Box Small Collections Oversize Box 2
Contains 13 Results:
Robert W. Jordan Plat, 1835
Five Confederate Bills, ranging from $5.00 to $100.00 in currency. All bills are issued 1864. Also two notes from the city of Richmond for $.50 and $.75 dated April 14, 1862. Various receipts for dry goods, clothing, and debts. Also included among these receipts is a promissory note for the sum of $180.00 for the hire of two negro slaves, January 5, 1844. Land deed plot is for Reuben Jordan's estate dated February 20, 1835. Exact plat location is unknown in Virginia.
Lease, 1777 October 13
Account Book, 1921-1929
Poster, circa late 1970s-early 1980s
Contains records, 1967-circa 1980s, of the Williamsburg Post of the American Legion. Includes two printed histories of the Williamsburg post, a photograph of its members, and a poster encouraging people to join the American Legion.
Diploma, 1927
Diploma from Newport News High School for Vivian Elizabeth King, Class of 1927. June 10, 1927.
Print, 1862
Broadside, 1852 July 2
Broadside, 42 x 27 cm. Comprises eight resolutions drafted by the Association concerning the death of statesman Henry Clay. A list of members' names appears at the end. Printed in New York by J. W. Harrison, Printer to the Association, 1852.
Correspondence, 1773 June 26, August 3
Two letters to Francis Wiatt dated 1773 June 26 and 1773 August 3 and one note from Wiatt dated 1775 April 18.
Broadside, 1918
World War I advertisement for various jobs within the United States Army. Distinguishes white from colored job options. Advertisement states, "Red Blooded Americans Within the Draft Age Step Forward" Broadside is from Charlston, WV, recruitment contact, Captain Breckenridge Jones.
Land Grant, 1787 Aug. 11
Land grant of 10,000 acres to Abraham Buford in Fayette County, West Virginia
Statement that William Reynolds, assignee of the representative of Daniel Lockley, is entitled to the proportion of land allowed a private of the State Line for three years of service. September 19, 1787.
Papers
Samples, 1972
Four 10" x 14" sheets of handmade rag paper, made by Twinrocker Handmade paper founders, Kathryn and Howard Clark, while they worked at Collectors Press in San Francisco in 1972. Twinrocker is considered the first modern handmade papers production company in the United States. These sheets are among the first papers handmade by Twinrocker.
Letter, 1846 Oct. 2
Letter from James Cocke, Tar Bay, Prince George County, Virginia to Richard Eppes, Philadelphia, [PA] about an indian skeleton found on his land in Prince Geroge County. October 2, 1846.