Papers, 1775, 1783, 1785, undated
Scope and Contents
The contents of the collection include the following items (some of which are incomplete): Gwatkin's petition to the Parlimentary Commission on Loyalists (Dec. 13, 1783), letter written by Gwatkin in Williamsburg, stating "Now altho' publick affairs in this province become to such a crisis, as to render it necessary for me to quit the College very shortly," (Mar. 4, 1775), a short note on Loyalist faith in Gwatkin's hand, two private letters in one of which Gwatkin refers to the possiblity of going to Jamaica (1785), two manuscript sermons, and a draft of a lecture or article on Virginia before the American Revolution and in Gwatkin's hand. There are missing pages of the manuscript.
Dates
- Creation: 1775, 1783, 1785, undated
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: 0.01 Linear Feet
Language
English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository