Box Small Collections Box 15
Contains 43 Results:
Letter from Sally Park Turner Alexander to Aunt Betsy, 1860 January 20
A letter from Sally Park (Turner) Alexander, Park Forest [?] to “Aunt Betsy” [?], Texas. She sSends news of relatives and local happenings to “Aunt Betsy” in Texas. Typescript included.
Letter from Norfleet Smith to Major Brien, 1864 November 14
A letter from Norfleet Smith, 1st Lieut., Co “G”, 3rd N.C. Cavalry, Barringer’s Brigade to Major Brien, near Petersburg, Va. He requests 12 hour leave of absence to visit Petersburg to attend to business matters. He is including a note granting permission by order of Lt. Col. Moore, signed by L.S. Warren.
Letter from Mark T. Alexander to his mother Sally Park Turner Alexander, 1864 November 15
Persons enslaved by Mark Alexander Senior of the county of Mecklenburg..., 1865 April 9
A list of 217 persons enslaved by Mark Alexander Senior of Mecklenburg County, Va., on the day of the surrender of the Army of Virginia by Gen. Robert E. Lee, giving names, ages, sex, and occupations.
Letter from Sally Park Turner Alexander to her daughter, Nannie, 1867 June 3
A letter from Sally Park (Turner) Alexander, no place, to her daughter Nannie, no place. She relates family news. Xerox copy.
Cassimere Churchill, Washington, to "My kind parents", 1862 January 1
Cassimere is stationed near Columbia College while on sentry duty. He writes of drilling exercises and personal chores, such as blackening his boots. He shares his New Year Eve thoughts. "Maybe you think that it is strange for me to cook, but just tell the girls not to get married until the soldiers return home."
Letter from David Wilkie to James Russell , 1820 October 17
D. Wilkie, Kensington [London], to James Russell, Covent Gardens [London]. Wilkie sends the name of an acquaintance in Dublin, Ireland who will be happy to make his acquaintance when he arrives there; sends best wishes for a 'pleasant journey and a successful campaign in Dublin.' .
Letter from David Wilkie to John Wilson Croker, 1824 February 20
D. Wilkie, Kensington [London], to James Wilson Croker. Accepts membership in club and returns list as requested.
Letter from David Wilkie to James Russell, 1826 February 6
D. Wilkie, Kensington [London], to James Russell, Covent Garden, [London]. Asks Russell to leave out a few wigs to use in his artwork, and also the lute and snuff-box. Will send for them Tuesday, regards for family.
Letter from David Wilkie to Francis Collins, 1830 March 14
D. Wilkie, Kensington [London], to Francis Collins, [London]. Wilkie expects Collins on Tuesday with the frame along with the people to put it up.
Letter from David Wilkie to unlisted, 1831 August 6
D. Wilkie, Kensington [London], to unlisted. Mrs. Baillie will let them have the picture; requests proof of your last plate to give her when he sends for the picture.
Letter from David Wilkie to Mrs. Boys, 1832 January 10
D. Wilkie, Kensington [London], to Mrs. Boys. Submits drawing to Mrs. Boys for her approval and acceptance; apologizes for the delay.
Letter from David Wilkie to Sir Francis Chantrey, 1836 April 5
D. Wilkie, Kensington [London], to Sir Francis Chantrey. Has been assured that Walter Francis Scott, Duke of Buccleuch, will be in London on the 21st.
Letter from David Wilkie to Lord John Russell, 1837 April 7
D. Wilkie, Kensington [London], to Lord John Russell. Regrets that he missed Mrs. Russell's visit to view his art; hopes Lord Russell will stop by to view his art soon at the exhibition.
Letter from David Wilkie to Francis Graham Moon, 1838 September 8
D. Wilkie, Kensington [London], to Francis Graham Moon. Agrees with his letter of the 4th containing his proposed agreement; hopes that no difficulties will arise in settlement; requests his brother have the picture of the Queen's First Council delivered for the 'immediate commencement of work.'
Letter from David Wilkie to James Hall, 1840 January 6
D. Wilkie, Kensington [London], to James Hall. Next sitting will be in two days, suggests a meeting time.
Letter from David Wilkie to Charles R. Leslie, 1840 May 4
D. Wilkie, Kensington [London], to Charles R. Leslie. Accepts invitation with his sister to wait upon Mr. and Mrs. Leslie.
Letter from David Wilkie to John Bennett, 1840 August 15
D. Wilkie, Kensington [London], to John Bennett. Has left all the drawings he can find in a portfolio labeled 'etching.'
Letter from David Wilkie to Mrs. Marshall, undated
D. Wilkie, Kensington [London], to Mrs. [?] Marshall. Regrets not being able to see her on May 2nd because a friend is coming from Edinburgh.
Letter from David Wilkie to Mr. Morton, undated
D. Wilkie, Kensington [London], to Mr. [?] Morton. Is sending two pictures; will call on him the day after Tuesday.
Cassimere Churchill, Washington, to "Dear parents", 1861 December 24
Note on top of letter: "Please do not let anyone see this." Cassimere writes of his drilling exercises. He was sick and got medicine, but threw it away so he could "die a natural death." A comrade gave him coal and molasses. He describes cooking utensils and cooking in his tent.
Cassimere Churchill, Washington, to "Dear Brother", 1862 January 4-5
Cassimere gives a detailed description of the area and fortifications: camps of the Fourth Pennsylvania regiment, an artillery camp, a Rhode Island camp and a California camp where a shell thrown in the fire explodes near him and injures others. "I visited the soldiers home and talked with the old broken down soldiers." He also visits Floyd's plantation, the president's residence (The White House) and the soldiers' burying ground.
Cassimere Churchill, Washington, to "Dear Brothers, Albro and Nathan", 1862 January 16
He tells them, "to direct your most serious attendance to the importance of character..." He overhears a lieutenant saying "he believed I was the happiest man in the regiment and why is it... because I have lived up to the... principals that father requested..." He gives advice on being of good character.
Cassimere Churchill, Washington, to "Dear Brother", 1862 January 18
Cassimere writes that the only horse he has ridden is a wooden one. He received thirty-nine dollars in pay. He discusses where and how he sent the money and what he needs his brother to do with it.
Cassimere Churchill, Washington, to unknown recipient, 1862 January 18 - February 3
They had to have a parade when the Colonel's wife arrived at camp. There were two horse incidents. He has begun a Bible class in his tent. He was guarding prisoners and a peddler was with the prisoners, but he thought the peddler was another prisoner and he wouldn't let him leave.