Scope and Contents Narrative diary of John Taylor Barraud, U.S. Navy, while serving on the John Adams, a 20-gun sloop of war. 5 page typed summary included. The diary covers the time from Barraud's arrival by ship in Norfolk, Virginia, after an absence of 3 years. In early 1845, he goes to New York, N.Y. for assignment on the John Adams, which later travels to Pensacola, Florida and then to the Mexican coast. A large part of the diary consists of comments while sailing between Pensacola and Mexico, includes...

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Photocopy of S. Lawson Barraud's letter to Cary Cocke, 20 Jan. 1851 regarding the Gold Rush. Location of original with John Page Elliott? Acc. 1992.45 Addition.

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A typescript of a preliminary report on Ann Blaws Barraud by James S. Darling. Report on Ann Barraud as a Williamsburg wife, mother and musician, with notes on her husband Philip, a medical doctor and visiting physician to the Mental Hospital. Acc. 2006.02 Addition

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Mentions his brother, Daniel Barraud's eldest son, Philip; sorry to hear he lost all when driven from Norfolk; death of Philip Barraud's mother; mention of Mr. Hansford; comments on the "plate" mother left Daniel.

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Conditions in the army, including mention of "the Baron [von Steuben"?], Generals Heath and McDaugall, and Aduef; asks about Barraud's family.

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Endorsed, "Received payment for P. Barraud. G.W. Maupin."

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Will not be able to come for a visit due to his and his wife's poor health; also "Fan" will be visiting soon; mention of "Poll"; Henry arrived and is helping prepare his [SGT] book [Blackstone's Commentaries] for publication; [Nathaniel] Beverley [Tucker] will winter at "Bizarre" with is sister; best wishes for upcoming marriage of [Ann Hansford Barraud and John Hartwell Cockel]; hopes to meet soon, possibly at Swann's Point.

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School composition on Cato.

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Encourages her to write neat letters, "clear of blots because it looks very ugly;" promises to send a present for every "handsome letter sent;" upset that Grandpapa will not let Grandmama whip her as she has heard that she [HO'G] keeps herself dirty and "kicks up her heels in the street;" praises the value of whipping and studies.

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Inscribed to Dr. Philip and Mrs. Barraud, 22 June 1809.

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Appended is Philip Barraud's explanation of the story. 1827 January 10

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An endorsement reads; "The poor fellow died...no cure was made, consequently no pay can be demanded."

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Talk of British- U.S. relations; also mention of the safe return of Philip's son from Paris, France.

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Had safe voyage to England; news of Spain, telling of Madrid being occupied by the Marquis of Wellington, and stating that "the seige of Cadiz is raised, and many successes of the British in that country render it likely that that country will soon be evacuated by the French"; also news of Europe, stating that a "reconciliation with America is expected."

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Expresses feelings before battle with the British forces; reminisces about childhood. Endorsed as "1815."

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Discusses peace between U.S. and Britian; family news.

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Words of caution about handling a business transaction in which Barraud is also involved; physical condition of both; repairs to home in Norfolk.

Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsFamily news, including Daniel Cary Barraud's marriage; discusses their health, and the possibility of his returning home after he has recovered; Captain Crane is courting Miss[?] King, although Gabriel [?] doesn't believe that she [Miss King] really cares for him; Captain Wadsworth, Mary Eliza Taylor, and Mr. [?] Randolph believe that Gabriel wishes that it were she whom he was courting; mention of the Constitution "breaking ground" and the upcoming arrival of...

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Report of family at "Bremo"; mention of John Hartwell Cocke, and a visit by Wilson Cary; various children interested in studies including Philip, who is "trying French but is rather thick tongued"; tells of an unsuccessful hunting expedition, stating that Otway [Byrd Barraud] is a "poor hand with a gun."

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Glad to hear health has improved; mention of his "poor, sick and afflicted child, Polly" who is confined to her bed, with neither Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt or Dr. Smith able to find a name or remedy for the illness; describes her illness; tells of a visit by Sally Peachy and her sister Nanny.

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Contemporary Cy. Discussion on the education of women.

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Sending a bundle of clothes for her "Mammy Jenny"; inquires about her reading.

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Discussion of their health, including poem expressing religious feelings; family news.

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Family news; tries to persuade Lelia to remain at "Bremo" because of a "violent disease" prevalent in Norfolk; describes a "large gale" which blew two Richmond steam boats up the Eastern Branch.

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Announces the birth of Mira Rosa Barraud; the mother is doing well.