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Box 1

 Container

Contains 12 Results:

Papers and Correspondence, 1849 July-December

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: id139461
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection, 1833-1897, mostly consists of letters written to and by James Duncan Graham. Many are to and from his children (William Montrose Graham, Salvadora Graham, James Duncan Graham, Margaret C. Graham and Richard Worsham Meade Graham) and concern their education, health and his concern that they accommodate themselves to the social customs of the time. Two of his sons attended the United States Naval Academy (one also attended Racine College). The other attended the United States...
Dates: 1849 July-December
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) Group C / Graham Family Papers

W.M. Peyton, "Elmwood", Big Lick, Roanoke, to Mrs. Cecilia A. Phillips, Groveton P.O., Prince William County, Virginia, 1849 July 28

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: id139464
Scope and Contents

2pp. on 1 leaf. ALS.

Dates: 1849 July 28
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) Group C / Graham Family Papers / Papers and Correspondence

Margaret C. Graham, "Audley", [?] to James D. Graham, 1849 August 2

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: id139466
Scope and Contents

Housekeeping arrangements. 2pp. ALS.

Dates: 1849 August 2
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) Group C / Graham Family Papers / Papers and Correspondence

William M. Graham, Mt. Albans to Major James D. Graham, Canada, 1849 August 4

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: id139469
Scope and Contents

Gen. Taylor set aside a day of prayer and fasting due to cholera. 2pp. on 1 leaf. ALS.

Dates: 1849 August 4
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) Group C / Graham Family Papers / Papers and Correspondence

J.D. Graham, Burlington Vermont to Duncan Graham, 1849 August 12

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: id139472
Scope and Contents

Has been to Montreal to see Lord Elgin. Dined with him and Lady Elgin. Advice. 2pp. on 1 leaf. ALS.

Dates: 1849 August 12
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) Group C / Graham Family Papers / Papers and Correspondence

J.D. Graham, Derby, on the line of Boundary between Vermont & Canada, to son William M. Graham, care of the Rev. P.W. Ten Broeck, District of Columbia, 1849 August 20

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: id139476
Scope and Contents

Travels through Vermont. Is surveying boundary with Lt. Colonel Ord of Royal Engineers. Mounting monuments to mark boundary. Will cause a map to be made. Advice concerning education and honesty. 4pp. on 1 leaf.

Dates: 1849 August 20
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) Group C / Graham Family Papers / Papers and Correspondence

Margaret C. Graham to father Lt. Col. James D. Graham, Vermont, 1849 September 11

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: id139481
Scope and Contents Money. "I consulted Dr. Coxe about myself, at least Aunt Esther did it for me, it being requisite one older than myself, & that, a Lady, should be spokesman. He relieved me very much and I am now improving fast but I must her tell you it was the state my mind was in last winter & spring that caused all my symptoms. Dr. Hewson & Dr. Meigs both said unless I was kept perfectly happy & contented,..I would never be well." Conny...to have daguerreotype taken. 3pp. on 1 leaf....
Dates: 1849 September 11
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) Group C / Graham Family Papers / Papers and Correspondence

Salva Graham, "Audley," to father [James D. Graham], 1849 September 22

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: id139497
Scope and Contents

Missing him. Her love of music. Conduct of sister. Wants to take drawing. 7pp. on 2 leaves. ALS.

Dates: 1849 September 22
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) Group C / Graham Family Papers / Papers and Correspondence

H.F. Sternes, Sparta, Alabama, to Col. James D. Graham., 1849 November 6

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: id139501
Scope and Contents

Railroad convention. Pensalcola friends are selfish. Taxes. 1p. ALS.

Dates: 1849 November 6
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) Group C / Graham Family Papers / Papers and Correspondence

J.D. Graham, Newark, Delaware, to sons William Graham and Meade Graham, Mt. Alban School, Georgertown, D.C., 1849 November 19

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: id139506
Scope and Contents

Boundary line between Maryland, Pennsylvania and Delaware. Has been to see Salva[dora Graham.] Advice. 3pp. on 1 leaf.

Dates: 1849 November 19
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) Group C / Graham Family Papers / Papers and Correspondence

F. Schroeder, New York, Delmonico's, to James D. Graham, 1849 November 27

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: id139509
Scope and Contents

Leaving tomorrow to be charge d'affaires of U.S. at Stockholm. 3pp. on 1 leaf. ALS.

Dates: 1849 November 27
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) Group C / Graham Family Papers / Papers and Correspondence

J.D. Graham, Newark, Delaware, to Hartley Graham, 1849 December 25

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: id139511
Scope and Contents

Learned Willie is in a much better state of mind. He [James D. Graham] has cold. Book of correspondence. 3pp. on 1 leaf.

Dates: 1849 December 25
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) Group C / Graham Family Papers / Papers and Correspondence