Scope and Contents Letters from Bill Howard to Frances Robb, Letters of Jim, Meem and Patty. Bill thanks Fran and Bob for presents. Mentions New Year party at the Hoyt's and travels through Castles. Fran treated Jim to lunch, Fran to stay with either Cary or Jim. Letter to Meem and Patty talks about power lines and the APVA. Mentions Joanna Catron the curator at "Belmont", Anita Pratt, Madell family and Beverley, Taylor Turner's death, Louis Rollins, Jayne Harding, the Cheesmans, Beverley Pratt, Julian Hudson,...

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Twentieth-century Robb and Upton (maiden name of Mrs. Patton) family papers. List of dates of correspondence and names of correspondants filed at beginning of box.

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Twentieth-century Robb and Upton (maiden name of Mrs. Patton) family papers. List of dates of correspondence and names of correspondants filed at beginning of box.

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Twentieth-century Robb and Upton (maiden name of Mrs. Patton) family papers. List of dates of correspondence and names of correspondants filed at beginning of box.

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John H. Bernard accounts, bills and receipts with William Gray and Company, Port Royal, Virginia. 1811-1839.

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John H. Bernard and Family - scraps, visiting cards, envelopes.

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Philip Lightfoot notes, accounts, receipts, etc. 1810-1837. (19 items).

Scope and Contents From the Series: The collection is mainly comprised of correspondence from the various Robbs and Bernards, as well as their relations the Uptons, who were originally from southern Maine. As well as the correspondence, there are also a few other items, such as Frances Upton's journal from a family trip to Maine and New Brunswick, Canada, between July 4 and August 9, 1928. Other items of interest are letters from a Netherlands woman named Mary to Frances Upton immediately following World War II (1945-1955,)...

Scope and Contents Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. William spends winter months working on steamships sailing for Europe, ports including Copenhagan and Finland.  Inquires if there is work for tree surgeons in the restoration of Williamsburg- later says doesn't think Williamsburg,and contracting company Underwood, can afford him. Mentions time spent at Fall Hill, and friend Fred Robinson. Many Letters written from Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania where he is doing tree work. Mentions joining the...

Scope and Contents Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb, mostly news about activities, health, and location of family members both immediate and distant. Mentions wife Liz being in Jamestown for Queen Elizabeth's visit. Gay Mont sold in 1958. Writes that he moved furniture and personal property: paintings (one by Sully sent to Frances). Appears upset about sale of Gay Mont. A 1958 map of Gay Mont included and hints that Pattons might buy Gay Mont soon. A few letters to Frances Robb from both...