Diary of Nanny C. Waller, Williamsburg, Virginia, which includes religious writings, discussion of a cholera epidemic, and her family. It also contains copies of letters and accounts.

Diary and plantation accounts, 1853-1855, of Dr. George Wilson, "Mount Pleasant," Surry County, Virginia. which includes genealogical information concerning his children. Transcript included. On July 19, 1853, he mentions the death of "Old Betty" with remarks on her age (maybe 92) and her good character, probably inherited by his wife through Joseph Boykin.

Typescript of diary, 1819-1846, of James Riddick Wilson, Smithfield, Virginia. The diary was transcribed and edited by Ethel Chapman Elkins Lau. It contains his autobiography which discusses education, his marriage and religion.

Diary of James Crawford of Augusta County, Virginia.  His first entry notes, "commenced this my journal which I wish to record the daily occurrences that happen in my family and neighborhood..."

Diary, 1851-1854, of James Galt, "Point of Fork," Fluvanna County, Virginia. which concerns his farming methods, laborers' accounts and household remedies.