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Papers of the Janney and Related Gilmour and Pollock Families, Accession #8409-a,-b,-c , Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.
Accession #8409-a was purchased by the Library on April 23, 1990 from Jerry N. Showalter, Bookseller, of Ivy, Virginia. The collection was previously on deposit in the Southern Historical Collection at the University of North Carolina. Subsequent accessions #8409-b and #8409-c were purchased by the Library on June 24, 1991 and August 3, 1992, from Timothy Bakken, of Halvor Americana, Clarendon Hills, Illinois.
John Janney, born November 8, 1798, was the son of Elisha and Mary (Gibson) Janney of Loudoun County. Janney played a large part in the development of Loudoun County, and was one of the leading attorneys in Virginia. He married Alcinda "Alice" S. Marmaduke on January 26, 1826, and became a citizen of Leesburg where he made his home for the remainder of his life. Although he did not take a very active part in politics, he was so well regarded by his fellow Whigs that he was drafted on several important occasions. He was a member of the Virginia Assembly as delegate from Loudoun County, and was a Whig elector in the presidential campaign of 1844. Janney was known for the eloquence with which he expressed the principles of his political party. He was elected a delegate to the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1850, and, in 1860, a adelegate to the Secession Convention of 1861, then being elected by the Union men as president of the Convention. Janney opposed secession, however he accepted the adoption of the ordinance of secession when it was passed in April 1861. He continued to be an important influence on Virginia politics until his death on January 5, 1872.
Robert Stevenson Janney, born September 22, 1915, was the son of Abram David Pollock and Lucy (Stevenson) Janney. He received his education from Princeton University and was awarded the New York Herald Prize for his thesis on "Foreign Policy of the United States 1930-37." From August 1937 to spring 1938 he took a trip around the world, sailing around Europe, India and Asia. In 1937 he made 2nd lieutenant R. O. T. C. in the United States Field Artillery, and in July 1941 transferred to the Army Air Force and became 1st lieutenant. He trained at bases in Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama and South Carolina. He received his wings at Moody Field, Valdosta, Georgia in July 1942. Following intensive training in Light Bomb Group, he was made Captain, and in January 1943, he flew the South Atlantic and took part in the North Africa Campaign. In Italy he was with the 27th Fighter Bomber Group 12th Army Air Force as Group Operations Officer. During February to July 1943 he flew missions over Casablanca, Oran, Algiers and Tunis; from July until August 1943, he was stationed on Malta and then in Sicily. He was promoted to Major in November 1943. He was killed on a mission over Cecina, Italy on January 16, 1944. He received the Air Medal with three oak clusters and the Purple Heart award.
This collection consists of ca. 2750 items, 1695(1755-1944)1981, pertaining to the Janney and related Gilmour and Pollock families, and includes personal correspondence, political correspondence and papers including broadsides, financial and legal papers, genealogical material, and photographs. Persons represented include John Janney (1798-1872); Robert Stevenson Janney (1915-1944); Abraham David Pollock and Nancy Lee (Janney) Gilmour (1886- ); Charles Phillips Janney (1839-1925); Lilias Janney (1874- ); Thomas Gordon Janney (1870- ); Abram David Pollock and Lucy (Stevenson) Janney; and, various members of the Gilmour, Janney and Pollock families.
The papers of John Janney include biographical material,
personal correspondence, political correspondence and papers,
and financial and legal papers.
There are Civil War correspondence and papers of John
Janney and Alcinda "Alice" S. (Marmaduke) Janney. There is a
pass, June 5, 1861, for James C. Janney to go through the
lines at Harper's Ferry. On August 22, 1861, John Janney,
Leesburg, writes to [Joseph Eggleston] Johnston (1807-1891),
Manassas Junction, about the illness of his servant "George"
who drove his team to the Junction, offers fifty acres of hay,
and requests that his horses with the artillery be returned.
There is a list dated August-September 1861 of "Sick Soldiers
nursed by Mrs. John P. Smart and Mrs. John Janney." On
September 10, 1861, Arthur L. Rogers, Loudoun Artillery,
writes concerning the appraisement of Janney's horses and the
need for horses in service. On October 25, 1862, wife of
William Barksdale (1821-1863),
There are two Civil War memorandums: "Events of the War,"
August-September 1862 and "War Memo" June-July 1863, by
Alcinda S. (Marmaduke) Janney. "Events of the War" begins with
the explanation that Leesburg was first taken possession of by
the Federal forces under the command of [John White] Geary on
the 8th of March following the evacuation by the Confederate
troops under General [Ambrose Powell] Hill, General [Richard]
Griffith, Colonel [Winfield Scott] Featherston, and Colonel
[William] Barksdale. In August, several Leesburg residents
were arrested, including John Janney, N. Braden, Rev. Nourse,
and Armistead Vandeventer. Mrs. Janney mentions Yankee
soldiers entering the drugstore and peoples' homes looking for
food and Colonel Geary requesting a room. She writes that the
main body of troops occupied the town and a portion encamped
on the "Morven" estate. Referring to March again, she writes
that upon evacuation, General Hill gave orders to burn wheat
stacks along Point of Rocks, Maryland, the finest mill on the
Potomac, and a fine depot in the suburbs. In August, Leesburg
and the surrounding area is left under Federal rule but the
blockade was raised. The formation of a "Home Guard" disturbed
the relative quiet, when they began to confiscate goods and
arms from stores and raiding the houses of secessionists. She
relates that a company of Southern cavalry arrived for the
first time since March and were involved in some skirmishes
with the enemy, that they met with General [William] Barksdale
and Captain Doherty, and that the Southern troop left for
Maryland. The "War Memo" relates the outrages committed by the
Yankee troops and the conflicting news and rumors heard by
civilians concerning the progress of the war. The June 28th
entry finds Confederate troops on their farm procuring two old
carriage horses and other necessities, causing an estimated
loss of $2000 to $2500, according to [servant] "George"; the
two old carriage horses were apparently returned at the
insistence of "an old colored free woman." The June 29th entry
mentions the Eleventh Corps under General [Oliver Otis] Howard
being encamped on the portion of the Janney farm taken care of
by [Thomas] Havener and committing outrages and that "they
spoke of their deeds being justifiable because Mr. J was the
President of the Va. Convention..." She writes of stories
heard about various officers and their activities, including
[Alexander Peter] Stewart, [Richard Stoddert] Ewell, [James]
Longstreet,
The financial and legal papers of John Janney consist of
correspondence, memorandums of agreement and other legal
documents, and accounts and bills of sale pertaining to
Janney's legal practice and his farm operation. Among the
papers, 1832-1839, are: license to practice law in Virginia
(December 24, 1829); correspondence about claims against the
deceased Solomon Parsons (January 24, 1832 and September 10,
1834); opinion on the wills of John and Mary Hawling, with
copies of the wills (1832); papers on Brown vs. Taylor (ca.
1832-1847); and, letter from John Sinclair, Mountsville,
relating the courses and lengths of the lines and descriptions
of the corners in dispute between Charles Fenton Mercer and
the Skinners (January 20, 1837). Among the papers, 1841-1848,
are: an account of Amos Janney and Edmund Jennings (June 8,
1841); memorandum of agreement between Alexander Kilgam and
Aquila Janney re a tract of land in Loudoun County (December
20, 1844); and, a circular letter announcing the establishment
of the firm N. E. Janney and Company in the china, glass, and
earthenware business (April 1, 1848). There is also
correspondence from the period of 1841-1848. On October 10,
1841, Barrow [Frere ?], Cottage Farm, Aldie, Loudoun County,
writes concerning financial obligations with a postscript on
"an improved implement for cleaning the roads." There are
letters, July 20 & 22, 1846, from Benjamin B. Davis,
Salem, Ohio, to Samuel M. Janney, Springdale, Loudoun County,
with copies of documents, concerning the legacy of Rebecca
(McArtor) Murphy from Mahlon McArtor. On May 24, 1847, Abbott
Lawrence (1792-1855), Boston, writes to John [Strother]
Pendleton (1802-1868), Culpeper, that the machine shop at
Lowell is full, with 600 persons at work, and that a new
machine shop will be opening in the new town of Lawrence, and
praises the young men from Virginia working in the machine
shop. On October 23, 1847, Benjamin Hawley, Salem, Ohio,
writes to Samuel M. Janney, Springdale, Loudoun County, on
behalf of Rebecca (McArtor) Murphy. There is a letter, October
11, 1847, from John Sinclair concerning a land dispute between
Edward P. Upton and Jonathan Beard. Among the papers,
1850-1859, are: bill of sale for a "negro woman
There are financial and legal papers, 1853-1869, relating to the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad Company. On January 19, 1853, John Janney , Leesburg, writes to Charles B. Ball, discussing his week's service on horseback with Captain George L. Green, engineer, making a general examination of the country from Alexandria to Harpers-Ferry, mentioning various places visited in determining the route to be established. On June 27th, Lewis McHenry, Office Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Rail Road Company, writes re securing subscriptions to finance the construction of the road to Washington. There is a proposal, March 25, 1854, from Miller & Schuyler to build and equip the Railroad Company's road, exclusive of the cost of engineering and right of way, from Alexandria to its western terminus at Westernport or Piedmont. On December 22, 1854, Lewis McHenry of the Railroad Company, writes enclosing comparisons of cost to company as estimates by contractors' bids. There are numerous stock receipts, 1855-1860. On February 27, 1857, Sidney G. Miller, Alexandria, writes detailing his proposal for the entire construction and equipment of the Railroad Company's road from the depot at Alexandria to the depot at Wineberten. There are documents establishing the appointment of John Janney as director on behalf of the Board of Public Works in the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad Company (December 20, 1860 and January 3, 1867). There is also a proposition, March 9, 1869, with a view to the further extension of the Railroad Company's road.
There are financial and legal papers, 1796-1842, dealing with the business of the Mutual Assurance Society. There are Declarations for Assurance for dwelling houses and other buildings in Leesburg, Loudoun County for Samuel Hough (June 1796), Lee Durham (November 1803), John Drish (January 1804), and Joseph Smith (May 1805). There is a Revaluation of Buildings declared for Assurance by Joseph Smith, signed by James Rawlings (September 26, 1816). Dated October 21, 1825 is a list of debts due to the Mutual Assurance Society "against fire on buildings of the State of Virginia for ensurance of buildings...," signed by James Rawlings. Papers of 1825 relate to a claim against John and Elizabeth Potter. There is a Revaluation of Building formerly declared for Assurance by Samuel Murray, signed by John Rutherford (October 18, 1827).
The personal correspondence of John Janney and Alcinda
"Alice" S. (Marmaduke) Janney refer chiefly to family news but
does contain some political references. On December 5, 1831,
Alice Janney, Hillsborough, expresses her feelings on the
death of her twenty-three year old daughter, Cornelia, and
includes a poem dedicated to her daughter. There are two
letters, April 23 and May 11, 1841, from S. H. Williams,
Cumberland, Maryland, concerning family news, including the
last days and death of their child Alice. Letters from John
Janney and Alice Janney dated September 19, October 1 and
November 3, 1848 refer to the illness of Nathaniel Ellicott
Janney and the family's efforts to take him home before his
death. They describe the family's journey on the steamer
"Alice" on the Ohio River, the last days and subsequent death
of Nathaniel Janney with his wife, Sarah [Ann Irwin] Janney,
and other family by his side; and, mention the arrival of
Robert H. Miller, husband of Anna [Janney Miller]. On April
24, 1851, John Janney, Richmond, writes to Alice Janney
referring to mixed basis representation and the numerous
politicians speaking their opinions on the subject. An April
25, 1854 letter from George Adre, Greenwood, discusses the
fire that destroyed his house. On April 23, 1861, John Janney,
Richmond, writes Alice Janney that there may be trouble in
Washington, Richmond is full of troops, and that General
Robert E. Lee was introduced in the House. There is a letter,
[April 1861], from John Janney, Alexandria, to Alice Janney,
with the news that Tennessee has been electing members of
convention and that he is to be president of the Convention in
Richmond. He also mentions the books, The Children of the
Abbey and Evelina [or, The History of a Young Lady's Entrance
into the World]. There is a letter, August 16, 1871, from
The political papers of John Janney are rich in discussions of the principles and activities of the Whig party, presidential elections, prominent politicians, and other aspects of Virginia and national politics from the 1830's until the 1860's.
There are certifications, November 1836, that a
presidential and vice-presidential election was held in the
counties of Loudoun, Fairfax and Fauquier. In a letter of
March 26, 1838, Henry Clay (1777-1852) writes to Janney
concerning the speech of John
During 1840 there are numerous invitations to Janney to
either attend or speak at meetings, conventions and festivals
in support of William Henry Harrison and John Tyler and the
Whig party. A circular letter of May 30, 1840 from Clarksburg,
invites the recipient to attend a convention of delegates "to
aid the great cause of Reform in promoting the Election of
General William Henry Harrison and John Tyler." There is a
letter, June 11, 1840, from Samuel Chilton, Warrenton, written
on behalf of the Central Whig Committee of Vigilance of
Fauquier County; and, a letter, June 16, 1840, from G.
Cuthbert Powell, Middleburg, concerning preparations for a
large assemblage of people in July. A circular letter of July
13, 1840 from Wheeling, invites the recipient to attend a
convention in that city to "aid the cause of Harrison, Tyler
and Reform" to be held by the Whigs of the states of Virginia,
Pennsylvania and Ohio. A circular letter of August 24, 1840
from Martinsburg invites the recipient to attend a public
festival in the good cause of Harrison and Reform to be held
by the Whigs of Berkeley County on September 10th. On August
27, 1840, Charles
There is a heartfelt letter, July 4, 1843, from Janney,
Philadelphia, regretfully declining an invitation to unite
with his fellow Whigs in that city, adding a sentiment on the
"Cradle of American Liberty." During 1844 there are numerous
invitations to attend or speak at meetings, conventions and
festivals in support of Henry Clay and the Whig party. An
interesting letter of February 22, 1844, from
Political letters of 1845 continue to solicit John Janney
as a congressional candidate. Janney answers Gibson on January
4, 1845, declining the candidacy and giving his reasons. On
February 20, 1845, H. A. White and R. W. Payne, Warrenton,
wish to solicit Janny's name as a candidate to represent the
Whig party in the 9th Congressional District of Virginia while
claiming to understand his repugnance to become a candidate
but urging him to change his mind; they discuss the Whigs and
the Texas Whigs. Letters of March 1st and 3rd from Janney
decline the candidacy and explain his reasons. There is a
letter dated [ ] 28, 1845, from
Political letters of 1846 chiefly concern the question of
holding a Convention of Virginia and the Tariff. On February
4, 1846, there is a letter from Asa Rogers, Richmond,
reporting that the Convention question is now under discussion
in the House of Delegates and that prominent men are giving
speeches [in the House] including [Joel?] Leftwich (1759-1846)
of Wythe, leader of the western people; mentioning that
[Zachary] Taylor is leaning toward the "extreme west";
referring to representation by whole population for districts
as opposed to "white basis"; mentioning the state west of the
Blue Ridge and discussing the division of the state. On
February 11, 1846, Janney answers Rogers, writing that he is
unable to determine public sentiment regarding the subject of
a convention and that he feels that the public attention may
be drawn to foreign rather than domestic relations. He relates
that he is in favor of organizing a convention based upon the
"mixed basis" and not upon the "white basis" and says that
some of Taylor's people favor the "white basis" and are "under
the impression that the additional political power is given to
the east because of the taxation upon slaves alone, and not on
account of taxation upon property in the mass." Janney also
mentions that the speech of
Political letters of 1848 discuss the nomination of Zachary
Taylor for the presidency and the Whig party. There is a
letter of introduction, January 19, 1848, for Janney from
Abbott Lawrence (1792- 1855), Boston, to the residents of
Lowell. There are resolutions adopted by the Loudoun Whig
meeting on February 14, 1848. On March 3, 1848, John Janney
writes to John
Political letters of 1849 further discuss the issue of
slavery and the new territories. There are letters, February
1849, urging Janney to take the nomination for a seat in the
State Senate; there is a letter from Janney to "Fellow
Citizens" declining to be a candidate. In a letter of February
28, 1849, Robert E. Peyton, Gordonsdale, inquires whether or
not Congress has a right to pass a law prohibiting slavery in
the territories acquired from Mexico and whether or not
Congress has a right to emancipate slaves in the District or
forbid slave trade. In his letter of March 4, 1849, Janney
comments on Peyton's letter, believing that it would be a
misuse of power for Congress to prohibit slavery in California
and New Mexico, claiming to oppose the Wilmot Proviso, stating
that people authorized by a state constitution have the power
to regulate slavery in their territory, believing that
Congress has no right to abolish slavery or to forbid slave
trade in the District of Columbia, and relating the possible
effects on the District of Columbia if Maryland and Virginia
ever became non-slaveholding states. On April 17, 1849, John
Political letters of 1851-1852 discuss the new constitution
and representation based different methods. On May 30, 1851,
Political letters of 1857-1858 relate to the public land
question, politics in general, and the University of Virginia.
On March 28, 1857, George
Political letters and papers of 1860-1862 relate to the
Union, the Constitution, and the Convention of Virginia. There
are drafts concerning the presidential election and the
organization of the Union Party in Loudoun County (October
1860). There are resolutions to be laid before a meeting of
the citizens of Loudoun County concerning issues relating to
the Union and the Constitution, especially the fugitive slave
laws and slavery in the new territories (November-December
1860). There is a draft of Loudoun County resolutions
concerning the imminent danger to the Constitution of the
United States and the Union (1860). There is an 1861 Electoral
Ticket for Jefferson Davis as President and Alexander H.
Stephens as Vice-President for the Confederacy. On February
23, 1861, [ ] Huey, Philadelphia, writes to Janney, who is
presiding over the Virginia Convention, advising that Virginia
must stay in the Union at all costs, expressing his belief
that a majority of both houses of Congress and the Supreme
Court will be in favor of the South, and inquiring as to what
can be gained by secession that is not already secured in the
Union. There is a copy of the March 20, 1861 Congressional
Record "Our First Grave Constitutional Crisis 1861; Speech of
Hon. Dale Alford." On April 18, 1861,
Political letters of 1865-1868 are chiefly between Janney
and Alexander Hugh Holmes Stuart and concern the possibility
of the reunion of Virginia and West Virginia. There is an
October 11, 1865 document, "The Voter's Oath," signed by John
Janney. On March 9, 1866, Alexander
There are transcripts of letters, February - April 1861, from John Janney to his wife, Alcinda "Alice" S. (Marmaduke) Janney while he is in attendance at the Convention of Virginia in Richmond. Although the letters are of a personal nature, Janney does relate his opinions and other information-- some confidential--about the Convention and its progress.
Among John Janney's papers are correspondence and financial
and legal papers of Solomon Parsons. There are letters,
1810-1813, from Solomon Parsons to his wife, Harriett E.
Parsons. On April 11, 1813, Parsons mentions Admiral [John
Borlase] Warren (1753-1822) and his fleet being at the mouth
of the Potomac River and refers to his insolence in sending
his compliments to their fort. On July 19, 1813, Parsons
writes that he believes that the British will come up as far
as Dumfries or opposite Occoquan for water before making their
escape back, that the town is nearly all soldiers, that he
does not know what his part will be yet, and that more troops
are arriving. There are letters on October 12 and December 21,
1821, to Henry Gunnell concerning the John Coffey estate and
its appraisal. On September 10, 1816, Jacob Parsons,
Gloucester, writes about the failure of the tanning business,
looking for a new livelihood, and commerce and the fisheries
being depressed. There is a letter, February 30, 1828, from
Gloucester, referring to the attendance of parties and balls,
family news, religious matters, and cousin John [Janney].
There is a June 20, 1829 letter from Baldwin Bradford,
Warrenton, to Parsons, concerning an enclosed letter dictated
and marked by an African-American woman, Nancy Jackson,
requesting another African-American woman, Patsy Johnson, to
give ten dollars to Solomon Parsons after her death. It notes
that Samuel Johnson, husband of Patsy Johnson, is a free black
man who lives with Bradford. The enclosure, February 9, 1829,
[Nancy Jackson] to "Dear Master" states her intentions.
Letters of July 14 and July 18, 1829 between Parsons and
Thomas W. Hewitt concern the John Coffey estate and an inquiry
into the sale of the slaves and whether or not they brought as
much as they were worth. There is a letter, July 25, 1829,
from
There are letters, 1924-1943, from Robert Stevenson
Janney to his parents, Abram David Pollock and Lucy
(Stevenson) Janney, during his childhood and youth and later
during his service in Europe during World War II. On March 5,
1938, he writes from San Francisco, California, following
visits to Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan and to Honolulu and Oahu,
Hawaii and the voyages between places. He mentions sailing
with Taylor Statten and his wife who were on their way home
from India where they had been travelling and observing Y. M.
C. A. work. On December 8, 1941, while training at Maxwell
Field Replacement Center, Montgomery, Alabama, he writes
concerning the attitudes of the men receiving the news of the
war [the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7th], the
duplicity of the Japanese government, the immediate effect of
guards being doubled or tripled and wearing uniform at all
times, and his friends in the 17th Squadron now in Manila.
Letters of February 1 & 23 and March 7, 1943, "Some Where
in North Africa" mention the climate; the quarters and meals
being satisfactory; continuing preparations for training;
encouraging news from the Russian front; amusement in the form
of movies, a traveling French vaudeville show, and card games;
doing some flying; spending all their times on the base; Arab
farms and shepherds nearby; and foods for soldiers.
There are letters, 1925-1936, to his aunts, Lilias Janney and Nancy Lee (Janney) Gilmour, concerning his studies, activities and school sports while a student at Princeton University (1934-1936) and a visit to the resort Grandmere in the district of Quebec and playing golf (October 8, 1935). There are letters, 1937-1943, from Janney to his aunts during his youth and later during his service in Europe during World War II. Letters from September 1937 to February 1938 detail his visit to various countries in Europe and to Japan. A September 10, 1937 letter from London, England mentions visits to the British Museum, Houses of Parliament, Tower of London, Madam Tussaud's, St. Paul's, London School of Economics, Oxford University, and Bodleian Library; attending a Russian ballet; and, hearing [George] Campbell Morgan (1863- ) preach at Westminster Chapel. An October 12, 1937 letter from Tours, France describes visits to the Chateau of Chenonceaux, the Chateau of Ambiose, and the interior of a wine-making establishment; mentions visits to Paris, the Louve, the Exposition, the opera (Rigoletto, Carmen, and Fidelio), Versailles, Church of the Madeleline, Arc de Triomphe, the Invaides Palaces, Notre Dame, Church of the Sacre Coeur, Gardens of Luxembourg, Napoleon's tomb, and the Eiffel Tower. A postcard dated November 16, 1937 from Vienna, Austria, concerns a stay in Munich, Germany which ended with a Nazi festival with the presence of German officials, including Adolf Hitler; and visits to Oberammergau and the Bavarian Alps. A postcard dated December 9, 1937 from Naples, Italy mentions visits to Capri via Sorrento and the Blue Grotto and Pompeii and Vesuvius. A postcard [1937] from Florence, Italy mentions staying in Venice for five days and visits to the ancient ruins of Fiesole and an exhibit of Italian thirteenth and fourteenth century art. On December 12, 1937, Janney writes from Nice, France, a lengthy letter giving details of activities and descriptions of places visited while in Europe up to this date. He mentions his traveling companions from Princeton, Boardman Jones of St. Louis and Bradford Cochran of Plainfield, New Jersey. Places visited in Germany included Oberammergau, where they saw the wood carvers' shops and the theatre where the Passion Play is performed; Linderhof, a rococo palace built by Kind Ludwig II of Bavaria; beautiful scenery in Bavarian countryside; and, the top of Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze. They took a train trip to Innsbruck and Vienna, Austria, where they visited the Crown Jewels, Imperial Palace, Habsburg crypt, an art gallery, Rigoletto, an exhibition at the Spanish Riding School, a military museum, and the "Blue Danube." He comments on his impressions of South Germany and of Vienna. He details his visits to places in the Italian cities of Venice, Florence, Rome, and Naples. Places mentioned include: Doge's Palace, the Lido, Academia Art Gallery, Church of San Zacharia, Cathedral of San Marco, Church of Santa Maria della Salute, and, a glass-blowing establishment (Venice); Uffizzi Gallery, Church of Santa Croce, Church of San Miniato, Pitti Gallery, a Giotto exhibition, the Cathedral, and, the ruins of Fiesole (Florence); the ruins of the forum and coliseum, the Baths of Diocletian and Caracalla, the Catacombs, National Museum, St. Peter's, Apian Way, Capucina Monastery, Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, and Mostra Augustina (Rome); and, Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius, Capri, and Sorrento (Naples). On January 25, 1938, onboard ship toward Japan, Janney writes about his voyage on the S. S. Potsdam from Genoa, Italy to Manila with stops at Port Said, Egypt; Colombo, Ceylon; and Singapore, Manila. He gives a brief description of volcano eruptions at Stromboli and the straits of Messina in Italy. In Singapore, Malaysia, he made visits to botanical gardens, docks and native quarters. He describes Johore and life there and mentions meeting interesting peoples in Manila, including an Englishman named Hearn. A postcard dated February 1, 1938 from Kyoto, Nippon [Japan] mentions visits to shrines and palaces in Kyoto and Nara. On March 6, 1938, he writes from San Francisco, California about his tour of San Francisco and surrounding country, with visits to Berkeley, Oakland, the University of California, Mt. Tamalpais, Muir Woods, and Chinatown. He mentions hearing Reverend [Charles Rosenbury] Erdman (1866-1960) of Princeton, New Jersey preach. There is a description of Honolulu, Hawaii and mention of his activities. He mentions the voyage on the Empress of Japan from Yokohama with interesting people, including Taylor Statten and his wife, returning from India to observe Y. M. C. A. work; the kindness of the Japanese people; visits to Kobe, Kyoto, Nara, and Tokyo, and, meeting the Hepners, Lutheran missionaries from Virginia. Letters from March - June 1940 concern work with the Japan Reference Library.
Robert Stevenson Janney sent letters to his aunts from October 1941 to December 1943 while training and serving in the United States Army Air Corp. Letters of October 25 and November 3, 1941 are written while training with the 89th Bomb Squadron at Savannah Air Base and mention his application for flying school being favorably received, General [George Catlett] Marshall (1880-1959), plans to go to flying school at Maxwell Field in Montgomery, Alabama, and the beautiful gardens owned by the Henry family. On November 24, 1941, he writes from the Air Corps Replacement Center, Maxwell Field about his activities, including plans to take flying training with seventy other officers; being in the preliminary period designed to give the men their foundation in discipline, drill and general army routine; living arrangements; and, having dinner where at the Baldwin's where Beverley Randolph Tucker of Richmond was a guest. Letters of December 22, 1941 and January 8 and February 17, 1942, written from the Hawthorne School of Aeronautics, mention living arrangements, the routine of army life, his flying progress and first solo ride and acrobatic maneuvers, and the final party at the local cadet club. He writes from Basic Flying School at Shaw Field, Sumter, South Carolina on February 23 and March 16, 1942, mentioning the new facility; their program being full with classes in the morning and flying the afternoon; a new type of plane more complicated, faster and more powerful; restrictions on discussions of training; and, a dance for the cadets in Hartsville. Letters of May 3 and June 6, 1942, written from Moody Field, Valdosta, Georgia, mention the trip from Sumter to Valdosta; advanced planes; having an x-card for gas rationing; Cecil Thompson of the First Presbyterian Church; bad weather delaying flying; doing some night flying, local and cross-country, in addition to regular day time flying and ground school; and a weekend trip to Montgomery, Alabama. On July 19, 1942, Janney writes while with the 465th Bomb Squad at Key Field, Meridian, Mississippi, mentioning that they are learning to fly a new type of plane, the Douglas Boston bomber (DB-7), which is fast and maneuverable and chiefly used against ground forces and that they are being readied for combat duty. Janney was with the 465th Bomb Squadron until December 1942. On September 21, 1942 he writes that the maneuvers were a valuable experience and that they took place along the Sabine River, the boundary between Louisiana and Texas and that they used the A-20-B. Postcards, September to November 1942, from bases in Louisiana, mention his new position as squadron operations officer, scheduling flights, the 27th Bomb Group doing maneuvers in the region, living quarters, athletic facilities, flying facilities, and night flying. On December 27, 1942, Janney writes while with the 27th Bomb Group at Harding Field, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, stating that training is proceeding at an increased rate and that he was presented with a Swiss wristwatch from the men in his squadron upon his retirement as their commanding officer. In a letter of January 18, 1943, en route to North Africa, Air Base, Natal, Brazil, he describes a quaint town of about 200,000, with the natives a mixture of Portugese, Indian and African-American strains. On March 21, 1943, with the 27th Bomb Group, somewhere in North Africa, he writes about their recreation of volleyball and baseball; the Arabs and French in the area; a diet of eggs, oranges and tangerines; Bill Clifford of Loudoun County being there; and, good living conditions. On April 15, 1943, with the 47th Bomb Group, somewhere in North Africa, he writes about his transfer to another organization, with other fellow pilots from the old group and describes a visit to Algiers. On May 24 and June 20, 1943, with the 84th Bomb Squadron, 47th Bomb Group, he writes about seeing many prisoners on his trips to the battle area; some places being torn up and strewn with equipment while some fields are under cultivation; land mines left by the Germans; his new living arrangements; Walter Janney, Jr. being around; and, the squadrons being reviewed by a high British official. There is V-mail dating from July through December 1943 which mention living in a British Officers' quarters and a visit to Constantine, Algeria where Bastille Day was celebrated with parades and patriotic ceremonies (July 25, 1943); being at a British base and the British putting to use what they learned about managing in the field (August 4, 1943); visits to Mt. Etna, Catania and other places as well as Syracuse, Augusta and the straits of Messina and the inhabitants of Sicily, Italy (September 5, 1943); a visit to the Isle of Capri (October 4, 1943); and, a visit to Naples, Italy (November 1, 1943).
Papers of the Gilmour, Janney and Pollock families
include correspondence and papers of members of these families
of Loudoun County. Folders are arranged in groups by specific
individuals or couples: Abraham David Pollock Gilmour and
Nancy Lee (Janney) Gilmour (1886- ); Abram David Pollock
Janney (1880- ) and Lucy (Stevenson) Janney; Charles Phillips
Janney (1839-1925) and Nannie Lee (Pollock) Janney ( -1908);
John Janney, Jr. (1878-1967); Lilias Janney (1874- );
Nathaniel Ellicott Janney (1813-1848); Thomas Gordon Janney
(1870- ); and, Lily Pollock.
Letters, 1897-1946, to Abraham David Pollock Gilmour and
Nancy Lee (Janney) Gilmour cover a variety of topics. On June
19, 1897, John R. Sampson, principal, Pantops Academy,
Charlottesville, to writes A. D. P. Gilmour concerning his
favorable decision to hire Gilmour for a vacancy in the
mathematical department. There is an essay, October 27, 1898,
describing "The Island of Canna" and "The Cave at Eigg" in
Scotland. On October 3, 1939, Carrie Lena Moffett refers to
her visit to Shanghai, China, mentioning news of the Moffetts
and others, the hospital and the Refugee Hospital in Shanghai,
the need for Chinese technicians in Kiangyin, and Ruth Worth
teaching technicians at the Refugee Hospital. On December 30,
1939, Peter Mao, Boys' Department, Y. M. C. A., Shanghai,
writes concerning missionary and education work in Kiangyin
and a celebration in honor of three of their missionaries,
Lacy L. Little, Andrew Allison, and Kathryne L. Thompson. On
January 30, 1940, Charles W. Worth, Hangchow Christian
College, Hangchow, Che., China, writes about the uncertain and
confusing political situation, the effects of the Treaty
lapse, poverty throughout the occupied areas, and the amount
of relief work. Letters, 1844, from
Letters, 1908-1965, to Nancy Lee (Janney) Gilmour, chiefly
pertain to news of family and friends in Leesburg, Virginia.
Letters of 1935 refer mostly to her engagement to A. D. P.
Gilmour. Other items of interest are mentioned. There are
letters (May 16, 1934; October 14, 1935, March 2 & 17,
1936; and, January 22, 1955) from Reverend James Shannon
Montgomery, Minister of the Leesburg Presbyterian Church,
chiefly concerning church matters and news of Leesburg and its
inhabitants. In 1934, Montgomery also mentions a visit to
Westfield, New Jersey and Princeton, a meeting with William K.
McKinney and his request for him to talk to Robert [Stevenson
Janney] about his interest in the ministry, and describes the
reunion held at Princeton. In 1955, Montgomery writes from a
retirement community, Olds Hall, Daytona Beach, Florida, that
he is still opposed to the Church Union movement, and about
religious insights, the division of the Presbytery of St.
Johns, and the rapid increase of the Florida population. There
is a letter, January 4, 1935, from Lily
Letters, 1929-1964, to Nancy Lee (Janney) Gilmour from her brother, John Janney, Jr., touch upon legal, political, and religious concerns as well as events in Pioche, Nevada. Letters of March 22 and April 5,1935, on "American Society of Practical Economists" letterhead, mention Janney being one of the speakers at a meeting of the Foreign Policy Association and comment on the financial depression in the county and on the Congressmen from North Carolina "playing in with the international bankers by letting them manage currencies..." The latter one comments at length on senators and congressmen from North Carolina being blind to "this monetary situation" and thus not "lending any substantial cooperation to any effort in the Congress to save this great nation from its present tragic plight..." and mentions control of the value of the properties of this nation, the manipulation of private banking interests, and other national financial interests. A March 15, 1936 letter discusses Jewish and Christian sermons in his area and comments on the modern revisions to the sermons. On May 8, 1936, Janney is "On Board Steamship" traveling through a canal. A letter of October 6, 1950 relays personal and legal news. On Febraury 20, 1958, Janney mentions Governor [J. Lindsay] Almond's speech [on segregation] and comments on the conditions in Virginia. Letters of January 9 and February 15, 1959 comments at length on "Massive Resistance" in Virginia as well as on Governor Almond usurping the rights of the legislature. On April 29, 1959, Janney writes that he has much work since he took on the job of Virginia political deficiencies. A November 9, 1959 letter discusses an agreement on the family farm and a controversy with the bank and the life tenant. There is a copy of a letter, December 13, 1962, from Janney to George S. Montgomery, concerning a Pioche, Nevada court case involving Dolman and Company and its effect on the Pioche Mines Company. A July 7, 1964 letter on "Pioche Mines Consolidates, Inc." letterhead also discusses the Dolman-Lee case as well as other legal work.
Letters, 1908-1940, n.d., to Nancy Lee (Janney) Gilmour
from her sister, Lilias Janney, chiefly discuss family and
friends and events in Leesburg, Virginia. On February 1, 1908,
she writes from Los Angeles, California concerning visits to
Los Angeles and Pasadena, mentioning the actions taken in
locating a room and meeting a woman who is a Christian
Scientist and a practitioner. On April 21, 1916, she writes
from Yokohama, Japan, discussing her trip to Kamakura, with a
visit to a "Tea House" and to the home of [Inazao] Nitobae
(1862-1933) and his wife [Mary Patterson Elkinton] Nitobae,
and comments on a procession of the Emperor and Empress and
their court. Letters of June 1929 refer to the death of Leon
Fry while schooling a horse, her nephew, Robert [Stevenson
Janney] going to Camp [Ahmeck, Algonquin Park], Ontario, and
Cary Langhorne entertaining the Garden Club. One letter in
June is from "The Monticello," Charlottesville, where she has
visited "Monticello," Michie Tavern, Farmington Country Club,
and the University of Virginia. A letter, ca. January 1935,
from the Acorn Club, Philadelphia, describes the attendance of
Anne [Janney's] recital at the Hotel Barclay ballroom and
includes a newspaper clipping. Letters of February 21 and 27,
1935, from Plainfield, New Jersey, mention a Bokara man who
sells rugs, including Persians and Orientals and a visit with
her nephew, Robert [Stevenson Janney], at Princeton University
and to Westminster School. In a letter, ca. February 1935, she
writes about her visit to New York and hearing [Ignaz]
Friedman (1882-1948) who, she feels, is in the same class as
[Ignace Jan] Paderewski (1860-1941) and going to the
Metropolitan Museum. A letter of April 29, 1935 mentions
Letters, 1929-1938, to Nancy Lee (Janney) Gilmour from her
sister-in-law, Lucy (Stevenson) Janney relate news of family.
On January 13, 1935, Baltimore, she relates news of her son
Robert [Stevenson Janney] and his education and work and her
own work [weaving], making socks, sweaters and fishnet
scarves. A letter of October 7, 1935 gives news of Robert at
Princeton University. In a letter of March 6, 1938, The St.
Francis, Union Square, San Francisco, she writes about hearing
a sermon of
Letters, 1929-1944, to Nancy Lee (Janney) Gilmour from her brother, Thomas Gordon Janney, are chiefly written from his home in Chicago, Illinois. On June 20, 1929, he inquires about her European trip and mentions a Chicago horse, "Reigh Count," the second place runner in the Ascot Gold Cup. In a letter of April 17, 1934, he is busy with the spring season adjustments of coke prices and codes and labor studies. A letter of June 20, 1934 explains in detail how to connect an indoor aerial up to the radio. On September 19, 1934, he inquires about a Mr. Eisenhard and whether or not he is Jewish, commenting that "they are so prominent now in administration circles that it is no doubt an honor to entertain one." He also mentions "Willie" Metzger, who sees the wisdom of being very stern with those criminals who drive when intoxicated, and Shirley Temple. A letter of November 17, 1934 relates news of the apple business. On January 31, 1935, he gives advice to their sister, Lilias, as general manager of a building. A March 19, 1934 letter relates that "everything is still strained & disturbed in business circles & outlook anything but reassuring." On June 10, 1935, Gordon reminisces about Wilkesboro near the headwaters of the Yadkin River which was the terminus of his first job -- the survey and construction of a railroad from Winston-Salem to Wilkesboro. He also refers to the Supreme Court decision putting the National Recovery Administration (N.R.A.) where it belongs and how it will help business if the good features can be retained. On June 27, 1935, he mentions the visit of M'Cready Sykes (1869-1952) who spoke admiringly of Robert [Stevenson Janney]. A letter of September 25, 1935, he has come east to Leesburg on business brought about by the threat of the coal strike; he mentions a visit to Spa-Valley and Crozet over arrangements for apple storage. A January 27, 1936 letter discusses the death of "Harry" [Henry B. Rust] (1872-1935) and the funeral held at Calvary Episcopal Church and includes an obituary, also mentioning his parents Ida Lee and Armistead T. Rust. Also mentioned are the Spa-Valley outlook not being as good as New York and export prices being so low that little fruit is moving. On March 23, 1936, he gives news of cases of influenza and pneumonia and prevalent floods. In a letter of August 9, 1944, Gordon mentions there is not enough rain to save the corn crops in the area.
Letters, 1898-1946, to Abram David Pollock Janney and Lucy
(Stevenson) Janney cover a variety of topics. There is a
gossipy letter, October 7, 1898, from Berina Gilmour, to A. D.
P. Janney, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, discussing
mutual male acquaintances that are V.M.I. cadets. On October
13, 1898, Charles P. Janney, Leesburg, writes to his son
concerning his promotion to First Sergeant and encouraging his
studies. On January 4 & 23, 1899, Janney writes to his son
at V. M. I. concerning the news that General Shipp has
dismissed the entire First Class as a disciplinary action and
actions taken in regard to the First Class and giving advice
on daily study to prepare for examinations. On February 25,
1900, Nancy Lee Janney, Leesburg, writes to her brother with a
description of the wedding of "Lalla" and other local news. A
letter, March 20, 1925, from Harris
Correspondence and papers, 1852-1923, of Charles Phillips Janney consists of letters to and from Janney, financial and legal papers, and miscellaneous papers. Letters from Janney discuss politics and legal and personal matters. On September 17, 1878, he writes to "Dear Charlie" providing support in his determination "to abandon the use of drink..."; that the temperance movement in Loudoun County has assumed formidable proportions; suggesting that he connects himself with the order here; and that he will consider a partnership after the experiment proceeds for a year. There is a letter [1884 or 1892] "To The Honorable Grover Cleveland President Elect" requesting that he consider John Randolph Tucker (1823-1897) for Attorney General and praising the character and professionalism of Tucker. A letter to the editor, September 3, 1901, concerns those who desire him to represent them in the State Senate and his decline of the offer. Letters of March 22, 1922 and October 4, 1923 concern Janney family properties, "Leeton Forest" and King Street property. On December 31, 1917, in a letter to Albert Shaw (1857-1947), Janney comments on President Woodrow Wilson as being a real leader to the American people. There is an undated letter [ca. 1921] concerning the presentation of an Arbor Vitae tree to Hampden-Sydney College on behalf of Lois I. (Kimsey) Marshall, wife of Thomas R. Marshall, the recent Vice-President of the United States. On September 17, 1923, Janney writes to Henry J. Nichols, recalling an incident as a child in Hillsboro during the Presidential Campaign of 1844, mentioning his father, James Craik Janney (1804-1878) and Lewis McKenzie (1810- 1895), and a conveyance returning from a Whig meeting in Maryland.
There are also letters, 1865-1923, to Charles Phillips
Janney and Nannie Lee (Pollock) Janney from family, friends
and professional contacts. On July 26, 1865, H. B. Miller,
Culpeper County, reports that only secessionists are in the
political field for the elections for county officers and that
the Union men are still hated. On January 20, 1866, Samuel
McPherson Janney (1801-1880), Washington, D. C., a Unionist
during the war, reports on efforts to be indemnified for
losses sustained by the family during the Civil War; mentions
consulting several prominent statesmen, including [Henry
Bowen] Anthony (1815-1884), [Daniel] Clark (1809-1891),
Letters to Charles Phillips Janney from William Edward Dodd (1869-1940) concern the purchase, 1912-1913, and management, 1916-1925, of Middlebrook Farm, Round Hill, Virginia. A September 24, 1914 letter concerns the contract with Houghton Mifflin Company for Dodd's History of the United States. Letters from 1914-1916 concern the settlement of the Laura B. V. Gray land. On February 26 and April 28, 1916, Dodd at the University of Chicago, comments on events in Europe, mentioning the fight around Verdun and German ambitions, the cost to the French in holding back the Germans from Verdun, and the presence of Russians in France.
Letters, 1916-1924, to Charles Phillips Janney from Nancy Lee (Janney) Gilmour chiefly detail her visit to the Far East in 1918. In letters of January 27 and 31,1916, she writes from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania concerning people met and her activities, including a luncheon with the Arts Club, attending the Opera, a ball at the Ritz-Carlton and a Shakespeare party. On April 20, 1918, she writes onboard the S. S. Korea Maru about people onboard and the activities, including shuffleboard, bridge, and checkers. A May 26, 1918 letter describes travel in Korea, relating that they left Tokyo, Japan on an express train to Shimonoseki, Japan and viewed the countryside of Japan, passing Fuji, inlets of the sea, and cultivated lands. While traveling through Korea, they went through mountainous country, cultivated lands and wild countryside. On May 30, 1918, from Peking, China, Nancy discusses the breakdown of their train engine and the resultant delay at the station, after having crossed Manchuria. She mentions the station being full of Chinese soldiers walking up and down and a couple returning from Petrograd, where they had been through the Revolution. She also describes a tour of Peking, including Rickshaw, the Legation Quarter, and the Gate of the Tartar. In a letter of June 13, 1918, from Kyoto, Japan, she describes a trip from Seoul, Korea to Pusan, Korea, across the Sea of Japan, to Shimonoseki, Japan, and across the lake. She mentions the people on the train, including Bishop [Beverley Dandridge] Tucker (1846-1930), and notes the different expressions on the faces of the Christian Japanese. On June 20, 1918, from Tokyo, Japan, she discusses the visit of Prince Arthur to the Emperor. On August 18, 1918, Nancy is returning to the United States on the S. S. Kamo Maru with other members of her mission; she describes the ship and discusses people onboard. She also relates the tale of the Furgusons, missionaries from the west of China who were attacked by Chinese pirates. In a letter dated May 6, 1922, Norfolk, Virginia, she mentions the import of servants. There are two letters, February 12 and March 8, 1923, from Chicago, Illinois, discussing Bible School and various activities and people. Nancy writes a letter from Boston, Massachusetts, on the day of the death of Woodrow Wilson, February 3, 1924, expressing "It is sad to feel that the great leader-- at last is gaining his peace." On February 7, 1924, from Cambridge, Massachusetts, she mentions the funeral of Woodrow Wilson.
Letters, 1908, to Charles Phillips Janney from Lilias Janney and Nannie Lee (Pollock) Janney, are chiefly from Pasadena, California where Nannie Lee Janney is convalescing. Letters of February 6 & 8, 1908 give a description of the neighborhoods and the city of Pasadena and mentions activities such as seeing a Minstrel show, going to Redondo Beach, and driving to "Oak Knoll" and "Venice." Letters from Lilias during late February through late March discuss the failing health of her mother, Nannie Lee (Pollock) Janney. On April 19, 1916, Lilias writes from Tokyo, Japan, mentioning visits to the Tokyo Electric Car Station, Imperial University, cottage of Armistead and Margaret [at the University ?], the T. K. K. ships, the Embassy, Imperial Theatre, and "Cherry Blossom" Sunday at the park, as well as other activities and people.
Correspondence, 1896-1899, of John Janney, Jr. cover a variety of subjects. A letter of February 29, 1896, from his mother, Nannie Lee (Pollock) Janney, to Janney at Virginia Military Institute, give encouragement to keep up his studies, news of the health of Marshall and Harry [Henry B.] Rust, and news of family and friends. On April 7, 1896, his sister Lilias mentions going to the Yale concert and ball. On February 19, 1897, his aunt, Lily [Pollock], "Leeton Forest" supplies remedies for indigestion and sore throat. A letter of March 3, 1897 from his brother, Thomas Gordon Janney, suggests gargling with witch hazel for his sore throat and mentions a fifty per cent salary increase at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. Letters from his father, Charles Phillips Janney, enclose a pass, duly extended (January 1, 1897); discuss available teaching positions at the College of South Carolina, the Fishburn School, in Clarksville, Tennessee, and at Gambier (March 9, 1897); and, give news that Colonel Isaac Saunders, principal of the Danville Military Institute, always secures a West Point Army graduate (March 27, 1897). There are two letters, September 17 & 18, 1898, from John Janney, Jr. at the University of Virginia, to his mother, Nannie Lee (Pollock) Janney, mentioning a lecture on International Law by [Raleigh Colston] Minor (1869-1923), his matriculation for courses in Philosophy and Law, hearing Bishop [Alfred Magill] Randolph (1836- 1918) at the University Chapel, and attending the Y.M.C.A. reception.
Political papers, 1932 and 1959-1960, of John Janney, Jr. include a government document,
Letters, 1834-1848, from Nathaniel E. Janney in St. Louis, Missouri, to James C. Janney, discuss family and financial affairs. On February 13, 1834, Janney writes concerning the accounts of distress in the money market in the northern cities and throughout the country, the memorials signed by citizens to restore the deposits [Federal funds on deposit in the United States Bank and distributed to state banks by President Andrew Jackson], and the failure of numerous New York businesses, and gives advice on holding onto flour as prices are minimal and offers financial support. A letter of January 8, 1837, discusses their brother, Aquila Janney, and gives the opinion that he is best suited for farming and mentions opportunities for work. A letter of May 17, 1837, discusses Elisha [Janney] and his improvement in health after using the Manchester Mineral Springs, inquires about the building of the mill and mentions financial gains. On June 22, 1842, Janney discusses the city's money affairs being in the worst possible condition and merchants scarcely being able to meet their liabilities. On July 17, 1847, he writes concerning "Israel" and whether or not he will return and expecting to hear from him concerning his whereabouts, the name of his master, and the price to be paid. He also mentions "Armistead" having the objective to solicit aid to purchase his own freedom offered by his master. A letter of October 9, 1848 mentions the death of Nathaniel E. Janney.
Letters, 1837-1840, from Nathaniel E. Janney to Mary Janney chiefly cover personal topics. On March 12, 1837, he expresses thoughts of ending his bachelorhood and getting married, mentions Aquila [Janney] and that Elisha [Janney] has learned his business efficiently. On July 16, 1839, he writes upon hearing of the news of the death of his brother, Charles [Phillips Janney], expressing feelings of grief and also relief for his release from suffering. He also mentions a visit from Robert [H. Miller] and gives advice to James [Janney] on the purchase of wheat. A letter of September 6, 1840 mentions Sarah [Janney] going to Manchester [Mineral Springs] for health reasons, his being confined to work as his two assistants are absent, alternate rains and sunshine yielding the farmers a large return, and business affairs. Janney also writes that he trusts that they shall see elected "the
Letters, 1886-1920, to Thomas Gordon Janney, are chiefly from family members. On October 28, 1886, Charles Phillips Janney writes to his son, inquiring of his studies and mentioning the Circuit Court case Hixson vs. Nixon. Letters, April - May 1918, from Nancy Lee (Janney) Gilmour, discuss her trip to Japan and China. On April 22nd she mentions a visit to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, onboard activities, and people onboard including Dutch, Russians and diplomatic servicemen. On May 1st she mentions a visit to Honolulu, Hawaii, activities onboard including deck tennis, shuffleboard, knitting and reading, celebrating her birthday, and the stunning costumes at the fancy ball from Bolivia, Spain, and Paris. On May 13th she mentions activities in Japan, meeting Japanese dignitaries and other, and being guests at the Embassy. On May 24th, on the Tokyo-Shimonoseki Special, Daily Train de Luxe, she describes scenery from the train, mentions Colonel Robertson, military attache at the British Embassy in Peking, China.
Financial and legal papers, 1695(1755-1873)1906, of the Janney family and others include indentures and other legal documents. There is a document, March 31, 1695, assigning Jacob Janney to be the lawful attorney of his father Thomas Janney. Documents of 1757 relate to bonds between Joseph Yates and Mahlon Janney. A document of July 6, 1780 relates to Fairfax titles. There is the last will and testament, December 8, 1801, of William Darke of Berkeley County. There are indentures of trust, May 2, 1817, between members of the Janney, Osburn and Pursel families concerning a debt to Valentine Pursel and his heirs. There is an indenture, April 3, 1824, between Elisha and Mary Janney and John Janney. A deed, February 10, 1873, concerns property in Loudoun County near the village of Purcellville, and is between members of the Nichols and Janney families.
Miscellaneous correspondence, 1858-1944, n.d., of the Janney and Pollock families cover several topics. There is an interesting letter, September 5, [1858], from Thomas Gordon Pollock (1838-1863) while a student at the University of Virginia. He mentions taking four classes of law and being in his old room at 21 West Lawn. He mentions [Elisha Boyd] Faulkner (1841- ) being there and relates a story about him. He discusses the changes at the University including "an elegant new Hotel built at the end of the Eastern Range with a dining hall..." and describes the new eating arrangements. He also mentions Douglas [French] Forrest (1837- ) taking junior classes of law and being pleased with [James Philemon] Holcombe's (1820-1873) lectures on mercantile law. A letter, February 12, 1908, from Lilias Janney in Pasadena, California, describes the part of town with shops, with all kinds of Indian curios, rugs, baskets, etc. and beautiful China. A letter, Thursday evening [ca. 1908], from George D. Montgomery, Los Angeles, California, to Lilias Janney, mentions a visit to Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Playa del Rey, Venice and Santa Monica and discusses arrangements for Nannie Lee (Pollock) Janney to stay in Pasadena. There is another letter, April 22, 1916, from Lilias Janney in Yokohama, Japan, mentioning a visit to a mission boarding school, describing the living arrangements of the girls at the school, and describing a recital arranged for her in the chapel. A letter of January 17, 1936, from the Friends of the Library of the University of North Carolina discusses the "Southern Collection" of the library.
Other items in this collection include genealogical and historical data, photographs, travel brochures, bound volumes including a photograph album, scrapbook and travel journals. There is also a framed photograph of Robert Stevenson Janney.
re the Alexandria, Loudon, and Hampshire Railroad Company
re the Mutual Assurance Society
re Thompson & Chinn (deceased) vs. Beveridge
re Washington vs. Lovett
re Robert Stevenson Janney
re their marriage
re her engagement
re Garden Clubs
re travel in Eurasia and the United States
re travel in the United Kingdom
re Robert Stevenson Janney