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Box 4

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Contains 33 Results:

Box 4: Correspondence (Leyburn, M.L.S. - Maury, Williams L.)

 File — Box: 4
Identifier: id110818
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: 1773-1911; Majority of material found in 1801-1867
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers

Leyburn, M.L.S., Fredricksburg, Virrginia and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis, 1851-1857

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 1
Identifier: id110819
Scope and Contents

A series of correspondence establishing the family relationships between Leyburn and Mercer. Letters addressed also to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis to Colonel Hugh Mercer, Fredricksburg and Hugh Mercer to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis.

Dates: 1851-1857
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 4: Correspondence (Leyburn, M.L.S. - Maury, Williams L.)

Lomax, Nannie, Norfolk, Virginia, to Mrs. Mary Neale, Norfolk, Virginia, 1851 July

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 2
Identifier: id110820
Scope and Contents

Concerning Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Neale's visit; Mrs. Lomax's illness; the possibility of a reunion. Envelope enclosed.

Dates: 1851 July
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 4: Correspondence (Leyburn, M.L.S. - Maury, Williams L.)

Loyall, George, Virginia House of Delegates, to Conway Whittle, 1824 July 31

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 3
Identifier: id110821
Scope and Contents

Concerning the Tyler estate.

Dates: 1824 July 31
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 4: Correspondence (Leyburn, M.L.S. - Maury, Williams L.)

Loyall, R. C. (Mrs. George), Williamsburg, Virginia, to George Loyall, Norfolk, Virginia, 1811 July 14

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: id110822
Scope and Contents

Concern for her husband, warns him not to unite interest with Mr. Seldon.

Dates: 1811 July 14
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 4: Correspondence (Leyburn, M.L.S. - Maury, Williams L.)

Loyall, Elizabeth ("Lizzie"), Norfolk, Virginia, to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis, 1855 November 1

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 5
Identifier: id110823
Scope and Contents

Concerning the death of Loyall's mother; family news.

Dates: 1855 November 1
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 4: Correspondence (Leyburn, M.L.S. - Maury, Williams L.)

Loyall, Immie (Imogen?), to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis, 1867 January 17, Undated

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 6
Identifier: id110824
Scope and Contents

Concerning the health of her sister and other family and friends.

Dates: 1867 January 17, Undated
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 4: Correspondence (Leyburn, M.L.S. - Maury, Williams L.)

Loyall, Margaret E., Richmond, Virginia, Norfolk, Virginia, and Washington D.C., to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis and Mrs. Mary Neale, 1823 October 2-circa 1830

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 7
Identifier: id110825
Scope and Contents Concerning accommodations in Richmond and social life associates with this new location wishing Mrs. Lewis and Neale a pleasant trip to Ireland; news of family life in Norfolk and the birth of another child; social affairs in Norfolk, utilization of the Lyceum as a public lecture hall, suggestion of John Tazewell as a speaker; church news, happiness of Dr. Ducachet over the parsonage; a "welcome back" from Ireland; news of a local fire and the upcoming military balls; debut in Washington,...
Dates: 1823 October 2-circa 1830
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 4: Correspondence (Leyburn, M.L.S. - Maury, Williams L.)

Loyall, Margaret E., Richmond, Virginia, and Norfolk, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis and Mrs. Mary Neale, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Wilmington, Delaware, 1832 November 16-1853 December 22

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 8
Identifier: id110826
Scope and Contents Concerning Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Neale's move to Philadelphia, news of recent marriages and births, re-election of the Colonel seen as a setback for Henry Clay supporters; summer plans, question of Congressional ajournment being delayed over the "bank question." "Land Bil" and "Force Bill" death of a prominent Virginian (Randolph?) and evaluation of a previous outrage against Presiident Jackson; description of the Indian hostages in Norfolk and excitement generated by their presence; life in...
Dates: 1832 November 16-1853 December 22
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 4: Correspondence (Leyburn, M.L.S. - Maury, Williams L.)

Loyall, Margaret E., Richmond, Virginia, Norfolk, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis and Mrs. Mary Neale, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, "Whittle's Mill," and Wilmington, Delaware, 1836 March 10-1849 October 29

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 9
Identifier: id111086
Scope and Contents "Whittle's Mill" is located in Mecklenberg County, Virginia. Concerning possibility of Mrs. Lewes and Neale relocating in Norfolk, Virginia, social news; transition to Washington life, impressions of various members of the 24th Congress; details of July 4th celebration; news of son Monroe; reflections on scarcity of employment for her son and other young men; rendezvous of the West Indies Squadron in Norfolk; despair over the Whigs and the re-election of Van Buren; news of Monroe's (Loyall)...
Dates: 1836 March 10-1849 October 29
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 4: Correspondence (Leyburn, M.L.S. - Maury, Williams L.)

Lynah, M. Arthur, USS Mississippi, off Annapolia, to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis, circa November 5

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 10
Identifier: id111088
Scope and Contents

Concerning past acquaintances and rememberances; preparations to leave Annapolis and move south to Hampton Roads.

Dates: circa November 5
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 4: Correspondence (Leyburn, M.L.S. - Maury, Williams L.)

Lynah, J., Saratoga, to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis, Philadelphia, 1857 August 28

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 11
Identifier: id111091
Scope and Contents

Also enclosure: E.A.L., to Mrs. F. Lewis, Philadelphia, March 28, 1857. Concerning family and friends in Saratoga; the mineral springs; social affairs; plans to visit Girard St., Philadelphia. Enclosed concerns two articles to be read by Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Neale.

Dates: 1857 August 28
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 4: Correspondence (Leyburn, M.L.S. - Maury, Williams L.)

Lynah, S.E., Saratoga, to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis, Philadelphia, No Year September 11

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 12
Identifier: id111093
Scope and Contents

Concerning summer affairs in Saratoga; trip through New York to Philadelphia; description of the resort area; news of family and friends.

Dates: No Year September 11
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 4: Correspondence (Leyburn, M.L.S. - Maury, Williams L.)

McCandlish, R., Williamsburg, Virginia, to Conway Whittle II, Norfolk, Virginia, 1830 June 5

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 13
Identifier: id111095
Scope and Contents

Re: collector of customs in Norfolk. (Also, another letter of his is filed under Tyler, Eliza B., estate papers.)

Dates: 1830 June 5
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 4: Correspondence (Leyburn, M.L.S. - Maury, Williams L.)

McEwen, Anne N., [Burlington, New Jersey], to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis and Mrs. Mary Neale, 1835-1837

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 14
Identifier: id111097
Scope and Contents

Five chatty letters full of the latest gossip. Three of the letters are doubtful as to the true authorship; all five were found together.

Dates: 1835-1837
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 4: Correspondence (Leyburn, M.L.S. - Maury, Williams L.)

McIntosh, George vs. Forescue Whittle, et al, circa 1836

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 15
Identifier: id111099
Scope and Contents

Nine manuscripts regarding lawsuit of George McIntosh, plaintiff, Fortescue Whittle et al, defendents.

Dates: circa 1836
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 4: Correspondence (Leyburn, M.L.S. - Maury, Williams L.)

McMoriss, M., Peak's Island, to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis and Mrs. Mary Neale, 1855

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 16
Identifier: id111101
Scope and Contents

Concerning Samuel Longfellow.

Dates: 1855
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 4: Correspondence (Leyburn, M.L.S. - Maury, Williams L.)

Madison, Dolly P., to her niece Miss Caroline R. Nourse, Washington D.C., No Year December 30

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 17
Identifier: id111102
Scope and Contents

Best wishes on forthcoming marriage. Dolly P. Madison was the wife of President Madison.

Dates: No Year December 30
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 4: Correspondence (Leyburn, M.L.S. - Maury, Williams L.)

Madison, James, (former president), "Montpelier" to Conway Whittle (II), Norfolk, Virginia, 1835 May 19

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 18
Identifier: id111104
Scope and Contents

Thanking him for forwarding a box.

Dates: 1835 May 19
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 4: Correspondence (Leyburn, M.L.S. - Maury, Williams L.)

Madison, James, Department of State, to Captain William Lewis, USN, 1808 February 10

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 19
Identifier: id111106
Scope and Contents

Diplomatic courier orders.

Dates: 1808 February 10
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 4: Correspondence (Leyburn, M.L.S. - Maury, Williams L.)

Madison, James, Department of State, to Samuel Tyler, (Chancellor of the Williamsburg district), Williamsburg, Virginia, 1805 April 1

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 20
Identifier: id111108
Scope and Contents

Received letter Tyler forwarded from Mr. Monroe; letter from Colonel Monroe (later President) at Madrid telling of his interview with the Spanish minister. Friends can write to him in Madrid and London.

Dates: 1805 April 1
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 4: Correspondence (Leyburn, M.L.S. - Maury, Williams L.)

Magenis, Arthur, St. Louis, Missouri, and Washington, D.C., to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis, circa 1831

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 21
Identifier: id111109
Scope and Contents

News of family and friends.

Dates: circa 1831
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 4: Correspondence (Leyburn, M.L.S. - Maury, Williams L.)

Maguire, H., to Captain William Lewis, Undated

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 22
Identifier: id111111
Scope and Contents

Address.

Dates: Undated
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 4: Correspondence (Leyburn, M.L.S. - Maury, Williams L.)

Maury, Ann, New York, New York, to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1838, 1857

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 23
Identifier: id111113
Scope and Contents

Family and friends, including the death of William Lewis Herndon, discusses, and her book Tale of the Huguenots.

Dates: 1838, 1857
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 4: Correspondence (Leyburn, M.L.S. - Maury, Williams L.)

Petition of Mrs. Eliza Maury, 1844

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 24
Identifier: id111116
Scope and Contents

Petition for restoration of pension. Document.

Dates: 1844
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Conway Whittle Papers / Series 1: Papers / Box 4: Correspondence (Leyburn, M.L.S. - Maury, Williams L.)