Correspondence from Ireland, 1773 - 1797 and undated
Scope and Contents
Letters from family and friends in Ireland.
Undated letter from Robert Preston, Esquire, Andrew Laird, Breahead to Robert Preston, Washington County, Virginia, North America. Addressed "Dear Cuzen" and writes about family news.
May 1, 1773 bill binding John Laird of Cloughmore, city of Londonberry with bond as executorship. Signed by John Breden and John Laird.
Partnership bond between William Strother Madison and Robert Preston agreeing to divide surveyors fees for Washington County, Virginia, March 25, 1779.
Copy of Certificate nominating Robert Preston as surveyor for Washington County, Virginia, December 20, 1779. On verson, signed by Thomas Jefferson, Governor. Original in Surveying Collection.
Includes accounts of items bought by Robert Preston, Derry, from James Preston
Correspondents are Cousin Alexander and Rebeca Dean who tell of Alexander's loss of an arm, prices of goods and rent for their lands at Burnfoot, Mr. and Mrs. Davenport (cousin), news of war; Uncle James Preston of Derry who greets Robert as "Robin" and writes of family matters and George Douglass (proprietor of the Londonderry Journal); Brother James Preston who writes of family and money matters; Brother Thomas Preston; John and Sarah Teague of Ballybeg with local news; Aunt Margaret Jennet Ferman with family news.
Letter from John Donnelly, Ireland and Scotland, to Robert Preston, Washington County, Virginia, commenting on dissatisfaction in Ireland. 1773.
May 10, 1793: Bill for goods bought by Robert Preston, Washington County, Virginia, of James Preston (drapery business) in Derry, Ireland.
Dates
- Creation: 1773 - 1797 and undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Preston, Robert, circa 1750-1831 (Person)
- From the Collection: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Person)
- From the Collection: Preston Family (Family)
- From the Collection: College of William and Mary (Organization)
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: 1 Linear Feet (2 Century boxes) : 586 items
Language
English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository