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Letters, 1848-1849, to Elizabeth H. Fletcher from Maria Farnum (concerning her alcoholic father) and Abby [?]; and letters, 1849-1850, to Lydia H. Fletcher from son S.W. Fletcher while attending Yale University (concerning the Brothers Society and the Linonian Society) and daughter Elizabeth H. Fletcher.

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Papers, 1846-1860, of William Faber, merchant and justice of the peace of Nelson County, Va. Chiefly accounts but includes a deed of trust for slaves.

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Accounts, 1855-1857, of Effinger, Thurmond, & Co., merchants of [Rockingham County, Va. ?]; and one letter, 1887, written by Grace Thurmond, Taylor Springs, Va.

Scope and Contents 13 Nov. 1852: Millard Fillmore, Washington, D.C., to Daniel Phillips , Marshfield, Massachusetts - Received a copy of the resolution adopted by the town of Marshfield honoring the late Daniel Webster; expresses his regret at not being able to attend Webster's funeral, and his pleasure at the appreciation now being shown for him [DW]; states that "his [DW] decease has left a void in the political and social circle which will not soon be filled." Endorsement states "Recorded on the town Record...

Scope and Contents Item 1: Eliza Short, at Hors-du-Monde, [Cumberland County, Virginia], to her nephew, John Edmunds, 2 March 1795 Eliza Short, at Hors-du-Monde, [Cumberland County, Virginia], to her nephew, John Edmunds. 2 March 1795. Note: Eliza Short, who afterwards married Dr. Frderick Ridgely of Kentucky, was the sister of William Short. Item 2: John Edmunds to Dr. F[rederick] Ridgely, near Versailles, Kentucky, 23 December 1807 John Edmunds to Dr. F[rederick] Ridgely, near Versailles, Kentucky. 23...

Scope and Contents Item 1: J. I. R. Trimble, Brig. Gen., Charlottesville, Va., to Major Gen. J. A. Early, Commanding Ewell's Division, 1863 Jan. 20Gives statement of the operations of the 7th Brigade at Manassas, 14-29 August 1862. 3 pages. Typewritten Copy. [Original located at the Library of Congress].Item 2: Mrs. E.C. Wing[?], Cadiz, Trigg County, Kentucky, to General Early, 1867 May 3 Thanks for the book "The Last Year of the War of Independence", sent in memory of her...

Scope and Contents Item 1: George M. Allen, at Richmond, 15 Nov. 1819 Item 2: J. & A. Levering, at Baltimore, 13 June 1821 Item 3: Macdonald & Ridgely, at Baltimore, 25 Nov. 1823 Item 4: William P. Bayly, at Wilderness Post Office, Orange Conty VA,, 25 March 1827 Item 5: Lindsay Hill & Co. at Alexandria, 18 April 1827 Item 6: James Osbourn at Washington City, 1 Nov. 1827 Written on a printed circular entitled "Proposals for publishing by subscription a work entitled Good News From a Far county or...

Scope and Contents The collection contains the following items: Item 1: William H. Forbes, at Camp Winder, Richmond, Virginia, to Claudius Forbes, 1862 April 3. Item 2: P.A. Forbes, at Buckingham Court House, Virginia, to Claud Forbes, 1862 November 10. Item 3: P.A. Forbes, at Buckingham Court House, Virginia, to Claud Forbes, 1862 November 19. Item 4: P.A. Forbes, at Buckingham Court House, Virginia, to Claud Forbes, 1862 December 8. Item 5: Daniel...