Box 1
Contains 90 Results:
Chester A. Arthur, Executive Mansion, Washington, D.C., to Robert W. Hughes, Norfolk, Virginia, 1882 January 17
Received Hughes' letter of the 7th and will give it due consideration. 1 p. Letter signed.
Benjamin Harris Brewster, Department of Justice, Washington, D.C., to R. W. Hughes, Norfolk, Virginia, 1882 March 20
Received Hughes' letter regarding Judge L. Lewis for the United States Attorney for the Norfolk District, and wil give it due consideration. 1 p. Typewritten letter signed.
John Paul, Harrisonburg, Virginia, to Judge [Robert W. Hughes?], 1882 November 21
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Paul's election as judge is being contested and he will not withdraw under fire. 2 pp.
William D. Shipman, New York, New York, to Judge Robert W. Hughes [sic], Norfolk, Virginia, 1882 December 5
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Concerns Judge Hughes' decision in th Washington case, and Mr. Shipman's re-argument thereof. 1 p.
E. C. Burks, Liberty, Virginia, to R. W. Hughes, 1883 January 22
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Asks advice on the purchase of law books relating to federal practice. 2 pp.
E. B. Washburn, Ex-Minister to France, Chicago, Illinois, to Robert W. Hughes, 1883 November 20
Thanks Hughes for his letter about the Coles family, and praises Gov. Edward Coles for his work for the state of Illinois. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.
William Butler, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Robert W. Hughes, Norfolk, Virginia, 1884 March 11
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Concerning recommendation for admitting of Edward J. Fox into the Bar and his character and integrity. 1 p.
Daniel B. Lucas, Charlestown, W. Virginia, to Judge R. H. [sic] W. Hughes, Norfolk, Virginia, 1884 April 27
Concerns publication of Lucas' address on John Randolph. 1 p. Autograph letter signed.
J. G. Armstrong, St. Phillip's Rectory, Atlanta, Georgia, to Judge Robert W. Hughes, 1886 Febuary 9
Regarding an ecclesiastical law case.
J. G. Armstrong, St. Phillip's Rectory, Atlanta, Georgia, to Judge Robert W. Hughes, 1886 February 26
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Regarding an ecclesiastical law case. 2 pp.
Oden Bowie, Baltimore, Maryland, to Judge Robert W. Hughes, 1887 March 21
Reply to letter concerning the death of a horse, Gabriel. 2 pp. Autograph letter signed.
Joseph E. Johnston, Washington, D. C., to "Lizzy" [Eliza M. (Johnston) Hughes], 1887 September 17
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Has been busy preparing a report for the Secretary of the Interior. Hopes to visit them and see the growth "of the town of which I have heard much." 3 pp.
William Henry Fitzhugh Lee, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., to Robert W. Hughes, Circuit Court, Richmond, Virginia, 1888 October 24
Hughes' letter received concerning his [Lee's] absence from the caucus; as soon as election is over, will comply with his request. 1 p. Autograph letter signed.
Rough draft of an article written by R. W. Hughes on the history of certain Richmond newspapers., circa 1890
16 pp. Autograph draft.
Melville Weston Fuller, Washington, D.C., to R. W. Hughes, 1890 April 2
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Noticed that Hughes recently heard a case concerning the consitutionality of the Virginia Dressed Beef Law, and comments that he too will be handing down an opinion shortly involving a similar case from Minnesota, with Indiana also involved. 1 p.
Jabez Lamar Monrow Curry, Washington, D.C., to R. W. Hughes, Norfolk, Virginia, 1896 January 31
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Concerning Curry's inquiry and receipt of documents for use in an address; information regarding his relationship with General Joseph E. Johnston; and duties during Mr. Buchanan's administration. 3 pp.
Jo[h]n W. Daniel, U. S. Senate, Washington, D. C., to Robert W. Hughes, 1896 December 14
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Concerning expenses for a stenographer, silver and politics, and mention of McKinley. 2 pp.
Alfred Magill Randolph, Norfolk, Virginia, to Mrs. Robert W. Hughes, 1900 January 27
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Acknowledges receipt of a pair of socks knitted by Mrs. Hughes. 1 p.
W. N. Armstrong, University Club, New York, New York, to Judge Robert W. Hughes, 1900 March 29
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Thanks Hughes for the manuscripts and papers concerning the [Civil War], and relates the feeling of his club as one of "much to learn on the great question which split North and South." 3 pp.
John Moncure Daniel, to "My dear Sir" [Robert W. Hughes?], undated
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Explains that he cannot give editorial support in elections. 1 p.
David Davis, to Judge Robert W. Hughes U.S. Court Room, Norfolk, Virginia, undated
Received Hughes' letter of the 5th and comments on the date that the Judiciary Bill will be introduced to the Senate. 1 p. Autograph letter signed.
Basil Wilson Duke, to Col. Robert W. Hughes, undated
Called to see but Hughes wasn't in; enclosed the pedigree of "Skidaddle," which he requested. 1 p. Autograph note signed.
George Payne Rainsford James, to R. W. Hughes, undated
Asks him to meet Dr. Mackay at four o'clock. 1 p. Autograph letter signed.
Certificate stating that Miss E[liza] M. Johnson [sic] [Johnston] contributed $1.00 to the erection of the Washington Monument, Washington, D.C.., undated
[Contains drawing of proposed monument]. 1 p. Printed material.
Card of invitation of Sir William Gore and Lady Ouseley to Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Hughes for dinner., undated
1 p. Card.