Box Small Collections Oversize Box 2
Contains 27 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.
Pen and ink sketches of the College Building (Wren Building, College of William and Mary) , undated
Photocopy of pen and ink sketches of the College [Wren Building, College of William and Mary] Building during its use as a Union hospital and of Fort Magruder and other Confederate earthworks situated about a mile east of Williamsburg, VA. Positive photostat.
The Opposing Forces at Williamsburg, Virginia, undated
"The Opposing Forces at Williamsburg, VA" giving data from the Official Records on the "Composition, losses, and the strength of each army." [From Battles and Leaders of the Civil War, vol. 2]. Negative and positive photostats.
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.
Oversized items
Contains the map, treaty, and two cargo shipping reciepts.
Drawing , circa 1862
Maps of the Peninsula Campaign, 1862 April-May
The maps of the Peninsula Campaign are dated April 4, 1862, May 5, 1862, and May 24, 1862. 1" = 6 miles. Negative and positive photostats. From the West Point Atlas, vol. I. Accompanying text to the above maps from the West Point Atlas: Maps 40-42. Photostat.
The March from Williamsburg, May 1862
"The March from Williamsburg" is an illustration from Harper's History of the Great Rebellion. Negative and positive photostats.
Map of the Reconnaissance of Part of the Rebel Works in Front of Williamsburg, 1862 May 6
Map of the Reconnaissance of Part of the Rebel Works in Front of Williamsburg. Three views. M.D. McAlester, Lt. Engrs. 1" = 500 yds. Positive and negative photostats.
Map of Fort Fisher, NC, 1865 January 15
Map of Fort Fisher, NC, carried by Assault by the U.S. Forces, Maj. Gen. A.H. Terry, Commanding. 1" = 320 ft. Negative and positive photostats and printed copy.
Commission, 1767 December 15
Commission of Francis Lightfoot Lee et al as justices of the peace to try slaves for capital crimes in court of oyer and terminer. Signed by Francis Fauquier. Partly printed document. Williamsburg, 15 Dec. 1767.
Indenture, 1827 April 4
Indenture, 4 April 1827, made between James P. Bull, Towanda, Pennsylvania and Gould Seymour, Pike, Bradford County, Pennsylvania for 101 acres of land in Bradford County.
Deposition, 16 December 1795
Deposition of Thomas Smith of Matthews County, Virginia in a controversy with Alexander Maccaulay of Yorktown about the ship "Charles Carter", then docked in Norfolk, Virginia. Written on the verso of "The Virginia Gazette &c. Extraordinary" dated December 16, 1795
Land Grant and Transfer, 3 October 1641, 1647 January 15
Bill of Complaint, 1786 October 7
Bill of complaint, 1786, of William Harvey of Spotsylvania asking that a writ of subpoena and injunction be issued to Morto Brien (Mort O'Brien) and Joseph Prentis, his attorney, to retain the amount of a judgement against William Harvey until the lawsuit can be tried. Bears affidavit, 1786, of G[eorge] Weedon as alderman of Fredericksburg, Va. Undated.