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Box 1

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Contains 74 Results:

Byrd, J. F., "Wheatland," Charleston, South Carolina, Leesburg, Virginia, and Claymont, to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis and Mrs. Mary Neale, 1851-1857

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 25
Identifier: id109773
Scope and Contents

Concerning family, social, and church affairs.

Dates: 1851-1857
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 1: Correspondence (American Ins. Co. - Hamilton, Claudia C.)

Carlisle, E. R., Pennslyvania Hospital to Chloe (?), 1872 July 18

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 26
Identifier: id109774
Scope and Contents

Concerning hospital administration, Chicago after the fire and a recent trip to Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Dates: 1872 July 18
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 1: Correspondence (American Ins. Co. - Hamilton, Claudia C.)

Cartwright, Mary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Natchez and Biloxi, Mississippi, to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis, Wilmington, Delaware and Philadelphia., 1840-1844

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 27
Identifier: id109779
Scope and Contents

Concerning social affairs, education for women, life in Biloxi, yellow fever, Dr. Cartwright's efforts towards securing Mrs. Lewis' pension, life in Natchez, Senator Robert J. Walker, the failure of U.S. Bank, phrenology, etc.

Dates: 1840-1844
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 1: Correspondence (American Ins. Co. - Hamilton, Claudia C.)

Cary, Virginia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis, Philadelphia and Mrs. Mary Neale, ciirca 1850 December 15

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 28
Identifier: id109783
Scope and Contents

Concerning her views on "Characteristics of Women" and her school affairs.

Dates: ciirca 1850 December 15
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 1: Correspondence (American Ins. Co. - Hamilton, Claudia C.)

Cather, E. A., Killarney, Ireland, to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis, Castle Upton, near Dublin, 1828 November 9

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 29
Identifier: id109786
Scope and Contents

Concerning family affairs in Ireland, condition of Ireland and places Mrs. Lewis should visit while travelling there.

Dates: 1828 November 9
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 1: Correspondence (American Ins. Co. - Hamilton, Claudia C.)

Chew, E. (A?), New Brunswick, to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis, Philadelphia, circa 1850 May 22

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 30
Identifier: id109788
Scope and Contents

Concerning the possibility of visiting Philadelphia in the near future.

Dates: circa 1850 May 22
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 1: Correspondence (American Ins. Co. - Hamilton, Claudia C.)

Chew, Ellen, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis, 1866 May 7, 1867 February 2

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 31
Identifier: id109799
Scope and Contents

Concerning the death of her Mother (Mrs. Cleeman) and social affairs in Philadelphia.

Dates: 1866 May 7, 1867 February 2
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 1: Correspondence (American Ins. Co. - Hamilton, Claudia C.)

Christ Church, Norfolk, Virginia, deed, 1828 November 22

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 32
Identifier: id109801
Scope and Contents

Deed for a pew number 8.

Dates: 1828 November 22
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 1: Correspondence (American Ins. Co. - Hamilton, Claudia C.)

Cleeman, L. C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis, 1866-1867

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 33
Identifier: id109805
Scope and Contents

Concerning family affairs, Mrs. Lewis' pension papers, death of Cleeman's mother.

Dates: 1866-1867
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 1: Correspondence (American Ins. Co. - Hamilton, Claudia C.)

Coles, Isaac A., Washington, D.C., to Lt. William Lewis, USN, 1807 April 2

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 34
Identifier: id109808
Scope and Contents

Addressed to Lt. Lewis on board The Constitution in the Mediterranean. Concerning college days; Coles' law studies, travel in Europe and Coles' association with President Jefferson, (William A.?) Burwell and Henry Tucker.

Dates: 1807 April 2
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 1: Correspondence (American Ins. Co. - Hamilton, Claudia C.)

(Conyngham?), Anne H., Wilkes Barre, Pennslyvania, to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis, Norfolk, Virginia, 1836 July 22

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 35
Identifier: id109812
Scope and Contents

Concerning the death of Bishop William White (Bishop of Pennsylvania). Portion of the third page is cut out.

Dates: 1836 July 22
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 1: Correspondence (American Ins. Co. - Hamilton, Claudia C.)

Cooke, Augusta, to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis and Mrs. Mary Neale, Norfolk, Virginia, circa 1836

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 36
Identifier: id109814
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Papers of Conway Whittle II of Norfolk, Va. and of his two sisters, Mary Eliza Whittle Neale and Frances Munford Whittle Lewis. There are items concerning the earlier generation of the family, represented by Conway Whittle I and his brother Fortescue Whittle, Norfolk merchants. The collection is particularly strong in the subject areas of social history and naval history (including personal and official correspondence of William Lewis [1781-1815] and several letters of his...
Dates: circa 1836
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 1: Correspondence (American Ins. Co. - Hamilton, Claudia C.)

Coolidge, Ellen W., Portico Square, to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis, circa 1856 May 7

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 37
Identifier: id109816
Scope and Contents

Concerning the Bard monument, memorial contribution, and a visit to St. Stephens.

Dates: circa 1856 May 7
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 1: Correspondence (American Ins. Co. - Hamilton, Claudia C.)

Cox, Mrs. (Mary?) M., Thibodaux, Lousiana to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis, Norfolk, Virginia, 1857-1867

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 38
Identifier: id109821
Scope and Contents Includes additional letters from F. N. Hoope, St. Croix, to Mrs. Cox; Mrs. Allmbodaux, "Oakwood", Thibodaux, Louisiana; and Helen Wilmer, to Mrs. P. Landsdale Coxe (sic). Concerning life in Louisiana; breaks in the levee; collecting autographs; affairs of the Episcopal Church there, Bishop Joseph Pere Bell Wilmer, claims to the Booth estate in England, church matters in Georgia, and reception of bridal cards of Marcia Cox and Dr. P. S. Carrington; her articles in New Orleans Picayune under...
Dates: 1857-1867
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 1: Correspondence (American Ins. Co. - Hamilton, Claudia C.)

Coxe, Mary R., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis and Mary Neale, Norfolk, Virginia, 1844-1851

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 39
Identifier: id109822
Scope and Contents

Concerning politics, the Anti-Catholic movement in Philadelphia, economic conditions, plans to rebuild the Academy of Fine Arts, Mr. Henry Clay's presidential bid, general life in Philadelphia.

Dates: 1844-1851
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 1: Correspondence (American Ins. Co. - Hamilton, Claudia C.)

Crookshank, Robert W., Norfolk, Virginia, to Thomas Lea (Lee?), 1809 October 24

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 40
Identifier: id109823
Scope and Contents

Concerning Thomas Rice's "accident" signed receipt enclosed.

Dates: 1809 October 24
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 1: Correspondence (American Ins. Co. - Hamilton, Claudia C.)

Cunningham, A. F., Washington, D. C. to Conway Whittle, II, Norfolk, Virginia, 1854 July 11

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 41
Identifier: id109824
Scope and Contents

Concerning repayment of debt, financial troubles.

Dates: 1854 July 11
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 1: Correspondence (American Ins. Co. - Hamilton, Claudia C.)

Cunningham, A. P., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis and Mrs. Mary Neale, Norfolk, 1852 February 26, 1855 October 16

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 42
Identifier: id109825
Scope and Contents

Concerning recent visit, her principle conditions, postponement of "ride", efforts to honor George Washington by saving "Mount Vernon", etc.

Dates: 1852 February 26, 1855 October 16
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 1: Correspondence (American Ins. Co. - Hamilton, Claudia C.)

Cushing, John P., Canton [Guangzhou], China, to William Lewis, Macao, 1814 February 14, 1814 July 20

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 43
Identifier: id109827
Scope and Contents

Concerning capture of the Chesapeake, arrival of the Essex, war at sea, hopes of the English protecting Macao Roads, sale of sandalwood. Wrapper also addressed to William Lewis; whereabouts of letter unknown. One manuscript.

Dates: 1814 February 14, 1814 July 20
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 1: Correspondence (American Ins. Co. - Hamilton, Claudia C.)

Custis, Henry to Conway Whittle, 1830 June 23

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 44
Identifier: id109828
Scope and Contents

Promise to pay for hire of slave woman Letty from Conway Whittle.

Dates: 1830 June 23
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 1: Correspondence (American Ins. Co. - Hamilton, Claudia C.)

Dabney, Benjamin F., Greenville, to Conway Whittle II, Norfolk, Virginia, 1822 June 9

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 45
Identifier: id109829
Scope and Contents

Concerning his affairs in Williamsburg, days as a student, expulsion of some friends, present situation of fellow law students of the College of William and Mary. Note: Dabney, Mary (Tyler) is filed under Mary Tyler.

Dates: 1822 June 9
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 1: Correspondence (American Ins. Co. - Hamilton, Claudia C.)

Dallas, Alexander James, to Lt. William Lewis, USN, Norfolk, Virginia, 1809 July 30

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 46
Identifier: id109830
Scope and Contents

Concerning Midshipman Alexander Dallas.

Dates: 1809 July 30
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 1: Correspondence (American Ins. Co. - Hamilton, Claudia C.)

Davis, Adjutant General R. S., Headquarters, 18th Army Corps, Fort Monroe, 1863 December 8

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 47
Identifier: id109831
Scope and Contents

General Order No. 48, of Benjamin F. Butler concerning transfer of property and rights of property void to rebels; transfers of stocks forbidden.

Dates: 1863 December 8
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 1: Correspondence (American Ins. Co. - Hamilton, Claudia C.)

Davis, Sallie, Camden, to Mrs. Mary Sams, 1866 February 6

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 48
Identifier: id109832
Scope and Contents

Concerning the death of her brother and deprivations of the Civil War.

Dates: 1866 February 6
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 1: Correspondence (American Ins. Co. - Hamilton, Claudia C.)

Davis, Theodosia B., 1122 Girard St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1866

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 49
Identifier: id109833
Scope and Contents

Concerning deaths of Mrs. Cleeman and others, music lessons at the asylum, scarlet fever among the asylum children, Mrs. Ducachet's health, general family affairs.

Dates: 1866
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 1: Correspondence (American Ins. Co. - Hamilton, Claudia C.)