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Vespasian Ellis, St. Louis, MO, to James Semple, Alton, IL, 1844 Box 7, Folder 4

Mr. Curry, a sound democrat and an energetic writer, will deliver the letter; would be pleased if he [JS] and Mr. Curry established a democratic paper in Alton; Dr. Hope would join in any arrangement made; he [VE] must leave for Washington and wishes all matters concerning his [VE's] establishment settled by Monday. 3 pp. ALS.

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  2. Tyler Family Papers, Group G, 1645/1917
  3. Box 7, 1645/1881
  4. Folder 4, 1810/1854

Wiley Thompson, Washington, DC to James Pleasants,, 1824 Box 7, Folder 4

Writes on behalf of John Clements, Francis Arnold, Richard Posey and Lieutenant Posey who all hold claims to "bounties of land under the provisions of some act of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia" for their services in the Wirginia Blues so called from 1755-1763, while under the command of George Washington in Braddock's War; he [GW] did receive a large bounty of land thus he [WT] is "persuaded that the claims alluded to are good;" requests information concerning the fulfilliment of these claims. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 2 pp. Pst. of ALS. Including ADS 1 p. A signed statement by John Clements stating his land claim. Witnessed 17 March 1812 by Milner Eschotts.

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  2. Tyler Family Papers, Group G, 1645/1917
  3. Box 7, 1645/1881
  4. Folder 4, 1810/1854

William A. Carrington, Richmond, Virginia, to "my dear friend,", 1862 Box 7, Folder 5

Thanks him for his letter and his graceful and appropriate tribute to his [WAC's] brother's [Abram's] memory; he [WAC] was quite close to hi sbrother as he [Abram] fell in the fight at Richmond; believes that no "person braver...has fallen in this war;" spent time with his [WAC's] cousin Charles Bruce who was mortally wounded; was put on the operating corps and hopes to remain on it after having seen so much awkward, nervous surgery; was scratched while operating and the pain resulting from "poisoned wound" caused him to stop operating temporarily; is in charge of two hospitals on 81 and 95 Main Street; hopes to remain in Richmond; hopes his friend will soon be able to rejoin "in the maintenance of a cause I know is so near to your heart."

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  2. Tyler Family Papers, Group G, 1645/1917
  3. Box 7, 1645/1881
  4. Folder 5, 1860/1933

William Boulware, Naples to, unknown, 1844 Box 7, Folder 4

Does not know how he would serve his country there given "the extraordinary and unreasonable state of parties;" is willing to remain abroad "some two or three years longer, hoping to induce my performances of an official duty; has written two letters but does not know if they were received; does not really expect an answer as he [the addressee] has been so occupied with "steering the ships of state;" mentions a recent attempt at revolution, but "through the kindness of Louis Philipee and the vigilance of the French police, the conspiracy was detected at Paris;" "all Itlay is a political volcano;" Lord Ashburton has spent the winter there; received a letter from Carr in Constantinople. 6 pp. ALS incomplete.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Tyler Family Papers, Group G, 1645/1917
  3. Box 7, 1645/1881
  4. Folder 4, 1810/1854

William H. Dunbar, 2nd Assistant Post Master General, Contract Office, Post Office Department," to, Mr. Charles Evans, Willcox Wharf, Charles City County, Virginia, 1853 Box 7, Folder 4

Instruct him [CE] to deliver mail on route no. 2737 at Willcox Wharf instead of Swineyards since the name and site of the office were changed to Willeve Wharf. 1 p. ALS.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Tyler Family Papers, Group G, 1645/1917
  3. Box 7, 1645/1881
  4. Folder 4, 1810/1854

William H. Dunbar, 2nd Assistant Post Master General, Contract Office, Post Office Department to, Mr. Charles Evans, Willcox Wharf, Charles City County, Virginia, 1853 Box 7, Folder 4

Mr. Oakford's letter to him [CE] was written without knowing the service on Route No. 2737 had been suspended; an office was established at Waddell's Store therefore service there should be reinstated; Willcox Wharf is the starting point not Swineyards; he [CE] will be compensated for any deliveries made before learning of the suspension of the service. 1 p. ALS.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Tyler Family Papers, Group G, 1645/1917
  3. Box 7, 1645/1881
  4. Folder 4, 1810/1854

William H. Ludlow, Headquarters Seventh Army Corps, Fort Monroe, Virginia, to Mrs. Juliana McLachlan Gardiner, 1862 Box 3, Folder 1

Reports that permission is still not being granted to civillians to travel up the James River as preparations are pending for the removal of their forces; promises to notify her as soon as he has favorable news. 1 p. TCy of ALS.

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  2. Tyler Family Papers, Group G, 1645/1917
  3. Box 3: The Gardiner Papers, 1862/1874
  4. Folder 1, 1862

William J. Robertson, Richmond, Virginia, to Mrs. Pegram,, 1862 Box 7, Folder 5

Thanks her for her letter; mentions their long friendship and the love and esteem his wife held for her [Mrs. Pegram]; laments being unable to visit her more often; cannot decide what permanent arrangements to make with his family given the unsettled condition of the country; James Gordon has been at his [WJR's] house since the commencement of the term of the court; already know of the situation with Mr. Minor and Mr. Nelson; recent military reverses have caused much uneasiness in Richmond; feels that there is no general despondence despite the apprehension and "very few entertain any doubt as to our ultimate success;" Alexander Gordon, taken prisoner at Roanoke Island, has been released on parole; happy that Churchill is kept so constantly employed and is sure he will do well at Mechanicsville. 4 pp. ALS.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Tyler Family Papers, Group G, 1645/1917
  3. Box 7, 1645/1881
  4. Folder 5, 1860/1933

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