Box 1
Contains 32 Results:
Robert W. Hughes, Abingdon, Virginia, to Dr. James H. Conway, 1859 October 8
Asks him to deposit in the Exchange Bank of Richmond the principle and interest due on Conway's purchase of a house. 1 p. Autograph letter signed.
Robert W. Hughes, Washigton D.C., to Dr. James H. Conway, 1860 April 20
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Asks Conway to deposit the semi-annual interest in the Exchange Bank in Richmond. 1 p.
C. Crozet, Goodson, Virginia, to R. W. Hughes, [Abingdon, Virginia?], 1861 April 6
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Concerns the construction of a railroad and difficulties encountered in obtaining materials. 1 p.
John Fraser, Richmond, Virginia, to Robert W. Hughes, 1862 January 16
Receipt for $1150.00 for purchase of two negro slaves, Myra and child, Longa. 1 p. Document signed.
D. B. Baldwin, Captain and Enrolling Officer for 13th Congressional District, Virginia, to Robert W. Hughes, 1863 August 4
Exemption from military service by reason of being an employee of the Richmond Examiner. 1 p. Printed document signed.
J. D. B. DeBow, New York, New York, to R. W. Hughes, Abingdon, Virginia, 1866 Febuary 20
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Concerning the cost of reprints of an article by Hughes in DeBow's Review. 1 p.
Robert W. Hughes, Abingdon, Virginia, to Col. T. H. Ellis, 1866 March 25
Regarding a canal from Virginia to the Ohio River. 9 pp. Autograph draft signed. Including a Typewritten copy. 6 pp.
H. J. Raymond, New York, New York, to R. W. Hughes, 1867 May 1
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Concerning "your letter" which throws light on the political situation in Virginia, expressing confidence in Grant and his election; requesting that "My Dear Sir" write a letter every week or ten days "on varying aspect of affairs -- political, economical, social, and general -- in Va. and the South ?"; and the temper of the Republican party. 3 pp.
Manton Marble, "The World" Office, New York, New York, to R. W. Hughes, 1868 March 25
Concerns a proposed literary work of Hughes and the enfranchisement of Negroes in the current political climate. 3 pp. Autograph letter signed.
M. F. Maury, Office of Physical Survey, Richmond, Virginia, to Robert W. Hughes, Abingdon, Virginia, 1868 September 17
Concerning ports and shipping on the East coast. 4 pp. Letter signed.
J. W. Forney, to Robert W. Hughes, circa 1869-1870
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Expresses his sympathy to Hughes concerning the defeat of the Republican party in Virginia. 4 pp.
Benjamin F. Butler, Washington, D.C., to H. A. Bond, Richmond, Virginia, 1869 March
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Concerning the removal of political disabilities from Robert W. Hughes. 1 p. Letter signed.
John W. Brokenbrough, Lexington, Virginia, to Col. R. W. Hughes, Abingdon, Virginia, 1871 April 29
Thanks Hughes for the check for $350.00 and his expressions of congratulations on the restoration of his health. 1 p. Autograph letter signed.
G. C. Walker [Governor of Virginia], to Col. Robert W. Hughes, 1871 September 7
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Discusses Virginia state finances. 3 pp.
George H. Williams, Department of Justice, Washington, D.C., to Robert W. Hughes, U.S. Attorney, Abingdon, Virginia, 1872 December 18
Concerns the resignation of Mr. Slater as Hughes' assistant. 2 pp. Letter signed.
John W. Johnston, Abingdon, Virginia to R. W. Hughes, 1872 December 27
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Discusses his financial concerns, including meeting a note due to Hughes in January. 2 pp.
W. G. Brownlow, Knoxville, Tennessee, to R. W. Hughes, Abingdon, Virginia, 1873 May 27
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Asks Hughs' support for his nephew, Henry C. Brownlow, of Abingdon, for the office of Postmaster. 3 pp.
Alex Rules [?], Ionia, Louisa County, Virginia, to Col. Robert W. Hughes, 1873 July 14
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Requests Hughes to prepare resolutions and an address for party platform. Believes Hughes will be nominated without serious opposition. 1 p.
James Longstreet, Lynchburg, Virginia, to R. W. Hughes, 1873 September 3
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Concerning the charges made by Col. Withers in his "Warrenton speech" against Longstreet. 4 pp.
Correspondence, 1818-1873
12 items
Legal document signed by Archibald Stuart, Creed Taylor, and William Daniel, granting permission to Charles C. Johnston [Mrs. R.W. Hughes' father] to practice law in the state of Virginia., 1818 February 28
1p. Document signed.
J. Preston Johnstone [sic] [Johnston], West Point, New York, to Eliza M. Johnstone [sic] [Johnston], Abingdon, Virginia, 1839 August 10
Invitation to a ball at West Point; and concerning the lack of letters from Eliza and relations. 3 pp. Printed letter and Autographed letter signed.
J. Preston Johnstone [sic] [Johnston], West Point, New York, to Eliza M. Johnstone [sic] [Johnston], Abingdon, Virginia, 1842 August 6
Invitation to a West Point ball. 1 p. Printed letter signed.
A. S. Johnston, to "his fair cousin" [Eliza M. Johnston],, [ante 1850]
Invitation to dinner written in the third person. 1 p. Autograph letter.
L. Agassiz, Cambridge, Massachusetts, to R. W. Hughes, Richmond, Virginia, 1853 October 15
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Concerns Agassiz's proposed publication on the natural history of the fishes of the United States. 1 p.