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Account books, 1832-1846, of George Washington Southall with both personal and business accounts, a scrapbook by Mary F. Southall, two indices of names and an empty portfolio.

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Scope and Contents Has received orders for seeds and trees from Boston and other parts of America; had heard of the death of George Washington; family news.

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One metal sign advertising two football games at Foreman Field, Norfolk Division; WM vs. George Washington University on Oct. 24 and UVa vs. VPI on Nov. 1. 6 in. x 18 in. Located in Rec Obj S3. UA 1991.025

Scope and Contents Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Mentions daughters Ellen and Cary were home for Christmas, going to Washington D.C. to visit Amy. Mamie had Christmas dinner with the Howards, Mamie injured herself after Christmas. Letter from Liz Howard to Frances about Christams, mentions John Glenn's flight on television and Bill's truck problems. Mentions snow storm of 15 inches and loss of power for 32 hours. Bill and Liz celebrated 25th wedding aniversary April 1962. Discusses...

Scope and Contents Facsimile of a plate of Martha Washington's china, used officially by the president and Mrs. Washington during his first term of office. Plate is bone china with the initials "MW" in black the center of a gold disk surrounded by green laurels; gold sun-like rays radiate out from this monogram. Underneath it on a pink ribbon is "Decus et tutamen ab illo," Latin for "Honor and Defense come from it." Surrounding the rays are the names of fifteen states linked together in a green and gold chain....

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Correspondence concerning fund-raising, especially George Washington Dinners and Democratic Women’s Day, primarily with the Women’s Division of the Democratic National Committee. Press releases by Democratic National Committee. Speeches, publications, and clippings on issues. Request for letters of support for a Congressional bill.

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Three color photographs depicting Popes Creek, where George Washington lived; a farmer dispensing liquid manure on their fields; and view of industrial farm from window.

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Would have written upon his return from Washington, but was seriously injured in the stage; cannot find and send him a letter in George Washington's hand as requested; does enclose a military appointment of 1799 with Washington's signature. Location of original is unknown.

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Scope and Contents Description of George Washington delivering an address in Philadelphia. Congratulates John Coalter on his marriage and sends compliments to his brothers. (This Samuel Brown may be the uncle of John Thompson Brown.)

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Desire that Charlotte come to Brandon; "William to the Wars"; shipment of novels; gift for Dr. Dean; "Bella & Bobs letters written in cypher"; efforts to locate George in Washington; visit from Mr. Corcoran; death of Mrs. Warrington. 4 pp. incomplete. AL.

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Discusses clothes; family news; says they will visit Shirley Plantation soon; says Mary? must remain within the Union lines because the only way to leave is to walk eighteen miles at night, carrying baggage; mentions Robert E. Lee, George Washington, and Custis Lee.

Scope and Contents This box includes items describing the early military career of John, 4th Earl of Dunmore (1732-1809). Letters from William Petty, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne, Lord Shelburne (1737-1805), dated 1758 to 1765 discussing social news and political events. Correspondence concerning 4th Earl's appointment as Governor of Virginia, and his preference to remain as Governor of New York, in which capacity he received letters from William Johnson about Indian affairs. Letters, 1772-1774, from George...

Scope and Contents Solder's Name Family name, city Ed N Bahner WH Bahner, Millersburg,PA Everett J Bailey Mrs Everett J Bailey,Kimball,NE George W Bailey CO Bailey,Ogdensburg,NY Delmer Earl Bair William H Bair,Philadelphia,PA John Thaddeus Baker TK Baker,Wetunuka(?sp),OK Ray Nelson Baker Mrs Laura M Baker,Newburg,WV WA Baker WM Baker,Charleston,MS Warner L Baker JH Baker, Dallas,GA Chas N Baldwin Ford Sylvester Ball James R Ball,Brokaw,OH Paul H Barbour Keith Bare D Bare,Marion,KS Leslie V Barger Mary I...

Scope and Contents 1. Maury, James – Liverpool – Jan 13, 1807 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk – letter discusses the conclusion of the treaty of amenity, navigation, and commerce between the US and Britain. 2. Copy of affidavit and notary certification to the Hunters, London, 1807 3. Barksdale, William – London – July 31, 1808 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk 4. Proctor, Samuel – Canal – Aug 16, 1808 – Blow, Richard – Portsmouth 5. Doty, Isaac – New York – March 11, 1809 – Blow, Richard – Norfolk 6. Strange, James –...

Scope and Contents A Letter from David stuart at Abingdon [VA], 25 Dec 1789, recommending Mr White for a position as grammar master A letter from John Redman Cox, at University of Pennsylvania, and others, circa 1823, recommending Dr W Meade for the chair of chemistry A letter from Thomas F Mulledy, at Georgetown College, 21 Sept 1832, recommending James Callaghan for a professorship A letter from John Taliaferro, at Washington, to Professor Beverley Tucker, 13 June 1842, introducing and recommending Nicholas...

Scope and Contents Item 1: Benjamin E. Blackwell, Montgomery County, Tennessee, to Robert Blackwell, at Oak Grove Post Office, Lunenburg County, Virginia, 15 July 1835 Item 2: Jacob Shough, at Mount Israel, Albermarle County, Virginia, to Robert Blackwell, at Brickland, Lunenburg, County, Virginia, 6 August 1842 Item 3: Charles A. Tucker, at Warrenton, Warren County, Virginia, to Robin [i.e. Robert] Blackwell, ar Brickland, Lunenburg County, Virginia, 29 January 1846 Item 4: D. Hardy, at Grenada, Yellowbusha...

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Ellis, Charles, to his sister Jane S[helton (Ellis)] Tucker, in Liverpool, England. Sheet 1 (4 pp) missing. Visit of Dr. and Sally Davis en route to Alabama, family news, erection of George Washington equestrian statue and other statues by Crawford in Richmond, Va. Talk of “pressure and panic” and “trouble in making small change” since the banks “suspended special payments.” Taking daguerreotypes.

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Offers to furnish laborers for the work to be done by the railroad [subcontracted by Nelson, George Washington Parke Custis' property] at the rate of $9 for each man, $5 passage, $2 provisions, $1 fee for laborers and for Nelson.

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If he does not return in time, ask Col. Woods? or George Washington Wilson to remit money to Mr. Clark.

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Walter and Ella-May have moved to Long Beach, California where they continue to live until the 1940's. They are living frugally. Ella-May's family live nearby. Walter works on the George Washington and the America in August 1934. Walter's Mother writes in 1937 that she is sorry Walter is going to lose his job. She also informs him that Charles' ship blew up and he lost his job.

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Also includes notes on the estate and heirs of John St. George Randolph (written by Cynthia Beverley Tucker Washington Coleman). Includes a list of books left at "Albion," both law and miscellaneous titles, 1849 September 22.

Scope and Contents "This Map of Kentucke, Drawn from actual Observations, is inscribed with the most perfect respect to the Honorable the Congress of the United States of America; and to his Excellency George Washington late Commander in Chief of their Army by their Humble Servant John Filson." John Filson - cartographer Henry D. Purcell, Philadelphia - engraver, T. Rook, Philadelphia - publisher, [Pst] 10 mi to 1 in 56 cm x 48 cm ...

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Williamsburg Choral Guild. 1981-2002. Programs of their productions, including two Spring Concert programs, 1991 and 1993. Women's Chorus. 1985-1988. Programs for various productions, which include their Spring and Christmas Concerts. Includes a program for a ball, 3 April 1982, in honor of George Washington, Williamsburg Choral Guild, 3 October 1981.

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Scope and Contents A deed from Thomas Nelson, Junior, of Hanover, George Washington Nelson, of Lynchburg, William Meade and his wife Thomasia Nelson Meade of Frederick County, sell Dr. A.D. Galt a house and lot in Williamsburg for $600. Endorsed. [Note: This document is catalogued here for reference only. It was given to Colonial Williamsburg by Mr. V. Lee Kirby and is filed as a Miscellaneous Manuscript.]

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Newspaper articles about last surviving Confederate officer, the North and South in the editorial, Richmond in 1859, honoring Confederate soldiers on Memorial Day, 1947, and review of Belle Boyd Confederate Spy. Correspondence about original letters by George Washington to Frederick Burnby's ancestors, Why Was Lincoln Murdered, Father McAdams' death, Diary of a Williamsburg Hostess, and Mary Surratt's rosary. Xerox copy cover of Mary Surratt play by Surrattsville Jr. High.