Box Small Collections Box 57
Contains 33 Results:
Composition Book, 1838-1843
Letter, 1886 Nov. 18
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."
Papers, 1884-1887
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.
Bond, 1687 June 21
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.
Account Book, 1872-1873
Letters, 1904-1914
Papers, 1865-1869
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.
C.A. Bloomer, Buffalo, NY, to M.A. Hill, no place, 1865 March 13
Responding to previous correspondence, pledge of assistance (books, papers, etc.), mention of compensation, description of church.
P.A. Balcom Jr., Buffalo, NY, to Miss Hills, Norfolk, Va., 1865 May 17
Answering request for stationery, clothing and books; promise of assistance, words of encouragement.
W.G. Hawkins, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Norfolk, Va., 1865 October 3
Instructions for trip to New York.
F.G. Shaw, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va., 1865 October 7
Certificate of commission for NFRA, description of censure policy, rules and regulations.
W.G. Hawkins, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va., 1866 February 8
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.
C. Kennedy, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, no place, 1866 September 22
Notification of reappointment as teacher, instructions for trip to New York.
F.G. Shaw, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, no place, 1866 October 1
Certificate of commission for AFUC, one year appointment.
E.C. Estes, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va., 1867 July 21
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.
E.C. Estes, New York, NY, 1867 July 24
Letter of recommendation for M.A. Hill.
W.G. Hawkins, “Rippen Hall” York County Va., to M.A. Hill, no place, 1867 September 2
Mention of recent visit/interview, discussion of possible land purchase and investment.
C. Kennedy, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, no place, 1867 September 17
Notification of appointment as principal at Pocahontas Va., instructions for trip to New York.
C. Kennedy, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va., 1867 October 21
Replying to previous correspondence, discussion of possible living arrangements, words of encouragement regarding upcoming school year.
C. Kennedy, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va., 1867 December 6
Mentions correspondences with other teachers, expresses confidence in increase of funding.
E.C. Estes, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va., 1868 January 11
Discusses recent visit to school, mentions recent shipment of supplies (stationery, benches, desks, etc.) for new school building.
E.C. Estes, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va., 1868 April
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.
E.C. Estes, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va., 1868 June 13
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.
E.C. Estes, New York, NY, to M.A. Hill, Petersburg, Va., 1868 July 3
Letter accompanying check for $50, instructions for care of books, provides instructions for Miss Fanny regarding shipment of books, discussion of personal matters.
J.W. Turner, Petersburg, Va., to M.A. Hill, no place, 1869 April 26
Invitation to attend monthly meetings of Petersburg Public School Teachers’ Association.