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William and Mary Bond and "In Memoriam", 1859, 1881, 1888

 File — Box: 14, Folder: 13
Identifier: id82247

Scope and Contents

Handwritten copy of an indenture, 1859 April 2, in the "City of Williamsburg between Hugh Blair Grigsby...in his own behalf and in behalf of his infant son, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, of his infant nephews, Hugh Grigsby Whitehead, Henry Colgate Whitehead, John Boswell Whitehead, Jr., Holbrook Whitehead and Park Lewis Poindexter, and of his nieces Cornelia Grigsby, Irwin, Jr, Billie Poindexter and Mary Irwin...and the President and Masters or professors of William & Mary in Virginia...a certificate of debt...of One Thousand dollars bearing six per cent interest per annum payable half yearly to have and to hold.... Copy of signatures of Hugh Blair Grigsby and Benjamin S. Ewell. Paragraph in the indenture explains why he is listing his son, nieces and nephews on the document. Document from Benjamin S. Ewell that states "whereas the late Hugh Blair Grigsby...endow in said college, 'The Chancellor Scholarship" with his bond, dated 1881 January 18. 1881 Resolution from the Convocation of the Board of Visitors and Governors of William & Mary in memory of the death of Hugh Blair Grigsby, LL. D.

Dates

  • Creation: 1859, 1881, 1888

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English Spanish;Castilian

Conditions Governing Access:

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Extent

From the Collection: 16.75 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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