Box 1
Contains 156 Results:
Robert Pollard, King & Queen Court House, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville, 1832 September 21
Scope and Contents Settlement of claims against the Loyal Company. Scrapbook p. 54.
William Pope, Montpelier, to John Tyler?, 1830 March 23
Scope and Contents Thanks for courtesies on visit to Washington; request for appointment for Eustace Robinson; appeal to have Geo Washington remains moved from Mount Vernon where they are neglected to Washington. Scrapbook p. 43.
William Pope, Montpelier, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville, 1831 April 29
Scope and Contents Supports Gilmer's favoring Calhoun; urges him to send out more "subscription papesr for the "Virginia Times' which is about to come out competing with theEnquirer." Scrapbook p. 48.
Samuel H. Porter, chairman, Inauguration Ball Committee, Washington, to John Tyler, President, 1845 February 8
Scope and Contents Invitation to Inaugural Ball for James K. Polk on March 4th. Scrapbook p. 138.
Alfred H. Powell, Winchester, to Thomas W. Gilmer ?, 1831 June 1
Scope and Contents Regarding subscription to proposed paper. Scrapbook p. 51.
Francis Preston, Abingdon, to Francis Gilmer, Charlottesville, 1830 August 8
Scope and Contents Inquires about validity of a claim by Henry Dixon, son of John Dixon & Hunter Printers, against the Loyal Company. Scrapbook p. 46.
William Ballard Preston, Christiansburg, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville, 1832 May 22
Scope and Contents Political discussion of Virginia and Van Buren. Scrapbook p. 59.
William Campbell Preston, Columbia, South Carolina, to Thomas Walker Gilmer?, 1831 May 23
Scope and Contents Encourages publication of the Virginia Times. Scrapbook p. 49.
William Campbell Preston, Washington, to Governor Thomas Walker Gilmer, 1840 December 22
Scope and Contents ALS. 4 pp. Report cabinet appointments to be made by Harrison and desires Southerners; conversation with Webster, etc. Scrapbook p. 93.
J. W. Quiggle, Lock Haven, to William Wilkens, Washington, 1844 May 17
Scope and Contents Approves of Tyler and Texas policy. Scrapbook p. 128.
J. Randall, Philadelphia, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, Charlottesville, 1835 April 25
Scope and Contents Has taken deposition of an unwilling witness. Scrapbook p. 74.
John Randolph of Roanoke, Washington, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, 1828 January 10
Scope and Contents Thanks Gilmer for his letter and care respecting his remarks. Requests he not republish anything from National Intelligencer imputed to Randolph; states the paper Telegraph is equally inaccurate. Scrapbook p. 11.
Abraham Rencher, House of Representatives, to George W. Gilmer, 1837 January 24
Scope and Contents Caustic comment about Jackson and Benton; reports that Jackson wll purchase Texas. Scrapbook p. 81.
C.J. Richards, Richmond, to John Tyler, Richmond., 1839 January 29
Scope and Contents As chairman of the Committee of Curators of the Richmond Lyceum, Richard invites Tyler to speak at future meeting; explains aims, etc. of the Lyceum. Scrapbook p. 86.
William Cabell Rives to "Walker", 1828 February 25
Scope and Contents Unsuccessful results of a lottery, etc. Scrapbook p. 30.
William Cabell Rives, Fredericksburg, to Thomas Walker Gilmer, 1832 December 4
Scope and Contents Asks for Gilmer's advice in connection with possible condidacy for Senate. Scrapbook p. 37.
Spencer Roane, Richmond, to James Barbour, 1819 December 29
Scope and Contents ALS. 3 pp. War, Missouri question, Bank of the United States, James River Canal Co., etc. Scrapbook p. 23.
John Robinson appointed guardian to John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis, orphans of Daniel Parke Custis children of Martha (Dandrigde) Custis, Washington, 1750 November 22
Scope and Contents Robinson to defend them all in suits. scrapbook p. 14a.
Thomas Jefferson Rusk, President of the Convention, Austin, Republic of Texas, to Mrs. George W. Gilmer, widow of the late Secretary of the Navy sic, i.e. Mrs. Thomas Walker Gilmer, 1845 July 9
Scope and Contents Sends condolences. Scrapbook p. 137.
Thomas Rutherford, Duffields, Virginia, to Mrs. Ann E. Gilmer (widow of Thomas Walker Gilmer), Charlottesville, Virginia, 1847 June 21
Scope and Contents News and encouragement from her cousin. Scrapbook p. 144.
Maria Henry Seawell, Gloucester, to Mrs. Letitia Tyler., 1816 July 3
Scope and Contents Family letter. Scrapbook p. 22.
Maria Henry Seawell, Gloucester, to Mrs. Lettitia Tyler, near Charles City Court House, 1816 October 5
Scope and Contents Family matters; birth of a son to Mrs. Tyler. Maria H. Seawell--Pres. Tyler's sister. Scrapbook p. 21.
Joseph Segar, Hampton, to Messrs. R.H. Armstead, M. Bowers, A.G. Southall, Edwin Shield, James A. Semple, and John J. Jones, Committee, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1840 June 22
Scope and Contents Accepts invitation of Williamsburg Guards and Troops of Cavalry to address 4th of July celebration; usurpation of power by Jacksonites deplored; hero of Tippecanoe flavored. Scrapbook p. 91.
Samuel Shepard, Richmond, to James Barbour, Swan Tavern, 1804 December 31
Scope and Contents Thanks for a favor. Scrapbook p. 19.
Thomas Smith, Abingdon, to "Sir", 1829 July 28
Scope and Contents Discussion of Loyal Company business. scrapbook p. 42.