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Branch Family Collection

Collection

Identifier: SC 00198

Scope and Contents Calling card invitation headed "High Street M.E. Church" in Petersburg, Virginia with engraved names, John P. Branch and Mary Louisa M. Kerr, for Tuesday May 12th, no year. Invitation from Mr. and Mrs. John Kerr Branch for "the pleasure of your company" on the "tenth of February" at One West Franklin Street [Richmond, Virginia]. October 19, 1907 letter from Philip F. Brown, manager of "The Chesterfield" apartments in Richmond, Virginia to John P. Branch about a $31.29 debt owed by Branch...

Dates: 1907 October 19, undated

Found in: Special Collections Research Center

Samuel B. Drinkard Receipts

Collection

Identifier: SC 00248

Scope and Contents

Papers of Samuel B. Drinkard, grocer, of Richmond, Virginia. Includes accounts, invoices and receipts. One receipt is for Mss Drinkard Smith for rents due "on the corner of Main and Second Streets." 1867, undated. Items probably removed from Samuel B. Drinkard and Co. Account Book (Mss. MsV Ag1). 6 items.

Dates: 1867

Found in: Special Collections Research Center

William Galt Account Books

Collection

Identifier: Mss. MsV Ad98-MsV Ad99 Oversize

Scope and Contents

Account books, 1820-1833, of the mercantile firm of William Galt, Sr. and William Galt, Jr. (a distant relative) of Richmond, Virginia. The later account book contains numerous entries concerning John Allan, the foster father of Edgar Allan Poe as well as entries concerning James Galt and "Point of Fork," Fluvanna County, Virginia.

Dates: 1820-1833

Found in: Special Collections Research Center

Invoice from Charles J. Sinton to Jonathan H. Cocke

Collection

Identifier: SC 00255

Scope and Contents

Invoice for items bought by Jno H. Cocke from Charles J. Sinton, Importer and dealer of Hardware, Cutlery and Mechanics' Supplies, Richmond, Virginia. November 1, 1878.

Dates: 1878 November 1

Found in: Special Collections Research Center

James Woodhouse and Co. Account Book

Collection — Container: Bound volume (wrapped)

Identifier: Mss. MsV Ame126 Oversize

Scope and Contents

Account book, 1859-1867, of James Woodhouse and Co., merchants, of Richmond, Va. who sold books, pianofortes, stationery, and fancy goods.

Dates: 1859-1867

Found in: Special Collections Research Center

Manuscripts - People and Family Names

Collection

Identifier: 01/Mss. 39.2 Man3a

Scope and Contents

An artificial collection of papers created from material acquired during the 1930's and 1940's. Mostly letters, financial records, published material and official records of individuals in Virginia and elsewhere. Includes documents and signatures of well known people, such as Benjamin Harrison, John Randolph and Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Dates: 1621-1949; Majority of material found in 1800's

Found in: Special Collections Research Center

William P. Poythress Papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss. 39.2 P88

Scope and Contents

Papers, 1885-1910, of William P. Poythress. Includes correspondence and accounts of his wholesale and retail apothecary business of W. P. Poythress & Co., Richmond, Va.

Dates: 1885-1910

Found in: Special Collections Research Center

Edward A. Russell Papers

Collection

Identifier: SC 01266

Scope and Contents

Letters, 1821-1822, written to Edward Augustus Russell, merchant of Petersburg, Va. by merchants in Richmond, Va. and Providence, R. I. discussing prices, shipping schedules, and economic conditions. Also includes account for a pair of card tables, a safe, china and "one Negro woman, Lilly."

Dates: 1821-1822

Found in: Special Collections Research Center