Box 1
Contains 15 Results:
John Preston to his brother Franky (Francis Preston), Smithfield, Va. , 1790 June 24
Comments on leaving his purse at home and asks Francis to retrieve it and bring it to Botetourt Co., Va.; and discusses his trip, notes that there have been no accidents.
Susanna Preston to her son Francis Preston, 1802 May 31
Comments on Francis' upcoming trip to "the springs" and expresses her hope that he can take a "sea voyage"; and other family news.
William Murray Milsa to Joseph Henry Hendon Holmes, Demerara, Guiana, 1823 December 8
William advises Joseph of Major General Murray's assent to 'admitting the child to internment in the military burial ground'.
The Marques and Marchioness of Londonderry to Dr. and Miss Pemberton, Sunderland, England, undated
Invitation to Dr. and Miss Pemberton to attend a ceremony for the "laying of the foundation stone of the new harbor."
Joel Roberts Poinsett, Department of War, Washington, D.C., to George Washington Hopkins, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. , 1838 March 10
Concerning "young Mr. Johnston's" appointment to the military academy; notes that he can do nothing at present, but promises "an impartial and as favorable consideration as circumstances will permit when a vacancy shall happen."
Edmund Rhett, Columbia, S.C., to George Frederick Holmes, Orangeburg, S.C. , 1842 December 7
Discusses books to be sent to Holmes and possible collaboration on an article for the Southern Quarterly Review.
Professor C.J. Hardemann, Charleston, S.C., to George Frederick Homes, Orangeburg, S.C. , 1844 February 1
Explains Hardemann's busy schedule; broaches the idea of creating, with Holmes, a "seminary of a high order"; asks about Holmes' German studies and comments on Hardemann's new child.
William Campbell Preston, Columbia., S.C. to George Frederick Holmes, Richmond, Va., 1846 March 20
Asks about Holmes "condition," salary; requests a list of Holmes' articles for the Southern Quarterly Review and other journals.
A.G. Ellis, Oxford, Mississippi, to George Frederick Holmes, Sweet Springs, Va., 1849 August 18
Expresses his opinion that Holmes' return to Virginia will be beneficial; advises Holmes that he is packing Holmes' books and possessions to send to him in Virginia.
George Fitzhugh, Port Royal, Va., to George Frederick Holmes, 1856 May 10
Advises Holmes on the possibilities of his appointment to the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.]; thinks Holmes' chances are good.
James Barron Hope, Hampton, Va., to George Frederick Holmes, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va., 1858 June 8
Acknowledging Holmes' prompt reply to Hope's "application"; asks whether or not E.J. Trelawny wrote "Adventures of a Younger Son."
Edward A. Holmes, Johnson's Island, Ohio, (Prisoner of War Camp), to his brother George Frederick Holmes, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va., 1864 September 27
Describes the circumstances surrounding his capture, his condition, and the regulations governing prisoner of war correspondence.
John Cabell Breckinridge, Lexington, Kentucky, to George Frederick Holmes, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va., 1872 January 24
Accepts Holmes' offer of his home as a place of residence during Breckinridge's upcoming commencement address at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.; discusses his latest railroad project.
Paul Sabatier, Ordeche, France, to George Frederick Holmes (?), 1894 January 19
Explains the success of Sabatier's book on the life of St. Francis of Assisi ([in French, translation included).
W.K. Vanderbilt, New York, N.Y. to William Howard Perkinson, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va., 1898 May 4
Regrets that he is unable to accept an invitation to visit the University on June 14, 1898.