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J. Ambler to, unknown, Treasurer's Office, Washington, DC, 1784 May 31
Wishes to discover the fate of money donated by the Ladies of Virginia, "intended as a donation for the relief of the soldiers of the Virginia, Prisoners of Charles Town, in the year 1780;" states that this money was deposited in the Treasury by Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson and he [JA] would like information concerning the money; lists the women who donated money. (See Misc. Mss. Oversize file). 1 p. Pst. of ALS.
Leven Powell, Washington, D.C., to Burr Powell, no place, 1801 January 12
Compares characteristic qualities of the two men running for President, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr; as far as moral principles, both men are equal, but in considering talents "with a mind fearless of the bold, . . -. Burr has greatly the superiority"; however, he may cast no vote at all, as "I feel a repugnancy in voting for a man…unfit for the office"; personal business.
19 January 1801. Leven Powell, Washington, D.C. to Burr Powell, Middleburg, Va.
Private character of Aaron Burr; problem with what Thomas Jefferson might do in regard to the Navy; French treaty; price of corn; Leven wants his horse well fed.
Series 11: Addition 2 (Acc. 1989.29), 1978-1990
William and Mary Tercentenary Quilt, 1987-1992
St. George Tucker (1752-1827), Bermuda to Mr. John Page, 1776 September 1
I am enclosing you a letter to our friend Colonel Nelson. It is on a subject of importance to my worthy friend Doctor Alexander Campbell. Permit me to request your interest with Colonel, Mr. Jefferson, and Mr. Wythe to obtain some consideration for the loss. The enclosed letter to Mr. Morris of Philadelphia, being on the same subject, please forward to him by post. (On back on letter to Colonel Thomas Nelson, same date.)
Correspondence from Ireland, 1773 - 1797 and undated
News Clippings, 1983
Leven Powell, Middleburg, Va., to Burr Powell, "on the assembly," Richmond, Va., 1799 January 2
Scope and Contents Compares John Taylor of Caroline to a mad dog foaming at the mouth, referring to his (John Taylor's) advocacy of states' and individual rights and the decentralization of the Federal government; goes on to state his strong belief in the Federal government and cites the Constitution to support his argument; asks for the date when Thomas Jefferson was elected Governor of Va. in 1779 and 1780, and...
Leven Powell, Washington, D.C., to Burr Powell, Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia, 1801 February 2
Tells of his correspondence with his opponent Mr. Joseph Lewis, Jr., and concedes that he, Lewis, was correct "in his official duties, as well as Attentive"; he will run for office again; no certain word yet on the presidential situation; a letter written to someone in Berkley by Thomas Jefferson has been printed and may end up doing him, TJ, more harm than good; he is still quite distressed... Includes a copy.
Bursar Account Book, 1743-1770
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"A Roll of Fame" of the College
Hans von Baeyer, February 12, 2013
Hans von Baeyer is Chancellor Professor of Physics, Emeritus, at the College of William & Mary. In this interview conducted by David Pratt, von Baeyer relates his memories dating from his early years at the College, beginning in 1968. He also relates the history of his central involvement in the effort to bring the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (JLab) to Newport News, and speaks about his later career as an author of books on science for the general public.