Floyd-Johnston-Preston Papers Guide to the Floyd-Johnston-Preston Papers Mss. Acc. 2002.37

Guide to the Floyd-Johnston-Preston Papers Mss. Acc. 2002.37


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Repository
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Identification
Mss. Acc. 2002.37
Title
Floyd-Johnston-Preston Papers 1753-1940
Quantity
0.75 Linear Feet
Alternate Extent Statement
65 items
Creator
Preston Family
Creator
Floyd, John Buchanan, 1806-1863
Creator
Hughes family
Creator
Hughes, Robert William
Creator
Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859
Creator
Johnston, Joseph Eggleston, 1807-1891
Creator
Preston, Francis
Creator
Preston, John, 1764-1827
Language
English

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Preferred Citation:

Floyd-Johnston-Preston Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Acquisition Information:

Purchase, 2002.


Scope and Contents

Letters and papers of the Floyd, Johnston, and Preston families, as well as newspaper articles principally concerning Gen. Joseph E. Johnston and Judge Robert William Hughes. The central figures in the collection include Gen. John Preston, his brother Gen. Francis Preston, Gen Joseph E. Johnston (1807-1891), his niece, Eliza Hughes (1825-1908), and Harriet Lane, niece of President Buchanan. The collection also contains the correspondence of or papers relating to Congressman Charles C. Johnston (1795-1832), Judge R.W. Hughes (1821-1901), Alexander von Humboldt, and Governor/ Secretary of War John B. Floyd (1806-1863). Spanning 154 years (1753-1907), this collection contains references to the Mexican War and the Civil War and also touches on the issues of Indians and slavery.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Indians of North America--History--19th century
  • United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
  • United States--History--Mexican War, 1845-1848
  • United States--Politics and Government
  • United States--Slavery
  • Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Floyd, John Buchanan, 1806-1863
  • Hughes, Robert William
  • Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859
  • Johnston, Joseph Eggleston, 1807-1891
  • Preston, Francis
  • Preston, John, 1764-1827

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Container List

Mixed Materials Box: 1 id147670
Box 1
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id147671
    Deed for 113 acres of Col. James Patton's land in Augusta County transferred to Robert Thirhu,?; sealed and delivered in presence of James Patton
    1753 March 21
    Scope and Contents

    2pp. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id147672
    John Dixon, Williamsburg, to Col. William Preston, Fincastle County
    1776 May 5
    Scope and Contents

    Settling books of late partnership; owed money by Preston. 2pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id147673
    Hugh Preston and Wm. [William] Preston to W.M. Foster, Montgomery
    1782 October 17
    Scope and Contents

    Survey of 200 acres of land in Montgomery County for William Foster. 1p. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id147674
    John Breckenridge, Richmond, to Francis Preston, Hanover
    1785 June 9
    Scope and Contents

    Next meet at Botetourt; will introduce new relation; invite Sally and Francis to Botetourt; need Col. Cabell in order to appoint diem falcium; want certificates from Pelhan but cannot reach him; also includes newspaper clipping concerning John D. Blair. 2pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id147675
    John Preston to Francis Preston
    1792 July 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents

    Preston only officer present; "Indians hovering near my lines"; W. Breckenridge's family at Smithfield; Bluestone fired on by three Indians; W. Crockett then Preston search for Indians; Indians retired to the Henides?; hard to surprise; assembly called early; prepare to leave before expected; sent Jim home to put horses in order; instruct brother to take care of horses; send book Vatell's Law of Nations; did not send sugar; also includes a morning report of Lieut. Crockett's detachment of Capt. Preston's company. 2pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6 id147676
    John Preston, Morris boatyard to Francis Preston, Greenbriar [Va., now W.Va.]
    1793 April 15
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents

    Arrived at Colstee?; boats delayed; projects disagreeable voyage due to low tide; regained deserters for reward; deserters confined; General Wayne moved down river; Wayne killed Indians [Miami?] with bayonets; Wayne desires 15 or 20 hundred militia for battle; unlikely as militia unwilling to serve under him; Indians enjoy peace this spring and summer; Indians "live in dread in their small forts in the most wretched manner". 2pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 7 id147677
    John Preston to "Dear Brother" [Francis Preston]
    1794 November 29
    Scope and Contents

    Not heard from family since leaving Smithfield; expected Tamy? who was delayed in seeking money at home; dispirited but hope to soon return to good state of health; Francis fears a relapse; wants to be kept abreast of family's welfare; urges Francis to think first of his health; offer loan; prevented from going to Philadelphia in winter so won't see Francis; requests names of merchants to whom Francis is indebted; lottery. 4pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 8 id147678
    Eliza Madison, Smithfield, to Mrs. Sarah B. Preston, Philadelphia
    1795 February 3[?]
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents

    Congratulate on birth of son; serpent of faction threatens brother's election; opponent on circuit in G. Briar of Paris; opponent has agents in different counties throughout district; brother has a chance to mortify his enemies; "those that appear to be his well wishers appear distressed at the head"; can't come visit but willing to meet in Rockbridge of Botetourt; young ladies have French tutor; request Vistoe's[?] French Grammar. 2pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 9 id147679
    John Preston for estate of John Buchanan to W. Anderson
    1796 January 2
    Scope and Contents

    Bond for title. 1p. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 10 id147680
    John Preston, Hanover, Mrs. Smith's, to Francis Preston
    1796 January 10
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents

    Heading to Philadelphia from Richmond; decide to return home; send stage copies of several surveys; in order to dispose of the acreage in Mrs. Mirret's[?] name he desires the right of inspection and ability to reject if necessary; directions for sale of plots by Francis will come in W. Taylor's letter; send 100 dollars of collected debt money to Preston; unsuccessful at hiring Negroes; advertised and attended Henrico and Hanover court; "seen number hired, but not one person was willing to let their Negroes go so far as you wanted although the terms suited them"; abandoned idea; better to buy; will attempt to purchase on credit in Goochland, Louisa, and Fluvanna counties; have "cleverman" buy the Negro; request Billy be sent to Virginia. 4pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 11 id147681
    Unsigned, Philadelphia, to "Dear Brother"
    1796 March 21
    Scope and Contents

    Mr. Lennard quit and hired a new man; cannot sell land entrusted to him but will continue to try; ask bother to collect 1000 dollar debt owed him by Evans; hold onto land; doesn't know if Mr. Price the register has disposed of certificates; ask if again a candidate for senate; opposition Smyth attended congress; Smyth merciless; treaty rescued by president; proposal to present all information before treaty comes before Congress; resolution oppoesd on grounds it is unneccessary and unconstitutional; invades executive's rights; papers the property of Senate. 4pp. AL.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 12 id147682
    John Preston to Francis Preston
    1798 July 23
    Scope and Contents

    Accept invitation to visit; mother will also come and travel to Sweet Springs for health; congratulate on birth of second son; likely will be brought up in military school and instructed in reality of war; mortified he has no son; wants nephew William to visit him in winter; will give him a sword; public doubts nephew's courage; he personally has no doubt will succesfully use sword on proper occasion. 3pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 13 id147683
    JP [John Preston] to "The Honorable Executive of Virginia"
    1802 August 22
    Scope and Contents

    Draft to executor accepting position of commisioner to provide for opening of road from upper James River to the Kanawha River. 1p. Df.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 14 id147684
    Mother Susanna Preston, Smithfield, to Francis Preston, Taltroorks[?]
    1803 January 25
    Scope and Contents

    Expect the arrival of Francis; pay seventy-five pounds cash out of annuity to Peggy; Johnny and children ill. 3pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 15 id147685
    H.C. Hunter to Miss Aglae Dabadie, Philadelphia, to the care of Mr. John Dabadie
    1816 December 29
    Scope and Contents

    Had Aglae purchase a shawl; will send money for shawl; possibly visit, but have four children and forty to fifty in family; want her certificate for claim of turnpike shares, also includes typewritten transcript of letter. 3pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 16 id147686
    Peter Johnston, Abingdon - in the county of Washington, to John Morton, Bordeaux - in the Kingdom of France, in care of W.C. Preston
    1819 March 26
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents

    Introduce William Preston; ask for him to receive William; future gloomy; live among strangers; region being settled by cold-hearted Pennsylvanian immigrants; "the Rowdy" also taking over; the Rowdy come from no particular state but are native; life only supportable because of chases [horse races] and climate; friends are General Preston's family; Morton has strong ties to keep him in France. 3pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 17 id147901
    Francis Preston to Genl. John Preston, Blacksburg
    1820 July 19
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents

    Want to borrow after having been paid thirty to fifty thousand dollars; sale of property to Mr. Coallen; will send Mr. Sallworks? to help in sale; Coallen sold Negroes in South Carolina and got 500 dollars; can get a good price but don't pressure too much; "He's an old Augusta man will I imagine treat the Negroes kindly". 3pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 18 id147902
    Francis Preston, Richmond, to General John Preston, Lynchburg
    1821 November 29
    Scope and Contents

    Court case shifting against them; Marcellus Smith brought forward to prove Preston Smith authorized to settle treasury business with Mr. Baker; attorneys seek right to ask how much money John Preston usually let in the treasury; commonwealth wants bank books to prove 39,000 cannot have been part of money in bank which was turned over to Baker; case may go to appeals; Call? would not communicate plan of foreclosing the literary fund; $6,200 unaccounted for from literary fund; was a law in which money could be borrowed from fund which was made unneccessary with peace; no money from fund had actually been received; case look brighter on Thursday; may be acquitted of 39,000. 3pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 19 id147903
    Charles? C. Johnston, Washington City, to My Dear Sir [John B. Floyd]
    1832 March 7
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents

    Send two notes of $2000; things going badly in Richmond; agitation due to slavery question; "blunder of Calhoun in bringing Van Buren back among us by rejecting him"; Northern party carrying on war with South; hopes this will unite Southern party in "common sense of wrong and determination of resistance"; when struggle starts those like Ritchie [Van Buren] who betray party will be put down; "we must shoot all deserters and spies". 2pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 20 id147904
    Charles? C. Johnston, Washington, to daughter [Miss Eliza Johnston], Abingdon, Virginia
    1832 April 8
    Scope and Contents

    Send a profile of himself; profile made by a woman without arms; will soon return home; will write to Pres[ton Johnston] who is now student at an academy. 2pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 21 id147905
    James P. Preston, Washington City, to "My Dear Friend"
    1832 June 18
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents

    Announce death of Charles; body found in creek; he was eating at an inn in Alexandria; heard steamboat bell and attempted to return to "this place"; supposedly missed the wharf and fell in the water; lost his life by a "scrupulous endeavor to be at his post in the performance of his public duty". 2pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 22 id147906
    Samuel Tyler, Norwich, to John H. Tyler, Richmond, Virginia
    1845 March 11
    Scope and Contents

    William's business injured by amounts taken from the capital of the store and other debts; Harriet will take John; good place for him as Harriet's mode of government strong and uniform; business slow because so many druggists; Devotion and Osgood draw away customers; Doctr. Vail is 87 and still doing business. 3pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 23 id147907
    David Campbell, Abington, to Miss Johnston
    1847 September 29
    Scope and Contents

    Preamble and resolution from Washington respecting death of her brother [Preston Johnston]; victories by army under Genl Scott over Mexican forces; in battle Lieutenant John Preston fell; son of Charles Johnston who died in the Potomac River; Eliza only immediate family left; give condolences; also includes introductory letter to the preamble and resolution. 3pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 24 id147908
    W. Hampton Jr., Columbia, to "My Dear Sir"
    1852 October 11
    Scope and Contents

    Give the particulars of Mr. Johnston's unexpected death; Johnston had intended to return home from Columbia but postponed; friends visit that evening and he sent them away saying he would be better in the morning; died around 2 a.m.; doctor believes was inflammation of the bowels; was well loved; will erect tombstone; give love to Eliza. 2pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 25 id147909
    J.E. Johnston, Jefferson Barracks, to Mrs. Hughes
    1857 April 15
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents

    Home only briefly; see grand-niece in Washington; mistaken in believing her uncles dislike Gov. Floyd; Gov. Floyd and Beverly were not on speaking terms, but nothing more; Edward appreciated his character; "my entire separation from them, and their uncommunicative dispositions were enough to prevent my acquiring prejudices from them"; also a newspaper clipping of the unveiling of Jackson's statue in Richmond. 4pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 26 id147910
    Alexander von Humboldt, Potsdam, to Hon. John B. Floyd, U.S. Secretary of War
    1857 August 8French
    Scope and Contents

    Introduction of Baldwin Mollhausen; given place on expedition of the Colorado River under the command of Lieutenant Ives; expeditions out West admired in Europe; present a portrait of the author of 'A political Essay on New Spain'; also includes English translation of the letter which is written in French and photocopies of both the original and translation. 2pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 27 id147911
    H. Lane, Executive Mansion, to Mr. Floyd
    1859 December 17
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents

    Thanks for invitation for the evening; decline because president wanted to go "sparking" alone on a Saturday night; mysterious raid upon the soldier's home. 4pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 28 id147912
    S.S. Fahuestock, Washington, to Mrs. Hughes, Washington City D.C.
    1859 March 9
    Scope and Contents

    Military associate of deceased brother [Preston Johnston] who fell in Mexico; offer Eliza Hughes the colored lithograph Preston had presented him with earlier. 2pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 29 id147913
    J.E. Johnston, Washington, to "My dear Lizzie" [Eliza Hughes]
    1860 June 30
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents

    Promoted to position of general; appointment proof of governor's [John B. Floyd]? friendship; officers of the Q Masters department opposed appointment to keep generalcy among themselves; governor acted as advocate; vote on nomination in Senate was 31 to 3- "the latter being the most rabid of the black republicans"; get to settle down and will become neighbors due to railraod. 3pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 30 id147914
    The Acceptances of the War Department given in favor of Russell, Majors, and Waddell: Statement of Ex-Secretary John B. Floyd
    1861
    Scope and Contents

    PV.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 31 id147916
    J.E. Johnston to R.W. Hughes
    1865 October 1
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents

    Made purchases for Hughes and present him the bill; "I am not as flush as when the U.S. gave me $6000 a year in gold"; the starters of the National Express company propose to make Johnston president; want the reports of the battles of Williamsburg and Seven Pines; many of his papers lost; fear publication mentioned is a volume of confederate reports of battles; "compilers rejected all that I want"; offered partnership in stock raising. 4pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 32 id147918
    J.E. Johnston to Mrs. Hughes
    1866 November 22
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents

    Stopped in Baltimore because of sore throat caused by leaving New York too early; want to visit Eliza but delayed because of illness; business in New York was "to raise money for a Southern company- with Southern property for security"; found people fearful of investing money in the South; hope for settlement of affairs at next session of Congress; when in Selma, hope to dissolve connection with Alabama railroad company, as it is in bad condition; also newspaper clipping of the funeral service of Mrs. Gen. Joseph E. Johnston. 3pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 33 id147920
    ? Johnston, Abingdon?, to Mrs. P. Hughes?
    1873 November 5
    Scope and Contents

    Sent lock of hair found with your father's [Charles Johnston] license to practice law. 1pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 34 id148410
    Henry C Lay, Bishop of Eaton and T.U. Dudley, Assistant Bishop of Kentucky, Baltimore, to John H. Tyler, Richmond, Virginia
    1875 February 2
    Scope and Contents

    Younger of the two consecrated to the Episcopate; have similar backgrounds- both belonged to the Monumental church, went to University of Virginia, and attended Virginia seminary; also both had same Sunday school teacher; fall short of what should have been, yet owe debt of gratitude for whatever they have achieved. 2pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 35 id148414
    John H Taylor, Richmond, to Rt. Rev. Henry C. Lay D.D., Bishop of Easton and Rt. Rev. Thos. U. Dudley D.D., Asst. Bishop of Kentucky
    1875 February 12
    Scope and Contents

    Had done nothing which deserved commendation; see no fruit from seeds planted, but God answers prayers; stress the catechism in teaching; thanks for good wishes; also includes newspaper clippings of the letters and a description of the Faith Trumbell chapter meeting. 2pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 36 id148415
    Newspaper article from Harpers New Monthly Magazine
    1875 September
    Scope and Contents

    Party thrown by Secretary Cobb on the ship Harriet Lane; the President disapproves and decides to pay for it out of pocklet so public property not put to private use; Cobb paid for it himself. NwsCl.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 37 id148416
    J.E. Johnston to Judge Hughes
    1879 February 11
    Scope and Contents

    Against army bill Burnsides; claims no knowledge of the plan attached to the military appropriations bill. 2pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 38 id148417
    James Barron Hope to Judge R.W. [Robert William] Hughes, Freemason St., Norfolk
    1879 June 20
    Scope and Contents

    Appointment has made a difference in administration of justice; had letter from Mr. Washington who has opposition; trust that it is not formidable and the he will secure a place with Hope's help. 2pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 39 id148418
    J.E. Johnston, Washington D.C., to Floyd Hughes
    1885 December 31
    Scope and Contents

    Request a barrel of oysters be sent to 1023 Connecticut Ave. 1p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 40 id148433
    J.E. Johnston, Washington D.C., to "My dear Lizzie" [Eliza Hughes]
    1886 January 29
    Scope and Contents

    Learn that Floyd [Hughes] had a daughter, making Johnston a great-great-uncle ?; give congratulations; save name of Preston for a boy; also included newspaper clipping announcing death of Eliza Preston Hughes, infant daughter of Floyd and Nannie R. Hughes, aged 4 months. 2pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 41 id148434
    College of William and Mary to Floyd Hughes
    1893
    Scope and Contents

    Invitation to the 200th Charter Day at William and Mary. 1p. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 42 id148435
    Mr. P. Breckenridge to Judge Robert W. Hughes, Norfolk, Virginia
    1895 January 11
    Scope and Contents

    Written son for extra copies and will send if they exist; Col. John Mason dead; advise to write to widow. 1p. TDS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 43 id148436
    W.H. Crane, Norfolk, Virginia, to Floyd Hughes, Norfolk, Virginia
    1895 January 28
    Scope and Contents

    Poor Health; felt badly after performance and had to return to room; compliments to the club. 1p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 44 id148437
    J.K. Radford to Mrs. E.M. Hughes, Norfolk, Virginia
    1897 June 3
    Scope and Contents

    Tardy in acknowledging letter; obliged for enclosed documents; have difficulty separating fact with family tradition; Munford's claim of Sritersville?, West Va. being named after Mr. Radford's (I) mother and niece conflicts with county records; want to trace ancestry of Mr. Radford; father knew family and stayed in Radford ancestral home while in England in command of the Mediterranean squads. 3pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 45 id148438
    Thos. H. Barnes, Elwood, Nansemond County, Virginia, to Tho. H. Cross, Norfolk, Virginia
    1899 August 9
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents

    Thanks for sending lecture "Editors of the Past"; Judge Hughes assigned to give lecture by Press Association; lecture monstly on his "diamond-pointed pen in his best and balmiest days and of the great journalists whose lives and characters and works he has so graphically delineated"; wrote for Examiner about "Know Nothing" campaign; now public knows more about the Examiner and its brilliant editors. 3pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 46 id148439
    A.G. Preston, Greenfield, to Mrs. Wm. Preston, Richmond, Virginia
    1903 March 8
    Scope and Contents

    Had given husband Preston papers; request that turn them over to cousin Floyd Hughes; want papers preserved and ancestors researched; also includes transcript of letter. 1pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 47 id148440
    Floyd Hughes Jr., Norfolk, Virginia, to "Dear Grandma"
    1907 September 3
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents

    Reject offer of vacation; has job that pays 2 dollars a day and weather delightful; relax at the Chesapeake Club and Virginia Beach; does not want to leave a lady- "have it pretty bad". 6pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 48 id148441
    Notes of Harriet Lane
    Scope and Contents

    List of names with their position in society; sailed up the Potomac to Mt. Vernon; picnic by Washington's tomb; visit naval academy, government house and Fort McHenry where a light artillery drill was performed; visit Old Point where observe dress parade then attend a ball; party given by Secretary Cobb and Mr. Schull on a boat; invitations very limited; officers give up berths for ladies and men sleep on deck. 4pp. Ms.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 49 id148442
    H. Lane to Mrs. Hughes
    Tuesday
    Scope and Contents

    Want Mrs. Hughes at the ship when it departs; wise head of the house is not up yet; does not want to leave in such a storm. 3pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 50 id148443
    Letters from Harriet Lane to Mrs. Hughes
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents

    Friday Evening. H. Lane, Soldier's House, to Mrs. Hughes. Invitation to dine; president has just returned from town. 2pp. ALS. Saturday Evening. Harriet R. Lane, Soldier's House, to Mrs. Hughes. Describe riding habit; Lady Ouseley wants to see "Tiny"; will decide whether or not to engage her when reach New York; lady was charming, but the major would not remain to be "victimized". 4pp. ALS. July 10. H. Lane, Soldier's House, to Mrs. Hughes. Thanks for gift of food; hope to see at party on Tuesday; ready to leave wharf on Tuesday; will send fly poison; flies problematic- "they die by the thousands with us, but other gallant comrades fly in". 3pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 51 id148444
    Baron Gerolt's acceptance of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd's dinner invitation for Tuesday January 5th
    December 30
    Scope and Contents

    1pp. L. January 16. Invitation from Baron Gerault to Gov. Floyd for dinner on Tuesday the 26th. 1pp. L.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 52 id148445
    R.M. Hughes, Norfolk, Virginia to Mrs. E.M. Hughes
    Scope and Contents

    Scope and Contents

    "Floyd acquitted himself handsomely in his maiden jury speech". 2pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 53 id148446
    Col. Pendleton to W.P. [William Preston]
    Scope and Contents

    Public agent to negotiate 'this business'; agent Hardy appointed; Col. John Taylor will also attend; Taylor had helped rescind resolution disputing title to land which left the matter open for present discussion; propose to pay for Taylor's two journeys. 1p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 54 id148447
    The Tazewell Republican Vol. 19 No. 6 Tazewell, Virginia
    1910 February 10, Thursday
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 55 id148448
    The Critic Vol. 2 No. 22 Richmond, Virginia
    1889 February 10
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 56 id148449
    Shipping Illustrated Vol. XIX No. 239 New York
    1907 June 1, Saturday
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 57 id148450
    Program for the unveiling of the bust of Joseph Eggleston Johnston on February 3, 1933
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 58 id148451
    Lecture given by Judge Robert W. Hughes entitled "Editors of the Past"
    1897 June 22
    Scope and Contents

    30pp. PV.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 59 id148452
    Letter from Col. R.W. Hughes on the political situation in Virginia
    1872 November 29
    Scope and Contents

    4pp. PL.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 60 id148453
    Article written by Judge Robert W. Hughes entitled "An Appeal from the Sectional to the National Whigs"
    1881 March 10
    Scope and Contents

    14pp. PV.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 61 id148454
    A copy of a resolution at the meeting of the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association describing the life of the deceased Floyd Hughes
    1940 February 12
    Scope and Contents

    3pp. PD. Letters of recommendation dated 1910-1911 for Floyd Hughes regarding his appointment as Collector of Customs to President William H. Taft; also includes a draft of Floyd Hughes resignation from the position in 1913 and an acceptance of the resignation dated 1914. TLs. Picture of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston Newspaper clippings about Gen. J.E. Johnston from 1864-1934 Newspaper clippings about Judge R.W. Hughes from 1870-1897

Mixed Materials Box: 2
Box 2
Scope and Contents

Notebook and a scrapbook containing newspaper clippings.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Volume: 1
    Notebook
  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Volume: 2
    Scrapbook