Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Brown Family Papers
Brown family
Ms.1990.011
0.5 Cubic Feet
1 box
1825-1912, 1965
1850-1894
The collection consists of receipts, bills, Promissory notes, tax notes, letters, and other various papers created between 1825 and 1912 by members of the Brown, and other related families.
The materials in the collection are in English.
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Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Brown Family Papers, Ms1990-011, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Source of Acquisition
The Brown Family Papers were donated to Special Collections and University Archives in 1990. Additional materials were donated in 1994.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Brown Family Papers commenced and was completed in May 1998.
Biographical Note
James Cartmill Brown was born in 1828. Brown was a farmer in Montgomery County, Virginia. About 1851, he married Ann Elizabeth Thomas (b. abt. 1831). They had at least six children: Mellie (Mollie?) (b. abt. 1854), John C. (b. abt. 1857), D. Howe (b. abt. 1859), Florence E. (b. abt. 1864), Robert L. (b. abt. 1867), and James M. (b. abt. 1872). Brown died in 1913.
Thomas Brown was probably James Cartmill Brown's brother, but it is unclear if this is Thomas W. or Thomas M. (both are mentioned in the collection). A number of items relate to Annie E. Barnett, but her connection to the family is unknown.
Scope and Content
The Brown Family Papers contain the papers of James Cartmill Brown (1828-1913), a landowner of a farm on the north fork of the Roanoke River in Montgomery County, Virginia. The materials consist of receipts, bills, Promissory notes, tax notes, letters, and other various papers created between 1825 and 1912, with the bulk of the collection from 1850 to 1894, by members of the Brown family, as they purchased services and goods from business people in their community. The collection includes receipts from the services of Dr. Harvey (Harvy) Black of Blacksburg, and genealogical material of the Brown lineage created in 1965.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged folders by year. Documents are filed based on the year of creation, rather than payment, court, or other dates.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the Brown Family Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).
Blacksburg (Va.)
Civil War
Folk, historical, and patent medicine
Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
Medicine
Montgomery County (Va.)
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Bill for goods (flour, salt, coffee, sugar) bought by Thos. Brown. Paid for by John and Seth HalseyNovember 18, 182511Summons for John Brown to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Botetourt Co.May 23, 183912Bill for 6 bushels of corn paid to David Kent, Jr.November 3, 184?13Note from C.F. Whitescarver to Thomas Brown asking him to come to "Pleasant Green"" at 1 p.m. next dayJanuary 21, 194013Bill to Thomas Brown from Baldwin & Gibboney for goods purchased184013Bill to Thomas Brown from D. Baldwin for goods purchased between July and November 1840July-November 184013To Miss Ann E. Barnett, Montgomery Co., from "Managers" David Shanks, W.H. Roberts, A.S. Pitzen, W.W. Williams, H.E. Blair, Jas. W. Shields, Jas. Wade, Jas. S. Taylor, Jas. C. Taylor, and Alex WhittonFebruary 11, 184814Invitation to a ball at Union Hotel in Salem on FridayFebruary 22, 184814Tax receipt (2 tithes and road tax) owed by Henry Craig but paid by James Brown184915Promissory note (no names) for $219.58, due February 1, 1850February 17, 184915Coal bill from William Dowdy to John Brown185?16Tailoring bill from S.J. Beatty to John BrownJune 27, 185016Bill to John BrownApril 4, 185016Bill from Wm. Obenshain & Co. for clothing and household goods purchased in 1851November 16, 185117Receipt to John Brown for recording a deed for Thos. Brown by R.D. MontagueNovember 185117Bill for goods bought in 1851 and 1852 by James C. Brown from Wm. Thomas185117Bill dated Catawba, Va., 1851, from D.G. Thomas to James Brown, listing the following names, with small sums of money after each one: Vandagrift, George Bradley, Marke Vandagrift, John Vandagrift, Charles Old, Griffin Vandagrift, G. Leonard, and Mrs. Parrish185117Tailoring bill from S. J. Beatty to Thomas Brown, Snr.January 31, 185217Bill for leather goods to Wash Smith from Jas. BrownJanuary 185117Bill from M.E. Woolwine to James C. Brown for leather goodsMarch 13, 185317Receipt for $76.70 paid by J. Brown to Jesse HallSeptember 23, 185218Bill from Thos. W. Jones to Brown & Ross for shoemaking materials185218Bill from Jas. Brown to Henry Kieffer for leather185218Promissory note of James Craig to James C. BrownSeptember 7, 185218Leather bill dated December 29, 1852, through January 25, 1855, from J.C. Hall to James C. Brown185218Bill for three month's work from William T. Ross to James C. Brown185319Letter from J.N. Pepper from Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, to "Dear Cousin" (Ann E. Barnett)November 23, 185319Cobbler's bill to James C. Brown through 185419Cobbler's bill from William Collins to James C. BrownAugust 22, 185319Bill from James C. Brown to William KeifferDecember 26, 185319Bill from James C. Brown to Richard Phillips for leather goodsAugust-December 185319Note from Capt. Kent to Miss BarnettFebruary 1, 185319Carpenter's bill for houseDecember 26, 185319Bill from Hy N. Ekiss to James Brown for services rendered185319Promissory note from William Collins to James C. BrownAugust 22, 185319Eight Promissory notes from M.E. Woolwine, William Keffer, and Jas. Brown185319Bill for items bought in 1851 and 1852 from J.R. Phillips & Co., including a Panama hat, shoe thread, a silver pencil, and a pair of buck gloves; paidMarch 12, 185319Bill from M.E. Woolwine to James C. Brown for items purchased in 1853 and 1854, including a buggy whip, a snaffle bridle, and a trunk strap185319Receipt for $3.77 paid by William Kiffe to Brown and RossJuly 5, 185319Promissory note from M.E. Woolwine to pay $76.26 to James C. Brown185319Bill for a subscription of the Virginia Recorder for James C. Brown1854110Two bills from Murrell & Stratton to John Brown for such items as herring and whiskeyMay 26, 1854110Bill from McDonald's store to James C. Brown for nails, shovel, shoes, and nutmeg1854110Promissory note from William Bordin to James Brown for $24.63December 8, 1854110Lumber bill from D. Buck to James Brown for flooring, planking, rafters, and boards1854110Bill to William Buber from J.C. Brown for boots and bacon1854110"Bill of wirk" for carpentry work done for James C. BrownDecember 16, 1854110Bill from James M. Evans to James Brown for "1 covered coffin & case"March 17, 1854110From the Sheriff of Montgomery County, Virginia, to James C. Brown, to appear before the Circuit Court on charges of owing Giles S. Thomas $104.91December 5, 1854110Letter from D.H. Hoge to John Brown regarding a slave named JinnyOctober 15, 1854110Note regarding a bond of $50.39 received by J.C. Brown for Robert ElimApril 21, 1854110Invitation for a party at Yellow Springs on August 24, 1854, from managers C.F.M. Garnett, Sam'l J. Booker, J.R. M'Daniel, E.G. Wall, Wm. M. Cook, John F. Terry, George W. Shanks, Jubal A. Early, S.A. M'Conkey, R.H. Mosby, J.W. Shields, and R.C. Trigg1854110Receipt from Giles S. Thomas for two bonds of James C. Brown to replace two that were "lost or mislaid"November 21, 1854110Promissory note to Peter Crumpecker owing $30.00 to James BrownAugust 24, 1854110Promissory note to James W. Dent from James Brown to pay $27.45September 1, 1854110Note from William Allen asking James Brown to pay George Keister $40.00 "in tithe [i.e. railroad ties] at the market price"October 13, 1854110Promissory note from James C. Brown to D.G. Thomas to pay $48.55November 1, 1854110Promissory note from James Brown promising to pay Keller & Jordan $19.00November 5, 1854110Note from Wm. P. Baker asking James Brown to pay Jonas Henderson $54.67November 18, 1854110Promissory note from James Brown (?) to pay Evins & Gish $198.93December 20, 1854110Note from Floyd Smith for James Brown to pay taxes for Sam Gordon1854110Promissory note to Edwin J. Amis from James Brown to pay $8.00July 11, 1854110Promissory note from James Brown to Giles Barnett to pay $20.00May 26, 1854110Promissory note to Stanger & Linkous from James C. Brown to pay $8.13April 24, 1854110Promissory note to James Robinson from James Brown (?) to pay $7.54April 15, 1854110Letter to James Brown from Acrum(?) + W. Clanahan to pay for tanners oil and linseed oil purchased from themMarch 24, 1854110Receipt from A.E. Early to James Brown for $15.00 paid in fullJanuary 31, 1854110Manuscript copy of a bill of work1854110Promissory note to William J. Ross from James Brown (?) to pay $19.50January 14, 1854110Promissory note to William Ross from James Brown to pay $9.00January 7, 1854110Receipt from Thos. W. Jones to James C. Brown for payment dueJanuary 3, 1854110Receipt from Tobias Oliver for $77.25 to unknownJune 13, 1854110Bill from James C. Brown to D.H. & J. F. Hoge "to fee in case of his father's will"November 1855111Bill to Steven Solimon from Jas. C. Brown regarding a harnessJanuary 20, 1855111Bill for goods bought in 1855 from A.M. Luster by James C. BrownJanuary 14, 1855111Bill for goods bought from G.W. Gish by James C. BrownJanuary 5, 1855111Bill for hogs and hides bought from William Doosing by James BrownFebruary 19, 1855111Bill for subscription to the Herald1855111Note and bill from Younger and Smith to Jas. C. Brown for whiskeyJanuary 27, 1855111Farmer's Bank of Virginia note for payment of $285 from James C. Brown to A.W. LusterDecember 12, 1855111General merchandise bill from A.W. Luster at McDonald's Mill, to James C. Brown1855111Note and bill for molasses and whiskey bought by James C. Brown from Younger & Smith in Lynchburg, VirginiaSeptember 5, 1855111Receipt for clothes bought in 1855 by James C. Brown from Earhart & WilsonFebruary 20, 1855111Bill from Samuel Bossick to James C. Brown for odd jobsSeptember 13, 1855111Bill from Jas. Brown to Wm. Johnston for shoemaking materials1855111Bill from Younger & Smith to James C. Brown for whiskey, molasses, herring, and bags bought in 1855 and 1856March 20, 1858111Bill from John Keister to James C. Brown for oil, tanyard, a calf, and hogs1855111Note from John Brown to Mr. Cagy asking him to let Thomas Brown have "2 barrels of flower"April 5, 1855111Bill from Wm. H. Peck to James C. Brown for 600 bags of plasterJune 6, 1855111General merchandise bill from J.M. & G.D. Thomas to James C. Brown1855111Bill from Mr. Samuel J. Beedy to James C. Brown for shoe materialsJanuary 25, 1855111Bill from Samuel Gordon to James Brown to pay him $3.00October 6, 1855111Promissory note to A.W. Luster to pay Jas. C. Brown $176.47September 28, 1855111Receipt for $3.00 from Jas. Brown to Wm. T. BalesSeptember 12, 1855111Promissory note to Mary Henderson from James Brown for $27.74August 15, 1855111Receipt from James M. Evans to Jas. Brown for $5.00July 21, 1855111Promissory note from James C. Brown to A.W. Luster for $36.75June 13, 1855111Promissory note from James C. Brown to W. Doosing for $11.62February 19, 1855111Promissory note from J.M. & G.D. Thomas to James Brown for $212.67January 15, 1855111Promissory note from James Brown to Samuel Lester for $18.00December 24, 1855111Receipt for goods bought by unknown from unknownAugust 16, 1855111Receipt for goods bought from Samuel Lester by James C. BrownDecember 24, 1855111Promissory note from James C. Brown to Henry King for $24.05May 12, 1855111Receipt from William B. Charles to James Brown for 100 acres of landFebruary 8, 1856112Receipt from James Brown to the surveyor of Montgomery CountyMarch 13, 1856112Bill from Lancaster Bane of Blacksburg to John Brown for a hat, plaster, and other itemsApril 21, 1856112Bill to James C. Brown from E. Wilson for a "Satten vest"May 27, 1856112Bill from A.W. Luster to John Brown for such items as a teapot, hats, a shawl, knives, and spoons, bought at auctionDecember 25, 1856112Invitation from Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Deyerle of Shawsville to Mr. James BarnettOctober 20, 1856112Bill from J.P. Wilson to Mr. J.C. Brown for goods boughtJune 7, 1856112Bill from A.H. Shewer to James BrownApril 16, 1856112Receipt from Henry Surface to Jas. C. Brown to settle accountsFebruary 26, 1856112Bill from A.W. Luster to James Brown for goods bought in 1856 and 1857February 10, 1856112Bill to M. William Finch from A.W. Luster for goods bought (includes provisions for James Brown)1856112Doctor bill from Harvy Black to John Brown for services rendered in 1856 and 18571856112Bill from J.W. Brown to James C. Brown for shoe work from 1856 to 1859March 26, 1860112Receipt from A.W. Luster to James C. Brown for $9.50March 14, 1856112Group of Promissory notes to James C. Brown (signature torn from all)1856112Receipt from Jacob All as administrator of James All deceased to James C. Brown for $8.40August 16, 1856112Notice from the Bank of the Valley of Virginia that a check for $300.00 drawn by A.P. Whitlock, endorsed by Nathl. Burkett, E. McDonald, and Jas. C. Brown, was refused. Signed by Notary Public Haml. W. ShieldOctober 30, 1856112Bill to James C. Brown for goods purchased at an auctionDecember 25, 1856112Receipt to Samuel Gordon for his 1856 taxes and tithes1856112Obituary clippings for Mrs Mary J. Deyerly of Blacksburg, who died of dropsy1856112Bill from J.T. & T.R. Evans to James Brown for general merchandise purchased from 1857 to 1860March 18, 1860113Cobbler's bill from Al Craig to Jas. Brown1857113Notice from a Notary Public on behalf of Farmer's Bank of Virginia, at Blacksburg, regarding non-payment of a note from J.C. BrownJuly 27, 1857113Bill for "2 pair Linnen Pants" from Jno. W. Thomas to Jas. BrownApril 10, 1857113Invitation for a ball given at Thomas Springs on 26 December 1857, from "Managers" W.R. Edmondson, Q.M.G. Kent S.A. M'Conky, H.E. Blair, James Wade, N.M. Ronald, James Dyerle, W. Tucker, G. Price, and C. Barnett1857113Bill from A.W. Luster from Jas. C. Brown for cotton, silk, earrings, sugar, etc.January 21, 1857113Bill from G. Keister to James C. Brown for a plow point1857113Note from Marion(?) Kent in Edgehill to Anne Barnett inviting her and her brother John to a party on the next dayDecember 25, 1857113Bill to John Gray from John Brown for wintering his cow for four monthsApril 27, 1857113Bill from Jno. Obenshain to James C. Brown for calico, ribbon, sugar, cotton, etc., purchased from 1857 to 1859113Receipt from J.T. Earhart to J.C. Brown for subscription (dues?) to ME Church1857113Letter from A.W. Luster to Jas. C. Brown regarding selling a crop and stock (perhaps for auction) and his present state of miseryJune 28, 1857113Bill from J.H. Guggenheim for shoes bought from James C. BrownApril 6, 1857113Two bank notices to J.C. Brown from the Office of the Farmers Bank of Virginia, at Blacksburg to pay a delinquent check of A.W. Luster's that Brown had endorsedFebruary 27 and September 21, 1857113Promissory note from Jas. C. Brown to the Farmers Bank of Virginia, at Blacksburg, to pay $250.00 in ninety daysJanuary 27, 1857113Blank check signed by Jas. C. Brown from the Farmers Bank of Virginia Blacksburg1857113Bill from E. Bruitfern(?) to J.C. Brown for $2.971857113Promissory note from Jas. C. Brown to the Farmers Bank of Virginia at Blacksburg for $790.00June 10, 1857113Bill from Jacob Barnsach to Thos. W. Brown for $17.88 due in July 1857. Paid by James Brown in 1871July 4, 1857113Bill to James Alls from unknown for $30.00September 19, 1957113Promissory note from unknown to Geo. Keister for $10.14January 10, 1857113Receipt from J. Obenshain for $6.00 received from Jas. C. BrownMarch 16, 1857113Bill from unknown to Jessy Hall for $19.87September 1857113Promissory note from Jas. C. Brown from J.T. and T.R. Evins for $30.87November 21, 1857113Bill from J.T. and T.R. Evins to James Brown for coffee, sugar, calico, and nailsNovember 21, 1857113Bill from Amiss & Callison to James BrownNovember 21, 1857113Bill from Jno. M. Hinchee to James C. Brown for shoe materialsMarch 1, 1858114Letter from J.R. Pepper in Bristol (Va.?) to his cousin Ann Barnett. Tells her of his determination to go to Louisiana, his discontent with his present situation as a doctor in Bristol, and family newsMarch 9, 1858114Bill to James C. Brown from Younger & SmithMarch 1858114Bill to James C. Brown from Amiss & CallisonJuly 20, 1858114Bill from Jas. C. Brown to John Hinchy for $15.80January 23, 1858114Bill from Jas. C. Brown to Doug Ranping(?) for $20.49March 1, 1858114Shoemaker's bill from Jas. Collins to James BrownNovember 1859115Bill from Jas. M. Henderson to Jas. BrownJune 3, 1859115Bill from James M. Henderson to James C. Brown for whiskey, oranges, and candy bought in 1859 and 1860January 10, 1866115Receipt for tobacco sold by Vincent Vaden of Montgomery County to James C. Brown for $200.00September 21, 1859115Bill for general merchandise bought by James C. Brown from Jno. Lybrook in 1859July 31, 1860115Court summons from the Montgomery County clerk for James C. Brown, charged with owing Abraham Crumpacker the sum of $544.65, to appear in courtApril 9, 1859115Court summons from the Montgomery County clerk for James Brown, charged with owing McIlvaine Sons & Co. the sum of $362.00, to appear in courtJuly 25, 1859115Various court summonses from the Montgomery County clerk for James Brown, charged with owing David K. Rankin, Adam Bruhart, J.Y. & J.R. Evans, and William Trent money, to appear in courtJuly 9, 1859115Bill from Jones & Steptoe to J.C. Brown for bacon, sugar, and coffeeMarch 18, 1859115Various Promissory notes from James Brown to W.H. Peck, D.K. Rankin, and William A. HeslepFebruary to October 1859115Letter from J.R. Pepper in New Orleans to "Cousin Annie"January 25, 1859115Bill from Nowlin & Mussell to Joseph Payne for cotton, wool hats, and molassesMarch 17, 1859115Receipt from the Virginia & Tennessee Railroad Company for $.75 paid to J.C. BrownMarch 26, 1859115Incomplete bill from John Hinchy to J.C. Brown (?)1859115Receipt from Joseph Ross to J.C. Brown clearing all accountsSeptember 29, 1859115Bill from John Lybrook to James C. Brown for spoons, soap, sugar, and coffee1859115Receipt for F. Henderson and T.W. Brown from Jas. C. Brown for $30.40 owed to Thomas Brown's heirsNovember 14, 1840 (1860?)116Bill from R. Calvert & Co. to James Brown for a horse collar and leather1860116Receipt from Jacob Butt in account with J.W. Brown for tanning a deer skinNovember 7, 1860116Letter from Tyree & Co. in Lynchburg, Virginia, to J.C. Brown about the wholesale prices of mealFebruary 24, 1860116Bill from James C. Brown in account with Jones & Steptoe for horseshoes, sugar, and salt1860116Bill from Jones & Steptoe in Lynchburg, Virginia, to James C. Brown for molasses and coffeeMay 23, 1860116Bill from McCorkler Co. in account with James C. Brown for railroad freight and drayageMay 23, 1860116Promissory note from James C. Brown to F. Henderson for $718.20November 15, 1860116Letter from William Hite to James C. Brown about a civil suit against Hite by Brown's brothersSeptember 30, 1860116Bill from G.A. Keister to James C. Brown for sundriesNovember 1, 1860116Letter from M.L. Dyerle to Annie Barnett asking to send the sayne gown pattern and asks her to visit soonJanuary 3, 1860116Bill from James C. Brown in account with John M. Haney for shoes1860116Receipt from Jas. C. Brown to Thomas W. Brown for $23.29July 19, 1860116Bill from Lybrook, Evans & Co. to James C. Brown for varnish, turpentine, putty, and sand pepperMay 9, 1860116Bill from A. Ziegler to James Brown for "trimming bugge" in 1860March 29, 1861116Letter to "Dear little cousin" (Annie Barnett) from O.J.H. in LynchburgJune 6, 1860116Bill for James Brown in account with Wesley & Steward ArgabrightJuly 27, 1860116Summons from the Clerk of the Montgomery County Court for James C. Brown to appear for failing to pay Samuel W. Younger and John T. Smith the sum of $106.50February 15, 1860116Receipt from Thomas Brown for money received from Christian Kinzer, signed by Mark B. MoomawApril 21, 1860116Receipt from Henry Brown for money received from James C. BrownFebruary 21, 1860116Receipt from W.D. Gray for money received from Jas. C. BrownOctober 10, 1860116Request from W.N. Gray that Jas. C. Brown pay G.D. Thomas money owed to himSeptember 3, 1860116Bill from H.J. Henderson to James Brown for work done in 1860February 8, 1861116Letter and bill from Clarkson Anderson & Co. to J.C. Brown resettling his accountDecember 10, 1860116General merchandise bill from Jno Obernhain to James Brown1860116Receipt from McCorkle & Co. to Jas. C. Brown for goods purchased in 1861July 30, 1863117"Recd. of J.C. Brown in full of Smith ac(count) by note"January 9, 1861117Bill from Lybrook & Evans to James C. Brown for general merchandise1861117Surveyor's plot written by John Tinsley for a proposed route for a road from Catawba Road to Paris Mountain; shows James Brown's house, Roanoke River, and Thomas Brown's placeFebruary 7, 1861117Summons from Montgomery County for James C.Brown to appear for failing to pay Adam Brilhart the sum of $33.11March 2, 1861117Summons from the Commonwealth of Virginia for John Brown to appear for failing to pay William Hite $544.66 in debt and $50.00 in damagesJanuary 21, 1861117Summons from the Commonwealth of Virginia for Thomas W., James C., and John Brown to appear for failing to pay $544.66 to William HiteJanuary 21, 1861117County War Tax receipt on a printed form for James C. Brown. The receipt shows 1 white and 2 black tithes ($4.50), County War Tax (land $7.43, property $.85) totaling $8.28, State tax on property and value ($6.62) and 297 acres of land ($29.71) all totaling $49.111861117Letter from J. W. D------ to Miss Ann about his trip from Craney IslandAugust 10, 1861117Promissory note to John M. Haning from Jas C. Brown for $19.00October 19, 1861117Promissory note to H. Black from Jas C. Brown for $75.50March 29, 1861117Promissory note to J. B. Fulw----- from J. -- Brown for $3.40January 19, 1861117Note saying that Wesley Augerbright owes Jas C. Brown $10.00 for 10 bushels of wheatOctober 16, 1861117Bill to James C. Brown from George Gallion for making a coffin and for liquor. The payment for the bill was received on 6 September1861117Written account from William Henderson about Jas C. Brown working off an account1861117Handwritten valentine from S. M. W. with original verse1862118Bill from William Smith to Jas C. Brown for 6 bushels of rye for $7.20February 5, 1862118Survey made by John Tinsley for James Brown and A.W. Luster of "100 acres of land including grist and saw mills lying in Montgomery County, Virginia, on both Dry Run adjoining the lands, etc"January 22, 1862118Bill from T.R. Evan to James Brown for dry goods totaling $4.12October 17, 1862118Tax receipt to John and Thomas Brown showing 2 white and 5 black tithes ($7), County war tax on land and property totaling $9.27, State tax on property and value totaling $37.17 for a total of $53.441862118Tax receipt for Thomas Brown showing County and State tax on property and land totaling $64.981862118Tax receipt for John Brown showing County and State tax for property and land on 234.108 acres of land totaling $36.391862118Receipt written by Peter Surface to Giles Wright for $6.00 sent to him by James Brown for "the deliver of som hogs"November 26, 1862118Receipt written by James ----- to James Brown for $100.00 for 500 lbs of porkDecember 11, 1862118Account list of house and land rent for Joseph Collins who was in account with Jas C. Brown1862118Tax receipt on printed form for Jas C. Brown for 1 white tithes at $1.25 and State tax on property and value for $2.00, totaling $3.251863119Tax receipt on printed form for Jas C. Brown for 1 white and 3 black tithes for $5.00, county war tax and State tax on property and land on 297 acres, totaling $74.25. The total for the receipt is $168.071863119Tax receipt on printed form for Jno and Thos W. Brown showing 2 white and 2 black tithes totaling $5.00, County war tax and State tax on property and land totaling $143.30. The total receipt is for $148.301863119Tax receipt for John Brown showing County war tax and State tax on property and land on 234 and 108 acres of land totaling $62.241863119Tax receipt for Thomas Brown showing County war tax and State tax on property and land on 342 acres totaling $111.151863119List of items bought at the sale of William Thomas's belongings including 1 desk, 1 preserve stand, 1 senter table, 1 soffey (sofa?), 1 big kettle, 1 crosscut saw, 1 premium plow, and 10 hogs totaling $293.00March 1, 1863119List of belongings that James C. Brown bought at William Thomas's (deceased) sale. Same contents as list above1863119Receipt by -- A. Ronald to James C. Brown for $150.00 "to be credited on a bond I hold against him"November 27, 1863119Bill of sale to James C. Brown from Miller S. Noell for the sale of a slave, Hannah, age 15. The sale was for $30.00December 7, 1863119Tax in kind receipt for 1863 to James Brown from F.J. Winkley of the Commissary's Office, Montgomery W.S. Springs Virginia for 7 bushels of wheatJanuary 25, 1864120Receipt to J.C. Brown from Q M Office (Quartermaster), Montgomery Springs, Virginia, for Brown's "tax in kind" for 1863. The receipt lists 750 lbs of hay, 35 bushels of corn, and 10 bushels of oatsJanuary 24, 1864120Tax receipt to James C. Brown for 1 white and 3 black tithes totaling $4.00, County tax on property and land totaling $149.68. The total receipt is for $153.681864120A negotiable note showing that A.W. Luster paid $3140.81 to Farmers Bank at Blacksburg on a $2250.00 noteAugust 16, 1864120Bill from A.W. Luster to James C. Brown for $2329.11 which was received in full on settlementMay 2, 1864120Business tax receipt to Thomas Brown from the collector for $11.64April 30, 1864120Specific tax receipt to Thomas Brown from the collector in the amount of $50.00January 28, 1864120Business tax receipt for retail dealers in leather to Thomas W. and J. Brown from the collector in the amount of $1810.00. Also a Soldier's tax for retail dealers in leather in the amount of $15.95September 12, 1864120Tax in kind receipt from Q M Office to James Brown for 24 bushels of cornDecember 20, 1864120Poem written by Dr. W.C. Wilson for Miss A.E. BarnettMay 24, 1864120Note from S.C. Beard asking Miss A.E. Barnett to borrow East Lynn (a book)October 2, 1864120Letter from J.P. Smith saying goodbye to Miss Annie E. BarnettOctober 3, 1864120Empty envelope to Miss Annie E. Barnett from Wolf TrapApril 29, 1864120Tax in kind receipt to Jas C. Brown for 1250 lbs of corn, hay, and oats for 1864February 26, 1865121Receipt to James Brown from G.-- H-ndern--- for a log chain and wagon totaling $37.85December 25, 1865121Letter from Annie Davis at the "Female Institute" to Annie BarnettJune 26, 1865121Letter from Annie Davis at the "Female Institute" to Annie BarnettJuly 24, 1865121Letter from M.L. Dyerle to her friend Annie BarnettJuly 31, 1865121Letter from Pet G. Barnett, school child in Catawba, to his AuntJuly 15, 1865121Letter from Annie Barnett of Salem to her sisterAugust 20, 1865121An invitation to Miss Ann Barnett to come to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson on Wednesday, April 5 at 7 o'clock,1865121A promissory note to Jas C. Brown from William Henderson for $20.00July 4, 1865121Unsigned letter to Major John Thomas at Johnson's IslandMay 16, 1865121Letter from C. Black in Catawba to Annie. He is sending her his photograph (not enclosed)December 29, 1865121Promissory note from James Brown to pay -- Henderson $37.80December 15, 1865121Tax receipt to John Brown for County and State taxes on Property on land totaling $11.481865121Letter from Annie Barnett of "Long Ford," Catawba to "Sister Annie"February 23, 1866122Bill from T.W. Brown to Robert Liggett in the amount of $8.00 for leatherNovember 30, 1866122Bill from A.W. Luster & Co. to James C. Brown in the amount of $12.31August 14, 1866122Letter from Fannie in Alexandria, Virginia, to "My Dear Friend"December 16, 1866122Tax receipt to Thomas Brown for County levy on land and property totaling $5.98 , State tax on property and land totaling $11.97 on 342 acres of land. The total receipt is for $17.951866122Written receipt to Jas C. Brown from Lybrook Evans & Co for $10.00 to credit Nathan Scantlin's accountSeptember 18, 1866122Purchase list and bill for Jas. C. Brown from W.F. Effinger (dealer in stoves, tin, and sheet iron ware, etc.) totaling $7.60 for 1866 and $3.65 for 1867122Letter from Annie in Catawba to her sisterApril 29, 1866122Letter from C. Black in Roanoke Red Sulphur Springs to AnnieFebruary 2, 1866122Letter from C. Black in Roanoke Red Sulphur Springs to Annie BarnettSeptember 29, 1866122Letter from Cephalus Black in Roanoke Red Sulphur Springs to AnnieMay 7, 1866122Letter from Cephalus Black in Philadelphia to AnnieNovember 3, 1866122Miscellaneous notes of John and Thomas Brown showing interest owed and some calculation notes1866122Bill from Brown & Mitchell Co to J.C. Brown for leather goods and work, such as tanning sheepskin, 1 side upper, 2 sheepskins, mending, hipstraps, making 2 backbands, etc.1866122Letter from Cephalus Black in Roanoke Red Sulphur Springs to Annie BarnettAugust 1866122Bill from Jas C. Brown to Benjamin McCullick for 6 bushels of corn, 5 bushels of wheat, and 4 months tuition and board for Jinnia, totaling $37.62August 23, 1867123Bill from Jas. C. Brown to Benjamin McCullick for 6 bushels of corn and 5 bushels of wheat totaling $14.50August 23, 1867123Bill from Jas. C. Brown to Benjamin McCullick for 4 months tuition and board for Jinnia at $5 per month totaling $20.001867123Bill from Jas. C. Brown to Wm Effinger for 2 bushels of wheat and crediting $2.60 to his account, leaving a balance of $1.40October 28, 1867123Court summons for James C. Brown to answer William H. Pu-- in a plea of a debt of $65.45 and damages of $65.00August 2, 1867123Letter from beau in Wytheville to Miss Annie (signature torn off)May 26, 1867123Letter from Cephalus Black to Miss Annie, sending her grapesSeptember 20, 1867123Letter from Rosa Ramsey in Norfolk to Mr. Brown applying for a teaching "situation"July 27, 1867123Tax receipt to Thomas Brown showing County and State tax on property and 342 acres of land totaling $34.201867123Tax receipt to John Brown showing County and State tax on Property and 234 and 108 acres of land totaling $19.161867123Bill from Giles Thomas to James Brown for leather totaling $36.43March 3, 1868124Bill from Jas C. Brown to Thomas W. Brown for lumber totaling $86.92August 18, 1868124Letter from G.D. Thomas to James C. Brown concerning a debt1868124Court summons for James C. Brown, Giles D. Thomas, Achilles W. Luster, Julia E. Thomas, John M. Thomas, Charles, D. Peck, and William H. Thomas to answer Jacob Crumpecker for a debt of $961.44 and damages of $20.00November 24, 1868124Letter from C. Black (signature cut off) to AnnieOctober 25, 1868124Letter from C. Black in Red Springs to Annie BarnettSeptember 20, 1868124Letter to James C. Brown notifying him that the judgement obtained at the September 1867 term of the Circuit Court of Montgomery County by W.H. Peck had been assigned and transferred to H. Black for his benefit. The letter was signed by H. BlackSeptember 3, 1868124Receipt from T.W. Jones & Sons to James C. Brown recording $3.96 to his accountSeptember 17, 1868124"Memorandum of notes in the hands of Giles J. Henderson Trustee" for two notes or bonds totaling $481.88 which were both due in 1857. The note was signed by A.W. Luster1868124Letter from N. Walthall, an attorney in Christiansburg, to Jas. C. Brown regarding a judgement to be brought against himMarch 30, 1868124Bill to James Brown for farm work1869125Tax receipt to James C. Brown showing 1 tithe at $.50, County and State tax on property and land for 297 and 100 acres of land totaling $42.42. The total for the receipt was $42.921869125Court summons for James C. Brown to answer John M. Hinchee who is suing for the benefit of Ruth Henderson with a plea of debt for $53.19 and damages of $55.00September 23, 1869125Court summons for James C. Brown to answer Ann H. Hoge who is suing for the benefit of George EarhartSeptember 27, 1869125Tax receipt for Thomas Brown for 1 tithe at $.50, County and State tax on property and land on 342 acres of land totaling $50.391869125Tax receipt for John Brown for 1 tithe at $.50, County and State tax on property and land on 234 and 108 acres of land totaling $28.70. The total receipt was $29.201869125Bill from James Brown to E.D. Mitchell for oats, rye, a set of four horse harnesses, etc.1869125Bill and letter to James Brown about 1 barrel N.C. clip herring from M.C. DarbyAugust 1869125Receipt for 8 1/2 months work that John Caves had done for James BrownOctober 13, 1869125Letter from Palmer, Hartsock & Co. to Mrs. Ann E. Brown about a "firkin of butter"December 28, 1870126Tax receipt to James Brown showing 1 tithe at $.50, County and State tax on property and land for 297 and 100 acres of land totaling $57.84. The total for the receipt was $58.341870126Court summons for James C. Brown to appear in court to answer to Francis Henderson for a debt of $463.67 and damages of $463.00June 27, 1870126Letter from F.H. Grupy & Co. to Mr. Thomas Brown explaining the supply of oil they just received and asking if Brown wants an orderMarch 30, 1870126Bill from D.A. Brown to J.C. Brown for miscellaneous clothing items showing the remaining balance of $28.13October 27, 1870126Three commission sales and bills that were pinned together to Thomas W. Brown from Jones & Miller1870126Letter from Sml G. Johnston to John Brown (2 copies)January 27, 1870126Short letter from J.M Wade to James Brown asking to "probate T.W. Brown's will"June 1870126Note from J.M.Wade to James Brown: "To Clerk Montgomery Circuit Court ado Lybrook S.P. attorney 10 plea 15 order 36"October 1870126Promissory note from Jas C. Brown to H. Black promising to pay $142.34July 15, 1870126Note from J.C. Brown to T.W Tucker in settlement of $29.60 which was later settled on 26 August 1871February 27, 1870126Receipt to James Brown for $1.00 State tax on bond for being one of the executors of Thomas W. Brown's estateJuly 4, 1870126Tax receipt to John Brown for 1 tithe, County and State tax on property and land all totaling $39.371870126Note showing that J.C. Brown recorded 2 bushels of wheat for Mal Croy. The note was written by P.R. & W.W. PuckettDecember 6, 1870126Letter to T.W. Brown from Jones & Miller in Lynchburg saying that it is "very hard to sell bacon"April 5, 1870126Account sale of butter by Palmer, Hartsock & Co. for Hno. Brown of BlacksburgDecember 10, 1870126Bill from D.A. Brown to James Brown totaling $77.14October 3, 1871127Receipt to J.B. Helm by ----- P. Mayo for "Weekly Dispatch" printed by "Richmond Dispatch" for the dates of 24 May 1870 to January 22, 1871127Bill from H. Wallerstein & Co. to J.C. Brown for wheat and oats. Note: evidently they had sold this on behalf of Brown, a total of $190.50, for next are listed "charges" for R.R. freight and hire on 90 bags and commission on salesSeptember 5, 1871127Bill from P.P. & W.W. Puckett to Jas. C. Brown for flour, wheat, and buck wheat flour, some for himself and some orders for other people. The total was $147.50December 8, 1871127Bill from Jacob H. Moses to James Brown for repairing a buggy, "dr 2 old shoes", and a welding heal on a mowing blade1871127Tax receipt for Thomas Brown on 342 acres of land totaling $16.441871127Tax receipt for Jas C. Brown on 397 acres of land totaling $14.151871127Tax receipt for James Brown totaling $74.481871127Note explaining the judgement is granted in favor of the plaintiff for $753.00 with interestMarch 18, 1871127Tax receipt for Thomas Brown on 342 acres of land totaling $4.041871127Letter to Annie from A.E. Barnett containing a recipe for blackberry wine (2 copies)July 13, 1871127Promissory note from author unknown stating that they promise to pay Burd Anderson $376.00October 18, 1872128Letter to J.C. Brown from the Clerk of Disrtict Court saying that Lybrook had declared bankruptcyMarch 7, 1872128Promissory note to Isaac Henderson from Jas C. Brown promising to pay $20.00March 30, 1872128General merchandise bill from T.A. Roberts to Jas C. Brown totaling $101.731872128Letter addressed to T.W. and J.C. Brown from an agent, A.W. Hamilton, for C.H. McCormick & Bros. asking to pay a debt of $130.00 with interest of $10.00 that they oweJanuary 4, 1872128Short letter to James Brown from John Richard asking if Jacob Oliver can have "two horse load of hay"March 1872128Subpoena notice for J.C. Brown from the sheriff1872128Letter and bill from Valley Mills Foundry to James C. Brown asking for the money that Brown owesAugust 12, 1872128Letter to T.W. and J.C. Brown about money that they owe H. McCormick & Bros, signed by their General Agent, A.M. HamiltonFebruary 12, 1872128Letter to Jas Brown from Wm. J. Hopkins about the balance due on a machineFebruary 11, 1872128Letter to James Brown from T.A. Roberts asking if Brown will give a friend some pork and Roberts will credit his billDecember 2, 1872128Cobbler's bill totaling $12.901872128Memorandum on an "Article of Agreement" between James C. Brown and Gilder Henderson regarding the sale of land, livestock, etc.1873129Note stating that Jas.C. Brown promises to pay H. Black $198.48 but Brown's handwriting is crossed outMarch 5, 1873129Note stating that Jas C. Brown promises to pay D.W. Frizzell $162.60 but Brown's signature has been crossed outJune 24, 1873129Merchandise bill of James Brown from Thos. W. Jones & Son for a total of $17.15February 25, 1873129Letter to Jas C. Brown from E.V. Mitchell concerning a billJanuary 15, 1873129Summons for J.C. Brown and Thomas M. Brown appear in court to face Cyrus H. McCormick and Leander J. McCormick in a plea of a debt of $130.00 and damages of $130.00July 19, 1873129Receipt from Henry Brown to Thomas W. Brown stating that all accounts between them are in fullSeptember 19, 1873129Letter from Valley Mills Foundry to James C. Brown stating that they will ship his plow pointsDecember 8, 1873129Tuition bill for "Miss Mollie" for two months of grade school to J.C. Brown from J.H. TurnerDecember 4, 1873129Letter to James Brown from Joel Thomason about the sale of a Huffman drillJuly 19, 1873129Receipt from the Sheriff of Montgomery County to J.C. Brown in the amount of $45.241874130Bill to James Brown for one mare in fold for $14.00May 20, 1874130Letter to James Brown from P.B. Sale concerning a bill for fruit treesMarch 23, 1874130Letter from H.A. Edmundson to James Brown concerning Brown's suit against James BarenettMarch 27, 1874130Letter and bill to James Brown from E.O. Galloway concerning a cobbler's billSeptember 1, 1874130Letter from Valley Mills Foundry to James Brown concerning the amount of Brown's accountMarch 11, 1874130Letter from Wm. Woods to Jas BrownApril 10, 1874130General merchandise bill from D.W. Frizzell to James Brown totaling $15.321874130Blacksburg Township bill to James Brown for taxed on 297 acres of land and property and income totaling $5.931874130List of names and amounts totaling $1128.14January 10, 1874130Printed and handwritten letter to Mrs. A.E. Brown from Thomas F. West, attorney at law, concerning a collection of $36.00 owed for nine years of subscription to "The Central Presbyterian"April 21, 1874130Summons note for James Brown to appear in court and face David W. Frizzell who is suing for the benefit of Johnson Sutton & Co.December 18, 1874130Blacksmith bill of James Brown totaling $14.931874130Letter, bill, and railroad bill for plow casting from F.G. & W.J. Keller to J.C. Brown1874130Letter from E.W. Peck to Mrs. Brown concerning a stove, etcAugust 26, 1874130Tax bill for Thomas Brown (J.C. Brown to pay) on 342 acres of land totaling $47.25May 10, 1875131Agreement made by J. Wells, G. Wells, and J.C. Brown concerning the building of a house1875131Farm work bill for 1875-1877, Jas.C. Brown in account with John Scanland1875131Blacksmith bill of J.C. Brown totaling $46.061875131General merchandise bill to J.C. Brown from T.W. Helm concerning the amount that Brown owesMay 8, 1875131Letter from Wilmere Barnett to Aunt Ann (Mrs. John Brown) stating that she will marry Mr. JoplingApril 29, 1975131Blacksmith bill of J.C. Brown1875131General merchandise bill to James Brown of items that he bought of Persinger & Peck1875131Promissory note to Daniel S. Slusher from J.C. Brown promising to pay $45.00July 23, 1875131Doctor bill from H. Black to James Brown. The doctor was --- Jackson M.D.1875131Whiskey bill to James Brown totaling $4.001876132Bill for 1/2 stack of hay for Mr. Ellen from Ja. C. BrownApril 24, 1876132Note to Mr. Brown from W.H. Gad---- concerning 55 lbs of flourJuly 3, 1876132Letter to J.C. Brown from Eldred R. Anderson regarding a note transferred to Anderson by Floyd SmithJuly 13, 1876132Letter from H. Wallerstein & Co. to J.C. Brown concerning a check that the company is sending to Brown in the amount of $75.77September 11, 1876132Letter from Bell & Co. to James Brown in which the company proposes a settlement of a bill by barterAugust 23, 1876132Bill to D.C. Mooman from Jas.C. Brown for nine logs in the amount of $9.001876132Bill to C.A. Deyerle from John Brown concerning suit clothesJuly 1, 1876132Letter from Lula Barnett in Musk Grove to her cousin Mary George BarnettDecember 22, 1876132Blacksmith bill from Ezekial Dowdy to J.C. Brown totaling $14.641876132County tax bill for James Brown on 297 acres of land and property, income, etc. The total tax was $ 78.581876132Promissory note from Jas. C. Brown to Giles D. ---mas in the amount of $36.95June 16, 1876132Promissory note from Jas.C. Brown to H. Black in the amount of $102.46May 24, 1876132Blacksmith bill from E. Dowdy to J.C. Brown in the amount of $3.401877133General merchandise bill from J.N. Johnston to Jas. C. Brown totaling $25.651877133Receipt for payment in full of judgement of J.C. Brown to C.A. Ronald for G.W. SniderJanuary 4, 1877133Bill from Jas. C Brown to Elleck Nutter for corn and beef totaling $77.901877133County tax bill for James C. Brown on 297 acres of land and property, income, etc. totaling $75.511877133Blacksmith bill to J.C. Brown1877133Account sales of wheat to Hoxall Mills from Silas Shelburn in the amount of $41.06August 30, 1877133Note saying that John Brown recorded the amount in full of James Brown's accountJuly 21, 1877133Due bill to Ezekiel Dowdy by J.C Brown for the amount of $19.50April 30, 1877133Amounts in the law suit of D.H. Hoge vs. Jno W. Brown and James C. Brown1877133Blacksmith bill to J.C. Brown totaling $8.911877133Due bill from Jas. C Brown to T.W. Tucker in the amount of $8.00August 26, 1877133Promissory note from Jas. C. Brown to W.H. Thomas in the amount of $37.00September 18, 1877133Promissory note from Jas. C. Brown to Giles D. Thomas in the amount of $32.64November 20, 1877133Promissory note from Jas C. Brown to -H Black in the amount of $119.75August 5, 1878134General merchandise bill from Bell & Sons to Jas.C. Brown1878134"Article of Agreement" between William Ratliff and Jas.C. Brown concerning a farm work contractOctober 11, 1878134Bill to J.C. Brown from Ephrigm Sights for corn and hay in the amount of $10.671878134Names in an old ledger found in the attic of James Brown's farmhouse1878-1890135Three page ledger bill from James C. Brown to Howe Brown for general merchandise1879136County tax bill for James C. Brown on 297 acres at $5,940.00 plus property, income, etc. valued at $403.00. The total bill was $69.891879136Deed signed by Jas.C. Brown granting land to his wife, Ann E. BrownAugust 5, 1879136Cobbler's bill to J.C. Brown in account with A.V. Lawerance totaling $9.101880137Deed made between James C. Brown, his wife, Ann E. Brown, and George G. Junkin concerning a tract of landJune 4, 1880137Letter from American Bible Society, in New York, to D.H. BrownDecember 10, 1880137Promissory note from James Brown to John Fink(??) in the amount of $.50February 5, 1880137Bill from Gardner & Co. to James C. Brown on a settlement of $8.23October 4, 1880137Merchandise bill for Richard Kingsley for pigs1880137Bill for shoes, cloth, and sugar to John Brown totaling $2.35August 27, 1880137Handwritten note from Jas C. Brown concerning $4.60 borrowed from E.E. John, and waiving all Homestead ExemptionsJuly 1881138Bill from N. Conrad to Jas C. Brown for items such as 8 yds of cashmere, 5 yds of black calico, and 1 1/2 yds black wiggin, etc totaling $7.29December 13, 1881138Letter from G.W. & L.C. Hansbrough, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law, to Jas C. BrownDecember 10, 1881138General merchandise bill from N. Conrad to James C. Brown totaling $3.591881138Unfinished letter, author unknown, to "Dear Cousin"October 5, 1881138Three page printed leaflet titled "Pastoral Letter" and signed by S.R. PrestonJanuary 1, 1881138Doctor's bill from H(arvey) & K(ent) Black to James C. Brown1882139Bill for J.C. Brown from R.E. Hatcher totaling $39.56September 14, 1882139Letter to Jas C. Brown from Ch--- 40. But--- in Lynchburg, VirginiaJune 12, 1882139Letter to Mrs. Ann E. Brown from her sister Mary concerning the "Baptist meeting" and who has been convertedJanuary 25, 1883140Printed "For Sale or Rent" sign for the land of James C. BrownJune 25, 1883140Note from Waller R. --upls concerning the court suit of Bennet and FaggApril 28, 1883140County tax bill for John Brown totaling $53.39October 23, 1883140Obituary of Mrs. Blanche Barnett (wife of N.D. Barnett)1884141Note concerning the suit between John Brown's Chancery and Howe and Robert BrownJune 19, 1884141Note from Re- Harris to James Brown asking him to pay $3.57 to D.H. BrownJune 5, 1885142Obituary of Capt. Joseph H. Howe, died onDecember 7, 1885142Receipt from John Shee-an- to Jas Brown showing that Brown has paid his account in fullFebruary 6, 1885142Letter from "Lizzie" to "Aunt Annie" about Mr. ("Uncle") Giles Barnett's funeralFebruary 20, 1885142Note to J.C. Brown from Joseph M. Moore asking Brown to pay $1.00 to Mr Dowdy for carrying his mail for one year1886143List of work done on a graveyard from William Cromer,1887144Receipt from J.K. Montague stating that he received $26.35 from R.L. Brown in full account of J.C. BrownMarch 13, 1888145Letter to Mrs. John Brown from Nannie Barnett in Bedford County, VirginiaMay 15, 1889146County tax bill to Robt. L. Brown for property, income, etc. valued at $485.00, plus $2.00 capitation tax. The total tax was $9.291891147County tax bill to Mary E. Bell on 47 acres land, valued at $1430.00. The total tax was $19.741891147County tax bill to James C. Brown for capitation tax of $1 and county levy of $.50 totaling $1.501892148Doctor bill from Dr. W.F. Henderdon to James C. BrownJanuary 12, 1893149Obituary of Mrs. Martha Alexander Bell. She died on December 30 1893, in Lexington, West Virginia1893149Funeral notice of Mary Hite who died onJuly 15, 1894.150County tax bill to Jas. C. Brown totaling $1.50 (2 copies)1899151Note from Hall & Woods Attorneys at Law stating that the fee for drawing release deed from H.T. Hall to H.M. Johnston is $5.001912152"The Browns of Roanoke Valley," a story and history of the Brown family written by Frances Parker BrownDecember 1965153Poems written for Miss Ann E. Barnett, author unknown154Letter, author and receiver unknown154Unfinished letter to Dr. Black, author unknown154Price list from Valley Mills Foundry in Middle River, Augusta Co., Virginia154Letter from D.H. Hoge to James Brown insisting on being paid154Torn general merchandise bill of James Brown in account with -- Obernhain154Photocopy of a general merchandise bill for John Brown from A.W. Luster154One page of a letter from Pickett explaining that he is working on the railroad154Three envelopes, two are addressed to Miss Annie Barnett and the other one addressed to D. Cephallus Black154Pressed and dried flowers and leaves154Letter to "Aunt" (Mrs.John Brown?) from Cynthia154Announcement that "The People's Book" will be published as soon as enough people subscribe154Envelope addressed to Alexandria, Virginia, to Robert Bell154A flowery thought signed by Miss Fannie C. Thomas154A flowery thought, author unknown154Bill of lumber and carpentry for granary154Letter from Fanny McBullock, teacher,to James Brown concerning a job offer from Giles Thomas154Letter form Maggie to Miss Ann154Note from A.J. Ellen to Mr. J. Brown telling him to let George have $2.50 on his account154Letter from Martha to Annie154Letter to Annie Barnett from Annie concerning the death of a child (Pet)154List of political candidates154Letter from Annie to her sister154Letter from Wm. B. Morton to Mr. Brown concerning land that Brown wants to buy in Botetourt154Letter from Ella to Aunt Annie154Two envelopes addressed to James Brown154Invitation for dinner from Lizzie A. Langhorne to Miss Ann154Handwritten love poem, author unknown154Letter from Annie Barnett to her dear sister154Letter from Ell to Ann Thomas concerning molasses cakes154Letter from Ann E.B. consoling her cousin in time of death154Bill from J.C. Brown to J.T. miller concerning clerk's and attorney's fees154Note from W.H. ------- to H.S. Hill explaining that he cleaned the wheat very well and made it into flour154Short note from W.S. to Miss Ann thanking her for a nice bouquet154Envelope addressed to Miss Annie Barnett154Note to James Brown from J.H. Hemming, bootmaker154Short note stating, "Capt Kent will be pleased to see you at Edgehill on Tuesday evening August 22 at 8 o'clock"154Envelope addressed to James Barnett & family, Shawsville154Note to James Brown explaining that he owes $200.00, author unknown154Letter to Miss Annie Barnett, author unknown, envelope enclosed154Newspaper clippings of John C. Brown's obituary and death155Newspaper clipping of Dr. Kent Black's obituary155Newspaper clipping of John Barnett's obituary155Miscellaneous newspaper clippings that have been torn155Small fold up catalog for the "New Remington Sewing Machine"155"Inventory of papers found in old trunk in attic of James Brown's Farmhouse"156The Brown Home (genealogy and history of Brown home on the North Fork of the Roanoke River in Montgomery County, Virginia)157