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Start Over Places Virginia -- Richmond Level Collection
Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Ebenezer Mitchell Walden Correspondence

3 Item

This collection consists of three letters written by E. M. Walden from various Confederate States of America camps (near Wilmington, NC; Kinston, NC; and Richmond, VA) to his sister. He provides her with updates on CSA military activities and mentions General Sherman's raid in Georgia. The letters are dated June 13, 1863, Dec. 3, 1864, and Jan. 20, 1865.

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Ebenezer Mitchell Walden Correspondence 3 Item

Walden, Ebenezer Mitchell

This collection consists of three letters written by E. M. Walden from various Confederate States of America camps (near Wilmington, NC; Kinston, NC; and Richmond, VA) to his sister. He provides her with updates on CSA military activities and mentions General Sherman's raid in Georgia. The letters are dated June 13, 1863, Dec. 3, 1864, and Jan. 20, 1865.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Edgeworth Extra High Grade Smoking Tobacco Advertisement

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Advertisement for Edgeworth Extra High Grade Smoking Tobacco on ink blotter paper. The company was based in Richmond, Virginia. The item is undated.

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Edgeworth Extra High Grade Smoking Tobacco Advertisement 1 Item

Larus and Brothers Company, Inc.

Advertisement for Edgeworth Extra High Grade Smoking Tobacco on ink blotter paper. The company was based in Richmond, Virginia. The item is undated.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

General John Pope letter to General G. B. McClellan

0.01 Linear Feet 1 folder

This collection contains an autographed letter signed from General John Pope to General George B. McClellan at the headmaster's Army of Virginia, Washington, D.C. July 4, 1862. Pope writes that he will be able to offer military help against the confederate forces and sights specific numbers for General Irvin McDowell's troops, one division of which he says are at Fredericksburg. He also writes that his troops have broken up the depots on the Ohio River and he hopes to destroy the railroad between Lynchburg and Charlottesvile as well as the railroad between Lynchburg and Richmond in order aid in the capture of Richmond. There is a transcription of the letter.

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General John Pope letter to General G. B. McClellan 0.01 Linear Feet 1 folder

Pope, John

This collection contains an autographed letter signed from General John Pope to General George B. McClellan at the headmaster's Army of Virginia, Washington, D.C. July 4, 1862. Pope writes that he will be able to offer military help against the confederate forces and sights specific numbers for General Irvin McDowell's troops, one division of which he says are at Fredericksburg. He also writes that his troops have broken up the depots on the Ohio River and he hopes to destroy the railroad between Lynchburg and Charlottesvile as well as the railroad between Lynchburg and Richmond in order aid in the capture of Richmond. There is a transcription of the letter.

Virginia Commonwealth University, Cabell Library

Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond records

3.33 Linear Feet 8 letter document boxes

The materials in this collection range from 1936 to 1999 and include correspondence, treasurer's reports, meeting minutes, photographs, yearbooks, news clippings, and ephemera from the Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond. The collection highlights the annual events and the meetings of the organization.

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Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond records 3.33 Linear Feet 8 letter document boxes

Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond

The materials in this collection range from 1936 to 1999 and include correspondence, treasurer's reports, meeting minutes, photographs, yearbooks, news clippings, and ephemera from the Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond. The collection highlights the annual events and the meetings of the organization.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Lee Monument Association Collection

3 Item

This collection contains a copy of 'Organization of the Lee Monument Association, and the Association of the Army of Northern Virginia, Richmond, Va., Nov. 3rd and 4th, 1870'. A second copy is cataloged under E547 .L47 in Special Collections Rare. The printed invitation to the unveiling of the Robert E. Lee statue on May 29, 1890 in Richmond, VA is also included, in two pieces.

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Lee Monument Association Collection 3 Item

Lee Monument Association

This collection contains a copy of 'Organization of the Lee Monument Association, and the Association of the Army of Northern Virginia, Richmond, Va., Nov. 3rd and 4th, 1870'. A second copy is cataloged under E547 .L47 in Special Collections Rare. The printed invitation to the unveiling of the Robert E. Lee statue on May 29, 1890 in Richmond, VA is also included, in two pieces.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Lewis F. Powell Jr. Papers

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Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Photographs of Belle Isle and the Falls of James River at Richmond, Virginia

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This collection consists of a photograph of a river scene of 'Great Falls' of James River at Richmond, Virginia. There is a stone wall on the far side of the river in the background, which is evidence of a former canal. The second photograph is of the ca. 1833 engraving of the painting 'Richmond, from the hill above the waterworks' by George Cooke.

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Photographs of Belle Isle and the Falls of James River at Richmond, Virginia 2 Item

This collection consists of a photograph of a river scene of 'Great Falls' of James River at Richmond, Virginia. There is a stone wall on the far side of the river in the background, which is evidence of a former canal. The second photograph is of the ca. 1833 engraving of the painting 'Richmond, from the hill above the waterworks' by George Cooke.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Thomas Ritchie Letter

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Autograph is dated Washington, July 25 [no year]. Ritchie wrote the letter to 'Martin' asking for his aid in communication in Richmond, Virginia.

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Thomas Ritchie Letter 1 Item

Ritchie, Thomas

Autograph is dated Washington, July 25 [no year]. Ritchie wrote the letter to 'Martin' asking for his aid in communication in Richmond, Virginia.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

William Thornton Owen Papers

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The William Thornton Owen Papers consists of a three page letter written by Owen to his father, Robert E. Owen, dated September 24, 1855 on his experiences as a new student at Washington College in Lexington, Virginia. The letter initially details his trip to the school from his home in Halifax County, Virginia, via Richmond, Waynesboro, Staunton, then Lexington, Va. by rail and stage. Also included is Owen's autograph album dated February 29, 1856 which is prolifically inscribed by friends and classmates at Washington College. Inscriptions are comprised of poetry, well wishes, memories, and satire. The album includes a memorial to student William George Booker, of Richmond, Va., who died while at Washington College in May 1856. In his description of college life, he is critical of both the college and its president, George Junkin. The autograph album includes a playful poem about Junkin. Rounding out the collection are three books inscribed by Owen and others - two while at Washington College - volume one of a two volume history of Scotland, 1833, and an undated pocket sized book titled "Come to Jesus," and the third book is "The Works of Lord Byron," 1831, signed by Owen, his father, and a brother.

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William Thornton Owen Papers .5 Linear Feet

The William Thornton Owen Papers consists of a three page letter written by Owen to his father, Robert E. Owen, dated September 24, 1855 on his experiences as a new student at Washington College in Lexington, Virginia. The letter initially details his trip to the school from his home in Halifax County, Virginia, via Richmond, Waynesboro, Staunton, then Lexington, Va. by rail and stage. Also included is Owen's autograph album dated February 29, 1856 which is prolifically inscribed by friends and classmates at Washington College. Inscriptions are comprised of poetry, well wishes, memories, and satire. The album includes a memorial to student William George Booker, of Richmond, Va., who died while at Washington College in May 1856. In his description of college life, he is critical of both the college and its president, George Junkin. The autograph album includes a playful poem about Junkin. Rounding out the collection are three books inscribed by Owen and others - two while at Washington College - volume one of a two volume history of Scotland, 1833, and an undated pocket sized book titled "Come to Jesus," and the third book is "The Works of Lord Byron," 1831, signed by Owen, his father, and a brother.

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