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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Letters by President and Mrs. John F. Kennedy, 29 Aug. 1962 and 16 Nov. 1961, respectively, to Captain and Mrs. Oliver F. Ramsey about their gift to The White House Restoration Project of Sheffield candlesticks with mounted letter on verso from Capt. Ramsay to Pres. Kennedy, 14 Aug. 1962.  Copies of 1964 correspondence of Oliver F. Ramsey with President Kennedy and also with Clifford Currie, Swem Library, about the use of the Kennedy letters in an exhibit.  Typed and signed essay describing...

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$ 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))

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Five labels advertising the following tobaccos; Kinnikinique, Westward Ho!, Union Pacific, Island of Cuba, and James River Lynchburg.

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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.

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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.

Scope and Contents The collection contains the following three items: 1862 May 7. Edwin Y. Brown, near Williamsburg, Virginia, to "mother". Detailed description from a Union officer's point of view on the Battle of Williamsburg; gives casualty and wounded statistics, and comments that "the Rebels... have lost many.... and fought well." Includes typescript.1862 May 10. Edwin Y. Brown, Headquarters, First Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, Williamsburg, Virginia, to "brother". Detailed...

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Contemporary copy of deed selling 25 shares of stock in the Female College in Buckingham County, Va.

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Black and white photograph, 8 x 6 [?], of a group of hunters, some mounted on horses, with their dogs.

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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.

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D. H. Hill at Taylorsville, Virginia to "Dear Miss" Fond letter of his affection for her.

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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.

Scope and Contents 6 Sept. [18]94, W[illia]m Ordway Partridge, Wilton, Massachusetts, to Mr. [?] Hardy, n.p. Discussion of his book, copies printed and numbers sold, 2 pp. 12 Aug. 1896, W[illia]m Ordway Partridge, Wilton, Massachusetts, to Edward W. Bok, Ladies Home Journal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he explains that he was not able to answer his earlier request for an article due to ill health and his work on the equestrian statue of Grant; however, he is now able, and would like to do an article on...

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[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.].

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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.

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Three letters, 1937-1939, of Louis M. Eilshemius, American painter, to Michael Engle and to [?] Boyer, discussing personal affairs.

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Scope and Contents From the Collection: Letters, 1925-1934, to and from James Branch Cabell of "Dumbarton Grange," Dumbarton, Va. and Richmond, Va. and while at "Cayford Cottage," Mountain Lake, Va. Correspondents include Sydney S. Alberts (concerning Beyond Life and The White Robe), R. H. Barlow (concerning Special Delivery, Smirt, and the gift of two pewter animals), [?] Hills (concerning the negative effect of newspaper experience on writing), Allen Lucy (concerning the production by the Palo Alto Community Players of The Jewel...

Scope and Contents Item 1: Connecticut note for five shillings issued by the colony of Connecticut and signed by J[abez] Hamlin, June 19, 1776 Printed by Timo[thy] Green. Serial no. 4,300. 2 pp. Document signed. Item 2: Delaware note for ten shillings issued by the counties of Newcastle, Kent, and Sussex, upon Delaware and signed by J[oh]n McKinly, Tho[ma]s Collins, and B[oaz] Manlove, January 1, 1776 Printed by James Adams. Serial no. 87,572. 2 pp. Document signed. Item 3: Georgia note for one quarter of a...

Scope and Contents Item 1: George Arliss, [London, England] to W. Russell Button, Chicago, Ill., December 24, 1935 Sends photograph to Button's aunt, Mrs. Briggs; is pleased she takes pleasure in his pictures; hopes they can meet the next time Button comes to England. 1 p. TLS Item 2: Sibylle [Russell Flint], London, [Eng.] to W. Russell Button, Chicago, Ill., April 12, [19]35 Thanks him for the parcel; has been hospitalized because of a fall and undergoing radio-therapy at Guy's Hospital; wonders if the...

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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.

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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."

Scope and Contents 5 June 1862. John [Jenkins], "Camp at Fair Oaks," [Va.], to Mary A. Benjamin, Smyrna, Del. Particularly detailed account of the Battle of Fair Oaks, including wounded/killed information, troop movements, and a small sketch showing troop placement; tells of a Col. Riley being dismissed due to drunkeness in public. [Letter written on letterhead showing the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., with the slogan printed "The House that Uncle Sam Built."] 8 pp. ALS. 16 March 1862. J[ohn] H.B....