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Williamsburg (Va.)--History--18th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Land Indenture between William Stith and the College of William & Mary

 Collection
Identifier: UA 382
Scope and Contents

Indenture between William Stith and the College of William & Mary, covering two lots, numbers 314 and 315, in the City of Williamsburg. Dated May 4, 1738.

Dates: 1738 May 4

Stephen Hawtrey Letter to Edward Hawtrey

 Collection
Identifier: SC 01461
Scope and Contents Letter, dated March 26, 1765, written by Stephen Hawtrey of London to his brother Edward. At the time the letter was written, Edward was still in Exeter, England, though recently named Master of the Grammar School at William & Mary. Stephen tells Edward about his conversation with William Small, then in London, about the conditions at William & Mary and in Virginia. The letter details what Edward needs to take with him on his voyage, what clothes are appropriate for the Virginia...
Dates: 1765 March 26