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Composition Book, 1838-1843

 File — Box: Small Collections Box 57, Folder: 1
Identifier: id64799
Scope and Contents Scope and Contents The following list of the individual compositions was provided by the seller: "1). "On Taste" 2). "On the Fourth of July" 3). "the House of death" 4). "The close of the season" 5). "On Autumn" dated Oct. 11, 1839; 6). "A Few Weeks in the Country." 7). "The Rewards of Diligence." 8). "The history of a knitting sheath." 9). "Our pride" Nov. 8th, 1839 10). "On the landing of the Pilgrim fathers," 11). "Jerusalem" 12). "Pictures in human life." 13), "Character of Mrs. Judson,...
Dates: 1838-1843

Letter, 1886 Nov. 18

 File — Box: Small Collections Box 57, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

November 18, 1886 letter from Alexander Hugh Holmes Stuart to Rev. Richard Kainer.  Written from Staunton, VA, Stuart explains that he took charge of the US Department of the Interim about September 12, 1850 and continued until the close of (President) Mr. Fillmore's term on March 4, 1853. Signed by Stuart.

In a mat frame with a brass label, "Alexander Hugh Holmes Stuart, Student 1824-1825, Secretary of the Interior 18500-1853, Member of Congress."

Dates: 1886 Nov. 18

Papers, 1884-1887

 File — Box: Small Collections Box 57, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Letter, 27 January 1887, from John Ruskin to Eva Layton concerning a visit by Layton; photograph of "Brentwood," Coniston, Eng.; photograph of John Ruskin; and a typescript concerning Constance Layton and Eva Layton.

Dates: 1884-1887

Bond, 1687 June 21

 File — Box: Small Collections Box 57, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Bond between William Angell and Francis Angell for the performance of covenants. Names mentioned in the bond are William Montague, the elder and Richard Mar(?) of Suffolk. Witnesses are Nich. [illegible], Ben: Nedham and Jo. Floyd. June 21, 1687.

Dates: 1687 June 21

Account Book, 1872-1873

 Item — Box: Small Collections Box 57, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection: 2002.59 This collection is composed of an account book, 1872-1873, kept by Leonard Henley, Jr. a druggist in Williamsburg, Virginia. The account book includes names of residents who had accounts. Henley's store sold other merchandise as well as medicine. 160 p. ; 35 cm. x 21 cm. 2005.19 Leonard Henley artifacts. Civil War artifacts of Dr. Leonard Henley, of Williamsburg, including candle, shoulder strap, $5 Confederate bill, minie ball, Tredegar Iron Works...
Dates: 1872-1873

Letters, 1904-1914

 File — Box: Small Collections Box 57, Folder: 1
Identifier: id61164
Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection consists of letters written to and received by Daisy Crisler of Canton, Georgia for the years 1904 and 1914. The letters were written for the most part during ship voyages to Europe. Letters addressed to Daisy Crisler in 1904 were sent by her friend 'Fannie.' Daisy's letters from 1914 describe her own travel experience in great detail. One of the letters is written in a different handwriting and mailed from Georgia. Most letters are written on letterhead of ships...
Dates: 1904-1914

Papers, 1865-1869

 File — Box: Small Collections Box 57, Folder: 1
Identifier: id72286
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection consists of letters from supervisors or sponsors to Minnie A. Hill, a northern female teacher, who was in Norfolk and then Petersburg, Virginia teaching at freedmen’s schools in the late 1860s.

Dates: 1865-1869

C.A. Bloomer, Buffalo, NY, to M.A. Hill, no place, 1865 March 13

 File — Box: Small Collections Box 57, Folder: 1, Item: 1
Identifier: id29348
Scope and Contents

Responding to previous correspondence, pledge of assistance (books, papers, etc.), mention of compensation, description of church.

Dates: 1865 March 13

P.A. Balcom Jr., Buffalo, NY, to Miss Hills, Norfolk, Va., 1865 May 17

 File — Box: Small Collections Box 57, Folder: 1, Item: 2
Identifier: id29345
Scope and Contents

Answering request for stationery, clothing and books; promise of assistance, words of encouragement.

Dates: 1865 May 17

W.G. Hawkins, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Norfolk, Va., 1865 October 3

 File — Box: Small Collections Box 57, Folder: 1, Item: 3
Identifier: id29445
Scope and Contents

Instructions for trip to New York.

Dates: 1865 October 3

F.G. Shaw, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va., 1865 October 7

 File — Box: Small Collections Box 57, Folder: 1, Item: 4
Identifier: id29454
Scope and Contents

Certificate of commission for NFRA, description of censure policy, rules and regulations.

Dates: 1865 October 7

W.G. Hawkins, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va., 1866 February 8

 File — Box: Small Collections Box 57, Folder: 1, Item: 5
Identifier: id29460
Scope and Contents

Instructions for shipping of clothing, discussion of appropriations, mentions need to consult with Barnes? on legal matter, requests reply, mentions need for M. Whiting? to consult the Committee.

Dates: 1866 February 8

C. Kennedy, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, no place, 1866 September 22

 File — Box: Small Collections Box 57, Folder: 1, Item: 6
Identifier: id29461
Scope and Contents

Notification of reappointment as teacher, instructions for trip to New York.

Dates: 1866 September 22

F.G. Shaw, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, no place, 1866 October 1

 File — Box: Small Collections Box 57, Folder: 1, Item: 7
Identifier: id29462
Scope and Contents

Certificate of commission for AFUC, one year appointment.

Dates: 1866 October 1

E.C. Estes, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va., 1867 July 21

 File — Box: Small Collections Box 57, Folder: 1, Item: 8
Identifier: id29463
Scope and Contents

Mentions invoice of materials sent to M.A. Hill for herself and Miss Hubbard, discusses W.G. Hawkins proposal for summer employment at “Rippen Hall” near Williamsburg.

Dates: 1867 July 21

E.C. Estes, New York, NY, 1867 July 24

 File — Box: Small Collections Box 57, Folder: 1, Item: 9
Identifier: id29464
Scope and Contents

Letter of recommendation for M.A. Hill.

Dates: 1867 July 24

W.G. Hawkins, “Rippen Hall” York County Va., to M.A. Hill, no place, 1867 September 2

 File — Box: Small Collections Box 57, Folder: 1, Item: 10
Identifier: id29465
Scope and Contents

Mention of recent visit/interview, discussion of possible land purchase and investment.

Dates: 1867 September 2

C. Kennedy, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, no place, 1867 September 17

 File — Box: Small Collections Box 57, Folder: 1, Item: 11
Identifier: id29466
Scope and Contents

Notification of appointment as principal at Pocahontas Va., instructions for trip to New York.

Dates: 1867 September 17

C. Kennedy, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va., 1867 October 21

 File — Box: Small Collections Box 57, Folder: 1, Item: 12
Identifier: id29467
Scope and Contents

Replying to previous correspondence, discussion of possible living arrangements, words of encouragement regarding upcoming school year.

Dates: 1867 October 21

C. Kennedy, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va., 1867 December 6

 File — Box: Small Collections Box 57, Folder: 1, Item: 13
Identifier: id29468
Scope and Contents

Mentions correspondences with other teachers, expresses confidence in increase of funding.

Dates: 1867 December 6

E.C. Estes, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va., 1868 January 11

 File — Box: Small Collections Box 57, Folder: 1, Item: 14
Identifier: id29469
Scope and Contents

Discusses recent visit to school, mentions recent shipment of supplies (stationery, benches, desks, etc.) for new school building.

Dates: 1868 January 11

E.C. Estes, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va., 1868 April

 File — Box: Small Collections Box 57, Folder: 1, Item: 15
Identifier: id29470
Scope and Contents

Letter accompanying check for $90 in compensation; $50 for M.A. Hill and $40 for Miss Spalding, discusses communication problem with Miss J.E.S.

Dates: 1868 April

E.C. Estes, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va., 1868 June 13

 File — Box: Small Collections Box 57, Folder: 1, Item: 16
Identifier: id29471
Scope and Contents

Letter accompanying check for $60; one months salary and two months rent, mentions correspondences with other teachers, provides instructions for shipment of readers and other school supplies, discusses possible shortage in funding.

Dates: 1868 June 13

E.C. Estes, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va., 1868 July 3

 File — Box: Small Collections Box 57, Folder: 1, Item: 17
Identifier: id29472
Scope and Contents

Letter accompanying check for $50, instructions for care of books, provides instructions for Miss Fanny regarding shipment of books, discussion of personal matters.

Dates: 1868 July 3

J.W. Turner, Petersburg, Va., to M.A. Hill, no place, 1869 April 26

 File — Box: Small Collections Box 57, Folder: 1, Item: 18
Identifier: id29473
Scope and Contents

Invitation to attend monthly meetings of Petersburg Public School Teachers’ Association.

Dates: 1869 April 26