episcopal \"Church Kalendar,\" 1882-1883,\n listing holy days with information on the faith, church\n service, and background of the Anglican/Episcopalian\n faith.","Civil War papers range from 1861 to 1864. During 1862-1864,\n there are a number of furloughs issued to \n Confederateenlisted men in \n Virginia, each with a physical\n description of the bearer, and addressed \"to all whom it may\n concern.\" On August 10, 1862, there is a provision return for\n a company of the \n 13th Regiment of Pennsylvania volunteers.\n There are also a number of CSA \"special requisitions\", chiefly\n ordering clothing, shoes, and blankets, most signed by Captain\n Fleming Saunders, assistant\n quartermaster, of Company K, Virginia Regiment.","The educational papers range from 1848-1903, n.d. There is\n a page from a 1848 French edition of the fables of La Fontaine\n from the \"Academie de Norfolk.\" There is an \n \"Educational Treatise on the Constitution\",\n September 6, 1877, by \n John Randolph Tuckerof \n Virginia. There is a 1892-1893 brochure\n for the \n Edgeworth School, a church-related\n boarding and day school for females. There is the fall term\n 1895 grade report from \n Virginia Polytechnic Institute(formerly \n Virginia Agriculture and Mechanical\n College) for \n Fleming Saunders, III. There is a fall\n term 1902 grade report from \n Hollins Collegefor \n Elsie Saunders. There is another VPI\n grade report, from February 1903, for \n Carter Temple Saunders. There is a report\n from \n St. Timothy's Schoolof \n Catonsville, Maryland. Another undated\n piece is a \"rules for spelling\" sheet from a grammar book.\n There are also undated fragments of Latin, French, and\n algebra.","There are lectures, essays, and poems, 1794, 1818, 1843,\n and n.d., including a scrap of a lecture dated September 6,\n 1794 from \n Edward Watts; another lecture on motive\n dated September 16, 1794; and, a series of oral essays from\n 1843.","Miscellaneous material, 1887-1892, includes a note of the\n marriage of Capt. \n Fleming Saundersto \n Mary Gwathmeyon July 30.","The obituaries include a reprint of the 1858 obituary of \n Fleming Saunders, Sr, a reprint of the\n 1867 obituary of Fleming, Sr.'s wife-- \n Alice Fleming--and the 1904 obituary of \n Peter Saunders. The obituaries of\n Fleming, Sr. and Alice are panegyrics. The first two were\n transcribed by \n John Blair Dabney.","The photographs include an unidentified photograph of a\n young member of the \n Saunders familyand undated photo cards of\n liturgical furniture.","Bound Volumes","The Day Books include a day book from \n Maple Creek Millsdating from 1842. There\n is a 1867 day book with one page filled, made of a cut\n agricultural crop ledger. There is also in the book a pasted\n in notice from the Adjuctant Inspector's Office in \n Richmond, July 29, 1863. Dating January\n 18, 1872 is a subscription book for the \n Lee Monumental Association. Also present\n is a $1 donation from \n Alex Berkeleyof \n Yellow Branch, Virginia. There are also\n farm journals dating 1855 through 1860.","A card game, 1846, called \"The Game of Kings made Easy\"\n which is based on the kings of \n Englandwho reigned down to its date, is\n also present. The card for Henry V is missing. Many of the\n cards contain information of the kings of an antiquarian\n nature.","The Memorandum books, 1873-1874 and 1881-1894, owned by \n Fleming Saunders, includes employees,\n supplies, and construction information in the first volume.\n The latter has a note at its end which mentions survey\n data.","The \n Otter River TownshipRecord Book dates\n from 1870-1874. There are references to road building. An\n entry for June 16, 1871 notes the ordering of \"tickets\" for\n road tax and township levy. Also included are lists of\n expenses for board members with lists of expenses for\n materials bought. One entry notes that \n B. H. Anthony, overseer of the poor,\n sends three paupers--one white woman and two black woman--to\n the poor house. Expenses for the poor house are noted. At 1874\n and 1875 meetings, \n Fleming Saundersis mentioned as road\n overseer in certain districts.","University of Virginia. Library. Special\n Collections Dept.","Kingdom of God","Pleasant Milkhill","Bethel","Bleak Hills","Trinity and Ivy Chapel","The Grove","Wintore","Medici Chapel","\"Brothers of Pity\"","Randolph-Macon Academy","Bleak Hill","Hudson Lodge","Jubilee Singers","Parliament","Virgina Midland [Rail] Road","Franklin and Pittsylvania Railroad\n Company","Emanuel Rectory","Grange","Democratic Party","Virginia House of Delegates","General Assembly","Blanford","Buchanan's Hartie and Company","Norfolk, Virginia","Northwest Territories","George Kippen \u0026 Co.","James and Robert Donalds and Company","\"Locust Thicket.\"","Omaha, Nebraska Lottery","Cox and Sons Church Furniture","George Munro, Publishers","Virginia Polytechnic Institute","Confederate","13th Regiment of Pennsylvania volunteers","Edgeworth School","Virginia Agriculture and Mechanical\n College","Hollins College","St. Timothy's School","Maple Creek Mills","Lee Monumental Association","Otter River Township","Internal Revenue\n Service","New York Public\n Library","University of Virginia\n Volunteers","Davis Family","Saunders Family","Watts Family","Saunders","Saunders family","William H. 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Watts","Mary Petillo","William Skipwith","Thomas East","Archelaus Austin","Edward Watts","Nathaniel Davis","Jacob","James Davis","Daniel Warwick","Elizabeth Davis","Rowland P. Banks","Thomas Pleasants","Williams Watts","Charles Williamson","Betty Tucker","Betty Kirkland","Joseph Tucker","John Brittan","Miller Woodson","Patrick Henry","William Randolph","Charles Williams","William Kirkland","Frederick Nance","Robert Wilson","Edward McDonald","Charles Smith","George Martin","Graham","George Quille","W. Walter Spence","John Fleming","J. Wright","Lavinia Wright","Charles Davis","Agge","Thomas Taylor","Benjamin Tambro","Ayres Hodnett","John Tambro","William Ford","Abraham West","John Blankenship","John Lewallen","David Wright","Alexander Paine","Thomas Patterson","Margery Hinshaw","Samuel Hinshaw","[Cedw] Gibson","Elizabeth Hinshaw","Thomas Bottom","John Eubank","Joe","Hannah","Lolly","Caroline","Sarah Tinker","John Tucker","Ned","Sarah Tucker","George Vaughn","Frank","Phoebe","John Norris","Adam Clement","Charles Gilbert","Jack","True","James","Winnie","Peter","Sarah","Betty","Rachel","Doc","M. John King","[John] Epps","James Garfield","Christ","John Randolph Tucker","Fleming Saunders, III","Elsie Saunders","Carter Temple Saunders","Mary Gwathmey","Fleming Saunders, Sr","Alice Fleming","John Blair Dabney","Alex Berkeley","B. H. Anthony","Cary H. Gwathmey","Eva (Smith)\n Saunders.","Mary (Gwathmey)\n Saunders.","John Tabb","Fleming Saunders, Sr.","Alice W. Saunders","William Cowper","Eugene M. Cox","John B. 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Alrich","C[harles] Dabney","Peter Saunders","Ellen Boulder","Mary Saunders","[Peter Saunders]","James F. Plummer","Edward Watts Saunders","William W. Old","E. W. Saunders","Alice [Saunders]","Virgil","Caesar","D. Saunders","Samuel Dilworth","Thomas Baldwin, Jr.","William Roach","Peter Kern","Arthur Campbell","Edward Graham","Horace","Cicero","Duncan Rose","George Hancock","[James] Madison","Creed Taylor","William Vannerson","Edward Randolph","Thomas F. Scott","John Watts","John Gilliam","A. Watts","Mary Petillo","William Skipwith","Thomas East","Archelaus Austin","Edward Watts","Nathaniel Davis","Jacob","James Davis","Daniel Warwick","Elizabeth Davis","Rowland P. Banks","Thomas Pleasants","Williams Watts","Charles Williamson","Betty Tucker","Betty Kirkland","Joseph Tucker","John Brittan","Miller Woodson","Patrick Henry","William Randolph","Charles Williams","William Kirkland","Frederick Nance","Robert Wilson","Edward McDonald","Charles Smith","George Martin","Graham","George Quille","W. Walter Spence","John Fleming","J. Wright","Lavinia Wright","Charles Davis","Agge","Thomas Taylor","Benjamin Tambro","Ayres Hodnett","John Tambro","William Ford","Abraham West","John Blankenship","John Lewallen","David Wright","Alexander Paine","Thomas Patterson","Margery Hinshaw","Samuel Hinshaw","[Cedw] Gibson","Elizabeth Hinshaw","Thomas Bottom","John Eubank","Joe","Hannah","Lolly","Caroline","Sarah Tinker","John Tucker","Ned","Sarah Tucker","George Vaughn","Frank","Phoebe","John Norris","Adam Clement","Charles Gilbert","Jack","True","James","Winnie","Peter","Sarah","Betty","Rachel","Doc","M. 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Special\n Collections Dept.","Kingdom of God","Pleasant Milkhill","Bethel","Bleak Hills","Trinity and Ivy Chapel","The Grove","Wintore","Medici Chapel","\"Brothers of Pity\"","Randolph-Macon Academy","Bleak Hill","Hudson Lodge","Jubilee Singers","Parliament","Virgina Midland [Rail] Road","Franklin and Pittsylvania Railroad\n Company","Emanuel Rectory","Grange","Democratic Party","Virginia House of Delegates","General Assembly","Blanford","Buchanan's Hartie and Company","Norfolk, Virginia","Northwest Territories","George Kippen \u0026 Co.","James and Robert Donalds and Company","\"Locust Thicket.\"","Omaha, Nebraska Lottery","Cox and Sons Church Furniture","George Munro, Publishers","Virginia Polytechnic Institute","Confederate","13th Regiment of Pennsylvania volunteers","Edgeworth School","Virginia Agriculture and Mechanical\n College","Hollins College","St. Timothy's School","Maple Creek Mills","Lee Monumental Association","Otter River Township","Internal Revenue\n Service","New York Public\n Library","University of Virginia\n Volunteers"],"creator_famname_ssim":["Davis Family","Saunders Family","Watts Family","Saunders","Saunders family"],"creators_ssim":["William H. Irvine","William Watts","Fleming Saunders","Frank Prufer","James Rayland","David","John Randolph","Sam Tyree","[Sam L. Preston?]","\"Carter\" [Saunders?]","Sam K. Jenny","William Green","Eva (Smith) Saunders","Fleming Saunders III","Eva Saunders","M. Natalie Manson","Donato","Brunelleschi","May Begg","Mary (Gwathmey) Saunders","Peter Saunders, Jr.","Jeanie Edmond","W. A. Alrich","C[harles] Dabney","Peter Saunders","Ellen Boulder","Mary Saunders","[Peter Saunders]","James F. Plummer","Edward Watts Saunders","William W. Old","E. W. Saunders","Alice [Saunders]","Virgil","Caesar","D. Saunders","Samuel Dilworth","Thomas Baldwin, Jr.","William Roach","Peter Kern","Arthur Campbell","Edward Graham","Horace","Cicero","Duncan Rose","George Hancock","[James] Madison","Creed Taylor","William Vannerson","Edward Randolph","Thomas F. Scott","John Watts","John Gilliam","A. Watts","Mary Petillo","William Skipwith","Thomas East","Archelaus Austin","Edward Watts","Nathaniel Davis","Jacob","James Davis","Daniel Warwick","Elizabeth Davis","Rowland P. Banks","Thomas Pleasants","Williams Watts","Charles Williamson","Betty Tucker","Betty Kirkland","Joseph Tucker","John Brittan","Miller Woodson","Patrick Henry","William Randolph","Charles Williams","William Kirkland","Frederick Nance","Robert Wilson","Edward McDonald","Charles Smith","George Martin","Graham","George Quille","W. Walter Spence","John Fleming","J. Wright","Lavinia Wright","Charles Davis","Agge","Thomas Taylor","Benjamin Tambro","Ayres Hodnett","John Tambro","William Ford","Abraham West","John Blankenship","John Lewallen","David Wright","Alexander Paine","Thomas Patterson","Margery Hinshaw","Samuel Hinshaw","[Cedw] Gibson","Elizabeth Hinshaw","Thomas Bottom","John Eubank","Joe","Hannah","Lolly","Caroline","Sarah Tinker","John Tucker","Ned","Sarah Tucker","George Vaughn","Frank","Phoebe","John Norris","Adam Clement","Charles Gilbert","Jack","True","James","Winnie","Peter","Sarah","Betty","Rachel","Doc","M. John King","[John] Epps","James Garfield","Christ","John Randolph Tucker","Fleming Saunders, III","Elsie Saunders","Carter Temple Saunders","Mary Gwathmey","Fleming Saunders, Sr","Alice Fleming","John Blair Dabney","Alex Berkeley","B. H. Anthony","Cary H. Gwathmey","Eva (Smith)\n Saunders.","Mary (Gwathmey)\n Saunders.","John Tabb","Fleming Saunders, Sr.","Alice W. Saunders","William Cowper","Eugene M. Cox","John B. Webb","University of Virginia. Library. Special\n Collections Dept.","Kingdom of God","Pleasant Milkhill","Bethel","Bleak Hills","Trinity and Ivy Chapel","The Grove","Wintore","Medici Chapel","\"Brothers of Pity\"","Randolph-Macon Academy","Bleak Hill","Hudson Lodge","Jubilee Singers","Parliament","Virgina Midland [Rail] Road","Franklin and Pittsylvania Railroad\n Company","Emanuel Rectory","Grange","Democratic Party","Virginia House of Delegates","General Assembly","Blanford","Buchanan's Hartie and Company","Norfolk, Virginia","Northwest Territories","George Kippen \u0026 Co.","James and Robert Donalds and Company","\"Locust Thicket.\"","Omaha, Nebraska Lottery","Cox and Sons Church Furniture","George Munro, Publishers","Virginia Polytechnic Institute","Confederate","13th Regiment of Pennsylvania volunteers","Edgeworth School","Virginia Agriculture and Mechanical\n College","Hollins College","St. Timothy's School","Maple Creek Mills","Lee Monumental Association","Otter River Township","Internal Revenue\n Service","New York Public\n Library","University of Virginia\n Volunteers","Davis Family","Saunders Family","Watts Family","Saunders","Saunders family"],"acqinfo_ssim":["This collection (# \n 116) was loaned to the Library\n by \n William H. Irvineof \n Evington, Virginiaon September 15,\n 1938."],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"physdesc_tesim":["2100 items"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection, 1745-1910, n.d., of ca. 2100 items,\n consists of correspondence, business and legal papers,\n miscellaneous, and bound volumes, pertaining to the \n \u003cfamname\u003eDavis Family\u003c/famname\u003e, \n \u003cfamname\u003eSaunders Family\u003c/famname\u003e, and \n \u003cfamname\u003eWatts Family\u003c/famname\u003e. Large portions of the\n correspondence belong to \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003eand \n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e. Included with the\n correspondence is a letterbook, 1873-1880, of \n \u003cpersname\u003eFrank Prufer\u003c/persname\u003e. The business papers include\n accounts, bonds, correspondence, and notes and receipts,\n chiefly pertaining to \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003eand \n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e, but also various\n members of these families. The legal papers include court\n dockets and memoranda of \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003e, documents, and wills.\n There are various legal papers of \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003epertaining to \n \u003cgeogname\u003eVirginia\u003c/geogname\u003ecounties including \n \u003cgeogname\u003eAmelia County\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n \u003cgeogname\u003eAmherst County\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n \u003cgeogname\u003eBuckingham County\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n \u003cgeogname\u003eCampbell County\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n \u003cgeogname\u003eCumberland County\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n \u003cgeogname\u003ePrince Edward County\u003c/geogname\u003e. The miscellaneous\n material includes advertisements, educational papers,\n photographs, printed, religious papers, and fragments. The\n bound volumes include day books, a blacksmith book, a farm\n journal, memorandum books, and a township record. Folders are\n arranged alphabetically within each series, with material\n inside arranged chronologically.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eFrom the correspondence of the \n \u003cfamname\u003eDavis Family\u003c/famname\u003e, \n \u003cfamname\u003eSaunders Family\u003c/famname\u003e, and related families,\n 1800-1856, there is a letter addressed to \"Sully,\" December\n 30, 1800, from \n \u003cgeogname\u003eLouisa County\u003c/geogname\u003e, which advises the\n recipient, who had asked for religious instruction, to seek\n the \n \u003ccorpname\u003eKingdom of God\u003c/corpname\u003e. A letter dated April 2,\n 1812 from \n \u003cpersname\u003eJames Rayland\u003c/persname\u003eto his sister mentions that\n his cousin is strapped for cash, and asks if the recipient can\n help him. A rather unusual letter, dating July 24, 1836, from \n \u003cgeogname\u003eMount Pleasant\u003c/geogname\u003e, indicates that \"Mary\n thinks a little Brandy would be of service to her,\" and\n requests that some be sent to her. A letter written to Captain\n Davis on January 9, 1844, mentions that \n \u003ccorpname\u003ePleasant Milkhill\u003c/corpname\u003eneeds brandy, and asks\n that it be sent with \n \u003cpersname\u003eDavid\u003c/persname\u003e(probably a slave) for there is none\n at \n \u003ccorpname\u003eBethel\u003c/corpname\u003e. A letter dating November 6, 1856\n at \n \u003ccorpname\u003eBleak Hills\u003c/corpname\u003emakes a reference to \"Roanoke\"\n [Roanoke County, or \n \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Randolph\u003c/persname\u003e's estate \"Roanoke\"?].\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eFrom their correspondence dating 1862-1904, there is a\n letter to \n \u003cpersname\u003eSam Tyree\u003c/persname\u003e, Esq, July 17, 1870 from [his]\n student: \n \u003cpersname\u003e[Sam L. Preston?]\u003c/persname\u003ecomplaining that he can\n not attend sunday school because of prostration. There is also\n a letter dated April 8, 1901 from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eTrinity and Ivy Chapel\u003c/corpname\u003ein \n \u003cgeogname\u003eBoonsboro, Bedford County\u003c/geogname\u003eto a Mr.\n Randolph inviting him to preach there every other Sunday.\n There is also an undated fragment referring to a comet the\n size of a full moon and a meteor shower which \"will be a sight\n to see.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eAmong the families' undated correspondence, is a letter\n dated November 17 to \n \u003cpersname\u003e\"Carter\" [Saunders?]\u003c/persname\u003e, by a female who\n mentions [her] children's Latin lessons. There is another\n letter to a Miss Kerr which mentions a recipe for Tongue a la\n Mode. There is also a letter, dated October 23, [1805?], from\n a \n \u003cpersname\u003eSam K. Jenny\u003c/persname\u003e, probably a doctor of\n medicine, which mentions that \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Green\u003c/persname\u003eattended a man named\n Barnhart to \n \u003cgeogname\u003eBedford\u003c/geogname\u003eso Jenny could prescribe to his\n case and that he \"forbad the case of ardent spirits.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eFrom the correspondence of \n \u003cpersname\u003eEva (Smith) Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e, dated 1868-1894,\n there is a letter, February 24, 1889, from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eThe Grove\u003c/corpname\u003ewhich mentions that while Eva\n passed her exams--her brother \n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders III\u003c/persname\u003edid not. A letter,\n August 2, 1892, to \n \u003cpersname\u003eEva Saunders\u003c/persname\u003efrom \n \u003cpersname\u003eM. Natalie Manson\u003c/persname\u003e, at \n \u003ccorpname\u003eWintore\u003c/corpname\u003e, speaks of school and Latin.\n There is an interesting letter, December 10, 1893, from \n \u003cgeogname\u003eFlorence, Italy\u003c/geogname\u003eto Eva, mentioning that\n there is no silver in \n \u003cgeogname\u003eItaly\u003c/geogname\u003efor the English and French are\n buying it up, that \"Coppers are such a bother, and so heavy to\n carry,\" seeing the works of \n \u003cpersname\u003eDonato\u003c/persname\u003eand \n \u003cpersname\u003eBrunelleschi\u003c/persname\u003eand the \n \u003ccorpname\u003eMedici Chapel\u003c/corpname\u003e, and the \n \u003ccorpname\u003e\"Brothers of Pity\"\u003c/corpname\u003ewho wear black robes\n and carry a corpse which \"made my blood turn cold.\" There is a\n letter, January 13, 1894, to Eva, which mentions sending a\n book to \n \u003cpersname\u003eMay Begg\u003c/persname\u003e, \"a literary courtship under the\n auspices of \n \u003cgeogname\u003ePike's Peak\u003c/geogname\u003e. \" \n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders III\u003c/persname\u003eat \n \u003ccorpname\u003eRandolph-Macon Academy\u003c/corpname\u003ein \n \u003cgeogname\u003eBedford\u003c/geogname\u003ewrites to Eva on May 15, 1894,\n saying he tried to get a tennis tournament for field day, and\n congratulates Eva on her chicken raising and hopes his are\n doing better.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eAmong the \n \u003cpersname\u003eEva Saunders\u003c/persname\u003eundated correspondence, there\n is a fragment which notes that Miss Begg sent to its writer a\n little book called \"The greatest thing in the World.\" A letter\n dated November 26 to Eva contains drawings of women's blouses\n and concerns her ordered blouses.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eFrom the correspondence of \n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003eand \n \u003cpersname\u003eMary (Gwathmey) Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e, 1858-1879, a\n letter dated September 5, 1871, from \n \u003cpersname\u003ePeter Saunders, Jr.\u003c/persname\u003e, \n \u003ccorpname\u003eBleak Hill\u003c/corpname\u003e, says that his tobacco crop\n has suffered. Another letter, April 17, 1874, from \n \u003cpersname\u003eJeanie Edmond\u003c/persname\u003e, \n \u003ccorpname\u003eHudson Lodge\u003c/corpname\u003e, makes a reference to the \n \u003ccorpname\u003eJubilee Singers\u003c/corpname\u003etraveling to raise money\n for a \"slave college somewhere in the Northern States\"; to\n acquaintances visiting \n \u003cgeogname\u003eEngland\u003c/geogname\u003e, mentioning a \"public worship\n bill\" in \n \u003ccorpname\u003eParliament\u003c/corpname\u003e, and one acquaintance having\n an appointment with the Bishop of \n \u003cgeogname\u003eMelbourne\u003c/geogname\u003e; and to visiting \n \u003cgeogname\u003eAustralia\u003c/geogname\u003e. In a postcard dated August 21,\n 1879, \n \u003cpersname\u003eW. A. Alrich\u003c/persname\u003easks \n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e' opinion as to the next\n \"services\" in \"regular course,\" and saying that it best not to\n alter rotation as \"last service was omitted.\" He also mentions\n that Mrs. \n \u003cpersname\u003eC[harles] Dabney\u003c/persname\u003ehas a fine little\n daughter.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eIn the Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, 1880-1892,\n there is a letter dated March 3, 1880 from M. Caden to\n Saunders stating that he can not board a minister, but will\n give the same salary as before. \n \u003cpersname\u003ePeter Saunders\u003c/persname\u003ewrites from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eBleak Hill\u003c/corpname\u003eon January 19, 1881 saying that\n he has no specific desire to be a director on the \n \u003ccorpname\u003eVirgina Midland [Rail] Road\u003c/corpname\u003e, and does not\n think he could get the appointment anyway; he is still a\n director on the \n \u003ccorpname\u003eFranklin and Pittsylvania Railroad\n Company\u003c/corpname\u003e, and fears a possible conflict of interest.\n \u003cpersname\u003eW. A. Alrich\u003c/persname\u003ewrites from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eEmanuel Rectory\u003c/corpname\u003e, \n \u003cgeogname\u003eChatham, Virginia\u003c/geogname\u003e, on February 16, 1882,\n saying he is glad that the \n \u003cfamname\u003eSaunders\u003c/famname\u003e' keep up the old St. Valentine's\n Day tradition, by sending so practical a token of affection. \n \u003cpersname\u003eEllen Boulder\u003c/persname\u003e, a school teacher, writes\n to \n \u003cpersname\u003eMary Saunders\u003c/persname\u003efrom \n \u003cgeogname\u003eDrake's Branch\u003c/geogname\u003eon March 18, 1889,\n mentioning a five month school term ending on March 1st and a\n June 23 to July 23 summer session. \n \u003cpersname\u003e[Peter Saunders]\u003c/persname\u003e, \n \u003ccorpname\u003eBleak Hill\u003c/corpname\u003e, writes \n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e, on October 26, 1891\n mentioning Republican elements in the \"alliance\" [farmers'\n alliance such as the \n \u003ccorpname\u003eGrange\u003c/corpname\u003e?].\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eIn the Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, 1893-1900,\n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders III\u003c/persname\u003ewrites to his parents\n from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eRandolph-Macon Academy\u003c/corpname\u003ein \n \u003cgeogname\u003eBedford\u003c/geogname\u003eon March 14, 1893, saying that he\n is in the Baptist Church in the morning and the Methodist in\n the afternoon, and tells of boys who spend more time with the\n girls than studying. \n \u003cpersname\u003eJames F. Plummer\u003c/persname\u003ewrites to Captain\n Saunders on March 29, 1893, [from a theological seminary?],\n saying that exams are beginning, and implying that knowledge\n of Hebrew and Apologetics will be next among those things\n tested. \n \u003cpersname\u003ePeter Saunders\u003c/persname\u003ewrites to Fleming from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eBleak Hill\u003c/corpname\u003e, on March 30, 1894, mentioning\n the Bland Bill and the fear that its veto would cause discord\n in the \n \u003ccorpname\u003eDemocratic Party\u003c/corpname\u003e, and discussing briefly\n possible effects on the present financial situation.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eIn the Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, 1901-1910,\n there is a letter, July 19, 1901, from \n \u003cpersname\u003eEdward Watts Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e, while serving in\n the \n \u003ccorpname\u003eVirginia House of Delegates\u003c/corpname\u003e. \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam W. Old\u003c/persname\u003ewrites to Fleming on\n February 2, 1903 about a land sale and his agreement to sell\n the land as a whole parcel to two black men, and suggesting a\n method of finalizing the transaction. \n \u003cpersname\u003eE. W. Saunders\u003c/persname\u003ewrites to Fleming on\n January 21, 1904 mentioning an inquiry about his land near\n \"Vic. Muse.\" A letter, [March 1904], from \n \u003cpersname\u003eAlice [Saunders]\u003c/persname\u003eat \n \u003cgeogname\u003eHollins, Virginia\u003c/geogname\u003e, to her aunt Saunders\n refers to the Roman poet \n \u003cpersname\u003eVirgil\u003c/persname\u003e. She writes to her mother on March\n 12, 1904 mentioning that John [ ] had failed in \n \u003cpersname\u003eCaesar\u003c/persname\u003eand that he had been in the second\n book of \n \u003cpersname\u003eVirgil\u003c/persname\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eIn the undated Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, \n \u003cpersname\u003eD. Saunders\u003c/persname\u003ewrites to his mother from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eRandolph-Macon Academy\u003c/corpname\u003eon February 10,\n saying that he is learning German and is plagued by poor\n spelling, and that the boys dance every night and were\n previously boxing.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eIn the correspondence of \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003e, 1754-1784, there is a\n letter dated June 27, 1771 which summons Watts to the \n \u003ccorpname\u003eGeneral Assembly\u003c/corpname\u003ein \n \u003cgeogname\u003eWilliamsburg\u003c/geogname\u003e. \n \u003cpersname\u003eSamuel Dilworth\u003c/persname\u003ewrites on June 2, 1783\n from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eBlanford\u003c/corpname\u003ementioning the problem of\n collecting debts owed to the British. \n \u003cpersname\u003eThomas Baldwin, Jr.\u003c/persname\u003ewrites on December 22,\n 1784 concerning the purchase of \"the Negro Fellow\" for\n $18.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eIn the Watts correspondence, 1785-1789, a letter, December\n 16, 1785, from \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Roach\u003c/persname\u003einforms Watts that while \n \u003cpersname\u003ePeter Kern\u003c/persname\u003eis employing Watts in a matter\n between Kern and Roach, Watts is to plead for Roach in all\n matters, suggesting a conflict of interest. \n \u003cpersname\u003eArthur Campbell\u003c/persname\u003e, a candidate for the\n senate from the Western Distict, writes, on March 24, 1788,\n asking for Watts' support. \n \u003cpersname\u003eEdward Graham\u003c/persname\u003eof \n \u003cgeogname\u003eBedford\u003c/geogname\u003e, writes on December 20, 1792,\n mentioning that he saw the Watts' son reading \n \u003cpersname\u003eHorace\u003c/persname\u003eand sending the boy a copy of \n \u003cpersname\u003eCicero\u003c/persname\u003ewhich would supply \"the means of\n raising him as high in eminence as you could reasonably wish,\"\n and adding that the boy will need to learn Greek as he will\n soon be studying science.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eIn the Watts correspondence, 1793-1794, \n \u003cpersname\u003eDuncan Rose\u003c/persname\u003ewrites from \n \u003cgeogname\u003ePetersburg\u003c/geogname\u003e, on July 8, 1794, stating that\n \u003ccorpname\u003eBuchanan's Hartie and Company\u003c/corpname\u003ehas been\n doing business in \n \u003cgeogname\u003eGreat Britain\u003c/geogname\u003eand is waiting for a\n successor to Hartie to be appointed before certain books could\n be examined by Rose. Another letter pertains to relations with\n \u003cgeogname\u003eFrance\u003c/geogname\u003eand \n \u003cgeogname\u003eBritain\u003c/geogname\u003eat this time: \n \u003cpersname\u003eGeorge Hancock\u003c/persname\u003ewrites to Watts in 1794\n mentioning the rearing of a navy \"to repel the insult to our\n ploy,\" referring to commerce restriction [on American goods]\n by a nation which does not have a commerce treaty with the\n U.S., and referring to Mr. \n \u003cpersname\u003e[James] Madison\u003c/persname\u003e's arguments whereas he\n conducted himself in a manner worthy of himself. \n \u003cpersname\u003eCreed Taylor\u003c/persname\u003ewrites on May 11, 1795,\n concerning some bonds. \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Vannerson\u003c/persname\u003ewrites, on October 30,\n 1795, from \n \u003cgeogname\u003ePetersburg\u003c/geogname\u003ementioning a British war sloop\n in \n \u003ccorpname\u003eNorfolk, Virginia\u003c/corpname\u003eand the order for\n carrying American bottoms bound for \n \u003cgeogname\u003eFrance\u003c/geogname\u003einto British ports with invoice\n being revoked, revealing that some say that this retaliation\n has been brought about by Americans invoicing their flour at\n $27 per barrel.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eIn Watts' correspondence with \n \u003cpersname\u003eEdward Randolph\u003c/persname\u003e, 1796-1797, Randolph\n writes from \n \u003cgeogname\u003eRichmond\u003c/geogname\u003eon February 21 and March 13, 1796\n on the subject of British creditors. In Watts' correspondence\n with \n \u003cpersname\u003eThomas F. Scott\u003c/persname\u003e, 1792-1798, Scott writes\n on January 4, 1796 and December 18, 1798 on the subject of\n British debts. In the correspondence of \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003ewith \n \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Watts\u003c/persname\u003e, 1784-1800, John writes to\n William in April 1784 from \n \u003cgeogname\u003eLincoln County, Virginia\u003c/geogname\u003e(now \n \u003cgeogname\u003eKentucky\u003c/geogname\u003e), concerning apprehension about\n a possible Indian war in the \n \u003ccorpname\u003eNorthwest Territories\u003c/corpname\u003e. John says that\n while the lands in \n \u003cgeogname\u003eKentucky\u003c/geogname\u003eare good, the inconveniences are\n many, and that the doomsayers will probably prevent the\n surveying of lands on the northwest side of the Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eBusiness Papers\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThere are general accounts, 1751-1899, n.d. An account,\n beginning November 16, 1762, with \n \u003ccorpname\u003eGeorge Kippen \u0026amp; Co.\u003c/corpname\u003eat their store in \n \u003cgeogname\u003eGoochland, Virginia\u003c/geogname\u003e, lists \n \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Gilliam\u003c/persname\u003eas having ordered a dozen\n flints, 3/4 yard of bearskin, and a dozen pipes. There is a\n list, April 20, 1763, pertaining to the estate of \n \u003cpersname\u003eA. Watts\u003c/persname\u003e, on which is listed a\n £0.2.0 debt to \n \u003cpersname\u003eMary Petillo\u003c/persname\u003e, the only woman on the list,\n and a £2.4.9 debt to Sir \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Skipwith\u003c/persname\u003e. The account of \n \u003cpersname\u003eThomas East\u003c/persname\u003ewith \n \u003cpersname\u003eArchelaus Austin\u003c/persname\u003efrom November 15, 1771,\n consists of beer, wine, grog, and a gallon of corn, with one\n entry \"to saging one night\" perhaps pertaining to the making\n of moonshine. An account, beginning January 20, 1775, of N[ ]\n Vaughn with \n \u003cpersname\u003eEdward Watts\u003c/persname\u003elists various quantities of\n rum, molasses, and sugar. There are several accounts,\n 1779-1794, of the estate of \n \u003cpersname\u003eNathaniel Davis\u003c/persname\u003e, including an entry for\n 1784 for three yards of woollen for a Negro jacket, and May 9,\n 1784 for half of hire of \n \u003cpersname\u003eJacob\u003c/persname\u003e. There is a section, \"Accts\n Overlooked,\" from 1784, which refers to tobacco being a share\n and half share for \n \u003cpersname\u003eJacob\u003c/persname\u003e, and another for dinner at the\n courthouse when on business. There is an account of \n \u003cpersname\u003eJames Davis\u003c/persname\u003ewith \n \u003cpersname\u003eDaniel Warwick\u003c/persname\u003e, dating 1799-1803, with\n references to a variety of items including coffee, sewing\n materials, dinner ware, alcohol, and accessories. Mrs. \n \u003cpersname\u003eElizabeth Davis\u003c/persname\u003e' account beginning May\n 31, 1807, has an entries for coffee, condiments, and sewing\n material. An account, March 26, 1810, of Capt. \n \u003cpersname\u003eJames Davis\u003c/persname\u003ewith \n \u003cpersname\u003eRowland P. Banks\u003c/persname\u003elists \"163 days tuition\n at $8 p. ann. $5 cts 1 1/2.\" The account, beginning August 14,\n 1826, of Capt. \n \u003cpersname\u003eJames Davis\u003c/persname\u003ewith \n \u003cpersname\u003eThomas Pleasants\u003c/persname\u003e, has lists orders for\n cheese, mackerel, cotton, and whiskey. On October 31, 1832,\n Judge Saunders, of \n \u003cgeogname\u003eLynchburg, Virginia\u003c/geogname\u003e, orders castor oil,\n ointment, and a syringe. Accounts which mention tea are rare\n but there is an undated fragment of Mr. \n \u003cpersname\u003eJames Davis\u003c/persname\u003ewhich contains an entry for\n imperial tea. There is an undated \"memorandum of brandy\" taken\n from Mrs. Eubank.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThe accounts of \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliams Watts\u003c/persname\u003espan 1752-1797. There is\n also a hotel account with \n \u003cpersname\u003eCharles Williamson\u003c/persname\u003ewith entries dating\n 1763, 1773, and 1774. There are accounts for the boarding,\n clothing, and feeding of Negro boys with Mrs. \n \u003cpersname\u003eBetty Tucker\u003c/persname\u003eand \n \u003cpersname\u003eBetty Kirkland\u003c/persname\u003e, both beginning September\n 10, 1767, and Capt. \n \u003cpersname\u003eJoseph Tucker\u003c/persname\u003e, 1767-1769. Watts has\n accounts, 1768, with \n \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Brittan\u003c/persname\u003efor a waistcoat, shoes,\n stockings, and a hat. There is a 1769 account for various\n building supplies. Watts also has an account, beginning April\n 20, 1771, with \n \u003cpersname\u003eMiller Woodson\u003c/persname\u003ewith an entry of May 16,\n 1772 listing a \n \u003cpersname\u003ePatrick Henry\u003c/persname\u003e. There is a document which\n contains information on the estate of \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Randolph\u003c/persname\u003e. There is another\n lodging account, July 26, 1773 through December 3, 1776, of\n Watts with \n \u003cpersname\u003eCharles Williams\u003c/persname\u003e. There is an account\n beginning March 9, 1778, with \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Kirkland\u003c/persname\u003ewhich includes listings\n for tuition and educational books. A January 10, 1780 account\n with \n \u003cpersname\u003eFrederick Nance\u003c/persname\u003ementions a violin and a\n set of strings. There is an account, beginning December 21,\n 1787, with \n \u003cpersname\u003eRobert Wilson\u003c/persname\u003eordering Hyson Tea, coffee,\n and a bottle of snuff. From a 1791 account of \n \u003cpersname\u003eEdward McDonald\u003c/persname\u003ewith \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003e, there is the note of the\n hire of a Negro. From a 1792 account of \n \u003cpersname\u003eCharles Smith\u003c/persname\u003e, there is a note for the\n finding of a Negro woman and for the inspecting of tobacco.\n There are two medical bills, one with \n \u003cpersname\u003eGeorge Martin\u003c/persname\u003e, beginning January 14,\n 1794, and one with Doctor \n \u003cpersname\u003eGraham\u003c/persname\u003e, beginning November 3, 1795. In\n October 1797, Watts had an account with \n \u003cpersname\u003eGeorge Quille\u003c/persname\u003efor the hire of a Negro.\n There is an undated account of \n \u003cpersname\u003eW. Walter Spence\u003c/persname\u003ewith Watts for the hire\n of a Negro for eight months.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003ePromissory notes and receipts range from 1754-1905, n.d.\n There are several items concerned with the estate of \n \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Fleming\u003c/persname\u003eand include an entry for\n February 1764 for a Negro bought for $10. Between \n \u003cpersname\u003eGeorge Martin\u003c/persname\u003eand Watts there is an\n agreement, October 3, 1794, mentioning the purchase of red\n wheat and the hire of a Negro woman. \n \u003cpersname\u003eJames Davis\u003c/persname\u003ehas a note dated 1803 with the\n Sheriff of \n \u003cgeogname\u003eAmherst County\u003c/geogname\u003efor tax on four Negroes,\n four horses, and five tithes. \n \u003cpersname\u003eElizabeth Davis\u003c/persname\u003ehas a note dated 1816 for\n tax on three Negroes and one horse. There is a note from\n December 6, 1827 pertaining to a $5 bond for the hire of a\n Negro man by \n \u003cpersname\u003eJames Davis\u003c/persname\u003efrom \n \u003cpersname\u003eJ. Wright\u003c/persname\u003efor \n \u003cpersname\u003eLavinia Wright\u003c/persname\u003e. There is a 1840 note from\n \u003cpersname\u003eCharles Davis\u003c/persname\u003eto the Sheriff of \n \u003cgeogname\u003eAmherst\u003c/geogname\u003efor tax on six Negroes and six\n horses.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eLegal Papers\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThere are a number of court memoranda, 1768-1786, n.d.,\n kept by \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003ein his capacity as a lawyer.\n In a November 10, 1771 memo for the \n \u003cgeogname\u003eBuckingham County\u003c/geogname\u003ecourt, there is an entry\n for detinue for Negro woman named \n \u003cpersname\u003eAgge\u003c/persname\u003e. From the memo for the April 1772\n court at \n \u003cgeogname\u003eLunenburg County\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n \u003cpersname\u003eThomas Taylor\u003c/persname\u003eand his wife have a suit\n against a Hurt for a Negro in \n \u003cgeogname\u003eAmelia\u003c/geogname\u003e. There is also a list of debts\n owed to Watts for the year 1794. Dating 1771 through 1782,\n there are court dockets from \n \u003cgeogname\u003eAmelia County\u003c/geogname\u003eand \n \u003cgeogname\u003eLunenburg County\u003c/geogname\u003efrom 1771-1782. A number\n of the entries have Watts as the litigant. There is a 1773 day\n book with the signatures of William and \n \u003cpersname\u003eEdward Watts\u003c/persname\u003e, which includes a record of \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003e' court expenses. There are\n also legal day books, 1772-1773, of Watts, with entries for \n \u003cgeogname\u003eBuckingham County\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n \u003cgeogname\u003eAmelia\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n \u003cgeogname\u003eCumberland County\u003c/geogname\u003e, and \n \u003cgeogname\u003ePrince Edward County\u003c/geogname\u003eas well as for \n \u003cgeogname\u003eWilliamsburg, Virginia\u003c/geogname\u003e. There is another\n 1773 memorandum book of Watts with entries for \n \u003cgeogname\u003eAmelia County\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n \u003cgeogname\u003eCumberland County\u003c/geogname\u003e, and \n \u003cgeogname\u003eBuckingham County\u003c/geogname\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThe indentures date 1749-1788, n.d. From January 1, 1763,\n there is an agreement between \n \u003cpersname\u003eBenjamin Tambro\u003c/persname\u003eand \n \u003cpersname\u003eAyres Hodnett\u003c/persname\u003eof \n \u003cgeogname\u003eBuckingham\u003c/geogname\u003ein regard to the former's son, \n \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Tambro\u003c/persname\u003e, to be apprentice to the\n latter for seven years. From March 28, 1774, there is an\n indenture between Watts and \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Ford\u003c/persname\u003e. From September 17, 1768,\n there is an agreement between \n \u003cpersname\u003eAbraham West\u003c/persname\u003eand \n \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Blankenship\u003c/persname\u003eof \n \u003cgeogname\u003ePrince Edward\u003c/geogname\u003e. On November 17, 1772,\n there is an agreement between \n \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Lewallen\u003c/persname\u003eof \n \u003cgeogname\u003eAmelia County\u003c/geogname\u003eand \n \u003ccorpname\u003eJames and Robert Donalds and Company\u003c/corpname\u003e,\n Merchants of \n \u003cgeogname\u003eGlasgow\u003c/geogname\u003e. On September 15, 1778, there is\n an agreement between \n \u003cpersname\u003eDavid Wright\u003c/persname\u003eof \n \u003cgeogname\u003eBotetourt\u003c/geogname\u003eand \n \u003cpersname\u003eAlexander Paine\u003c/persname\u003eof the same concerning a\n land dispute in the area where the \n \u003cgeogname\u003eRoanoke River\u003c/geogname\u003eand \n \u003cgeogname\u003eTinker Creek\u003c/geogname\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThe will, December 25, 1745, of \n \u003cpersname\u003eThomas Patterson\u003c/persname\u003eof \n \u003cgeogname\u003eAlbemarle County\u003c/geogname\u003e, names his slaves and\n divides them among his children and wife, and requests that\n his land in \n \u003cgeogname\u003eGoochland County\u003c/geogname\u003ebe known as \n \u003ccorpname\u003e\"Locust Thicket.\"\u003c/corpname\u003e\u003cpersname\u003eMargery Hinshaw\u003c/persname\u003econtested the will of \n \u003cpersname\u003eSamuel Hinshaw\u003c/persname\u003edated March 1758 with \n \u003cpersname\u003e[Cedw] Gibson\u003c/persname\u003eon July 10, 1765. Hinshaw\n had divided his slaves between his still living wife, his\n daughter \n \u003cpersname\u003eElizabeth Hinshaw\u003c/persname\u003e, and the latter's\n children. This situation involved a slave of Elizabeth. The\n will of \n \u003cpersname\u003eThomas Bottom\u003c/persname\u003eof \n \u003cgeogname\u003eAmelia\u003c/geogname\u003edated May 10, 1760 divides his\n slaves which are named between his three daughters.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eA folder of general legal papers date 1765-1903, n.d. The\n inventory and appraisal, 1826, of the estate of \n \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Eubank\u003c/persname\u003ementions prices for his\n Negroes: £300 for a man named \n \u003cpersname\u003eJacob\u003c/persname\u003e, £200 for a man named \n \u003cpersname\u003eJoe\u003c/persname\u003e, £10 for a woman named \n \u003cpersname\u003eHannah\u003c/persname\u003e, £20 for a girl named \n \u003cpersname\u003eLolly\u003c/persname\u003e, and £0 for a girl named\n \u003cpersname\u003eCaroline\u003c/persname\u003e. There is also a list of tickets\n of ommission paid by \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003e, attorney. Among the legal\n papers of \n \u003cgeogname\u003eAmelia County\u003c/geogname\u003e, 1768 through 1789\n including undated material, a document dated May 15, 1783\n states that \n \u003cpersname\u003eSarah Tinker\u003c/persname\u003eon December 6, 1781 gave her\n son-in-law \n \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Tucker\u003c/persname\u003ean ailing Negro named \n \u003cpersname\u003eNed\u003c/persname\u003euntil the latter gets well whereas he\n will be returned to \n \u003cpersname\u003eSarah Tucker\u003c/persname\u003e. In an undated document, \n \u003cpersname\u003eGeorge Vaughn\u003c/persname\u003eyields up title/right of two\n Negroes--named \n \u003cpersname\u003eFrank\u003c/persname\u003eand \n \u003cpersname\u003ePhoebe\u003c/persname\u003e--to son-in-law \n \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Norris\u003c/persname\u003e--formerly given to grandson \n \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Norris\u003c/persname\u003eby a deed dated October 2,\n 1796: \"said slaves will forever defend me from my heirs.\" The\n son-in-law Norris will pay Vaughn or wife £10\n annually for preformance of the aforesaid act. Among the \n \u003cgeogname\u003eCampbell County\u003c/geogname\u003epapers, Justice \n \u003cpersname\u003eAdam Clement\u003c/persname\u003esays that \n \u003cpersname\u003eCharles Gilbert\u003c/persname\u003eof \n \u003cgeogname\u003eCampbell\u003c/geogname\u003eon April 29, 1787 makes oath that\n Negro slave \n \u003cpersname\u003eJack\u003c/persname\u003e--property of Watts of \n \u003cgeogname\u003ePrince Edward County\u003c/geogname\u003e--ran away and was\n found 50 miles thence. Among the legal papers of \n \u003cgeogname\u003ePrince Edward\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n \u003cpersname\u003eEdward Watts\u003c/persname\u003esold to \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003eeight Negro slaves: \n \u003cpersname\u003eTrue\u003c/persname\u003e, \n \u003cpersname\u003eJames\u003c/persname\u003e, \n \u003cpersname\u003eWinnie\u003c/persname\u003e, \n \u003cpersname\u003ePeter\u003c/persname\u003e, \n \u003cpersname\u003eSarah\u003c/persname\u003e, \n \u003cpersname\u003eBetty\u003c/persname\u003e, \n \u003cpersname\u003eRachel\u003c/persname\u003e, and \n \u003cpersname\u003eDoc\u003c/persname\u003eon January 14, 1787. There is also a\n account of Dr. \n \u003cpersname\u003eM. John King\u003c/persname\u003ewith the sheriff of \n \u003cgeogname\u003eLunenburg\u003c/geogname\u003ewhich has an entry dating 1769:\n the former is in account with \n \u003cpersname\u003e[John] Epps\u003c/persname\u003efor four lbs. of tobacco at\n £0.5.1.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eAmong the Advertisements there is an advertisement dated\n September 20, 1871 from the \n \u003ccorpname\u003eOmaha, Nebraska Lottery\u003c/corpname\u003efor the building\n of a public library in the city. A broadside from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eCox and Sons Church Furniture\u003c/corpname\u003eshows a\n garish stained-glass window commemorating the late President \n \u003cpersname\u003eJames Garfield\u003c/persname\u003e. There is an undated\n letter to Mrs. \n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003easking for a subscription\n to the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eGraphic,\u003c/title\u003ea ladies society\n magazine. There is an undated list of books from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eGeorge Munro, Publishers\u003c/corpname\u003e. There is also a\n broadside for \"The World's Christmas Hymn\"--an analogy of\n English poetry pertaining to \n \u003cpersname\u003eChrist\u003c/persname\u003e's birth dating from the medieval\n period.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThe church related papers include a letter, March 21, 1904,\n from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eVirginia Polytechnic Institute\u003c/corpname\u003eto the \n \u003cfamname\u003eSaunders\u003c/famname\u003easking for aid for the building of\n an Episcopal parsonage at the university. The letter\n enunciates a fear of the danger of Episcopal boys being weaned\n from their faith by the compulsory attendance at the services\n of other sects due to the absence of a Episcopal parsonage.\n There is also an Episcopal \"Church Kalendar,\" 1882-1883,\n listing holy days with information on the faith, church\n service, and background of the Anglican/Episcopalian\n faith.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eCivil War papers range from 1861 to 1864. During 1862-1864,\n there are a number of furloughs issued to \n \u003ccorpname\u003eConfederate\u003c/corpname\u003eenlisted men in \n \u003cgeogname\u003eVirginia\u003c/geogname\u003e, each with a physical\n description of the bearer, and addressed \"to all whom it may\n concern.\" On August 10, 1862, there is a provision return for\n a company of the \n \u003ccorpname\u003e13th Regiment of Pennsylvania volunteers\u003c/corpname\u003e.\n There are also a number of CSA \"special requisitions\", chiefly\n ordering clothing, shoes, and blankets, most signed by Captain\n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e, assistant\n quartermaster, of Company K, Virginia Regiment.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThe educational papers range from 1848-1903, n.d. There is\n a page from a 1848 French edition of the fables of La Fontaine\n from the \"Academie de Norfolk.\" There is an \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" href=\"\"\u003e\"Educational Treatise on the Constitution\"\u003c/title\u003e,\n September 6, 1877, by \n \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Randolph Tucker\u003c/persname\u003eof \n \u003cgeogname\u003eVirginia\u003c/geogname\u003e. There is a 1892-1893 brochure\n for the \n \u003ccorpname\u003eEdgeworth School\u003c/corpname\u003e, a church-related\n boarding and day school for females. There is the fall term\n 1895 grade report from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eVirginia Polytechnic Institute\u003c/corpname\u003e(formerly \n \u003ccorpname\u003eVirginia Agriculture and Mechanical\n College\u003c/corpname\u003e) for \n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders, III\u003c/persname\u003e. There is a fall\n term 1902 grade report from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eHollins College\u003c/corpname\u003efor \n \u003cpersname\u003eElsie Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e. There is another VPI\n grade report, from February 1903, for \n \u003cpersname\u003eCarter Temple Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e. There is a report\n from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eSt. Timothy's School\u003c/corpname\u003eof \n \u003cgeogname\u003eCatonsville, Maryland\u003c/geogname\u003e. Another undated\n piece is a \"rules for spelling\" sheet from a grammar book.\n There are also undated fragments of Latin, French, and\n algebra.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThere are lectures, essays, and poems, 1794, 1818, 1843,\n and n.d., including a scrap of a lecture dated September 6,\n 1794 from \n \u003cpersname\u003eEdward Watts\u003c/persname\u003e; another lecture on motive\n dated September 16, 1794; and, a series of oral essays from\n 1843.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous material, 1887-1892, includes a note of the\n marriage of Capt. \n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003eto \n \u003cpersname\u003eMary Gwathmey\u003c/persname\u003eon July 30.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThe obituaries include a reprint of the 1858 obituary of \n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders, Sr\u003c/persname\u003e, a reprint of the\n 1867 obituary of Fleming, Sr.'s wife-- \n \u003cpersname\u003eAlice Fleming\u003c/persname\u003e--and the 1904 obituary of \n \u003cpersname\u003ePeter Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e. The obituaries of\n Fleming, Sr. and Alice are panegyrics. The first two were\n transcribed by \n \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Blair Dabney\u003c/persname\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThe photographs include an unidentified photograph of a\n young member of the \n \u003cfamname\u003eSaunders family\u003c/famname\u003eand undated photo cards of\n liturgical furniture.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eBound Volumes\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThe Day Books include a day book from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eMaple Creek Mills\u003c/corpname\u003edating from 1842. There\n is a 1867 day book with one page filled, made of a cut\n agricultural crop ledger. There is also in the book a pasted\n in notice from the Adjuctant Inspector's Office in \n \u003cgeogname\u003eRichmond\u003c/geogname\u003e, July 29, 1863. Dating January\n 18, 1872 is a subscription book for the \n \u003ccorpname\u003eLee Monumental Association\u003c/corpname\u003e. Also present\n is a $1 donation from \n \u003cpersname\u003eAlex Berkeley\u003c/persname\u003eof \n \u003cgeogname\u003eYellow Branch, Virginia\u003c/geogname\u003e. There are also\n farm journals dating 1855 through 1860.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eA card game, 1846, called \"The Game of Kings made Easy\"\n which is based on the kings of \n \u003cgeogname\u003eEngland\u003c/geogname\u003ewho reigned down to its date, is\n also present. The card for Henry V is missing. Many of the\n cards contain information of the kings of an antiquarian\n nature.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThe Memorandum books, 1873-1874 and 1881-1894, owned by \n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e, includes employees,\n supplies, and construction information in the first volume.\n The latter has a note at its end which mentions survey\n data.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThe \n \u003ccorpname\u003eOtter River Township\u003c/corpname\u003eRecord Book dates\n from 1870-1874. There are references to road building. An\n entry for June 16, 1871 notes the ordering of \"tickets\" for\n road tax and township levy. Also included are lists of\n expenses for board members with lists of expenses for\n materials bought. One entry notes that \n \u003cpersname\u003eB. H. Anthony\u003c/persname\u003e, overseer of the poor,\n sends three paupers--one white woman and two black woman--to\n the poor house. Expenses for the poor house are noted. At 1874\n and 1875 meetings, \n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003eis mentioned as road\n overseer in certain districts.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This collection, 1745-1910, n.d., of ca. 2100 items,\n consists of correspondence, business and legal papers,\n miscellaneous, and bound volumes, pertaining to the \n Davis Family, \n Saunders Family, and \n Watts Family. Large portions of the\n correspondence belong to \n William Wattsand \n Fleming Saunders. Included with the\n correspondence is a letterbook, 1873-1880, of \n Frank Prufer. The business papers include\n accounts, bonds, correspondence, and notes and receipts,\n chiefly pertaining to \n William Wattsand \n Fleming Saunders, but also various\n members of these families. The legal papers include court\n dockets and memoranda of \n William Watts, documents, and wills.\n There are various legal papers of \n William Wattspertaining to \n Virginiacounties including \n Amelia County, \n Amherst County, \n Buckingham County, \n Campbell County, \n Cumberland County, \n Prince Edward County. The miscellaneous\n material includes advertisements, educational papers,\n photographs, printed, religious papers, and fragments. The\n bound volumes include day books, a blacksmith book, a farm\n journal, memorandum books, and a township record. Folders are\n arranged alphabetically within each series, with material\n inside arranged chronologically.","Correspondence","From the correspondence of the \n Davis Family, \n Saunders Family, and related families,\n 1800-1856, there is a letter addressed to \"Sully,\" December\n 30, 1800, from \n Louisa County, which advises the\n recipient, who had asked for religious instruction, to seek\n the \n Kingdom of God. A letter dated April 2,\n 1812 from \n James Raylandto his sister mentions that\n his cousin is strapped for cash, and asks if the recipient can\n help him. A rather unusual letter, dating July 24, 1836, from \n Mount Pleasant, indicates that \"Mary\n thinks a little Brandy would be of service to her,\" and\n requests that some be sent to her. A letter written to Captain\n Davis on January 9, 1844, mentions that \n Pleasant Milkhillneeds brandy, and asks\n that it be sent with \n David(probably a slave) for there is none\n at \n Bethel. A letter dating November 6, 1856\n at \n Bleak Hillsmakes a reference to \"Roanoke\"\n [Roanoke County, or \n John Randolph's estate \"Roanoke\"?].","From their correspondence dating 1862-1904, there is a\n letter to \n Sam Tyree, Esq, July 17, 1870 from [his]\n student: \n [Sam L. Preston?]complaining that he can\n not attend sunday school because of prostration. There is also\n a letter dated April 8, 1901 from \n Trinity and Ivy Chapelin \n Boonsboro, Bedford Countyto a Mr.\n Randolph inviting him to preach there every other Sunday.\n There is also an undated fragment referring to a comet the\n size of a full moon and a meteor shower which \"will be a sight\n to see.\"","Among the families' undated correspondence, is a letter\n dated November 17 to \n \"Carter\" [Saunders?], by a female who\n mentions [her] children's Latin lessons. There is another\n letter to a Miss Kerr which mentions a recipe for Tongue a la\n Mode. There is also a letter, dated October 23, [1805?], from\n a \n Sam K. Jenny, probably a doctor of\n medicine, which mentions that \n William Greenattended a man named\n Barnhart to \n Bedfordso Jenny could prescribe to his\n case and that he \"forbad the case of ardent spirits.\"","From the correspondence of \n Eva (Smith) Saunders, dated 1868-1894,\n there is a letter, February 24, 1889, from \n The Grovewhich mentions that while Eva\n passed her exams--her brother \n Fleming Saunders IIIdid not. A letter,\n August 2, 1892, to \n Eva Saundersfrom \n M. Natalie Manson, at \n Wintore, speaks of school and Latin.\n There is an interesting letter, December 10, 1893, from \n Florence, Italyto Eva, mentioning that\n there is no silver in \n Italyfor the English and French are\n buying it up, that \"Coppers are such a bother, and so heavy to\n carry,\" seeing the works of \n Donatoand \n Brunelleschiand the \n Medici Chapel, and the \n \"Brothers of Pity\"who wear black robes\n and carry a corpse which \"made my blood turn cold.\" There is a\n letter, January 13, 1894, to Eva, which mentions sending a\n book to \n May Begg, \"a literary courtship under the\n auspices of \n Pike's Peak. \" \n Fleming Saunders IIIat \n Randolph-Macon Academyin \n Bedfordwrites to Eva on May 15, 1894,\n saying he tried to get a tennis tournament for field day, and\n congratulates Eva on her chicken raising and hopes his are\n doing better.","Among the \n Eva Saundersundated correspondence, there\n is a fragment which notes that Miss Begg sent to its writer a\n little book called \"The greatest thing in the World.\" A letter\n dated November 26 to Eva contains drawings of women's blouses\n and concerns her ordered blouses.","From the correspondence of \n Fleming Saundersand \n Mary (Gwathmey) Saunders, 1858-1879, a\n letter dated September 5, 1871, from \n Peter Saunders, Jr., \n Bleak Hill, says that his tobacco crop\n has suffered. Another letter, April 17, 1874, from \n Jeanie Edmond, \n Hudson Lodge, makes a reference to the \n Jubilee Singerstraveling to raise money\n for a \"slave college somewhere in the Northern States\"; to\n acquaintances visiting \n England, mentioning a \"public worship\n bill\" in \n Parliament, and one acquaintance having\n an appointment with the Bishop of \n Melbourne; and to visiting \n Australia. In a postcard dated August 21,\n 1879, \n W. A. Alrichasks \n Fleming Saunders' opinion as to the next\n \"services\" in \"regular course,\" and saying that it best not to\n alter rotation as \"last service was omitted.\" He also mentions\n that Mrs. \n C[harles] Dabneyhas a fine little\n daughter.","In the Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, 1880-1892,\n there is a letter dated March 3, 1880 from M. Caden to\n Saunders stating that he can not board a minister, but will\n give the same salary as before. \n Peter Saunderswrites from \n Bleak Hillon January 19, 1881 saying that\n he has no specific desire to be a director on the \n Virgina Midland [Rail] Road, and does not\n think he could get the appointment anyway; he is still a\n director on the \n Franklin and Pittsylvania Railroad\n Company, and fears a possible conflict of interest.\n W. A. Alrichwrites from \n Emanuel Rectory, \n Chatham, Virginia, on February 16, 1882,\n saying he is glad that the \n Saunders' keep up the old St. Valentine's\n Day tradition, by sending so practical a token of affection. \n Ellen Boulder, a school teacher, writes\n to \n Mary Saundersfrom \n Drake's Branchon March 18, 1889,\n mentioning a five month school term ending on March 1st and a\n June 23 to July 23 summer session. \n [Peter Saunders], \n Bleak Hill, writes \n Fleming Saunders, on October 26, 1891\n mentioning Republican elements in the \"alliance\" [farmers'\n alliance such as the \n Grange?].","In the Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, 1893-1900,\n Fleming Saunders IIIwrites to his parents\n from \n Randolph-Macon Academyin \n Bedfordon March 14, 1893, saying that he\n is in the Baptist Church in the morning and the Methodist in\n the afternoon, and tells of boys who spend more time with the\n girls than studying. \n James F. Plummerwrites to Captain\n Saunders on March 29, 1893, [from a theological seminary?],\n saying that exams are beginning, and implying that knowledge\n of Hebrew and Apologetics will be next among those things\n tested. \n Peter Saunderswrites to Fleming from \n Bleak Hill, on March 30, 1894, mentioning\n the Bland Bill and the fear that its veto would cause discord\n in the \n Democratic Party, and discussing briefly\n possible effects on the present financial situation.","In the Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, 1901-1910,\n there is a letter, July 19, 1901, from \n Edward Watts Saunders, while serving in\n the \n Virginia House of Delegates. \n William W. Oldwrites to Fleming on\n February 2, 1903 about a land sale and his agreement to sell\n the land as a whole parcel to two black men, and suggesting a\n method of finalizing the transaction. \n E. W. Saunderswrites to Fleming on\n January 21, 1904 mentioning an inquiry about his land near\n \"Vic. Muse.\" A letter, [March 1904], from \n Alice [Saunders]at \n Hollins, Virginia, to her aunt Saunders\n refers to the Roman poet \n Virgil. She writes to her mother on March\n 12, 1904 mentioning that John [ ] had failed in \n Caesarand that he had been in the second\n book of \n Virgil.","In the undated Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, \n D. Saunderswrites to his mother from \n Randolph-Macon Academyon February 10,\n saying that he is learning German and is plagued by poor\n spelling, and that the boys dance every night and were\n previously boxing.","In the correspondence of \n William Watts, 1754-1784, there is a\n letter dated June 27, 1771 which summons Watts to the \n General Assemblyin \n Williamsburg. \n Samuel Dilworthwrites on June 2, 1783\n from \n Blanfordmentioning the problem of\n collecting debts owed to the British. \n Thomas Baldwin, Jr.writes on December 22,\n 1784 concerning the purchase of \"the Negro Fellow\" for\n $18.","In the Watts correspondence, 1785-1789, a letter, December\n 16, 1785, from \n William Roachinforms Watts that while \n Peter Kernis employing Watts in a matter\n between Kern and Roach, Watts is to plead for Roach in all\n matters, suggesting a conflict of interest. \n Arthur Campbell, a candidate for the\n senate from the Western Distict, writes, on March 24, 1788,\n asking for Watts' support. \n Edward Grahamof \n Bedford, writes on December 20, 1792,\n mentioning that he saw the Watts' son reading \n Horaceand sending the boy a copy of \n Cicerowhich would supply \"the means of\n raising him as high in eminence as you could reasonably wish,\"\n and adding that the boy will need to learn Greek as he will\n soon be studying science.","In the Watts correspondence, 1793-1794, \n Duncan Rosewrites from \n Petersburg, on July 8, 1794, stating that\n Buchanan's Hartie and Companyhas been\n doing business in \n Great Britainand is waiting for a\n successor to Hartie to be appointed before certain books could\n be examined by Rose. Another letter pertains to relations with\n Franceand \n Britainat this time: \n George Hancockwrites to Watts in 1794\n mentioning the rearing of a navy \"to repel the insult to our\n ploy,\" referring to commerce restriction [on American goods]\n by a nation which does not have a commerce treaty with the\n U.S., and referring to Mr. \n [James] Madison's arguments whereas he\n conducted himself in a manner worthy of himself. \n Creed Taylorwrites on May 11, 1795,\n concerning some bonds. \n William Vannersonwrites, on October 30,\n 1795, from \n Petersburgmentioning a British war sloop\n in \n Norfolk, Virginiaand the order for\n carrying American bottoms bound for \n Franceinto British ports with invoice\n being revoked, revealing that some say that this retaliation\n has been brought about by Americans invoicing their flour at\n $27 per barrel.","In Watts' correspondence with \n Edward Randolph, 1796-1797, Randolph\n writes from \n Richmondon February 21 and March 13, 1796\n on the subject of British creditors. In Watts' correspondence\n with \n Thomas F. Scott, 1792-1798, Scott writes\n on January 4, 1796 and December 18, 1798 on the subject of\n British debts. In the correspondence of \n William Wattswith \n John Watts, 1784-1800, John writes to\n William in April 1784 from \n Lincoln County, Virginia(now \n Kentucky), concerning apprehension about\n a possible Indian war in the \n Northwest Territories. John says that\n while the lands in \n Kentuckyare good, the inconveniences are\n many, and that the doomsayers will probably prevent the\n surveying of lands on the northwest side of the Ohio.","Business Papers","There are general accounts, 1751-1899, n.d. An account,\n beginning November 16, 1762, with \n George Kippen \u0026 Co.at their store in \n Goochland, Virginia, lists \n John Gilliamas having ordered a dozen\n flints, 3/4 yard of bearskin, and a dozen pipes. There is a\n list, April 20, 1763, pertaining to the estate of \n A. Watts, on which is listed a\n £0.2.0 debt to \n Mary Petillo, the only woman on the list,\n and a £2.4.9 debt to Sir \n William Skipwith. The account of \n Thomas Eastwith \n Archelaus Austinfrom November 15, 1771,\n consists of beer, wine, grog, and a gallon of corn, with one\n entry \"to saging one night\" perhaps pertaining to the making\n of moonshine. An account, beginning January 20, 1775, of N[ ]\n Vaughn with \n Edward Wattslists various quantities of\n rum, molasses, and sugar. There are several accounts,\n 1779-1794, of the estate of \n Nathaniel Davis, including an entry for\n 1784 for three yards of woollen for a Negro jacket, and May 9,\n 1784 for half of hire of \n Jacob. There is a section, \"Accts\n Overlooked,\" from 1784, which refers to tobacco being a share\n and half share for \n Jacob, and another for dinner at the\n courthouse when on business. There is an account of \n James Daviswith \n Daniel Warwick, dating 1799-1803, with\n references to a variety of items including coffee, sewing\n materials, dinner ware, alcohol, and accessories. Mrs. \n Elizabeth Davis' account beginning May\n 31, 1807, has an entries for coffee, condiments, and sewing\n material. An account, March 26, 1810, of Capt. \n James Daviswith \n Rowland P. Bankslists \"163 days tuition\n at $8 p. ann. $5 cts 1 1/2.\" The account, beginning August 14,\n 1826, of Capt. \n James Daviswith \n Thomas Pleasants, has lists orders for\n cheese, mackerel, cotton, and whiskey. On October 31, 1832,\n Judge Saunders, of \n Lynchburg, Virginia, orders castor oil,\n ointment, and a syringe. Accounts which mention tea are rare\n but there is an undated fragment of Mr. \n James Daviswhich contains an entry for\n imperial tea. There is an undated \"memorandum of brandy\" taken\n from Mrs. Eubank.","The accounts of \n Williams Wattsspan 1752-1797. There is\n also a hotel account with \n Charles Williamsonwith entries dating\n 1763, 1773, and 1774. There are accounts for the boarding,\n clothing, and feeding of Negro boys with Mrs. \n Betty Tuckerand \n Betty Kirkland, both beginning September\n 10, 1767, and Capt. \n Joseph Tucker, 1767-1769. Watts has\n accounts, 1768, with \n John Brittanfor a waistcoat, shoes,\n stockings, and a hat. There is a 1769 account for various\n building supplies. Watts also has an account, beginning April\n 20, 1771, with \n Miller Woodsonwith an entry of May 16,\n 1772 listing a \n Patrick Henry. There is a document which\n contains information on the estate of \n William Randolph. There is another\n lodging account, July 26, 1773 through December 3, 1776, of\n Watts with \n Charles Williams. There is an account\n beginning March 9, 1778, with \n William Kirklandwhich includes listings\n for tuition and educational books. A January 10, 1780 account\n with \n Frederick Nancementions a violin and a\n set of strings. There is an account, beginning December 21,\n 1787, with \n Robert Wilsonordering Hyson Tea, coffee,\n and a bottle of snuff. From a 1791 account of \n Edward McDonaldwith \n William Watts, there is the note of the\n hire of a Negro. From a 1792 account of \n Charles Smith, there is a note for the\n finding of a Negro woman and for the inspecting of tobacco.\n There are two medical bills, one with \n George Martin, beginning January 14,\n 1794, and one with Doctor \n Graham, beginning November 3, 1795. In\n October 1797, Watts had an account with \n George Quillefor the hire of a Negro.\n There is an undated account of \n W. Walter Spencewith Watts for the hire\n of a Negro for eight months.","Promissory notes and receipts range from 1754-1905, n.d.\n There are several items concerned with the estate of \n John Flemingand include an entry for\n February 1764 for a Negro bought for $10. Between \n George Martinand Watts there is an\n agreement, October 3, 1794, mentioning the purchase of red\n wheat and the hire of a Negro woman. \n James Davishas a note dated 1803 with the\n Sheriff of \n Amherst Countyfor tax on four Negroes,\n four horses, and five tithes. \n Elizabeth Davishas a note dated 1816 for\n tax on three Negroes and one horse. There is a note from\n December 6, 1827 pertaining to a $5 bond for the hire of a\n Negro man by \n James Davisfrom \n J. Wrightfor \n Lavinia Wright. There is a 1840 note from\n Charles Davisto the Sheriff of \n Amherstfor tax on six Negroes and six\n horses.","Legal Papers","There are a number of court memoranda, 1768-1786, n.d.,\n kept by \n William Wattsin his capacity as a lawyer.\n In a November 10, 1771 memo for the \n Buckingham Countycourt, there is an entry\n for detinue for Negro woman named \n Agge. From the memo for the April 1772\n court at \n Lunenburg County, \n Thomas Taylorand his wife have a suit\n against a Hurt for a Negro in \n Amelia. There is also a list of debts\n owed to Watts for the year 1794. Dating 1771 through 1782,\n there are court dockets from \n Amelia Countyand \n Lunenburg Countyfrom 1771-1782. A number\n of the entries have Watts as the litigant. There is a 1773 day\n book with the signatures of William and \n Edward Watts, which includes a record of \n William Watts' court expenses. There are\n also legal day books, 1772-1773, of Watts, with entries for \n Buckingham County, \n Amelia, \n Cumberland County, and \n Prince Edward Countyas well as for \n Williamsburg, Virginia. There is another\n 1773 memorandum book of Watts with entries for \n Amelia County, \n Cumberland County, and \n Buckingham County.","The indentures date 1749-1788, n.d. From January 1, 1763,\n there is an agreement between \n Benjamin Tambroand \n Ayres Hodnettof \n Buckinghamin regard to the former's son, \n John Tambro, to be apprentice to the\n latter for seven years. From March 28, 1774, there is an\n indenture between Watts and \n William Ford. From September 17, 1768,\n there is an agreement between \n Abraham Westand \n John Blankenshipof \n Prince Edward. On November 17, 1772,\n there is an agreement between \n John Lewallenof \n Amelia Countyand \n James and Robert Donalds and Company,\n Merchants of \n Glasgow. On September 15, 1778, there is\n an agreement between \n David Wrightof \n Botetourtand \n Alexander Paineof the same concerning a\n land dispute in the area where the \n Roanoke Riverand \n Tinker Creek.","The will, December 25, 1745, of \n Thomas Pattersonof \n Albemarle County, names his slaves and\n divides them among his children and wife, and requests that\n his land in \n Goochland Countybe known as \n \"Locust Thicket.\"Margery Hinshawcontested the will of \n Samuel Hinshawdated March 1758 with \n [Cedw] Gibsonon July 10, 1765. Hinshaw\n had divided his slaves between his still living wife, his\n daughter \n Elizabeth Hinshaw, and the latter's\n children. This situation involved a slave of Elizabeth. The\n will of \n Thomas Bottomof \n Ameliadated May 10, 1760 divides his\n slaves which are named between his three daughters.","A folder of general legal papers date 1765-1903, n.d. The\n inventory and appraisal, 1826, of the estate of \n John Eubankmentions prices for his\n Negroes: £300 for a man named \n Jacob, £200 for a man named \n Joe, £10 for a woman named \n Hannah, £20 for a girl named \n Lolly, and £0 for a girl named\n Caroline. There is also a list of tickets\n of ommission paid by \n William Watts, attorney. Among the legal\n papers of \n Amelia County, 1768 through 1789\n including undated material, a document dated May 15, 1783\n states that \n Sarah Tinkeron December 6, 1781 gave her\n son-in-law \n John Tuckeran ailing Negro named \n Neduntil the latter gets well whereas he\n will be returned to \n Sarah Tucker. In an undated document, \n George Vaughnyields up title/right of two\n Negroes--named \n Frankand \n Phoebe--to son-in-law \n John Norris--formerly given to grandson \n John Norrisby a deed dated October 2,\n 1796: \"said slaves will forever defend me from my heirs.\" The\n son-in-law Norris will pay Vaughn or wife £10\n annually for preformance of the aforesaid act. Among the \n Campbell Countypapers, Justice \n Adam Clementsays that \n Charles Gilbertof \n Campbellon April 29, 1787 makes oath that\n Negro slave \n Jack--property of Watts of \n Prince Edward County--ran away and was\n found 50 miles thence. Among the legal papers of \n Prince Edward, \n Edward Wattssold to \n William Wattseight Negro slaves: \n True, \n James, \n Winnie, \n Peter, \n Sarah, \n Betty, \n Rachel, and \n Docon January 14, 1787. There is also a\n account of Dr. \n M. John Kingwith the sheriff of \n Lunenburgwhich has an entry dating 1769:\n the former is in account with \n [John] Eppsfor four lbs. of tobacco at\n £0.5.1.","Miscellaneous","Among the Advertisements there is an advertisement dated\n September 20, 1871 from the \n Omaha, Nebraska Lotteryfor the building\n of a public library in the city. A broadside from \n Cox and Sons Church Furnitureshows a\n garish stained-glass window commemorating the late President \n James Garfield. There is an undated\n letter to Mrs. \n Fleming Saundersasking for a subscription\n to the \n Graphic,a ladies society\n magazine. There is an undated list of books from \n George Munro, Publishers. There is also a\n broadside for \"The World's Christmas Hymn\"--an analogy of\n English poetry pertaining to \n Christ's birth dating from the medieval\n period.","The church related papers include a letter, March 21, 1904,\n from \n Virginia Polytechnic Instituteto the \n Saundersasking for aid for the building of\n an Episcopal parsonage at the university. The letter\n enunciates a fear of the danger of Episcopal boys being weaned\n from their faith by the compulsory attendance at the services\n of other sects due to the absence of a Episcopal parsonage.\n There is also an Episcopal \"Church Kalendar,\" 1882-1883,\n listing holy days with information on the faith, church\n service, and background of the Anglican/Episcopalian\n faith.","Civil War papers range from 1861 to 1864. During 1862-1864,\n there are a number of furloughs issued to \n Confederateenlisted men in \n Virginia, each with a physical\n description of the bearer, and addressed \"to all whom it may\n concern.\" On August 10, 1862, there is a provision return for\n a company of the \n 13th Regiment of Pennsylvania volunteers.\n There are also a number of CSA \"special requisitions\", chiefly\n ordering clothing, shoes, and blankets, most signed by Captain\n Fleming Saunders, assistant\n quartermaster, of Company K, Virginia Regiment.","The educational papers range from 1848-1903, n.d. There is\n a page from a 1848 French edition of the fables of La Fontaine\n from the \"Academie de Norfolk.\" There is an \n \"Educational Treatise on the Constitution\",\n September 6, 1877, by \n John Randolph Tuckerof \n Virginia. There is a 1892-1893 brochure\n for the \n Edgeworth School, a church-related\n boarding and day school for females. There is the fall term\n 1895 grade report from \n Virginia Polytechnic Institute(formerly \n Virginia Agriculture and Mechanical\n College) for \n Fleming Saunders, III. There is a fall\n term 1902 grade report from \n Hollins Collegefor \n Elsie Saunders. There is another VPI\n grade report, from February 1903, for \n Carter Temple Saunders. There is a report\n from \n St. Timothy's Schoolof \n Catonsville, Maryland. Another undated\n piece is a \"rules for spelling\" sheet from a grammar book.\n There are also undated fragments of Latin, French, and\n algebra.","There are lectures, essays, and poems, 1794, 1818, 1843,\n and n.d., including a scrap of a lecture dated September 6,\n 1794 from \n Edward Watts; another lecture on motive\n dated September 16, 1794; and, a series of oral essays from\n 1843.","Miscellaneous material, 1887-1892, includes a note of the\n marriage of Capt. \n Fleming Saundersto \n Mary Gwathmeyon July 30.","The obituaries include a reprint of the 1858 obituary of \n Fleming Saunders, Sr, a reprint of the\n 1867 obituary of Fleming, Sr.'s wife-- \n Alice Fleming--and the 1904 obituary of \n Peter Saunders. The obituaries of\n Fleming, Sr. and Alice are panegyrics. The first two were\n transcribed by \n John Blair Dabney.","The photographs include an unidentified photograph of a\n young member of the \n Saunders familyand undated photo cards of\n liturgical furniture.","Bound Volumes","The Day Books include a day book from \n Maple Creek Millsdating from 1842. There\n is a 1867 day book with one page filled, made of a cut\n agricultural crop ledger. There is also in the book a pasted\n in notice from the Adjuctant Inspector's Office in \n Richmond, July 29, 1863. Dating January\n 18, 1872 is a subscription book for the \n Lee Monumental Association. Also present\n is a $1 donation from \n Alex Berkeleyof \n Yellow Branch, Virginia. There are also\n farm journals dating 1855 through 1860.","A card game, 1846, called \"The Game of Kings made Easy\"\n which is based on the kings of \n Englandwho reigned down to its date, is\n also present. The card for Henry V is missing. Many of the\n cards contain information of the kings of an antiquarian\n nature.","The Memorandum books, 1873-1874 and 1881-1894, owned by \n Fleming Saunders, includes employees,\n supplies, and construction information in the first volume.\n The latter has a note at its end which mentions survey\n data.","The \n Otter River TownshipRecord Book dates\n from 1870-1874. There are references to road building. An\n entry for June 16, 1871 notes the ordering of \"tickets\" for\n road tax and township levy. Also included are lists of\n expenses for board members with lists of expenses for\n materials bought. One entry notes that \n B. H. Anthony, overseer of the poor,\n sends three paupers--one white woman and two black woman--to\n the poor house. Expenses for the poor house are noted. At 1874\n and 1875 meetings, \n Fleming Saundersis mentioned as road\n overseer in certain districts."],"corpname_ssim":["University of Virginia. Library. 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Within each series, materials are generally separated by format and listed chronologically, with undated materials listed last.","Series 1. Papers of George Washington\nSeries 2. Papers of Tobias Lear\nSeries 3. Miscellaneous\nSeries 4. Papers of Martha Washington\nSeries 5. Papers of Eliza Parke Custis Law\nSeries 6. Papers of Thomas Law: Subseries 6.1. Legal Documents, Subseries 6.2. Correspondence\nSeries 7. Papers of William Costin\nSeries 8. Papers of John Law\nSeries 9. Papers of Lloyd Nicholas Rogers\nSeries 10. Papers of Edmund Law Rogers\nSeries 11. Papers of Robert Peter: Subseries 11.1. Accounts, Subseries 11.2. Financial Documents, Subseries 11.3. Legal Documents, Subseries 11.4. Land Documents, Subseries 11.5. Estate Documents\nSeries 12. Papers of Thomas Peter: Subseries 12.1. Financial Documents, Subseries 12.2. Land Documents, Subseries 12.3. Estate Documents, Subseries 12.4. Correspondence\nSeries 13. Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, 1824-1909: Subseries 13.1. Financial Documents, Subseries 13.2. Legal Documents, Subseries 13.3. Correspondence","The Peters were a prominent family in Washington, D.C. during the eighteenth and nineteen centuries. Martha Parke Custis, Martha Washington's granddaughter, married into the Peter family in 1795.","George Washington (1732-1799): George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 at a modest farm in Westmoreland County, Virginia to parents Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. In 1749, George Washington was appointed surveyor for Culpepper County. In 1752, he started his military career in the Virginia militia. During the Revolutionary War he was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and later was elected as the first President of the United States of America. He lived with his wife, Martha Washington, at Mount Vernon, where he passed away December 14, 1799.","Martha Washington (1731-1802): Martha Dandridge Custis Washington was born on June 2, 1731 to parents John and Frances Jones Dandridge. She married her first husband, Daniel Parke Custis, on May 15, 1750. Together they had four children, two of whom died in childhood. On July 8, 1757, her husband unexpectedly died, leaving her a widow with their two remaining children, John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis. On January 6, 1759, Martha Dandridge Custis married George Washington. Martha Parke Custis or Patsy, died at the age of 17. On February 3, 1774, John Parke Custis married Eleanor Calvert, and together they had four children who survived to adulthood. However, on November 5, 1781, John Parke Custis passed away, and the younger two of his children went to live at Mount Vernon with their grandmother. Martha Dandridge Custis Washington died on May 22, 1802.","Tobias Lear (1762-1816): Tobias Lear was born in 1762. He was employed by George Washington in 1786 to manage expense reports to Congress and also as the personal tutor to Martha Washington's grandchildren. In 1790 Tobias Lear married Mary \"Polly\" Long; however she died in 1793. Lear then married Martha Washington's niece, Frances Bassett Washington, but she died shortly they were married. Lear married for a third time to Frances Dandridge Henley, another niece of Martha Washington. He died in 1816.","Elizabeth (Betsy, Beth, Eliza) Parke Custis Law (1776-1831): Wife to Thomas Law, Eliza Parke Custis Law was born on August 21, 1776. She was the daughter of John (Jacky) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert. Upon the death of her father in 1781, Eliza's two younger siblings, George Washington (Washy) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Parke Custis went to live with their grandmother, Martha Washington, and her second husband, George Washington. Eliza and her other sister Martha stayed at home with their mother. Shortly after, their mother remarried Dr. David Stuart and had thirteen more children. On March 21, 1796, Eliza Parke Custis Law married Thomas Law and together they had one child, Eliza Law. In 1804, the couple separated and their daughter went to live with her father. They officially divorced in 1811. Eliza Parke Custis Law lived with one of her uncles for a time after the separation, and soon purchased a house in Alexandria called \"Mount Washington.\" Eliza Law Rogers died in 1822, leaving behind a husband (Lloyd Nicholas Rogers) and two children. Eliza Parke Custis Law died on December 31, 1831.","Thomas Law (1756-1834): Thomas Law was born on October 23, 1756 in Cambridge, England. He started his career working for the East India Trading Company and began building his reputation, as well as his income. In 1794, he left England to start a new life in America where he began to invest in lands, particularly in the nation's capital. Over time, Law became extremely passionate about the arts, particularly poetry, which he wrote and published. He even founded the first dance society, theater, and the Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis on March 21, 1796. Together they had one child, Eliza Law, who married Lloyd Nicholls Rogers in 1817. Thomas Law died in 1834.","William Costin (1780-1842): William Costin was a prominent free black man in early 19th-century Washington DC. He was a messenger for the Bank of Washington and ran a hack business in the city. In 1800, he married his cousin Philadelphia (\"Delphy\"), a dower slave of Martha Washington. Upon Martha Washington's death in 1802, Delphy became the property of Eliza Parke Custis Law, wife to Thomas Law. Delphy and their children were granted freedom shortly after, and the couple decided to stay in Washington, D.C. Together the Costins had seven children. He died in 1842.","John Law (1784-1822): John Law was born in India about 1784 to Thomas Law and an unidentified Indian woman. In 1794 Thomas Law came to America after living about two decades in India; presumably John and his brothers came with him. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis in 1796 and raised the boys until their separation around 1804. John Law graduated from Harvard University in 1804; he was a member of the Columbian Dragoons in 1811; and was the commissioner to adjust the Yazoo claims in 1814. He died on October 4, 1822.","Lloyd Nicholas Rogers (1787 or 1788-1860): Lloyd Nicholas Rogers was born on September 20, 1788 to parents Nicholas and Eleanor Buchanan Rogers. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers married Eliza Law Rogers in 1817. Together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers and Eleanor Agnes Rogers. They lived on Druid Hill which had been passed down by Lloyd's Scottish father. Very shortly after the death of Lloyd's father in 1822, Eliza also died. In 1829, Rogers was married to Hortensia Monroe Hay who was the granddaughter of James Monroe. Together, they had an additional three daughters, Harriet, Hortensia, and Mary Custis. Lloyd was a proprietor of his estate and practiced law out of his home on Druid Hill. Hortensia died in the 1850s, leaving Lloyd all alone. All of his children except for Eleanor had already married and moved out. Eleanor would not marry until 1862, following her father's death. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers died on November 12, 1860.","Edmund Law Rogers (1818-1896): Edmund Law Rogers was born in 1818 to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers and Eliza Law Rogers. He grew up and lived in Baltimore all of his life, and was a founding member of the Maryland and Harvard Club, as well as a member of various other organizations, such as, the Sons of the Revolution and the Baltimore Historical Society. He spoke several different languages and was a lover of the arts. He married Charlotte Matilda Plater and together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers, Jr., and Charlotte Plater Rogers. He died of paralysis on January 24, 1896.","Robert Peter (1726-1806): Robert Peter was born in 1726 in Scotland to Thomas Peter and Jean Dunlop, who were prosperous merchants. He immigrated to the United States around 1745, but there is no definite reason why he chose to leave. He first settled in the town, Bladensburg, along the Anacostia River. In 1751, Georgetown was established, and Robert purchased a lot in the town the following year, and slowly began to build up his land holdings. His land holdings grew to be quite extensive, including owning the entire square from M, K, and 31st Streets, and Wisconsin Ave. From 1789 to 1798, Robert Peter was the first mayor of Georgetown. On December 27, 1767, he married Elizabeth Scott, and together they had 10 children, one of whom died as an infant. Their names were: Thomas, Alexander, Elizabeth, Walter, Robert, Jean, Margaret, David, George, and James. He died in 1806.","Thomas Peter (1769-1834): Thomas Peter was born January 4, 1769 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. Thomas Peter married Martha Parke Custis, granddaughter to Martha Washington, in 1795. Together, they had eight children. Martha Eliza Eleanor, Columbia Washington, John Parke Custis, Robert Thomas, George Washington, America Pinckney, Martha Custis Castania (who died young), and Britannia Wellington. In 1805, Thomas and Martha purchased eight-and-a-half acres in \"Georgetown Heights.\" [For more information on Tudor Place, see Tudor Place: Historic House and Gardens.] They later hired architect Dr. William Thornton to design and build Tudor Place located in Georgetown. It was completed in 1816 and still stands today. Thomas Peter was a prominent lawyer of the time and was one of the executors of Martha Washington's will. He died April 16, 1834.","Martha (Patty) Parke Custis Peter (1777-1854): was born to John Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert Custis on December 31, 1777. She was one of four children in their family to survive to adulthood: Eliza Parke, Martha Parke, Eleanor Parke (Nelly), and George Washington (Washy) Parke. Following the death of their father in 1781, Patty and her older sister, Eliza, lived with their mother and stepfather, Dr. David Stuart, and their large family, while their younger siblings, Nelly and Washy, lived with their grandparents at Mount Vernon. There were frequent visits to Mount Vernon in both childhood and following her marriage to Thomas Peter in 1795. She died July 13 or 15, 1854.","Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon (1815-1911): Britannia Wellington Peter was born January 28, 1815, as the youngest child of Martha Parke (Patty) Custis Peter and Thomas Peter. In 1842, she married Commodore Beverley Kennon, and together they had one child, Martha Custis Kennon, on October 18, 1843. Commodore Kennon died from a gun explosion on the frigate Princeton on February 28, 1844. Martha Custis Kennon married Dr. Armistead Peter in 1867. When Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon's mother passed in 1854, she inherited Tudor Place, where she lived until her death in 1911.","Major George Peter (1779-1861): Major George W. Peter was born on September 28, 1779 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. He was married three times during his life. First, to Ann Plater in 1809. Together they had two children, George and Thomas. His wife and two children all died in 1814. Secondly, in 1815 he married Agnes Buchanon Freeland. They had five children, Robert, Ann, James, Agnes, and David. Agnes, his wife, died in 1825. Only a month later, he again married, this time to Sarah Norfleet Freeland, the sister of his second wife. Together, they had nine children: Sarah Agnes, George, Alexander Scott, Margaret Dick, Elizabeth, Armistead, Walter Gibson, William, and Katherine Norfleet. Major George Peter was an officer in the army, a representative in Congress, and a farmer. During his career in the army, he was first appointed first lieutenant 2nd, Artillery and Engineers on February 16, 1801. He was promoted to Captain on November 3, 1807, and finally was transferred to the Light Artillery in May of 1808. He resigned in June 11, 1809. In 1815, he was elected to Congress to cover the sixth district in Maryland. He would continue this appointment until after 1828. He died June 22, 1861.","Dr. Armistead Peter (1840-1902): Dr. Armistead Peter was one of George Peter's sons from his third marriage to Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter. He was born on February 23, 1840. Dr. Armistead Peter was a cousin to his wife Martha Custis Kennon Peter, whom he married in 1867. Together, Martha and Armistead had five children: Walter Gibson, Armistead, Beverley Kennon, George Freeland, and Agnes. He and Martha Custis Kennon Peter both moved into Tudor Place and Dr. Armistead Peter converted a portion of the house for his medical practice. He created a very successful business as one of the best doctors in the city of Washington. During the Civil War he was employed by the U.S. Army as ward surgeon, as well as serving in a smallpox hospital. Martha Custis Kennon Peter died suddenly in 1886. Armistead died in 1902, his mother-in-law, Britannia W. Peter Kennon outliving both of them. The land in Bethesda was divided between their four children. After Britannia W. Peter Kennon died, the house was left to her grandson, Armistead Peter II. Dr. Armistead Peter died on January 28, 1902.","Agnes Peter (1880-1957): Agnes Peter, born on February 3, 1880, was the daughter of Dr. Armistead Peter and Martha Custis Kennon Peter. She lived in France for a period of time during WWI conducting work for the YMCA. Agnes Peter was the director of a Foyer du Soldat and helped to receive soldiers and refugees. She was also in charge of the Graves Registration Section in Rheims. She was the first woman in France to be awarded the silver Medal of Honor for her distinguished services to the country during the war. In 1946, when she was 73, she married Nobel Prize winner, Dr. John R. Mott, who is most acclaimed for his work creating international Christian programs with a goal to establish peace. She died in 1957.","Peter family owned books are cataloged in the Library Catalog. The 23 titles (36 volumes) are searchable in the\nthe Catalog's Peter Family Collection.","This collection consists of papers collected by various members of the Peter families. 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Papers of Robert Peter: Subseries 11.1. Accounts, Subseries 11.2. Financial Documents, Subseries 11.3. Legal Documents, Subseries 11.4. Land Documents, Subseries 11.5. Estate Documents\nSeries 12. Papers of Thomas Peter: Subseries 12.1. Financial Documents, Subseries 12.2. Land Documents, Subseries 12.3. Estate Documents, Subseries 12.4. Correspondence\nSeries 13. Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, 1824-1909: Subseries 13.1. Financial Documents, Subseries 13.2. Legal Documents, Subseries 13.3. Correspondence"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Peters were a prominent family in Washington, D.C. during the eighteenth and nineteen centuries. Martha Parke Custis, Martha Washington's granddaughter, married into the Peter family in 1795.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eGeorge Washington (1732-1799)\u003c/emph\u003e: George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 at a modest farm in Westmoreland County, Virginia to parents Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. In 1749, George Washington was appointed surveyor for Culpepper County. In 1752, he started his military career in the Virginia militia. During the Revolutionary War he was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and later was elected as the first President of the United States of America. He lived with his wife, Martha Washington, at Mount Vernon, where he passed away December 14, 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eMartha Washington (1731-1802)\u003c/emph\u003e: Martha Dandridge Custis Washington was born on June 2, 1731 to parents John and Frances Jones Dandridge. She married her first husband, Daniel Parke Custis, on May 15, 1750. Together they had four children, two of whom died in childhood. On July 8, 1757, her husband unexpectedly died, leaving her a widow with their two remaining children, John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis. On January 6, 1759, Martha Dandridge Custis married George Washington. Martha Parke Custis or Patsy, died at the age of 17. On February 3, 1774, John Parke Custis married Eleanor Calvert, and together they had four children who survived to adulthood. However, on November 5, 1781, John Parke Custis passed away, and the younger two of his children went to live at Mount Vernon with their grandmother. Martha Dandridge Custis Washington died on May 22, 1802.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eTobias Lear (1762-1816)\u003c/emph\u003e: Tobias Lear was born in 1762. He was employed by George Washington in 1786 to manage expense reports to Congress and also as the personal tutor to Martha Washington's grandchildren. In 1790 Tobias Lear married Mary \"Polly\" Long; however she died in 1793. Lear then married Martha Washington's niece, Frances Bassett Washington, but she died shortly they were married. Lear married for a third time to Frances Dandridge Henley, another niece of Martha Washington. He died in 1816.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eElizabeth (Betsy, Beth, Eliza) Parke Custis Law (1776-1831)\u003c/emph\u003e: Wife to Thomas Law, Eliza Parke Custis Law was born on August 21, 1776. She was the daughter of John (Jacky) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert. Upon the death of her father in 1781, Eliza's two younger siblings, George Washington (Washy) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Parke Custis went to live with their grandmother, Martha Washington, and her second husband, George Washington. Eliza and her other sister Martha stayed at home with their mother. Shortly after, their mother remarried Dr. David Stuart and had thirteen more children. On March 21, 1796, Eliza Parke Custis Law married Thomas Law and together they had one child, Eliza Law. In 1804, the couple separated and their daughter went to live with her father. They officially divorced in 1811. Eliza Parke Custis Law lived with one of her uncles for a time after the separation, and soon purchased a house in Alexandria called \"Mount Washington.\" Eliza Law Rogers died in 1822, leaving behind a husband (Lloyd Nicholas Rogers) and two children. Eliza Parke Custis Law died on December 31, 1831.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eThomas Law (1756-1834)\u003c/emph\u003e: Thomas Law was born on October 23, 1756 in Cambridge, England. He started his career working for the East India Trading Company and began building his reputation, as well as his income. In 1794, he left England to start a new life in America where he began to invest in lands, particularly in the nation's capital. Over time, Law became extremely passionate about the arts, particularly poetry, which he wrote and published. He even founded the first dance society, theater, and the Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis on March 21, 1796. Together they had one child, Eliza Law, who married Lloyd Nicholls Rogers in 1817. Thomas Law died in 1834.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eWilliam Costin (1780-1842)\u003c/emph\u003e: William Costin was a prominent free black man in early 19th-century Washington DC. He was a messenger for the Bank of Washington and ran a hack business in the city. In 1800, he married his cousin Philadelphia (\"Delphy\"), a dower slave of Martha Washington. Upon Martha Washington's death in 1802, Delphy became the property of Eliza Parke Custis Law, wife to Thomas Law. Delphy and their children were granted freedom shortly after, and the couple decided to stay in Washington, D.C. Together the Costins had seven children. He died in 1842.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eJohn Law (1784-1822)\u003c/emph\u003e: John Law was born in India about 1784 to Thomas Law and an unidentified Indian woman. In 1794 Thomas Law came to America after living about two decades in India; presumably John and his brothers came with him. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis in 1796 and raised the boys until their separation around 1804. John Law graduated from Harvard University in 1804; he was a member of the Columbian Dragoons in 1811; and was the commissioner to adjust the Yazoo claims in 1814. He died on October 4, 1822.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eLloyd Nicholas Rogers (1787 or 1788-1860)\u003c/emph\u003e: Lloyd Nicholas Rogers was born on September 20, 1788 to parents Nicholas and Eleanor Buchanan Rogers. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers married Eliza Law Rogers in 1817. Together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers and Eleanor Agnes Rogers. They lived on Druid Hill which had been passed down by Lloyd's Scottish father. Very shortly after the death of Lloyd's father in 1822, Eliza also died. In 1829, Rogers was married to Hortensia Monroe Hay who was the granddaughter of James Monroe. Together, they had an additional three daughters, Harriet, Hortensia, and Mary Custis. Lloyd was a proprietor of his estate and practiced law out of his home on Druid Hill. Hortensia died in the 1850s, leaving Lloyd all alone. All of his children except for Eleanor had already married and moved out. Eleanor would not marry until 1862, following her father's death. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers died on November 12, 1860.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eEdmund Law Rogers (1818-1896)\u003c/emph\u003e: Edmund Law Rogers was born in 1818 to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers and Eliza Law Rogers. He grew up and lived in Baltimore all of his life, and was a founding member of the Maryland and Harvard Club, as well as a member of various other organizations, such as, the Sons of the Revolution and the Baltimore Historical Society. He spoke several different languages and was a lover of the arts. He married Charlotte Matilda Plater and together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers, Jr., and Charlotte Plater Rogers. He died of paralysis on January 24, 1896.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eRobert Peter (1726-1806)\u003c/emph\u003e: Robert Peter was born in 1726 in Scotland to Thomas Peter and Jean Dunlop, who were prosperous merchants. He immigrated to the United States around 1745, but there is no definite reason why he chose to leave. He first settled in the town, Bladensburg, along the Anacostia River. In 1751, Georgetown was established, and Robert purchased a lot in the town the following year, and slowly began to build up his land holdings. His land holdings grew to be quite extensive, including owning the entire square from M, K, and 31st Streets, and Wisconsin Ave. From 1789 to 1798, Robert Peter was the first mayor of Georgetown. On December 27, 1767, he married Elizabeth Scott, and together they had 10 children, one of whom died as an infant. Their names were: Thomas, Alexander, Elizabeth, Walter, Robert, Jean, Margaret, David, George, and James. He died in 1806.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eThomas Peter (1769-1834)\u003c/emph\u003e: Thomas Peter was born January 4, 1769 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. Thomas Peter married Martha Parke Custis, granddaughter to Martha Washington, in 1795. Together, they had eight children. Martha Eliza Eleanor, Columbia Washington, John Parke Custis, Robert Thomas, George Washington, America Pinckney, Martha Custis Castania (who died young), and Britannia Wellington. In 1805, Thomas and Martha purchased eight-and-a-half acres in \"Georgetown Heights.\" [For more information on Tudor Place, see Tudor Place: Historic House and Gardens.] They later hired architect Dr. William Thornton to design and build Tudor Place located in Georgetown. It was completed in 1816 and still stands today. Thomas Peter was a prominent lawyer of the time and was one of the executors of Martha Washington's will. He died April 16, 1834.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eMartha (Patty) Parke Custis Peter (1777-1854)\u003c/emph\u003e: was born to John Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert Custis on December 31, 1777. She was one of four children in their family to survive to adulthood: Eliza Parke, Martha Parke, Eleanor Parke (Nelly), and George Washington (Washy) Parke. Following the death of their father in 1781, Patty and her older sister, Eliza, lived with their mother and stepfather, Dr. David Stuart, and their large family, while their younger siblings, Nelly and Washy, lived with their grandparents at Mount Vernon. There were frequent visits to Mount Vernon in both childhood and following her marriage to Thomas Peter in 1795. She died July 13 or 15, 1854.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eBritannia Wellington Peter Kennon (1815-1911)\u003c/emph\u003e: Britannia Wellington Peter was born January 28, 1815, as the youngest child of Martha Parke (Patty) Custis Peter and Thomas Peter. In 1842, she married Commodore Beverley Kennon, and together they had one child, Martha Custis Kennon, on October 18, 1843. Commodore Kennon died from a gun explosion on the frigate Princeton on February 28, 1844. Martha Custis Kennon married Dr. Armistead Peter in 1867. When Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon's mother passed in 1854, she inherited Tudor Place, where she lived until her death in 1911.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eMajor George Peter (1779-1861)\u003c/emph\u003e: Major George W. Peter was born on September 28, 1779 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. He was married three times during his life. First, to Ann Plater in 1809. Together they had two children, George and Thomas. His wife and two children all died in 1814. Secondly, in 1815 he married Agnes Buchanon Freeland. They had five children, Robert, Ann, James, Agnes, and David. Agnes, his wife, died in 1825. Only a month later, he again married, this time to Sarah Norfleet Freeland, the sister of his second wife. Together, they had nine children: Sarah Agnes, George, Alexander Scott, Margaret Dick, Elizabeth, Armistead, Walter Gibson, William, and Katherine Norfleet. Major George Peter was an officer in the army, a representative in Congress, and a farmer. During his career in the army, he was first appointed first lieutenant 2nd, Artillery and Engineers on February 16, 1801. He was promoted to Captain on November 3, 1807, and finally was transferred to the Light Artillery in May of 1808. He resigned in June 11, 1809. In 1815, he was elected to Congress to cover the sixth district in Maryland. He would continue this appointment until after 1828. He died June 22, 1861.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eDr. Armistead Peter (1840-1902)\u003c/emph\u003e: Dr. Armistead Peter was one of George Peter's sons from his third marriage to Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter. He was born on February 23, 1840. Dr. Armistead Peter was a cousin to his wife Martha Custis Kennon Peter, whom he married in 1867. Together, Martha and Armistead had five children: Walter Gibson, Armistead, Beverley Kennon, George Freeland, and Agnes. He and Martha Custis Kennon Peter both moved into Tudor Place and Dr. Armistead Peter converted a portion of the house for his medical practice. He created a very successful business as one of the best doctors in the city of Washington. During the Civil War he was employed by the U.S. Army as ward surgeon, as well as serving in a smallpox hospital. Martha Custis Kennon Peter died suddenly in 1886. Armistead died in 1902, his mother-in-law, Britannia W. Peter Kennon outliving both of them. The land in Bethesda was divided between their four children. After Britannia W. Peter Kennon died, the house was left to her grandson, Armistead Peter II. Dr. Armistead Peter died on January 28, 1902.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eAgnes Peter (1880-1957)\u003c/emph\u003e: Agnes Peter, born on February 3, 1880, was the daughter of Dr. Armistead Peter and Martha Custis Kennon Peter. She lived in France for a period of time during WWI conducting work for the YMCA. Agnes Peter was the director of a Foyer du Soldat and helped to receive soldiers and refugees. She was also in charge of the Graves Registration Section in Rheims. She was the first woman in France to be awarded the silver Medal of Honor for her distinguished services to the country during the war. In 1946, when she was 73, she married Nobel Prize winner, Dr. John R. Mott, who is most acclaimed for his work creating international Christian programs with a goal to establish peace. She died in 1957.\u003c/p\u003e "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["The Peters were a prominent family in Washington, D.C. during the eighteenth and nineteen centuries. Martha Parke Custis, Martha Washington's granddaughter, married into the Peter family in 1795.","George Washington (1732-1799): George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 at a modest farm in Westmoreland County, Virginia to parents Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. In 1749, George Washington was appointed surveyor for Culpepper County. In 1752, he started his military career in the Virginia militia. During the Revolutionary War he was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and later was elected as the first President of the United States of America. He lived with his wife, Martha Washington, at Mount Vernon, where he passed away December 14, 1799.","Martha Washington (1731-1802): Martha Dandridge Custis Washington was born on June 2, 1731 to parents John and Frances Jones Dandridge. She married her first husband, Daniel Parke Custis, on May 15, 1750. Together they had four children, two of whom died in childhood. On July 8, 1757, her husband unexpectedly died, leaving her a widow with their two remaining children, John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis. On January 6, 1759, Martha Dandridge Custis married George Washington. Martha Parke Custis or Patsy, died at the age of 17. On February 3, 1774, John Parke Custis married Eleanor Calvert, and together they had four children who survived to adulthood. However, on November 5, 1781, John Parke Custis passed away, and the younger two of his children went to live at Mount Vernon with their grandmother. Martha Dandridge Custis Washington died on May 22, 1802.","Tobias Lear (1762-1816): Tobias Lear was born in 1762. He was employed by George Washington in 1786 to manage expense reports to Congress and also as the personal tutor to Martha Washington's grandchildren. In 1790 Tobias Lear married Mary \"Polly\" Long; however she died in 1793. Lear then married Martha Washington's niece, Frances Bassett Washington, but she died shortly they were married. Lear married for a third time to Frances Dandridge Henley, another niece of Martha Washington. He died in 1816.","Elizabeth (Betsy, Beth, Eliza) Parke Custis Law (1776-1831): Wife to Thomas Law, Eliza Parke Custis Law was born on August 21, 1776. She was the daughter of John (Jacky) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert. Upon the death of her father in 1781, Eliza's two younger siblings, George Washington (Washy) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Parke Custis went to live with their grandmother, Martha Washington, and her second husband, George Washington. Eliza and her other sister Martha stayed at home with their mother. Shortly after, their mother remarried Dr. David Stuart and had thirteen more children. On March 21, 1796, Eliza Parke Custis Law married Thomas Law and together they had one child, Eliza Law. In 1804, the couple separated and their daughter went to live with her father. They officially divorced in 1811. Eliza Parke Custis Law lived with one of her uncles for a time after the separation, and soon purchased a house in Alexandria called \"Mount Washington.\" Eliza Law Rogers died in 1822, leaving behind a husband (Lloyd Nicholas Rogers) and two children. Eliza Parke Custis Law died on December 31, 1831.","Thomas Law (1756-1834): Thomas Law was born on October 23, 1756 in Cambridge, England. He started his career working for the East India Trading Company and began building his reputation, as well as his income. In 1794, he left England to start a new life in America where he began to invest in lands, particularly in the nation's capital. Over time, Law became extremely passionate about the arts, particularly poetry, which he wrote and published. He even founded the first dance society, theater, and the Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis on March 21, 1796. Together they had one child, Eliza Law, who married Lloyd Nicholls Rogers in 1817. Thomas Law died in 1834.","William Costin (1780-1842): William Costin was a prominent free black man in early 19th-century Washington DC. He was a messenger for the Bank of Washington and ran a hack business in the city. In 1800, he married his cousin Philadelphia (\"Delphy\"), a dower slave of Martha Washington. Upon Martha Washington's death in 1802, Delphy became the property of Eliza Parke Custis Law, wife to Thomas Law. Delphy and their children were granted freedom shortly after, and the couple decided to stay in Washington, D.C. Together the Costins had seven children. He died in 1842.","John Law (1784-1822): John Law was born in India about 1784 to Thomas Law and an unidentified Indian woman. In 1794 Thomas Law came to America after living about two decades in India; presumably John and his brothers came with him. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis in 1796 and raised the boys until their separation around 1804. John Law graduated from Harvard University in 1804; he was a member of the Columbian Dragoons in 1811; and was the commissioner to adjust the Yazoo claims in 1814. He died on October 4, 1822.","Lloyd Nicholas Rogers (1787 or 1788-1860): Lloyd Nicholas Rogers was born on September 20, 1788 to parents Nicholas and Eleanor Buchanan Rogers. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers married Eliza Law Rogers in 1817. Together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers and Eleanor Agnes Rogers. They lived on Druid Hill which had been passed down by Lloyd's Scottish father. Very shortly after the death of Lloyd's father in 1822, Eliza also died. In 1829, Rogers was married to Hortensia Monroe Hay who was the granddaughter of James Monroe. Together, they had an additional three daughters, Harriet, Hortensia, and Mary Custis. Lloyd was a proprietor of his estate and practiced law out of his home on Druid Hill. Hortensia died in the 1850s, leaving Lloyd all alone. All of his children except for Eleanor had already married and moved out. Eleanor would not marry until 1862, following her father's death. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers died on November 12, 1860.","Edmund Law Rogers (1818-1896): Edmund Law Rogers was born in 1818 to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers and Eliza Law Rogers. He grew up and lived in Baltimore all of his life, and was a founding member of the Maryland and Harvard Club, as well as a member of various other organizations, such as, the Sons of the Revolution and the Baltimore Historical Society. He spoke several different languages and was a lover of the arts. He married Charlotte Matilda Plater and together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers, Jr., and Charlotte Plater Rogers. He died of paralysis on January 24, 1896.","Robert Peter (1726-1806): Robert Peter was born in 1726 in Scotland to Thomas Peter and Jean Dunlop, who were prosperous merchants. He immigrated to the United States around 1745, but there is no definite reason why he chose to leave. He first settled in the town, Bladensburg, along the Anacostia River. In 1751, Georgetown was established, and Robert purchased a lot in the town the following year, and slowly began to build up his land holdings. His land holdings grew to be quite extensive, including owning the entire square from M, K, and 31st Streets, and Wisconsin Ave. From 1789 to 1798, Robert Peter was the first mayor of Georgetown. On December 27, 1767, he married Elizabeth Scott, and together they had 10 children, one of whom died as an infant. Their names were: Thomas, Alexander, Elizabeth, Walter, Robert, Jean, Margaret, David, George, and James. He died in 1806.","Thomas Peter (1769-1834): Thomas Peter was born January 4, 1769 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. Thomas Peter married Martha Parke Custis, granddaughter to Martha Washington, in 1795. Together, they had eight children. Martha Eliza Eleanor, Columbia Washington, John Parke Custis, Robert Thomas, George Washington, America Pinckney, Martha Custis Castania (who died young), and Britannia Wellington. 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Following the death of their father in 1781, Patty and her older sister, Eliza, lived with their mother and stepfather, Dr. David Stuart, and their large family, while their younger siblings, Nelly and Washy, lived with their grandparents at Mount Vernon. There were frequent visits to Mount Vernon in both childhood and following her marriage to Thomas Peter in 1795. She died July 13 or 15, 1854.","Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon (1815-1911): Britannia Wellington Peter was born January 28, 1815, as the youngest child of Martha Parke (Patty) Custis Peter and Thomas Peter. In 1842, she married Commodore Beverley Kennon, and together they had one child, Martha Custis Kennon, on October 18, 1843. Commodore Kennon died from a gun explosion on the frigate Princeton on February 28, 1844. Martha Custis Kennon married Dr. Armistead Peter in 1867. 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Large portions of the\n correspondence belong to \n William Wattsand \n Fleming Saunders. Included with the\n correspondence is a letterbook, 1873-1880, of \n Frank Prufer. The business papers include\n accounts, bonds, correspondence, and notes and receipts,\n chiefly pertaining to \n William Wattsand \n Fleming Saunders, but also various\n members of these families. The legal papers include court\n dockets and memoranda of \n William Watts, documents, and wills.\n There are various legal papers of \n William Wattspertaining to \n Virginiacounties including \n Amelia County, \n Amherst County, \n Buckingham County, \n Campbell County, \n Cumberland County, \n Prince Edward County. The miscellaneous\n material includes advertisements, educational papers,\n photographs, printed, religious papers, and fragments. The\n bound volumes include day books, a blacksmith book, a farm\n journal, memorandum books, and a township record. Folders are\n arranged alphabetically within each series, with material\n inside arranged chronologically.","Correspondence","From the correspondence of the \n Davis Family, \n Saunders Family, and related families,\n 1800-1856, there is a letter addressed to \"Sully,\" December\n 30, 1800, from \n Louisa County, which advises the\n recipient, who had asked for religious instruction, to seek\n the \n Kingdom of God. A letter dated April 2,\n 1812 from \n James Raylandto his sister mentions that\n his cousin is strapped for cash, and asks if the recipient can\n help him. A rather unusual letter, dating July 24, 1836, from \n Mount Pleasant, indicates that \"Mary\n thinks a little Brandy would be of service to her,\" and\n requests that some be sent to her. A letter written to Captain\n Davis on January 9, 1844, mentions that \n Pleasant Milkhillneeds brandy, and asks\n that it be sent with \n David(probably a slave) for there is none\n at \n Bethel. A letter dating November 6, 1856\n at \n Bleak Hillsmakes a reference to \"Roanoke\"\n [Roanoke County, or \n John Randolph's estate \"Roanoke\"?].","From their correspondence dating 1862-1904, there is a\n letter to \n Sam Tyree, Esq, July 17, 1870 from [his]\n student: \n [Sam L. Preston?]complaining that he can\n not attend sunday school because of prostration. There is also\n a letter dated April 8, 1901 from \n Trinity and Ivy Chapelin \n Boonsboro, Bedford Countyto a Mr.\n Randolph inviting him to preach there every other Sunday.\n There is also an undated fragment referring to a comet the\n size of a full moon and a meteor shower which \"will be a sight\n to see.\"","Among the families' undated correspondence, is a letter\n dated November 17 to \n \"Carter\" [Saunders?], by a female who\n mentions [her] children's Latin lessons. There is another\n letter to a Miss Kerr which mentions a recipe for Tongue a la\n Mode. There is also a letter, dated October 23, [1805?], from\n a \n Sam K. Jenny, probably a doctor of\n medicine, which mentions that \n William Greenattended a man named\n Barnhart to \n Bedfordso Jenny could prescribe to his\n case and that he \"forbad the case of ardent spirits.\"","From the correspondence of \n Eva (Smith) Saunders, dated 1868-1894,\n there is a letter, February 24, 1889, from \n The Grovewhich mentions that while Eva\n passed her exams--her brother \n Fleming Saunders IIIdid not. A letter,\n August 2, 1892, to \n Eva Saundersfrom \n M. Natalie Manson, at \n Wintore, speaks of school and Latin.\n There is an interesting letter, December 10, 1893, from \n Florence, Italyto Eva, mentioning that\n there is no silver in \n Italyfor the English and French are\n buying it up, that \"Coppers are such a bother, and so heavy to\n carry,\" seeing the works of \n Donatoand \n Brunelleschiand the \n Medici Chapel, and the \n \"Brothers of Pity\"who wear black robes\n and carry a corpse which \"made my blood turn cold.\" There is a\n letter, January 13, 1894, to Eva, which mentions sending a\n book to \n May Begg, \"a literary courtship under the\n auspices of \n Pike's Peak. \" \n Fleming Saunders IIIat \n Randolph-Macon Academyin \n Bedfordwrites to Eva on May 15, 1894,\n saying he tried to get a tennis tournament for field day, and\n congratulates Eva on her chicken raising and hopes his are\n doing better.","Among the \n Eva Saundersundated correspondence, there\n is a fragment which notes that Miss Begg sent to its writer a\n little book called \"The greatest thing in the World.\" A letter\n dated November 26 to Eva contains drawings of women's blouses\n and concerns her ordered blouses.","From the correspondence of \n Fleming Saundersand \n Mary (Gwathmey) Saunders, 1858-1879, a\n letter dated September 5, 1871, from \n Peter Saunders, Jr., \n Bleak Hill, says that his tobacco crop\n has suffered. Another letter, April 17, 1874, from \n Jeanie Edmond, \n Hudson Lodge, makes a reference to the \n Jubilee Singerstraveling to raise money\n for a \"slave college somewhere in the Northern States\"; to\n acquaintances visiting \n England, mentioning a \"public worship\n bill\" in \n Parliament, and one acquaintance having\n an appointment with the Bishop of \n Melbourne; and to visiting \n Australia. In a postcard dated August 21,\n 1879, \n W. A. Alrichasks \n Fleming Saunders' opinion as to the next\n \"services\" in \"regular course,\" and saying that it best not to\n alter rotation as \"last service was omitted.\" He also mentions\n that Mrs. \n C[harles] Dabneyhas a fine little\n daughter.","In the Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, 1880-1892,\n there is a letter dated March 3, 1880 from M. Caden to\n Saunders stating that he can not board a minister, but will\n give the same salary as before. \n Peter Saunderswrites from \n Bleak Hillon January 19, 1881 saying that\n he has no specific desire to be a director on the \n Virgina Midland [Rail] Road, and does not\n think he could get the appointment anyway; he is still a\n director on the \n Franklin and Pittsylvania Railroad\n Company, and fears a possible conflict of interest.\n W. A. Alrichwrites from \n Emanuel Rectory, \n Chatham, Virginia, on February 16, 1882,\n saying he is glad that the \n Saunders' keep up the old St. Valentine's\n Day tradition, by sending so practical a token of affection. \n Ellen Boulder, a school teacher, writes\n to \n Mary Saundersfrom \n Drake's Branchon March 18, 1889,\n mentioning a five month school term ending on March 1st and a\n June 23 to July 23 summer session. \n [Peter Saunders], \n Bleak Hill, writes \n Fleming Saunders, on October 26, 1891\n mentioning Republican elements in the \"alliance\" [farmers'\n alliance such as the \n Grange?].","In the Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, 1893-1900,\n Fleming Saunders IIIwrites to his parents\n from \n Randolph-Macon Academyin \n Bedfordon March 14, 1893, saying that he\n is in the Baptist Church in the morning and the Methodist in\n the afternoon, and tells of boys who spend more time with the\n girls than studying. \n James F. Plummerwrites to Captain\n Saunders on March 29, 1893, [from a theological seminary?],\n saying that exams are beginning, and implying that knowledge\n of Hebrew and Apologetics will be next among those things\n tested. \n Peter Saunderswrites to Fleming from \n Bleak Hill, on March 30, 1894, mentioning\n the Bland Bill and the fear that its veto would cause discord\n in the \n Democratic Party, and discussing briefly\n possible effects on the present financial situation.","In the Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, 1901-1910,\n there is a letter, July 19, 1901, from \n Edward Watts Saunders, while serving in\n the \n Virginia House of Delegates. \n William W. Oldwrites to Fleming on\n February 2, 1903 about a land sale and his agreement to sell\n the land as a whole parcel to two black men, and suggesting a\n method of finalizing the transaction. \n E. W. Saunderswrites to Fleming on\n January 21, 1904 mentioning an inquiry about his land near\n \"Vic. Muse.\" A letter, [March 1904], from \n Alice [Saunders]at \n Hollins, Virginia, to her aunt Saunders\n refers to the Roman poet \n Virgil. She writes to her mother on March\n 12, 1904 mentioning that John [ ] had failed in \n Caesarand that he had been in the second\n book of \n Virgil.","In the undated Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, \n D. Saunderswrites to his mother from \n Randolph-Macon Academyon February 10,\n saying that he is learning German and is plagued by poor\n spelling, and that the boys dance every night and were\n previously boxing.","In the correspondence of \n William Watts, 1754-1784, there is a\n letter dated June 27, 1771 which summons Watts to the \n General Assemblyin \n Williamsburg. \n Samuel Dilworthwrites on June 2, 1783\n from \n Blanfordmentioning the problem of\n collecting debts owed to the British. \n Thomas Baldwin, Jr.writes on December 22,\n 1784 concerning the purchase of \"the Negro Fellow\" for\n $18.","In the Watts correspondence, 1785-1789, a letter, December\n 16, 1785, from \n William Roachinforms Watts that while \n Peter Kernis employing Watts in a matter\n between Kern and Roach, Watts is to plead for Roach in all\n matters, suggesting a conflict of interest. \n Arthur Campbell, a candidate for the\n senate from the Western Distict, writes, on March 24, 1788,\n asking for Watts' support. \n Edward Grahamof \n Bedford, writes on December 20, 1792,\n mentioning that he saw the Watts' son reading \n Horaceand sending the boy a copy of \n Cicerowhich would supply \"the means of\n raising him as high in eminence as you could reasonably wish,\"\n and adding that the boy will need to learn Greek as he will\n soon be studying science.","In the Watts correspondence, 1793-1794, \n Duncan Rosewrites from \n Petersburg, on July 8, 1794, stating that\n Buchanan's Hartie and Companyhas been\n doing business in \n Great Britainand is waiting for a\n successor to Hartie to be appointed before certain books could\n be examined by Rose. Another letter pertains to relations with\n Franceand \n Britainat this time: \n George Hancockwrites to Watts in 1794\n mentioning the rearing of a navy \"to repel the insult to our\n ploy,\" referring to commerce restriction [on American goods]\n by a nation which does not have a commerce treaty with the\n U.S., and referring to Mr. \n [James] Madison's arguments whereas he\n conducted himself in a manner worthy of himself. \n Creed Taylorwrites on May 11, 1795,\n concerning some bonds. \n William Vannersonwrites, on October 30,\n 1795, from \n Petersburgmentioning a British war sloop\n in \n Norfolk, Virginiaand the order for\n carrying American bottoms bound for \n Franceinto British ports with invoice\n being revoked, revealing that some say that this retaliation\n has been brought about by Americans invoicing their flour at\n $27 per barrel.","In Watts' correspondence with \n Edward Randolph, 1796-1797, Randolph\n writes from \n Richmondon February 21 and March 13, 1796\n on the subject of British creditors. In Watts' correspondence\n with \n Thomas F. Scott, 1792-1798, Scott writes\n on January 4, 1796 and December 18, 1798 on the subject of\n British debts. In the correspondence of \n William Wattswith \n John Watts, 1784-1800, John writes to\n William in April 1784 from \n Lincoln County, Virginia(now \n Kentucky), concerning apprehension about\n a possible Indian war in the \n Northwest Territories. John says that\n while the lands in \n Kentuckyare good, the inconveniences are\n many, and that the doomsayers will probably prevent the\n surveying of lands on the northwest side of the Ohio.","Business Papers","There are general accounts, 1751-1899, n.d. An account,\n beginning November 16, 1762, with \n George Kippen \u0026 Co.at their store in \n Goochland, Virginia, lists \n John Gilliamas having ordered a dozen\n flints, 3/4 yard of bearskin, and a dozen pipes. There is a\n list, April 20, 1763, pertaining to the estate of \n A. Watts, on which is listed a\n £0.2.0 debt to \n Mary Petillo, the only woman on the list,\n and a £2.4.9 debt to Sir \n William Skipwith. The account of \n Thomas Eastwith \n Archelaus Austinfrom November 15, 1771,\n consists of beer, wine, grog, and a gallon of corn, with one\n entry \"to saging one night\" perhaps pertaining to the making\n of moonshine. An account, beginning January 20, 1775, of N[ ]\n Vaughn with \n Edward Wattslists various quantities of\n rum, molasses, and sugar. There are several accounts,\n 1779-1794, of the estate of \n Nathaniel Davis, including an entry for\n 1784 for three yards of woollen for a Negro jacket, and May 9,\n 1784 for half of hire of \n Jacob. There is a section, \"Accts\n Overlooked,\" from 1784, which refers to tobacco being a share\n and half share for \n Jacob, and another for dinner at the\n courthouse when on business. There is an account of \n James Daviswith \n Daniel Warwick, dating 1799-1803, with\n references to a variety of items including coffee, sewing\n materials, dinner ware, alcohol, and accessories. Mrs. \n Elizabeth Davis' account beginning May\n 31, 1807, has an entries for coffee, condiments, and sewing\n material. An account, March 26, 1810, of Capt. \n James Daviswith \n Rowland P. Bankslists \"163 days tuition\n at $8 p. ann. $5 cts 1 1/2.\" The account, beginning August 14,\n 1826, of Capt. \n James Daviswith \n Thomas Pleasants, has lists orders for\n cheese, mackerel, cotton, and whiskey. On October 31, 1832,\n Judge Saunders, of \n Lynchburg, Virginia, orders castor oil,\n ointment, and a syringe. Accounts which mention tea are rare\n but there is an undated fragment of Mr. \n James Daviswhich contains an entry for\n imperial tea. There is an undated \"memorandum of brandy\" taken\n from Mrs. Eubank.","The accounts of \n Williams Wattsspan 1752-1797. There is\n also a hotel account with \n Charles Williamsonwith entries dating\n 1763, 1773, and 1774. There are accounts for the boarding,\n clothing, and feeding of Negro boys with Mrs. \n Betty Tuckerand \n Betty Kirkland, both beginning September\n 10, 1767, and Capt. \n Joseph Tucker, 1767-1769. Watts has\n accounts, 1768, with \n John Brittanfor a waistcoat, shoes,\n stockings, and a hat. There is a 1769 account for various\n building supplies. Watts also has an account, beginning April\n 20, 1771, with \n Miller Woodsonwith an entry of May 16,\n 1772 listing a \n Patrick Henry. There is a document which\n contains information on the estate of \n William Randolph. There is another\n lodging account, July 26, 1773 through December 3, 1776, of\n Watts with \n Charles Williams. There is an account\n beginning March 9, 1778, with \n William Kirklandwhich includes listings\n for tuition and educational books. A January 10, 1780 account\n with \n Frederick Nancementions a violin and a\n set of strings. There is an account, beginning December 21,\n 1787, with \n Robert Wilsonordering Hyson Tea, coffee,\n and a bottle of snuff. From a 1791 account of \n Edward McDonaldwith \n William Watts, there is the note of the\n hire of a Negro. From a 1792 account of \n Charles Smith, there is a note for the\n finding of a Negro woman and for the inspecting of tobacco.\n There are two medical bills, one with \n George Martin, beginning January 14,\n 1794, and one with Doctor \n Graham, beginning November 3, 1795. In\n October 1797, Watts had an account with \n George Quillefor the hire of a Negro.\n There is an undated account of \n W. Walter Spencewith Watts for the hire\n of a Negro for eight months.","Promissory notes and receipts range from 1754-1905, n.d.\n There are several items concerned with the estate of \n John Flemingand include an entry for\n February 1764 for a Negro bought for $10. Between \n George Martinand Watts there is an\n agreement, October 3, 1794, mentioning the purchase of red\n wheat and the hire of a Negro woman. \n James Davishas a note dated 1803 with the\n Sheriff of \n Amherst Countyfor tax on four Negroes,\n four horses, and five tithes. \n Elizabeth Davishas a note dated 1816 for\n tax on three Negroes and one horse. There is a note from\n December 6, 1827 pertaining to a $5 bond for the hire of a\n Negro man by \n James Davisfrom \n J. Wrightfor \n Lavinia Wright. There is a 1840 note from\n Charles Davisto the Sheriff of \n Amherstfor tax on six Negroes and six\n horses.","Legal Papers","There are a number of court memoranda, 1768-1786, n.d.,\n kept by \n William Wattsin his capacity as a lawyer.\n In a November 10, 1771 memo for the \n Buckingham Countycourt, there is an entry\n for detinue for Negro woman named \n Agge. From the memo for the April 1772\n court at \n Lunenburg County, \n Thomas Taylorand his wife have a suit\n against a Hurt for a Negro in \n Amelia. There is also a list of debts\n owed to Watts for the year 1794. Dating 1771 through 1782,\n there are court dockets from \n Amelia Countyand \n Lunenburg Countyfrom 1771-1782. A number\n of the entries have Watts as the litigant. There is a 1773 day\n book with the signatures of William and \n Edward Watts, which includes a record of \n William Watts' court expenses. There are\n also legal day books, 1772-1773, of Watts, with entries for \n Buckingham County, \n Amelia, \n Cumberland County, and \n Prince Edward Countyas well as for \n Williamsburg, Virginia. There is another\n 1773 memorandum book of Watts with entries for \n Amelia County, \n Cumberland County, and \n Buckingham County.","The indentures date 1749-1788, n.d. From January 1, 1763,\n there is an agreement between \n Benjamin Tambroand \n Ayres Hodnettof \n Buckinghamin regard to the former's son, \n John Tambro, to be apprentice to the\n latter for seven years. From March 28, 1774, there is an\n indenture between Watts and \n William Ford. From September 17, 1768,\n there is an agreement between \n Abraham Westand \n John Blankenshipof \n Prince Edward. On November 17, 1772,\n there is an agreement between \n John Lewallenof \n Amelia Countyand \n James and Robert Donalds and Company,\n Merchants of \n Glasgow. On September 15, 1778, there is\n an agreement between \n David Wrightof \n Botetourtand \n Alexander Paineof the same concerning a\n land dispute in the area where the \n Roanoke Riverand \n Tinker Creek.","The will, December 25, 1745, of \n Thomas Pattersonof \n Albemarle County, names his slaves and\n divides them among his children and wife, and requests that\n his land in \n Goochland Countybe known as \n \"Locust Thicket.\"Margery Hinshawcontested the will of \n Samuel Hinshawdated March 1758 with \n [Cedw] Gibsonon July 10, 1765. Hinshaw\n had divided his slaves between his still living wife, his\n daughter \n Elizabeth Hinshaw, and the latter's\n children. This situation involved a slave of Elizabeth. The\n will of \n Thomas Bottomof \n Ameliadated May 10, 1760 divides his\n slaves which are named between his three daughters.","A folder of general legal papers date 1765-1903, n.d. The\n inventory and appraisal, 1826, of the estate of \n John Eubankmentions prices for his\n Negroes: £300 for a man named \n Jacob, £200 for a man named \n Joe, £10 for a woman named \n Hannah, £20 for a girl named \n Lolly, and £0 for a girl named\n Caroline. There is also a list of tickets\n of ommission paid by \n William Watts, attorney. Among the legal\n papers of \n Amelia County, 1768 through 1789\n including undated material, a document dated May 15, 1783\n states that \n Sarah Tinkeron December 6, 1781 gave her\n son-in-law \n John Tuckeran ailing Negro named \n Neduntil the latter gets well whereas he\n will be returned to \n Sarah Tucker. In an undated document, \n George Vaughnyields up title/right of two\n Negroes--named \n Frankand \n Phoebe--to son-in-law \n John Norris--formerly given to grandson \n John Norrisby a deed dated October 2,\n 1796: \"said slaves will forever defend me from my heirs.\" The\n son-in-law Norris will pay Vaughn or wife £10\n annually for preformance of the aforesaid act. Among the \n Campbell Countypapers, Justice \n Adam Clementsays that \n Charles Gilbertof \n Campbellon April 29, 1787 makes oath that\n Negro slave \n Jack--property of Watts of \n Prince Edward County--ran away and was\n found 50 miles thence. Among the legal papers of \n Prince Edward, \n Edward Wattssold to \n William Wattseight Negro slaves: \n True, \n James, \n Winnie, \n Peter, \n Sarah, \n Betty, \n Rachel, and \n Docon January 14, 1787. There is also a\n account of Dr. \n M. John Kingwith the sheriff of \n Lunenburgwhich has an entry dating 1769:\n the former is in account with \n [John] Eppsfor four lbs. of tobacco at\n £0.5.1.","Miscellaneous","Among the Advertisements there is an advertisement dated\n September 20, 1871 from the \n Omaha, Nebraska Lotteryfor the building\n of a public library in the city. A broadside from \n Cox and Sons Church Furnitureshows a\n garish stained-glass window commemorating the late President \n James Garfield. There is an undated\n letter to Mrs. \n Fleming Saundersasking for a subscription\n to the \n Graphic,a ladies society\n magazine. There is an undated list of books from \n George Munro, Publishers. There is also a\n broadside for \"The World's Christmas Hymn\"--an analogy of\n English poetry pertaining to \n Christ's birth dating from the medieval\n period.","The church related papers include a letter, March 21, 1904,\n from \n Virginia Polytechnic Instituteto the \n Saundersasking for aid for the building of\n an Episcopal parsonage at the university. The letter\n enunciates a fear of the danger of Episcopal boys being weaned\n from their faith by the compulsory attendance at the services\n of other sects due to the absence of a Episcopal parsonage.\n There is also an Episcopal \"Church Kalendar,\" 1882-1883,\n listing holy days with information on the faith, church\n service, and background of the Anglican/Episcopalian\n faith.","Civil War papers range from 1861 to 1864. During 1862-1864,\n there are a number of furloughs issued to \n Confederateenlisted men in \n Virginia, each with a physical\n description of the bearer, and addressed \"to all whom it may\n concern.\" On August 10, 1862, there is a provision return for\n a company of the \n 13th Regiment of Pennsylvania volunteers.\n There are also a number of CSA \"special requisitions\", chiefly\n ordering clothing, shoes, and blankets, most signed by Captain\n Fleming Saunders, assistant\n quartermaster, of Company K, Virginia Regiment.","The educational papers range from 1848-1903, n.d. There is\n a page from a 1848 French edition of the fables of La Fontaine\n from the \"Academie de Norfolk.\" There is an \n \"Educational Treatise on the Constitution\",\n September 6, 1877, by \n John Randolph Tuckerof \n Virginia. There is a 1892-1893 brochure\n for the \n Edgeworth School, a church-related\n boarding and day school for females. There is the fall term\n 1895 grade report from \n Virginia Polytechnic Institute(formerly \n Virginia Agriculture and Mechanical\n College) for \n Fleming Saunders, III. There is a fall\n term 1902 grade report from \n Hollins Collegefor \n Elsie Saunders. There is another VPI\n grade report, from February 1903, for \n Carter Temple Saunders. There is a report\n from \n St. Timothy's Schoolof \n Catonsville, Maryland. Another undated\n piece is a \"rules for spelling\" sheet from a grammar book.\n There are also undated fragments of Latin, French, and\n algebra.","There are lectures, essays, and poems, 1794, 1818, 1843,\n and n.d., including a scrap of a lecture dated September 6,\n 1794 from \n Edward Watts; another lecture on motive\n dated September 16, 1794; and, a series of oral essays from\n 1843.","Miscellaneous material, 1887-1892, includes a note of the\n marriage of Capt. \n Fleming Saundersto \n Mary Gwathmeyon July 30.","The obituaries include a reprint of the 1858 obituary of \n Fleming Saunders, Sr, a reprint of the\n 1867 obituary of Fleming, Sr.'s wife-- \n Alice Fleming--and the 1904 obituary of \n Peter Saunders. The obituaries of\n Fleming, Sr. and Alice are panegyrics. The first two were\n transcribed by \n John Blair Dabney.","The photographs include an unidentified photograph of a\n young member of the \n Saunders familyand undated photo cards of\n liturgical furniture.","Bound Volumes","The Day Books include a day book from \n Maple Creek Millsdating from 1842. There\n is a 1867 day book with one page filled, made of a cut\n agricultural crop ledger. There is also in the book a pasted\n in notice from the Adjuctant Inspector's Office in \n Richmond, July 29, 1863. Dating January\n 18, 1872 is a subscription book for the \n Lee Monumental Association. Also present\n is a $1 donation from \n Alex Berkeleyof \n Yellow Branch, Virginia. There are also\n farm journals dating 1855 through 1860.","A card game, 1846, called \"The Game of Kings made Easy\"\n which is based on the kings of \n Englandwho reigned down to its date, is\n also present. The card for Henry V is missing. Many of the\n cards contain information of the kings of an antiquarian\n nature.","The Memorandum books, 1873-1874 and 1881-1894, owned by \n Fleming Saunders, includes employees,\n supplies, and construction information in the first volume.\n The latter has a note at its end which mentions survey\n data.","The \n Otter River TownshipRecord Book dates\n from 1870-1874. There are references to road building. An\n entry for June 16, 1871 notes the ordering of \"tickets\" for\n road tax and township levy. Also included are lists of\n expenses for board members with lists of expenses for\n materials bought. One entry notes that \n B. H. Anthony, overseer of the poor,\n sends three paupers--one white woman and two black woman--to\n the poor house. Expenses for the poor house are noted. At 1874\n and 1875 meetings, \n Fleming Saundersis mentioned as road\n overseer in certain districts.","University of Virginia. Library. 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Special\n Collections Dept.","Kingdom of God","Pleasant Milkhill","Bethel","Bleak Hills","Trinity and Ivy Chapel","The Grove","Wintore","Medici Chapel","\"Brothers of Pity\"","Randolph-Macon Academy","Bleak Hill","Hudson Lodge","Jubilee Singers","Parliament","Virgina Midland [Rail] Road","Franklin and Pittsylvania Railroad\n Company","Emanuel Rectory","Grange","Democratic Party","Virginia House of Delegates","General Assembly","Blanford","Buchanan's Hartie and Company","Norfolk, Virginia","Northwest Territories","George Kippen \u0026 Co.","James and Robert Donalds and Company","\"Locust Thicket.\"","Omaha, Nebraska Lottery","Cox and Sons Church Furniture","George Munro, Publishers","Virginia Polytechnic Institute","Confederate","13th Regiment of Pennsylvania volunteers","Edgeworth School","Virginia Agriculture and Mechanical\n College","Hollins College","St. Timothy's School","Maple Creek Mills","Lee Monumental Association","Otter River Township","Internal Revenue\n Service","New York Public\n Library","University of Virginia\n Volunteers","Davis Family","Saunders Family","Watts Family","Saunders","Saunders family"],"acqinfo_ssim":["This collection (# \n 116) was loaned to the Library\n by \n William H. Irvineof \n Evington, Virginiaon September 15,\n 1938."],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"physdesc_tesim":["2100 items"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection, 1745-1910, n.d., of ca. 2100 items,\n consists of correspondence, business and legal papers,\n miscellaneous, and bound volumes, pertaining to the \n \u003cfamname\u003eDavis Family\u003c/famname\u003e, \n \u003cfamname\u003eSaunders Family\u003c/famname\u003e, and \n \u003cfamname\u003eWatts Family\u003c/famname\u003e. Large portions of the\n correspondence belong to \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003eand \n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e. Included with the\n correspondence is a letterbook, 1873-1880, of \n \u003cpersname\u003eFrank Prufer\u003c/persname\u003e. The business papers include\n accounts, bonds, correspondence, and notes and receipts,\n chiefly pertaining to \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003eand \n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e, but also various\n members of these families. The legal papers include court\n dockets and memoranda of \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003e, documents, and wills.\n There are various legal papers of \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003epertaining to \n \u003cgeogname\u003eVirginia\u003c/geogname\u003ecounties including \n \u003cgeogname\u003eAmelia County\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n \u003cgeogname\u003eAmherst County\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n \u003cgeogname\u003eBuckingham County\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n \u003cgeogname\u003eCampbell County\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n \u003cgeogname\u003eCumberland County\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n \u003cgeogname\u003ePrince Edward County\u003c/geogname\u003e. The miscellaneous\n material includes advertisements, educational papers,\n photographs, printed, religious papers, and fragments. The\n bound volumes include day books, a blacksmith book, a farm\n journal, memorandum books, and a township record. Folders are\n arranged alphabetically within each series, with material\n inside arranged chronologically.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eFrom the correspondence of the \n \u003cfamname\u003eDavis Family\u003c/famname\u003e, \n \u003cfamname\u003eSaunders Family\u003c/famname\u003e, and related families,\n 1800-1856, there is a letter addressed to \"Sully,\" December\n 30, 1800, from \n \u003cgeogname\u003eLouisa County\u003c/geogname\u003e, which advises the\n recipient, who had asked for religious instruction, to seek\n the \n \u003ccorpname\u003eKingdom of God\u003c/corpname\u003e. A letter dated April 2,\n 1812 from \n \u003cpersname\u003eJames Rayland\u003c/persname\u003eto his sister mentions that\n his cousin is strapped for cash, and asks if the recipient can\n help him. A rather unusual letter, dating July 24, 1836, from \n \u003cgeogname\u003eMount Pleasant\u003c/geogname\u003e, indicates that \"Mary\n thinks a little Brandy would be of service to her,\" and\n requests that some be sent to her. A letter written to Captain\n Davis on January 9, 1844, mentions that \n \u003ccorpname\u003ePleasant Milkhill\u003c/corpname\u003eneeds brandy, and asks\n that it be sent with \n \u003cpersname\u003eDavid\u003c/persname\u003e(probably a slave) for there is none\n at \n \u003ccorpname\u003eBethel\u003c/corpname\u003e. A letter dating November 6, 1856\n at \n \u003ccorpname\u003eBleak Hills\u003c/corpname\u003emakes a reference to \"Roanoke\"\n [Roanoke County, or \n \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Randolph\u003c/persname\u003e's estate \"Roanoke\"?].\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eFrom their correspondence dating 1862-1904, there is a\n letter to \n \u003cpersname\u003eSam Tyree\u003c/persname\u003e, Esq, July 17, 1870 from [his]\n student: \n \u003cpersname\u003e[Sam L. Preston?]\u003c/persname\u003ecomplaining that he can\n not attend sunday school because of prostration. There is also\n a letter dated April 8, 1901 from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eTrinity and Ivy Chapel\u003c/corpname\u003ein \n \u003cgeogname\u003eBoonsboro, Bedford County\u003c/geogname\u003eto a Mr.\n Randolph inviting him to preach there every other Sunday.\n There is also an undated fragment referring to a comet the\n size of a full moon and a meteor shower which \"will be a sight\n to see.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eAmong the families' undated correspondence, is a letter\n dated November 17 to \n \u003cpersname\u003e\"Carter\" [Saunders?]\u003c/persname\u003e, by a female who\n mentions [her] children's Latin lessons. There is another\n letter to a Miss Kerr which mentions a recipe for Tongue a la\n Mode. There is also a letter, dated October 23, [1805?], from\n a \n \u003cpersname\u003eSam K. Jenny\u003c/persname\u003e, probably a doctor of\n medicine, which mentions that \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Green\u003c/persname\u003eattended a man named\n Barnhart to \n \u003cgeogname\u003eBedford\u003c/geogname\u003eso Jenny could prescribe to his\n case and that he \"forbad the case of ardent spirits.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eFrom the correspondence of \n \u003cpersname\u003eEva (Smith) Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e, dated 1868-1894,\n there is a letter, February 24, 1889, from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eThe Grove\u003c/corpname\u003ewhich mentions that while Eva\n passed her exams--her brother \n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders III\u003c/persname\u003edid not. A letter,\n August 2, 1892, to \n \u003cpersname\u003eEva Saunders\u003c/persname\u003efrom \n \u003cpersname\u003eM. Natalie Manson\u003c/persname\u003e, at \n \u003ccorpname\u003eWintore\u003c/corpname\u003e, speaks of school and Latin.\n There is an interesting letter, December 10, 1893, from \n \u003cgeogname\u003eFlorence, Italy\u003c/geogname\u003eto Eva, mentioning that\n there is no silver in \n \u003cgeogname\u003eItaly\u003c/geogname\u003efor the English and French are\n buying it up, that \"Coppers are such a bother, and so heavy to\n carry,\" seeing the works of \n \u003cpersname\u003eDonato\u003c/persname\u003eand \n \u003cpersname\u003eBrunelleschi\u003c/persname\u003eand the \n \u003ccorpname\u003eMedici Chapel\u003c/corpname\u003e, and the \n \u003ccorpname\u003e\"Brothers of Pity\"\u003c/corpname\u003ewho wear black robes\n and carry a corpse which \"made my blood turn cold.\" There is a\n letter, January 13, 1894, to Eva, which mentions sending a\n book to \n \u003cpersname\u003eMay Begg\u003c/persname\u003e, \"a literary courtship under the\n auspices of \n \u003cgeogname\u003ePike's Peak\u003c/geogname\u003e. \" \n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders III\u003c/persname\u003eat \n \u003ccorpname\u003eRandolph-Macon Academy\u003c/corpname\u003ein \n \u003cgeogname\u003eBedford\u003c/geogname\u003ewrites to Eva on May 15, 1894,\n saying he tried to get a tennis tournament for field day, and\n congratulates Eva on her chicken raising and hopes his are\n doing better.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eAmong the \n \u003cpersname\u003eEva Saunders\u003c/persname\u003eundated correspondence, there\n is a fragment which notes that Miss Begg sent to its writer a\n little book called \"The greatest thing in the World.\" A letter\n dated November 26 to Eva contains drawings of women's blouses\n and concerns her ordered blouses.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eFrom the correspondence of \n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003eand \n \u003cpersname\u003eMary (Gwathmey) Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e, 1858-1879, a\n letter dated September 5, 1871, from \n \u003cpersname\u003ePeter Saunders, Jr.\u003c/persname\u003e, \n \u003ccorpname\u003eBleak Hill\u003c/corpname\u003e, says that his tobacco crop\n has suffered. Another letter, April 17, 1874, from \n \u003cpersname\u003eJeanie Edmond\u003c/persname\u003e, \n \u003ccorpname\u003eHudson Lodge\u003c/corpname\u003e, makes a reference to the \n \u003ccorpname\u003eJubilee Singers\u003c/corpname\u003etraveling to raise money\n for a \"slave college somewhere in the Northern States\"; to\n acquaintances visiting \n \u003cgeogname\u003eEngland\u003c/geogname\u003e, mentioning a \"public worship\n bill\" in \n \u003ccorpname\u003eParliament\u003c/corpname\u003e, and one acquaintance having\n an appointment with the Bishop of \n \u003cgeogname\u003eMelbourne\u003c/geogname\u003e; and to visiting \n \u003cgeogname\u003eAustralia\u003c/geogname\u003e. In a postcard dated August 21,\n 1879, \n \u003cpersname\u003eW. A. Alrich\u003c/persname\u003easks \n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e' opinion as to the next\n \"services\" in \"regular course,\" and saying that it best not to\n alter rotation as \"last service was omitted.\" He also mentions\n that Mrs. \n \u003cpersname\u003eC[harles] Dabney\u003c/persname\u003ehas a fine little\n daughter.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eIn the Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, 1880-1892,\n there is a letter dated March 3, 1880 from M. Caden to\n Saunders stating that he can not board a minister, but will\n give the same salary as before. \n \u003cpersname\u003ePeter Saunders\u003c/persname\u003ewrites from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eBleak Hill\u003c/corpname\u003eon January 19, 1881 saying that\n he has no specific desire to be a director on the \n \u003ccorpname\u003eVirgina Midland [Rail] Road\u003c/corpname\u003e, and does not\n think he could get the appointment anyway; he is still a\n director on the \n \u003ccorpname\u003eFranklin and Pittsylvania Railroad\n Company\u003c/corpname\u003e, and fears a possible conflict of interest.\n \u003cpersname\u003eW. A. Alrich\u003c/persname\u003ewrites from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eEmanuel Rectory\u003c/corpname\u003e, \n \u003cgeogname\u003eChatham, Virginia\u003c/geogname\u003e, on February 16, 1882,\n saying he is glad that the \n \u003cfamname\u003eSaunders\u003c/famname\u003e' keep up the old St. Valentine's\n Day tradition, by sending so practical a token of affection. \n \u003cpersname\u003eEllen Boulder\u003c/persname\u003e, a school teacher, writes\n to \n \u003cpersname\u003eMary Saunders\u003c/persname\u003efrom \n \u003cgeogname\u003eDrake's Branch\u003c/geogname\u003eon March 18, 1889,\n mentioning a five month school term ending on March 1st and a\n June 23 to July 23 summer session. \n \u003cpersname\u003e[Peter Saunders]\u003c/persname\u003e, \n \u003ccorpname\u003eBleak Hill\u003c/corpname\u003e, writes \n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e, on October 26, 1891\n mentioning Republican elements in the \"alliance\" [farmers'\n alliance such as the \n \u003ccorpname\u003eGrange\u003c/corpname\u003e?].\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eIn the Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, 1893-1900,\n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders III\u003c/persname\u003ewrites to his parents\n from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eRandolph-Macon Academy\u003c/corpname\u003ein \n \u003cgeogname\u003eBedford\u003c/geogname\u003eon March 14, 1893, saying that he\n is in the Baptist Church in the morning and the Methodist in\n the afternoon, and tells of boys who spend more time with the\n girls than studying. \n \u003cpersname\u003eJames F. Plummer\u003c/persname\u003ewrites to Captain\n Saunders on March 29, 1893, [from a theological seminary?],\n saying that exams are beginning, and implying that knowledge\n of Hebrew and Apologetics will be next among those things\n tested. \n \u003cpersname\u003ePeter Saunders\u003c/persname\u003ewrites to Fleming from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eBleak Hill\u003c/corpname\u003e, on March 30, 1894, mentioning\n the Bland Bill and the fear that its veto would cause discord\n in the \n \u003ccorpname\u003eDemocratic Party\u003c/corpname\u003e, and discussing briefly\n possible effects on the present financial situation.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eIn the Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, 1901-1910,\n there is a letter, July 19, 1901, from \n \u003cpersname\u003eEdward Watts Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e, while serving in\n the \n \u003ccorpname\u003eVirginia House of Delegates\u003c/corpname\u003e. \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam W. Old\u003c/persname\u003ewrites to Fleming on\n February 2, 1903 about a land sale and his agreement to sell\n the land as a whole parcel to two black men, and suggesting a\n method of finalizing the transaction. \n \u003cpersname\u003eE. W. Saunders\u003c/persname\u003ewrites to Fleming on\n January 21, 1904 mentioning an inquiry about his land near\n \"Vic. Muse.\" A letter, [March 1904], from \n \u003cpersname\u003eAlice [Saunders]\u003c/persname\u003eat \n \u003cgeogname\u003eHollins, Virginia\u003c/geogname\u003e, to her aunt Saunders\n refers to the Roman poet \n \u003cpersname\u003eVirgil\u003c/persname\u003e. She writes to her mother on March\n 12, 1904 mentioning that John [ ] had failed in \n \u003cpersname\u003eCaesar\u003c/persname\u003eand that he had been in the second\n book of \n \u003cpersname\u003eVirgil\u003c/persname\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eIn the undated Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, \n \u003cpersname\u003eD. Saunders\u003c/persname\u003ewrites to his mother from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eRandolph-Macon Academy\u003c/corpname\u003eon February 10,\n saying that he is learning German and is plagued by poor\n spelling, and that the boys dance every night and were\n previously boxing.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eIn the correspondence of \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003e, 1754-1784, there is a\n letter dated June 27, 1771 which summons Watts to the \n \u003ccorpname\u003eGeneral Assembly\u003c/corpname\u003ein \n \u003cgeogname\u003eWilliamsburg\u003c/geogname\u003e. \n \u003cpersname\u003eSamuel Dilworth\u003c/persname\u003ewrites on June 2, 1783\n from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eBlanford\u003c/corpname\u003ementioning the problem of\n collecting debts owed to the British. \n \u003cpersname\u003eThomas Baldwin, Jr.\u003c/persname\u003ewrites on December 22,\n 1784 concerning the purchase of \"the Negro Fellow\" for\n $18.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eIn the Watts correspondence, 1785-1789, a letter, December\n 16, 1785, from \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Roach\u003c/persname\u003einforms Watts that while \n \u003cpersname\u003ePeter Kern\u003c/persname\u003eis employing Watts in a matter\n between Kern and Roach, Watts is to plead for Roach in all\n matters, suggesting a conflict of interest. \n \u003cpersname\u003eArthur Campbell\u003c/persname\u003e, a candidate for the\n senate from the Western Distict, writes, on March 24, 1788,\n asking for Watts' support. \n \u003cpersname\u003eEdward Graham\u003c/persname\u003eof \n \u003cgeogname\u003eBedford\u003c/geogname\u003e, writes on December 20, 1792,\n mentioning that he saw the Watts' son reading \n \u003cpersname\u003eHorace\u003c/persname\u003eand sending the boy a copy of \n \u003cpersname\u003eCicero\u003c/persname\u003ewhich would supply \"the means of\n raising him as high in eminence as you could reasonably wish,\"\n and adding that the boy will need to learn Greek as he will\n soon be studying science.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eIn the Watts correspondence, 1793-1794, \n \u003cpersname\u003eDuncan Rose\u003c/persname\u003ewrites from \n \u003cgeogname\u003ePetersburg\u003c/geogname\u003e, on July 8, 1794, stating that\n \u003ccorpname\u003eBuchanan's Hartie and Company\u003c/corpname\u003ehas been\n doing business in \n \u003cgeogname\u003eGreat Britain\u003c/geogname\u003eand is waiting for a\n successor to Hartie to be appointed before certain books could\n be examined by Rose. Another letter pertains to relations with\n \u003cgeogname\u003eFrance\u003c/geogname\u003eand \n \u003cgeogname\u003eBritain\u003c/geogname\u003eat this time: \n \u003cpersname\u003eGeorge Hancock\u003c/persname\u003ewrites to Watts in 1794\n mentioning the rearing of a navy \"to repel the insult to our\n ploy,\" referring to commerce restriction [on American goods]\n by a nation which does not have a commerce treaty with the\n U.S., and referring to Mr. \n \u003cpersname\u003e[James] Madison\u003c/persname\u003e's arguments whereas he\n conducted himself in a manner worthy of himself. \n \u003cpersname\u003eCreed Taylor\u003c/persname\u003ewrites on May 11, 1795,\n concerning some bonds. \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Vannerson\u003c/persname\u003ewrites, on October 30,\n 1795, from \n \u003cgeogname\u003ePetersburg\u003c/geogname\u003ementioning a British war sloop\n in \n \u003ccorpname\u003eNorfolk, Virginia\u003c/corpname\u003eand the order for\n carrying American bottoms bound for \n \u003cgeogname\u003eFrance\u003c/geogname\u003einto British ports with invoice\n being revoked, revealing that some say that this retaliation\n has been brought about by Americans invoicing their flour at\n $27 per barrel.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eIn Watts' correspondence with \n \u003cpersname\u003eEdward Randolph\u003c/persname\u003e, 1796-1797, Randolph\n writes from \n \u003cgeogname\u003eRichmond\u003c/geogname\u003eon February 21 and March 13, 1796\n on the subject of British creditors. In Watts' correspondence\n with \n \u003cpersname\u003eThomas F. Scott\u003c/persname\u003e, 1792-1798, Scott writes\n on January 4, 1796 and December 18, 1798 on the subject of\n British debts. In the correspondence of \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003ewith \n \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Watts\u003c/persname\u003e, 1784-1800, John writes to\n William in April 1784 from \n \u003cgeogname\u003eLincoln County, Virginia\u003c/geogname\u003e(now \n \u003cgeogname\u003eKentucky\u003c/geogname\u003e), concerning apprehension about\n a possible Indian war in the \n \u003ccorpname\u003eNorthwest Territories\u003c/corpname\u003e. John says that\n while the lands in \n \u003cgeogname\u003eKentucky\u003c/geogname\u003eare good, the inconveniences are\n many, and that the doomsayers will probably prevent the\n surveying of lands on the northwest side of the Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eBusiness Papers\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThere are general accounts, 1751-1899, n.d. An account,\n beginning November 16, 1762, with \n \u003ccorpname\u003eGeorge Kippen \u0026amp; Co.\u003c/corpname\u003eat their store in \n \u003cgeogname\u003eGoochland, Virginia\u003c/geogname\u003e, lists \n \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Gilliam\u003c/persname\u003eas having ordered a dozen\n flints, 3/4 yard of bearskin, and a dozen pipes. There is a\n list, April 20, 1763, pertaining to the estate of \n \u003cpersname\u003eA. Watts\u003c/persname\u003e, on which is listed a\n £0.2.0 debt to \n \u003cpersname\u003eMary Petillo\u003c/persname\u003e, the only woman on the list,\n and a £2.4.9 debt to Sir \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Skipwith\u003c/persname\u003e. The account of \n \u003cpersname\u003eThomas East\u003c/persname\u003ewith \n \u003cpersname\u003eArchelaus Austin\u003c/persname\u003efrom November 15, 1771,\n consists of beer, wine, grog, and a gallon of corn, with one\n entry \"to saging one night\" perhaps pertaining to the making\n of moonshine. An account, beginning January 20, 1775, of N[ ]\n Vaughn with \n \u003cpersname\u003eEdward Watts\u003c/persname\u003elists various quantities of\n rum, molasses, and sugar. There are several accounts,\n 1779-1794, of the estate of \n \u003cpersname\u003eNathaniel Davis\u003c/persname\u003e, including an entry for\n 1784 for three yards of woollen for a Negro jacket, and May 9,\n 1784 for half of hire of \n \u003cpersname\u003eJacob\u003c/persname\u003e. There is a section, \"Accts\n Overlooked,\" from 1784, which refers to tobacco being a share\n and half share for \n \u003cpersname\u003eJacob\u003c/persname\u003e, and another for dinner at the\n courthouse when on business. There is an account of \n \u003cpersname\u003eJames Davis\u003c/persname\u003ewith \n \u003cpersname\u003eDaniel Warwick\u003c/persname\u003e, dating 1799-1803, with\n references to a variety of items including coffee, sewing\n materials, dinner ware, alcohol, and accessories. Mrs. \n \u003cpersname\u003eElizabeth Davis\u003c/persname\u003e' account beginning May\n 31, 1807, has an entries for coffee, condiments, and sewing\n material. An account, March 26, 1810, of Capt. \n \u003cpersname\u003eJames Davis\u003c/persname\u003ewith \n \u003cpersname\u003eRowland P. Banks\u003c/persname\u003elists \"163 days tuition\n at $8 p. ann. $5 cts 1 1/2.\" The account, beginning August 14,\n 1826, of Capt. \n \u003cpersname\u003eJames Davis\u003c/persname\u003ewith \n \u003cpersname\u003eThomas Pleasants\u003c/persname\u003e, has lists orders for\n cheese, mackerel, cotton, and whiskey. On October 31, 1832,\n Judge Saunders, of \n \u003cgeogname\u003eLynchburg, Virginia\u003c/geogname\u003e, orders castor oil,\n ointment, and a syringe. Accounts which mention tea are rare\n but there is an undated fragment of Mr. \n \u003cpersname\u003eJames Davis\u003c/persname\u003ewhich contains an entry for\n imperial tea. There is an undated \"memorandum of brandy\" taken\n from Mrs. Eubank.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThe accounts of \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliams Watts\u003c/persname\u003espan 1752-1797. There is\n also a hotel account with \n \u003cpersname\u003eCharles Williamson\u003c/persname\u003ewith entries dating\n 1763, 1773, and 1774. There are accounts for the boarding,\n clothing, and feeding of Negro boys with Mrs. \n \u003cpersname\u003eBetty Tucker\u003c/persname\u003eand \n \u003cpersname\u003eBetty Kirkland\u003c/persname\u003e, both beginning September\n 10, 1767, and Capt. \n \u003cpersname\u003eJoseph Tucker\u003c/persname\u003e, 1767-1769. Watts has\n accounts, 1768, with \n \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Brittan\u003c/persname\u003efor a waistcoat, shoes,\n stockings, and a hat. There is a 1769 account for various\n building supplies. Watts also has an account, beginning April\n 20, 1771, with \n \u003cpersname\u003eMiller Woodson\u003c/persname\u003ewith an entry of May 16,\n 1772 listing a \n \u003cpersname\u003ePatrick Henry\u003c/persname\u003e. There is a document which\n contains information on the estate of \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Randolph\u003c/persname\u003e. There is another\n lodging account, July 26, 1773 through December 3, 1776, of\n Watts with \n \u003cpersname\u003eCharles Williams\u003c/persname\u003e. There is an account\n beginning March 9, 1778, with \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Kirkland\u003c/persname\u003ewhich includes listings\n for tuition and educational books. A January 10, 1780 account\n with \n \u003cpersname\u003eFrederick Nance\u003c/persname\u003ementions a violin and a\n set of strings. There is an account, beginning December 21,\n 1787, with \n \u003cpersname\u003eRobert Wilson\u003c/persname\u003eordering Hyson Tea, coffee,\n and a bottle of snuff. From a 1791 account of \n \u003cpersname\u003eEdward McDonald\u003c/persname\u003ewith \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003e, there is the note of the\n hire of a Negro. From a 1792 account of \n \u003cpersname\u003eCharles Smith\u003c/persname\u003e, there is a note for the\n finding of a Negro woman and for the inspecting of tobacco.\n There are two medical bills, one with \n \u003cpersname\u003eGeorge Martin\u003c/persname\u003e, beginning January 14,\n 1794, and one with Doctor \n \u003cpersname\u003eGraham\u003c/persname\u003e, beginning November 3, 1795. In\n October 1797, Watts had an account with \n \u003cpersname\u003eGeorge Quille\u003c/persname\u003efor the hire of a Negro.\n There is an undated account of \n \u003cpersname\u003eW. Walter Spence\u003c/persname\u003ewith Watts for the hire\n of a Negro for eight months.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003ePromissory notes and receipts range from 1754-1905, n.d.\n There are several items concerned with the estate of \n \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Fleming\u003c/persname\u003eand include an entry for\n February 1764 for a Negro bought for $10. Between \n \u003cpersname\u003eGeorge Martin\u003c/persname\u003eand Watts there is an\n agreement, October 3, 1794, mentioning the purchase of red\n wheat and the hire of a Negro woman. \n \u003cpersname\u003eJames Davis\u003c/persname\u003ehas a note dated 1803 with the\n Sheriff of \n \u003cgeogname\u003eAmherst County\u003c/geogname\u003efor tax on four Negroes,\n four horses, and five tithes. \n \u003cpersname\u003eElizabeth Davis\u003c/persname\u003ehas a note dated 1816 for\n tax on three Negroes and one horse. There is a note from\n December 6, 1827 pertaining to a $5 bond for the hire of a\n Negro man by \n \u003cpersname\u003eJames Davis\u003c/persname\u003efrom \n \u003cpersname\u003eJ. Wright\u003c/persname\u003efor \n \u003cpersname\u003eLavinia Wright\u003c/persname\u003e. There is a 1840 note from\n \u003cpersname\u003eCharles Davis\u003c/persname\u003eto the Sheriff of \n \u003cgeogname\u003eAmherst\u003c/geogname\u003efor tax on six Negroes and six\n horses.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eLegal Papers\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThere are a number of court memoranda, 1768-1786, n.d.,\n kept by \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003ein his capacity as a lawyer.\n In a November 10, 1771 memo for the \n \u003cgeogname\u003eBuckingham County\u003c/geogname\u003ecourt, there is an entry\n for detinue for Negro woman named \n \u003cpersname\u003eAgge\u003c/persname\u003e. From the memo for the April 1772\n court at \n \u003cgeogname\u003eLunenburg County\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n \u003cpersname\u003eThomas Taylor\u003c/persname\u003eand his wife have a suit\n against a Hurt for a Negro in \n \u003cgeogname\u003eAmelia\u003c/geogname\u003e. There is also a list of debts\n owed to Watts for the year 1794. Dating 1771 through 1782,\n there are court dockets from \n \u003cgeogname\u003eAmelia County\u003c/geogname\u003eand \n \u003cgeogname\u003eLunenburg County\u003c/geogname\u003efrom 1771-1782. A number\n of the entries have Watts as the litigant. There is a 1773 day\n book with the signatures of William and \n \u003cpersname\u003eEdward Watts\u003c/persname\u003e, which includes a record of \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003e' court expenses. There are\n also legal day books, 1772-1773, of Watts, with entries for \n \u003cgeogname\u003eBuckingham County\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n \u003cgeogname\u003eAmelia\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n \u003cgeogname\u003eCumberland County\u003c/geogname\u003e, and \n \u003cgeogname\u003ePrince Edward County\u003c/geogname\u003eas well as for \n \u003cgeogname\u003eWilliamsburg, Virginia\u003c/geogname\u003e. There is another\n 1773 memorandum book of Watts with entries for \n \u003cgeogname\u003eAmelia County\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n \u003cgeogname\u003eCumberland County\u003c/geogname\u003e, and \n \u003cgeogname\u003eBuckingham County\u003c/geogname\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThe indentures date 1749-1788, n.d. From January 1, 1763,\n there is an agreement between \n \u003cpersname\u003eBenjamin Tambro\u003c/persname\u003eand \n \u003cpersname\u003eAyres Hodnett\u003c/persname\u003eof \n \u003cgeogname\u003eBuckingham\u003c/geogname\u003ein regard to the former's son, \n \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Tambro\u003c/persname\u003e, to be apprentice to the\n latter for seven years. From March 28, 1774, there is an\n indenture between Watts and \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Ford\u003c/persname\u003e. From September 17, 1768,\n there is an agreement between \n \u003cpersname\u003eAbraham West\u003c/persname\u003eand \n \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Blankenship\u003c/persname\u003eof \n \u003cgeogname\u003ePrince Edward\u003c/geogname\u003e. On November 17, 1772,\n there is an agreement between \n \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Lewallen\u003c/persname\u003eof \n \u003cgeogname\u003eAmelia County\u003c/geogname\u003eand \n \u003ccorpname\u003eJames and Robert Donalds and Company\u003c/corpname\u003e,\n Merchants of \n \u003cgeogname\u003eGlasgow\u003c/geogname\u003e. On September 15, 1778, there is\n an agreement between \n \u003cpersname\u003eDavid Wright\u003c/persname\u003eof \n \u003cgeogname\u003eBotetourt\u003c/geogname\u003eand \n \u003cpersname\u003eAlexander Paine\u003c/persname\u003eof the same concerning a\n land dispute in the area where the \n \u003cgeogname\u003eRoanoke River\u003c/geogname\u003eand \n \u003cgeogname\u003eTinker Creek\u003c/geogname\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThe will, December 25, 1745, of \n \u003cpersname\u003eThomas Patterson\u003c/persname\u003eof \n \u003cgeogname\u003eAlbemarle County\u003c/geogname\u003e, names his slaves and\n divides them among his children and wife, and requests that\n his land in \n \u003cgeogname\u003eGoochland County\u003c/geogname\u003ebe known as \n \u003ccorpname\u003e\"Locust Thicket.\"\u003c/corpname\u003e\u003cpersname\u003eMargery Hinshaw\u003c/persname\u003econtested the will of \n \u003cpersname\u003eSamuel Hinshaw\u003c/persname\u003edated March 1758 with \n \u003cpersname\u003e[Cedw] Gibson\u003c/persname\u003eon July 10, 1765. Hinshaw\n had divided his slaves between his still living wife, his\n daughter \n \u003cpersname\u003eElizabeth Hinshaw\u003c/persname\u003e, and the latter's\n children. This situation involved a slave of Elizabeth. The\n will of \n \u003cpersname\u003eThomas Bottom\u003c/persname\u003eof \n \u003cgeogname\u003eAmelia\u003c/geogname\u003edated May 10, 1760 divides his\n slaves which are named between his three daughters.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eA folder of general legal papers date 1765-1903, n.d. The\n inventory and appraisal, 1826, of the estate of \n \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Eubank\u003c/persname\u003ementions prices for his\n Negroes: £300 for a man named \n \u003cpersname\u003eJacob\u003c/persname\u003e, £200 for a man named \n \u003cpersname\u003eJoe\u003c/persname\u003e, £10 for a woman named \n \u003cpersname\u003eHannah\u003c/persname\u003e, £20 for a girl named \n \u003cpersname\u003eLolly\u003c/persname\u003e, and £0 for a girl named\n \u003cpersname\u003eCaroline\u003c/persname\u003e. There is also a list of tickets\n of ommission paid by \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003e, attorney. Among the legal\n papers of \n \u003cgeogname\u003eAmelia County\u003c/geogname\u003e, 1768 through 1789\n including undated material, a document dated May 15, 1783\n states that \n \u003cpersname\u003eSarah Tinker\u003c/persname\u003eon December 6, 1781 gave her\n son-in-law \n \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Tucker\u003c/persname\u003ean ailing Negro named \n \u003cpersname\u003eNed\u003c/persname\u003euntil the latter gets well whereas he\n will be returned to \n \u003cpersname\u003eSarah Tucker\u003c/persname\u003e. In an undated document, \n \u003cpersname\u003eGeorge Vaughn\u003c/persname\u003eyields up title/right of two\n Negroes--named \n \u003cpersname\u003eFrank\u003c/persname\u003eand \n \u003cpersname\u003ePhoebe\u003c/persname\u003e--to son-in-law \n \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Norris\u003c/persname\u003e--formerly given to grandson \n \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Norris\u003c/persname\u003eby a deed dated October 2,\n 1796: \"said slaves will forever defend me from my heirs.\" The\n son-in-law Norris will pay Vaughn or wife £10\n annually for preformance of the aforesaid act. Among the \n \u003cgeogname\u003eCampbell County\u003c/geogname\u003epapers, Justice \n \u003cpersname\u003eAdam Clement\u003c/persname\u003esays that \n \u003cpersname\u003eCharles Gilbert\u003c/persname\u003eof \n \u003cgeogname\u003eCampbell\u003c/geogname\u003eon April 29, 1787 makes oath that\n Negro slave \n \u003cpersname\u003eJack\u003c/persname\u003e--property of Watts of \n \u003cgeogname\u003ePrince Edward County\u003c/geogname\u003e--ran away and was\n found 50 miles thence. Among the legal papers of \n \u003cgeogname\u003ePrince Edward\u003c/geogname\u003e, \n \u003cpersname\u003eEdward Watts\u003c/persname\u003esold to \n \u003cpersname\u003eWilliam Watts\u003c/persname\u003eeight Negro slaves: \n \u003cpersname\u003eTrue\u003c/persname\u003e, \n \u003cpersname\u003eJames\u003c/persname\u003e, \n \u003cpersname\u003eWinnie\u003c/persname\u003e, \n \u003cpersname\u003ePeter\u003c/persname\u003e, \n \u003cpersname\u003eSarah\u003c/persname\u003e, \n \u003cpersname\u003eBetty\u003c/persname\u003e, \n \u003cpersname\u003eRachel\u003c/persname\u003e, and \n \u003cpersname\u003eDoc\u003c/persname\u003eon January 14, 1787. There is also a\n account of Dr. \n \u003cpersname\u003eM. John King\u003c/persname\u003ewith the sheriff of \n \u003cgeogname\u003eLunenburg\u003c/geogname\u003ewhich has an entry dating 1769:\n the former is in account with \n \u003cpersname\u003e[John] Epps\u003c/persname\u003efor four lbs. of tobacco at\n £0.5.1.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eAmong the Advertisements there is an advertisement dated\n September 20, 1871 from the \n \u003ccorpname\u003eOmaha, Nebraska Lottery\u003c/corpname\u003efor the building\n of a public library in the city. A broadside from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eCox and Sons Church Furniture\u003c/corpname\u003eshows a\n garish stained-glass window commemorating the late President \n \u003cpersname\u003eJames Garfield\u003c/persname\u003e. There is an undated\n letter to Mrs. \n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003easking for a subscription\n to the \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" render=\"italic\" href=\"\"\u003eGraphic,\u003c/title\u003ea ladies society\n magazine. There is an undated list of books from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eGeorge Munro, Publishers\u003c/corpname\u003e. There is also a\n broadside for \"The World's Christmas Hymn\"--an analogy of\n English poetry pertaining to \n \u003cpersname\u003eChrist\u003c/persname\u003e's birth dating from the medieval\n period.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThe church related papers include a letter, March 21, 1904,\n from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eVirginia Polytechnic Institute\u003c/corpname\u003eto the \n \u003cfamname\u003eSaunders\u003c/famname\u003easking for aid for the building of\n an Episcopal parsonage at the university. The letter\n enunciates a fear of the danger of Episcopal boys being weaned\n from their faith by the compulsory attendance at the services\n of other sects due to the absence of a Episcopal parsonage.\n There is also an Episcopal \"Church Kalendar,\" 1882-1883,\n listing holy days with information on the faith, church\n service, and background of the Anglican/Episcopalian\n faith.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eCivil War papers range from 1861 to 1864. During 1862-1864,\n there are a number of furloughs issued to \n \u003ccorpname\u003eConfederate\u003c/corpname\u003eenlisted men in \n \u003cgeogname\u003eVirginia\u003c/geogname\u003e, each with a physical\n description of the bearer, and addressed \"to all whom it may\n concern.\" On August 10, 1862, there is a provision return for\n a company of the \n \u003ccorpname\u003e13th Regiment of Pennsylvania volunteers\u003c/corpname\u003e.\n There are also a number of CSA \"special requisitions\", chiefly\n ordering clothing, shoes, and blankets, most signed by Captain\n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e, assistant\n quartermaster, of Company K, Virginia Regiment.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThe educational papers range from 1848-1903, n.d. There is\n a page from a 1848 French edition of the fables of La Fontaine\n from the \"Academie de Norfolk.\" There is an \n \u003ctitle type=\"simple\" href=\"\"\u003e\"Educational Treatise on the Constitution\"\u003c/title\u003e,\n September 6, 1877, by \n \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Randolph Tucker\u003c/persname\u003eof \n \u003cgeogname\u003eVirginia\u003c/geogname\u003e. There is a 1892-1893 brochure\n for the \n \u003ccorpname\u003eEdgeworth School\u003c/corpname\u003e, a church-related\n boarding and day school for females. There is the fall term\n 1895 grade report from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eVirginia Polytechnic Institute\u003c/corpname\u003e(formerly \n \u003ccorpname\u003eVirginia Agriculture and Mechanical\n College\u003c/corpname\u003e) for \n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders, III\u003c/persname\u003e. There is a fall\n term 1902 grade report from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eHollins College\u003c/corpname\u003efor \n \u003cpersname\u003eElsie Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e. There is another VPI\n grade report, from February 1903, for \n \u003cpersname\u003eCarter Temple Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e. There is a report\n from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eSt. Timothy's School\u003c/corpname\u003eof \n \u003cgeogname\u003eCatonsville, Maryland\u003c/geogname\u003e. Another undated\n piece is a \"rules for spelling\" sheet from a grammar book.\n There are also undated fragments of Latin, French, and\n algebra.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThere are lectures, essays, and poems, 1794, 1818, 1843,\n and n.d., including a scrap of a lecture dated September 6,\n 1794 from \n \u003cpersname\u003eEdward Watts\u003c/persname\u003e; another lecture on motive\n dated September 16, 1794; and, a series of oral essays from\n 1843.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous material, 1887-1892, includes a note of the\n marriage of Capt. \n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003eto \n \u003cpersname\u003eMary Gwathmey\u003c/persname\u003eon July 30.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThe obituaries include a reprint of the 1858 obituary of \n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders, Sr\u003c/persname\u003e, a reprint of the\n 1867 obituary of Fleming, Sr.'s wife-- \n \u003cpersname\u003eAlice Fleming\u003c/persname\u003e--and the 1904 obituary of \n \u003cpersname\u003ePeter Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e. The obituaries of\n Fleming, Sr. and Alice are panegyrics. The first two were\n transcribed by \n \u003cpersname\u003eJohn Blair Dabney\u003c/persname\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThe photographs include an unidentified photograph of a\n young member of the \n \u003cfamname\u003eSaunders family\u003c/famname\u003eand undated photo cards of\n liturgical furniture.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eBound Volumes\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThe Day Books include a day book from \n \u003ccorpname\u003eMaple Creek Mills\u003c/corpname\u003edating from 1842. There\n is a 1867 day book with one page filled, made of a cut\n agricultural crop ledger. There is also in the book a pasted\n in notice from the Adjuctant Inspector's Office in \n \u003cgeogname\u003eRichmond\u003c/geogname\u003e, July 29, 1863. Dating January\n 18, 1872 is a subscription book for the \n \u003ccorpname\u003eLee Monumental Association\u003c/corpname\u003e. Also present\n is a $1 donation from \n \u003cpersname\u003eAlex Berkeley\u003c/persname\u003eof \n \u003cgeogname\u003eYellow Branch, Virginia\u003c/geogname\u003e. There are also\n farm journals dating 1855 through 1860.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eA card game, 1846, called \"The Game of Kings made Easy\"\n which is based on the kings of \n \u003cgeogname\u003eEngland\u003c/geogname\u003ewho reigned down to its date, is\n also present. The card for Henry V is missing. Many of the\n cards contain information of the kings of an antiquarian\n nature.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThe Memorandum books, 1873-1874 and 1881-1894, owned by \n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003e, includes employees,\n supplies, and construction information in the first volume.\n The latter has a note at its end which mentions survey\n data.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","\u003cp\u003eThe \n \u003ccorpname\u003eOtter River Township\u003c/corpname\u003eRecord Book dates\n from 1870-1874. There are references to road building. An\n entry for June 16, 1871 notes the ordering of \"tickets\" for\n road tax and township levy. Also included are lists of\n expenses for board members with lists of expenses for\n materials bought. One entry notes that \n \u003cpersname\u003eB. H. Anthony\u003c/persname\u003e, overseer of the poor,\n sends three paupers--one white woman and two black woman--to\n the poor house. Expenses for the poor house are noted. At 1874\n and 1875 meetings, \n \u003cpersname\u003eFleming Saunders\u003c/persname\u003eis mentioned as road\n overseer in certain districts.\u003c/p\u003e\n "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This collection, 1745-1910, n.d., of ca. 2100 items,\n consists of correspondence, business and legal papers,\n miscellaneous, and bound volumes, pertaining to the \n Davis Family, \n Saunders Family, and \n Watts Family. Large portions of the\n correspondence belong to \n William Wattsand \n Fleming Saunders. Included with the\n correspondence is a letterbook, 1873-1880, of \n Frank Prufer. The business papers include\n accounts, bonds, correspondence, and notes and receipts,\n chiefly pertaining to \n William Wattsand \n Fleming Saunders, but also various\n members of these families. The legal papers include court\n dockets and memoranda of \n William Watts, documents, and wills.\n There are various legal papers of \n William Wattspertaining to \n Virginiacounties including \n Amelia County, \n Amherst County, \n Buckingham County, \n Campbell County, \n Cumberland County, \n Prince Edward County. The miscellaneous\n material includes advertisements, educational papers,\n photographs, printed, religious papers, and fragments. The\n bound volumes include day books, a blacksmith book, a farm\n journal, memorandum books, and a township record. Folders are\n arranged alphabetically within each series, with material\n inside arranged chronologically.","Correspondence","From the correspondence of the \n Davis Family, \n Saunders Family, and related families,\n 1800-1856, there is a letter addressed to \"Sully,\" December\n 30, 1800, from \n Louisa County, which advises the\n recipient, who had asked for religious instruction, to seek\n the \n Kingdom of God. A letter dated April 2,\n 1812 from \n James Raylandto his sister mentions that\n his cousin is strapped for cash, and asks if the recipient can\n help him. A rather unusual letter, dating July 24, 1836, from \n Mount Pleasant, indicates that \"Mary\n thinks a little Brandy would be of service to her,\" and\n requests that some be sent to her. A letter written to Captain\n Davis on January 9, 1844, mentions that \n Pleasant Milkhillneeds brandy, and asks\n that it be sent with \n David(probably a slave) for there is none\n at \n Bethel. A letter dating November 6, 1856\n at \n Bleak Hillsmakes a reference to \"Roanoke\"\n [Roanoke County, or \n John Randolph's estate \"Roanoke\"?].","From their correspondence dating 1862-1904, there is a\n letter to \n Sam Tyree, Esq, July 17, 1870 from [his]\n student: \n [Sam L. Preston?]complaining that he can\n not attend sunday school because of prostration. There is also\n a letter dated April 8, 1901 from \n Trinity and Ivy Chapelin \n Boonsboro, Bedford Countyto a Mr.\n Randolph inviting him to preach there every other Sunday.\n There is also an undated fragment referring to a comet the\n size of a full moon and a meteor shower which \"will be a sight\n to see.\"","Among the families' undated correspondence, is a letter\n dated November 17 to \n \"Carter\" [Saunders?], by a female who\n mentions [her] children's Latin lessons. There is another\n letter to a Miss Kerr which mentions a recipe for Tongue a la\n Mode. There is also a letter, dated October 23, [1805?], from\n a \n Sam K. Jenny, probably a doctor of\n medicine, which mentions that \n William Greenattended a man named\n Barnhart to \n Bedfordso Jenny could prescribe to his\n case and that he \"forbad the case of ardent spirits.\"","From the correspondence of \n Eva (Smith) Saunders, dated 1868-1894,\n there is a letter, February 24, 1889, from \n The Grovewhich mentions that while Eva\n passed her exams--her brother \n Fleming Saunders IIIdid not. A letter,\n August 2, 1892, to \n Eva Saundersfrom \n M. Natalie Manson, at \n Wintore, speaks of school and Latin.\n There is an interesting letter, December 10, 1893, from \n Florence, Italyto Eva, mentioning that\n there is no silver in \n Italyfor the English and French are\n buying it up, that \"Coppers are such a bother, and so heavy to\n carry,\" seeing the works of \n Donatoand \n Brunelleschiand the \n Medici Chapel, and the \n \"Brothers of Pity\"who wear black robes\n and carry a corpse which \"made my blood turn cold.\" There is a\n letter, January 13, 1894, to Eva, which mentions sending a\n book to \n May Begg, \"a literary courtship under the\n auspices of \n Pike's Peak. \" \n Fleming Saunders IIIat \n Randolph-Macon Academyin \n Bedfordwrites to Eva on May 15, 1894,\n saying he tried to get a tennis tournament for field day, and\n congratulates Eva on her chicken raising and hopes his are\n doing better.","Among the \n Eva Saundersundated correspondence, there\n is a fragment which notes that Miss Begg sent to its writer a\n little book called \"The greatest thing in the World.\" A letter\n dated November 26 to Eva contains drawings of women's blouses\n and concerns her ordered blouses.","From the correspondence of \n Fleming Saundersand \n Mary (Gwathmey) Saunders, 1858-1879, a\n letter dated September 5, 1871, from \n Peter Saunders, Jr., \n Bleak Hill, says that his tobacco crop\n has suffered. Another letter, April 17, 1874, from \n Jeanie Edmond, \n Hudson Lodge, makes a reference to the \n Jubilee Singerstraveling to raise money\n for a \"slave college somewhere in the Northern States\"; to\n acquaintances visiting \n England, mentioning a \"public worship\n bill\" in \n Parliament, and one acquaintance having\n an appointment with the Bishop of \n Melbourne; and to visiting \n Australia. In a postcard dated August 21,\n 1879, \n W. A. Alrichasks \n Fleming Saunders' opinion as to the next\n \"services\" in \"regular course,\" and saying that it best not to\n alter rotation as \"last service was omitted.\" He also mentions\n that Mrs. \n C[harles] Dabneyhas a fine little\n daughter.","In the Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, 1880-1892,\n there is a letter dated March 3, 1880 from M. Caden to\n Saunders stating that he can not board a minister, but will\n give the same salary as before. \n Peter Saunderswrites from \n Bleak Hillon January 19, 1881 saying that\n he has no specific desire to be a director on the \n Virgina Midland [Rail] Road, and does not\n think he could get the appointment anyway; he is still a\n director on the \n Franklin and Pittsylvania Railroad\n Company, and fears a possible conflict of interest.\n W. A. Alrichwrites from \n Emanuel Rectory, \n Chatham, Virginia, on February 16, 1882,\n saying he is glad that the \n Saunders' keep up the old St. Valentine's\n Day tradition, by sending so practical a token of affection. \n Ellen Boulder, a school teacher, writes\n to \n Mary Saundersfrom \n Drake's Branchon March 18, 1889,\n mentioning a five month school term ending on March 1st and a\n June 23 to July 23 summer session. \n [Peter Saunders], \n Bleak Hill, writes \n Fleming Saunders, on October 26, 1891\n mentioning Republican elements in the \"alliance\" [farmers'\n alliance such as the \n Grange?].","In the Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, 1893-1900,\n Fleming Saunders IIIwrites to his parents\n from \n Randolph-Macon Academyin \n Bedfordon March 14, 1893, saying that he\n is in the Baptist Church in the morning and the Methodist in\n the afternoon, and tells of boys who spend more time with the\n girls than studying. \n James F. Plummerwrites to Captain\n Saunders on March 29, 1893, [from a theological seminary?],\n saying that exams are beginning, and implying that knowledge\n of Hebrew and Apologetics will be next among those things\n tested. \n Peter Saunderswrites to Fleming from \n Bleak Hill, on March 30, 1894, mentioning\n the Bland Bill and the fear that its veto would cause discord\n in the \n Democratic Party, and discussing briefly\n possible effects on the present financial situation.","In the Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, 1901-1910,\n there is a letter, July 19, 1901, from \n Edward Watts Saunders, while serving in\n the \n Virginia House of Delegates. \n William W. Oldwrites to Fleming on\n February 2, 1903 about a land sale and his agreement to sell\n the land as a whole parcel to two black men, and suggesting a\n method of finalizing the transaction. \n E. W. Saunderswrites to Fleming on\n January 21, 1904 mentioning an inquiry about his land near\n \"Vic. Muse.\" A letter, [March 1904], from \n Alice [Saunders]at \n Hollins, Virginia, to her aunt Saunders\n refers to the Roman poet \n Virgil. She writes to her mother on March\n 12, 1904 mentioning that John [ ] had failed in \n Caesarand that he had been in the second\n book of \n Virgil.","In the undated Fleming and Mary Saunders correspondence, \n D. Saunderswrites to his mother from \n Randolph-Macon Academyon February 10,\n saying that he is learning German and is plagued by poor\n spelling, and that the boys dance every night and were\n previously boxing.","In the correspondence of \n William Watts, 1754-1784, there is a\n letter dated June 27, 1771 which summons Watts to the \n General Assemblyin \n Williamsburg. \n Samuel Dilworthwrites on June 2, 1783\n from \n Blanfordmentioning the problem of\n collecting debts owed to the British. \n Thomas Baldwin, Jr.writes on December 22,\n 1784 concerning the purchase of \"the Negro Fellow\" for\n $18.","In the Watts correspondence, 1785-1789, a letter, December\n 16, 1785, from \n William Roachinforms Watts that while \n Peter Kernis employing Watts in a matter\n between Kern and Roach, Watts is to plead for Roach in all\n matters, suggesting a conflict of interest. \n Arthur Campbell, a candidate for the\n senate from the Western Distict, writes, on March 24, 1788,\n asking for Watts' support. \n Edward Grahamof \n Bedford, writes on December 20, 1792,\n mentioning that he saw the Watts' son reading \n Horaceand sending the boy a copy of \n Cicerowhich would supply \"the means of\n raising him as high in eminence as you could reasonably wish,\"\n and adding that the boy will need to learn Greek as he will\n soon be studying science.","In the Watts correspondence, 1793-1794, \n Duncan Rosewrites from \n Petersburg, on July 8, 1794, stating that\n Buchanan's Hartie and Companyhas been\n doing business in \n Great Britainand is waiting for a\n successor to Hartie to be appointed before certain books could\n be examined by Rose. Another letter pertains to relations with\n Franceand \n Britainat this time: \n George Hancockwrites to Watts in 1794\n mentioning the rearing of a navy \"to repel the insult to our\n ploy,\" referring to commerce restriction [on American goods]\n by a nation which does not have a commerce treaty with the\n U.S., and referring to Mr. \n [James] Madison's arguments whereas he\n conducted himself in a manner worthy of himself. \n Creed Taylorwrites on May 11, 1795,\n concerning some bonds. \n William Vannersonwrites, on October 30,\n 1795, from \n Petersburgmentioning a British war sloop\n in \n Norfolk, Virginiaand the order for\n carrying American bottoms bound for \n Franceinto British ports with invoice\n being revoked, revealing that some say that this retaliation\n has been brought about by Americans invoicing their flour at\n $27 per barrel.","In Watts' correspondence with \n Edward Randolph, 1796-1797, Randolph\n writes from \n Richmondon February 21 and March 13, 1796\n on the subject of British creditors. In Watts' correspondence\n with \n Thomas F. Scott, 1792-1798, Scott writes\n on January 4, 1796 and December 18, 1798 on the subject of\n British debts. In the correspondence of \n William Wattswith \n John Watts, 1784-1800, John writes to\n William in April 1784 from \n Lincoln County, Virginia(now \n Kentucky), concerning apprehension about\n a possible Indian war in the \n Northwest Territories. John says that\n while the lands in \n Kentuckyare good, the inconveniences are\n many, and that the doomsayers will probably prevent the\n surveying of lands on the northwest side of the Ohio.","Business Papers","There are general accounts, 1751-1899, n.d. An account,\n beginning November 16, 1762, with \n George Kippen \u0026 Co.at their store in \n Goochland, Virginia, lists \n John Gilliamas having ordered a dozen\n flints, 3/4 yard of bearskin, and a dozen pipes. There is a\n list, April 20, 1763, pertaining to the estate of \n A. Watts, on which is listed a\n £0.2.0 debt to \n Mary Petillo, the only woman on the list,\n and a £2.4.9 debt to Sir \n William Skipwith. The account of \n Thomas Eastwith \n Archelaus Austinfrom November 15, 1771,\n consists of beer, wine, grog, and a gallon of corn, with one\n entry \"to saging one night\" perhaps pertaining to the making\n of moonshine. An account, beginning January 20, 1775, of N[ ]\n Vaughn with \n Edward Wattslists various quantities of\n rum, molasses, and sugar. There are several accounts,\n 1779-1794, of the estate of \n Nathaniel Davis, including an entry for\n 1784 for three yards of woollen for a Negro jacket, and May 9,\n 1784 for half of hire of \n Jacob. There is a section, \"Accts\n Overlooked,\" from 1784, which refers to tobacco being a share\n and half share for \n Jacob, and another for dinner at the\n courthouse when on business. There is an account of \n James Daviswith \n Daniel Warwick, dating 1799-1803, with\n references to a variety of items including coffee, sewing\n materials, dinner ware, alcohol, and accessories. Mrs. \n Elizabeth Davis' account beginning May\n 31, 1807, has an entries for coffee, condiments, and sewing\n material. An account, March 26, 1810, of Capt. \n James Daviswith \n Rowland P. Bankslists \"163 days tuition\n at $8 p. ann. $5 cts 1 1/2.\" The account, beginning August 14,\n 1826, of Capt. \n James Daviswith \n Thomas Pleasants, has lists orders for\n cheese, mackerel, cotton, and whiskey. On October 31, 1832,\n Judge Saunders, of \n Lynchburg, Virginia, orders castor oil,\n ointment, and a syringe. Accounts which mention tea are rare\n but there is an undated fragment of Mr. \n James Daviswhich contains an entry for\n imperial tea. There is an undated \"memorandum of brandy\" taken\n from Mrs. Eubank.","The accounts of \n Williams Wattsspan 1752-1797. There is\n also a hotel account with \n Charles Williamsonwith entries dating\n 1763, 1773, and 1774. There are accounts for the boarding,\n clothing, and feeding of Negro boys with Mrs. \n Betty Tuckerand \n Betty Kirkland, both beginning September\n 10, 1767, and Capt. \n Joseph Tucker, 1767-1769. Watts has\n accounts, 1768, with \n John Brittanfor a waistcoat, shoes,\n stockings, and a hat. There is a 1769 account for various\n building supplies. Watts also has an account, beginning April\n 20, 1771, with \n Miller Woodsonwith an entry of May 16,\n 1772 listing a \n Patrick Henry. There is a document which\n contains information on the estate of \n William Randolph. There is another\n lodging account, July 26, 1773 through December 3, 1776, of\n Watts with \n Charles Williams. There is an account\n beginning March 9, 1778, with \n William Kirklandwhich includes listings\n for tuition and educational books. A January 10, 1780 account\n with \n Frederick Nancementions a violin and a\n set of strings. There is an account, beginning December 21,\n 1787, with \n Robert Wilsonordering Hyson Tea, coffee,\n and a bottle of snuff. From a 1791 account of \n Edward McDonaldwith \n William Watts, there is the note of the\n hire of a Negro. From a 1792 account of \n Charles Smith, there is a note for the\n finding of a Negro woman and for the inspecting of tobacco.\n There are two medical bills, one with \n George Martin, beginning January 14,\n 1794, and one with Doctor \n Graham, beginning November 3, 1795. In\n October 1797, Watts had an account with \n George Quillefor the hire of a Negro.\n There is an undated account of \n W. Walter Spencewith Watts for the hire\n of a Negro for eight months.","Promissory notes and receipts range from 1754-1905, n.d.\n There are several items concerned with the estate of \n John Flemingand include an entry for\n February 1764 for a Negro bought for $10. Between \n George Martinand Watts there is an\n agreement, October 3, 1794, mentioning the purchase of red\n wheat and the hire of a Negro woman. \n James Davishas a note dated 1803 with the\n Sheriff of \n Amherst Countyfor tax on four Negroes,\n four horses, and five tithes. \n Elizabeth Davishas a note dated 1816 for\n tax on three Negroes and one horse. There is a note from\n December 6, 1827 pertaining to a $5 bond for the hire of a\n Negro man by \n James Davisfrom \n J. Wrightfor \n Lavinia Wright. There is a 1840 note from\n Charles Davisto the Sheriff of \n Amherstfor tax on six Negroes and six\n horses.","Legal Papers","There are a number of court memoranda, 1768-1786, n.d.,\n kept by \n William Wattsin his capacity as a lawyer.\n In a November 10, 1771 memo for the \n Buckingham Countycourt, there is an entry\n for detinue for Negro woman named \n Agge. From the memo for the April 1772\n court at \n Lunenburg County, \n Thomas Taylorand his wife have a suit\n against a Hurt for a Negro in \n Amelia. There is also a list of debts\n owed to Watts for the year 1794. Dating 1771 through 1782,\n there are court dockets from \n Amelia Countyand \n Lunenburg Countyfrom 1771-1782. A number\n of the entries have Watts as the litigant. There is a 1773 day\n book with the signatures of William and \n Edward Watts, which includes a record of \n William Watts' court expenses. There are\n also legal day books, 1772-1773, of Watts, with entries for \n Buckingham County, \n Amelia, \n Cumberland County, and \n Prince Edward Countyas well as for \n Williamsburg, Virginia. There is another\n 1773 memorandum book of Watts with entries for \n Amelia County, \n Cumberland County, and \n Buckingham County.","The indentures date 1749-1788, n.d. From January 1, 1763,\n there is an agreement between \n Benjamin Tambroand \n Ayres Hodnettof \n Buckinghamin regard to the former's son, \n John Tambro, to be apprentice to the\n latter for seven years. From March 28, 1774, there is an\n indenture between Watts and \n William Ford. From September 17, 1768,\n there is an agreement between \n Abraham Westand \n John Blankenshipof \n Prince Edward. On November 17, 1772,\n there is an agreement between \n John Lewallenof \n Amelia Countyand \n James and Robert Donalds and Company,\n Merchants of \n Glasgow. On September 15, 1778, there is\n an agreement between \n David Wrightof \n Botetourtand \n Alexander Paineof the same concerning a\n land dispute in the area where the \n Roanoke Riverand \n Tinker Creek.","The will, December 25, 1745, of \n Thomas Pattersonof \n Albemarle County, names his slaves and\n divides them among his children and wife, and requests that\n his land in \n Goochland Countybe known as \n \"Locust Thicket.\"Margery Hinshawcontested the will of \n Samuel Hinshawdated March 1758 with \n [Cedw] Gibsonon July 10, 1765. Hinshaw\n had divided his slaves between his still living wife, his\n daughter \n Elizabeth Hinshaw, and the latter's\n children. This situation involved a slave of Elizabeth. The\n will of \n Thomas Bottomof \n Ameliadated May 10, 1760 divides his\n slaves which are named between his three daughters.","A folder of general legal papers date 1765-1903, n.d. The\n inventory and appraisal, 1826, of the estate of \n John Eubankmentions prices for his\n Negroes: £300 for a man named \n Jacob, £200 for a man named \n Joe, £10 for a woman named \n Hannah, £20 for a girl named \n Lolly, and £0 for a girl named\n Caroline. There is also a list of tickets\n of ommission paid by \n William Watts, attorney. Among the legal\n papers of \n Amelia County, 1768 through 1789\n including undated material, a document dated May 15, 1783\n states that \n Sarah Tinkeron December 6, 1781 gave her\n son-in-law \n John Tuckeran ailing Negro named \n Neduntil the latter gets well whereas he\n will be returned to \n Sarah Tucker. In an undated document, \n George Vaughnyields up title/right of two\n Negroes--named \n Frankand \n Phoebe--to son-in-law \n John Norris--formerly given to grandson \n John Norrisby a deed dated October 2,\n 1796: \"said slaves will forever defend me from my heirs.\" The\n son-in-law Norris will pay Vaughn or wife £10\n annually for preformance of the aforesaid act. Among the \n Campbell Countypapers, Justice \n Adam Clementsays that \n Charles Gilbertof \n Campbellon April 29, 1787 makes oath that\n Negro slave \n Jack--property of Watts of \n Prince Edward County--ran away and was\n found 50 miles thence. Among the legal papers of \n Prince Edward, \n Edward Wattssold to \n William Wattseight Negro slaves: \n True, \n James, \n Winnie, \n Peter, \n Sarah, \n Betty, \n Rachel, and \n Docon January 14, 1787. There is also a\n account of Dr. \n M. John Kingwith the sheriff of \n Lunenburgwhich has an entry dating 1769:\n the former is in account with \n [John] Eppsfor four lbs. of tobacco at\n £0.5.1.","Miscellaneous","Among the Advertisements there is an advertisement dated\n September 20, 1871 from the \n Omaha, Nebraska Lotteryfor the building\n of a public library in the city. A broadside from \n Cox and Sons Church Furnitureshows a\n garish stained-glass window commemorating the late President \n James Garfield. There is an undated\n letter to Mrs. \n Fleming Saundersasking for a subscription\n to the \n Graphic,a ladies society\n magazine. There is an undated list of books from \n George Munro, Publishers. There is also a\n broadside for \"The World's Christmas Hymn\"--an analogy of\n English poetry pertaining to \n Christ's birth dating from the medieval\n period.","The church related papers include a letter, March 21, 1904,\n from \n Virginia Polytechnic Instituteto the \n Saundersasking for aid for the building of\n an Episcopal parsonage at the university. The letter\n enunciates a fear of the danger of Episcopal boys being weaned\n from their faith by the compulsory attendance at the services\n of other sects due to the absence of a Episcopal parsonage.\n There is also an Episcopal \"Church Kalendar,\" 1882-1883,\n listing holy days with information on the faith, church\n service, and background of the Anglican/Episcopalian\n faith.","Civil War papers range from 1861 to 1864. During 1862-1864,\n there are a number of furloughs issued to \n Confederateenlisted men in \n Virginia, each with a physical\n description of the bearer, and addressed \"to all whom it may\n concern.\" On August 10, 1862, there is a provision return for\n a company of the \n 13th Regiment of Pennsylvania volunteers.\n There are also a number of CSA \"special requisitions\", chiefly\n ordering clothing, shoes, and blankets, most signed by Captain\n Fleming Saunders, assistant\n quartermaster, of Company K, Virginia Regiment.","The educational papers range from 1848-1903, n.d. There is\n a page from a 1848 French edition of the fables of La Fontaine\n from the \"Academie de Norfolk.\" There is an \n \"Educational Treatise on the Constitution\",\n September 6, 1877, by \n John Randolph Tuckerof \n Virginia. There is a 1892-1893 brochure\n for the \n Edgeworth School, a church-related\n boarding and day school for females. There is the fall term\n 1895 grade report from \n Virginia Polytechnic Institute(formerly \n Virginia Agriculture and Mechanical\n College) for \n Fleming Saunders, III. There is a fall\n term 1902 grade report from \n Hollins Collegefor \n Elsie Saunders. There is another VPI\n grade report, from February 1903, for \n Carter Temple Saunders. There is a report\n from \n St. Timothy's Schoolof \n Catonsville, Maryland. Another undated\n piece is a \"rules for spelling\" sheet from a grammar book.\n There are also undated fragments of Latin, French, and\n algebra.","There are lectures, essays, and poems, 1794, 1818, 1843,\n and n.d., including a scrap of a lecture dated September 6,\n 1794 from \n Edward Watts; another lecture on motive\n dated September 16, 1794; and, a series of oral essays from\n 1843.","Miscellaneous material, 1887-1892, includes a note of the\n marriage of Capt. \n Fleming Saundersto \n Mary Gwathmeyon July 30.","The obituaries include a reprint of the 1858 obituary of \n Fleming Saunders, Sr, a reprint of the\n 1867 obituary of Fleming, Sr.'s wife-- \n Alice Fleming--and the 1904 obituary of \n Peter Saunders. The obituaries of\n Fleming, Sr. and Alice are panegyrics. The first two were\n transcribed by \n John Blair Dabney.","The photographs include an unidentified photograph of a\n young member of the \n Saunders familyand undated photo cards of\n liturgical furniture.","Bound Volumes","The Day Books include a day book from \n Maple Creek Millsdating from 1842. There\n is a 1867 day book with one page filled, made of a cut\n agricultural crop ledger. There is also in the book a pasted\n in notice from the Adjuctant Inspector's Office in \n Richmond, July 29, 1863. Dating January\n 18, 1872 is a subscription book for the \n Lee Monumental Association. Also present\n is a $1 donation from \n Alex Berkeleyof \n Yellow Branch, Virginia. There are also\n farm journals dating 1855 through 1860.","A card game, 1846, called \"The Game of Kings made Easy\"\n which is based on the kings of \n Englandwho reigned down to its date, is\n also present. The card for Henry V is missing. Many of the\n cards contain information of the kings of an antiquarian\n nature.","The Memorandum books, 1873-1874 and 1881-1894, owned by \n Fleming Saunders, includes employees,\n supplies, and construction information in the first volume.\n The latter has a note at its end which mentions survey\n data.","The \n Otter River TownshipRecord Book dates\n from 1870-1874. There are references to road building. An\n entry for June 16, 1871 notes the ordering of \"tickets\" for\n road tax and township levy. Also included are lists of\n expenses for board members with lists of expenses for\n materials bought. One entry notes that \n B. H. Anthony, overseer of the poor,\n sends three paupers--one white woman and two black woman--to\n the poor house. Expenses for the poor house are noted. At 1874\n and 1875 meetings, \n Fleming Saundersis mentioned as road\n overseer in certain districts."],"corpname_ssim":["University of Virginia. Library. 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