Box Small Collections Box 74
Contains 28 Results:
Papers, 1857-1858
22 June 1857. Authorization signed by Pres. James Buchanan, Washington, [D.C.], directing the Acting Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to an envelope containing a letter to Queen Victoria, answering her recent announcement of the death of the Duchess of Gloucester. 1 p. 3 Feb. [18]58. James Buchanan, Washington, [D.C.], to Col. Selden, n.p. In compliance with his request, has procured desired material, and is returning it. 1 p.
Petition, circa 1737
Manuscript petition from 58 merchant colonists to the House of Commons against a petition calling for the prohibition of trade between the Northern colonies and the French and Dutch West Indian settlements. Signers claim it would destroy colonial, English, and European trade. ADoc. 5 pp. Ca. 1737. Phillips collection.
Papers, 1796, 1804
Appointment, 15 February 1796, of Francis T. Brooke to major of a battalion of cavalry annexed to the second division of the Virgina militia (signed by Robert Brooke); and appointment, 14 January 1804, of Brooke as judge of the General Court of Virginia.
2 items.
Letter, 1839 Oct. 15
Letter, 15 Oct. 1839, James Lyons, Richmond, Va. to Judge [Nathaniel Beverley] Tucker, Williamsburg, Va. Letter of introduction for Joseph M. Carrington who plans to attend Tucker's law lectures [at the College of William & Mary]. Carrington has already studied Blackstone, Coke, etc.
Papers, 1943-1964
Folder 1: Bond, 1845 Mar. 3
$ 5 Bond, dated 3 March 3 1845 issued from William Thornton to Alexander J. Marshall for opening up the Rappahannock River in Virginia for navigation. (Formelry classified as Mss. Sm Coll Add.27))
Labels, circa 1870-1910
Five labels advertising the following tobaccos; Kinnikinique, Westward Ho!, Union Pacific, Island of Cuba, and James River Lynchburg.
Devotional Book and Notes, 1940-1950
This collection consists of a family history or devotional book with genealogical notes on the Washington family prepared for the members of the Lambeth parish. This item was composed by Margaret Lewis Maupin during the 1940s. This work traces the lineage of the Washington family starting with John Washington, born 1671. Also includes a typed sketch of the author's family.
Letter, 1876 April 4
Letter, 1876 April 4, of William Henry Harrison, Prince George County, Va. to an unidentified recipient. Written on behalf of someone [perhaps a tenant farmer] who wants to pay more rent rather than have their property sold. 3 p. on 1 leaf ; 20.5 x 12.5 cm.
Papers, circa 1862
Indenture, 1854 June 23
Contemporary copy of deed selling 25 shares of stock in the Female College in Buckingham County, Va.
Photograph, circa 1900-1910
Black and white photograph, 8 x 6 [?], of a group of hunters, some mounted on horses, with their dogs.
Letters, 1838 Jan. 22, undated
22 Jan. 1838. David Cox, Kinnington [?], Cornwall, Eng., to "madam." Will visit as soon as possible, but is behind in his work; hopes she is feeling better soon; regards to his "dear pupil" and the rest of the family. 2 pp. 9 Mar. RSVP from David Cox, Kinnington, Cornwall, Eng., to Miss Waley for a lesson; regards to Mrs. Waley from Mr. and Mrs. Cox.
D.H. Hill, Taylorsville, Virginia, 1863 September 22
D. H. Hill at Taylorsville, Virginia to "Dear Miss" Fond letter of his affection for her.
D.H. Hill, Brandy Station, Virginia, 1863 October 28
D.H. Hill at Brandy Station, Virginia to Nancy C[aroline?] Nance. Detailed report of his latest battle at Bristo[e] Station, and the disproportionate amount of "Yankees" to Rebel troops; gives wounded and killed statistics, including that of a friend, Fred Yeates; wishes he could attend "some of them nice quiltings". Includes typescript.
Papers, 1894-1905
Papers, undated
[Thomas] Crawford, n.p., to G. W. Greene, n.p. 1 p. ANS. Requests that he visit tomorrow at noon, as his illness is serious, undated. Tho[ma]s Crawford, n.p., to William F. Ritchie, n.p., undated, 1 p. ANS. Incomplete. Mentions exhibition in Washington, [D.C.], and hopes for the upcoming one in Richmond, [Va.].
Papers, 1835, 2009
Letters include: 16 March 1835. A.H. Hand, Princeton [N.J.] to Augustus Cornwall, Catskill, N[ew] York; 21 July 1835. A.H. Hand, Princeton, [N.J.] to cousin A[u]gustus Cornwall, Catskill, N[ew] York; 16 March 1835. A.H. Hand, Princeton [N.J.], to Augustus Cornwall, Catskill, N[ew] York; 21 July 1835. A.H. Hand, Princeton, [N.Y.] to cousin A[u]gustus Cornwall, Catskill, N[ew] York.
Papers, 1937-1939
Three letters, 1937-1939, of Louis M. Eilshemius, American painter, to Michael Engle and to [?] Boyer, discussing personal affairs.
3 items.
Papers, 1925-1934
Collection, 1775-1780
Papers, 1935-1965
Papers, 1853-1861
Papers, 1853-1861, of John Sizer of King William County, Va. Includes manuscript volumes of notes taken while traveling to and at the World's Fair of 1853 in New York, N. Y.; will (copy), 1860; and account, 1861, of the sale of goods from his estates. Typescript of World's Fair notes available in library.
Papers, 1846-1894
Letters and poetry of the American sculptor, essayist, and poet, William Wetmore Story. Includes an 1846 poem entitled, "Plea for Peace,"; an 1851 reply to a request for an autograph of his father, Justice Joseph Story (1779-1845); and an 1894 letter giving his opinion on a book and enclosing the clipping of his poem, "In the Rain."