Box 3
Contains 58 Results:
B.S. George Teachy, 1852 August 17
A letter of consolation from B.S. George Teachy after hearing of the unnamed recipient’s loss of a child. Dated August 17, 1852 and addressed from an unidentified “College Infirmary.”
Cordelia Lee to cousin, 1853 July 7
A letter, dated July 7, 1853, from Cordelia Lee to her “Dear Cousin” in Williamsburg, Virginia. Cordelia Lee catches up on news with her cousin and asks to be remembered to Mr. [Parke] Slater, implying that the recipient knows him well. Lee references Mr. Slater as being the proprietor of the Raleigh Tavern.
Cordelia Lee to cousin "Lud", 1853 November 29
A letter, dated November 29, 1853, from Cordelia Lee, “Cousin ‘Dely,” to her cousin “Lud,” presumably short for Ludwell. Cordelia shares news about family and friends and asks him to do the same.
L.C. Minor to Virginia L. Slater, 1858 October 4
A letter, dated October 4, 1858, from L.C. Minor to Virginia Lee Slater in Williamsburg, Virginia. Minor writes to announce she is seeking music scholars and solicits Slater to enroll her children and encourage others who might be interested.
Cordelia Lee to cousin, 1861 July 1
A letter, dated July 1, 1861, from Cordelia Lee to her “Dearest Cousin,” perhaps Virginia Lee Slater. Cordelia Lee begins with condolences for the death of her cousin’s child and a reminder that she has many children “left to you yet.” Lee also writes with general family news. Names mentioned include James, Cally, “Mr. Slater,” and “Uncle Washington.”
Ludwell Philip Slater to "Alice", 1861 November 16
A letter, dated November 16, 1861, from Ludwell Philip Slater, Williamsburg, Virginia, to an “Alice.” Ludwell is on furlough from camp to recover from an illness, and he writes to Alice to encourage her to continue writing him.
G. Irvine Whitehead to Virginia Slater, 1862 January 5
A short letter, dated January 5, 1862, from G. Irvine Whitehead, First Lieutenant in Yorktown, Virginia, to Virginia Slater. The letter is a summons for Slater to appear before a court martial in Yorktown and give evidence in the trial of Jacob Hayes, a private in the 5th Pennsylvania Cavalry.
Ludwell Philip Slater to Virginia Slater, 1862 October 22
A letter, dated October 22, 1862, from Ludwell Philip Slater in “Camp near Winchester,” Virginia to his mother Virginia Slater in Williamsburg, Virginia. Ludwell Slater writes about his experiences in the army with descriptions of movements by Robert E. Lee and others.
G. Irvine Whitehead to Virginia Slater, 1863 January 5
A letter, dated January 5, 1863, from G. Irvine Whitehead to Virginia L. Slater. Whitehead tells Slater that a “conveyance” will pick her up the following morning at about 9:00 to take her to Yorktown.
Ludwell Philip Slater to Virginia Slater, 1863 July 29
Major James ? to Virginia Slater, 1864 March 11
A note granting Mrs. Slater permission to purchase flour, sugar, and beef at the Post Commissary. Dated March 11, 1864. Signed by Major James [?].
Letter from Albemarle County, Virginia, 1864 November 20
The sender, "V," writes to her mother. She mentions being away from home for a long time and also tells her mother that she is in school “up here” in Albemarle County, Virginia. Dated October 20, 1864.
Georgie G. Hansbrough to "Cordia", 1869 January 19
A letter, dated January 19, 1869, from Georgie G. Hansbrough to “Cordia.” The donor of this collection suspects Georgie is an adolescent boy. According to this letter, he now lives in a place where there is no organized school so he and his peers study with a woman who teaches them some subjects, including French. Georgie includes a list of what he received for Christmas.
Mary Jo Minor to Dr. Barziza, 1869 August 21
A letter, dated August 21, 1869, from Mary Jo Minor in Galveston, Texas to “Dr Barziza.” Minor writes mainly of a female cousin who passed away.
M.W. Minor to Philippa Barziza, 1869 August 22
A letter, dated August 22, 1869, from M.W. Minor, perhaps Mary Jo Minor, in Galveston, Texas to Philippa Barziza. Minor begins with a mournful description of the death of her cousin. She then comments on the teaching profession and asks if Philippa is still teaching.
J.O. Matthews Office Provost Marshal Note, 1864 May 30
This note, from the Office Provost Marshal in Williamsburg, Virginia, to “Guards,” requests that they “pass Mrs. Slater and son & Miss [Derfenville] to the lines on Jamestown road on this day.” Signed by J.O. Mathews, Lt. P.M. Dated May 30, 1864.
Cordelia Slater to Virginia Slater, 1872
A letter, dated 1872, from Cordelia “Cordie” Slater to her mother, Virginia Slater. Cordelia writes to her mother with news about her cousins, who she is visiting. Cordelia asks her mother to send her some new clothes to wear on an excursion to West Point and Richmond, Virginia.
Jimmie Gray to Cordelia Slater, 1873 December 8
A letter, dated December 8, 1873, from Jimmie Gray (“JHG”) at Randolph Macon College to Cordelia “Cordie” Slater in Williamsburg, Virginia. Gray expresses his love for Cordelia and his desire to marry her.
Annie M. Barlow to Jimmie Gray, 1873 December 30
A letter, dated December 30, 1873, from Annie M. Barlow in Portsmouth, Virginia to her cousin Jimmie Gray. Barlow thanks Jimmie for the verses he sent that helped her and others in a time of sorrow. She writes that she is sending a “little book” to him.
Cordelia Slater to Jimmie Gray, 1874 January 8
A letter, dated January 8, 1874, from Cordelia Slater in Williamsburg, Virginia to Jimmie Gray. This draft of a letter to Gray is a carefully written response to his professions of love (see letter from December 8, 1873). It appears she proofread this draft and made changes in blue ink with the original draft in black ink.
Jimmie Gray to Cordelia Slater, 1874 February 23
A letter, dated February 23, 1874, from Jimmie Gray at Randolph Macon College to Cordelia “Cordie” Slater.
Jimmie Gray to Cordelia Slater, 1874 March 7
A letter, dated March 7, 1874, from Jimmie Gray at Randolph Macon College to Cordelia “Cordie” Slater. Gray expresses dejection and sorrow, apparently hurt over Cordelia’s response to his expression of love. He expresses his distaste for dancing.
Jimmie Gray to Cordelia Slater, 1874 May 29
A letter, dated May 29, 1874, from Jimmie Gray in Petersburg, Virginia to Cordelia “Cordie” Slater. Gray criticizes the possibility of women’s suffrage, suggesting it may have been an issue they have discussed and disagreed upon before.
Jimmie Gray to Cordelia Slater, 1874 November 18
A letter, dated November 18, from Jimmie Gray (“JHG”) in Farmville, Virginia to Cordelia “Cordie” Slater. The donor of this collection suggested this letter may be from the year 1873 or 1874 given other letters exchanged between Gray and Slater during this time period.
Gray thanks Cordie for her account of Jamestown and evergreen leaves she sent. He writes of his visit to the Richmond Fair and the environment of Randolph Macon College.
Evie to Cordelia Slater, 1876 November 27
A letter, dated November 27, 1876, from [Evie Gray] to “Ma Chère Amie,” presumably Cordelia Slater. Evie gives news from college in Farmville, including an account of a sore throat epidemic that has made many of the women sick.