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Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary 2001 Processed by: Special Collections Staff Funding: Web version of the finding aid funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Special Collections, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary Descriptive Summary Special Collections, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary Maupin-Washington Papers, 1732-1932. Mss. 65 M44 271 items. English Papers, 1732-1932, of the Maupin and Washington families. Chapman Maupin, Socrates Maupin, Peter Grayson Washington. Administrative Information Restrictions on Access

Collection is open to all researchers.

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Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from the Curator of Manuscripts and Rare Books, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.

Preferred Citation

Maupin-Washington Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Acquisition Information

Gift: 271 items, 07/27/1951.

Biographical/Historical Information

Biography to be added later.

Scope and Content Information

Papers, 1732-1932, of the Maupin and Washington families. The bulk of the papers, 1850-1870, are letters received by Peter Grayson Washington who served as Assistant Secretary of the U. S. Treasury from 1853- 1857. Most of the letters relate to political patronage, Democratic Party politics and the various responsibilities of the Treasury Department. Later letters relate to Washington's work as a claims agent in Washington, D. C. and to his investments in New York City.

The collection also includes letters written to Socrates Maupin (1809-1871), professor of medicine at the University of Virginia, including letters to him and correspondence of his son Chapman Maupin (1846- 1900), during the American Civil War and while studying in Europe. Letters and ephemera relating to Chapman Maupin's interest in his Washington forbearers are included as well. There are also land records, autographs and a carte-de-visite of Edwin Booth.

Arrangement Organization

This collection is organized into five series. Series 1 contains the personal and business correspondence of Peter Grayson Washington; Series 2 contains correspondence of the Maupin family; Series 3 contains genealogical information; Series 4 contains deeds and other items relating to the exchange of land; Series 5 contains miscellaneous material; Series 6 contains photographs.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged chronologically by date within each series. Series 1 is divided into subseries by years.

Index Terms Family Names: Maupin family. Washington family. Persons: Booth, Edwin, 1833- 1893. Maupin, Chapman, 1846-1900. Maupin, Socrates, 1808-1871. Subjects: United States. Dept. of the Treasury. Components List Series 1: Personal and Business Correspondence of Peter Grayson Washington Personal and Business Correspondence of Peter Grayson Washington, 1835-1866, n.d. 1-2 Personal and Business Correspondence, 1835-1852. 1:1-2 Jno. Coffee, House [of] Representatives, [Washington, D.C.], to Rev. O. B. Brown, Pay Office, 2 January 1835. 1:1 1 page.ALS.

Sends a letter from Silas S. Boggess on his pay for transporting the mail. In pencil, notations on sums due in 1834.

James M. Buchanan, Balt[imore, Maryland], to [?], 2 December 1845. 1:1 1 page.ALS.

Invites recipient to join Mr. Yancey and a few friends from Washington for dinner.

Geo[rge] M. Brooke, B[reve]t Brig[a]d[ier] Gen[era]l, Head Qu[arte]rs, First Division, New Orleans, [Louisiana], to Caption Charles Clark, 2d Mississippi Rifles, New Orleans, Louisiana, 18 August 1847. 1:1 2 pages.LS.

Orders Clark to embark his detachment of recruits for Brazos, N. Iago, and from there, go to Matamoros and report to Col. W[illia]m Davenport.

This letter was included with the letter listed below; William Davenport to Charles Clark, 3 September 1847.

Note on verso from W[illia]m Davenport, Col. Matamoros, [Mexico], to Charles Clark, 3 September 1847. 1:1 2 pages.ANS.

Ordering Capt. Clark and his detachment to headquarters beyond Monterey.

This letter was included within the above letter; George M. Brooke to Captin Charles Clark, 18 August 1847.

J[oseph] R[eed] Ingersoll, Washington, [D.C.], to Tho[ma]s Carbury, Washington, [D.C.], 22 December 1847. 1:1 1 page.ALS.

Forwarded Mr. Pettrich's petition to the Committee on Buildings and Grounds; some person more familiar with the circumstances should see Mr. J. W. Houston.

David S[ettle] Reid, House [of] Representatives, Washington, [D.C.], to Peter Grayson Washington, Aud[itor] for P[ost] O[ffice] Dep[artmen]t, Washington, [D.C.], 8 May 1848. 1:1 1 page.ALS.

Requests return of papers sent in the case of Whitman.

A[braham] R[obinson] McIlvaine, H[ouse of] Rep[resentative]s, [Washington, D.C.], to Mr. [Peter Grayson] Washington, n.p., 6 July [18]48. 1:1 1 page.ALS.

Asks Washington to send him a reply so he can answer a letter from Mr. [Charles B.] Penrose.

Abraham R[obinson] McIlvaine, House [of] Rep[resentative]s, [Washington, D.C.], to P. D.[sic][G.] Washington, n.p., 18 July [18]48. 1:1 1 page.ALS.

Has received a letter from Mr. [Charles B.] Penrosewho has not yet received the draft, though Penrose sent the required deposition.

J. M. Mason, Senate Chamber, [Washington, D.C.], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 9 January [18]50. 1:1 1 page.ALS.

Inquires about the claim of Mr. Pagnall of Norfolk, [Virginia], for his examination of the Carter and Roddy claims.

John Cadwalader, Philad[elphi]a, [Pennsylvania], to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C., 13 February 1850 1:1 4 pages.ALS.

Discusses information on a patent issued to James Rumsey for a reaction wheel with a fixed flume, and one to James Macombe for a horizontal hollow water wheel.

John Cadwalader, Philad[elphi]a, [Pennsylvania], to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C., 13 February 1850 1:1 3 pages.ALS.

More information on the Rumsey patent.

W[illiam] Medill, Convention Chamber, Columbus, Ohio, to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 4 June 1850. 1:1 1 page.ALS.

Is very busy as president of the Convention; sends his best wishes to Mrs. Washington, and Miss Virginia.

Cha[rle]s Clark, Fayette, [Mississippi] to "Dear Sir," n.p., 24 August 1850. 1:1 1 page.ALS.

Sends a draft; politics are very quiet since everyone is concentrating on the cotton cropage.

R[ichard] H[enry] Stanton, Maysville, Kentucky, to Col. Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 6 June 1851. 1:2 3 pages.ALS.

Will find a safe bearer for a letter to a young lady in Louisville; discusses his Whig opponent, W[illia]m C. Marshall, and the approaching campaign.

R[ichard] H[enry] Stanton, Maysville, Kentucky, to [Peter Grayson Washington], n.p., 19 June 1851. 1:2 1 page.ALS.

Is busy campaigning.

Cha[rle]s Clark, Fayette, [Mississippi], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 28 October 1851 1:2 1 page.ALS.

Received the land warrants for himself and Capt. Coffee [?]; Foote will be elected governor over Davis.

Certificate of the Officers and Board of Managers of the Washington National Monument Society, showing a picture of the proposed monument and giving 19 signatures, including those of Millard Fillmore, Tho[mas] Carbery, and Winfield Scott, M[atthew] F[ontaine] Maury, and Peter Force. Facsimile, 1 August 1852. 1:2 1 page. Geo[rge] H. Duley, Lt., Top[ographical] Engineers, Medfield, Massachusetts, to Col. Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 29 October 1852. 1:2 1 page.ALS.

Requests Washington's help in preventing the removal of Charles Onion as Post Master at Medfield.

Personal and Business Correspondence, 1853, [1853-1857]. 1:3-4 R[ichard] W[iggington] Thompson, Brown's Hotel, [Washington, D.C.], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 5 March [1853-1857] 1:3 1 page.ALS.

Asks for word when the President [Pierce]'sorder about his business reaches the Treasury Department.

Tazewell Taylor, Norfolk, [Virginia], to Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Secretary [of the] Treasury, [Washington, D.C.], 10 March 1853. 1:3 3 pages.ALS.

Congratulates Washington on his new office; introduces Walter H. Taylor of Norfolk, Superintendent of the New Customs House Building, who Taylor hopes will keep his position.

Jno. Milledge, Augusta, [Georgia], to "My Dear Sir" [Peter Grayson Washington], n.p., 16 March 1853. 1:3 5 pages.ALS.

Congratulates Washington on his new position; praises the new President [Pierce]and his foreign policy; feels sectional rivalries will dissipate; asks that W[illia]m B. Hallbe retained as their Postmaster.

Myra Clark Gaines, Washington, D.C., to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 16 March [18]53. 1:3 1 page.ALS.

Recommends Edward White for an appraisership at San Francisco.

O. S. Dickenson, Binghampton, [New York], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 17 March [18]53. 1:3 3 pages.ALS.

Congratulates Washington on his new position.

A[usburn] Birdsall, Washington, [D.C.], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 19 March 1853. 1:3 1 page.ALS.

Asks assistance in getting the appointment of Superintendent of Light Houses on the Hudson River for Joseph O. Hasbrouck.

Charles Sweetser, Delaware, Ohio, to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 6 April 1853. 1:3 1 page.ALS.

Expresses his pleasure at Washington's appointment.

Smith Pyne, [Washington, D.C.?], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 16 April [1853-1857]. 1:3 2 pages.ALS.

Introduces someone who wants a position in the Department [of the Treasury].

Robert Dale Owen, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Peter Washington, [Washington, D.C.], 20 April 1853. 1:3 2 pages.ALS.

Asks Washington to give Mr. Guthrie an enclosed letter.

Lew[is] Cass, Detroit, [Michigan], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 22 April 1853. 1:3 1 page.ALS.

Introduces Mr. Watson [?].

R[obert] M[ercer] T[aliaferro] Hunter, n.p., to Peter Grayson Washington, [Washington, D.C.], April 1853. 1:3 1 page.ANS.

Introduces Taliaferro Hunter of Fredericksburg, [Virginia], who is to be appointed chief clerk to the Light House Board.

Jno. Milledge, n.p., to [Peter Grayson Washington?], n.p., 14 May 1853. 1:3 1 page.ALS.

Discusses papers regarding certain bounty land claims given Mr. Edwards by the recipient.

A[usburn] Birdsall, Binghampton, [New York], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 16 May [1853-1857]. 1:3 1 page.ALS.

Inquires about appointments under the Treasury Department.

Joseph Henry, Smithsonian Inst[itution, Washington, D.C.], to Peter Grayson Washington, Treasury Depart[ment, Washington, D.C.], 18 May 1853. 1:3 2 pages.ALS.

Introduces Gen. Brisbane of South Carolina, who wishes to discuss some matters with Washington.

J[ohn] L. O'Sullivan, Willard's [Hotel, Washington, D.C.], to Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, [Washington, D.C.], 24 May 1853. 1:3 1 page.ANS.

Encloses a letter Washington suggested he [O'Sullivan] write, and asks that Washington look at the application at once.

Cha[rle]s G. Greene, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 25 May [1853-1857?]. 1:3 2 pages.ALS.

Introduce Mr. Amos Stevens, a skillful mechanic who has devised improvements in balances and scales for weighing.

George D[ennison] Prentice, Louisville, [Kentucky], to [Peter Grayson] Washington, n.p., 18 June [1853-1857]. 1:4 2 pages.ALS.

Asks that his brother, a clerk in the Treasury Department, not lose his position; publishes a partisan newspaper, but during Taylor and Fillmore administrations, was able to prevent the removal of many Democrats.

T[homas] J.D. Fuller, Calais, Maine, to Peter Grayson Washington, [Washington], D.C., 25 June 1853. 1:4 3 pages.ALS.

Asks for Washington's assistance in keeping the "cutter" in the "6th District"; encourages Washington to make a personal inspection.

Tho[ma]s ap C. Jones, "near Prospect Hill [Fairfax County], Virginia, to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 30 June 1853. 1:4 3 pages.ALS.

Reminds him of an invitation to make a personal inspection.

Dan[ie]l Mace Lafayette, Indiana, to Peter Grayson Washington, Ass[istan]t Treasurer, [Washington, D.C.], 10 July 1853. 1:4 1 page.ANS.

Introduces N. L. Carr who has a clerkship "in your dept."

James L. Orr, Anderson, [South Carolina] to Peter Grayson Washington, [Washington, D.C.], 20 July 1853. 1:4 1 page.ALS.

Introduces Alexander S[tuart] Wallace"a member of our State Legislature."

Edson B. Olds, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Peter Grayson Washington, Ass[istan]t Sec[retary of the] Treasury, [Washington, D.C.], 24 July 1853. 1:4 1 page.ALS.

Discusses the situation of Parker "of the Chillicothe District" and his chance for a clerkship.

James G. Brent[?], Washington, [D.C.], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 25 July 1853. 1:4 1 page.ANS.

Introduces Mr. Joseph Jerwith of Alexandria, Virginia.

A[ngel] Calderon de la Barca, n.p., to Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, [Washington, D.C.], 29 July 1853. 1:4 1 page.ANS.

Encloses a bill of lading for "sweet-meats" from Havana; would like Washington to order their free delivery in New York.

J[ohn] W[ien] Forney, Washington, [D.C.], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 16 August 1853. 1:4 1 page.ALS.

Introduces J. C. McKubbin[?] of California.

John Tyler, Jr., 46th South 6 Street, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 24 Aug [18]53. 1:4 1 page.ALS.

Asks if position of [Treasury Department] Librarian, vacated due to the death of Mr. Taliaferro, has been filled, the salary, and whether Washington could keep it open for a few days. Endorsed as answered 25 August 1853.

J[ohn] C[adwalader], Saratoga Springs, [New York], to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C., 27 August 1853. 1:4 20 pages.ALS.

Discusses objects of current interest - the funding of the Pacific Railroad, and Cuba.

Spencer F. Baird, Ass[istan]t Sec[retary], Smithsonian I[nstitution, Washington, D.C.], to Peter Grayson Washington, Ass[istan]t Secretary [of the] Treasury, Washington, [D.C.], 25 October 1853. 1:4 1 page.ALS.

Encloses a letter to be forwarded to Capt. W. C. Pease, with suggestions on making collections in natural history; asks if Mr. Charles Cavileer, who has been making meteorological observations, is still collector of customs at Pembina, Minnesota.

T. L. Smith, n.p. to Col. [?], n.p., 1 November [18]53. 1:4 1 page.ALS.

Invites recipient to a family dinner to "test some old wine."

[Caleb] Cushing, Att[orne]y Gen[era]l's Off[ice], [Washington, D.C.], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 1 December 1853. 1:4 2 pages.ALS.

Asks Washington to ask Secretary [Guthrie]to postpone the nomination of an inspector in the place of G. J. L. Colby.

Ro[bert] Tyler, Phila[delphia, Pennsylvania]to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 10 December [18]53. 1:4 2 pages.ALS.

Praises Mr. Guthrie's Report; defended Guthrie during the recent denunciations; feels Guthrie's detractors were speculators, from New York and elsewhere, who want a more pliant Secretary.

J[ohn] L. O'Sullivan, New York, [New York], to Peter Grayson Washington, Ass[istan]t Sec[retar]y of [the] Treasury, [Washington, D.C.], 29 December 1853. 1:4 3 pages.ALS.

Sends some additional figures for a form sent to Mr. Guthrie in an earlier mail; discusses the precedents for Washington's appointment.

H[enry] May, n.p., to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 29 December 1853. 1:4 1 page.ALS.

Apologizes for letting out news of a wage increase for Customs House employees.

John Slidell, Washington, [D.C.], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 30 December 1853. 1:4 1 page.ALS.

Asks that Lieutenant Richmond not have to serve on the Mobile, [Alabama] Station.

Jon Cadwalader, n.p. to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., [1853-1857]. 1:4 2 pages.LS.

Discusses Mr. Yost's declining of an appointment; will suggest someone else for the position.

R[ose] O'N[eal] Greenhow, "H Street between 15 and 16", [Washington, D.C?], to [Peter Grayson] Washington, Assistant Sec[retary] of [the] Treasury, [Washington, D.C.], [1853-1857]. 1:4 2 pages.ALS.

Needs the duplicate of the draft for $1,000.

W[illia]m B. Hodge, n.p. to [Peter Grayson Washington], n.p., [1853-1857]. 1:4 1 page.ALS.

Asks that a warrant to Mr. Aspinwall be given to Mr. G[uthrie]for his signature.

Dan[ie]l Mace, n.p. to Peter Grayson Washington, Asst[istant] Treasurer, n.p., [1853-1857]. 1:4 1 page.ALS.

Hopes Mr. Parr will pass the examination for a third class clerkship.

A. Smith, n.p., to Col. Peter Grayson W[ashington], n.p., [1853-1857]. 1:4 1 page.ALS.

Asks for a position in California for his wife's brother, John.

J. Knox Walker, [Washington, D.C.], to [Peter Grayson?] Washington, n.p., [1853-1857]. 1:4 1 page.ALS.

Reports that Mr. Sam[ue]l Whithorne, about whom the President [Pierce]spoke this morning, is unwell and not able to begin his duties.

Sidney Webster, [Washington, D.C.], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., [1853-1857]. 1:4 2 pages.ALS.

Asks for employment for John McMahon.

Sidney Webster, [Washington, D.C.], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., [1853-1857]. 1:4 1 page.ALS.

Reports that, at the President's [Pierce]direction, wrote the Collector at Eastport, Maine that Mr. Andrews should keep his job.

Personal and Business Correspondence, 1854. 1:5 H[arry] Hibbard, Gadslyn[?], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 9 January 1854. 1:5 1 page.ALS.

Introduces Gen. Lamprey of Hampton, New Hampshire.

S[tephen] R[ussell] Mallory, n.p. to Col. [Peter Grayson] Washington, n.p., 10 January [18]54. 1:5 1 page.ALS.

Introduces Th[omas?] Blount, who has applied for a clerkship.

Jos[eph] R[ipley] Chandler, House of Representatives, Washington, [D.C], to Peter Grayson Washington, Ass[istant] Sec[retary] of the Treasury, [Washington, D.C.], 13 January 1854. 1:5 1 page.ALS.

Asks about the use of nickel in coins, and for a reply to his questions on the Smithsonian Funds.

W[illia]m Smith, Washington, [D.C], to "My dear Sir," n.p., 13 January 1854. 1:5 2 pages.ALS.

Regrets his absence when the bill on the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury was rejected.

C[harles] C. Jewett, Smithsonian Institution, [Washington, D.C.], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 19 January 1854. 1:5 1 page.ALS.

Introduces Charles B. Norton of New York, a publisher and bookseller who wants to discuss duties on books.

John M. Read, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Peter Grayson Washington, Ass[istan]t Sec[retary] of the Treasury, Washington, [D.C.], 27 January 1854. 1:5 1 page.ALS.

Asks Washington to call the Secretary of the Treasury's attention to a letter from Messrs. Powers and Weightman[?] on duty-free manufactured articles.

M[atthew] Birchard, House of Representatives, Columbus, Ohio, to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 30 January [18]54. 1:5 1 page.ALS.

Asks for assistance in getting a better position for his brother-in-law, William Weaver.

H[enry] May, n.p., to Col. Peter Grayson Washington, Ass[istan]t Sec[retary] of [the] Treasury, [Washington, D.C.], 31 January [18]54. 1:5 1 page.ALS.

Encloses a letter from his constituent, Major George; discusses the Collector, George[?] Thomas, and a position for Col. [Tench] Tilghamof the Eastern Shore.

Cha[rle]s G. Greene, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 7 February [18]54. 1:5 1 page.ALS.

Introduces R. S. S. Andros, Deputy Collector at Boston.

Th[?] Walsh, Secretary, Army and Navy Club, [Washington, D.C.], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 14 March 1854. 1:5 2 pages.ALS.

Forwards a resolution [enclosed] of the Annual General Meeting of the Army and Navy Club, thanking Washington for a volume of statistical information.

M[ilton] S[locum] Latham, House of Representatives, Washington, [D.C], to James Guthrie, Sec[retary] of [the] Treasury, [Washington, D.C.], 11 April [18]54. 1:5 1 page.ALS.

Encloses communication from Dr. Birdsall, Superintendent of the Mint in California.

James Ross Snowden, Director, Mint of the United States, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Peter Grayson Washington, Acting Sec[retary] of the Treasury, Washington City [D.C.], 1 May 1854. 1:5 1 page.ALS.

Plans to come to Washington to meet with him in 2 days.

W. F. Allen, [Olney?], New York to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 4 May 1854. 1:5 2 pages.ALS.

Introduces Tho[mas] H. Bond, who wants a leave of absence for his son, John G. Bond, of the Reserve Marines.

A[ndrew] Stevenson, Blenheim, Carter's Bridge P[os]t Off[ice], Albemarle [County, Virginia], to P. Washington, n.p., 24 June 1854. 1:5 1 page.ALS.

Understands Congress has approved paying expenses of the Springfield Commission, of which he was a member.

Jno. Nelson, Balt[im]o[re], [Maryland], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 10 July 1854. 1:5 2 pages.ALS.

Asks for assistance in keeping Edgar Irving as Inspector in the Customs House in New York.

J[ohn] Ross Browne, San Francisco, California, to Peter Grayson Washington, Ass[istan]t Secretary of the Treasury, [Washington, D.C.], 15 July [18]54. 1:5 1 page.ALS.

Feels there is too much electioneering in California, and that it harms the Democratic Party.

Gerrit Smith, House of Representatives, [Washington, D.C.], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 17 July 1854. 1:5 1 page.ALS.

Has received Washington's note; does not know if Janet[?] Richardson is in Washington.

Charles W. Upham, House of Representatives, Washington City [D.C.], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 17 July 1854. 1:5 2 pages.ALS.

Asks that necessary information be sent to Senator [R. M. T.] Hunterto secure an appropriation to repair a Customs House.

W. Meade Addison, Baltimore, [Maryland], to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, [D.C.], 27 July 1854. 1:5 2 pages.ALS.

Regarding Mrs. Allison and a Paymastership[?]; feels the Chief Justice recognizes a lasting obligation to Washington and Mr. Guthrie; settlement of the suit will cheer the Chief Justice's "last days of his useful life."

Charles W. Upham, House of Representatives, Washington City [D.C.], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 2 August 1854. 1:5 1 page.ALS.

Regarding tactics to get an appropriation to save a building.

Emile Lasere, New Orleans, [Louisiana], to Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Sec[retary] of the Treasury, Washington, D.C., 13 September 1854. 1:5 1 page.ALS.

Introduces Dennis Cronan[?].

T[homas] J[ames] D[uncan] Fuller, Calais, [Maine], to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, [D.C.], 21 September 1854. 1:5 3 pages.ALS.

Believes he won his close election; asks about a Customs House at Ellsworth, and the appointment of Joseph H. Jordun.

John Cadwalader, Philad[elphi]a, [Pennsylvania], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p. Discusses his margin of victory in the election, 11 October 1854. 1:5 3 pages.ALS. J[ohn] O'Fallon, St. Louis, [Missouri], to Peter Grayson Washington, Ass[istant] Secretary of the Treasury, [Washington, D.C.], 16 October 1854. 1:5 1 page.ALS.

Introduces George Th. McGunesh[?].

John Robbins, Jr., Kensington, Phila[delphia], [Pennsylvania], to Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Sec[retary] of [the] Treasury, [Washington, D.C.], 21 October 1854. 1:5 1 page.ALS.

Asks him again for a statement of matters relating to the tariff.

Geo[rge] Read Riddle, Wilmington, Delaware, to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 6 November 1854. 1:5 1 page.ALS.

Needs Col. Wm. H. Jones of the Auditor's Office with him for a few days.

H[enry] May, Balt[im]o[re], [Maryland], to "Dear Colonel" [Peter Grayson Washington], n.p., 13 November [1854]. 1:5 4 pages.LS.

Thanks him for support in his campaign, which he lost because of illness.

J[ohn] C[adwalader], Phil[adelphi]a [Pennsylvania], to Peter Grayson W[ashington], n.p., 28 November 1854. 1:5 4 pages.ALS.

Discusses various appointments, and a problem about a stonecutter.

Personal and Business Correspondence, 1855. 2:1 Daniel Lord, New York, [New York], to Col. [Peter Grayson] Washington, n.p., 27 January 1855. 2:1 1 page.ALS.

Introduces Mr. Cunard.

W. Meade Addison, Balt[im]o[re, Maryland], to Peter Grayson Washington, Ass[istan]t Sec[retar]y of [the] Treas[ur]y, [Washington, D.C.], 8 February 1855. 2:1 2 pages.ALS.

Could not keep their appointment; asks for the results of Washington's interview with the Secretary so he can tell the Chief Justice.

Jno. Swift, Philad[elphi]a, [Pennsylvania], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p. 8 February [18]55. 2:1 1 page.ALS.

Sent the bond required to Vincent's case and asks for Washington's help.

Lucius] B[enedict] Peck, Woodstock, [Vermont?], to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, [D.C.], 19 February 1855. 2:1 3 pages.ALS.

Thanks Washington for his letter of sympathy on Peck's wife's death; suggests he write Anna, who is in New York.

Reverdy Johnson, Balt[imore, Maryland], to Peter Grayson Washington, Ass[istan]t Sec[retar]y [of the Treasury, Washington, D.C.], 19 February [18]55. 2:1 3 pages.ALS.

Offers to sell his residence for the Court House that Congress has just authorized.

John B. Weller, Senate Chamber, [Washington, D.C.], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 26 February 1855. 2:1 1 page.ALS.

Recommends Addison for a clerk's position in Washington's office.

W. F. Allen, Oswego[?], New York, to Peter Grayson Washington, Ass[istan]t Sec[retar]y of [the] Treas[ur]y, [Washington, D.C.], 15 March 1855. 2:1 1 page.ALS.

Introduces Lt. John G. Bond, who is on his way to join his ship in Norfolk, [Virginia].

Hendrick B[radley] Wright, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, to Peter Grayson Washington, Ass[istan]t Treasury Dept., [Washington, D.C.], 20 March 1855. 2:1 1 page.ALS.

Forwarded the notice of appointment to Mr. Miles, but has not heard from him.

John Robbins, Jr., Kensington, Phila[delphia, Pennsylvania], Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Secretary of [the] Treasury, [Washington, D.C.], 23 March 1855. 2:1 1 page.ALS.

Introduces Casper Schedler, who has business with Mr. Guthrie on importing goods.

John W. Duvall, Portland, [?], to Peter Grayson Washington, [Washington, D.C.], 28 March 1855. 2:1 2 pages.ALS.

Introduces Mr. Stone[?], a temporary Inspector at the Port of Portland, who wants an increase in pay from $2.00 per day.

S. Hamilton, Savannah, [Georgia], to Peter C. [sic] Washington, Ass[istan]t Sec[retar]y of the Treasury, Washington, [D.C.], 6 April 1855. 2:1 3 pages.ALS.

Discusses action in the House of Representatives regarding payment of the Texas Debt, and asks for information for an article he is writing on the subject.

M[oses] H. Grinnell, New York, [New York], to Peter A. [sic] Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, [D.C.], 14 May 1855. 2:1 2 pages.ALS.

Introduces Anthony Thornton, who is in Washington to arrange about bonded stores in New York.

Colin M[acrae] Ingersoll, New Haven, Connecticut, to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 22 May 1855. 2:1 1 page.ALS.

Discusses appointment of the Superintendent of the Customs House.

H[enry] May, Balt[im]o[re, Maryland], to Colonel [Peter Grayson Washington], n.p., 7 June [1855?] 2:1 1 page.ALS.

Thanks him for the item for Mr. Matson[?]; comments on the appointment of Buckingham Smith to Spain.

W[illiam] H[enry] Witte, Phila[delphia, Pennsylvania], to Peter Grayson Washington, As[sistan]t Sec[retary] of the Treasury, [Washington, D.C.], 9 June 1855. 2:1 2 pages.ALS.

Asks Washington's cooperation in getting a leave of absence for Capt. J. C. Kretchmon[?].

Geo[re] W[allace] Jones, Dubuque, Iowa, to Peter Grayson Washington, As[sistan]t Sec[retar]y [of the] Treas[ur]y, Washington, D.C., 29 June 1855. 2:1 4 pages.ALS.

Encloses a letter as an example of how Washington and Mr. Guthrie need to have clerks be more respectful; discusses question of lamps around Mr. Quigley's office.

John Mckeon, New York, [New York], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 5 July 1855. 2:1 1 page.ALS.

Supports Capt. Hunter's[?] request for a transfer from New York to Lake Ontario.

W. B. Caldwell, Louisville, Kentucky, to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington City, D.C., 8 July 1855. 2:1 2 pages.ALS.

Thanks Washington for the 3 volumes on Indians; discusses local politics.

Geo[rge] P. Kane, Baltimore, [Maryland], to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C., 11 July 1855. 2:1 1 page.ALS.

Asks for assistance in a matter he has written about before.

Horation King, 1st P[ost] M[aster] G[eneral], Appointment Office, P.O. Department, [Washington, D.C.], to Peter Grayson Washington, Acting Secretary [of the] Treasury, Washington, [D.C.], 14 August [18]55. 2:1 1 page.LS.

Mr. Brown has been removed as Postmaster at Brandenburg, Meade County, Kentucky, and William I. Mays appointed.

John B. Floyd, New York, [New York], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 9 September 1855. 2:1 2 pages.LS.

Requests that the salary of a bookkeeper be increased.

T[homas] J[ames] D[uncan] Fuller, Calais, Maine, to Peter Grayson Washington, D.C., 11 September 1855. 2:1 1 page.ALS.

Describes his recent campaign in Maine.

E. G. Eastman, Nashville, [Tennessee], to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C., 12 September 1855. 2:1 1 page.ALS.

Needs the true story of the money advanced for Sam Medary's "outfit"; discusses the recent campaign.

W[illia]m H[enry] Aspinwall, New York, [New York], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 7 November 1855. 2:1 2 pages.ALS.

Would like an appointment soon to discuss greater facilities for freight shipped to California.

J[ohn] Ross Browne, San Francisco, California, to Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, [Washington, D.C.], 20 November 1855. 2:1 3 pages.ALS.

Glowing report on the New Customs House; discusses the failure of Landers & Brenham; asks for authority to purge prominent people "of their iniquities"; would like a position elsewhere.

James Ross Snowden, Mint of the United States, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington City [D.C.], 18 December 1855. 2:1 3 pages.ALS.

Needs a complete set of the Laws of Congress for his work on public medals presented; lists some presentations he need material on.

Asa Biggs, Senate Chamber, [Washington, D.C.], to Peter Grayson Washington, Ass[istan]t Sec[retar]y of the Treasury, [Washington, D.C.], 18 December 1855. 2:1 1 page.ALS.

Asks for publication information on "Register of California Claims, 1846-47" and where it can be obtained.

Personal and Business Correspondence, 1856. 2:2 Samuel L. M. Barlow, New York, [New York], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 2 January 1856. 2:2 2 pages.ALS.

Mess[rs.] Aspinwallare very angry with the President [Pierce], and feel the only course left to get the withdrawal of Mexico's protest is by paying a large sum; both the writer and "friend Tyler" will lose their contingent fees.

P[hilip] Phillips, Washington, [D.C.], to Peter Grayson Washington, [Washington, D.C.], 9 January 1856. 2:2 1 page.ALS.

Introduces Mr. Gould, who has letters from Mobile, [Alabama], regarding the Marine Hospital.

Mortimer[?] Livingston, New York, [New York], to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, [D.C.], 11 January 1856. 2:2 1 page.ALS.

Asks for help in getting duties waived on [some gold or silver] plate sent from England to Captain William Wallace of Baltimore.

H[enry] S[helton] Sanford, New York, [New York], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 11 March [18]56. 2:2 1 page.ALS.

Thanks Washington for the financial reports, and the statements concerning the guano trade.

W[illia]m Coventry H. Waddell, St. Denis Hotel, New York, [New York], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 12 March [18]56. 2:2 1 page.ALS.

Encloses important message for Mr. Cochrane, Surveyor of the Customs at New York.

Jo[h]n Thomson Mason, Annapolis, [Maryland], to "dear sir," 18 March 1856. 2:2 2 pages.ALS.

Withdraws his recommendation that the office of Inspector of Customs in Annapolis be restored.

John J. Cisco, Office of the Assistant Treasurer, U.S., New York, New York, to Peter Grayson Washington, Ass[istan]t Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C., 20 March 1856. 2:2 1 page.ALS.

Introduces Jeremiah Milbank, merchant, who is in Washington regarding the debt of Texas.

John McKeon, New York, [New York], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 3 June 1856. 2:2 1 page.ALS.

Has not received an answer to his request that Hunter not be sent to New Orleans.

Tho[ma]s H. Holt, Willards Hotel, [Washington, D.C.], to 'My Dear Sir,' 9 June 1856. 2:2 1 page.ALS.

Encloses an invitation to his wedding.

Joseph Lane, Washington City [D.C.], to W. L. Gaylord, n.p., 10 June 1856. 2:2 1 page.ALS.

Has just returned from Cincinnati, [Ohio], convention; will send Riggs & Co. a check tomorrow; the McRea papers were returned to Anderson.

Jno. R. Chambliss, Greensville, [?], to [?], 16 June 1856. 2:2 1 page.ANS.

Concerns the letter of Mr. W. McCabb.

John M. Mott, U.S. Marshal, Canadaigua, [New York] to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 30 June 1856. 2:2 2 pages.LS.

Supports bid of Messrs. O. B. and O. S. Latham for the Customs House at Cleveland, Ohio, over that of Mr. Warren, who is described as an active "Know Nothing".

R[ichard] H[enry] Stanton, Maysville, Kentucky, to "My dear friend," n.p. 30 June 1856. 2:2 4 pages.ALS.

Reports the delivery of a box to Dr. Bodenheimer; describes his campaign; needs money from "our claim"; his service in the Colmesvil[?] claim is being used against him.

Edwin B. Morgan, House [of] Representatives, Washington, [D.C.], to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, [D.C.], 3 July [18]56. 2:2 1 page.ALS.

Has received a telegram from Detroit that 3 American Express Co. robbers were convicted.

J[ohn] Bragg, Mobile, [Alabama], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p. 10 July 1856. 2:2 1 page.ALS.

Introduces Mr. W[illia]m Alderson, who is visiting Washington in connection with the contract to build the new Customs House in Mobile.

Smith Pyne, J Street [Washington, D.C.?], to Mr. [Peter Grayson] Washington, n.p. 1 August 1856. 2:2 2 pages.ALS.

Asks employment for the bearer.

Ro[bert] Tyler, Phila[delphia, Pennsylvania], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 1[?] August [18]56. 2:2 1 page.ALS.

Introduces Mr. Colbert[?].

A[lbert] Rust, House [of] Repr[esentative]s, [Washington, D.C.], to Peter Grayson Washington, Ass[istan]t Sec[retary] of [the] Treasury, [Washington, D.C.], 12 August 1856. 2:2 1 page.ALS.

Is sure the office at [?], Arkansas can provide copies of his accounts while Receiver of Public Moneys there.

John Tyler, Jr., Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 26 September 1856. 2:2 1 page.ALS.

Asks Washington to read two enclosures from the daily and the weekly Pennsylvanian, which have "excited attention as far north as Boston," and then give them to Mr. Guthrie.

W[illiam] C. Patterson, Phila[delphia, Pennsylvania], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 8 November 1856. 2:2 1 page.ALS.

Asks for a copy of Gov. Nearey's[?] recent book on consular regulations.

John Romeyn Brodhead, New York, [New York], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 21 November 1856. 2:2 1 page.ALS.

Asks for leave; hopes to see Washington in December.

Henry Chauncey, New York, [New York], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 25 November [18]56. 2:2 1 page.ALS.

Thanks Mr. Guthrie and Washington for their aid; hopes Post Master General will have no cause to regret delaying his decision.

Sam[ue]l Laurence, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Peter Washington, Wash[ingto]n, D.C., 8 December 1856. 2:2 1 page.ALS.

Praises the Secretary's report, and asks for extra copies.

J[ohn] Van Buren, New York, [New York], to [James] Guthrie, [Washington, D.C.], 26 December 1856. 2:2 3 pages.ALS.

Writes for friends who want their lots in Ogdensburgh [sic], [New York], purchased for the new Customs House and Post Office.

Personal and Business Correspondence, 1857. 2:3 John McKeon, New York, [New York], to Peter Grayson Washington, [Washington, D.C.], 3 January 1857. 2:3 1 page.ALS.

Wants 2-3 copies of the Secretary's report.

R. S. S. Andros, Customs House, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Peter Grayson Washington, Ass[istan]t Sec[retar]y of the Treasury, Washington, D.C.], 13 January 1857. 2:3 1 page.ALS.

Introduces Dr. Davis, Superintendent of the U.S. Marine Hospital at Boston.

Myra Clark Gaines, New Orleans, [Louisiana], to "My dear Sir," n.p., 15 January 1857. 2:3 1 page.ALS.

Asks his assistance in getting her son, William, a position as Inspector; asks to be remembered to Mrs. Lee.

J[ames] S. T. Stranahan, House [of] Rep[resen]t[ative]s, [Washington, D.C.], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 2 February 1857. 2:3 1 page.ALS.

Has received Mr. Guthrie's report of the cost of the Brooklyn, [New York] P[ost] O[ffice] building, but not the letter from the Post Master Gen[era]lto Mr. Rust.

John C. Mather[?], New York, [New York], to Peter Grayson Washington, Assistant Sec[re]t[ar]y of the Treasury, [Washington, D.C.], 14 February 1857. 2:3 2 pages.ALS.

Introduces Mr. John Cleminshire[?] of Albany, who seeks the contract to build Customs Houses at Plattsburgh and Ogdensburgh.

Samuel L. M. Barlow, New York, [New York], to Peter Grayson Washington, [Washington, D.C.], 17 February 1857. 2:3 3 pages.ALS.

Introduces Mr. John W. Griffiths, who wants the appointment as architect and naval superintendent for the Treasury Department's new steamboat.

H. W. Rogers, Buffalo, [New York], to Col. Peter Grayson Washington, [Washington, D.C.], 28 February 1857. 2:3 2 pages.LS.

Asks for compassion for his clients, Messrs. Moores and Richards of Chicago.

Jno. Caperton, Washington, D.C., to Col. [Peter Grayson] Washington, [Washington, D.C.], 7 March 1857. 2:3 1 page.ALS.

Introduces G. W. Coffee, who has the support of the California delegation.

J[ohn] Van Buren, New York, [New York], to [Peter Grayson] Washington, [Washington, D.C.], 12 March 1857. 2:3 3 pages.ALS.

Disappointed in situation on Customs House lot in Ogdensburgh [sic], [New York].

T. J[ohna]th[an] Alexander, Balt[imore, Maryland], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 14 March 1857. 2:3 2 pages.ALS.

Regrets Washington's retirement as Assistant Secretary.

J[ohn] Van Buren, New York, [New York] to Mr. [Peter Grayson] Washington, n.p., 16 March 1857. 2:3 3 pages.ALS.

Regrets Washington's resignation and asks for information he requested earlier.

Alex[ander] C. Morton, New York, [New York], to Col. Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C., 6 November 1857. 2:3 1 page.ALS.

Needs the particulars of the case before bringing it to the attention of the Secretary; knows Washington rejoices at the Democrats' success in New York.

Personal and Business Correspondence, 1858. 2:4 John B. Grayson, Santa Fe, New Mexico to "cousin," Peter Grayson Washington, Washington City, D.C., 29 January 1858. 2:4 1 page.ALS.

Sends discharge of William H. Eikern[?], and the necessary papers for a Land Warrant.

T[homas] J[ames] D[uncan] Fuller, Second Auditor, Treasury Department, [Washington, D.C.], to Peter Grayson Washington, City of Washington, [D.C.], 27 February 1858. 2:4 1 page.LS.

Returns letter of Geo[rge] H. Ambrose.

T[homas] J[ames] D[uncan] Fuller, Second Auditor, Treasury Department, [Washington, D.C.], to Messrs. Silas and Edw[ar]d Day, care of Peter Grayson Washington, City of Washington, [D.C.], 30 April 1858. 2:4 1 page.LS.

By applying at the office, they can receive payment on their claim against the Rogue River Indians.

T[homas] J[ames] D[uncan] Fuller, Second Auditor, Treasury Department, [Washington, D.C.], to Francis Nacerette, care of Peter Grayson Washington, City of Washington, [D.C.], 30 April 1858. 2:4 1 page.LS.

By applying at the office, he can receive payment on his claim against the Rogue River Indians.

T[homas] J[ames] D[uncan] Fuller, Second Auditor, Treasury Department, [Washington, D.C.], to John Anderson, care of Peter Grayson Washington, City of Washington, [D.C.], 30 April 1858. 2:4 1 page.LS.

By applying at the office, he can receive payment on his claim against the Rogue River Indians.

A. W. Thompson, Philad[elphia] [Pennsylvania], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 9 May 1858. 2:4 1 page.ALS.

Needs certain papers before he sees Senator [James Murray] Mason; feels it advisable for the bill to be part of the General Post Office Bill.

Sam[uel] L. Harris, Washington, D.C., to Thomas J. Shadden, Lafayette, Oregon, 17 July 1858. 2:4 1 page.ALS.

Succeeded in getting an appropriation for Shadden's service as a "Vaguero" in the Fremont-Folsom expedition of 1846-1847, and will inform him when the money is available.

D[avid] S[mith] Terry, Sacramento, [California], to L. Q. Washington, n.p., 29 December 1858. 2:4 1 page.ALS.

Introduces Mr. P. A. Athern, who Terry has advised to employ Washington in a case before the Commissioners of the Land Office.

Personal and Business Correspondence, 1859. 2:4 Sam[ue]l L. Gouverneur, Jr., Washington City [D.C.], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 27 January 1859. 2:4 1 page.ALS.

Sends information on Henry Hodges, who served in 1814 and 1815 for the Bounty Land application of Elizabeth and Henry Hodges.

Sam[uel][?] Casey, Washington, [D.C.]to "Dear Sir," n.p., 2 August 1859. 2:4 1 page.ALS.

Hopes for a long leave to recover his health; finds a strong sentiment for General [Joseph] Lanein Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee; feels the influence of [Stephen A.] Douglas' friends will control the nomination.

Salmon] P[ortland] Chase, Cincinnati, [Ohio], to Peter Grayson Washington, Ass[istan]t Sec[retar]y [of the] Treas[ury], [Washington, D.C.], 6 August 1859. 2:4 1 page.ALS.

Asks for 3 copies of the California Charts. Including ANS by "A. F. B." 10 August [1859].

T[homas] J[ames] D[uncan] Fuller, Second Auditor, Treasury Department, [Washington, D.C.], to G. H. Ambrose, care of Peter Grayson Washington, City of Washington, [D.C.], 9 September 1859. 2:4 1 page.LS.

Ambrose will receive the balance due him shortly.

Personal and Business Correspondence, 1860. 2:4 8 items. Jos[eph] C. Potts, The Trenton Locomotive and Manufacturing Co., Trenton, New Jersey, to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 27 February 1860. 2:4 3 pages.ALS.

Discusses sentiment in New Jersey for [Stephen A.] Douglasand [James] Guthrie, and tactics for the [Democratic] Convention; comments on the North-South political crisis.

J. S. Little, Portland, [Maine?], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 18 March 1860. 2:4 3 pages.ALS.

Expresses sympathy on death of Mr. [David A.] Bokee, prefers [Stephen A.] Douglasfor President over "your candidate," but would be resigned if Mr. [James] Guthrie won.

W[illia]m Henry Trescot, Acting Secretary, Department of State, Washington, [D.C.], to Peter Grayson and L. Q. Washington, Washington City, [D.C.], 11 July 1860. 2:4 1 page.LS.

Mr. Trevitt's claim for medical aid to American seamen while U.S. consul at Valparaiso, [Chile] has been disallowed.

[?] Napoleon Zermon[?], New York, [New York], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 10 August [18]60. 2:4 2 pages.LS.

Needs Washington's advice on whether to sell his claim.

[?] Napoleon Zermon, Washington, D.C., to G. P. [sic] Washington, n.p., 24 September 1860. 2:4 1 page.ALS.

Introduces Mr. Stephen P. Mirzan[?], who wants the position of Dragoman near the Sublime Port.

Ja[me]s B. Campbell, Charleston, [?], to Peter Grayson and L. Q. Washington, n.p., 25 November [18]60. 2:4 1 page.ALS.

Has not received an acknowledgement of sending them a claim on Mr. Hurst[?].

W[illiam] W[allace] Phelps, Reolburg, Minnesota, to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 9 December 1860. 2:4 1 page.ALS.

Needs to know how the "present disturbed conditions" will affect the conducting of public business; received Washington's circular.

Geo[rge] P. Kane, n.p., to [Peter Grayson Washington], n.p., [1860?]. 2:4 4 pages.ALS.

Discusses Mr. [James] Guthrie'schances with the Maryland delegation in light of his support of the iron and granite industries.

Personal and Business Correspondence, 1861. 2:5 13 items. Tho[ma]s J[efferson] Barr, New York, [New York], to Col. Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 7 January 1861. 2:5 2 pages.ALS.

Discusses purchase of a building by the Post Office.

A[lfred] B[urton] Greenwood, Commissioner, Office [of] Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C., 11 January 1861. 2:5 1 page.LS.

Discusses Victoria Angi's claim for land in the Lake Pepin Sioux Halfhreed tract.

Joseph Lane, Washington, D.C., to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 21 January 1861. 2:5 1 page.ALS.

Sends a letter from John Anderson.

J[ames] R. Powell, Montgomery, Alabama, to Col. Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C., 7 May 1861. 2:5 3 pages.ALS.

Has had conversations with "high officials" on his usefulness in establishing a new government; discusses status of U.S. postal officials in the Confederacy; mentions Quintus [Washington?].

J[ames] R. Powell, Montg[omer]y, Alabama, to [Peter Grayson] Washington, n.p. 24 June [18]61. 2:5 3 pages.ALS.

Inquiries about how to safely go to Washington, [D.C.]to settle with the Post Office Department; gives his views of the [Civil] War, and its possible outcomes.

J[ames] R. Powell, Montgomery, Alabama, to [Peter Grayson] Washington, n.p., 23 July 1861. 2:5 3 pages.ALS.

Discusses sentiment toward the [Civil] War, and how to receive his back pay; needs help in getting a nephew home from St. James College in Maryland.

Jno. Harrington[?], Ass[istan]t Secretary of the Treasury, [Washington, D.C.], to C. Ingle, Washington, D.C., 21 August 1861. 2:5 1 page.PDS.

Form letter stating that his letter has been received, and his money referred for settlement.

Edward Cooper, New York, [New York], to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C., 7 September 1861. 2:5 2 pages.ALS.

Lists the stocks and bonds, mainly railroads and municipalities, in the package he is keeping for him; wants information on the iron-plated ship project for which bids were recently opened.

Tho[ma]s J. Barr, New York, [New York], to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 8 November 1861. 2:5 1 page.ALS.

Discusses a building to be sold to the government.

Tho[ma]s J. Barr, New York, [New York], to Col. Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 9 December [18]61. 2:5 1 page.ALS.

Discusses papers on a certain building.

John M. Read, 1119 Chestnut St., [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?], to Peter Grayson Washington, Continental [Hotel?], 9 December 1861. 2:5 1 page.ALS.

Invitation for dinner.

Tho[ma]s J. Barr, New York, [New York], to Col. Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 14 December 1861. 2:5 1 page.ALS.

Owners of a certain building have a chance to rent the upper floors, so he needs to know if the government will buy it.

Tho[ma]s J. Barr, New York, [New York], to Col. Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 21 December 1861. 2:5 1 page.ALS.

Has had no reply to his last two letters.

Personal and Business Correspondence, 1862-1866. 2:6 11 items. John Cadwalader, Philad[elphi]a, [Pennsylvania], to Col. [Peter Grayson] Washington, n.p., 3 February 1862. 2:6 3 pages.ALS.

Inquires about Mr. Gerard's chances of being named consul; mentions his son, Charles.

Tho[ma]s J. Barr, New York, [New York], to Col. [Peter Grayson Washington], n.p., 7 May 1862. 2:6 2 pages.ALS.

Discusses some stock; inquires about the recipient's "banking business."

Tho[ma]s J. Barr, New York, [New York], to Col. [Peter Grayson Washington], n.p., 18 May 1862. 2:6 1 page.ALS.

Discusses the stock in the "Central Park North and East River Rail Road Co.," which he purchased for Washington.

Tho[ma]s J. Barr, New York, [New York], to Col. [Peter Grayson Washington], n.p., 28 May 1862. 2:6 1 page.ALS.

Thanks him for his picture.

Tho[ma]s J. Barr, New York, [New York], to Col. [Peter Grayson Washington], n.p., 2 June 1862. 2:6 2 pages.ALS.

Describes a bank charter that is for sale.

Tho[ma]s J. Barr, New York, [New York], to Col. [Peter Grayson Washington], n.p., 25 July 1862. 2:6 1 page.ALS.

Discusses prospects of Hudson River Rail Road stock.

Tho[ma]s J. Barr, New York, [New York], to Col. [Peter Grayson Washington], n.p., 30 July 1862. 2:6 1 page.ALS.

Fears previous letter of July 25 was lost, so summarizes its contents; enlistments are slow [in New York City], but better in other parts of the state.

W. L. Gaylord, Packwaukee, Marquette County, Wisconsin, to Col. Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 16 November 1863. 2:6 2 pages.ALS.

Requests help for his son, Isaac B. Gaylord of Co. K, 10th Regt., Wisconsin Volunteers, who was taken at Chickamauga, and who is a prisoner at Richmond, [Virginia]; his son also needs boots and blankets; if he [Peter Grayson Washington] cannot help, perhaps C. S. Drew or George Snelling can.

Geo[rge] P. Kane, [Midway?], to Col. Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 26 January 1866. 2:6 4 pages.ALS.

Plans to visit tomorrow, although it may tax the "Charlottesville transportation department."

Edw[ar]d B. White, Charleston, South Carolina, to Ja[me]s Guthrie, n.p., 14 July 1866. 2:6 2 pages.ALS.

Was architect of the Customs House at Charleston; requests assistance in getting a pardon for his service as a Col. of Artillery in the Confederate Army.

This letter was included with the letter listed below; Edw[ar]d B. White, Charleston, South Carolina, to Col. Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 14 July 1866.

Edw[ar]d B. White, Charleston, South Carolina, to Col. Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 14 July 1866. 2:6 1 page.ALS.

Requesting Washington's assistance in getting a pardon.

This letter was included within the above letter; Edw[ar]d B. White, Charleston, South Carolina, to Ja[me]s Guthrie, n.p., 14 July 1866.

Edw[ar]d B. White, Charleston, South Carolina, to Col. Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 26 July 1866. 2:6 2 pages.ALS.

Gives details of his application for pardon; mentions his wife and daughter.

Personal and Business Correspondence, n.d. 2:7 7 items. H[enry] May, Balt[im]o[re, Maryland], to Col. [Peter Grayson] Washington, n.p., 18 February n.y. 2:7 2 pages.ALS.

Sends an assignment regarding money belonging to his orphaned nieces; asks for a list of the Texas bond or script owners.

M. H. Grinnell, n.p., to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 13 March n.y. 2:7 2 pages.ALS.

Asks for copies of the Emigrant Bill.

J. M. Corbit, n.p., to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 27 March n.y. 2:7 1 page.ALS.

Thanks him for the note of introduction for Corbit's mother-in-law, Mrs. Macleod, and her two nieces, who were afraid of being accused of smuggling after returning home from a Parisian education.

E[dward] Cunard,4 Bowling Green, to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 25 May n.y. 2:7 2 pages.ALS.

Hopes they can change their dinner engagement to Thursday, as he needs to see Mr. [Gouverneur] Kembleat Cold Spring on Wednesday.

H[enry] May, Balt[im]o[re, Maryland], to Colonel [Peter Grayson Washington], n.p., 13 June n.y. 2:7 1 page.ALS.

Inquires about the steamboat Osmise [?] for Mr. Walsh.

Ro[bert] Tyler, n.p., to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., 14 August n.y. 2:7 1 page.ALS.

Reminds him of Tyler's "Revenue Agent Case"; "after a pretty hard life, it gives me a chance to stand straight up"; reports that [John] Cadwalladeris well.

N. Turnbull, B[reve]t Colonel, n.p., to Peter Grayson Washington, n.p., n.d. 2:7 1 page.ALS.

Introduces Mr. Bowditch.

Series 2: Maupin Correspondence Maupin Correspondence, 1850-1872. 3:1 12 items. Lund Washington, Washington City [D.C.], to Doctor Socrates Maupin, Richmond, Virginia, 22 September 1850. 3:1 3 pages.ALS.

Discusses his family, especially Peter Grayson Washington and Quinton Washington; market has a good supply of fruits and vegetables; suggests newspapers for ads for the Medical College [of Virginia].

Silas Totten, Williamsburg, [Virginia], to S[ocrates] Maupin, M.D., n.p., 12 February 1852. 3:1 2 pages.ALS.

Cannot lecture before the Atheneum at the time suggested, because Bishop Johns will be away, so he must stay to attend the religious services at the College [of William and Mary], and officiate at the church in town [Bruton Parish Church]; would be able to lecture on Mental Philosophy in March.

Millard Fillmore, Executive Mansion, Washington, [D.C.], to S[ocrates] Maupin, Richmond, Virginia, 31 January 1853. 3:1 1 page.L.

Form letter informing Maupin of the awarding of an Exhibitor's Medal for his exhibit of Minerals at the 1851 Exhibition of the Works of all Nations in London; also signed by Peter Force.

[?], to [Socrates?] Maupin, University of V[irgini]a, [Charlottesville, Virginia], 186[?]. 3:1 1 page.Telegram. In German. H. R. Sutton, Virginia Land Office, Richmond, [Virginia], to "Dear Sir," n.p., 186[?]. 3:1 1 page.LS.

Summary of Military Warrants issued to Lund Washington in 1838.

Richard L. Maury, Fredericksburg, Virginia, to Dr. S[ocrates] Maupin, University of Virginia, [Charlottesville, Virginia], 28 July 1860. 3:1 3 pages.ALS.

Discusses a resolution of the Faculty of the University in light of conversations between them during the disturbances in May; demands that he have the resolution rescinded.

Peyton Randolph, Capt. Com[man]d[in]g, H[ea]d Qu[arters], Camp [sic] [Fort] Gilmer, [Virginia], to Lt. Col. T. M. R. Talcott, Com[man]d[in]g 1st Eng[inee]r Regt., n.p., 21 January 1864. 3:1 1 page.ALS.

Encloses descriptions of 17 men who deserted "last night," and asks that the list be forwarded to Lt. [?] Maupin, the recruiting officer at Raleigh, [North Carolina]; also asks for cartridges because he feels it will help morale if the guard has loaded arms.

This letter was included with the letter listed below; T. M. R. Talcott, H[ea]d Qu[arter]s, 1st Eng[ineers] Regt., 21 January [1864].

T. M. R. Talcott, H[ea]d Qu[arter]s, 1st Eng[ineers] Regt., 21 January [1864]. 3:1 1 page.

Ordering Lt. [?] Maupin to take steps to notify the proper officers about the deserters.

This letter was included within the above letter; Peyton Randolph, Capt. Com[man]d[in]g, H[ea]d Qu[arters], Camp [sic] [Fort] Gilmer, [Virginia], to Lt. Col. T. M. R. Talcott, Com[man]d[in]g 1st Eng[inee]r Regt., n.p., 21 January 1864.

C[hapman] M[aupin], Camp [sic] [Fort] Gilmer, [Virginia], to Robert [W. Maupin], c/o Dr. S[ocrates] Maupin, University of Virginia, [Charlottesville, Virginia], 12 February [18]64. 3:1 2 pages.ALS.

Thanks his brother for the overcoat; regiment has been guarding Yankee prisoners at Belle Isle, and will be detailed to escort the prisoners to Georgia; is tired of being near Richmond; needs shoes; saw Capt. E[?] Grayson, whose son Willie is going to school "in town"; asks for a bottle of [?] for Capt. S. T. S.[?].

Howzer & Hendrix, [?], to Dr. S[ocrates] Maupin, n.p., 22 July 1865. 3:1 1 page.ALS.

Notification that much of his cotton has been stolen "since the occupation of this country by the Federal troops"; asks him to send someone to see the situation.

S. D. Cabaniss, Huntsville, Alabama, to Dr. S[ocrates] Maupin, Prof[essor] of Chemistry, University of V[irgini]a, [Charlottesville, Virginia], 20 September 1867. 3:1 1 page.ALS.

Introduces Richard W. Walker, who is visiting Virginia to find schools for his son and daughter; asks for the same attention to Walker's son as was shown his son, Charles.

Chapman [Maupin, Berlin, Germany], to "Father," Professor S[ocrates] Maupin, University of Virginia, [Charlottesville, Virginia], 5 March [18]70. 3:1 12 pages.ALS. Including Ms.

Mentions his courses in classical studies; discusses Mr. Schele's[?] proposal [that C. M. teach languages]; refers to many [European?] and American professors; describes the organization of Prussian universities; mentions other University of Virginia students studying in Berlin, including Garnett, Hill, and Gallaher; American dislike of George Bancroft in Berlin; reaction to a divorce case in England involving the Prince of Wales [later Edward VII]; arrival of "the Siamese twins"; discusses where in Europe to look for information on their family.

Including Ms., n.d., of notes on the Washington genealogy. 2 pages.

S[usan] M[onroe] G[rayson] Maupin, University of V[irgini]a, [Charlottesville, Virginia], to "Mother," Mrs. S[allie] W[ashington] Maupin, [Baltimore, Maryland], 11 November 1872. 3:1 3 pages.ALS.

Describes a visit from Mr. [John Barbee] Minor, who wants detailed information on father's [Socrates Maupin] life; describes her cold; sends best wishes to other relatives.

Series 3: Genealogical Information Genealogical Information, 1889-1891. 3:2 7 letters between Moncure D. Conway, New York, [New York], and Professor [Chapman] Maupin, [Baltimore, Maryland]. 16 April 1889 - 19 February 1891. 3:2 7 items.

The letters concern Lund Washington, his papers and his family

Also includes 1 ALS on the same subject from Worthington C. Ford, Brooklyn, New York, to Chapman Maupin, n.p., 4 October 1891, enclosing a chart of the descendents of Lawrence Washington.

Handwritten and typed copies of wills of Lawrence Washington, Lund Washington, and Thomas Washington, n.d. 3:2 Chart of the "Washington Ancestry" compiled by Edward S. Lewis, n.d. 3:2 "Ancestry of Chief Justice Marshall," n.d. 3:2 1 page. Typed article on John Marshall, n.d. 3:2 Handwritten article on the ancestry of Mrs. Robert G. Hogan[?], an officer, of the Maryland D.A.R., n.d. 3:2 3 pages. Series 4: Deeds and Other Items Relating to the Exchange of Land Deeds and Other Items Relating to the Exchange of Land, 1732-1842. 3:3 Thomas and Mary Wallis, Hamilton Parish, Prince William County, [Virginia], to "brother" Burr Wallis, n.p., 1 March 1732. 3:3 1 page.DS.

Deed to parcel of land, part of that taken up by their father, John Wahhis.

Spence Grayson, William Grayson, and John Hedgman, Virginia, to Benjamin Grayson, son of Spence Grayson, Virginia, 23 October 1783. 3:3 3 pages.DS.

Appointment to survey lands in western Virginia, and agreement to give him a portion of those lands.

Al[exander] McRae, n.p., to Lewis M. Rivalain, n.p., 3 April 1805. 3:3 2 pages.DS.

Agreement to sell land "on the street leading by the Swan tavern (commonly called the main street on Shockoe Hill," [Richmond, Virginia]), purchased from Dr. Philip Turpin with receipt for £l8O of the £200 purchase price. Witnessed by W[illia]m Price, William] West, and Cha[rle]s Blagrove.

Doctor Philip Turpin and Martha [Turpin], Chesterfield County, [Virginia], to Lewis M. Rivalain, Richmond, [Virginia], 24 February 1806. 3:3 3 pages.DS.

Deed to parcel of land on main street on Shockoe Hill, Richmond, [Virginia], "opposite the ... house of Daniel Call"; sold for £200 (Virginia money); witnesses: John S. Ellis, Robert Priddy, Morris Cosby, and John Allan; land is further described in relationship to Smith's "yellow house," the Swan tavern, "Harris the coach-maker's shop," and Alexander McRae's "carriage house."

William W. Worsley and Rebecca Worsley, Thomas Smith, and James and Tabitha Smith Parish, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Peter Crutchfield, Richmond, Virginia, 13 April 1812. 3:3 8 pages.

Letter includes the items listed below.

Deed to rights in Lot 779 in Richmond, [Virginia], 3 April 1812. 3:3

This deed formerly belonged to Samuel Smith, late husband of Tabitha Smith Parish; lot further described in relationship to property of Alexander McRae, and Lewis M. Rivelain [sic] [Rivalain].

Two signed documents concerning the examination of Rebecca Worsley and Tabitha Parish, 13 April 1812. 3:3 3 pages.2 DsS.

One being a Court order, 13 April 1812, from the General Court of Virginia to the Justices of the Peace in Kentucky, ordering examination of Rebecca Worsley and Tabitha Parish, and the other a certificate of examination, 13 April 1812.

Signed document of Ch[arle]s Scott, Governor of Kentucky, stating that Price Curd and Leonard Young were, at the time of examination, Justices of Fayette County, Kentucky, 28 April 1812. 3:3 1 page.DS. Bill of Exchange for $700 from W[illia]m W. Worsley, Lexington, Kentucky, to Peter Crutchfield, Richmond, Virginia, 5 June 1812. 3:3 1 page.DS. Robert Saunders and Robert Nelson, Commissioners in 2 suits in Chancery District Court of Staunton, [Virginia], 4 May 1814. 3:3 5 pages.DS.

The first suit was between Samuel W. Barrett and William Hylton, Senior, William Hylton, Jun[io]r, Mehitable Campbell, George Lawrence, Luke Tiernon; and the second was between Daniel L. Hylton, and William Foushee and Samuel W. Barrett, William Hylton senior and Miles King, to William Foushee, Richmond, [Virginia]. Deed to land and mill in Warwick County, [Virginia], called "Rich-Neck Estate" for $15,000.00, with summary of payments and endorsements in Williamsburg and Warwick County courts.

James and Ann Maria Taylor, n.p., to Peter V. Daniel and James Rawlings, n.p., 13 May 1817. 3:3 3 pages.DS.

Mortgage to part of Lot 7 in Petersburg, [Virginia], with endorsements in courts in Richmond and Petersburg, [Virginia].

William Watts Gwathmay, acting through James Temple Doswell, n.p., to James D. Morris, n.p., 31 December 1842. 3:3 4 pages.DS.

Deed to land in Galveston County, Republic of Texas, with endorsements by Louisiana and Texas courts.

Series 5: Miscellaneous Material Miscellaneous Material, 1771-1932, n.d. 3:4 George Washington, Camp at Cambridge, [Massachusetts], to Richard Henry Lee, 29 August 1775. 3:4 B[enjamin] Franklin, London, [England], to Humphry Marshall, West Bradford, Chester County, 22 April 1771. 3:4 Theodore D. Woolsey, Pres[iden]t, Yale College, [New Haven, Connecticut], to [?], 20 December 1854. 3:4 1 page.ANS.

Notice that [?] Luckett "of the Freshman Class" is dismissed honorably and without censure "at his Father's Request."

George Minor, Comman]d[e]r in charge, Office of Ord[inance] & H[ea]d q[uarters], Richmond, Virginia, to Frank Minor, Exchange Hotel, Richmond, [Virginia], 27 May 1861. 3:4 1 page.ALS.

Sends description of percussion caps for small arms and has sent him fuses and caps.

[?], Acting Secretary, Department of the Interior, Washington, [D.C.], to A[ndrew] G. Chapman, La Plata, Maryland, 23 May 1883. 3:4 1 page.TLS.

Reports that none of the documents on N[orth] A[merican] Ethnology, which he requested from the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives, can be supplied by the Department of Interior.

A Latin Primer, 1889. 3:4 1 item.PV.

Introductory to Gildersleeve's Latin Series.Revised by the author and Chapman Maupin.

2-cent stamps honoring the Sesquicentennial Exposition, 1926. 3:4 1 item. Menu/Program of the Celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the birth of George Washington, 1932. 3:4 4 pages.PM.

Sponsored by the George Washington Bi-Centennial Commission of Baltimore, [Maryland].

Various clipped autographs, n.d. 3:4

Clipped autographs include the following: J. R. Barret Noble S. Braden Benj[amin] S. EwellJames B. Fever[?] D. Funsten John Maclean T. F. Mayard W[illiam] J. RobertstonJ. R. Rucker D. L. Swain Dawson S. Walker

Series 5: Photographs Photographs, 1922, n.d. 3:4 3 items. Carte de visite of Edwin Booth, n.d. 3:4 Carte de visite of a cartoon entitled The Great Matrimonial Admonisher and Pacificator,n.d. 3:4 Office in Clark County, Virginia, where [George] Washingtonstayed when surveying for Lord Fairfax. August 1922. 3:4 Photographic Print. Black and White. 8x10