Scope and Contents 28 May 1861. Daniel Harvey Hill, Yorktown, Va., to his wife, Isabella (Morrison) Hill. His men reacted well to a false alarm (that 5,000 men were within three miles); probably will be no attack on this place; they have opened up the old lines of Lord Cornwallis and have "one of the strongest places in the world. It would be madness in a force of less than 10,000 men to approach us"; comments on kindness of officers and men. 2 pp. 15 April 1862. Daniel Harvey Hill, Yorktown, Va., to his...

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This collection contains a ledger of accounts for the Goodrich Durfey Estate, located in Williamsburg, Virginia. The estate sold flour, corn, feed, livestock, and other supplies to the Williasmburg community. Some of the accounts listed include the Eastern State Asylum, President of William & Mary Benjamin S. Ewell, John Dix, Robert Saunders, John M. Galt, and Richard M. Bucktrout.

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Two letters written by Francis H. Smith. The first letter, September 6, 1860, to James T. Ames, concerns Armory, "model musket," and swords. The second letter, March 7, 1888, concerns his resignation as superintendent of Virginia Military Institute in 1886 which was withdrawn and an investigation into his period of service by the Virginia General Assembly. Both letters include a typescript copy.

Scope and Contents 1 August 1794. Promissory note signed by Richard Bland Lee, n.p., stating his intention to pay $1020.00 to Benj[amin] Stoddert for "accommodation of the drawer to take up his paper"; also mentions Markham Waring of George Town [sic], and that the note is negotiable at the Bank of Columbia. 16 Jan[uar]y 1795. Note to pay Ben[jamin] Stoddert $1050.00, by Richard Bland Lee, Philadelphia, [Pa.]. 10 September 1812. Indenture made by Henry Lee, Jun[io]r of Stratford, Westmoreland Co., Virginia,...

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Letters, 1968-1969, of Michael Dennis Hoffman, a Private First Class in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. The first letters describe Hoffman's training, including shifts on guard duty, combat training, and equipment. During training he is stationed at Fort Lewis and Yakima Firing Center, both in Washington. Hoffman is then sent to Vietnam and the letters from 15 June 1969 until the last letter, 25 August 1969, are sent from there.

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Diary, 1820-1871 (predominantly 1820-1825), of E. H. Hook of Bridgewater, New Hampshire. The early entries concentrate on Hook's work and his courtship of Louisa Lovejoy, who eventually became his wife. It also includes the major events in Hook and Lovejoy's lives, including moves, military service, and others.

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Diary, 1942-1944, of Richard Rabenstein of Chester, West Virginia. Rabenstein was born on 5 December 1933, making him 8 years old when he started keeping this diary. Discusses events at school, at his church, scores of football and basketball games, the weather, and other issues.

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Account book, 1899-1917, of the Lewiston & Auburn Musical Union of Lewiston, Maine. Includes information on rent on studio space, subletting that space, membership dues, recital ticket sales, whist games, lectures, and banquets. Also includes information on their expenses, such as newspaper advertisments, janitor sercies, rent, and purchases of music. Also includes cancelled checks written by the organization.

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Receipts, circa 1860, of Rectortown, Virginia (in Facquier County). Items listed include butter, fabric, and receipts for bills that were already past due.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: An original typed autobiography of Rixey Smith, entitled "Blue Blood and Red Clay, Memories of a Virginia Childhood."  Includes stories about his childhood in Rixeyville, Virginia (Culpeper County).  Mentions Rosedale, the Rixey family home, family members and many local families. Divided into chapters.Includes a few stories about Carter Glass, a U.S. Congressman and Senator from Virginia. Rixey Smith was his assistant for many years.Includes poems and other...

Scope and Contents The collection contains the following documents and letters: 1860 June 24. Appointments of John A. Harman, William G. Sterrett, J. Wayt Bell; and S.B. Brown as Justices of the Peace for the 1st District of Augusta County, Virginia. Signed by John Letcher, Governor, and George W. Munford, Secretary. 1864 November 3. John Letcher, Lexington, Virginia, to J. Hierholzer, Richmond, Virginia. Expresses concern about his Richmond friends and the city from vandals, but has...

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Three Democratic tickets for the Virginia gubernatorial election held on Thursday, May 26, 1959. The tickets list John Letcher for Governor, R.L. Montague for Lieutenant Governor, J.R. Tucker for Attorney General, and James H. Skinner for the House of Delegates.