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Scope and Contents The photographic slide contains the busts of King William III of England and Ireland (known as William II of Scotland) and Queen Mary II. After the Glorious Revolution, William and Mary were offered the throne in 1689. Four years after their reign began, William and Mary granted a charter for a college in Virginia. The charter named Reverend James Blair the first president. Subseqently named after the monarchs who granted the charter, the College of William & Mary was founded in 1693....

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Reminds her of their friendship; thanks her for her letter; glad that she and her family are well and hopes they stay well; Mr. Peachy moved his family from "Amelia" to his new purchase along the James River; stayed two months in Petersburg and arrived here the 2nd of November; doesn't think she (EW) would be pleased with all the "water prospects" although there is a convenience in the two ferrys which go to Williamsburg or Ceeleys; has been packed and waiting to leave but...

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One glass goblet etched with Hargrave portrait of James Blair. Given to the college in 1973 by David Beers Quinn, James P. Harrison Visiting Professor of History, 1969-70. Presented at a dinner in London for British alumni and visiting American alumni. Transfered to Archives from the Muscarelle Museum. UA1999.037

Scope and Contents "A list of fees received for surveys in Amherst County by William Cabell, Jr., Surveyor," dated 1766. Columns: for whom surveyed, acres, when surveyed and gross tobacco (?). Names include John Roberts, Daniel Aaron, Isham Davis, John Edmonds, George McDaniel, Richard Peter, Ambrose Rucker, Joseph Frost, John Spears, Charles Tuly, Joseph Higginbotham, James Smith, James Colbard Blair, Benjamin Higginbotham, Thomas Powell, Henry McGuffy, Rachal Morrison, John Key, Isaac Mayfield, John...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Business correspondence with various merchants predominately in Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia, as well as Hydraulic Mills, Virginia Correspondents include: Blair & Anderson; Beverly Blair; Deane & Edwards; John D. Brown (?); Charles Brown; Robert Enrastreny (?); Andrews Samper (?); Deane & Brown; B.C. Flannagan; James O. Walters; W. & B. Brown; T. Garth; W. Hatch; and N. N. Wallace. Contents pertain to various concerns, such as accounts with...

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Photocopies and transcriptions of correspondence to and from James Blair.

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Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother James Galt and Angela Baldwin.

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Subjects: Crim, Dell, Dupont Hall, Yates Hall, Fraternity Complex, Ewell Hall, James Blair Hall Interior, Jamestown Road Offices, Jefferson Dorm Fire, Lake Matoaka, Matoaka Woods, Amphitheatre, Lodges

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Subjects: Ropes Course, Scenes of Campus, Snow Scenes, James Blair Statue, Thomas Jefferson Statue, Lord Botetourt Statue, Seal, Sorority Court, Sundial, Sunken Garden

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Soldier’s Name Family Name, City Blair McK Ilderton BC Ilderton, Florence,SC Jno William Ingles John F Lewis,Anita PA Irwin C Ingram Adam C Ingram, Oswego,KS Keith S Ingram Paul Ingram,Jackson,TN Donald R Jack William R Jack,unknown Frank O Jackson LD Jackson,Minneapolis,MN Wilbur James Bettie James,Fredericksburg,VA Lelan O Jamison JB Jamison,Santa Cruz,CA Samuel Jarvis Mary Jarvis,St Louis,MO Herbert Jay Norman G Jay,Steeleville,IL Charles F Jennings Julia Gaul,Rochester,NY

Scope and Contents Document signed by John Blair as President of the Council, authorizing the following Justices of the Peace of Loudoun County,VA, to administer oaths: Francis Lightfoot Lee, James Hamilton, Nicholas Minor, Josias Clapham, George West, Francis Peyton, John McElhaney [sic], [McIlhaney], James Lane, Craven Peyton, Philip Noland, William Carr Lane, Leven Powell, John Minor, WIlliam Douglass, Thomas Lewis, Simon Triplet, Stephen Donaldson, WIlliam Smith, George Summers, Fleming Patterson, Elijah...

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Records of the Reverend James Blair Chapter of the Colonial Dames XVII Century of Williamsburg. 2 boxes (ca. 200 items) of financial, membership lists, correspondence, minutes, printed matter relating to the organization.

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Three photographs of an oil painting by J. Hargreaves, in London, 1705, of Sarah Harrison, wife of James Blair. Portrait owned by the college.

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Information relating to the College of William and Mary and the presidency of Davis Young Paschall in 1963 and 1964. Topics include the enrollment of women, Thomas Jefferson, and James Blair among others.

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Letter to William Wilson Galt from uncle James D. Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, cousin Emily, Nannie Bobbing, Annie Galt, Mary W. Galt, and Susan W. W. Galt.

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Manuscript draft of essay on "The First President of William & Mary," also called "Commissary James Blair," dated 1913, typescript of paper, "Commodore John Paul Jones," undated and an 1899 poem written on the Norfolk Boat Club letterhead using both English and German.

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Bond for John Donelson, signed by John Donelson of Halifax County, Thomas Dillard of Halifax County, and Jeremiah Early of Bedford County, to be surveyor of the County of Pittsylvania, dated April 15, 1767. Also signatures of James Hubard and John Blair, Jr.

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Grant of three hundred fifty acres of land to David Jones in Orange County, Virginia, for twenty-five shillings. Signed by James Blair, President of the Council and Acting Governor of the Colony of Virginia. 1p. DS. On vellum. See medium oversize file.

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Grant for 400 acres of land in Goochland County, Virginia to Thomas Evans. Signed by James Blair, President of the Virginia Council. Includes transcript.

Scope and Contents 36 items. Includes letters by George T. Thornton, J. M. Harris, Jno. F. Hix, Cambridge Austin (slave letter), James Jones, Ths. M. Watson, E. A. Cabell (hiring slaves), Mrs. E. H. Gill, L. D. Jones, Th[omas] Wilson Hix, V. P. Mosby, Francis A. Blair, R. S. Ellis, Jr., Benjamin F. Rodes, E. H. Gill, William D. Hix, E. D. Moore, Jesse A. Watts (at the University of Virginia), Bennitt M. DeWitt (family rift), George W. Clark, O. A. (speech by Governor Barbour), W. C. Jordan (describing how to...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Soldier's Name Family name, city Paul Bowers Beard Martin Yuther & Katie Bowers Beard, Thurmont MD William Cleveland Beaver RL Beaver,Washington DC Richard M Beeler CM Beeler,Byers,TX Walter F Beilby Mary E Beilby,Ukiah,CA Frank Benish A.Benish,Detroit,MI Earl Bennington A.Bennington,Moundsville,WV Edward Gary Berridge Geo.Berridge,Claremore,OK Kitt M Best Gregg W Betts Jennie&Eligah Betts, Batesville,OH Jem S Bighorn JW Bighorn,El Paso,TX David Bills,Jr Sarah C...

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Letter from James Blair, Abingdon, Virginia, to John Preston, "Smithfield," Montgomery County, Virginia. Blair's wife, Betsy, a cousin of Preston, is unable to appear at court in Botetourt County in a case involving Mrs. Elizabeth (Preston) Madison, because her son is ill, but has sent a deposition. Hopes that Dr. Humphries has inoculated Preston's sisters for smallpox.

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Scope and Contents Blueprints for the second and third floors of Marshall Wythe Hall, now named Reverend James Blair Hall. Architects: J. Binford Walford, Architect. Sheets: 3. Dimensions: 30" x 23". Condition: fair. Notes: A descriptive note was taped to the item before it arrived in Special Collections Acc. 2009.421

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Scope and Contents Plans for foundation, elevations, plumbing plans, heating plans, and details of Marshall-Wythe Hall, now called James Blair Hall. Architect: J. Binford Walford Sheets: 27. Dimensions: 32" x 21" Condition: fair with rips, holes, and informational notes. Acc. 2010.070

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Black/white photographs of silver pieces (candlestick holders, serving dishes), the house's front exterior, pieces of furniture, and a copy print of the James Blair portrait which hangs in the Great Hall of the Wren.