Special Collections Research Center
spcoll@wm.eduFinding Aid Authors: Anne T. Johnson.
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Use:
Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.
Conditions Governing Access:
Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
Preferred Citation:
Manuscripts - Group 3 - People, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary
Acquisition Information:
This collection is an artificial grouping of material given to Special Collections or purchased by Special Collections during the 1930's and 1940's.
Scope and Contents
An artificial collection of papers created from material acquired during the 1930's and 1940's. Mostly letters, financial records, published material and official records of individuals in Virginia and elsewhere. Includes documents and signatures of well known people, such as Benjamin Harrison, John Randolph and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Arrangement of Materials:
Alphabetical by last name.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Agriculture--History--19th century
- Allison White and Company
- Apprenticeship programs--Virginia
- Centenary Church
- Correspondence
- Cotton trade--Southern States--History--19th century
- Debt
- Decedents' estates
- Dyes and dyeing
- Exchange Bank of Virginia
- Finances
- Financial records
- Forrest Family
- Horses--Virginia
- Insurance, Fire--Virginia--History
- Jefferson County (W.Va.)--History--18th century
- Jefferson County (W.Va.)--History--19th century
- Kingdom of the Two Sicilies
- Lectures
- Legal documents
- Logging--Virginia
- Lumber trade--Virginia--History
- Marshall, John, 1755-1835
- Mecklenburg County (Va.)--History--19th century
- Medical practice--Virginia--History
- Merchants--Massachusetts
- Merchants--Virginia--Richmond
- Merchants--West Virginia--Jefferson County
- Military records
- Mississippi--History--19th century
- New York (State)--Social life and customs
- Orders (military records)
- Pamphlets
- Petersburg (Va.)--History--19th century
- Physicians--Virginia--York County
- Printed ephemera
- Richmond (Va.)--History--19th century
- Slavery--Southern States--History
- Texas--History--Republic, 1836-1846
- Titanic (Steamship)
- Tobacco industry--Virginia--Richmond
- Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute
- United States--Abolition--History
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States--Slavery
- Valentine, Edward Virginius, 1838-1930
- Virginia--Genealogy
- Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
- Virginia--Politics and Government--18th century
- Virginia--Social life and customs--19th century
- West Point (Va.)--History--19th century
- West, Francis
- West, John
- Wills
- Women physicians--Virginia--History--19th century.
- Women--Physicians
- Women--Virginia--Social life and customs
Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Jefferson County (W.Va.)--History--18th century
- Kingdom of the Two Sicilies
- Mississippi--History--19th century
- New York (State)--Social life and customs
- Virginia--Genealogy
- Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
- Virginia--Politics and Government--18th century
- Virginia--Social life and customs--19th century
- West Point (Va.)--History--19th century
Container List
Branden (Brandon), John Accounts. Accounts between John Branden and Company and Stimpson and Hall, possibly in Petersburg. Virginia. 1791-1796. Purchased from Mrs. C.W. Moorman, April 1944. 1827 and undated account fragments.
Cauthorn, Ethelbert G., American Legal Assocoiation Document for Ethelbert G. Cauthorn of Dunnsville, Virginia. June 14, 1851.
Davies, Samuel 1946 reprint of April 14, 1747 speech by W.H.T. Squires "Samuel Davies before The King's Council for the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia."
Davis, J.R. Letter from J.R. Davis of Purcell House in Norfolk, Virginia, to Major C.M. Stedman, Wilmington, North Carolina regarding the sale of furniture. November 6, 1879.
Davis, Jefferson Letter to W.E. Mitchell from Jefferson Davis. Mississippi. July 21, 1887. Photograph of Jefferson Davis. #4935 on the back. Backed with cloth. Pamphlet "The Jefferson Davis Casemate," distributed at Old Point Comfort, Fort Monroe, Virginia."
Davis, Millie Letter to her daughter in Macon, North Carolina. December 5, 1892.
Denby, Charles Receipt from John Hurt to Charles Denby for burying John Hurt's wife. February 21, 1772.
Devon, F. W. Invoice. 1855. Dew, J. Harvie (Dr.) Pamphlet written by J. Harvie Dew, M.D., "Fox Hunting in Old Virginia in the Days Gone By" and "The Yankee and Rebel Yells." 1904 Reprints.
Dickinson, A.E. Letter from A.E. Dickinson of Colportage in Richmond, Virginia asking for a donation for their ministry program. July 15, 1859.
Dinges, G. H. Accounts. Mount Crawford, Virginia. 1860-1867. See also: George W. Dinges Account Books and Ledgers under MsV.
Dinwiddie Family Newspaper column, Genealogies of Bermuda, with notes on Andrew Auchinleck and family. Undated. Newspaper article, "Glasgow's Link with George Washington" with a photograph of a painting of the Dinwiddie Sisters. Undated.
Dodds, Matthew L. Letter from T.M.R. Talcott of Richmond, Virginia to the Adjutant General's Office of the War Department asking for "tidings" of Matthew L. Dodds, and a note from the Adjutant General's Office of the War Department to Mrs. Mary A. Dodds giving the address of her son in the Philippine Islands. October 11, 1910 and April 24, 1912.
Dodge, Cleveland J. Letter to Hon. John W. Foster about a meeting. Both are in New York City, New York. April 15, 1907.
Dow Family Edgar R. Dow Of Portland, Maine to Isaac Dow asking him if he is a descendant of Isaac Dow who married Elizabeth and if he knew if Isaac's father was Daniel Dow of Hampton who married Rachael Brown on November 27, 1749. October 14, 1889.
Downs, W.J. Receipt for ticket paid in Fort Republic, Virginia to Southern Express Company. December 2, 1898.
Drinkard, Samuel B. Receipts. Possibly from Richmond, Virginia. 1867.
Duesberry, James P. Letter from James P. Duesberry of Richmond, Virginia to James Rog of Albemarle, Virginia about hunting and his activities, plus a page where someone begins a letter to his "gramma." November 4, 1852.
Dufferin, Lord Handwritten copy of speech, in Latin, given by Lord Dufferin at a dinner in Ireland. "A Hamilton" has written his signature a few times at the beginning of the document. Undated.
Duprey, James B. Receipt and invoice for household items. Richmond, Virginia. 1848.
E Eason, Isaac Letter to Isaac Eason, attorney in Norfolk, Virginia, from the National Mercantile Agency, The Bankers Commercial League of America. February 5, 1900. Edes, S.C. United States of America Passport Entries include England, United States, Belgium, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and others. 1851-1852.
Edson, P. Om. Letter from G.G. Benedict of The Burlington, Vermont Press regarding the order for VII, Proceedings of the Reunion Society. December 1, 1906. Letter to C.W. C. Rhoades regarding meetings with old military friends and remembering the Civil War. Poetically written. Possibly tongue-in-cheek about these meetings and the war. March 30, 1911. Letter from ? Cheney, Washington, Vermont regarding 49 years ago. August 3, 1911.
Edwards, James L. Receipt for Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7. 1831 or 1851.
Edwards, Lewis Receipts to Sloop Lewis. Possibly Washington, D.C. 1833 and 1837.
Edwards, Lizzie Letter to Miss Lizzie Edwards in Indian Town, King William County, Virginia from her friend Miss Susan Langeston in New Kent County, Virginia regarding her illness, the cold and her new home. "I have not so much as a fire to warm by." September 26,1867.
Edwards, Morgan Letter to D.S. Horney regarding money and hardship after the Civil War. Horney lives in Independence, Virginia but is writing from North Carolina where his Father lives. April 9, 1866. Edwards, T. Brook Hand drawn calendar for April-July, 1849 and January-March, 1850. Brook Edwards, Columbia College, Washington, D.C. 1849 and 1850. Eliot, Charles William Letter and program for the celebration of the 90th birthday of President Emeritus of Harvard University, Charles William Eliot. March 1924. Emery, Harriet Letter to her cousin about her winter activities. Written April 9, 1855 and delivered September 3, 1856 Entler, Joseph Receipts, Correspondence, estate sale and a "List of Democratic Votes…Northern and Western District of Shepherdstown…" Shepherdstown, West Virginia. 1851, 1863, 1874, 1875 and undated Eppes Family Robertson Eppes, a student at William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia to his sister, Miss Polly Eppes of Richmond, Virginia and City Point, Virginia. 3 original letters with typed and handwritten transcripts. March 26, 1799 and undated. Eskridge, George Brochure for Eskridge Memorial Tree. Fredericksburg, Virginia. April 29, 1937. Ewald, William (Dr. and Mrs.) "At Home" card. Portsmouth, Virginia July 15, 1893. F Faber, F. W. F.W. Faber writes about God on black bordered note paper. Undated. Fauntleroy, S. G. List of items, mostly farm and building items, either an order or an invoice, for Dr. S.G. Fauntleroy from Dunn and Burch. 1889. Farmer, Abner Legatees of Abner Farmer allow $40 from the estate for Samuel P. Farmer. Signed by all legatees. March 30, 1849. Finley, John H. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Dr. John H. Finley, editor from the New York Times, enclosing his poem, "To a Book Worm." January 13, 1931. Finley, Samuel Agreement between Samuel and John Finley for a mercantile business. Rockbridge County, Virginia. Undated Account for Jane Tate's estate by Samuel Finley. July 1835. Note from Ruth Finley about the Missionary Herald. Undated. Account by Samuel Finley on how much money he has advanced to his children. December 31, 1842 Fish, Hamilton Partial Document with Presidential Seal. Hamilton Fish was Secretary of State under President Grant, 1869-1877. Undated. Fitzgerald, H.E. Letter from H.E. Fitzgerald, Secretary of Virginia, about a letter he inadvertently did not return. Undated. Fleming, John Receipt. 1834. Flood, Ann Pension claim of Ann Flood from the Department of the Interior, Pension Office, Washington, D.C. One signature is by James L. Anderson of Buckingham Courthouse, Virginia. December 19, 1872 Flournoys, Thomas L. Letter to his brother in Yolo County, California about his trip across the country and news of the family. "…I have been informed that Dr. P.G. Flournoy has moved back to Virginia since the war closed. If so he can give you all of the news…" December 16, 1866. Forrer Family Legal documents for Forrer, Orndorff, Geary, Propes, Merica and Lucas families. Page County, Virginia. 1859, 1866 and 1868. Francisco, Peter Proposal by Js. Webster of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and J. Warrell of Richmond, Virginia to publish a print representing Peter Francisco's action with Tarleton's men. Includes description of battle and biography of Francisco. 1813. Franklin, Benjamin Silhouette of Benjamin Franklin on a packet from the National Graphic Arts Education Guild honoring Franklin's birthday week, January 17-21, 1938. Fraser, Thomas Letter to A.K. Shurtliff of Portland, Maine about shipping leather. 1849. Frost, Edwin H. Advertisement for his business as a dealer in manuscripts. Yonkers, New York. Undated. Galli-Curci, Amelita Letter to Albert Sydney Edmonds of Kansas. St. Louis, Missouri. 1931. Garfield, James A. The Washington Star, Washington, D.C. account of the death of President James A. Garfield. July 2, 1933. Garfield, Lucretia R. Letters from Lucretia R. Garfield, wife of President James A. Garfield, to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling accepting the title of Honorary Vice President of the United States Daughters. 1892. Gee, John Henry (Dr.) and Pattie Williams Gee Poems. Collected and mimeographed by W.J. Fletcher, compiler of "The Gee Family." 1938. Gibbons, Churchill J. Letter from Churchill J. Gibbons, Petersburg, Virginia to Mr. Barton regarding baptism and other church ceremonies. November 3, 1868. Gilliam, Catherine B. Letter to Richard Eppes for City Point, Virginia. 1842. Gilmer, Anne E. Newspaper obituary and funeral description of Mrs. Anne E. Gilmer, widow of deceased Ex-Governor of Virginia, Thomas Walker Gilmer. April 1874. Gilmer, J.H. Letter from J.H. Gilmer of Charlottesville, Virginia asking for two tenements be made ready to sell. July 21, 1842. Givandon, R. Receipt for sessions in penmanship. Levi Dolbear. Natchez. 1848. Glascock, G.T., and sons Letter to Mr. W.G. Sneed of Mocksville, North Carolina about a delay in an iron pattern order. April 19, 1904.
Glisson, O.L. (Captain) Letter to Capt. O.L. Glisson on the U.S.S. Kennedy from W.A. Macy. Macy sends reading material to men on the ship. Canton. October 19, 1855.
Glover, John Handwritten, one page, biography of General John Glover, who died January 30, 1797. Copy of August 3, 1778 letter from Captain John Glover to his son, John Glover, about applying for a parole so he can come home. Letter addressed to Marblehead, Massachusetts, but General John Glover writes, "should this letter find you in England." Copy of letter from John Glover to his father, General John Glover, which says, "my being impress'd on board of one of his Majesties ships…". November 3, 1776. Glover, T. Jacob Recognition in astronomy and math for T. Jacob Glover from St. Mary's College in Baltimore, Maryland. July 1840. Goddin, Adolphus A Bank of Virginia Note, dated February 1, 1834, to Thomas M. Johnson for $175 with an additional Note that cannot be repaid. August 4, 1834. Signed by Samuel J. Blair. Richmond, Virginia. 1834. Gold, Thomas D. Letter to insurance company about his difficulty in paying premiums on his wife's insurance and wants the money returned. Berryville, Virginia. January 24, 1876. Gordin, John Discharge order in "invalid ridgment" (Invalid Regiment) by Colonel Lewis Nicola. April 21, 1778. Gore, Thomas P. Typed and signed letter from Thomas P. Gore, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, to unknown, saying he requested the Secretary of the Interior to grant an extension on payments for the unallotted land. October 25, 1914. Graham, E.A. Permission for slave, Amanda, to stay in Ann Wallace's yard. April 18, 1854. Grant, Julia D. Letter to Mrs. Darling stating she has no claim as a member of the U.S. Daughters of 1812, but her grandfather, Captain George Dent of Maryland, was in the revolution and they have a company roll-call of a Captain Grant, one of General Grant's direct ancestors. January 28, 1892. Grant, Ulysses S. Signature of Ulysses S. Grant on a partial document. February 3, 1875. General Orders, No. 10, from State of Minnesota. July 23, 1885. Program for Memorial Service for "General U.S. Grant by the Department of the Potomac, Grand Army of the Republic, Metropolitan M.E. Church, Washington, D.C. October 4, 1885. Invitation by Mayor of New York City on the occasion of the formal transfer of Grant's Tomb to New York City. April 27, 1897. Gray, William A. Matriculation card for William A. Gray of Virginia from the University of Pennsylvania Medical Department. 1829-1830. Matriculation Card for William A. Gray, "Surgical Anatomy and Operative Surgery," Philadelphia Anatomical Rooms.
Greenhow, John Letter from Greenhow in Richmond, Virginia to his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Greenhow in Gloucester, Virginia about family. August 15, 1794. Greenway, James (Doctor) Notes and Correspondence of Earl Gregg Swem about biography of James Greenway, a physician from England. 1922. Griffin, Bradney and Thomas Photostat copy of a letter from J. Bradney Griffin at Gloucester Heights, Virginia, to his father describing Yorktown, Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary. September 13, 1863. Photostat copy of a letter from Thomas Griffin to his son, Bradney Griffin. May 29, 1864. Griffin, Esther Josselyn Graduation Certificate from Lincoln Jefferson University in Hammond, Indiana. October 12, 1910 Griffiths, David M. Letter to Radio Liberty, Munich, Germany about a citation in the journal Russkaya Starina about a September 1, 1785 letter from Feodor Vasilievich Karzhavin to his father about living in Virginia for 6 or 7 years where he had the intention of being "the Ambassador to the Russian Empress in a public character from the American Congress." He also mentions sending reports to Russia about battles in Philadelphia. Grove, Abraham Correspondence and receipts of Abraham Grove of Shenandoah County, Cedar's Creek and Saumsville Store in Virginia. Includes a math equation for building a chimney. 1822, 1826, 1850, 1854 and 1871. Gwathmey, G. Taylor Letter to Dr. E.C. Smith of Richmond, Virginia about law and wills. Norfolk, Virginia. June 1910. H Hale, Nathan Leaflets signed by Great Granddaughters of Nathan Hale refuting article, written by George Dudley Seymour, in the June 13, 1926 "Hartford Courant" which said the poem, Alicia, was not written by Nathan or Enoch Hale. Note: George Dudley Seymour, a Connecticut antiquarian, furnished the Homestead, Hale's home. Letter to President of the College of William and Mary from Mary E. Hastings, granddaughter of Nathan Hale, asking William and Mary to keep the documents for the family. The problem appears to be about the engagement of Alice Adams to Nathan Hale and the loss of a miniature of Nathan Hale. Statement or affidavit of the Great Granddaughters about the veracity of the material they sent. Copies of the material also sent to other historical societies and libraries. Other granddaughter's name is Isabel Hastings Shriver. 1927. Hall, John (Lieutenant) Navy Pension for widow, Mary Kelly Hall. John Hall died of insanity contracted while in line of duty. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Undated, but after 1860. Hallock, H.G. C. (Rev.) Circular letter from Rev. H.G. C. Hallock in Shanghai, China about the belief in Monkey Gods in China. Enclosed paper "placemat" with an illustration of the monkey god. September 28, 1928. Rev. Hallock was a missionary in China. Typed mimeograph copy, but signed by Hallock. Hamilton, James Letter to Wood J. Hamblin of Warren City, North Carolina regarding cotton prices. July 25, 1878 Hammond, Charles Henry Indenture for land between Hammond and Samuel Betts Junior of St. Lawrence County, New York and Henry Hayden of Canada. February 28, 1822.
Scope and Contents Hancock, John Facsimile of letter from John Hancock to his wife dated June 21, 1775, entitled "The Historical Love Letter" and printed Christmas 1938.
Hancock, Nathaniel Sermon by Nathaniel Hancock, Pastor of the Church of Christ in Tisbury, Massachusetts for 30 years and a 1721 graduate of Harvard College. "Original Manuscript by Rev. Nathl Hancock of Tisbury 1714."
Haney, John Letter to his sister in "Middlebrook" in Augusta County, Virginia, regarding his wishes for the property and land after he dies. August 13. Letter to John Haney from unknown of Edwardsville, Missouri regarding prices of port and corn. December 9, 18--.
Hankins, James Gustavus Memorial pamphlet for John Gustavus Hankins of Halifax County, Virginia printed by the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Virginia. 1929.
Hanks, Nancy Blueprint of plat of land near Antioch, West Virginia. 1784.
Harcourt, Algemon Letter from Unknown Ritchie. September 4. No year.
Harline, Thomas Thomas Harline to Alex M. Holada regarding City Taxes Receipts. Virginia. December 28, 1866.
Harper and Brothers Robert J. French of Williamsburg, Virginia to Harper and Brothers, New York about division of publishing proceeds. January 5, 1836.
Harris, Christopher Charles W. Harris of Millgrove to E.P. Marsh, Petersburg, Virginia explaining why he has not been able to pay him. October 30, 1842.
Harrison Family Letter from Isabella Harrison, Baltimore, Maryland to Mr. Dalton regar.ding damage done to her farm and food stores by General Butler. November 3, 1865 Letter from S.A. Dalton, Connecticut, to Miss Harrison, wanting to return her brother Robert's Bible that he took when her house was burned "unintentional." September 13, 1865. Letter from Thomas H. Wynne in Richmond, Virginia to Mrs. Harrison returning the Mss volume that he has had reprinted. Letter from John C. Underwood to Isabella H. Harrison about the genealogy of the Byrd Family. November 27, 1896. Letters between Mrs. E. Randolph Cocke of Oakland, Cartersville, Virginia and Dr. Swem and Dr. Bryan of The College of William and Mary regarding the gift of letters and portrait. 1939. Black bordered resolution from the Virginia Historical Society "In Memoriam" to the death of "Thomas Hicks Wynne, late corresponding Secretary of the Virginia Historical Society..." Undated.
Harrison, Benjamin President of the United States. Signed thank you letter to Mrs. Flora Adams Darling. May 28, 1889.
Harrison, Benjamin Governor of Virginia. Two pamphlets on Berkeley Plantation. Appointment of John Powell as Justice of Peace in Fluvanna County, Virginia, signed by Benjamin Harrison, Governor of Virginia. November 3, 1783.
Harrison, J.R. (Doctor) Funeral card for Dr. J.R. Harrison.
Harrison, M.M. (Doctor) Invoices. 1853-1855.
Harrison, Randolph Note to Branch Cunningham from Randolph Harrison. "Hoping we may meet soon and often." Hartman, Melkail Summons for Melkail Hartman to appear before a justice to answer complaint of Goff and Smith. Monongalia County, Virginia. September 17, 1819. Harvey, John (Sir) Handwritten essay on "The First Revolution in Virginia" by unknown. Essay concerns the removal of Sir. John Harvey as Governor of Virginia. Undated. Havens, Hiram Letter regarding payment of bill. Connecticut. November 22, 1848. Hay, George Letter to Thomas Miller of Powhatan, Virginia regarding the Freeland Case. June 13, 1813. Hayes, Rutherford Bottom half of a document, signed by R.B. Hayes, President, and the Acting Secretary of State, Hay. Has Presidential Seal. September 1, 1880. Helper, H.R. Letter to E.M. Davis. New York. April 18, 1859. Henderson, William W. Receipt for L. Williams for a colt. October 1, 1856. Highland, Lucinda Earle Patton Booklet, "Record of the Colonial Forebears-Descendants, Kinsmen and Childhood Friends and Schoolmates of the late Lucinda Earle Patton Highland of West Milford, West Virginia by Scotland G. Highland, Clarksburg, West Virginia. 1929. Hill, Alice Certificate of Dismission of Mrs. Alice Hill of First Presbyterian Church of Richmond, Virginia to St. Andrews Protestant Episcopal Church of Richmond, Virginia. May 7, 1892. Hill, Dabney Order slip for corn written to William Spencer of Dabney Hill for William Evans. September 1, 1843. Hix Receipt for items bought from B.H. Powell. 1848. Holladay Family Letter from A. Holladay to his mother, Patsy Holladay of Louisa County, Virginia. He tells her of his visit to Baltimore, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Cape May, New Jersey. July 23, 1850. Poll Tax Receipt for Mrs. P.Z. Holladay of Joseph, Missouri. December 27, 1861. Invoices of Alexander Holladay. Virginia. 1853, 1856 and 1867. Hollen, Archibald Receipt for payment to Daniel Thomas. September 30, 1868. Holloway, John Tobacco Warehouse Receipt. Appomattox River. Virginia. December 12, 1777. Holstead, R.B. Letters of Recommendation for Holstead as an Educator. Virginia. June 30, 1860. Hood, John B. John B. Hood, New Orleans, Louisiana to a friend, where he talks of family and the insurance business. November 24, 1875. Hopkins, W.A. Appointment of W.A. Hopkins as a Corporal in Company E, 70th Regimental Infantry, Virginia Volunteer. June 9, 1901. Horner, Inman Letter to James E. Heath of Richmond, Virginia regarding accounts of James English. April 23, 1830. Hornsby, L.A.. "Friendly Facts" pamphlet from L.A. Hornsby (store) in Hornsbyville, Virginia. Hubbard, Susanna Invoice for goods from Dr. Rives J.V. Gilliam. 1817-1818. Hutcheson, Benjamin Money exchange document paid to Benjamin Hutcheson, in London, in account for Hunter and Alexander, Merchants, Liverpool, England. Richmond, Virginia. January 11, 1817. Hyde, E.S. Invoice from Henry May and Brother, a watch business, of Baltimore, Maryland. May 25, 1858. I-J Jackson, Andrew Copy of letter from Andrew Jackson to Major William B. Lewis informing him that Mr. Clay has been offered the Office of Secretary of State. Washington, D.C. February 14, 1825. Jackson, James Letter to Redmond G. Slafter at the Theological Seminary in Andover, Massachusetts from James Jackson in Fairfax, Virginia. Descriptions of Washington, D.C.'s social life and Daniel Webster's voice and style, plus his opinion on government and education. March 5, 1844. Jackson, Thomas J. (Stonewall Jackson) Copies of letters by Stonewall Jackson written a few days before his death in 1863. Bottom of page has notation: Copyright 1884. H.W. Flournoy, Sect'y of Commonwealth. Newspaper Article on Stonewall Jackson, written by a childhood friend. 1880. James, Ollie M. Letter from Ollie M. James, Senator from Kentucky, to Samuel J. McCracken, turning down a lecture invitation. July 30, 1913. Jennings, E. and Sarah Letter from ___ Advocate regarding a payment. Paris and Lacy's Spring, Virginia. February 7, 1854. Johnson, Andrew Signature on a partial document. Undated. Impeachment of the President Gallery Tickets to the U.S. Senate. 5 tickets. May 13, 1868. Johnson, G. W. Legal letters to G.W. Johnson of Farmington, North Carolina. 4 letters. 1843-1844.. Johnson, Susannah Personal Property Tax receipt for Susannah Armstrong, wife of Peter Johnson. 1824. Johnston, James Photocopy of a handwritten biography of James Johnston written by his daughter. James Johnston was born 1749 in Scotland and died 1829 in Fleming County, Kentucky. He was a Baptist Minister in Virginia and Kentucky. He married Margaret Wirth of Fauquier County, Virginia. Undated. Johnston, Robert Letter to Peter Lyons, Jr. of Richmond, Virginia about selling wheat. November 20, 1790. Jones, John Paul Tissue Paper reproduction of John Paul Jones' appointment as Captain in the Navy on October 10, 1776. Handwritten manuscript by Charles H. Taylor on the John Paul Jones Flag. Undated. Jones, Thomas Catesby Thomas H. Carter's certification that Catesby was a member of "The King William (Virginia) Artillery" and "Carter's Artillery Battalion." Undated. Jones, Thomas P. (Doctor) Letter from Dr. Thomas P. Jones of Washington, D.C. to James A. Dow of Boston, Massachusetts concerning a patent on a knitting frame. November 21, 1844. Jones, W. B., and Company Letter to Edward B. Smith of Richmond, Virginia regarding a disputed account. February 234, 1868. Jones, Walker (Doctor) Notes from patients requesting his help. Receipts. Richmond, Virginia. 1841, 1848 and 1853. K Kagey, Henry N. Accounts. 10 items. New Market, Virginia. 1853-1878. Kent (Doctor) Two letters from Dr. Kent of Warm Springs, (Virginia) to William H. Terube. 1847 and 1848. October 8, 1847: Purchase of a negro from Mr. H. Wade and the lawsuit of Benjamin Douglas' Legatees vs William Douglas executors. March 17, 1848: Hugh McDonald and Mr. Wade's fraud in purchase of a negro.
Kent, Hugh McG.Certification listing the books that Kent read at Greenville College, signed by President Charles Coffin. February 15, 1820. Order for Hugh Kent, as overseer of the poor in Montgomery County, to collect money. June 7, 1831. Letter from Kent to Mr. Price to pay Col. Miller the obligation due Col. Crockett. Nicholasville, Kentucky. January 8, 1835. Kent, Robert Bill from Robert Kent, Jr. sent to Robert Kent of Wytheville, Virginia from Francis Vespre, Treasurer of Georgetown College, Washington, D.C. April 12, 1847. Letter to Robert Kent from his son, Robert Kent, Jr. about a money draft. January 17, 1848. Kent, William Receipt. 1858. Letter to William Kent from William A. Moncure, Second Auditors Office of Virginia, saying the the "Ordinance of the Convention does not apply to the money in the hands of the superintendents; that such money should be expended for educational purposes…" August 5, 1861. Letter from Powell saying that Mary Arrington has applied for aid for bread. May 17, 1864. Kerr, John (Rev.) "At Home" card for Rev. John Kerr of Petersburg, Virginia. May 12. No year.
Kibler, Mary Ann Letter to Rubin and Manuel Varner of Luray, Page County, Virginia from his sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Daniel Kibler, of Jasper County, Illinois where they tell in great detail their future plans about clearing land and building fences and buildings. Also talks of his money problems. April 22, 1854. King, Daniel In letter written from Matansa (Matanses), Daniel King tells Ira R. Steward of New York about his 21 day voyage and asks for prays for a seaman who was aboard the ship. July 15, 1848. Kirk, George W. Agreement between George W. Kirk, Dahlouga, Lumpkin County, Georgia and Max Georgii, Arthur P. Steward and Thomas G. Steward, all of Washington, D.C., for land in Hall County, Georgia. February 12, 1884. Kyle, H. (Doctor) Accounts and judgment payments. 3 items. Possibly Baltimore, Maryland. 1857-1861. Lacouture, E. Printed copy of a State Rights Paper by E. Lacouture to Virginia Legislature about establishing the proposed line of Franco-Virginia Steamships. March10, 1858. Langley, James Accounts. Lists his medical treatments and illnesses beside each name. Other purchased such as brandy and shoes. Possibly Norfolk, Virginia. 1772-1790. Lamb, William W. Printed list of bonds stolen from William Lamb by Rev. William G. Hoben of Portland, Maine. Bonds of State of Missouri and City of Sacramento, California. Printed in Norfolk, Virginia. May 30, 1868. Lancaster, Robert A. Petition for better conditions at Virginia's Penitentiaries to be presented at a special session of the General Assembly. Richmond, Virginia. January 15, 1901. Lawless, J.T. Real estate closing account. Richmond, Virginia. June 9, 1933. Lawson, Rob Promissory note by Thornton Taylor to Robert Lawson. July 1783. Lee, Henry Governor of Virginia. Letter from Governor Henry Lee, while in New York, about the legality of Mr. Gibson's testimony again the claim of Mr. Phelps. July 14, 1802. Transcription of a letter by Henry Lee about a land and money transaction. Undated. Lee, James Papers of James Lee of Williamsburg, Virginia. Names and business mentioned are: James Gibbons - a bond for 5 slaves, I. I. (J.J.) Bowden - letter about the book "Brougham's Sketches," John Hockaday – note about his son missing school and William Power of Richmond, Virginia – letter. 4 items. 1807, 1842 and 1844.
Lee, Richard, II Booklet, "Richard Lee, II Belated Elizabethan in Virginian" by Louis B. Wright. Reprinted from Huntington Library Quarterly. October 1938.
Lee, Robert E. Copy of June 1, 1859 letter from Robert E. Lee and Col. Carter to Col. S. Cooper in Washington, D.C., saying he will be in Alexandria…then posted in Texas. Broadside with a copy of a June 2, 1863 letter from R.E. Lee, Genl, to his Excy Jefferson Davis. General Order No. 9, copy. April 10, 1865, Headquarters, Army, Northern Virginia. Seal. "Lee: The Final Achievement," by Francis Pendleton Gaines, a bulletin about Robert E. Lee's presidency of Washington and Lee University, copyright 1933. Letter from Francis P. Gaines, President of Washington and Lee University, to Judge John Barton Payne of Washington, D.C. . June 14, 1933. New York Sun article on "Quest of the Robert E. Lee Bible…" May, 1942. October 12, 1934 reprint of pamphlet, "Lee: The Background of a Great Decision," August, 1865.
Lee, Warner Accounts. Virginia. 1765. 3 items. Leitch, James F., and Company A Liverpool, England company. A check on a New York Bank to John Matter and Company. January 7, 1817. Lewis, Andrew (General) 1897 reprint of newspaper article "General Andrew Lewis, re-interment of the Hero of Point Pleasant…" Lewis, Fielding (Colonel) Letter to Honorable David Jameson of Williamsburg, Virginia concerning exchanging Antigua money for Virginia money and the hiring of Mr. Riddick for their business (in the West Indies). January 7, 1777.
Lewis, Thomas, Jr. Papers relating to the estate of Thomas Lewis. 1840-1859. Lincoln, Abraham New York Herald with articles on President Abraham Lincoln's assassination and Jefferson Davis being in Danville, Virginia. April 15, 1865. 4 copies. Copy of a November 21, 1864 condolence letter to Mrs. Bixby published by American Historical Documents. Reprinted of an article from The Spectator, Staunton, Virginia, about President Abraham Lincoln. March 19, 1909. Copy of page 4 of autobiographical sketch by Abraham Lincoln, written 1860. March 20, 1872. Lincoln, Levi Letter from Levi Lincoln of Massachusetts to Honorable Caesar A. Rodney, Attorney General of the United States, thanking him and Thomas Jefferson for wanting him to be part of the Administration. He declines due to poor eyesight. January 26, 1811. Lightfoot, Philip Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Virginia Dorsey Lightfoot with attached report written by Virginia Dorsey Lightfoot, "The Military Records of Major Philip Lightfoot." August 18, 1935 Lineaweaver, Jacob Accounts. 3 pieces. Rockingham County, Virginia. 1858 and 1871 Locke, E.A. Letters from E.A. Locke of Tehama County, California to his cousin in Virginia where he writes about farming, prices and his experiences in California. 1883 and 1884. Lomat, Judy Judy Lomat of Port Tobago writes to unknown Barbour of Virginia. She is sister of Mann Page Lomax. February 22, 1810. Long, John Photograph. Per note on back of photograph, "grave of Captain John Long, of Ramsgate County, Kent, England, marked by marble slab. Warrange Church, New Kent." Lord, Frank B. Letters to Frank B. Lord, of the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. from C.S. Steward, Dept. of Justice; Otto Praeger, Post Office; Frank Doremus, Michigan Representative and Albert Johnson, Washington Representative. 1916 and 1917. Love, Charles Promissory note from Charles Love to William Wilson. Alexandria, Virginia. March 7, 1799. Lowery, J.T., Store Button envelope from J.T. Lowery and Company, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Undated. Lubin, David Letter to the editor of "World" in Cleveland, Ohio, sending a copy of his book, "Let there be Light" about Amelioration. New York, New York. April 28, 1900. Luchs, L. Letter from L.Luchs, Washington, D.C., to John T. Allen of Washington, D.C. sending a $500 draft for Mr. Flournoy. September 11, 1868. Lucia, J.H. Letter to Miss Frances Bartlett about sadness of holidays. Montpelier, Virginia. December 12, 1905. Lundeen, Ernest Form letter from Ernest Lundeen, U.S. Representative from Minnesota, asking his constituents from Minneapolis to complete form, "I believe that the people should be consulted before Congress declares war." March 30, 1917. Lyle, George Receipt for Henry M. Conrad owner of a transfer, livery, feed and sale stable in Radford, Virginia. October 9, 1908. Lyle, James A. College Diploma for James A. Lyle of Hartford, Maryland to teach in the public schools. September 1, 1879. Lyons, John W. Notes. One note has return address of Galveston, Texas. 3 items. M MaCaulay, Alex Biography of Alexander MaCaulay by Enrique Naranjo, reprinted from The Hispanic American Historical Review, November 1845. Autographed by Naranjo. Magill, Charles T. Funeral announcement. Rockland, Virginia. September 12, 1870. Madeira (Miss) Printed invitation to a recital at Rauscher's. Undated. Magniloquus, Roscoe 4 poems. Undated. Mallet, J.O. Intermediate Greek exam. February 1, 1876. Mann, Robert Account of money from John Webb to Sgt. Robert Mann. October 15, 1781. Marshall, William Accounts with William Johnson. Edinburgh, Virginia. 1773 and 1775. Marchpund, Alex Certificate of discharge from the Civilian Conservation Corps. Pembroke, Virginia. March 25, 1935. Mason, George Address by Honorable R. Walton Moore at House of Delegates, Richmond, Virginia, on unveiling of marble bust of George Mason. September 27, 1932. Mason, L. R. Acceptance letter as Rector of Grace Church in Richmond, Virginia. Written from Marietta, Georgia. December 30, 1890. Mason, M.E. Letter to Dr. G.A. (Mencci), Alexandria, Virginia regarding allegations that Mr. Mason spoke badly about Dr. (Mencci). February 19, 1843. Mason, Maud M. Letter to Mrs. Spiers regarding decorating colors. New York. New York. Undated. Masters, L. Letter from L. Masters of Boston, Massachusetts to Giles Unknown regarding a chemical experiment, the "Freer Lovites" club in New York and the "Venus" Club. October 18, 1855. Maury, Matthew Fontaine Prayer by C.M. Maury. Undated. Invitation to unveiling of bust of Matthew Fontaine Maury. Richmond, Virginia. November 15, 1932. Invitation to unveiling of monument of Matthew Fontaine Maury. Richmond, Virginia. November 11, 1929. Booklets on Matthew Fontaine Maury. Mayo, George Accounting by John Preston to Henrico Superior Court about estate of George Mayo. Henrico, Virginia. 1811. Mayo, John Receipt for claims upon Manchester Mills by Elira A. Mayo to John Mayo. March 28, 1811. Letter from Dr. J.D. Moncure, Superintendent of Eastern Lunatic Asylum in Williamsburg, Virginia to William P. Poythrep of Richmond, Virginia about John Mayo's condition. February 15, 1886. McAdams, George B. Letter from McAdams and Berry's Clothiery, Richmond, Virginia regarding money. February 15, 1893. McAllister, J.T. Liar's License. June 20, 1894. McAdoo, W.G. Letter to Rev. C.W. Lane regarding plants. Midway. July 17, 1867 McCabe, W. Gordon "Real and Ideal: A Poem" by W. Gordon McCabe. Printed, possibly pages from a book. Undated. McCormick, Cyrus H. Printed copy of "Memorandum on renewal of his patent, now before Congress." Two copies. March 20, 1854. McCormick, D.M. Note between J.M. and D.M. McCormick, Johnsonville, Harnett County, North Carolina. 1858. McGill, Martha Letter from Martha McGill, Williamsburg, Virginia, to John D. McGill in Shacklefords, King and Queen County, Virginia about staying with him during the cold season. January 1838. McGraw, J.B. (Dr.) $70 check from Colonel Cunningham of Richmond, Virginia. January 1, 1880. McGuire, E.C. (Rev.) Obituary. Born in Winchester, Virginia 1793 and died 1858. 1858. McGriffin, John L. Receipt. Augusta, Virginia. December 26, 1857. McIntosh, Lachlan Placard reproduction of letter from McIntosh to Colonel John Laurence regarding a historic duel and the death of Button Gwinnett by the American Autograph Shop. Christmas 1937. McKinley, William Death announcement of William McKinley, President of the United States, written by Charles H. Ourand, Major and Inspector-General. General Orders No. 13. Headquarters District of Columbia Militia, Washington, D.C. September 15, 1901. McKown, Mary Ann Printed "Tribute of Respect." Gerardstown, West Virginia. November, 1972. Mercer, Hugh (General) Reprint from Princeton Whig, "Biographical sketch of General Hugh Mercer" dated January 1834. "The Battle of Princeton, and Death of Gen. Mercer" article with a handwritten note "presented by Colonel Hugh Mercer to Miss C. Grinnan." Undated. Meyers, Samuel Receipt and Bank Drafts. 2 items. Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia. 1816. 1819. Meyers, William R. Telegraph from Washington, D.C. to William R. Meyers of Richmond, Virginia. July 26, 1949. Middleton, Walter R. Letter from Ammon Hancock, Lynchburg, Virginia, to Colonel Abram Staples of Patrick Courthouse regarding debts owed by Walter R. Middleton. December 20, 1829. Miles, William Porcher Letter to Francis Lawley about meeting for dinner and lack of meat for (General Robert E. Lee) Lee's army. Richmond, Virginia. January 5, 1864. Miller, John M., Jr. Carbon copies of letter to the editor of the Wall Street Journal about government bonds and securities by John M. Miller, Jr., President of First National Bank of Richmond, Virginia and correspondence concerning his letter, one from George J. Seay. February and March 1918. Miller, Lizzie Post Office Registry receipt for Miss Lizzie Miller. Elkton, Virginia. February 16, 1885. Montgomery, George Pardon granted by the Secretary of State, Franklin Pierce. Washington, D.C. March 3, 1857. Moody, Thomas Legal Receipts. 2 items. Prince George County. 1833, 1856 and 1857. Moore, R. Walter Letter to Mr. Coleman from someone in Fairfax, Virginia regarding a meeting. June 1919. Copy of typed press release of an address by R. Walton Moore of Virginia at York, Pennsylvania at the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Continental Congress Session in York. 17 pages. October 14, 1927. Copy of typed press release of an address by R. Walton Moore, Assistant Secretary of State, at the National University, Washington, D.C. June 11, 1935. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from R. Walton Moore. June 19, 1935. Morrill, Samuel Patent for a beehive. January 16, 1835. Morris, Stuart Receipt. December 17, 1844. Morrison, Alfred James Essay "Root and Neil: Virginians as it were" by Alfred James Morrison. Typed carbon biography of Dr. Alfred James Morrison with a list of his works. Undated. Mosby, Charles L. Obituary. Lynchburg, Virginia. March 17, 1879. Moseley, William William Langley's executor account of William Moseley. Norfolk, Virginia. 1810. Mundy Receipts of Mr. Mundy. 3 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1860's and 1870's. Murray, George, and Company Letter regarding a accounts and a negro boy. Norfolk, Virginia. December 1803.
Scope and Contents Myers, G.A. Papers, including 3 invitations to Mason meetings. 7 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1850's and 1860's. Receipt for one bag received of A.S. Pendleton of G. Myers. Southern Express Company. Richmond, Virginia. November 6, 1863. Note recall to G.A. Myers, Bank of Virginia. Richmond, Virginia. January 1842. 2 items.
Myers, Gustavus Letter to Gustavus Myers of Richmond, Virginia from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about making a screen or a chair. Written on a shipping order. December 1841. Myers, Gustavus A. Publications of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, membership request. January 28, 1856. Myers, H. (Dr.) Letter from D. Sendner ? in Virginia to Dr. Myers. Undated. Myers, William B. Commission for William B. Myers to be Second Lieutenant, for engineer duty, of the Provisional Army of Virginia. May 24, 1861. Nance, Z.F. Letter to Richard M. Graves of Potter's Field regarding paying Trower. November 2, 1847. Naylor, A.F. Business card and a pamphlet, with a dogwood poem, advertising A.F. Naylor as a Oriental Rug Specialist. After 1935. Neff, Henry Papers of Dr. Henry Neff of Rockingham County, Virginia. 7 items. 1840's, 1850's and 1885. New, J.S. Account of estate of Unknown Branch. 1856. Newman, Clark, and Company Monthly Statement of Montgomery and Wilson. Norfolk, Virginia. October 1879. Nicholas, W.C. and Robert C. Photostat copies of letters from W.C. Nicholas and Robert C. Nicholas from Warren, Kentucky and Gallatin County, Kentucky to nephews in Lexington, Kentucky about land in Texas. 1806 and 1827. Nicholson, Francis True copy of 1710 Proclamation of Sir Francis Nicholson Typed carbon copy of manuscript of biography of Sir Francis Nicholson by Croom Partridge. 1937. Norwood, Winifred Funeral Announcement, St. Paul's Church. July 17, 1851. Norwood Family Taxable property at Norwood Estate. 1870. Oemler, Marie Conway Letter from Ms. Oemler of Savannah, Georgia to Mrs. Sizer, about her father in the post civil war years. June 12, 1927. P-Q Pace, W. William Receipt. Richmond, Virginia. November 20, 1821. Page, Charles (Captain) Typescript of letters from Captain Page in Staunton, Virginia where he tells of his experience during the War of 1812. October 31, 1812 and June 21, 1814. Page, Mann An accounting of the legal issues between Mann Page and Mr. Morton, brother of Dr. George Morton. Undated. Page Mann, Jr. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to his brother, W. Page, in Virginia about his opinion that the delegates to congress should decline foreign commerce…to keep honest. Writes of seal being made in Virginia. May 26, 1777. He was delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia. Transcript included. "Memo as to the facts in relation to the differences between Mr. Morton and Messrs Willis and Madison." Memo mentions land or deed problem with William Shepherd, Mr. Willis and Major Madison. September 23, 1840. Typed carbon copy summary of the lawsuit between Maria Wilson Page, Relict and Administratrix of Mann Page, Deceased and John Lloyd, Executor of Osgood Hanbury, surviving partner of Capel and Osgood Hanbury; Robert Patton, Administrator with the will annexed of Mann Page, John T. Page; Lewis Burwell, Administrator of Robert C. Page and John Minor. 1931. Page, Martha Receipt from Miss Martha Page to John Edgar for music instruction. January 1, 1844. Palmer Note regarding debts due. October 15, 1865. Palmer, Charles Letter from Charles Palmer to C. Dunn regarding money owed. Petersburg, Virginia. 1871. Pane, Selia (Mrs.) Receipt signed by Thomas Sweeney for package delivered to Mrs. Selia A. Pane, Petersburg, Virginia, by Adams Express Company. June 8, 1865. Paradise, Lucy Typed transcript of letter from Samuel Johnson to Mrs. Thrale about the Paradise Family. April 1, 1775. Park, Edward Invoice of William Thelabell to Edward Park. Fragments. 1767. Partridge, Allen (1785 to 1854) Pages from a book with an article by Captain Partridge on Education. Captain Partridge established a military academy in Portsmouth, Virginia in 1839). Undated. Payne (Judge) Personal letter from Charles L. Strobel to Judge Payne. December 19, 1922. Pennington, Charles H. Washington, D.C. Treasury Department document transferring C.H. Pennington as a temporary clerk. May 20, 1878. Letter from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, regarding pension of Charles H. Pennington. February 24, 1915. Perkins, Eli Regarding estate. Other names mentioned are Sarah Snoddy, John Perkins and Alexander Perkins. 1 item. North Carolina. 1833 and 1835. Perkins, Nathaniel Letter to Arch. Bryce from ? Perkins, Diamond Mills, regarding court of appeals' case, possibly in Buckingham County, Virginia. October 2, 1820. Peyton, John Howe Letter in a newspaper to Colonel John Lewis Peyton, son of John Howe Peyton, from David S. Young of Staunton, Virginia, who says "you request me to write out my recollections of him." January 31, 1879. Article in Newspaper written for the Valley Virginian, "My Recollections of the Late John Howe Peyton" by W.F. 1878. Phillips, William Receipt for hiring of negroes. 1834. Receipt for monthly subscription to Old Dominion Chronicle. Portsmouth, Virginia. July 27, 1841. Pilson, Matthew Receipts, invoices, estate accounts. Some horse related. 3 items. Rocky Springs. 1861-1864. Pittman, Newsom J. (Dr.) Accounts. Rocky Mount, North Carolina. 1840-1843. Plato, John "Protection for a Coloured Person" document stating that John Plato was born in Mathews County, Virginia. Signed by Conway Whittle. July 9, 1836. Pocahontas Newspaper articles: "The Standard," Richmond, Virginia, November 5, 1881. "Interesting particulars regarding Pocahontas and Captain John Smith and their burial places. "The Standard," November 12, 1881. Part 2. "The Standard," August 27, 1881. "Pocahontas." "Richmond Times-Dispatch editorials on Pocahantas and an original portrait. June 10, 1883. "New York Times," 1890, "Maids in Bermuda." Poe, Edgar Allen Portrait print of Edgar Allen Poe, possibly a page from a book. Newspaper articles about Poe and advertisements for his work. 1880, 1911 and undated. Poindexter, Henry P. Receipts. 5 pieces. Richmond, Virginia. 1838, 1840 and 1853. Poindexter, Jane Receipt for purchase of negroes from estate of William Quarles. 1 item. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. February 1835. Pollard, John Garland Flyers of article from the "Winchester Evening Star" on John Garland Pollard, "Out of Thine Own Mouth Will I Judge Thee" by Dabney Carr Harrison. 10 items. July 25, 1917. Porter, George L. Letter to Dr. Earl Gregg Swem from Henry W. Lamb, Williamsburg, Virginia, about George L. Porter's ancestry and Civil War experiences, from "Genealogy of Lincoln, Pearce, Porter, Agers." March 27, 1939. Powers, Pike (Rev.) Letter from Rev. T.G. Dashiell of Richmond, Virginia to Rev. Pike Powers regarding Miss Algia Napier. April, 22, 1890. Letter from Marian E. Dickinson of Richmond, Virginia to Rev. Pike Powers asking to be taken off the books of St. Andrews. February 25, 1887 Price, Lucy S. Letter to Miss Mary Ladd regarding her carriage accident. July 4, 1841. Purdy, Nannie Sutton Prayer typed onto a beige silk cloth with fringed edges. 4.5 x 15". 3 crosses printed on it. Nannie Sutton Purdy printed on the bottom. Q-R Quarles, Patsy Receipts, including a Doctor's accounting of his visits to the negros belonging to Patsy Quarles. 3 items. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. 1838, 1841 and 1842. Quarles, Sarah Property receipts. 2 items. Spotsylvania County, Virginia. 1838 and 1847. Randolph, J.C. and Company Invoice from Dr. E.J. Higgins, wholesale liquor dealer from Norfolk, Virginia for J.C. Randolph and Co. 1878. Randolph, John John Randolph of Roanoke. Photostat of letter from William Hughes to John Randolph. January 17, 1822. Chancery suit between Corbin Braxton, executor of St. George Tucker Coalter, deceased, plus others and William Leigh, executor of John Randolph, deceased plus others. Lawsuit regarding Wyatt Cardwell, agent for John Randolph's heirs. December 4, 1847. Newspaper articles on John Randolph. 1878 and 1881. Randolph Family List of land holdings in Virginia during the Colonial days of the Randolph Family for the William and Mary Quarterly. Undated. Rawlings, James H. Accounts for physician, Dr. J. H. Minor and J. L.Burrus. 3 items. Possibly Caroline County, Virginia. 1843 and 1847. Reed, Henry L. (Mr. and Mrs.) Golden wedding invitation. Chambersburgh, Pennsylvania. 1876. Reed, John L. Letter to his cousin in Baltimore, Maryland about directions for which train station to get his ticket. September 26, 1873. Reurs, Thomas Receipt. Undated. Richards, Charles J. Letters to Charles J. Richards from family and friends. Subjects include the Young Men's Society and debates in Lynchburg, Virginia, lecture on Natural Photography, and the Richmond Lyceum. 1838-1840. Robertson Family Letter to John T. Robertson about laws on will probate, dated May 24, 1878. Accounts of Robertson Family. Many are fragments. Names mentioned are James Robertson, Col. George Robertson, Michael Robertson, John Roberson, Thomas Emond and John Ireland. 1785, 1802, 1805 and 1878. Richardson, George Account paid for George Richardson by Murray, Mundell and Grinnan. Signed by Hugh Mercer. August 3, 1804. Richardson, W.W. Deposition of Ada J. Richardson of New Hanover County, North Carolina. She states that her deceased husband was a private in Captain Williams' Company and entered service in Stafford County, Virginia and killed at Malvern Hill. She wants the $50 he had with him when he died. November 23, 1863. Richelieu Fragments of a copy of a letter from Cardinal Richelieu to the French Ambassador. Paris, France to Rome, Italy. 1638. Rinedollar Receipt from William Giles, Jr. March 2, 1808. Ritter, William L. Pamphlet "Biographical Sketch" by Dr. Samuel H. Higgins. William Ritter was born August 11, 1835 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Roach, Libby Letter about lawsuit from boarders of Libby Roach, in Norfolk, Virginia, from Hubard and Hubard. September 23, 1892. Robertson Account of sale of property at Mr. Robertson's estate, Providence. Sale by Carter Braxton. Middlesex County, Virginia. 1836. Robertson Family Letter to John T. Robertson about laws on will probates. May 24, 1878. 16 items. Account fragment of Col. George Robertson. Accounts of Robertson Family. Many of them are fragments. Some names mentioned: James Robertson, Michael Robertson, John Robertson, Thomas Emond and John Ireland. Petersburg, Virginia. 1785, 1802 and 1805. Robinson, Conway Receipt for Hening and Mumford's reports bought at James Heron's auction. Signed by James R. MacMurdo. May 12, 1823. Robinson, John M. A wedding invitation for Champe Conway and John M. Robinson at Saint Paul's Church. Addressed to Miss Stott. Undated. Rochelle, Martha Letter to Mrs. Martha Rochelle in Jerusalem, Southampton, Virginia from her son in Concord. February 1836. Rochelle, R.De Letter from de Rochelle written in French. Note on back of letter, "about the French Claim." Washington, D.C. February 3, 1831. Rogers, M.C. Letter from M.C. Rogers in Huntsville, Texas to S.C. Rogers of Tennessee regarding family matters, particularly after the war along with his opinion of the war. Gives name of Grandfather, Henry Roger and Specer Clark. Family originally from Fauquier and Loudoun Counties, Virginia. February 14, 1866. Roney, Isaac Accounts and Letters of Isaac Roney of Dinwiddie County, Virginia. 1836-1871. Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Inauguration ceremony program and invitation. 1933. Printed ballad, "If Roosevelt Ruled Ireland," by William V. McKenny sung at the Irish Night Clover Club. 1936. Rosenwald, E. Receipt for merchandise on the Harnden's Southern Express. Richmond, Virginia. August 4, 1862. Ross, Charlie Brewster Pamphlet by Allan Pinkerton, with photo, about abduction of Charlie Brewster Ross in Germantown, Pennsylvania. July 1, 1874. Ross, G. (Dr.) Prescription written by Dr. G. Ross to H.G. Forstmann, a Druggist in Richmond, Virginia. Undated. Rowe, R. Semple Letter from R. Semple Rowe of Baltimore, Maryland to a friend in Richmond, Virginia about travel plans. July 24, 1865 or 1866. Rowland, Kate Masson Letter to Bishop Randolph regarding the ancestry of Benjamin Harrison. June 17, 1895. Photograph of "The Honourable Sir William Thomson..." Royal, William L. Court case in Richmond, Virginia about 1890. Russell, Margaret Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Hearue of Drakes Branch, Virginia. Post card has drawing of a YMCA in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Undated. Rutherford, J.C. Receipt. April 18, 1849. Sander Family "Extracts, etc., from Records of Clerk's Office of Northumberland Co., Virginia" made by W.S. Cralle, Clerk of the County Court for said County. June 1888. Sandidge, Dabney Note to William Wallace requesting him to feed his workmen from his mill. Amherst, Virginia. September 1, 1843.
Sargent, Eliza F. Norfolk, Virginia Office of Board of Health to Mrs. Eliza F. Sargent regarding connection to the ( ) server. September 10, 1890.
Saunders, George D. Note requesting meal for his hands who are working (with, near, for) someone. New Store, Buckingham, Virginia. November 12, 1862.
Saunders, John Receipt for a subscription to the Virginia Patriot, Richmond, Virginia. February 7, 1814.
Savage, N.R. Checks written by N.R. Savage. 4 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1876.
Scattergood, Thomas Letter to Thomas Scattergood from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, mostly regarding possible unchristian influences in Richmond, Virginia and elsewhere. Faded. Fragments. 1794.
Schneider, John B. John B. Schneider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Mr. Allen and Co. requesting 10 pounds of tobacco. May 17, 1869.
Schuricht, Herrmann Letter written from Herrmann Schuricht of Idlewild, Cabham, Virginia. to John S. Irby in Richmond, Virginia, sending a copy of his historical publication. October 20, 1898.
Scoville, S.C. Letter to Lyman Kinsley regarding bank and Birkshire Railroad stock. November 23, 1854.
Scruggs, H.B. Accounts and Receipts of H.B. Scruggs to E.E. White, Thomas Johnson, James W. Snoddy, John M. Torrey, Charles F. Torrey and Edmund Torrey. He appears to be an ironworker. Buckingham County, Virginia. 1858-1866.
Seaton, W.W. Notes on birth and deaths of W.W. Seaton (died January 11, 1785) and Joseph Gales. (1786-1860).
Shaver, David (Rev.) Seven handwritten sermons by Rev. David Shaver, editor of the Richmond Religious Herald. 1864-1865.
Sheetz, George C. Pages from a journal which includes newspaper social column about the Sheetz Family and a page from a book about horse medicines. Near Dorcus, Virginia. 1902 and Undated. Sheridan, Philip Henry (General) War Department announcement of General Sheridan's death. August 6, 1888. Funeral invitation. Death Announcement by Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Sherman, William Tecumseh (General) Pamphlet with details of the funeral of William Tecumseh Sherman. February 17, 1891. Sherrard, John M. Invitation to the funeral of John M. Sherrard at the United Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia. Addressed to Gus A. Myers and Family. June 23, 1858. Shields and Somerville Letter from Shields and Somerville of Richmond, Virginia to N.O. and C.H. Cram of Portland, Maine about a flour shipment. June 28, 1850 Shore, John Photostat of the 1777 title page "Dr. Isaac Hall's Graduate Thesis on Joannes Shore" along with handwritten notes. Si - Sz Smith, D.G. Letter to Andrew Brown, Charlottesville, Virginia, a distributor of salt. Civil War. September 19, 1862. Smith, E.C. Leave of absence permission from University of Virginia. December 21, 1878. Certificate from University of Virginia for Applied Mathematics. July 3, 1879. Smith, Jacob B. Letter to brother, Jacob Smith, from H. Mohler in Park County, Indiana where he says how wonderful it is in Indiana, particularly the people as compared to home. On back of the November 9, 1867 letter, another letter from Fannie E. Mohler to Mrs. Sarah Smith. Smith, John (Captain) Section of a book on Captain John Smith written about 1889. Two copies. Newspaper editorials by R. Howison and Alexander Brown on early United States and Captain John Smith. Richmond Dispatch. Richmond, Virginia. February 1891. Typed biographical material on Captain John Smith with a photograph and a placard of a plaque with an epitaph to Captain John Smith located in St. Sepulchre's Church, Smithfield, London. Smith, Lucy P. Letter to her cousin while at Salt Springs, Virginia. August 14, 1856. Smith, William William Smith was a Brig. Gen. in the CSA and Governor of Virginia. Letters from William Smith: Recommending T.J. Murphy to the Secretary of Treasury, R.J. Walker. Written from Warrenton, Virginia on March 16, 1848. To possibly the Enquirer, asking that his speech be published. Written from Washington, D.C. on May 17, 1852. To possibly the Enquirer, about the Hunter Bill and the West. August 3, 1854.
Smyth, John Ferdinand Dalziel A report by R. Leroy Hilldrup "A Tory's Account of Certain Virginia Patriots." Correspondence between Dr. Earl Gregg Swem and R. Leroy Hilldrup for a William and Mary Quarterly article. Virginia. 1934.
Snickers, Edward One document that includes a copy of a 1785 bond whereby Martin Ashby of Louisa County agrees to pay one thousand pounds to George Noble of Frederick County, Virginia for 350 acres. a 1784 bond to Edward Snickers for an exchange of land between Snickers and Ashby for 306 acres in Frederick County and 350 acres in Loudoun County and letters from Edward Snickers about his land transactions with Ashby. The copy is possibly also dated about 1785. Gift of Dr. Thomas G. Pullen.
Somervails, C.R. Money exchange for sterling. Richmond, Virginia. Dec. 19, 1865.
Southall, Elianna Letter from Ms. Southall of Baltimore, Maryland, to her father, Robert Anderson in Richmond, Virginia. Mentions William and Mary where "only four students at Commencement" and proposed the college move to Richmond. November 9, 1833. Southward Family Invoices. 8 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1867-1873. Southworth, Edward Summary of military duty in the 2nd U.S. Colored Troops. Civil War. 1862-1865, 1910. Spotswood, Alexander Typed transcript of letter to Edmund Pendleton, President of the Committee of Safety, at Mount Pleasant Camp, near Cobham, from Alexander Spotswood. November 16, 1775. Sprinkle, Charles, and Company Note from E.T.H. Warren asking him to pay back money. 1860. Spruill, B.I. Receipt for money given to B.F. Moore as an arbitrator. Tarboro, North Carolina. November 27, 1833. Stackhouse, Rosamond, Invoices and Property Tax. 6 items. Prince George County, Virginia. 1856-1867. Starke, Eliza N. Letter from Raphael Smith and a poem written on a doily, "Aerostic by J.B. Dods." New York. April 17, 1854. Statute, Fanny Funeral cards. April 10, 1886. Stedman, Edmund Calling cards and a letter to Annie Carlisle of Charles City, Iowa. November 1891. Steele, Margaret Letter to Aunt Frances and Uncle Leigh describing her Christmas presents. Early 1900's. Stephen, Adam (General) Letter to Francis B. Jones from Charles James Faulkner, House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., about Adam Stephen of Berkeley County, Virginia. May 19, 1856. Notes by Charles James Faulkner on General Adam Stephen.
Sterling, Joseph Receipt written by William Upshaw, Jr. for negroes. Possibly Gloucester, Virginia. March 15, 1757.
Stevens, S.N. (Miss) Letter to Miss Stevens in Norfolk, Virginia from Wakefield Rattan Company in Boston, Massachusetts about rugs. October 13, 1882
Stewart, Eliza Letter to her brother about Eliza's accounts. Mentions Richmond, Virginia and Baltimore, Maryland. January 30, 1855.
Stoddard, Charles J. Appointment request for a job at the Office of Comptroller of Currency, Treasury Department, in Washington, D.C. Sent to Hon. A.B. Hepburn, Comptroller. 1892.
Stokes, D.R. Letter from William Hodges Mann , an attorney of Nottoway Courthouse, Virginia. June 17, 1890. Stone, Edward L. Pamphlet with letter from Edward L. Stone of Roanoke, Virginia, to W.E. Rudge about the Book Worm bug. Pamphlet entitled, "All Hope Abandon, Ye Who Enter Here." Undated. Stott, Susan B. Receipt signed by Henry P. Irving. 1 item. Possibly Richmond or Cumberland County, Virginia. 1834-1838.
Strachan, John B. Note from John B. Strachan which says Mr. Cosby will pay amount to bank. October 14, 1815.
Swann, Thompson Tax for Ordinary in Cumberland County, Virginia signed by Robert C. Nicholas. October 10, 1768. Swineford, H. Check to Clemmitt and Jones for printing order for Toppa Lodge. Richmond, Virginia. July 27, 1877. Ta Tabb, John B. Article, "Some Notes of My Life" by John B. Tabb, included in the December 1936, The Borromean, a publication of Saint Charles College, Catonsville, Maryland. Exerpt from the June 1937 Borromean, "Summer vacations with Fathre Tabb at the Forest, His Virginia Plantation Home." Tabb, Phillip Photostat of a letter from Phillip Tabb to John Page at Rosewell, Virginia about men from British barges robbing houses. December 9, 1782. Original may be on National Park Service's possession. Tallmadge, D.B. (Judge) Funeral Notice. Richmond, Virginia. October 30, 1846.
Talmann (William) Typed translation and transcription from Latin of Commission to William Talmann as Controller of Works in England. Mentions King William and Queen Mary. Undated.
Tatham William Pamphlet on William Tatham, clerk of the Wataugan Settlement, by Samuel C. Williams. Undated.
Tayloe, Edward Thorton Obituary. Alabama. Undated. Taylor, Creed Receipt for Chancery Court advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer. Other names mentioned are Creed Taylor, Richie and Cook and W.G. Pendleton. Richmond, Virginia. February 26, 1830.
Taylor, J.S. Letter to Mr. Ladd, near Richmond, Virginia, about business accounts. 1780's. Letter to Thomas Mifflin Ladd, near Richmond, Virginia, concerning case of M. Spencer and business accounts. September 17, 1788. Taylor, Jesse Typed transcript of letter from Jesse Taylor to his cousin. Note about Taylor family history written on the transcript. February 1774. Taylor, Tazewell Letter from R. Rose of Washington, D.C. about "Mason Farm: for sale o the James River, about 20-30 miles from Norfolk, Virginia. 2 items. August 1869. Tb - Tz Tennabalo or Tinnebale, William Receipts. 2 items. Norfolk, Virginia. 1765 and 1795. Thalheimer Instructions to the jury concerning J.W. Wimmer on the trial for the murder of Mr. Thalheimer. Virginia. Undated. Thompson, P. M. Invoice from Alsop, Mosby and Co. of Richmond, Virginia. June 6, 1893.
Thompson, S.H. Typed copy of letter to Rev. Henry Thompson Louthan in Williamsburg, Virginia from Rev. Henry Thompson in Farmville, Virginia. May 20, 1902. Handwritten note at top of page, "A Review of Tom Dixon's Leopard Spots by one of the K.K.K. boys himself."
Thompson, W.T. Letter to W.B. Phillips from W.T. Thomson of the morning news office of the Savannah, News with instructions on length of letter and what kind of Washington, D.C. news they want for their newspaper, plus his political opinions. Savannah, Georgia. July 14, 1856. Thornton, James D. Letter to Hon. J.D. Thornton in Richmond, Virginia from Attorney W.E. Turner in Modesto, California about California case of Lightfoot who murdered Colonel Branch. February 1, 1881. Letter to Hunter from James D. Thornton, Judicial Department, Supreme Court of California, sending the previous letter. February 18, 1881. Terrell and Rayley Letter to Leonard B. Terrell of Weymouth, Massachusetts from Tiffany (possibly Tate) of Baltimore, Maryland, concerning invoice. March 11, 1843. Letter to Terrell and Bayley about an invoice. May 12, 1845. Todd, Mallory Obituary. Christchurch, Virginia. Undated. Torrence, William Clayton Letter to William Torrence from Mrs. J. M. Slaughter about new edition of book about St. George's Parish. December 31, 1903. Letter to Wm. C. Terrance from Raleigh L. Green of Culpeper, Virginia, about printing a book. December 19, 1903.
Townsen, James and Katherine Ann Letter to Jesse E. Parish of Drapersville, Virginia from James Townsen of Edmondson County, Kentucky, about family news. February 14, 1848.
Townsend, S.R. Letter to his wife in Waltham, Massachusetts while at a convention in Baltimore, Maryland. Undated.
Tucker, Benjamin F. Court document for a case in Richmond County, Georgia: Benjamin F. Tucker vs Hesekiah Odin and Jesse Walton. October 4, 1840.
Tucker, Richard D. Letter to Murray Grinnan and Mundell of Fredericksburg, Virginia regarding selling flour. December 26, 1811.
Tunstall, Alex (Dr.) Letter to Robert Mumford, Richmond, Virginia regarding genealogy of Colonel George Brooke and Catherine Tunstall. Mountain Lake Hotel, Virginia letterhead. July 22, 1899. Letter to Mr. James about genealogy. October 22, 1901.
Turner, Henry Bill from Bremen, Germany for items sent to Virginia. April 15, 1865.
Turner, Mary Letter is illegible. May 31, 1866
Turpin, Thomas J. Letter from Thomas J. Turpin of Woodlawn, Virginia to Edward T. James of Richmond, Virginia concerning Turpin estate. January 14, 1847.
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Letter to Cousin Robert in Norfolk, Virginia from Mary B.A. in Washington, D.C., about family matters. February 1, 1936.
Letter to Col. about "bill which passed both branches of the Legislature but was not signed by his Presbyterian Majesty (the gov) as he considered it…" Partial letter. Undated.
Letter addressed to Peter. John Bolton written on the letter. Fragment. December 1856.
Letter to "My Dear Dear Sister" from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about family and the mood in Philadelphia. June 13, 1846.
Letter to Cousin Maria from Julia. Letter is about their health, but there are notes written under the letter which say "Pulaski" and give genealogy of some people, but difficult to decipher names. Undated.
Upshur, Abel Parker Published in the William and Mary Quarterly. Original letter written by Abel Upshur while Secretary of State, to the Honorable John C. Calhoun of South Carolina. Upshur talks of Great Britain's tactics and predicts war over slaveholders. Thinks England will be involved, particularly with fabric commerce. Talks of abolitionists and the admission of Texas to the Union as a slave owning state. Washington, D.C. August 4, 1843
Valentine, Edward Virginius Newspaper article in the Richmond Standard about Valentine with byline, American Art Review – Margaret J. Preston. Richmond, Virginia. May 29, 1880.
Van Buren, Martin Authorization for the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to "the envelope of a letter to the King of the Kingdom of the two Sicilies, congratulating him on the birth of Prince Alberto Maria Francesco..." Signed by Martin Van Buren. Washington, D.C. January 10, 1840.
Vanyard, B.A. Letter on side one: from James Mc D. Thrasher to friend. "…you ought to be here just to see how the Yankees have treated the country in this vicinity. They have nearly desolated every house…" Letter on other side: from B. A. Vanyard at Camp Latham, Roanoke Street, Tent…to My Old Friend. "…great pleasure so you and John and brother come and see us what is cost is a matter of moon shine…" March 17, 1861. Civil War.
Van Dusen, R.M. Advertisement for employment in Fernald's Newspaper Men's Exchange in Springfield, Massachusetts. Typed carbon copy with handwritten updates of job experience. After 1916.
Van Laun, J.A. Letter to Alfred Van Laun in Chicago, Illinois from his father in London, England about selling Lafayette and Chief Justice Marshall etchings and the printing of them from the plates. February 19, 1895.
Vaughan (R.B.) Letter from R.B. Vaughn in Desota, Mississippi to his parents, A. Vaughan, in Brunswick County, Diamond Grove, Virginia about his experiences with settling in Mississippi. 1857.
Veale, George Photostat copy of letter about logging. Virginia. April 20, 1773.
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Walker, Benjamin I. Letter to Edmunds Store about selling items. Mecklenburg, Virginia. September 25, 1842
Walker, Edwin List of debts, notes and bonds due. Near Richmond, Virginia, 1857.
Walker, Francis A. (General) Announcement of Parlor Lectures by General Walker at residence of Mrs. Henry Draper, 271 Madison Avenue, New York, NY. Undated.
Wallace, Ann Note giving Caroline Miller permission to go to Centenary Church. January 26, 1859.
Waller, Charles (Mrs.) Ledger sheet of Mrs. Charles Waller for Dr. John Lindsey. 1869-70.
Waller, William M. Sarah A. Waller giving William Spencer permission to give Mr. Duncan's slave a "turn of corn." Undated. Other requests for produce. 1842-1844.
Walthall, Telitha A copy of her will, possibly written at the time of the will. Mentions Martha and William Nunnerly. October 1, 1846.
Warner, A.L. (Dr.) Receipts and checks to Richmond, Virginia businesses. 9 items. 1837-1846. Season pass to M.A.R. Lectures. Undated.
Warren and Quarles Advertisement brochure with bond information. Richmond, Virginia. 1882.
Washington, Booker T. Typed letter to Rev. H.E. Lombard from Booker T. Washington, principal of The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, soliciting funds. Signed by Booker T. Washington. April 6, 1914.
Washington, L.W. L.W. Washington of Halltown, Jefferson County, Virginia to Samuel T. Stone of Rockville, Maryland about money from the Forrest Estate. April 28, 1846.
Watson, Josiah Letter from Josiah Watson in Alexandria, Virginia to John Hopkins in Richmond, Virginia regarding a missing horse that was found. August 1787.
Weaver, Mildred Letter to Mildred Weaver of Waynesboro, Virginia from Tehran, Persia. Mentions Titanic tragedy. April 22, 1912.
Weavor, John (Weaver) Indenture of John Weaver to Elijah Sparks as a Merchant Apprentice. Shepherdstown, Virginia. 1796.
Wenger, L. Tannie (Fannie) Recipe for red dye for yarn. October 24, 1867.
West, Francis Newspaper article by Rev. Edward D. Neill about Francis West. Richmond Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia. 1878.
West, John Newspaper article by Rev. Edward D. Neill about John West. Richmond Dispatch in Richmond, Virginia. June 15, 1878.
West, Mattie J. Letter from Cousin Bess about visit and her household activities. Gravel Hill, Virginia. Undated.
West, Thomas B. 40 shares of Exchange Bank of Virginia, No. 3216. Norfolk, Virginia. July 28, 1856.
Westmoreland, (E.D.) Letters to his cousin about pretty girls, sweethearts and family news. Petersburg, Virginia. April and June 1868.
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White, Louise E. Receipts, some with Dr. Margaret Scellen. York, Virginia. 1831 and undated.
Whittle, C and F. Shipment laden order for tobacco to C. and F. Whittle. Richmond, Virginia. March 16, 1810.
Wilkinson, E. Letter from E. Wilkinson, superintendent of Allison White and Company, a lumber company in West Point, Virginia, to Austin Smith, a lawyer in Richmond, Virginia, about insurance with Great Western Insurance Company of New Orleans, Louisiana. February 3, 1874.
Wilcox, Philo F. Correspondence about buying cans and tin plates. 3 items. Springfield, Massachusetts. 1835.
Wilkins, William Bond to W.A. Marks. 1 item. 1857-1858.
Williams, J.J. Letter about sending gloves. Richmond, Virginia. June 6, 1857.
Williams, John M. Letter about the book, "First Year at the Piano." New York, New York. Early 1900's.
Wilson, Francis Letter from T.R. Lounsbury in Paris, France to Francis Wilson about his health and book. November 25, 1906.
Wilson, James "Nomber of Bills." Undated. Wilson, James Pamphlet, "James Wilson and St. Andrews" by Randolph G. Adams. Given to Earl Gregg Swem by Randolph G. Adams. Reprint of 1931 article. Wilson, Joseph (Dr.) Invoices and accounts of patients. 3 items. 1848-1866. Wilson, Woodrow (President) Letter to John Hart in Richmond, Virginia from Woodrow Wilson, the White House, Washington, D.C. about a copy of an address by Wilson's father, given before the Societies of Hampden-Sidney Virginia, published in Richmond 1857. September 8, 1913. Newspaper articles about Woodrow Wilson. 2 articles. November 21, 1926 and Undated. Windsor, Duke and Duchess Notes from the secretary of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor to Miss Elizabeth Cary Williamson of Richmond, Virginia thanking her for her cards. 1938 and 1941. Winston, Nathaniel Genealogical information on the family of Nathaniel Winston from a newspaper column. Richmond, Virginia. 1816. Wirt, William Pages 136-152 from a book about William Wirt. Wise, H.A. Envelope addressed to John Snelling and Henry A. Wise in Richmond, Virginia. Note on envelope, "The Executives of N.C. replies to us that he is not authorized to appt a joint court. H.A. Wise. July 3rd." Undated. Wise, John Newspaper article about John Wise, Liberal Candidate from Richmond, Virginia. Undated. Woolfolk, Y.H. Post card to N.B. Cocke of Taylorsville, Hanover County, Virginia regarding bond due to W.W. Mallory estate. Louisa County, Virginia. February 19, 1846. Wr - Wz Wren, Joseph Letter to John News about himself and a request for money. Lynchburg, Virginia. February 28, 1868. Wright, Marcus J. Marcus J. Wright of the War Department, Adjutant General's Office to a doctor. Returning medical books. November 29, 1878. Wright, William Notes. To Capt. Wm J. Waller, "Let Benjamin Wright have Two and a half bushels corn…August 3, 1843. To Wm. Spencer, "let David Rippatoe have for me three & a half bushels corn…September 9, 1863. Wyatt, Francis (Sir) Handwritten copies of manuscripts. Originals are in the possession of the Earl of Romney. Order giving power to Capt. William Tucker to sail into Virginia, explore, fight Indians and punish…" 1621-1622. Other commissions to: Capts. Roger Smith, Ralph Hamour and George Yardley. Group of manuscripts subtitled: No. 5. No. 6. Appear to be about all aspects of military matters and leadship. No. 16. About 1000 pounds due Sir Francis Wiatt when he was the Governor of Virginia, from the King. 1747. Wyman, J. (Dr.) Shipment Laden for Dr. J. Wyman for four boxes from the Port of Boston to the Port of Richmond. Massachusetts and Virginia. October 1843. Wythe, George Pages from William and Mary Quarterly, "An Englishman's Tribute to Chancellor Wythe" by R.B. Munford, Jr., undated, and a typed transcript of a letter from W.A. Rino to George Wythe about the "loan of his Electrical Machine for the purpose of electrifying a Mulatto girl who hath had a lockd Jaw for some time" dated August 12, 1800. X, Y and Z Yancey, David Codicil of will of David Yancey, of Virginia, now of Kingston, making nephew, William Kimbrough , his executor. Mentions brother Robert, Marry Garrett, Campbell Whittle and Dabney Minor. Addressed to Warren Ashley, Norfolk, Virginia. December 7, 1807. Yancey Family May Term 1792, Culpeper Court. Financial account for Patrick Rourk against Charles Yancey. Appointment of Thomas Yancey as Ensign to the First Battalion, signed by James Monroe. October 7, 1800. Stock for Thornton's Gap Turnpike Company to John W. Yancey of Woodville, Virginia. September 25, 1852 Receipts and notesbetween Philip Slaughter and Brother Yancey from Philip Slaughter, Th. Deane and W.W. Grimman. 1849, 1853, 1861 and undated. Letter to John W. Yancey in Woodville, Rappahannock County, Virginia from Alexander Stephens regarding Old South Liberty Church. August 12, 1880. Letter from M.K. Grimsley to Bro' Yancey about gifts he has received and thankfulness. January 31, 1884 Yardley, Argoll Typed transcript of will dated October 28, 1640. Yates, Bartholomew Letter from Williamsburg saying his father died and his mothers and sisters are moving to Williamsburg. March 16, 1806. Yates, John Letter from John Yates of Halltown, Virginia, to William Benton, near Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia about his family and his planned trip to Liverpool in May. Notation on letter from William Burton that John Yates died in England. March 25, 1851. Yeagan, L.H. Letter about genealogy and a book on the Yeagan family. 1890's. Yeardley, Frances Typed copy of a transcript where Sir William Berkeley appoints Francis Yeardley to be Captain "…from the lower side of Hungars Creeke to the King's Creeke and all along the Bayes Side from Leeing's to the Old Plantacon." James City County, Virginia. July 2, 1642. Young, N.P. Letter to his children about family, children's education and travels. He has just moved to Millwood and will get them soon. Millwood, Virginia. November 28, 1862. Young, W. Letter to Mollie Young in Fortsville from her mother regarding visiting and negro, Tom, who is sick. Undated. Zenger, John Peter An article in the Boston Daily Probe by Uncle Dudley, "Lesson from the Life of John Peter Zenger." 3 copies. October 11, 1933