Box Small Collections Box 107
Contains 29 Results:
Scripts
Invitation
Invitation to the Inaugural Ball t the First Regiment Armory in Richmond, Va. to celebrate the election of General Fitzburgh Lee as Governor of Virginia.
Invitation
Invitation to a Cadets' Select Party given by the Corps of Cadets at the Rappahanock Military Institute. Names listed in the invitation as Managers of the party include, Colin D. Clarke, J. M. Scott, J. L. Clarke, A. G. Dickinson, T. M. Lewis, J. B. Jett, E. H. Henry, A. B. Pendleton, M. S. Stringfellow. The bottom of the party invitation has a hand written note, Respects of Cadet Robert B. Fauntleroy.
Letter
Letter to Joseph Mayo in response to a letter to her husband. Mary Hollark writes that her husband was in New Orleans and therefore had not received Joseph's letter about a bond debt coming due.
Letter
Two page letter to George Mayo, Esq. informing him that he arrived safely at City Point in Norfolk, was received well by the Commandant and treated very well by the citizens of Norfolk. Claiborne sailed from Manchester to Norfolk, and takes the remainder of his letter to write about the possibilities and complexities of marriage to different women.
Forms
Two blank printed forms detailing the conscription process for the army of the Confederate States of America. The forms include Extracts from an act to further provide for public defense, exemptions for certain persons from enrollment in the service, and substitutes. Signed, (printed) by George W. Randolph, Secretary of War for the Confederacy.
Letter
Letter
Letter to an acquaintance from Rawley Springs in Rockingham County, Va. about the health of the recipient's wife and send condolences for the loss of her sister. He also mentions lending money, and plans for his travels in the immediate future should he need to be reached. The reverse of the paper is an informational printing on the virtues of the waters in curing illnesses at Rawley Springs.
Document Fragment
Bottom fragment section of a formal document with the seal of Virginia and the signature of James Pleasants.
Letter
Letter to brother Charles about the proceeds from the sale of tobacco and enclosing $65, as well as updates on family and weather.
Letter
Letter
Brief letter to cousin about traveling to Penola, VA, hunting and "killing some robins," and asking all the cousins to visit for Easter.
Letter
Letter to John Richard thanking him for the gift of a china tea set and talking about the neighborhood in Hawthorn, which she calls the "happy valley." Mentions "Sister Cis" who "is frequently found surrounded by her maids" in her adjustment to country life.
Letters
Letter
Black-edged death announcement of A. P. Lee. Notes that he died on October 23 "while on a visit in Port Lavaca, Texas" at the residence of A. W. Canfield, Esq., after being ill for two weeks. Emphasizes the importance of Christianity and life after death.
Letter
Letter about misplacing a letter and asking for a response to clarifying the content of the lost letter. Also refers to a confidential letter from a Mr. Fiske.
Letter
Card from the Headquarters Army of Northern Virginia with well wishes for Major James Breathed, wounded and incapacitated for active duty in the Civil War. Robert E. Lee commended him for "valuable services" and good conduct. Other generals such as Wade Hampton, Fitzhugh Lee, J. E. B. Stuart, W. C. Wickham, Thos. L. Rosser, and T. T. Munford commend Breathed for his gallantry and bravery. Robert E. Lee also wrote "with an army of Breatheds I could have conquered the world."
Letters
Letter
One page letter about Brooke's business difficulties in selling tobacco and recent bankruptcies in the area. He writes to acknowledge two receipts of Norton's and regrets that he cannot pay his debts currently as his tobacco is not selling. In lieu of current payment, he sent an amount of his tobacco. He also writes that he hopes his economic prospects will improve and he will pay his debt back.
Certificate
Stock certificate for 10 shares in the National Express & Transportation Company. Each share was $100 each. $5 was paid on each share "in cash, leaving $95 to be paid when called for."
Postcards
Letter
Two page letter commending Rear-Admiral F. W. Dickins for his service as Commander of the Coast Squadron as he retires. Evans notes that Dickins was an excellent squadron commander and his hallmarks were "cheerful, prompt and efficient compliance with every requirement of whatever nature" throughout his years of service. Evans expresses hope that Dickins "will enjoy a well-earned rest" at this conclusion of his work.
Letter
Brief cover letter from Hubard asking Mason to read a letter he enclosed from an R. G. Harris who is attempting to get his nephew into the navy as a midshipman.
Diary
Daily pocket diary with majority of pages missing or blank. Contains a recipe for gingerbread, musical notation of key signatures, and a card for Linnie Conant.