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Correspondence, 1884 March - December

 File — Box: 15, Folder: 8
Identifier: id81351

Scope and Contents

Includes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include: Mary G. Galt, William Wilson Galt , Mary V. Grigsby, M. L. Nowlin,  G. T. Hersfelt, Mary E. Bollings, cousin John Whitehead, Miss Bigelow, and W. M. Cary. Includes 1884 invitation to Hampton Sidney College's graduation, letter from Sheriff C.V. Marshall appointing Carrington as one of the commissioners to view proposed new road, invitation to 1884 leap year party, letter from B. Johnston Barbour about one of Hugh Blair Grigsby's addresses, and letter electing Grigsby as delegate to represent the Walton Magistrate District at the Democratic convention in Roanoke.  Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby continues to give advice and talk of her daily routine and health.  William Wilson Galt mentions that he may be sent to Europe.

Dates

  • Creation: 1884 March - December

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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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