Box 3
Contains 58 Results:
Emma to Cordelia Slater, 1876 December 31
A letter, dated December 31, 1876, from “Emma” to Cordelia Slater. Emma provides news of friends.
Bland Taliaferro Thank You Letter, 1878 April 23
A thank you note, dated April 23, 1878, from Bland Taliaferro to her students, expressing gratitude for a “beautiful present.”
Corie L. Slater Report Cards, 1878
Philippa Barziza to Cordelia Slater, 1879 April 20
A letter, dated April 20, 1879, from Philippa Barziza in Houston, Texas to Cordelia Slater. Barziza writes of various things she can do in Houston. She describes the proximity of her parents’ and brothers’ graves before writing, “Away with sadness!” She wishes that Cordie will not know the sadness she has known.
Bland Taliaferro to Cordelia Slater, 1881 July 21
A letter, dated July 21, 1881, from Bland Taliaferro at Burgh Westra, Gloucester, Virginia to Cordelia Slater. Taliaferro writes of her love for both Burgh Westra and Williamsburg. She mentions harvesting peaches and making a trip to BelleVille—a family home—and having to stay overnight because their boat was temporarily stuck.
Bland Taliaferro to Cordelia Slater, 1881 August 5
A letter, dated August 5, 1881, from Bland Taliaferro at Burgh Westra, Gloucester, Virginia to Cordelia “Cordie” Slater in Williamsburg, Virginia. Taliaferro writes about being lonely and ill with a fever. She says she will be back in Williamsburg by October to teach and asks if Cordie can find a room for her.
Taliaferro also recounts an argument she and Cordie had in the past and her determination to forgive and move past their disagreement.
Loyd H.C. to Cordelia Slater, 1882 February 12
A letter, dated February 12, 1882, from “Loyd H.C.” in Eltham, Virginia to Cordelia Slater in Williamsburg, Virginia. Loyd H.C. describes recent social events and news from friends.
Loyd H.C. to Cordelia Slater, 1882 July 29
A letter, dated July 29, 1882, from “L H C” in Eltham, Virginia to Cordelia Slater in Williamsburg, Virginia. Loyd H.C. writes that he is planning to visit Williamsburg soon. This letter is hard to read due to ink smearing.
Philippa Barziza to Cordelia Slater, 1882 August 6
A letter, dated August 6, 1882, from Philippa Barziza in Houston, Texas to her cousin Cordelia Slater in Williamsburg, Virginia. Barziza writes of relations, local produce, and the cool weather. The tone of her letter is despondent: “You cannot imagine how changed I feel. I take no pleasure in anything, not even in reading, to which I was once devoted.”
This letter is written on the stationery of D.U. Barziza, Attorney at Law, Houston, Texas.
I.H.B. to Cordelia Slater, 1882 September 9
One sheet of a long letter, from “I.H.B.,” trying to settle a misunderstanding or disagreement with Cordelia Slater. Dated [September] 9, 1882.
Birthnight Ball Invitation for "Miss Lee", undated
An invitation addressed to "Miss Lee" to attend a “Birthnight Ball” hosted by students of William & Mary on February 22 at 7:00 p.m. No year included in the invitation's date.
Note to Colonel West, undated
An undated, unsigned note addressed to Colonel West asking permission to pass the federal lines to go to school.
Jimmie Gray to Cordelia Slater, undated
Fragment of a love letter from Jimmie Gray to Cordelia Slater. Undated.
Jimmie Gray to Cordelia Slater, undated
The last page only of a longer letter from Jimmie Gray to Cordelia Slater. A love letter featuring poetry quotes. Undated.
I.H. Barnes to Cordelia Slater, undated
Undated letter from I.H. Barnes to Cordelia Slater.
Letter from an Enslaved Individual in Richmond, Virginia, undated
Miscellaneous Letter Fragments, undated
Corie Lynn Dorset Rivers Biographical Sketch
A biographical sketch of Corie Lynn Dorset Rivers, the last owner of these family papers. Biographical information compiled and provided by Rivers's nephew and niece.
Corie Lynn Dorset Coker College Graduation Papers, 1925
Printed Material and Newspaper Clippings, 1928 and undated
Unsigned Letter Concerning Philippa Barziza, 1853 February
A letter, appearing to be dated February 26, 1853, without an identified sender or recipient. The letter's date and opening and closing remarks are difficult to read because the text at the end of the letter is written perpendicular to the opening lines on the first page. Includes references to Philippa Barziza.
Virginia Slater to Colonel West, 1863 October 1
A letter, dated October 1, 1863, from Virginia Lee Slater, Williamsburg, Virginia, to Colonel West, Commander, US Forces, Williamsburg, Virginia. Slater requests that her daughter, Virginia H. Slater, be given permission to pass Confederate lines.
Virginia Slater Loyalty Oath, 1864 February 2
A printed and signed form indicating that "Mrs Virginia Slater has taken and subscribed the Oath and Parole required by General Orders, No. 49, for a Loyal Citizen of the United States, residing in a State ever in rebellion or who has sympathized with...Seceding States." Signed by Major [James M...]. Dated February 2, 1864, Williamsburg, Virginia.
Unsigned Note to Virginia Slater, 1864 October 9
An unsigned note allowing Mrs. Slater to pass through the picket lines. Dated October 9, 1864.