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Papers relating to the period 1705-1720

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 3 (formerly 11a)
Identifier: id262750

Scope and Contents

A carbon copy of a letter from Mungo Ingles to Francis Nicholson, 7 Feb 1705/06, concerning the burning of the College. 29 Oct 1706 An extract from the Journal of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, 15 March 1705/6, concerning the burning of the College Typed copy of the message from the Council to the House of Burgesses, 31 Oct 1705, concerning the burning of the College A carbon copy of a letter from Munco Ingles to Col Francis Nicholson, 22 Dec 1705, concerning the burning of the College A typed copy of testimony as to the burning of the College given by Henry Randolph, George Burton, Col. Edward Hill, William Young, William eddings, John Young, John Morot, Captain Thomas Barber and C.C. Thanker, 1705 An extract from the Diaries and collection of Thomas Hearns, 1706, concerning the burning of the College in 1705 A photocopy of a copy of a letter from Mongo Ingles, at Queens Creek, Virginia, probably written to Governor Nicholson, 20 Sept 1707, concerning the burning of the College in 1705 A carbon copy of a fragment of a speech in criticism of Commissary Blair, probably delivered by Governor Nicholson about the year 1705. A copy of a warrant issued by Queen Anne to pay to the visitors and governors of the College 500 pounds out of the quit rents toward the rebuilding of the College, 21 March 1708/9 A typed copy of an order of the Council of Virginia, dated 21 June 1709, for a warrant to pay 500 pounds granted by Queen Anne to the visitors and governors of the College. A copy of the minutes of a meeting of the Council of Virginia held at the College, 27 Aug 1709 An extract from the diary of William Byrd of Westover concerning the rebuilding of the Wren Building, 13 Sept 1709 A copy of a warrant issued by Queen Anne to pay to the visitors and governors of the College 500 pounds out of the quit rents toward the rebuilding of the College, 18 April 1710 An extract from a letter of Governor Spotswood to Mr Blathwayt concernig the use of quit rents for rebuilding the College, 23 Oct 1710 An extract from the Westover manuscripts concerning the Indian hostages which Governor Spotswood caused to be sent to the College about 1712 An extract from a letter of Governor Spotswood to the Bishop of London, concerning the need of funds for the support of the College, 13 March 1713 Photo of an oil painting  of John Robinson Bishop of London from 1713-1723 (see Portrait File)

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1880s-1990s

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Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English Latin

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.

Extent

From the Collection: 13.00 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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