Box Small Collections Box 19
Contains 74 Results:
Mrs. Ann Tasker to Mrs. Francis Carter at Robert Carter's, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1769 July 13
Mrs. Tasker writes to her daughter, the wife of Robert "Councillor" Carter, about a relative, Lady Essex. (Wax impression of a coat of arms is attached.)
William Lee of London, England, to Robert Carter Nicholas, Treasurer of Virginia, 1772 Apr. 23
Concerning the settlement of an estate involving houses in Williamsburg and a project for "Silk and Olive trees" in Virginia.
John Hyndman in London, England, to Messrs. Hill and Buchanan, merchants, Rappahannock River, Virginia, 1773 Feb. 1
Introducing Thomas Main.
Andrew Buchanan in Williamsburg, Va., to "Daniel of St. Thos. Jenifer, Esq.," Annapolis, 1774 Nov. 12
Regarding collection of bills due.
Commission of Anthony Robinson as Clerk of the Chancery District Court of Williamsburg, William Wirt being Judge, 1802 Mar. 1
Attested by Adam Craig, Clerk of the Court.
Ferdinand [Fairfax] to Jas. Keith, "Present", 1809 May 31
Mentions his home in Williamsburg and "Mr. Baylor's business."
Portion of a report of a stockholders' meeting at George Town, signed by Jos. Brewer, Treasurer, 1815 Aug. 7
References are made to James Keith, to Virginia and to "each side of the river." Endorsed "Vote of Pat'm Dir's."
"An Account of the European Settlements in America, Vol. II, MDCCLVII", 1758
Containing a description of Williamsburg, the College of William and Mary, the Capitol, and the Church Building.
"Modern Gazeteer...by Mr. Salmon, MDCCLVIII", 1758
Containing a description of Williamsburg.
"A New Geographical and Historical Grammar...by Mr. Salmon, MDCCLXXI", 1771
Containing a description of the College of William and Mary
"The General Gazeteer... by R. Brooks, MDCCLXXVIII", 1778
Containing a description of Williamsburg.
"Geographical, Historical and Commercial Grammar...by William Gutherie, MDCCXCII", 1792
Pages pertaining to Virginia.
Letters, 1860 Jan. 7, Feb. 29
Letters, 1860, of John S. Millson (1808-1874), US Congressman, and autobiographical data submitted for Charles Lanman's Dictionary of the United States Congress.
Letter, 1799 Oct. 29
Letter from William Russell, Middletown, to William Augustine Washington, Gaywood, near Fredericksburg, Virginia about Russell's offer to sell lands in Stafford County to General Lee and his friend.
Papers, 1888-1928
Letter, 1795 Dec. 21
etter from John Hoskins Stone, the Governor of Maryland, Annapolis, Maryland to Robert Brooke, Governor of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia to transmit a copy of resolution passed by the Maryland General Assembly relative to the boundary line between the two states.
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Letter from Gerrit Smith In Petersboro, New York to Asher Tyler. Concerns sending money to a mutual friend and the infirmities of Smith's old age. March 13, 1872.
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Letter from J. W. Smith in Baltimore, Maryland to "My Dear Friend" about buying cotton for his friend; mention of Mr. McAllister being in Baltimore. October 17, 1850.
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Letter to his wife concerning her ill-health and her prolonged stay to get well in Hagerstown, Maryland. August 10, 1789.
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Letter from N. Chester Sorensen of N. Chester Sorensen Co. Architects and Engineers in Detroit, Michigan to Frank Lloyd Wright. June 4, 1942. Discusses plans of a building, possibly of "Taliesin West." Includes a work chart with the heading, "Fellowship Work Sheet"..."...August tenth: Curtis Wray Besinger, Boss." Business card of Kamal Amin, Architect with notation "Taliesen West, Scottsdale, Ariz."
Papers, 1934-1938
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Letter by Gervas Storrs, Williamsburg, Virginia to John Mason Ellis about his romantic life and influenza. November 15, 1790.
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James French Strother letter to Charles Lanman's Dictionary of the United States Congress where he gives autobiographical information. September 26, 1858.
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Real estate partner agreement between a German entity and several other people including James Swan of Boston, Massachusetts. Heading on document, "Gesellschafts Vertrag" which translates to "Social Contract," a partnership agreement. Relates to the sale or purchase of nearly 2 million acres of land in Virginia and Kentucky, as well as additional land near Boston, Massachusetts. Includes 4 wax seals. Written in German. 7 pages.