Box Small Collections Box 106
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Walter P. Snow Poetry Book
This collection consists of a hand-written volume of poetry kept by Captain Walter P. Snow. Most of the entries are from Snow Hill and Baltimore, Maryland, New Orleans, Nantucket Island, and Tortugas. Some of the subjects described in the entries include love, everyday life, battles, and life on the sea. Also included are loose news clippings from the poetry volume.
Enclosures to Walter P. Snow Poetry Book
This collection consists of a hand-written volume of poetry kept by Captain Walter P. Snow. Most of the entries are from Snow Hill and Baltimore, Maryland, New Orleans, Nantucket Island, and Tortugas. Some of the subjects described in the entries include love, everyday life, battles, and life on the sea. Also included are loose news clippings from the poetry volume.
Letter
Papers, 1835-1881
Collection, 1866, undated
The collection consists of three items.
The first item is a silhouette of Early.
The second item is a half-tone and mezzotint engraving of Early with facsimile autograph. He dressed in military uniform.
The third item is a letter written by Early to his daughter, Ruth Hairston Early, on September 23, 1866. He discusses her education, specifically music, and discusses other subjects.
Letter
One page letter informing Captain Buford the the pension claim for Major Quick that Watts had presented to the executive session of Virginia was rejected because Quick had already accepted a large tract of land for his services in the Revolutionary War.
Receipt
War receipt indicating that Peter Barnard, a Captian in the Army Infantry of the VIrginia Continental Army had received a certificate, delivered via John Lyons, which indicated that their accounts were settled and that Virginia would pay the remaining balance of any pay owed. For Barnard that amount was 301 Pounds, 11 Shillings, 9 Pence. The receipt is signed by Joseph Jackson of the Auditor's Office April 1, 1835.
Campaign Tickets
14 various political campaign ticket advertisements for candidates for President of the United States. They include the bid for President by John C. Fremont, Stephen A Douglas, James Buchanan, Ulyses S. Grant, and Hugh Lawson White Tickets in this collection also include those for State office and the Supreme Court.
Report and Manifest
List detailing the cargo on board the General Pickney bound for Delaware. This manifest was created at the Customs House of the Port of Alexandria, Va. Cargo includes soap, tobacco, candles, herring, flour, and wine.
Letters
Letters
Letters to his mother and father about family, health, and politics. He mentions being in law school, his father's upcoming dental procedures and dentures, state politics and the upcoming election, a widow taking in boarders, and the Hell Gate explosion in New York.
Postcard
One postcard depicting an American soldier towing a pretzel, a beer stein, sausages, and a dachshund. The caption says "I'll bring you back some souvenirs." The postcard was not sent but does bear the name "Harry Lydie" in pencil on the reverse.
Poems
Two typed sheets of poems written by Moses Smith, a servant to to Mr. and Mrs. McCray commending their industry and philantropy in Carter's Grove, VA.
Postcards
Collection of 20 postcards of buildings, people, and businesses in the Williamsburg area. Buildings include the Colonial Hotel, George Washington's Headquarters, Court House, and Duke of Gloucester Street. Postcards of people depict them in a working environment. One postcard is addressed to Captain Irvin from Edward Walford. Other postcards show scenes from Camp Wallace and the James River.
Letter
One page letter in response to an inquiry by the Senator (Byrd) of a Department of Justice car used by Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. After investigation, it was found that Rev. King did not pay for the car, nor did the Justice agent who secured it. Byrd was informed that the agent was separated from his position with the Justice Department and that the funds for the car rental were secured from his account.
Letter
One page letter from Justice Clark answering specific questions raised by Emmons related to Clark's direct involvement with relocating Japanese Americans in the United States during World War II and his communications with the Attorney General of California regarding those duties.
Letter
One page response from Senator Russell to Emmons in regard to his inquiry regarding the settlement of Jerusalem and the United States' stance on the land dispute. Russell indicates in his response that he believes that the United Nations should not be the entity to settle the dispute over the territory and that the United States has only allowed appropriations to the United Nations to provide foreign aid to refugees.
Letter
One page letter in response to Senator Kennedy's request, that Elsbree, the Director of Legislative Services in the Library of Congress, responses, in behalf of William Emmons, page 102 of Robert W. Winbston's book, Andrew Johnson, Plebein and Patriot. The subject matter of the quote is in regard to Johnson's role with the Catholic Church.
Plot and Note
A hand drawn plot outlining the placement of a proposed canal boarding the south section of a farm, near their pen. Additionally, notes regarding the James River- Kanawha Canal's progress in different sections of constructing the canal. Points mentioned are Rutherford's Mill and Lesley's Bridge, both locations just West of Richmond, Va.
Letters
Letter to Mr. Forsyth about upcoming rent due of $250 for year of office space.
Letter
Letter to children about traveling from Massachusetts to visit family and observe the upcoming holidays.
Letter
Letter to niece Lena about family and health, talking about raising chickens and the price of feed, an illness that results in cramps and severe pain every 16-18 day, asking for genealogical information to write a family tree, and various sewing and crocheting projects.
Letter
Letter to Louise Withelm asking her to please write back even if she is busy at college and detailing Marjorie's mental breakdown while at school and her sicknesses upon returning home.
Letter
Letter to Mr. Starkey about training in the armed forces and serving with "the Maryland-Virginia boys under General Gaither."
Letter
Letter to son Frank about the war and his plans to marry his girlfriend May. Mentions class differences between Frank and May.