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Personnel Matters, Time of BOV Meetings, Correspondence, 1705-1894

 File — Box: Series 3, Box 2, Folder: 4
Identifier: id103897

Scope and Contents

Items transferred from College Papers. Letter from Miles Cary, rector of W&M, 1705, June regarding a meeting of the governors.

An extract from the Virginia Gazette 1775 February, announcing the election of Robert Beverly, of Essex County as one of the governors of the college.

A letter from Wm. U. Moody at Williamsburg to Robert Stannard 1835 June, requesting his attendance at a meeting of the Board on 1835 July 4.

A letter from James Lyons at Richmond 1847 November 7, stating that legal engagements prevent his attending a meeting of the board.

A letter from George P. Scarburgh, at Accomack Court House, Virginia 1848 July, declining an appointment as a visitor of the college.

A note from the faculty to the board concerning a joint meeting 1848 July.

A letter from Henry A. Wise at Only (near Onancock, Accomack County, Virginia) 1848 September, accepting visitorship of the college.

A letter from William Meade, at Millwood 1849 March, concerning a meeting of the Board.

A letter from John S. Millson at Norfolk 1852 June, resigning as a visitor. On the back of this letter appears a memo of the appointment of Otway Byrd Barraud, of Norfolk, and John W. Brockenbrough, of Lexington, as visitors of the college. 1852 July.

A letter from E. P. Scott, at Oakland, Louisa County, Virginia, 1853 June, concerning the annual meeting of the Board of Visitors.

A letter from Robert G. Scott, at Richmond 1853 June, resigning as a visitor of the college.

A letter from Henry A. Wise, at Onancock, Virginia 1853 June, stating why he will not be able to attend a meeting of the visitors.

A letter from Robert B. Bolling, at Petersburg,1854 June, resigning as a visitor of the college.

A letter from Otway B. Barraud, at Norfolk, 1855 June, resigning as a visitor of the college.

A letter from Robert Saunders, at Williamsburg, 1867 July, declining an appointment as a visitor of the college.

A letter from Hugh B. Grisgsy, at Charlotte Court House, Virginia, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, 1868 January, making an appointment to discuss college affairs.

A letter from William B. Harrison, at Brandon, Prince George County, Virginia, 1868 June, resigning as a visitor of the college.

A letter from William B. Harrison, at Brandon, Prince George County, Virginia, 1869 May, resigning as a visitor of the college.

A letter from David May, at Petersburg, 1869 May, resigning as a visitor of the college.

A letter from (GW?) Lewis, Westmoreland, 1870 March,resigning as a visitor of the college.

A letter from Hugh Blair Grigsby, at Edgehill, 1872 June, stating his intention of being present at a meeting of the visitors of the college.

A letter from Hugh Blair Grigsby, at Edgehill, 1873 June, concerning attendance at a board meeting. An extract from the records of the board stating that at a meeting of the Board of Visitors 1873 July, Warner T. Jones was elected a member.

A letter from A.N. Wellford, at Sabine Hall, Richmond County, Virginia, 1875 May, resigning as a visitor of the college.

A letter from James Lyons, at Richmond, June 1875, containing a conditional resignation as rector of the college.

Letters of recommendation for Charles Morris as a Law Professor (1860 June 22),and Miss Lucy Lee Davis to be in charge of the proposed Model School (1894 October 1)

John L. Buchanan letter turning down the offer of presidency of the College of William & Mary. 1888 July 2.

T.T.L. Snead letter requesting pay for extra services teaching Col. Ewell's classes. 1872 June 19.

John R. Coupland sending regrets for an invitation to a student dinner. 1844 June 25.

William Meade to William & Mary explaining why the Diocese decided his Assistant Bishop would be an unwise choice to be president of William & Mary because of the conflict of dual duties. (J. Johns might be the assistant Bishop).1847 May 27

Dates

  • Creation: 1705-1894

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Extent

From the Collection: 96.01 Linear Feet

Language

From the Collection: English

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