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17th and 18th century British periodicals
Thirty-three publications from a variety of British newspapers and periodicals ranging from the 17th to the 18th century. Also included is a thirty-one page information packet compiled by William E. Rivers to accompany the collection.
Alexander Donaldson Letter to John Carter
Letter, 10 December 1784, from merchant Alexander Donaldson of London, England, to merchant John Carter of Williamsburg, Virginia, regarding the payment of a late bill.
Lady Nancy Astor Papers
18 Letters and notes, 1927-1956, from Nancy Astor, London, Taplow, and Plymouth, England, to Lilly Harrison Hill Smith Bradbury in Upperville, Virginia. Collection includes two photos of Nancy Astor, not originating with the correspondence. Lilly Harrison Hill Smith Bradbury and Nancy Astor were childhood friends.
Richard Blow Papers
Bond between William Angell and Francis Angell
Bond between William Angell and Francis Angell for the performance of covenants. Names mentioned in the bond are William Montague, the elder and Richard Mar(?) of Suffolk. Witnesses are Nich. [illegible], Ben: Nedham and Jo. Floyd. June 21, 1687.
Jonathan Boucher papers
Captain Thomas Larimore testimony
Signed testimony of Captain Thomas Larimore of the ship Rebecca, along with two members of his crew, detailing their role in aiding Virginia Governor William Berkeley in suppressing Bacon's Rebellion.
Charles II Entry Book of Warrants
The Commonwealth Collection of Silver Jubilee First Day Covers
Coronation Medal of William III and Mary II
David Cox Letters
Letters, 22 January 1838 written by David Cox, the English painter, to an unidentified addressee stating he is behind in his work and will visit as soon as possible and sending regards to "dear pupil"; and letter, n.d., [?] Waley, sending regards from Mr. and Mrs. Cox.
2 items.
Ann Kimberly Gifford Cunningham European Travel Diary
79 page diary detailing a trip to England and France in 1912- 1913. Ann was the wife of Brigadier General James Hutchings Cunningham and her diary includes some of her time living at West Point, New York.
Diary (Leicester, United Kingdom)
Discourse on Anglo-Saxon Ascendency
Elizabeth I, Queen of England Document
Handwritten document written in Latin, dated November 6, 1574. First line begins with a hand drawn picture of Queen Elizabeth. Top border is decorated with drawings of lions, flowers and dragons. Broken seal is attached to the bottom.
Sir Jeffray Gilbert Notes
Notes, ca. 1750-1800, taken by an unidentified student concerning legal ideas of Sir Jeffray (or Geoffrey) Gilbert, late L[ord] C[hief] B[aron] concerning the [English] exchequer and legal system.
John Gilchrist Letters
Letters, 1778-1781, of John Gilchrist to 'Peggy' while on board the Galatea and the Loyalist while serving in the Royal Navy. Letters discuss sailing conditions, meeting a French Squadron near Rhode Island, being escorted by the Charon into the Chesapeake Bay, impressions of his ship captains, and other.
Glorious Revolution Tercentenary Collection
Chester Harding Letter
Chester Harding, Chelsea [London, England] to an unknown person where he requests that the painting he sent be entered in the catalog as "Wash-water Cumberland." Circa 1824.
George Hastings Letter
This collection consists of a letter written by Lord George Hastings (later the Earl of Huntingdon) addressed to an unnamed Lord, offering congratulations on the honor with which the King had awarded his service, and asking for a recommendation to the King. The letter was written in Vienna, Austria. Also included are two pages of research from the donor, including evidence that the recipient of the letter was Arnold van Keppel, Earl of Albemarle.
Elizabeth Hayes Papers
John Berkeley Papers
John Kennedy Notebook
Notes, circaa. 1840-1850, concerning law made by [John Kennedy, a British student ?] On page 598, law regarding negroes and slaves.
John Morton Jordan & Co. Ledger
Ledger, 1769-1774, of Virginia account of John Morton Jordan & Co., London [Eng.] and of Perkins, Buchanan & Brown, London [Eng.], 1771-1774, including the certification, 26 July 1774, which bears seal, of these accounts before the Lord Mayor of London. An entry for Thomas Jefferson is on page 13.
John Morton Jordan Estate Indenture
Indenture between William Perkins, Thomas Buchanan and William Brown, London Merchants and Henry Holland, Halfmoon Street Piccadilly, builder and William Powell and Cordall Powell Ironmongers of Picaddilly in relation to the disposal of the lands, effects and tobacco shipments of the estate in Virginia of John Morton Jordan. July 1, 1773.