Box 1
Scope and Contents
Correspondence of Jonathan Boucher, Anglican clergyman of Virginia, Maryland, and England. He was a prominent loyalist during the American Revolution and later a prominent figure among conservatives in the Anglican church in England. His principle correspondents in this collection include John James, James Maury, Charles Daubeny, Sir Frederick Morton Eden, William Knox, and William Stevens.
The principle subjects covered by this collection include Virginia social customs and politics between the years 1759 and 1771, Boucher's experiences in, and views of, the American Revolution, Boucher's role in the struggle for unity in the Scottish Anglican Church, and his concern with schism and dissent in the Church of England. Cite as: Jonathan Boucher Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. 228 items.
Some of these letters were published in the "Maryland Historical Magazine" in volumes 7 - 10.
This collection was formerly available at East Sussex, England Record Office.
Dates
- Creation: 1759-1803
Creator
- From the Collection: Boucher, Jonathan, 1738-1804 (Person)
- From the Collection: Daubeny, Charles, 1745-1827 (Person)
- From the Collection: Eden, Frederick Morton, Sir, 1766-1809 (Person)
- From the Collection: James, John, 1729-1785 (Person)
- From the Collection: Knox, William, 1732-1810 (Person)
- From the Collection: Maury, James, Sr., 1718-1769 (Person)
- From the Collection: Stevens, William, 1732-1807 (Person)
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: 2.17 Linear Feet
Language
English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository