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Proved at Court in Louisa County, Virginia, 25 November 1746.","Last will and testament of James Overton of Hanover County, VA. This is a photocopy. The original is at the Tennessee Historical Society, State Library and Archives in Nashville, Tennessee.","Scope and Contents Deed -- John Smithson to John Ragland -- for land in Louisa County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Receipt of David Anderson to ?. Receipt of James Overton of quitrents of 800 acres of land and five ? for 1748.","Account of Daniel Fleming with Nicholas Cullington.","Scope and Contents Account of \"Mr. Daniel Fleming for Cousing Robert\" per Patrick Belsches.","Miscellaneous: receipts, 29 items. Majority deals with John Ragland's estate settlement, land and quitrents with other references to slaves, tobacco, and poll tax.","Opinion of John Lewis and Edmund Pendleton on the will of John Ragland.","Inventory of the estate of John Ragland.","Account of the estate of John Ragland.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts -- settlement of estate of John Ragland.","Accounts with Samuel Ragland. Tobacco.","John Wolloms, to S. Tase Middlebrucks. Directs him to pay 6/6 to Archbill Carbur.","Scope and Contents Land plat -- Louisa County, Virginia -- for land granted to Richar Phillips.","John Mansfield bond to Samel Ragland for 112 pounds Virginia currency.","Morgan Thomas \u0026 Co., Bristol, to Samuel Ragland, New Kent County. Encloses copy of Bill of Lading and Invoice of 11 pound 9/5; A.R. owes 3 pounds 3/5. Morgan Thomas \u0026 Co., Bristol, to Samuel Ragland, New Kent County. Encloses copy of their last letter.","Certifies that estate of Daniel Fleming has paid Thomas Burrus 13/8.","List of debts due to Daniel Fleming's estate.","Receipt for one Negro slave named Hanna signed by Stephen Furnea Hoomes. Receipt.","Account of Samuel Ragland signed by Morgan Thomas.","Jeremiah Patie to ?. Order to pay John Ragland 5/.","Net weight of Samuel Ragland's tobacco.","Account, debts owed by Samuel Ragland to Francis Jerdone.","Samuel Ragland and Francis Jerdone bond to Francis Willis, Jr. and Samuel Buckner.","Samuel Ragland's accounts with Francis Jerdone.","Receipts on land.","Scope and Contents Bond of Benjamin Brown, G.T. Smith, \u0026 Charles T. Smith of Hanover and Samuel Ragland of Louisa County, Virginia, to Peter Randolph.","Account of Samuel Ragland with Sir Secretary Thomas Nelson, signed by Benjamin Waller.","Arbitration Bond of Henry Terrell.","Account of Phillip Cosby. Hat, Diner and Club, silk, ribbon, buttons, run, snuff.","Accounts and receipts of Samuel Ragland and John Ragland. 5 items.","Francis Jerdone orders Charles Barret to pay Samuel Ragland 17/6.","James Buchanan \u0026 Co., London, to Samuel Ragland, Hanover County, VA. Asks him to have his tobacco ready to ship.","Gideon Harris promise to pay 15 pounds 10/ to Robert Hester.","Phillip Cosby assigns accounts receivable to Reverend Mr. Joseph Tickell.","Inventory of the estate of Phillip Cosby.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, promissory notes, bills of Exchange of slavery, land, penknife, saddle, thimbles, ribbon. 20 items","Scope and Contents Miscellaneous: receipts and accounts of Samuel Ragland of ribbon, \"Green plains\", Irish holland, broad cloth britches, stockings, watch, needles, thread, sugar, salt, pepper, sifter, cotton, Irish Linen, cambrick, paper, run. 15 items.","Account of Samuel Ragland with S. Lorey, signed by John Jouet. Receipt from John Jouet to Mr. Tickell for tobacco.","Scope and Contents Bond of Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia, to Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents Indenture made between William Ragland and his brother John Ragland, involving the exchange of 200 acres of land in Louisa County, Virginia.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts on nails, hoes, cheese, wine, pepper, alspice, sugar, cotton, gunpowder, land, pocketbook, dictionary, razor. 4 items","Miscellaneous: accounts, receipts, memos, promissory notes on linen, cambrick, ribbon, cotton, stockings, shoes, gloves, hat, buckles, rum, sugar, sacks of salt, hogheads, indigo, needles, nails, gunpowder, plates, tobacco, land. 19 items.","Bond of Daniel Tilman, Albermarle County, VA, and attachment requested before Samuel Ragland, \"his majesties Justice of Peace for the County of Louisa.\"","Scope and Contents Certification by John Blair Jr., Bursar of William and Mary College that William Peter, Surveyor of Louisa, Virginia, only made one payment to the College. Witnessed by Thomas Walker.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, promissory note on land, quitrents, men's shoes, women's wood-heeled shoes, rum, cider, homany, salt, ribbon, snuff. 7 items.","Scope and Contents James Tisdale, to John Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Asks him to pay money owed. John Ragland to James Tisdale. Will pay as fast as he can.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, memos on horses, cotton, gun, beer, pork, feed for horses, rum. 10 items.","Miscellaneous: accounts, receipts, memos, promissory notes with unbound manuscript in front of folder (2, incomplete) on agriculture, rum, bacon, salt, hoe, medicines, spectacles. 25 items.","Order of William Colvard to pay John Ragland 21/11.","Scope and Contents Thomas Walker to Captain Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has employed Thomas Jefferson in the petition Samuel Ragland requested to be entered; asks for further direction.","A list of Tithes for St. Martin's Parish Hanover County, VA taken by Samuel Ragland. 2 items.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, memos on nails, cloth, buttons, silk, buckram, bonnet, stockings, corn, seed. 9 items","Account of the estate of John Ragland, deceased, son of Samuel Ragland.","Bond: Samuel Carr and James Minor bound to Richard Walker for 4 pounds 1/. Attachment of Richard Walker.","Copy of Samuel Ragland's plat on Cauthons Run.","Scope and Contents Edmond Brewer to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; asks for payment of money.","Appraisors report on estate of John Ragland, Jr.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, order to pay on quitrent, stone rings, hogshead shells, nails, salt, wheat, rum, indigo, Negro, cloth, buttons, silk, buckram, vest. 13 items.","Scope and Contents John Pendleton to Captain Samuel Raglin . Care of Sampson. Asks for loan.","Memorandum of things sold from estate of John Ragland, Jr.","Bond: John Buckley and Robert Bibb bound to Sam Carr for 17 pounds.","Miscellanous: promissory notes, receipts, accounts. Incomplete unbound manuscript at beginning, Negro. 15 items.","Attachment against estate of Nathaniel Dickenson.","Authorization for seizure of the estate of Nathaniel Dickenson to satisfy debt. Signed by Samuel Ragland, \"in his Majesty's Name.\"","Bond: James Dillard and John Ragland bound to Nathaniel Dickenson. Attachment against Nathaniel Dickenson.","Richard Phillips land plat at Dashpers Branch.","Miscellaneous: receipts, memos for wheat, salt, ginger, rum, linen, callico, Irish Linen. 10 items.","Copy of a deed: William Flemming and Ann, his wife, to John Wingfield.","William Gunnell to Sammuel Ragland. Asks for 20 shillings.","Miscellaneous: receipts, orders to pay dealing with wheat, Negro, pork, quitrent, land. 12 items.","Scope and Contents Evan Ragland, Halifax County, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Ragland to pay Evan Ragland's share of their father's estate to Thomas Wash; family is well.","Scope and Contents Will Anderson to Major Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks him to send his share of the rum.","Bond of Samuel Ragland and Stephen Johnson with Louisa and Spotsylvania counties, VA. To repair Carns Bridge.","Bond: James Overton bound to William Quarles for 20 pounds 15/6.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with hog, wool, plow, trowel, something to do with iron, rum, salt, achool payment. 10 items.","Bond: Henry Gambill and William Ragland bound to Samuel Ragland.","Blank form for apprenticeship to Charles Dickerson, brick layer.","Scope and Contents William Gunnell to Sammuel Ragland. Asks for loan of 8/.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with brandy, shoes, cattle, tobacco, plows, vinegar. 10 items.","Bill of Sale for a slave.","Scope and Contents Lists of Tithes, Fredericksville Parish, Louisa County, Virginia. 2 items.","Miscellaneous: receipts, promissory notes on Negro. 9 items.","Copy of will of John Burnley, Hanover County, VA.","Scope and Contents David Anderson, Jr., to Major Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Can only send him 5 bushels of salt.","Bond of Nathaniel Bowe to Samuel Ragland.","Bond by Pettus Ragland, et al, to pay 100 pounds to Samuel Ragland.","Miscellaneous items relating to the settlement of the estate of John Ragland, such as cattle, horses, and land. 12 items.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with land, tobacco, corn, vinegar, salt, schooling payment, horse, hoes, mitchel (type of pavement), Negro. 11 items.","Scope and Contents Last Will and Testament of William Garrett, Louisa County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents \"Bond for Lumsden \u0026 Overton\" to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, VA.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, misc. correspondence dealing with land, crops, tobacco, paper currency, plate (1 oz.), horses, cattle, slaves, shoes. 19 items.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts on tobacco, corn, shoes, boots, negros. 10 items.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with tobacco tax, case summons, taxes, soleing slave made shoes, and boots. 8 items.","MIscellaneous receipts and business correspondence on rye.  4 items.","Tyre Yanley to Samuel Ragland -- Bill of Sale for 3 Negroes.","Record of court action of James Overton, James Bullock, and John Lewis, executors of John Waller against Zachy Merriweather and Nicholas Lewis. Court finds for the plaintiff.","Bond of John White and William Smith.","Will of Frances Smith of Hanover County, VA.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with attorney fees and bail, pipe tobacco, land, nails, iron, wine, sugar, rum, linen, lace, thread, cotton, leather, scythe stones, buttons, shoes, bedboard. 9 items.","Surveyors Report by William Pettit.","William Terrel, Wilks County, Georgia to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Sorry Samuel Ragland has not gotten his tobacco.","Division of the estate of John Zachary Lewis.","Surveyors Report by John Hogan.","Miscellaneous: receipts for tobacco, hogshead, land, publication in Virginia. Gazette, Negro, shoes, poll tax. 12 items.","Will of James Overton.","Miscellaneous: bonds, receipts, bill of sale, accounts dealing with land, slaves horses, brandy, tobacco, last will and testament of John Barnley. 11 items.","Will of Samuel Ragland.","John White to Samuel Ragland. Will visit soon; will pick up leather and shoes; dog has killed his pigs.","John Bickle to Samuel Ragland. Will make over his Kentucky lands to Samuel Ragland.","Miscellaneous:  receipts, accounts dealing with slaves, horses, cattle, court costs, attorneys, etc., flax wheel, dishware, cookware, table chairs, schooling, tobacco, shoes for Negroes and men, land.  22 items.","A list of bonds, notes and accounts due Doctor Andrew Todd.","Scope and Contents James Robards, Goochland County, to Samuel Raglin (Ragland), Louisa, Virginia. Cannot pay S.R. any money.","Scope and Contents William Bowe, Hanover, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Ragland to pay his grandmother's account.","Scope and Contents Joel Terrell, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Are all well; could not get a power of attorney; Indians have been \"troublesome.\"","Samuel Jones, Richmond, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Elk Creek. Apprenticeship. will expire soon -- asks for help in acquiring tools.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with land, power of attorney costs, shoes, shoe thread, slavery, tobacco crop, horse, bacon. 22 items.","Case of Coleman v. Turner. Attachment of estate of Benjamin Turner.","Scope and Contents J. Overton, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Sends copy of Surveyor's fees; advises him to have the land surveyed soon; may lose a considerable part of the land due to prior claims.","Pre-nuptial contract between Samuel Ragland and Elizabeth Michie.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with hogshead, tobacco, coopering, surveying of land, land.  12 items.","Scope and Contents Land survey, Louisa County, Virginia, by George Massie for William Smith.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, bonds dealing with cow, shoes, rum, brandy, land, slavery, Durants, linen, cambrick, knives, forks, copper, paper pins. 22 items.","Archibald Stuart, Staunton, VA to Overton Cosby, Urbanna, VA. Will send 70 pounds from Replevin Bonds; hopes to collect other money due.","Scope and Contents James Robards, Goochland, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Hopes to send him money owed.","Scope and Contents R. Dick, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks for loan of cash.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Hickmond, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, VA. Family is well; Sam is well; Campaign against, the Mawme Indians has been successful.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with tobacco, salt, shoes, brandy, saw blades, land, cleaning/repairing of a watch, horses, slavery. 19 items.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayette Ville, NC to Samuel Overton (son of James), Louisa, Virginia. Has another child; encloses a blank paper for bounty lands.","Scope and Contents Nancy Pulliam and Benjamin Pulliam, Mecklenburg County, Roanoak River, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Family is well; asks where brother and sisters are living; has a son named Benjamin Raglin.","Blank form for duties on distilled spirits.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with Irish Linen, handerkerchief, thread, oznaburg, ribbon, sheeting, cambrick, callico, crewel, needles, diaper tape, shoes, knife, scythe, corn, salt, rum, brandy, wheat, peas, leather, harness, rawhide, tobacco, copper, horses, land, building a house. 26 items.","Scope and Contents Deed: Benjamin Nelson to Coventon Nelson, Louisa County, Virginia.","Walter Goldsmith promises to pay Samuel Overton half of any payment received in the case of Goldsmith v. Watkins which Samuel Ragland is handling.","Scope and Contents Henry Mitchell, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Demands return of Negro Davy of will bring suit.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, bonds dealing with pork, salt, wheat, brandy, sugar, shoes, hammer, knife, mails, linen, sacking, iron, horses, slaves, land. 23 items.","Scope and Contents Deed: John Wingfield to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia.","Bill of Sale for Negro Tom.","Will of Samuel Ragland.","Scope and Contents John Wingfield, Georgia, to Samuel Ragling , Louisa, Virginia. Has sent deed to his land; asks for return of his bond.","Scope and Contents Deed: Dudley Ragland to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with slaves, horses, land, calico, sheeting, thread, ribbon, Irish Linen, flannel, paper, dish, shoes, kneebuckles, corn, wine, brandy. 19 items.","Bond for $100.00 by Overton Harris to Samuel Overton, both of Louisa, County, VA; also involves Thomas Barrett of Amherst County.","B. Sandidge, to Samuel Ragland. Charges $5 per pupil for common scholars; $10 for grammar scholars.","Archibald Dick, Louisville, to Samuel Ragland. Will take his tobacco.","Scope and Contents Ann Pulliam, Mecklenburg, VA, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; asks Samuel Ragland to write.","Amendment to Acts of distilling spirits.","Scope and Contents Dudley Ragland, Goochland Court, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. No progress in the business with James Robards.","Joseph Bickley, Cambridge, SC, to \"Dear Sam.\" WiIl come to Virginia to court some single girls.","Scope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to hire out Negroes. William Duval to James Dabney, Louisa, Virginia. W.D. will sue J.D.","Scope and Contents Shelton \u0026 Harris, Goochland, VA, to Samuel Overton, Goochland Court House. Wants Samuel Overton to find out the date on Thompson's receipt.","List of people who are in arrears on the Carriage Tax.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with spirits, salt, brown sugar, tobacco, snuff, nails, cashmere, linen, silk, muslin, sheeting, ribbon, ink powder, men's hose, shoes, tape, twist (?), watch repair, paper, slaves, horses.  36 items.","Scope and Contents James Overton, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. J.O. wants Samuel Overton to hire our Charls .","Scope and Contents Dudley Ragland, Carters Ferry, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has tried to collect from James Robards; has now gotten a bond from John Woodson who will pay soon.","David Bullock, Goochland Court House, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Cannot be at the sale; asks Samuel Overton to try to collect amounts due; election results.","Scope and Contents James Michie, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has consulted Jack Michie and S.R. will not get more than one year; has property left over from Edward's execution.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends love to his children; glad Rosy has been sold -- hopes she has a good master.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Amherst Court House, VA to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Cannot attend court; wants the fallow ground plowed; is not well.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Charlottesville , VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Goochland County, Virginia","Judgement of Richmond Court against Richard Anderson.","David Bullock, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr.  Discusses court cases.","Bill of Sale for 3 Negroes.","Scope and Contents Clifton Thomson, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County. Sorry Samuel Ragland has lost use of one side; has sent a bearskin and a deerskin.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts mostly dealing with court cases, verdicts, attorneys, etc., on whiskey, colt, sugar, coffee, rie -rye?, wheat, shoes, silk stockings, linen, cambrick, handerkerchiefs, tobacco, slaves, and steel.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Norfolk, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Will sail to Antigua; Samuel Overton must attend court for him; Admiral Maury's squadron sent in 10-12 French prisoners; has decided to go to Jamaica, not Antigua.","Thomas Meriwether, to Samuel Overton, Goochland, Court. Could not go to court, therefore asks Samuel Overton to do his business for him.","Edward Stevens to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses revenue inspection business. Edward Stevens, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, VA. Encloses the above letter.","Deed: Thomas Payne to Samuel Overton, Jr. Sells his interest in the 300 acres of land due him as a veteran of the Revolution. Samuel Overton assigns this title to Thomas Overton.","Appointment of Samuel Overton, Jr. as Collector of Revenues.","Scope and Contents Meredeth Poindexter, to Lanceloote Minor or David Bullock, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Minor not to bring suit against him.","Scope and Contents The last Will and Testament of Samuel Terrell, Louisa County, Virginia. Proved in Court, 12 February 1798.","Joseph Bickley, to Samuel Overton. Discusses financial deadlines.","Scope and Contents William Duval, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses lawsuits in progress.","Tench Coxe, Treasury Department, to ?. Circular letter to revenue officials on stills.","William and Mary diploma signed by James Madison, President and Professor.","Scope and Contents Robert Taylor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses lawsuits.","Knight Bowles and Miss Mary Bick? to Samuel Overton. Sends information on his stills.","Scope and Contents Robert Johnston, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses bills; had a headache \"until grog time came about...took a hair of the dog.\"","\"List of debts to Collect due Pottie \u0026 Dick.\"","Scope and Contents Martha Michie to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Is well; thanks him for his present.","Scope and Contents Nicholas Meriwether, Abbeville County, SC, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Got home safely; crops are good.","Scope and Contents Col. Garrett Minor, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses a Dedimus for taking a deposition.","Scope and Contents Peter Johnston, Prince Edward, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses legal proceedings.","Samuel McChesney to Minor Herndon. Hopes to pay soon.","Escape Warrant for Samuel McChesney, signed by Fontaine Maury.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to \"Brother\" Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Sale of father's land uncertain; is expecting his ninth child.","P. Carr, Charlottesville, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Discusses sale of Negroes.","Scope and Contents Stephen Terry to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Took the broad ax to repair a cart wheel; asks for payment for the repair.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Encloses a Power of Attorney; sends resolutions under which soldiers can make claims; wants his children with him.","Document to report stills to Collector of Revenue.","Correspondence. Receipts dealing with slaves and clothing for them, horses, horseshoes, hoes, scythe, staples, hooks, nails, boots, hose, buttons, ladies and men's gloves, shoes, linen, oznaburg, thread, cambrick, cotton, corduroy, silk, currycomb, rum, salt, brandy, wheat, bacon, sugar, whiskey, cheese, butter, tobacco, and property sale. 90 items. Many court dealings and legal references.","? Bickley to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County. Family news.","Examination of a witness, signed by George Carrington, Halifax County.","Robert Johnston, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Louisa.  Has not purchased Morriss' notes except for $1000, therefore returns Samuel Overton's money.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses land claim problems.","Scope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.","Tench Coxe, Treasury Department, to Supervisors. Circular letter on laws on spirits and stills.","Scope and Contents William B. Grove, Philadelphia, PA, to Thomas Overton. Discusses land claims; describes national politics -- the men who were called the \"Goverment Party\" in 1794 are now called \"fomenters of War with France\"; those who were against English depredations in 1794 have failed to speak out against France now; believes the President John Adams and Congress want peace with France -- if ward comes, it will be France who starts it.","Scope and Contents P. Johnston to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia, commission to take the deposition of William Cosby.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses Mr. Groves' letter; misses his children.","Scope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has inquired about the legacy due Mr. Dickerson's children. Has no money for Samuel Overton.","Pomfrett Waller to Samuel Overton. Received S.L.'s letter; has bought a still; asks Samuel Overton to stamp it.","Scope and Contents Garrett Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to get a copy of a deed; sends a copy of a judgment.","Edward Carrington, Richmond Supt. Office, to Samuel Overton. Opinion of a revenue case.","Joseph Herndon, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks for help on revenue cases.","Scope and Contents Jonathan M. Herndon, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Asks for help on revenue cases.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa, Virginia, to Robert Yancey \u0026 Co. Judgment in a revenue card.","Robert Yancey \u0026 Co., South Anna Ville, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Expects to pay the yearly revenue duty; objects to Samuel Overton's decision in their cases.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton.  Decision in the case of Rovert Yancey \u0026 Co.  Encloses the decision.","R. Yancy \u0026 Co. acknowledges receipt of letter from Samuel Overton on revenue. Blank form for reporting distilled spirits.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa, Virginia, to Edward Carrington. Reports actions in case of Robert Yancey \u0026 Co.","Account of the estate of Samuel Ragland.","Edmund Randolph, Richmond, VA, to \"Mr. Overton, administrator of Samuel Ragland, deceased.\" Expresses an opinion of Samuel Ragland's will and the settlement of the estate. medium oversize?","Miscellaneous:  Correspondence, Receipts, Accounts of silk handkerchief, space, plow, tin tumblers, saddle, leather, leading lines, slaves, horseshoes, coat, jacket, stuffed slippers, gloves, black bomarett ?, material, black buckles, linen, durant, wheat, sugar, coffe, tobacco.  85 items.","Copy of the inventory and appraisement of the estate of Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, VA.","Names of the infants in the suit Samuel Ragland's Administrator vs. his Legatees.","Account of Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue.","Edmund Randoph, Richmond, VA, to \"Mr. Overton, Administrator of Mr. Samuel Ragland.\" Opinion on estate of Samuel Ragland.","Scope and Contents James Waddell to Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa County, Virginia. Revenue questions.","Certificate of appointment of Samuel Overton, Jr., to be collector of the Revenues in Louisa County in the District of Virginia.","Nicholas Meriwether to Samuel Overton,Collector of Revenues, Richmond, VA. Asks for help in collecting a debt.","Account of stamped paper sold by Samuel Overton, Jr., in the quarter ending 1798 September 30.","Order for the arrest of Edmond Brown, Hanover County, VA. Signed by William Pollard.","Account of sales of stamped paper by George Murray in the quarter ending 9/30/98.","Account of sale of stamped paper by Ludlow Bramham for the quarter ending 9/30/98.","William Sydnor to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court. Sends the subscription paper of 1797.","Edward Stevens, Inspector, Revenue Second Survey, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton. Sends forms necessary for Robert Yancey \u0026 Co. case; revenue department business.","Ezekiel Perkins to Samuel Overton. Wants to work a still.","E. Carrington, Supr. Office, Richmond, to Samuel Overton. Circular letter discusses carriage taxes and collection of taxes.","Dabney Minor, Topping Castle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Asks Samuel Overton to negotiate the exchange of William Minor's bonds. D. Minor to David Bullrock. Asks D.B. to dismiss the suit if the bonds are exchanged. William Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to call before next Hanover Court.","Complaint of John and Henrietta Bickley against Samuel Overton, Administrator of Samuel Ragland.","Testimony in the case of John and Henrietta Bickley vs. Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents James Scott to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Wants a license for a still.","Permission to dispose of a still by auction to satisfy a debt for still tax, by H. Garrett and Thomas Meriwether.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has received his letters and the book; will go to Knoxville.","Scope and Contents Miscellaneous. Mainly accounts of people's names in reference to stamped paper sold by..., money owed to clerk, iron, horse shoes, oil \"for negro women\", salt, sugar, calf skin, brandy leather still. Also, legal receipts. 43 items.","Robert Hart, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton or David Bullock. Asks for help in securing payment from Austin Cosby.","Scope and Contents Deed: Richard Johnson Burnett to Benjamin Crenshaw, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Deed: Richard Johnson Burnett to Benjamin Crenshaw, Jr, Louisa, Virginia. Wants information on revenue laws.","Scope and Contents John Poindexter, Jr., to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses collection of debts.","Richard Bagby to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks to be paid.","Scope and Contents Robert Jete, ? House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Called on Mr. Payne - has deposited enough wheat and corn to cover the two bonds; is trying to make his collection.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Knoxville, to Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Has been traveling on business; has considered marrying.","Scope and Contents George Fleming, Healing Springs, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Enter 3 stills.","Scope and Contents William Lee Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks him not to pay Mr. Richards.","Charles Yancey, Louisa to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Will open a still.","Scope and Contents Richard Bagby, Albermarle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to send money he has collected.","Scope and Contents Peyton Randolph, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. The infants will be made defendants during this court.","Scope and Contents Joseph Bickley, SC, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Received bill against the legatees of his grandfather's estate; describes land settlement.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Land Warrant has been sold; had an earthquake.","Robert Dickinson to Samuel Overton. Wants a license to distill spirits.","Scope and Contents Charles Smith to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has sent the case of Mitchell vs. Green.","Bond of George W.B. Spooner and Haslewood Farish to the United States.","Bond of Thomas Legg and Godlove Heiskill to the United States.","Scope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus, Louisa to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will enter Mrs. Redd's chair on the tax list.","Thomas Wash to Samuel Overton. Informs Samuel Overton he has a hogshead of foreign distilled spirits; has purchased riding chair.","James Dabney to Samuel Overton. Can only send $17.07.","William Garrett to Samuel Overton. Will try to pay his debt.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Cosby to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to attend court for him to collect money.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Family news; people have called a convention to discuss slavery and alter the Constitution.","Scope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Should pay $82 to James Innes; Mr. Toleswill pay $40.","Scope and Contents James Scott to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks to enter a still.","Deed of Robert Clough and Elizabeth Clough to Azariah King for property in Spotsylvania County.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Jr.? Fayeteveille sic KY?, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks about his sick Aunt Nelson; is well and attending school at the Academy; does not like Fayetteville.","Scope and Contents Ann Pulliam, Mecklenburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has gotten all the answers to the bill executed; hopes they will arrive in time; son Bob died.","Scope and Contents Richard Harris, Jefferson County, to Richmond Harris, Louisa, Virginia. Has searched the land claim -- will lose about 200 acres; thinks it best to sell it and buy another tract.","Scope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Does not know the quality of the Louisa land and would like to know what Samuel Overton thinks.","W. Cookle to Samuel Overton. Asks for still license.","Bond of William Herndon and Joseph Herndon to the United States.","Benjamin Crenshaw to Samuel Overton. Asks for a still license.","Scope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will sell land for 6/ per acre.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; discusses case of Pottie \u0026 Dick vs. Davis.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has gotten a judgment against Burnley -- asks Samuel Overton not to issue any further process against him.","Scope and Contents Robert Dickason to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks for still license.","Scope and Contents James Dabney to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia.; Asks for still license.","Bond of John and Nathaniel Thomasson to the United States.","Scope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Received the acceptance of his offer.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette, KY, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has not yet gotten a judgment against Davis; asks about settlement of Ragland Estate; money is scarce; problems with collecting Buford's note.","Thomas Wash to Samuel Overton, Jr. Cannot attend court to be a witness.","Scope and Contents G.W. Harris, Shephardsville, KY, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has heard Samuel Overton is married; has heard that the British Minister has asked the President to declare war against France.","G.W. Harris, Shephardsville, KY, to ?. Asks him to write; will see him soon.","Statement of the account of Samuel Cave with the estate of Samuel Ragland, deceased.  Endorsement by James Overton.","Account of David Bullock with Samuel Overton, Jr.","Frederick Harris, Jr., to Samuel Overton. WiIl not join the local Masonic Club since his is moving to Caroline.","Scope and Contents Fleming, Healing Springs, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Wants to license three stills.","Scope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus, Mount Hope, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Sends a copy of the will of John Burnley.","Scope and Contents Anne Pulliam, Mecklenburg, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has sent the answer to Samuel Overton's suit against her father's legatees.","Scope and Contents Jas. Dickenson, Jr. Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia.  Encloses order for dealing with Mr. Sandrige; sends Power of Attorney for land sale.","Robert Jett, Culpeper, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Spotsylvania. Failed to send the bond because the bearer set out before he knew of it; hopes to please a young lady.","Scope and Contents William Herndon, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Invitation to join the Jockey Club.","Scope and Contents Thomas Poindexter to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Offer to sell a slave.","Thomas Gibbons to Samuel Overton. Has removed to Madison Court House; will pay the money.","Scope and Contents Peter Nelson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks for settlement of account of Samuel Ragland.","Revenue Office correspondence. 7 items.","Miscellaneous. Lists of people and accounts. Legal papers. Horses, iron pair wedges, ax, hatchet, scissors, Colter?, slavery, coaches (carriages), stage wagons, salt, crape, oil, cloth, sheeting, buttons, silk, flannel, knives, forks, hair, phaton (?). 107 items.","John Minor to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court. Discusses settlement of a debt.","T.M. Posey to Mr. Overton.  Will send his Carriage Tax by Captain Gatewood.","Turner Anderson to Samuel Overton. Suggests text for a sermon before the Lodge.","Scope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Captain Richardson will make the lockett with 10 days.","David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr. Should not make any deeds until Mr. Syme give Samuel Overton a deed.","Scope and Contents James Scott, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Sends James Landford's affidavit; Nicholas Meriwether ran the still without his permission.","John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents Francis Adams, Centerville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Sent the execution to the sheriff; sheriff wants power of Attorney.","Scope and Contents Armistead Anderson, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Clothes are ready.","Scope and Contents Peter Minor, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Benjamin Nelson owned two slaves at his death.","Scope and Contents Daniel Grinnan, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses bonds and receipts.","William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Junior, Fredericksburg, VA. Will recommend him for office of Post Master at Fredericksburg.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses settlement of estate of Major Ragland.","Scope and Contents John Poindexter to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks to be paid on his note.","Scope and Contents William Taylor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Describes how his debt will be paid.","Scope and Contents Thomas Goodwin, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will send $100 on the Barbour \u0026 Strodes account.","Scope and Contents J.L. Hawkins to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks him not to enter a suit over money owed.","Bond to the United States by Joel and Josiah Fagg.","Richmond Lewis, Bellair, to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Mr. Colson has put all his money out; needs about $2000.","Scope and Contents Alice Jouiiett ?, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Discusses leasing a house in Charlottesville to Wells.","Scope and Contents Thomas Nuckolls to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has decided not to take Grenshaw's land.","Scope and Contents Joseph Bickley, Southampton, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends a bond; was not able to meet General Marshall to get an answer to the bill.","Edward Hyde to Samuel Overton. Mr. Lipscomb will be his security for the debt.","Scope and Contents John S. Smith to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to sell \"Arka and Child\" for him.","James Lewis, Junior, Fauquier Court House, to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court House. Will pay his debt.","Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA, to Francis Brooke. Has left a copy of Samuel Terrell's will; asks for legal opinion. Francis Brooke's opinion on Terril's will.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, to Joseph Habersham. Recommends Samuel Overton as Post Master for Fredericksburg. Edward Carrington to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Encloses the above.","Gerrard Banks to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses payment of his bond.","Scope and Contents Lancelot Minor, Minors Folly, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to collect note from Peter Cosby; thanks him for sympathy letter on his father's death.","Wililam Herndon, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuell Overton, Junior, Charlottsville, VA. House will be ready in time; asks if Terrill and Cornelius mortgage is duly recorded; please ask Philip Gooch, lawyer, about money from a lawsuit, Herndon v. Rose.","Scope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Charlottesville, VA. Cannot part with his slave because of the large crop.","Scope and Contents Augustine Davis, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Sorry Samuel Overton did not apply earlier for the Post Master position; Augustine Davis was not able to recommend him in time for the appointment.","Power of Attorney -- Overton Cosby to Samuel Overton.","Frederick Harris, Jr., Orange Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses settlement of Goodwin v. Thilman Hickman?.","State of Virginia to Edmund Bullock, Waller Overton, et al. Requires them to appear in Spotsylvania Court as witnesses.","James Lewis, Jr., Fauquier Court House, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Has been delayed but will pay money owed.","Bond to the United States by Thomas Legg and Samuel Howeron.","Bond to the United States by George W.B. Spooner.","Scope and Contents Dabney Minor, Albemarle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Asks to be recommended as a census taker for Virginia; asks Samuel Overton to write his Marshall for VA.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Richmond. Inquiry on case of Anderson v. Anderson.","Thornton Gibson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Has sold 202 acres of land to Richard Harris.","James Innes, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses payment of debts.","William Austin, RIchmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Will accept draft in favor of G. Minor.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses ownership of a slave; has sent $234; money is scarce; discusses case of Pottie \u0026 Dick v. Davis; had been unable to travel, therefore does not know about Uncle's Eggleston land.","John Barrett, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Send accounts to collect.","David Bullock, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Sends $900 paid for Col. Morris; asks how much Goodwin would settle for in Goodwin v. Thilman in cash.","William Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Denies owing any money.","Charles Lewis, Fredericksburg, VA to Samuel Overton, Charlottsville, VA. Encloses a letter from Austin; doctor will move to town.","Scope and Contents Archibald ? Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Isaac arrived; is at Transylvania University at Lexington, KY, studying natural philosophy.","Scope and Contents Alice Joiiett ?, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton. Asks him to purchase two Negro girls whose mother is now in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Charles Cosby, Elbert County, Georgia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has executed the Power of Attorney.","Samuel Overton, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Sweet Springs. Sends the bonds of John Miller's; asks for help in insuring payment.","Peter Cosby to Samuel Overton. Has tried to raise money and failed; aks for a cash advance.","Scope and Contents John Minor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Lexington, Botetourt County. Discusses collection of a debt.","Scope and Contents John Minor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Lexington, Rockbridge County, VA. Asks Samuel Overton to give up his claim on John Minor's house in Fredericksburg.","Scope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Asks Samuel Overton to purchase 10 hogsheads of shells for him.","Scope and Contents James Overton, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Ask Samuel Overton to purchase chamber pots and mugs for him.","David Bullock, Goochland Barr, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Case of Goodwin vs. Thilman has been superseded; has obtained a judgment in Johnson vs. Sampson's.","William M. Thompson, Pottiesville, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Has decided to continue working for Mr. Pottie.","Scope and Contents George H. Allan, Madison, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Collection of a debt against Thomas Gibbons.","William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Federalist organization strategy for the election to get out the vote.","Robert H. Saunders, Bradford, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses settlement of debts.","Bond -- John and Nathaniel Thomasson to the United States.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Wife has been sick; wants balance of money due him or will sue; has been building a house.","Richard Morris to Samuel Overton, Jr. Wants to discuss John Bickley's debts.","Martha Waller to Samuel Overton.  Asks for information on the Sale of Poll.","Robert Crutchfield, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Richmond, VA. Sends papers and a bank note for $1000 and other monies.","Scope and Contents John Chew, Jr., Urbanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Has received the amount of Bohanan's debt; Mr. Cosby received Samuel Overton's letter.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Is building a house and has no ready money to pay Isaac; Jonathan W. Johnston died.","Scope and Contents William Gray, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has applied to Benjamin Moseby for payment of bonds, but he will not pay.","\"Robert Crutchfields Abstract for Carriage Dutys for the Quarter ending 31st Decer. 1800.\" For the 11th division in the second survey in the District of Virginia.","Scope and Contents John Marshall, Philadelphia, PA, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Delivered letters of recommendation for Samuel Overton to the Post Master General, but had previously recommended Mr. Greene who was appointed.","Scope and Contents George Pottie to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses George Perry's bonds and asks for help in securing payment.","Revenue Office correspondence. 13 items.","Scope and Contents Papers mainly dealing with bonds, legal fees, land, slaves, sugar, salt, coffee, whiskey, cider, cheese, pots, tumblers, molasses, bread, tea, rum, bacon, blanket, hat, handkerchief, shirts, \"drawers\", buttons, buckles, tobacco, wheat, snuff, oats, flannel, cotton, Irish linen, calico, ribbon, plates, bank book. 151 items.","Thomas Swift acknowledges receipt of his share of estate of Clevease Duke.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Family has been unwell; sends $40 for credit for Isaac; dispute over land with Clough Overton's estate; will send money due to Col. Pettus' estate as soon as he gets it.","Robert Chew, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Courthouse. Pays his brother, John Chew, Jr.'s debt.","John Chew, Jr., Urbanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Has had his brother Robert pay his debt. Enclosing receipt 24 January 1799.","Robert Crutchfield to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Has gotten a list of carriages -- needs more entry forms.","George Pottie, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Will travel to Philadelphia; asks for money received from Armistead.","Scope and Contents Peter Rose, Jr., Fredericksburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Courthouse. Has come from Richmond to adjust the claim Samuel Overton has against him.","Scope and Contents John Toler, Petersburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Remarks on the strange marriage of James Bickley to Mary Ann Whitfield; people are pleased with election of Jefferson; hopes to be able to pay his debt when due; asks about the cotton crop.","Joseph Meriwether, Abbeville County, South Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, VA. Asks if he will receive money from Samuel Ragland's estate.","Scope and Contents Ben Mosby to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents William Gray, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses how to settle Mosby's debt.","Scope and Contents George Pottie to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses depositions in a court case.","Scope and Contents John White to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks to be paid for getting Samuel Overton's man, Charles, out of jail.","Jonathan Dickinson to George Boxley. In response to a threat to sue -- Jonathan Dickinson will not pay his \"brother's debts and owes nothing himself.\"","Scope and Contents Jonathan Toler, Southampton, GA?, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Is doing business for Bickley \u0026 Newby; town is so \"disapated and noisy\" he has to go to the woods to write his letters; is giong to the wedding of Lucy Bickley and John N. Newby; \"it is vilent hot here\"; \"some of our Carolina \u0026 Georgia girls they are the most accommodating creatures in the world...and they kiss so sweet\".","Scope and Contents John Overton, Gray Tent ?, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Has procured Mrs. Rice's relinquishment of the land; may try to visit next fall.","Scope and Contents John Poindexter to Justices of Louisa, Virginia. Orders them to examine witnesses in the case of Johnson v. Garrett.","Scope and Contents Garland Thompson, Fairfax, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Samuel Overton's execution against Barbour will be carried out September 21.","Scope and Contents Robert Crutchfield, Suning HIll, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Does not recall circular letter about his illegal proceedings, therefore will proceed to sell.","Scope and Contents Peter Nelson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has no right to withold payment of Major Ragland's subscriptions.","Power of Attorney, James Mills \u0026 Co. to Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents John W. Barret, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Will pay his debt as soon as he returns.","Affadavit of Thomas Price.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Regrets not being able to visit; asks if Samuel Overton could purchase slaves for him.","David Watson to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents John Hook, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Has put in Samuel Overton's claims to the Marshall, U.S. District Court of Virginia but Court decided he should not pay them.","Revenue Office correspondence and documents. 6 pieces.","Bonds to the United States. 4 items.","Miscellaneous. Mainly dealing with bonds, legal problems and cases, tobacco, slavery, chest, table, bed and furniture, plates, iron pot, wheel, breakfast and dinner prices, barbecues, and land. 93 items.","Frederick Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to deliver several letters.","Frederick Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr.. Asks for his note and receipts; needs money to buy shoes for his Negroes.","Scope and Contents John Baptist and Joseph Waterlow to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Sympathy letter on death of a relative.","Scope and Contents Robert Lewis, Caroline, to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court House. Will be unable to attend court -- asks Samuel Overton to do some business for him.","Power of Attorney -- Alexander Parker to Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents Sta. Crutchfield, Mattapony, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to send papers; thinks $300 is a good price for the land.","Scope and Contents John Scudday to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Will wait for Mr. Meriwether's money.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Asks him to send Carriage, License, and auction duties.","Scope and Contents Benjamin Brown, Charlottesville , VA, to Samuel Overton. Money has not yet been received on Gooch's execution.","Scope and Contents John Thornton, Hanover, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will try to pay his bond.","Scope and Contents Overton Cosby, Urbanna, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Affadavit of James Beadles on Negro belonging to estate of Cleavers Duke.","Garland Thompson, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses settlement of executions.","Scope and Contents Robert Yancy, Yanceyville, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses money due him.","John Hook to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses the settlement of law suits.","Overton Cosby, Urbanna, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Is pleased with sale of McChesy property; sympathy at death of Brother Charles.","Henry Daingerfield to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Settlement of an execution.","Scope and Contents William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends an account.","Scope and Contents John Quarles, Fluvanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Has been sick; asks Samuel Overton to find an overseer for him.","Scope and Contents William Poindexter, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Greensprings. Sends papers.","Scope and Contents William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Greensprings, Louisa. Pistols are ready; hopes Samuel Overton's health is better.","Scope and Contents William Lawrence, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Sweet Springs. Several letters have arrived for him.","Scope and Contents Dela Badger to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to take a draught and send the money.","Affadavit of George Maury.","Richard Morries to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to get money from Mr. Mercer; likes Mercer's politics.","Scope and Contents John Waller, Pottiesville, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Wanted to settle his account.","William Morries, Sr., to Samuel Overton. Wants his money from the estate of Samuel Ragland.","Samuel Overton, Staunton, VA, to Chapman Johnson, Staunton. Discusses settlement of several legal cases.","William M. Thompson, Fairfax, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House.  Discusses settlement of debts.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Mercer County, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Will present a bill for payment; has a patent for 600 acres in Kentucky; Brother Jack is unwell.","William M. Thompson, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses settlement of an execution.","Thomas Overton, Raleigh, NC, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Wife is unwell; Brother John is unwell.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Waller is arriving with Major Burk; has no money to send; will move to TN or the Natchez.","Miscellaneous. Mainly dealing with bonds, court cases, powder, flints, lard, subscription to Va. Gazette, Argus, tobacco, flannel shirts, letterbook, wafers, quilts, ink, lettercase, files, wine, bear skins, and beaver skins. 107 items.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Circular letter on revenue collection.","Thomas Minor, Jr., Spotsylvania, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County. Has a warrant for 1000 acres of land -- asks for information on the land.","Scope and Contents John Mercer, George Town, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Will be abroad for 12 months for health reasons; directs Samuel Overton to send his account to Hugh Mercer for payment.","Phillip B. Johnson submits dispute in settlement of accounts to be decided.","Scope and Contents John M. Herndon, Hanover, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of estate of William Minor.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Has recovered from his illness; will visit Virginia and will visit Father and Mother; asks Samuel Overton to meet him at the Springs.","Scope and Contents Chesley Kinney, Staunton, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Case of Maury v. Dowall has been continued; would like to have any fees due him; would like to buy a female house servant.","T. Colman, Penax, TN, to John Overton, Louisa Court House. Has not succeeded in finding bank bills; reports results of the election.","Scope and Contents Dudly Ragland, Powhatan, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to settle the balance due on estate of Samuel Ragland.","John Overton, Lexington, KY, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Will pay $350 for the Negro.","Power of Attorney -- William Smith to Samuel Overton, Jr.","John Overton, Knoxville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Will travel to Raleigh, NC, on public business; asks if bank bill has arrived.","Edward Carrington certifies that Samuel Overton, Jr., has settled his accounts as Collector of Internal Revenue.","Richard Morries to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks for statement of accounts; wants a clear assignment of Mercer's bond.","Plan for recording deeds.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal/court cases material. Accounts dealing with hogshead tobacco, snuff, mare, horses, callico, Irish linen, Hunning, powder, wine, brandy, and shields. 73 items.","Scope and Contents Philip B. Johnson, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Cannot execute the deed today -- will do it later.","D. Yancy opinion on will of Matthew Peatross.","Robert Dabney, Louisa, to Martin Baker. Samuel Overton will settle Martin Baker's claims against Robert Dabney.","Scope and Contents Francis Meriwether, Cambridge, SC, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Is a legatee of S. Ragland and wants to apply for money due him.","Scope and Contents Bear ? Gordon, Abbeville County, South Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Has spoken to Mr. Bickley and he will make the titles.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton, Yanceyville, to Anne Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Encloses an account of her balance; has given an order for it on his Father; expects to leave soon.","D. Yancey's opinion on will of Isaac Clarke.","Answer of William Clarke to a bill exhibited by Peatross. William Clarke's case on the will of Matthew Peatross.","Miscellaneous.  Mainly legal-type documents, etc.  Also deals with plated bridle, horses, celery seed, apple seeds, cambrick, and slavery.  18 items.","Power of Attorney -- David Homes to David Yancey.","Banks v. Wale decision in Louisa Court.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 11 items.","D. Yancey's opinion on will of Thomas Yerby.","Poll list for election Garrett v. Watson v. Daniel v. Murray.","Order to seize 13 pounds, 1/2 from the goods and chattels of William Smith.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 17 items.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 27 items.","Account of Mr. Hart.","Ann Overton, Louisa, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover. Judy Hart married; family news.","Eliza P. Spencer to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.","Elizabeth A. Minor, Mount Airy, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.","Louisa Anderson to Elizabeth Claybrooke. Sends a ball of cotton; Mrs. Peter Cosby died.","To Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover, Invitation to a barbeque.","Will of Malcolm Hart, Louisa County.","Will of James Overton.","Bolina Dickinson, Rock-Hill, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.","Scope and Contents Ann Coleman, Nelson, to \"Sister\" Sarah Overton Claybrooke. Laments Father's James Overton death; her family has been sick all winter.","Mary Dickenson, Belle Isle, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County, VA. Gossip and family news.","Scope and Contents Fitzroy ? Brookfield, to Liz Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover, County, VA. Has been unable to get her necklace; wishes she/he? could be with her.","Scope and Contents Mary Claybrooke, Washington , to Sarah Claybrook, VA. Has had bad headaches; husband and children are well.","Mary Dickenson, Belle Isle, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County. Famiy news and gossip; her child Ann Overton has learned to talk but is not yet weaned so \"she begs often to suck.\"","Hawes Coleman to John Claybrook. Family news.","Scope and Contents ? to Yancey ?. Recommends newspapers, and discusses the upcoming elections, John Adams, General John Marshall, politics, and the recipient's upcoming examination.","Elizabeth Trevilian Anders, Brookville, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Arrived last Sunday; family news.","John Overton, Travellers Rest near Nashville, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County, VA. Has been ill; consoles her on the loss of her sister to marriage; reflections on his growing old and on women and marriage.","Scope and Contents ?, La Grange, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia. Neighborhood news; invitation to visit.","Elizabeth L. Stirman, Washington City, to Elizabeth Claybrooke?. Married James H. Stirman on March 23; family news.","Copy of will of Robert Honeyman. Handwritten copy. Copy of Richmond Enquirer's notice of Robert Honeyman's death.","Account of John Claybrook with Josheph Carter.","Deed of Sale: Robert Smith to John C. Boxley for horses and cows.","Land grant: Virginia to Samuel Harris. King and Queen County.","Ann Coleman to Miss Elizabeth? Claybrooke, Brook Ville, Louisa County, VA.  Cousin Harry's house burned; will not visit until next year; Kitty has had another child; neighborhood news.","Testimonials as to stud horse Napoleon.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Jr., Brookville, to \"Cosin.\" Little wheat made in this country; Thomas Jefferson has died; family is well.","Miscellaneous. 3 items.","Copy of a deed from Gibbs to Napier in Haywood County and Dyer County.","Receipt.","Report card from school of M. Hart.","William Rutherford to John Claybrooke, Louisa County. Quotes wheat prices.","Bill of Sale.","Bill of Sale.","Jane Claybrooke? and Sarah Brookeville, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherrysville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice on how to treat a sick Negro; neighborhood news.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. \"Lanefield,\" Haywood County, TN. Urges his brother to come to Virginia to settle estate. Has hired out Negroes and lost them. Has spent two to three hundred dollars for Guano.","Thomas W. Thomas Claybrooke, Roanoke River, VA, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County.  Describes his journey and his traveling companion, Mr. Buckner.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Nashville, Tennessee. Also: Jane to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Has been unwell; horse is sick too; warns him not to trust strangers; warns him not to work too hard the first year. From Jane: Had a protracted meeting, but only one preacher came; new meeting house to be built.","John S. Claybrooke, Oak Cottage, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Sparta, White County, Tennessee. Sorry the slave has run away; has been making preparations for him; wants him to come as soon as he reaches Judge Overton's.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Davidson County, Tennessee. His horse has been wounded; sends 5 plows; hopes to meet him as soon as he gets a horse; encloses papers (2 items).","Miscellaneous. 4 items, notes and accounts.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Largely concerned with advice and directions for running a farm. 16 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Richard Jones. Directions for proving the boundaries of John S. Claybrooke's land in court. Incomplete letter describing the countryside.","Legal document involving the payment of bonds from the estate of Malcolm Hart. Signed by James Hart, Commissioner.","Sisters of Thomas W. Claybrooke - Elizabeth, Jane, Sarah -, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news and gossip. 3 items.","Martha C. Noell, Humanity Hall, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brook Ville, Louisa. James Claybrooke? stayed last night -- wishes she could see other members of the family.","John W. Overton, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Virginia. News of death of Judge John Overton; Cousin Thomas is Postmaster at Brooklia.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Crops were poor; has been cholera in Richmond; family news; wants to establish a Post office in Brooklia.","Scope and Contents Stapleton Coates, Lifton, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Attended a camp meeting and saw several of Thomas' relatives; his medical practice is \"tolerable\" and has not lost a patient; graduated from medical school in Baltimore; neighborhood news; had an earthquake.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Sends peach seed; needs rain and crops are poor.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John S. Claybrooke, Williamson County, Tenn. Horse is well; reports on farm's progress.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Harrisburg, Haywood County, Tennessee. Will trust him in the land question.","Jane and Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news and gossip. 7 items.","Stapleton Coates, Goochland, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has met Andrew Hart who suffered a mental breakdown -- will never be well; saw Thomas W. Claybrooke's brother John; support for Jackson has not declined.","Loan agreement between Claybrooke Brothers and their Father, and agreement between the Brothers on dividing profits and losses from Haywood County farm.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Instructions and advice for running the farm. 5 items.","John W. Overton, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. 2 items. Asks about local news, proposes a visit to the springs, comments that not interested in a certain young woman.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Problems with the land in Haywood.","James O. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John S. Claybrooke, Williamson County, Tenn. Answers J.S.C.'s complaints about farm management; cotton is doing well.","Miscellaneous. 7 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice and instructions on running the farm. 7 items.","Sarah, Jane, and Elizabeth Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 3 items.","Scope and Contents George B. Nuckall ?, Hall County, Georgia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, West Tennessee. Has seen good land.","John S. Claybrooke, Hardeman X Roads (Tenn.) to George B. Nicholas, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Instructions on purchase of goods.","Scope and Contents Henry Harris, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Harrisburg P.O., Haywood County, Tennessee. Has bought a plantation; news of Claybrooke family.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice and instructions on running the farm. 10 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrook to Thomas Claybrooke \u0026 Neighbours .  Is a candidate for re-election -- asks for support.","Daniel Cherry, Cherryville, to Thomas W. Claybrook. Discusses a sick steer and an ox hide. 2 items.","Jane and Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Jane R. Riordan to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia. Is learning to be a milliner.","Miscellaneous. 8 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Crop has been good; his son is well.","Jane R. Claybrooke and others, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 3 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has had an accident. Cotton crop has been bad; hopes to visit.","Will of Edward Waller.","Miscellaneous.  12 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. News of his farm; has named his son Frederick; enjoys reading the \"Lady's Book.\" 4 items.","Elizabeth P., Jane, Sarah, and James Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; opening of the railroad. 4 items.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Advice on horses.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Has seen the railroad; has sent his cotton to Orleans; price of cotton is low.","John S. Claybrooke, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Reports on his farming; family news. 5 items.","Miscellaneous. 22 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest Tenn? to Jane R. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. His son is sick; Thomas has been in MIssissippi; asks James to visit.","James O. Claybrooke, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farming and selling of cotton news; expects t ogo to Haywood to conduct business; \"has raised the wall of one of the best barns.\"","James O. Claybrooke, Lexington, KY, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Visited Uncle Thomas; family news.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart? to Jane Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia. Has been to town to have his \"tooth pluged\"; describes the fashions; family news.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Crops are doing well; discusses payment of a debt.","MIscellaneous. 11 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Discusses farming, settlement of a debt; attended a whig meeting in Nashville with 35,000 people; gives advice on marriage. 4 items.","Scope and Contents ? to Jane R. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia. Was playing a joke on her; John has returned from the seminary; Lewis will be returning from Texas; family news.","Janet Collins to Mary A. Hart, Claybrooke. Henry broke his ankle; invites her to visit; will send the flower roots.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke appoints a woman to conclude a \"Treaty of Marriage\" for him.","Jane and Sarah Claybrooke, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; Father (John Claybrooke) voted for Van Buren.","Eliza Collins to Jane Claybrooke, Louisa. Family has been sick; family news.","Miscellaneous. 1 item.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Advises his nephew to study languages; is thinking about marrying; Patsy is not well; messages from the Negroes.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farms news; family news; direction for collecting a sum of money. 5 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to james O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Has returned from Mississippi; visisted Thomas who has gotten very fat.","Jane Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Planting is going slowly; relations have been visiting.","Will of Edward Waller of Gloucester County, VA.","Miscellaneous. 7 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Mary A. Hart, and Sally O. Hart, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Two of his children died; directions for court proceedings. 2 items.","P. Stith, Franklin, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farm news; advice on health.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to \"my dear niece,\" Sarah O. Hart, and \"nephew,\" James M. Hart, Frederick's Hall, Louisa County, Virginia. Farm and family news. First in a series of letters giving avuncular advice on individual's civil and religious duties to society.","A.P. Maury, near Franklin, Tenn?, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.  Discusses settlement of a deed.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Sends Bluegrass seeds; farm seeds; Uncle Thomas Claybrooke has died.","Miscellaneous.  1 item.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","James Malcolm Hart, \"At Mrs. Dabney's,\" to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is being taught by Robert Dabney; is learning Latin and Greek.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Had an earthquake; instructions on Mississippi land and a lawsuit; comments on a murder case; farm news. 6 items.","Scope and Contents John M. F. Harris, Keel Boat, Hawk ?, to Mr. ? Claybrooke, Tennessee. Offers to ship cotton for him, giving details of arrival time and place.","John O. Banks, Greenvank, to James Claybrooke, Louisa. Describes a trip with old Mr. Grinnell across a river.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","Broadside on a Louisa election.","Account of Thomas W. Claybrooke.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Henry M. Truehart to James Malcolm Hart, Frederick Hall, Louisa, Virginia. Went to Richmond; is going to Texas.","Scope and Contents Anna Banks, Green Bank, to Sally Overton Hart, Frederickshall Depot, Louisa. \"As great day for the Decocracy\"; family news.","James Malcolm Hart to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. His sister, Sally Overton Hart, died, visited Richmond.","Scope and Contents John M. Sheppard, Jr., Richmond, to John Claybrooke, Frederick Hall Depot, Louisa County, Virginia. Sends his accounts; describes sale of tobacco.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is planning on getting into the fishery business; bought some land; death of niece, Sally O. Hart.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 4 items.","Dick \u0026 Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Correspondence on sale of goods. 2 items.","Scope and Contents J. W. Claybrooke, Brookville, Mo . to \"Cousin\" Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.  Went up the Mississippi; is thinking to moving to Texas.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has traveled to Memphis and will visit Virginia; complaint about buying a horse for Thomas W. Claybrooke; describes his trip from Virginia; his horse was stolen; wants to meet him in Memphis; brought two portraits of their Father, John Claybrooke. 2 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Arrived in Washington; visited his Congressman and his Whig friends from Tennessee who were trying to persuade Senator Jarnagin to vote against tariff appeal; is looking for a saddle for James O. Claybrooke.","Dick \u0026 Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Broadside on sale of crops.","Harper, Union Town, Alabama, to James T. Boyd, Little Plymouth, King \u0026 Queen County, Virginia. Would like to visit Virginia; Brother went to the war and is in Mexico; family news; is a Methodist.","Miscellaneous.  12 items.","Winfree \u0026 Sheppard, Richmond, to James Claybrooke, Frederick Hall, VA. Discusses tobacco sales.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is visiting Memphis and will go to New Orleans; wants to sell a horse. 2 items.","Dick \u0026 Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Received his letter; cotton prices are going up; printed price list for New Orleans; and look at a broadside.","Stapleton Coates, French Hill, to James M. Hart, Frederickshall Depot, Louisa County, VA. Asks him to go on a trip to Tennessee.","Court decision in the case of james N. Klyer vs. Thomas W. Claybrook.","Scope and Contents R.R. Pierce, Cloverport, KY, to ?. Describes his trip from Kentucky to Virginia and back to Kentucky.","Miscellaneous. 15 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookeville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Has had rheumatism; saw Brother Thomas; family news; railroad is being built nearby; describes his house.","Scope and Contents Report card for James M. Hart at University of Virginia, sent to Mary A. Hart, Fredericks Hall, Louisa, Virginia.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Will visit; has rheumatism; wants to build a road; a Negro ran away. 2 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke and Mary A. Hart, Brookeville, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke?. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 11 items.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, VA, to James O. Claybrooke?. Reports the death of Grandfather and cousin Harris ?.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Father has died; advice on farming; discusses Father's will. 4 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Questions about Father's will. 2 items.","Miscellaneous. 13 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Last Aunt Nelson died; local news; Robert Hart has gone to California to seek gold.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Would like to talk to him to solve their difficulties on the Haywood Farm.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart to James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia. Would like to hire a man.","Fanny Noel to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Has sent flowers; local news.","Advertisement for James M. Hart's school. 2 copies.","Miscellaneous. 17 items.","Fanny Noel to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Freder+AG1278ickshall. James Claybrooke visited; other local news.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Discusses land sales; has arranged to have a deed drawn up; statement of accounts. 3 items.","Miscellaneous. 21 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Division of slaves between the two.","Deed: Francis B. Fogg to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.","E., Walnut Grove, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Frederickshall P.O., Louisa County, VA. Family has been made sick.","James Overton Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 12 items.","James O. Claybrooke and Elizabeth P. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; Nancy Coleman legacy. 2 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to John S. Claybrooke. Settlement of Father, John Claybrooke's estate.","John S. Claybrooke, Triune, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Asks him to sign a document; will not object to the settlement of the Haywood County land; regrets Tom ever came to Tennessee.","Scope and Contents Deed: William B. Porter and Mary Porter, Louisa County, Virginia to James M. Hart. 2 copies.","Deed: James M. Hart, Louisa County, to James M. Vest and Benjamin Henson. 2 copies.","Miscellaneous. 12 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends a deed.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has copies of the deeds; directs him to buy land. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke, Walnut Hill, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Received the deeds; has been unwell.","Land plat. Land of James M. Hart, Louisa County.","Miscellaneous. 26 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Washington City, to \"Son\" Frederick or Samuel. Is going on to New York; wants family to go with him to his home; wants to be relieved of his office as President of the Railroad. Frederick Claybrooke to \"Uncle\". Has been sick.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, White Plains, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Describes his trip home and to Tennessee.","Scope and Contents James Malcolm Hart, Prospect Hill, to \"Uncle,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Arrived at Brookville; some cattle were killed by the railroad train; a revival is in progress; crops are good.","Miscellaneous. 40 items.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke, Walnut Hill, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia.  Needs money; needs Brazil tobacco seed; thinks John has swindled him.  2 items.","Scope and Contents Corday P. Revelle, Lanefield, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke . Requests support in the election for County Court Clerk.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Brookville, to \"Uncle,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends money from Uncle James O. Claybrooke.","Accounts of James M. Hart with Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, VA. 5 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Acknowledges his letter to James M. Hart; will send money if needed; farm news.","James M. Hart, Brownville, Tennessee, to Mary A. Hart, Fredericks Hall, Louisa County, VA. Is going to visit Uncle Thomas; is well; great excitement over politics.","Accounts of James M. Hard with C.G. Trevilian.","Miscellaneous. 40 items.","Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart. Accounts. 2 items.","Scope and Contents R.Y. Longley, Brownsville, Tennessee, to ?. Describes his mercantile business.","John Hart, Chiville, to James Hart.  Party invitations.","John M. Hart appointed Surveyor of the road.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to \"Brother,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Uncle William Overton, son of James Overton and Mary Walker.","James M. Hart, Brookville, to \"Uncle.\" Sends grass seed; farming news; went to a Baptist Association.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Suggestions for a settlement between Thomas and John.","Miscellaneous. 39 items.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Brookeville, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends tobacco seed; crops are good. James O. Claybrooke to T.W.C. Bought guano, therefore is short of money.","Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart, Trevillians Depot, VA. Accounts. 5 items.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa to \"Brother\". Sends money.","Scope and Contents Frederick Claybrooke, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news; has had Typhoid fever.","Miscellaneous. 54 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas Claybrooke. Advice on settling land boundaries; saw Harrison \u0026 West. 2 items.","John A. Campbell, Abington, to James Hart. Inquiry on payment of money to Chesley Ashlin.","Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart. Accounts. 2 items.","Thomas S. Watson to James M. Hart.","Scope and Contents Deed: Thaddeus Dickinson, Louisa County, Virginia to James M. Hart. 3 copies.","Land Survey by Jno. R. Quarles.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Hartland, to \"Mother\" Mary Ann Claybrooke Hart. Is well; has been digging potatoes; local news.","Frederick Claybrooke to \"Uncle.\" Father is better; Negroes are sick; asks him to pay taxes in Haywood County.","Miscellaneous. 38 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas Claybrooke. Discusses land sales; cotton; William Allison sick; expects war in South Carolina. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Frederick Claybrooke, Triune, Tennessee, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Is keeping a store; family news. 2 items.","Scope and Contents ? to \"Sister.\" Family news.","Miscellaneous. 55 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Warns him of a lawsuit filed against him; is a candidate for the Convention, but is not in favor of a Convention.","Scope and Contents F. Claybrooke, Nashville, Tennessee, to his uncle. Description of \"Union\" and \"anti-Union\" sentiments in the area, involving the governor calling the legislature to session to vote on secession; Father was elected as the \"Union delegate to the convention\"; has heard from Virginia relatives who are well.","Scope and Contents Fannie ? to \"Friends\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Mary Ann Hart, Sallie Claybrooke. Has been sick; thinks John S. Claybrooke is \"a thorough Unionman\"; her father \"would hold on to the Union as long as possible\"; sends flower seeds.","Rental contract: Thaddeus Dickenson to James M. Hart.","Case of Robert McNully vs. E. H. Napier.","Miscellaneous. 40 items.","Confederate States of America Bond $500.","Confederate States of America Bond $100.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","Confederate Sates of America Bond $500.","Louis Sleeper, \"Camp near Richmond,\" VA, to J. O. Claybrooke, location not given. Has recovered from pneumonia and dropsy; details of war movements around Richmond; relates news he has heard involving R. E. Lee, Pickett, and Joseph E. Johnston; feels the war will soon be over; tells of the Confederate Vice-President, Stephens, traveling to Washington to discuss the vandalizing being done by Union troops; respects to family members.","Miscellaneous. 9 items.","Pass for the slave William to travel in Tennessee.","Thomas F. Conyers to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends Confederate money to settle his debt.","Dr. J.B. Powell bill for services.","Miscellaneous. 6 items.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Brownsville, to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Discusses land, and boundary questions.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. In the last four years has been visited 3 times by Northern raiders and his house was General Merrit's headquarters; took the food but did not burn the house; J. Hart's neighborhood escaped; asks him to come live in Virginia; has no labor.","M.F. de Graffenried, Z. Chainy's, Tennessee? to Thomas Claybrooke. Would have paid his notes, but the Yankees began arresting people and he had to leave.","Case of Robert C. Tyler vs. Thomas W. Claybrooke.","Mosby \u0026 Dorion, Memphis, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Bell's Station, Tennessee. Have sent goods; lists reasons for low price of cotton.","Miscellaneous. 24 items.","Summons in case of Foster vs. Claybrooke.","Scope and Contents P.M. Neal to Thomas S. ? Claybrooke. Asks him to warn the colored people on the place not to visit John Claybrooke's place.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Brookville, to ?. Has only gotten one letter from him since the war; is doing much farm work himself; is selling pieces of land; James Hart's wife had twins; James Hart needs to borrow money to buy land.","T. Stich, Memphis, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has received a letter from Steve who wants to come back from Texas to collect his children and gives a list of the children and their former masters.","Miscellaneous. 22 items.","Thomas E. Noel to James M. Hart. Report on farming and problems with workers; reports on a lawsuit; Allison will not stay another year. 2 items.","Samuel P. Claybrooke, Triune, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. DeGraffenreid has destroyed Thomas W. Claybrooke's notes; people are expecting new troubles and finances are uncertain.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends a circular on his lands for sale.","John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Is losing money by people declaring bankruptcy; Frederick was generous in helping suppy his regiment; discusses James Hart's financial problems; sends James Hart's note for $2500; radical Republicans will destroy the Constitution and the country if they remain in power. 4 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Thomas has sent a draft for $2500; directions for use of the money.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart. Is glad he could help with money; offers to help in the future.","Lucy T. Byars, Covington, VA, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news; tells what happened to her and family during the war years and since the war.","W.R. Cornelius \u0026 Co. to James M. Hart. Bill for funeral of Thomas W. Claybrooke.","R.J. Allison, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart, Fredericks Hall, VA. Reports on farming. 2 items.","James O. Claybrooke to James M. Hart. Will pay the express bill.","James O. Claybrooke to John. S. Claybrooke. Wrote about J. M. Hart's pecuniary difficulties without his knowledge -- would take him in if he became bankrupt; has lost money every year since the war.","Miscellaneous. 38 items.","R.J. Allison, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart. Reports on farming. 7 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Triune, to James M. Hart. Discusses Court case; has been despondent about the future since Grant's election.","Thomas E. Noel, Belleville, Tennessee, to James Hart. Advice on lawsuit; reports on farming. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Mar F. Noel, Belleville, Tennessee, to James Hart, Louisa County, Virginia?. Asks if he will come to Tennessee and if he will bring 3 \"colored\" women with him; Mr. Noel is sick; news of the Claybrooke vs. Foster suit. 2 items.","Miscellaneous. 8 items.","S.W. Batey, Johnsons Grove, to James M. Hart. Has taken over the Haywood County farm; reports on farming; lists farm equipment. 2 items.","Thomas E. Noel to James M. Hart. Reports on farming; reports on lawsuit; Ku Klux Klan visited the farm. 4 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Railroad will go through his land; describes conditions for subscription to the railroad. 1870 April 29 -- Letter from the railroad President enclosed.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","James O. Claybrooke to James M. Hart. Has been sick; Uncle Collins has died; asks for some papers.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune P.O., Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Gives legal advice on role of Executor.","Land plat.","Miscellaneous. 3 items.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Eliza Claybrooke, Brookland, to \"Father\" John S. Claybrooke. Sorry Uncle Jim James O. Claybrooke is unwell; has stopped eating vegetables because of the cholera; family news.","Miscellaneous. 12 items.","Roland, Francis \u0026 Co., Reading, PA, to James M. Hart. Information on water wheels.","Southern Mutual Fire Insurance Co. information. 7 items.","Miscellaneous. 15 items.","Miscellaneous.  2 items.","Scope and Contents W.T. Sanders, Louisa County, Virginia, to James M. Hart. Offers him a survey job.","Miscellaneous.","Advertisement for court ordered sale of Claybrooke lands in Tennessee","Scope and Contents Frank ?, Baltimore, MD, to \"Cousin\" Mollie. Has extracted two teeth; has gotten some of his instruments; are many Virginia students there; goes to 4 or 5 lectures a day.","S.B. Farrar, Salisbury, to \"Nephew.\" Sorry he is sick; asks about selling land to pay debts.","Account.","Jonathan S. Hauda, Richmond, to Stephen Farrar Hart, Apple Grove. Sends note for $10.","Account -- R.C. Hart.","Scope and Contents F.W. Sims, Louisa, Virginia, to Stephen F. Hall, Apple Grove, VA. Discusses land sales.","Scope and Contents Mildred ? to James Malcolm Hart Harris?. Has heard some war news about the draft; wants to meet Francis.","James Malcolm, Hart Harris?, Camp Humphrey, VA, to Malcolm Harris.  Has been sick and other men have died; letters have not been getting through.","Sallie Hart Harris, Culpeper, VA, to James Malcolm - Hart Harris?. Provides Hart family genealogical information.","Anna M. Halsey, Omaha, Nebraska, to Frank Bland. Inquiries about Waller Family genealogy.","Subpoena for Dr. Malcolm Hart Harris.","Scope and Contents Barbara ?, place unknown, to Malcolm H. Harris, West Point, Virginia. Sends genealogical information on Kean and Minor families.","Miscellaneous. 8 items.","Information on Dr. Robert Honeyman. 20 items.","Scope and Contents Newspaper clipping on slaves of \"Prospect Hill\", Louisa County, VA.","Lucy T. Byars to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Family news. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth Claybrooke to \"Aunt\" Mary Ann Hart. Mother Sally Overton Claybrooke is sick.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke to \"Sister\". Brother has been sick; hopes James has gotten a furlough; soldiers are still sick at Dr. Pendletons.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Wants to see him; gives directions on route to travel.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends 15 yards of cloth to make clothes.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, to \"Brother\" Thomas Claybrooke. Asks him to send a deed to Brownsville.","Scope and Contents Sally Claybrooke to \"Brother\". Does not know of any ladies that would suit him.","Sarah Claybrooke to Daughter Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Family news. 3 items.","Scope and Contents Ann Claybrooke Coleman to \"niece\" Mary Ann Hart, Louisa County, Virginia. Glad she survived the birth of her daughter Sally Overton Hart; hopes her health improves; had a dream about the baby; sends a coat for the baby.","Fanny Noel? Harris? to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa. Mrs. Timberlake died.","Scope and Contents Laura Garland to \"Cousin\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville. Aunt Martha gave birth to a stillborn child; asks for some food.","Scope and Contents Order by Archelaus ? Harris to pay the debt owed to Waller Overton and Co. when the judgement against John Can ? has been collected. Signed by Fannie Fords, William Henderson, and Colonel George Nicholas.","Scope and Contents J.T. Harris to \"Girls\". Farewell speech to pupils.","Scope and Contents \"Uncle\" Frank B. Hart, Crozer, PA, to Malcolm H. Harris. Asks about his life at school; describes his surroundings; tells him to do well in college.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia, to ?. Asks for a discount on books because he is a teacher; is planning to attend the University of Virginia; earned about $120 last year.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart ?. Lecture on Sunday schools.","Lucy T. Minor, Hybla, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Describes a party at North Anna; carriage tipped over.","Scope and Contents Fanny Noel Harris ? to Elizabeth Claybrooke. 3 items.","Scope and Contents Anne Overton to \"Sister\" Sarah Claybrooke, Hanover, VA. Family and neighborhood news.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Should set up an account for Murell; wants him to learn to keep accounts; pay for Son Waller's schooling.","Scope and Contents L.C. Smith to \"Cousin\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville.  Martha is still not well and is depressed over the loss of her child.  2 items.","Miscellaneous Claybrooke, Ragland, \u0026 unidentified correspondence. 13 items.","Miscellaneous advertising broadsides. 24 items.","Diary. Fragments, bad shape.","Land surveys and calculations including plat of land of William and Samuel Ragland. 23 items. Plat in Medium Oversize","Judge Roan's opinion in the case of Tabb v. Baird in the Court of Appeals. Case of Hylton v. Puryear's Exr. Case of Chiles v. Thomason, Louisa County. Legal brief.","Poetry and school exercises including Music and Mathematics. 32 items.","Scope and Contents List of timbers for a house to be built at Hartland for J.H. Heart .","Home remedies for illness. 8 items.","Scope and Contents Mile distances to various places between Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia, and Nashville, Tennessee.","Directions for travel from Nashville to Jackson, Tennessee.","Tax forms, bills, receipts, accounts. 70 items.","Mainly transactions dealing with farming business such as crop prices, land sales, slaves, and farming methods. Also: Invitations (not printed), List of Soldiers who died in the Continental Service, perhaps a claim by relatives to Congress for land for their services. 33 items.","Bills, receipts, accounts. 29 items.","Miscellaneous, mainly bills, receipts, crop records. 58 items.","Fragments, mainly fragments of letters. 52 items.","Miscellaneous: Printed and photographic. 6 items.","Genealogical information of the Claybrooke, Williams, and Green families. 4 items.","Envelopes. 40 items.","Oversize Folder 63 from Box 4 and oversize Folder 24 from Box 14.","Some of the accounts deal with the estate of John Ragland.","Memorandum book including receipts, accounts, baptismal record.","Memorandum book of receipts, including tobacco sales and weights.","Miscellaneous account book including several entries for boarding? horses.","Account book of Samuel Ragland endorsed \"Estate of John Ragland Dec'd.\" See Manuscript Volumes Oversize file.","Scope and Contents Miscellaneous account book to John Ragland, Jr. Labeled as account book \"A\".","Scope and Contents An account book labeled \"D\" in the form of a ledger.","Scope and Contents Account book labeled \"E\", mostly in the form of a ledger.","Account book of John Ragland, mostly in the form of a ledger.","Scope and Contents An Account book in the form of a ledger, labeled \"P\u0026D\".","Account book of Samuel Ragland.","Memorandum book mainly of receipts and bills.","Account book of Capt. Samuel Ragland, Louisa County.","Account book.","Account book in the form of a ledger.","Scope and Contents An account book including the \"sales of the Estate of ? Terrell,\" and a list of the taxes of James Overton.","Account book of James Overton.","Account book in the form of a ledger, titled \"List of Feby Tax 1780,\" Louisa County, VA?.","Account book of James Overton.","James Overton accounts with Pottie and Dick.","Account book of Samuel Overton, mostly in the form of a ledger.","Account book Thomas Mann.","Fragmented account book.","An account book on the form of a journal labeled \"Samuel Overton Journal A.\"","An account book of Samuel Overton in the form of a journal.","A memorandum book mostly of bills and receipts labeled \"Samuel Overton Memorandum Book.\"","Ledger of an unknown blacksmith? containing accounts with Samuel Ragland.","Accounts of sales of Samuel Ragland's estate by William Cooke.","Accounts of sales at Chamberlain Creeke, Samuel Ragland's Estate, by Samuel Overton, Administrator.","Scope and Contents Account of sales \"at Contrary and Chewnings\" of Samuel Ragland's estate.","Accounts of sales at Chamberlains Creek of Samuel Ragland's Estate by James Michie?.","Journal of bills and receipts.","Journal of bills and receipts.","\"Still Taxes due in Spotsylvania County, VA, for the half year ending the 31st December 1801.\"","R.Y., Robert Yancey?, and Company. Index to a ledger.","Accounts of Hanover County, VA.","Scope and Contents Travel account of a journey by Thomas W. Claybrook, including the towns of Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Fairfax, Lexington, Pattonsburg, Salem, Christiansburg, Newburn, Abington , Rutledge, Knoxville, Kingston, and Sparta, Tennessee. Also includes memorandum of fruit seeds planted and personal accounts.","Scope and Contents Typescript, somewhat rearranged, of the journey description by Thomas W. Claybrooke with lists of mileage and a copy of a letter 11 October 1832, T.W. Claybrooke, Roanoke River, VA, to \"Brother\" James O. Claybrooke, Louisa County, Virginia], October 1832, \"discussing the trip to date.\"","Index to a volume (L-W) page numbers runnning to 373.","Ledger (A - F).","Ledger titled \"The Louisa Sheriff's.\"","List of votes cast in a contest among Garland Anderson, William Smith, and Mile Selden, probably for the Virginia Senate seat for Goochland, Henrico, and Louisa counties, VA.","Notebook containing French language rules, an essay on raising children, and mathematics rules. 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After 1810, the collection concerns the Claybrooke family in Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e There are also papers of James Malcolm Hart, farmer and schoolteacher which concern education, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Prominent correspondents include Peter Johnston, John Marshall, Dabney Minor, Garrett Minor, John Minor and Edmund Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e There are accounts of Francis Jerdone and accounts concerning the boarding of horses; a legal opinion given by Edmund Pendleton; a letter of Jane R. Riordan concerning her learning the millinery trade; and a manuscript volume of distillery tax due in Spotsylvania County, Va.\n \nSome folder numbers were skipped when originally processed. In 2019, the collection was checked and all material has been accurately noted in the inventory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed -- John Walker to John Goss -- Hanover County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of William Whitton, Caroline County, VA. Proved at Court held in Caroline County, VA, 9 July 1730.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePortion of a deed signed by Thomas Hamilton and Francis Jerdone. Proved at Court in Hanover County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed for 76 acres of land in Louisa County, Virginia, sold to Robert Davis by John Ragland. Proved at Court in Louisa County, Virginia, 25 November 1746.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLast will and testament of James Overton of Hanover County, VA. This is a photocopy. The original is at the Tennessee Historical Society, State Library and Archives in Nashville, Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed -- John Smithson to John Ragland -- for land in Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt of David Anderson to ?. Receipt of James Overton of quitrents of 800 acres of land and five ? for 1748.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Daniel Fleming with Nicholas Cullington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of \"Mr. Daniel Fleming for Cousing Robert\" per Patrick Belsches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, 29 items. Majority deals with John Ragland's estate settlement, land and quitrents with other references to slaves, tobacco, and poll tax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOpinion of John Lewis and Edmund Pendleton on the will of John Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInventory of the estate of John Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of the estate of John Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts -- settlement of estate of John Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts with Samuel Ragland. Tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Wolloms, to S. Tase Middlebrucks. Directs him to pay 6/6 to Archbill Carbur.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Land plat -- Louisa County, Virginia -- for land granted to Richar Phillips.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Mansfield bond to Samel Ragland for 112 pounds Virginia currency.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMorgan Thomas \u0026amp; Co., Bristol, to Samuel Ragland, New Kent County. Encloses copy of Bill of Lading and Invoice of 11 pound 9/5; A.R. owes 3 pounds 3/5. Morgan Thomas \u0026amp; Co., Bristol, to Samuel Ragland, New Kent County. Encloses copy of their last letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertifies that estate of Daniel Fleming has paid Thomas Burrus 13/8.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of debts due to Daniel Fleming's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for one Negro slave named Hanna signed by Stephen Furnea Hoomes. Receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Samuel Ragland signed by Morgan Thomas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJeremiah Patie to ?. Order to pay John Ragland 5/.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNet weight of Samuel Ragland's tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, debts owed by Samuel Ragland to Francis Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Ragland and Francis Jerdone bond to Francis Willis, Jr. and Samuel Buckner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Ragland's accounts with Francis Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts on land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bond of Benjamin Brown, G.T. Smith, \u0026amp; Charles T. Smith of Hanover and Samuel Ragland of Louisa County, Virginia, to Peter Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Samuel Ragland with Sir Secretary Thomas Nelson, signed by Benjamin Waller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArbitration Bond of Henry Terrell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Phillip Cosby. Hat, Diner and Club, silk, ribbon, buttons, run, snuff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts and receipts of Samuel Ragland and John Ragland. 5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrancis Jerdone orders Charles Barret to pay Samuel Ragland 17/6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Buchanan \u0026amp; Co., London, to Samuel Ragland, Hanover County, VA. Asks him to have his tobacco ready to ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGideon Harris promise to pay 15 pounds 10/ to Robert Hester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhillip Cosby assigns accounts receivable to Reverend Mr. Joseph Tickell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInventory of the estate of Phillip Cosby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, promissory notes, bills of Exchange of slavery, land, penknife, saddle, thimbles, ribbon. 20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Miscellaneous: receipts and accounts of Samuel Ragland of ribbon, \"Green plains\", Irish holland, broad cloth britches, stockings, watch, needles, thread, sugar, salt, pepper, sifter, cotton, Irish Linen, cambrick, paper, run. 15 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Samuel Ragland with S. Lorey, signed by John Jouet. Receipt from John Jouet to Mr. Tickell for tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bond of Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia, to Samuel Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Indenture made between William Ragland and his brother John Ragland, involving the exchange of 200 acres of land in Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts on nails, hoes, cheese, wine, pepper, alspice, sugar, cotton, gunpowder, land, pocketbook, dictionary, razor. 4 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: accounts, receipts, memos, promissory notes on linen, cambrick, ribbon, cotton, stockings, shoes, gloves, hat, buckles, rum, sugar, sacks of salt, hogheads, indigo, needles, nails, gunpowder, plates, tobacco, land. 19 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of Daniel Tilman, Albermarle County, VA, and attachment requested before Samuel Ragland, \"his majesties Justice of Peace for the County of Louisa.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Certification by John Blair Jr., Bursar of William and Mary College that William Peter, Surveyor of Louisa, Virginia, only made one payment to the College. Witnessed by Thomas Walker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, promissory note on land, quitrents, men's shoes, women's wood-heeled shoes, rum, cider, homany, salt, ribbon, snuff. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Tisdale, to John Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Asks him to pay money owed. John Ragland to James Tisdale. Will pay as fast as he can.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, memos on horses, cotton, gun, beer, pork, feed for horses, rum. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: accounts, receipts, memos, promissory notes with unbound manuscript in front of folder (2, incomplete) on agriculture, rum, bacon, salt, hoe, medicines, spectacles. 25 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder of William Colvard to pay John Ragland 21/11.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Walker to Captain Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has employed Thomas Jefferson in the petition Samuel Ragland requested to be entered; asks for further direction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of Tithes for St. Martin's Parish Hanover County, VA taken by Samuel Ragland. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, memos on nails, cloth, buttons, silk, buckram, bonnet, stockings, corn, seed. 9 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of the estate of John Ragland, deceased, son of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond: Samuel Carr and James Minor bound to Richard Walker for 4 pounds 1/. Attachment of Richard Walker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of Samuel Ragland's plat on Cauthons Run.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Edmond Brewer to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; asks for payment of money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppraisors report on estate of John Ragland, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, order to pay on quitrent, stone rings, hogshead shells, nails, salt, wheat, rum, indigo, Negro, cloth, buttons, silk, buckram, vest. 13 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Pendleton to Captain Samuel Raglin . Care of Sampson. Asks for loan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum of things sold from estate of John Ragland, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond: John Buckley and Robert Bibb bound to Sam Carr for 17 pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellanous: promissory notes, receipts, accounts. Incomplete unbound manuscript at beginning, Negro. 15 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttachment against estate of Nathaniel Dickenson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorization for seizure of the estate of Nathaniel Dickenson to satisfy debt. Signed by Samuel Ragland, \"in his Majesty's Name.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond: James Dillard and John Ragland bound to Nathaniel Dickenson. Attachment against Nathaniel Dickenson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Phillips land plat at Dashpers Branch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, memos for wheat, salt, ginger, rum, linen, callico, Irish Linen. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a deed: William Flemming and Ann, his wife, to John Wingfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Gunnell to Sammuel Ragland. Asks for 20 shillings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, orders to pay dealing with wheat, Negro, pork, quitrent, land. 12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Evan Ragland, Halifax County, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Ragland to pay Evan Ragland's share of their father's estate to Thomas Wash; family is well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will Anderson to Major Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks him to send his share of the rum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of Samuel Ragland and Stephen Johnson with Louisa and Spotsylvania counties, VA. To repair Carns Bridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond: James Overton bound to William Quarles for 20 pounds 15/6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with hog, wool, plow, trowel, something to do with iron, rum, salt, achool payment. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond: Henry Gambill and William Ragland bound to Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlank form for apprenticeship to Charles Dickerson, brick layer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Gunnell to Sammuel Ragland. Asks for loan of 8/.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with brandy, shoes, cattle, tobacco, plows, vinegar. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of Sale for a slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Lists of Tithes, Fredericksville Parish, Louisa County, Virginia. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, promissory notes on Negro. 9 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of will of John Burnley, Hanover County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Anderson, Jr., to Major Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Can only send him 5 bushels of salt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of Nathaniel Bowe to Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond by Pettus Ragland, et al, to pay 100 pounds to Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous items relating to the settlement of the estate of John Ragland, such as cattle, horses, and land. 12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with land, tobacco, corn, vinegar, salt, schooling payment, horse, hoes, mitchel (type of pavement), Negro. 11 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Last Will and Testament of William Garrett, Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Bond for Lumsden \u0026amp; Overton\" to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, misc. correspondence dealing with land, crops, tobacco, paper currency, plate (1 oz.), horses, cattle, slaves, shoes. 19 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts on tobacco, corn, shoes, boots, negros. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with tobacco tax, case summons, taxes, soleing slave made shoes, and boots. 8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMIscellaneous receipts and business correspondence on rye.  4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyre Yanley to Samuel Ragland -- Bill of Sale for 3 Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecord of court action of James Overton, James Bullock, and John Lewis, executors of John Waller against Zachy Merriweather and Nicholas Lewis. Court finds for the plaintiff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of John White and William Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of Frances Smith of Hanover County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with attorney fees and bail, pipe tobacco, land, nails, iron, wine, sugar, rum, linen, lace, thread, cotton, leather, scythe stones, buttons, shoes, bedboard. 9 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveyors Report by William Pettit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Terrel, Wilks County, Georgia to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Sorry Samuel Ragland has not gotten his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDivision of the estate of John Zachary Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveyors Report by John Hogan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts for tobacco, hogshead, land, publication in Virginia. Gazette, Negro, shoes, poll tax. 12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of James Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: bonds, receipts, bill of sale, accounts dealing with land, slaves horses, brandy, tobacco, last will and testament of John Barnley. 11 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn White to Samuel Ragland. Will visit soon; will pick up leather and shoes; dog has killed his pigs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Bickle to Samuel Ragland. Will make over his Kentucky lands to Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous:  receipts, accounts dealing with slaves, horses, cattle, court costs, attorneys, etc., flax wheel, dishware, cookware, table chairs, schooling, tobacco, shoes for Negroes and men, land.  22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of bonds, notes and accounts due Doctor Andrew Todd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Robards, Goochland County, to Samuel Raglin (Ragland), Louisa, Virginia. Cannot pay S.R. any money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Bowe, Hanover, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Ragland to pay his grandmother's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Joel Terrell, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Are all well; could not get a power of attorney; Indians have been \"troublesome.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Jones, Richmond, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Elk Creek. Apprenticeship. will expire soon -- asks for help in acquiring tools.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with land, power of attorney costs, shoes, shoe thread, slavery, tobacco crop, horse, bacon. 22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCase of Coleman v. Turner. Attachment of estate of Benjamin Turner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents J. Overton, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Sends copy of Surveyor's fees; advises him to have the land surveyed soon; may lose a considerable part of the land due to prior claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePre-nuptial contract between Samuel Ragland and Elizabeth Michie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with hogshead, tobacco, coopering, surveying of land, land.  12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Land survey, Louisa County, Virginia, by George Massie for William Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, bonds dealing with cow, shoes, rum, brandy, land, slavery, Durants, linen, cambrick, knives, forks, copper, paper pins. 22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArchibald Stuart, Staunton, VA to Overton Cosby, Urbanna, VA. Will send 70 pounds from Replevin Bonds; hopes to collect other money due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Robards, Goochland, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Hopes to send him money owed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents R. Dick, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks for loan of cash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Hickmond, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, VA. Family is well; Sam is well; Campaign against, the Mawme Indians has been successful.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with tobacco, salt, shoes, brandy, saw blades, land, cleaning/repairing of a watch, horses, slavery. 19 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayette Ville, NC to Samuel Overton (son of James), Louisa, Virginia. Has another child; encloses a blank paper for bounty lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Nancy Pulliam and Benjamin Pulliam, Mecklenburg County, Roanoak River, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Family is well; asks where brother and sisters are living; has a son named Benjamin Raglin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlank form for duties on distilled spirits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with Irish Linen, handerkerchief, thread, oznaburg, ribbon, sheeting, cambrick, callico, crewel, needles, diaper tape, shoes, knife, scythe, corn, salt, rum, brandy, wheat, peas, leather, harness, rawhide, tobacco, copper, horses, land, building a house. 26 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed: Benjamin Nelson to Coventon Nelson, Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWalter Goldsmith promises to pay Samuel Overton half of any payment received in the case of Goldsmith v. Watkins which Samuel Ragland is handling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Henry Mitchell, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Demands return of Negro Davy of will bring suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, bonds dealing with pork, salt, wheat, brandy, sugar, shoes, hammer, knife, mails, linen, sacking, iron, horses, slaves, land. 23 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed: John Wingfield to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of Sale for Negro Tom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Wingfield, Georgia, to Samuel Ragling , Louisa, Virginia. Has sent deed to his land; asks for return of his bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed: Dudley Ragland to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with slaves, horses, land, calico, sheeting, thread, ribbon, Irish Linen, flannel, paper, dish, shoes, kneebuckles, corn, wine, brandy. 19 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for $100.00 by Overton Harris to Samuel Overton, both of Louisa, County, VA; also involves Thomas Barrett of Amherst County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eB. Sandidge, to Samuel Ragland. Charges $5 per pupil for common scholars; $10 for grammar scholars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArchibald Dick, Louisville, to Samuel Ragland. Will take his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ann Pulliam, Mecklenburg, VA, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; asks Samuel Ragland to write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmendment to Acts of distilling spirits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Dudley Ragland, Goochland Court, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. No progress in the business with James Robards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Bickley, Cambridge, SC, to \"Dear Sam.\" WiIl come to Virginia to court some single girls.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to hire out Negroes. William Duval to James Dabney, Louisa, Virginia. W.D. will sue J.D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Shelton \u0026amp; Harris, Goochland, VA, to Samuel Overton, Goochland Court House. Wants Samuel Overton to find out the date on Thompson's receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of people who are in arrears on the Carriage Tax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with spirits, salt, brown sugar, tobacco, snuff, nails, cashmere, linen, silk, muslin, sheeting, ribbon, ink powder, men's hose, shoes, tape, twist (?), watch repair, paper, slaves, horses.  36 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Overton, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. J.O. wants Samuel Overton to hire our Charls .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Dudley Ragland, Carters Ferry, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has tried to collect from James Robards; has now gotten a bond from John Woodson who will pay soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Bullock, Goochland Court House, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Cannot be at the sale; asks Samuel Overton to try to collect amounts due; election results.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Michie, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has consulted Jack Michie and S.R. will not get more than one year; has property left over from Edward's execution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends love to his children; glad Rosy has been sold -- hopes she has a good master.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Bullock, Amherst Court House, VA to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Cannot attend court; wants the fallow ground plowed; is not well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Bullock, Charlottesville , VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Goochland County, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudgement of Richmond Court against Richard Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Bullock, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr.  Discusses court cases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of Sale for 3 Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Clifton Thomson, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County. Sorry Samuel Ragland has lost use of one side; has sent a bearskin and a deerskin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts mostly dealing with court cases, verdicts, attorneys, etc., on whiskey, colt, sugar, coffee, rie -rye?, wheat, shoes, silk stockings, linen, cambrick, handerkerchiefs, tobacco, slaves, and steel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Bullock, Norfolk, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Will sail to Antigua; Samuel Overton must attend court for him; Admiral Maury's squadron sent in 10-12 French prisoners; has decided to go to Jamaica, not Antigua.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Meriwether, to Samuel Overton, Goochland, Court. Could not go to court, therefore asks Samuel Overton to do his business for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Stevens to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses revenue inspection business. Edward Stevens, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, VA. Encloses the above letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed: Thomas Payne to Samuel Overton, Jr. Sells his interest in the 300 acres of land due him as a veteran of the Revolution. Samuel Overton assigns this title to Thomas Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of Samuel Overton, Jr. as Collector of Revenues.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Meredeth Poindexter, to Lanceloote Minor or David Bullock, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Minor not to bring suit against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The last Will and Testament of Samuel Terrell, Louisa County, Virginia. Proved in Court, 12 February 1798.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Bickley, to Samuel Overton. Discusses financial deadlines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Duval, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses lawsuits in progress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTench Coxe, Treasury Department, to ?. Circular letter to revenue officials on stills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam and Mary diploma signed by James Madison, President and Professor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert Taylor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses lawsuits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKnight Bowles and Miss Mary Bick? to Samuel Overton. Sends information on his stills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert Johnston, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses bills; had a headache \"until grog time came about...took a hair of the dog.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"List of debts to Collect due Pottie \u0026amp; Dick.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Martha Michie to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Is well; thanks him for his present.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Nicholas Meriwether, Abbeville County, SC, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Got home safely; crops are good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Col. Garrett Minor, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses a Dedimus for taking a deposition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Peter Johnston, Prince Edward, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses legal proceedings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel McChesney to Minor Herndon. Hopes to pay soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEscape Warrant for Samuel McChesney, signed by Fontaine Maury.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to \"Brother\" Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Sale of father's land uncertain; is expecting his ninth child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP. Carr, Charlottesville, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Discusses sale of Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Stephen Terry to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Took the broad ax to repair a cart wheel; asks for payment for the repair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Encloses a Power of Attorney; sends resolutions under which soldiers can make claims; wants his children with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument to report stills to Collector of Revenue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence. Receipts dealing with slaves and clothing for them, horses, horseshoes, hoes, scythe, staples, hooks, nails, boots, hose, buttons, ladies and men's gloves, shoes, linen, oznaburg, thread, cambrick, cotton, corduroy, silk, currycomb, rum, salt, brandy, wheat, bacon, sugar, whiskey, cheese, butter, tobacco, and property sale. 90 items. Many court dealings and legal references.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e? Bickley to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExamination of a witness, signed by George Carrington, Halifax County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Johnston, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Louisa.  Has not purchased Morriss' notes except for $1000, therefore returns Samuel Overton's money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses land claim problems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTench Coxe, Treasury Department, to Supervisors. Circular letter on laws on spirits and stills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William B. Grove, Philadelphia, PA, to Thomas Overton. Discusses land claims; describes national politics -- the men who were called the \"Goverment Party\" in 1794 are now called \"fomenters of War with France\"; those who were against English depredations in 1794 have failed to speak out against France now; believes the President John Adams and Congress want peace with France -- if ward comes, it will be France who starts it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents P. Johnston to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia, commission to take the deposition of William Cosby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses Mr. Groves' letter; misses his children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has inquired about the legacy due Mr. Dickerson's children. Has no money for Samuel Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePomfrett Waller to Samuel Overton. Received S.L.'s letter; has bought a still; asks Samuel Overton to stamp it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Garrett Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to get a copy of a deed; sends a copy of a judgment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Carrington, Richmond Supt. Office, to Samuel Overton. Opinion of a revenue case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Herndon, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks for help on revenue cases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jonathan M. Herndon, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Asks for help on revenue cases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa, Virginia, to Robert Yancey \u0026amp; Co. Judgment in a revenue card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Yancey \u0026amp; Co., South Anna Ville, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Expects to pay the yearly revenue duty; objects to Samuel Overton's decision in their cases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton.  Decision in the case of Rovert Yancey \u0026amp; Co.  Encloses the decision.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR. Yancy \u0026amp; Co. acknowledges receipt of letter from Samuel Overton on revenue. Blank form for reporting distilled spirits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa, Virginia, to Edward Carrington. Reports actions in case of Robert Yancey \u0026amp; Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of the estate of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdmund Randolph, Richmond, VA, to \"Mr. Overton, administrator of Samuel Ragland, deceased.\" Expresses an opinion of Samuel Ragland's will and the settlement of the estate. medium oversize?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous:  Correspondence, Receipts, Accounts of silk handkerchief, space, plow, tin tumblers, saddle, leather, leading lines, slaves, horseshoes, coat, jacket, stuffed slippers, gloves, black bomarett ?, material, black buckles, linen, durant, wheat, sugar, coffe, tobacco.  85 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the inventory and appraisement of the estate of Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNames of the infants in the suit Samuel Ragland's Administrator vs. his Legatees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdmund Randoph, Richmond, VA, to \"Mr. Overton, Administrator of Mr. Samuel Ragland.\" Opinion on estate of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Waddell to Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa County, Virginia. Revenue questions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate of appointment of Samuel Overton, Jr., to be collector of the Revenues in Louisa County in the District of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNicholas Meriwether to Samuel Overton,Collector of Revenues, Richmond, VA. Asks for help in collecting a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of stamped paper sold by Samuel Overton, Jr., in the quarter ending 1798 September 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for the arrest of Edmond Brown, Hanover County, VA. Signed by William Pollard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sales of stamped paper by George Murray in the quarter ending 9/30/98.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sale of stamped paper by Ludlow Bramham for the quarter ending 9/30/98.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Sydnor to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court. Sends the subscription paper of 1797.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Stevens, Inspector, Revenue Second Survey, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton. Sends forms necessary for Robert Yancey \u0026amp; Co. case; revenue department business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEzekiel Perkins to Samuel Overton. Wants to work a still.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eE. Carrington, Supr. Office, Richmond, to Samuel Overton. Circular letter discusses carriage taxes and collection of taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDabney Minor, Topping Castle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Asks Samuel Overton to negotiate the exchange of William Minor's bonds. D. Minor to David Bullrock. Asks D.B. to dismiss the suit if the bonds are exchanged. William Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to call before next Hanover Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaint of John and Henrietta Bickley against Samuel Overton, Administrator of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTestimony in the case of John and Henrietta Bickley vs. Samuel Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Scott to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Wants a license for a still.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePermission to dispose of a still by auction to satisfy a debt for still tax, by H. Garrett and Thomas Meriwether.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has received his letters and the book; will go to Knoxville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Miscellaneous. Mainly accounts of people's names in reference to stamped paper sold by..., money owed to clerk, iron, horse shoes, oil \"for negro women\", salt, sugar, calf skin, brandy leather still. Also, legal receipts. 43 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Hart, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton or David Bullock. Asks for help in securing payment from Austin Cosby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed: Richard Johnson Burnett to Benjamin Crenshaw, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed: Richard Johnson Burnett to Benjamin Crenshaw, Jr, Louisa, Virginia. Wants information on revenue laws.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Poindexter, Jr., to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses collection of debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Bagby to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks to be paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert Jete, ? House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Called on Mr. Payne - has deposited enough wheat and corn to cover the two bonds; is trying to make his collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Overton, Knoxville, to Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Has been traveling on business; has considered marrying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Fleming, Healing Springs, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Enter 3 stills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Lee Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks him not to pay Mr. Richards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Yancey, Louisa to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Will open a still.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Richard Bagby, Albermarle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to send money he has collected.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Peyton Randolph, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. The infants will be made defendants during this court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Joseph Bickley, SC, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Received bill against the legatees of his grandfather's estate; describes land settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Land Warrant has been sold; had an earthquake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Dickinson to Samuel Overton. Wants a license to distill spirits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Charles Smith to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has sent the case of Mitchell vs. Green.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of George W.B. Spooner and Haslewood Farish to the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of Thomas Legg and Godlove Heiskill to the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus, Louisa to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will enter Mrs. Redd's chair on the tax list.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Wash to Samuel Overton. Informs Samuel Overton he has a hogshead of foreign distilled spirits; has purchased riding chair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Dabney to Samuel Overton. Can only send $17.07.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Garrett to Samuel Overton. Will try to pay his debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas W. Cosby to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to attend court for him to collect money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Family news; people have called a convention to discuss slavery and alter the Constitution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Should pay $82 to James Innes; Mr. Toleswill pay $40.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Scott to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks to enter a still.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of Robert Clough and Elizabeth Clough to Azariah King for property in Spotsylvania County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Jr.? Fayeteveille sic KY?, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks about his sick Aunt Nelson; is well and attending school at the Academy; does not like Fayetteville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ann Pulliam, Mecklenburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has gotten all the answers to the bill executed; hopes they will arrive in time; son Bob died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Richard Harris, Jefferson County, to Richmond Harris, Louisa, Virginia. Has searched the land claim -- will lose about 200 acres; thinks it best to sell it and buy another tract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Does not know the quality of the Louisa land and would like to know what Samuel Overton thinks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Cookle to Samuel Overton. Asks for still license.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of William Herndon and Joseph Herndon to the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Crenshaw to Samuel Overton. Asks for a still license.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will sell land for 6/ per acre.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; discusses case of Pottie \u0026amp; Dick vs. Davis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samuel Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has gotten a judgment against Burnley -- asks Samuel Overton not to issue any further process against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert Dickason to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks for still license.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Dabney to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia.; Asks for still license.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of John and Nathaniel Thomasson to the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Received the acceptance of his offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette, KY, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has not yet gotten a judgment against Davis; asks about settlement of Ragland Estate; money is scarce; problems with collecting Buford's note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Wash to Samuel Overton, Jr. Cannot attend court to be a witness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents G.W. Harris, Shephardsville, KY, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has heard Samuel Overton is married; has heard that the British Minister has asked the President to declare war against France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eG.W. Harris, Shephardsville, KY, to ?. Asks him to write; will see him soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of the account of Samuel Cave with the estate of Samuel Ragland, deceased.  Endorsement by James Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of David Bullock with Samuel Overton, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick Harris, Jr., to Samuel Overton. WiIl not join the local Masonic Club since his is moving to Caroline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Fleming, Healing Springs, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Wants to license three stills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus, Mount Hope, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Sends a copy of the will of John Burnley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Anne Pulliam, Mecklenburg, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has sent the answer to Samuel Overton's suit against her father's legatees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jas. Dickenson, Jr. Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia.  Encloses order for dealing with Mr. Sandrige; sends Power of Attorney for land sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Jett, Culpeper, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Spotsylvania. Failed to send the bond because the bearer set out before he knew of it; hopes to please a young lady.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Herndon, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Invitation to join the Jockey Club.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Poindexter to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Offer to sell a slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Gibbons to Samuel Overton. Has removed to Madison Court House; will pay the money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Peter Nelson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks for settlement of account of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRevenue Office correspondence. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. Lists of people and accounts. Legal papers. Horses, iron pair wedges, ax, hatchet, scissors, Colter?, slavery, coaches (carriages), stage wagons, salt, crape, oil, cloth, sheeting, buttons, silk, flannel, knives, forks, hair, phaton (?). 107 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Minor to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court. Discusses settlement of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eT.M. Posey to Mr. Overton.  Will send his Carriage Tax by Captain Gatewood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTurner Anderson to Samuel Overton. Suggests text for a sermon before the Lodge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Captain Richardson will make the lockett with 10 days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr. Should not make any deeds until Mr. Syme give Samuel Overton a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Scott, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Sends James Landford's affidavit; Nicholas Meriwether ran the still without his permission.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Francis Adams, Centerville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Sent the execution to the sheriff; sheriff wants power of Attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Armistead Anderson, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Clothes are ready.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Peter Minor, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Benjamin Nelson owned two slaves at his death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Daniel Grinnan, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses bonds and receipts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Junior, Fredericksburg, VA. Will recommend him for office of Post Master at Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses settlement of estate of Major Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Poindexter to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks to be paid on his note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Taylor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Describes how his debt will be paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Goodwin, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will send $100 on the Barbour \u0026amp; Strodes account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents J.L. Hawkins to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks him not to enter a suit over money owed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond to the United States by Joel and Josiah Fagg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichmond Lewis, Bellair, to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Mr. Colson has put all his money out; needs about $2000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Alice Jouiiett ?, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Discusses leasing a house in Charlottesville to Wells.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Nuckolls to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has decided not to take Grenshaw's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Joseph Bickley, Southampton, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends a bond; was not able to meet General Marshall to get an answer to the bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Hyde to Samuel Overton. Mr. Lipscomb will be his security for the debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Smith to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to sell \"Arka and Child\" for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Lewis, Junior, Fauquier Court House, to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court House. Will pay his debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA, to Francis Brooke. Has left a copy of Samuel Terrell's will; asks for legal opinion. Francis Brooke's opinion on Terril's will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Carrington, Richmond, to Joseph Habersham. Recommends Samuel Overton as Post Master for Fredericksburg. Edward Carrington to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Encloses the above.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerrard Banks to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses payment of his bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Lancelot Minor, Minors Folly, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to collect note from Peter Cosby; thanks him for sympathy letter on his father's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWililam Herndon, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuell Overton, Junior, Charlottsville, VA. House will be ready in time; asks if Terrill and Cornelius mortgage is duly recorded; please ask Philip Gooch, lawyer, about money from a lawsuit, Herndon v. Rose.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Charlottesville, VA. Cannot part with his slave because of the large crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Augustine Davis, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Sorry Samuel Overton did not apply earlier for the Post Master position; Augustine Davis was not able to recommend him in time for the appointment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower of Attorney -- Overton Cosby to Samuel Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick Harris, Jr., Orange Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses settlement of Goodwin v. Thilman Hickman?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of Virginia to Edmund Bullock, Waller Overton, et al. Requires them to appear in Spotsylvania Court as witnesses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Lewis, Jr., Fauquier Court House, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Has been delayed but will pay money owed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond to the United States by Thomas Legg and Samuel Howeron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond to the United States by George W.B. Spooner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Dabney Minor, Albemarle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Asks to be recommended as a census taker for Virginia; asks Samuel Overton to write his Marshall for VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Bullock, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Richmond. Inquiry on case of Anderson v. Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThornton Gibson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Has sold 202 acres of land to Richard Harris.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Innes, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses payment of debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Austin, RIchmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Will accept draft in favor of G. Minor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses ownership of a slave; has sent $234; money is scarce; discusses case of Pottie \u0026amp; Dick v. Davis; had been unable to travel, therefore does not know about Uncle's Eggleston land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Barrett, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Send accounts to collect.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Bullock, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Sends $900 paid for Col. Morris; asks how much Goodwin would settle for in Goodwin v. Thilman in cash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Denies owing any money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Lewis, Fredericksburg, VA to Samuel Overton, Charlottsville, VA. Encloses a letter from Austin; doctor will move to town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Archibald ? Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Isaac arrived; is at Transylvania University at Lexington, KY, studying natural philosophy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Alice Joiiett ?, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton. Asks him to purchase two Negro girls whose mother is now in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Charles Cosby, Elbert County, Georgia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has executed the Power of Attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Overton, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Sweet Springs. Sends the bonds of John Miller's; asks for help in insuring payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePeter Cosby to Samuel Overton. Has tried to raise money and failed; aks for a cash advance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Minor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Lexington, Botetourt County. Discusses collection of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Minor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Lexington, Rockbridge County, VA. Asks Samuel Overton to give up his claim on John Minor's house in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Asks Samuel Overton to purchase 10 hogsheads of shells for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Overton, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Ask Samuel Overton to purchase chamber pots and mugs for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Bullock, Goochland Barr, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Case of Goodwin vs. Thilman has been superseded; has obtained a judgment in Johnson vs. Sampson's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam M. Thompson, Pottiesville, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Has decided to continue working for Mr. Pottie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George H. Allan, Madison, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Collection of a debt against Thomas Gibbons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Federalist organization strategy for the election to get out the vote.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert H. Saunders, Bradford, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses settlement of debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond -- John and Nathaniel Thomasson to the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Wife has been sick; wants balance of money due him or will sue; has been building a house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Morris to Samuel Overton, Jr. Wants to discuss John Bickley's debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMartha Waller to Samuel Overton.  Asks for information on the Sale of Poll.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Crutchfield, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Richmond, VA. Sends papers and a bank note for $1000 and other monies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Chew, Jr., Urbanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Has received the amount of Bohanan's debt; Mr. Cosby received Samuel Overton's letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Is building a house and has no ready money to pay Isaac; Jonathan W. Johnston died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Gray, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has applied to Benjamin Moseby for payment of bonds, but he will not pay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Robert Crutchfields Abstract for Carriage Dutys for the Quarter ending 31st Decer. 1800.\" For the 11th division in the second survey in the District of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Marshall, Philadelphia, PA, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Delivered letters of recommendation for Samuel Overton to the Post Master General, but had previously recommended Mr. Greene who was appointed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Pottie to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses George Perry's bonds and asks for help in securing payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRevenue Office correspondence. 13 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Papers mainly dealing with bonds, legal fees, land, slaves, sugar, salt, coffee, whiskey, cider, cheese, pots, tumblers, molasses, bread, tea, rum, bacon, blanket, hat, handkerchief, shirts, \"drawers\", buttons, buckles, tobacco, wheat, snuff, oats, flannel, cotton, Irish linen, calico, ribbon, plates, bank book. 151 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Swift acknowledges receipt of his share of estate of Clevease Duke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Family has been unwell; sends $40 for credit for Isaac; dispute over land with Clough Overton's estate; will send money due to Col. Pettus' estate as soon as he gets it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Chew, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Courthouse. Pays his brother, John Chew, Jr.'s debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Chew, Jr., Urbanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Has had his brother Robert pay his debt. Enclosing receipt 24 January 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Crutchfield to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Has gotten a list of carriages -- needs more entry forms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Pottie, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Will travel to Philadelphia; asks for money received from Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Peter Rose, Jr., Fredericksburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Courthouse. Has come from Richmond to adjust the claim Samuel Overton has against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Toler, Petersburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Remarks on the strange marriage of James Bickley to Mary Ann Whitfield; people are pleased with election of Jefferson; hopes to be able to pay his debt when due; asks about the cotton crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Meriwether, Abbeville County, South Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, VA. Asks if he will receive money from Samuel Ragland's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ben Mosby to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Gray, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses how to settle Mosby's debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Pottie to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses depositions in a court case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John White to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks to be paid for getting Samuel Overton's man, Charles, out of jail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJonathan Dickinson to George Boxley. In response to a threat to sue -- Jonathan Dickinson will not pay his \"brother's debts and owes nothing himself.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jonathan Toler, Southampton, GA?, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Is doing business for Bickley \u0026amp; Newby; town is so \"disapated and noisy\" he has to go to the woods to write his letters; is giong to the wedding of Lucy Bickley and John N. Newby; \"it is vilent hot here\"; \"some of our Carolina \u0026amp; Georgia girls they are the most accommodating creatures in the world...and they kiss so sweet\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Overton, Gray Tent ?, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Has procured Mrs. Rice's relinquishment of the land; may try to visit next fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Poindexter to Justices of Louisa, Virginia. Orders them to examine witnesses in the case of Johnson v. Garrett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Garland Thompson, Fairfax, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Samuel Overton's execution against Barbour will be carried out September 21.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert Crutchfield, Suning HIll, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Does not recall circular letter about his illegal proceedings, therefore will proceed to sell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Peter Nelson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has no right to withold payment of Major Ragland's subscriptions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower of Attorney, James Mills \u0026amp; Co. to Samuel Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John W. Barret, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Will pay his debt as soon as he returns.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAffadavit of Thomas Price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Regrets not being able to visit; asks if Samuel Overton could purchase slaves for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Watson to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses settlement of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Hook, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Has put in Samuel Overton's claims to the Marshall, U.S. District Court of Virginia but Court decided he should not pay them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRevenue Office correspondence and documents. 6 pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBonds to the United States. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. Mainly dealing with bonds, legal problems and cases, tobacco, slavery, chest, table, bed and furniture, plates, iron pot, wheel, breakfast and dinner prices, barbecues, and land. 93 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to deliver several letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr.. Asks for his note and receipts; needs money to buy shoes for his Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Baptist and Joseph Waterlow to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Sympathy letter on death of a relative.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert Lewis, Caroline, to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court House. Will be unable to attend court -- asks Samuel Overton to do some business for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower of Attorney -- Alexander Parker to Samuel Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sta. Crutchfield, Mattapony, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to send papers; thinks $300 is a good price for the land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Scudday to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Will wait for Mr. Meriwether's money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Asks him to send Carriage, License, and auction duties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Benjamin Brown, Charlottesville , VA, to Samuel Overton. Money has not yet been received on Gooch's execution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Thornton, Hanover, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will try to pay his bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Overton Cosby, Urbanna, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAffadavit of James Beadles on Negro belonging to estate of Cleavers Duke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGarland Thompson, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses settlement of executions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert Yancy, Yanceyville, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses money due him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Hook to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses the settlement of law suits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOverton Cosby, Urbanna, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Is pleased with sale of McChesy property; sympathy at death of Brother Charles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Daingerfield to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Settlement of an execution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends an account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Quarles, Fluvanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Has been sick; asks Samuel Overton to find an overseer for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Poindexter, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Greensprings. Sends papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Greensprings, Louisa. Pistols are ready; hopes Samuel Overton's health is better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Lawrence, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Sweet Springs. Several letters have arrived for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Dela Badger to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to take a draught and send the money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAffadavit of George Maury.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Morries to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to get money from Mr. Mercer; likes Mercer's politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Waller, Pottiesville, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Wanted to settle his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Morries, Sr., to Samuel Overton. Wants his money from the estate of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Overton, Staunton, VA, to Chapman Johnson, Staunton. Discusses settlement of several legal cases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam M. Thompson, Fairfax, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House.  Discusses settlement of debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Mercer County, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Will present a bill for payment; has a patent for 600 acres in Kentucky; Brother Jack is unwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam M. Thompson, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses settlement of an execution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Overton, Raleigh, NC, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Wife is unwell; Brother John is unwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Waller is arriving with Major Burk; has no money to send; will move to TN or the Natchez.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. Mainly dealing with bonds, court cases, powder, flints, lard, subscription to Va. Gazette, Argus, tobacco, flannel shirts, letterbook, wafers, quilts, ink, lettercase, files, wine, bear skins, and beaver skins. 107 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Circular letter on revenue collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Minor, Jr., Spotsylvania, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County. Has a warrant for 1000 acres of land -- asks for information on the land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Mercer, George Town, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Will be abroad for 12 months for health reasons; directs Samuel Overton to send his account to Hugh Mercer for payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhillip B. Johnson submits dispute in settlement of accounts to be decided.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John M. Herndon, Hanover, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of estate of William Minor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Has recovered from his illness; will visit Virginia and will visit Father and Mother; asks Samuel Overton to meet him at the Springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Chesley Kinney, Staunton, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Case of Maury v. Dowall has been continued; would like to have any fees due him; would like to buy a female house servant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eT. Colman, Penax, TN, to John Overton, Louisa Court House. Has not succeeded in finding bank bills; reports results of the election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Dudly Ragland, Powhatan, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to settle the balance due on estate of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Overton, Lexington, KY, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Will pay $350 for the Negro.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower of Attorney -- William Smith to Samuel Overton, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Overton, Knoxville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Will travel to Raleigh, NC, on public business; asks if bank bill has arrived.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Carrington certifies that Samuel Overton, Jr., has settled his accounts as Collector of Internal Revenue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Morries to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks for statement of accounts; wants a clear assignment of Mercer's bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlan for recording deeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. Mainly legal/court cases material. Accounts dealing with hogshead tobacco, snuff, mare, horses, callico, Irish linen, Hunning, powder, wine, brandy, and shields. 73 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Philip B. Johnson, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Cannot execute the deed today -- will do it later.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. Yancy opinion on will of Matthew Peatross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Dabney, Louisa, to Martin Baker. Samuel Overton will settle Martin Baker's claims against Robert Dabney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Francis Meriwether, Cambridge, SC, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Is a legatee of S. Ragland and wants to apply for money due him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bear ? Gordon, Abbeville County, South Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Has spoken to Mr. Bickley and he will make the titles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samuel Overton, Yanceyville, to Anne Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Encloses an account of her balance; has given an order for it on his Father; expects to leave soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. Yancey's opinion on will of Isaac Clarke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer of William Clarke to a bill exhibited by Peatross. William Clarke's case on the will of Matthew Peatross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous.  Mainly legal-type documents, etc.  Also deals with plated bridle, horses, celery seed, apple seeds, cambrick, and slavery.  18 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower of Attorney -- David Homes to David Yancey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBanks v. Wale decision in Louisa Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 11 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. Yancey's opinion on will of Thomas Yerby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoll list for election Garrett v. Watson v. Daniel v. Murray.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder to seize 13 pounds, 1/2 from the goods and chattels of William Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 17 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 27 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Mr. Hart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnn Overton, Louisa, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover. Judy Hart married; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEliza P. Spencer to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth A. Minor, Mount Airy, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLouisa Anderson to Elizabeth Claybrooke. Sends a ball of cotton; Mrs. Peter Cosby died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover, Invitation to a barbeque.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of Malcolm Hart, Louisa County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of James Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBolina Dickinson, Rock-Hill, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ann Coleman, Nelson, to \"Sister\" Sarah Overton Claybrooke. Laments Father's James Overton death; her family has been sick all winter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Dickenson, Belle Isle, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County, VA. Gossip and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Fitzroy ? Brookfield, to Liz Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover, County, VA. Has been unable to get her necklace; wishes she/he? could be with her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mary Claybrooke, Washington , to Sarah Claybrook, VA. Has had bad headaches; husband and children are well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Dickenson, Belle Isle, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County. Famiy news and gossip; her child Ann Overton has learned to talk but is not yet weaned so \"she begs often to suck.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHawes Coleman to John Claybrook. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents ? to Yancey ?. Recommends newspapers, and discusses the upcoming elections, John Adams, General John Marshall, politics, and the recipient's upcoming examination.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Trevilian Anders, Brookville, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Arrived last Sunday; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Overton, Travellers Rest near Nashville, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County, VA. Has been ill; consoles her on the loss of her sister to marriage; reflections on his growing old and on women and marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents ?, La Grange, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia. Neighborhood news; invitation to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth L. Stirman, Washington City, to Elizabeth Claybrooke?. Married James H. Stirman on March 23; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of will of Robert Honeyman. Handwritten copy. Copy of Richmond Enquirer's notice of Robert Honeyman's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of John Claybrook with Josheph Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of Sale: Robert Smith to John C. Boxley for horses and cows.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand grant: Virginia to Samuel Harris. King and Queen County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnn Coleman to Miss Elizabeth? Claybrooke, Brook Ville, Louisa County, VA.  Cousin Harry's house burned; will not visit until next year; Kitty has had another child; neighborhood news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTestimonials as to stud horse Napoleon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Claybrooke, Jr., Brookville, to \"Cosin.\" Little wheat made in this country; Thomas Jefferson has died; family is well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a deed from Gibbs to Napier in Haywood County and Dyer County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport card from school of M. Hart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Rutherford to John Claybrooke, Louisa County. Quotes wheat prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of Sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of Sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Claybrooke? and Sarah Brookeville, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherrysville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice on how to treat a sick Negro; neighborhood news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. \"Lanefield,\" Haywood County, TN. Urges his brother to come to Virginia to settle estate. Has hired out Negroes and lost them. Has spent two to three hundred dollars for Guano.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Thomas Claybrooke, Roanoke River, VA, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County.  Describes his journey and his traveling companion, Mr. Buckner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Nashville, Tennessee. Also: Jane to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Has been unwell; horse is sick too; warns him not to trust strangers; warns him not to work too hard the first year. From Jane: Had a protracted meeting, but only one preacher came; new meeting house to be built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Oak Cottage, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Sparta, White County, Tennessee. Sorry the slave has run away; has been making preparations for him; wants him to come as soon as he reaches Judge Overton's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Davidson County, Tennessee. His horse has been wounded; sends 5 plows; hopes to meet him as soon as he gets a horse; encloses papers (2 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 4 items, notes and accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Largely concerned with advice and directions for running a farm. 16 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Richard Jones. Directions for proving the boundaries of John S. Claybrooke's land in court. Incomplete letter describing the countryside.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal document involving the payment of bonds from the estate of Malcolm Hart. Signed by James Hart, Commissioner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSisters of Thomas W. Claybrooke - Elizabeth, Jane, Sarah -, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news and gossip. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMartha C. Noell, Humanity Hall, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brook Ville, Louisa. James Claybrooke? stayed last night -- wishes she could see other members of the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn W. Overton, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Virginia. News of death of Judge John Overton; Cousin Thomas is Postmaster at Brooklia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Crops were poor; has been cholera in Richmond; family news; wants to establish a Post office in Brooklia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Stapleton Coates, Lifton, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Attended a camp meeting and saw several of Thomas' relatives; his medical practice is \"tolerable\" and has not lost a patient; graduated from medical school in Baltimore; neighborhood news; had an earthquake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Sends peach seed; needs rain and crops are poor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John S. Claybrooke, Williamson County, Tenn. Horse is well; reports on farm's progress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Harrisburg, Haywood County, Tennessee. Will trust him in the land question.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane and Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news and gossip. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStapleton Coates, Goochland, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has met Andrew Hart who suffered a mental breakdown -- will never be well; saw Thomas W. Claybrooke's brother John; support for Jackson has not declined.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLoan agreement between Claybrooke Brothers and their Father, and agreement between the Brothers on dividing profits and losses from Haywood County farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Instructions and advice for running the farm. 5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn W. Overton, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. 2 items. Asks about local news, proposes a visit to the springs, comments that not interested in a certain young woman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Problems with the land in Haywood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John S. Claybrooke, Williamson County, Tenn. Answers J.S.C.'s complaints about farm management; cotton is doing well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice and instructions on running the farm. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSarah, Jane, and Elizabeth Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George B. Nuckall ?, Hall County, Georgia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, West Tennessee. Has seen good land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Hardeman X Roads (Tenn.) to George B. Nicholas, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Instructions on purchase of goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Henry Harris, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Harrisburg P.O., Haywood County, Tennessee. Has bought a plantation; news of Claybrooke family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice and instructions on running the farm. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrook to Thomas Claybrooke \u0026amp; Neighbours .  Is a candidate for re-election -- asks for support.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaniel Cherry, Cherryville, to Thomas W. Claybrook. Discusses a sick steer and an ox hide. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane and Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jane R. Riordan to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia. Is learning to be a milliner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Crop has been good; his son is well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane R. Claybrooke and others, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has had an accident. Cotton crop has been bad; hopes to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of Edward Waller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous.  12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. News of his farm; has named his son Frederick; enjoys reading the \"Lady's Book.\" 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P., Jane, Sarah, and James Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; opening of the railroad. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Advice on horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Has seen the railroad; has sent his cotton to Orleans; price of cotton is low.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Reports on his farming; family news. 5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest Tenn? to Jane R. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. His son is sick; Thomas has been in MIssissippi; asks James to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farming and selling of cotton news; expects t ogo to Haywood to conduct business; \"has raised the wall of one of the best barns.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Lexington, KY, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Visited Uncle Thomas; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart? to Jane Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia. Has been to town to have his \"tooth pluged\"; describes the fashions; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Crops are doing well; discusses payment of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMIscellaneous. 11 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Discusses farming, settlement of a debt; attended a whig meeting in Nashville with 35,000 people; gives advice on marriage. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents ? to Jane R. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia. Was playing a joke on her; John has returned from the seminary; Lewis will be returning from Texas; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJanet Collins to Mary A. Hart, Claybrooke. Henry broke his ankle; invites her to visit; will send the flower roots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke appoints a woman to conclude a \"Treaty of Marriage\" for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane and Sarah Claybrooke, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; Father (John Claybrooke) voted for Van Buren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEliza Collins to Jane Claybrooke, Louisa. Family has been sick; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Advises his nephew to study languages; is thinking about marrying; Patsy is not well; messages from the Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farms news; family news; direction for collecting a sum of money. 5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to james O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Has returned from Mississippi; visisted Thomas who has gotten very fat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Planting is going slowly; relations have been visiting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of Edward Waller of Gloucester County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke, Mary A. Hart, and Sally O. Hart, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Two of his children died; directions for court proceedings. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP. Stith, Franklin, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farm news; advice on health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to \"my dear niece,\" Sarah O. Hart, and \"nephew,\" James M. Hart, Frederick's Hall, Louisa County, Virginia. Farm and family news. First in a series of letters giving avuncular advice on individual's civil and religious duties to society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.P. Maury, near Franklin, Tenn?, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.  Discusses settlement of a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Sends Bluegrass seeds; farm seeds; Uncle Thomas Claybrooke has died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous.  1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Malcolm Hart, \"At Mrs. Dabney's,\" to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is being taught by Robert Dabney; is learning Latin and Greek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Had an earthquake; instructions on Mississippi land and a lawsuit; comments on a murder case; farm news. 6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John M. F. Harris, Keel Boat, Hawk ?, to Mr. ? Claybrooke, Tennessee. Offers to ship cotton for him, giving details of arrival time and place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn O. Banks, Greenvank, to James Claybrooke, Louisa. Describes a trip with old Mr. Grinnell across a river.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside on a Louisa election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Thomas W. Claybrooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Henry M. Truehart to James Malcolm Hart, Frederick Hall, Louisa, Virginia. Went to Richmond; is going to Texas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Anna Banks, Green Bank, to Sally Overton Hart, Frederickshall Depot, Louisa. \"As great day for the Decocracy\"; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Malcolm Hart to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. His sister, Sally Overton Hart, died, visited Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John M. Sheppard, Jr., Richmond, to John Claybrooke, Frederick Hall Depot, Louisa County, Virginia. Sends his accounts; describes sale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is planning on getting into the fishery business; bought some land; death of niece, Sally O. Hart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDick \u0026amp; Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Correspondence on sale of goods. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents J. W. Claybrooke, Brookville, Mo . to \"Cousin\" Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.  Went up the Mississippi; is thinking to moving to Texas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has traveled to Memphis and will visit Virginia; complaint about buying a horse for Thomas W. Claybrooke; describes his trip from Virginia; his horse was stolen; wants to meet him in Memphis; brought two portraits of their Father, John Claybrooke. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Arrived in Washington; visited his Congressman and his Whig friends from Tennessee who were trying to persuade Senator Jarnagin to vote against tariff appeal; is looking for a saddle for James O. Claybrooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDick \u0026amp; Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Broadside on sale of crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarper, Union Town, Alabama, to James T. Boyd, Little Plymouth, King \u0026amp; Queen County, Virginia. Would like to visit Virginia; Brother went to the war and is in Mexico; family news; is a Methodist.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous.  12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWinfree \u0026amp; Sheppard, Richmond, to James Claybrooke, Frederick Hall, VA. Discusses tobacco sales.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is visiting Memphis and will go to New Orleans; wants to sell a horse. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDick \u0026amp; Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Received his letter; cotton prices are going up; printed price list for New Orleans; and look at a broadside.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStapleton Coates, French Hill, to James M. Hart, Frederickshall Depot, Louisa County, VA. Asks him to go on a trip to Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt decision in the case of james N. Klyer vs. Thomas W. Claybrook.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents R.R. Pierce, Cloverport, KY, to ?. Describes his trip from Kentucky to Virginia and back to Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 15 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookeville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Has had rheumatism; saw Brother Thomas; family news; railroad is being built nearby; describes his house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Report card for James M. Hart at University of Virginia, sent to Mary A. Hart, Fredericks Hall, Louisa, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Will visit; has rheumatism; wants to build a road; a Negro ran away. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke and Mary A. Hart, Brookeville, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke?. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 11 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, VA, to James O. Claybrooke?. Reports the death of Grandfather and cousin Harris ?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Father has died; advice on farming; discusses Father's will. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Questions about Father's will. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 13 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Last Aunt Nelson died; local news; Robert Hart has gone to California to seek gold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Would like to talk to him to solve their difficulties on the Haywood Farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart to James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia. Would like to hire a man.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny Noel to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Has sent flowers; local news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvertisement for James M. Hart's school. 2 copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 17 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny Noel to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Freder+AG1278ickshall. James Claybrooke visited; other local news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Discusses land sales; has arranged to have a deed drawn up; statement of accounts. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 21 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Division of slaves between the two.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed: Francis B. Fogg to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eE., Walnut Grove, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Frederickshall P.O., Louisa County, VA. Family has been made sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Overton Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke and Elizabeth P. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; Nancy Coleman legacy. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to John S. Claybrooke. Settlement of Father, John Claybrooke's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Triune, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Asks him to sign a document; will not object to the settlement of the Haywood County land; regrets Tom ever came to Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed: William B. Porter and Mary Porter, Louisa County, Virginia to James M. Hart. 2 copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed: James M. Hart, Louisa County, to James M. Vest and Benjamin Henson. 2 copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has copies of the deeds; directs him to buy land. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke, Walnut Hill, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Received the deeds; has been unwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand plat. Land of James M. Hart, Louisa County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 26 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Washington City, to \"Son\" Frederick or Samuel. Is going on to New York; wants family to go with him to his home; wants to be relieved of his office as President of the Railroad. Frederick Claybrooke to \"Uncle\". Has been sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart, White Plains, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Describes his trip home and to Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Malcolm Hart, Prospect Hill, to \"Uncle,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Arrived at Brookville; some cattle were killed by the railroad train; a revival is in progress; crops are good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 40 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke, Walnut Hill, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia.  Needs money; needs Brazil tobacco seed; thinks John has swindled him.  2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Corday P. Revelle, Lanefield, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke . Requests support in the election for County Court Clerk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart, Brookville, to \"Uncle,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends money from Uncle James O. Claybrooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of James M. Hart with Harris \u0026amp; Gibson, Richmond, VA. 5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Acknowledges his letter to James M. Hart; will send money if needed; farm news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames M. Hart, Brownville, Tennessee, to Mary A. Hart, Fredericks Hall, Louisa County, VA. Is going to visit Uncle Thomas; is well; great excitement over politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of James M. Hard with C.G. Trevilian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 40 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarris \u0026amp; Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart. Accounts. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents R.Y. Longley, Brownsville, Tennessee, to ?. Describes his mercantile business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Hart, Chiville, to James Hart.  Party invitations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn M. Hart appointed Surveyor of the road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to \"Brother,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Uncle William Overton, son of James Overton and Mary Walker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames M. Hart, Brookville, to \"Uncle.\" Sends grass seed; farming news; went to a Baptist Association.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Suggestions for a settlement between Thomas and John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 39 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart, Brookeville, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends tobacco seed; crops are good. James O. Claybrooke to T.W.C. Bought guano, therefore is short of money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarris \u0026amp; Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart, Trevillians Depot, VA. Accounts. 5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa to \"Brother\". Sends money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Frederick Claybrooke, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news; has had Typhoid fever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 54 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas Claybrooke. Advice on settling land boundaries; saw Harrison \u0026amp; West. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Campbell, Abington, to James Hart. Inquiry on payment of money to Chesley Ashlin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarris \u0026amp; Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart. Accounts. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas S. Watson to James M. Hart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed: Thaddeus Dickinson, Louisa County, Virginia to James M. Hart. 3 copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand Survey by Jno. R. Quarles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart, Hartland, to \"Mother\" Mary Ann Claybrooke Hart. Is well; has been digging potatoes; local news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick Claybrooke to \"Uncle.\" Father is better; Negroes are sick; asks him to pay taxes in Haywood County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 38 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas Claybrooke. Discusses land sales; cotton; William Allison sick; expects war in South Carolina. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Frederick Claybrooke, Triune, Tennessee, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Is keeping a store; family news. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents ? to \"Sister.\" Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 55 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrooke to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Warns him of a lawsuit filed against him; is a candidate for the Convention, but is not in favor of a Convention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents F. Claybrooke, Nashville, Tennessee, to his uncle. Description of \"Union\" and \"anti-Union\" sentiments in the area, involving the governor calling the legislature to session to vote on secession; Father was elected as the \"Union delegate to the convention\"; has heard from Virginia relatives who are well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Fannie ? to \"Friends\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Mary Ann Hart, Sallie Claybrooke. Has been sick; thinks John S. Claybrooke is \"a thorough Unionman\"; her father \"would hold on to the Union as long as possible\"; sends flower seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRental contract: Thaddeus Dickenson to James M. Hart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCase of Robert McNully vs. E. H. Napier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 40 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfederate States of America Bond $500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfederate States of America Bond $100.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfederate Sates of America Bond $500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLouis Sleeper, \"Camp near Richmond,\" VA, to J. O. Claybrooke, location not given. Has recovered from pneumonia and dropsy; details of war movements around Richmond; relates news he has heard involving R. E. Lee, Pickett, and Joseph E. Johnston; feels the war will soon be over; tells of the Confederate Vice-President, Stephens, traveling to Washington to discuss the vandalizing being done by Union troops; respects to family members.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 9 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePass for the slave William to travel in Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas F. Conyers to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends Confederate money to settle his debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. J.B. Powell bill for services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Brownsville, to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Discusses land, and boundary questions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. In the last four years has been visited 3 times by Northern raiders and his house was General Merrit's headquarters; took the food but did not burn the house; J. Hart's neighborhood escaped; asks him to come live in Virginia; has no labor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eM.F. de Graffenried, Z. Chainy's, Tennessee? to Thomas Claybrooke. Would have paid his notes, but the Yankees began arresting people and he had to leave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCase of Robert C. Tyler vs. Thomas W. Claybrooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMosby \u0026amp; Dorion, Memphis, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Bell's Station, Tennessee. Have sent goods; lists reasons for low price of cotton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 24 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSummons in case of Foster vs. Claybrooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents P.M. Neal to Thomas S. ? Claybrooke. Asks him to warn the colored people on the place not to visit John Claybrooke's place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Brookville, to ?. Has only gotten one letter from him since the war; is doing much farm work himself; is selling pieces of land; James Hart's wife had twins; James Hart needs to borrow money to buy land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eT. Stich, Memphis, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has received a letter from Steve who wants to come back from Texas to collect his children and gives a list of the children and their former masters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas E. Noel to James M. Hart. Report on farming and problems with workers; reports on a lawsuit; Allison will not stay another year. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel P. Claybrooke, Triune, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. DeGraffenreid has destroyed Thomas W. Claybrooke's notes; people are expecting new troubles and finances are uncertain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends a circular on his lands for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Is losing money by people declaring bankruptcy; Frederick was generous in helping suppy his regiment; discusses James Hart's financial problems; sends James Hart's note for $2500; radical Republicans will destroy the Constitution and the country if they remain in power. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Thomas has sent a draft for $2500; directions for use of the money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart. Is glad he could help with money; offers to help in the future.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy T. Byars, Covington, VA, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news; tells what happened to her and family during the war years and since the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW.R. Cornelius \u0026amp; Co. to James M. Hart. Bill for funeral of Thomas W. Claybrooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR.J. Allison, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart, Fredericks Hall, VA. Reports on farming. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke to James M. Hart. Will pay the express bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke to John. S. Claybrooke. Wrote about J. M. Hart's pecuniary difficulties without his knowledge -- would take him in if he became bankrupt; has lost money every year since the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 38 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR.J. Allison, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart. Reports on farming. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Triune, to James M. Hart. Discusses Court case; has been despondent about the future since Grant's election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas E. Noel, Belleville, Tennessee, to James Hart. Advice on lawsuit; reports on farming. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mar F. Noel, Belleville, Tennessee, to James Hart, Louisa County, Virginia?. Asks if he will come to Tennessee and if he will bring 3 \"colored\" women with him; Mr. Noel is sick; news of the Claybrooke vs. Foster suit. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eS.W. Batey, Johnsons Grove, to James M. Hart. Has taken over the Haywood County farm; reports on farming; lists farm equipment. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas E. Noel to James M. Hart. Reports on farming; reports on lawsuit; Ku Klux Klan visited the farm. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Railroad will go through his land; describes conditions for subscription to the railroad. 1870 April 29 -- Letter from the railroad President enclosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke to James M. Hart. Has been sick; Uncle Collins has died; asks for some papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune P.O., Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Gives legal advice on role of Executor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand plat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Eliza Claybrooke, Brookland, to \"Father\" John S. Claybrooke. Sorry Uncle Jim James O. Claybrooke is unwell; has stopped eating vegetables because of the cholera; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoland, Francis \u0026amp; Co., Reading, PA, to James M. Hart. Information on water wheels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSouthern Mutual Fire Insurance Co. information. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 15 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous.  2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents W.T. Sanders, Louisa County, Virginia, to James M. Hart. Offers him a survey job.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvertisement for court ordered sale of Claybrooke lands in Tennessee\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Frank ?, Baltimore, MD, to \"Cousin\" Mollie. Has extracted two teeth; has gotten some of his instruments; are many Virginia students there; goes to 4 or 5 lectures a day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eS.B. Farrar, Salisbury, to \"Nephew.\" Sorry he is sick; asks about selling land to pay debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJonathan S. Hauda, Richmond, to Stephen Farrar Hart, Apple Grove. Sends note for $10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount -- R.C. Hart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents F.W. Sims, Louisa, Virginia, to Stephen F. Hall, Apple Grove, VA. Discusses land sales.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mildred ? to James Malcolm Hart Harris?. Has heard some war news about the draft; wants to meet Francis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Malcolm, Hart Harris?, Camp Humphrey, VA, to Malcolm Harris.  Has been sick and other men have died; letters have not been getting through.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSallie Hart Harris, Culpeper, VA, to James Malcolm - Hart Harris?. Provides Hart family genealogical information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnna M. Halsey, Omaha, Nebraska, to Frank Bland. Inquiries about Waller Family genealogy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubpoena for Dr. Malcolm Hart Harris.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Barbara ?, place unknown, to Malcolm H. Harris, West Point, Virginia. Sends genealogical information on Kean and Minor families.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation on Dr. Robert Honeyman. 20 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Newspaper clipping on slaves of \"Prospect Hill\", Louisa County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy T. Byars to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Family news. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Elizabeth Claybrooke to \"Aunt\" Mary Ann Hart. Mother Sally Overton Claybrooke is sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke to \"Sister\". Brother has been sick; hopes James has gotten a furlough; soldiers are still sick at Dr. Pendletons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Wants to see him; gives directions on route to travel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends 15 yards of cloth to make clothes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, to \"Brother\" Thomas Claybrooke. Asks him to send a deed to Brownsville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sally Claybrooke to \"Brother\". Does not know of any ladies that would suit him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSarah Claybrooke to Daughter Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Family news. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ann Claybrooke Coleman to \"niece\" Mary Ann Hart, Louisa County, Virginia. Glad she survived the birth of her daughter Sally Overton Hart; hopes her health improves; had a dream about the baby; sends a coat for the baby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny Noel? Harris? to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa. Mrs. Timberlake died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Laura Garland to \"Cousin\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville. Aunt Martha gave birth to a stillborn child; asks for some food.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Order by Archelaus ? Harris to pay the debt owed to Waller Overton and Co. when the judgement against John Can ? has been collected. Signed by Fannie Fords, William Henderson, and Colonel George Nicholas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents J.T. Harris to \"Girls\". Farewell speech to pupils.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Uncle\" Frank B. Hart, Crozer, PA, to Malcolm H. Harris. Asks about his life at school; describes his surroundings; tells him to do well in college.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia, to ?. Asks for a discount on books because he is a teacher; is planning to attend the University of Virginia; earned about $120 last year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart ?. Lecture on Sunday schools.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy T. Minor, Hybla, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Describes a party at North Anna; carriage tipped over.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Fanny Noel Harris ? to Elizabeth Claybrooke. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Anne Overton to \"Sister\" Sarah Claybrooke, Hanover, VA. Family and neighborhood news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Should set up an account for Murell; wants him to learn to keep accounts; pay for Son Waller's schooling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents L.C. Smith to \"Cousin\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville.  Martha is still not well and is depressed over the loss of her child.  2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous Claybrooke, Ragland, \u0026amp; unidentified correspondence. 13 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous advertising broadsides. 24 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary. Fragments, bad shape.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand surveys and calculations including plat of land of William and Samuel Ragland. 23 items. Plat in Medium Oversize\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudge Roan's opinion in the case of Tabb v. Baird in the Court of Appeals. Case of Hylton v. Puryear's Exr. Case of Chiles v. Thomason, Louisa County. Legal brief.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoetry and school exercises including Music and Mathematics. 32 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents List of timbers for a house to be built at Hartland for J.H. Heart .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHome remedies for illness. 8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mile distances to various places between Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia, and Nashville, Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections for travel from Nashville to Jackson, Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax forms, bills, receipts, accounts. 70 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMainly transactions dealing with farming business such as crop prices, land sales, slaves, and farming methods. Also: Invitations (not printed), List of Soldiers who died in the Continental Service, perhaps a claim by relatives to Congress for land for their services. 33 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills, receipts, accounts. 29 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous, mainly bills, receipts, crop records. 58 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragments, mainly fragments of letters. 52 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: Printed and photographic. 6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical information of the Claybrooke, Williams, and Green families. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnvelopes. 40 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOversize Folder 63 from Box 4 and oversize Folder 24 from Box 14.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome of the accounts deal with the estate of John Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum book including receipts, accounts, baptismal record.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum book of receipts, including tobacco sales and weights.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous account book including several entries for boarding? horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of Samuel Ragland endorsed \"Estate of John Ragland Dec'd.\" See Manuscript Volumes Oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Miscellaneous account book to John Ragland, Jr. Labeled as account book \"A\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account book labeled \"D\" in the form of a ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account book labeled \"E\", mostly in the form of a ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of John Ragland, mostly in the form of a ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An Account book in the form of a ledger, labeled \"P\u0026amp;D\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum book mainly of receipts and bills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of Capt. Samuel Ragland, Louisa County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book in the form of a ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account book including the \"sales of the Estate of ? Terrell,\" and a list of the taxes of James Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of James Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book in the form of a ledger, titled \"List of Feby Tax 1780,\" Louisa County, VA?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of James Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Overton accounts with Pottie and Dick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of Samuel Overton, mostly in the form of a ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book Thomas Mann.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragmented account book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account book on the form of a journal labeled \"Samuel Overton Journal A.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account book of Samuel Overton in the form of a journal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA memorandum book mostly of bills and receipts labeled \"Samuel Overton Memorandum Book.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger of an unknown blacksmith? containing accounts with Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of sales of Samuel Ragland's estate by William Cooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of sales at Chamberlain Creeke, Samuel Ragland's Estate, by Samuel Overton, Administrator.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of sales \"at Contrary and Chewnings\" of Samuel Ragland's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of sales at Chamberlains Creek of Samuel Ragland's Estate by James Michie?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJournal of bills and receipts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJournal of bills and receipts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Still Taxes due in Spotsylvania County, VA, for the half year ending the 31st December 1801.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR.Y., Robert Yancey?, and Company. Index to a ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of Hanover County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Travel account of a journey by Thomas W. Claybrook, including the towns of Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Fairfax, Lexington, Pattonsburg, Salem, Christiansburg, Newburn, Abington , Rutledge, Knoxville, Kingston, and Sparta, Tennessee. Also includes memorandum of fruit seeds planted and personal accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Typescript, somewhat rearranged, of the journey description by Thomas W. Claybrooke with lists of mileage and a copy of a letter 11 October 1832, T.W. Claybrooke, Roanoke River, VA, to \"Brother\" James O. Claybrooke, Louisa County, Virginia], October 1832, \"discussing the trip to date.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndex to a volume (L-W) page numbers runnning to 373.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger (A - F).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger titled \"The Louisa Sheriff's.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of votes cast in a contest among Garland Anderson, William Smith, and Mile Selden, probably for the Virginia Senate seat for Goochland, Henrico, and Louisa counties, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotebook containing French language rules, an essay on raising children, and mathematics rules. 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The early papers are primarily legal documents, accounts and account books of John Ragland and Samuel Ragland and correspondence of the children of Samuel Ragland. After 1797, the collection concerns the legal and business papers of Samuel Overton, Thomas Overton, Waller Overton and Sally Overton Claybrooke. After 1810, the collection concerns the Claybrooke family in Tennessee."," There are also papers of James Malcolm Hart, farmer and schoolteacher which concern education, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Prominent correspondents include Peter Johnston, John Marshall, Dabney Minor, Garrett Minor, John Minor and Edmund Randolph."," There are accounts of Francis Jerdone and accounts concerning the boarding of horses; a legal opinion given by Edmund Pendleton; a letter of Jane R. Riordan concerning her learning the millinery trade; and a manuscript volume of distillery tax due in Spotsylvania County, Va.\n \nSome folder numbers were skipped when originally processed. In 2019, the collection was checked and all material has been accurately noted in the inventory.","Deed -- John Walker to John Goss -- Hanover County, VA.","Will of William Whitton, Caroline County, VA. Proved at Court held in Caroline County, VA, 9 July 1730.","Portion of a deed signed by Thomas Hamilton and Francis Jerdone. Proved at Court in Hanover County, VA.","Scope and Contents Deed for 76 acres of land in Louisa County, Virginia, sold to Robert Davis by John Ragland. Proved at Court in Louisa County, Virginia, 25 November 1746.","Last will and testament of James Overton of Hanover County, VA. This is a photocopy. The original is at the Tennessee Historical Society, State Library and Archives in Nashville, Tennessee.","Scope and Contents Deed -- John Smithson to John Ragland -- for land in Louisa County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Receipt of David Anderson to ?. Receipt of James Overton of quitrents of 800 acres of land and five ? for 1748.","Account of Daniel Fleming with Nicholas Cullington.","Scope and Contents Account of \"Mr. Daniel Fleming for Cousing Robert\" per Patrick Belsches.","Miscellaneous: receipts, 29 items. Majority deals with John Ragland's estate settlement, land and quitrents with other references to slaves, tobacco, and poll tax.","Opinion of John Lewis and Edmund Pendleton on the will of John Ragland.","Inventory of the estate of John Ragland.","Account of the estate of John Ragland.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts -- settlement of estate of John Ragland.","Accounts with Samuel Ragland. Tobacco.","John Wolloms, to S. Tase Middlebrucks. Directs him to pay 6/6 to Archbill Carbur.","Scope and Contents Land plat -- Louisa County, Virginia -- for land granted to Richar Phillips.","John Mansfield bond to Samel Ragland for 112 pounds Virginia currency.","Morgan Thomas \u0026 Co., Bristol, to Samuel Ragland, New Kent County. Encloses copy of Bill of Lading and Invoice of 11 pound 9/5; A.R. owes 3 pounds 3/5. Morgan Thomas \u0026 Co., Bristol, to Samuel Ragland, New Kent County. Encloses copy of their last letter.","Certifies that estate of Daniel Fleming has paid Thomas Burrus 13/8.","List of debts due to Daniel Fleming's estate.","Receipt for one Negro slave named Hanna signed by Stephen Furnea Hoomes. Receipt.","Account of Samuel Ragland signed by Morgan Thomas.","Jeremiah Patie to ?. Order to pay John Ragland 5/.","Net weight of Samuel Ragland's tobacco.","Account, debts owed by Samuel Ragland to Francis Jerdone.","Samuel Ragland and Francis Jerdone bond to Francis Willis, Jr. and Samuel Buckner.","Samuel Ragland's accounts with Francis Jerdone.","Receipts on land.","Scope and Contents Bond of Benjamin Brown, G.T. Smith, \u0026 Charles T. Smith of Hanover and Samuel Ragland of Louisa County, Virginia, to Peter Randolph.","Account of Samuel Ragland with Sir Secretary Thomas Nelson, signed by Benjamin Waller.","Arbitration Bond of Henry Terrell.","Account of Phillip Cosby. Hat, Diner and Club, silk, ribbon, buttons, run, snuff.","Accounts and receipts of Samuel Ragland and John Ragland. 5 items.","Francis Jerdone orders Charles Barret to pay Samuel Ragland 17/6.","James Buchanan \u0026 Co., London, to Samuel Ragland, Hanover County, VA. Asks him to have his tobacco ready to ship.","Gideon Harris promise to pay 15 pounds 10/ to Robert Hester.","Phillip Cosby assigns accounts receivable to Reverend Mr. Joseph Tickell.","Inventory of the estate of Phillip Cosby.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, promissory notes, bills of Exchange of slavery, land, penknife, saddle, thimbles, ribbon. 20 items","Scope and Contents Miscellaneous: receipts and accounts of Samuel Ragland of ribbon, \"Green plains\", Irish holland, broad cloth britches, stockings, watch, needles, thread, sugar, salt, pepper, sifter, cotton, Irish Linen, cambrick, paper, run. 15 items.","Account of Samuel Ragland with S. Lorey, signed by John Jouet. Receipt from John Jouet to Mr. Tickell for tobacco.","Scope and Contents Bond of Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia, to Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents Indenture made between William Ragland and his brother John Ragland, involving the exchange of 200 acres of land in Louisa County, Virginia.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts on nails, hoes, cheese, wine, pepper, alspice, sugar, cotton, gunpowder, land, pocketbook, dictionary, razor. 4 items","Miscellaneous: accounts, receipts, memos, promissory notes on linen, cambrick, ribbon, cotton, stockings, shoes, gloves, hat, buckles, rum, sugar, sacks of salt, hogheads, indigo, needles, nails, gunpowder, plates, tobacco, land. 19 items.","Bond of Daniel Tilman, Albermarle County, VA, and attachment requested before Samuel Ragland, \"his majesties Justice of Peace for the County of Louisa.\"","Scope and Contents Certification by John Blair Jr., Bursar of William and Mary College that William Peter, Surveyor of Louisa, Virginia, only made one payment to the College. Witnessed by Thomas Walker.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, promissory note on land, quitrents, men's shoes, women's wood-heeled shoes, rum, cider, homany, salt, ribbon, snuff. 7 items.","Scope and Contents James Tisdale, to John Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Asks him to pay money owed. John Ragland to James Tisdale. Will pay as fast as he can.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, memos on horses, cotton, gun, beer, pork, feed for horses, rum. 10 items.","Miscellaneous: accounts, receipts, memos, promissory notes with unbound manuscript in front of folder (2, incomplete) on agriculture, rum, bacon, salt, hoe, medicines, spectacles. 25 items.","Order of William Colvard to pay John Ragland 21/11.","Scope and Contents Thomas Walker to Captain Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has employed Thomas Jefferson in the petition Samuel Ragland requested to be entered; asks for further direction.","A list of Tithes for St. Martin's Parish Hanover County, VA taken by Samuel Ragland. 2 items.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, memos on nails, cloth, buttons, silk, buckram, bonnet, stockings, corn, seed. 9 items","Account of the estate of John Ragland, deceased, son of Samuel Ragland.","Bond: Samuel Carr and James Minor bound to Richard Walker for 4 pounds 1/. Attachment of Richard Walker.","Copy of Samuel Ragland's plat on Cauthons Run.","Scope and Contents Edmond Brewer to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; asks for payment of money.","Appraisors report on estate of John Ragland, Jr.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, order to pay on quitrent, stone rings, hogshead shells, nails, salt, wheat, rum, indigo, Negro, cloth, buttons, silk, buckram, vest. 13 items.","Scope and Contents John Pendleton to Captain Samuel Raglin . Care of Sampson. Asks for loan.","Memorandum of things sold from estate of John Ragland, Jr.","Bond: John Buckley and Robert Bibb bound to Sam Carr for 17 pounds.","Miscellanous: promissory notes, receipts, accounts. Incomplete unbound manuscript at beginning, Negro. 15 items.","Attachment against estate of Nathaniel Dickenson.","Authorization for seizure of the estate of Nathaniel Dickenson to satisfy debt. Signed by Samuel Ragland, \"in his Majesty's Name.\"","Bond: James Dillard and John Ragland bound to Nathaniel Dickenson. Attachment against Nathaniel Dickenson.","Richard Phillips land plat at Dashpers Branch.","Miscellaneous: receipts, memos for wheat, salt, ginger, rum, linen, callico, Irish Linen. 10 items.","Copy of a deed: William Flemming and Ann, his wife, to John Wingfield.","William Gunnell to Sammuel Ragland. Asks for 20 shillings.","Miscellaneous: receipts, orders to pay dealing with wheat, Negro, pork, quitrent, land. 12 items.","Scope and Contents Evan Ragland, Halifax County, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Ragland to pay Evan Ragland's share of their father's estate to Thomas Wash; family is well.","Scope and Contents Will Anderson to Major Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks him to send his share of the rum.","Bond of Samuel Ragland and Stephen Johnson with Louisa and Spotsylvania counties, VA. To repair Carns Bridge.","Bond: James Overton bound to William Quarles for 20 pounds 15/6.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with hog, wool, plow, trowel, something to do with iron, rum, salt, achool payment. 10 items.","Bond: Henry Gambill and William Ragland bound to Samuel Ragland.","Blank form for apprenticeship to Charles Dickerson, brick layer.","Scope and Contents William Gunnell to Sammuel Ragland. Asks for loan of 8/.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with brandy, shoes, cattle, tobacco, plows, vinegar. 10 items.","Bill of Sale for a slave.","Scope and Contents Lists of Tithes, Fredericksville Parish, Louisa County, Virginia. 2 items.","Miscellaneous: receipts, promissory notes on Negro. 9 items.","Copy of will of John Burnley, Hanover County, VA.","Scope and Contents David Anderson, Jr., to Major Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Can only send him 5 bushels of salt.","Bond of Nathaniel Bowe to Samuel Ragland.","Bond by Pettus Ragland, et al, to pay 100 pounds to Samuel Ragland.","Miscellaneous items relating to the settlement of the estate of John Ragland, such as cattle, horses, and land. 12 items.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with land, tobacco, corn, vinegar, salt, schooling payment, horse, hoes, mitchel (type of pavement), Negro. 11 items.","Scope and Contents Last Will and Testament of William Garrett, Louisa County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents \"Bond for Lumsden \u0026 Overton\" to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, VA.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, misc. correspondence dealing with land, crops, tobacco, paper currency, plate (1 oz.), horses, cattle, slaves, shoes. 19 items.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts on tobacco, corn, shoes, boots, negros. 10 items.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with tobacco tax, case summons, taxes, soleing slave made shoes, and boots. 8 items.","MIscellaneous receipts and business correspondence on rye.  4 items.","Tyre Yanley to Samuel Ragland -- Bill of Sale for 3 Negroes.","Record of court action of James Overton, James Bullock, and John Lewis, executors of John Waller against Zachy Merriweather and Nicholas Lewis. Court finds for the plaintiff.","Bond of John White and William Smith.","Will of Frances Smith of Hanover County, VA.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with attorney fees and bail, pipe tobacco, land, nails, iron, wine, sugar, rum, linen, lace, thread, cotton, leather, scythe stones, buttons, shoes, bedboard. 9 items.","Surveyors Report by William Pettit.","William Terrel, Wilks County, Georgia to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Sorry Samuel Ragland has not gotten his tobacco.","Division of the estate of John Zachary Lewis.","Surveyors Report by John Hogan.","Miscellaneous: receipts for tobacco, hogshead, land, publication in Virginia. Gazette, Negro, shoes, poll tax. 12 items.","Will of James Overton.","Miscellaneous: bonds, receipts, bill of sale, accounts dealing with land, slaves horses, brandy, tobacco, last will and testament of John Barnley. 11 items.","Will of Samuel Ragland.","John White to Samuel Ragland. Will visit soon; will pick up leather and shoes; dog has killed his pigs.","John Bickle to Samuel Ragland. Will make over his Kentucky lands to Samuel Ragland.","Miscellaneous:  receipts, accounts dealing with slaves, horses, cattle, court costs, attorneys, etc., flax wheel, dishware, cookware, table chairs, schooling, tobacco, shoes for Negroes and men, land.  22 items.","A list of bonds, notes and accounts due Doctor Andrew Todd.","Scope and Contents James Robards, Goochland County, to Samuel Raglin (Ragland), Louisa, Virginia. Cannot pay S.R. any money.","Scope and Contents William Bowe, Hanover, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Ragland to pay his grandmother's account.","Scope and Contents Joel Terrell, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Are all well; could not get a power of attorney; Indians have been \"troublesome.\"","Samuel Jones, Richmond, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Elk Creek. Apprenticeship. will expire soon -- asks for help in acquiring tools.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with land, power of attorney costs, shoes, shoe thread, slavery, tobacco crop, horse, bacon. 22 items.","Case of Coleman v. Turner. Attachment of estate of Benjamin Turner.","Scope and Contents J. Overton, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Sends copy of Surveyor's fees; advises him to have the land surveyed soon; may lose a considerable part of the land due to prior claims.","Pre-nuptial contract between Samuel Ragland and Elizabeth Michie.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with hogshead, tobacco, coopering, surveying of land, land.  12 items.","Scope and Contents Land survey, Louisa County, Virginia, by George Massie for William Smith.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, bonds dealing with cow, shoes, rum, brandy, land, slavery, Durants, linen, cambrick, knives, forks, copper, paper pins. 22 items.","Archibald Stuart, Staunton, VA to Overton Cosby, Urbanna, VA. Will send 70 pounds from Replevin Bonds; hopes to collect other money due.","Scope and Contents James Robards, Goochland, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Hopes to send him money owed.","Scope and Contents R. Dick, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks for loan of cash.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Hickmond, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, VA. Family is well; Sam is well; Campaign against, the Mawme Indians has been successful.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with tobacco, salt, shoes, brandy, saw blades, land, cleaning/repairing of a watch, horses, slavery. 19 items.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayette Ville, NC to Samuel Overton (son of James), Louisa, Virginia. Has another child; encloses a blank paper for bounty lands.","Scope and Contents Nancy Pulliam and Benjamin Pulliam, Mecklenburg County, Roanoak River, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Family is well; asks where brother and sisters are living; has a son named Benjamin Raglin.","Blank form for duties on distilled spirits.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with Irish Linen, handerkerchief, thread, oznaburg, ribbon, sheeting, cambrick, callico, crewel, needles, diaper tape, shoes, knife, scythe, corn, salt, rum, brandy, wheat, peas, leather, harness, rawhide, tobacco, copper, horses, land, building a house. 26 items.","Scope and Contents Deed: Benjamin Nelson to Coventon Nelson, Louisa County, Virginia.","Walter Goldsmith promises to pay Samuel Overton half of any payment received in the case of Goldsmith v. Watkins which Samuel Ragland is handling.","Scope and Contents Henry Mitchell, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Demands return of Negro Davy of will bring suit.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, bonds dealing with pork, salt, wheat, brandy, sugar, shoes, hammer, knife, mails, linen, sacking, iron, horses, slaves, land. 23 items.","Scope and Contents Deed: John Wingfield to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia.","Bill of Sale for Negro Tom.","Will of Samuel Ragland.","Scope and Contents John Wingfield, Georgia, to Samuel Ragling , Louisa, Virginia. Has sent deed to his land; asks for return of his bond.","Scope and Contents Deed: Dudley Ragland to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with slaves, horses, land, calico, sheeting, thread, ribbon, Irish Linen, flannel, paper, dish, shoes, kneebuckles, corn, wine, brandy. 19 items.","Bond for $100.00 by Overton Harris to Samuel Overton, both of Louisa, County, VA; also involves Thomas Barrett of Amherst County.","B. Sandidge, to Samuel Ragland. Charges $5 per pupil for common scholars; $10 for grammar scholars.","Archibald Dick, Louisville, to Samuel Ragland. Will take his tobacco.","Scope and Contents Ann Pulliam, Mecklenburg, VA, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; asks Samuel Ragland to write.","Amendment to Acts of distilling spirits.","Scope and Contents Dudley Ragland, Goochland Court, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. No progress in the business with James Robards.","Joseph Bickley, Cambridge, SC, to \"Dear Sam.\" WiIl come to Virginia to court some single girls.","Scope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to hire out Negroes. William Duval to James Dabney, Louisa, Virginia. W.D. will sue J.D.","Scope and Contents Shelton \u0026 Harris, Goochland, VA, to Samuel Overton, Goochland Court House. Wants Samuel Overton to find out the date on Thompson's receipt.","List of people who are in arrears on the Carriage Tax.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with spirits, salt, brown sugar, tobacco, snuff, nails, cashmere, linen, silk, muslin, sheeting, ribbon, ink powder, men's hose, shoes, tape, twist (?), watch repair, paper, slaves, horses.  36 items.","Scope and Contents James Overton, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. J.O. wants Samuel Overton to hire our Charls .","Scope and Contents Dudley Ragland, Carters Ferry, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has tried to collect from James Robards; has now gotten a bond from John Woodson who will pay soon.","David Bullock, Goochland Court House, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Cannot be at the sale; asks Samuel Overton to try to collect amounts due; election results.","Scope and Contents James Michie, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has consulted Jack Michie and S.R. will not get more than one year; has property left over from Edward's execution.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends love to his children; glad Rosy has been sold -- hopes she has a good master.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Amherst Court House, VA to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Cannot attend court; wants the fallow ground plowed; is not well.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Charlottesville , VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Goochland County, Virginia","Judgement of Richmond Court against Richard Anderson.","David Bullock, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr.  Discusses court cases.","Bill of Sale for 3 Negroes.","Scope and Contents Clifton Thomson, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County. Sorry Samuel Ragland has lost use of one side; has sent a bearskin and a deerskin.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts mostly dealing with court cases, verdicts, attorneys, etc., on whiskey, colt, sugar, coffee, rie -rye?, wheat, shoes, silk stockings, linen, cambrick, handerkerchiefs, tobacco, slaves, and steel.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Norfolk, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Will sail to Antigua; Samuel Overton must attend court for him; Admiral Maury's squadron sent in 10-12 French prisoners; has decided to go to Jamaica, not Antigua.","Thomas Meriwether, to Samuel Overton, Goochland, Court. Could not go to court, therefore asks Samuel Overton to do his business for him.","Edward Stevens to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses revenue inspection business. Edward Stevens, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, VA. Encloses the above letter.","Deed: Thomas Payne to Samuel Overton, Jr. Sells his interest in the 300 acres of land due him as a veteran of the Revolution. Samuel Overton assigns this title to Thomas Overton.","Appointment of Samuel Overton, Jr. as Collector of Revenues.","Scope and Contents Meredeth Poindexter, to Lanceloote Minor or David Bullock, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Minor not to bring suit against him.","Scope and Contents The last Will and Testament of Samuel Terrell, Louisa County, Virginia. Proved in Court, 12 February 1798.","Joseph Bickley, to Samuel Overton. Discusses financial deadlines.","Scope and Contents William Duval, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses lawsuits in progress.","Tench Coxe, Treasury Department, to ?. Circular letter to revenue officials on stills.","William and Mary diploma signed by James Madison, President and Professor.","Scope and Contents Robert Taylor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses lawsuits.","Knight Bowles and Miss Mary Bick? to Samuel Overton. Sends information on his stills.","Scope and Contents Robert Johnston, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses bills; had a headache \"until grog time came about...took a hair of the dog.\"","\"List of debts to Collect due Pottie \u0026 Dick.\"","Scope and Contents Martha Michie to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Is well; thanks him for his present.","Scope and Contents Nicholas Meriwether, Abbeville County, SC, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Got home safely; crops are good.","Scope and Contents Col. Garrett Minor, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses a Dedimus for taking a deposition.","Scope and Contents Peter Johnston, Prince Edward, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses legal proceedings.","Samuel McChesney to Minor Herndon. Hopes to pay soon.","Escape Warrant for Samuel McChesney, signed by Fontaine Maury.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to \"Brother\" Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Sale of father's land uncertain; is expecting his ninth child.","P. Carr, Charlottesville, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Discusses sale of Negroes.","Scope and Contents Stephen Terry to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Took the broad ax to repair a cart wheel; asks for payment for the repair.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Encloses a Power of Attorney; sends resolutions under which soldiers can make claims; wants his children with him.","Document to report stills to Collector of Revenue.","Correspondence. Receipts dealing with slaves and clothing for them, horses, horseshoes, hoes, scythe, staples, hooks, nails, boots, hose, buttons, ladies and men's gloves, shoes, linen, oznaburg, thread, cambrick, cotton, corduroy, silk, currycomb, rum, salt, brandy, wheat, bacon, sugar, whiskey, cheese, butter, tobacco, and property sale. 90 items. Many court dealings and legal references.","? Bickley to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County. Family news.","Examination of a witness, signed by George Carrington, Halifax County.","Robert Johnston, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Louisa.  Has not purchased Morriss' notes except for $1000, therefore returns Samuel Overton's money.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses land claim problems.","Scope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.","Tench Coxe, Treasury Department, to Supervisors. Circular letter on laws on spirits and stills.","Scope and Contents William B. Grove, Philadelphia, PA, to Thomas Overton. Discusses land claims; describes national politics -- the men who were called the \"Goverment Party\" in 1794 are now called \"fomenters of War with France\"; those who were against English depredations in 1794 have failed to speak out against France now; believes the President John Adams and Congress want peace with France -- if ward comes, it will be France who starts it.","Scope and Contents P. Johnston to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia, commission to take the deposition of William Cosby.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses Mr. Groves' letter; misses his children.","Scope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has inquired about the legacy due Mr. Dickerson's children. Has no money for Samuel Overton.","Pomfrett Waller to Samuel Overton. Received S.L.'s letter; has bought a still; asks Samuel Overton to stamp it.","Scope and Contents Garrett Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to get a copy of a deed; sends a copy of a judgment.","Edward Carrington, Richmond Supt. Office, to Samuel Overton. Opinion of a revenue case.","Joseph Herndon, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks for help on revenue cases.","Scope and Contents Jonathan M. Herndon, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Asks for help on revenue cases.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa, Virginia, to Robert Yancey \u0026 Co. Judgment in a revenue card.","Robert Yancey \u0026 Co., South Anna Ville, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Expects to pay the yearly revenue duty; objects to Samuel Overton's decision in their cases.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton.  Decision in the case of Rovert Yancey \u0026 Co.  Encloses the decision.","R. Yancy \u0026 Co. acknowledges receipt of letter from Samuel Overton on revenue. Blank form for reporting distilled spirits.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa, Virginia, to Edward Carrington. Reports actions in case of Robert Yancey \u0026 Co.","Account of the estate of Samuel Ragland.","Edmund Randolph, Richmond, VA, to \"Mr. Overton, administrator of Samuel Ragland, deceased.\" Expresses an opinion of Samuel Ragland's will and the settlement of the estate. medium oversize?","Miscellaneous:  Correspondence, Receipts, Accounts of silk handkerchief, space, plow, tin tumblers, saddle, leather, leading lines, slaves, horseshoes, coat, jacket, stuffed slippers, gloves, black bomarett ?, material, black buckles, linen, durant, wheat, sugar, coffe, tobacco.  85 items.","Copy of the inventory and appraisement of the estate of Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, VA.","Names of the infants in the suit Samuel Ragland's Administrator vs. his Legatees.","Account of Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue.","Edmund Randoph, Richmond, VA, to \"Mr. Overton, Administrator of Mr. Samuel Ragland.\" Opinion on estate of Samuel Ragland.","Scope and Contents James Waddell to Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa County, Virginia. Revenue questions.","Certificate of appointment of Samuel Overton, Jr., to be collector of the Revenues in Louisa County in the District of Virginia.","Nicholas Meriwether to Samuel Overton,Collector of Revenues, Richmond, VA. Asks for help in collecting a debt.","Account of stamped paper sold by Samuel Overton, Jr., in the quarter ending 1798 September 30.","Order for the arrest of Edmond Brown, Hanover County, VA. Signed by William Pollard.","Account of sales of stamped paper by George Murray in the quarter ending 9/30/98.","Account of sale of stamped paper by Ludlow Bramham for the quarter ending 9/30/98.","William Sydnor to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court. Sends the subscription paper of 1797.","Edward Stevens, Inspector, Revenue Second Survey, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton. Sends forms necessary for Robert Yancey \u0026 Co. case; revenue department business.","Ezekiel Perkins to Samuel Overton. Wants to work a still.","E. Carrington, Supr. Office, Richmond, to Samuel Overton. Circular letter discusses carriage taxes and collection of taxes.","Dabney Minor, Topping Castle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Asks Samuel Overton to negotiate the exchange of William Minor's bonds. D. Minor to David Bullrock. Asks D.B. to dismiss the suit if the bonds are exchanged. William Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to call before next Hanover Court.","Complaint of John and Henrietta Bickley against Samuel Overton, Administrator of Samuel Ragland.","Testimony in the case of John and Henrietta Bickley vs. Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents James Scott to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Wants a license for a still.","Permission to dispose of a still by auction to satisfy a debt for still tax, by H. Garrett and Thomas Meriwether.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has received his letters and the book; will go to Knoxville.","Scope and Contents Miscellaneous. Mainly accounts of people's names in reference to stamped paper sold by..., money owed to clerk, iron, horse shoes, oil \"for negro women\", salt, sugar, calf skin, brandy leather still. Also, legal receipts. 43 items.","Robert Hart, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton or David Bullock. Asks for help in securing payment from Austin Cosby.","Scope and Contents Deed: Richard Johnson Burnett to Benjamin Crenshaw, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Deed: Richard Johnson Burnett to Benjamin Crenshaw, Jr, Louisa, Virginia. Wants information on revenue laws.","Scope and Contents John Poindexter, Jr., to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses collection of debts.","Richard Bagby to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks to be paid.","Scope and Contents Robert Jete, ? House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Called on Mr. Payne - has deposited enough wheat and corn to cover the two bonds; is trying to make his collection.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Knoxville, to Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Has been traveling on business; has considered marrying.","Scope and Contents George Fleming, Healing Springs, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Enter 3 stills.","Scope and Contents William Lee Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks him not to pay Mr. Richards.","Charles Yancey, Louisa to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Will open a still.","Scope and Contents Richard Bagby, Albermarle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to send money he has collected.","Scope and Contents Peyton Randolph, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. The infants will be made defendants during this court.","Scope and Contents Joseph Bickley, SC, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Received bill against the legatees of his grandfather's estate; describes land settlement.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Land Warrant has been sold; had an earthquake.","Robert Dickinson to Samuel Overton. Wants a license to distill spirits.","Scope and Contents Charles Smith to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has sent the case of Mitchell vs. Green.","Bond of George W.B. Spooner and Haslewood Farish to the United States.","Bond of Thomas Legg and Godlove Heiskill to the United States.","Scope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus, Louisa to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will enter Mrs. Redd's chair on the tax list.","Thomas Wash to Samuel Overton. Informs Samuel Overton he has a hogshead of foreign distilled spirits; has purchased riding chair.","James Dabney to Samuel Overton. Can only send $17.07.","William Garrett to Samuel Overton. Will try to pay his debt.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Cosby to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to attend court for him to collect money.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Family news; people have called a convention to discuss slavery and alter the Constitution.","Scope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Should pay $82 to James Innes; Mr. Toleswill pay $40.","Scope and Contents James Scott to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks to enter a still.","Deed of Robert Clough and Elizabeth Clough to Azariah King for property in Spotsylvania County.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Jr.? Fayeteveille sic KY?, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks about his sick Aunt Nelson; is well and attending school at the Academy; does not like Fayetteville.","Scope and Contents Ann Pulliam, Mecklenburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has gotten all the answers to the bill executed; hopes they will arrive in time; son Bob died.","Scope and Contents Richard Harris, Jefferson County, to Richmond Harris, Louisa, Virginia. Has searched the land claim -- will lose about 200 acres; thinks it best to sell it and buy another tract.","Scope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Does not know the quality of the Louisa land and would like to know what Samuel Overton thinks.","W. Cookle to Samuel Overton. Asks for still license.","Bond of William Herndon and Joseph Herndon to the United States.","Benjamin Crenshaw to Samuel Overton. Asks for a still license.","Scope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will sell land for 6/ per acre.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; discusses case of Pottie \u0026 Dick vs. Davis.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has gotten a judgment against Burnley -- asks Samuel Overton not to issue any further process against him.","Scope and Contents Robert Dickason to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks for still license.","Scope and Contents James Dabney to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia.; Asks for still license.","Bond of John and Nathaniel Thomasson to the United States.","Scope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Received the acceptance of his offer.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette, KY, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has not yet gotten a judgment against Davis; asks about settlement of Ragland Estate; money is scarce; problems with collecting Buford's note.","Thomas Wash to Samuel Overton, Jr. Cannot attend court to be a witness.","Scope and Contents G.W. Harris, Shephardsville, KY, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has heard Samuel Overton is married; has heard that the British Minister has asked the President to declare war against France.","G.W. Harris, Shephardsville, KY, to ?. Asks him to write; will see him soon.","Statement of the account of Samuel Cave with the estate of Samuel Ragland, deceased.  Endorsement by James Overton.","Account of David Bullock with Samuel Overton, Jr.","Frederick Harris, Jr., to Samuel Overton. WiIl not join the local Masonic Club since his is moving to Caroline.","Scope and Contents Fleming, Healing Springs, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Wants to license three stills.","Scope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus, Mount Hope, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Sends a copy of the will of John Burnley.","Scope and Contents Anne Pulliam, Mecklenburg, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has sent the answer to Samuel Overton's suit against her father's legatees.","Scope and Contents Jas. Dickenson, Jr. Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia.  Encloses order for dealing with Mr. Sandrige; sends Power of Attorney for land sale.","Robert Jett, Culpeper, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Spotsylvania. Failed to send the bond because the bearer set out before he knew of it; hopes to please a young lady.","Scope and Contents William Herndon, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Invitation to join the Jockey Club.","Scope and Contents Thomas Poindexter to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Offer to sell a slave.","Thomas Gibbons to Samuel Overton. Has removed to Madison Court House; will pay the money.","Scope and Contents Peter Nelson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks for settlement of account of Samuel Ragland.","Revenue Office correspondence. 7 items.","Miscellaneous. Lists of people and accounts. Legal papers. Horses, iron pair wedges, ax, hatchet, scissors, Colter?, slavery, coaches (carriages), stage wagons, salt, crape, oil, cloth, sheeting, buttons, silk, flannel, knives, forks, hair, phaton (?). 107 items.","John Minor to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court. Discusses settlement of a debt.","T.M. Posey to Mr. Overton.  Will send his Carriage Tax by Captain Gatewood.","Turner Anderson to Samuel Overton. Suggests text for a sermon before the Lodge.","Scope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Captain Richardson will make the lockett with 10 days.","David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr. Should not make any deeds until Mr. Syme give Samuel Overton a deed.","Scope and Contents James Scott, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Sends James Landford's affidavit; Nicholas Meriwether ran the still without his permission.","John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents Francis Adams, Centerville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Sent the execution to the sheriff; sheriff wants power of Attorney.","Scope and Contents Armistead Anderson, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Clothes are ready.","Scope and Contents Peter Minor, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Benjamin Nelson owned two slaves at his death.","Scope and Contents Daniel Grinnan, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses bonds and receipts.","William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Junior, Fredericksburg, VA. Will recommend him for office of Post Master at Fredericksburg.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses settlement of estate of Major Ragland.","Scope and Contents John Poindexter to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks to be paid on his note.","Scope and Contents William Taylor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Describes how his debt will be paid.","Scope and Contents Thomas Goodwin, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will send $100 on the Barbour \u0026 Strodes account.","Scope and Contents J.L. Hawkins to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks him not to enter a suit over money owed.","Bond to the United States by Joel and Josiah Fagg.","Richmond Lewis, Bellair, to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Mr. Colson has put all his money out; needs about $2000.","Scope and Contents Alice Jouiiett ?, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Discusses leasing a house in Charlottesville to Wells.","Scope and Contents Thomas Nuckolls to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has decided not to take Grenshaw's land.","Scope and Contents Joseph Bickley, Southampton, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends a bond; was not able to meet General Marshall to get an answer to the bill.","Edward Hyde to Samuel Overton. Mr. Lipscomb will be his security for the debt.","Scope and Contents John S. Smith to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to sell \"Arka and Child\" for him.","James Lewis, Junior, Fauquier Court House, to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court House. Will pay his debt.","Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA, to Francis Brooke. Has left a copy of Samuel Terrell's will; asks for legal opinion. Francis Brooke's opinion on Terril's will.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, to Joseph Habersham. Recommends Samuel Overton as Post Master for Fredericksburg. Edward Carrington to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Encloses the above.","Gerrard Banks to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses payment of his bond.","Scope and Contents Lancelot Minor, Minors Folly, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to collect note from Peter Cosby; thanks him for sympathy letter on his father's death.","Wililam Herndon, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuell Overton, Junior, Charlottsville, VA. House will be ready in time; asks if Terrill and Cornelius mortgage is duly recorded; please ask Philip Gooch, lawyer, about money from a lawsuit, Herndon v. Rose.","Scope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Charlottesville, VA. Cannot part with his slave because of the large crop.","Scope and Contents Augustine Davis, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Sorry Samuel Overton did not apply earlier for the Post Master position; Augustine Davis was not able to recommend him in time for the appointment.","Power of Attorney -- Overton Cosby to Samuel Overton.","Frederick Harris, Jr., Orange Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses settlement of Goodwin v. Thilman Hickman?.","State of Virginia to Edmund Bullock, Waller Overton, et al. Requires them to appear in Spotsylvania Court as witnesses.","James Lewis, Jr., Fauquier Court House, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Has been delayed but will pay money owed.","Bond to the United States by Thomas Legg and Samuel Howeron.","Bond to the United States by George W.B. Spooner.","Scope and Contents Dabney Minor, Albemarle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Asks to be recommended as a census taker for Virginia; asks Samuel Overton to write his Marshall for VA.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Richmond. Inquiry on case of Anderson v. Anderson.","Thornton Gibson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Has sold 202 acres of land to Richard Harris.","James Innes, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses payment of debts.","William Austin, RIchmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Will accept draft in favor of G. Minor.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses ownership of a slave; has sent $234; money is scarce; discusses case of Pottie \u0026 Dick v. Davis; had been unable to travel, therefore does not know about Uncle's Eggleston land.","John Barrett, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Send accounts to collect.","David Bullock, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Sends $900 paid for Col. Morris; asks how much Goodwin would settle for in Goodwin v. Thilman in cash.","William Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Denies owing any money.","Charles Lewis, Fredericksburg, VA to Samuel Overton, Charlottsville, VA. Encloses a letter from Austin; doctor will move to town.","Scope and Contents Archibald ? Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Isaac arrived; is at Transylvania University at Lexington, KY, studying natural philosophy.","Scope and Contents Alice Joiiett ?, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton. Asks him to purchase two Negro girls whose mother is now in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Charles Cosby, Elbert County, Georgia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has executed the Power of Attorney.","Samuel Overton, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Sweet Springs. Sends the bonds of John Miller's; asks for help in insuring payment.","Peter Cosby to Samuel Overton. Has tried to raise money and failed; aks for a cash advance.","Scope and Contents John Minor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Lexington, Botetourt County. Discusses collection of a debt.","Scope and Contents John Minor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Lexington, Rockbridge County, VA. Asks Samuel Overton to give up his claim on John Minor's house in Fredericksburg.","Scope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Asks Samuel Overton to purchase 10 hogsheads of shells for him.","Scope and Contents James Overton, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Ask Samuel Overton to purchase chamber pots and mugs for him.","David Bullock, Goochland Barr, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Case of Goodwin vs. Thilman has been superseded; has obtained a judgment in Johnson vs. Sampson's.","William M. Thompson, Pottiesville, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Has decided to continue working for Mr. Pottie.","Scope and Contents George H. Allan, Madison, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Collection of a debt against Thomas Gibbons.","William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Federalist organization strategy for the election to get out the vote.","Robert H. Saunders, Bradford, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses settlement of debts.","Bond -- John and Nathaniel Thomasson to the United States.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Wife has been sick; wants balance of money due him or will sue; has been building a house.","Richard Morris to Samuel Overton, Jr. Wants to discuss John Bickley's debts.","Martha Waller to Samuel Overton.  Asks for information on the Sale of Poll.","Robert Crutchfield, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Richmond, VA. Sends papers and a bank note for $1000 and other monies.","Scope and Contents John Chew, Jr., Urbanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Has received the amount of Bohanan's debt; Mr. Cosby received Samuel Overton's letter.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Is building a house and has no ready money to pay Isaac; Jonathan W. Johnston died.","Scope and Contents William Gray, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has applied to Benjamin Moseby for payment of bonds, but he will not pay.","\"Robert Crutchfields Abstract for Carriage Dutys for the Quarter ending 31st Decer. 1800.\" For the 11th division in the second survey in the District of Virginia.","Scope and Contents John Marshall, Philadelphia, PA, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Delivered letters of recommendation for Samuel Overton to the Post Master General, but had previously recommended Mr. Greene who was appointed.","Scope and Contents George Pottie to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses George Perry's bonds and asks for help in securing payment.","Revenue Office correspondence. 13 items.","Scope and Contents Papers mainly dealing with bonds, legal fees, land, slaves, sugar, salt, coffee, whiskey, cider, cheese, pots, tumblers, molasses, bread, tea, rum, bacon, blanket, hat, handkerchief, shirts, \"drawers\", buttons, buckles, tobacco, wheat, snuff, oats, flannel, cotton, Irish linen, calico, ribbon, plates, bank book. 151 items.","Thomas Swift acknowledges receipt of his share of estate of Clevease Duke.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Family has been unwell; sends $40 for credit for Isaac; dispute over land with Clough Overton's estate; will send money due to Col. Pettus' estate as soon as he gets it.","Robert Chew, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Courthouse. Pays his brother, John Chew, Jr.'s debt.","John Chew, Jr., Urbanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Has had his brother Robert pay his debt. Enclosing receipt 24 January 1799.","Robert Crutchfield to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Has gotten a list of carriages -- needs more entry forms.","George Pottie, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Will travel to Philadelphia; asks for money received from Armistead.","Scope and Contents Peter Rose, Jr., Fredericksburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Courthouse. Has come from Richmond to adjust the claim Samuel Overton has against him.","Scope and Contents John Toler, Petersburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Remarks on the strange marriage of James Bickley to Mary Ann Whitfield; people are pleased with election of Jefferson; hopes to be able to pay his debt when due; asks about the cotton crop.","Joseph Meriwether, Abbeville County, South Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, VA. Asks if he will receive money from Samuel Ragland's estate.","Scope and Contents Ben Mosby to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents William Gray, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses how to settle Mosby's debt.","Scope and Contents George Pottie to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses depositions in a court case.","Scope and Contents John White to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks to be paid for getting Samuel Overton's man, Charles, out of jail.","Jonathan Dickinson to George Boxley. In response to a threat to sue -- Jonathan Dickinson will not pay his \"brother's debts and owes nothing himself.\"","Scope and Contents Jonathan Toler, Southampton, GA?, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Is doing business for Bickley \u0026 Newby; town is so \"disapated and noisy\" he has to go to the woods to write his letters; is giong to the wedding of Lucy Bickley and John N. Newby; \"it is vilent hot here\"; \"some of our Carolina \u0026 Georgia girls they are the most accommodating creatures in the world...and they kiss so sweet\".","Scope and Contents John Overton, Gray Tent ?, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Has procured Mrs. Rice's relinquishment of the land; may try to visit next fall.","Scope and Contents John Poindexter to Justices of Louisa, Virginia. Orders them to examine witnesses in the case of Johnson v. Garrett.","Scope and Contents Garland Thompson, Fairfax, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Samuel Overton's execution against Barbour will be carried out September 21.","Scope and Contents Robert Crutchfield, Suning HIll, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Does not recall circular letter about his illegal proceedings, therefore will proceed to sell.","Scope and Contents Peter Nelson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has no right to withold payment of Major Ragland's subscriptions.","Power of Attorney, James Mills \u0026 Co. to Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents John W. Barret, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Will pay his debt as soon as he returns.","Affadavit of Thomas Price.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Regrets not being able to visit; asks if Samuel Overton could purchase slaves for him.","David Watson to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents John Hook, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Has put in Samuel Overton's claims to the Marshall, U.S. District Court of Virginia but Court decided he should not pay them.","Revenue Office correspondence and documents. 6 pieces.","Bonds to the United States. 4 items.","Miscellaneous. Mainly dealing with bonds, legal problems and cases, tobacco, slavery, chest, table, bed and furniture, plates, iron pot, wheel, breakfast and dinner prices, barbecues, and land. 93 items.","Frederick Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to deliver several letters.","Frederick Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr.. Asks for his note and receipts; needs money to buy shoes for his Negroes.","Scope and Contents John Baptist and Joseph Waterlow to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Sympathy letter on death of a relative.","Scope and Contents Robert Lewis, Caroline, to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court House. Will be unable to attend court -- asks Samuel Overton to do some business for him.","Power of Attorney -- Alexander Parker to Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents Sta. Crutchfield, Mattapony, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to send papers; thinks $300 is a good price for the land.","Scope and Contents John Scudday to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Will wait for Mr. Meriwether's money.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Asks him to send Carriage, License, and auction duties.","Scope and Contents Benjamin Brown, Charlottesville , VA, to Samuel Overton. Money has not yet been received on Gooch's execution.","Scope and Contents John Thornton, Hanover, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will try to pay his bond.","Scope and Contents Overton Cosby, Urbanna, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Affadavit of James Beadles on Negro belonging to estate of Cleavers Duke.","Garland Thompson, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses settlement of executions.","Scope and Contents Robert Yancy, Yanceyville, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses money due him.","John Hook to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses the settlement of law suits.","Overton Cosby, Urbanna, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Is pleased with sale of McChesy property; sympathy at death of Brother Charles.","Henry Daingerfield to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Settlement of an execution.","Scope and Contents William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends an account.","Scope and Contents John Quarles, Fluvanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Has been sick; asks Samuel Overton to find an overseer for him.","Scope and Contents William Poindexter, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Greensprings. Sends papers.","Scope and Contents William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Greensprings, Louisa. Pistols are ready; hopes Samuel Overton's health is better.","Scope and Contents William Lawrence, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Sweet Springs. Several letters have arrived for him.","Scope and Contents Dela Badger to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to take a draught and send the money.","Affadavit of George Maury.","Richard Morries to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to get money from Mr. Mercer; likes Mercer's politics.","Scope and Contents John Waller, Pottiesville, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Wanted to settle his account.","William Morries, Sr., to Samuel Overton. Wants his money from the estate of Samuel Ragland.","Samuel Overton, Staunton, VA, to Chapman Johnson, Staunton. Discusses settlement of several legal cases.","William M. Thompson, Fairfax, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House.  Discusses settlement of debts.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Mercer County, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Will present a bill for payment; has a patent for 600 acres in Kentucky; Brother Jack is unwell.","William M. Thompson, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses settlement of an execution.","Thomas Overton, Raleigh, NC, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Wife is unwell; Brother John is unwell.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Waller is arriving with Major Burk; has no money to send; will move to TN or the Natchez.","Miscellaneous. Mainly dealing with bonds, court cases, powder, flints, lard, subscription to Va. Gazette, Argus, tobacco, flannel shirts, letterbook, wafers, quilts, ink, lettercase, files, wine, bear skins, and beaver skins. 107 items.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Circular letter on revenue collection.","Thomas Minor, Jr., Spotsylvania, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County. Has a warrant for 1000 acres of land -- asks for information on the land.","Scope and Contents John Mercer, George Town, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Will be abroad for 12 months for health reasons; directs Samuel Overton to send his account to Hugh Mercer for payment.","Phillip B. Johnson submits dispute in settlement of accounts to be decided.","Scope and Contents John M. Herndon, Hanover, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of estate of William Minor.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Has recovered from his illness; will visit Virginia and will visit Father and Mother; asks Samuel Overton to meet him at the Springs.","Scope and Contents Chesley Kinney, Staunton, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Case of Maury v. Dowall has been continued; would like to have any fees due him; would like to buy a female house servant.","T. Colman, Penax, TN, to John Overton, Louisa Court House. Has not succeeded in finding bank bills; reports results of the election.","Scope and Contents Dudly Ragland, Powhatan, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to settle the balance due on estate of Samuel Ragland.","John Overton, Lexington, KY, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Will pay $350 for the Negro.","Power of Attorney -- William Smith to Samuel Overton, Jr.","John Overton, Knoxville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Will travel to Raleigh, NC, on public business; asks if bank bill has arrived.","Edward Carrington certifies that Samuel Overton, Jr., has settled his accounts as Collector of Internal Revenue.","Richard Morries to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks for statement of accounts; wants a clear assignment of Mercer's bond.","Plan for recording deeds.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal/court cases material. Accounts dealing with hogshead tobacco, snuff, mare, horses, callico, Irish linen, Hunning, powder, wine, brandy, and shields. 73 items.","Scope and Contents Philip B. Johnson, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Cannot execute the deed today -- will do it later.","D. Yancy opinion on will of Matthew Peatross.","Robert Dabney, Louisa, to Martin Baker. Samuel Overton will settle Martin Baker's claims against Robert Dabney.","Scope and Contents Francis Meriwether, Cambridge, SC, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Is a legatee of S. Ragland and wants to apply for money due him.","Scope and Contents Bear ? Gordon, Abbeville County, South Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Has spoken to Mr. Bickley and he will make the titles.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton, Yanceyville, to Anne Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Encloses an account of her balance; has given an order for it on his Father; expects to leave soon.","D. Yancey's opinion on will of Isaac Clarke.","Answer of William Clarke to a bill exhibited by Peatross. William Clarke's case on the will of Matthew Peatross.","Miscellaneous.  Mainly legal-type documents, etc.  Also deals with plated bridle, horses, celery seed, apple seeds, cambrick, and slavery.  18 items.","Power of Attorney -- David Homes to David Yancey.","Banks v. Wale decision in Louisa Court.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 11 items.","D. Yancey's opinion on will of Thomas Yerby.","Poll list for election Garrett v. Watson v. Daniel v. Murray.","Order to seize 13 pounds, 1/2 from the goods and chattels of William Smith.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 17 items.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 27 items.","Account of Mr. Hart.","Ann Overton, Louisa, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover. Judy Hart married; family news.","Eliza P. Spencer to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.","Elizabeth A. Minor, Mount Airy, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.","Louisa Anderson to Elizabeth Claybrooke. Sends a ball of cotton; Mrs. Peter Cosby died.","To Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover, Invitation to a barbeque.","Will of Malcolm Hart, Louisa County.","Will of James Overton.","Bolina Dickinson, Rock-Hill, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.","Scope and Contents Ann Coleman, Nelson, to \"Sister\" Sarah Overton Claybrooke. Laments Father's James Overton death; her family has been sick all winter.","Mary Dickenson, Belle Isle, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County, VA. Gossip and family news.","Scope and Contents Fitzroy ? Brookfield, to Liz Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover, County, VA. Has been unable to get her necklace; wishes she/he? could be with her.","Scope and Contents Mary Claybrooke, Washington , to Sarah Claybrook, VA. Has had bad headaches; husband and children are well.","Mary Dickenson, Belle Isle, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County. Famiy news and gossip; her child Ann Overton has learned to talk but is not yet weaned so \"she begs often to suck.\"","Hawes Coleman to John Claybrook. Family news.","Scope and Contents ? to Yancey ?. Recommends newspapers, and discusses the upcoming elections, John Adams, General John Marshall, politics, and the recipient's upcoming examination.","Elizabeth Trevilian Anders, Brookville, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Arrived last Sunday; family news.","John Overton, Travellers Rest near Nashville, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County, VA. Has been ill; consoles her on the loss of her sister to marriage; reflections on his growing old and on women and marriage.","Scope and Contents ?, La Grange, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia. Neighborhood news; invitation to visit.","Elizabeth L. Stirman, Washington City, to Elizabeth Claybrooke?. Married James H. Stirman on March 23; family news.","Copy of will of Robert Honeyman. Handwritten copy. Copy of Richmond Enquirer's notice of Robert Honeyman's death.","Account of John Claybrook with Josheph Carter.","Deed of Sale: Robert Smith to John C. Boxley for horses and cows.","Land grant: Virginia to Samuel Harris. King and Queen County.","Ann Coleman to Miss Elizabeth? Claybrooke, Brook Ville, Louisa County, VA.  Cousin Harry's house burned; will not visit until next year; Kitty has had another child; neighborhood news.","Testimonials as to stud horse Napoleon.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Jr., Brookville, to \"Cosin.\" Little wheat made in this country; Thomas Jefferson has died; family is well.","Miscellaneous. 3 items.","Copy of a deed from Gibbs to Napier in Haywood County and Dyer County.","Receipt.","Report card from school of M. Hart.","William Rutherford to John Claybrooke, Louisa County. Quotes wheat prices.","Bill of Sale.","Bill of Sale.","Jane Claybrooke? and Sarah Brookeville, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherrysville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice on how to treat a sick Negro; neighborhood news.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. \"Lanefield,\" Haywood County, TN. Urges his brother to come to Virginia to settle estate. Has hired out Negroes and lost them. Has spent two to three hundred dollars for Guano.","Thomas W. Thomas Claybrooke, Roanoke River, VA, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County.  Describes his journey and his traveling companion, Mr. Buckner.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Nashville, Tennessee. Also: Jane to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Has been unwell; horse is sick too; warns him not to trust strangers; warns him not to work too hard the first year. From Jane: Had a protracted meeting, but only one preacher came; new meeting house to be built.","John S. Claybrooke, Oak Cottage, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Sparta, White County, Tennessee. Sorry the slave has run away; has been making preparations for him; wants him to come as soon as he reaches Judge Overton's.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Davidson County, Tennessee. His horse has been wounded; sends 5 plows; hopes to meet him as soon as he gets a horse; encloses papers (2 items).","Miscellaneous. 4 items, notes and accounts.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Largely concerned with advice and directions for running a farm. 16 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Richard Jones. Directions for proving the boundaries of John S. Claybrooke's land in court. Incomplete letter describing the countryside.","Legal document involving the payment of bonds from the estate of Malcolm Hart. Signed by James Hart, Commissioner.","Sisters of Thomas W. Claybrooke - Elizabeth, Jane, Sarah -, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news and gossip. 3 items.","Martha C. Noell, Humanity Hall, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brook Ville, Louisa. James Claybrooke? stayed last night -- wishes she could see other members of the family.","John W. Overton, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Virginia. News of death of Judge John Overton; Cousin Thomas is Postmaster at Brooklia.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Crops were poor; has been cholera in Richmond; family news; wants to establish a Post office in Brooklia.","Scope and Contents Stapleton Coates, Lifton, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Attended a camp meeting and saw several of Thomas' relatives; his medical practice is \"tolerable\" and has not lost a patient; graduated from medical school in Baltimore; neighborhood news; had an earthquake.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Sends peach seed; needs rain and crops are poor.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John S. Claybrooke, Williamson County, Tenn. Horse is well; reports on farm's progress.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Harrisburg, Haywood County, Tennessee. Will trust him in the land question.","Jane and Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news and gossip. 7 items.","Stapleton Coates, Goochland, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has met Andrew Hart who suffered a mental breakdown -- will never be well; saw Thomas W. Claybrooke's brother John; support for Jackson has not declined.","Loan agreement between Claybrooke Brothers and their Father, and agreement between the Brothers on dividing profits and losses from Haywood County farm.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Instructions and advice for running the farm. 5 items.","John W. Overton, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. 2 items. Asks about local news, proposes a visit to the springs, comments that not interested in a certain young woman.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Problems with the land in Haywood.","James O. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John S. Claybrooke, Williamson County, Tenn. Answers J.S.C.'s complaints about farm management; cotton is doing well.","Miscellaneous. 7 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice and instructions on running the farm. 7 items.","Sarah, Jane, and Elizabeth Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 3 items.","Scope and Contents George B. Nuckall ?, Hall County, Georgia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, West Tennessee. Has seen good land.","John S. Claybrooke, Hardeman X Roads (Tenn.) to George B. Nicholas, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Instructions on purchase of goods.","Scope and Contents Henry Harris, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Harrisburg P.O., Haywood County, Tennessee. Has bought a plantation; news of Claybrooke family.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice and instructions on running the farm. 10 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrook to Thomas Claybrooke \u0026 Neighbours .  Is a candidate for re-election -- asks for support.","Daniel Cherry, Cherryville, to Thomas W. Claybrook. Discusses a sick steer and an ox hide. 2 items.","Jane and Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Jane R. Riordan to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia. Is learning to be a milliner.","Miscellaneous. 8 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Crop has been good; his son is well.","Jane R. Claybrooke and others, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 3 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has had an accident. Cotton crop has been bad; hopes to visit.","Will of Edward Waller.","Miscellaneous.  12 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. News of his farm; has named his son Frederick; enjoys reading the \"Lady's Book.\" 4 items.","Elizabeth P., Jane, Sarah, and James Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; opening of the railroad. 4 items.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Advice on horses.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Has seen the railroad; has sent his cotton to Orleans; price of cotton is low.","John S. Claybrooke, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Reports on his farming; family news. 5 items.","Miscellaneous. 22 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest Tenn? to Jane R. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. His son is sick; Thomas has been in MIssissippi; asks James to visit.","James O. Claybrooke, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farming and selling of cotton news; expects t ogo to Haywood to conduct business; \"has raised the wall of one of the best barns.\"","James O. Claybrooke, Lexington, KY, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Visited Uncle Thomas; family news.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart? to Jane Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia. Has been to town to have his \"tooth pluged\"; describes the fashions; family news.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Crops are doing well; discusses payment of a debt.","MIscellaneous. 11 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Discusses farming, settlement of a debt; attended a whig meeting in Nashville with 35,000 people; gives advice on marriage. 4 items.","Scope and Contents ? to Jane R. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia. Was playing a joke on her; John has returned from the seminary; Lewis will be returning from Texas; family news.","Janet Collins to Mary A. Hart, Claybrooke. Henry broke his ankle; invites her to visit; will send the flower roots.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke appoints a woman to conclude a \"Treaty of Marriage\" for him.","Jane and Sarah Claybrooke, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; Father (John Claybrooke) voted for Van Buren.","Eliza Collins to Jane Claybrooke, Louisa. Family has been sick; family news.","Miscellaneous. 1 item.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Advises his nephew to study languages; is thinking about marrying; Patsy is not well; messages from the Negroes.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farms news; family news; direction for collecting a sum of money. 5 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to james O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Has returned from Mississippi; visisted Thomas who has gotten very fat.","Jane Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Planting is going slowly; relations have been visiting.","Will of Edward Waller of Gloucester County, VA.","Miscellaneous. 7 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Mary A. Hart, and Sally O. Hart, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Two of his children died; directions for court proceedings. 2 items.","P. Stith, Franklin, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farm news; advice on health.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to \"my dear niece,\" Sarah O. Hart, and \"nephew,\" James M. Hart, Frederick's Hall, Louisa County, Virginia. Farm and family news. First in a series of letters giving avuncular advice on individual's civil and religious duties to society.","A.P. Maury, near Franklin, Tenn?, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.  Discusses settlement of a deed.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Sends Bluegrass seeds; farm seeds; Uncle Thomas Claybrooke has died.","Miscellaneous.  1 item.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","James Malcolm Hart, \"At Mrs. Dabney's,\" to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is being taught by Robert Dabney; is learning Latin and Greek.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Had an earthquake; instructions on Mississippi land and a lawsuit; comments on a murder case; farm news. 6 items.","Scope and Contents John M. F. Harris, Keel Boat, Hawk ?, to Mr. ? Claybrooke, Tennessee. Offers to ship cotton for him, giving details of arrival time and place.","John O. Banks, Greenvank, to James Claybrooke, Louisa. Describes a trip with old Mr. Grinnell across a river.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","Broadside on a Louisa election.","Account of Thomas W. Claybrooke.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Henry M. Truehart to James Malcolm Hart, Frederick Hall, Louisa, Virginia. Went to Richmond; is going to Texas.","Scope and Contents Anna Banks, Green Bank, to Sally Overton Hart, Frederickshall Depot, Louisa. \"As great day for the Decocracy\"; family news.","James Malcolm Hart to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. His sister, Sally Overton Hart, died, visited Richmond.","Scope and Contents John M. Sheppard, Jr., Richmond, to John Claybrooke, Frederick Hall Depot, Louisa County, Virginia. Sends his accounts; describes sale of tobacco.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is planning on getting into the fishery business; bought some land; death of niece, Sally O. Hart.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 4 items.","Dick \u0026 Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Correspondence on sale of goods. 2 items.","Scope and Contents J. W. Claybrooke, Brookville, Mo . to \"Cousin\" Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.  Went up the Mississippi; is thinking to moving to Texas.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has traveled to Memphis and will visit Virginia; complaint about buying a horse for Thomas W. Claybrooke; describes his trip from Virginia; his horse was stolen; wants to meet him in Memphis; brought two portraits of their Father, John Claybrooke. 2 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Arrived in Washington; visited his Congressman and his Whig friends from Tennessee who were trying to persuade Senator Jarnagin to vote against tariff appeal; is looking for a saddle for James O. Claybrooke.","Dick \u0026 Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Broadside on sale of crops.","Harper, Union Town, Alabama, to James T. Boyd, Little Plymouth, King \u0026 Queen County, Virginia. Would like to visit Virginia; Brother went to the war and is in Mexico; family news; is a Methodist.","Miscellaneous.  12 items.","Winfree \u0026 Sheppard, Richmond, to James Claybrooke, Frederick Hall, VA. Discusses tobacco sales.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is visiting Memphis and will go to New Orleans; wants to sell a horse. 2 items.","Dick \u0026 Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Received his letter; cotton prices are going up; printed price list for New Orleans; and look at a broadside.","Stapleton Coates, French Hill, to James M. Hart, Frederickshall Depot, Louisa County, VA. Asks him to go on a trip to Tennessee.","Court decision in the case of james N. Klyer vs. Thomas W. Claybrook.","Scope and Contents R.R. Pierce, Cloverport, KY, to ?. Describes his trip from Kentucky to Virginia and back to Kentucky.","Miscellaneous. 15 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookeville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Has had rheumatism; saw Brother Thomas; family news; railroad is being built nearby; describes his house.","Scope and Contents Report card for James M. Hart at University of Virginia, sent to Mary A. Hart, Fredericks Hall, Louisa, Virginia.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Will visit; has rheumatism; wants to build a road; a Negro ran away. 2 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke and Mary A. Hart, Brookeville, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke?. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 11 items.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, VA, to James O. Claybrooke?. Reports the death of Grandfather and cousin Harris ?.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Father has died; advice on farming; discusses Father's will. 4 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Questions about Father's will. 2 items.","Miscellaneous. 13 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Last Aunt Nelson died; local news; Robert Hart has gone to California to seek gold.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Would like to talk to him to solve their difficulties on the Haywood Farm.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart to James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia. Would like to hire a man.","Fanny Noel to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Has sent flowers; local news.","Advertisement for James M. Hart's school. 2 copies.","Miscellaneous. 17 items.","Fanny Noel to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Freder+AG1278ickshall. James Claybrooke visited; other local news.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Discusses land sales; has arranged to have a deed drawn up; statement of accounts. 3 items.","Miscellaneous. 21 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Division of slaves between the two.","Deed: Francis B. Fogg to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.","E., Walnut Grove, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Frederickshall P.O., Louisa County, VA. Family has been made sick.","James Overton Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 12 items.","James O. Claybrooke and Elizabeth P. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; Nancy Coleman legacy. 2 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to John S. Claybrooke. Settlement of Father, John Claybrooke's estate.","John S. Claybrooke, Triune, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Asks him to sign a document; will not object to the settlement of the Haywood County land; regrets Tom ever came to Tennessee.","Scope and Contents Deed: William B. Porter and Mary Porter, Louisa County, Virginia to James M. Hart. 2 copies.","Deed: James M. Hart, Louisa County, to James M. Vest and Benjamin Henson. 2 copies.","Miscellaneous. 12 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends a deed.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has copies of the deeds; directs him to buy land. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke, Walnut Hill, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Received the deeds; has been unwell.","Land plat. Land of James M. Hart, Louisa County.","Miscellaneous. 26 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Washington City, to \"Son\" Frederick or Samuel. Is going on to New York; wants family to go with him to his home; wants to be relieved of his office as President of the Railroad. Frederick Claybrooke to \"Uncle\". Has been sick.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, White Plains, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Describes his trip home and to Tennessee.","Scope and Contents James Malcolm Hart, Prospect Hill, to \"Uncle,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Arrived at Brookville; some cattle were killed by the railroad train; a revival is in progress; crops are good.","Miscellaneous. 40 items.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke, Walnut Hill, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia.  Needs money; needs Brazil tobacco seed; thinks John has swindled him.  2 items.","Scope and Contents Corday P. Revelle, Lanefield, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke . Requests support in the election for County Court Clerk.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Brookville, to \"Uncle,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends money from Uncle James O. Claybrooke.","Accounts of James M. Hart with Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, VA. 5 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Acknowledges his letter to James M. Hart; will send money if needed; farm news.","James M. Hart, Brownville, Tennessee, to Mary A. Hart, Fredericks Hall, Louisa County, VA. Is going to visit Uncle Thomas; is well; great excitement over politics.","Accounts of James M. Hard with C.G. Trevilian.","Miscellaneous. 40 items.","Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart. Accounts. 2 items.","Scope and Contents R.Y. Longley, Brownsville, Tennessee, to ?. Describes his mercantile business.","John Hart, Chiville, to James Hart.  Party invitations.","John M. Hart appointed Surveyor of the road.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to \"Brother,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Uncle William Overton, son of James Overton and Mary Walker.","James M. Hart, Brookville, to \"Uncle.\" Sends grass seed; farming news; went to a Baptist Association.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Suggestions for a settlement between Thomas and John.","Miscellaneous. 39 items.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Brookeville, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends tobacco seed; crops are good. James O. Claybrooke to T.W.C. Bought guano, therefore is short of money.","Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart, Trevillians Depot, VA. Accounts. 5 items.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa to \"Brother\". Sends money.","Scope and Contents Frederick Claybrooke, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news; has had Typhoid fever.","Miscellaneous. 54 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas Claybrooke. Advice on settling land boundaries; saw Harrison \u0026 West. 2 items.","John A. Campbell, Abington, to James Hart. Inquiry on payment of money to Chesley Ashlin.","Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart. Accounts. 2 items.","Thomas S. Watson to James M. Hart.","Scope and Contents Deed: Thaddeus Dickinson, Louisa County, Virginia to James M. Hart. 3 copies.","Land Survey by Jno. R. Quarles.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Hartland, to \"Mother\" Mary Ann Claybrooke Hart. Is well; has been digging potatoes; local news.","Frederick Claybrooke to \"Uncle.\" Father is better; Negroes are sick; asks him to pay taxes in Haywood County.","Miscellaneous. 38 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas Claybrooke. Discusses land sales; cotton; William Allison sick; expects war in South Carolina. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Frederick Claybrooke, Triune, Tennessee, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Is keeping a store; family news. 2 items.","Scope and Contents ? to \"Sister.\" Family news.","Miscellaneous. 55 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Warns him of a lawsuit filed against him; is a candidate for the Convention, but is not in favor of a Convention.","Scope and Contents F. Claybrooke, Nashville, Tennessee, to his uncle. Description of \"Union\" and \"anti-Union\" sentiments in the area, involving the governor calling the legislature to session to vote on secession; Father was elected as the \"Union delegate to the convention\"; has heard from Virginia relatives who are well.","Scope and Contents Fannie ? to \"Friends\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Mary Ann Hart, Sallie Claybrooke. Has been sick; thinks John S. Claybrooke is \"a thorough Unionman\"; her father \"would hold on to the Union as long as possible\"; sends flower seeds.","Rental contract: Thaddeus Dickenson to James M. Hart.","Case of Robert McNully vs. E. H. Napier.","Miscellaneous. 40 items.","Confederate States of America Bond $500.","Confederate States of America Bond $100.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","Confederate Sates of America Bond $500.","Louis Sleeper, \"Camp near Richmond,\" VA, to J. O. Claybrooke, location not given. Has recovered from pneumonia and dropsy; details of war movements around Richmond; relates news he has heard involving R. E. Lee, Pickett, and Joseph E. Johnston; feels the war will soon be over; tells of the Confederate Vice-President, Stephens, traveling to Washington to discuss the vandalizing being done by Union troops; respects to family members.","Miscellaneous. 9 items.","Pass for the slave William to travel in Tennessee.","Thomas F. Conyers to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends Confederate money to settle his debt.","Dr. J.B. Powell bill for services.","Miscellaneous. 6 items.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Brownsville, to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Discusses land, and boundary questions.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. In the last four years has been visited 3 times by Northern raiders and his house was General Merrit's headquarters; took the food but did not burn the house; J. Hart's neighborhood escaped; asks him to come live in Virginia; has no labor.","M.F. de Graffenried, Z. Chainy's, Tennessee? to Thomas Claybrooke. Would have paid his notes, but the Yankees began arresting people and he had to leave.","Case of Robert C. Tyler vs. Thomas W. Claybrooke.","Mosby \u0026 Dorion, Memphis, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Bell's Station, Tennessee. Have sent goods; lists reasons for low price of cotton.","Miscellaneous. 24 items.","Summons in case of Foster vs. Claybrooke.","Scope and Contents P.M. Neal to Thomas S. ? Claybrooke. Asks him to warn the colored people on the place not to visit John Claybrooke's place.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Brookville, to ?. Has only gotten one letter from him since the war; is doing much farm work himself; is selling pieces of land; James Hart's wife had twins; James Hart needs to borrow money to buy land.","T. Stich, Memphis, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has received a letter from Steve who wants to come back from Texas to collect his children and gives a list of the children and their former masters.","Miscellaneous. 22 items.","Thomas E. Noel to James M. Hart. Report on farming and problems with workers; reports on a lawsuit; Allison will not stay another year. 2 items.","Samuel P. Claybrooke, Triune, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. DeGraffenreid has destroyed Thomas W. Claybrooke's notes; people are expecting new troubles and finances are uncertain.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends a circular on his lands for sale.","John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Is losing money by people declaring bankruptcy; Frederick was generous in helping suppy his regiment; discusses James Hart's financial problems; sends James Hart's note for $2500; radical Republicans will destroy the Constitution and the country if they remain in power. 4 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Thomas has sent a draft for $2500; directions for use of the money.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart. Is glad he could help with money; offers to help in the future.","Lucy T. Byars, Covington, VA, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news; tells what happened to her and family during the war years and since the war.","W.R. Cornelius \u0026 Co. to James M. Hart. Bill for funeral of Thomas W. Claybrooke.","R.J. Allison, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart, Fredericks Hall, VA. Reports on farming. 2 items.","James O. Claybrooke to James M. Hart. Will pay the express bill.","James O. Claybrooke to John. S. Claybrooke. Wrote about J. M. Hart's pecuniary difficulties without his knowledge -- would take him in if he became bankrupt; has lost money every year since the war.","Miscellaneous. 38 items.","R.J. Allison, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart. Reports on farming. 7 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Triune, to James M. Hart. Discusses Court case; has been despondent about the future since Grant's election.","Thomas E. Noel, Belleville, Tennessee, to James Hart. Advice on lawsuit; reports on farming. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Mar F. Noel, Belleville, Tennessee, to James Hart, Louisa County, Virginia?. Asks if he will come to Tennessee and if he will bring 3 \"colored\" women with him; Mr. Noel is sick; news of the Claybrooke vs. Foster suit. 2 items.","Miscellaneous. 8 items.","S.W. Batey, Johnsons Grove, to James M. Hart. Has taken over the Haywood County farm; reports on farming; lists farm equipment. 2 items.","Thomas E. Noel to James M. Hart. Reports on farming; reports on lawsuit; Ku Klux Klan visited the farm. 4 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Railroad will go through his land; describes conditions for subscription to the railroad. 1870 April 29 -- Letter from the railroad President enclosed.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","James O. Claybrooke to James M. Hart. Has been sick; Uncle Collins has died; asks for some papers.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune P.O., Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Gives legal advice on role of Executor.","Land plat.","Miscellaneous. 3 items.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Eliza Claybrooke, Brookland, to \"Father\" John S. Claybrooke. Sorry Uncle Jim James O. Claybrooke is unwell; has stopped eating vegetables because of the cholera; family news.","Miscellaneous. 12 items.","Roland, Francis \u0026 Co., Reading, PA, to James M. Hart. Information on water wheels.","Southern Mutual Fire Insurance Co. information. 7 items.","Miscellaneous. 15 items.","Miscellaneous.  2 items.","Scope and Contents W.T. Sanders, Louisa County, Virginia, to James M. Hart. Offers him a survey job.","Miscellaneous.","Advertisement for court ordered sale of Claybrooke lands in Tennessee","Scope and Contents Frank ?, Baltimore, MD, to \"Cousin\" Mollie. Has extracted two teeth; has gotten some of his instruments; are many Virginia students there; goes to 4 or 5 lectures a day.","S.B. Farrar, Salisbury, to \"Nephew.\" Sorry he is sick; asks about selling land to pay debts.","Account.","Jonathan S. Hauda, Richmond, to Stephen Farrar Hart, Apple Grove. Sends note for $10.","Account -- R.C. Hart.","Scope and Contents F.W. Sims, Louisa, Virginia, to Stephen F. Hall, Apple Grove, VA. Discusses land sales.","Scope and Contents Mildred ? to James Malcolm Hart Harris?. Has heard some war news about the draft; wants to meet Francis.","James Malcolm, Hart Harris?, Camp Humphrey, VA, to Malcolm Harris.  Has been sick and other men have died; letters have not been getting through.","Sallie Hart Harris, Culpeper, VA, to James Malcolm - Hart Harris?. Provides Hart family genealogical information.","Anna M. Halsey, Omaha, Nebraska, to Frank Bland. Inquiries about Waller Family genealogy.","Subpoena for Dr. Malcolm Hart Harris.","Scope and Contents Barbara ?, place unknown, to Malcolm H. Harris, West Point, Virginia. Sends genealogical information on Kean and Minor families.","Miscellaneous. 8 items.","Information on Dr. Robert Honeyman. 20 items.","Scope and Contents Newspaper clipping on slaves of \"Prospect Hill\", Louisa County, VA.","Lucy T. Byars to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Family news. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth Claybrooke to \"Aunt\" Mary Ann Hart. Mother Sally Overton Claybrooke is sick.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke to \"Sister\". Brother has been sick; hopes James has gotten a furlough; soldiers are still sick at Dr. Pendletons.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Wants to see him; gives directions on route to travel.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends 15 yards of cloth to make clothes.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, to \"Brother\" Thomas Claybrooke. Asks him to send a deed to Brownsville.","Scope and Contents Sally Claybrooke to \"Brother\". Does not know of any ladies that would suit him.","Sarah Claybrooke to Daughter Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Family news. 3 items.","Scope and Contents Ann Claybrooke Coleman to \"niece\" Mary Ann Hart, Louisa County, Virginia. Glad she survived the birth of her daughter Sally Overton Hart; hopes her health improves; had a dream about the baby; sends a coat for the baby.","Fanny Noel? Harris? to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa. Mrs. Timberlake died.","Scope and Contents Laura Garland to \"Cousin\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville. Aunt Martha gave birth to a stillborn child; asks for some food.","Scope and Contents Order by Archelaus ? Harris to pay the debt owed to Waller Overton and Co. when the judgement against John Can ? has been collected. Signed by Fannie Fords, William Henderson, and Colonel George Nicholas.","Scope and Contents J.T. Harris to \"Girls\". Farewell speech to pupils.","Scope and Contents \"Uncle\" Frank B. Hart, Crozer, PA, to Malcolm H. Harris. Asks about his life at school; describes his surroundings; tells him to do well in college.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia, to ?. Asks for a discount on books because he is a teacher; is planning to attend the University of Virginia; earned about $120 last year.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart ?. Lecture on Sunday schools.","Lucy T. Minor, Hybla, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Describes a party at North Anna; carriage tipped over.","Scope and Contents Fanny Noel Harris ? to Elizabeth Claybrooke. 3 items.","Scope and Contents Anne Overton to \"Sister\" Sarah Claybrooke, Hanover, VA. Family and neighborhood news.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Should set up an account for Murell; wants him to learn to keep accounts; pay for Son Waller's schooling.","Scope and Contents L.C. Smith to \"Cousin\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville.  Martha is still not well and is depressed over the loss of her child.  2 items.","Miscellaneous Claybrooke, Ragland, \u0026 unidentified correspondence. 13 items.","Miscellaneous advertising broadsides. 24 items.","Diary. Fragments, bad shape.","Land surveys and calculations including plat of land of William and Samuel Ragland. 23 items. Plat in Medium Oversize","Judge Roan's opinion in the case of Tabb v. Baird in the Court of Appeals. Case of Hylton v. Puryear's Exr. Case of Chiles v. Thomason, Louisa County. Legal brief.","Poetry and school exercises including Music and Mathematics. 32 items.","Scope and Contents List of timbers for a house to be built at Hartland for J.H. Heart .","Home remedies for illness. 8 items.","Scope and Contents Mile distances to various places between Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia, and Nashville, Tennessee.","Directions for travel from Nashville to Jackson, Tennessee.","Tax forms, bills, receipts, accounts. 70 items.","Mainly transactions dealing with farming business such as crop prices, land sales, slaves, and farming methods. Also: Invitations (not printed), List of Soldiers who died in the Continental Service, perhaps a claim by relatives to Congress for land for their services. 33 items.","Bills, receipts, accounts. 29 items.","Miscellaneous, mainly bills, receipts, crop records. 58 items.","Fragments, mainly fragments of letters. 52 items.","Miscellaneous: Printed and photographic. 6 items.","Genealogical information of the Claybrooke, Williams, and Green families. 4 items.","Envelopes. 40 items.","Oversize Folder 63 from Box 4 and oversize Folder 24 from Box 14.","Some of the accounts deal with the estate of John Ragland.","Memorandum book including receipts, accounts, baptismal record.","Memorandum book of receipts, including tobacco sales and weights.","Miscellaneous account book including several entries for boarding? horses.","Account book of Samuel Ragland endorsed \"Estate of John Ragland Dec'd.\" See Manuscript Volumes Oversize file.","Scope and Contents Miscellaneous account book to John Ragland, Jr. Labeled as account book \"A\".","Scope and Contents An account book labeled \"D\" in the form of a ledger.","Scope and Contents Account book labeled \"E\", mostly in the form of a ledger.","Account book of John Ragland, mostly in the form of a ledger.","Scope and Contents An Account book in the form of a ledger, labeled \"P\u0026D\".","Account book of Samuel Ragland.","Memorandum book mainly of receipts and bills.","Account book of Capt. Samuel Ragland, Louisa County.","Account book.","Account book in the form of a ledger.","Scope and Contents An account book including the \"sales of the Estate of ? Terrell,\" and a list of the taxes of James Overton.","Account book of James Overton.","Account book in the form of a ledger, titled \"List of Feby Tax 1780,\" Louisa County, VA?.","Account book of James Overton.","James Overton accounts with Pottie and Dick.","Account book of Samuel Overton, mostly in the form of a ledger.","Account book Thomas Mann.","Fragmented account book.","An account book on the form of a journal labeled \"Samuel Overton Journal A.\"","An account book of Samuel Overton in the form of a journal.","A memorandum book mostly of bills and receipts labeled \"Samuel Overton Memorandum Book.\"","Ledger of an unknown blacksmith? containing accounts with Samuel Ragland.","Accounts of sales of Samuel Ragland's estate by William Cooke.","Accounts of sales at Chamberlain Creeke, Samuel Ragland's Estate, by Samuel Overton, Administrator.","Scope and Contents Account of sales \"at Contrary and Chewnings\" of Samuel Ragland's estate.","Accounts of sales at Chamberlains Creek of Samuel Ragland's Estate by James Michie?.","Journal of bills and receipts.","Journal of bills and receipts.","\"Still Taxes due in Spotsylvania County, VA, for the half year ending the 31st December 1801.\"","R.Y., Robert Yancey?, and Company. Index to a ledger.","Accounts of Hanover County, VA.","Scope and Contents Travel account of a journey by Thomas W. Claybrook, including the towns of Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Fairfax, Lexington, Pattonsburg, Salem, Christiansburg, Newburn, Abington , Rutledge, Knoxville, Kingston, and Sparta, Tennessee. Also includes memorandum of fruit seeds planted and personal accounts.","Scope and Contents Typescript, somewhat rearranged, of the journey description by Thomas W. Claybrooke with lists of mileage and a copy of a letter 11 October 1832, T.W. Claybrooke, Roanoke River, VA, to \"Brother\" James O. Claybrooke, Louisa County, Virginia], October 1832, \"discussing the trip to date.\"","Index to a volume (L-W) page numbers runnning to 373.","Ledger (A - F).","Ledger titled \"The Louisa Sheriff's.\"","List of votes cast in a contest among Garland Anderson, William Smith, and Mile Selden, probably for the Virginia Senate seat for Goochland, Henrico, and Louisa counties, VA.","Notebook containing French language rules, an essay on raising children, and mathematics rules. Partially in French.","Book containing list of still owners, including still description."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Overton family","Riordan, Jane Robertson"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"famname_ssim":["Overton family"],"persname_ssim":["Riordan, Jane Robertson"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":867,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T10:55:13.419Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9043","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9043","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9043","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9043","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_9043.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Overton family papers","title_ssm":["Overton family papers"],"title_tesim":["Overton family papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1727-1961","1781-1875"],"unitdate_bulk_ssim":["1781-1875"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1727-1961"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 Ov2","/repositories/2/resources/9043"],"text":["Mss. 65 Ov2","/repositories/2/resources/9043","Overton family papers","Education--Virginia--History","Haywood County (Tenn.)--History--19th century","Horses--United States--History--19th century","Horses--Virginia","Legal documents","Louisa County (Va.)--History--18th century","Louisa County (Va.)--History--19th century","Millinery--Virginia","Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)","Spotsylvania County (Va.)--History","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Correspondence","Financial records","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Other Information:"," National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United States available from Chadwyck-Healey, Inc., 1021 Prince Street, Alexandria, Va.","Processed by Ann Lewis in 1978. Box and Folder List compiled by Emily Eklund, SCRC staff, from October to November 2010.","Papers, 1727-1918, chiefly 1781-1875, of members of the related Overton, Ragland, Claybrooke and Hart families of Louisa County, Va. and Haywood Co., Tenn. The early papers are primarily legal documents, accounts and account books of John Ragland and Samuel Ragland and correspondence of the children of Samuel Ragland. After 1797, the collection concerns the legal and business papers of Samuel Overton, Thomas Overton, Waller Overton and Sally Overton Claybrooke. After 1810, the collection concerns the Claybrooke family in Tennessee."," There are also papers of James Malcolm Hart, farmer and schoolteacher which concern education, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Prominent correspondents include Peter Johnston, John Marshall, Dabney Minor, Garrett Minor, John Minor and Edmund Randolph."," There are accounts of Francis Jerdone and accounts concerning the boarding of horses; a legal opinion given by Edmund Pendleton; a letter of Jane R. Riordan concerning her learning the millinery trade; and a manuscript volume of distillery tax due in Spotsylvania County, Va.\n \nSome folder numbers were skipped when originally processed. In 2019, the collection was checked and all material has been accurately noted in the inventory.","Deed -- John Walker to John Goss -- Hanover County, VA.","Will of William Whitton, Caroline County, VA. Proved at Court held in Caroline County, VA, 9 July 1730.","Portion of a deed signed by Thomas Hamilton and Francis Jerdone. Proved at Court in Hanover County, VA.","Scope and Contents Deed for 76 acres of land in Louisa County, Virginia, sold to Robert Davis by John Ragland. Proved at Court in Louisa County, Virginia, 25 November 1746.","Last will and testament of James Overton of Hanover County, VA. This is a photocopy. The original is at the Tennessee Historical Society, State Library and Archives in Nashville, Tennessee.","Scope and Contents Deed -- John Smithson to John Ragland -- for land in Louisa County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Receipt of David Anderson to ?. Receipt of James Overton of quitrents of 800 acres of land and five ? for 1748.","Account of Daniel Fleming with Nicholas Cullington.","Scope and Contents Account of \"Mr. Daniel Fleming for Cousing Robert\" per Patrick Belsches.","Miscellaneous: receipts, 29 items. Majority deals with John Ragland's estate settlement, land and quitrents with other references to slaves, tobacco, and poll tax.","Opinion of John Lewis and Edmund Pendleton on the will of John Ragland.","Inventory of the estate of John Ragland.","Account of the estate of John Ragland.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts -- settlement of estate of John Ragland.","Accounts with Samuel Ragland. Tobacco.","John Wolloms, to S. Tase Middlebrucks. Directs him to pay 6/6 to Archbill Carbur.","Scope and Contents Land plat -- Louisa County, Virginia -- for land granted to Richar Phillips.","John Mansfield bond to Samel Ragland for 112 pounds Virginia currency.","Morgan Thomas \u0026 Co., Bristol, to Samuel Ragland, New Kent County. Encloses copy of Bill of Lading and Invoice of 11 pound 9/5; A.R. owes 3 pounds 3/5. Morgan Thomas \u0026 Co., Bristol, to Samuel Ragland, New Kent County. Encloses copy of their last letter.","Certifies that estate of Daniel Fleming has paid Thomas Burrus 13/8.","List of debts due to Daniel Fleming's estate.","Receipt for one Negro slave named Hanna signed by Stephen Furnea Hoomes. Receipt.","Account of Samuel Ragland signed by Morgan Thomas.","Jeremiah Patie to ?. Order to pay John Ragland 5/.","Net weight of Samuel Ragland's tobacco.","Account, debts owed by Samuel Ragland to Francis Jerdone.","Samuel Ragland and Francis Jerdone bond to Francis Willis, Jr. and Samuel Buckner.","Samuel Ragland's accounts with Francis Jerdone.","Receipts on land.","Scope and Contents Bond of Benjamin Brown, G.T. Smith, \u0026 Charles T. Smith of Hanover and Samuel Ragland of Louisa County, Virginia, to Peter Randolph.","Account of Samuel Ragland with Sir Secretary Thomas Nelson, signed by Benjamin Waller.","Arbitration Bond of Henry Terrell.","Account of Phillip Cosby. Hat, Diner and Club, silk, ribbon, buttons, run, snuff.","Accounts and receipts of Samuel Ragland and John Ragland. 5 items.","Francis Jerdone orders Charles Barret to pay Samuel Ragland 17/6.","James Buchanan \u0026 Co., London, to Samuel Ragland, Hanover County, VA. Asks him to have his tobacco ready to ship.","Gideon Harris promise to pay 15 pounds 10/ to Robert Hester.","Phillip Cosby assigns accounts receivable to Reverend Mr. Joseph Tickell.","Inventory of the estate of Phillip Cosby.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, promissory notes, bills of Exchange of slavery, land, penknife, saddle, thimbles, ribbon. 20 items","Scope and Contents Miscellaneous: receipts and accounts of Samuel Ragland of ribbon, \"Green plains\", Irish holland, broad cloth britches, stockings, watch, needles, thread, sugar, salt, pepper, sifter, cotton, Irish Linen, cambrick, paper, run. 15 items.","Account of Samuel Ragland with S. Lorey, signed by John Jouet. Receipt from John Jouet to Mr. Tickell for tobacco.","Scope and Contents Bond of Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia, to Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents Indenture made between William Ragland and his brother John Ragland, involving the exchange of 200 acres of land in Louisa County, Virginia.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts on nails, hoes, cheese, wine, pepper, alspice, sugar, cotton, gunpowder, land, pocketbook, dictionary, razor. 4 items","Miscellaneous: accounts, receipts, memos, promissory notes on linen, cambrick, ribbon, cotton, stockings, shoes, gloves, hat, buckles, rum, sugar, sacks of salt, hogheads, indigo, needles, nails, gunpowder, plates, tobacco, land. 19 items.","Bond of Daniel Tilman, Albermarle County, VA, and attachment requested before Samuel Ragland, \"his majesties Justice of Peace for the County of Louisa.\"","Scope and Contents Certification by John Blair Jr., Bursar of William and Mary College that William Peter, Surveyor of Louisa, Virginia, only made one payment to the College. Witnessed by Thomas Walker.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, promissory note on land, quitrents, men's shoes, women's wood-heeled shoes, rum, cider, homany, salt, ribbon, snuff. 7 items.","Scope and Contents James Tisdale, to John Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Asks him to pay money owed. John Ragland to James Tisdale. Will pay as fast as he can.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, memos on horses, cotton, gun, beer, pork, feed for horses, rum. 10 items.","Miscellaneous: accounts, receipts, memos, promissory notes with unbound manuscript in front of folder (2, incomplete) on agriculture, rum, bacon, salt, hoe, medicines, spectacles. 25 items.","Order of William Colvard to pay John Ragland 21/11.","Scope and Contents Thomas Walker to Captain Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has employed Thomas Jefferson in the petition Samuel Ragland requested to be entered; asks for further direction.","A list of Tithes for St. Martin's Parish Hanover County, VA taken by Samuel Ragland. 2 items.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, memos on nails, cloth, buttons, silk, buckram, bonnet, stockings, corn, seed. 9 items","Account of the estate of John Ragland, deceased, son of Samuel Ragland.","Bond: Samuel Carr and James Minor bound to Richard Walker for 4 pounds 1/. Attachment of Richard Walker.","Copy of Samuel Ragland's plat on Cauthons Run.","Scope and Contents Edmond Brewer to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; asks for payment of money.","Appraisors report on estate of John Ragland, Jr.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, order to pay on quitrent, stone rings, hogshead shells, nails, salt, wheat, rum, indigo, Negro, cloth, buttons, silk, buckram, vest. 13 items.","Scope and Contents John Pendleton to Captain Samuel Raglin . Care of Sampson. Asks for loan.","Memorandum of things sold from estate of John Ragland, Jr.","Bond: John Buckley and Robert Bibb bound to Sam Carr for 17 pounds.","Miscellanous: promissory notes, receipts, accounts. Incomplete unbound manuscript at beginning, Negro. 15 items.","Attachment against estate of Nathaniel Dickenson.","Authorization for seizure of the estate of Nathaniel Dickenson to satisfy debt. Signed by Samuel Ragland, \"in his Majesty's Name.\"","Bond: James Dillard and John Ragland bound to Nathaniel Dickenson. Attachment against Nathaniel Dickenson.","Richard Phillips land plat at Dashpers Branch.","Miscellaneous: receipts, memos for wheat, salt, ginger, rum, linen, callico, Irish Linen. 10 items.","Copy of a deed: William Flemming and Ann, his wife, to John Wingfield.","William Gunnell to Sammuel Ragland. Asks for 20 shillings.","Miscellaneous: receipts, orders to pay dealing with wheat, Negro, pork, quitrent, land. 12 items.","Scope and Contents Evan Ragland, Halifax County, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Ragland to pay Evan Ragland's share of their father's estate to Thomas Wash; family is well.","Scope and Contents Will Anderson to Major Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks him to send his share of the rum.","Bond of Samuel Ragland and Stephen Johnson with Louisa and Spotsylvania counties, VA. To repair Carns Bridge.","Bond: James Overton bound to William Quarles for 20 pounds 15/6.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with hog, wool, plow, trowel, something to do with iron, rum, salt, achool payment. 10 items.","Bond: Henry Gambill and William Ragland bound to Samuel Ragland.","Blank form for apprenticeship to Charles Dickerson, brick layer.","Scope and Contents William Gunnell to Sammuel Ragland. Asks for loan of 8/.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with brandy, shoes, cattle, tobacco, plows, vinegar. 10 items.","Bill of Sale for a slave.","Scope and Contents Lists of Tithes, Fredericksville Parish, Louisa County, Virginia. 2 items.","Miscellaneous: receipts, promissory notes on Negro. 9 items.","Copy of will of John Burnley, Hanover County, VA.","Scope and Contents David Anderson, Jr., to Major Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Can only send him 5 bushels of salt.","Bond of Nathaniel Bowe to Samuel Ragland.","Bond by Pettus Ragland, et al, to pay 100 pounds to Samuel Ragland.","Miscellaneous items relating to the settlement of the estate of John Ragland, such as cattle, horses, and land. 12 items.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with land, tobacco, corn, vinegar, salt, schooling payment, horse, hoes, mitchel (type of pavement), Negro. 11 items.","Scope and Contents Last Will and Testament of William Garrett, Louisa County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents \"Bond for Lumsden \u0026 Overton\" to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, VA.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, misc. correspondence dealing with land, crops, tobacco, paper currency, plate (1 oz.), horses, cattle, slaves, shoes. 19 items.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts on tobacco, corn, shoes, boots, negros. 10 items.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with tobacco tax, case summons, taxes, soleing slave made shoes, and boots. 8 items.","MIscellaneous receipts and business correspondence on rye.  4 items.","Tyre Yanley to Samuel Ragland -- Bill of Sale for 3 Negroes.","Record of court action of James Overton, James Bullock, and John Lewis, executors of John Waller against Zachy Merriweather and Nicholas Lewis. Court finds for the plaintiff.","Bond of John White and William Smith.","Will of Frances Smith of Hanover County, VA.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with attorney fees and bail, pipe tobacco, land, nails, iron, wine, sugar, rum, linen, lace, thread, cotton, leather, scythe stones, buttons, shoes, bedboard. 9 items.","Surveyors Report by William Pettit.","William Terrel, Wilks County, Georgia to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Sorry Samuel Ragland has not gotten his tobacco.","Division of the estate of John Zachary Lewis.","Surveyors Report by John Hogan.","Miscellaneous: receipts for tobacco, hogshead, land, publication in Virginia. Gazette, Negro, shoes, poll tax. 12 items.","Will of James Overton.","Miscellaneous: bonds, receipts, bill of sale, accounts dealing with land, slaves horses, brandy, tobacco, last will and testament of John Barnley. 11 items.","Will of Samuel Ragland.","John White to Samuel Ragland. Will visit soon; will pick up leather and shoes; dog has killed his pigs.","John Bickle to Samuel Ragland. Will make over his Kentucky lands to Samuel Ragland.","Miscellaneous:  receipts, accounts dealing with slaves, horses, cattle, court costs, attorneys, etc., flax wheel, dishware, cookware, table chairs, schooling, tobacco, shoes for Negroes and men, land.  22 items.","A list of bonds, notes and accounts due Doctor Andrew Todd.","Scope and Contents James Robards, Goochland County, to Samuel Raglin (Ragland), Louisa, Virginia. Cannot pay S.R. any money.","Scope and Contents William Bowe, Hanover, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Ragland to pay his grandmother's account.","Scope and Contents Joel Terrell, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Are all well; could not get a power of attorney; Indians have been \"troublesome.\"","Samuel Jones, Richmond, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Elk Creek. Apprenticeship. will expire soon -- asks for help in acquiring tools.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with land, power of attorney costs, shoes, shoe thread, slavery, tobacco crop, horse, bacon. 22 items.","Case of Coleman v. Turner. Attachment of estate of Benjamin Turner.","Scope and Contents J. Overton, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Sends copy of Surveyor's fees; advises him to have the land surveyed soon; may lose a considerable part of the land due to prior claims.","Pre-nuptial contract between Samuel Ragland and Elizabeth Michie.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with hogshead, tobacco, coopering, surveying of land, land.  12 items.","Scope and Contents Land survey, Louisa County, Virginia, by George Massie for William Smith.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, bonds dealing with cow, shoes, rum, brandy, land, slavery, Durants, linen, cambrick, knives, forks, copper, paper pins. 22 items.","Archibald Stuart, Staunton, VA to Overton Cosby, Urbanna, VA. Will send 70 pounds from Replevin Bonds; hopes to collect other money due.","Scope and Contents James Robards, Goochland, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Hopes to send him money owed.","Scope and Contents R. Dick, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks for loan of cash.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Hickmond, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, VA. Family is well; Sam is well; Campaign against, the Mawme Indians has been successful.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with tobacco, salt, shoes, brandy, saw blades, land, cleaning/repairing of a watch, horses, slavery. 19 items.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayette Ville, NC to Samuel Overton (son of James), Louisa, Virginia. Has another child; encloses a blank paper for bounty lands.","Scope and Contents Nancy Pulliam and Benjamin Pulliam, Mecklenburg County, Roanoak River, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Family is well; asks where brother and sisters are living; has a son named Benjamin Raglin.","Blank form for duties on distilled spirits.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with Irish Linen, handerkerchief, thread, oznaburg, ribbon, sheeting, cambrick, callico, crewel, needles, diaper tape, shoes, knife, scythe, corn, salt, rum, brandy, wheat, peas, leather, harness, rawhide, tobacco, copper, horses, land, building a house. 26 items.","Scope and Contents Deed: Benjamin Nelson to Coventon Nelson, Louisa County, Virginia.","Walter Goldsmith promises to pay Samuel Overton half of any payment received in the case of Goldsmith v. Watkins which Samuel Ragland is handling.","Scope and Contents Henry Mitchell, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Demands return of Negro Davy of will bring suit.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, bonds dealing with pork, salt, wheat, brandy, sugar, shoes, hammer, knife, mails, linen, sacking, iron, horses, slaves, land. 23 items.","Scope and Contents Deed: John Wingfield to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia.","Bill of Sale for Negro Tom.","Will of Samuel Ragland.","Scope and Contents John Wingfield, Georgia, to Samuel Ragling , Louisa, Virginia. Has sent deed to his land; asks for return of his bond.","Scope and Contents Deed: Dudley Ragland to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with slaves, horses, land, calico, sheeting, thread, ribbon, Irish Linen, flannel, paper, dish, shoes, kneebuckles, corn, wine, brandy. 19 items.","Bond for $100.00 by Overton Harris to Samuel Overton, both of Louisa, County, VA; also involves Thomas Barrett of Amherst County.","B. Sandidge, to Samuel Ragland. Charges $5 per pupil for common scholars; $10 for grammar scholars.","Archibald Dick, Louisville, to Samuel Ragland. Will take his tobacco.","Scope and Contents Ann Pulliam, Mecklenburg, VA, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; asks Samuel Ragland to write.","Amendment to Acts of distilling spirits.","Scope and Contents Dudley Ragland, Goochland Court, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. No progress in the business with James Robards.","Joseph Bickley, Cambridge, SC, to \"Dear Sam.\" WiIl come to Virginia to court some single girls.","Scope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to hire out Negroes. William Duval to James Dabney, Louisa, Virginia. W.D. will sue J.D.","Scope and Contents Shelton \u0026 Harris, Goochland, VA, to Samuel Overton, Goochland Court House. Wants Samuel Overton to find out the date on Thompson's receipt.","List of people who are in arrears on the Carriage Tax.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with spirits, salt, brown sugar, tobacco, snuff, nails, cashmere, linen, silk, muslin, sheeting, ribbon, ink powder, men's hose, shoes, tape, twist (?), watch repair, paper, slaves, horses.  36 items.","Scope and Contents James Overton, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. J.O. wants Samuel Overton to hire our Charls .","Scope and Contents Dudley Ragland, Carters Ferry, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has tried to collect from James Robards; has now gotten a bond from John Woodson who will pay soon.","David Bullock, Goochland Court House, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Cannot be at the sale; asks Samuel Overton to try to collect amounts due; election results.","Scope and Contents James Michie, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has consulted Jack Michie and S.R. will not get more than one year; has property left over from Edward's execution.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends love to his children; glad Rosy has been sold -- hopes she has a good master.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Amherst Court House, VA to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Cannot attend court; wants the fallow ground plowed; is not well.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Charlottesville , VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Goochland County, Virginia","Judgement of Richmond Court against Richard Anderson.","David Bullock, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr.  Discusses court cases.","Bill of Sale for 3 Negroes.","Scope and Contents Clifton Thomson, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County. Sorry Samuel Ragland has lost use of one side; has sent a bearskin and a deerskin.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts mostly dealing with court cases, verdicts, attorneys, etc., on whiskey, colt, sugar, coffee, rie -rye?, wheat, shoes, silk stockings, linen, cambrick, handerkerchiefs, tobacco, slaves, and steel.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Norfolk, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Will sail to Antigua; Samuel Overton must attend court for him; Admiral Maury's squadron sent in 10-12 French prisoners; has decided to go to Jamaica, not Antigua.","Thomas Meriwether, to Samuel Overton, Goochland, Court. Could not go to court, therefore asks Samuel Overton to do his business for him.","Edward Stevens to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses revenue inspection business. Edward Stevens, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, VA. Encloses the above letter.","Deed: Thomas Payne to Samuel Overton, Jr. Sells his interest in the 300 acres of land due him as a veteran of the Revolution. Samuel Overton assigns this title to Thomas Overton.","Appointment of Samuel Overton, Jr. as Collector of Revenues.","Scope and Contents Meredeth Poindexter, to Lanceloote Minor or David Bullock, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Minor not to bring suit against him.","Scope and Contents The last Will and Testament of Samuel Terrell, Louisa County, Virginia. Proved in Court, 12 February 1798.","Joseph Bickley, to Samuel Overton. Discusses financial deadlines.","Scope and Contents William Duval, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses lawsuits in progress.","Tench Coxe, Treasury Department, to ?. Circular letter to revenue officials on stills.","William and Mary diploma signed by James Madison, President and Professor.","Scope and Contents Robert Taylor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses lawsuits.","Knight Bowles and Miss Mary Bick? to Samuel Overton. Sends information on his stills.","Scope and Contents Robert Johnston, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses bills; had a headache \"until grog time came about...took a hair of the dog.\"","\"List of debts to Collect due Pottie \u0026 Dick.\"","Scope and Contents Martha Michie to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Is well; thanks him for his present.","Scope and Contents Nicholas Meriwether, Abbeville County, SC, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Got home safely; crops are good.","Scope and Contents Col. Garrett Minor, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses a Dedimus for taking a deposition.","Scope and Contents Peter Johnston, Prince Edward, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses legal proceedings.","Samuel McChesney to Minor Herndon. Hopes to pay soon.","Escape Warrant for Samuel McChesney, signed by Fontaine Maury.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to \"Brother\" Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Sale of father's land uncertain; is expecting his ninth child.","P. Carr, Charlottesville, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Discusses sale of Negroes.","Scope and Contents Stephen Terry to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Took the broad ax to repair a cart wheel; asks for payment for the repair.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Encloses a Power of Attorney; sends resolutions under which soldiers can make claims; wants his children with him.","Document to report stills to Collector of Revenue.","Correspondence. Receipts dealing with slaves and clothing for them, horses, horseshoes, hoes, scythe, staples, hooks, nails, boots, hose, buttons, ladies and men's gloves, shoes, linen, oznaburg, thread, cambrick, cotton, corduroy, silk, currycomb, rum, salt, brandy, wheat, bacon, sugar, whiskey, cheese, butter, tobacco, and property sale. 90 items. Many court dealings and legal references.","? Bickley to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County. Family news.","Examination of a witness, signed by George Carrington, Halifax County.","Robert Johnston, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Louisa.  Has not purchased Morriss' notes except for $1000, therefore returns Samuel Overton's money.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses land claim problems.","Scope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.","Tench Coxe, Treasury Department, to Supervisors. Circular letter on laws on spirits and stills.","Scope and Contents William B. Grove, Philadelphia, PA, to Thomas Overton. Discusses land claims; describes national politics -- the men who were called the \"Goverment Party\" in 1794 are now called \"fomenters of War with France\"; those who were against English depredations in 1794 have failed to speak out against France now; believes the President John Adams and Congress want peace with France -- if ward comes, it will be France who starts it.","Scope and Contents P. Johnston to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia, commission to take the deposition of William Cosby.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses Mr. Groves' letter; misses his children.","Scope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has inquired about the legacy due Mr. Dickerson's children. Has no money for Samuel Overton.","Pomfrett Waller to Samuel Overton. Received S.L.'s letter; has bought a still; asks Samuel Overton to stamp it.","Scope and Contents Garrett Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to get a copy of a deed; sends a copy of a judgment.","Edward Carrington, Richmond Supt. Office, to Samuel Overton. Opinion of a revenue case.","Joseph Herndon, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks for help on revenue cases.","Scope and Contents Jonathan M. Herndon, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Asks for help on revenue cases.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa, Virginia, to Robert Yancey \u0026 Co. Judgment in a revenue card.","Robert Yancey \u0026 Co., South Anna Ville, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Expects to pay the yearly revenue duty; objects to Samuel Overton's decision in their cases.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton.  Decision in the case of Rovert Yancey \u0026 Co.  Encloses the decision.","R. Yancy \u0026 Co. acknowledges receipt of letter from Samuel Overton on revenue. Blank form for reporting distilled spirits.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa, Virginia, to Edward Carrington. Reports actions in case of Robert Yancey \u0026 Co.","Account of the estate of Samuel Ragland.","Edmund Randolph, Richmond, VA, to \"Mr. Overton, administrator of Samuel Ragland, deceased.\" Expresses an opinion of Samuel Ragland's will and the settlement of the estate. medium oversize?","Miscellaneous:  Correspondence, Receipts, Accounts of silk handkerchief, space, plow, tin tumblers, saddle, leather, leading lines, slaves, horseshoes, coat, jacket, stuffed slippers, gloves, black bomarett ?, material, black buckles, linen, durant, wheat, sugar, coffe, tobacco.  85 items.","Copy of the inventory and appraisement of the estate of Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, VA.","Names of the infants in the suit Samuel Ragland's Administrator vs. his Legatees.","Account of Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue.","Edmund Randoph, Richmond, VA, to \"Mr. Overton, Administrator of Mr. Samuel Ragland.\" Opinion on estate of Samuel Ragland.","Scope and Contents James Waddell to Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa County, Virginia. Revenue questions.","Certificate of appointment of Samuel Overton, Jr., to be collector of the Revenues in Louisa County in the District of Virginia.","Nicholas Meriwether to Samuel Overton,Collector of Revenues, Richmond, VA. Asks for help in collecting a debt.","Account of stamped paper sold by Samuel Overton, Jr., in the quarter ending 1798 September 30.","Order for the arrest of Edmond Brown, Hanover County, VA. Signed by William Pollard.","Account of sales of stamped paper by George Murray in the quarter ending 9/30/98.","Account of sale of stamped paper by Ludlow Bramham for the quarter ending 9/30/98.","William Sydnor to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court. Sends the subscription paper of 1797.","Edward Stevens, Inspector, Revenue Second Survey, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton. Sends forms necessary for Robert Yancey \u0026 Co. case; revenue department business.","Ezekiel Perkins to Samuel Overton. Wants to work a still.","E. Carrington, Supr. Office, Richmond, to Samuel Overton. Circular letter discusses carriage taxes and collection of taxes.","Dabney Minor, Topping Castle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Asks Samuel Overton to negotiate the exchange of William Minor's bonds. D. Minor to David Bullrock. Asks D.B. to dismiss the suit if the bonds are exchanged. William Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to call before next Hanover Court.","Complaint of John and Henrietta Bickley against Samuel Overton, Administrator of Samuel Ragland.","Testimony in the case of John and Henrietta Bickley vs. Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents James Scott to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Wants a license for a still.","Permission to dispose of a still by auction to satisfy a debt for still tax, by H. Garrett and Thomas Meriwether.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has received his letters and the book; will go to Knoxville.","Scope and Contents Miscellaneous. Mainly accounts of people's names in reference to stamped paper sold by..., money owed to clerk, iron, horse shoes, oil \"for negro women\", salt, sugar, calf skin, brandy leather still. Also, legal receipts. 43 items.","Robert Hart, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton or David Bullock. Asks for help in securing payment from Austin Cosby.","Scope and Contents Deed: Richard Johnson Burnett to Benjamin Crenshaw, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Deed: Richard Johnson Burnett to Benjamin Crenshaw, Jr, Louisa, Virginia. Wants information on revenue laws.","Scope and Contents John Poindexter, Jr., to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses collection of debts.","Richard Bagby to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks to be paid.","Scope and Contents Robert Jete, ? House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Called on Mr. Payne - has deposited enough wheat and corn to cover the two bonds; is trying to make his collection.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Knoxville, to Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Has been traveling on business; has considered marrying.","Scope and Contents George Fleming, Healing Springs, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Enter 3 stills.","Scope and Contents William Lee Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks him not to pay Mr. Richards.","Charles Yancey, Louisa to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Will open a still.","Scope and Contents Richard Bagby, Albermarle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to send money he has collected.","Scope and Contents Peyton Randolph, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. The infants will be made defendants during this court.","Scope and Contents Joseph Bickley, SC, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Received bill against the legatees of his grandfather's estate; describes land settlement.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Land Warrant has been sold; had an earthquake.","Robert Dickinson to Samuel Overton. Wants a license to distill spirits.","Scope and Contents Charles Smith to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has sent the case of Mitchell vs. Green.","Bond of George W.B. Spooner and Haslewood Farish to the United States.","Bond of Thomas Legg and Godlove Heiskill to the United States.","Scope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus, Louisa to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will enter Mrs. Redd's chair on the tax list.","Thomas Wash to Samuel Overton. Informs Samuel Overton he has a hogshead of foreign distilled spirits; has purchased riding chair.","James Dabney to Samuel Overton. Can only send $17.07.","William Garrett to Samuel Overton. Will try to pay his debt.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Cosby to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to attend court for him to collect money.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Family news; people have called a convention to discuss slavery and alter the Constitution.","Scope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Should pay $82 to James Innes; Mr. Toleswill pay $40.","Scope and Contents James Scott to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks to enter a still.","Deed of Robert Clough and Elizabeth Clough to Azariah King for property in Spotsylvania County.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Jr.? Fayeteveille sic KY?, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks about his sick Aunt Nelson; is well and attending school at the Academy; does not like Fayetteville.","Scope and Contents Ann Pulliam, Mecklenburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has gotten all the answers to the bill executed; hopes they will arrive in time; son Bob died.","Scope and Contents Richard Harris, Jefferson County, to Richmond Harris, Louisa, Virginia. Has searched the land claim -- will lose about 200 acres; thinks it best to sell it and buy another tract.","Scope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Does not know the quality of the Louisa land and would like to know what Samuel Overton thinks.","W. Cookle to Samuel Overton. Asks for still license.","Bond of William Herndon and Joseph Herndon to the United States.","Benjamin Crenshaw to Samuel Overton. Asks for a still license.","Scope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will sell land for 6/ per acre.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; discusses case of Pottie \u0026 Dick vs. Davis.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has gotten a judgment against Burnley -- asks Samuel Overton not to issue any further process against him.","Scope and Contents Robert Dickason to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks for still license.","Scope and Contents James Dabney to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia.; Asks for still license.","Bond of John and Nathaniel Thomasson to the United States.","Scope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Received the acceptance of his offer.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette, KY, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has not yet gotten a judgment against Davis; asks about settlement of Ragland Estate; money is scarce; problems with collecting Buford's note.","Thomas Wash to Samuel Overton, Jr. Cannot attend court to be a witness.","Scope and Contents G.W. Harris, Shephardsville, KY, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has heard Samuel Overton is married; has heard that the British Minister has asked the President to declare war against France.","G.W. Harris, Shephardsville, KY, to ?. Asks him to write; will see him soon.","Statement of the account of Samuel Cave with the estate of Samuel Ragland, deceased.  Endorsement by James Overton.","Account of David Bullock with Samuel Overton, Jr.","Frederick Harris, Jr., to Samuel Overton. WiIl not join the local Masonic Club since his is moving to Caroline.","Scope and Contents Fleming, Healing Springs, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Wants to license three stills.","Scope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus, Mount Hope, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Sends a copy of the will of John Burnley.","Scope and Contents Anne Pulliam, Mecklenburg, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has sent the answer to Samuel Overton's suit against her father's legatees.","Scope and Contents Jas. Dickenson, Jr. Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia.  Encloses order for dealing with Mr. Sandrige; sends Power of Attorney for land sale.","Robert Jett, Culpeper, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Spotsylvania. Failed to send the bond because the bearer set out before he knew of it; hopes to please a young lady.","Scope and Contents William Herndon, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Invitation to join the Jockey Club.","Scope and Contents Thomas Poindexter to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Offer to sell a slave.","Thomas Gibbons to Samuel Overton. Has removed to Madison Court House; will pay the money.","Scope and Contents Peter Nelson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks for settlement of account of Samuel Ragland.","Revenue Office correspondence. 7 items.","Miscellaneous. Lists of people and accounts. Legal papers. Horses, iron pair wedges, ax, hatchet, scissors, Colter?, slavery, coaches (carriages), stage wagons, salt, crape, oil, cloth, sheeting, buttons, silk, flannel, knives, forks, hair, phaton (?). 107 items.","John Minor to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court. Discusses settlement of a debt.","T.M. Posey to Mr. Overton.  Will send his Carriage Tax by Captain Gatewood.","Turner Anderson to Samuel Overton. Suggests text for a sermon before the Lodge.","Scope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Captain Richardson will make the lockett with 10 days.","David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr. Should not make any deeds until Mr. Syme give Samuel Overton a deed.","Scope and Contents James Scott, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Sends James Landford's affidavit; Nicholas Meriwether ran the still without his permission.","John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents Francis Adams, Centerville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Sent the execution to the sheriff; sheriff wants power of Attorney.","Scope and Contents Armistead Anderson, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Clothes are ready.","Scope and Contents Peter Minor, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Benjamin Nelson owned two slaves at his death.","Scope and Contents Daniel Grinnan, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses bonds and receipts.","William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Junior, Fredericksburg, VA. Will recommend him for office of Post Master at Fredericksburg.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses settlement of estate of Major Ragland.","Scope and Contents John Poindexter to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks to be paid on his note.","Scope and Contents William Taylor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Describes how his debt will be paid.","Scope and Contents Thomas Goodwin, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will send $100 on the Barbour \u0026 Strodes account.","Scope and Contents J.L. Hawkins to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks him not to enter a suit over money owed.","Bond to the United States by Joel and Josiah Fagg.","Richmond Lewis, Bellair, to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Mr. Colson has put all his money out; needs about $2000.","Scope and Contents Alice Jouiiett ?, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Discusses leasing a house in Charlottesville to Wells.","Scope and Contents Thomas Nuckolls to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has decided not to take Grenshaw's land.","Scope and Contents Joseph Bickley, Southampton, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends a bond; was not able to meet General Marshall to get an answer to the bill.","Edward Hyde to Samuel Overton. Mr. Lipscomb will be his security for the debt.","Scope and Contents John S. Smith to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to sell \"Arka and Child\" for him.","James Lewis, Junior, Fauquier Court House, to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court House. Will pay his debt.","Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA, to Francis Brooke. Has left a copy of Samuel Terrell's will; asks for legal opinion. Francis Brooke's opinion on Terril's will.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, to Joseph Habersham. Recommends Samuel Overton as Post Master for Fredericksburg. Edward Carrington to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Encloses the above.","Gerrard Banks to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses payment of his bond.","Scope and Contents Lancelot Minor, Minors Folly, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to collect note from Peter Cosby; thanks him for sympathy letter on his father's death.","Wililam Herndon, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuell Overton, Junior, Charlottsville, VA. House will be ready in time; asks if Terrill and Cornelius mortgage is duly recorded; please ask Philip Gooch, lawyer, about money from a lawsuit, Herndon v. Rose.","Scope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Charlottesville, VA. Cannot part with his slave because of the large crop.","Scope and Contents Augustine Davis, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Sorry Samuel Overton did not apply earlier for the Post Master position; Augustine Davis was not able to recommend him in time for the appointment.","Power of Attorney -- Overton Cosby to Samuel Overton.","Frederick Harris, Jr., Orange Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses settlement of Goodwin v. Thilman Hickman?.","State of Virginia to Edmund Bullock, Waller Overton, et al. Requires them to appear in Spotsylvania Court as witnesses.","James Lewis, Jr., Fauquier Court House, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Has been delayed but will pay money owed.","Bond to the United States by Thomas Legg and Samuel Howeron.","Bond to the United States by George W.B. Spooner.","Scope and Contents Dabney Minor, Albemarle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Asks to be recommended as a census taker for Virginia; asks Samuel Overton to write his Marshall for VA.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Richmond. Inquiry on case of Anderson v. Anderson.","Thornton Gibson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Has sold 202 acres of land to Richard Harris.","James Innes, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses payment of debts.","William Austin, RIchmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Will accept draft in favor of G. Minor.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses ownership of a slave; has sent $234; money is scarce; discusses case of Pottie \u0026 Dick v. Davis; had been unable to travel, therefore does not know about Uncle's Eggleston land.","John Barrett, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Send accounts to collect.","David Bullock, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Sends $900 paid for Col. Morris; asks how much Goodwin would settle for in Goodwin v. Thilman in cash.","William Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Denies owing any money.","Charles Lewis, Fredericksburg, VA to Samuel Overton, Charlottsville, VA. Encloses a letter from Austin; doctor will move to town.","Scope and Contents Archibald ? Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Isaac arrived; is at Transylvania University at Lexington, KY, studying natural philosophy.","Scope and Contents Alice Joiiett ?, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton. Asks him to purchase two Negro girls whose mother is now in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Charles Cosby, Elbert County, Georgia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has executed the Power of Attorney.","Samuel Overton, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Sweet Springs. Sends the bonds of John Miller's; asks for help in insuring payment.","Peter Cosby to Samuel Overton. Has tried to raise money and failed; aks for a cash advance.","Scope and Contents John Minor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Lexington, Botetourt County. Discusses collection of a debt.","Scope and Contents John Minor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Lexington, Rockbridge County, VA. Asks Samuel Overton to give up his claim on John Minor's house in Fredericksburg.","Scope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Asks Samuel Overton to purchase 10 hogsheads of shells for him.","Scope and Contents James Overton, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Ask Samuel Overton to purchase chamber pots and mugs for him.","David Bullock, Goochland Barr, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Case of Goodwin vs. Thilman has been superseded; has obtained a judgment in Johnson vs. Sampson's.","William M. Thompson, Pottiesville, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Has decided to continue working for Mr. Pottie.","Scope and Contents George H. Allan, Madison, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Collection of a debt against Thomas Gibbons.","William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Federalist organization strategy for the election to get out the vote.","Robert H. Saunders, Bradford, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses settlement of debts.","Bond -- John and Nathaniel Thomasson to the United States.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Wife has been sick; wants balance of money due him or will sue; has been building a house.","Richard Morris to Samuel Overton, Jr. Wants to discuss John Bickley's debts.","Martha Waller to Samuel Overton.  Asks for information on the Sale of Poll.","Robert Crutchfield, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Richmond, VA. Sends papers and a bank note for $1000 and other monies.","Scope and Contents John Chew, Jr., Urbanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Has received the amount of Bohanan's debt; Mr. Cosby received Samuel Overton's letter.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Is building a house and has no ready money to pay Isaac; Jonathan W. Johnston died.","Scope and Contents William Gray, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has applied to Benjamin Moseby for payment of bonds, but he will not pay.","\"Robert Crutchfields Abstract for Carriage Dutys for the Quarter ending 31st Decer. 1800.\" For the 11th division in the second survey in the District of Virginia.","Scope and Contents John Marshall, Philadelphia, PA, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Delivered letters of recommendation for Samuel Overton to the Post Master General, but had previously recommended Mr. Greene who was appointed.","Scope and Contents George Pottie to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses George Perry's bonds and asks for help in securing payment.","Revenue Office correspondence. 13 items.","Scope and Contents Papers mainly dealing with bonds, legal fees, land, slaves, sugar, salt, coffee, whiskey, cider, cheese, pots, tumblers, molasses, bread, tea, rum, bacon, blanket, hat, handkerchief, shirts, \"drawers\", buttons, buckles, tobacco, wheat, snuff, oats, flannel, cotton, Irish linen, calico, ribbon, plates, bank book. 151 items.","Thomas Swift acknowledges receipt of his share of estate of Clevease Duke.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Family has been unwell; sends $40 for credit for Isaac; dispute over land with Clough Overton's estate; will send money due to Col. Pettus' estate as soon as he gets it.","Robert Chew, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Courthouse. Pays his brother, John Chew, Jr.'s debt.","John Chew, Jr., Urbanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Has had his brother Robert pay his debt. Enclosing receipt 24 January 1799.","Robert Crutchfield to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Has gotten a list of carriages -- needs more entry forms.","George Pottie, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Will travel to Philadelphia; asks for money received from Armistead.","Scope and Contents Peter Rose, Jr., Fredericksburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Courthouse. Has come from Richmond to adjust the claim Samuel Overton has against him.","Scope and Contents John Toler, Petersburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Remarks on the strange marriage of James Bickley to Mary Ann Whitfield; people are pleased with election of Jefferson; hopes to be able to pay his debt when due; asks about the cotton crop.","Joseph Meriwether, Abbeville County, South Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, VA. Asks if he will receive money from Samuel Ragland's estate.","Scope and Contents Ben Mosby to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents William Gray, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses how to settle Mosby's debt.","Scope and Contents George Pottie to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses depositions in a court case.","Scope and Contents John White to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks to be paid for getting Samuel Overton's man, Charles, out of jail.","Jonathan Dickinson to George Boxley. In response to a threat to sue -- Jonathan Dickinson will not pay his \"brother's debts and owes nothing himself.\"","Scope and Contents Jonathan Toler, Southampton, GA?, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Is doing business for Bickley \u0026 Newby; town is so \"disapated and noisy\" he has to go to the woods to write his letters; is giong to the wedding of Lucy Bickley and John N. Newby; \"it is vilent hot here\"; \"some of our Carolina \u0026 Georgia girls they are the most accommodating creatures in the world...and they kiss so sweet\".","Scope and Contents John Overton, Gray Tent ?, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Has procured Mrs. Rice's relinquishment of the land; may try to visit next fall.","Scope and Contents John Poindexter to Justices of Louisa, Virginia. Orders them to examine witnesses in the case of Johnson v. Garrett.","Scope and Contents Garland Thompson, Fairfax, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Samuel Overton's execution against Barbour will be carried out September 21.","Scope and Contents Robert Crutchfield, Suning HIll, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Does not recall circular letter about his illegal proceedings, therefore will proceed to sell.","Scope and Contents Peter Nelson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has no right to withold payment of Major Ragland's subscriptions.","Power of Attorney, James Mills \u0026 Co. to Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents John W. Barret, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Will pay his debt as soon as he returns.","Affadavit of Thomas Price.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Regrets not being able to visit; asks if Samuel Overton could purchase slaves for him.","David Watson to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents John Hook, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Has put in Samuel Overton's claims to the Marshall, U.S. District Court of Virginia but Court decided he should not pay them.","Revenue Office correspondence and documents. 6 pieces.","Bonds to the United States. 4 items.","Miscellaneous. Mainly dealing with bonds, legal problems and cases, tobacco, slavery, chest, table, bed and furniture, plates, iron pot, wheel, breakfast and dinner prices, barbecues, and land. 93 items.","Frederick Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to deliver several letters.","Frederick Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr.. Asks for his note and receipts; needs money to buy shoes for his Negroes.","Scope and Contents John Baptist and Joseph Waterlow to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Sympathy letter on death of a relative.","Scope and Contents Robert Lewis, Caroline, to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court House. Will be unable to attend court -- asks Samuel Overton to do some business for him.","Power of Attorney -- Alexander Parker to Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents Sta. Crutchfield, Mattapony, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to send papers; thinks $300 is a good price for the land.","Scope and Contents John Scudday to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Will wait for Mr. Meriwether's money.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Asks him to send Carriage, License, and auction duties.","Scope and Contents Benjamin Brown, Charlottesville , VA, to Samuel Overton. Money has not yet been received on Gooch's execution.","Scope and Contents John Thornton, Hanover, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will try to pay his bond.","Scope and Contents Overton Cosby, Urbanna, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Affadavit of James Beadles on Negro belonging to estate of Cleavers Duke.","Garland Thompson, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses settlement of executions.","Scope and Contents Robert Yancy, Yanceyville, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses money due him.","John Hook to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses the settlement of law suits.","Overton Cosby, Urbanna, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Is pleased with sale of McChesy property; sympathy at death of Brother Charles.","Henry Daingerfield to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Settlement of an execution.","Scope and Contents William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends an account.","Scope and Contents John Quarles, Fluvanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Has been sick; asks Samuel Overton to find an overseer for him.","Scope and Contents William Poindexter, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Greensprings. Sends papers.","Scope and Contents William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Greensprings, Louisa. Pistols are ready; hopes Samuel Overton's health is better.","Scope and Contents William Lawrence, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Sweet Springs. Several letters have arrived for him.","Scope and Contents Dela Badger to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to take a draught and send the money.","Affadavit of George Maury.","Richard Morries to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to get money from Mr. Mercer; likes Mercer's politics.","Scope and Contents John Waller, Pottiesville, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Wanted to settle his account.","William Morries, Sr., to Samuel Overton. Wants his money from the estate of Samuel Ragland.","Samuel Overton, Staunton, VA, to Chapman Johnson, Staunton. Discusses settlement of several legal cases.","William M. Thompson, Fairfax, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House.  Discusses settlement of debts.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Mercer County, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Will present a bill for payment; has a patent for 600 acres in Kentucky; Brother Jack is unwell.","William M. Thompson, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses settlement of an execution.","Thomas Overton, Raleigh, NC, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Wife is unwell; Brother John is unwell.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Waller is arriving with Major Burk; has no money to send; will move to TN or the Natchez.","Miscellaneous. Mainly dealing with bonds, court cases, powder, flints, lard, subscription to Va. Gazette, Argus, tobacco, flannel shirts, letterbook, wafers, quilts, ink, lettercase, files, wine, bear skins, and beaver skins. 107 items.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Circular letter on revenue collection.","Thomas Minor, Jr., Spotsylvania, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County. Has a warrant for 1000 acres of land -- asks for information on the land.","Scope and Contents John Mercer, George Town, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Will be abroad for 12 months for health reasons; directs Samuel Overton to send his account to Hugh Mercer for payment.","Phillip B. Johnson submits dispute in settlement of accounts to be decided.","Scope and Contents John M. Herndon, Hanover, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of estate of William Minor.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Has recovered from his illness; will visit Virginia and will visit Father and Mother; asks Samuel Overton to meet him at the Springs.","Scope and Contents Chesley Kinney, Staunton, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Case of Maury v. Dowall has been continued; would like to have any fees due him; would like to buy a female house servant.","T. Colman, Penax, TN, to John Overton, Louisa Court House. Has not succeeded in finding bank bills; reports results of the election.","Scope and Contents Dudly Ragland, Powhatan, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to settle the balance due on estate of Samuel Ragland.","John Overton, Lexington, KY, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Will pay $350 for the Negro.","Power of Attorney -- William Smith to Samuel Overton, Jr.","John Overton, Knoxville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Will travel to Raleigh, NC, on public business; asks if bank bill has arrived.","Edward Carrington certifies that Samuel Overton, Jr., has settled his accounts as Collector of Internal Revenue.","Richard Morries to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks for statement of accounts; wants a clear assignment of Mercer's bond.","Plan for recording deeds.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal/court cases material. Accounts dealing with hogshead tobacco, snuff, mare, horses, callico, Irish linen, Hunning, powder, wine, brandy, and shields. 73 items.","Scope and Contents Philip B. Johnson, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Cannot execute the deed today -- will do it later.","D. Yancy opinion on will of Matthew Peatross.","Robert Dabney, Louisa, to Martin Baker. Samuel Overton will settle Martin Baker's claims against Robert Dabney.","Scope and Contents Francis Meriwether, Cambridge, SC, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Is a legatee of S. Ragland and wants to apply for money due him.","Scope and Contents Bear ? Gordon, Abbeville County, South Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Has spoken to Mr. Bickley and he will make the titles.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton, Yanceyville, to Anne Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Encloses an account of her balance; has given an order for it on his Father; expects to leave soon.","D. Yancey's opinion on will of Isaac Clarke.","Answer of William Clarke to a bill exhibited by Peatross. William Clarke's case on the will of Matthew Peatross.","Miscellaneous.  Mainly legal-type documents, etc.  Also deals with plated bridle, horses, celery seed, apple seeds, cambrick, and slavery.  18 items.","Power of Attorney -- David Homes to David Yancey.","Banks v. Wale decision in Louisa Court.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 11 items.","D. Yancey's opinion on will of Thomas Yerby.","Poll list for election Garrett v. Watson v. Daniel v. Murray.","Order to seize 13 pounds, 1/2 from the goods and chattels of William Smith.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 17 items.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 27 items.","Account of Mr. Hart.","Ann Overton, Louisa, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover. Judy Hart married; family news.","Eliza P. Spencer to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.","Elizabeth A. Minor, Mount Airy, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.","Louisa Anderson to Elizabeth Claybrooke. Sends a ball of cotton; Mrs. Peter Cosby died.","To Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover, Invitation to a barbeque.","Will of Malcolm Hart, Louisa County.","Will of James Overton.","Bolina Dickinson, Rock-Hill, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.","Scope and Contents Ann Coleman, Nelson, to \"Sister\" Sarah Overton Claybrooke. Laments Father's James Overton death; her family has been sick all winter.","Mary Dickenson, Belle Isle, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County, VA. Gossip and family news.","Scope and Contents Fitzroy ? Brookfield, to Liz Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover, County, VA. Has been unable to get her necklace; wishes she/he? could be with her.","Scope and Contents Mary Claybrooke, Washington , to Sarah Claybrook, VA. Has had bad headaches; husband and children are well.","Mary Dickenson, Belle Isle, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County. Famiy news and gossip; her child Ann Overton has learned to talk but is not yet weaned so \"she begs often to suck.\"","Hawes Coleman to John Claybrook. Family news.","Scope and Contents ? to Yancey ?. Recommends newspapers, and discusses the upcoming elections, John Adams, General John Marshall, politics, and the recipient's upcoming examination.","Elizabeth Trevilian Anders, Brookville, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Arrived last Sunday; family news.","John Overton, Travellers Rest near Nashville, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County, VA. Has been ill; consoles her on the loss of her sister to marriage; reflections on his growing old and on women and marriage.","Scope and Contents ?, La Grange, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia. Neighborhood news; invitation to visit.","Elizabeth L. Stirman, Washington City, to Elizabeth Claybrooke?. Married James H. Stirman on March 23; family news.","Copy of will of Robert Honeyman. Handwritten copy. Copy of Richmond Enquirer's notice of Robert Honeyman's death.","Account of John Claybrook with Josheph Carter.","Deed of Sale: Robert Smith to John C. Boxley for horses and cows.","Land grant: Virginia to Samuel Harris. King and Queen County.","Ann Coleman to Miss Elizabeth? Claybrooke, Brook Ville, Louisa County, VA.  Cousin Harry's house burned; will not visit until next year; Kitty has had another child; neighborhood news.","Testimonials as to stud horse Napoleon.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Jr., Brookville, to \"Cosin.\" Little wheat made in this country; Thomas Jefferson has died; family is well.","Miscellaneous. 3 items.","Copy of a deed from Gibbs to Napier in Haywood County and Dyer County.","Receipt.","Report card from school of M. Hart.","William Rutherford to John Claybrooke, Louisa County. Quotes wheat prices.","Bill of Sale.","Bill of Sale.","Jane Claybrooke? and Sarah Brookeville, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherrysville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice on how to treat a sick Negro; neighborhood news.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. \"Lanefield,\" Haywood County, TN. Urges his brother to come to Virginia to settle estate. Has hired out Negroes and lost them. Has spent two to three hundred dollars for Guano.","Thomas W. Thomas Claybrooke, Roanoke River, VA, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County.  Describes his journey and his traveling companion, Mr. Buckner.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Nashville, Tennessee. Also: Jane to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Has been unwell; horse is sick too; warns him not to trust strangers; warns him not to work too hard the first year. From Jane: Had a protracted meeting, but only one preacher came; new meeting house to be built.","John S. Claybrooke, Oak Cottage, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Sparta, White County, Tennessee. Sorry the slave has run away; has been making preparations for him; wants him to come as soon as he reaches Judge Overton's.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Davidson County, Tennessee. His horse has been wounded; sends 5 plows; hopes to meet him as soon as he gets a horse; encloses papers (2 items).","Miscellaneous. 4 items, notes and accounts.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Largely concerned with advice and directions for running a farm. 16 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Richard Jones. Directions for proving the boundaries of John S. Claybrooke's land in court. Incomplete letter describing the countryside.","Legal document involving the payment of bonds from the estate of Malcolm Hart. Signed by James Hart, Commissioner.","Sisters of Thomas W. Claybrooke - Elizabeth, Jane, Sarah -, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news and gossip. 3 items.","Martha C. Noell, Humanity Hall, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brook Ville, Louisa. James Claybrooke? stayed last night -- wishes she could see other members of the family.","John W. Overton, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Virginia. News of death of Judge John Overton; Cousin Thomas is Postmaster at Brooklia.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Crops were poor; has been cholera in Richmond; family news; wants to establish a Post office in Brooklia.","Scope and Contents Stapleton Coates, Lifton, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Attended a camp meeting and saw several of Thomas' relatives; his medical practice is \"tolerable\" and has not lost a patient; graduated from medical school in Baltimore; neighborhood news; had an earthquake.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Sends peach seed; needs rain and crops are poor.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John S. Claybrooke, Williamson County, Tenn. Horse is well; reports on farm's progress.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Harrisburg, Haywood County, Tennessee. Will trust him in the land question.","Jane and Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news and gossip. 7 items.","Stapleton Coates, Goochland, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has met Andrew Hart who suffered a mental breakdown -- will never be well; saw Thomas W. Claybrooke's brother John; support for Jackson has not declined.","Loan agreement between Claybrooke Brothers and their Father, and agreement between the Brothers on dividing profits and losses from Haywood County farm.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Instructions and advice for running the farm. 5 items.","John W. Overton, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. 2 items. Asks about local news, proposes a visit to the springs, comments that not interested in a certain young woman.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Problems with the land in Haywood.","James O. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John S. Claybrooke, Williamson County, Tenn. Answers J.S.C.'s complaints about farm management; cotton is doing well.","Miscellaneous. 7 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice and instructions on running the farm. 7 items.","Sarah, Jane, and Elizabeth Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 3 items.","Scope and Contents George B. Nuckall ?, Hall County, Georgia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, West Tennessee. Has seen good land.","John S. Claybrooke, Hardeman X Roads (Tenn.) to George B. Nicholas, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Instructions on purchase of goods.","Scope and Contents Henry Harris, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Harrisburg P.O., Haywood County, Tennessee. Has bought a plantation; news of Claybrooke family.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice and instructions on running the farm. 10 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrook to Thomas Claybrooke \u0026 Neighbours .  Is a candidate for re-election -- asks for support.","Daniel Cherry, Cherryville, to Thomas W. Claybrook. Discusses a sick steer and an ox hide. 2 items.","Jane and Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Jane R. Riordan to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia. Is learning to be a milliner.","Miscellaneous. 8 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Crop has been good; his son is well.","Jane R. Claybrooke and others, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 3 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has had an accident. Cotton crop has been bad; hopes to visit.","Will of Edward Waller.","Miscellaneous.  12 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. News of his farm; has named his son Frederick; enjoys reading the \"Lady's Book.\" 4 items.","Elizabeth P., Jane, Sarah, and James Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; opening of the railroad. 4 items.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Advice on horses.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Has seen the railroad; has sent his cotton to Orleans; price of cotton is low.","John S. Claybrooke, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Reports on his farming; family news. 5 items.","Miscellaneous. 22 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest Tenn? to Jane R. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. His son is sick; Thomas has been in MIssissippi; asks James to visit.","James O. Claybrooke, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farming and selling of cotton news; expects t ogo to Haywood to conduct business; \"has raised the wall of one of the best barns.\"","James O. Claybrooke, Lexington, KY, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Visited Uncle Thomas; family news.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart? to Jane Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia. Has been to town to have his \"tooth pluged\"; describes the fashions; family news.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Crops are doing well; discusses payment of a debt.","MIscellaneous. 11 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Discusses farming, settlement of a debt; attended a whig meeting in Nashville with 35,000 people; gives advice on marriage. 4 items.","Scope and Contents ? to Jane R. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia. Was playing a joke on her; John has returned from the seminary; Lewis will be returning from Texas; family news.","Janet Collins to Mary A. Hart, Claybrooke. Henry broke his ankle; invites her to visit; will send the flower roots.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke appoints a woman to conclude a \"Treaty of Marriage\" for him.","Jane and Sarah Claybrooke, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; Father (John Claybrooke) voted for Van Buren.","Eliza Collins to Jane Claybrooke, Louisa. Family has been sick; family news.","Miscellaneous. 1 item.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Advises his nephew to study languages; is thinking about marrying; Patsy is not well; messages from the Negroes.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farms news; family news; direction for collecting a sum of money. 5 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to james O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Has returned from Mississippi; visisted Thomas who has gotten very fat.","Jane Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Planting is going slowly; relations have been visiting.","Will of Edward Waller of Gloucester County, VA.","Miscellaneous. 7 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Mary A. Hart, and Sally O. Hart, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Two of his children died; directions for court proceedings. 2 items.","P. Stith, Franklin, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farm news; advice on health.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to \"my dear niece,\" Sarah O. Hart, and \"nephew,\" James M. Hart, Frederick's Hall, Louisa County, Virginia. Farm and family news. First in a series of letters giving avuncular advice on individual's civil and religious duties to society.","A.P. Maury, near Franklin, Tenn?, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.  Discusses settlement of a deed.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Sends Bluegrass seeds; farm seeds; Uncle Thomas Claybrooke has died.","Miscellaneous.  1 item.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","James Malcolm Hart, \"At Mrs. Dabney's,\" to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is being taught by Robert Dabney; is learning Latin and Greek.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Had an earthquake; instructions on Mississippi land and a lawsuit; comments on a murder case; farm news. 6 items.","Scope and Contents John M. F. Harris, Keel Boat, Hawk ?, to Mr. ? Claybrooke, Tennessee. Offers to ship cotton for him, giving details of arrival time and place.","John O. Banks, Greenvank, to James Claybrooke, Louisa. Describes a trip with old Mr. Grinnell across a river.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","Broadside on a Louisa election.","Account of Thomas W. Claybrooke.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Henry M. Truehart to James Malcolm Hart, Frederick Hall, Louisa, Virginia. Went to Richmond; is going to Texas.","Scope and Contents Anna Banks, Green Bank, to Sally Overton Hart, Frederickshall Depot, Louisa. \"As great day for the Decocracy\"; family news.","James Malcolm Hart to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. His sister, Sally Overton Hart, died, visited Richmond.","Scope and Contents John M. Sheppard, Jr., Richmond, to John Claybrooke, Frederick Hall Depot, Louisa County, Virginia. Sends his accounts; describes sale of tobacco.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is planning on getting into the fishery business; bought some land; death of niece, Sally O. Hart.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 4 items.","Dick \u0026 Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Correspondence on sale of goods. 2 items.","Scope and Contents J. W. Claybrooke, Brookville, Mo . to \"Cousin\" Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.  Went up the Mississippi; is thinking to moving to Texas.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has traveled to Memphis and will visit Virginia; complaint about buying a horse for Thomas W. Claybrooke; describes his trip from Virginia; his horse was stolen; wants to meet him in Memphis; brought two portraits of their Father, John Claybrooke. 2 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Arrived in Washington; visited his Congressman and his Whig friends from Tennessee who were trying to persuade Senator Jarnagin to vote against tariff appeal; is looking for a saddle for James O. Claybrooke.","Dick \u0026 Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Broadside on sale of crops.","Harper, Union Town, Alabama, to James T. Boyd, Little Plymouth, King \u0026 Queen County, Virginia. Would like to visit Virginia; Brother went to the war and is in Mexico; family news; is a Methodist.","Miscellaneous.  12 items.","Winfree \u0026 Sheppard, Richmond, to James Claybrooke, Frederick Hall, VA. Discusses tobacco sales.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is visiting Memphis and will go to New Orleans; wants to sell a horse. 2 items.","Dick \u0026 Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Received his letter; cotton prices are going up; printed price list for New Orleans; and look at a broadside.","Stapleton Coates, French Hill, to James M. Hart, Frederickshall Depot, Louisa County, VA. Asks him to go on a trip to Tennessee.","Court decision in the case of james N. Klyer vs. Thomas W. Claybrook.","Scope and Contents R.R. Pierce, Cloverport, KY, to ?. Describes his trip from Kentucky to Virginia and back to Kentucky.","Miscellaneous. 15 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookeville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Has had rheumatism; saw Brother Thomas; family news; railroad is being built nearby; describes his house.","Scope and Contents Report card for James M. Hart at University of Virginia, sent to Mary A. Hart, Fredericks Hall, Louisa, Virginia.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Will visit; has rheumatism; wants to build a road; a Negro ran away. 2 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke and Mary A. Hart, Brookeville, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke?. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 11 items.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, VA, to James O. Claybrooke?. Reports the death of Grandfather and cousin Harris ?.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Father has died; advice on farming; discusses Father's will. 4 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Questions about Father's will. 2 items.","Miscellaneous. 13 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Last Aunt Nelson died; local news; Robert Hart has gone to California to seek gold.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Would like to talk to him to solve their difficulties on the Haywood Farm.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart to James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia. Would like to hire a man.","Fanny Noel to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Has sent flowers; local news.","Advertisement for James M. Hart's school. 2 copies.","Miscellaneous. 17 items.","Fanny Noel to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Freder+AG1278ickshall. James Claybrooke visited; other local news.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Discusses land sales; has arranged to have a deed drawn up; statement of accounts. 3 items.","Miscellaneous. 21 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Division of slaves between the two.","Deed: Francis B. Fogg to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.","E., Walnut Grove, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Frederickshall P.O., Louisa County, VA. Family has been made sick.","James Overton Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 12 items.","James O. Claybrooke and Elizabeth P. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; Nancy Coleman legacy. 2 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to John S. Claybrooke. Settlement of Father, John Claybrooke's estate.","John S. Claybrooke, Triune, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Asks him to sign a document; will not object to the settlement of the Haywood County land; regrets Tom ever came to Tennessee.","Scope and Contents Deed: William B. Porter and Mary Porter, Louisa County, Virginia to James M. Hart. 2 copies.","Deed: James M. Hart, Louisa County, to James M. Vest and Benjamin Henson. 2 copies.","Miscellaneous. 12 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends a deed.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has copies of the deeds; directs him to buy land. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke, Walnut Hill, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Received the deeds; has been unwell.","Land plat. Land of James M. Hart, Louisa County.","Miscellaneous. 26 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Washington City, to \"Son\" Frederick or Samuel. Is going on to New York; wants family to go with him to his home; wants to be relieved of his office as President of the Railroad. Frederick Claybrooke to \"Uncle\". Has been sick.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, White Plains, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Describes his trip home and to Tennessee.","Scope and Contents James Malcolm Hart, Prospect Hill, to \"Uncle,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Arrived at Brookville; some cattle were killed by the railroad train; a revival is in progress; crops are good.","Miscellaneous. 40 items.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke, Walnut Hill, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia.  Needs money; needs Brazil tobacco seed; thinks John has swindled him.  2 items.","Scope and Contents Corday P. Revelle, Lanefield, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke . Requests support in the election for County Court Clerk.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Brookville, to \"Uncle,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends money from Uncle James O. Claybrooke.","Accounts of James M. Hart with Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, VA. 5 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Acknowledges his letter to James M. Hart; will send money if needed; farm news.","James M. Hart, Brownville, Tennessee, to Mary A. Hart, Fredericks Hall, Louisa County, VA. Is going to visit Uncle Thomas; is well; great excitement over politics.","Accounts of James M. Hard with C.G. Trevilian.","Miscellaneous. 40 items.","Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart. Accounts. 2 items.","Scope and Contents R.Y. Longley, Brownsville, Tennessee, to ?. Describes his mercantile business.","John Hart, Chiville, to James Hart.  Party invitations.","John M. Hart appointed Surveyor of the road.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to \"Brother,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Uncle William Overton, son of James Overton and Mary Walker.","James M. Hart, Brookville, to \"Uncle.\" Sends grass seed; farming news; went to a Baptist Association.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Suggestions for a settlement between Thomas and John.","Miscellaneous. 39 items.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Brookeville, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends tobacco seed; crops are good. James O. Claybrooke to T.W.C. Bought guano, therefore is short of money.","Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart, Trevillians Depot, VA. Accounts. 5 items.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa to \"Brother\". Sends money.","Scope and Contents Frederick Claybrooke, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news; has had Typhoid fever.","Miscellaneous. 54 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas Claybrooke. Advice on settling land boundaries; saw Harrison \u0026 West. 2 items.","John A. Campbell, Abington, to James Hart. Inquiry on payment of money to Chesley Ashlin.","Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart. Accounts. 2 items.","Thomas S. Watson to James M. Hart.","Scope and Contents Deed: Thaddeus Dickinson, Louisa County, Virginia to James M. Hart. 3 copies.","Land Survey by Jno. R. Quarles.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Hartland, to \"Mother\" Mary Ann Claybrooke Hart. Is well; has been digging potatoes; local news.","Frederick Claybrooke to \"Uncle.\" Father is better; Negroes are sick; asks him to pay taxes in Haywood County.","Miscellaneous. 38 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas Claybrooke. Discusses land sales; cotton; William Allison sick; expects war in South Carolina. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Frederick Claybrooke, Triune, Tennessee, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Is keeping a store; family news. 2 items.","Scope and Contents ? to \"Sister.\" Family news.","Miscellaneous. 55 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Warns him of a lawsuit filed against him; is a candidate for the Convention, but is not in favor of a Convention.","Scope and Contents F. Claybrooke, Nashville, Tennessee, to his uncle. Description of \"Union\" and \"anti-Union\" sentiments in the area, involving the governor calling the legislature to session to vote on secession; Father was elected as the \"Union delegate to the convention\"; has heard from Virginia relatives who are well.","Scope and Contents Fannie ? to \"Friends\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Mary Ann Hart, Sallie Claybrooke. Has been sick; thinks John S. Claybrooke is \"a thorough Unionman\"; her father \"would hold on to the Union as long as possible\"; sends flower seeds.","Rental contract: Thaddeus Dickenson to James M. Hart.","Case of Robert McNully vs. E. H. Napier.","Miscellaneous. 40 items.","Confederate States of America Bond $500.","Confederate States of America Bond $100.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","Confederate Sates of America Bond $500.","Louis Sleeper, \"Camp near Richmond,\" VA, to J. O. Claybrooke, location not given. Has recovered from pneumonia and dropsy; details of war movements around Richmond; relates news he has heard involving R. E. Lee, Pickett, and Joseph E. Johnston; feels the war will soon be over; tells of the Confederate Vice-President, Stephens, traveling to Washington to discuss the vandalizing being done by Union troops; respects to family members.","Miscellaneous. 9 items.","Pass for the slave William to travel in Tennessee.","Thomas F. Conyers to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends Confederate money to settle his debt.","Dr. J.B. Powell bill for services.","Miscellaneous. 6 items.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Brownsville, to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Discusses land, and boundary questions.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. In the last four years has been visited 3 times by Northern raiders and his house was General Merrit's headquarters; took the food but did not burn the house; J. Hart's neighborhood escaped; asks him to come live in Virginia; has no labor.","M.F. de Graffenried, Z. Chainy's, Tennessee? to Thomas Claybrooke. Would have paid his notes, but the Yankees began arresting people and he had to leave.","Case of Robert C. Tyler vs. Thomas W. Claybrooke.","Mosby \u0026 Dorion, Memphis, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Bell's Station, Tennessee. Have sent goods; lists reasons for low price of cotton.","Miscellaneous. 24 items.","Summons in case of Foster vs. Claybrooke.","Scope and Contents P.M. Neal to Thomas S. ? Claybrooke. Asks him to warn the colored people on the place not to visit John Claybrooke's place.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Brookville, to ?. Has only gotten one letter from him since the war; is doing much farm work himself; is selling pieces of land; James Hart's wife had twins; James Hart needs to borrow money to buy land.","T. Stich, Memphis, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has received a letter from Steve who wants to come back from Texas to collect his children and gives a list of the children and their former masters.","Miscellaneous. 22 items.","Thomas E. Noel to James M. Hart. Report on farming and problems with workers; reports on a lawsuit; Allison will not stay another year. 2 items.","Samuel P. Claybrooke, Triune, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. DeGraffenreid has destroyed Thomas W. Claybrooke's notes; people are expecting new troubles and finances are uncertain.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends a circular on his lands for sale.","John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Is losing money by people declaring bankruptcy; Frederick was generous in helping suppy his regiment; discusses James Hart's financial problems; sends James Hart's note for $2500; radical Republicans will destroy the Constitution and the country if they remain in power. 4 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Thomas has sent a draft for $2500; directions for use of the money.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart. Is glad he could help with money; offers to help in the future.","Lucy T. Byars, Covington, VA, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news; tells what happened to her and family during the war years and since the war.","W.R. Cornelius \u0026 Co. to James M. Hart. Bill for funeral of Thomas W. Claybrooke.","R.J. Allison, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart, Fredericks Hall, VA. Reports on farming. 2 items.","James O. Claybrooke to James M. Hart. Will pay the express bill.","James O. Claybrooke to John. S. Claybrooke. Wrote about J. M. Hart's pecuniary difficulties without his knowledge -- would take him in if he became bankrupt; has lost money every year since the war.","Miscellaneous. 38 items.","R.J. Allison, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart. Reports on farming. 7 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Triune, to James M. Hart. Discusses Court case; has been despondent about the future since Grant's election.","Thomas E. Noel, Belleville, Tennessee, to James Hart. Advice on lawsuit; reports on farming. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Mar F. Noel, Belleville, Tennessee, to James Hart, Louisa County, Virginia?. Asks if he will come to Tennessee and if he will bring 3 \"colored\" women with him; Mr. Noel is sick; news of the Claybrooke vs. Foster suit. 2 items.","Miscellaneous. 8 items.","S.W. Batey, Johnsons Grove, to James M. Hart. Has taken over the Haywood County farm; reports on farming; lists farm equipment. 2 items.","Thomas E. Noel to James M. Hart. Reports on farming; reports on lawsuit; Ku Klux Klan visited the farm. 4 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Railroad will go through his land; describes conditions for subscription to the railroad. 1870 April 29 -- Letter from the railroad President enclosed.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","James O. Claybrooke to James M. Hart. Has been sick; Uncle Collins has died; asks for some papers.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune P.O., Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Gives legal advice on role of Executor.","Land plat.","Miscellaneous. 3 items.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Eliza Claybrooke, Brookland, to \"Father\" John S. Claybrooke. Sorry Uncle Jim James O. Claybrooke is unwell; has stopped eating vegetables because of the cholera; family news.","Miscellaneous. 12 items.","Roland, Francis \u0026 Co., Reading, PA, to James M. Hart. Information on water wheels.","Southern Mutual Fire Insurance Co. information. 7 items.","Miscellaneous. 15 items.","Miscellaneous.  2 items.","Scope and Contents W.T. Sanders, Louisa County, Virginia, to James M. Hart. Offers him a survey job.","Miscellaneous.","Advertisement for court ordered sale of Claybrooke lands in Tennessee","Scope and Contents Frank ?, Baltimore, MD, to \"Cousin\" Mollie. Has extracted two teeth; has gotten some of his instruments; are many Virginia students there; goes to 4 or 5 lectures a day.","S.B. Farrar, Salisbury, to \"Nephew.\" Sorry he is sick; asks about selling land to pay debts.","Account.","Jonathan S. Hauda, Richmond, to Stephen Farrar Hart, Apple Grove. Sends note for $10.","Account -- R.C. Hart.","Scope and Contents F.W. Sims, Louisa, Virginia, to Stephen F. Hall, Apple Grove, VA. Discusses land sales.","Scope and Contents Mildred ? to James Malcolm Hart Harris?. Has heard some war news about the draft; wants to meet Francis.","James Malcolm, Hart Harris?, Camp Humphrey, VA, to Malcolm Harris.  Has been sick and other men have died; letters have not been getting through.","Sallie Hart Harris, Culpeper, VA, to James Malcolm - Hart Harris?. Provides Hart family genealogical information.","Anna M. Halsey, Omaha, Nebraska, to Frank Bland. Inquiries about Waller Family genealogy.","Subpoena for Dr. Malcolm Hart Harris.","Scope and Contents Barbara ?, place unknown, to Malcolm H. Harris, West Point, Virginia. Sends genealogical information on Kean and Minor families.","Miscellaneous. 8 items.","Information on Dr. Robert Honeyman. 20 items.","Scope and Contents Newspaper clipping on slaves of \"Prospect Hill\", Louisa County, VA.","Lucy T. Byars to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Family news. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth Claybrooke to \"Aunt\" Mary Ann Hart. Mother Sally Overton Claybrooke is sick.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke to \"Sister\". Brother has been sick; hopes James has gotten a furlough; soldiers are still sick at Dr. Pendletons.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Wants to see him; gives directions on route to travel.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends 15 yards of cloth to make clothes.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, to \"Brother\" Thomas Claybrooke. Asks him to send a deed to Brownsville.","Scope and Contents Sally Claybrooke to \"Brother\". Does not know of any ladies that would suit him.","Sarah Claybrooke to Daughter Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Family news. 3 items.","Scope and Contents Ann Claybrooke Coleman to \"niece\" Mary Ann Hart, Louisa County, Virginia. Glad she survived the birth of her daughter Sally Overton Hart; hopes her health improves; had a dream about the baby; sends a coat for the baby.","Fanny Noel? Harris? to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa. Mrs. Timberlake died.","Scope and Contents Laura Garland to \"Cousin\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville. Aunt Martha gave birth to a stillborn child; asks for some food.","Scope and Contents Order by Archelaus ? Harris to pay the debt owed to Waller Overton and Co. when the judgement against John Can ? has been collected. Signed by Fannie Fords, William Henderson, and Colonel George Nicholas.","Scope and Contents J.T. Harris to \"Girls\". Farewell speech to pupils.","Scope and Contents \"Uncle\" Frank B. Hart, Crozer, PA, to Malcolm H. Harris. Asks about his life at school; describes his surroundings; tells him to do well in college.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia, to ?. Asks for a discount on books because he is a teacher; is planning to attend the University of Virginia; earned about $120 last year.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart ?. Lecture on Sunday schools.","Lucy T. Minor, Hybla, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Describes a party at North Anna; carriage tipped over.","Scope and Contents Fanny Noel Harris ? to Elizabeth Claybrooke. 3 items.","Scope and Contents Anne Overton to \"Sister\" Sarah Claybrooke, Hanover, VA. Family and neighborhood news.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Should set up an account for Murell; wants him to learn to keep accounts; pay for Son Waller's schooling.","Scope and Contents L.C. Smith to \"Cousin\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville.  Martha is still not well and is depressed over the loss of her child.  2 items.","Miscellaneous Claybrooke, Ragland, \u0026 unidentified correspondence. 13 items.","Miscellaneous advertising broadsides. 24 items.","Diary. Fragments, bad shape.","Land surveys and calculations including plat of land of William and Samuel Ragland. 23 items. Plat in Medium Oversize","Judge Roan's opinion in the case of Tabb v. Baird in the Court of Appeals. Case of Hylton v. Puryear's Exr. Case of Chiles v. Thomason, Louisa County. Legal brief.","Poetry and school exercises including Music and Mathematics. 32 items.","Scope and Contents List of timbers for a house to be built at Hartland for J.H. Heart .","Home remedies for illness. 8 items.","Scope and Contents Mile distances to various places between Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia, and Nashville, Tennessee.","Directions for travel from Nashville to Jackson, Tennessee.","Tax forms, bills, receipts, accounts. 70 items.","Mainly transactions dealing with farming business such as crop prices, land sales, slaves, and farming methods. Also: Invitations (not printed), List of Soldiers who died in the Continental Service, perhaps a claim by relatives to Congress for land for their services. 33 items.","Bills, receipts, accounts. 29 items.","Miscellaneous, mainly bills, receipts, crop records. 58 items.","Fragments, mainly fragments of letters. 52 items.","Miscellaneous: Printed and photographic. 6 items.","Genealogical information of the Claybrooke, Williams, and Green families. 4 items.","Envelopes. 40 items.","Oversize Folder 63 from Box 4 and oversize Folder 24 from Box 14.","Some of the accounts deal with the estate of John Ragland.","Memorandum book including receipts, accounts, baptismal record.","Memorandum book of receipts, including tobacco sales and weights.","Miscellaneous account book including several entries for boarding? horses.","Account book of Samuel Ragland endorsed \"Estate of John Ragland Dec'd.\" See Manuscript Volumes Oversize file.","Scope and Contents Miscellaneous account book to John Ragland, Jr. Labeled as account book \"A\".","Scope and Contents An account book labeled \"D\" in the form of a ledger.","Scope and Contents Account book labeled \"E\", mostly in the form of a ledger.","Account book of John Ragland, mostly in the form of a ledger.","Scope and Contents An Account book in the form of a ledger, labeled \"P\u0026D\".","Account book of Samuel Ragland.","Memorandum book mainly of receipts and bills.","Account book of Capt. Samuel Ragland, Louisa County.","Account book.","Account book in the form of a ledger.","Scope and Contents An account book including the \"sales of the Estate of ? Terrell,\" and a list of the taxes of James Overton.","Account book of James Overton.","Account book in the form of a ledger, titled \"List of Feby Tax 1780,\" Louisa County, VA?.","Account book of James Overton.","James Overton accounts with Pottie and Dick.","Account book of Samuel Overton, mostly in the form of a ledger.","Account book Thomas Mann.","Fragmented account book.","An account book on the form of a journal labeled \"Samuel Overton Journal A.\"","An account book of Samuel Overton in the form of a journal.","A memorandum book mostly of bills and receipts labeled \"Samuel Overton Memorandum Book.\"","Ledger of an unknown blacksmith? containing accounts with Samuel Ragland.","Accounts of sales of Samuel Ragland's estate by William Cooke.","Accounts of sales at Chamberlain Creeke, Samuel Ragland's Estate, by Samuel Overton, Administrator.","Scope and Contents Account of sales \"at Contrary and Chewnings\" of Samuel Ragland's estate.","Accounts of sales at Chamberlains Creek of Samuel Ragland's Estate by James Michie?.","Journal of bills and receipts.","Journal of bills and receipts.","\"Still Taxes due in Spotsylvania County, VA, for the half year ending the 31st December 1801.\"","R.Y., Robert Yancey?, and Company. Index to a ledger.","Accounts of Hanover County, VA.","Scope and Contents Travel account of a journey by Thomas W. Claybrook, including the towns of Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Fairfax, Lexington, Pattonsburg, Salem, Christiansburg, Newburn, Abington , Rutledge, Knoxville, Kingston, and Sparta, Tennessee. Also includes memorandum of fruit seeds planted and personal accounts.","Scope and Contents Typescript, somewhat rearranged, of the journey description by Thomas W. Claybrooke with lists of mileage and a copy of a letter 11 October 1832, T.W. Claybrooke, Roanoke River, VA, to \"Brother\" James O. Claybrooke, Louisa County, Virginia], October 1832, \"discussing the trip to date.\"","Index to a volume (L-W) page numbers runnning to 373.","Ledger (A - F).","Ledger titled \"The Louisa Sheriff's.\"","List of votes cast in a contest among Garland Anderson, William Smith, and Mile Selden, probably for the Virginia Senate seat for Goochland, Henrico, and Louisa counties, VA.","Notebook containing French language rules, an essay on raising children, and mathematics rules. 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After 1810, the collection concerns the Claybrooke family in Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e There are also papers of James Malcolm Hart, farmer and schoolteacher which concern education, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Prominent correspondents include Peter Johnston, John Marshall, Dabney Minor, Garrett Minor, John Minor and Edmund Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e There are accounts of Francis Jerdone and accounts concerning the boarding of horses; a legal opinion given by Edmund Pendleton; a letter of Jane R. Riordan concerning her learning the millinery trade; and a manuscript volume of distillery tax due in Spotsylvania County, Va.\n \nSome folder numbers were skipped when originally processed. In 2019, the collection was checked and all material has been accurately noted in the inventory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed -- John Walker to John Goss -- Hanover County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of William Whitton, Caroline County, VA. Proved at Court held in Caroline County, VA, 9 July 1730.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePortion of a deed signed by Thomas Hamilton and Francis Jerdone. Proved at Court in Hanover County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed for 76 acres of land in Louisa County, Virginia, sold to Robert Davis by John Ragland. Proved at Court in Louisa County, Virginia, 25 November 1746.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLast will and testament of James Overton of Hanover County, VA. This is a photocopy. The original is at the Tennessee Historical Society, State Library and Archives in Nashville, Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed -- John Smithson to John Ragland -- for land in Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt of David Anderson to ?. Receipt of James Overton of quitrents of 800 acres of land and five ? for 1748.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Daniel Fleming with Nicholas Cullington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of \"Mr. Daniel Fleming for Cousing Robert\" per Patrick Belsches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, 29 items. Majority deals with John Ragland's estate settlement, land and quitrents with other references to slaves, tobacco, and poll tax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOpinion of John Lewis and Edmund Pendleton on the will of John Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInventory of the estate of John Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of the estate of John Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts -- settlement of estate of John Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts with Samuel Ragland. Tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Wolloms, to S. Tase Middlebrucks. Directs him to pay 6/6 to Archbill Carbur.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Land plat -- Louisa County, Virginia -- for land granted to Richar Phillips.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Mansfield bond to Samel Ragland for 112 pounds Virginia currency.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMorgan Thomas \u0026amp; Co., Bristol, to Samuel Ragland, New Kent County. Encloses copy of Bill of Lading and Invoice of 11 pound 9/5; A.R. owes 3 pounds 3/5. Morgan Thomas \u0026amp; Co., Bristol, to Samuel Ragland, New Kent County. Encloses copy of their last letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertifies that estate of Daniel Fleming has paid Thomas Burrus 13/8.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of debts due to Daniel Fleming's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for one Negro slave named Hanna signed by Stephen Furnea Hoomes. Receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Samuel Ragland signed by Morgan Thomas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJeremiah Patie to ?. Order to pay John Ragland 5/.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNet weight of Samuel Ragland's tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, debts owed by Samuel Ragland to Francis Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Ragland and Francis Jerdone bond to Francis Willis, Jr. and Samuel Buckner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Ragland's accounts with Francis Jerdone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts on land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bond of Benjamin Brown, G.T. Smith, \u0026amp; Charles T. Smith of Hanover and Samuel Ragland of Louisa County, Virginia, to Peter Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Samuel Ragland with Sir Secretary Thomas Nelson, signed by Benjamin Waller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArbitration Bond of Henry Terrell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Phillip Cosby. Hat, Diner and Club, silk, ribbon, buttons, run, snuff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts and receipts of Samuel Ragland and John Ragland. 5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrancis Jerdone orders Charles Barret to pay Samuel Ragland 17/6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Buchanan \u0026amp; Co., London, to Samuel Ragland, Hanover County, VA. Asks him to have his tobacco ready to ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGideon Harris promise to pay 15 pounds 10/ to Robert Hester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhillip Cosby assigns accounts receivable to Reverend Mr. Joseph Tickell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInventory of the estate of Phillip Cosby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, promissory notes, bills of Exchange of slavery, land, penknife, saddle, thimbles, ribbon. 20 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Miscellaneous: receipts and accounts of Samuel Ragland of ribbon, \"Green plains\", Irish holland, broad cloth britches, stockings, watch, needles, thread, sugar, salt, pepper, sifter, cotton, Irish Linen, cambrick, paper, run. 15 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Samuel Ragland with S. Lorey, signed by John Jouet. Receipt from John Jouet to Mr. Tickell for tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bond of Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia, to Samuel Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Indenture made between William Ragland and his brother John Ragland, involving the exchange of 200 acres of land in Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts on nails, hoes, cheese, wine, pepper, alspice, sugar, cotton, gunpowder, land, pocketbook, dictionary, razor. 4 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: accounts, receipts, memos, promissory notes on linen, cambrick, ribbon, cotton, stockings, shoes, gloves, hat, buckles, rum, sugar, sacks of salt, hogheads, indigo, needles, nails, gunpowder, plates, tobacco, land. 19 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of Daniel Tilman, Albermarle County, VA, and attachment requested before Samuel Ragland, \"his majesties Justice of Peace for the County of Louisa.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Certification by John Blair Jr., Bursar of William and Mary College that William Peter, Surveyor of Louisa, Virginia, only made one payment to the College. Witnessed by Thomas Walker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, promissory note on land, quitrents, men's shoes, women's wood-heeled shoes, rum, cider, homany, salt, ribbon, snuff. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Tisdale, to John Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Asks him to pay money owed. John Ragland to James Tisdale. Will pay as fast as he can.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, memos on horses, cotton, gun, beer, pork, feed for horses, rum. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: accounts, receipts, memos, promissory notes with unbound manuscript in front of folder (2, incomplete) on agriculture, rum, bacon, salt, hoe, medicines, spectacles. 25 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder of William Colvard to pay John Ragland 21/11.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Walker to Captain Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has employed Thomas Jefferson in the petition Samuel Ragland requested to be entered; asks for further direction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of Tithes for St. Martin's Parish Hanover County, VA taken by Samuel Ragland. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, memos on nails, cloth, buttons, silk, buckram, bonnet, stockings, corn, seed. 9 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of the estate of John Ragland, deceased, son of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond: Samuel Carr and James Minor bound to Richard Walker for 4 pounds 1/. Attachment of Richard Walker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of Samuel Ragland's plat on Cauthons Run.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Edmond Brewer to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; asks for payment of money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppraisors report on estate of John Ragland, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, order to pay on quitrent, stone rings, hogshead shells, nails, salt, wheat, rum, indigo, Negro, cloth, buttons, silk, buckram, vest. 13 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Pendleton to Captain Samuel Raglin . Care of Sampson. Asks for loan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum of things sold from estate of John Ragland, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond: John Buckley and Robert Bibb bound to Sam Carr for 17 pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellanous: promissory notes, receipts, accounts. Incomplete unbound manuscript at beginning, Negro. 15 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttachment against estate of Nathaniel Dickenson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorization for seizure of the estate of Nathaniel Dickenson to satisfy debt. Signed by Samuel Ragland, \"in his Majesty's Name.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond: James Dillard and John Ragland bound to Nathaniel Dickenson. Attachment against Nathaniel Dickenson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Phillips land plat at Dashpers Branch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, memos for wheat, salt, ginger, rum, linen, callico, Irish Linen. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a deed: William Flemming and Ann, his wife, to John Wingfield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Gunnell to Sammuel Ragland. Asks for 20 shillings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, orders to pay dealing with wheat, Negro, pork, quitrent, land. 12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Evan Ragland, Halifax County, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Ragland to pay Evan Ragland's share of their father's estate to Thomas Wash; family is well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will Anderson to Major Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks him to send his share of the rum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of Samuel Ragland and Stephen Johnson with Louisa and Spotsylvania counties, VA. To repair Carns Bridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond: James Overton bound to William Quarles for 20 pounds 15/6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with hog, wool, plow, trowel, something to do with iron, rum, salt, achool payment. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond: Henry Gambill and William Ragland bound to Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlank form for apprenticeship to Charles Dickerson, brick layer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Gunnell to Sammuel Ragland. Asks for loan of 8/.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with brandy, shoes, cattle, tobacco, plows, vinegar. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of Sale for a slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Lists of Tithes, Fredericksville Parish, Louisa County, Virginia. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, promissory notes on Negro. 9 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of will of John Burnley, Hanover County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Anderson, Jr., to Major Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Can only send him 5 bushels of salt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of Nathaniel Bowe to Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond by Pettus Ragland, et al, to pay 100 pounds to Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous items relating to the settlement of the estate of John Ragland, such as cattle, horses, and land. 12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with land, tobacco, corn, vinegar, salt, schooling payment, horse, hoes, mitchel (type of pavement), Negro. 11 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Last Will and Testament of William Garrett, Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Bond for Lumsden \u0026amp; Overton\" to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, misc. correspondence dealing with land, crops, tobacco, paper currency, plate (1 oz.), horses, cattle, slaves, shoes. 19 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts on tobacco, corn, shoes, boots, negros. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with tobacco tax, case summons, taxes, soleing slave made shoes, and boots. 8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMIscellaneous receipts and business correspondence on rye.  4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyre Yanley to Samuel Ragland -- Bill of Sale for 3 Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecord of court action of James Overton, James Bullock, and John Lewis, executors of John Waller against Zachy Merriweather and Nicholas Lewis. Court finds for the plaintiff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of John White and William Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of Frances Smith of Hanover County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with attorney fees and bail, pipe tobacco, land, nails, iron, wine, sugar, rum, linen, lace, thread, cotton, leather, scythe stones, buttons, shoes, bedboard. 9 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveyors Report by William Pettit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Terrel, Wilks County, Georgia to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Sorry Samuel Ragland has not gotten his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDivision of the estate of John Zachary Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveyors Report by John Hogan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts for tobacco, hogshead, land, publication in Virginia. Gazette, Negro, shoes, poll tax. 12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of James Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: bonds, receipts, bill of sale, accounts dealing with land, slaves horses, brandy, tobacco, last will and testament of John Barnley. 11 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn White to Samuel Ragland. Will visit soon; will pick up leather and shoes; dog has killed his pigs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Bickle to Samuel Ragland. Will make over his Kentucky lands to Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous:  receipts, accounts dealing with slaves, horses, cattle, court costs, attorneys, etc., flax wheel, dishware, cookware, table chairs, schooling, tobacco, shoes for Negroes and men, land.  22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of bonds, notes and accounts due Doctor Andrew Todd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Robards, Goochland County, to Samuel Raglin (Ragland), Louisa, Virginia. Cannot pay S.R. any money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Bowe, Hanover, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Ragland to pay his grandmother's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Joel Terrell, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Are all well; could not get a power of attorney; Indians have been \"troublesome.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Jones, Richmond, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Elk Creek. Apprenticeship. will expire soon -- asks for help in acquiring tools.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with land, power of attorney costs, shoes, shoe thread, slavery, tobacco crop, horse, bacon. 22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCase of Coleman v. Turner. Attachment of estate of Benjamin Turner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents J. Overton, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Sends copy of Surveyor's fees; advises him to have the land surveyed soon; may lose a considerable part of the land due to prior claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePre-nuptial contract between Samuel Ragland and Elizabeth Michie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with hogshead, tobacco, coopering, surveying of land, land.  12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Land survey, Louisa County, Virginia, by George Massie for William Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, bonds dealing with cow, shoes, rum, brandy, land, slavery, Durants, linen, cambrick, knives, forks, copper, paper pins. 22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArchibald Stuart, Staunton, VA to Overton Cosby, Urbanna, VA. Will send 70 pounds from Replevin Bonds; hopes to collect other money due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Robards, Goochland, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Hopes to send him money owed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents R. Dick, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks for loan of cash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Hickmond, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, VA. Family is well; Sam is well; Campaign against, the Mawme Indians has been successful.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with tobacco, salt, shoes, brandy, saw blades, land, cleaning/repairing of a watch, horses, slavery. 19 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayette Ville, NC to Samuel Overton (son of James), Louisa, Virginia. Has another child; encloses a blank paper for bounty lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Nancy Pulliam and Benjamin Pulliam, Mecklenburg County, Roanoak River, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Family is well; asks where brother and sisters are living; has a son named Benjamin Raglin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlank form for duties on distilled spirits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with Irish Linen, handerkerchief, thread, oznaburg, ribbon, sheeting, cambrick, callico, crewel, needles, diaper tape, shoes, knife, scythe, corn, salt, rum, brandy, wheat, peas, leather, harness, rawhide, tobacco, copper, horses, land, building a house. 26 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed: Benjamin Nelson to Coventon Nelson, Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWalter Goldsmith promises to pay Samuel Overton half of any payment received in the case of Goldsmith v. Watkins which Samuel Ragland is handling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Henry Mitchell, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Demands return of Negro Davy of will bring suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: receipts, accounts, bonds dealing with pork, salt, wheat, brandy, sugar, shoes, hammer, knife, mails, linen, sacking, iron, horses, slaves, land. 23 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed: John Wingfield to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of Sale for Negro Tom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Wingfield, Georgia, to Samuel Ragling , Louisa, Virginia. Has sent deed to his land; asks for return of his bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed: Dudley Ragland to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with slaves, horses, land, calico, sheeting, thread, ribbon, Irish Linen, flannel, paper, dish, shoes, kneebuckles, corn, wine, brandy. 19 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for $100.00 by Overton Harris to Samuel Overton, both of Louisa, County, VA; also involves Thomas Barrett of Amherst County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eB. Sandidge, to Samuel Ragland. Charges $5 per pupil for common scholars; $10 for grammar scholars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArchibald Dick, Louisville, to Samuel Ragland. Will take his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ann Pulliam, Mecklenburg, VA, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; asks Samuel Ragland to write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAmendment to Acts of distilling spirits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Dudley Ragland, Goochland Court, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. No progress in the business with James Robards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Bickley, Cambridge, SC, to \"Dear Sam.\" WiIl come to Virginia to court some single girls.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to hire out Negroes. William Duval to James Dabney, Louisa, Virginia. W.D. will sue J.D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Shelton \u0026amp; Harris, Goochland, VA, to Samuel Overton, Goochland Court House. Wants Samuel Overton to find out the date on Thompson's receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of people who are in arrears on the Carriage Tax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with spirits, salt, brown sugar, tobacco, snuff, nails, cashmere, linen, silk, muslin, sheeting, ribbon, ink powder, men's hose, shoes, tape, twist (?), watch repair, paper, slaves, horses.  36 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Overton, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. J.O. wants Samuel Overton to hire our Charls .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Dudley Ragland, Carters Ferry, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has tried to collect from James Robards; has now gotten a bond from John Woodson who will pay soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Bullock, Goochland Court House, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Cannot be at the sale; asks Samuel Overton to try to collect amounts due; election results.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Michie, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has consulted Jack Michie and S.R. will not get more than one year; has property left over from Edward's execution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends love to his children; glad Rosy has been sold -- hopes she has a good master.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Bullock, Amherst Court House, VA to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Cannot attend court; wants the fallow ground plowed; is not well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Bullock, Charlottesville , VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Goochland County, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudgement of Richmond Court against Richard Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Bullock, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr.  Discusses court cases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of Sale for 3 Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Clifton Thomson, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County. Sorry Samuel Ragland has lost use of one side; has sent a bearskin and a deerskin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bills and receipts mostly dealing with court cases, verdicts, attorneys, etc., on whiskey, colt, sugar, coffee, rie -rye?, wheat, shoes, silk stockings, linen, cambrick, handerkerchiefs, tobacco, slaves, and steel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Bullock, Norfolk, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Will sail to Antigua; Samuel Overton must attend court for him; Admiral Maury's squadron sent in 10-12 French prisoners; has decided to go to Jamaica, not Antigua.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Meriwether, to Samuel Overton, Goochland, Court. Could not go to court, therefore asks Samuel Overton to do his business for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Stevens to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses revenue inspection business. Edward Stevens, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, VA. Encloses the above letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed: Thomas Payne to Samuel Overton, Jr. Sells his interest in the 300 acres of land due him as a veteran of the Revolution. Samuel Overton assigns this title to Thomas Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of Samuel Overton, Jr. as Collector of Revenues.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Meredeth Poindexter, to Lanceloote Minor or David Bullock, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Minor not to bring suit against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The last Will and Testament of Samuel Terrell, Louisa County, Virginia. Proved in Court, 12 February 1798.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Bickley, to Samuel Overton. Discusses financial deadlines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Duval, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses lawsuits in progress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTench Coxe, Treasury Department, to ?. Circular letter to revenue officials on stills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam and Mary diploma signed by James Madison, President and Professor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert Taylor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses lawsuits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKnight Bowles and Miss Mary Bick? to Samuel Overton. Sends information on his stills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert Johnston, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses bills; had a headache \"until grog time came about...took a hair of the dog.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"List of debts to Collect due Pottie \u0026amp; Dick.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Martha Michie to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Is well; thanks him for his present.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Nicholas Meriwether, Abbeville County, SC, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Got home safely; crops are good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Col. Garrett Minor, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses a Dedimus for taking a deposition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Peter Johnston, Prince Edward, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses legal proceedings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel McChesney to Minor Herndon. Hopes to pay soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEscape Warrant for Samuel McChesney, signed by Fontaine Maury.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to \"Brother\" Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Sale of father's land uncertain; is expecting his ninth child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP. Carr, Charlottesville, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Discusses sale of Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Stephen Terry to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Took the broad ax to repair a cart wheel; asks for payment for the repair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Encloses a Power of Attorney; sends resolutions under which soldiers can make claims; wants his children with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument to report stills to Collector of Revenue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence. Receipts dealing with slaves and clothing for them, horses, horseshoes, hoes, scythe, staples, hooks, nails, boots, hose, buttons, ladies and men's gloves, shoes, linen, oznaburg, thread, cambrick, cotton, corduroy, silk, currycomb, rum, salt, brandy, wheat, bacon, sugar, whiskey, cheese, butter, tobacco, and property sale. 90 items. Many court dealings and legal references.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e? Bickley to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExamination of a witness, signed by George Carrington, Halifax County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Johnston, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Louisa.  Has not purchased Morriss' notes except for $1000, therefore returns Samuel Overton's money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses land claim problems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTench Coxe, Treasury Department, to Supervisors. Circular letter on laws on spirits and stills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William B. Grove, Philadelphia, PA, to Thomas Overton. Discusses land claims; describes national politics -- the men who were called the \"Goverment Party\" in 1794 are now called \"fomenters of War with France\"; those who were against English depredations in 1794 have failed to speak out against France now; believes the President John Adams and Congress want peace with France -- if ward comes, it will be France who starts it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents P. Johnston to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia, commission to take the deposition of William Cosby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses Mr. Groves' letter; misses his children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has inquired about the legacy due Mr. Dickerson's children. Has no money for Samuel Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePomfrett Waller to Samuel Overton. Received S.L.'s letter; has bought a still; asks Samuel Overton to stamp it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Garrett Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to get a copy of a deed; sends a copy of a judgment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Carrington, Richmond Supt. Office, to Samuel Overton. Opinion of a revenue case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Herndon, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks for help on revenue cases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jonathan M. Herndon, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Asks for help on revenue cases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa, Virginia, to Robert Yancey \u0026amp; Co. Judgment in a revenue card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Yancey \u0026amp; Co., South Anna Ville, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Expects to pay the yearly revenue duty; objects to Samuel Overton's decision in their cases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton.  Decision in the case of Rovert Yancey \u0026amp; Co.  Encloses the decision.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR. Yancy \u0026amp; Co. acknowledges receipt of letter from Samuel Overton on revenue. Blank form for reporting distilled spirits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa, Virginia, to Edward Carrington. Reports actions in case of Robert Yancey \u0026amp; Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of the estate of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdmund Randolph, Richmond, VA, to \"Mr. Overton, administrator of Samuel Ragland, deceased.\" Expresses an opinion of Samuel Ragland's will and the settlement of the estate. medium oversize?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous:  Correspondence, Receipts, Accounts of silk handkerchief, space, plow, tin tumblers, saddle, leather, leading lines, slaves, horseshoes, coat, jacket, stuffed slippers, gloves, black bomarett ?, material, black buckles, linen, durant, wheat, sugar, coffe, tobacco.  85 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the inventory and appraisement of the estate of Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNames of the infants in the suit Samuel Ragland's Administrator vs. his Legatees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdmund Randoph, Richmond, VA, to \"Mr. Overton, Administrator of Mr. Samuel Ragland.\" Opinion on estate of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Waddell to Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa County, Virginia. Revenue questions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate of appointment of Samuel Overton, Jr., to be collector of the Revenues in Louisa County in the District of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNicholas Meriwether to Samuel Overton,Collector of Revenues, Richmond, VA. Asks for help in collecting a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of stamped paper sold by Samuel Overton, Jr., in the quarter ending 1798 September 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for the arrest of Edmond Brown, Hanover County, VA. Signed by William Pollard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sales of stamped paper by George Murray in the quarter ending 9/30/98.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sale of stamped paper by Ludlow Bramham for the quarter ending 9/30/98.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Sydnor to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court. Sends the subscription paper of 1797.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Stevens, Inspector, Revenue Second Survey, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton. Sends forms necessary for Robert Yancey \u0026amp; Co. case; revenue department business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEzekiel Perkins to Samuel Overton. Wants to work a still.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eE. Carrington, Supr. Office, Richmond, to Samuel Overton. Circular letter discusses carriage taxes and collection of taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDabney Minor, Topping Castle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Asks Samuel Overton to negotiate the exchange of William Minor's bonds. D. Minor to David Bullrock. Asks D.B. to dismiss the suit if the bonds are exchanged. William Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to call before next Hanover Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaint of John and Henrietta Bickley against Samuel Overton, Administrator of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTestimony in the case of John and Henrietta Bickley vs. Samuel Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Scott to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Wants a license for a still.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePermission to dispose of a still by auction to satisfy a debt for still tax, by H. Garrett and Thomas Meriwether.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has received his letters and the book; will go to Knoxville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Miscellaneous. Mainly accounts of people's names in reference to stamped paper sold by..., money owed to clerk, iron, horse shoes, oil \"for negro women\", salt, sugar, calf skin, brandy leather still. Also, legal receipts. 43 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Hart, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton or David Bullock. Asks for help in securing payment from Austin Cosby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed: Richard Johnson Burnett to Benjamin Crenshaw, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed: Richard Johnson Burnett to Benjamin Crenshaw, Jr, Louisa, Virginia. Wants information on revenue laws.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Poindexter, Jr., to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses collection of debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Bagby to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks to be paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert Jete, ? House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Called on Mr. Payne - has deposited enough wheat and corn to cover the two bonds; is trying to make his collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Overton, Knoxville, to Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Has been traveling on business; has considered marrying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Fleming, Healing Springs, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Enter 3 stills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Lee Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks him not to pay Mr. Richards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Yancey, Louisa to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Will open a still.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Richard Bagby, Albermarle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to send money he has collected.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Peyton Randolph, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. The infants will be made defendants during this court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Joseph Bickley, SC, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Received bill against the legatees of his grandfather's estate; describes land settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Land Warrant has been sold; had an earthquake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Dickinson to Samuel Overton. Wants a license to distill spirits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Charles Smith to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has sent the case of Mitchell vs. Green.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of George W.B. Spooner and Haslewood Farish to the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of Thomas Legg and Godlove Heiskill to the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus, Louisa to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will enter Mrs. Redd's chair on the tax list.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Wash to Samuel Overton. Informs Samuel Overton he has a hogshead of foreign distilled spirits; has purchased riding chair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Dabney to Samuel Overton. Can only send $17.07.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Garrett to Samuel Overton. Will try to pay his debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas W. Cosby to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to attend court for him to collect money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Family news; people have called a convention to discuss slavery and alter the Constitution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Should pay $82 to James Innes; Mr. Toleswill pay $40.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Scott to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks to enter a still.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of Robert Clough and Elizabeth Clough to Azariah King for property in Spotsylvania County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Jr.? Fayeteveille sic KY?, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks about his sick Aunt Nelson; is well and attending school at the Academy; does not like Fayetteville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ann Pulliam, Mecklenburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has gotten all the answers to the bill executed; hopes they will arrive in time; son Bob died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Richard Harris, Jefferson County, to Richmond Harris, Louisa, Virginia. Has searched the land claim -- will lose about 200 acres; thinks it best to sell it and buy another tract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Does not know the quality of the Louisa land and would like to know what Samuel Overton thinks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Cookle to Samuel Overton. Asks for still license.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of William Herndon and Joseph Herndon to the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Crenshaw to Samuel Overton. Asks for a still license.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will sell land for 6/ per acre.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; discusses case of Pottie \u0026amp; Dick vs. Davis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samuel Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has gotten a judgment against Burnley -- asks Samuel Overton not to issue any further process against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert Dickason to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks for still license.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Dabney to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia.; Asks for still license.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of John and Nathaniel Thomasson to the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Received the acceptance of his offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette, KY, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has not yet gotten a judgment against Davis; asks about settlement of Ragland Estate; money is scarce; problems with collecting Buford's note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Wash to Samuel Overton, Jr. Cannot attend court to be a witness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents G.W. Harris, Shephardsville, KY, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has heard Samuel Overton is married; has heard that the British Minister has asked the President to declare war against France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eG.W. Harris, Shephardsville, KY, to ?. Asks him to write; will see him soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of the account of Samuel Cave with the estate of Samuel Ragland, deceased.  Endorsement by James Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of David Bullock with Samuel Overton, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick Harris, Jr., to Samuel Overton. WiIl not join the local Masonic Club since his is moving to Caroline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Fleming, Healing Springs, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Wants to license three stills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus, Mount Hope, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Sends a copy of the will of John Burnley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Anne Pulliam, Mecklenburg, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has sent the answer to Samuel Overton's suit against her father's legatees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jas. Dickenson, Jr. Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia.  Encloses order for dealing with Mr. Sandrige; sends Power of Attorney for land sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Jett, Culpeper, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Spotsylvania. Failed to send the bond because the bearer set out before he knew of it; hopes to please a young lady.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Herndon, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Invitation to join the Jockey Club.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Poindexter to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Offer to sell a slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Gibbons to Samuel Overton. Has removed to Madison Court House; will pay the money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Peter Nelson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks for settlement of account of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRevenue Office correspondence. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. Lists of people and accounts. Legal papers. Horses, iron pair wedges, ax, hatchet, scissors, Colter?, slavery, coaches (carriages), stage wagons, salt, crape, oil, cloth, sheeting, buttons, silk, flannel, knives, forks, hair, phaton (?). 107 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Minor to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court. Discusses settlement of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eT.M. Posey to Mr. Overton.  Will send his Carriage Tax by Captain Gatewood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTurner Anderson to Samuel Overton. Suggests text for a sermon before the Lodge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Captain Richardson will make the lockett with 10 days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr. Should not make any deeds until Mr. Syme give Samuel Overton a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Scott, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Sends James Landford's affidavit; Nicholas Meriwether ran the still without his permission.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Francis Adams, Centerville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Sent the execution to the sheriff; sheriff wants power of Attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Armistead Anderson, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Clothes are ready.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Peter Minor, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Benjamin Nelson owned two slaves at his death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Daniel Grinnan, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses bonds and receipts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Junior, Fredericksburg, VA. Will recommend him for office of Post Master at Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses settlement of estate of Major Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Poindexter to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks to be paid on his note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Taylor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Describes how his debt will be paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Goodwin, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will send $100 on the Barbour \u0026amp; Strodes account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents J.L. Hawkins to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks him not to enter a suit over money owed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond to the United States by Joel and Josiah Fagg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichmond Lewis, Bellair, to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Mr. Colson has put all his money out; needs about $2000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Alice Jouiiett ?, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Discusses leasing a house in Charlottesville to Wells.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Nuckolls to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has decided not to take Grenshaw's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Joseph Bickley, Southampton, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends a bond; was not able to meet General Marshall to get an answer to the bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Hyde to Samuel Overton. Mr. Lipscomb will be his security for the debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Smith to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to sell \"Arka and Child\" for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Lewis, Junior, Fauquier Court House, to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court House. Will pay his debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA, to Francis Brooke. Has left a copy of Samuel Terrell's will; asks for legal opinion. Francis Brooke's opinion on Terril's will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Carrington, Richmond, to Joseph Habersham. Recommends Samuel Overton as Post Master for Fredericksburg. Edward Carrington to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Encloses the above.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGerrard Banks to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses payment of his bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Lancelot Minor, Minors Folly, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to collect note from Peter Cosby; thanks him for sympathy letter on his father's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWililam Herndon, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuell Overton, Junior, Charlottsville, VA. House will be ready in time; asks if Terrill and Cornelius mortgage is duly recorded; please ask Philip Gooch, lawyer, about money from a lawsuit, Herndon v. Rose.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Charlottesville, VA. Cannot part with his slave because of the large crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Augustine Davis, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Sorry Samuel Overton did not apply earlier for the Post Master position; Augustine Davis was not able to recommend him in time for the appointment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower of Attorney -- Overton Cosby to Samuel Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick Harris, Jr., Orange Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses settlement of Goodwin v. Thilman Hickman?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of Virginia to Edmund Bullock, Waller Overton, et al. Requires them to appear in Spotsylvania Court as witnesses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Lewis, Jr., Fauquier Court House, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Has been delayed but will pay money owed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond to the United States by Thomas Legg and Samuel Howeron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond to the United States by George W.B. Spooner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Dabney Minor, Albemarle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Asks to be recommended as a census taker for Virginia; asks Samuel Overton to write his Marshall for VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents David Bullock, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Richmond. Inquiry on case of Anderson v. Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThornton Gibson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Has sold 202 acres of land to Richard Harris.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Innes, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses payment of debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Austin, RIchmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Will accept draft in favor of G. Minor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses ownership of a slave; has sent $234; money is scarce; discusses case of Pottie \u0026amp; Dick v. Davis; had been unable to travel, therefore does not know about Uncle's Eggleston land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Barrett, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Send accounts to collect.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Bullock, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Sends $900 paid for Col. Morris; asks how much Goodwin would settle for in Goodwin v. Thilman in cash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Denies owing any money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Lewis, Fredericksburg, VA to Samuel Overton, Charlottsville, VA. Encloses a letter from Austin; doctor will move to town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Archibald ? Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Isaac arrived; is at Transylvania University at Lexington, KY, studying natural philosophy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Alice Joiiett ?, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton. Asks him to purchase two Negro girls whose mother is now in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Charles Cosby, Elbert County, Georgia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has executed the Power of Attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Overton, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Sweet Springs. Sends the bonds of John Miller's; asks for help in insuring payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePeter Cosby to Samuel Overton. Has tried to raise money and failed; aks for a cash advance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Minor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Lexington, Botetourt County. Discusses collection of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Minor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Lexington, Rockbridge County, VA. Asks Samuel Overton to give up his claim on John Minor's house in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Asks Samuel Overton to purchase 10 hogsheads of shells for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Overton, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Ask Samuel Overton to purchase chamber pots and mugs for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Bullock, Goochland Barr, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Case of Goodwin vs. Thilman has been superseded; has obtained a judgment in Johnson vs. Sampson's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam M. Thompson, Pottiesville, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Has decided to continue working for Mr. Pottie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George H. Allan, Madison, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Collection of a debt against Thomas Gibbons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Federalist organization strategy for the election to get out the vote.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert H. Saunders, Bradford, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses settlement of debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond -- John and Nathaniel Thomasson to the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Wife has been sick; wants balance of money due him or will sue; has been building a house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Morris to Samuel Overton, Jr. Wants to discuss John Bickley's debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMartha Waller to Samuel Overton.  Asks for information on the Sale of Poll.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Crutchfield, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Richmond, VA. Sends papers and a bank note for $1000 and other monies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Chew, Jr., Urbanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Has received the amount of Bohanan's debt; Mr. Cosby received Samuel Overton's letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Is building a house and has no ready money to pay Isaac; Jonathan W. Johnston died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Gray, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has applied to Benjamin Moseby for payment of bonds, but he will not pay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Robert Crutchfields Abstract for Carriage Dutys for the Quarter ending 31st Decer. 1800.\" For the 11th division in the second survey in the District of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Marshall, Philadelphia, PA, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Delivered letters of recommendation for Samuel Overton to the Post Master General, but had previously recommended Mr. Greene who was appointed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Pottie to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses George Perry's bonds and asks for help in securing payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRevenue Office correspondence. 13 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Papers mainly dealing with bonds, legal fees, land, slaves, sugar, salt, coffee, whiskey, cider, cheese, pots, tumblers, molasses, bread, tea, rum, bacon, blanket, hat, handkerchief, shirts, \"drawers\", buttons, buckles, tobacco, wheat, snuff, oats, flannel, cotton, Irish linen, calico, ribbon, plates, bank book. 151 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Swift acknowledges receipt of his share of estate of Clevease Duke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Family has been unwell; sends $40 for credit for Isaac; dispute over land with Clough Overton's estate; will send money due to Col. Pettus' estate as soon as he gets it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Chew, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Courthouse. Pays his brother, John Chew, Jr.'s debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Chew, Jr., Urbanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Has had his brother Robert pay his debt. Enclosing receipt 24 January 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Crutchfield to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Has gotten a list of carriages -- needs more entry forms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Pottie, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Will travel to Philadelphia; asks for money received from Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Peter Rose, Jr., Fredericksburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Courthouse. Has come from Richmond to adjust the claim Samuel Overton has against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Toler, Petersburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Remarks on the strange marriage of James Bickley to Mary Ann Whitfield; people are pleased with election of Jefferson; hopes to be able to pay his debt when due; asks about the cotton crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Meriwether, Abbeville County, South Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, VA. Asks if he will receive money from Samuel Ragland's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ben Mosby to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Gray, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses how to settle Mosby's debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Pottie to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses depositions in a court case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John White to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks to be paid for getting Samuel Overton's man, Charles, out of jail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJonathan Dickinson to George Boxley. In response to a threat to sue -- Jonathan Dickinson will not pay his \"brother's debts and owes nothing himself.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jonathan Toler, Southampton, GA?, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Is doing business for Bickley \u0026amp; Newby; town is so \"disapated and noisy\" he has to go to the woods to write his letters; is giong to the wedding of Lucy Bickley and John N. Newby; \"it is vilent hot here\"; \"some of our Carolina \u0026amp; Georgia girls they are the most accommodating creatures in the world...and they kiss so sweet\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Overton, Gray Tent ?, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Has procured Mrs. Rice's relinquishment of the land; may try to visit next fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Poindexter to Justices of Louisa, Virginia. Orders them to examine witnesses in the case of Johnson v. Garrett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Garland Thompson, Fairfax, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Samuel Overton's execution against Barbour will be carried out September 21.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert Crutchfield, Suning HIll, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Does not recall circular letter about his illegal proceedings, therefore will proceed to sell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Peter Nelson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has no right to withold payment of Major Ragland's subscriptions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower of Attorney, James Mills \u0026amp; Co. to Samuel Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John W. Barret, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Will pay his debt as soon as he returns.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAffadavit of Thomas Price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Regrets not being able to visit; asks if Samuel Overton could purchase slaves for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Watson to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses settlement of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Hook, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Has put in Samuel Overton's claims to the Marshall, U.S. District Court of Virginia but Court decided he should not pay them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRevenue Office correspondence and documents. 6 pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBonds to the United States. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. Mainly dealing with bonds, legal problems and cases, tobacco, slavery, chest, table, bed and furniture, plates, iron pot, wheel, breakfast and dinner prices, barbecues, and land. 93 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to deliver several letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr.. Asks for his note and receipts; needs money to buy shoes for his Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Baptist and Joseph Waterlow to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Sympathy letter on death of a relative.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert Lewis, Caroline, to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court House. Will be unable to attend court -- asks Samuel Overton to do some business for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower of Attorney -- Alexander Parker to Samuel Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sta. Crutchfield, Mattapony, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to send papers; thinks $300 is a good price for the land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Scudday to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Will wait for Mr. Meriwether's money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Asks him to send Carriage, License, and auction duties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Benjamin Brown, Charlottesville , VA, to Samuel Overton. Money has not yet been received on Gooch's execution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Thornton, Hanover, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will try to pay his bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Overton Cosby, Urbanna, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAffadavit of James Beadles on Negro belonging to estate of Cleavers Duke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGarland Thompson, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses settlement of executions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert Yancy, Yanceyville, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses money due him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Hook to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses the settlement of law suits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOverton Cosby, Urbanna, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Is pleased with sale of McChesy property; sympathy at death of Brother Charles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Daingerfield to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Settlement of an execution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends an account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Quarles, Fluvanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Has been sick; asks Samuel Overton to find an overseer for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Poindexter, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Greensprings. Sends papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Greensprings, Louisa. Pistols are ready; hopes Samuel Overton's health is better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Lawrence, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Sweet Springs. Several letters have arrived for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Dela Badger to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to take a draught and send the money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAffadavit of George Maury.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Morries to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to get money from Mr. Mercer; likes Mercer's politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Waller, Pottiesville, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Wanted to settle his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Morries, Sr., to Samuel Overton. Wants his money from the estate of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Overton, Staunton, VA, to Chapman Johnson, Staunton. Discusses settlement of several legal cases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam M. Thompson, Fairfax, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House.  Discusses settlement of debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Waller Overton, Mercer County, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Will present a bill for payment; has a patent for 600 acres in Kentucky; Brother Jack is unwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam M. Thompson, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses settlement of an execution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Overton, Raleigh, NC, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Wife is unwell; Brother John is unwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Waller is arriving with Major Burk; has no money to send; will move to TN or the Natchez.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. Mainly dealing with bonds, court cases, powder, flints, lard, subscription to Va. Gazette, Argus, tobacco, flannel shirts, letterbook, wafers, quilts, ink, lettercase, files, wine, bear skins, and beaver skins. 107 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Circular letter on revenue collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Minor, Jr., Spotsylvania, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County. Has a warrant for 1000 acres of land -- asks for information on the land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Mercer, George Town, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Will be abroad for 12 months for health reasons; directs Samuel Overton to send his account to Hugh Mercer for payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhillip B. Johnson submits dispute in settlement of accounts to be decided.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John M. Herndon, Hanover, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of estate of William Minor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Has recovered from his illness; will visit Virginia and will visit Father and Mother; asks Samuel Overton to meet him at the Springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Chesley Kinney, Staunton, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Case of Maury v. Dowall has been continued; would like to have any fees due him; would like to buy a female house servant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eT. Colman, Penax, TN, to John Overton, Louisa Court House. Has not succeeded in finding bank bills; reports results of the election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Dudly Ragland, Powhatan, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to settle the balance due on estate of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Overton, Lexington, KY, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Will pay $350 for the Negro.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower of Attorney -- William Smith to Samuel Overton, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Overton, Knoxville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Will travel to Raleigh, NC, on public business; asks if bank bill has arrived.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Carrington certifies that Samuel Overton, Jr., has settled his accounts as Collector of Internal Revenue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Morries to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks for statement of accounts; wants a clear assignment of Mercer's bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlan for recording deeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. Mainly legal/court cases material. Accounts dealing with hogshead tobacco, snuff, mare, horses, callico, Irish linen, Hunning, powder, wine, brandy, and shields. 73 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Philip B. Johnson, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Cannot execute the deed today -- will do it later.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. Yancy opinion on will of Matthew Peatross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Dabney, Louisa, to Martin Baker. Samuel Overton will settle Martin Baker's claims against Robert Dabney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Francis Meriwether, Cambridge, SC, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Is a legatee of S. Ragland and wants to apply for money due him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bear ? Gordon, Abbeville County, South Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Has spoken to Mr. Bickley and he will make the titles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Samuel Overton, Yanceyville, to Anne Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Encloses an account of her balance; has given an order for it on his Father; expects to leave soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. Yancey's opinion on will of Isaac Clarke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswer of William Clarke to a bill exhibited by Peatross. William Clarke's case on the will of Matthew Peatross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous.  Mainly legal-type documents, etc.  Also deals with plated bridle, horses, celery seed, apple seeds, cambrick, and slavery.  18 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePower of Attorney -- David Homes to David Yancey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBanks v. Wale decision in Louisa Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 11 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. Yancey's opinion on will of Thomas Yerby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoll list for election Garrett v. Watson v. Daniel v. Murray.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder to seize 13 pounds, 1/2 from the goods and chattels of William Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 17 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 27 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Mr. Hart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnn Overton, Louisa, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover. Judy Hart married; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEliza P. Spencer to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth A. Minor, Mount Airy, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLouisa Anderson to Elizabeth Claybrooke. Sends a ball of cotton; Mrs. Peter Cosby died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover, Invitation to a barbeque.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of Malcolm Hart, Louisa County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of James Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBolina Dickinson, Rock-Hill, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ann Coleman, Nelson, to \"Sister\" Sarah Overton Claybrooke. Laments Father's James Overton death; her family has been sick all winter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Dickenson, Belle Isle, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County, VA. Gossip and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Fitzroy ? Brookfield, to Liz Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover, County, VA. Has been unable to get her necklace; wishes she/he? could be with her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mary Claybrooke, Washington , to Sarah Claybrook, VA. Has had bad headaches; husband and children are well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Dickenson, Belle Isle, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County. Famiy news and gossip; her child Ann Overton has learned to talk but is not yet weaned so \"she begs often to suck.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHawes Coleman to John Claybrook. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents ? to Yancey ?. Recommends newspapers, and discusses the upcoming elections, John Adams, General John Marshall, politics, and the recipient's upcoming examination.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Trevilian Anders, Brookville, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Arrived last Sunday; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Overton, Travellers Rest near Nashville, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County, VA. Has been ill; consoles her on the loss of her sister to marriage; reflections on his growing old and on women and marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents ?, La Grange, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia. Neighborhood news; invitation to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth L. Stirman, Washington City, to Elizabeth Claybrooke?. Married James H. Stirman on March 23; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of will of Robert Honeyman. Handwritten copy. Copy of Richmond Enquirer's notice of Robert Honeyman's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of John Claybrook with Josheph Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of Sale: Robert Smith to John C. Boxley for horses and cows.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand grant: Virginia to Samuel Harris. King and Queen County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnn Coleman to Miss Elizabeth? Claybrooke, Brook Ville, Louisa County, VA.  Cousin Harry's house burned; will not visit until next year; Kitty has had another child; neighborhood news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTestimonials as to stud horse Napoleon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Claybrooke, Jr., Brookville, to \"Cosin.\" Little wheat made in this country; Thomas Jefferson has died; family is well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a deed from Gibbs to Napier in Haywood County and Dyer County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport card from school of M. Hart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Rutherford to John Claybrooke, Louisa County. Quotes wheat prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of Sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of Sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Claybrooke? and Sarah Brookeville, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherrysville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice on how to treat a sick Negro; neighborhood news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. \"Lanefield,\" Haywood County, TN. Urges his brother to come to Virginia to settle estate. Has hired out Negroes and lost them. Has spent two to three hundred dollars for Guano.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Thomas Claybrooke, Roanoke River, VA, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County.  Describes his journey and his traveling companion, Mr. Buckner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Nashville, Tennessee. Also: Jane to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Has been unwell; horse is sick too; warns him not to trust strangers; warns him not to work too hard the first year. From Jane: Had a protracted meeting, but only one preacher came; new meeting house to be built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Oak Cottage, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Sparta, White County, Tennessee. Sorry the slave has run away; has been making preparations for him; wants him to come as soon as he reaches Judge Overton's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Davidson County, Tennessee. His horse has been wounded; sends 5 plows; hopes to meet him as soon as he gets a horse; encloses papers (2 items).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 4 items, notes and accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Largely concerned with advice and directions for running a farm. 16 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Richard Jones. Directions for proving the boundaries of John S. Claybrooke's land in court. Incomplete letter describing the countryside.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal document involving the payment of bonds from the estate of Malcolm Hart. Signed by James Hart, Commissioner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSisters of Thomas W. Claybrooke - Elizabeth, Jane, Sarah -, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news and gossip. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMartha C. Noell, Humanity Hall, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brook Ville, Louisa. James Claybrooke? stayed last night -- wishes she could see other members of the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn W. Overton, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Virginia. News of death of Judge John Overton; Cousin Thomas is Postmaster at Brooklia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Crops were poor; has been cholera in Richmond; family news; wants to establish a Post office in Brooklia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Stapleton Coates, Lifton, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Attended a camp meeting and saw several of Thomas' relatives; his medical practice is \"tolerable\" and has not lost a patient; graduated from medical school in Baltimore; neighborhood news; had an earthquake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Sends peach seed; needs rain and crops are poor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John S. Claybrooke, Williamson County, Tenn. Horse is well; reports on farm's progress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Harrisburg, Haywood County, Tennessee. Will trust him in the land question.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane and Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news and gossip. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStapleton Coates, Goochland, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has met Andrew Hart who suffered a mental breakdown -- will never be well; saw Thomas W. Claybrooke's brother John; support for Jackson has not declined.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLoan agreement between Claybrooke Brothers and their Father, and agreement between the Brothers on dividing profits and losses from Haywood County farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Instructions and advice for running the farm. 5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn W. Overton, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. 2 items. Asks about local news, proposes a visit to the springs, comments that not interested in a certain young woman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Problems with the land in Haywood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John S. Claybrooke, Williamson County, Tenn. Answers J.S.C.'s complaints about farm management; cotton is doing well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice and instructions on running the farm. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSarah, Jane, and Elizabeth Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George B. Nuckall ?, Hall County, Georgia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, West Tennessee. Has seen good land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Hardeman X Roads (Tenn.) to George B. Nicholas, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Instructions on purchase of goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Henry Harris, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Harrisburg P.O., Haywood County, Tennessee. Has bought a plantation; news of Claybrooke family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice and instructions on running the farm. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrook to Thomas Claybrooke \u0026amp; Neighbours .  Is a candidate for re-election -- asks for support.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaniel Cherry, Cherryville, to Thomas W. Claybrook. Discusses a sick steer and an ox hide. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane and Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jane R. Riordan to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia. Is learning to be a milliner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Crop has been good; his son is well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane R. Claybrooke and others, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has had an accident. Cotton crop has been bad; hopes to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of Edward Waller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous.  12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. News of his farm; has named his son Frederick; enjoys reading the \"Lady's Book.\" 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P., Jane, Sarah, and James Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; opening of the railroad. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Advice on horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Has seen the railroad; has sent his cotton to Orleans; price of cotton is low.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Reports on his farming; family news. 5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest Tenn? to Jane R. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. His son is sick; Thomas has been in MIssissippi; asks James to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farming and selling of cotton news; expects t ogo to Haywood to conduct business; \"has raised the wall of one of the best barns.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Lexington, KY, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Visited Uncle Thomas; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart? to Jane Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia. Has been to town to have his \"tooth pluged\"; describes the fashions; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Crops are doing well; discusses payment of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMIscellaneous. 11 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Discusses farming, settlement of a debt; attended a whig meeting in Nashville with 35,000 people; gives advice on marriage. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents ? to Jane R. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia. Was playing a joke on her; John has returned from the seminary; Lewis will be returning from Texas; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJanet Collins to Mary A. Hart, Claybrooke. Henry broke his ankle; invites her to visit; will send the flower roots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke appoints a woman to conclude a \"Treaty of Marriage\" for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane and Sarah Claybrooke, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; Father (John Claybrooke) voted for Van Buren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEliza Collins to Jane Claybrooke, Louisa. Family has been sick; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Advises his nephew to study languages; is thinking about marrying; Patsy is not well; messages from the Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farms news; family news; direction for collecting a sum of money. 5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to james O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Has returned from Mississippi; visisted Thomas who has gotten very fat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Planting is going slowly; relations have been visiting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill of Edward Waller of Gloucester County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke, Mary A. Hart, and Sally O. Hart, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Two of his children died; directions for court proceedings. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP. Stith, Franklin, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farm news; advice on health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to \"my dear niece,\" Sarah O. Hart, and \"nephew,\" James M. Hart, Frederick's Hall, Louisa County, Virginia. Farm and family news. First in a series of letters giving avuncular advice on individual's civil and religious duties to society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.P. Maury, near Franklin, Tenn?, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.  Discusses settlement of a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Sends Bluegrass seeds; farm seeds; Uncle Thomas Claybrooke has died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous.  1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Malcolm Hart, \"At Mrs. Dabney's,\" to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is being taught by Robert Dabney; is learning Latin and Greek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Had an earthquake; instructions on Mississippi land and a lawsuit; comments on a murder case; farm news. 6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John M. F. Harris, Keel Boat, Hawk ?, to Mr. ? Claybrooke, Tennessee. Offers to ship cotton for him, giving details of arrival time and place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn O. Banks, Greenvank, to James Claybrooke, Louisa. Describes a trip with old Mr. Grinnell across a river.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside on a Louisa election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Thomas W. Claybrooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Henry M. Truehart to James Malcolm Hart, Frederick Hall, Louisa, Virginia. Went to Richmond; is going to Texas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Anna Banks, Green Bank, to Sally Overton Hart, Frederickshall Depot, Louisa. \"As great day for the Decocracy\"; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Malcolm Hart to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. His sister, Sally Overton Hart, died, visited Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John M. Sheppard, Jr., Richmond, to John Claybrooke, Frederick Hall Depot, Louisa County, Virginia. Sends his accounts; describes sale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is planning on getting into the fishery business; bought some land; death of niece, Sally O. Hart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDick \u0026amp; Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Correspondence on sale of goods. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents J. W. Claybrooke, Brookville, Mo . to \"Cousin\" Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.  Went up the Mississippi; is thinking to moving to Texas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has traveled to Memphis and will visit Virginia; complaint about buying a horse for Thomas W. Claybrooke; describes his trip from Virginia; his horse was stolen; wants to meet him in Memphis; brought two portraits of their Father, John Claybrooke. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Arrived in Washington; visited his Congressman and his Whig friends from Tennessee who were trying to persuade Senator Jarnagin to vote against tariff appeal; is looking for a saddle for James O. Claybrooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDick \u0026amp; Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Broadside on sale of crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarper, Union Town, Alabama, to James T. Boyd, Little Plymouth, King \u0026amp; Queen County, Virginia. Would like to visit Virginia; Brother went to the war and is in Mexico; family news; is a Methodist.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous.  12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWinfree \u0026amp; Sheppard, Richmond, to James Claybrooke, Frederick Hall, VA. Discusses tobacco sales.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is visiting Memphis and will go to New Orleans; wants to sell a horse. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDick \u0026amp; Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Received his letter; cotton prices are going up; printed price list for New Orleans; and look at a broadside.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStapleton Coates, French Hill, to James M. Hart, Frederickshall Depot, Louisa County, VA. Asks him to go on a trip to Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt decision in the case of james N. Klyer vs. Thomas W. Claybrook.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents R.R. Pierce, Cloverport, KY, to ?. Describes his trip from Kentucky to Virginia and back to Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 15 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookeville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Has had rheumatism; saw Brother Thomas; family news; railroad is being built nearby; describes his house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Report card for James M. Hart at University of Virginia, sent to Mary A. Hart, Fredericks Hall, Louisa, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Will visit; has rheumatism; wants to build a road; a Negro ran away. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke and Mary A. Hart, Brookeville, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke?. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 11 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, VA, to James O. Claybrooke?. Reports the death of Grandfather and cousin Harris ?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Father has died; advice on farming; discusses Father's will. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Questions about Father's will. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 13 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Last Aunt Nelson died; local news; Robert Hart has gone to California to seek gold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Would like to talk to him to solve their difficulties on the Haywood Farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart to James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia. Would like to hire a man.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny Noel to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Has sent flowers; local news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvertisement for James M. Hart's school. 2 copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 17 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny Noel to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Freder+AG1278ickshall. James Claybrooke visited; other local news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Discusses land sales; has arranged to have a deed drawn up; statement of accounts. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 21 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Division of slaves between the two.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed: Francis B. Fogg to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eE., Walnut Grove, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Frederickshall P.O., Louisa County, VA. Family has been made sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Overton Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke and Elizabeth P. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; Nancy Coleman legacy. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to John S. Claybrooke. Settlement of Father, John Claybrooke's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Triune, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Asks him to sign a document; will not object to the settlement of the Haywood County land; regrets Tom ever came to Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed: William B. Porter and Mary Porter, Louisa County, Virginia to James M. Hart. 2 copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed: James M. Hart, Louisa County, to James M. Vest and Benjamin Henson. 2 copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has copies of the deeds; directs him to buy land. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke, Walnut Hill, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Received the deeds; has been unwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand plat. Land of James M. Hart, Louisa County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 26 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Washington City, to \"Son\" Frederick or Samuel. Is going on to New York; wants family to go with him to his home; wants to be relieved of his office as President of the Railroad. Frederick Claybrooke to \"Uncle\". Has been sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart, White Plains, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Describes his trip home and to Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Malcolm Hart, Prospect Hill, to \"Uncle,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Arrived at Brookville; some cattle were killed by the railroad train; a revival is in progress; crops are good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 40 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke, Walnut Hill, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia.  Needs money; needs Brazil tobacco seed; thinks John has swindled him.  2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Corday P. Revelle, Lanefield, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke . Requests support in the election for County Court Clerk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart, Brookville, to \"Uncle,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends money from Uncle James O. Claybrooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of James M. Hart with Harris \u0026amp; Gibson, Richmond, VA. 5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Acknowledges his letter to James M. Hart; will send money if needed; farm news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames M. Hart, Brownville, Tennessee, to Mary A. Hart, Fredericks Hall, Louisa County, VA. Is going to visit Uncle Thomas; is well; great excitement over politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of James M. Hard with C.G. Trevilian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 40 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarris \u0026amp; Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart. Accounts. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents R.Y. Longley, Brownsville, Tennessee, to ?. Describes his mercantile business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Hart, Chiville, to James Hart.  Party invitations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn M. Hart appointed Surveyor of the road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to \"Brother,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Uncle William Overton, son of James Overton and Mary Walker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames M. Hart, Brookville, to \"Uncle.\" Sends grass seed; farming news; went to a Baptist Association.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Suggestions for a settlement between Thomas and John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 39 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart, Brookeville, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends tobacco seed; crops are good. James O. Claybrooke to T.W.C. Bought guano, therefore is short of money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarris \u0026amp; Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart, Trevillians Depot, VA. Accounts. 5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa to \"Brother\". Sends money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Frederick Claybrooke, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news; has had Typhoid fever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 54 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas Claybrooke. Advice on settling land boundaries; saw Harrison \u0026amp; West. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Campbell, Abington, to James Hart. Inquiry on payment of money to Chesley Ashlin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarris \u0026amp; Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart. Accounts. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas S. Watson to James M. Hart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed: Thaddeus Dickinson, Louisa County, Virginia to James M. Hart. 3 copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand Survey by Jno. R. Quarles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart, Hartland, to \"Mother\" Mary Ann Claybrooke Hart. Is well; has been digging potatoes; local news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick Claybrooke to \"Uncle.\" Father is better; Negroes are sick; asks him to pay taxes in Haywood County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 38 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas Claybrooke. Discusses land sales; cotton; William Allison sick; expects war in South Carolina. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Frederick Claybrooke, Triune, Tennessee, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Is keeping a store; family news. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents ? to \"Sister.\" Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 55 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrooke to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Warns him of a lawsuit filed against him; is a candidate for the Convention, but is not in favor of a Convention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents F. Claybrooke, Nashville, Tennessee, to his uncle. Description of \"Union\" and \"anti-Union\" sentiments in the area, involving the governor calling the legislature to session to vote on secession; Father was elected as the \"Union delegate to the convention\"; has heard from Virginia relatives who are well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Fannie ? to \"Friends\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Mary Ann Hart, Sallie Claybrooke. Has been sick; thinks John S. Claybrooke is \"a thorough Unionman\"; her father \"would hold on to the Union as long as possible\"; sends flower seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRental contract: Thaddeus Dickenson to James M. Hart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCase of Robert McNully vs. E. H. Napier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 40 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfederate States of America Bond $500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfederate States of America Bond $100.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfederate Sates of America Bond $500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLouis Sleeper, \"Camp near Richmond,\" VA, to J. O. Claybrooke, location not given. Has recovered from pneumonia and dropsy; details of war movements around Richmond; relates news he has heard involving R. E. Lee, Pickett, and Joseph E. Johnston; feels the war will soon be over; tells of the Confederate Vice-President, Stephens, traveling to Washington to discuss the vandalizing being done by Union troops; respects to family members.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 9 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePass for the slave William to travel in Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas F. Conyers to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends Confederate money to settle his debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. J.B. Powell bill for services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 10 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Brownsville, to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Discusses land, and boundary questions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. In the last four years has been visited 3 times by Northern raiders and his house was General Merrit's headquarters; took the food but did not burn the house; J. Hart's neighborhood escaped; asks him to come live in Virginia; has no labor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eM.F. de Graffenried, Z. Chainy's, Tennessee? to Thomas Claybrooke. Would have paid his notes, but the Yankees began arresting people and he had to leave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCase of Robert C. Tyler vs. Thomas W. Claybrooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMosby \u0026amp; Dorion, Memphis, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Bell's Station, Tennessee. Have sent goods; lists reasons for low price of cotton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 24 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSummons in case of Foster vs. Claybrooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents P.M. Neal to Thomas S. ? Claybrooke. Asks him to warn the colored people on the place not to visit John Claybrooke's place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Brookville, to ?. Has only gotten one letter from him since the war; is doing much farm work himself; is selling pieces of land; James Hart's wife had twins; James Hart needs to borrow money to buy land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eT. Stich, Memphis, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has received a letter from Steve who wants to come back from Texas to collect his children and gives a list of the children and their former masters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas E. Noel to James M. Hart. Report on farming and problems with workers; reports on a lawsuit; Allison will not stay another year. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel P. Claybrooke, Triune, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. DeGraffenreid has destroyed Thomas W. Claybrooke's notes; people are expecting new troubles and finances are uncertain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends a circular on his lands for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Is losing money by people declaring bankruptcy; Frederick was generous in helping suppy his regiment; discusses James Hart's financial problems; sends James Hart's note for $2500; radical Republicans will destroy the Constitution and the country if they remain in power. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Thomas has sent a draft for $2500; directions for use of the money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart. Is glad he could help with money; offers to help in the future.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy T. Byars, Covington, VA, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news; tells what happened to her and family during the war years and since the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW.R. Cornelius \u0026amp; Co. to James M. Hart. Bill for funeral of Thomas W. Claybrooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR.J. Allison, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart, Fredericks Hall, VA. Reports on farming. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke to James M. Hart. Will pay the express bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke to John. S. Claybrooke. Wrote about J. M. Hart's pecuniary difficulties without his knowledge -- would take him in if he became bankrupt; has lost money every year since the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 38 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR.J. Allison, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart. Reports on farming. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke, Triune, to James M. Hart. Discusses Court case; has been despondent about the future since Grant's election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas E. Noel, Belleville, Tennessee, to James Hart. Advice on lawsuit; reports on farming. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mar F. Noel, Belleville, Tennessee, to James Hart, Louisa County, Virginia?. Asks if he will come to Tennessee and if he will bring 3 \"colored\" women with him; Mr. Noel is sick; news of the Claybrooke vs. Foster suit. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eS.W. Batey, Johnsons Grove, to James M. Hart. Has taken over the Haywood County farm; reports on farming; lists farm equipment. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas E. Noel to James M. Hart. Reports on farming; reports on lawsuit; Ku Klux Klan visited the farm. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Railroad will go through his land; describes conditions for subscription to the railroad. 1870 April 29 -- Letter from the railroad President enclosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames O. Claybrooke to James M. Hart. Has been sick; Uncle Collins has died; asks for some papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune P.O., Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Gives legal advice on role of Executor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand plat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Eliza Claybrooke, Brookland, to \"Father\" John S. Claybrooke. Sorry Uncle Jim James O. Claybrooke is unwell; has stopped eating vegetables because of the cholera; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 12 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoland, Francis \u0026amp; Co., Reading, PA, to James M. Hart. Information on water wheels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSouthern Mutual Fire Insurance Co. information. 7 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 15 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous.  2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents W.T. Sanders, Louisa County, Virginia, to James M. Hart. Offers him a survey job.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvertisement for court ordered sale of Claybrooke lands in Tennessee\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Frank ?, Baltimore, MD, to \"Cousin\" Mollie. Has extracted two teeth; has gotten some of his instruments; are many Virginia students there; goes to 4 or 5 lectures a day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eS.B. Farrar, Salisbury, to \"Nephew.\" Sorry he is sick; asks about selling land to pay debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJonathan S. Hauda, Richmond, to Stephen Farrar Hart, Apple Grove. Sends note for $10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount -- R.C. Hart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents F.W. Sims, Louisa, Virginia, to Stephen F. Hall, Apple Grove, VA. Discusses land sales.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mildred ? to James Malcolm Hart Harris?. Has heard some war news about the draft; wants to meet Francis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Malcolm, Hart Harris?, Camp Humphrey, VA, to Malcolm Harris.  Has been sick and other men have died; letters have not been getting through.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSallie Hart Harris, Culpeper, VA, to James Malcolm - Hart Harris?. Provides Hart family genealogical information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnna M. Halsey, Omaha, Nebraska, to Frank Bland. Inquiries about Waller Family genealogy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubpoena for Dr. Malcolm Hart Harris.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Barbara ?, place unknown, to Malcolm H. Harris, West Point, Virginia. Sends genealogical information on Kean and Minor families.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous. 8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation on Dr. Robert Honeyman. 20 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Newspaper clipping on slaves of \"Prospect Hill\", Louisa County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy T. Byars to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Family news. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Elizabeth Claybrooke to \"Aunt\" Mary Ann Hart. Mother Sally Overton Claybrooke is sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke to \"Sister\". Brother has been sick; hopes James has gotten a furlough; soldiers are still sick at Dr. Pendletons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Wants to see him; gives directions on route to travel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends 15 yards of cloth to make clothes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, to \"Brother\" Thomas Claybrooke. Asks him to send a deed to Brownsville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sally Claybrooke to \"Brother\". Does not know of any ladies that would suit him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSarah Claybrooke to Daughter Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Family news. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ann Claybrooke Coleman to \"niece\" Mary Ann Hart, Louisa County, Virginia. Glad she survived the birth of her daughter Sally Overton Hart; hopes her health improves; had a dream about the baby; sends a coat for the baby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFanny Noel? Harris? to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa. Mrs. Timberlake died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Laura Garland to \"Cousin\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville. Aunt Martha gave birth to a stillborn child; asks for some food.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Order by Archelaus ? Harris to pay the debt owed to Waller Overton and Co. when the judgement against John Can ? has been collected. Signed by Fannie Fords, William Henderson, and Colonel George Nicholas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents J.T. Harris to \"Girls\". Farewell speech to pupils.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Uncle\" Frank B. Hart, Crozer, PA, to Malcolm H. Harris. Asks about his life at school; describes his surroundings; tells him to do well in college.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia, to ?. Asks for a discount on books because he is a teacher; is planning to attend the University of Virginia; earned about $120 last year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James M. Hart ?. Lecture on Sunday schools.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy T. Minor, Hybla, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Describes a party at North Anna; carriage tipped over.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Fanny Noel Harris ? to Elizabeth Claybrooke. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Anne Overton to \"Sister\" Sarah Claybrooke, Hanover, VA. Family and neighborhood news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Should set up an account for Murell; wants him to learn to keep accounts; pay for Son Waller's schooling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents L.C. Smith to \"Cousin\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville.  Martha is still not well and is depressed over the loss of her child.  2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous Claybrooke, Ragland, \u0026amp; unidentified correspondence. 13 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous advertising broadsides. 24 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary. Fragments, bad shape.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand surveys and calculations including plat of land of William and Samuel Ragland. 23 items. Plat in Medium Oversize\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudge Roan's opinion in the case of Tabb v. Baird in the Court of Appeals. Case of Hylton v. Puryear's Exr. Case of Chiles v. Thomason, Louisa County. Legal brief.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoetry and school exercises including Music and Mathematics. 32 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents List of timbers for a house to be built at Hartland for J.H. Heart .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHome remedies for illness. 8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mile distances to various places between Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia, and Nashville, Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections for travel from Nashville to Jackson, Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax forms, bills, receipts, accounts. 70 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMainly transactions dealing with farming business such as crop prices, land sales, slaves, and farming methods. Also: Invitations (not printed), List of Soldiers who died in the Continental Service, perhaps a claim by relatives to Congress for land for their services. 33 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills, receipts, accounts. 29 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous, mainly bills, receipts, crop records. 58 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragments, mainly fragments of letters. 52 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous: Printed and photographic. 6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical information of the Claybrooke, Williams, and Green families. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnvelopes. 40 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOversize Folder 63 from Box 4 and oversize Folder 24 from Box 14.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome of the accounts deal with the estate of John Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum book including receipts, accounts, baptismal record.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum book of receipts, including tobacco sales and weights.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous account book including several entries for boarding? horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of Samuel Ragland endorsed \"Estate of John Ragland Dec'd.\" See Manuscript Volumes Oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Miscellaneous account book to John Ragland, Jr. Labeled as account book \"A\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account book labeled \"D\" in the form of a ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account book labeled \"E\", mostly in the form of a ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of John Ragland, mostly in the form of a ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An Account book in the form of a ledger, labeled \"P\u0026amp;D\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum book mainly of receipts and bills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of Capt. Samuel Ragland, Louisa County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book in the form of a ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account book including the \"sales of the Estate of ? Terrell,\" and a list of the taxes of James Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of James Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book in the form of a ledger, titled \"List of Feby Tax 1780,\" Louisa County, VA?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of James Overton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Overton accounts with Pottie and Dick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of Samuel Overton, mostly in the form of a ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book Thomas Mann.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragmented account book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account book on the form of a journal labeled \"Samuel Overton Journal A.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account book of Samuel Overton in the form of a journal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA memorandum book mostly of bills and receipts labeled \"Samuel Overton Memorandum Book.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger of an unknown blacksmith? containing accounts with Samuel Ragland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of sales of Samuel Ragland's estate by William Cooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of sales at Chamberlain Creeke, Samuel Ragland's Estate, by Samuel Overton, Administrator.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of sales \"at Contrary and Chewnings\" of Samuel Ragland's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of sales at Chamberlains Creek of Samuel Ragland's Estate by James Michie?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJournal of bills and receipts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJournal of bills and receipts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Still Taxes due in Spotsylvania County, VA, for the half year ending the 31st December 1801.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR.Y., Robert Yancey?, and Company. Index to a ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of Hanover County, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Travel account of a journey by Thomas W. Claybrook, including the towns of Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Fairfax, Lexington, Pattonsburg, Salem, Christiansburg, Newburn, Abington , Rutledge, Knoxville, Kingston, and Sparta, Tennessee. Also includes memorandum of fruit seeds planted and personal accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Typescript, somewhat rearranged, of the journey description by Thomas W. Claybrooke with lists of mileage and a copy of a letter 11 October 1832, T.W. Claybrooke, Roanoke River, VA, to \"Brother\" James O. Claybrooke, Louisa County, Virginia], October 1832, \"discussing the trip to date.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndex to a volume (L-W) page numbers runnning to 373.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger (A - F).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger titled \"The Louisa Sheriff's.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of votes cast in a contest among Garland Anderson, William Smith, and Mile Selden, probably for the Virginia Senate seat for Goochland, Henrico, and Louisa counties, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotebook containing French language rules, an essay on raising children, and mathematics rules. 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The early papers are primarily legal documents, accounts and account books of John Ragland and Samuel Ragland and correspondence of the children of Samuel Ragland. After 1797, the collection concerns the legal and business papers of Samuel Overton, Thomas Overton, Waller Overton and Sally Overton Claybrooke. After 1810, the collection concerns the Claybrooke family in Tennessee."," There are also papers of James Malcolm Hart, farmer and schoolteacher which concern education, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Prominent correspondents include Peter Johnston, John Marshall, Dabney Minor, Garrett Minor, John Minor and Edmund Randolph."," There are accounts of Francis Jerdone and accounts concerning the boarding of horses; a legal opinion given by Edmund Pendleton; a letter of Jane R. Riordan concerning her learning the millinery trade; and a manuscript volume of distillery tax due in Spotsylvania County, Va.\n \nSome folder numbers were skipped when originally processed. In 2019, the collection was checked and all material has been accurately noted in the inventory.","Deed -- John Walker to John Goss -- Hanover County, VA.","Will of William Whitton, Caroline County, VA. Proved at Court held in Caroline County, VA, 9 July 1730.","Portion of a deed signed by Thomas Hamilton and Francis Jerdone. Proved at Court in Hanover County, VA.","Scope and Contents Deed for 76 acres of land in Louisa County, Virginia, sold to Robert Davis by John Ragland. Proved at Court in Louisa County, Virginia, 25 November 1746.","Last will and testament of James Overton of Hanover County, VA. This is a photocopy. The original is at the Tennessee Historical Society, State Library and Archives in Nashville, Tennessee.","Scope and Contents Deed -- John Smithson to John Ragland -- for land in Louisa County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Receipt of David Anderson to ?. Receipt of James Overton of quitrents of 800 acres of land and five ? for 1748.","Account of Daniel Fleming with Nicholas Cullington.","Scope and Contents Account of \"Mr. Daniel Fleming for Cousing Robert\" per Patrick Belsches.","Miscellaneous: receipts, 29 items. Majority deals with John Ragland's estate settlement, land and quitrents with other references to slaves, tobacco, and poll tax.","Opinion of John Lewis and Edmund Pendleton on the will of John Ragland.","Inventory of the estate of John Ragland.","Account of the estate of John Ragland.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts -- settlement of estate of John Ragland.","Accounts with Samuel Ragland. Tobacco.","John Wolloms, to S. Tase Middlebrucks. Directs him to pay 6/6 to Archbill Carbur.","Scope and Contents Land plat -- Louisa County, Virginia -- for land granted to Richar Phillips.","John Mansfield bond to Samel Ragland for 112 pounds Virginia currency.","Morgan Thomas \u0026 Co., Bristol, to Samuel Ragland, New Kent County. Encloses copy of Bill of Lading and Invoice of 11 pound 9/5; A.R. owes 3 pounds 3/5. Morgan Thomas \u0026 Co., Bristol, to Samuel Ragland, New Kent County. Encloses copy of their last letter.","Certifies that estate of Daniel Fleming has paid Thomas Burrus 13/8.","List of debts due to Daniel Fleming's estate.","Receipt for one Negro slave named Hanna signed by Stephen Furnea Hoomes. Receipt.","Account of Samuel Ragland signed by Morgan Thomas.","Jeremiah Patie to ?. Order to pay John Ragland 5/.","Net weight of Samuel Ragland's tobacco.","Account, debts owed by Samuel Ragland to Francis Jerdone.","Samuel Ragland and Francis Jerdone bond to Francis Willis, Jr. and Samuel Buckner.","Samuel Ragland's accounts with Francis Jerdone.","Receipts on land.","Scope and Contents Bond of Benjamin Brown, G.T. Smith, \u0026 Charles T. Smith of Hanover and Samuel Ragland of Louisa County, Virginia, to Peter Randolph.","Account of Samuel Ragland with Sir Secretary Thomas Nelson, signed by Benjamin Waller.","Arbitration Bond of Henry Terrell.","Account of Phillip Cosby. Hat, Diner and Club, silk, ribbon, buttons, run, snuff.","Accounts and receipts of Samuel Ragland and John Ragland. 5 items.","Francis Jerdone orders Charles Barret to pay Samuel Ragland 17/6.","James Buchanan \u0026 Co., London, to Samuel Ragland, Hanover County, VA. Asks him to have his tobacco ready to ship.","Gideon Harris promise to pay 15 pounds 10/ to Robert Hester.","Phillip Cosby assigns accounts receivable to Reverend Mr. Joseph Tickell.","Inventory of the estate of Phillip Cosby.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, promissory notes, bills of Exchange of slavery, land, penknife, saddle, thimbles, ribbon. 20 items","Scope and Contents Miscellaneous: receipts and accounts of Samuel Ragland of ribbon, \"Green plains\", Irish holland, broad cloth britches, stockings, watch, needles, thread, sugar, salt, pepper, sifter, cotton, Irish Linen, cambrick, paper, run. 15 items.","Account of Samuel Ragland with S. Lorey, signed by John Jouet. Receipt from John Jouet to Mr. Tickell for tobacco.","Scope and Contents Bond of Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia, to Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents Indenture made between William Ragland and his brother John Ragland, involving the exchange of 200 acres of land in Louisa County, Virginia.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts on nails, hoes, cheese, wine, pepper, alspice, sugar, cotton, gunpowder, land, pocketbook, dictionary, razor. 4 items","Miscellaneous: accounts, receipts, memos, promissory notes on linen, cambrick, ribbon, cotton, stockings, shoes, gloves, hat, buckles, rum, sugar, sacks of salt, hogheads, indigo, needles, nails, gunpowder, plates, tobacco, land. 19 items.","Bond of Daniel Tilman, Albermarle County, VA, and attachment requested before Samuel Ragland, \"his majesties Justice of Peace for the County of Louisa.\"","Scope and Contents Certification by John Blair Jr., Bursar of William and Mary College that William Peter, Surveyor of Louisa, Virginia, only made one payment to the College. Witnessed by Thomas Walker.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, promissory note on land, quitrents, men's shoes, women's wood-heeled shoes, rum, cider, homany, salt, ribbon, snuff. 7 items.","Scope and Contents James Tisdale, to John Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Asks him to pay money owed. John Ragland to James Tisdale. Will pay as fast as he can.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, memos on horses, cotton, gun, beer, pork, feed for horses, rum. 10 items.","Miscellaneous: accounts, receipts, memos, promissory notes with unbound manuscript in front of folder (2, incomplete) on agriculture, rum, bacon, salt, hoe, medicines, spectacles. 25 items.","Order of William Colvard to pay John Ragland 21/11.","Scope and Contents Thomas Walker to Captain Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has employed Thomas Jefferson in the petition Samuel Ragland requested to be entered; asks for further direction.","A list of Tithes for St. Martin's Parish Hanover County, VA taken by Samuel Ragland. 2 items.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, memos on nails, cloth, buttons, silk, buckram, bonnet, stockings, corn, seed. 9 items","Account of the estate of John Ragland, deceased, son of Samuel Ragland.","Bond: Samuel Carr and James Minor bound to Richard Walker for 4 pounds 1/. Attachment of Richard Walker.","Copy of Samuel Ragland's plat on Cauthons Run.","Scope and Contents Edmond Brewer to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; asks for payment of money.","Appraisors report on estate of John Ragland, Jr.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, order to pay on quitrent, stone rings, hogshead shells, nails, salt, wheat, rum, indigo, Negro, cloth, buttons, silk, buckram, vest. 13 items.","Scope and Contents John Pendleton to Captain Samuel Raglin . Care of Sampson. Asks for loan.","Memorandum of things sold from estate of John Ragland, Jr.","Bond: John Buckley and Robert Bibb bound to Sam Carr for 17 pounds.","Miscellanous: promissory notes, receipts, accounts. Incomplete unbound manuscript at beginning, Negro. 15 items.","Attachment against estate of Nathaniel Dickenson.","Authorization for seizure of the estate of Nathaniel Dickenson to satisfy debt. Signed by Samuel Ragland, \"in his Majesty's Name.\"","Bond: James Dillard and John Ragland bound to Nathaniel Dickenson. Attachment against Nathaniel Dickenson.","Richard Phillips land plat at Dashpers Branch.","Miscellaneous: receipts, memos for wheat, salt, ginger, rum, linen, callico, Irish Linen. 10 items.","Copy of a deed: William Flemming and Ann, his wife, to John Wingfield.","William Gunnell to Sammuel Ragland. Asks for 20 shillings.","Miscellaneous: receipts, orders to pay dealing with wheat, Negro, pork, quitrent, land. 12 items.","Scope and Contents Evan Ragland, Halifax County, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Ragland to pay Evan Ragland's share of their father's estate to Thomas Wash; family is well.","Scope and Contents Will Anderson to Major Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks him to send his share of the rum.","Bond of Samuel Ragland and Stephen Johnson with Louisa and Spotsylvania counties, VA. To repair Carns Bridge.","Bond: James Overton bound to William Quarles for 20 pounds 15/6.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with hog, wool, plow, trowel, something to do with iron, rum, salt, achool payment. 10 items.","Bond: Henry Gambill and William Ragland bound to Samuel Ragland.","Blank form for apprenticeship to Charles Dickerson, brick layer.","Scope and Contents William Gunnell to Sammuel Ragland. Asks for loan of 8/.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with brandy, shoes, cattle, tobacco, plows, vinegar. 10 items.","Bill of Sale for a slave.","Scope and Contents Lists of Tithes, Fredericksville Parish, Louisa County, Virginia. 2 items.","Miscellaneous: receipts, promissory notes on Negro. 9 items.","Copy of will of John Burnley, Hanover County, VA.","Scope and Contents David Anderson, Jr., to Major Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Can only send him 5 bushels of salt.","Bond of Nathaniel Bowe to Samuel Ragland.","Bond by Pettus Ragland, et al, to pay 100 pounds to Samuel Ragland.","Miscellaneous items relating to the settlement of the estate of John Ragland, such as cattle, horses, and land. 12 items.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with land, tobacco, corn, vinegar, salt, schooling payment, horse, hoes, mitchel (type of pavement), Negro. 11 items.","Scope and Contents Last Will and Testament of William Garrett, Louisa County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents \"Bond for Lumsden \u0026 Overton\" to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, VA.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, misc. correspondence dealing with land, crops, tobacco, paper currency, plate (1 oz.), horses, cattle, slaves, shoes. 19 items.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts on tobacco, corn, shoes, boots, negros. 10 items.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with tobacco tax, case summons, taxes, soleing slave made shoes, and boots. 8 items.","MIscellaneous receipts and business correspondence on rye.  4 items.","Tyre Yanley to Samuel Ragland -- Bill of Sale for 3 Negroes.","Record of court action of James Overton, James Bullock, and John Lewis, executors of John Waller against Zachy Merriweather and Nicholas Lewis. Court finds for the plaintiff.","Bond of John White and William Smith.","Will of Frances Smith of Hanover County, VA.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with attorney fees and bail, pipe tobacco, land, nails, iron, wine, sugar, rum, linen, lace, thread, cotton, leather, scythe stones, buttons, shoes, bedboard. 9 items.","Surveyors Report by William Pettit.","William Terrel, Wilks County, Georgia to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Sorry Samuel Ragland has not gotten his tobacco.","Division of the estate of John Zachary Lewis.","Surveyors Report by John Hogan.","Miscellaneous: receipts for tobacco, hogshead, land, publication in Virginia. Gazette, Negro, shoes, poll tax. 12 items.","Will of James Overton.","Miscellaneous: bonds, receipts, bill of sale, accounts dealing with land, slaves horses, brandy, tobacco, last will and testament of John Barnley. 11 items.","Will of Samuel Ragland.","John White to Samuel Ragland. Will visit soon; will pick up leather and shoes; dog has killed his pigs.","John Bickle to Samuel Ragland. Will make over his Kentucky lands to Samuel Ragland.","Miscellaneous:  receipts, accounts dealing with slaves, horses, cattle, court costs, attorneys, etc., flax wheel, dishware, cookware, table chairs, schooling, tobacco, shoes for Negroes and men, land.  22 items.","A list of bonds, notes and accounts due Doctor Andrew Todd.","Scope and Contents James Robards, Goochland County, to Samuel Raglin (Ragland), Louisa, Virginia. Cannot pay S.R. any money.","Scope and Contents William Bowe, Hanover, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Ragland to pay his grandmother's account.","Scope and Contents Joel Terrell, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Are all well; could not get a power of attorney; Indians have been \"troublesome.\"","Samuel Jones, Richmond, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Elk Creek. Apprenticeship. will expire soon -- asks for help in acquiring tools.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with land, power of attorney costs, shoes, shoe thread, slavery, tobacco crop, horse, bacon. 22 items.","Case of Coleman v. Turner. Attachment of estate of Benjamin Turner.","Scope and Contents J. Overton, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Sends copy of Surveyor's fees; advises him to have the land surveyed soon; may lose a considerable part of the land due to prior claims.","Pre-nuptial contract between Samuel Ragland and Elizabeth Michie.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with hogshead, tobacco, coopering, surveying of land, land.  12 items.","Scope and Contents Land survey, Louisa County, Virginia, by George Massie for William Smith.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, bonds dealing with cow, shoes, rum, brandy, land, slavery, Durants, linen, cambrick, knives, forks, copper, paper pins. 22 items.","Archibald Stuart, Staunton, VA to Overton Cosby, Urbanna, VA. Will send 70 pounds from Replevin Bonds; hopes to collect other money due.","Scope and Contents James Robards, Goochland, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Hopes to send him money owed.","Scope and Contents R. Dick, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks for loan of cash.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Hickmond, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, VA. Family is well; Sam is well; Campaign against, the Mawme Indians has been successful.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with tobacco, salt, shoes, brandy, saw blades, land, cleaning/repairing of a watch, horses, slavery. 19 items.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayette Ville, NC to Samuel Overton (son of James), Louisa, Virginia. Has another child; encloses a blank paper for bounty lands.","Scope and Contents Nancy Pulliam and Benjamin Pulliam, Mecklenburg County, Roanoak River, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Family is well; asks where brother and sisters are living; has a son named Benjamin Raglin.","Blank form for duties on distilled spirits.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with Irish Linen, handerkerchief, thread, oznaburg, ribbon, sheeting, cambrick, callico, crewel, needles, diaper tape, shoes, knife, scythe, corn, salt, rum, brandy, wheat, peas, leather, harness, rawhide, tobacco, copper, horses, land, building a house. 26 items.","Scope and Contents Deed: Benjamin Nelson to Coventon Nelson, Louisa County, Virginia.","Walter Goldsmith promises to pay Samuel Overton half of any payment received in the case of Goldsmith v. Watkins which Samuel Ragland is handling.","Scope and Contents Henry Mitchell, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Demands return of Negro Davy of will bring suit.","Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, bonds dealing with pork, salt, wheat, brandy, sugar, shoes, hammer, knife, mails, linen, sacking, iron, horses, slaves, land. 23 items.","Scope and Contents Deed: John Wingfield to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia.","Bill of Sale for Negro Tom.","Will of Samuel Ragland.","Scope and Contents John Wingfield, Georgia, to Samuel Ragling , Louisa, Virginia. Has sent deed to his land; asks for return of his bond.","Scope and Contents Deed: Dudley Ragland to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with slaves, horses, land, calico, sheeting, thread, ribbon, Irish Linen, flannel, paper, dish, shoes, kneebuckles, corn, wine, brandy. 19 items.","Bond for $100.00 by Overton Harris to Samuel Overton, both of Louisa, County, VA; also involves Thomas Barrett of Amherst County.","B. Sandidge, to Samuel Ragland. Charges $5 per pupil for common scholars; $10 for grammar scholars.","Archibald Dick, Louisville, to Samuel Ragland. Will take his tobacco.","Scope and Contents Ann Pulliam, Mecklenburg, VA, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; asks Samuel Ragland to write.","Amendment to Acts of distilling spirits.","Scope and Contents Dudley Ragland, Goochland Court, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. No progress in the business with James Robards.","Joseph Bickley, Cambridge, SC, to \"Dear Sam.\" WiIl come to Virginia to court some single girls.","Scope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to hire out Negroes. William Duval to James Dabney, Louisa, Virginia. W.D. will sue J.D.","Scope and Contents Shelton \u0026 Harris, Goochland, VA, to Samuel Overton, Goochland Court House. Wants Samuel Overton to find out the date on Thompson's receipt.","List of people who are in arrears on the Carriage Tax.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with spirits, salt, brown sugar, tobacco, snuff, nails, cashmere, linen, silk, muslin, sheeting, ribbon, ink powder, men's hose, shoes, tape, twist (?), watch repair, paper, slaves, horses.  36 items.","Scope and Contents James Overton, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. J.O. wants Samuel Overton to hire our Charls .","Scope and Contents Dudley Ragland, Carters Ferry, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has tried to collect from James Robards; has now gotten a bond from John Woodson who will pay soon.","David Bullock, Goochland Court House, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Cannot be at the sale; asks Samuel Overton to try to collect amounts due; election results.","Scope and Contents James Michie, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has consulted Jack Michie and S.R. will not get more than one year; has property left over from Edward's execution.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends love to his children; glad Rosy has been sold -- hopes she has a good master.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Amherst Court House, VA to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Cannot attend court; wants the fallow ground plowed; is not well.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Charlottesville , VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Goochland County, Virginia","Judgement of Richmond Court against Richard Anderson.","David Bullock, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr.  Discusses court cases.","Bill of Sale for 3 Negroes.","Scope and Contents Clifton Thomson, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County. Sorry Samuel Ragland has lost use of one side; has sent a bearskin and a deerskin.","Miscellaneous bills and receipts mostly dealing with court cases, verdicts, attorneys, etc., on whiskey, colt, sugar, coffee, rie -rye?, wheat, shoes, silk stockings, linen, cambrick, handerkerchiefs, tobacco, slaves, and steel.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Norfolk, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Will sail to Antigua; Samuel Overton must attend court for him; Admiral Maury's squadron sent in 10-12 French prisoners; has decided to go to Jamaica, not Antigua.","Thomas Meriwether, to Samuel Overton, Goochland, Court. Could not go to court, therefore asks Samuel Overton to do his business for him.","Edward Stevens to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses revenue inspection business. Edward Stevens, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, VA. Encloses the above letter.","Deed: Thomas Payne to Samuel Overton, Jr. Sells his interest in the 300 acres of land due him as a veteran of the Revolution. Samuel Overton assigns this title to Thomas Overton.","Appointment of Samuel Overton, Jr. as Collector of Revenues.","Scope and Contents Meredeth Poindexter, to Lanceloote Minor or David Bullock, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Minor not to bring suit against him.","Scope and Contents The last Will and Testament of Samuel Terrell, Louisa County, Virginia. Proved in Court, 12 February 1798.","Joseph Bickley, to Samuel Overton. Discusses financial deadlines.","Scope and Contents William Duval, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses lawsuits in progress.","Tench Coxe, Treasury Department, to ?. Circular letter to revenue officials on stills.","William and Mary diploma signed by James Madison, President and Professor.","Scope and Contents Robert Taylor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses lawsuits.","Knight Bowles and Miss Mary Bick? to Samuel Overton. Sends information on his stills.","Scope and Contents Robert Johnston, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses bills; had a headache \"until grog time came about...took a hair of the dog.\"","\"List of debts to Collect due Pottie \u0026 Dick.\"","Scope and Contents Martha Michie to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Is well; thanks him for his present.","Scope and Contents Nicholas Meriwether, Abbeville County, SC, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Got home safely; crops are good.","Scope and Contents Col. Garrett Minor, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses a Dedimus for taking a deposition.","Scope and Contents Peter Johnston, Prince Edward, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses legal proceedings.","Samuel McChesney to Minor Herndon. Hopes to pay soon.","Escape Warrant for Samuel McChesney, signed by Fontaine Maury.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to \"Brother\" Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Sale of father's land uncertain; is expecting his ninth child.","P. Carr, Charlottesville, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Discusses sale of Negroes.","Scope and Contents Stephen Terry to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Took the broad ax to repair a cart wheel; asks for payment for the repair.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Encloses a Power of Attorney; sends resolutions under which soldiers can make claims; wants his children with him.","Document to report stills to Collector of Revenue.","Correspondence. Receipts dealing with slaves and clothing for them, horses, horseshoes, hoes, scythe, staples, hooks, nails, boots, hose, buttons, ladies and men's gloves, shoes, linen, oznaburg, thread, cambrick, cotton, corduroy, silk, currycomb, rum, salt, brandy, wheat, bacon, sugar, whiskey, cheese, butter, tobacco, and property sale. 90 items. Many court dealings and legal references.","? Bickley to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County. Family news.","Examination of a witness, signed by George Carrington, Halifax County.","Robert Johnston, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Louisa.  Has not purchased Morriss' notes except for $1000, therefore returns Samuel Overton's money.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses land claim problems.","Scope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.","Tench Coxe, Treasury Department, to Supervisors. Circular letter on laws on spirits and stills.","Scope and Contents William B. Grove, Philadelphia, PA, to Thomas Overton. Discusses land claims; describes national politics -- the men who were called the \"Goverment Party\" in 1794 are now called \"fomenters of War with France\"; those who were against English depredations in 1794 have failed to speak out against France now; believes the President John Adams and Congress want peace with France -- if ward comes, it will be France who starts it.","Scope and Contents P. Johnston to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia, commission to take the deposition of William Cosby.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses Mr. Groves' letter; misses his children.","Scope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has inquired about the legacy due Mr. Dickerson's children. Has no money for Samuel Overton.","Pomfrett Waller to Samuel Overton. Received S.L.'s letter; has bought a still; asks Samuel Overton to stamp it.","Scope and Contents Garrett Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to get a copy of a deed; sends a copy of a judgment.","Edward Carrington, Richmond Supt. Office, to Samuel Overton. Opinion of a revenue case.","Joseph Herndon, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks for help on revenue cases.","Scope and Contents Jonathan M. Herndon, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Asks for help on revenue cases.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa, Virginia, to Robert Yancey \u0026 Co. Judgment in a revenue card.","Robert Yancey \u0026 Co., South Anna Ville, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Expects to pay the yearly revenue duty; objects to Samuel Overton's decision in their cases.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton.  Decision in the case of Rovert Yancey \u0026 Co.  Encloses the decision.","R. Yancy \u0026 Co. acknowledges receipt of letter from Samuel Overton on revenue. Blank form for reporting distilled spirits.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa, Virginia, to Edward Carrington. Reports actions in case of Robert Yancey \u0026 Co.","Account of the estate of Samuel Ragland.","Edmund Randolph, Richmond, VA, to \"Mr. Overton, administrator of Samuel Ragland, deceased.\" Expresses an opinion of Samuel Ragland's will and the settlement of the estate. medium oversize?","Miscellaneous:  Correspondence, Receipts, Accounts of silk handkerchief, space, plow, tin tumblers, saddle, leather, leading lines, slaves, horseshoes, coat, jacket, stuffed slippers, gloves, black bomarett ?, material, black buckles, linen, durant, wheat, sugar, coffe, tobacco.  85 items.","Copy of the inventory and appraisement of the estate of Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, VA.","Names of the infants in the suit Samuel Ragland's Administrator vs. his Legatees.","Account of Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue.","Edmund Randoph, Richmond, VA, to \"Mr. Overton, Administrator of Mr. Samuel Ragland.\" Opinion on estate of Samuel Ragland.","Scope and Contents James Waddell to Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa County, Virginia. Revenue questions.","Certificate of appointment of Samuel Overton, Jr., to be collector of the Revenues in Louisa County in the District of Virginia.","Nicholas Meriwether to Samuel Overton,Collector of Revenues, Richmond, VA. Asks for help in collecting a debt.","Account of stamped paper sold by Samuel Overton, Jr., in the quarter ending 1798 September 30.","Order for the arrest of Edmond Brown, Hanover County, VA. Signed by William Pollard.","Account of sales of stamped paper by George Murray in the quarter ending 9/30/98.","Account of sale of stamped paper by Ludlow Bramham for the quarter ending 9/30/98.","William Sydnor to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court. Sends the subscription paper of 1797.","Edward Stevens, Inspector, Revenue Second Survey, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton. Sends forms necessary for Robert Yancey \u0026 Co. case; revenue department business.","Ezekiel Perkins to Samuel Overton. Wants to work a still.","E. Carrington, Supr. Office, Richmond, to Samuel Overton. Circular letter discusses carriage taxes and collection of taxes.","Dabney Minor, Topping Castle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Asks Samuel Overton to negotiate the exchange of William Minor's bonds. D. Minor to David Bullrock. Asks D.B. to dismiss the suit if the bonds are exchanged. William Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to call before next Hanover Court.","Complaint of John and Henrietta Bickley against Samuel Overton, Administrator of Samuel Ragland.","Testimony in the case of John and Henrietta Bickley vs. Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents James Scott to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Wants a license for a still.","Permission to dispose of a still by auction to satisfy a debt for still tax, by H. Garrett and Thomas Meriwether.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has received his letters and the book; will go to Knoxville.","Scope and Contents Miscellaneous. Mainly accounts of people's names in reference to stamped paper sold by..., money owed to clerk, iron, horse shoes, oil \"for negro women\", salt, sugar, calf skin, brandy leather still. Also, legal receipts. 43 items.","Robert Hart, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton or David Bullock. Asks for help in securing payment from Austin Cosby.","Scope and Contents Deed: Richard Johnson Burnett to Benjamin Crenshaw, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Deed: Richard Johnson Burnett to Benjamin Crenshaw, Jr, Louisa, Virginia. Wants information on revenue laws.","Scope and Contents John Poindexter, Jr., to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses collection of debts.","Richard Bagby to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks to be paid.","Scope and Contents Robert Jete, ? House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Called on Mr. Payne - has deposited enough wheat and corn to cover the two bonds; is trying to make his collection.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Knoxville, to Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Has been traveling on business; has considered marrying.","Scope and Contents George Fleming, Healing Springs, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Enter 3 stills.","Scope and Contents William Lee Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks him not to pay Mr. Richards.","Charles Yancey, Louisa to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Will open a still.","Scope and Contents Richard Bagby, Albermarle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to send money he has collected.","Scope and Contents Peyton Randolph, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. The infants will be made defendants during this court.","Scope and Contents Joseph Bickley, SC, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Received bill against the legatees of his grandfather's estate; describes land settlement.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Land Warrant has been sold; had an earthquake.","Robert Dickinson to Samuel Overton. Wants a license to distill spirits.","Scope and Contents Charles Smith to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has sent the case of Mitchell vs. Green.","Bond of George W.B. Spooner and Haslewood Farish to the United States.","Bond of Thomas Legg and Godlove Heiskill to the United States.","Scope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus, Louisa to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will enter Mrs. Redd's chair on the tax list.","Thomas Wash to Samuel Overton. Informs Samuel Overton he has a hogshead of foreign distilled spirits; has purchased riding chair.","James Dabney to Samuel Overton. Can only send $17.07.","William Garrett to Samuel Overton. Will try to pay his debt.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Cosby to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to attend court for him to collect money.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Family news; people have called a convention to discuss slavery and alter the Constitution.","Scope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Should pay $82 to James Innes; Mr. Toleswill pay $40.","Scope and Contents James Scott to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks to enter a still.","Deed of Robert Clough and Elizabeth Clough to Azariah King for property in Spotsylvania County.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Jr.? Fayeteveille sic KY?, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks about his sick Aunt Nelson; is well and attending school at the Academy; does not like Fayetteville.","Scope and Contents Ann Pulliam, Mecklenburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has gotten all the answers to the bill executed; hopes they will arrive in time; son Bob died.","Scope and Contents Richard Harris, Jefferson County, to Richmond Harris, Louisa, Virginia. Has searched the land claim -- will lose about 200 acres; thinks it best to sell it and buy another tract.","Scope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Does not know the quality of the Louisa land and would like to know what Samuel Overton thinks.","W. Cookle to Samuel Overton. Asks for still license.","Bond of William Herndon and Joseph Herndon to the United States.","Benjamin Crenshaw to Samuel Overton. Asks for a still license.","Scope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will sell land for 6/ per acre.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; discusses case of Pottie \u0026 Dick vs. Davis.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has gotten a judgment against Burnley -- asks Samuel Overton not to issue any further process against him.","Scope and Contents Robert Dickason to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks for still license.","Scope and Contents James Dabney to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia.; Asks for still license.","Bond of John and Nathaniel Thomasson to the United States.","Scope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Received the acceptance of his offer.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette, KY, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has not yet gotten a judgment against Davis; asks about settlement of Ragland Estate; money is scarce; problems with collecting Buford's note.","Thomas Wash to Samuel Overton, Jr. Cannot attend court to be a witness.","Scope and Contents G.W. Harris, Shephardsville, KY, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has heard Samuel Overton is married; has heard that the British Minister has asked the President to declare war against France.","G.W. Harris, Shephardsville, KY, to ?. Asks him to write; will see him soon.","Statement of the account of Samuel Cave with the estate of Samuel Ragland, deceased.  Endorsement by James Overton.","Account of David Bullock with Samuel Overton, Jr.","Frederick Harris, Jr., to Samuel Overton. WiIl not join the local Masonic Club since his is moving to Caroline.","Scope and Contents Fleming, Healing Springs, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Wants to license three stills.","Scope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus, Mount Hope, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.  Sends a copy of the will of John Burnley.","Scope and Contents Anne Pulliam, Mecklenburg, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has sent the answer to Samuel Overton's suit against her father's legatees.","Scope and Contents Jas. Dickenson, Jr. Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia.  Encloses order for dealing with Mr. Sandrige; sends Power of Attorney for land sale.","Robert Jett, Culpeper, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Spotsylvania. Failed to send the bond because the bearer set out before he knew of it; hopes to please a young lady.","Scope and Contents William Herndon, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Invitation to join the Jockey Club.","Scope and Contents Thomas Poindexter to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Offer to sell a slave.","Thomas Gibbons to Samuel Overton. Has removed to Madison Court House; will pay the money.","Scope and Contents Peter Nelson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks for settlement of account of Samuel Ragland.","Revenue Office correspondence. 7 items.","Miscellaneous. Lists of people and accounts. Legal papers. Horses, iron pair wedges, ax, hatchet, scissors, Colter?, slavery, coaches (carriages), stage wagons, salt, crape, oil, cloth, sheeting, buttons, silk, flannel, knives, forks, hair, phaton (?). 107 items.","John Minor to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court. Discusses settlement of a debt.","T.M. Posey to Mr. Overton.  Will send his Carriage Tax by Captain Gatewood.","Turner Anderson to Samuel Overton. Suggests text for a sermon before the Lodge.","Scope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Captain Richardson will make the lockett with 10 days.","David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr. Should not make any deeds until Mr. Syme give Samuel Overton a deed.","Scope and Contents James Scott, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Sends James Landford's affidavit; Nicholas Meriwether ran the still without his permission.","John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents Francis Adams, Centerville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Sent the execution to the sheriff; sheriff wants power of Attorney.","Scope and Contents Armistead Anderson, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Clothes are ready.","Scope and Contents Peter Minor, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Benjamin Nelson owned two slaves at his death.","Scope and Contents Daniel Grinnan, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses bonds and receipts.","William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Junior, Fredericksburg, VA. Will recommend him for office of Post Master at Fredericksburg.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses settlement of estate of Major Ragland.","Scope and Contents John Poindexter to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks to be paid on his note.","Scope and Contents William Taylor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Describes how his debt will be paid.","Scope and Contents Thomas Goodwin, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will send $100 on the Barbour \u0026 Strodes account.","Scope and Contents J.L. Hawkins to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks him not to enter a suit over money owed.","Bond to the United States by Joel and Josiah Fagg.","Richmond Lewis, Bellair, to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Mr. Colson has put all his money out; needs about $2000.","Scope and Contents Alice Jouiiett ?, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Discusses leasing a house in Charlottesville to Wells.","Scope and Contents Thomas Nuckolls to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has decided not to take Grenshaw's land.","Scope and Contents Joseph Bickley, Southampton, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends a bond; was not able to meet General Marshall to get an answer to the bill.","Edward Hyde to Samuel Overton. Mr. Lipscomb will be his security for the debt.","Scope and Contents John S. Smith to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to sell \"Arka and Child\" for him.","James Lewis, Junior, Fauquier Court House, to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court House. Will pay his debt.","Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA, to Francis Brooke. Has left a copy of Samuel Terrell's will; asks for legal opinion. Francis Brooke's opinion on Terril's will.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, to Joseph Habersham. Recommends Samuel Overton as Post Master for Fredericksburg. Edward Carrington to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Encloses the above.","Gerrard Banks to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses payment of his bond.","Scope and Contents Lancelot Minor, Minors Folly, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to collect note from Peter Cosby; thanks him for sympathy letter on his father's death.","Wililam Herndon, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuell Overton, Junior, Charlottsville, VA. House will be ready in time; asks if Terrill and Cornelius mortgage is duly recorded; please ask Philip Gooch, lawyer, about money from a lawsuit, Herndon v. Rose.","Scope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Charlottesville, VA. Cannot part with his slave because of the large crop.","Scope and Contents Augustine Davis, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Sorry Samuel Overton did not apply earlier for the Post Master position; Augustine Davis was not able to recommend him in time for the appointment.","Power of Attorney -- Overton Cosby to Samuel Overton.","Frederick Harris, Jr., Orange Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses settlement of Goodwin v. Thilman Hickman?.","State of Virginia to Edmund Bullock, Waller Overton, et al. Requires them to appear in Spotsylvania Court as witnesses.","James Lewis, Jr., Fauquier Court House, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Has been delayed but will pay money owed.","Bond to the United States by Thomas Legg and Samuel Howeron.","Bond to the United States by George W.B. Spooner.","Scope and Contents Dabney Minor, Albemarle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Asks to be recommended as a census taker for Virginia; asks Samuel Overton to write his Marshall for VA.","Scope and Contents David Bullock, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Richmond. Inquiry on case of Anderson v. Anderson.","Thornton Gibson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Has sold 202 acres of land to Richard Harris.","James Innes, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses payment of debts.","William Austin, RIchmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Will accept draft in favor of G. Minor.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses ownership of a slave; has sent $234; money is scarce; discusses case of Pottie \u0026 Dick v. Davis; had been unable to travel, therefore does not know about Uncle's Eggleston land.","John Barrett, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Send accounts to collect.","David Bullock, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Sends $900 paid for Col. Morris; asks how much Goodwin would settle for in Goodwin v. Thilman in cash.","William Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Denies owing any money.","Charles Lewis, Fredericksburg, VA to Samuel Overton, Charlottsville, VA. Encloses a letter from Austin; doctor will move to town.","Scope and Contents Archibald ? Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Isaac arrived; is at Transylvania University at Lexington, KY, studying natural philosophy.","Scope and Contents Alice Joiiett ?, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton. Asks him to purchase two Negro girls whose mother is now in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Charles Cosby, Elbert County, Georgia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has executed the Power of Attorney.","Samuel Overton, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Sweet Springs. Sends the bonds of John Miller's; asks for help in insuring payment.","Peter Cosby to Samuel Overton. Has tried to raise money and failed; aks for a cash advance.","Scope and Contents John Minor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Lexington, Botetourt County. Discusses collection of a debt.","Scope and Contents John Minor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Lexington, Rockbridge County, VA. Asks Samuel Overton to give up his claim on John Minor's house in Fredericksburg.","Scope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Asks Samuel Overton to purchase 10 hogsheads of shells for him.","Scope and Contents James Overton, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Ask Samuel Overton to purchase chamber pots and mugs for him.","David Bullock, Goochland Barr, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Case of Goodwin vs. Thilman has been superseded; has obtained a judgment in Johnson vs. Sampson's.","William M. Thompson, Pottiesville, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Has decided to continue working for Mr. Pottie.","Scope and Contents George H. Allan, Madison, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Collection of a debt against Thomas Gibbons.","William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Federalist organization strategy for the election to get out the vote.","Robert H. Saunders, Bradford, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses settlement of debts.","Bond -- John and Nathaniel Thomasson to the United States.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Wife has been sick; wants balance of money due him or will sue; has been building a house.","Richard Morris to Samuel Overton, Jr. Wants to discuss John Bickley's debts.","Martha Waller to Samuel Overton.  Asks for information on the Sale of Poll.","Robert Crutchfield, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Richmond, VA. Sends papers and a bank note for $1000 and other monies.","Scope and Contents John Chew, Jr., Urbanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Has received the amount of Bohanan's debt; Mr. Cosby received Samuel Overton's letter.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Is building a house and has no ready money to pay Isaac; Jonathan W. Johnston died.","Scope and Contents William Gray, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has applied to Benjamin Moseby for payment of bonds, but he will not pay.","\"Robert Crutchfields Abstract for Carriage Dutys for the Quarter ending 31st Decer. 1800.\" For the 11th division in the second survey in the District of Virginia.","Scope and Contents John Marshall, Philadelphia, PA, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Delivered letters of recommendation for Samuel Overton to the Post Master General, but had previously recommended Mr. Greene who was appointed.","Scope and Contents George Pottie to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses George Perry's bonds and asks for help in securing payment.","Revenue Office correspondence. 13 items.","Scope and Contents Papers mainly dealing with bonds, legal fees, land, slaves, sugar, salt, coffee, whiskey, cider, cheese, pots, tumblers, molasses, bread, tea, rum, bacon, blanket, hat, handkerchief, shirts, \"drawers\", buttons, buckles, tobacco, wheat, snuff, oats, flannel, cotton, Irish linen, calico, ribbon, plates, bank book. 151 items.","Thomas Swift acknowledges receipt of his share of estate of Clevease Duke.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Family has been unwell; sends $40 for credit for Isaac; dispute over land with Clough Overton's estate; will send money due to Col. Pettus' estate as soon as he gets it.","Robert Chew, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Courthouse. Pays his brother, John Chew, Jr.'s debt.","John Chew, Jr., Urbanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Has had his brother Robert pay his debt. Enclosing receipt 24 January 1799.","Robert Crutchfield to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Has gotten a list of carriages -- needs more entry forms.","George Pottie, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Will travel to Philadelphia; asks for money received from Armistead.","Scope and Contents Peter Rose, Jr., Fredericksburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Courthouse. Has come from Richmond to adjust the claim Samuel Overton has against him.","Scope and Contents John Toler, Petersburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Remarks on the strange marriage of James Bickley to Mary Ann Whitfield; people are pleased with election of Jefferson; hopes to be able to pay his debt when due; asks about the cotton crop.","Joseph Meriwether, Abbeville County, South Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, VA. Asks if he will receive money from Samuel Ragland's estate.","Scope and Contents Ben Mosby to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents William Gray, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses how to settle Mosby's debt.","Scope and Contents George Pottie to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses depositions in a court case.","Scope and Contents John White to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks to be paid for getting Samuel Overton's man, Charles, out of jail.","Jonathan Dickinson to George Boxley. In response to a threat to sue -- Jonathan Dickinson will not pay his \"brother's debts and owes nothing himself.\"","Scope and Contents Jonathan Toler, Southampton, GA?, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Is doing business for Bickley \u0026 Newby; town is so \"disapated and noisy\" he has to go to the woods to write his letters; is giong to the wedding of Lucy Bickley and John N. Newby; \"it is vilent hot here\"; \"some of our Carolina \u0026 Georgia girls they are the most accommodating creatures in the world...and they kiss so sweet\".","Scope and Contents John Overton, Gray Tent ?, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Has procured Mrs. Rice's relinquishment of the land; may try to visit next fall.","Scope and Contents John Poindexter to Justices of Louisa, Virginia. Orders them to examine witnesses in the case of Johnson v. Garrett.","Scope and Contents Garland Thompson, Fairfax, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Samuel Overton's execution against Barbour will be carried out September 21.","Scope and Contents Robert Crutchfield, Suning HIll, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Does not recall circular letter about his illegal proceedings, therefore will proceed to sell.","Scope and Contents Peter Nelson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has no right to withold payment of Major Ragland's subscriptions.","Power of Attorney, James Mills \u0026 Co. to Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents John W. Barret, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Will pay his debt as soon as he returns.","Affadavit of Thomas Price.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Regrets not being able to visit; asks if Samuel Overton could purchase slaves for him.","David Watson to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents John Hook, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Has put in Samuel Overton's claims to the Marshall, U.S. District Court of Virginia but Court decided he should not pay them.","Revenue Office correspondence and documents. 6 pieces.","Bonds to the United States. 4 items.","Miscellaneous. Mainly dealing with bonds, legal problems and cases, tobacco, slavery, chest, table, bed and furniture, plates, iron pot, wheel, breakfast and dinner prices, barbecues, and land. 93 items.","Frederick Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to deliver several letters.","Frederick Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr.. Asks for his note and receipts; needs money to buy shoes for his Negroes.","Scope and Contents John Baptist and Joseph Waterlow to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Sympathy letter on death of a relative.","Scope and Contents Robert Lewis, Caroline, to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court House. Will be unable to attend court -- asks Samuel Overton to do some business for him.","Power of Attorney -- Alexander Parker to Samuel Overton.","Scope and Contents Sta. Crutchfield, Mattapony, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to send papers; thinks $300 is a good price for the land.","Scope and Contents John Scudday to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Will wait for Mr. Meriwether's money.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Asks him to send Carriage, License, and auction duties.","Scope and Contents Benjamin Brown, Charlottesville , VA, to Samuel Overton. Money has not yet been received on Gooch's execution.","Scope and Contents John Thornton, Hanover, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will try to pay his bond.","Scope and Contents Overton Cosby, Urbanna, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Affadavit of James Beadles on Negro belonging to estate of Cleavers Duke.","Garland Thompson, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses settlement of executions.","Scope and Contents Robert Yancy, Yanceyville, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses money due him.","John Hook to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses the settlement of law suits.","Overton Cosby, Urbanna, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Is pleased with sale of McChesy property; sympathy at death of Brother Charles.","Henry Daingerfield to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Settlement of an execution.","Scope and Contents William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends an account.","Scope and Contents John Quarles, Fluvanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Has been sick; asks Samuel Overton to find an overseer for him.","Scope and Contents William Poindexter, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Greensprings. Sends papers.","Scope and Contents William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Greensprings, Louisa. Pistols are ready; hopes Samuel Overton's health is better.","Scope and Contents William Lawrence, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Sweet Springs. Several letters have arrived for him.","Scope and Contents Dela Badger to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to take a draught and send the money.","Affadavit of George Maury.","Richard Morries to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to get money from Mr. Mercer; likes Mercer's politics.","Scope and Contents John Waller, Pottiesville, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Wanted to settle his account.","William Morries, Sr., to Samuel Overton. Wants his money from the estate of Samuel Ragland.","Samuel Overton, Staunton, VA, to Chapman Johnson, Staunton. Discusses settlement of several legal cases.","William M. Thompson, Fairfax, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House.  Discusses settlement of debts.","Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Mercer County, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Will present a bill for payment; has a patent for 600 acres in Kentucky; Brother Jack is unwell.","William M. Thompson, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses settlement of an execution.","Thomas Overton, Raleigh, NC, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Wife is unwell; Brother John is unwell.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Waller is arriving with Major Burk; has no money to send; will move to TN or the Natchez.","Miscellaneous. Mainly dealing with bonds, court cases, powder, flints, lard, subscription to Va. Gazette, Argus, tobacco, flannel shirts, letterbook, wafers, quilts, ink, lettercase, files, wine, bear skins, and beaver skins. 107 items.","Edward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Circular letter on revenue collection.","Thomas Minor, Jr., Spotsylvania, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County. Has a warrant for 1000 acres of land -- asks for information on the land.","Scope and Contents John Mercer, George Town, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Will be abroad for 12 months for health reasons; directs Samuel Overton to send his account to Hugh Mercer for payment.","Phillip B. Johnson submits dispute in settlement of accounts to be decided.","Scope and Contents John M. Herndon, Hanover, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of estate of William Minor.","Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Has recovered from his illness; will visit Virginia and will visit Father and Mother; asks Samuel Overton to meet him at the Springs.","Scope and Contents Chesley Kinney, Staunton, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Case of Maury v. Dowall has been continued; would like to have any fees due him; would like to buy a female house servant.","T. Colman, Penax, TN, to John Overton, Louisa Court House. Has not succeeded in finding bank bills; reports results of the election.","Scope and Contents Dudly Ragland, Powhatan, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to settle the balance due on estate of Samuel Ragland.","John Overton, Lexington, KY, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Will pay $350 for the Negro.","Power of Attorney -- William Smith to Samuel Overton, Jr.","John Overton, Knoxville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Will travel to Raleigh, NC, on public business; asks if bank bill has arrived.","Edward Carrington certifies that Samuel Overton, Jr., has settled his accounts as Collector of Internal Revenue.","Richard Morries to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks for statement of accounts; wants a clear assignment of Mercer's bond.","Plan for recording deeds.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal/court cases material. Accounts dealing with hogshead tobacco, snuff, mare, horses, callico, Irish linen, Hunning, powder, wine, brandy, and shields. 73 items.","Scope and Contents Philip B. Johnson, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Cannot execute the deed today -- will do it later.","D. Yancy opinion on will of Matthew Peatross.","Robert Dabney, Louisa, to Martin Baker. Samuel Overton will settle Martin Baker's claims against Robert Dabney.","Scope and Contents Francis Meriwether, Cambridge, SC, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Is a legatee of S. Ragland and wants to apply for money due him.","Scope and Contents Bear ? Gordon, Abbeville County, South Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Has spoken to Mr. Bickley and he will make the titles.","Scope and Contents Samuel Overton, Yanceyville, to Anne Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Encloses an account of her balance; has given an order for it on his Father; expects to leave soon.","D. Yancey's opinion on will of Isaac Clarke.","Answer of William Clarke to a bill exhibited by Peatross. William Clarke's case on the will of Matthew Peatross.","Miscellaneous.  Mainly legal-type documents, etc.  Also deals with plated bridle, horses, celery seed, apple seeds, cambrick, and slavery.  18 items.","Power of Attorney -- David Homes to David Yancey.","Banks v. Wale decision in Louisa Court.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 11 items.","D. Yancey's opinion on will of Thomas Yerby.","Poll list for election Garrett v. Watson v. Daniel v. Murray.","Order to seize 13 pounds, 1/2 from the goods and chattels of William Smith.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 17 items.","Miscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 27 items.","Account of Mr. Hart.","Ann Overton, Louisa, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover. Judy Hart married; family news.","Eliza P. Spencer to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.","Elizabeth A. Minor, Mount Airy, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.","Louisa Anderson to Elizabeth Claybrooke. Sends a ball of cotton; Mrs. Peter Cosby died.","To Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover, Invitation to a barbeque.","Will of Malcolm Hart, Louisa County.","Will of James Overton.","Bolina Dickinson, Rock-Hill, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.","Scope and Contents Ann Coleman, Nelson, to \"Sister\" Sarah Overton Claybrooke. Laments Father's James Overton death; her family has been sick all winter.","Mary Dickenson, Belle Isle, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County, VA. Gossip and family news.","Scope and Contents Fitzroy ? Brookfield, to Liz Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover, County, VA. Has been unable to get her necklace; wishes she/he? could be with her.","Scope and Contents Mary Claybrooke, Washington , to Sarah Claybrook, VA. Has had bad headaches; husband and children are well.","Mary Dickenson, Belle Isle, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County. Famiy news and gossip; her child Ann Overton has learned to talk but is not yet weaned so \"she begs often to suck.\"","Hawes Coleman to John Claybrook. Family news.","Scope and Contents ? to Yancey ?. Recommends newspapers, and discusses the upcoming elections, John Adams, General John Marshall, politics, and the recipient's upcoming examination.","Elizabeth Trevilian Anders, Brookville, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Arrived last Sunday; family news.","John Overton, Travellers Rest near Nashville, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County, VA. Has been ill; consoles her on the loss of her sister to marriage; reflections on his growing old and on women and marriage.","Scope and Contents ?, La Grange, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia. Neighborhood news; invitation to visit.","Elizabeth L. Stirman, Washington City, to Elizabeth Claybrooke?. Married James H. Stirman on March 23; family news.","Copy of will of Robert Honeyman. Handwritten copy. Copy of Richmond Enquirer's notice of Robert Honeyman's death.","Account of John Claybrook with Josheph Carter.","Deed of Sale: Robert Smith to John C. Boxley for horses and cows.","Land grant: Virginia to Samuel Harris. King and Queen County.","Ann Coleman to Miss Elizabeth? Claybrooke, Brook Ville, Louisa County, VA.  Cousin Harry's house burned; will not visit until next year; Kitty has had another child; neighborhood news.","Testimonials as to stud horse Napoleon.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Jr., Brookville, to \"Cosin.\" Little wheat made in this country; Thomas Jefferson has died; family is well.","Miscellaneous. 3 items.","Copy of a deed from Gibbs to Napier in Haywood County and Dyer County.","Receipt.","Report card from school of M. Hart.","William Rutherford to John Claybrooke, Louisa County. Quotes wheat prices.","Bill of Sale.","Bill of Sale.","Jane Claybrooke? and Sarah Brookeville, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherrysville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice on how to treat a sick Negro; neighborhood news.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. \"Lanefield,\" Haywood County, TN. Urges his brother to come to Virginia to settle estate. Has hired out Negroes and lost them. Has spent two to three hundred dollars for Guano.","Thomas W. Thomas Claybrooke, Roanoke River, VA, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County.  Describes his journey and his traveling companion, Mr. Buckner.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Nashville, Tennessee. Also: Jane to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Has been unwell; horse is sick too; warns him not to trust strangers; warns him not to work too hard the first year. From Jane: Had a protracted meeting, but only one preacher came; new meeting house to be built.","John S. Claybrooke, Oak Cottage, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Sparta, White County, Tennessee. Sorry the slave has run away; has been making preparations for him; wants him to come as soon as he reaches Judge Overton's.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Davidson County, Tennessee. His horse has been wounded; sends 5 plows; hopes to meet him as soon as he gets a horse; encloses papers (2 items).","Miscellaneous. 4 items, notes and accounts.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Largely concerned with advice and directions for running a farm. 16 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Richard Jones. Directions for proving the boundaries of John S. Claybrooke's land in court. Incomplete letter describing the countryside.","Legal document involving the payment of bonds from the estate of Malcolm Hart. Signed by James Hart, Commissioner.","Sisters of Thomas W. Claybrooke - Elizabeth, Jane, Sarah -, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news and gossip. 3 items.","Martha C. Noell, Humanity Hall, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brook Ville, Louisa. James Claybrooke? stayed last night -- wishes she could see other members of the family.","John W. Overton, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Virginia. News of death of Judge John Overton; Cousin Thomas is Postmaster at Brooklia.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Crops were poor; has been cholera in Richmond; family news; wants to establish a Post office in Brooklia.","Scope and Contents Stapleton Coates, Lifton, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Attended a camp meeting and saw several of Thomas' relatives; his medical practice is \"tolerable\" and has not lost a patient; graduated from medical school in Baltimore; neighborhood news; had an earthquake.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Sends peach seed; needs rain and crops are poor.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John S. Claybrooke, Williamson County, Tenn. Horse is well; reports on farm's progress.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Harrisburg, Haywood County, Tennessee. Will trust him in the land question.","Jane and Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news and gossip. 7 items.","Stapleton Coates, Goochland, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has met Andrew Hart who suffered a mental breakdown -- will never be well; saw Thomas W. Claybrooke's brother John; support for Jackson has not declined.","Loan agreement between Claybrooke Brothers and their Father, and agreement between the Brothers on dividing profits and losses from Haywood County farm.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Instructions and advice for running the farm. 5 items.","John W. Overton, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. 2 items. Asks about local news, proposes a visit to the springs, comments that not interested in a certain young woman.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Problems with the land in Haywood.","James O. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John S. Claybrooke, Williamson County, Tenn. Answers J.S.C.'s complaints about farm management; cotton is doing well.","Miscellaneous. 7 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice and instructions on running the farm. 7 items.","Sarah, Jane, and Elizabeth Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 3 items.","Scope and Contents George B. Nuckall ?, Hall County, Georgia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, West Tennessee. Has seen good land.","John S. Claybrooke, Hardeman X Roads (Tenn.) to George B. Nicholas, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Instructions on purchase of goods.","Scope and Contents Henry Harris, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Harrisburg P.O., Haywood County, Tennessee. Has bought a plantation; news of Claybrooke family.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice and instructions on running the farm. 10 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrook to Thomas Claybrooke \u0026 Neighbours .  Is a candidate for re-election -- asks for support.","Daniel Cherry, Cherryville, to Thomas W. Claybrook. Discusses a sick steer and an ox hide. 2 items.","Jane and Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Jane R. Riordan to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia. Is learning to be a milliner.","Miscellaneous. 8 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Crop has been good; his son is well.","Jane R. Claybrooke and others, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 3 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has had an accident. Cotton crop has been bad; hopes to visit.","Will of Edward Waller.","Miscellaneous.  12 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. News of his farm; has named his son Frederick; enjoys reading the \"Lady's Book.\" 4 items.","Elizabeth P., Jane, Sarah, and James Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; opening of the railroad. 4 items.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Advice on horses.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Has seen the railroad; has sent his cotton to Orleans; price of cotton is low.","John S. Claybrooke, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Reports on his farming; family news. 5 items.","Miscellaneous. 22 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest Tenn? to Jane R. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. His son is sick; Thomas has been in MIssissippi; asks James to visit.","James O. Claybrooke, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farming and selling of cotton news; expects t ogo to Haywood to conduct business; \"has raised the wall of one of the best barns.\"","James O. Claybrooke, Lexington, KY, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Visited Uncle Thomas; family news.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart? to Jane Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia. Has been to town to have his \"tooth pluged\"; describes the fashions; family news.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Crops are doing well; discusses payment of a debt.","MIscellaneous. 11 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Discusses farming, settlement of a debt; attended a whig meeting in Nashville with 35,000 people; gives advice on marriage. 4 items.","Scope and Contents ? to Jane R. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia. Was playing a joke on her; John has returned from the seminary; Lewis will be returning from Texas; family news.","Janet Collins to Mary A. Hart, Claybrooke. Henry broke his ankle; invites her to visit; will send the flower roots.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke appoints a woman to conclude a \"Treaty of Marriage\" for him.","Jane and Sarah Claybrooke, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; Father (John Claybrooke) voted for Van Buren.","Eliza Collins to Jane Claybrooke, Louisa. Family has been sick; family news.","Miscellaneous. 1 item.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Advises his nephew to study languages; is thinking about marrying; Patsy is not well; messages from the Negroes.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farms news; family news; direction for collecting a sum of money. 5 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to james O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Has returned from Mississippi; visisted Thomas who has gotten very fat.","Jane Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Planting is going slowly; relations have been visiting.","Will of Edward Waller of Gloucester County, VA.","Miscellaneous. 7 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Mary A. Hart, and Sally O. Hart, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Two of his children died; directions for court proceedings. 2 items.","P. Stith, Franklin, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farm news; advice on health.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to \"my dear niece,\" Sarah O. Hart, and \"nephew,\" James M. Hart, Frederick's Hall, Louisa County, Virginia. Farm and family news. First in a series of letters giving avuncular advice on individual's civil and religious duties to society.","A.P. Maury, near Franklin, Tenn?, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.  Discusses settlement of a deed.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Sends Bluegrass seeds; farm seeds; Uncle Thomas Claybrooke has died.","Miscellaneous.  1 item.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","James Malcolm Hart, \"At Mrs. Dabney's,\" to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is being taught by Robert Dabney; is learning Latin and Greek.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Had an earthquake; instructions on Mississippi land and a lawsuit; comments on a murder case; farm news. 6 items.","Scope and Contents John M. F. Harris, Keel Boat, Hawk ?, to Mr. ? Claybrooke, Tennessee. Offers to ship cotton for him, giving details of arrival time and place.","John O. Banks, Greenvank, to James Claybrooke, Louisa. Describes a trip with old Mr. Grinnell across a river.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","Broadside on a Louisa election.","Account of Thomas W. Claybrooke.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Henry M. Truehart to James Malcolm Hart, Frederick Hall, Louisa, Virginia. Went to Richmond; is going to Texas.","Scope and Contents Anna Banks, Green Bank, to Sally Overton Hart, Frederickshall Depot, Louisa. \"As great day for the Decocracy\"; family news.","James Malcolm Hart to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. His sister, Sally Overton Hart, died, visited Richmond.","Scope and Contents John M. Sheppard, Jr., Richmond, to John Claybrooke, Frederick Hall Depot, Louisa County, Virginia. Sends his accounts; describes sale of tobacco.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is planning on getting into the fishery business; bought some land; death of niece, Sally O. Hart.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 4 items.","Dick \u0026 Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Correspondence on sale of goods. 2 items.","Scope and Contents J. W. Claybrooke, Brookville, Mo . to \"Cousin\" Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.  Went up the Mississippi; is thinking to moving to Texas.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has traveled to Memphis and will visit Virginia; complaint about buying a horse for Thomas W. Claybrooke; describes his trip from Virginia; his horse was stolen; wants to meet him in Memphis; brought two portraits of their Father, John Claybrooke. 2 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Arrived in Washington; visited his Congressman and his Whig friends from Tennessee who were trying to persuade Senator Jarnagin to vote against tariff appeal; is looking for a saddle for James O. Claybrooke.","Dick \u0026 Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Broadside on sale of crops.","Harper, Union Town, Alabama, to James T. Boyd, Little Plymouth, King \u0026 Queen County, Virginia. Would like to visit Virginia; Brother went to the war and is in Mexico; family news; is a Methodist.","Miscellaneous.  12 items.","Winfree \u0026 Sheppard, Richmond, to James Claybrooke, Frederick Hall, VA. Discusses tobacco sales.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is visiting Memphis and will go to New Orleans; wants to sell a horse. 2 items.","Dick \u0026 Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Received his letter; cotton prices are going up; printed price list for New Orleans; and look at a broadside.","Stapleton Coates, French Hill, to James M. Hart, Frederickshall Depot, Louisa County, VA. Asks him to go on a trip to Tennessee.","Court decision in the case of james N. Klyer vs. Thomas W. Claybrook.","Scope and Contents R.R. Pierce, Cloverport, KY, to ?. Describes his trip from Kentucky to Virginia and back to Kentucky.","Miscellaneous. 15 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookeville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Has had rheumatism; saw Brother Thomas; family news; railroad is being built nearby; describes his house.","Scope and Contents Report card for James M. Hart at University of Virginia, sent to Mary A. Hart, Fredericks Hall, Louisa, Virginia.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Will visit; has rheumatism; wants to build a road; a Negro ran away. 2 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke and Mary A. Hart, Brookeville, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke?. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 11 items.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, VA, to James O. Claybrooke?. Reports the death of Grandfather and cousin Harris ?.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Father has died; advice on farming; discusses Father's will. 4 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Questions about Father's will. 2 items.","Miscellaneous. 13 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Last Aunt Nelson died; local news; Robert Hart has gone to California to seek gold.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Would like to talk to him to solve their difficulties on the Haywood Farm.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart to James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia. Would like to hire a man.","Fanny Noel to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Has sent flowers; local news.","Advertisement for James M. Hart's school. 2 copies.","Miscellaneous. 17 items.","Fanny Noel to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Freder+AG1278ickshall. James Claybrooke visited; other local news.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Discusses land sales; has arranged to have a deed drawn up; statement of accounts. 3 items.","Miscellaneous. 21 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Division of slaves between the two.","Deed: Francis B. Fogg to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.","E., Walnut Grove, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Frederickshall P.O., Louisa County, VA. Family has been made sick.","James Overton Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news.","Miscellaneous. 12 items.","James O. Claybrooke and Elizabeth P. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; Nancy Coleman legacy. 2 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to John S. Claybrooke. Settlement of Father, John Claybrooke's estate.","John S. Claybrooke, Triune, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Asks him to sign a document; will not object to the settlement of the Haywood County land; regrets Tom ever came to Tennessee.","Scope and Contents Deed: William B. Porter and Mary Porter, Louisa County, Virginia to James M. Hart. 2 copies.","Deed: James M. Hart, Louisa County, to James M. Vest and Benjamin Henson. 2 copies.","Miscellaneous. 12 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends a deed.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has copies of the deeds; directs him to buy land. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke, Walnut Hill, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Received the deeds; has been unwell.","Land plat. Land of James M. Hart, Louisa County.","Miscellaneous. 26 items.","Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Washington City, to \"Son\" Frederick or Samuel. Is going on to New York; wants family to go with him to his home; wants to be relieved of his office as President of the Railroad. Frederick Claybrooke to \"Uncle\". Has been sick.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, White Plains, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Describes his trip home and to Tennessee.","Scope and Contents James Malcolm Hart, Prospect Hill, to \"Uncle,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Arrived at Brookville; some cattle were killed by the railroad train; a revival is in progress; crops are good.","Miscellaneous. 40 items.","Scope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke, Walnut Hill, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia.  Needs money; needs Brazil tobacco seed; thinks John has swindled him.  2 items.","Scope and Contents Corday P. Revelle, Lanefield, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke . Requests support in the election for County Court Clerk.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Brookville, to \"Uncle,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends money from Uncle James O. Claybrooke.","Accounts of James M. Hart with Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, VA. 5 items.","James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Acknowledges his letter to James M. Hart; will send money if needed; farm news.","James M. Hart, Brownville, Tennessee, to Mary A. Hart, Fredericks Hall, Louisa County, VA. Is going to visit Uncle Thomas; is well; great excitement over politics.","Accounts of James M. Hard with C.G. Trevilian.","Miscellaneous. 40 items.","Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart. Accounts. 2 items.","Scope and Contents R.Y. Longley, Brownsville, Tennessee, to ?. Describes his mercantile business.","John Hart, Chiville, to James Hart.  Party invitations.","John M. Hart appointed Surveyor of the road.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to \"Brother,\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Uncle William Overton, son of James Overton and Mary Walker.","James M. Hart, Brookville, to \"Uncle.\" Sends grass seed; farming news; went to a Baptist Association.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Suggestions for a settlement between Thomas and John.","Miscellaneous. 39 items.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Brookeville, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends tobacco seed; crops are good. James O. Claybrooke to T.W.C. Bought guano, therefore is short of money.","Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart, Trevillians Depot, VA. Accounts. 5 items.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa to \"Brother\". Sends money.","Scope and Contents Frederick Claybrooke, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news; has had Typhoid fever.","Miscellaneous. 54 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas Claybrooke. Advice on settling land boundaries; saw Harrison \u0026 West. 2 items.","John A. Campbell, Abington, to James Hart. Inquiry on payment of money to Chesley Ashlin.","Harris \u0026 Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart. Accounts. 2 items.","Thomas S. Watson to James M. Hart.","Scope and Contents Deed: Thaddeus Dickinson, Louisa County, Virginia to James M. Hart. 3 copies.","Land Survey by Jno. R. Quarles.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Hartland, to \"Mother\" Mary Ann Claybrooke Hart. Is well; has been digging potatoes; local news.","Frederick Claybrooke to \"Uncle.\" Father is better; Negroes are sick; asks him to pay taxes in Haywood County.","Miscellaneous. 38 items.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas Claybrooke. Discusses land sales; cotton; William Allison sick; expects war in South Carolina. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Frederick Claybrooke, Triune, Tennessee, to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Is keeping a store; family news. 2 items.","Scope and Contents ? to \"Sister.\" Family news.","Miscellaneous. 55 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Warns him of a lawsuit filed against him; is a candidate for the Convention, but is not in favor of a Convention.","Scope and Contents F. Claybrooke, Nashville, Tennessee, to his uncle. Description of \"Union\" and \"anti-Union\" sentiments in the area, involving the governor calling the legislature to session to vote on secession; Father was elected as the \"Union delegate to the convention\"; has heard from Virginia relatives who are well.","Scope and Contents Fannie ? to \"Friends\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Mary Ann Hart, Sallie Claybrooke. Has been sick; thinks John S. Claybrooke is \"a thorough Unionman\"; her father \"would hold on to the Union as long as possible\"; sends flower seeds.","Rental contract: Thaddeus Dickenson to James M. Hart.","Case of Robert McNully vs. E. H. Napier.","Miscellaneous. 40 items.","Confederate States of America Bond $500.","Confederate States of America Bond $100.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","Confederate Sates of America Bond $500.","Louis Sleeper, \"Camp near Richmond,\" VA, to J. O. Claybrooke, location not given. Has recovered from pneumonia and dropsy; details of war movements around Richmond; relates news he has heard involving R. E. Lee, Pickett, and Joseph E. Johnston; feels the war will soon be over; tells of the Confederate Vice-President, Stephens, traveling to Washington to discuss the vandalizing being done by Union troops; respects to family members.","Miscellaneous. 9 items.","Pass for the slave William to travel in Tennessee.","Thomas F. Conyers to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends Confederate money to settle his debt.","Dr. J.B. Powell bill for services.","Miscellaneous. 6 items.","Miscellaneous. 10 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Brownsville, to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Discusses land, and boundary questions.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to \"Brother\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. In the last four years has been visited 3 times by Northern raiders and his house was General Merrit's headquarters; took the food but did not burn the house; J. Hart's neighborhood escaped; asks him to come live in Virginia; has no labor.","M.F. de Graffenried, Z. Chainy's, Tennessee? to Thomas Claybrooke. Would have paid his notes, but the Yankees began arresting people and he had to leave.","Case of Robert C. Tyler vs. Thomas W. Claybrooke.","Mosby \u0026 Dorion, Memphis, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Bell's Station, Tennessee. Have sent goods; lists reasons for low price of cotton.","Miscellaneous. 24 items.","Summons in case of Foster vs. Claybrooke.","Scope and Contents P.M. Neal to Thomas S. ? Claybrooke. Asks him to warn the colored people on the place not to visit John Claybrooke's place.","Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Brookville, to ?. Has only gotten one letter from him since the war; is doing much farm work himself; is selling pieces of land; James Hart's wife had twins; James Hart needs to borrow money to buy land.","T. Stich, Memphis, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has received a letter from Steve who wants to come back from Texas to collect his children and gives a list of the children and their former masters.","Miscellaneous. 22 items.","Thomas E. Noel to James M. Hart. Report on farming and problems with workers; reports on a lawsuit; Allison will not stay another year. 2 items.","Samuel P. Claybrooke, Triune, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. DeGraffenreid has destroyed Thomas W. Claybrooke's notes; people are expecting new troubles and finances are uncertain.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart to \"Uncle\" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends a circular on his lands for sale.","John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Is losing money by people declaring bankruptcy; Frederick was generous in helping suppy his regiment; discusses James Hart's financial problems; sends James Hart's note for $2500; radical Republicans will destroy the Constitution and the country if they remain in power. 4 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Thomas has sent a draft for $2500; directions for use of the money.","Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart. Is glad he could help with money; offers to help in the future.","Lucy T. Byars, Covington, VA, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news; tells what happened to her and family during the war years and since the war.","W.R. Cornelius \u0026 Co. to James M. Hart. Bill for funeral of Thomas W. Claybrooke.","R.J. Allison, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart, Fredericks Hall, VA. Reports on farming. 2 items.","James O. Claybrooke to James M. Hart. Will pay the express bill.","James O. Claybrooke to John. S. Claybrooke. Wrote about J. M. Hart's pecuniary difficulties without his knowledge -- would take him in if he became bankrupt; has lost money every year since the war.","Miscellaneous. 38 items.","R.J. Allison, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart. Reports on farming. 7 items.","John S. Claybrooke, Triune, to James M. Hart. Discusses Court case; has been despondent about the future since Grant's election.","Thomas E. Noel, Belleville, Tennessee, to James Hart. Advice on lawsuit; reports on farming. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Mar F. Noel, Belleville, Tennessee, to James Hart, Louisa County, Virginia?. Asks if he will come to Tennessee and if he will bring 3 \"colored\" women with him; Mr. Noel is sick; news of the Claybrooke vs. Foster suit. 2 items.","Miscellaneous. 8 items.","S.W. Batey, Johnsons Grove, to James M. Hart. Has taken over the Haywood County farm; reports on farming; lists farm equipment. 2 items.","Thomas E. Noel to James M. Hart. Reports on farming; reports on lawsuit; Ku Klux Klan visited the farm. 4 items.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Railroad will go through his land; describes conditions for subscription to the railroad. 1870 April 29 -- Letter from the railroad President enclosed.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","James O. Claybrooke to James M. Hart. Has been sick; Uncle Collins has died; asks for some papers.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune P.O., Williamson County, Tennessee, to \"Nephew\" James M. Hart. Gives legal advice on role of Executor.","Land plat.","Miscellaneous. 3 items.","Miscellaneous. 2 items.","Scope and Contents Eliza Claybrooke, Brookland, to \"Father\" John S. Claybrooke. Sorry Uncle Jim James O. Claybrooke is unwell; has stopped eating vegetables because of the cholera; family news.","Miscellaneous. 12 items.","Roland, Francis \u0026 Co., Reading, PA, to James M. Hart. Information on water wheels.","Southern Mutual Fire Insurance Co. information. 7 items.","Miscellaneous. 15 items.","Miscellaneous.  2 items.","Scope and Contents W.T. Sanders, Louisa County, Virginia, to James M. Hart. Offers him a survey job.","Miscellaneous.","Advertisement for court ordered sale of Claybrooke lands in Tennessee","Scope and Contents Frank ?, Baltimore, MD, to \"Cousin\" Mollie. Has extracted two teeth; has gotten some of his instruments; are many Virginia students there; goes to 4 or 5 lectures a day.","S.B. Farrar, Salisbury, to \"Nephew.\" Sorry he is sick; asks about selling land to pay debts.","Account.","Jonathan S. Hauda, Richmond, to Stephen Farrar Hart, Apple Grove. Sends note for $10.","Account -- R.C. Hart.","Scope and Contents F.W. Sims, Louisa, Virginia, to Stephen F. Hall, Apple Grove, VA. Discusses land sales.","Scope and Contents Mildred ? to James Malcolm Hart Harris?. Has heard some war news about the draft; wants to meet Francis.","James Malcolm, Hart Harris?, Camp Humphrey, VA, to Malcolm Harris.  Has been sick and other men have died; letters have not been getting through.","Sallie Hart Harris, Culpeper, VA, to James Malcolm - Hart Harris?. Provides Hart family genealogical information.","Anna M. Halsey, Omaha, Nebraska, to Frank Bland. Inquiries about Waller Family genealogy.","Subpoena for Dr. Malcolm Hart Harris.","Scope and Contents Barbara ?, place unknown, to Malcolm H. Harris, West Point, Virginia. Sends genealogical information on Kean and Minor families.","Miscellaneous. 8 items.","Information on Dr. Robert Honeyman. 20 items.","Scope and Contents Newspaper clipping on slaves of \"Prospect Hill\", Louisa County, VA.","Lucy T. Byars to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Family news. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth Claybrooke to \"Aunt\" Mary Ann Hart. Mother Sally Overton Claybrooke is sick.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke to \"Sister\". Brother has been sick; hopes James has gotten a furlough; soldiers are still sick at Dr. Pendletons.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Wants to see him; gives directions on route to travel.","John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends 15 yards of cloth to make clothes.","Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, to \"Brother\" Thomas Claybrooke. Asks him to send a deed to Brownsville.","Scope and Contents Sally Claybrooke to \"Brother\". Does not know of any ladies that would suit him.","Sarah Claybrooke to Daughter Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Family news. 3 items.","Scope and Contents Ann Claybrooke Coleman to \"niece\" Mary Ann Hart, Louisa County, Virginia. Glad she survived the birth of her daughter Sally Overton Hart; hopes her health improves; had a dream about the baby; sends a coat for the baby.","Fanny Noel? Harris? to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa. Mrs. Timberlake died.","Scope and Contents Laura Garland to \"Cousin\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville. Aunt Martha gave birth to a stillborn child; asks for some food.","Scope and Contents Order by Archelaus ? Harris to pay the debt owed to Waller Overton and Co. when the judgement against John Can ? has been collected. Signed by Fannie Fords, William Henderson, and Colonel George Nicholas.","Scope and Contents J.T. Harris to \"Girls\". Farewell speech to pupils.","Scope and Contents \"Uncle\" Frank B. Hart, Crozer, PA, to Malcolm H. Harris. Asks about his life at school; describes his surroundings; tells him to do well in college.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia, to ?. Asks for a discount on books because he is a teacher; is planning to attend the University of Virginia; earned about $120 last year.","Scope and Contents James M. Hart ?. Lecture on Sunday schools.","Lucy T. Minor, Hybla, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Describes a party at North Anna; carriage tipped over.","Scope and Contents Fanny Noel Harris ? to Elizabeth Claybrooke. 3 items.","Scope and Contents Anne Overton to \"Sister\" Sarah Claybrooke, Hanover, VA. Family and neighborhood news.","Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Should set up an account for Murell; wants him to learn to keep accounts; pay for Son Waller's schooling.","Scope and Contents L.C. Smith to \"Cousin\" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville.  Martha is still not well and is depressed over the loss of her child.  2 items.","Miscellaneous Claybrooke, Ragland, \u0026 unidentified correspondence. 13 items.","Miscellaneous advertising broadsides. 24 items.","Diary. Fragments, bad shape.","Land surveys and calculations including plat of land of William and Samuel Ragland. 23 items. Plat in Medium Oversize","Judge Roan's opinion in the case of Tabb v. Baird in the Court of Appeals. Case of Hylton v. Puryear's Exr. Case of Chiles v. Thomason, Louisa County. Legal brief.","Poetry and school exercises including Music and Mathematics. 32 items.","Scope and Contents List of timbers for a house to be built at Hartland for J.H. Heart .","Home remedies for illness. 8 items.","Scope and Contents Mile distances to various places between Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia, and Nashville, Tennessee.","Directions for travel from Nashville to Jackson, Tennessee.","Tax forms, bills, receipts, accounts. 70 items.","Mainly transactions dealing with farming business such as crop prices, land sales, slaves, and farming methods. Also: Invitations (not printed), List of Soldiers who died in the Continental Service, perhaps a claim by relatives to Congress for land for their services. 33 items.","Bills, receipts, accounts. 29 items.","Miscellaneous, mainly bills, receipts, crop records. 58 items.","Fragments, mainly fragments of letters. 52 items.","Miscellaneous: Printed and photographic. 6 items.","Genealogical information of the Claybrooke, Williams, and Green families. 4 items.","Envelopes. 40 items.","Oversize Folder 63 from Box 4 and oversize Folder 24 from Box 14.","Some of the accounts deal with the estate of John Ragland.","Memorandum book including receipts, accounts, baptismal record.","Memorandum book of receipts, including tobacco sales and weights.","Miscellaneous account book including several entries for boarding? horses.","Account book of Samuel Ragland endorsed \"Estate of John Ragland Dec'd.\" See Manuscript Volumes Oversize file.","Scope and Contents Miscellaneous account book to John Ragland, Jr. Labeled as account book \"A\".","Scope and Contents An account book labeled \"D\" in the form of a ledger.","Scope and Contents Account book labeled \"E\", mostly in the form of a ledger.","Account book of John Ragland, mostly in the form of a ledger.","Scope and Contents An Account book in the form of a ledger, labeled \"P\u0026D\".","Account book of Samuel Ragland.","Memorandum book mainly of receipts and bills.","Account book of Capt. Samuel Ragland, Louisa County.","Account book.","Account book in the form of a ledger.","Scope and Contents An account book including the \"sales of the Estate of ? Terrell,\" and a list of the taxes of James Overton.","Account book of James Overton.","Account book in the form of a ledger, titled \"List of Feby Tax 1780,\" Louisa County, VA?.","Account book of James Overton.","James Overton accounts with Pottie and Dick.","Account book of Samuel Overton, mostly in the form of a ledger.","Account book Thomas Mann.","Fragmented account book.","An account book on the form of a journal labeled \"Samuel Overton Journal A.\"","An account book of Samuel Overton in the form of a journal.","A memorandum book mostly of bills and receipts labeled \"Samuel Overton Memorandum Book.\"","Ledger of an unknown blacksmith? containing accounts with Samuel Ragland.","Accounts of sales of Samuel Ragland's estate by William Cooke.","Accounts of sales at Chamberlain Creeke, Samuel Ragland's Estate, by Samuel Overton, Administrator.","Scope and Contents Account of sales \"at Contrary and Chewnings\" of Samuel Ragland's estate.","Accounts of sales at Chamberlains Creek of Samuel Ragland's Estate by James Michie?.","Journal of bills and receipts.","Journal of bills and receipts.","\"Still Taxes due in Spotsylvania County, VA, for the half year ending the 31st December 1801.\"","R.Y., Robert Yancey?, and Company. Index to a ledger.","Accounts of Hanover County, VA.","Scope and Contents Travel account of a journey by Thomas W. Claybrook, including the towns of Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Fairfax, Lexington, Pattonsburg, Salem, Christiansburg, Newburn, Abington , Rutledge, Knoxville, Kingston, and Sparta, Tennessee. Also includes memorandum of fruit seeds planted and personal accounts.","Scope and Contents Typescript, somewhat rearranged, of the journey description by Thomas W. Claybrooke with lists of mileage and a copy of a letter 11 October 1832, T.W. Claybrooke, Roanoke River, VA, to \"Brother\" James O. Claybrooke, Louisa County, Virginia], October 1832, \"discussing the trip to date.\"","Index to a volume (L-W) page numbers runnning to 373.","Ledger (A - F).","Ledger titled \"The Louisa Sheriff's.\"","List of votes cast in a contest among Garland Anderson, William Smith, and Mile Selden, probably for the Virginia Senate seat for Goochland, Henrico, and Louisa counties, VA.","Notebook containing French language rules, an essay on raising children, and mathematics rules. Partially in French.","Book containing list of still owners, including still description."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Overton family","Riordan, Jane Robertson"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"famname_ssim":["Overton family"],"persname_ssim":["Riordan, Jane Robertson"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":867,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T10:55:13.419Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_9043"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2579","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Page-Saunders Papers","creator":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_2579#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_2579#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence and papers of members of the Page and Saunders families. Includes correspondence of Margaret Lowther Page of \"Rosewell,\" Gloucester County, Va. and Williamsburg, Va. with her daughter Lucy Burwell Page Saunders and her son-in-law Robert Saunders. The collection includes a diary, 1826, of Robert Saunders while on a trip from New York to Le Havre; published stories of Lucy Burwell Page Saunders; manuscript stories by Roberta Saunders; and correspondence of Robert Page Saunders. There are references to Benjamin Stoddert Ewell and to the College of William and Mary in the papers; a letter, 16 February 1816, written by William Wirt to Robert Saunders; and letters from Sally M. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Organization: This collection is organized into 4 Series. Series 1 contains Correspondence; Series 2 contains papers concerning estates; Series 3 contains writings; and Series 4 contains miscellaneous material. Arrangement: This collection is arranged mostly chronologically.","Robert Saunders was born 25 January 1805 in Williamsburg, Virginia. He attended the College of William and Mary and the University of Virginia. Saunders served as professor of mathematics at William and Mary from 1833 to 1848 and was president of the college 1847-1848. He was a captain in the Confederate States Army, head of Eastern State Hospital, mayor of Willamsburg, vestryman of Bruton Parish and served in the Virginia State Senate. Saunders married Lucy Burwell Page in 1828 and had, among other children, Roberta Saunders and Robert Page Saunders. He died 11 September 1868. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00059.frame","See also; Augustine Smith Papers (Mss. Sm. Coll. Smith) for letters from Dr. A. Smith to Alice Page, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Correspondence and papers of members of the Page and Saunders families. Includes correspondence of Margaret Lowther Page of \"Rosewell,\" Gloucester County, Va. and Williamsburg, Va. with her daughter Lucy Burwell Page Saunders and her son-in-law Robert Saunders. The collection includes a diary, 1826, of Robert Saunders while on a trip from New York to Le Havre; published stories of Lucy Burwell Page Saunders; manuscript stories by Roberta Saunders; and correspondence of Robert Page Saunders. There are references to Benjamin Stoddert Ewell and to the College of William and Mary in the papers; a letter, 16 February 1816, written by William Wirt to Robert Saunders; and letters from Sally M. Galt of Williamsburg.","30 items.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Autograph letter signed. Lawsuits and money owed.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Autograph letter signed. Escape of Yarbrough who owes money to Blair from jail. Willing to give Yarbrough a year longer if can get deed of trust.","3 pages on one leaf. Bears seal. Death of her sister's fiancé. Can't visit but entreats sister to come to her to live. Arrival of General Wayne in Philadelphia. Can she get a letter to sister Penny and Mr. Dawson. Health of her children, Gregory and Peggy.","1 page. Autograph letter signed.","Sister. Illness of her poor Barbara. Peggy helped. 4 children. Herrings. Dr. and Mrs. Sawyer. Unhappy by late proceedings of President and Professors. General impression their conduct equally reprehensible as that of the students. Sorry Samuel signed remonstrance. She would have tried to stop him. Boards with Mr. Tazewell. Piece in Enquirer. Mrs. Byrd's accounts of lots in Lynchburg. Will retract two words. Note: This letter refers to the reprehensible conduct of the faculty and students of William and Mary College.","Scope and Contents Margaret Page, Williamsburg, to Mrs. Lowther, at Edenton, North Carolina. Worried re: her. Death of Chancellor Nelson. My John visiting springs. Lucy, Barbara and myself went to Gloster Gloucester County, Virginia Expectation of visiting Peggy. Waiting for payment for Grain sale. Lucy delighted at thoughts of visiting William. Dr. Hare appointed Professor of Chemistry at Medical College at Philadelphia. Dear William, Maria and Mr. Skinner. Illegible SAR handwriting Mr. Skinner returned here.","3 pages on 1 leaf. Birth of Maria's Skinner child. Condition of her shoulder that was operated on 12 years before. Invites her and our dear William to visit. Daughter Barbara has returned from Richmond and granddaughter Peggy, tho unable to walk is thought by physicians to be in a fair way of perfect recovery. Rest of her children quite well.","Death of Mrs. Henry Skipwith. (Elizabeth Byrd). Extreme heat. Son has left.","3 pages on 1 leaf. Her sister's health. At Elmington visiting daughter. Granddaughter Peggy still unable to use leg. Son John has situated at Union Town, Monroe County, Virginia near White and Sweet Sulphur Springs. Disappointed to hear from Mr. Blair that Mr. Skinner has been in Richmond and she had not seen him. \"Lucy is delighted at the thought of having William's picture...wishes above all things to see the little Penelope.\" \"Present us most affectionately to our beloved Maria and William... Kiss for us all the sweet little Pen.\"","4 pages on 1 leaf. \" . . . as I am sensible of the deep Interest you take in our dear Lucy's improvement, hasten to inform you that on the 11th Mr. Morse (the gentleman who boarded at Mrs. Peachy's open'd a school for the education of young ladies. . . \"Mr. Fontaine ... had much skill in gardening and publish'd a garden calendar for every Month in the Year a Manuscript Copy of which I ought to have among my Papers. The great Botanist Clayton of whom you also enquire was well known to your Father. . . He resided either in glister or Middlesex . . . I heard the remains of his Garden frequently spoken of, as being at no great Distance. . . \" Mr. Clayton's grandson. Death of Mrs. Andrews and terms of her will. Tuckers are relieved from anxiety on Mrs. Cabell's account. Sally Tazewell to be married to Mr. Goode. Mayo advertised the revised code and as I requested Mr. Blair (he having both Cooper Jemmy's and Wison's hire for the last year in his hands) to get and pay for the copy I engaged and send it on to you.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Glad to hear people in Williamsburg interested in religion. Would like more rhymes from E. G. G.","3 pages on 1 leaf. Appreciates his sympathy at death of his father (William's uncle). Bequest under will. Left money and watch with chain and one seal.","Trial of Dr. Ducachet (Episcopal minister).","Scope and Contents Rains. Thunder cloud. Dr. Ducachet honorably acquitted. Horrible mob in Baltimore. note says one of last letters Margaret Lowther Page wrote","Pleased at continued recovery of daughter. Dr. P at Jamestown. Cannot get away due to accident with boat to return to Bowling Green where daughter, Sally Cary is ill. Health of friends in Williamsburg. Hot, hot weather there.","Clothes she is sewing and clothes she is sending. Mentions what others have been wearing. Fears confinement of teaching will be too much for you.","Has been to hear Cousin Robert Nelson preach. Staunton Institute opens tomorrow. Mrs. Forest has female teacher from the North who taught in Mississippi and Memphis and knew Kate Millington. . . she is keeping a boy's school but it is in town at the Academy.\"","4 pages on 1 leaf. Three fortifications going up in our immediate neighborhood. Blockade in Virginia. College closed two days ago. Description of defenses at Gloucester Point, Yorktown and Jamestown. Blockade intended to worry people out of a vote for secession. Ewell has commenced erection of plank huts on field on College Landing road. Typescript available.","4 pages on 1 leaf. Is no longer president of the railroad. Mr. Wilmer is chaplain of Ewell's regiment. Professor Morrison died of typhoid fever. Corrects his French.","Has had place in Treasury Dept. conferred on him. Not pleased with position but friends worked so hard to get it for him, he will keep it for awhile to see if he can advance. Mrs. Minnigerode remains unwell.","4 pages on 1 leaf. Bad weather. Mrs. General Gaines. Has not seen Lizzie Ewell but has seen Mr. Stoddert.","Son's demerits at Virginia Military Institute.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Wise is a little above Williamsburg. Probably not going to attack Fort Magruder. Col. Tabb's skirmish at Whitaker's Mill. Went around Williamsburg and Fort Magruder by way of Tutter's Neck. Could have taken Fort Magruder earlier. Mrs. Morison's porch hit by shell.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Has sent money to Gen. Smith. Yankees retook possession of Williamsburg after Gen. Wise left it.","Invited to get some of Miss Rebecca's good tea. Visited General Ewell who is installed on house on Franklin Street near Eighth and just opposite Mrs. Stanard's. Found Lizzie there.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Has visited Ewell's.","Incomplete. Description of Ashland. Visit to the household of Bishop Johns and lists who lives there. Has been offered new position (quartermaster).","Description of his travels in his new position as quartermaster collecting taxes.","Wants pardon, land back and something to do.","25 items.","Celebration of 100th anniversary of Asylum will be 12 October 1873. First patient admitted.","Scope and Contents Incomplete. Sends enclosed invitations to Robert? Description of wedding.","Invites someone to be guest.","News of friends. Dick Coke to be senator from Texas. Description of wedding.","Bad weather. Leonora. Death of Mary Booth. Death of Alice Brown Hammond, nee Hankins.","Gabriella is too sick to attend to putting up the stone.","\"Says Dr. Power wrote to ask her to let Jno. Tyler and his daughter rent rooms in the house but she refused. What can he want there I wonder. He was so intemperate in this city before he left and had his daughter with him.\" Wants him to contact publisher in Baltimore to see if he would put story for Indian mission of Bp. Whipple.","Delia Braithwaite and her flock. Kindness of Braithwaites to her in her illness. Intends to be in Baltimore on the 11th. Visit from Rev. William Pettus of Kentucky. Protege of Prof. Ro. Saunders. Mrs. Minnegerode has sent me the dr's. sermons.","Appreciate subscription to the Nation.(Christmas present.)","Visits. Hard times in Williamsburg. Even in Yorktown vegetables and ice very high. Food is scarce in Williamsburg. Lack of money.","Thanks for Life of Caesar. Burning of house at Shelly.","Elaborate letterhead. Cholera epidemic. Illness of family. Uncle. His son \"our poor feeble-minded one is of course a great charge.","Has brought place in Hampton.","Has dispatched sketch. Want of means makes no difference in the Southern manners. Lizzie wrote that Ewell has gone to Texas. Neither herself or her father like it. Mr. Scott does on Ewell's account.","Mortgage rates.","Subscription to Maryland Churchman. Enclosure: An advertisement of Lycett, stationer.","Telegram. Death of Mrs. Capron.","Thanks for bread and cheese. Received iron.","Payment for mortgage.","Wants to hear from him concerning his health.","Carmody mortgage.","Glad he feels so well. Wishes they could send box of eats and check.","8 pages on four leaves. Afraid she has mislead Lucy Page concerning her health statement. Talks about what her health statement said. Good health for my age.","23 items.","Lucy teaching in Fincastle. Wants Page book. Jack Munford's death.","6 letters. 1 postcard.","Incomplete.","Incomplete.","Incomplete.","5 items.","Incomplete.","13 items. 2 letters.","3 items.","2 letters.","10 items. Includes will.","6 items.","23 pages. 18.5 cm.","83 pages. 15.5 cm. Note: Signature of Robert P. Saunders on back of front cover and on fly leaf.","8 sheets. Manuscript. Also a newspaper clipping of an article by B. J. Lossing regarding the subject of this picture which hung in the library of Robert Saunders of Williamsburg, Virginia. 1 item.","6 sheets. Manuscript.","12 pages. Manuscript.","Margaret Lowther Page: Journal \u0026 Poems, 1790. Physical Location: Removed to Rare Books.","1 item.","2 items.","68 pages of which 28 were used. 6.25 x 4 inches.","1 item.","1 item.","1 item.","2 items.","1 item.","1 item.","2 items.","1 item. This tribute is written on the flyleaf of a copy of the Book of Common Prayer.","Concerns William W. Corcoran.","1 item.","10 items. Includes a book of quotations which probably belonged to Mrs. Lucy Page Saunders.","26 items. Includes memorandum book.","15 items.","6 items.","In fragile condition. Title page torn. Written by Dr. Thomas Parnell, Late Arch-Deacon of Clogher and published by Mrs. Pope.","2 items.","Copies from microfilm of Margaret Lowther Page Poems (PS 814 P3) with identification of some people by Margaret Cook, Special Collections.","Autograph album includes signatures of Professor Holmes and others. Williamsburg area. 90 pages.","Barbara Maria Page was the daughter of John Page, Governor of Virginia.  Signatures with prose include James Madison, President of the United States; Dolly Madison; William \u0026 Mary presdents Adam Empie and Thomas Roderick Dew; William \u0026 Mary professor C. de la Pena; Bishop Richard Channing Moore; and others.  Includes notes on the album, 1938, by donor, L.P.W. Poindexter.","Autograph album of Mary Lou Saunders, a student at Nashville Female Academy.  Purchased from Charles F. Heartman of Hattiesburg, Mississippi in February 1938.","Includes signatures of Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, St. George Tucker, A. Empie and others.  Most autographs are initials.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae","Page family","Saunders family","Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 39.1 P15","/repositories/2/resources/2579"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Page-Saunders Papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["Page-Saunders Papers"],"collection_ssim":["Page-Saunders Papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century"],"geogname_ssim":["Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century"],"creator_ssm":["Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Page family","Saunders family"],"creator_ssim":["Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Page family","Saunders family"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868"],"creator_famname_ssim":["Page family","Saunders family"],"creators_ssim":["Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Page family","Saunders family"],"places_ssim":["Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Purchase"],"access_subjects_ssim":["College of William and Mary--History--19th century","Legal documents","Correspondence","Diaries","Manuscripts (document genre)","Photographs"],"access_subjects_ssm":["College of William and Mary--History--19th century","Legal documents","Correspondence","Diaries","Manuscripts (document genre)","Photographs"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["190.00 Linear Feet"],"extent_tesim":["190.00 Linear Feet"],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence","Diaries","Manuscripts (document genre)","Photographs"],"date_range_isim":[1790,1791,1792,1793,1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872,1873,1874,1875,1876,1877,1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1883,1884,1885,1886,1887,1888,1889,1890,1891,1892,1893,1894,1895,1896,1897,1898,1899,1900,1901,1902,1903,1904,1905,1906,1907,1908,1909,1910,1911,1912,1913,1914,1915,1916,1917,1918,1919,1920,1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1928,1929,1930,1931,1932],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers. 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Saunders married Lucy Burwell Page in 1828 and had, among other children, Roberta Saunders and Robert Page Saunders. He died 11 September 1868. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: \u003cextref href=\"http://scdbwiki.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Robert_Saunders\" title=\"Robert Saunders\"\u003e\u003c/extref\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["Robert Saunders was born 25 January 1805 in Williamsburg, Virginia. He attended the College of William and Mary and the University of Virginia. Saunders served as professor of mathematics at William and Mary from 1833 to 1848 and was president of the college 1847-1848. He was a captain in the Confederate States Army, head of Eastern State Hospital, mayor of Willamsburg, vestryman of Bruton Parish and served in the Virginia State Senate. 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There are references to Benjamin Stoddert Ewell and to the College of William and Mary in the papers; a letter, 16 February 1816, written by William Wirt to Robert Saunders; and letters from Sally M. Galt of Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages on 1 leaf. Autograph letter signed. Lawsuits and money owed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages on 1 leaf. Autograph letter signed. Escape of Yarbrough who owes money to Blair from jail. Willing to give Yarbrough a year longer if can get deed of trust.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages on one leaf. Bears seal. Death of her sister's fiancé. Can't visit but entreats sister to come to her to live. Arrival of General Wayne in Philadelphia. Can she get a letter to sister Penny and Mr. Dawson. Health of her children, Gregory and Peggy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSister. Illness of her poor Barbara. Peggy helped. 4 children. Herrings. Dr. and Mrs. Sawyer. Unhappy by late proceedings of President and Professors. General impression their conduct equally reprehensible as that of the students. Sorry Samuel signed remonstrance. She would have tried to stop him. Boards with Mr. Tazewell. Piece in Enquirer. Mrs. Byrd's accounts of lots in Lynchburg. Will retract two words. Note: This letter refers to the reprehensible conduct of the faculty and students of William and Mary College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Margaret Page, Williamsburg, to Mrs. Lowther, at Edenton, North Carolina. Worried re: her. Death of Chancellor Nelson. My John visiting springs. Lucy, Barbara and myself went to Gloster Gloucester County, Virginia Expectation of visiting Peggy. Waiting for payment for Grain sale. Lucy delighted at thoughts of visiting William. Dr. Hare appointed Professor of Chemistry at Medical College at Philadelphia. Dear William, Maria and Mr. Skinner. Illegible SAR handwriting Mr. Skinner returned here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages on 1 leaf. Birth of Maria's Skinner child. Condition of her shoulder that was operated on 12 years before. Invites her and our dear William to visit. Daughter Barbara has returned from Richmond and granddaughter Peggy, tho unable to walk is thought by physicians to be in a fair way of perfect recovery. Rest of her children quite well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Mrs. Henry Skipwith. (Elizabeth Byrd). Extreme heat. Son has left.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages on 1 leaf. Her sister's health. At Elmington visiting daughter. Granddaughter Peggy still unable to use leg. Son John has situated at Union Town, Monroe County, Virginia near White and Sweet Sulphur Springs. Disappointed to hear from Mr. Blair that Mr. Skinner has been in Richmond and she had not seen him. \"Lucy is delighted at the thought of having William's picture...wishes above all things to see the little Penelope.\" \"Present us most affectionately to our beloved Maria and William... Kiss for us all the sweet little Pen.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages on 1 leaf. \" . . . as I am sensible of the deep Interest you take in our dear Lucy's improvement, hasten to inform you that on the 11th Mr. Morse (the gentleman who boarded at Mrs. Peachy's open'd a school for the education of young ladies. . . \"Mr. Fontaine ... had much skill in gardening and publish'd a garden calendar for every Month in the Year a Manuscript Copy of which I ought to have among my Papers. The great Botanist Clayton of whom you also enquire was well known to your Father. . . He resided either in glister or Middlesex . . . I heard the remains of his Garden frequently spoken of, as being at no great Distance. . . \" Mr. Clayton's grandson. Death of Mrs. Andrews and terms of her will. Tuckers are relieved from anxiety on Mrs. Cabell's account. Sally Tazewell to be married to Mr. Goode. Mayo advertised the revised code and as I requested Mr. Blair (he having both Cooper Jemmy's and Wison's hire for the last year in his hands) to get and pay for the copy I engaged and send it on to you.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages on 1 leaf. Glad to hear people in Williamsburg interested in religion. Would like more rhymes from E. G. G.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages on 1 leaf. Appreciates his sympathy at death of his father (William's uncle). Bequest under will. Left money and watch with chain and one seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrial of Dr. Ducachet (Episcopal minister).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Rains. Thunder cloud. Dr. Ducachet honorably acquitted. Horrible mob in Baltimore. note says one of last letters Margaret Lowther Page wrote\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleased at continued recovery of daughter. Dr. P at Jamestown. Cannot get away due to accident with boat to return to Bowling Green where daughter, Sally Cary is ill. Health of friends in Williamsburg. Hot, hot weather there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClothes she is sewing and clothes she is sending. Mentions what others have been wearing. Fears confinement of teaching will be too much for you.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been to hear Cousin Robert Nelson preach. Staunton Institute opens tomorrow. Mrs. Forest has female teacher from the North who taught in Mississippi and Memphis and knew Kate Millington. . . she is keeping a boy's school but it is in town at the Academy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages on 1 leaf. Three fortifications going up in our immediate neighborhood. Blockade in Virginia. College closed two days ago. Description of defenses at Gloucester Point, Yorktown and Jamestown. Blockade intended to worry people out of a vote for secession. Ewell has commenced erection of plank huts on field on College Landing road. Typescript available.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages on 1 leaf. Is no longer president of the railroad. Mr. Wilmer is chaplain of Ewell's regiment. Professor Morrison died of typhoid fever. Corrects his French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas had place in Treasury Dept. conferred on him. Not pleased with position but friends worked so hard to get it for him, he will keep it for awhile to see if he can advance. Mrs. Minnigerode remains unwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages on 1 leaf. Bad weather. Mrs. General Gaines. Has not seen Lizzie Ewell but has seen Mr. Stoddert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSon's demerits at Virginia Military Institute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages on 1 leaf. Wise is a little above Williamsburg. Probably not going to attack Fort Magruder. Col. Tabb's skirmish at Whitaker's Mill. Went around Williamsburg and Fort Magruder by way of Tutter's Neck. Could have taken Fort Magruder earlier. Mrs. Morison's porch hit by shell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages on 1 leaf. Has sent money to Gen. Smith. Yankees retook possession of Williamsburg after Gen. Wise left it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvited to get some of Miss Rebecca's good tea. Visited General Ewell who is installed on house on Franklin Street near Eighth and just opposite Mrs. Stanard's. Found Lizzie there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages on 1 leaf. Has visited Ewell's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete. Description of Ashland. Visit to the household of Bishop Johns and lists who lives there. Has been offered new position (quartermaster).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of his travels in his new position as quartermaster collecting taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants pardon, land back and something to do.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e25 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCelebration of 100th anniversary of Asylum will be 12 October 1873. First patient admitted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Incomplete. Sends enclosed invitations to Robert? Description of wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvites someone to be guest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of friends. Dick Coke to be senator from Texas. Description of wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBad weather. Leonora. Death of Mary Booth. Death of Alice Brown Hammond, nee Hankins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGabriella is too sick to attend to putting up the stone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Says Dr. Power wrote to ask her to let Jno. Tyler and his daughter rent rooms in the house but she refused. What can he want there I wonder. He was so intemperate in this city before he left and had his daughter with him.\" Wants him to contact publisher in Baltimore to see if he would put story for Indian mission of Bp. Whipple.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelia Braithwaite and her flock. Kindness of Braithwaites to her in her illness. Intends to be in Baltimore on the 11th. Visit from Rev. William Pettus of Kentucky. Protege of Prof. Ro. Saunders. Mrs. Minnegerode has sent me the dr's. sermons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciate subscription to the Nation.(Christmas present.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisits. Hard times in Williamsburg. Even in Yorktown vegetables and ice very high. Food is scarce in Williamsburg. Lack of money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for Life of Caesar. Burning of house at Shelly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElaborate letterhead. Cholera epidemic. Illness of family. Uncle. His son \"our poor feeble-minded one is of course a great charge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas brought place in Hampton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas dispatched sketch. Want of means makes no difference in the Southern manners. Lizzie wrote that Ewell has gone to Texas. Neither herself or her father like it. Mr. Scott does on Ewell's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMortgage rates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to Maryland Churchman. Enclosure: An advertisement of Lycett, stationer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelegram. Death of Mrs. Capron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for bread and cheese. Received iron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment for mortgage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to hear from him concerning his health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarmody mortgage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad he feels so well. Wishes they could send box of eats and check.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 pages on four leaves. Afraid she has mislead Lucy Page concerning her health statement. Talks about what her health statement said. Good health for my age.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e23 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy teaching in Fincastle. Wants Page book. Jack Munford's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 letters. 1 postcard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items. 2 letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items. Includes will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e23 pages. 18.5 cm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e83 pages. 15.5 cm. Note: Signature of Robert P. Saunders on back of front cover and on fly leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 sheets. Manuscript. Also a newspaper clipping of an article by B. J. Lossing regarding the subject of this picture which hung in the library of Robert Saunders of Williamsburg, Virginia. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 sheets. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 pages. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMargaret Lowther Page: Journal \u0026amp; Poems, 1790. Physical Location: Removed to Rare Books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e68 pages of which 28 were used. 6.25 x 4 inches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item. This tribute is written on the flyleaf of a copy of the Book of Common Prayer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns William W. Corcoran.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items. Includes a book of quotations which probably belonged to Mrs. Lucy Page Saunders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 items. Includes memorandum book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn fragile condition. Title page torn. Written by Dr. Thomas Parnell, Late Arch-Deacon of Clogher and published by Mrs. Pope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopies from microfilm of Margaret Lowther Page Poems (PS 814 P3) with identification of some people by Margaret Cook, Special Collections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph album includes signatures of Professor Holmes and others. Williamsburg area. 90 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarbara Maria Page was the daughter of John Page, Governor of Virginia.  Signatures with prose include James Madison, President of the United States; Dolly Madison; William \u0026amp; Mary presdents Adam Empie and Thomas Roderick Dew; William \u0026amp; Mary professor C. de la Pena; Bishop Richard Channing Moore; and others.  Includes notes on the album, 1938, by donor, L.P.W. Poindexter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph album of Mary Lou Saunders, a student at Nashville Female Academy.  Purchased from Charles F. Heartman of Hattiesburg, Mississippi in February 1938.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes signatures of Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, St. George Tucker, A. Empie and others.  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Includes correspondence of Margaret Lowther Page of \"Rosewell,\" Gloucester County, Va. and Williamsburg, Va. with her daughter Lucy Burwell Page Saunders and her son-in-law Robert Saunders. The collection includes a diary, 1826, of Robert Saunders while on a trip from New York to Le Havre; published stories of Lucy Burwell Page Saunders; manuscript stories by Roberta Saunders; and correspondence of Robert Page Saunders. There are references to Benjamin Stoddert Ewell and to the College of William and Mary in the papers; a letter, 16 February 1816, written by William Wirt to Robert Saunders; and letters from Sally M. Galt of Williamsburg.","30 items.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Autograph letter signed. Lawsuits and money owed.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Autograph letter signed. Escape of Yarbrough who owes money to Blair from jail. Willing to give Yarbrough a year longer if can get deed of trust.","3 pages on one leaf. Bears seal. Death of her sister's fiancé. Can't visit but entreats sister to come to her to live. Arrival of General Wayne in Philadelphia. Can she get a letter to sister Penny and Mr. Dawson. Health of her children, Gregory and Peggy.","1 page. Autograph letter signed.","Sister. Illness of her poor Barbara. Peggy helped. 4 children. Herrings. Dr. and Mrs. Sawyer. Unhappy by late proceedings of President and Professors. General impression their conduct equally reprehensible as that of the students. Sorry Samuel signed remonstrance. She would have tried to stop him. Boards with Mr. Tazewell. Piece in Enquirer. Mrs. Byrd's accounts of lots in Lynchburg. Will retract two words. Note: This letter refers to the reprehensible conduct of the faculty and students of William and Mary College.","Scope and Contents Margaret Page, Williamsburg, to Mrs. Lowther, at Edenton, North Carolina. Worried re: her. Death of Chancellor Nelson. My John visiting springs. Lucy, Barbara and myself went to Gloster Gloucester County, Virginia Expectation of visiting Peggy. Waiting for payment for Grain sale. Lucy delighted at thoughts of visiting William. Dr. Hare appointed Professor of Chemistry at Medical College at Philadelphia. Dear William, Maria and Mr. Skinner. Illegible SAR handwriting Mr. Skinner returned here.","3 pages on 1 leaf. Birth of Maria's Skinner child. Condition of her shoulder that was operated on 12 years before. Invites her and our dear William to visit. Daughter Barbara has returned from Richmond and granddaughter Peggy, tho unable to walk is thought by physicians to be in a fair way of perfect recovery. Rest of her children quite well.","Death of Mrs. Henry Skipwith. (Elizabeth Byrd). Extreme heat. Son has left.","3 pages on 1 leaf. Her sister's health. At Elmington visiting daughter. Granddaughter Peggy still unable to use leg. Son John has situated at Union Town, Monroe County, Virginia near White and Sweet Sulphur Springs. Disappointed to hear from Mr. Blair that Mr. Skinner has been in Richmond and she had not seen him. \"Lucy is delighted at the thought of having William's picture...wishes above all things to see the little Penelope.\" \"Present us most affectionately to our beloved Maria and William... Kiss for us all the sweet little Pen.\"","4 pages on 1 leaf. \" . . . as I am sensible of the deep Interest you take in our dear Lucy's improvement, hasten to inform you that on the 11th Mr. Morse (the gentleman who boarded at Mrs. Peachy's open'd a school for the education of young ladies. . . \"Mr. Fontaine ... had much skill in gardening and publish'd a garden calendar for every Month in the Year a Manuscript Copy of which I ought to have among my Papers. The great Botanist Clayton of whom you also enquire was well known to your Father. . . He resided either in glister or Middlesex . . . I heard the remains of his Garden frequently spoken of, as being at no great Distance. . . \" Mr. Clayton's grandson. Death of Mrs. Andrews and terms of her will. Tuckers are relieved from anxiety on Mrs. Cabell's account. Sally Tazewell to be married to Mr. Goode. Mayo advertised the revised code and as I requested Mr. Blair (he having both Cooper Jemmy's and Wison's hire for the last year in his hands) to get and pay for the copy I engaged and send it on to you.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Glad to hear people in Williamsburg interested in religion. Would like more rhymes from E. G. G.","3 pages on 1 leaf. Appreciates his sympathy at death of his father (William's uncle). Bequest under will. Left money and watch with chain and one seal.","Trial of Dr. Ducachet (Episcopal minister).","Scope and Contents Rains. Thunder cloud. Dr. Ducachet honorably acquitted. Horrible mob in Baltimore. note says one of last letters Margaret Lowther Page wrote","Pleased at continued recovery of daughter. Dr. P at Jamestown. Cannot get away due to accident with boat to return to Bowling Green where daughter, Sally Cary is ill. Health of friends in Williamsburg. Hot, hot weather there.","Clothes she is sewing and clothes she is sending. Mentions what others have been wearing. Fears confinement of teaching will be too much for you.","Has been to hear Cousin Robert Nelson preach. Staunton Institute opens tomorrow. Mrs. Forest has female teacher from the North who taught in Mississippi and Memphis and knew Kate Millington. . . she is keeping a boy's school but it is in town at the Academy.\"","4 pages on 1 leaf. Three fortifications going up in our immediate neighborhood. Blockade in Virginia. College closed two days ago. Description of defenses at Gloucester Point, Yorktown and Jamestown. Blockade intended to worry people out of a vote for secession. Ewell has commenced erection of plank huts on field on College Landing road. Typescript available.","4 pages on 1 leaf. Is no longer president of the railroad. Mr. Wilmer is chaplain of Ewell's regiment. Professor Morrison died of typhoid fever. Corrects his French.","Has had place in Treasury Dept. conferred on him. Not pleased with position but friends worked so hard to get it for him, he will keep it for awhile to see if he can advance. Mrs. Minnigerode remains unwell.","4 pages on 1 leaf. Bad weather. Mrs. General Gaines. Has not seen Lizzie Ewell but has seen Mr. Stoddert.","Son's demerits at Virginia Military Institute.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Wise is a little above Williamsburg. Probably not going to attack Fort Magruder. Col. Tabb's skirmish at Whitaker's Mill. Went around Williamsburg and Fort Magruder by way of Tutter's Neck. Could have taken Fort Magruder earlier. Mrs. Morison's porch hit by shell.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Has sent money to Gen. Smith. Yankees retook possession of Williamsburg after Gen. Wise left it.","Invited to get some of Miss Rebecca's good tea. Visited General Ewell who is installed on house on Franklin Street near Eighth and just opposite Mrs. Stanard's. Found Lizzie there.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Has visited Ewell's.","Incomplete. Description of Ashland. Visit to the household of Bishop Johns and lists who lives there. Has been offered new position (quartermaster).","Description of his travels in his new position as quartermaster collecting taxes.","Wants pardon, land back and something to do.","25 items.","Celebration of 100th anniversary of Asylum will be 12 October 1873. First patient admitted.","Scope and Contents Incomplete. Sends enclosed invitations to Robert? Description of wedding.","Invites someone to be guest.","News of friends. Dick Coke to be senator from Texas. Description of wedding.","Bad weather. Leonora. Death of Mary Booth. Death of Alice Brown Hammond, nee Hankins.","Gabriella is too sick to attend to putting up the stone.","\"Says Dr. Power wrote to ask her to let Jno. Tyler and his daughter rent rooms in the house but she refused. What can he want there I wonder. He was so intemperate in this city before he left and had his daughter with him.\" Wants him to contact publisher in Baltimore to see if he would put story for Indian mission of Bp. Whipple.","Delia Braithwaite and her flock. Kindness of Braithwaites to her in her illness. Intends to be in Baltimore on the 11th. Visit from Rev. William Pettus of Kentucky. Protege of Prof. Ro. Saunders. Mrs. Minnegerode has sent me the dr's. sermons.","Appreciate subscription to the Nation.(Christmas present.)","Visits. Hard times in Williamsburg. Even in Yorktown vegetables and ice very high. Food is scarce in Williamsburg. Lack of money.","Thanks for Life of Caesar. Burning of house at Shelly.","Elaborate letterhead. Cholera epidemic. Illness of family. Uncle. His son \"our poor feeble-minded one is of course a great charge.","Has brought place in Hampton.","Has dispatched sketch. Want of means makes no difference in the Southern manners. Lizzie wrote that Ewell has gone to Texas. Neither herself or her father like it. Mr. Scott does on Ewell's account.","Mortgage rates.","Subscription to Maryland Churchman. Enclosure: An advertisement of Lycett, stationer.","Telegram. Death of Mrs. Capron.","Thanks for bread and cheese. Received iron.","Payment for mortgage.","Wants to hear from him concerning his health.","Carmody mortgage.","Glad he feels so well. Wishes they could send box of eats and check.","8 pages on four leaves. Afraid she has mislead Lucy Page concerning her health statement. Talks about what her health statement said. Good health for my age.","23 items.","Lucy teaching in Fincastle. Wants Page book. Jack Munford's death.","6 letters. 1 postcard.","Incomplete.","Incomplete.","Incomplete.","5 items.","Incomplete.","13 items. 2 letters.","3 items.","2 letters.","10 items. Includes will.","6 items.","23 pages. 18.5 cm.","83 pages. 15.5 cm. Note: Signature of Robert P. Saunders on back of front cover and on fly leaf.","8 sheets. Manuscript. Also a newspaper clipping of an article by B. J. Lossing regarding the subject of this picture which hung in the library of Robert Saunders of Williamsburg, Virginia. 1 item.","6 sheets. Manuscript.","12 pages. Manuscript.","Margaret Lowther Page: Journal \u0026 Poems, 1790. Physical Location: Removed to Rare Books.","1 item.","2 items.","68 pages of which 28 were used. 6.25 x 4 inches.","1 item.","1 item.","1 item.","2 items.","1 item.","1 item.","2 items.","1 item. This tribute is written on the flyleaf of a copy of the Book of Common Prayer.","Concerns William W. Corcoran.","1 item.","10 items. Includes a book of quotations which probably belonged to Mrs. Lucy Page Saunders.","26 items. Includes memorandum book.","15 items.","6 items.","In fragile condition. Title page torn. Written by Dr. Thomas Parnell, Late Arch-Deacon of Clogher and published by Mrs. Pope.","2 items.","Copies from microfilm of Margaret Lowther Page Poems (PS 814 P3) with identification of some people by Margaret Cook, Special Collections.","Autograph album includes signatures of Professor Holmes and others. Williamsburg area. 90 pages.","Barbara Maria Page was the daughter of John Page, Governor of Virginia.  Signatures with prose include James Madison, President of the United States; Dolly Madison; William \u0026 Mary presdents Adam Empie and Thomas Roderick Dew; William \u0026 Mary professor C. de la Pena; Bishop Richard Channing Moore; and others.  Includes notes on the album, 1938, by donor, L.P.W. Poindexter.","Autograph album of Mary Lou Saunders, a student at Nashville Female Academy.  Purchased from Charles F. Heartman of Hattiesburg, Mississippi in February 1938.","Includes signatures of Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, St. George Tucker, A. Empie and others.  Most autographs are initials."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_coll_ssim":["College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae","Page family","Saunders family","Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae"],"famname_ssim":["Page family","Saunders family"],"persname_ssim":["Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":122,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T01:19:27.549Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2579","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2579","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2579","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2579","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_2579.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Page-Saunders Papers","title_ssm":["Page-Saunders Papers"],"title_tesim":["Page-Saunders Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1790-1932"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1790-1932"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 39.1 P15","/repositories/2/resources/2579"],"text":["Mss. 39.1 P15","/repositories/2/resources/2579","Page-Saunders Papers","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century","College of William and Mary--History--19th century","Legal documents","Correspondence","Diaries","Manuscripts (document genre)","Photographs","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Organization: This collection is organized into 4 Series. Series 1 contains Correspondence; Series 2 contains papers concerning estates; Series 3 contains writings; and Series 4 contains miscellaneous material. Arrangement: This collection is arranged mostly chronologically.","Robert Saunders was born 25 January 1805 in Williamsburg, Virginia. He attended the College of William and Mary and the University of Virginia. Saunders served as professor of mathematics at William and Mary from 1833 to 1848 and was president of the college 1847-1848. He was a captain in the Confederate States Army, head of Eastern State Hospital, mayor of Willamsburg, vestryman of Bruton Parish and served in the Virginia State Senate. Saunders married Lucy Burwell Page in 1828 and had, among other children, Roberta Saunders and Robert Page Saunders. He died 11 September 1868. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00059.frame","See also; Augustine Smith Papers (Mss. Sm. Coll. Smith) for letters from Dr. A. Smith to Alice Page, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Correspondence and papers of members of the Page and Saunders families. Includes correspondence of Margaret Lowther Page of \"Rosewell,\" Gloucester County, Va. and Williamsburg, Va. with her daughter Lucy Burwell Page Saunders and her son-in-law Robert Saunders. The collection includes a diary, 1826, of Robert Saunders while on a trip from New York to Le Havre; published stories of Lucy Burwell Page Saunders; manuscript stories by Roberta Saunders; and correspondence of Robert Page Saunders. There are references to Benjamin Stoddert Ewell and to the College of William and Mary in the papers; a letter, 16 February 1816, written by William Wirt to Robert Saunders; and letters from Sally M. Galt of Williamsburg.","30 items.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Autograph letter signed. Lawsuits and money owed.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Autograph letter signed. Escape of Yarbrough who owes money to Blair from jail. Willing to give Yarbrough a year longer if can get deed of trust.","3 pages on one leaf. Bears seal. Death of her sister's fiancé. Can't visit but entreats sister to come to her to live. Arrival of General Wayne in Philadelphia. Can she get a letter to sister Penny and Mr. Dawson. Health of her children, Gregory and Peggy.","1 page. Autograph letter signed.","Sister. Illness of her poor Barbara. Peggy helped. 4 children. Herrings. Dr. and Mrs. Sawyer. Unhappy by late proceedings of President and Professors. General impression their conduct equally reprehensible as that of the students. Sorry Samuel signed remonstrance. She would have tried to stop him. Boards with Mr. Tazewell. Piece in Enquirer. Mrs. Byrd's accounts of lots in Lynchburg. Will retract two words. Note: This letter refers to the reprehensible conduct of the faculty and students of William and Mary College.","Scope and Contents Margaret Page, Williamsburg, to Mrs. Lowther, at Edenton, North Carolina. Worried re: her. Death of Chancellor Nelson. My John visiting springs. Lucy, Barbara and myself went to Gloster Gloucester County, Virginia Expectation of visiting Peggy. Waiting for payment for Grain sale. Lucy delighted at thoughts of visiting William. Dr. Hare appointed Professor of Chemistry at Medical College at Philadelphia. Dear William, Maria and Mr. Skinner. Illegible SAR handwriting Mr. Skinner returned here.","3 pages on 1 leaf. Birth of Maria's Skinner child. Condition of her shoulder that was operated on 12 years before. Invites her and our dear William to visit. Daughter Barbara has returned from Richmond and granddaughter Peggy, tho unable to walk is thought by physicians to be in a fair way of perfect recovery. Rest of her children quite well.","Death of Mrs. Henry Skipwith. (Elizabeth Byrd). Extreme heat. Son has left.","3 pages on 1 leaf. Her sister's health. At Elmington visiting daughter. Granddaughter Peggy still unable to use leg. Son John has situated at Union Town, Monroe County, Virginia near White and Sweet Sulphur Springs. Disappointed to hear from Mr. Blair that Mr. Skinner has been in Richmond and she had not seen him. \"Lucy is delighted at the thought of having William's picture...wishes above all things to see the little Penelope.\" \"Present us most affectionately to our beloved Maria and William... Kiss for us all the sweet little Pen.\"","4 pages on 1 leaf. \" . . . as I am sensible of the deep Interest you take in our dear Lucy's improvement, hasten to inform you that on the 11th Mr. Morse (the gentleman who boarded at Mrs. Peachy's open'd a school for the education of young ladies. . . \"Mr. Fontaine ... had much skill in gardening and publish'd a garden calendar for every Month in the Year a Manuscript Copy of which I ought to have among my Papers. The great Botanist Clayton of whom you also enquire was well known to your Father. . . He resided either in glister or Middlesex . . . I heard the remains of his Garden frequently spoken of, as being at no great Distance. . . \" Mr. Clayton's grandson. Death of Mrs. Andrews and terms of her will. Tuckers are relieved from anxiety on Mrs. Cabell's account. Sally Tazewell to be married to Mr. Goode. Mayo advertised the revised code and as I requested Mr. Blair (he having both Cooper Jemmy's and Wison's hire for the last year in his hands) to get and pay for the copy I engaged and send it on to you.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Glad to hear people in Williamsburg interested in religion. Would like more rhymes from E. G. G.","3 pages on 1 leaf. Appreciates his sympathy at death of his father (William's uncle). Bequest under will. Left money and watch with chain and one seal.","Trial of Dr. Ducachet (Episcopal minister).","Scope and Contents Rains. Thunder cloud. Dr. Ducachet honorably acquitted. Horrible mob in Baltimore. note says one of last letters Margaret Lowther Page wrote","Pleased at continued recovery of daughter. Dr. P at Jamestown. Cannot get away due to accident with boat to return to Bowling Green where daughter, Sally Cary is ill. Health of friends in Williamsburg. Hot, hot weather there.","Clothes she is sewing and clothes she is sending. Mentions what others have been wearing. Fears confinement of teaching will be too much for you.","Has been to hear Cousin Robert Nelson preach. Staunton Institute opens tomorrow. Mrs. Forest has female teacher from the North who taught in Mississippi and Memphis and knew Kate Millington. . . she is keeping a boy's school but it is in town at the Academy.\"","4 pages on 1 leaf. Three fortifications going up in our immediate neighborhood. Blockade in Virginia. College closed two days ago. Description of defenses at Gloucester Point, Yorktown and Jamestown. Blockade intended to worry people out of a vote for secession. Ewell has commenced erection of plank huts on field on College Landing road. Typescript available.","4 pages on 1 leaf. Is no longer president of the railroad. Mr. Wilmer is chaplain of Ewell's regiment. Professor Morrison died of typhoid fever. Corrects his French.","Has had place in Treasury Dept. conferred on him. Not pleased with position but friends worked so hard to get it for him, he will keep it for awhile to see if he can advance. Mrs. Minnigerode remains unwell.","4 pages on 1 leaf. Bad weather. Mrs. General Gaines. Has not seen Lizzie Ewell but has seen Mr. Stoddert.","Son's demerits at Virginia Military Institute.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Wise is a little above Williamsburg. Probably not going to attack Fort Magruder. Col. Tabb's skirmish at Whitaker's Mill. Went around Williamsburg and Fort Magruder by way of Tutter's Neck. Could have taken Fort Magruder earlier. Mrs. Morison's porch hit by shell.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Has sent money to Gen. Smith. Yankees retook possession of Williamsburg after Gen. Wise left it.","Invited to get some of Miss Rebecca's good tea. Visited General Ewell who is installed on house on Franklin Street near Eighth and just opposite Mrs. Stanard's. Found Lizzie there.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Has visited Ewell's.","Incomplete. Description of Ashland. Visit to the household of Bishop Johns and lists who lives there. Has been offered new position (quartermaster).","Description of his travels in his new position as quartermaster collecting taxes.","Wants pardon, land back and something to do.","25 items.","Celebration of 100th anniversary of Asylum will be 12 October 1873. First patient admitted.","Scope and Contents Incomplete. Sends enclosed invitations to Robert? Description of wedding.","Invites someone to be guest.","News of friends. Dick Coke to be senator from Texas. Description of wedding.","Bad weather. Leonora. Death of Mary Booth. Death of Alice Brown Hammond, nee Hankins.","Gabriella is too sick to attend to putting up the stone.","\"Says Dr. Power wrote to ask her to let Jno. Tyler and his daughter rent rooms in the house but she refused. What can he want there I wonder. He was so intemperate in this city before he left and had his daughter with him.\" Wants him to contact publisher in Baltimore to see if he would put story for Indian mission of Bp. Whipple.","Delia Braithwaite and her flock. Kindness of Braithwaites to her in her illness. Intends to be in Baltimore on the 11th. Visit from Rev. William Pettus of Kentucky. Protege of Prof. Ro. Saunders. Mrs. Minnegerode has sent me the dr's. sermons.","Appreciate subscription to the Nation.(Christmas present.)","Visits. Hard times in Williamsburg. Even in Yorktown vegetables and ice very high. Food is scarce in Williamsburg. Lack of money.","Thanks for Life of Caesar. Burning of house at Shelly.","Elaborate letterhead. Cholera epidemic. Illness of family. Uncle. His son \"our poor feeble-minded one is of course a great charge.","Has brought place in Hampton.","Has dispatched sketch. Want of means makes no difference in the Southern manners. Lizzie wrote that Ewell has gone to Texas. Neither herself or her father like it. Mr. Scott does on Ewell's account.","Mortgage rates.","Subscription to Maryland Churchman. Enclosure: An advertisement of Lycett, stationer.","Telegram. Death of Mrs. Capron.","Thanks for bread and cheese. Received iron.","Payment for mortgage.","Wants to hear from him concerning his health.","Carmody mortgage.","Glad he feels so well. Wishes they could send box of eats and check.","8 pages on four leaves. Afraid she has mislead Lucy Page concerning her health statement. Talks about what her health statement said. Good health for my age.","23 items.","Lucy teaching in Fincastle. Wants Page book. Jack Munford's death.","6 letters. 1 postcard.","Incomplete.","Incomplete.","Incomplete.","5 items.","Incomplete.","13 items. 2 letters.","3 items.","2 letters.","10 items. Includes will.","6 items.","23 pages. 18.5 cm.","83 pages. 15.5 cm. Note: Signature of Robert P. Saunders on back of front cover and on fly leaf.","8 sheets. Manuscript. Also a newspaper clipping of an article by B. J. Lossing regarding the subject of this picture which hung in the library of Robert Saunders of Williamsburg, Virginia. 1 item.","6 sheets. Manuscript.","12 pages. Manuscript.","Margaret Lowther Page: Journal \u0026 Poems, 1790. Physical Location: Removed to Rare Books.","1 item.","2 items.","68 pages of which 28 were used. 6.25 x 4 inches.","1 item.","1 item.","1 item.","2 items.","1 item.","1 item.","2 items.","1 item. This tribute is written on the flyleaf of a copy of the Book of Common Prayer.","Concerns William W. Corcoran.","1 item.","10 items. Includes a book of quotations which probably belonged to Mrs. Lucy Page Saunders.","26 items. Includes memorandum book.","15 items.","6 items.","In fragile condition. Title page torn. Written by Dr. Thomas Parnell, Late Arch-Deacon of Clogher and published by Mrs. Pope.","2 items.","Copies from microfilm of Margaret Lowther Page Poems (PS 814 P3) with identification of some people by Margaret Cook, Special Collections.","Autograph album includes signatures of Professor Holmes and others. Williamsburg area. 90 pages.","Barbara Maria Page was the daughter of John Page, Governor of Virginia.  Signatures with prose include James Madison, President of the United States; Dolly Madison; William \u0026 Mary presdents Adam Empie and Thomas Roderick Dew; William \u0026 Mary professor C. de la Pena; Bishop Richard Channing Moore; and others.  Includes notes on the album, 1938, by donor, L.P.W. Poindexter.","Autograph album of Mary Lou Saunders, a student at Nashville Female Academy.  Purchased from Charles F. Heartman of Hattiesburg, Mississippi in February 1938.","Includes signatures of Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, St. George Tucker, A. Empie and others.  Most autographs are initials.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae","Page family","Saunders family","Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 39.1 P15","/repositories/2/resources/2579"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Page-Saunders Papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["Page-Saunders Papers"],"collection_ssim":["Page-Saunders Papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century"],"geogname_ssim":["Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century"],"creator_ssm":["Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Page family","Saunders family"],"creator_ssim":["Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Page family","Saunders family"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868"],"creator_famname_ssim":["Page family","Saunders family"],"creators_ssim":["Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Page family","Saunders family"],"places_ssim":["Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Purchase"],"access_subjects_ssim":["College of William and Mary--History--19th century","Legal documents","Correspondence","Diaries","Manuscripts (document genre)","Photographs"],"access_subjects_ssm":["College of William and Mary--History--19th century","Legal documents","Correspondence","Diaries","Manuscripts (document genre)","Photographs"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["190.00 Linear Feet"],"extent_tesim":["190.00 Linear Feet"],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence","Diaries","Manuscripts (document genre)","Photographs"],"date_range_isim":[1790,1791,1792,1793,1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872,1873,1874,1875,1876,1877,1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1883,1884,1885,1886,1887,1888,1889,1890,1891,1892,1893,1894,1895,1896,1897,1898,1899,1900,1901,1902,1903,1904,1905,1906,1907,1908,1909,1910,1911,1912,1913,1914,1915,1916,1917,1918,1919,1920,1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1928,1929,1930,1931,1932],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOrganization: This collection is organized into 4 Series. Series 1 contains Correspondence; Series 2 contains papers concerning estates; Series 3 contains writings; and Series 4 contains miscellaneous material. 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Saunders married Lucy Burwell Page in 1828 and had, among other children, Roberta Saunders and Robert Page Saunders. He died 11 September 1868. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: \u003cextref href=\"http://scdbwiki.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Robert_Saunders\" title=\"Robert Saunders\"\u003e\u003c/extref\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["Robert Saunders was born 25 January 1805 in Williamsburg, Virginia. He attended the College of William and Mary and the University of Virginia. Saunders served as professor of mathematics at William and Mary from 1833 to 1848 and was president of the college 1847-1848. He was a captain in the Confederate States Army, head of Eastern State Hospital, mayor of Willamsburg, vestryman of Bruton Parish and served in the Virginia State Senate. Saunders married Lucy Burwell Page in 1828 and had, among other children, Roberta Saunders and Robert Page Saunders. He died 11 September 1868. 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There are references to Benjamin Stoddert Ewell and to the College of William and Mary in the papers; a letter, 16 February 1816, written by William Wirt to Robert Saunders; and letters from Sally M. Galt of Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e30 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages on 1 leaf. Autograph letter signed. Lawsuits and money owed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages on 1 leaf. Autograph letter signed. Escape of Yarbrough who owes money to Blair from jail. Willing to give Yarbrough a year longer if can get deed of trust.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages on one leaf. Bears seal. Death of her sister's fiancé. Can't visit but entreats sister to come to her to live. Arrival of General Wayne in Philadelphia. Can she get a letter to sister Penny and Mr. Dawson. Health of her children, Gregory and Peggy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSister. Illness of her poor Barbara. Peggy helped. 4 children. Herrings. Dr. and Mrs. Sawyer. Unhappy by late proceedings of President and Professors. General impression their conduct equally reprehensible as that of the students. Sorry Samuel signed remonstrance. She would have tried to stop him. Boards with Mr. Tazewell. Piece in Enquirer. Mrs. Byrd's accounts of lots in Lynchburg. Will retract two words. Note: This letter refers to the reprehensible conduct of the faculty and students of William and Mary College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Margaret Page, Williamsburg, to Mrs. Lowther, at Edenton, North Carolina. Worried re: her. Death of Chancellor Nelson. My John visiting springs. Lucy, Barbara and myself went to Gloster Gloucester County, Virginia Expectation of visiting Peggy. Waiting for payment for Grain sale. Lucy delighted at thoughts of visiting William. Dr. Hare appointed Professor of Chemistry at Medical College at Philadelphia. Dear William, Maria and Mr. Skinner. Illegible SAR handwriting Mr. Skinner returned here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages on 1 leaf. Birth of Maria's Skinner child. Condition of her shoulder that was operated on 12 years before. Invites her and our dear William to visit. Daughter Barbara has returned from Richmond and granddaughter Peggy, tho unable to walk is thought by physicians to be in a fair way of perfect recovery. Rest of her children quite well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Mrs. Henry Skipwith. (Elizabeth Byrd). Extreme heat. Son has left.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages on 1 leaf. Her sister's health. At Elmington visiting daughter. Granddaughter Peggy still unable to use leg. Son John has situated at Union Town, Monroe County, Virginia near White and Sweet Sulphur Springs. Disappointed to hear from Mr. Blair that Mr. Skinner has been in Richmond and she had not seen him. \"Lucy is delighted at the thought of having William's picture...wishes above all things to see the little Penelope.\" \"Present us most affectionately to our beloved Maria and William... Kiss for us all the sweet little Pen.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages on 1 leaf. \" . . . as I am sensible of the deep Interest you take in our dear Lucy's improvement, hasten to inform you that on the 11th Mr. Morse (the gentleman who boarded at Mrs. Peachy's open'd a school for the education of young ladies. . . \"Mr. Fontaine ... had much skill in gardening and publish'd a garden calendar for every Month in the Year a Manuscript Copy of which I ought to have among my Papers. The great Botanist Clayton of whom you also enquire was well known to your Father. . . He resided either in glister or Middlesex . . . I heard the remains of his Garden frequently spoken of, as being at no great Distance. . . \" Mr. Clayton's grandson. Death of Mrs. Andrews and terms of her will. Tuckers are relieved from anxiety on Mrs. Cabell's account. Sally Tazewell to be married to Mr. Goode. Mayo advertised the revised code and as I requested Mr. Blair (he having both Cooper Jemmy's and Wison's hire for the last year in his hands) to get and pay for the copy I engaged and send it on to you.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages on 1 leaf. Glad to hear people in Williamsburg interested in religion. Would like more rhymes from E. G. G.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pages on 1 leaf. Appreciates his sympathy at death of his father (William's uncle). Bequest under will. Left money and watch with chain and one seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrial of Dr. Ducachet (Episcopal minister).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Rains. Thunder cloud. Dr. Ducachet honorably acquitted. Horrible mob in Baltimore. note says one of last letters Margaret Lowther Page wrote\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleased at continued recovery of daughter. Dr. P at Jamestown. Cannot get away due to accident with boat to return to Bowling Green where daughter, Sally Cary is ill. Health of friends in Williamsburg. Hot, hot weather there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClothes she is sewing and clothes she is sending. Mentions what others have been wearing. Fears confinement of teaching will be too much for you.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been to hear Cousin Robert Nelson preach. Staunton Institute opens tomorrow. Mrs. Forest has female teacher from the North who taught in Mississippi and Memphis and knew Kate Millington. . . she is keeping a boy's school but it is in town at the Academy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages on 1 leaf. Three fortifications going up in our immediate neighborhood. Blockade in Virginia. College closed two days ago. Description of defenses at Gloucester Point, Yorktown and Jamestown. Blockade intended to worry people out of a vote for secession. Ewell has commenced erection of plank huts on field on College Landing road. Typescript available.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages on 1 leaf. Is no longer president of the railroad. Mr. Wilmer is chaplain of Ewell's regiment. Professor Morrison died of typhoid fever. Corrects his French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas had place in Treasury Dept. conferred on him. Not pleased with position but friends worked so hard to get it for him, he will keep it for awhile to see if he can advance. Mrs. Minnigerode remains unwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 pages on 1 leaf. Bad weather. Mrs. General Gaines. Has not seen Lizzie Ewell but has seen Mr. Stoddert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSon's demerits at Virginia Military Institute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages on 1 leaf. Wise is a little above Williamsburg. Probably not going to attack Fort Magruder. Col. Tabb's skirmish at Whitaker's Mill. Went around Williamsburg and Fort Magruder by way of Tutter's Neck. Could have taken Fort Magruder earlier. Mrs. Morison's porch hit by shell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages on 1 leaf. Has sent money to Gen. Smith. Yankees retook possession of Williamsburg after Gen. Wise left it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvited to get some of Miss Rebecca's good tea. Visited General Ewell who is installed on house on Franklin Street near Eighth and just opposite Mrs. Stanard's. Found Lizzie there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages on 1 leaf. Has visited Ewell's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete. Description of Ashland. Visit to the household of Bishop Johns and lists who lives there. 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Tyler and his daughter rent rooms in the house but she refused. What can he want there I wonder. He was so intemperate in this city before he left and had his daughter with him.\" Wants him to contact publisher in Baltimore to see if he would put story for Indian mission of Bp. Whipple.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelia Braithwaite and her flock. Kindness of Braithwaites to her in her illness. Intends to be in Baltimore on the 11th. Visit from Rev. William Pettus of Kentucky. Protege of Prof. Ro. Saunders. Mrs. Minnegerode has sent me the dr's. sermons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciate subscription to the Nation.(Christmas present.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisits. Hard times in Williamsburg. Even in Yorktown vegetables and ice very high. Food is scarce in Williamsburg. Lack of money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for Life of Caesar. Burning of house at Shelly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElaborate letterhead. Cholera epidemic. Illness of family. Uncle. His son \"our poor feeble-minded one is of course a great charge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas brought place in Hampton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas dispatched sketch. Want of means makes no difference in the Southern manners. Lizzie wrote that Ewell has gone to Texas. Neither herself or her father like it. Mr. Scott does on Ewell's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMortgage rates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscription to Maryland Churchman. Enclosure: An advertisement of Lycett, stationer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTelegram. Death of Mrs. Capron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for bread and cheese. Received iron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment for mortgage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to hear from him concerning his health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarmody mortgage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad he feels so well. Wishes they could send box of eats and check.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 pages on four leaves. Afraid she has mislead Lucy Page concerning her health statement. Talks about what her health statement said. Good health for my age.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e23 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy teaching in Fincastle. Wants Page book. Jack Munford's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 letters. 1 postcard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e13 items. 2 letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e10 items. Includes will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e23 pages. 18.5 cm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e83 pages. 15.5 cm. Note: Signature of Robert P. Saunders on back of front cover and on fly leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 sheets. Manuscript. 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Includes correspondence of Margaret Lowther Page of \"Rosewell,\" Gloucester County, Va. and Williamsburg, Va. with her daughter Lucy Burwell Page Saunders and her son-in-law Robert Saunders. The collection includes a diary, 1826, of Robert Saunders while on a trip from New York to Le Havre; published stories of Lucy Burwell Page Saunders; manuscript stories by Roberta Saunders; and correspondence of Robert Page Saunders. There are references to Benjamin Stoddert Ewell and to the College of William and Mary in the papers; a letter, 16 February 1816, written by William Wirt to Robert Saunders; and letters from Sally M. Galt of Williamsburg.","30 items.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Autograph letter signed. Lawsuits and money owed.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Autograph letter signed. Escape of Yarbrough who owes money to Blair from jail. Willing to give Yarbrough a year longer if can get deed of trust.","3 pages on one leaf. Bears seal. Death of her sister's fiancé. Can't visit but entreats sister to come to her to live. Arrival of General Wayne in Philadelphia. Can she get a letter to sister Penny and Mr. Dawson. Health of her children, Gregory and Peggy.","1 page. Autograph letter signed.","Sister. Illness of her poor Barbara. Peggy helped. 4 children. Herrings. Dr. and Mrs. Sawyer. Unhappy by late proceedings of President and Professors. General impression their conduct equally reprehensible as that of the students. Sorry Samuel signed remonstrance. She would have tried to stop him. Boards with Mr. Tazewell. Piece in Enquirer. Mrs. Byrd's accounts of lots in Lynchburg. Will retract two words. Note: This letter refers to the reprehensible conduct of the faculty and students of William and Mary College.","Scope and Contents Margaret Page, Williamsburg, to Mrs. Lowther, at Edenton, North Carolina. Worried re: her. Death of Chancellor Nelson. My John visiting springs. Lucy, Barbara and myself went to Gloster Gloucester County, Virginia Expectation of visiting Peggy. Waiting for payment for Grain sale. Lucy delighted at thoughts of visiting William. Dr. Hare appointed Professor of Chemistry at Medical College at Philadelphia. Dear William, Maria and Mr. Skinner. Illegible SAR handwriting Mr. Skinner returned here.","3 pages on 1 leaf. Birth of Maria's Skinner child. Condition of her shoulder that was operated on 12 years before. Invites her and our dear William to visit. Daughter Barbara has returned from Richmond and granddaughter Peggy, tho unable to walk is thought by physicians to be in a fair way of perfect recovery. Rest of her children quite well.","Death of Mrs. Henry Skipwith. (Elizabeth Byrd). Extreme heat. Son has left.","3 pages on 1 leaf. Her sister's health. At Elmington visiting daughter. Granddaughter Peggy still unable to use leg. Son John has situated at Union Town, Monroe County, Virginia near White and Sweet Sulphur Springs. Disappointed to hear from Mr. Blair that Mr. Skinner has been in Richmond and she had not seen him. \"Lucy is delighted at the thought of having William's picture...wishes above all things to see the little Penelope.\" \"Present us most affectionately to our beloved Maria and William... Kiss for us all the sweet little Pen.\"","4 pages on 1 leaf. \" . . . as I am sensible of the deep Interest you take in our dear Lucy's improvement, hasten to inform you that on the 11th Mr. Morse (the gentleman who boarded at Mrs. Peachy's open'd a school for the education of young ladies. . . \"Mr. Fontaine ... had much skill in gardening and publish'd a garden calendar for every Month in the Year a Manuscript Copy of which I ought to have among my Papers. The great Botanist Clayton of whom you also enquire was well known to your Father. . . He resided either in glister or Middlesex . . . I heard the remains of his Garden frequently spoken of, as being at no great Distance. . . \" Mr. Clayton's grandson. Death of Mrs. Andrews and terms of her will. Tuckers are relieved from anxiety on Mrs. Cabell's account. Sally Tazewell to be married to Mr. Goode. Mayo advertised the revised code and as I requested Mr. Blair (he having both Cooper Jemmy's and Wison's hire for the last year in his hands) to get and pay for the copy I engaged and send it on to you.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Glad to hear people in Williamsburg interested in religion. Would like more rhymes from E. G. G.","3 pages on 1 leaf. Appreciates his sympathy at death of his father (William's uncle). Bequest under will. Left money and watch with chain and one seal.","Trial of Dr. Ducachet (Episcopal minister).","Scope and Contents Rains. Thunder cloud. Dr. Ducachet honorably acquitted. Horrible mob in Baltimore. note says one of last letters Margaret Lowther Page wrote","Pleased at continued recovery of daughter. Dr. P at Jamestown. Cannot get away due to accident with boat to return to Bowling Green where daughter, Sally Cary is ill. Health of friends in Williamsburg. Hot, hot weather there.","Clothes she is sewing and clothes she is sending. Mentions what others have been wearing. Fears confinement of teaching will be too much for you.","Has been to hear Cousin Robert Nelson preach. Staunton Institute opens tomorrow. Mrs. Forest has female teacher from the North who taught in Mississippi and Memphis and knew Kate Millington. . . she is keeping a boy's school but it is in town at the Academy.\"","4 pages on 1 leaf. Three fortifications going up in our immediate neighborhood. Blockade in Virginia. College closed two days ago. Description of defenses at Gloucester Point, Yorktown and Jamestown. Blockade intended to worry people out of a vote for secession. Ewell has commenced erection of plank huts on field on College Landing road. Typescript available.","4 pages on 1 leaf. Is no longer president of the railroad. Mr. Wilmer is chaplain of Ewell's regiment. Professor Morrison died of typhoid fever. Corrects his French.","Has had place in Treasury Dept. conferred on him. Not pleased with position but friends worked so hard to get it for him, he will keep it for awhile to see if he can advance. Mrs. Minnigerode remains unwell.","4 pages on 1 leaf. Bad weather. Mrs. General Gaines. Has not seen Lizzie Ewell but has seen Mr. Stoddert.","Son's demerits at Virginia Military Institute.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Wise is a little above Williamsburg. Probably not going to attack Fort Magruder. Col. Tabb's skirmish at Whitaker's Mill. Went around Williamsburg and Fort Magruder by way of Tutter's Neck. Could have taken Fort Magruder earlier. Mrs. Morison's porch hit by shell.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Has sent money to Gen. Smith. Yankees retook possession of Williamsburg after Gen. Wise left it.","Invited to get some of Miss Rebecca's good tea. Visited General Ewell who is installed on house on Franklin Street near Eighth and just opposite Mrs. Stanard's. Found Lizzie there.","2 pages on 1 leaf. Has visited Ewell's.","Incomplete. Description of Ashland. Visit to the household of Bishop Johns and lists who lives there. Has been offered new position (quartermaster).","Description of his travels in his new position as quartermaster collecting taxes.","Wants pardon, land back and something to do.","25 items.","Celebration of 100th anniversary of Asylum will be 12 October 1873. First patient admitted.","Scope and Contents Incomplete. Sends enclosed invitations to Robert? Description of wedding.","Invites someone to be guest.","News of friends. Dick Coke to be senator from Texas. Description of wedding.","Bad weather. Leonora. Death of Mary Booth. Death of Alice Brown Hammond, nee Hankins.","Gabriella is too sick to attend to putting up the stone.","\"Says Dr. Power wrote to ask her to let Jno. Tyler and his daughter rent rooms in the house but she refused. What can he want there I wonder. He was so intemperate in this city before he left and had his daughter with him.\" Wants him to contact publisher in Baltimore to see if he would put story for Indian mission of Bp. Whipple.","Delia Braithwaite and her flock. Kindness of Braithwaites to her in her illness. Intends to be in Baltimore on the 11th. Visit from Rev. William Pettus of Kentucky. Protege of Prof. Ro. Saunders. Mrs. Minnegerode has sent me the dr's. sermons.","Appreciate subscription to the Nation.(Christmas present.)","Visits. Hard times in Williamsburg. Even in Yorktown vegetables and ice very high. Food is scarce in Williamsburg. Lack of money.","Thanks for Life of Caesar. Burning of house at Shelly.","Elaborate letterhead. Cholera epidemic. Illness of family. Uncle. His son \"our poor feeble-minded one is of course a great charge.","Has brought place in Hampton.","Has dispatched sketch. Want of means makes no difference in the Southern manners. Lizzie wrote that Ewell has gone to Texas. Neither herself or her father like it. Mr. Scott does on Ewell's account.","Mortgage rates.","Subscription to Maryland Churchman. Enclosure: An advertisement of Lycett, stationer.","Telegram. Death of Mrs. Capron.","Thanks for bread and cheese. Received iron.","Payment for mortgage.","Wants to hear from him concerning his health.","Carmody mortgage.","Glad he feels so well. Wishes they could send box of eats and check.","8 pages on four leaves. Afraid she has mislead Lucy Page concerning her health statement. Talks about what her health statement said. Good health for my age.","23 items.","Lucy teaching in Fincastle. Wants Page book. Jack Munford's death.","6 letters. 1 postcard.","Incomplete.","Incomplete.","Incomplete.","5 items.","Incomplete.","13 items. 2 letters.","3 items.","2 letters.","10 items. Includes will.","6 items.","23 pages. 18.5 cm.","83 pages. 15.5 cm. Note: Signature of Robert P. Saunders on back of front cover and on fly leaf.","8 sheets. Manuscript. Also a newspaper clipping of an article by B. J. Lossing regarding the subject of this picture which hung in the library of Robert Saunders of Williamsburg, Virginia. 1 item.","6 sheets. Manuscript.","12 pages. Manuscript.","Margaret Lowther Page: Journal \u0026 Poems, 1790. Physical Location: Removed to Rare Books.","1 item.","2 items.","68 pages of which 28 were used. 6.25 x 4 inches.","1 item.","1 item.","1 item.","2 items.","1 item.","1 item.","2 items.","1 item. This tribute is written on the flyleaf of a copy of the Book of Common Prayer.","Concerns William W. Corcoran.","1 item.","10 items. Includes a book of quotations which probably belonged to Mrs. Lucy Page Saunders.","26 items. Includes memorandum book.","15 items.","6 items.","In fragile condition. Title page torn. Written by Dr. Thomas Parnell, Late Arch-Deacon of Clogher and published by Mrs. Pope.","2 items.","Copies from microfilm of Margaret Lowther Page Poems (PS 814 P3) with identification of some people by Margaret Cook, Special Collections.","Autograph album includes signatures of Professor Holmes and others. Williamsburg area. 90 pages.","Barbara Maria Page was the daughter of John Page, Governor of Virginia.  Signatures with prose include James Madison, President of the United States; Dolly Madison; William \u0026 Mary presdents Adam Empie and Thomas Roderick Dew; William \u0026 Mary professor C. de la Pena; Bishop Richard Channing Moore; and others.  Includes notes on the album, 1938, by donor, L.P.W. Poindexter.","Autograph album of Mary Lou Saunders, a student at Nashville Female Academy.  Purchased from Charles F. Heartman of Hattiesburg, Mississippi in February 1938.","Includes signatures of Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, St. George Tucker, A. Empie and others.  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Army. Infantry, 8th (1796-1802)","Correspondence","Financial records","1277 items.","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Organization: The collection is organized into 9 series: 1. Military papers of Philip Lightfoot; 2. Letters; 3. Accounts and invoices; 4. Papers relating to accounts collected by Philip Lightfoot; 5. Legal papers; 6. Papers of James L. Markham; 7. Papers of Samuel Porter; 8. Papers of Merrick Starr; 9. Miscellaneous. Arrangement: Series 2, 6 and 7 are arranged chronologically; series 3-5 are arranged alphabetically.","Philip Lightfoot of Culpeper County, Virginia served as a lieutenant in the Continental Army Artillery from 1778-1781. He was commissioned as lieutenant in the Virginia militia and as captain in the 8th U. S. Infantry Regiment. His heir [Philip Lightfoot, Jr.] put in a claim for his Revolutionary War service pension in 1831. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","Mss. Acc. 1998.09 Addition has been transferred to the Swem Library Microfilm Collection.","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00065.frame","For Mss. 39.1L62, boxes 1-6, use microfilm only. When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Note to researchers: Due to the fragile condition of the originals, this collection has to be used in microfilm format;[ CS71 .l718, available in the open stacks and by ILL]. \nPapers of Philip Lightfoot of Culpeper County, Virginia including his commissions as lieutenant in the Second Battalion, 5th Regiment, Virginia militia and as captain in the 8th U. S. Infantry Regiment and papers relating to his service in the U. S. Army including records of a recruiting party, enlistment pledges, muster rolls, records of rewards offered for deserters and descriptions of U. S. Army uniforms."," There are legal papers in the collection and accounts and business correspondence of merchants in Culpeper (James L. Markham, Samuel Porter, and Merrick Starr). Apparently, the later papers in the collection belong to another Philip Lightfoot [perhaps a son.] One of the two men or perhaps, both, were lawyers."," The collection contains a letter, 5 July 1809, written by William Wirt as well as four pages of genealogical information on the Lightfoot family including slave births. "," Philip Lightfoot Papers 1765-1860, in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number CS71 .L718","Mss. Acc. 1938.172. Letters and papers of the Lightfoot family of Virginia. This group is thoroughly described on the Contents List link.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Book containing general, divisional and brigade orders and instruction and records of courts martial. 7 3/4\"; x 13\". 90 pages. 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Mutilated.","14 1/2 cm x 34 1/2 cm. 8 sheets.","Mutilated.","Letters chronologically","Mutilated.","Enclosure: List of fees in Madison County, due John Brown, clerk of the Court of Appeals, 1794-1802.","A receipt for money received from Philip Lightfoot appears on the same sheet.","Note: The account of Isaac Stone with James Vass appears on the same sheet.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","On same sheet with Jaquelin P. Taylor to Philip Lightfoot.","On same sheet with E. C. Richardson, at Richmond, to Philip Lightfoot, 13 May 1836.","Postmarked Cloaver Dale, Botetourt County, Virginia.","Mutilated.","On same sheet with J. J. Crittenden to Philip Lightfoot.","On same sheet with John Pendleton to Major Philip Lightfoot, 1 July 1844.","Printed circular letter.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","This letter contains an account of the trip to Kentucky.","Mutilated.","Two incomplete leters.","Mutilated. 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Estate.","Scope and Contents Estate.","Scope and Contents Estate.","2 items. Suit.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in the High Court of Chancery of Maryland.","Scope and Contents Suit.","Scope and Contents Estate, Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County.","2 items. Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","1 piece, copy. Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia, 1765.","5 items. Suit in Albemarle County, Virginia.","1 piece, newspaper clipping. Suit in High Court of Chancery, Richmond.","Scope and Contents Deed of sale covering lands in Culpeper County, Virginia, and slaves and personal property devised by Marshall Petty, deceased, to John S. Petty.","1 piece, copy. Deed conveying certain Negroes and personal property in trust for the benefit of James and Susannah Slaughter.","Scope and Contents Trust deed covering three tracts of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","1 piece, mutilated. Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","19 items. Estate.","1 piece, copy. Court order directing Edward Stevens and David Jameson, commissioners, to convey two tracts of land in Culpeper County, Virginia, to Jeremiah Strother.","Scope and Contents Memorandum of suits against H. Dod and Nimrod Berry, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Deed to a tract of land in Madison County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in Fredericksburg District Court.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit.","Scope and Contents Report of a jury on possible injury to property due to the proposal of John C. Williams to raise his mill dam on Cedar Run, Culpeper County, 1803, not signed.","1 piece, mutilated. Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Bill of sale for a Negro boy named Emmanuel.","Scope and Contents","8 items. Including one surveyor's plat.","Papers of James L. Markham","An account appears on the same page.","Included are letters for the following dates: 25 June, 9 July, 16 July, 23 July 1811.","Mutilated. Three accounts appear on the same sheet.","An account of James Tutt with Markham and Breedlove appears on the same sheet.","Mutilated.","Scope and Contents 5","2 copies, one mutilated.","Papers of Samuel Porter","Chronologically.","Mutilated.","An account appears on the same sheet.","This letter, written on a printed circular, includes a copy of a letter from Worrell, Jennings \u0026 Co., to Samuel Porter, 11 December 1815.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Papers of Merrick Starr","Scope and Contents","39 items.","Scope and Contents","11 items.","Scope and Contents","Other papers alphabetically by records creator, unknown and fragments at the end.","Scope and Contents Articles of association.","Scope and Contents Petition of the citizens of Culpeper County to the House of Delegates requesting that the county be divided.","Scope and Contents Recommendation for the position of deputy to a county clerk.","Scope and Contents Certificate of residence in Culpeper County.","2 items. Two memorandum books containing personal accounts and accounts collected for clients.","16 items. Legal notes and forms.","Scope and Contents Photograph of a portrait, (1562-1625).","Scope and Contents Obituary in the handwriting of Philip Lightfoot.","Scope and Contents Request for membership in the Stevensburg Lodge.","1 piece (3 printed pages). Acts of the legislature.","Scope and Contents Certificate of office as justice of the peace.","1 piece.","1 piece.","1 piece.","1 piece.","2 pieces.","5 pieces.","Four pages of genealogical information on the Lighfoot family and allied families including slave births. Found in an eighteenth-century book of Virginia laws now owned by John Di Giusto.","Two service reels, one printmaster, and one archival master of a portion of the Lightfoot Papers.(See inventory: Military papers and letters, Box one folder -- Box 2, Folder 5). 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S. Infantry Regiment and papers relating to his service in the U. S. Army including records of a recruiting party, enlistment pledges, muster rolls, records of rewards offered for deserters and descriptions of U. S. Army uniforms."," There are legal papers in the collection and accounts and business correspondence of merchants in Culpeper (James L. Markham, Samuel Porter, and Merrick Starr). Apparently, the later papers in the collection belong to another Philip Lightfoot [perhaps a son.] One of the two men or perhaps, both, were lawyers."," The collection contains a letter, 5 July 1809, written by William Wirt as well as four pages of genealogical information on the Lightfoot family including slave births. "," Philip Lightfoot Papers 1765-1860, in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number CS71 .L718","Mss. Acc. 1938.172. Letters and papers of the Lightfoot family of Virginia. This group is thoroughly described on the Contents List link.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Book containing general, divisional and brigade orders and instruction and records of courts martial. 7 3/4\"; x 13\". 90 pages. An entry for 21 December 1799 gives a detailed description of the uniforms of the United States.","Scope and Contents Book containing general, divisional and brigade orders and records of courts martial. 8\" x 12 1/4\". 92 pages.","Scope and Contents Book containing general, divisional and brigade orders and records of courts martial. 7 1/2\" x 13\". 92 pages.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Chronological.","Autograph copy signed.","Circular letter.","Mutilated.","Scope and Contents Signed by Henry Lee.","Scope and Contents","4, [6] pages. 24 1/2 cm. The forms in this manual are filled in with ink and dated 5 April 1799.","95 pages, 16 cm. Mutilated.","14 1/2 cm x 34 1/2 cm. 8 sheets.","Mutilated.","Letters chronologically","Mutilated.","Enclosure: List of fees in Madison County, due John Brown, clerk of the Court of Appeals, 1794-1802.","A receipt for money received from Philip Lightfoot appears on the same sheet.","Note: The account of Isaac Stone with James Vass appears on the same sheet.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","On same sheet with Jaquelin P. Taylor to Philip Lightfoot.","On same sheet with E. C. Richardson, at Richmond, to Philip Lightfoot, 13 May 1836.","Postmarked Cloaver Dale, Botetourt County, Virginia.","Mutilated.","On same sheet with J. J. Crittenden to Philip Lightfoot.","On same sheet with John Pendleton to Major Philip Lightfoot, 1 July 1844.","Printed circular letter.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","This letter contains an account of the trip to Kentucky.","Mutilated.","Two incomplete leters.","Mutilated. Also a tinted photostat.","Accounts and Invoices Alphabetically.","Scope and Contents 2","18 items.","11 items.","66 items.","21 items.","Scope and Contents 13 Includes a memorandum book.","2 items.","2 items.","2 items.","8 items.","41 items.","Scope and Contents 1","Papers Relating to Accounts Collected by Philip Lightfoot Alphabetically.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents 1","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Mutilated.","Scope and Contents","36 items.","Scope and Contents","6 items.","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","11 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","9 items.","2 items.","5 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","5 items.","12 items.","Scope and Contents","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","10 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","2 items.","2 items.","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","5 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","Scope and Contents","8 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","11 items.","Scope and Contents","2 items.","6 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents 1","6 items.","Scope and Contents Mutilated.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","8 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","9 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents 1","Scope and Contents","10 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","5 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Legal Papers Alphabetically.","12 items. Estate.","Scope and Contents Estate.","Scope and Contents Estate.","2 items. Suit.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in the High Court of Chancery of Maryland.","Scope and Contents Suit.","Scope and Contents Estate, Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County.","2 items. Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","1 piece, copy. Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia, 1765.","5 items. Suit in Albemarle County, Virginia.","1 piece, newspaper clipping. Suit in High Court of Chancery, Richmond.","Scope and Contents Deed of sale covering lands in Culpeper County, Virginia, and slaves and personal property devised by Marshall Petty, deceased, to John S. Petty.","1 piece, copy. Deed conveying certain Negroes and personal property in trust for the benefit of James and Susannah Slaughter.","Scope and Contents Trust deed covering three tracts of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","1 piece, mutilated. Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","19 items. Estate.","1 piece, copy. Court order directing Edward Stevens and David Jameson, commissioners, to convey two tracts of land in Culpeper County, Virginia, to Jeremiah Strother.","Scope and Contents Memorandum of suits against H. Dod and Nimrod Berry, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Deed to a tract of land in Madison County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in Fredericksburg District Court.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit.","Scope and Contents Report of a jury on possible injury to property due to the proposal of John C. Williams to raise his mill dam on Cedar Run, Culpeper County, 1803, not signed.","1 piece, mutilated. Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Bill of sale for a Negro boy named Emmanuel.","Scope and Contents","8 items. Including one surveyor's plat.","Papers of James L. Markham","An account appears on the same page.","Included are letters for the following dates: 25 June, 9 July, 16 July, 23 July 1811.","Mutilated. Three accounts appear on the same sheet.","An account of James Tutt with Markham and Breedlove appears on the same sheet.","Mutilated.","Scope and Contents 5","2 copies, one mutilated.","Papers of Samuel Porter","Chronologically.","Mutilated.","An account appears on the same sheet.","This letter, written on a printed circular, includes a copy of a letter from Worrell, Jennings \u0026 Co., to Samuel Porter, 11 December 1815.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Papers of Merrick Starr","Scope and Contents","39 items.","Scope and Contents","11 items.","Scope and Contents","Other papers alphabetically by records creator, unknown and fragments at the end.","Scope and Contents Articles of association.","Scope and Contents Petition of the citizens of Culpeper County to the House of Delegates requesting that the county be divided.","Scope and Contents Recommendation for the position of deputy to a county clerk.","Scope and Contents Certificate of residence in Culpeper County.","2 items. Two memorandum books containing personal accounts and accounts collected for clients.","16 items. Legal notes and forms.","Scope and Contents Photograph of a portrait, (1562-1625).","Scope and Contents Obituary in the handwriting of Philip Lightfoot.","Scope and Contents Request for membership in the Stevensburg Lodge.","1 piece (3 printed pages). Acts of the legislature.","Scope and Contents Certificate of office as justice of the peace.","1 piece.","1 piece.","1 piece.","1 piece.","2 pieces.","5 pieces.","Four pages of genealogical information on the Lighfoot family and allied families including slave births. Found in an eighteenth-century book of Virginia laws now owned by John Di Giusto.","Two service reels, one printmaster, and one archival master of a portion of the Lightfoot Papers.(See inventory: Military papers and letters, Box one folder -- Box 2, Folder 5). This group has been accessioned into the Swem Library Microfilm Collection."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":382,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T14:11:24.885Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8758","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8758","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8758","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8758","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8758.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Lightfoot, Philip, Papers","title_ssm":["Philip Lightfoot Papers"],"title_tesim":["Philip Lightfoot Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1778-1800"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1778-1800"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 39.1 L62","/repositories/2/resources/8758"],"text":["Mss. 39.1 L62","/repositories/2/resources/8758","Philip Lightfoot Papers","Virginia--Genealogy","Virginia--Militia","African Americans--Genealogy","Genealogy","Legal documents","United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783","United States. Army. Infantry, 8th (1796-1802)","Correspondence","Financial records","1277 items.","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Organization: The collection is organized into 9 series: 1. Military papers of Philip Lightfoot; 2. Letters; 3. Accounts and invoices; 4. Papers relating to accounts collected by Philip Lightfoot; 5. Legal papers; 6. Papers of James L. Markham; 7. Papers of Samuel Porter; 8. Papers of Merrick Starr; 9. Miscellaneous. Arrangement: Series 2, 6 and 7 are arranged chronologically; series 3-5 are arranged alphabetically.","Philip Lightfoot of Culpeper County, Virginia served as a lieutenant in the Continental Army Artillery from 1778-1781. He was commissioned as lieutenant in the Virginia militia and as captain in the 8th U. S. Infantry Regiment. His heir [Philip Lightfoot, Jr.] put in a claim for his Revolutionary War service pension in 1831. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","Mss. Acc. 1998.09 Addition has been transferred to the Swem Library Microfilm Collection.","Other Information:"," Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00065.frame","For Mss. 39.1L62, boxes 1-6, use microfilm only. When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Note to researchers: Due to the fragile condition of the originals, this collection has to be used in microfilm format;[ CS71 .l718, available in the open stacks and by ILL]. \nPapers of Philip Lightfoot of Culpeper County, Virginia including his commissions as lieutenant in the Second Battalion, 5th Regiment, Virginia militia and as captain in the 8th U. S. Infantry Regiment and papers relating to his service in the U. S. Army including records of a recruiting party, enlistment pledges, muster rolls, records of rewards offered for deserters and descriptions of U. S. 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Mutilated.","14 1/2 cm x 34 1/2 cm. 8 sheets.","Mutilated.","Letters chronologically","Mutilated.","Enclosure: List of fees in Madison County, due John Brown, clerk of the Court of Appeals, 1794-1802.","A receipt for money received from Philip Lightfoot appears on the same sheet.","Note: The account of Isaac Stone with James Vass appears on the same sheet.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","On same sheet with Jaquelin P. Taylor to Philip Lightfoot.","On same sheet with E. C. Richardson, at Richmond, to Philip Lightfoot, 13 May 1836.","Postmarked Cloaver Dale, Botetourt County, Virginia.","Mutilated.","On same sheet with J. J. Crittenden to Philip Lightfoot.","On same sheet with John Pendleton to Major Philip Lightfoot, 1 July 1844.","Printed circular letter.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","This letter contains an account of the trip to Kentucky.","Mutilated.","Two incomplete leters.","Mutilated. 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Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","19 items. Estate.","1 piece, copy. Court order directing Edward Stevens and David Jameson, commissioners, to convey two tracts of land in Culpeper County, Virginia, to Jeremiah Strother.","Scope and Contents Memorandum of suits against H. Dod and Nimrod Berry, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Deed to a tract of land in Madison County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in Fredericksburg District Court.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit.","Scope and Contents Report of a jury on possible injury to property due to the proposal of John C. Williams to raise his mill dam on Cedar Run, Culpeper County, 1803, not signed.","1 piece, mutilated. Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Bill of sale for a Negro boy named Emmanuel.","Scope and Contents","8 items. Including one surveyor's plat.","Papers of James L. Markham","An account appears on the same page.","Included are letters for the following dates: 25 June, 9 July, 16 July, 23 July 1811.","Mutilated. Three accounts appear on the same sheet.","An account of James Tutt with Markham and Breedlove appears on the same sheet.","Mutilated.","Scope and Contents 5","2 copies, one mutilated.","Papers of Samuel Porter","Chronologically.","Mutilated.","An account appears on the same sheet.","This letter, written on a printed circular, includes a copy of a letter from Worrell, Jennings \u0026 Co., to Samuel Porter, 11 December 1815.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Papers of Merrick Starr","Scope and Contents","39 items.","Scope and Contents","11 items.","Scope and Contents","Other papers alphabetically by records creator, unknown and fragments at the end.","Scope and Contents Articles of association.","Scope and Contents Petition of the citizens of Culpeper County to the House of Delegates requesting that the county be divided.","Scope and Contents Recommendation for the position of deputy to a county clerk.","Scope and Contents Certificate of residence in Culpeper County.","2 items. Two memorandum books containing personal accounts and accounts collected for clients.","16 items. Legal notes and forms.","Scope and Contents Photograph of a portrait, (1562-1625).","Scope and Contents Obituary in the handwriting of Philip Lightfoot.","Scope and Contents Request for membership in the Stevensburg Lodge.","1 piece (3 printed pages). Acts of the legislature.","Scope and Contents Certificate of office as justice of the peace.","1 piece.","1 piece.","1 piece.","1 piece.","2 pieces.","5 pieces.","Four pages of genealogical information on the Lighfoot family and allied families including slave births. Found in an eighteenth-century book of Virginia laws now owned by John Di Giusto.","Two service reels, one printmaster, and one archival master of a portion of the Lightfoot Papers.(See inventory: Military papers and letters, Box one folder -- Box 2, Folder 5). 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Found in an eighteenth-century book of Virginia laws now owned by John Di Giusto.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo service reels, one printmaster, and one archival master of a portion of the Lightfoot Papers.(See inventory: Military papers and letters, Box one folder -- Box 2, Folder 5). 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S. Infantry Regiment and papers relating to his service in the U. S. Army including records of a recruiting party, enlistment pledges, muster rolls, records of rewards offered for deserters and descriptions of U. S. Army uniforms."," There are legal papers in the collection and accounts and business correspondence of merchants in Culpeper (James L. Markham, Samuel Porter, and Merrick Starr). Apparently, the later papers in the collection belong to another Philip Lightfoot [perhaps a son.] One of the two men or perhaps, both, were lawyers."," The collection contains a letter, 5 July 1809, written by William Wirt as well as four pages of genealogical information on the Lightfoot family including slave births. "," Philip Lightfoot Papers 1765-1860, in Swem Library's microforms area, 1 reel, call number CS71 .L718","Mss. Acc. 1938.172. Letters and papers of the Lightfoot family of Virginia. This group is thoroughly described on the Contents List link.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Book containing general, divisional and brigade orders and instruction and records of courts martial. 7 3/4\"; x 13\". 90 pages. An entry for 21 December 1799 gives a detailed description of the uniforms of the United States.","Scope and Contents Book containing general, divisional and brigade orders and records of courts martial. 8\" x 12 1/4\". 92 pages.","Scope and Contents Book containing general, divisional and brigade orders and records of courts martial. 7 1/2\" x 13\". 92 pages.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Chronological.","Autograph copy signed.","Circular letter.","Mutilated.","Scope and Contents Signed by Henry Lee.","Scope and Contents","4, [6] pages. 24 1/2 cm. The forms in this manual are filled in with ink and dated 5 April 1799.","95 pages, 16 cm. Mutilated.","14 1/2 cm x 34 1/2 cm. 8 sheets.","Mutilated.","Letters chronologically","Mutilated.","Enclosure: List of fees in Madison County, due John Brown, clerk of the Court of Appeals, 1794-1802.","A receipt for money received from Philip Lightfoot appears on the same sheet.","Note: The account of Isaac Stone with James Vass appears on the same sheet.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","On same sheet with Jaquelin P. Taylor to Philip Lightfoot.","On same sheet with E. C. Richardson, at Richmond, to Philip Lightfoot, 13 May 1836.","Postmarked Cloaver Dale, Botetourt County, Virginia.","Mutilated.","On same sheet with J. J. Crittenden to Philip Lightfoot.","On same sheet with John Pendleton to Major Philip Lightfoot, 1 July 1844.","Printed circular letter.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","This letter contains an account of the trip to Kentucky.","Mutilated.","Two incomplete leters.","Mutilated. Also a tinted photostat.","Accounts and Invoices Alphabetically.","Scope and Contents 2","18 items.","11 items.","66 items.","21 items.","Scope and Contents 13 Includes a memorandum book.","2 items.","2 items.","2 items.","8 items.","41 items.","Scope and Contents 1","Papers Relating to Accounts Collected by Philip Lightfoot Alphabetically.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents 1","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Mutilated.","Scope and Contents","36 items.","Scope and Contents","6 items.","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","11 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","9 items.","2 items.","5 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","5 items.","12 items.","Scope and Contents","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","10 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","2 items.","2 items.","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","5 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","Scope and Contents","8 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","11 items.","Scope and Contents","2 items.","6 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents 1","6 items.","Scope and Contents Mutilated.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","8 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","9 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","2 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents 1","Scope and Contents","10 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","5 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Legal Papers Alphabetically.","12 items. Estate.","Scope and Contents Estate.","Scope and Contents Estate.","2 items. Suit.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in the High Court of Chancery of Maryland.","Scope and Contents Suit.","Scope and Contents Estate, Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County.","2 items. Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","1 piece, copy. Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia, 1765.","5 items. Suit in Albemarle County, Virginia.","1 piece, newspaper clipping. Suit in High Court of Chancery, Richmond.","Scope and Contents Deed of sale covering lands in Culpeper County, Virginia, and slaves and personal property devised by Marshall Petty, deceased, to John S. Petty.","1 piece, copy. Deed conveying certain Negroes and personal property in trust for the benefit of James and Susannah Slaughter.","Scope and Contents Trust deed covering three tracts of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","1 piece, mutilated. Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","19 items. Estate.","1 piece, copy. Court order directing Edward Stevens and David Jameson, commissioners, to convey two tracts of land in Culpeper County, Virginia, to Jeremiah Strother.","Scope and Contents Memorandum of suits against H. Dod and Nimrod Berry, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Deed to a tract of land in Madison County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit in Fredericksburg District Court.","Scope and Contents Suit in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Suit.","Scope and Contents Report of a jury on possible injury to property due to the proposal of John C. Williams to raise his mill dam on Cedar Run, Culpeper County, 1803, not signed.","1 piece, mutilated. Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Deed to a tract of land in Culpeper County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Bill of sale for a Negro boy named Emmanuel.","Scope and Contents","8 items. Including one surveyor's plat.","Papers of James L. Markham","An account appears on the same page.","Included are letters for the following dates: 25 June, 9 July, 16 July, 23 July 1811.","Mutilated. Three accounts appear on the same sheet.","An account of James Tutt with Markham and Breedlove appears on the same sheet.","Mutilated.","Scope and Contents 5","2 copies, one mutilated.","Papers of Samuel Porter","Chronologically.","Mutilated.","An account appears on the same sheet.","This letter, written on a printed circular, includes a copy of a letter from Worrell, Jennings \u0026 Co., to Samuel Porter, 11 December 1815.","Mutilated.","Mutilated.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Papers of Merrick Starr","Scope and Contents","39 items.","Scope and Contents","11 items.","Scope and Contents","Other papers alphabetically by records creator, unknown and fragments at the end.","Scope and Contents Articles of association.","Scope and Contents Petition of the citizens of Culpeper County to the House of Delegates requesting that the county be divided.","Scope and Contents Recommendation for the position of deputy to a county clerk.","Scope and Contents Certificate of residence in Culpeper County.","2 items. Two memorandum books containing personal accounts and accounts collected for clients.","16 items. Legal notes and forms.","Scope and Contents Photograph of a portrait, (1562-1625).","Scope and Contents Obituary in the handwriting of Philip Lightfoot.","Scope and Contents Request for membership in the Stevensburg Lodge.","1 piece (3 printed pages). Acts of the legislature.","Scope and Contents Certificate of office as justice of the peace.","1 piece.","1 piece.","1 piece.","1 piece.","2 pieces.","5 pieces.","Four pages of genealogical information on the Lighfoot family and allied families including slave births. Found in an eighteenth-century book of Virginia laws now owned by John Di Giusto.","Two service reels, one printmaster, and one archival master of a portion of the Lightfoot Papers.(See inventory: Military papers and letters, Box one folder -- Box 2, Folder 5). This group has been accessioned into the Swem Library Microfilm Collection."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":382,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T14:11:24.885Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8758"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8863","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Powell Family papers","creator":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8863#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Powell, Cuthbert (1775-1849)","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8863#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003eLetters and papers of Charles Leven Powell, his wife Selina (Lloyd) Powell and children of Loudoun County, Virginia; Henry, Illinois; Winchester, Virginia; and Alexandria, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8863#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8863","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8863","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8863","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8863","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8863.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Powell Family papers","title_ssm":["Powell Family papers"],"title_tesim":["Powell Family papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1775-1929"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1775-1929"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["01/Mss. 65 P875","/repositories/2/resources/8863"],"text":["01/Mss. 65 P875","/repositories/2/resources/8863","Powell Family papers","African Americans--Virginia--History--19th century","Freedmen--Virginia--History","Kilpatrick-Dahlgren Raid, Va., 1864","Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)--Virginia","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Women--United States--History--19th century","Correspondence","684.00 items","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Organization: This collection is organized into 5 series. Series 1 contains papers of the Powell Family; Series 2 contains copies of historical letters; Series 3 contains legal papers; Series 4 contains cartes de visites; and Series 5 contains diaries, record books, and other miscellaneous volumes. Arrangement: This collection is primarily arranged chronologically by date.","Cuthbert Powell (1775-1849) was born in Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia to parents Leven Powell (1737-1810) and Sarah (Harrison) Powell. He was one of eleven children. Cuthbert made his fortune alongside his brother, Leven Powell, Jr. (1772-1807), as a merchant and ship owner. He retired to \"Llangollen,\" Loudoun County, Virginia in 1812 after a decline in business. Later he was elected to serve in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly; the Virginia State Senate in 1829 and the Virginia House of Delegates in 1840. In 1788, Cuthbert married Catherine Simms, daughter of Col. Charles Simms. The couple had ten children including; Anne Maria Powell (1800-1885), who married 1st cousin Dr. William Levin Powell; Dr. Llewellen Powell (1802-1870), who married cousin Sarah Elizabeth Harrison; Charles Leven Powell (1804-1896), who married Selina Lloyd; Mary Emily Powell (b.1807), who married cousin Cuthbert Powell and later Rev. George Adie; Ellen Douglas Powell (1813- 1862) who married Judge William H. Gray; Cuthbert Harrison Powell (1814-1897); and Jane Simms (Fanny) Powell, who married Wellington Gordon. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","Other Information:","Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00085.frame","Included with the finding aid is \"The Powell and Lloyd Families of Alexandria, Virginia\" by Frank Snowden Hopkins (1988),","When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents."," See:  Southern Women and their Families in the 19 th  Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 04,05,06,07 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68","Leven Powell Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary; include the correspondence of Leven Powell (1737-1810), who was the father of Cuthbert Powell (1775-1849). Leven Powell served in the American Revolution, Virginia House of Delegates and U. S. House of Representatives. Leven Powell Papers, 1774-1806. 93 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 P87"," Tabb-Powell Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. Tabb-Powell Papers, 1797-1894.1,847 items. Collection Number: Mss. 65 T14Geographic interest includes; Alexandria, Leesburg, Winchester, and central Virginia; and Henry [Marshall County] Illinois.","Letters and papers of Charles Leven Powell, his wife Selina (Lloyd) Powell and children of Loudoun County, Virginia; Henry, Illinois; Winchester, Virginia; and Alexandria, Virginia.","There are also included papers of Charles Leven Powell's father, Cuthbert Powell. Prominent correspondents include Johns Hopkins, Eleanor Agnes Lee, Fitzhugh Lee, George Washington Custis Lee, Mary Anna Randolph (Custis) Lee, Hunter Holmes McGuire and James Monroe.","Letters concern Robert Young Conrad, Hunter Holmes McGuire, civilian affairs during the Civil War, the Kilpatrick-Dahlgren Raid, freedmen, Reconstruction, and the education of women. Many letters are written by women.","In addition, there are a number of letters from and concerning members of the Dupuy family of Prince Edward County, Winchester, Virginia including Robert Young Conrad (president of the Virginia Secession Convention) and his son Holmes Conrad (U. S. Congressman)."," \nIncluded with the finding aid is \"The Powell and Lloyd Families of Alexandria, Virginia\" by Frank Snowden Hopkins (1988)."," \nSee also  Southern Women and their Families in the 19 th  Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 04,05,06,07 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68","Including a statement, 1786 April 8 by J. Nicholson that the witnesses Joshua Lamb and John Lamb (both Quakers) and Joseph Greenwood affirmed and swore that this was the last will and testament of Thomas Hepborn.","Reports on the status of the ship The Rising Sun; says she will dispose of her cargo as soon as possible; says the ship was detained by the British (War of 1812), but given up.","Signed by William Hodgson and Thomas Van Le, Jr.","Her daughter ? Nancy, had a healthy baby boy who is nursing well; Nancy is staying with her now, and her husband Mr. Wallach, spends almost every night there also; is concerned that Nancy will live a hard life because of her husband's financial situation; on the other hand, her daughter Catherine ? will be \"free from the trials attended on a state of poverty,\" being married to Cuthbert Powell, who owns a large farm in Loudoun County; much Simms family news; mentions Mrs. Trist's grandson, Nicholas Trist.","Signed by B. Cottinger.","Fatherly letter giving his opinion of a certain young lady and marriage, as well as general advice.","Discussion of his engagement to this daughter Selina, and the seriousness of the matter, especially in concerning finances; tells of his poor financial state as related to a dowry, or the lack thereof, for his daughter; gives his approval of the \"alliance,\" but hopes they will delay the marriage for some time.","Has given great consideration to his claim against the French government and has turned the case over to Stephen Pleasonton, who is the auditor for the Dept. of State and who is now handling all claims; since Mr. Pleasonton is a personal friend and he (James Monroe) is greatly interested in his Burr Powell case, he knows he will get an answer soon; will also be returning the agriculture pamphlet.","Sends extract of Mr. Pleasonton's reply concerning the claim against the French government and asks that he reply with the necessary information; will also do anything he can to help.","Further discussion of his claim against the French government and dealings with Stephen Pleasanton and Isaac Coxe Barnett.","More instructions about the claim being made against the French government.","Further discussion and explanation of the case involving Burr Powell and his claim against the French government.","Continued information concerning Powell's claim against the French government.","The new court system has kept him extremely busy; social life has slowed down; the fashion these days to relieve boredom is to ride horseback; expresses concern for his own colt in the country; inquires after Dr. Nelson and his medical career; also asks about a large, gay party at South River; recommends books for good reading including Schlegel's History of Literature.","Has received the results of his claim from Mr. Pleasonton and regrets the outcome, which he disagrees with; does not feel anyone is to blame.","Asks her to come visit over Christmas; describes the social events in Arlington; mentions her cousin George Calvert; says the big event is the fair for the benefit of orphans.","Describes a walk she took and the surrounding countryside, including the wildflowers and startling a herd of deer; had many visitors, including a very graceful lady who is said to have been \"addressed\" by Mr. Van Buren, a \"jolly goodnatured ... commodore and some of the ugliest officers,\" and Mrs. Porter and her scholars; tells of books she has read, including Tales of a Grandfather, The Sorcerer, and The Talisman; loving memories and looking forward to their next meeting.","Have just returned from a visit to her grandmother's and her cousin, Ann Marshall; they all are saddened by the death of Mr. Fitzhugh; describes the country from South to West River, where she had visited, and comments on meeting a lovely girl, Bella Carter; mentions the jealousy of another male suitor?, Seldon Page; mentions Mary Custis. 3 pages. letter signed.","Sends his best wishes for her new life with Charles L. Powell; will be able to attend the wedding as well as \"Brother Nelson\"; is uncommonly warm; is sending a bonnet for her and a small diamond breast-pin for Father by the steamboat Franklin, commanded by Admiral Nevitt; describes the long ribbons attached to the bonnet, which are for going once all the way around the bonnet before knotting them by the ear, not for tying a bow under the chin; also includes a diagram of how to tie them in the current fashion; admits to having been helped in choosing the bonnet by Miss Olivia Donaldson.","Discusses events in Washington D.C.; says she went to \"the President's\" on New Year's day; discusses Mr. Marshall's sermons; mentions books she is reading; asks Selina to come visit her.","Says her health is improving; encourages her to ask her for help when she needs it; discusses the articles she is sending her including a lemon tree, curtains, a mattress; discusses how these things will get to her; gives news about the children; Bec, Nanny, Frank, and Fred.","His mother-in-law has told him of the wonderful news of the birth of another daughter Hattie, and that both mother and baby are safe; will be up to visit in about a week; comments on balancing the sexes in the family, and that he has \"no notion of supplying my brother's and sister's children with wives\"...\"we shall hate to transport them his daughters to the wilds of the west\"; all is well at home, a new hen house is being built, but the garden is too wet to work; is lonely but is visiting neighbors; family news; religious sentiments expressed about her, their new daughter, and their family.","Gives account of his trip to Wheeling, including a sweet good-bye from daughter Rebecca; was not able to locate Robert Gray or ? Throckmorton at Harper's Ferry, but later met them at Point of Rocks; detailed description of a railroad and train cars; tells poignant story of a dog on the train searching for his master.","Has had many family visitors since his departure and family news; there is a measle outbreak at \"Llangollen,\" and all of the \"negroes\" have it; she had her teeth filed by Dr. Overfield?; a fire in Upperville destroyed Robert Armistead's new store and the adjoining saddle shop; they have had a beautiful snowfall, covering all of the blossom-filled trees, which melted quickly, doing no harm to the fruit; had a letter from brother John, who advises that he Charles L. Powell \"go directly to Texas\"; loving stories about their daughter's activities.","Had a bad thunderstorm the day she left; inquires about her trip and her relatives; details of children's activities; has let Becca sleep with him.","Their father will be taking a trip West this spring, accompanied by cousin William; family information; social life in Leesburg very quiet; misses her and her family.","Details of his trip from Alexandria; spent the night with relatives; warns her about catching a cold on a windy day; tells of conversations with their young son.","Private financial matters; tells of his busy schedule as a representative from Virginia to the U.S. legislature; gives his negative opinion concerning a bank? bill introduced by Henry Clay,which he feels the President would veto; Daniel Webster shares his opinion; life insurance inquiry.","Will not be home when expected because the House of Representatives is not going to adjourn until Monday; the Congress received their second veto from President Tyler regarding the Bank Bill; describes an assault made by Sen. Henry A. Wise upon Sen. Edward Stanlyin Congress.","Asking about her visit to Washington and the Chamber of National Institute; speaks of floods, bad weather, but comfortable where he is, because of Margaret's? kindness; describes lifestyle and \"humorous remarks of Charles Lamb,\" sexual relationship with her.","Wishing thumb to heal; speaks of cattle and other animals at \"Llangollen\" that he misses; asks about children; saw Ann? mentions Virginia Taylor's visit; will visit wife before harvest; reference to brother, Leven, and his wife, and Sarah?","Hustle and excitement of the House of Representatives; hoping to adjourn on Monday the twenty-second, but difficulties cause many night meetings; political discussion about Tariff question and Tuck bill.","Discusses her story at \"the Springs;\" tells about the politics the company there discussed; gives her own view of these issues; gives news about family and friends; hopes that Congress will soon adjourn so that he can come home.","Compares episode of thief robbing hen house to thieves in Washington trying to rob \"public treasures\"; wants to buy books for her; tells how he wishes to be with her and the rest of his family.","Writes of the bad weather and that they are able to get out very little; says Mr. Powell went to the Inauguration on horseback; tells what books the family members are reading; mentions the issue of white servants; discusses Rebecca's feelings of becoming a young lady; says that they could not get the house they wanted for next year; mentions Mr. Powell's feelings of frustration for not being able to better provide for them; gives more news about the Inauguration; news of family and friends.","Daughter, Harriet, left with Uncle William to spend holidays with them; daughter Minna had a birthday party, inviting Aunt Mary's children and Eskridges; family news; death of Maria Lee.","Discusses her religious feelings; discusses her traveling plans; describes her relationship with each of her relatives where she is staying; says she is staying with Fan and helping her with her wedding.","Discusses the housekeeping and how Rebecca is taking care of the house while she is away; discusses the health of family members; tells how they are altering last year's dresses; says \"Mother\" is quite weak and \"Father\" is very dependent on her; gives news of Brother Nelson and Jeanie (sister?); gives travel plans of family; says Mr. Powell has gotten six teeth put in and looks much younger.","Describes their arrival home with her brother Nelson; gives news of \"little Nan\"?; asks about Rebecca and Minna's trip; tells her to be happy and to follow God; says Charlie is doing well in school.","Family news; mentions Laura's? wedding.","Tells what she did during her visit to Locust Hill; tells what is going on in town; gives news of family and friends. Including news from letter from \"Mother\" Selina Powell to Rebecca Powell telling of her many activities.","Discusses Jesus and how one must search for and do things that please Him; asks that she watch her sister, Minna, closely so that she will not overexert herself; Ariana? had a baby boy; describes son Charlie's and daughter Nina's reactions to reading school and learning; family news.","Speaks of John's? carriage and velocipede that once was Minna Lloyd's, describing how she rode the vehicle; describes what a Holly tree is; (has genealogical information about Minna Powell, Lloyd Powell, and Charlie Powell in a different hand, which appears to have been added later.)","Gloucester Court House,Va. Speaks of her \"companion in Matilda Lee?; received visit from Nannie Guy and Maria Harrison; describes celebration in honour of General Taylor's election; describes Mrs. Janney's travels; town gossip and family news.","Family news; speaks of going to Locust Hill; inquires and tells about adventures of many townspeople; obliged to Mrs. Tabb for taking care of her and other daughter, Minna.","Speaks of Cousin Lucy's? party; describes Christmas scene around her house and gifts that the children received; describes Cousin Elizabeth Janney and compares to Cousin Harriet; family news.","Discusses who has come to visit her; describes Cousin Lee's wife, Maria, and their wedding; asks about her Christmas; describes the book marks she made for Christmas presents; asks how Minna is doing.","Speaks of snow and bad weather; notes that daughters, Rebecca and Minna, have been gone for almost three months; Fanny (Powell) Gordon is going to visit Fredericksburg; mentions a letter from Jeannie? who found General Jones, in Washington, quite \"agreeable and handsome\"; Cuthbert Powell is much better, and he speaks of going to Gloucester to join a Mr. Hale; Nina is afraid of everything; family news; mentions hiring of a slave, Margaret.","Rebecca's description of her Uncle Tabb's Dr. John Prosser Tabb house seems far in advance of Old-Virginian architectural styles; speaks of death of Mrs. Douglas Gordon.","Speaks of dancing as a family as a \"social amusement,\" but says that it does offend some \"in the religious world;\" says that one must respect the public opinion of the community where one lives; had severe weather; family news. 3 pages. letter signed. Including note signed from Hatty Powell, Leesburg, Va., to Minna Powell, Gloucester Court House, for letter and \"glove-knots\" and sending love to Aunt Rebeccaand Uncle John Prosser.","Her brother Charlie and sister Nina have sore throats, and her father has a bad cold; snowy weather; Hatty went with Aunt Ellen to Selma and Raspberry Plain; Mr. Armistead Rust is to be married before March 4; family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on the snow storms they have had; mentions the coming wedding of Armistead Rust and Lilly Lawrence; tells how he likes working at the store; describes one of their customers; describes the house they may rent next spring. Including letter signed from Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Gloucester, Virginia Says she is glad to hear Minna's health is improving; gives news of family; says her brother Nelson soon sails for California to dig gold, and may not be back for five years; reports on how he expects to live; says that there are measles and mumps in town.","Maris's? father announced as candidate for re-election; General Rust's family going to New York to attend a wedding; father is renting Carper's house; bad weather and snow causing many colds and illnesses; Mrs. Eskridge's father died; father may go to the Inauguration; family news. 4 pages. letter signed.","Saw Representative John S. Pendleton at the House of Representativesin Washington, D.C.; Pendleton wants a senate appointment; he will not go to Leesburg because he does not want to \"meddle with party movements\"; mentions \"County Repeal of the dog law.\"","Scope and Contents Mother and Father are both sick; \"brother\" has gone to inauguration; describes how to make eggnog, and gives her opinion of it; describes riding horses to the cliff and tells of adventures. 1 page. letter signed. Including letter from Harriet Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to \"sister\" Rebecca Powell, Gloucester, Virginia, 1849 February 27, incomplete letter concerning outbreak of the mumps and family and town news.","Father suffering from piles; mumps are still prevailing; do not have parties during Lent; family news.","Scope and Contents Speaks of gossip saying that Mr. Benedict is having an affair with Mrs. Henderson; describes procession in Washington, D.C. and the inauguration; family news. Including letter signed from Selina Powell, Leesburg, Va., to Rebecca Powell, Gloucester, Virginia, 1849 March 26, concerning family news and the time of year.","Scope and Contents Expresses joy that Minna's health is till improving; says she is recovering from her cold; says Lloyd and Hattie have been ill as well; discusses the issue of Rebecca upsetting her aunt Rebecca by being late for a meal; says her aunt is easily vexed in \"her condition\"; gives news of friends and family; describes their new servant Robert. 4 pages. letter signed. Including letter signed from Charles S. Powell, to Rebecca Powell, , undated, concerning Uncle Prosser's desire to put Minna on \"short allowance,\" and Minna's consumption of beef.","Describes their move to another house which she says is comfortable but small; hopes that the Gloucester air is getting rid of her cold; says their father is busy with court dealings; says many in the area have mumps including Hattie; says that Hattie is getting a tooth plugged; says she does not want Lloyd to leave to live so far away; discusses mesmerism (hypnotism).","Speaks of her bad health; her husband is busy preparing for court; mentions a party at Exeter; Mrs. Fontleroy had a girl so Mrs. Knox is a grandmother; much more family news and information.","Scope and Contents Rebecca Powell will be coming home within a week or so; Fanny? is at Locust Hill with the mumps; family news; Uncle William Graypersuaded Father to go to Gum Springs, Va., until after the election; election day events seemed to be going against Father. Including note signed from Nina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to \"Sister Minna\" Powell, Gloucester Court House, Virginia, 1849 April 26, concerning family news.","Describes Minna's cough and how they are treating it; tells her what clothes Lloyd and Charlie should wear if it gets colder; says she has been doing little except taking care of Minna; discusses new dresses for the winter and corsets; gives news of friends and relatives; discusses travel plans, to come home for the winter.","Discusses dresses, materials and costs; discusses bonnets; gives news of family; thanks her and Hattie for taking care of the household duties while she is away.","Says Minna is now well and that they are anxious to come home; gives news of Jeanie (her sister?), and Rebecca; gives news of \"Mother\" and \"Father\"; discusses books.","Says Mr. Powell had his \"likeness taken\" at the Daguerreotype rooms; says Minna's health continues to improve but that she may have one tonsil taken out; discusses the remedies she is taking; says she feels stronger also; gives news of friends; gives news of Rebecca, Jeanie, and \"sister\" Ann; discusses walking shoes.","Gives advice on her health and over-exertion; describes the illumination that took place in the neighborhood; tells of visits she has made; tells stories about Minna's sister, Nina; gives news of family and friends; says Hattie has lost her \"excess of fat\" and is walking three times a day.","Tells what each family member is doing; discusses bonnets; discusses appearance versus reality as concerning materialism; discusses the opportunities for her in Alexandria; discusses the role of children in the family; gives news of friends and family; mentions that \"brother\" John may move and that if they move to Illinois, they will be closer to him.","Says they got there a few days ago and that Mr. Powell, Mr. Grey(?), and \"brother Llew\" have gone to the sale of slaves (\"the sale of the negroes\"); discusses her visit in Alexandria with her grandparents; Discusses the bad weather in Leesburg and the bad condition of the roads; says their family must economize rigidly; says Mr. Powell found the law business in Alexandria too small, so they will not be moving there; expresses her disappointment at the outcome; gives news of family.","Scope and Contents Reviews Christmas gifts received by everyone; describes a \"reading party\"; describes Christmas decorations of the Church; family news. Including note signed from Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, 1849 December 29, concerning when daughter, Rebecca, is to return home.","Tells of the recent social events of the area; describes the format of a reading party; says her mother-in-law could not make it to their home because of the snow; asks her how her mother is doing; says there are still small pox in the area; discusses how many servants she has and what each does; says that Rebecca's Uncle George took Cuthbert to an asylum in Baltimore and hopes he will be happier there then when he was \"out.\"","Gives news of Rebecca's Uncle Richard and Aunt Elizabeth who live in Illinois; says she plans to get a description of the Illinois life from them; gives news of Ellen? who is unwell and is going to a doctor in New York; discusses how Rebecca can get home; describes family activities; says they have been able to do little because of the rain and mud; says she lies on her back all day sewing while her children read to her.","Scope and Contents Reading parties are the only way she can socialize; reports Maria Grady's death; reports about a big baptist meeting going on there headed by Mrs. Lucket; much town news. 4 pages. letter signed. Including letter signed from Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, January 26, 1850, concerning Rebecca Powell's trip home and Maria Grady's \"triumphant death.\"","Scope and Contents Speaks of terrible weather; boasts of learning to spin rolls of cotton on a spinning wheel; reports death of Rebecca Gray, Robert Gray's daughter; describes her daily routine; discusses Mary Grady. Including letter signed from \"devoted mother,\" Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to \"Bec,\" Rebecca Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, January 1850, concerning bad weather, family news, and attendance to the convention.","Says many in the family have been very sick for a couple of days and that she has had to nurse them; says Minna is now sick; and never had fully recovered from the chicken pox she had before; gives advice of how to be a good guest; advises her on her studies.","Says she has a toothache but must wait until May to get them pulled; describes a humorous reading party; says there was a case of small pox in the area and that many are being revaccinated. Including letter signed from \"mother\" Selina Powell to Rebecca Powell. Discusses her travel plans home; tells her to follow her grandparents' advice; gives news of family.","Expresses joy that her younger siblings are recovering from the measles so well; reports on health of \"Grandma\" and \"Grandpa\" Lloyd; gives news of Aunt Rebecca, Jeanie, and Minnie; Tells what she had done each day.","Inquires about many weddings in Leesburg and about who will need new dresses; speaks of ball thrown by Maria Washington; other city news.","Gives general description of Henry and discusses the family's move there; discusses the house they will build; advises what they should bring; reports on the emigrants in the area; discusses their travel plans in detail; asks Charlie to bring Newfoundland puppies; gives news of family there.","Describes presents sent to grandchildren; tells of Christmas scene in Alexandria; wants granddaughters to meet a polite gentleman that impressed her. Including poem, 1852, by R. C. Powell, beginning \"'Ours the cross.' Yes it is ours,\" giving a religious viewpoint.","Speaks of how she makes embroidery patterns and what colors are preferred; inquires about some of her friends; John Leven Powell says that Brooke? looks badly; aunt Fanny trying to match Brooks with Lucy Gordon; speaks of a Mr. Beverley breaking out around his face and \"bleeding profusely\".","Scope and Contents Mr. Gordon? will be a delegate to the democratic convention in Richmond, Virginia; much use of her eyes results in inflammation of her eyelids; \"Llangollen\" property is deteriorating; much town news and family news; mentions her dower right.","Speaks of helping Frank and Lucy ? with their new baby; describes female servants and her experiences with them; describes health of her daughters, Harriet, Rebecca, and Minna; reports of a few cases of \"cholera\"; reports of a good garden.","Gives a detailed report of Minna's health, expressing hope that her headaches are definitely getting better; tells about people who have visited the family; mentions a desegregated school in \"abolition ground\"; tells what her sisters have been doing since she left; discusses Rebecca's journey.","Mrs. Janney's baby died while she was ill; a Mr. Anderson, a Presbyterian Minister, says that his wife, Miss Harper, is a relative of Selina's (her father's Aunt); speaks of Fred's? wedding; tells of episode when she goes to visit a Mrs. Brown?; describes a visit they made to some neighbors; describes Mr. Lombard's house that is being built; reports on the food they are preparing and what is available to them; says the winter goods have still not come in; mentions sewing that her daughters are doing; news of family and friends.","Mentions Fanny's ? wedding; family news; possibility that Rebecca's Uncle Gordon ? might be elected to legislature; family does not wish Rebecca Powell to return home this winter.","Describes a visit they made to some new neighbors; describes Mr. Lombard's house that is being built; reports on the food they are preparing and what is available to them; says the winter goods have still not come in; mentions sewing that her daughters are doing; news of family and friends.","Describes their busy preparations for winter; describes their daily routine; says she is glad to have Lucy and Fred stay with them; describes their Sunday school; reports on Scholastics (a servant) who is now reading well; news of family and friends; discusses dresses and styles; asks about Rebecca's Uncle Nelson; mentions that Rebecca's Uncle Gordon was elected; asks about Fan's? wedding and hopes she and William will be happy.","Speaks of his daughter's trip, whom she should visit, and money matters; hopes to soon reap the financial benefits of his store; mentions Bishop Whitehouse's determination to give the college broad foundations; family news.","Family news; sleet and bad weather; religious discussion and viewpoints; Lucy and John? have a daughter now.","Scope and Contents Mr. Powell, Charles and Richard Lloyd are busy with new business as \"Land Agents\"; town of Henry, Illinois now has a newspaper and a steam mill; hopes to have a railroad passing through soon; there is not a decent Church and she wishes to see one built; Lloyd Powell, son of Selina, studies German because there are so many Germans in their town to do business with.","Scope and Contents Sarcastically teases her sister about differences between lifestyles of \"Far West\" and the East; Uncle Fred ? went to Springfield to see that railroad went from Peoria through Henry, Illinois; mentions problems with scarlet fever; family news.","Speaks of liquor laws and problems with drinking; describes lectures; such family and town news; mentions other religious lectures.","Expresses desire for daughter Rebecca to return home; Minna Powell still having problems with headaches; family news; Fred? went to Chicago to see stockholders of the Peoria and Rock Island Railroad; asks for Rebecca to send asparagus seed and large lima beans; mentions Thackery's lectures, and gives her opinion about his books and religious teachings.","Scope and Contents Family news; \"land business\" will provide many opportunities for travel; Rebecca planning to go to Leesburg soon. Including note from Charles L. Powell, Henry, Illinois, to \"darling,\" Rebecca Powell, , 1853 March 11, sending his daughter ten dollars and writing her as to how to handle her expenses and requesting her to bring home her Grandfather's papers.","States that even though he just left yesterday, she wanted to put a letter in the books to be sent to him; comments on their inability to see each other even though he is only seven miles away.","Mentions his job as a traveling salesman and how he hopes to soon be Uncle Richard's Lloyd administration; resolved in town meeting to build the Railroad Peoria and Chicago.","Scope and Contents Expresses her disappointment that she cannot see Rebecca before Rebecca returns to Henry, Illinois; describes the friendship between them; news of friends in Baltimore.","Tells of carriage accident involving Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dulaney, where their horses were scared by the Clifton Mill and threw Mrs. Dulaney; she and father attended Dr. Rutherford's lectures; emphasizes that ladies got to vote, as well as gentlemen, on whether they were satisfied with the lectures; new wharf boat has arrived.","Describes the towns of Rushville and Pittsfield; said he enjoyed Pittfield more, but that Uncle Richard Lloyd sent him an assignment for Rushville; says he will be there about a month; asks about friends and family.","Scope and Contents Rebecca has come home; Minna joined the church with her family; gives religious views; family news. Including letter from Minna Powell, Henry, Illinois, to \"Brother\" , 1853 May 11, referring to Rushville, as location of brother; tells of beautiful spring weather and describes scenery.","Will soon be coming home; complains of sore throat and headaches; has had scarlet fever; family information.","Gossips about \"Miss Jane,\" a mutual friend; says he and Dr. Winslow found her in her parlor with a man; says the servant did not want to let them in and that it was an uncomfortable situation. Including letter written in margins from \"Cousin\" Jane to Rebecca Powell concerning religious publication, an Episcopal convention.","Expresses how much she misses him; discusses reading material.","Describes Aunt Ellen's Powell Gray recovery from an illness; much family news; describes wedding that she went to; expresses romantic interest in a Dr. Claggett; includes printed poems.","Describes physical appearance of \"Llangollen\" as well as her feelings towards the place; reminisces about when family lived in Virginia. Talks about old friends; family news.","Scope and Contents Tells her little sister Nina about old friends and family; gives details of things she has been doing. Including letter from \"Hatty\" Harriet Powell, \"Llangollen,\" Virginia, to \"Mother,\" Selina Powell, 1853 October 10. Concerning warmer clothes; advantages of \"flannel draws\" over a \"wadded petticoat.\"","Scope and Contents Says she has been extremely ill and so have many in the area; says she has been traveling in order to improve her health; tells of her problems with Custis and his lessons; says Robert is still holding his office in Washington but wishes to leave; asks how she likes \"the West\" and if her husband is finding success; news of friends.","Reports Lucy's? death and grief everyone feels; Nelly? is to be baptized; other family news.","21 items.","Tells of their Christmas and New Years celebrations. Also includes \"Mother\" Selina Powell, to Rebecca Powell. Expresses hope that Rebecca can be with her relatives in Baltimore; discusses the nature of receiving advice and making her own decisions concerning her travel plans.","Speaks of attending a party; mentions \"matching up\" procedures at party; family news; details Christmas gifts.","Mentions religious feelings; speaks of a railroad being built nearby; Virginia? had her annual get-together on December 26; of family members; mentions a friend's visit to the Crystal Palace; Mrs. Augustine Washington had the first male child born at Mt. Vernon recently; family news; mentions Rear Admiral Leven Minn Powell.","Mentions Brooks'? wedding; describes details of the wedding; much family news.","Tells of her day spent with Lizzie King and Jane Norris; describes a dinner given for a couple about to get married; news of other friends.","Mentions sicknesses of Nelson Lloyd and John Lloyd; speaks of a Douglas Forrest who attends Yale College; has to take a boat to Washington D.C.; gives price rates per acre of land at that time; gives prices for a lot of land.","Family news about cousins Nannie and Fanny?; mentions Uncle Nelson's Lloyd recovery; travels by omnibus.","Family news; describes her garden and its contents; Regina? was married; Mr. Livingston? requests influence of Charles L. Powell to obtain the consulship of London through General Baercel?; mentions Mr. McFaddin as being the mayor of Henry.","Family news; describes the scenery at Locust Hill; some of Uncle George's ? children have chicken pox.","Identified as much of note added in unknown handwriting, possibly that of Selina Lloyd Hepburn.","Description of Minna's gravesite; tells what he's doing to improve its appearance.","Describes trip to Niagara Falls; describes places visited in New York and where he lives; describes his studies.","Describes courses he is studying at school; describes the first time he saw a man dive under water and the suit he wore below water; staying at a boarding house.","John Lloyd who died in 1854; estimated price value are given.","Describes study habits and classes; mentions prices of a ring and a clock; describes his financial situation. .","Describes in detail her Quaker wedding to Frank? on 1854 December 14.","Nina's Christmas gift from Charles arrived safely; mentions wedding of a fellow student; serenaded the couple with a \"horse fiddle\"; describes his activities in his spelling class; mentions plans to return home in the spring.","Expresses religious beliefs; lists prices for renting his room.","Describes Charter Oak, an attraction in Hartford; describes his visit to an armory; staying with a Mr. Parsons and describes his family.","Scope and Contents Discusses financial settlements he is making for his father concerning the house, lands, furniture; says Uncle Fred and Uncle Neb are leaving Henry and they are all \"disgusted\" with Henry and that he thinks his (father's) decision not to come back was wise; mentions the family move to Winchester, Virginia","12 items, 1856. 16 items, 1857","Describes their Christmas which was spent at Uncle Fred's and Aunt Lute's; describes a Christmas ball and a New Year's ball in detail; says he has had some problems with dyspepsia; asks about cousin Kate's wedding to a senator.","Reports on Aunt Lib and Uncle R?'s new son, Richard; says he rented out their house in Henry; says he has been away from \"home\" now for three months; and will not go to New Orleans, Mobile, and Augusta; describes how he decorated Minna's grave, and expresses hope that her resting place will soon be Virginia; asks about their school; sends money from a large profit he made selling land.","Describes his visit to Louisville where he saw his cousins and went to many social events; says that the train ride from Kentucky was very rough; says he will be in Vicksburg in a week and then will go to Wilmington, North Carolina; Mobile, Alabama; New Orleans; and Memphis, Tennessee; asks about family and friends.","Describes his stay in Vicksburg, and his visit with Mr. And Mrs. Eilbeck Mason and Miss Louisa Fox; says that he did not see Cousin John Russell while in New Orleans; discusses his travel plans; asks about Hatty's teaching.","Expresses joy that she is well from the influenza; says he has recently traveled to Portsmouth, Va,, the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi; says he will now go to Texas; discusses travel plans; asks her to pick out one of her friends for him; discusses Charlie's new job in St. Louis.","Scope and Contents Describes St. Louis and the Virginia House Hotel; inquires about the new scholars the family has taken on; harasses Nina for not writing. Including note from Charles L. Powell, St. Louis, Missouri, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1856 May 4, concerning his happiness about Nina joining the Church.","Describes hard times in Illinois; intent to move back to Virginia when business picks up; family news.","Speaks of influenza and other illnesses prominent in the town; reports the death of Mr. Adies ?; Ellen Powell is in Washington Infirmary; house is being renovated; family news.","Says he just returned from Henry; says Charlie is on his way to Henry to start his new job in Uncle Fred's store; describes Henry and the house they used to live in; reports that Uncle Fred is building a house; gives new of Scholastics and Monsieur Carlo; says he will go to Pennsylvania next and then visit them.","Reports that Lloyd Powell is on his way to Virginia; describes their yard and home in Henry; yellow fever is not a problem this year in Illinois; he went to a concert given by the Baleis.","Inquires about the \"weddings fair\"; discusses his travels and the loneliness involved in his job; mentions his relief that the campaigns and elections are over; sends messages to friends at home.","Nina has begun studying Latin and learning how to draw; mentions the extension of the Chicago and Pern canal down to Henry; much family news.","Tells what each family member is doing; discusses religion and the duties of a Christian; gives news of friends who have joined the church; discusses Minna's grave; discusses letter writing; tells of recent marriages and engagements; gives her philosophy on why he should not begin to chew tobacco; news of family and friends.","Scope and Contents Makes reference to Valentine's Day and Washington's Birthday; mentions last year's parade and the marching continentals; reports of bad rain storm that tore up the railroad track and caused problems with mud and flooding; family news. Includes note signed from Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1857 February 22, telling her to turn to their 'one friend' for strength and advice.","Scope and Contents Describes a storm which kept him in Henry, Illinois, unable to travel; gives recent travel plans, including a trip to Philadelphia by boat; gives news of friends and family in Henry; says many river towns are flooded.","Reports his knowledge of Lloyd's Powell return to Winchester; relatives are going to the Episicpal Church for Easter; reports Dr. Hoagland ? as being a bad tenant in their house in Illinois; mentions happiness that Nina Powell is joining the church today.","Gives news of relatives in Alexandria; tells his travel plans; says he finds the women of Virginia far more appealing than those of South Carolina.","Uncle Fred? and Aunt Lucy? are leaving for Virginia; sending his mother his daguerreotype, a photograph; reports that Lloyd is in St. Louis; Bridget, a past boarder, had a little girl; family news.","Describes the family vacation and adventures; describes the baths; mentions the parties they have attended; family news.","Family is on vacation; describes activities and scenery at Capon Springs; family news.","Speaks about taking inventory at the store; family news.","Says they just got back from Capon; asks her not to take silver nitrate for her headaches; says they have all improved their health by the visit to Capon; says \"brother\" Nelson is now there hoping the springs will help him; says they did not get the house that they wanted to rent; gives news of friends; says Rebecca, Hatty, and Lloyd are there. Including letter from Charles L. Powell to Nina Powell. Says that he misses her and wishes she could have been at Capon; asks about her headaches.","Describes his travels from Baltimore to Henry; mentions shortage of money due to bank failures; gives detailed news of the town, including improvements being made; news of Henry relatives; mentions that the bank failures will result in fewer land dealings and therefore, less work for him; asks about the young ladies of Winchester.","Inquires about Mr. Waler's? lectures; attends the Methodist Church now; reports of the adventures during hunting season; mentions the new idea of pavement sidewalks.","Describes a severe snowstorm and its effects on Henry; tells how he spent Thanksgiving day; describes their new cook with whom he is infatuated; mentions the death of Robert Conrad?; gives messages of friends in Winchester.","Reports of Nina getting her teeth straightened; describes method; reports that the number of scarlet fever cases is greatly reduced; she is very busy with the boarding school; tells of a fight between Charlie McCormick and a police officer; mentions Hunter Holmes McGuire; family news.","Discusses the death of Robert ? and the reaction of the town; gives news of friends; sends her love to her mother and relatives; wants to know what Dr. Chase said about her teeth.","Writes about Nina's plans to go home; says she is concerned about her traveling when her teeth are in such a condition.","20 items.","Refers to the \"hard times\" everyone is experiencing; describes farm activities; family news; describes how to make a mousetrap.","Describes midwest weather and the usual fall-like temperatures; says that they are all much healthier because of the mild weather; says ties are hard and the bank in Henry just closed, but that the town is continuing to improve; asks about Mrs. Powell's occupation, teaching; mentions the death of Robert Conrad and describes his character; messages to family members.","Reports of freezing temperatures of -15 F and snow in Henry; mentions sleighing in the snow; reports story of a bank robbery.","Reports of Lloyd's Powell trip to St. Louis to try and find Charles a job; family news; mentions a Mr. Lombard who plans to return to Henry and open a bank of issue.","Discusses who owes him letters from home; says he could not find a job for Charley Charles L. Powell, Jr.? in St. Louis because of the poor economy; gives news of Randolph Powell, of St. Louis, and John Webb Powell, of Utah; says he will be home during the summer.","Mentions that she missed his birthday with a card but thought of him that day; expresses religious feelings and beliefs; family news; lists people recently confirmed in the Church; outbreak of typhus fever at the University ?","Tells of his travels; describes Memphis, Tenn.; gives news of \"cousin\" William Powell who resides in Memphis; gives news of Mr. And Mrs. Mason, residing in Vicksburg; describes Leake County where he sold some of his Uncle Nelson's land; gives news of \"cousin\" John Wilson of New Orleans and of \"cousin\" John Chilton, who may send his daughter Sarah to school in Virginia; tells his travel plans, stating he will be in Virginia in a month; gives news to family and friends.","Describes scenery where he is; tells of a May party that some school girls had; describes his boat riding trip; family news; mentions arrival of Mr. Winn, the new Presbyterian minister.","Reports having been sick with a bad cold; family news; Nina has problems with other schoolgirls because her parents operate the school; trying to plan Charlie's return home for the summer.","Asks about fourth of July entertainment; Mr. Winn gave an exceptional sermon; Uncle Richard? bought a piano and a side-saddle; family news.","Inquires about boarding students; inquires about vacations at Capon Springs, West Virginia; tells of his success at duck hunting; family news; mentions Stephen A. Douglas.","Gives news of Uncle Richard's and Uncle Fred's families; says that Frank's baby is still ill; gives news of Hammond and Minna; comments that he will not see his family for another year; gives news of Charlie Charles L. Powell, Jr. and his employment possibilities; asks about Uncle Neb of Clark, Va?.","Gives her opinion about chewing tobacco, smoking, and other bad habits; incorporates religious duty into her opinion; some family news.","Discusses his habit of chewing tobacco and how he should discipline himself to quit.","Discusses the weather; reports on Hammond; reports that Mr. Chandler of Henry is getting married in Boston; says they will stay at Mrs. Taber's for the winter; gives news of Charlie (Charles) L. Powell, Jr.; comments on the involvement of women in politics in Henry; news of friends; comments on the decreased enrollment at the family school, saying they will at least have a lighter workload; mentions Stephen A. Douglas.","Expresses her disappointment in Charlie's having tasted tobacco; tells him that he is doing wrong to continue this habit; voices many religious views.","Reports that river is flooding the town; talks of Christmas holidays; family news.","A birthday letter for Nina's sixteenth birthday; describes the weather; family news; Min? is the \"editress\" of the \"Minnehaha\"; tells of the affairs of a Miss Amanda?.","Gives account of how he spends his days with emphasis on his Sunday activities; tried to quit chewing tobacco but couldn't; tells of episode where Uncle Richard? lost his saddle bags in the town of Bradford; river was frozen and people are ice skating; family news.","Tells where the girls boarding with them are going for Christmas; describes their Christmas plans; recollects their last Christmas with Minna; gives religious advice; sends her love to Lloyd.","18 items.","Would love for her to stay with him; mentions a sister Hannah.","Reports that Lloyd Powelland Uncle Richard ? have gone to Memphis, Tenn.; tells of the building of a road for $10,000; describes a surprise party he attended; mentions Valentine's Day and how many he has received; family news.","Reports that Uncle Richard and Frank are with him in Memphis, to see if they want to move there; says that he does not believe Uncle Richard will leave Illinois, but that Frank probably will; says that they tried to look up William Powell but he had moved to Arkansas; discusses the possibilities of his parents establishing a school in the area, and the risks involved.","Gives news of Uncle Richard and Uncle Fred; says Uncle Fred and Frank will close their business and leave Henry; tells of a conversation with Bishop Otey of Memphis on the subject of establishing a girls school there; gives details of the proposal in case his father is interested; gives news of the private school situation in Arkansas; reports on his business dealings in Arkansas; discusses financial matters.","Gives news of Uncle Fred who has been ill; says that the women of the town are all inspecting the new spring goods brought in from Saint Louis; discusses his daily schedule; says Charlie Charles L. Powell, Jr. is in singing school; asks about Nina's walks and lectures on the benefits of exercise to health and appearance.","Describes spring in Illinois; inquires about relatives in Alexandria; comments on Uncle Nelson's helpless state; discusses the chances of recovering Uncle Nelson's lands in Arkansas; describes the area of Henry where the family used to live; comments that she now weights 108 lbs., which is more than her daughters weigh; sends his love to Grand Ma Powell, Aunt Ann, and Uncle Neb.","A baby girl was born who is Nina's cousin Uncle Richard's daughter?; describes a fishing trip; mentions finding several Indian graves with skeletons and other items; tells story of a \"mad\" dog who bit many people.","Gives news of Illinois relatives; describes a trip that he and Uncle Richard took through Stark County, emphasizing the changes that have taken place in the last five years; comments on Charley's Charles L. Powell, Jr. development into a young man; reports that Uncle Richard will leave the land business on September 1st; discusses his involvement in the business and his desire to visit Virginia.","Scope and Contents Expresses his relief that his brother Charles arrived safely in Va.; comments on how scattered the family is at present; mentions Cousin Fanny Cochran's wedding in Middleburg, Virginia; discusses Mr. Hyde's trip in the \"aerial vessel\" Atlantic from St. Louis to New York, as reported in the \"Republican\"; reports that Frank has another son, Horatio Nelson; news of other Illinois relatives; describes the July 4 festivities.","Discusses an unprofitable year for his business; discusses a business proposition made to his brother Charles and Harry and Benton Janney by Uncle Richard, concerning the opening of the store; gives news of Illinois relatives; comments that his Uncle Richard, who just turned 43, may begin to use his middle name again and become Richard H. Lloyd; comments on how, in the past twenty years, the Powell family has spread from \"New York to Salt Lake City, and from the 'Lakes' to the Gulf of Mexico.\"","Reports that Uncle Richard, Minna will stop at Fulton County to visit relatives; gives his opinion about Minna not returning to Winchester Va. for school, stating that she has become too undisciplined and used to complete freedom in Illinois to be effectively taught in a school; describes Frank's son Horatio Nelson; comments on the family's health, saying that his father Charles L. Powell weights twenty pounds more than he does and his mother Selina L. Powell weighs only six pounds less, and also weighs more than any of her three brothers in Illinois; asks her if she is finished school and will make her debut.","Reports that Charley (Charles) L. Powell, Jr., Harry and Benton Janney have begun their business named \"H and TB Janney and Co.\" Asks about the boarding school and discusses the difficulties of running one; reports that Frank's family and Mrs. Hammond? are on their way to Memphis to live; reports that Uncle Fred is planning an extended visit to Virginia, and then will probably move to Memphis; says he and Uncle Richard dissolved their partnership and that Uncle Richard plans to move to Memphis as well; reports that crops are poor, so his business will be slow; plans to see them for Christmas.","Reports that there is a County Fair next week; describes in detail an incident of a burning well; expresses sorrow that the family school will be so small this year; reports that the 'W. S. Fair' in Chicago is now over.","Scope and Contents Discussing fall and winter goods being stocked at \"Lloyd's Big Brick\" in Henry, Illinois","family news; mentions marriage of Miss Hutchins, and deaths of 2 children of Mrs. Clara Ferguson; received invitation to wedding of \"Miss Mittie;\" gives his opinion of marriage.","A French teacher at the boarding school died; mentions excitement due to 'John' Browne's execution and that there are 26 companies of soldiers at Charlestown, West Virginia; mentions growing discontent of slaves; describes how men have loaded pistols ready in their homes; tells how many people are being imprisoned; tells of other strains between North and South; some family news; mentions Robert Young Conrad.","Reports that Uncle Richard's baby has been christened Elizabeth Jenkins Lloyd; comments that this is the day that John Brown is to be executed; comments on the number of arrests in Virginia of strangers traveling through the state. Including newspaper clipping, n.d., of a poem about infants.","Discusses Professors Wise and LaMountain's attempt to establish daily balloon transportation from the \"Western\" states to the East Coast; family news; says he is anxious for the family in Illinois to move south; mentions the execution of \"Cook and his Confederates\" involved in John Brown's attempted insurrection on December 16.","Invitation to a \"Leap Year\" party.","Scope and Contents Mentions and encloses invitation to a \"Leap Year\" party; describes events at the party; describes weather and reports of a sleighing party; reports marriage of Mary Ann Hoyt, friend of the family. Including note from Maggie J. Richmond, Henry, Illinois, to Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, 1860 February, inviting him to a \"Leap Year\" party.","Talks about Uncle Richard's? baby girl; gives report of Charles L. Powell and some family news.","Discusses \"spring fever\" concerning work; describes weather; speaks of Uncle Nelson's Lloyd death and how it should be a happy time; thanks his father for \"Alexandria Gazettes\" containing articles about the Whig convention; family news.","Writes about her feelings during the time following her brother Nelson's death; recounts the last days she spent with Nelson Lloyd.","Talks about assessed value of some land or property and makes reference to Lloyd Brothers and Co.; speaks of crops and the effects of the weather; mentions how road being finished would provide trade with those on the other side of the river; township will vote on how to acquire additional funds to complete the road; mentions the whig convention and how they now represent such a small minority of people.","Talks of spring dresses and bonnets; mentions hearing address by William McDonald; discusses opening of a shoe and book manufactory; speaks of beating \"the 'Yankees' with their own men;\" family news; religious advice; mentions use of telegraph.","Discusses agriculture and effects of weather on crops; talks of visiting New England and of dislike of their attitudes; expresses extreme negative opinion of 'Yankees.'","Family news; mentions work at the store; discusses events around town. Including poem? written in Latin on both sides of envelope. Locks of hair also enclosed.","Discusses crops and agriculture; describes Illinois scenery; family news; inquires about trip to Capron Springs; mentions \"Uncle Richard's\" card selling tour.","Discusses Congressional race; mentions Cassius M. Clay of Kentucky and his visit to Illinois; talks about rise in crime; family news.","Discusses confusion about having joined the church; religious discussion; some family and neighborhood news.","Inquires about trip to New England; mentions \"Alexandria Sentinel;\" family news.","Discusses climate and busy season of Christmas; debates issue of Civil War and effects; gives religious advice; family news; Robert Young Conrad.","Discusses problems due to political and financial situation of the country; talks about boils on his hand; family news; mentions kindness of Mayor Turner.","Nina's eighteenth birthday; discusses the weather; talks about sleighing and skating; mentions \"Pickwick Papers\" and describes hunting interest; makes reference to several literary works.","Talks of trade being slow; election of a Mr. McFadden as \"Justice of the Peace\"; mentions sleighing and the weather; describes hayride in snow and people he went with.","Discusses his indebtedness to his father and his financial situation.","Discusses political situation and \"imminent danger of Civil War\"; comments on government involvement and troops in a war; mentions social life.","Scope and Contents Discusses the imminent war and that it will be the third one in her lifetime; talks about effects of a war from past experience; family news. 3 pages. letter signed. Including note signed from \"grandmother\" Catharine Powell, Bellevue, Va.?, to Rebecca Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1861 January 20, inquiring about being able to paint for her.","Describes his dog and its habits and actions; talks about a fight at a warehouse; family news.","Discusses pros, cons, and possibilities of a war; talks about being able to cross North/South Line if he comes to Virginia; describes weather; mentions indoor winter activities; refers to marriage and courting habits; family news.","Briefly discusses the Navy; describes wedding of Nellie Hall and a Mr. Kellogg; family news.","Information concerning troop movements around Harper's Ferry; mentions a Col. Bowen, superintendent Barbour, and a Col. Moore.","Discusses explosion of armory at Harper's Ferry; speaks of united Southern forces; mentions involvement of friends including Powell Grady; Powell and Holmes Conrad; family news.","Suffering from inflammation of eyes; discusses possibility of Illinois and Virginia residents being separated during the war; Virginia's succession from the Union; Democrats opposition to the war with the South; talks about surrender of Fort Sumter; confusion about whether to leave or stay in Henry; some family news.","Discusses Colonel Robert Lee and movement of troops; mentions Georgetown Heights, Alexandria Heights, and the Valley counties; some family news; mentions Rockingham Rifles.","Blockade established at the mouth of the Ohio; Southern trade suspended; some family news; inquires about situation in Virginia concerning the war.","Discusses a proclamation of Lincoln; politics and effects of the Civil War; dominance of Lincoln's party in Louisville, Kentucky; some family news.","Orders to stop mail from Virginia.; Alexandria occupied by North; Fairfax cavalry taken prisoner; family news.","War's effects on postal service; family news.","Thanks her for package of food and lists contents; speaks of newspaper Richmond Dispatch as a rare luxury; describes camp life; enemy is at Williamsport, Md.","Discusses camp life and its required adjustment; mentions accidental shooting of two men as their only pessimistic experience so far; gives account of battles reported in the Baltimore Sun Baltimore Sun; majority of men in army are under 21; describes how soldiers try to get food from surrounding farmers and their families.","Scope and Contents Discusses uniforms, saying that they are everywhere, and that a \"John Brown\" has increased the \"military spirit\" in Virginia; asks about Lloyd; discusses books he has read and that she recommends; describes their daily schedule and when she has time to read; discusses food in season; news of family and friends.","Prepares for battle; states that he is ready to do his duty for his country; mentions that the Continentals lost two men in the engagement the day before.","Regrets that he cannot keep their date for the afternoon due to Army business.","Scope and Contents Mentions her husband's attack of dysentery; family news; gives news of friends and family; hopes war will soon be over so that the family can all be together; expresses religious feelings; wishes that they could write more freely; tells him to send his letters to E. J. Lee in Maryland who will forward them South to them. Including note, from Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Winchester, Virginia, to \"Charlie,\" Charles L. Powell, Jr., , relating more family news.","Asks for specific items of clothing to be sent because he does not know when he can return home; refers to Haresack? and asks that she make him a smaller one.","Includes description of L. Powell.","Description of how Lloyd Powell was shot in battle of Manassas; details of his personal characteristics and attitudes.","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy in regard to Lloyd Powell's death; offers comforting words from the Bible. Including letter, from Sue P. Lee, Lexington, Va. to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1861 July 29, offering condolences on the death of her brother, Lloyd Powell.","Thanks Nina for her letter of sympathy concerning the death of her mother; gives news of her brothers and sisters; says that she has terminated her relations with cousin R.? because she could not marry a first cousin; discusses their friendship.","Complains of poor postal service; tells him of Lloyd Powell's death; remembers about Lloyd's characteristics and qualities; says that typhoid fever is spreading in the town; talks about her servants; family news; reports of Willie Lee Chilton's death, a second cousin; expresses religious view.","Love letter to her; proposes marriage to her and her guardian and asks for a reply.","Signed also by J. R. Bowen, Justice of the Peace, stating that Charles L. Powell, Jr. has taken necessary oaths to become Deputy Marshal. . Including on verso, document, from Brigadier General James H. Carson, 1861 October 24, Charles L. Powell, Jr. permission to cross back and forth over enemy lines.","Thanks her for package she sent him; describes his situation and effects of the Civil War.","Thanks her for cap she sent him; his company is located at the \"Big Spring\" near Mr. Gray's.","States that 'Yankees' were in Shepherdstown, WVa. a few nights ago; family news; sends condolences on loss of her brother Lloyd Powell.","Sympathizes upon loss of Nina's brother, Lloyd Powell; relates her story of when her father died; expresses indebtedness to Nina's mother Selina (Lloyd) Powell; mentions sickness prevalent in Winchester, Va.; discusses her brother's Bob Lucas experiences as a soldier; Charles L. Powell, Sr., has accepted position in Richmond; news of spending summer at Col. LaRue's in Clarke to escape the Yankees.","Thanks her for a cap she made and sent to him; expecting to go to camp soon; some family news.","Tells of explosion that a Mr. Hubard caused trying to perfect something like \"Greek fire\" to sell to the government, similar to a powder to use in shells; describes condition of Mr. Hubard, his subsequent operations and death.","Scope and Contents Wanted to give her news from Winchester, Virginia, but \"the spy\" had to burn his information for fear it would fall into enemy hands; tells stories of houses being searched by soldiers; news of friends and relatives; decorated with \"Confederate States of America\" seal.","Trying to catch up with Stonewall Jackson's troops; describes camp life and strategy concerning the Yankees.","Possibility of 'Yankees' taking Richmond; discusses importance of trust in God during battles; inquires about Robert Lee.","General information on troop movements; mentions Battle of Williamsburg.","Describes being a member of Jackson's Army; mentions \"Rockbridge Artillery\" being full; family news. Decorated with \"Liberty and Union\" seal.","Stonewall Jackson captured two entire enemy regiments; enemy took part of Central Railroad; troop movements.","Family news; disappointment about not being able to be with Stonewall Jackson in his last fight.","Discusses the family's living arrangements; thanks her for finding a home for her to stay in, but feels it would be less imposing if she stayed where Nina is teaching in Prince Edward County; hopes that they can all live together soon; rejoices over Jackson's victory in retaking the \"old town\"; says that the Garlands have been very kind during her stay with them; discusses her traveling plans.","Death of friends, Willie Gray and Marshall Barton; death of various others in war including Turner Asby; talks of having made herself a sun-bonnet; news of family and friends.","Speaks of getting a job as a clerk in Major Vaun's office; information about Stonewall Jackson's victories; reports Colonel Ashby's death.","Reviews routine activities; much family and friend news; discusses Stonewall Jackson's troops.","Scope and Contents Everyone feeling ill and weighing less; family news; possible fighting in Richmond, Virginia; Stonewall Jackson is at Hanover Junction, Va.; problem with fleas.","He cannot get into the Rockbridge Artillery; she is staying with a Col. and Mrs. Tucker; battle of Richmond has begun; family news.","Scope and Contents Got position as a clerk in the Quarter Master's Office under Capt. Irwin, first cousin of Selina (Lloyd) Powell; Stonewall Jackson's army passed through Gordonsville about a week ago; talks of deserters from both sides wandering in mountains west of Winchester, Va.; South won battle in Richmond, Virginia","Scope and Contents Got position as a clerk in the Quarter Master's Office under Capt. Irwin, first cousin of Selina (Lloyd) Powell; Stonewall Jackson's army passed through Gordonsville about a week ago; talks of deserters from both sides wandering in mountains west of Winchester, Va.; South won battle in Richmond, Virginia","Scope and Contents Fighting around Richmond, Virginia; Stonewall Jackson's Army arrived to help; describes strategies and events of war.","Details about progress of the war; family news.","Scope and Contents Personal experience in Army. Including newspaper clipping of a poem by John. R. Thompson, entitled \"Ashby\" from a Richmond, Virginia newspaper dated 1862 June 13 , about the war.Verso is Rebecca Powell to Selina (Lloyd) Powell.","Scope and Contents Makes reference to Stonewall Jackson's army and his efforts in Richmond, Virginia; relates events of war and involvement of friends and relatives; family news.","Discusses people she knows who have been wounded or killed in the war; refers to battles at Richmond and Chickahominy, Va.; family news.","Expresses disappointment that her parents didn't get to visit her; complains of \"M's\" temper; gives list of supplies that she has purchased or ordered.","Preparing to go to Gordonsville to join Braxton's Battery; family news.","Has joined Braxton's artillery; give details of battles and accounts of those wounded and killed.","Describes battle between his battery and the 'Yankees;' describes Captain Braxton.","He has jaundice; personal account of stay in Richmond; discusses salary; accounts of the war.","Charles L. Powell, Jr. was killed; added to letter later her husband is still yellow with jaundice; saw the President Davis and his wife; family news.","Explains events of Charles L. Powell, Jr.'s death near Warrenton Springs, Va.; includes sketch of battlegrounds.","Town gossip; tells story of a Dr. Conrad's arrest and ordeal; family news.","Talks of our troops making it into Maryland; family news; prevalence of typhoid fever; discusses Southern attitudes about the Civil War, and Northerners.","Religious account and explanation of Charles L. Powell, Jr.'s death.","Informs her of \"Charley's Charles L. Powell, Jr. death; encloses a copy of Capt. Carter M. Braxton's report of the events leading to Charles L. Powell's death.","Offers sympathy for the loss of his son, Charles L. Powell, Jr.; describes the death of their sister Ellen Powell Gray; reports on the welfare of Ellen's family - Mr. William Gray, Kate and Arthur; news of family. Including letter from \"Mother\" Selina L. Powell, to Hattie Powell. Discusses the state of their belongings in their former house in Winchester and what will be sold through cousin Sarah Powell Conrad; says if they do not intend to return, then it should all be sold.","Thanks her for her sympathy upon death of Rebecca's brother, Charles L. Powell, Jr.; expresses religious views; family news.","Responds to news of Charles L. Powell, Jr.'s death; family news; reports on her own health.","Includes description of Charles L. Powell and the battle. (Newspaper clipping.)","Scope and Contents Lots of family and town news; mentions that army is located near her in Winchester, Virginia","Gives her daily routine schedule; involved in knitting for the soldiers; doesn't seem to think 'Yankees' will approach Richmond, Va.; remembers her son \"Charley\" Charles L. Powell, Jr. often.","Discusses their friendship and situation of the Civil War.","Expresses sympathy for the death of her brother, Charles L. Powell, Jr.; describes in detail the death of her mother, Ellen Powell Gray and reveals her feelings concerning it; gives news of their Powell relatives.","Discusses daily routine; problem with typhoid fever; family news.","Family news.","Comments on incidents of typhoid fever; family news; discusses her minister and baptism of a baby.","Describes circumstances of her daughter Annie's sickness and death; offers sympathy for death of Charles L. Powell, Jr.; family news; including recital of Fenella's funeral rites; \"Earth to Earth, Dust to Dust...\".","Discusses business matters in Winchester that she is taking care of for Charles L. Powell; discusses the ear and the situation in Winchester; sends him some books, stating that the 'Yankees' carried off the rest of them; reports of a proposed armistice.","Describes sickness causing a delirious state for a few days; family news; knitting as a popular pastime; discusses weather; 'Yankees' still have Gloucester Point as a fort; soldiers suffering from \"rot\" that kills them.","Scope and Contents Discusses John Milton's works; family news; Longstreet's Corps has occupied many points near Culpeper Court House. 2 pages. letter signed. Including note signed from Nina Powell, Kenmuir, Louisa County, Va. to \"sister\" either Hattie or Rebecca Powell, , 1862 November 5, reporting family news. Also including note from Selina Powell,Kenmuir, Louisa County, Va.. Expresses grief over Annie Lee's death; asks about Robert E. Lee; prevalence of typhoid fever; describes weather and landscape; 'Yankees' did not disturb Charles L. Powell, Jr.'s grave; family news.","Sends this letter with a letter from Hunter, her brother; comments that Hattie has now been gone from Winchester eight months; says life is fine when Confederate soldiers are in Winchester, but that it is miserable when the 'Yankees' come; says General Jackson has visited them and has his headquarters on the road to Front Royal; says he gave her his photograph and he will send a copy; writes that they are working very hard because the few servants in town are cooking for the soldiers; lists people who will leave town if the 'Yankees' return; says Cousin Betty looks unwell because she works so hard in the hospitals ; writes that they only have 500 sick beds in the hospitals; mentions the destruction by 'Yankees' in other counties; fears they will soon suffer.","Sends thanks for present he received because it will be useful during the winter; expresses desire for peace in the country.","Family news; expresses concern that the Southern army is suffering from a lack of clothes.","Expresses her feelings of loneliness, as she lives among strangers; expresses other worries of disease and of the war; discusses problems with diphtheria in the neighborhood; comments on the shortage of men in the neighborhood, in particular healthy, attractive ones; discusses the hardships of Uncle Prosser and Aunt ReBecca whose former servants burnt much of their property; news of friends and family.","Discusses the condition of Charles L. Powell's estate and what business has been transacted; lists what articles from their home have been sold, commenting that most people in Winchester are not buying things because they are leaving to journey \"up the Valley\"; reports that 4000 men are guarding Winchester, that some tobacco has been burned, and that preparation for evacuation is underway; describes 'Yankee' attacks in Charlestown; comments on the effect of the fear of attack on everyone in the town; gives news of friends.","Scope and Contents Comments on problems with influenza; refers to a Capt. Duff and his defense of Leesburg, Virginia; gives news of town since troops have arrived; family news.","Makes references to the Clarke Cavalry and a Capt. Carter; possessions have been pillaged and towns have been ruined; has to quit farming because of war.","Wishes Nina a Happy Birthday; refers to God and asks to enter his Kingdom; mentions a friend who died from diphtheria; discusses Stonewall Jackson's opposition to the enemy at Port Royal, Va.; family news.","Discusses everyone's fear of diphtheria; family news.","Makes references to Gen. Robert E. Lee's victories; lots of family news.","Expresses the difficulty of losing so many brave men in the war.","Reminisces about their last Christmas together; discusses the slaves and their ability to be dangerous.","Scope and Contents Expresses desire for peace and to return to Winchester, Virginia; much town and family news; sorry they can't spend Christmas together.","She has been ill with a cough and cold; family news.","Inquires about a John Tabb; tells activities of Kate Gordon who is staying with them; mentions a bombazine fine twilled silk fabric; people looking for teaching positions; family news.","Lots of town and family news.","Problems with smallpox; family news; mentions Judge Lee's ? suicide. .","Her husband, Charles L. Powell, Sr., is still looking for a teaching job; recommends reading as a worthwhile hobby.","Describes how her family spent Christmas; thanks her for the cap she made for her brother Rob; discusses the sadness of Hattie's Christmas; discusses friendship; reports that she heard from Mary ? who is living behind Union lines in King George.","Mentions a Col. Tucker?; talks about her personal health; refers to the \"conscript act\"; gives impressions of deaths resulting from the Civil War and ideas of a forthcoming peace; family news.","Family news; refers to robbery of all servants; tells stories of confrontations with the enemy and experiences while at war; discusses food he has to eat; mentions has heard news of Grandma's death; mentions William Edmonson Jones.","family news; discusses her pay for tutoring.","Mentions their father's new employment in Greenville; news of family and friends.","Scope and Contents Family news; describes some of daily activities.Including N. C. E.?, to Nina Powell, , post 1863 March 13 giving neighborhood news.","Scope and Contents Comments on Cavalry's victory in Culpeper, Va.; describes poverty situation in Winchester, Virginia, as result of Civil War; discusses situations in Romney, West Virginia; family news.","Gives information on job prospects; family news.","Found a teaching job in Powhatan; describes location and plans to build a house.","Comments on his activities in the Army; refers to \"the Picketts;\" tells of damage and destruction in Winchester, Va., as a result of 'Yankee' invasion.","Comments on experiences in Army; expresses sadness that young men can't receive education during the war; family news; states that Tip? Powell and Frank Grady were captured in Loudoun, Va.","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.","Mentions interest in soldiers, especially the South Carolina gentlemen; talks about sources of entertainment; family news.","Describes his house and surroundings; family news.","Mentions \"taking bitters (a tea) made of sarsaparilla root\" for strength and to purify her blood; expresses hopes for war to soon be over; 'Yankees' now have Fauquier under their control; family news; refers to receiving news through the Enquirer.","Scope and Contents Discusses when the family members will see each other; gives news of Powell relatives at Locust Hill; says that goods cannot be sent to them from Locust Hill Leesburg, Virginia because of a blockade; inquires about the fighting in Fredericksburg.","Talks about General Stuart's decision to review his Division; refers to great loss at Battle of Chancellorsville in the death of General \"Stonewall\" Jackson; describes events of war near Rowlesburg, WVa.; comments on his troops various attacks on different Railroads; gives details about other battles.","Family news; comments on how quickly her chickens are dying.","Discusses fighting in the Civil War and loss of servants; family news and sick and wounded from Battle of Gettysburg.","Comments on war, pestilence and famine; discusses the Civil War.","States that Nina Powell has been recommended to him to take care of his children as well as tutoring them; requests response to his offer.","Discusses pillaging by the Union troops; comments on men who have given their lives for the southern cause; family news.","Comments on scarcity of various staples; offers her $300 to come and teach his children.","Scope and Contents Discusses \"keeping house\" and how much it costs to do so; family news; comments on the Battle of Manassas.Including note from ?, , to Hatty sic Powell, , undated, discussing delivery of enclosed note to Custis Lee.","Attempts to appease Nina's apprehensions about coming to Hanover County if the enemy is there; wants her to begin working the first of October.","Offer to substitute himself for William Henry Fitzhugh Lee as a Northern prisoner of War.","Family news; questions Nina about her \"beaux\" and his courting ways; discusses education.","Refers to burning her previous letter in case of a fight whence it could become public; relates news of troops; family news; discusses fight from the Rappahannock to the Rapidan Rivers.","Scope and Contents Family news.","Lots of family news; states that a man named Taylor Johns has fallen in love with Nina Powell; discusses situation at the Stringfellow's, where Nina now lives.","Discusses in detail his new teaching position; family information.","Gives cotton prices as $3.75 a yard; discusses Battle at Manassas; family news.","Comments on her husband's new position in Albemarle; family news; mentions some events in reference to the Civil War.","Says she saw her father Charles L. Powell, Sr. on his way to move into Cousin R's?; describes her trip to Charlottesville; expresses satisfaction that her mother is able to stay with Uncle Fred and Lute; reports she has eleven scholars.","Family news; discusses her job as a teacher; discusses \"preserving with molasses\"; expresses anger and confusion about Nina's beaux David ?","Discusses his teaching position.","Family news.","Gives opinion on attitudes of young people; family news; expresses interest in religion.","Discusses plans for Christmas, including costs involved and where they can stay; discusses death of Cousin? Temple Grady and its effect on other relatives; discusses teaching and their role in the war effort.","Refers to a battle at Chattanooga, Tennessee; and General Longstreet; discusses cotton and its discount price of $18 a bale; comments on young gentlemen who have come to visit her; other town and family news.","Thanks Hattie for her kind gift of a Bible; gives details of present experience as a soldier in the Civil War; expresses sadness for those who died in the battle.","Mentions a Carrie Hobson's death resulting from a \"perforation of the bowels\" (typhoid fever); family and town news; mentions Temple Grady's brother of C. Powell Grady? death; refers to having some corsets made.","Family news.","Family news; expresses concern about \"national affairs;\" discusses religious point of view.","Family news; discusses General Bragg and his great ability as a leader.","Family news; states that he met Mr. Seddon, Secretary of War and they discussed Judah Benjamin; gives some views of what is happening with the Civil War.","Mentions General Longstreet's retreat from Knoxville, Tenn.; comments on giving Nina some linen for \"sleeves or sleeve bands;\" family news; discusses harvesting of crops; comments on threats that \"Yanks\" are making.","Discusses insufficiency of cotton crops; mentions that her son is on a war vessel, in the ocean, \"larger than the Florida and the Alabama.\"","Family news.","Refers to travel by carriage; discusses mailing \"bleached cotton;\" family news.","Mentions story where 'Yankees' come into towns and arrest Southerners; refers to daguerreotypes; writes a poem/prayer to God about grief he and others have experienced.","Wishes Nina a Merry Christmas since she (Nina) will be together with her parents; family news.","Discusses the inclement weather; states that she had butter and tea for celebration on Christmas morning; gives price of calico as $ 6 per yard.","Comments on her friends spending New Year's Eve at the President's; mentions walking to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia; family news; refers to cotton vs. bleached cotton; discusses typhoid fever; comments on subject of religion.","Family news; expresses hopes for an end to the Civil War; mentions a book, \"Home Influency\" that deals with raising children.","Mentions losing her heart to a Lieutenant Blackford; family news.","Mentions having forgotten Nina's birthday and becoming more absent minded; states that demonstrating affection in public is not good practice; gives advice and opinion on men and courting; has put \"vie dollars in gold and $25 in Virginia. Bank notes\"; and discusses school teaching; family news.","Has been suffering from sickness similar to typhoid fever; mentions that many servants have the measles; states that the key to her watch is worn out and she cannot wind it.","Offers advice about teaching; has seen John C. Pemberton; family news.","Discusses her illness typhoid fever?; describes her Christmas diversions.","Comments on how he misses having the women in his family at home; family news; discuses some aspects of the Civil War; mentions Robert Young Conrad.","Family news; expresses hope that the Civil War will soon end; expresses grief of her Mother's death.","Expresses concern about Hattie Powell's sickness; family news and town gossip; mentions some of the types of food they've been eating; talks about \"yanks\" and their disruptiveness; mentions Robert Young Conrad.","Gives Nina advice on how to terminate her engagement with John Dupuy; writes of the death of Hunter McGuire's sister, May; says she now has twelve scholars; news of family and friends; discusses books and mentions Robert Young Conrad.","Says she has been busy knitting gloves, sewing, teaching, nursing, and being sick; says she is nearly \"well and fat\" again; says that her hair has not started to come back yet, but that when it does, she has been told to shave it; asks who Nina's friend Lizzie is; describes people she has met; reports where troops are; discusses ways she is trying to get cotton.","Advises Minnie not to be grieved about their mother's death; some family news.","Article in which Jefferson Davis praises the Confederate soldiers for their \"devotion and self-sacrifice,\" and assures them of their capabilities against the declining enemy; also includes a commentary about Davis' speech, stating that the present spirit of the South has never been paralleled in history.","Congratulates Nina on her engagement to John J. Dupuy; discusses their friendship; news of family and friends.","Family news.","Mentions a girl's death from diphtheria; refers to traveling by train; discusses blockade of the Potomac River; comments on greenbacks and their value; refers to the 'Yankee Congress;' general Civil War news.","Gives consent for him to marry Nina after listing the pros and cons of the situation.","Town news and family news; refers to knitting as a past time; states that her hair has not begun to \"come out yet\".","Discusses her new beau; much family and town news; refers to events of the Civil War and the Powhatan troops.","Says that her employer, Mrs. Stringfellow, has offered to allow her two weeks for Easter; asks permission to come home; gives detailed plans on how she could get there cheaply; says the \"troops\" will return before Easter; asks if her father is coming home for the holiday.","Discusses selection of a minister; comments on her knitting for the soldiers; town gossip and family news.","Discusses sale of a draft on New York for $625.","Thanks her for gloves she knitted and set to him.","Comments on her sister's problem with inflammatory rheumatism; much town and family news; tells stories of soldiers who have returned home; comments on lack of patriotism in the country; mentions readying.","Tells of a shopping trip she took to Charlottesville, and the people she saw; describes a visit to see their father at Cousin R. Nowland's; discusses the new tax law, the \"panic,\" and the new monetary issue; news of friends and family; mentions reading.","Makes reference to needing a straw-splitter; discusses financial situation; comments on Nina's engagement to \"Brother John\" Dupuy?","Mentions interruption of communications due to Yankee Raid; states that he sat near Gen. Robert E. Lee and Mr. Edmund Lee on a train car and talked with them; describes conversation; discusses the events of the Civil Warincluding Lee's near capture by Custis' divisionary raid through Albemarle County, during the Kilpatrick - Dahlgren Raid on Richmond; mentions Holmes Conrad.","Much town news; discusses 'Yankees' and their progression; comments on her attempts to hide her silver on her body in order to keep it from the Yankees.","Family news; expresses religious views.","Family news; discusses events of the Civil War; including raid by Custis on Albemarle; mentions Holmes Conrad.","Family news.","Discusses the weather; much town and family news.","Says her Easter plans have been cancelled because of the snow storm; mentions how close she (Nina) has been to the Union troops; says she feels much better and now weights 114 pounds; reports on fatal measles in the area; reports on how she has spent her time with Captain Morgan.","Sends her a letter from Kate?","Discusses buying and selling cotton; comments on college opportunities; family news.","Family news and town gossip; comments on gold lace on the coats of those who make rank of Captain.","Family news; refers to Nina's grandmother's Anne Harriotte (Lee) Lloyd death; discusses 'Yankees' and their progress; mentions Robert Young Conrad.","Comments on reading as a pastime and mentions ? Cooper's novels; family news; refers to 'Yankees' taking hostages; mentions Robert Young Conrad.","Describes her daily schedule; reports how their Aunt Jeanie Lloyd and Aunt ReBecca are doing in relation to the war; describes social visits; mentions an Aunt Nannie; news of family and friends.","Discusses weather and its effects on gardens and crops; comments on 'Yankees' and news about the Civil War; family news.","Family news; comments on news of the Civil War.","Gives detailed description of fighting near Beaver Dam, Va., as told to her by some of the soldiers; mentions visit by Gen. Stuart; describes other events of the war from personal point of view.","Family news; discusses struggle on the Rapidan River; tells of other Civil War news.","Scope and Contents Discusses general battle news; expresses concern about struggle in Hanover County, Virginia.","Discusses events of the war; comments on actions of Yankees.","Scope and Contents Comments on armies being at Hanover Junction and expresses her concern and fears; refers to burning of Powhatan depot by Union troops. Including note from Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Va., to Nina Powell, Verdon, Hanover County, Virginia, 1864 May 24, correcting some spelling errors.","Expresses relief that the 'Yankees' did not come through the area where Nina is; says that her father wants her Nina to leave soon because of the danger; says things are so scarce in Charlotte that there would not be enough to feed her; expresses relief that Nina is not living between the two railroads; says the news they get about the war is encouraging, but she thinks the conflict will be a long one; discusses plans to get the family together.","Refers to battle of Vicksburg; tells of other developments of the Civil War.","Refers to a cousin, Mrs. Randolph Tucker whose house is at the corner of Grace and Adams street in Richmond; family news.","Asks about Nina's daily schedule and when she says prayers; expresses sorrow that Hattie's teaching position near Nina did not work out; tells her she must be self-reliant; says she is waiting to find out if she can join Mr. Powell; discusses the fashions of hats; sends her respects to Mr. Stringfellow.","Much town and family news.","Describes her social schedule; encourages her to pursue a relationship with Willie Booker; news of family.","Recounts all he has been doing for the past two years (has been in charge of a prison).","Asks Nina to change her mind and work for them another year; claims they are safe from the 'Yankees' and that the war will soon be over; praises her teaching of their three girls.","Discusses Union troops' burning of houses in Richmond; gives views on death; family news.","Comments on typhoid fever; family news.","Family news. Mentions not being able to find a nail-brush in the city and forgot India ribbon; comments on 'Yankees' treating people badly; refers to buying lip-glue at Randolph's Book Store; discusses her (Nina's), new house.","Describes Mr. Powell's teaching position with the Scott family; says he is trying to find a place near him for her to stay; says there was a Yankee raid near where he is staying; discusses where friends who are soldiers are stationed; mentions families who are looking for wounded soldiers to employ as teachers.","Much family and town news.","Comments on symptoms of the \"fever\"; expresses religious beliefs concerning deaths resulting from battles; family news and town news.","Family news; discusses teacher's pay.","Much family and town news; inquires about her new home in Richmond, Va..","Discusses one of Nina's pupils and how Nina should act towards the family that is employing her; mentions arrangements to exchange a pair of shoes; reports on friends and family; reports on \"her Willie,\" and where he is stationed; mentions soldiers for whom she has knitted gloves.","Discusses the suitability of Mr. Starke's teaching offer for her mother.","Chides Nina for not writing her; asks if she is spending all her time with Willie Dupuy, who has a wounded shoulder; reports on what she has done socially; asks her to get some cartridges for her pistol when she buys some for her own gun; says Minna Booker is to be married November fourth; discusses sewing.","Transcription of cross hatch letter by Alison Herring:","\nBlenheim  October 24th","Sunday morning [1864]","\nWell my lady-love do you know","that it has been almost three weeks","since the arrival of your last letter","to me, and two weeks since I answered","it, and not a line have I had from","you since, no nor a word from either","Pa or Sis since the 9th of the month.","you all must think I am dead, buried,","and forgotten, at least you quite forget","that I get the blues horribly shut up here","in the country when none of you write","to me. I got a letter from Ma on Friday","last the very first letter I had had from","anyone for 10 days, or from anybody","but her for 16.  I have no correspondents this","year at all except you all \u0026 you ought to","write to me often.  And pray miss what are","you so occupied with that you can't find","time to write, friend Markoe or your","poor dear wounded Willie.  I hear through","a letter from Aunt Bec to Ma that you","have spent the day with her, \u0026 thro' Mrs","Stewart that John Tabb was at church","with you and [?] Powell. I suppose","you have not been so quiet that you","[Page 2]","had nothing to write about and I","am just disposed to be charitable","towards you at all, so if you want to","get into my good graces you had better","set yourself right down \u0026 write me","two or three good long letters.  Mother","writes me that Willie Dupuy is at","home wounded in the shoulder \u0026","Capt Watkins in the hand but neither","of them dangerously, however.  I suppose","you have heard all about them, tis not","worth while for me to tell you, and","I reckon Willie will manage to see","Miss Nina before he returns to the army.","Have you ever heard anything from","Mr. Markoe since you went down","in the cars with him, Sis seemed to","think you are decidedly smitten.","Well I suppose as you are so long writing","to me you hardly care to hear what I","have been doing, so I have a great mind","not to tell you, and in fact I hardly","quite know where to begin it has been","so long but just for my own gratification","I will try.  Mr. Willis Hobson has three","South Carolinians at his house, sent from","the hospital, they have been there a long","time very sick \u0026 are just now getting","well enough to visit about. One of them","is a Col Dogan, without exception","\n[Page 3]","\nthe rudest, most boisterous, vulgar","man I ever saw, well yesterday week","I heard his voice down stairs \u0026","knew he had come to stay all day","so I dressed myself, slipped out the","back way and went over to old","Mrs. Hurt's to spend the day.  I had a","very pleasant day indeed, I found","her [?] an exceedingly intelligent","agreeable girl, I took to her very much","indeed \u0026 I think she did to me, but","she has just lost her father so the vis-","iting will have to be all on my side","for a while.  When I get back in the even-","ing here was Col D still \u0026 he staid until","Wednesday.  Sunday I went down to Eman-","ual and saw Fannie, she was as sweet \u0026 Cordi-","al as ever, she seemed so glad to see me \u0026 says","she is coming up for me soon some Fri-","day evening.  Monday night Mr. [Reich?] a","Marylander belonging to the 3rd Cavalry","staid here all night.  I found him a","very agreeable gentleman I forgot to","say that Sunday while we were at din-","ner Mrs. W. Hobson came over \u0026 brought","her Cousin young Bolling, son of Mr. Robert","Bolling of Fauquier, and brother of Hunter","[Page 4]","McGuires old friend of Philadelphia Dr. B","and Mr. Venning one of the S.C. especial-","ly to see me and I enjoyed their visit","very much indeed.  Mr. Bolling is only","18 but he is six feet tall very handsome","and very agreeable.  Mr. V sings very well","and is a quiet gentlemanly widower but","nothing remarkable.  Tuesday evening Mrs.","H sent a horse for me \u0026 I went over there \u0026","staid all night, and then saw the third","S.C. a Dr. Waring a married man, and","one of the most accomplished elegant","gentlemen I have ever met with. I","came home on horseback Wednesday morning","in time for school \u0026 when I came out of school","found Cousin John here.  He says if it is good","weather next Friday he is coming up to take","me down to his house to stay until Sun-","day where I will come home with the Dr.","from church.  Thursday all the gentlemen","from Mr. H's spent the day here, and Fri-","day Mr. B left this county, but he is a paroled","prisoner and if he is not exchanged soon","will come back.  Friday evening Mrs. H \u0026 my-","self walked over to Mrs. Goodmans one of ","our nearest neighbors \u0026 I paid my first","visit there, and her son who went down","in the cars the day you did with Bell","Stewart, walked home with me.  He is a plain","honest, good, solider, but not over burdened","[sideways on page 1]","with intellect.  He says he is coming over to see me this week","and going to bring his pistol for me to practice shooting with","but I doubt whether he does. By the way have you ever been able","to get cartridges for your pistol, if you have I wish you would","get some for me, \u0026 if you haven't get John Tabb to look for some","for you \u0026 me too, I have only two \u0026 I want some very much.","And now, I come to the very purpose for which my let-","ter is written which is to tell you that Dr. Hobson is going","to Richmond this week, probably on Tuesday, the same day","this letter will go, but I shall send this by mail, as there","will be a chance of your getting it sooner, \u0026 I shall send","you by him the handkerchief, collar, \u0026 [shirt sleeves?] for your","silk dress \u0026 a little of my perfume but it did not turn","out well, it will I think do to put in hair oil but that is all.","\n[sideways across page 2]","\nThe Dr. will stay at Mr. Stewart for about two days I reckon","so if you have gotten cartridges \u0026 have a chance I wish","you would send me some by him.  Have you made your","alpaca dress yet \u0026 how did you make it particularly","the sleeves. I have not picked mine yet nor considered","what to do with it, but Minna Booker is to be married the","4th of next month \u0026 I think I must make it by that","time. I had a present sent me the other day of 3 yds","of unbleached cotton to make a chemise.  I have done","nothing lately except patch a few old clothes \u0026 knit","on my [opra?] stockings for next summer in fact","I have nothing to do.  Well I believe I have exhaust-","ed myself of my subjects too so I will stop, but","mind I expect two letters in answer to this. I am","very anxious to know what Mother will do, and","rather hope she will go to Albemarle, tho' I should","like her to be near you, or I think we could go to","see her there.  Write soon to your own loving","Sister Hattie","\nMonday.  Dr. H's is so unwell today he thinks he will not","be able to go to Richmond this week and don't know when","he will go so I shall not be able to send your things yet. I","got an invitation yesterday to Minna's wedding next Thurs-","day week.  I am much inclined to go, if the Dr. Don't for-","bid which he seems to be inclined to do. Mrs. H is very anx-","\n[Sideways on page 3]","\nious that I should go.  If I go I shall want my new","dress \u0026 shall have to set to work immediately to make","it, so if you have a new dress pattern, send it to me by","mail at once, I can get a pattern of the yoke come-","ing [waist?], Mag Harris has it.  Yours truly,","H.L.P.","Complains about difficulties in the teaching profession; family news.","Describes her situation at the Garrett's, teaching Lizzie and others; emphasizes the importance of letter writing now that they are apart; discusses Mr. Irving's? failing health; says Lizzie has diphtheria; describes social events; discusses Nina's problems with teaching Blanche; reports on friends who have been wounded or killed in the war; asks bout Cousin Mary Lee and Cousin Emily.","Reports that her brother Rob has been wounded and may have to have his leg amputated; says her brother Jimmie is in Charleston where there is much yellow fever; says they work all day without rest; more family news.","Gives advice on how Nina should manage one of her pupils; reports on what she is doing; discusses clothes; mentions Minna's wedding.","Gives reasons why she hasn't written of late; describes her brother's episode of being shot in the hand and its effects; comments on number of men that are off at war and says that those who remain are \"quaking\"; family news; expresses hope that God will get them through \"these difficulties.\"","Describes her social activities; discusses balancing work and pleasure; news of family and friends.","Asks about her \"new home\" in Richmond and her \"new occupation\" with Mrs. Paleski; describes Minna's wedding; says the weather was so bad that no one could go home, so the reception lasted all night; reports what she has done socially; describes in detail a dress she just made.","Expresses joy that Nina and their mother can live close to each other; reports on her social activities; discusses plans for Christmas; mentions how well the Confederate Cavalry is doing; discusses friends that are soldiers, and which of them she has knitted gloves for.","Describes a preacher, Mr. McGill, who is visiting; describes social events; discusses clothes she is making; questions Junius Powell's decision to go to Bermuda instead of joining the army; mentions Harry Harrison Mrs. Huge's brother who came home after a prisoner at Fort Delaware. .","Discusses how her home was destroyed; details experiences with the Yankees; comments on incarceration of many Southerners in northern prisons and their suffering; family news.","Describes her trip to Charlottesville and the people she visited, including cousin Gert; mentions Sally's? death; says she must soon accept an offer for teaching from Mr. Frank Cabell; discusses depreciation of money; mentions a cousin Ann and a cousin Laura; reports that Tip Powell was taken prisoner.","Discusses the bad weather and muddy roads, says she has not heard from Custis Lee, for whom she made gloves; discusses clothes and Christmas plans; tells Nina to \"change her dress\" whenever she desires, since she will always mourn inside; says she and Rebecca will change theirs in the spring; discusses the problems Winchester is having with the Yankees; mentions Minna's wedding.","Discusses a prospective teaching job for her and his plan for her.","Family news; begs her to spend Christmas with them.","Expresses happiness that her mother and father will finally be able to live together again; comments on Nina Powell's loss of hair; refers to suffering Loudoun County, due to Yankees; family news; describes how a friend spends time trying to find hiding places for her possessions.","Describes a \"homespun\" dress that she has; family news; describes weather; tells her to go to a Christmas get-together where she can met many people, including Robert E. Lee, Custis Lee, and perhaps \"our beloved President\" Jefferson Davis; later mentions rumors that President Davis may be dead.","Mentions pastime crocheting a cap; comments on delay of mail; discusses ordering some supplies from her sister; refers to troop movement on \"the Danville road\"; family news.","Scope and Contents Describes social activities; urges Nina to spend Christmas in Richmond with Cousin Emily; discusses cotton and where to buy it. Including fragment of letter from \"cousin\" Laurence B. Taylor, to ?, , undated, stating that he hopes they will see much of each other in Albemarle County.","Discusses the difficulties of sending mail; inquires about their mother's health; news of friends and the war.","Thanks her for the gauntlets, testament, and book of psalms that she sent him.","Tells what she did during Christmas holidays; discusses her job as a teacher as well as who and what subjects she teaches; family and town news.","Comments on Robert E. Lee's thoughts that the South is in danger; discusses her knitting and whom she has made gloves for; states how she doesn't understand men; family news.","Discusses the possibility of Nina being engaged to Willie Dupuy; says she would like to know him better before she can consent; would like for her to make the final decision herself; says their engagement would last indefinitely because they are both poor and Willie was \"disabled\" from the war; asks her to consider these issues.","Scope and Contents Responds to her requesting permission to be engaged to Mr. William Dupuy?; gives feelings about entire situation; refers to evacuation of Richmond, Virginia.","Family news; asks her to send her stamps and black glazed cotton and to look for strawsplitters; describes episode of being thrown from horse.","Discusses how busy she is making gloves; mentions Nina's engagement/involvement with a \"brave, Christian soldier.\"","Discusses possibility of Nina moving to Norwood if Richmond is given up.","family news; discusses the bond between two who love each other.","Expresses happiness about Nina's now official engagement to Mr. William Dupuy; other family news.","Hattie Powell, Blenheim, Albemarle County, Va., to \"sister\" Rebecca Powell.","Gives advice on how to express feelings of love to her fiance, in her correspondence.","Gives her advice about her situation with Mr. Dupuy; tells her to make up her own mind and to be sure of his character and their love; advises that if she is certain that she wants to be engaged to him, then not to hold back her feelings and to show her trust; gives more advice.","Scope and Contents Family news; expresses her approval of William Dupuy as Nina's fiance. 4 pages. letter signed. Includes copy of letter, 1865 February 10 from William Dupuy to \"Sir\" Charles L. Powell, Sr., , discussing his and Nina's relationship and betrothal.","Gives advise on Nina's relationship with a young man Willie Dupuy; says that if they ever get married they would always be poor; discusses what he will want in a wife; discusses Nina's fear that her ways are not elegant enough for him because he was brought up in higher society; reveals her philosophy on how to act in society, how to view oneself, and how to act towards men to keep them interested.","Comments on attempts to regain some of their family possessions; discusses the break-up of Nina Powell's engagement; mentions Hattie Powell's arrival in Goochland, Va., family news.","Discusses Nina's problem with an employer, Mrs. Powell, and suggests other families she could work for; says she can spend $ 350 on material for summer clothing; discusses the plight of the South; reveals her feelings about Nina's engagement; describes a visit to Norwood where her parents are working for Mr. Cabell; reports that cousin Lizzie Powell, fourth daughter of Uncle Llew, is to be married; news of family and friends; mentions teaching.","Discusses materials for sewing dresses; expresses her anger at how Mrs. Powell (an employer) treated Nina; discusses her neighbors where she is teaching, saying none are suitable for Nina to live with and teach for; gives news of friends and family; says they have a soldier staying there; mentions teaching. Including newspaper clipping advertising for teachers.","Thanks her for presents she sent him; expresses hope of seeing her again soon.","Lots of family news; discusses Union troops.","Says Mr. Philip Cabell is stopping by \"Bremo\" on his way to Richmond, so she is taking this opportunity to send a letter; discusses opportunities for her to work with other families and how she should set this up; wishes she could come to see them but says it is impossible because the canal is \"broken up,\" the roads are bad, and the 'Yankees' destroyed the carriage; hopes that she is comfortable at General Cocke's; hopes that he doesn't mind her being there since he is a wealthy man. Letter is continued on a small slip of paper - advises on the different uses of \"shall\" and \"will\" in writing letters.","Expresses relief that she is safe after traveling through dangerous area; says that their parents had some trouble when traveling, and that they lost some clothes; discusses an offer to teach in Keysville, Charlotte County; reports battle action in the area; asks what she thinks about her giving her silver cup to \"the government;\" mentions the death of their aunt Ann's baby, Fannie.","Mentions sending carpet bags to her parents filled with necessary items she could spare; comments on 'Yankees' being on southside of the James River, Va. and dreading a raid.","Send the key to her bonnet box; mentions a cousin Kate Noland and an Aunt Bettie Conrad; news of family and friends.","Discusses surrender of Confederates in detail; expresses religious beliefs about result of the Civil War; describes battle in Richmond, Va..","Comments on prohibition from traveling North; mentions recognition by France and the French position; gives religious opinions; describes some of the remnants left by 'Yankees.'","Reports news of post-war events since Hattie receives no news in the country; expresses the sentiments and anxieties of those in an occupied city, discusses Robert E. Lee and his sons; reports rumors about Booth, Jefferson Davis, and the surrender of the army of Joseph E. Johnston to William T. Sherman; discusses the sacrifices of the last four years and where it has led.","Describes the people with whom she is staying; expresses joy that she feels comfortable in Richmond; says she hears rumors about whether Richmond will be given up or not; tells her to come to them if there is any danger; news about friends.","Describes a battle at Fort Jackson that she was able to witness from her cousin's house; says Hunter ? is the medical doctor of Ewell's Corps; mentions lack of provisions; says she had to work very hard last winter.","Refers to \"free negroes\" and the fall of Richmond; tells stories of robbers in various neighborhoods; discusses difficulty to have faith in God where there is so much suffering; also refers to bands of \"negro robbers\" and describes their actions.","Lots of family news; expresses sorrow and grief about living through these times.","Lots of family news; comments on problems with servants; refers to death of Lincoln and memorial service for him.","Reports that Mr. Cabell bought a horse from a Mississippi soldier; reports that a Yankee soldier came to the house asking for brandy; says that she and Fan ? are closing school for the summer; says she will soon come to Norwood to visit them.","Discusses health, says she has rheumatism; says they will stay in Richmond until July; tells their options of where to go; considers the cost of the Civil War; discusses the condition of President Davis, prisoner at Fort Monroe; says the \"Yankee officers\" are being kinder to Richmonders; says Pierrepont has just arrived in Richmond.","Reports she is staying with relatives but that it is so crowded, she will leave soon; says the house has been burned down, so they are living in log cabins; tells that she will soon go to Canada to visit her brother Horace; discusses where Nina could set up a school in that neighborhood.","Tells of her religious belief about the Civil War and how she prays daily; discusses subject of white vs. black labor; family news; comments on cruel treatment of \"our\" President Jefferson Davis; refers to a Dr. Hoge who denies trying to begin a colony in Brazil.","Expresses difficulty in accepting downfall of Confederacy; family news; discusses Nina's engagement to Willie Dupuy.","Family news.","Poem entitled \"The Bachelor's Consolation\" written by \"Goodman A. Bachelor.\"","Family news; comments on Nina's engagement; discusses situation with Black persons; comments on elections and how soldiers were put into many of the civil offices; plans for jousting tournament.","Discusses the family's moving to a new house and how they all can be reunited once again.","Discusses where they may move; says the 'Yankees' have possession of her home in Arlington; says the situation in Richmond is better since Pierrepont Pierpont arrived; gives news about family; mentions Robert E. Lee (1843-1914) and William Henry Fitzhugh Lee.","Discusses Nannie's ? wedding; says their father will need her Nina home for the opening of school; tells how she has been spending her time; discusses the school; reports that Mary ? is there; expresses fear for her Aunt Mary because of the threats of a Black uprisings in southern Virginia; asks if everything is going well between Nannie and Willie Booker.","Discusses the continuing uncertainties of where their family will live; says she will return to work at Mr. Cabell's because she cannot depend on family plans; describes her visit to Greenwood.","Discusses a horse riding jousting tournament and social event that followed; family news.","Reports travel plans; lists social events; news of friends; says she will begin at Mr. Cabell's in two weeks.","Says that she just realized that it is her 56th birthday; discusses some issues on etiquette; says that she is glad that she is pleased with her new house; has heard that the 'Yankees' are advancing on Charlottesville; says Gloucester is having problems with the Yankees, so she will not return there; expresses disappointment that Mr. Powell did not secure a certain job that would have allowed them all to live together; says that the Redds and the Bookers have been very kind to her and do not want her to leave; writes that the Dupuy's son Willie? has bullet wounds in both thighs and in the foot.","Family news.","Describes a boat trip she took with Sallie ? to Norwood; gives news of Mr. William Cabell; discusses literature; news of friends and family.","Says Hunter has a small (medical) practice; gives news about what her other brothers? are doing; says Willie is doing well despite the time he spent in prison; tells how he was marched by their home last winter by the 'Yankees' and taken to prison; tells how their house was used as a hospital, her family was put under arrest, and they were forced to live with the 'Yankees' for six months; expresses her hatred of the 'Yankees;' discusses how the last four years have changed her; tells how Gert ? was working in the hospitals and on the battle field, caught a disease and has been bedridden for the last thirteen months; says she was very weak last winter because of the hard work and anxiety; says she could no longer work in the hospitals because of how the sights of war affected her.","Scope and Contents Family news; comments on the meeting of Congress and its result on the restoration of southern property.","Writes about Presbyterian Conference she is attending; gives town and family news.","Scope and Contents Gives history of a family, telling which troop each son is in; comments on the scarcity of paper, which is why she is writing on the back of a letter written to her by her mother. Letter Including on back: Selina Powell, Charlotte Court House, Virginia, to \"daughter\" Hattie Powell. Asks her about her fever and if it is interfering with her teaching; says Mr. Powell visited her for a week; says she will stay in Charlotte all winter; mentions death of Carry Hobson.","Scope and Contents Sends her a pair of slippers which she made the best she could with the materials available; says she wanted to do something for her during \"these war times\"; says her father is not home yet; gives list of things Rebecca needs.","Discusses the importance of having nice handwriting; describes Kate's ? studies; grieves over how many have lost their homes and hopes that her daughter could have a couple of years off from teaching; says those who must have employment are happiest; writes of family and friends; discusses her Uncle G's ? method of teaching. Including attached insert saying that Mr. H. ? declined her father's services.","Describes the scene when the 'Yankees' came into the home of Dr. Robert Baldwin; says Dr. Baldwin was kicked out of town because he refused to pay a servant; describes how the town has changed since the Union troops have taken over; mentions a man named Milroy who seems to be their leader; gives news of family members many of whom have been sick; describes a puppy he has gotten; describes a battle in which many 'Yankees' were taken as prisoners; says Milroy has escaped and has gone to Washington; says all of her furniture is not sold and that they cannot try to sell it while the 'Yankees' are here; discusses Dr. Daniel Conrad's practice.","Asks what Jeanie ? will do all summer; says she has heard that all the carriage horses in Gloucester have been carried off; says she will go to Powhatan to join her husband who is working for Mr. Michaux; says the 'Yankees' are in Shepherdstown but that the Confederates have Winchester.","Speaks of the last four years, the excitement and the trials; discusses \"the college\" that Robert is involving with; discusses the difficulty of finding good help; describes their house, saying it is handsome to \"confederate eyes;\" expresses sadness that her home is still used by Union troops; discusses Alexandria.","Comments on the postal problems and hopes she has been receiving her letters; gives news of the Bookers; writes of her anxiety over how she Nina is and discusses her travel plans to Prince Edward; discusses where the 'Yankees' are stationed; writes of the family's plans for the summer.","Sends her cotton for stockings; comments on postal problems; discusses the safety of Richmond; discusses sewing and fashions; news of family and friends.","Discusses the dilemma of Southerns taking the \"oath\" with the Northerners so that they can protect their property.","Reports that Captain Watkins and Willie Dupuy have been wounded; says she does not know which battle they were in; news of friends; says she has heard from Mr. Powell recently; discusses dresses.","Says that she sent socks to Willie ? who is in the army; mentions the death of James Mcoughty?","Describes how to make Mrs. Sharpe's ? hat; describes Lute's hat; says she will get two or three hundred dollars in Northern money from an Uncle William.","34 items.","Discusses teaching; describes trip to Charlottesville and adventurous train ride; mentions Sandy Pendleton's ? wedding; discusses Trip's ? health.","Sends Rebecca a picture of Robert E. Lee, taken during the war (picture is dated 1866 January 20 ); writes of Lexington where they have just moved; gives news of family.","Describes her social activities; gives teaching position that Hattie is considering; reports that 'Yankees' are being strict in their town.","Discusses poor mail service; describes Alexandria as dull town with spirit of despondency, town may be forced into the District of Columbia; describes visit of Henry Hallowell ?; much family and town news.","Discusses crocheting, books they have read; family news and gossip.","Discusses family news; speaks of financial situation of buying a house in Baltimore; discusses problems of retrieving household items (portraits, furniture, etc.) and where to put them.","Discusses details of retrieving family possessions from the Office of Confiscation; includes list of objects missing.","Describes her trip and her stay with Cousin Lee; tells of relatives and other people she has seen; will continue traveling.","Discusses daily life and schedule; family news.","Describes her trip to Dr. Wights' and tells of the people she met there; discusses dresses; asks about the family.","Description of the political happenings in Washington, D.C.: the disputes between President Johnson and the \"Radicals,\" Mr. Johnson's veto message, the South's need to have representation in Congress; tells his view of these happenings; discusses attempts to retrieve articles from the confiscation office; family news.","Tells of difficulty she has dealing with current hardships, \"Yankee\" rule, and free Black persons; news about friends in the neighborhood.","Describes dinner at New Market and the people she saw there; describes conditions of roads, outlawing carriage rides; much news of family and friends.","Tells of people she has seen or heard from.","Discusses family news and news of friends; talks of sewing projects.","Gives an account of her \"Easter excursion,\" reporting what she did and whom she met; says Mrs. Atkins has no servants, so she will have to clean her own room.","Describes events of neighborhood; tells news of friends; tells of religious happenings, Mr. Wharey's ? reform in the church, and her religious sentiments; writes of her gloomy feelings about the South, her distrust of the Yankees, and her rebellious feels toward them; congratulates Nina on having her own \"home.\"","Tells of stay in Cumberland with her \"sister and brother\"; tells of problems in retrieving household items lost in war; Douglas' Forrest?her husband? law practice is improving.","Asks Nina to welcome her friend, Mr. Henry Theodore Wight, who brings the letter, and make his stay in Alexandria pleasant.","Tries to convince Nina to take a trip next summer; describes new bonnet styles; describes her friend Henry Theodore Wright who will be taking a trip to Alexandria; discusses clothes.","Gives her view on the family taking in boarders, saying children would be easier for their mother to handle; asks about the \"Council;\" reports on what she has done socially; discusses the dresses she has made; says that yesterday the people of Richmond decorated the Confederate soldiers' graves; says she wishes she had gone; says Mrs. Adkins did not go, but sent flowers to Richmond. Written on letter from J. Walker, Dover ?, to Hattie Powell, Rolling Views, undated. Sends her flowers and asks her to come to visit him.","Describes her visit to Richmond, people she visited, and how many commented on how well she looked compared to last winter; describes clothes she is making.","Asks her to send ribbon for a dress she will wear to a day-long affair at Norwood; news of friends.","Discusses their plans to go to Prince Edward County; discusses what clothes she has and what she may need; news of family and friends.","Explains why she cannot attend the gathering at Mr. Redd's that night; says she must listen to her head and not her heart so that she may get well; says she is tired of feeling ill and weak.","Invites Nina and Hattie Powell to come stay with them; says she feels better and is very excited to see them.","Expresses her joy that she arrived home safely, and her regret that her mother Selina Powell has taken ill; describes a jousting tournament among young boys or \"knights,\" in which the girls were honored as Queens and Maids of Honor; news about family and friends.","Gives her condolences for her uncle's death and her mother's illness; tells her of Nancy's Lettie's sister engagement and tells Nina not to leave her to marry a man; much news of family and friends.","Thanks Nina for her letter congratulating her and Willie Booker on their engagement; news about her fiance; tells her adventures of keeping the house while her mother was gone; news of family and friends.","Writes that her father is looking for board for her Selina and until then she will stay in Charlotte; recommends that Nina not write to a man unless she is engaged to him or unless he is an old family friend; news of family and friends.","Discusses how far they are apart but thinks it is best that she (her mother) stay at Uncle Fred's; says she will stay at school for Christmas; writes of family and friends; tells that her health is very good and that she weights 106 pounds; discusses her school duties and her sewing.","Describes the parties she has had at her home recently; speaks of the engagement between Willie Booker and Nancy her sister, and Lou Edmunds and Captain Hill; news of family and friends.","Tells how she and her friends have been together for three weeks now, staying at different homes; wishes Nina could be there; news of courting, engagements and weddings; tells Nina that she will not become an old maid; much news about family and friends; discusses reading societies and books read.","Tells of courtings, engagements and weddings; tells of Christmas plans; discusses the struggle in the Christian life to be pure.","Describes Christmas holidays; discusses the Christian struggle for purity; says she is having more headaches; discusses poor financial situation with no patrons paying for her teachings.","Describes the changes taking place: their Uncle Joe has died and she, Lavalette and her mother have moved to Falkland to take care of his children; she and Lavalette will teach the children; Lavalette is feeling worse; her brother and sister May will take care of Linden; news of engagements, weddings, family and friends.","Describes her new home and her new schedule; news about family and friends.","Tells about her fiance Willie Booker's work in Medical School; describes reactions to the Territorial Bill and to General Scofields; wonders if Lavalette will keep her promise to become an old maid; says the weather is so bad that they will not be able to go to Church for a month because of the roads; says she is trying to guess when weddings will be by who is making their wedding clothes.","Describes her teaching job with her sister Nancy; describes her students; tells how spirits have been low since the passage of the Territorial Bill, says their district is commanded by General Schofield; describes the \"demoralizing\" incident of one of the county men running off with a 'Negro' girl and marrying her; news of family and friends.","Sends this letter through a friend and asks Rebecca to mail a package to Washington, D.C. for her; may have some frames sent to her, which could then be sent to them by steamboat to Richmond and canal boat to Lexington; says Mildred is in Richmond; Rob and Fitzhugh may go to Jennie's? wedding.","Describes the commencement exercises that she and Lavalette attended at Hampden Sydney; describes the fashions she saw there; says the scrub worm is seriously damaging the tobacco crop; describes their summer bonnets bought in Richmond. 4 pages. letter signed.","Says that Nancy her sister has been ill; says that she, Nancy and their mother will take a trip North for their health; says she dreads to be among the 'Yankees;' tells that Lou Booker has typhoid fever and so her wedding must be postponed; discusses the advantages and disadvantages of being an old maid and whether they will be one.","Gives news of gentlemen who are courting her; says that John Smith has been visiting her every other night; tells Nina that it is becoming serious and that she better come home soon or she will be gone; gives advice on the gentlemen that Nina is seeing.","Describes their stay in Danville; tells that her engagement with Willie Booker has been terminated; discusses their plans of where to live next year; news of family and friends; discusses fair.","Thanks Hattie for her announcement of her \"change of condition\" marriage or engagement?; gives her best wishes for her health and happiness.","Discusses which furniture and portraits she would like to have sent to her.","Discusses details of sending furniture from Alexandria to Lexington and of having portraits framed and sent. Includes notes to Selina and Nina.","Discusses her transactions to acquire more furnishings for their home; news about family and friends.","Asks about her interactions with Mr. D?; says Nina's happiness is the only bright spot in their lives; says she hasn't been to church much; says she has seen a lot of Willie S.?; regrets that she can't say everything she would like to, because the letter must go through so many hands; writes of the broken Southern spirit; asks if there are any \"situations\" near them that she could take; says that she cannot write much because it works her \"into such a state\".","Tells of their new life at Linden, helping to take care of \"Sis\" May's children; comments on Nina's sister Hattie's marriage; discusses religion; describes a trip to Richmond; news about family and friends.","Recommends that she or Rebecca go with her to visit friends in Prince Edward County; tells her that since Mrs. Booker'shouse was used as headquarters for them during the war, they must make a pleasure visit to her since the war is over.","Thanks Nina for sending her the objects repossessed from the war; comments on their sentimental value; gives news about Baltimore's social events and her husband Douglas' work.","Tells what family has done since she left for her trip; says everyone is feeling remarkably well on account of the warm weather; tells her to enjoy her visit with Lizza and Aggie ?","Tells what each person in household is doing that evening: Mamma, Papa, Lute?, Lewis?, Fan?; says she visited Hattie who is feeling well \"under the circumstances;\" news about neighborhood.","Describes the health of each family member; says Mr. Powell had dyspepsia for which she gives him a raw onion; says Hattie is the same and cannot leave her room; gives news of friends; discusses a fire at Lee's ? house; hopes she is enjoying her visit with Lizzie and Aggie.","Gives news about family and neighborhood; says that Cousin Lee's house burned; writes that Bob Robert Powell is now a doctor; news about her school.","Discusses news of neighborhood and people who have come to visit her; tells Nina to enjoy her stay with Lizzie and Agnes ?; says she is still flat on her back but hopes to be better in a few weeks.","Regrets that he could not make the picnic that Nina planned; says that he had to pick up Josie ? that day, who traveled flat on her back; says that he saw \"Cousin Rebecca\" in town.","Tells how she had been preserving many foods last summer because of the possible food shortage during the coming winter; describes her stay with \"Sis\" May in Farmville; describes the situation of the churches and Sunday school in her area; news about family and friends; one of Nina's students, Emma Henry, is getting married.","Apologizes to Nina for not calling on her while she was in Baltimore; expresses her job in their friendship.","Writes of their sorrow at the death of Hugh Holmes McGuire (brother of cousin); whose wife just had a child; asks Rebecca to come visit, since the war is over; gives news about who owns the Powell's old home; tells what each of her relatives are doing; gives news about friends; discusses the death of her aunt who never recovered after the 'Yankees' burnt her house down; mentions how many soldiers cannot find employment. Hugh Holmes McGuire MW battle of High Bridge.","Discusses Maggie's wedding her niece; says she has been alone in the evenings since Nina left her; describes her friends who have called during the day.","Apologizes for not writing; describes her schedule to taking care of a family of ten people; gives news about her gentlemen friends.","Extends sympathies to Nina and her family in the death of her sister, Hattie Powell Smoot, who died in childbirth; offers comfort through religion.","Offers her sympathy for the death of her daughter Hattie; discusses Hattie's character; mentions how Hattie has been looking forward to the time of childbirth.","Gives her sympathy for the death of Selina's daughter Hattie; speaks of her husband Robert, saying she thinks he may never be entirely well again; gives news of family.","Tells of her mourning for her cousin Hattie; offers sympathies; gives news of family.","Offer her sympathies for Hattie's death; describes her stay in her Uncle Phil's home in the mountains; says she will return home to Alexandria in the Fall.","Describes the mountain inn and how they spend their time; says the mountain air is helping their mother's health.","Expresses her joy that Nina is engaged; discusses Nina's mother's health; says she is confined to bed and in much pain; says the treatment causes much suffering and that she is anxious to leave for home.","Says she is glad Nina gets a chance to enjoy herself, and visit with her cousin Lizzie, without worrying about daily duties; says her Aunt Lute is taking good care of her.","Gives a report on everyone's health; says she is feeling better; gives news of friends and family; hopes that she is enjoying her stay with \"cousin\" Lizzie.","Discusses grief and religion; teases Nina about her engagement to Sewell Hepburn; tells her to enjoy her stay and to get well soon; news about Alexandria.","News of friends and family; describes the trouble of giving a party for a couple to be married, and wonders why people have marriages in such poor times.","Pleads with her to visit them for Christmas.","Reports that they have been trying both the \"Alleghany Springs\" and the \"Yellow Sulfur\" springs; says the water has helped her health; describes the social life at the springs.","Inquires about her friends in Alexandria; asks if Mrs. Cassius Lee has information on household goods stolen from her.","Tells of her and Nancy's stay in Danville; discusses Nina's wedding; says her brother Abner will be in the Legislature until it adjourns; news about family and friends. Envelope included with list of bridal attendants on the back.","Discusses her daily schedule; describes a sewing machine that she bought; discusses Nina's wedding; news about family and friends.","Expresses her job in hearing Nina is engaged; reports that she has heard Mr. Hepburn described as \"intellectual\" and \"pious\"; says Captain. Grady sends his love; sends her a gift.","Regrets that she cannot come to Nina's wedding; hopes that Nina will be happy living in the parsonage; news about family and friends.","Apologizes that she cannot be there for the wedding; sends her money to buy a wedding present; tells that she had to refuse a gentleman who revealed his feelings for her; wishes her happiness in her new life.","Note accompanying a wedding present, wishing Nina happiness.","Gives a report on her health, saying she is much stronger; tells what remedies she is taking; says they have given most of her wedding cake away; says that everyone thinks her wedding was beautiful; gives her philosophy on marriage and its importance; tells her how lucky she is to have found such a \"good man.\" Including letter from Rebecca C. Powell to Nina giving a report on their mother's health.","Describes how she spent her Easter vacation; describes the events that took place after Nina's wedding; describes a visit to Georgetown.","Reports she is feeling better but that Rebecca has neuralgia from a bad tooth; tells Nina that she should call her husband \"Mr. Hepburn\"; says it is Nellie's wedding day; advises her to obey her husband now that she is no longer there to control her.","Gives news about home and tells Nina that they miss her greatly; says the relationship between herself and John ? is growing stronger; hopes that she is enjoying her stay in the country with her husband.","Discusses their mother's health, noting improvements; expresses eagerness to visit her in her own home; asks about Sewell.","Discusses her arrangements to come see them; says she is feeling better but she is still weak; tells her to ask for what she needs just like when she lived at home; gives news of family and friends.","Writes to tell her that her health has improved since she left home; gives a report on her health and what she has done there at a resort?; says her father will be home soon.","Includes description of S. Powell.","Thanks him for the letter of sympathy concerning his wife, Selina Powell; gives a detailed description of her death and a tribute to her life.","Offers her sympathy in the loss of her mother; says that her mother Selina Powell was one of her earliest friends.","Entreats them to warn his wife Lizzie against a woman named Mrs. Hubard who he is convinced is seeking their ruin.","Tells of friends' illnesses and other afflictions; discusses preachers; says she will wait to buy cotton until the price goes down. Including letter (written on top of) of 1864 January 8 from ? Danville, Va., to \"sister.\" Says she would like to visit her and also to see her whole family, but that she cannot leave because of her duties; says she can only leave on \"official business.\"","Describes their summer in the North; describes the Grand Jubilee held in Boston; describes Newport, Maine and the historical sites there; discusses Nina's life in the parsonage; gives news about family and friends back home.","Says she is very happy to return from the North, though she was treated kindly there and it did improve her health; says many people at home are ill with an influenza that follows the Horse Disease; much news about family and friends.","Asks Nina how her little boy is; reveals that she thought she would be getting married this fall, but that the gentleman, Dr. Cole, has been suffering from an illness; news about family and friends.","Expresses hope that she will visit them in Maryland soon, and bring her child; comments on Nina's settling in Waterford, Loudon County; news of family and friends.","Describes the baby Sewell's features; tells how the family is adjusting to new baby.","Discusses tuition for Mildred.","Reports news of her school; discusses the bonds that their father sold, and his financial situation.","Reports that they are taking of Uncle Leven, including paying for his board with Sallie Withers, and giving him clothes; expresses disappointment that other relatives are not helping him; says Uncle Lev had a drinking problem at one time and his wife will not see him.","Tells Nina their plans to visit her; says they will travel through Baltimore and then by boat across the Chesapeake Bay.","Sends a check for Mildred's tuition.","Hopes that Mr. Hepburn has recovered from his fall and hopes he will stick to taming men's spirits rather than taming men's horses; much news about family and friends.","Gives news about family and friends; says that they will visit her in a few weeks.","Sends Nina a fur cape and muff; congratulates Nina on her pregnancy and hopes she feels well; sends a present for the coming baby; asks Nina for her preferred style of dress so that she can make her some.","Tells of the death of her father-in-law and the effects it has had on the family.","Tells of birth of another boy and that Nina is doing fine; says they have not named him because he wanted a girl; tells story of how his errand boy spilled into the well some fish he was cleaning and how he Sewell had to go down and fish them out.","Gives advice on how to take care of oneself after childbirth; thinks that she should have more than one servant; says that she is having some dresses made for her; news about family and friends.","Scope and Contents Gives news of friends in Alexandria; mentions centennial celebrations; says her school is doing well, with 21 scholars; mentions that Robert Powell has a new daughter.","Gives news about Powell and Lee cousins in Philadelphia; says that a few neighbors have scarlet fever; discusses politics.","Tells of his stay at Selma in Leesburg where he visited relatives; tells of weddings in Leesburg.","Says she is glad the children are recovering from their illness; says Nina must take tonic and Lager Beer herself to say well; recommends ways to rid the house of the illness; describes a visit to Baltimore to see an art exhibit.","Wishes he had a mountain house where his grandchildren could go, especially to recuperate; discusses controversy between two churches, St. Stephens and Grace Church, in the neighborhood where he is; says they both want Mr. Jackson from Charleston, South Carolina, to be their minister.","Gives a long description of her boarders and her school; gives news about neighborhood, friends and family.","Teases him about his \"destitute condition,\" having to take care of himself while Nina is in Baltimore; scolds him for not taking good care of himself and says she does not want Nina to become a widow; tells of a surprise visit by Mrs. Beck of his parish to visit one of her students, Hallie; discusses past election and Hancock's defeat.","Is happy that she is enjoying her travels in the North so much; thanks her for her detailed descriptions which allow him to see the places through his \"mental vision\"; discusses his routes home; says he will be home soon with two boys grandsons.","Discusses her travels in the North; tells of his grandsons' (Charles and Sewell) visit to Alexandria; discusses news at home.","Discusses the town of Bethlehem; says her Uncle William is visiting him; discusses his health; tells news of neighborhood.","Says that her \"Scotts Nephew\" has arrived and has settled in a room; says he may go to Orange County, Va.? soon.","Describes a visit by her cousins Kate Powell and Carrie; gives a long and detailed description of Carrie, her immediate family and her experiences.","Discusses Ellen's tuition; says they are pleased with her education; says that their move to Richmond means that they will have to find another teacher.","Describes his journey to Nina's; describes an encounter between Bishop Randolph and Meta Stuart on the train concerning Amelie Rives; gives a description of each of his grandchildren.","Hopes that she and Mrs. Wailes are steadily improving their health while at the springs; tells her of the death of Mrs. Braxton and the prospects of Ingleside; gives news of grandchildren and neighborhood.","Expresses joy that her health is improving; tells of the death of General Wickham and how it affected the area; gives news of family and neighborhood.","Describes the school; says he may join the Blackford Society; tells about a grammar exam.","Describes the taking of an arithmetic exam which exempted him from taking any more; says he got some demerits; tells about football and how he is playing well.","Tells about his schedule and about his exams; says he had tea with Mr. Hooffs; discusses demerits.","Says he cannot teach this week because his nose is going to be operated on; says his mother and Sewell will occupy the children until then; says Sewell will go back to school soon; discusses the structure of his classes and asks her advice.","Discusses the nature of geometry and gives advice on how to learn it.","Says he has been ill; discusses activities at school and grades.","Thanks her for the invitation to come visit while they are in Yorktown; says his two boys will come by sailing a canoe to Yorktown.","Says they are all home for a week holiday; describes how they all got home; says Richard Cook came home with Selina; describes a real old timey Virginia country dance; says Selina likes Alexandria and the new home; describes what each person in the family has been doing; gives a description of the College of William and Mary; says he has overloaded himself with schoolwork this year; tells how the Alumni are reorganizing the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity; gives a description of the fraternity; mentions the burning of St. Paul's Church in Hanover; thanks her for the presents she sent.","Discusses examination schedule and work load; questions validity of mid-term examinations; praises the College for its level of academia; praises Dr. Hall, a professor of English; says that main event at the College now is the contest between societies for the society medals; says he is in the Phoenix society and may debate for it; says he took a trip to New Kent to see his \"girl\" and to visit friends; discusses the Daughters of the Revolution and the Organization of the Descendants of the Cincinnati; says he saw Cousin Laura and her husband Mr. Roberts, a preacher, who are in Williamsburg.","Discusses the new house which he is anxious to get home to see; says he and Charles will not finish exams until the end of June; discusses the social events of the \"final week\"; discusses his exams; discusses Selina's academic progress; says one must experience College life to understand the strength of its temptations.","Says he has spent much time with Nanna Powell McCormick, a cousin; describes her and what they have done together; says he is in love with her; discusses love and cupid; describes a card club he belongs to, and a German club.","Hopes that she doesn't feel isolated from his immediate family; says that their \"great mutual loss\" has brought them all closer together; asks about her plans for the future; says he went to York to see Charles; discusses his housing at College; talks of recent fires in Richmond and Baltimore; speaks of his cousins and some girls that he has met.","Discusses their family's genealogy; mentions Nicholas Lloyd, John Lloyd, and Sarah Lloyd.","Discusses the Presbyterian drive in Alexandria to save the old church; discusses church events; expresses joy to hear of Nina's marriage; mentions the fact that her Selina's father is over eighty years old.","Scope and Contents Describes a house nearby; writes about her relatives that are staying there; asks her to come visit. Including Selina Powell to Nina Powell. Asks Nina to write Lizzie about the house, if it can be rented, and who they should talk to.","Wishes her a Merry Christmas; tells what family members are making for presents; asks about her trip to Alexandria and the people she has seen; discusses the propriety of accepting a book for a gentleman; tells her to be happy and not to think too much.","Discusses offers she has had for teaching, saying she will take the offer closest to where Mr. Powell teaches; advises her to get her teeth fixed; discusses styles; gives advice on how to motivate one of her students; says he will not go to Gloucester because of the recent \"outrages\" there; says she has a \"horror of drunken negroes.\"","Advises her to come home after her visit with Lizzie Watkins; gives a report on the health of family and friends; says almost \"all black and white\" went to the \"procession\" in Washington the day before; says her cousin Jinny Taylor's family is ill; sends her money. 4 pages. letter signed.","Discusses her poor health, saying she has been diagnosed as having a diseased heart; says she is staying with her sister Aggie who just got married; news of family. 4 pages. letter signed.","Discusses Nina's visit with her friends and her trip to the \"Bear's Den\"; writes of the many parties there have been since Nina left; says she has not seen Nina's sisters since they got back from Capon; discusses their friendship.","Says her father still has not come home; describes a trip Nina and Rebecca made and the people they visited; writes of young men and friends who have come to visit Nina; news of friends and family.","Discusses dresses; writes of a \"Mr. C.,\" assuring her mother that they are not romantically involved; says Mr. and Mrs. Stringfellow left them to the care of the housekeeper; gives news about friends.","Says that Uncle J. Powell does not think Lexington is a good place to open a school and Lynchburg would be better; discusses prices for boarding; says that her Father may have to look for a tutoring job for a family and then she will have to find work as close to him as possible; discusses sewing she has done; gives news about family and friends.","Discusses the remedies \"Mother\" has tried for her sore throat; describes Mrs. Wildman's receipt for asparagus; says \"Ma\" is experimenting on her throat and then will tell Minna how to treat hers.","Describes her daily schedule, including teaching for \"the girls;\" says the \"Captain\" and the girls included her in a visit to Mrs. Cooke's; describes the people she met there and the house.","Says he spent Christmas at Uncle Frank's and Aunt Jane's; reports on what he has been doing.","Scope and Contents Discusses whether Emily ? will move to Fairlee as a servant?; asks if she will take someone from the \"Home for Fallen Women,\" if Emily declines.","Says she went shopping for her and is sending her some articles; discusses fashions; says her Aunt Ann is still unwell.","Tells her to take of herself while she is sick; discusses whether she should come home; tells of people there that are sick.","Scope and Contents Discusses Mary's furniture and which of it she can use; discusses Frank ?'s health; says Mrs. Hammond has died after being very ill; discusses health of friends and family; gives news of what her family is doing.","Tells of safe arrival of Maud's baby daughter and her appearance; sends greetings to Becca, Nina, and herself.","Gives advice on letter writing and spelling. 1 page. letter. Incomplete.","Scope and Contents Advises her not to work too hard; discusses board prices in Albemarle, where Mr. Powell is teaching; discusses hair styles; encloses a sample of material of Rebecca's berage ?; writes of the crowded conditions in Mrs. Sharpe's ? home; mentions reading.","Sends this note with a letter she is forwarding; hopes she is enjoying her visit; says she is feeling better.","Discusses dresses and asks what else she will need for the summer; sends her a poem.","Scope and Contents Consoles her in her time of \"troubles\"; says she has heard from their mother that she \"bears them bravely\"; urges her to take an interest in life and to try to be happy again.","Describes a dress that Minnie is making; discusses other dresses.","News of family and friends.","Describes a walk he took from North Hampton to East Hampton; discusses Thanksgiving vacation.","Asks her to send socks.","Tells about her dolls; mentions some Powell relatives.","Thanks her for the donation for the restoration of a church on Fairfax St., near Selina's Aunt Rebecca's home; mentions a celebration for the laying of the corner stone of the District; describes a light hose that the government gave the Mount Vernon Chapter D.A.R.; mentions more historic work.","Discusses religious matters; lists social events.","Describes duties and responsibilities of husband and wife; describes the state of marriage; pronounces the couple as husband and wife; states Benediction.","Scope and Contents Signed as written by Laura ?; added note in different handwriting states \"written by Minna when eight years of age.\"","Scope and Contents 4 items.","Tells of his appointment as Commander of the Continental Army, and his reluctance to accept the position due to hopes of a more peaceful solution and reluctance in leaving his family; gives information as to other Congressional decisions, such as the striking of 2 million dollars in Continental currency to pay troops.","Scope and Contents In answer to a previous letter, he feels that the only principle that will affect them the British? is fear, and that treating them cavalierly will make them despair of their undertaking. Statement on verso: Copy is in handwriting of Rebecca C. Powell of Alexandria.","Scope and Contents Wishes to spend remainder of his life in \"rural amusements;\" prediction of what a great city Washington, D.C. will become, \"though not as large as London,\" and description of how Alexandria, Virginia has grown; feels that if the United States can steer clear of European politics, it could become \"one of the greatest and happiest nations in the world.\"","Scope and Contents Discusses how he saved the papers of the Revolutionary Government by taking them to Leesburg, Virginia before the British burned the District of Columbia in the War of 1812. These papers included the Declaration of Independence, the journals of Congress, letter of General George Washington, Letters of General Greene and papers of the State Department. 2 pages. copy of letter signed, first part missing.","Mainly letters written from Illinois to Charles L. Powell dealing with land transactions. Also includes land certificates and letters to Lloyd Powell.","Scope and Contents Physical Location: See Oversize file. Concerning the transfer of 100 acres of land in St. Peter's Parish, New Kent County, Va..","Physical Location: See medium oversize file.","Scope and Contents Signed on front by R. E. Lee and on verso by Mary Custis Lee, Lexington, Va..","Scope and Contents Signed on front and back by Mary Custis Lee.","Includes detailed descriptions of battles and movements of armies. Manuscript Volume 1.","Scope and Contents Book includes a biographical sketch of Col. Leven Powell by Major Burr Powell son: a description of the battle at Manassas Junction on 1861 July 21in a letter from Dr. Hunter McGuire, Surgeon of Jackson's Brigade, to his Mother (Copy); Civil War Journal (May 1 - May 27); list of names: dead? under Civil War battles; Civil War Journal 1862 December 18 -1863 March 28; Leven Powell, Hampton to Sally Sarah Powell,1776 January 27, (Copy). Manuscript Volume 2.","Also includes recipes and how to dye cloth. Manuscript Volume 3.","Includes visiting, baptismal and confirmation lists, and marriages performed, accounts and prayers. included of pages concerning members of Powell Family. 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Series 1 contains papers of the Powell Family; Series 2 contains copies of historical letters; Series 3 contains legal papers; Series 4 contains cartes de visites; and Series 5 contains diaries, record books, and other miscellaneous volumes. Arrangement: This collection is primarily arranged chronologically by date.\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement of Materials:"],"arrangement_tesim":["Organization: This collection is organized into 5 series. Series 1 contains papers of the Powell Family; Series 2 contains copies of historical letters; Series 3 contains legal papers; Series 4 contains cartes de visites; and Series 5 contains diaries, record books, and other miscellaneous volumes. Arrangement: This collection is primarily arranged chronologically by date."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCuthbert Powell (1775-1849) was born in Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia to parents Leven Powell (1737-1810) and Sarah (Harrison) Powell. He was one of eleven children. Cuthbert made his fortune alongside his brother, Leven Powell, Jr. (1772-1807), as a merchant and ship owner. He retired to \"Llangollen,\" Loudoun County, Virginia in 1812 after a decline in business. Later he was elected to serve in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly; the Virginia State Senate in 1829 and the Virginia House of Delegates in 1840. In 1788, Cuthbert married Catherine Simms, daughter of Col. Charles Simms. The couple had ten children including; Anne Maria Powell (1800-1885), who married 1st cousin Dr. William Levin Powell; Dr. Llewellen Powell (1802-1870), who married cousin Sarah Elizabeth Harrison; Charles Leven Powell (1804-1896), who married Selina Lloyd; Mary Emily Powell (b.1807), who married cousin Cuthbert Powell and later Rev. George Adie; Ellen Douglas Powell (1813- 1862) who married Judge William H. Gray; Cuthbert Harrison Powell (1814-1897); and Jane Simms (Fanny) Powell, who married Wellington Gordon. 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The couple had ten children including; Anne Maria Powell (1800-1885), who married 1st cousin Dr. William Levin Powell; Dr. Llewellen Powell (1802-1870), who married cousin Sarah Elizabeth Harrison; Charles Leven Powell (1804-1896), who married Selina Lloyd; Mary Emily Powell (b.1807), who married cousin Cuthbert Powell and later Rev. George Adie; Ellen Douglas Powell (1813- 1862) who married Judge William H. Gray; Cuthbert Harrison Powell (1814-1897); and Jane Simms (Fanny) Powell, who married Wellington Gordon. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  ."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOther Information:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAdditional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00085.frame\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluded with the finding aid is \"The Powell and Lloyd Families of Alexandria, Virginia\" by Frank Snowden Hopkins (1988),\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["General","General"],"odd_tesim":["Other Information:","Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00085.frame","Included with the finding aid is \"The Powell and Lloyd Families of Alexandria, Virginia\" by Frank Snowden Hopkins (1988),"],"phystech_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eWhen available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e See:  Southern Women and their Families in the 19\u003cemph render=\"super\"\u003eth\u003c/emph\u003e Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 04,05,06,07 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68\u003c/p\u003e"],"phystech_heading_ssm":["Physical Characteristics or Technical Requirements:"],"phystech_tesim":["When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents."," See:  Southern Women and their Families in the 19 th  Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 04,05,06,07 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68"],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePowell Family papers, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026amp; Mary\nLibraries.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Powell Family papers, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary\nLibraries."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eLeven Powell Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary; include the correspondence of Leven Powell (1737-1810), who was the father of Cuthbert Powell (1775-1849). Leven Powell served in the American Revolution, Virginia House of Delegates and U. S. House of Representatives. Leven Powell Papers, 1774-1806. 93 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 P87\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Tabb-Powell Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. Tabb-Powell Papers, 1797-1894.1,847 items. Collection Number: Mss. 65 T14Geographic interest includes; Alexandria, Leesburg, Winchester, and central Virginia; and Henry [Marshall County] Illinois.\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Leven Powell Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary; include the correspondence of Leven Powell (1737-1810), who was the father of Cuthbert Powell (1775-1849). Leven Powell served in the American Revolution, Virginia House of Delegates and U. S. House of Representatives. Leven Powell Papers, 1774-1806. 93 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 P87"," Tabb-Powell Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. Tabb-Powell Papers, 1797-1894.1,847 items. Collection Number: Mss. 65 T14Geographic interest includes; Alexandria, Leesburg, Winchester, and central Virginia; and Henry [Marshall County] Illinois."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eLetters and papers of Charles Leven Powell, his wife Selina (Lloyd) Powell and children of Loudoun County, Virginia; Henry, Illinois; Winchester, Virginia; and Alexandria, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere are also included papers of Charles Leven Powell's father, Cuthbert Powell. Prominent correspondents include Johns Hopkins, Eleanor Agnes Lee, Fitzhugh Lee, George Washington Custis Lee, Mary Anna Randolph (Custis) Lee, Hunter Holmes McGuire and James Monroe.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetters concern Robert Young Conrad, Hunter Holmes McGuire, civilian affairs during the Civil War, the Kilpatrick-Dahlgren Raid, freedmen, Reconstruction, and the education of women. Many letters are written by women.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIn addition, there are a number of letters from and concerning members of the Dupuy family of Prince Edward County, Winchester, Virginia including Robert Young Conrad (president of the Virginia Secession Convention) and his son Holmes Conrad (U. S. Congressman).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e \nIncluded with the finding aid is \"The Powell and Lloyd Families of Alexandria, Virginia\" by Frank Snowden Hopkins (1988).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e \nSee also  Southern Women and their Families in the 19\u003cemph render=\"super\"\u003eth\u003c/emph\u003e Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 04,05,06,07 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding a statement, 1786 April 8 by J. Nicholson that the witnesses Joshua Lamb and John Lamb (both Quakers) and Joseph Greenwood affirmed and swore that this was the last will and testament of Thomas Hepborn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on the status of the ship The Rising Sun; says she will dispose of her cargo as soon as possible; says the ship was detained by the British (War of 1812), but given up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by William Hodgson and Thomas Van Le, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer daughter ? Nancy, had a healthy baby boy who is nursing well; Nancy is staying with her now, and her husband Mr. Wallach, spends almost every night there also; is concerned that Nancy will live a hard life because of her husband's financial situation; on the other hand, her daughter Catherine ? will be \"free from the trials attended on a state of poverty,\" being married to Cuthbert Powell, who owns a large farm in Loudoun County; much Simms family news; mentions Mrs. Trist's grandson, Nicholas Trist.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by B. Cottinger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFatherly letter giving his opinion of a certain young lady and marriage, as well as general advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of his engagement to this daughter Selina, and the seriousness of the matter, especially in concerning finances; tells of his poor financial state as related to a dowry, or the lack thereof, for his daughter; gives his approval of the \"alliance,\" but hopes they will delay the marriage for some time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas given great consideration to his claim against the French government and has turned the case over to Stephen Pleasonton, who is the auditor for the Dept. of State and who is now handling all claims; since Mr. Pleasonton is a personal friend and he (James Monroe) is greatly interested in his Burr Powell case, he knows he will get an answer soon; will also be returning the agriculture pamphlet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends extract of Mr. Pleasonton's reply concerning the claim against the French government and asks that he reply with the necessary information; will also do anything he can to help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFurther discussion of his claim against the French government and dealings with Stephen Pleasanton and Isaac Coxe Barnett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMore instructions about the claim being made against the French government.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFurther discussion and explanation of the case involving Burr Powell and his claim against the French government.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinued information concerning Powell's claim against the French government.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe new court system has kept him extremely busy; social life has slowed down; the fashion these days to relieve boredom is to ride horseback; expresses concern for his own colt in the country; inquires after Dr. Nelson and his medical career; also asks about a large, gay party at South River; recommends books for good reading including Schlegel's History of Literature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received the results of his claim from Mr. Pleasonton and regrets the outcome, which he disagrees with; does not feel anyone is to blame.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to come visit over Christmas; describes the social events in Arlington; mentions her cousin George Calvert; says the big event is the fair for the benefit of orphans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a walk she took and the surrounding countryside, including the wildflowers and startling a herd of deer; had many visitors, including a very graceful lady who is said to have been \"addressed\" by Mr. Van Buren, a \"jolly goodnatured ... commodore and some of the ugliest officers,\" and Mrs. Porter and her scholars; tells of books she has read, including Tales of a Grandfather, The Sorcerer, and The Talisman; loving memories and looking forward to their next meeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave just returned from a visit to her grandmother's and her cousin, Ann Marshall; they all are saddened by the death of Mr. Fitzhugh; describes the country from South to West River, where she had visited, and comments on meeting a lovely girl, Bella Carter; mentions the jealousy of another male suitor?, Seldon Page; mentions Mary Custis. 3 pages. letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends his best wishes for her new life with Charles L. Powell; will be able to attend the wedding as well as \"Brother Nelson\"; is uncommonly warm; is sending a bonnet for her and a small diamond breast-pin for Father by the steamboat Franklin, commanded by Admiral Nevitt; describes the long ribbons attached to the bonnet, which are for going once all the way around the bonnet before knotting them by the ear, not for tying a bow under the chin; also includes a diagram of how to tie them in the current fashion; admits to having been helped in choosing the bonnet by Miss Olivia Donaldson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses events in Washington D.C.; says she went to \"the President's\" on New Year's day; discusses Mr. Marshall's sermons; mentions books she is reading; asks Selina to come visit her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays her health is improving; encourages her to ask her for help when she needs it; discusses the articles she is sending her including a lemon tree, curtains, a mattress; discusses how these things will get to her; gives news about the children; Bec, Nanny, Frank, and Fred.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis mother-in-law has told him of the wonderful news of the birth of another daughter Hattie, and that both mother and baby are safe; will be up to visit in about a week; comments on balancing the sexes in the family, and that he has \"no notion of supplying my brother's and sister's children with wives\"...\"we shall hate to transport them his daughters to the wilds of the west\"; all is well at home, a new hen house is being built, but the garden is too wet to work; is lonely but is visiting neighbors; family news; religious sentiments expressed about her, their new daughter, and their family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives account of his trip to Wheeling, including a sweet good-bye from daughter Rebecca; was not able to locate Robert Gray or ? Throckmorton at Harper's Ferry, but later met them at Point of Rocks; detailed description of a railroad and train cars; tells poignant story of a dog on the train searching for his master.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas had many family visitors since his departure and family news; there is a measle outbreak at \"Llangollen,\" and all of the \"negroes\" have it; she had her teeth filed by Dr. Overfield?; a fire in Upperville destroyed Robert Armistead's new store and the adjoining saddle shop; they have had a beautiful snowfall, covering all of the blossom-filled trees, which melted quickly, doing no harm to the fruit; had a letter from brother John, who advises that he Charles L. Powell \"go directly to Texas\"; loving stories about their daughter's activities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad a bad thunderstorm the day she left; inquires about her trip and her relatives; details of children's activities; has let Becca sleep with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTheir father will be taking a trip West this spring, accompanied by cousin William; family information; social life in Leesburg very quiet; misses her and her family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails of his trip from Alexandria; spent the night with relatives; warns her about catching a cold on a windy day; tells of conversations with their young son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrivate financial matters; tells of his busy schedule as a representative from Virginia to the U.S. legislature; gives his negative opinion concerning a bank? bill introduced by Henry Clay,which he feels the President would veto; Daniel Webster shares his opinion; life insurance inquiry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill not be home when expected because the House of Representatives is not going to adjourn until Monday; the Congress received their second veto from President Tyler regarding the Bank Bill; describes an assault made by Sen. Henry A. Wise upon Sen. Edward Stanlyin Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking about her visit to Washington and the Chamber of National Institute; speaks of floods, bad weather, but comfortable where he is, because of Margaret's? kindness; describes lifestyle and \"humorous remarks of Charles Lamb,\" sexual relationship with her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishing thumb to heal; speaks of cattle and other animals at \"Llangollen\" that he misses; asks about children; saw Ann? mentions Virginia Taylor's visit; will visit wife before harvest; reference to brother, Leven, and his wife, and Sarah?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHustle and excitement of the House of Representatives; hoping to adjourn on Monday the twenty-second, but difficulties cause many night meetings; political discussion about Tariff question and Tuck bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her story at \"the Springs;\" tells about the politics the company there discussed; gives her own view of these issues; gives news about family and friends; hopes that Congress will soon adjourn so that he can come home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompares episode of thief robbing hen house to thieves in Washington trying to rob \"public treasures\"; wants to buy books for her; tells how he wishes to be with her and the rest of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites of the bad weather and that they are able to get out very little; says Mr. Powell went to the Inauguration on horseback; tells what books the family members are reading; mentions the issue of white servants; discusses Rebecca's feelings of becoming a young lady; says that they could not get the house they wanted for next year; mentions Mr. Powell's feelings of frustration for not being able to better provide for them; gives more news about the Inauguration; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaughter, Harriet, left with Uncle William to spend holidays with them; daughter Minna had a birthday party, inviting Aunt Mary's children and Eskridges; family news; death of Maria Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her religious feelings; discusses her traveling plans; describes her relationship with each of her relatives where she is staying; says she is staying with Fan and helping her with her wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the housekeeping and how Rebecca is taking care of the house while she is away; discusses the health of family members; tells how they are altering last year's dresses; says \"Mother\" is quite weak and \"Father\" is very dependent on her; gives news of Brother Nelson and Jeanie (sister?); gives travel plans of family; says Mr. Powell has gotten six teeth put in and looks much younger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes their arrival home with her brother Nelson; gives news of \"little Nan\"?; asks about Rebecca and Minna's trip; tells her to be happy and to follow God; says Charlie is doing well in school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; mentions Laura's? wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells what she did during her visit to Locust Hill; tells what is going on in town; gives news of family and friends. Including news from letter from \"Mother\" Selina Powell to Rebecca Powell telling of her many activities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Jesus and how one must search for and do things that please Him; asks that she watch her sister, Minna, closely so that she will not overexert herself; Ariana? had a baby boy; describes son Charlie's and daughter Nina's reactions to reading school and learning; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of John's? carriage and velocipede that once was Minna Lloyd's, describing how she rode the vehicle; describes what a Holly tree is; (has genealogical information about Minna Powell, Lloyd Powell, and Charlie Powell in a different hand, which appears to have been added later.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGloucester Court House,Va. Speaks of her \"companion in Matilda Lee?; received visit from Nannie Guy and Maria Harrison; describes celebration in honour of General Taylor's election; describes Mrs. Janney's travels; town gossip and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; speaks of going to Locust Hill; inquires and tells about adventures of many townspeople; obliged to Mrs. Tabb for taking care of her and other daughter, Minna.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of Cousin Lucy's? party; describes Christmas scene around her house and gifts that the children received; describes Cousin Elizabeth Janney and compares to Cousin Harriet; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses who has come to visit her; describes Cousin Lee's wife, Maria, and their wedding; asks about her Christmas; describes the book marks she made for Christmas presents; asks how Minna is doing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of snow and bad weather; notes that daughters, Rebecca and Minna, have been gone for almost three months; Fanny (Powell) Gordon is going to visit Fredericksburg; mentions a letter from Jeannie? who found General Jones, in Washington, quite \"agreeable and handsome\"; Cuthbert Powell is much better, and he speaks of going to Gloucester to join a Mr. Hale; Nina is afraid of everything; family news; mentions hiring of a slave, Margaret.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRebecca's description of her Uncle Tabb's Dr. John Prosser Tabb house seems far in advance of Old-Virginian architectural styles; speaks of death of Mrs. Douglas Gordon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of dancing as a family as a \"social amusement,\" but says that it does offend some \"in the religious world;\" says that one must respect the public opinion of the community where one lives; had severe weather; family news. 3 pages. letter signed. Including note signed from Hatty Powell, Leesburg, Va., to Minna Powell, Gloucester Court House, for letter and \"glove-knots\" and sending love to Aunt Rebeccaand Uncle John Prosser.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer brother Charlie and sister Nina have sore throats, and her father has a bad cold; snowy weather; Hatty went with Aunt Ellen to Selma and Raspberry Plain; Mr. Armistead Rust is to be married before March 4; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on the snow storms they have had; mentions the coming wedding of Armistead Rust and Lilly Lawrence; tells how he likes working at the store; describes one of their customers; describes the house they may rent next spring. Including letter signed from Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Gloucester, Virginia Says she is glad to hear Minna's health is improving; gives news of family; says her brother Nelson soon sails for California to dig gold, and may not be back for five years; reports on how he expects to live; says that there are measles and mumps in town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaris's? father announced as candidate for re-election; General Rust's family going to New York to attend a wedding; father is renting Carper's house; bad weather and snow causing many colds and illnesses; Mrs. Eskridge's father died; father may go to the Inauguration; family news. 4 pages. letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaw Representative John S. Pendleton at the House of Representativesin Washington, D.C.; Pendleton wants a senate appointment; he will not go to Leesburg because he does not want to \"meddle with party movements\"; mentions \"County Repeal of the dog law.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mother and Father are both sick; \"brother\" has gone to inauguration; describes how to make eggnog, and gives her opinion of it; describes riding horses to the cliff and tells of adventures. 1 page. letter signed. Including letter from Harriet Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to \"sister\" Rebecca Powell, Gloucester, Virginia, 1849 February 27, incomplete letter concerning outbreak of the mumps and family and town news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFather suffering from piles; mumps are still prevailing; do not have parties during Lent; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Speaks of gossip saying that Mr. Benedict is having an affair with Mrs. Henderson; describes procession in Washington, D.C. and the inauguration; family news. Including letter signed from Selina Powell, Leesburg, Va., to Rebecca Powell, Gloucester, Virginia, 1849 March 26, concerning family news and the time of year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses joy that Minna's health is till improving; says she is recovering from her cold; says Lloyd and Hattie have been ill as well; discusses the issue of Rebecca upsetting her aunt Rebecca by being late for a meal; says her aunt is easily vexed in \"her condition\"; gives news of friends and family; describes their new servant Robert. 4 pages. letter signed. Including letter signed from Charles S. Powell, to Rebecca Powell, , undated, concerning Uncle Prosser's desire to put Minna on \"short allowance,\" and Minna's consumption of beef.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes their move to another house which she says is comfortable but small; hopes that the Gloucester air is getting rid of her cold; says their father is busy with court dealings; says many in the area have mumps including Hattie; says that Hattie is getting a tooth plugged; says she does not want Lloyd to leave to live so far away; discusses mesmerism (hypnotism).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of her bad health; her husband is busy preparing for court; mentions a party at Exeter; Mrs. Fontleroy had a girl so Mrs. Knox is a grandmother; much more family news and information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Rebecca Powell will be coming home within a week or so; Fanny? is at Locust Hill with the mumps; family news; Uncle William Graypersuaded Father to go to Gum Springs, Va., until after the election; election day events seemed to be going against Father. Including note signed from Nina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to \"Sister Minna\" Powell, Gloucester Court House, Virginia, 1849 April 26, concerning family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes Minna's cough and how they are treating it; tells her what clothes Lloyd and Charlie should wear if it gets colder; says she has been doing little except taking care of Minna; discusses new dresses for the winter and corsets; gives news of friends and relatives; discusses travel plans, to come home for the winter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses dresses, materials and costs; discusses bonnets; gives news of family; thanks her and Hattie for taking care of the household duties while she is away.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays Minna is now well and that they are anxious to come home; gives news of Jeanie (her sister?), and Rebecca; gives news of \"Mother\" and \"Father\"; discusses books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays Mr. Powell had his \"likeness taken\" at the Daguerreotype rooms; says Minna's health continues to improve but that she may have one tonsil taken out; discusses the remedies she is taking; says she feels stronger also; gives news of friends; gives news of Rebecca, Jeanie, and \"sister\" Ann; discusses walking shoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives advice on her health and over-exertion; describes the illumination that took place in the neighborhood; tells of visits she has made; tells stories about Minna's sister, Nina; gives news of family and friends; says Hattie has lost her \"excess of fat\" and is walking three times a day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells what each family member is doing; discusses bonnets; discusses appearance versus reality as concerning materialism; discusses the opportunities for her in Alexandria; discusses the role of children in the family; gives news of friends and family; mentions that \"brother\" John may move and that if they move to Illinois, they will be closer to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays they got there a few days ago and that Mr. Powell, Mr. Grey(?), and \"brother Llew\" have gone to the sale of slaves (\"the sale of the negroes\"); discusses her visit in Alexandria with her grandparents; Discusses the bad weather in Leesburg and the bad condition of the roads; says their family must economize rigidly; says Mr. Powell found the law business in Alexandria too small, so they will not be moving there; expresses her disappointment at the outcome; gives news of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reviews Christmas gifts received by everyone; describes a \"reading party\"; describes Christmas decorations of the Church; family news. Including note signed from Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, 1849 December 29, concerning when daughter, Rebecca, is to return home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of the recent social events of the area; describes the format of a reading party; says her mother-in-law could not make it to their home because of the snow; asks her how her mother is doing; says there are still small pox in the area; discusses how many servants she has and what each does; says that Rebecca's Uncle George took Cuthbert to an asylum in Baltimore and hopes he will be happier there then when he was \"out.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives news of Rebecca's Uncle Richard and Aunt Elizabeth who live in Illinois; says she plans to get a description of the Illinois life from them; gives news of Ellen? who is unwell and is going to a doctor in New York; discusses how Rebecca can get home; describes family activities; says they have been able to do little because of the rain and mud; says she lies on her back all day sewing while her children read to her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reading parties are the only way she can socialize; reports Maria Grady's death; reports about a big baptist meeting going on there headed by Mrs. Lucket; much town news. 4 pages. letter signed. Including letter signed from Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, January 26, 1850, concerning Rebecca Powell's trip home and Maria Grady's \"triumphant death.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Speaks of terrible weather; boasts of learning to spin rolls of cotton on a spinning wheel; reports death of Rebecca Gray, Robert Gray's daughter; describes her daily routine; discusses Mary Grady. Including letter signed from \"devoted mother,\" Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to \"Bec,\" Rebecca Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, January 1850, concerning bad weather, family news, and attendance to the convention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays many in the family have been very sick for a couple of days and that she has had to nurse them; says Minna is now sick; and never had fully recovered from the chicken pox she had before; gives advice of how to be a good guest; advises her on her studies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays she has a toothache but must wait until May to get them pulled; describes a humorous reading party; says there was a case of small pox in the area and that many are being revaccinated. Including letter signed from \"mother\" Selina Powell to Rebecca Powell. Discusses her travel plans home; tells her to follow her grandparents' advice; gives news of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses joy that her younger siblings are recovering from the measles so well; reports on health of \"Grandma\" and \"Grandpa\" Lloyd; gives news of Aunt Rebecca, Jeanie, and Minnie; Tells what she had done each day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about many weddings in Leesburg and about who will need new dresses; speaks of ball thrown by Maria Washington; other city news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives general description of Henry and discusses the family's move there; discusses the house they will build; advises what they should bring; reports on the emigrants in the area; discusses their travel plans in detail; asks Charlie to bring Newfoundland puppies; gives news of family there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes presents sent to grandchildren; tells of Christmas scene in Alexandria; wants granddaughters to meet a polite gentleman that impressed her. Including poem, 1852, by R. C. Powell, beginning \"'Ours the cross.' Yes it is ours,\" giving a religious viewpoint.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of how she makes embroidery patterns and what colors are preferred; inquires about some of her friends; John Leven Powell says that Brooke? looks badly; aunt Fanny trying to match Brooks with Lucy Gordon; speaks of a Mr. Beverley breaking out around his face and \"bleeding profusely\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Gordon? will be a delegate to the democratic convention in Richmond, Virginia; much use of her eyes results in inflammation of her eyelids; \"Llangollen\" property is deteriorating; much town news and family news; mentions her dower right.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of helping Frank and Lucy ? with their new baby; describes female servants and her experiences with them; describes health of her daughters, Harriet, Rebecca, and Minna; reports of a few cases of \"cholera\"; reports of a good garden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives a detailed report of Minna's health, expressing hope that her headaches are definitely getting better; tells about people who have visited the family; mentions a desegregated school in \"abolition ground\"; tells what her sisters have been doing since she left; discusses Rebecca's journey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Janney's baby died while she was ill; a Mr. Anderson, a Presbyterian Minister, says that his wife, Miss Harper, is a relative of Selina's (her father's Aunt); speaks of Fred's? wedding; tells of episode when she goes to visit a Mrs. Brown?; describes a visit they made to some neighbors; describes Mr. Lombard's house that is being built; reports on the food they are preparing and what is available to them; says the winter goods have still not come in; mentions sewing that her daughters are doing; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions Fanny's ? wedding; family news; possibility that Rebecca's Uncle Gordon ? might be elected to legislature; family does not wish Rebecca Powell to return home this winter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a visit they made to some new neighbors; describes Mr. Lombard's house that is being built; reports on the food they are preparing and what is available to them; says the winter goods have still not come in; mentions sewing that her daughters are doing; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes their busy preparations for winter; describes their daily routine; says she is glad to have Lucy and Fred stay with them; describes their Sunday school; reports on Scholastics (a servant) who is now reading well; news of family and friends; discusses dresses and styles; asks about Rebecca's Uncle Nelson; mentions that Rebecca's Uncle Gordon was elected; asks about Fan's? wedding and hopes she and William will be happy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of his daughter's trip, whom she should visit, and money matters; hopes to soon reap the financial benefits of his store; mentions Bishop Whitehouse's determination to give the college broad foundations; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; sleet and bad weather; religious discussion and viewpoints; Lucy and John? have a daughter now.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Powell, Charles and Richard Lloyd are busy with new business as \"Land Agents\"; town of Henry, Illinois now has a newspaper and a steam mill; hopes to have a railroad passing through soon; there is not a decent Church and she wishes to see one built; Lloyd Powell, son of Selina, studies German because there are so many Germans in their town to do business with.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sarcastically teases her sister about differences between lifestyles of \"Far West\" and the East; Uncle Fred ? went to Springfield to see that railroad went from Peoria through Henry, Illinois; mentions problems with scarlet fever; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of liquor laws and problems with drinking; describes lectures; such family and town news; mentions other religious lectures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses desire for daughter Rebecca to return home; Minna Powell still having problems with headaches; family news; Fred? went to Chicago to see stockholders of the Peoria and Rock Island Railroad; asks for Rebecca to send asparagus seed and large lima beans; mentions Thackery's lectures, and gives her opinion about his books and religious teachings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Family news; \"land business\" will provide many opportunities for travel; Rebecca planning to go to Leesburg soon. Including note from Charles L. Powell, Henry, Illinois, to \"darling,\" Rebecca Powell, , 1853 March 11, sending his daughter ten dollars and writing her as to how to handle her expenses and requesting her to bring home her Grandfather's papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that even though he just left yesterday, she wanted to put a letter in the books to be sent to him; comments on their inability to see each other even though he is only seven miles away.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions his job as a traveling salesman and how he hopes to soon be Uncle Richard's Lloyd administration; resolved in town meeting to build the Railroad Peoria and Chicago.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses her disappointment that she cannot see Rebecca before Rebecca returns to Henry, Illinois; describes the friendship between them; news of friends in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of carriage accident involving Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dulaney, where their horses were scared by the Clifton Mill and threw Mrs. Dulaney; she and father attended Dr. Rutherford's lectures; emphasizes that ladies got to vote, as well as gentlemen, on whether they were satisfied with the lectures; new wharf boat has arrived.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the towns of Rushville and Pittsfield; said he enjoyed Pittfield more, but that Uncle Richard Lloyd sent him an assignment for Rushville; says he will be there about a month; asks about friends and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Rebecca has come home; Minna joined the church with her family; gives religious views; family news. Including letter from Minna Powell, Henry, Illinois, to \"Brother\" , 1853 May 11, referring to Rushville, as location of brother; tells of beautiful spring weather and describes scenery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill soon be coming home; complains of sore throat and headaches; has had scarlet fever; family information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGossips about \"Miss Jane,\" a mutual friend; says he and Dr. Winslow found her in her parlor with a man; says the servant did not want to let them in and that it was an uncomfortable situation. Including letter written in margins from \"Cousin\" Jane to Rebecca Powell concerning religious publication, an Episcopal convention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses how much she misses him; discusses reading material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes Aunt Ellen's Powell Gray recovery from an illness; much family news; describes wedding that she went to; expresses romantic interest in a Dr. Claggett; includes printed poems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes physical appearance of \"Llangollen\" as well as her feelings towards the place; reminisces about when family lived in Virginia. Talks about old friends; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Tells her little sister Nina about old friends and family; gives details of things she has been doing. Including letter from \"Hatty\" Harriet Powell, \"Llangollen,\" Virginia, to \"Mother,\" Selina Powell, 1853 October 10. Concerning warmer clothes; advantages of \"flannel draws\" over a \"wadded petticoat.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Says she has been extremely ill and so have many in the area; says she has been traveling in order to improve her health; tells of her problems with Custis and his lessons; says Robert is still holding his office in Washington but wishes to leave; asks how she likes \"the West\" and if her husband is finding success; news of friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports Lucy's? death and grief everyone feels; Nelly? is to be baptized; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of their Christmas and New Years celebrations. Also includes \"Mother\" Selina Powell, to Rebecca Powell. Expresses hope that Rebecca can be with her relatives in Baltimore; discusses the nature of receiving advice and making her own decisions concerning her travel plans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of attending a party; mentions \"matching up\" procedures at party; family news; details Christmas gifts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions religious feelings; speaks of a railroad being built nearby; Virginia? had her annual get-together on December 26; of family members; mentions a friend's visit to the Crystal Palace; Mrs. Augustine Washington had the first male child born at Mt. Vernon recently; family news; mentions Rear Admiral Leven Minn Powell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions Brooks'? wedding; describes details of the wedding; much family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of her day spent with Lizzie King and Jane Norris; describes a dinner given for a couple about to get married; news of other friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions sicknesses of Nelson Lloyd and John Lloyd; speaks of a Douglas Forrest who attends Yale College; has to take a boat to Washington D.C.; gives price rates per acre of land at that time; gives prices for a lot of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news about cousins Nannie and Fanny?; mentions Uncle Nelson's Lloyd recovery; travels by omnibus.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; describes her garden and its contents; Regina? was married; Mr. Livingston? requests influence of Charles L. Powell to obtain the consulship of London through General Baercel?; mentions Mr. McFaddin as being the mayor of Henry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; describes the scenery at Locust Hill; some of Uncle George's ? children have chicken pox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIdentified as much of note added in unknown handwriting, possibly that of Selina Lloyd Hepburn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of Minna's gravesite; tells what he's doing to improve its appearance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes trip to Niagara Falls; describes places visited in New York and where he lives; describes his studies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes courses he is studying at school; describes the first time he saw a man dive under water and the suit he wore below water; staying at a boarding house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Lloyd who died in 1854; estimated price value are given.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes study habits and classes; mentions prices of a ring and a clock; describes his financial situation. .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes in detail her Quaker wedding to Frank? on 1854 December 14.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNina's Christmas gift from Charles arrived safely; mentions wedding of a fellow student; serenaded the couple with a \"horse fiddle\"; describes his activities in his spelling class; mentions plans to return home in the spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses religious beliefs; lists prices for renting his room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes Charter Oak, an attraction in Hartford; describes his visit to an armory; staying with a Mr. Parsons and describes his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses financial settlements he is making for his father concerning the house, lands, furniture; says Uncle Fred and Uncle Neb are leaving Henry and they are all \"disgusted\" with Henry and that he thinks his (father's) decision not to come back was wise; mentions the family move to Winchester, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items, 1856. 16 items, 1857\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes their Christmas which was spent at Uncle Fred's and Aunt Lute's; describes a Christmas ball and a New Year's ball in detail; says he has had some problems with dyspepsia; asks about cousin Kate's wedding to a senator.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on Aunt Lib and Uncle R?'s new son, Richard; says he rented out their house in Henry; says he has been away from \"home\" now for three months; and will not go to New Orleans, Mobile, and Augusta; describes how he decorated Minna's grave, and expresses hope that her resting place will soon be Virginia; asks about their school; sends money from a large profit he made selling land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his visit to Louisville where he saw his cousins and went to many social events; says that the train ride from Kentucky was very rough; says he will be in Vicksburg in a week and then will go to Wilmington, North Carolina; Mobile, Alabama; New Orleans; and Memphis, Tennessee; asks about family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his stay in Vicksburg, and his visit with Mr. And Mrs. Eilbeck Mason and Miss Louisa Fox; says that he did not see Cousin John Russell while in New Orleans; discusses his travel plans; asks about Hatty's teaching.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses joy that she is well from the influenza; says he has recently traveled to Portsmouth, Va,, the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi; says he will now go to Texas; discusses travel plans; asks her to pick out one of her friends for him; discusses Charlie's new job in St. Louis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes St. Louis and the Virginia House Hotel; inquires about the new scholars the family has taken on; harasses Nina for not writing. Including note from Charles L. Powell, St. Louis, Missouri, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1856 May 4, concerning his happiness about Nina joining the Church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes hard times in Illinois; intent to move back to Virginia when business picks up; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of influenza and other illnesses prominent in the town; reports the death of Mr. Adies ?; Ellen Powell is in Washington Infirmary; house is being renovated; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays he just returned from Henry; says Charlie is on his way to Henry to start his new job in Uncle Fred's store; describes Henry and the house they used to live in; reports that Uncle Fred is building a house; gives new of Scholastics and Monsieur Carlo; says he will go to Pennsylvania next and then visit them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Lloyd Powell is on his way to Virginia; describes their yard and home in Henry; yellow fever is not a problem this year in Illinois; he went to a concert given by the Baleis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about the \"weddings fair\"; discusses his travels and the loneliness involved in his job; mentions his relief that the campaigns and elections are over; sends messages to friends at home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNina has begun studying Latin and learning how to draw; mentions the extension of the Chicago and Pern canal down to Henry; much family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells what each family member is doing; discusses religion and the duties of a Christian; gives news of friends who have joined the church; discusses Minna's grave; discusses letter writing; tells of recent marriages and engagements; gives her philosophy on why he should not begin to chew tobacco; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Makes reference to Valentine's Day and Washington's Birthday; mentions last year's parade and the marching continentals; reports of bad rain storm that tore up the railroad track and caused problems with mud and flooding; family news. Includes note signed from Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1857 February 22, telling her to turn to their 'one friend' for strength and advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes a storm which kept him in Henry, Illinois, unable to travel; gives recent travel plans, including a trip to Philadelphia by boat; gives news of friends and family in Henry; says many river towns are flooded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports his knowledge of Lloyd's Powell return to Winchester; relatives are going to the Episicpal Church for Easter; reports Dr. Hoagland ? as being a bad tenant in their house in Illinois; mentions happiness that Nina Powell is joining the church today.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives news of relatives in Alexandria; tells his travel plans; says he finds the women of Virginia far more appealing than those of South Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUncle Fred? and Aunt Lucy? are leaving for Virginia; sending his mother his daguerreotype, a photograph; reports that Lloyd is in St. Louis; Bridget, a past boarder, had a little girl; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the family vacation and adventures; describes the baths; mentions the parties they have attended; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily is on vacation; describes activities and scenery at Capon Springs; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks about taking inventory at the store; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays they just got back from Capon; asks her not to take silver nitrate for her headaches; says they have all improved their health by the visit to Capon; says \"brother\" Nelson is now there hoping the springs will help him; says they did not get the house that they wanted to rent; gives news of friends; says Rebecca, Hatty, and Lloyd are there. Including letter from Charles L. Powell to Nina Powell. Says that he misses her and wishes she could have been at Capon; asks about her headaches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his travels from Baltimore to Henry; mentions shortage of money due to bank failures; gives detailed news of the town, including improvements being made; news of Henry relatives; mentions that the bank failures will result in fewer land dealings and therefore, less work for him; asks about the young ladies of Winchester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about Mr. Waler's? lectures; attends the Methodist Church now; reports of the adventures during hunting season; mentions the new idea of pavement sidewalks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a severe snowstorm and its effects on Henry; tells how he spent Thanksgiving day; describes their new cook with whom he is infatuated; mentions the death of Robert Conrad?; gives messages of friends in Winchester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports of Nina getting her teeth straightened; describes method; reports that the number of scarlet fever cases is greatly reduced; she is very busy with the boarding school; tells of a fight between Charlie McCormick and a police officer; mentions Hunter Holmes McGuire; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the death of Robert ? and the reaction of the town; gives news of friends; sends her love to her mother and relatives; wants to know what Dr. Chase said about her teeth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites about Nina's plans to go home; says she is concerned about her traveling when her teeth are in such a condition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to the \"hard times\" everyone is experiencing; describes farm activities; family news; describes how to make a mousetrap.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes midwest weather and the usual fall-like temperatures; says that they are all much healthier because of the mild weather; says ties are hard and the bank in Henry just closed, but that the town is continuing to improve; asks about Mrs. Powell's occupation, teaching; mentions the death of Robert Conrad and describes his character; messages to family members.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports of freezing temperatures of -15 F and snow in Henry; mentions sleighing in the snow; reports story of a bank robbery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports of Lloyd's Powell trip to St. Louis to try and find Charles a job; family news; mentions a Mr. Lombard who plans to return to Henry and open a bank of issue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses who owes him letters from home; says he could not find a job for Charley Charles L. Powell, Jr.? in St. Louis because of the poor economy; gives news of Randolph Powell, of St. Louis, and John Webb Powell, of Utah; says he will be home during the summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that she missed his birthday with a card but thought of him that day; expresses religious feelings and beliefs; family news; lists people recently confirmed in the Church; outbreak of typhus fever at the University ?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of his travels; describes Memphis, Tenn.; gives news of \"cousin\" William Powell who resides in Memphis; gives news of Mr. And Mrs. Mason, residing in Vicksburg; describes Leake County where he sold some of his Uncle Nelson's land; gives news of \"cousin\" John Wilson of New Orleans and of \"cousin\" John Chilton, who may send his daughter Sarah to school in Virginia; tells his travel plans, stating he will be in Virginia in a month; gives news to family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes scenery where he is; tells of a May party that some school girls had; describes his boat riding trip; family news; mentions arrival of Mr. Winn, the new Presbyterian minister.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports having been sick with a bad cold; family news; Nina has problems with other schoolgirls because her parents operate the school; trying to plan Charlie's return home for the summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about fourth of July entertainment; Mr. Winn gave an exceptional sermon; Uncle Richard? bought a piano and a side-saddle; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about boarding students; inquires about vacations at Capon Springs, West Virginia; tells of his success at duck hunting; family news; mentions Stephen A. Douglas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives news of Uncle Richard's and Uncle Fred's families; says that Frank's baby is still ill; gives news of Hammond and Minna; comments that he will not see his family for another year; gives news of Charlie Charles L. Powell, Jr. and his employment possibilities; asks about Uncle Neb of Clark, Va?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives her opinion about chewing tobacco, smoking, and other bad habits; incorporates religious duty into her opinion; some family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his habit of chewing tobacco and how he should discipline himself to quit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the weather; reports on Hammond; reports that Mr. Chandler of Henry is getting married in Boston; says they will stay at Mrs. Taber's for the winter; gives news of Charlie (Charles) L. Powell, Jr.; comments on the involvement of women in politics in Henry; news of friends; comments on the decreased enrollment at the family school, saying they will at least have a lighter workload; mentions Stephen A. Douglas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses her disappointment in Charlie's having tasted tobacco; tells him that he is doing wrong to continue this habit; voices many religious views.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that river is flooding the town; talks of Christmas holidays; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA birthday letter for Nina's sixteenth birthday; describes the weather; family news; Min? is the \"editress\" of the \"Minnehaha\"; tells of the affairs of a Miss Amanda?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives account of how he spends his days with emphasis on his Sunday activities; tried to quit chewing tobacco but couldn't; tells of episode where Uncle Richard? lost his saddle bags in the town of Bradford; river was frozen and people are ice skating; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells where the girls boarding with them are going for Christmas; describes their Christmas plans; recollects their last Christmas with Minna; gives religious advice; sends her love to Lloyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e18 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould love for her to stay with him; mentions a sister Hannah.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Lloyd Powelland Uncle Richard ? have gone to Memphis, Tenn.; tells of the building of a road for $10,000; describes a surprise party he attended; mentions Valentine's Day and how many he has received; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Uncle Richard and Frank are with him in Memphis, to see if they want to move there; says that he does not believe Uncle Richard will leave Illinois, but that Frank probably will; says that they tried to look up William Powell but he had moved to Arkansas; discusses the possibilities of his parents establishing a school in the area, and the risks involved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives news of Uncle Richard and Uncle Fred; says Uncle Fred and Frank will close their business and leave Henry; tells of a conversation with Bishop Otey of Memphis on the subject of establishing a girls school there; gives details of the proposal in case his father is interested; gives news of the private school situation in Arkansas; reports on his business dealings in Arkansas; discusses financial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives news of Uncle Fred who has been ill; says that the women of the town are all inspecting the new spring goods brought in from Saint Louis; discusses his daily schedule; says Charlie Charles L. Powell, Jr. is in singing school; asks about Nina's walks and lectures on the benefits of exercise to health and appearance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes spring in Illinois; inquires about relatives in Alexandria; comments on Uncle Nelson's helpless state; discusses the chances of recovering Uncle Nelson's lands in Arkansas; describes the area of Henry where the family used to live; comments that she now weights 108 lbs., which is more than her daughters weigh; sends his love to Grand Ma Powell, Aunt Ann, and Uncle Neb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA baby girl was born who is Nina's cousin Uncle Richard's daughter?; describes a fishing trip; mentions finding several Indian graves with skeletons and other items; tells story of a \"mad\" dog who bit many people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives news of Illinois relatives; describes a trip that he and Uncle Richard took through Stark County, emphasizing the changes that have taken place in the last five years; comments on Charley's Charles L. Powell, Jr. development into a young man; reports that Uncle Richard will leave the land business on September 1st; discusses his involvement in the business and his desire to visit Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses his relief that his brother Charles arrived safely in Va.; comments on how scattered the family is at present; mentions Cousin Fanny Cochran's wedding in Middleburg, Virginia; discusses Mr. Hyde's trip in the \"aerial vessel\" Atlantic from St. Louis to New York, as reported in the \"Republican\"; reports that Frank has another son, Horatio Nelson; news of other Illinois relatives; describes the July 4 festivities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses an unprofitable year for his business; discusses a business proposition made to his brother Charles and Harry and Benton Janney by Uncle Richard, concerning the opening of the store; gives news of Illinois relatives; comments that his Uncle Richard, who just turned 43, may begin to use his middle name again and become Richard H. Lloyd; comments on how, in the past twenty years, the Powell family has spread from \"New York to Salt Lake City, and from the 'Lakes' to the Gulf of Mexico.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Uncle Richard, Minna will stop at Fulton County to visit relatives; gives his opinion about Minna not returning to Winchester Va. for school, stating that she has become too undisciplined and used to complete freedom in Illinois to be effectively taught in a school; describes Frank's son Horatio Nelson; comments on the family's health, saying that his father Charles L. Powell weights twenty pounds more than he does and his mother Selina L. Powell weighs only six pounds less, and also weighs more than any of her three brothers in Illinois; asks her if she is finished school and will make her debut.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Charley (Charles) L. Powell, Jr., Harry and Benton Janney have begun their business named \"H and TB Janney and Co.\" Asks about the boarding school and discusses the difficulties of running one; reports that Frank's family and Mrs. Hammond? are on their way to Memphis to live; reports that Uncle Fred is planning an extended visit to Virginia, and then will probably move to Memphis; says he and Uncle Richard dissolved their partnership and that Uncle Richard plans to move to Memphis as well; reports that crops are poor, so his business will be slow; plans to see them for Christmas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that there is a County Fair next week; describes in detail an incident of a burning well; expresses sorrow that the family school will be so small this year; reports that the 'W. S. Fair' in Chicago is now over.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discussing fall and winter goods being stocked at \"Lloyd's Big Brick\" in Henry, Illinois\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efamily news; mentions marriage of Miss Hutchins, and deaths of 2 children of Mrs. Clara Ferguson; received invitation to wedding of \"Miss Mittie;\" gives his opinion of marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA French teacher at the boarding school died; mentions excitement due to 'John' Browne's execution and that there are 26 companies of soldiers at Charlestown, West Virginia; mentions growing discontent of slaves; describes how men have loaded pistols ready in their homes; tells how many people are being imprisoned; tells of other strains between North and South; some family news; mentions Robert Young Conrad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Uncle Richard's baby has been christened Elizabeth Jenkins Lloyd; comments that this is the day that John Brown is to be executed; comments on the number of arrests in Virginia of strangers traveling through the state. Including newspaper clipping, n.d., of a poem about infants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Professors Wise and LaMountain's attempt to establish daily balloon transportation from the \"Western\" states to the East Coast; family news; says he is anxious for the family in Illinois to move south; mentions the execution of \"Cook and his Confederates\" involved in John Brown's attempted insurrection on December 16.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to a \"Leap Year\" party.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions and encloses invitation to a \"Leap Year\" party; describes events at the party; describes weather and reports of a sleighing party; reports marriage of Mary Ann Hoyt, friend of the family. Including note from Maggie J. Richmond, Henry, Illinois, to Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, 1860 February, inviting him to a \"Leap Year\" party.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTalks about Uncle Richard's? baby girl; gives report of Charles L. Powell and some family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses \"spring fever\" concerning work; describes weather; speaks of Uncle Nelson's Lloyd death and how it should be a happy time; thanks his father for \"Alexandria Gazettes\" containing articles about the Whig convention; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites about her feelings during the time following her brother Nelson's death; recounts the last days she spent with Nelson Lloyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTalks about assessed value of some land or property and makes reference to Lloyd Brothers and Co.; speaks of crops and the effects of the weather; mentions how road being finished would provide trade with those on the other side of the river; township will vote on how to acquire additional funds to complete the road; mentions the whig convention and how they now represent such a small minority of people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTalks of spring dresses and bonnets; mentions hearing address by William McDonald; discusses opening of a shoe and book manufactory; speaks of beating \"the 'Yankees' with their own men;\" family news; religious advice; mentions use of telegraph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses agriculture and effects of weather on crops; talks of visiting New England and of dislike of their attitudes; expresses extreme negative opinion of 'Yankees.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; mentions work at the store; discusses events around town. Including poem? written in Latin on both sides of envelope. Locks of hair also enclosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses crops and agriculture; describes Illinois scenery; family news; inquires about trip to Capron Springs; mentions \"Uncle Richard's\" card selling tour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Congressional race; mentions Cassius M. Clay of Kentucky and his visit to Illinois; talks about rise in crime; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses confusion about having joined the church; religious discussion; some family and neighborhood news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about trip to New England; mentions \"Alexandria Sentinel;\" family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses climate and busy season of Christmas; debates issue of Civil War and effects; gives religious advice; family news; Robert Young Conrad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses problems due to political and financial situation of the country; talks about boils on his hand; family news; mentions kindness of Mayor Turner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNina's eighteenth birthday; discusses the weather; talks about sleighing and skating; mentions \"Pickwick Papers\" and describes hunting interest; makes reference to several literary works.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTalks of trade being slow; election of a Mr. McFadden as \"Justice of the Peace\"; mentions sleighing and the weather; describes hayride in snow and people he went with.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his indebtedness to his father and his financial situation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses political situation and \"imminent danger of Civil War\"; comments on government involvement and troops in a war; mentions social life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses the imminent war and that it will be the third one in her lifetime; talks about effects of a war from past experience; family news. 3 pages. letter signed. Including note signed from \"grandmother\" Catharine Powell, Bellevue, Va.?, to Rebecca Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1861 January 20, inquiring about being able to paint for her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his dog and its habits and actions; talks about a fight at a warehouse; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses pros, cons, and possibilities of a war; talks about being able to cross North/South Line if he comes to Virginia; describes weather; mentions indoor winter activities; refers to marriage and courting habits; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBriefly discusses the Navy; describes wedding of Nellie Hall and a Mr. Kellogg; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation concerning troop movements around Harper's Ferry; mentions a Col. Bowen, superintendent Barbour, and a Col. Moore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses explosion of armory at Harper's Ferry; speaks of united Southern forces; mentions involvement of friends including Powell Grady; Powell and Holmes Conrad; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuffering from inflammation of eyes; discusses possibility of Illinois and Virginia residents being separated during the war; Virginia's succession from the Union; Democrats opposition to the war with the South; talks about surrender of Fort Sumter; confusion about whether to leave or stay in Henry; some family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Colonel Robert Lee and movement of troops; mentions Georgetown Heights, Alexandria Heights, and the Valley counties; some family news; mentions Rockingham Rifles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlockade established at the mouth of the Ohio; Southern trade suspended; some family news; inquires about situation in Virginia concerning the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses a proclamation of Lincoln; politics and effects of the Civil War; dominance of Lincoln's party in Louisville, Kentucky; some family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders to stop mail from Virginia.; Alexandria occupied by North; Fairfax cavalry taken prisoner; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWar's effects on postal service; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for package of food and lists contents; speaks of newspaper Richmond Dispatch as a rare luxury; describes camp life; enemy is at Williamsport, Md.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses camp life and its required adjustment; mentions accidental shooting of two men as their only pessimistic experience so far; gives account of battles reported in the Baltimore Sun Baltimore Sun; majority of men in army are under 21; describes how soldiers try to get food from surrounding farmers and their families.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses uniforms, saying that they are everywhere, and that a \"John Brown\" has increased the \"military spirit\" in Virginia; asks about Lloyd; discusses books he has read and that she recommends; describes their daily schedule and when she has time to read; discusses food in season; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrepares for battle; states that he is ready to do his duty for his country; mentions that the Continentals lost two men in the engagement the day before.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that he cannot keep their date for the afternoon due to Army business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions her husband's attack of dysentery; family news; gives news of friends and family; hopes war will soon be over so that the family can all be together; expresses religious feelings; wishes that they could write more freely; tells him to send his letters to E. J. Lee in Maryland who will forward them South to them. Including note, from Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Winchester, Virginia, to \"Charlie,\" Charles L. Powell, Jr., , relating more family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for specific items of clothing to be sent because he does not know when he can return home; refers to Haresack? and asks that she make him a smaller one.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes description of L. Powell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of how Lloyd Powell was shot in battle of Manassas; details of his personal characteristics and attitudes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses sympathy in regard to Lloyd Powell's death; offers comforting words from the Bible. Including letter, from Sue P. Lee, Lexington, Va. to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1861 July 29, offering condolences on the death of her brother, Lloyd Powell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Nina for her letter of sympathy concerning the death of her mother; gives news of her brothers and sisters; says that she has terminated her relations with cousin R.? because she could not marry a first cousin; discusses their friendship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplains of poor postal service; tells him of Lloyd Powell's death; remembers about Lloyd's characteristics and qualities; says that typhoid fever is spreading in the town; talks about her servants; family news; reports of Willie Lee Chilton's death, a second cousin; expresses religious view.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLove letter to her; proposes marriage to her and her guardian and asks for a reply.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned also by J. R. Bowen, Justice of the Peace, stating that Charles L. Powell, Jr. has taken necessary oaths to become Deputy Marshal. . Including on verso, document, from Brigadier General James H. Carson, 1861 October 24, Charles L. Powell, Jr. permission to cross back and forth over enemy lines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for package she sent him; describes his situation and effects of the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for cap she sent him; his company is located at the \"Big Spring\" near Mr. Gray's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that 'Yankees' were in Shepherdstown, WVa. a few nights ago; family news; sends condolences on loss of her brother Lloyd Powell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathizes upon loss of Nina's brother, Lloyd Powell; relates her story of when her father died; expresses indebtedness to Nina's mother Selina (Lloyd) Powell; mentions sickness prevalent in Winchester, Va.; discusses her brother's Bob Lucas experiences as a soldier; Charles L. Powell, Sr., has accepted position in Richmond; news of spending summer at Col. LaRue's in Clarke to escape the Yankees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for a cap she made and sent to him; expecting to go to camp soon; some family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of explosion that a Mr. Hubard caused trying to perfect something like \"Greek fire\" to sell to the government, similar to a powder to use in shells; describes condition of Mr. Hubard, his subsequent operations and death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wanted to give her news from Winchester, Virginia, but \"the spy\" had to burn his information for fear it would fall into enemy hands; tells stories of houses being searched by soldiers; news of friends and relatives; decorated with \"Confederate States of America\" seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to catch up with Stonewall Jackson's troops; describes camp life and strategy concerning the Yankees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePossibility of 'Yankees' taking Richmond; discusses importance of trust in God during battles; inquires about Robert Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral information on troop movements; mentions Battle of Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes being a member of Jackson's Army; mentions \"Rockbridge Artillery\" being full; family news. Decorated with \"Liberty and Union\" seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStonewall Jackson captured two entire enemy regiments; enemy took part of Central Railroad; troop movements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; disappointment about not being able to be with Stonewall Jackson in his last fight.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the family's living arrangements; thanks her for finding a home for her to stay in, but feels it would be less imposing if she stayed where Nina is teaching in Prince Edward County; hopes that they can all live together soon; rejoices over Jackson's victory in retaking the \"old town\"; says that the Garlands have been very kind during her stay with them; discusses her traveling plans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of friends, Willie Gray and Marshall Barton; death of various others in war including Turner Asby; talks of having made herself a sun-bonnet; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of getting a job as a clerk in Major Vaun's office; information about Stonewall Jackson's victories; reports Colonel Ashby's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReviews routine activities; much family and friend news; discusses Stonewall Jackson's troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Everyone feeling ill and weighing less; family news; possible fighting in Richmond, Virginia; Stonewall Jackson is at Hanover Junction, Va.; problem with fleas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe cannot get into the Rockbridge Artillery; she is staying with a Col. and Mrs. Tucker; battle of Richmond has begun; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Got position as a clerk in the Quarter Master's Office under Capt. Irwin, first cousin of Selina (Lloyd) Powell; Stonewall Jackson's army passed through Gordonsville about a week ago; talks of deserters from both sides wandering in mountains west of Winchester, Va.; South won battle in Richmond, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Got position as a clerk in the Quarter Master's Office under Capt. Irwin, first cousin of Selina (Lloyd) Powell; Stonewall Jackson's army passed through Gordonsville about a week ago; talks of deserters from both sides wandering in mountains west of Winchester, Va.; South won battle in Richmond, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Fighting around Richmond, Virginia; Stonewall Jackson's Army arrived to help; describes strategies and events of war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails about progress of the war; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Personal experience in Army. Including newspaper clipping of a poem by John. R. Thompson, entitled \"Ashby\" from a Richmond, Virginia newspaper dated 1862 June 13 , about the war.Verso is Rebecca Powell to Selina (Lloyd) Powell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Makes reference to Stonewall Jackson's army and his efforts in Richmond, Virginia; relates events of war and involvement of friends and relatives; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses people she knows who have been wounded or killed in the war; refers to battles at Richmond and Chickahominy, Va.; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses disappointment that her parents didn't get to visit her; complains of \"M's\" temper; gives list of supplies that she has purchased or ordered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePreparing to go to Gordonsville to join Braxton's Battery; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas joined Braxton's artillery; give details of battles and accounts of those wounded and killed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes battle between his battery and the 'Yankees;' describes Captain Braxton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe has jaundice; personal account of stay in Richmond; discusses salary; accounts of the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles L. Powell, Jr. was killed; added to letter later her husband is still yellow with jaundice; saw the President Davis and his wife; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains events of Charles L. Powell, Jr.'s death near Warrenton Springs, Va.; includes sketch of battlegrounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTown gossip; tells story of a Dr. Conrad's arrest and ordeal; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTalks of our troops making it into Maryland; family news; prevalence of typhoid fever; discusses Southern attitudes about the Civil War, and Northerners.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReligious account and explanation of Charles L. Powell, Jr.'s death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms her of \"Charley's Charles L. Powell, Jr. death; encloses a copy of Capt. Carter M. Braxton's report of the events leading to Charles L. Powell's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers sympathy for the loss of his son, Charles L. Powell, Jr.; describes the death of their sister Ellen Powell Gray; reports on the welfare of Ellen's family - Mr. William Gray, Kate and Arthur; news of family. Including letter from \"Mother\" Selina L. Powell, to Hattie Powell. Discusses the state of their belongings in their former house in Winchester and what will be sold through cousin Sarah Powell Conrad; says if they do not intend to return, then it should all be sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for her sympathy upon death of Rebecca's brother, Charles L. Powell, Jr.; expresses religious views; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResponds to news of Charles L. Powell, Jr.'s death; family news; reports on her own health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes description of Charles L. Powell and the battle. (Newspaper clipping.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Lots of family and town news; mentions that army is located near her in Winchester, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives her daily routine schedule; involved in knitting for the soldiers; doesn't seem to think 'Yankees' will approach Richmond, Va.; remembers her son \"Charley\" Charles L. Powell, Jr. often.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses their friendship and situation of the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses sympathy for the death of her brother, Charles L. Powell, Jr.; describes in detail the death of her mother, Ellen Powell Gray and reveals her feelings concerning it; gives news of their Powell relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses daily routine; problem with typhoid fever; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on incidents of typhoid fever; family news; discusses her minister and baptism of a baby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes circumstances of her daughter Annie's sickness and death; offers sympathy for death of Charles L. Powell, Jr.; family news; including recital of Fenella's funeral rites; \"Earth to Earth, Dust to Dust...\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses business matters in Winchester that she is taking care of for Charles L. Powell; discusses the ear and the situation in Winchester; sends him some books, stating that the 'Yankees' carried off the rest of them; reports of a proposed armistice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes sickness causing a delirious state for a few days; family news; knitting as a popular pastime; discusses weather; 'Yankees' still have Gloucester Point as a fort; soldiers suffering from \"rot\" that kills them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses John Milton's works; family news; Longstreet's Corps has occupied many points near Culpeper Court House. 2 pages. letter signed. Including note signed from Nina Powell, Kenmuir, Louisa County, Va. to \"sister\" either Hattie or Rebecca Powell, , 1862 November 5, reporting family news. Also including note from Selina Powell,Kenmuir, Louisa County, Va.. Expresses grief over Annie Lee's death; asks about Robert E. Lee; prevalence of typhoid fever; describes weather and landscape; 'Yankees' did not disturb Charles L. Powell, Jr.'s grave; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends this letter with a letter from Hunter, her brother; comments that Hattie has now been gone from Winchester eight months; says life is fine when Confederate soldiers are in Winchester, but that it is miserable when the 'Yankees' come; says General Jackson has visited them and has his headquarters on the road to Front Royal; says he gave her his photograph and he will send a copy; writes that they are working very hard because the few servants in town are cooking for the soldiers; lists people who will leave town if the 'Yankees' return; says Cousin Betty looks unwell because she works so hard in the hospitals ; writes that they only have 500 sick beds in the hospitals; mentions the destruction by 'Yankees' in other counties; fears they will soon suffer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends thanks for present he received because it will be useful during the winter; expresses desire for peace in the country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; expresses concern that the Southern army is suffering from a lack of clothes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses her feelings of loneliness, as she lives among strangers; expresses other worries of disease and of the war; discusses problems with diphtheria in the neighborhood; comments on the shortage of men in the neighborhood, in particular healthy, attractive ones; discusses the hardships of Uncle Prosser and Aunt ReBecca whose former servants burnt much of their property; news of friends and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the condition of Charles L. Powell's estate and what business has been transacted; lists what articles from their home have been sold, commenting that most people in Winchester are not buying things because they are leaving to journey \"up the Valley\"; reports that 4000 men are guarding Winchester, that some tobacco has been burned, and that preparation for evacuation is underway; describes 'Yankee' attacks in Charlestown; comments on the effect of the fear of attack on everyone in the town; gives news of friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Comments on problems with influenza; refers to a Capt. Duff and his defense of Leesburg, Virginia; gives news of town since troops have arrived; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes references to the Clarke Cavalry and a Capt. Carter; possessions have been pillaged and towns have been ruined; has to quit farming because of war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes Nina a Happy Birthday; refers to God and asks to enter his Kingdom; mentions a friend who died from diphtheria; discusses Stonewall Jackson's opposition to the enemy at Port Royal, Va.; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses everyone's fear of diphtheria; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes references to Gen. Robert E. Lee's victories; lots of family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses the difficulty of losing so many brave men in the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReminisces about their last Christmas together; discusses the slaves and their ability to be dangerous.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses desire for peace and to return to Winchester, Virginia; much town and family news; sorry they can't spend Christmas together.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe has been ill with a cough and cold; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about a John Tabb; tells activities of Kate Gordon who is staying with them; mentions a bombazine fine twilled silk fabric; people looking for teaching positions; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLots of town and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems with smallpox; family news; mentions Judge Lee's ? suicide. .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer husband, Charles L. Powell, Sr., is still looking for a teaching job; recommends reading as a worthwhile hobby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes how her family spent Christmas; thanks her for the cap she made for her brother Rob; discusses the sadness of Hattie's Christmas; discusses friendship; reports that she heard from Mary ? who is living behind Union lines in King George.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions a Col. Tucker?; talks about her personal health; refers to the \"conscript act\"; gives impressions of deaths resulting from the Civil War and ideas of a forthcoming peace; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; refers to robbery of all servants; tells stories of confrontations with the enemy and experiences while at war; discusses food he has to eat; mentions has heard news of Grandma's death; mentions William Edmonson Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efamily news; discusses her pay for tutoring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions their father's new employment in Greenville; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Family news; describes some of daily activities.Including N. C. E.?, to Nina Powell, , post 1863 March 13 giving neighborhood news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Comments on Cavalry's victory in Culpeper, Va.; describes poverty situation in Winchester, Virginia, as result of Civil War; discusses situations in Romney, West Virginia; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives information on job prospects; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFound a teaching job in Powhatan; describes location and plans to build a house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on his activities in the Army; refers to \"the Picketts;\" tells of damage and destruction in Winchester, Va., as a result of 'Yankee' invasion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on experiences in Army; expresses sadness that young men can't receive education during the war; family news; states that Tip? Powell and Frank Grady were captured in Loudoun, Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions interest in soldiers, especially the South Carolina gentlemen; talks about sources of entertainment; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his house and surroundings; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions \"taking bitters (a tea) made of sarsaparilla root\" for strength and to purify her blood; expresses hopes for war to soon be over; 'Yankees' now have Fauquier under their control; family news; refers to receiving news through the Enquirer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses when the family members will see each other; gives news of Powell relatives at Locust Hill; says that goods cannot be sent to them from Locust Hill Leesburg, Virginia because of a blockade; inquires about the fighting in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTalks about General Stuart's decision to review his Division; refers to great loss at Battle of Chancellorsville in the death of General \"Stonewall\" Jackson; describes events of war near Rowlesburg, WVa.; comments on his troops various attacks on different Railroads; gives details about other battles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; comments on how quickly her chickens are dying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses fighting in the Civil War and loss of servants; family news and sick and wounded from Battle of Gettysburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on war, pestilence and famine; discusses the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that Nina Powell has been recommended to him to take care of his children as well as tutoring them; requests response to his offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses pillaging by the Union troops; comments on men who have given their lives for the southern cause; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on scarcity of various staples; offers her $300 to come and teach his children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses \"keeping house\" and how much it costs to do so; family news; comments on the Battle of Manassas.Including note from ?, , to Hatty sic Powell, , undated, discussing delivery of enclosed note to Custis Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttempts to appease Nina's apprehensions about coming to Hanover County if the enemy is there; wants her to begin working the first of October.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffer to substitute himself for William Henry Fitzhugh Lee as a Northern prisoner of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; questions Nina about her \"beaux\" and his courting ways; discusses education.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to burning her previous letter in case of a fight whence it could become public; relates news of troops; family news; discusses fight from the Rappahannock to the Rapidan Rivers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLots of family news; states that a man named Taylor Johns has fallen in love with Nina Powell; discusses situation at the Stringfellow's, where Nina now lives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses in detail his new teaching position; family information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives cotton prices as $3.75 a yard; discusses Battle at Manassas; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on her husband's new position in Albemarle; family news; mentions some events in reference to the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays she saw her father Charles L. Powell, Sr. on his way to move into Cousin R's?; describes her trip to Charlottesville; expresses satisfaction that her mother is able to stay with Uncle Fred and Lute; reports she has eleven scholars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; discusses her job as a teacher; discusses \"preserving with molasses\"; expresses anger and confusion about Nina's beaux David ?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his teaching position.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives opinion on attitudes of young people; family news; expresses interest in religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses plans for Christmas, including costs involved and where they can stay; discusses death of Cousin? Temple Grady and its effect on other relatives; discusses teaching and their role in the war effort.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to a battle at Chattanooga, Tennessee; and General Longstreet; discusses cotton and its discount price of $18 a bale; comments on young gentlemen who have come to visit her; other town and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Hattie for her kind gift of a Bible; gives details of present experience as a soldier in the Civil War; expresses sadness for those who died in the battle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions a Carrie Hobson's death resulting from a \"perforation of the bowels\" (typhoid fever); family and town news; mentions Temple Grady's brother of C. Powell Grady? death; refers to having some corsets made.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; expresses concern about \"national affairs;\" discusses religious point of view.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; discusses General Bragg and his great ability as a leader.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; states that he met Mr. Seddon, Secretary of War and they discussed Judah Benjamin; gives some views of what is happening with the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions General Longstreet's retreat from Knoxville, Tenn.; comments on giving Nina some linen for \"sleeves or sleeve bands;\" family news; discusses harvesting of crops; comments on threats that \"Yanks\" are making.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses insufficiency of cotton crops; mentions that her son is on a war vessel, in the ocean, \"larger than the Florida and the Alabama.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to travel by carriage; discusses mailing \"bleached cotton;\" family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions story where 'Yankees' come into towns and arrest Southerners; refers to daguerreotypes; writes a poem/prayer to God about grief he and others have experienced.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes Nina a Merry Christmas since she (Nina) will be together with her parents; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the inclement weather; states that she had butter and tea for celebration on Christmas morning; gives price of calico as $ 6 per yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on her friends spending New Year's Eve at the President's; mentions walking to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia; family news; refers to cotton vs. bleached cotton; discusses typhoid fever; comments on subject of religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; expresses hopes for an end to the Civil War; mentions a book, \"Home Influency\" that deals with raising children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions losing her heart to a Lieutenant Blackford; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions having forgotten Nina's birthday and becoming more absent minded; states that demonstrating affection in public is not good practice; gives advice and opinion on men and courting; has put \"vie dollars in gold and $25 in Virginia. Bank notes\"; and discusses school teaching; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been suffering from sickness similar to typhoid fever; mentions that many servants have the measles; states that the key to her watch is worn out and she cannot wind it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers advice about teaching; has seen John C. Pemberton; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her illness typhoid fever?; describes her Christmas diversions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on how he misses having the women in his family at home; family news; discuses some aspects of the Civil War; mentions Robert Young Conrad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; expresses hope that the Civil War will soon end; expresses grief of her Mother's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses concern about Hattie Powell's sickness; family news and town gossip; mentions some of the types of food they've been eating; talks about \"yanks\" and their disruptiveness; mentions Robert Young Conrad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives Nina advice on how to terminate her engagement with John Dupuy; writes of the death of Hunter McGuire's sister, May; says she now has twelve scholars; news of family and friends; discusses books and mentions Robert Young Conrad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays she has been busy knitting gloves, sewing, teaching, nursing, and being sick; says she is nearly \"well and fat\" again; says that her hair has not started to come back yet, but that when it does, she has been told to shave it; asks who Nina's friend Lizzie is; describes people she has met; reports where troops are; discusses ways she is trying to get cotton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises Minnie not to be grieved about their mother's death; some family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle in which Jefferson Davis praises the Confederate soldiers for their \"devotion and self-sacrifice,\" and assures them of their capabilities against the declining enemy; also includes a commentary about Davis' speech, stating that the present spirit of the South has never been paralleled in history.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Nina on her engagement to John J. Dupuy; discusses their friendship; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions a girl's death from diphtheria; refers to traveling by train; discusses blockade of the Potomac River; comments on greenbacks and their value; refers to the 'Yankee Congress;' general Civil War news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives consent for him to marry Nina after listing the pros and cons of the situation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTown news and family news; refers to knitting as a past time; states that her hair has not begun to \"come out yet\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her new beau; much family and town news; refers to events of the Civil War and the Powhatan troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays that her employer, Mrs. Stringfellow, has offered to allow her two weeks for Easter; asks permission to come home; gives detailed plans on how she could get there cheaply; says the \"troops\" will return before Easter; asks if her father is coming home for the holiday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses selection of a minister; comments on her knitting for the soldiers; town gossip and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses sale of a draft on New York for $625.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for gloves she knitted and set to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on her sister's problem with inflammatory rheumatism; much town and family news; tells stories of soldiers who have returned home; comments on lack of patriotism in the country; mentions readying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of a shopping trip she took to Charlottesville, and the people she saw; describes a visit to see their father at Cousin R. Nowland's; discusses the new tax law, the \"panic,\" and the new monetary issue; news of friends and family; mentions reading.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes reference to needing a straw-splitter; discusses financial situation; comments on Nina's engagement to \"Brother John\" Dupuy?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions interruption of communications due to Yankee Raid; states that he sat near Gen. Robert E. Lee and Mr. Edmund Lee on a train car and talked with them; describes conversation; discusses the events of the Civil Warincluding Lee's near capture by Custis' divisionary raid through Albemarle County, during the Kilpatrick - Dahlgren Raid on Richmond; mentions Holmes Conrad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMuch town news; discusses 'Yankees' and their progression; comments on her attempts to hide her silver on her body in order to keep it from the Yankees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; expresses religious views.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; discusses events of the Civil War; including raid by Custis on Albemarle; mentions Holmes Conrad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the weather; much town and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays her Easter plans have been cancelled because of the snow storm; mentions how close she (Nina) has been to the Union troops; says she feels much better and now weights 114 pounds; reports on fatal measles in the area; reports on how she has spent her time with Captain Morgan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends her a letter from Kate?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses buying and selling cotton; comments on college opportunities; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news and town gossip; comments on gold lace on the coats of those who make rank of Captain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; refers to Nina's grandmother's Anne Harriotte (Lee) Lloyd death; discusses 'Yankees' and their progress; mentions Robert Young Conrad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on reading as a pastime and mentions ? Cooper's novels; family news; refers to 'Yankees' taking hostages; mentions Robert Young Conrad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her daily schedule; reports how their Aunt Jeanie Lloyd and Aunt ReBecca are doing in relation to the war; describes social visits; mentions an Aunt Nannie; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses weather and its effects on gardens and crops; comments on 'Yankees' and news about the Civil War; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; comments on news of the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives detailed description of fighting near Beaver Dam, Va., as told to her by some of the soldiers; mentions visit by Gen. Stuart; describes other events of the war from personal point of view.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; discusses struggle on the Rapidan River; tells of other Civil War news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses general battle news; expresses concern about struggle in Hanover County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses events of the war; comments on actions of Yankees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Comments on armies being at Hanover Junction and expresses her concern and fears; refers to burning of Powhatan depot by Union troops. Including note from Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Va., to Nina Powell, Verdon, Hanover County, Virginia, 1864 May 24, correcting some spelling errors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses relief that the 'Yankees' did not come through the area where Nina is; says that her father wants her Nina to leave soon because of the danger; says things are so scarce in Charlotte that there would not be enough to feed her; expresses relief that Nina is not living between the two railroads; says the news they get about the war is encouraging, but she thinks the conflict will be a long one; discusses plans to get the family together.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to battle of Vicksburg; tells of other developments of the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to a cousin, Mrs. Randolph Tucker whose house is at the corner of Grace and Adams street in Richmond; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about Nina's daily schedule and when she says prayers; expresses sorrow that Hattie's teaching position near Nina did not work out; tells her she must be self-reliant; says she is waiting to find out if she can join Mr. Powell; discusses the fashions of hats; sends her respects to Mr. Stringfellow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMuch town and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her social schedule; encourages her to pursue a relationship with Willie Booker; news of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecounts all he has been doing for the past two years (has been in charge of a prison).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Nina to change her mind and work for them another year; claims they are safe from the 'Yankees' and that the war will soon be over; praises her teaching of their three girls.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Union troops' burning of houses in Richmond; gives views on death; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on typhoid fever; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news. Mentions not being able to find a nail-brush in the city and forgot India ribbon; comments on 'Yankees' treating people badly; refers to buying lip-glue at Randolph's Book Store; discusses her (Nina's), new house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes Mr. Powell's teaching position with the Scott family; says he is trying to find a place near him for her to stay; says there was a Yankee raid near where he is staying; discusses where friends who are soldiers are stationed; mentions families who are looking for wounded soldiers to employ as teachers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMuch family and town news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on symptoms of the \"fever\"; expresses religious beliefs concerning deaths resulting from battles; family news and town news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; discusses teacher's pay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMuch family and town news; inquires about her new home in Richmond, Va..\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses one of Nina's pupils and how Nina should act towards the family that is employing her; mentions arrangements to exchange a pair of shoes; reports on friends and family; reports on \"her Willie,\" and where he is stationed; mentions soldiers for whom she has knitted gloves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the suitability of Mr. Starke's teaching offer for her mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChides Nina for not writing her; asks if she is spending all her time with Willie Dupuy, who has a wounded shoulder; reports on what she has done socially; asks her to get some cartridges for her pistol when she buys some for her own gun; says Minna Booker is to be married November fourth; discusses sewing.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTranscription of cross hatch letter by Alison Herring:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nBlenheim  October 24th\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSunday morning [1864]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nWell my lady-love do you know\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ethat it has been almost three weeks\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003esince the arrival of your last letter\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eto me, and two weeks since I answered\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eit, and not a line have I had from\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eyou since, no nor a word from either\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePa or Sis since the 9th of the month.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eyou all must think I am dead, buried,\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eand forgotten, at least you quite forget\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ethat I get the blues horribly shut up here\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ein the country when none of you write\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eto me. I got a letter from Ma on Friday\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003elast the very first letter I had had from\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eanyone for 10 days, or from anybody\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ebut her for 16.  I have no correspondents this\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eyear at all except you all \u0026amp; you ought to\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ewrite to me often.  And pray miss what are\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eyou so occupied with that you can't find\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003etime to write, friend Markoe or your\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003epoor dear wounded Willie.  I hear through\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ea letter from Aunt Bec to Ma that you\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ehave spent the day with her, \u0026amp; thro' Mrs\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStewart that John Tabb was at church\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ewith you and [?] Powell. I suppose\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eyou have not been so quiet that you\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[Page 2]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ehad nothing to write about and I\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eam just disposed to be charitable\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003etowards you at all, so if you want to\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eget into my good graces you had better\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eset yourself right down \u0026amp; write me\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003etwo or three good long letters.  Mother\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ewrites me that Willie Dupuy is at\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ehome wounded in the shoulder \u0026amp;\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCapt Watkins in the hand but neither\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eof them dangerously, however.  I suppose\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eyou have heard all about them, tis not\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eworth while for me to tell you, and\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI reckon Willie will manage to see\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMiss Nina before he returns to the army.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHave you ever heard anything from\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMr. Markoe since you went down\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ein the cars with him, Sis seemed to\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ethink you are decidedly smitten.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWell I suppose as you are so long writing\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eto me you hardly care to hear what I\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ehave been doing, so I have a great mind\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003enot to tell you, and in fact I hardly\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003equite know where to begin it has been\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eso long but just for my own gratification\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI will try.  Mr. Willis Hobson has three\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSouth Carolinians at his house, sent from\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ethe hospital, they have been there a long\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003etime very sick \u0026amp; are just now getting\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ewell enough to visit about. One of them\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eis a Col Dogan, without exception\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\n[Page 3]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nthe rudest, most boisterous, vulgar\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eman I ever saw, well yesterday week\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI heard his voice down stairs \u0026amp;\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eknew he had come to stay all day\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eso I dressed myself, slipped out the\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eback way and went over to old\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Hurt's to spend the day.  I had a\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003every pleasant day indeed, I found\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eher [?] an exceedingly intelligent\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eagreeable girl, I took to her very much\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eindeed \u0026amp; I think she did to me, but\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eshe has just lost her father so the vis-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eiting will have to be all on my side\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003efor a while.  When I get back in the even-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eing here was Col D still \u0026amp; he staid until\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWednesday.  Sunday I went down to Eman-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eual and saw Fannie, she was as sweet \u0026amp; Cordi-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eal as ever, she seemed so glad to see me \u0026amp; says\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eshe is coming up for me soon some Fri-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eday evening.  Monday night Mr. [Reich?] a\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarylander belonging to the 3rd Cavalry\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003estaid here all night.  I found him a\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003every agreeable gentleman I forgot to\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003esay that Sunday while we were at din-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ener Mrs. W. Hobson came over \u0026amp; brought\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eher Cousin young Bolling, son of Mr. Robert\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBolling of Fauquier, and brother of Hunter\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[Page 4]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMcGuires old friend of Philadelphia Dr. B\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eand Mr. Venning one of the S.C. especial-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ely to see me and I enjoyed their visit\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003every much indeed.  Mr. Bolling is only\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e18 but he is six feet tall very handsome\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eand very agreeable.  Mr. V sings very well\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eand is a quiet gentlemanly widower but\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003enothing remarkable.  Tuesday evening Mrs.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eH sent a horse for me \u0026amp; I went over there \u0026amp;\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003estaid all night, and then saw the third\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eS.C. a Dr. Waring a married man, and\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eone of the most accomplished elegant\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003egentlemen I have ever met with. I\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ecame home on horseback Wednesday morning\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ein time for school \u0026amp; when I came out of school\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003efound Cousin John here.  He says if it is good\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eweather next Friday he is coming up to take\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eme down to his house to stay until Sun-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eday where I will come home with the Dr.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003efrom church.  Thursday all the gentlemen\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003efrom Mr. H's spent the day here, and Fri-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eday Mr. B left this county, but he is a paroled\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eprisoner and if he is not exchanged soon\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ewill come back.  Friday evening Mrs. H \u0026amp; my-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eself walked over to Mrs. Goodmans one of \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eour nearest neighbors \u0026amp; I paid my first\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003evisit there, and her son who went down\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ein the cars the day you did with Bell\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStewart, walked home with me.  He is a plain\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ehonest, good, solider, but not over burdened\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[sideways on page 1]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ewith intellect.  He says he is coming over to see me this week\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eand going to bring his pistol for me to practice shooting with\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ebut I doubt whether he does. By the way have you ever been able\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eto get cartridges for your pistol, if you have I wish you would\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eget some for me, \u0026amp; if you haven't get John Tabb to look for some\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003efor you \u0026amp; me too, I have only two \u0026amp; I want some very much.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAnd now, I come to the very purpose for which my let-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eter is written which is to tell you that Dr. Hobson is going\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eto Richmond this week, probably on Tuesday, the same day\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ethis letter will go, but I shall send this by mail, as there\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ewill be a chance of your getting it sooner, \u0026amp; I shall send\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eyou by him the handkerchief, collar, \u0026amp; [shirt sleeves?] for your\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003esilk dress \u0026amp; a little of my perfume but it did not turn\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eout well, it will I think do to put in hair oil but that is all.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\n[sideways across page 2]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nThe Dr. will stay at Mr. Stewart for about two days I reckon\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eso if you have gotten cartridges \u0026amp; have a chance I wish\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eyou would send me some by him.  Have you made your\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ealpaca dress yet \u0026amp; how did you make it particularly\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ethe sleeves. I have not picked mine yet nor considered\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ewhat to do with it, but Minna Booker is to be married the\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e4th of next month \u0026amp; I think I must make it by that\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003etime. I had a present sent me the other day of 3 yds\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eof unbleached cotton to make a chemise.  I have done\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003enothing lately except patch a few old clothes \u0026amp; knit\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eon my [opra?] stockings for next summer in fact\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have nothing to do.  Well I believe I have exhaust-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eed myself of my subjects too so I will stop, but\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003emind I expect two letters in answer to this. I am\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003every anxious to know what Mother will do, and\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003erather hope she will go to Albemarle, tho' I should\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003elike her to be near you, or I think we could go to\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003esee her there.  Write soon to your own loving\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSister Hattie\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nMonday.  Dr. H's is so unwell today he thinks he will not\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ebe able to go to Richmond this week and don't know when\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ehe will go so I shall not be able to send your things yet. I\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003egot an invitation yesterday to Minna's wedding next Thurs-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eday week.  I am much inclined to go, if the Dr. Don't for-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ebid which he seems to be inclined to do. Mrs. H is very anx-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\n[Sideways on page 3]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nious that I should go.  If I go I shall want my new\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003edress \u0026amp; shall have to set to work immediately to make\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eit, so if you have a new dress pattern, send it to me by\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003email at once, I can get a pattern of the yoke come-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eing [waist?], Mag Harris has it.  Yours truly,\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eH.L.P.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplains about difficulties in the teaching profession; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her situation at the Garrett's, teaching Lizzie and others; emphasizes the importance of letter writing now that they are apart; discusses Mr. Irving's? failing health; says Lizzie has diphtheria; describes social events; discusses Nina's problems with teaching Blanche; reports on friends who have been wounded or killed in the war; asks bout Cousin Mary Lee and Cousin Emily.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that her brother Rob has been wounded and may have to have his leg amputated; says her brother Jimmie is in Charleston where there is much yellow fever; says they work all day without rest; more family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives advice on how Nina should manage one of her pupils; reports on what she is doing; discusses clothes; mentions Minna's wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives reasons why she hasn't written of late; describes her brother's episode of being shot in the hand and its effects; comments on number of men that are off at war and says that those who remain are \"quaking\"; family news; expresses hope that God will get them through \"these difficulties.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her social activities; discusses balancing work and pleasure; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about her \"new home\" in Richmond and her \"new occupation\" with Mrs. Paleski; describes Minna's wedding; says the weather was so bad that no one could go home, so the reception lasted all night; reports what she has done socially; describes in detail a dress she just made.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses joy that Nina and their mother can live close to each other; reports on her social activities; discusses plans for Christmas; mentions how well the Confederate Cavalry is doing; discusses friends that are soldiers, and which of them she has knitted gloves for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a preacher, Mr. McGill, who is visiting; describes social events; discusses clothes she is making; questions Junius Powell's decision to go to Bermuda instead of joining the army; mentions Harry Harrison Mrs. Huge's brother who came home after a prisoner at Fort Delaware. .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses how her home was destroyed; details experiences with the Yankees; comments on incarceration of many Southerners in northern prisons and their suffering; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her trip to Charlottesville and the people she visited, including cousin Gert; mentions Sally's? death; says she must soon accept an offer for teaching from Mr. Frank Cabell; discusses depreciation of money; mentions a cousin Ann and a cousin Laura; reports that Tip Powell was taken prisoner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the bad weather and muddy roads, says she has not heard from Custis Lee, for whom she made gloves; discusses clothes and Christmas plans; tells Nina to \"change her dress\" whenever she desires, since she will always mourn inside; says she and Rebecca will change theirs in the spring; discusses the problems Winchester is having with the Yankees; mentions Minna's wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses a prospective teaching job for her and his plan for her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; begs her to spend Christmas with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses happiness that her mother and father will finally be able to live together again; comments on Nina Powell's loss of hair; refers to suffering Loudoun County, due to Yankees; family news; describes how a friend spends time trying to find hiding places for her possessions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a \"homespun\" dress that she has; family news; describes weather; tells her to go to a Christmas get-together where she can met many people, including Robert E. Lee, Custis Lee, and perhaps \"our beloved President\" Jefferson Davis; later mentions rumors that President Davis may be dead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions pastime crocheting a cap; comments on delay of mail; discusses ordering some supplies from her sister; refers to troop movement on \"the Danville road\"; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes social activities; urges Nina to spend Christmas in Richmond with Cousin Emily; discusses cotton and where to buy it. Including fragment of letter from \"cousin\" Laurence B. Taylor, to ?, , undated, stating that he hopes they will see much of each other in Albemarle County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the difficulties of sending mail; inquires about their mother's health; news of friends and the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the gauntlets, testament, and book of psalms that she sent him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells what she did during Christmas holidays; discusses her job as a teacher as well as who and what subjects she teaches; family and town news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on Robert E. Lee's thoughts that the South is in danger; discusses her knitting and whom she has made gloves for; states how she doesn't understand men; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the possibility of Nina being engaged to Willie Dupuy; says she would like to know him better before she can consent; would like for her to make the final decision herself; says their engagement would last indefinitely because they are both poor and Willie was \"disabled\" from the war; asks her to consider these issues.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Responds to her requesting permission to be engaged to Mr. William Dupuy?; gives feelings about entire situation; refers to evacuation of Richmond, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; asks her to send her stamps and black glazed cotton and to look for strawsplitters; describes episode of being thrown from horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses how busy she is making gloves; mentions Nina's engagement/involvement with a \"brave, Christian soldier.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses possibility of Nina moving to Norwood if Richmond is given up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efamily news; discusses the bond between two who love each other.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses happiness about Nina's now official engagement to Mr. William Dupuy; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHattie Powell, Blenheim, Albemarle County, Va., to \"sister\" Rebecca Powell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives advice on how to express feelings of love to her fiance, in her correspondence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives her advice about her situation with Mr. Dupuy; tells her to make up her own mind and to be sure of his character and their love; advises that if she is certain that she wants to be engaged to him, then not to hold back her feelings and to show her trust; gives more advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Family news; expresses her approval of William Dupuy as Nina's fiance. 4 pages. letter signed. Includes copy of letter, 1865 February 10 from William Dupuy to \"Sir\" Charles L. Powell, Sr., , discussing his and Nina's relationship and betrothal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives advise on Nina's relationship with a young man Willie Dupuy; says that if they ever get married they would always be poor; discusses what he will want in a wife; discusses Nina's fear that her ways are not elegant enough for him because he was brought up in higher society; reveals her philosophy on how to act in society, how to view oneself, and how to act towards men to keep them interested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on attempts to regain some of their family possessions; discusses the break-up of Nina Powell's engagement; mentions Hattie Powell's arrival in Goochland, Va., family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Nina's problem with an employer, Mrs. Powell, and suggests other families she could work for; says she can spend $ 350 on material for summer clothing; discusses the plight of the South; reveals her feelings about Nina's engagement; describes a visit to Norwood where her parents are working for Mr. Cabell; reports that cousin Lizzie Powell, fourth daughter of Uncle Llew, is to be married; news of family and friends; mentions teaching.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses materials for sewing dresses; expresses her anger at how Mrs. Powell (an employer) treated Nina; discusses her neighbors where she is teaching, saying none are suitable for Nina to live with and teach for; gives news of friends and family; says they have a soldier staying there; mentions teaching. Including newspaper clipping advertising for teachers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for presents she sent him; expresses hope of seeing her again soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLots of family news; discusses Union troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays Mr. Philip Cabell is stopping by \"Bremo\" on his way to Richmond, so she is taking this opportunity to send a letter; discusses opportunities for her to work with other families and how she should set this up; wishes she could come to see them but says it is impossible because the canal is \"broken up,\" the roads are bad, and the 'Yankees' destroyed the carriage; hopes that she is comfortable at General Cocke's; hopes that he doesn't mind her being there since he is a wealthy man. Letter is continued on a small slip of paper - advises on the different uses of \"shall\" and \"will\" in writing letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses relief that she is safe after traveling through dangerous area; says that their parents had some trouble when traveling, and that they lost some clothes; discusses an offer to teach in Keysville, Charlotte County; reports battle action in the area; asks what she thinks about her giving her silver cup to \"the government;\" mentions the death of their aunt Ann's baby, Fannie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions sending carpet bags to her parents filled with necessary items she could spare; comments on 'Yankees' being on southside of the James River, Va. and dreading a raid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend the key to her bonnet box; mentions a cousin Kate Noland and an Aunt Bettie Conrad; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses surrender of Confederates in detail; expresses religious beliefs about result of the Civil War; describes battle in Richmond, Va..\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on prohibition from traveling North; mentions recognition by France and the French position; gives religious opinions; describes some of the remnants left by 'Yankees.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports news of post-war events since Hattie receives no news in the country; expresses the sentiments and anxieties of those in an occupied city, discusses Robert E. Lee and his sons; reports rumors about Booth, Jefferson Davis, and the surrender of the army of Joseph E. Johnston to William T. Sherman; discusses the sacrifices of the last four years and where it has led.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the people with whom she is staying; expresses joy that she feels comfortable in Richmond; says she hears rumors about whether Richmond will be given up or not; tells her to come to them if there is any danger; news about friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a battle at Fort Jackson that she was able to witness from her cousin's house; says Hunter ? is the medical doctor of Ewell's Corps; mentions lack of provisions; says she had to work very hard last winter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to \"free negroes\" and the fall of Richmond; tells stories of robbers in various neighborhoods; discusses difficulty to have faith in God where there is so much suffering; also refers to bands of \"negro robbers\" and describes their actions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLots of family news; expresses sorrow and grief about living through these times.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLots of family news; comments on problems with servants; refers to death of Lincoln and memorial service for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Mr. Cabell bought a horse from a Mississippi soldier; reports that a Yankee soldier came to the house asking for brandy; says that she and Fan ? are closing school for the summer; says she will soon come to Norwood to visit them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses health, says she has rheumatism; says they will stay in Richmond until July; tells their options of where to go; considers the cost of the Civil War; discusses the condition of President Davis, prisoner at Fort Monroe; says the \"Yankee officers\" are being kinder to Richmonders; says Pierrepont has just arrived in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports she is staying with relatives but that it is so crowded, she will leave soon; says the house has been burned down, so they are living in log cabins; tells that she will soon go to Canada to visit her brother Horace; discusses where Nina could set up a school in that neighborhood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of her religious belief about the Civil War and how she prays daily; discusses subject of white vs. black labor; family news; comments on cruel treatment of \"our\" President Jefferson Davis; refers to a Dr. Hoge who denies trying to begin a colony in Brazil.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses difficulty in accepting downfall of Confederacy; family news; discusses Nina's engagement to Willie Dupuy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoem entitled \"The Bachelor's Consolation\" written by \"Goodman A. Bachelor.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; comments on Nina's engagement; discusses situation with Black persons; comments on elections and how soldiers were put into many of the civil offices; plans for jousting tournament.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the family's moving to a new house and how they all can be reunited once again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses where they may move; says the 'Yankees' have possession of her home in Arlington; says the situation in Richmond is better since Pierrepont Pierpont arrived; gives news about family; mentions Robert E. Lee (1843-1914) and William Henry Fitzhugh Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Nannie's ? wedding; says their father will need her Nina home for the opening of school; tells how she has been spending her time; discusses the school; reports that Mary ? is there; expresses fear for her Aunt Mary because of the threats of a Black uprisings in southern Virginia; asks if everything is going well between Nannie and Willie Booker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the continuing uncertainties of where their family will live; says she will return to work at Mr. Cabell's because she cannot depend on family plans; describes her visit to Greenwood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses a horse riding jousting tournament and social event that followed; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports travel plans; lists social events; news of friends; says she will begin at Mr. Cabell's in two weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays that she just realized that it is her 56th birthday; discusses some issues on etiquette; says that she is glad that she is pleased with her new house; has heard that the 'Yankees' are advancing on Charlottesville; says Gloucester is having problems with the Yankees, so she will not return there; expresses disappointment that Mr. Powell did not secure a certain job that would have allowed them all to live together; says that the Redds and the Bookers have been very kind to her and do not want her to leave; writes that the Dupuy's son Willie? has bullet wounds in both thighs and in the foot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a boat trip she took with Sallie ? to Norwood; gives news of Mr. William Cabell; discusses literature; news of friends and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays Hunter has a small (medical) practice; gives news about what her other brothers? are doing; says Willie is doing well despite the time he spent in prison; tells how he was marched by their home last winter by the 'Yankees' and taken to prison; tells how their house was used as a hospital, her family was put under arrest, and they were forced to live with the 'Yankees' for six months; expresses her hatred of the 'Yankees;' discusses how the last four years have changed her; tells how Gert ? was working in the hospitals and on the battle field, caught a disease and has been bedridden for the last thirteen months; says she was very weak last winter because of the hard work and anxiety; says she could no longer work in the hospitals because of how the sights of war affected her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Family news; comments on the meeting of Congress and its result on the restoration of southern property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites about Presbyterian Conference she is attending; gives town and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives history of a family, telling which troop each son is in; comments on the scarcity of paper, which is why she is writing on the back of a letter written to her by her mother. Letter Including on back: Selina Powell, Charlotte Court House, Virginia, to \"daughter\" Hattie Powell. Asks her about her fever and if it is interfering with her teaching; says Mr. Powell visited her for a week; says she will stay in Charlotte all winter; mentions death of Carry Hobson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends her a pair of slippers which she made the best she could with the materials available; says she wanted to do something for her during \"these war times\"; says her father is not home yet; gives list of things Rebecca needs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the importance of having nice handwriting; describes Kate's ? studies; grieves over how many have lost their homes and hopes that her daughter could have a couple of years off from teaching; says those who must have employment are happiest; writes of family and friends; discusses her Uncle G's ? method of teaching. Including attached insert saying that Mr. H. ? declined her father's services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the scene when the 'Yankees' came into the home of Dr. Robert Baldwin; says Dr. Baldwin was kicked out of town because he refused to pay a servant; describes how the town has changed since the Union troops have taken over; mentions a man named Milroy who seems to be their leader; gives news of family members many of whom have been sick; describes a puppy he has gotten; describes a battle in which many 'Yankees' were taken as prisoners; says Milroy has escaped and has gone to Washington; says all of her furniture is not sold and that they cannot try to sell it while the 'Yankees' are here; discusses Dr. Daniel Conrad's practice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks what Jeanie ? will do all summer; says she has heard that all the carriage horses in Gloucester have been carried off; says she will go to Powhatan to join her husband who is working for Mr. Michaux; says the 'Yankees' are in Shepherdstown but that the Confederates have Winchester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of the last four years, the excitement and the trials; discusses \"the college\" that Robert is involving with; discusses the difficulty of finding good help; describes their house, saying it is handsome to \"confederate eyes;\" expresses sadness that her home is still used by Union troops; discusses Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on the postal problems and hopes she has been receiving her letters; gives news of the Bookers; writes of her anxiety over how she Nina is and discusses her travel plans to Prince Edward; discusses where the 'Yankees' are stationed; writes of the family's plans for the summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends her cotton for stockings; comments on postal problems; discusses the safety of Richmond; discusses sewing and fashions; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the dilemma of Southerns taking the \"oath\" with the Northerners so that they can protect their property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Captain Watkins and Willie Dupuy have been wounded; says she does not know which battle they were in; news of friends; says she has heard from Mr. Powell recently; discusses dresses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays that she sent socks to Willie ? who is in the army; mentions the death of James Mcoughty?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes how to make Mrs. Sharpe's ? hat; describes Lute's hat; says she will get two or three hundred dollars in Northern money from an Uncle William.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e34 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses teaching; describes trip to Charlottesville and adventurous train ride; mentions Sandy Pendleton's ? wedding; discusses Trip's ? health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends Rebecca a picture of Robert E. Lee, taken during the war (picture is dated 1866 January 20 ); writes of Lexington where they have just moved; gives news of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her social activities; gives teaching position that Hattie is considering; reports that 'Yankees' are being strict in their town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses poor mail service; describes Alexandria as dull town with spirit of despondency, town may be forced into the District of Columbia; describes visit of Henry Hallowell ?; much family and town news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses crocheting, books they have read; family news and gossip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses family news; speaks of financial situation of buying a house in Baltimore; discusses problems of retrieving household items (portraits, furniture, etc.) and where to put them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses details of retrieving family possessions from the Office of Confiscation; includes list of objects missing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her trip and her stay with Cousin Lee; tells of relatives and other people she has seen; will continue traveling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses daily life and schedule; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her trip to Dr. Wights' and tells of the people she met there; discusses dresses; asks about the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of the political happenings in Washington, D.C.: the disputes between President Johnson and the \"Radicals,\" Mr. Johnson's veto message, the South's need to have representation in Congress; tells his view of these happenings; discusses attempts to retrieve articles from the confiscation office; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of difficulty she has dealing with current hardships, \"Yankee\" rule, and free Black persons; news about friends in the neighborhood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes dinner at New Market and the people she saw there; describes conditions of roads, outlawing carriage rides; much news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of people she has seen or heard from.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses family news and news of friends; talks of sewing projects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives an account of her \"Easter excursion,\" reporting what she did and whom she met; says Mrs. Atkins has no servants, so she will have to clean her own room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes events of neighborhood; tells news of friends; tells of religious happenings, Mr. Wharey's ? reform in the church, and her religious sentiments; writes of her gloomy feelings about the South, her distrust of the Yankees, and her rebellious feels toward them; congratulates Nina on having her own \"home.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of stay in Cumberland with her \"sister and brother\"; tells of problems in retrieving household items lost in war; Douglas' Forrest?her husband? law practice is improving.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Nina to welcome her friend, Mr. Henry Theodore Wight, who brings the letter, and make his stay in Alexandria pleasant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTries to convince Nina to take a trip next summer; describes new bonnet styles; describes her friend Henry Theodore Wright who will be taking a trip to Alexandria; discusses clothes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives her view on the family taking in boarders, saying children would be easier for their mother to handle; asks about the \"Council;\" reports on what she has done socially; discusses the dresses she has made; says that yesterday the people of Richmond decorated the Confederate soldiers' graves; says she wishes she had gone; says Mrs. Adkins did not go, but sent flowers to Richmond. Written on letter from J. Walker, Dover ?, to Hattie Powell, Rolling Views, undated. Sends her flowers and asks her to come to visit him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her visit to Richmond, people she visited, and how many commented on how well she looked compared to last winter; describes clothes she is making.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to send ribbon for a dress she will wear to a day-long affair at Norwood; news of friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses their plans to go to Prince Edward County; discusses what clothes she has and what she may need; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains why she cannot attend the gathering at Mr. Redd's that night; says she must listen to her head and not her heart so that she may get well; says she is tired of feeling ill and weak.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvites Nina and Hattie Powell to come stay with them; says she feels better and is very excited to see them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses her joy that she arrived home safely, and her regret that her mother Selina Powell has taken ill; describes a jousting tournament among young boys or \"knights,\" in which the girls were honored as Queens and Maids of Honor; news about family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives her condolences for her uncle's death and her mother's illness; tells her of Nancy's Lettie's sister engagement and tells Nina not to leave her to marry a man; much news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Nina for her letter congratulating her and Willie Booker on their engagement; news about her fiance; tells her adventures of keeping the house while her mother was gone; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites that her father is looking for board for her Selina and until then she will stay in Charlotte; recommends that Nina not write to a man unless she is engaged to him or unless he is an old family friend; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses how far they are apart but thinks it is best that she (her mother) stay at Uncle Fred's; says she will stay at school for Christmas; writes of family and friends; tells that her health is very good and that she weights 106 pounds; discusses her school duties and her sewing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the parties she has had at her home recently; speaks of the engagement between Willie Booker and Nancy her sister, and Lou Edmunds and Captain Hill; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells how she and her friends have been together for three weeks now, staying at different homes; wishes Nina could be there; news of courting, engagements and weddings; tells Nina that she will not become an old maid; much news about family and friends; discusses reading societies and books read.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of courtings, engagements and weddings; tells of Christmas plans; discusses the struggle in the Christian life to be pure.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes Christmas holidays; discusses the Christian struggle for purity; says she is having more headaches; discusses poor financial situation with no patrons paying for her teachings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the changes taking place: their Uncle Joe has died and she, Lavalette and her mother have moved to Falkland to take care of his children; she and Lavalette will teach the children; Lavalette is feeling worse; her brother and sister May will take care of Linden; news of engagements, weddings, family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her new home and her new schedule; news about family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells about her fiance Willie Booker's work in Medical School; describes reactions to the Territorial Bill and to General Scofields; wonders if Lavalette will keep her promise to become an old maid; says the weather is so bad that they will not be able to go to Church for a month because of the roads; says she is trying to guess when weddings will be by who is making their wedding clothes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her teaching job with her sister Nancy; describes her students; tells how spirits have been low since the passage of the Territorial Bill, says their district is commanded by General Schofield; describes the \"demoralizing\" incident of one of the county men running off with a 'Negro' girl and marrying her; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends this letter through a friend and asks Rebecca to mail a package to Washington, D.C. for her; may have some frames sent to her, which could then be sent to them by steamboat to Richmond and canal boat to Lexington; says Mildred is in Richmond; Rob and Fitzhugh may go to Jennie's? wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the commencement exercises that she and Lavalette attended at Hampden Sydney; describes the fashions she saw there; says the scrub worm is seriously damaging the tobacco crop; describes their summer bonnets bought in Richmond. 4 pages. letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays that Nancy her sister has been ill; says that she, Nancy and their mother will take a trip North for their health; says she dreads to be among the 'Yankees;' tells that Lou Booker has typhoid fever and so her wedding must be postponed; discusses the advantages and disadvantages of being an old maid and whether they will be one.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives news of gentlemen who are courting her; says that John Smith has been visiting her every other night; tells Nina that it is becoming serious and that she better come home soon or she will be gone; gives advice on the gentlemen that Nina is seeing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes their stay in Danville; tells that her engagement with Willie Booker has been terminated; discusses their plans of where to live next year; news of family and friends; discusses fair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Hattie for her announcement of her \"change of condition\" marriage or engagement?; gives her best wishes for her health and happiness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses which furniture and portraits she would like to have sent to her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses details of sending furniture from Alexandria to Lexington and of having portraits framed and sent. Includes notes to Selina and Nina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her transactions to acquire more furnishings for their home; news about family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about her interactions with Mr. D?; says Nina's happiness is the only bright spot in their lives; says she hasn't been to church much; says she has seen a lot of Willie S.?; regrets that she can't say everything she would like to, because the letter must go through so many hands; writes of the broken Southern spirit; asks if there are any \"situations\" near them that she could take; says that she cannot write much because it works her \"into such a state\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of their new life at Linden, helping to take care of \"Sis\" May's children; comments on Nina's sister Hattie's marriage; discusses religion; describes a trip to Richmond; news about family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends that she or Rebecca go with her to visit friends in Prince Edward County; tells her that since Mrs. Booker'shouse was used as headquarters for them during the war, they must make a pleasure visit to her since the war is over.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Nina for sending her the objects repossessed from the war; comments on their sentimental value; gives news about Baltimore's social events and her husband Douglas' work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells what family has done since she left for her trip; says everyone is feeling remarkably well on account of the warm weather; tells her to enjoy her visit with Lizza and Aggie ?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells what each person in household is doing that evening: Mamma, Papa, Lute?, Lewis?, Fan?; says she visited Hattie who is feeling well \"under the circumstances;\" news about neighborhood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the health of each family member; says Mr. Powell had dyspepsia for which she gives him a raw onion; says Hattie is the same and cannot leave her room; gives news of friends; discusses a fire at Lee's ? house; hopes she is enjoying her visit with Lizzie and Aggie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives news about family and neighborhood; says that Cousin Lee's house burned; writes that Bob Robert Powell is now a doctor; news about her school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses news of neighborhood and people who have come to visit her; tells Nina to enjoy her stay with Lizzie and Agnes ?; says she is still flat on her back but hopes to be better in a few weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that he could not make the picnic that Nina planned; says that he had to pick up Josie ? that day, who traveled flat on her back; says that he saw \"Cousin Rebecca\" in town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells how she had been preserving many foods last summer because of the possible food shortage during the coming winter; describes her stay with \"Sis\" May in Farmville; describes the situation of the churches and Sunday school in her area; news about family and friends; one of Nina's students, Emma Henry, is getting married.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes to Nina for not calling on her while she was in Baltimore; expresses her job in their friendship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites of their sorrow at the death of Hugh Holmes McGuire (brother of cousin); whose wife just had a child; asks Rebecca to come visit, since the war is over; gives news about who owns the Powell's old home; tells what each of her relatives are doing; gives news about friends; discusses the death of her aunt who never recovered after the 'Yankees' burnt her house down; mentions how many soldiers cannot find employment. Hugh Holmes McGuire MW battle of High Bridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Maggie's wedding her niece; says she has been alone in the evenings since Nina left her; describes her friends who have called during the day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for not writing; describes her schedule to taking care of a family of ten people; gives news about her gentlemen friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtends sympathies to Nina and her family in the death of her sister, Hattie Powell Smoot, who died in childbirth; offers comfort through religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers her sympathy for the death of her daughter Hattie; discusses Hattie's character; mentions how Hattie has been looking forward to the time of childbirth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives her sympathy for the death of Selina's daughter Hattie; speaks of her husband Robert, saying she thinks he may never be entirely well again; gives news of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of her mourning for her cousin Hattie; offers sympathies; gives news of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffer her sympathies for Hattie's death; describes her stay in her Uncle Phil's home in the mountains; says she will return home to Alexandria in the Fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the mountain inn and how they spend their time; says the mountain air is helping their mother's health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses her joy that Nina is engaged; discusses Nina's mother's health; says she is confined to bed and in much pain; says the treatment causes much suffering and that she is anxious to leave for home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays she is glad Nina gets a chance to enjoy herself, and visit with her cousin Lizzie, without worrying about daily duties; says her Aunt Lute is taking good care of her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives a report on everyone's health; says she is feeling better; gives news of friends and family; hopes that she is enjoying her stay with \"cousin\" Lizzie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses grief and religion; teases Nina about her engagement to Sewell Hepburn; tells her to enjoy her stay and to get well soon; news about Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of friends and family; describes the trouble of giving a party for a couple to be married, and wonders why people have marriages in such poor times.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleads with her to visit them for Christmas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that they have been trying both the \"Alleghany Springs\" and the \"Yellow Sulfur\" springs; says the water has helped her health; describes the social life at the springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about her friends in Alexandria; asks if Mrs. Cassius Lee has information on household goods stolen from her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of her and Nancy's stay in Danville; discusses Nina's wedding; says her brother Abner will be in the Legislature until it adjourns; news about family and friends. Envelope included with list of bridal attendants on the back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her daily schedule; describes a sewing machine that she bought; discusses Nina's wedding; news about family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses her job in hearing Nina is engaged; reports that she has heard Mr. Hepburn described as \"intellectual\" and \"pious\"; says Captain. Grady sends his love; sends her a gift.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that she cannot come to Nina's wedding; hopes that Nina will be happy living in the parsonage; news about family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes that she cannot be there for the wedding; sends her money to buy a wedding present; tells that she had to refuse a gentleman who revealed his feelings for her; wishes her happiness in her new life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote accompanying a wedding present, wishing Nina happiness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives a report on her health, saying she is much stronger; tells what remedies she is taking; says they have given most of her wedding cake away; says that everyone thinks her wedding was beautiful; gives her philosophy on marriage and its importance; tells her how lucky she is to have found such a \"good man.\" Including letter from Rebecca C. Powell to Nina giving a report on their mother's health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes how she spent her Easter vacation; describes the events that took place after Nina's wedding; describes a visit to Georgetown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports she is feeling better but that Rebecca has neuralgia from a bad tooth; tells Nina that she should call her husband \"Mr. Hepburn\"; says it is Nellie's wedding day; advises her to obey her husband now that she is no longer there to control her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives news about home and tells Nina that they miss her greatly; says the relationship between herself and John ? is growing stronger; hopes that she is enjoying her stay in the country with her husband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses their mother's health, noting improvements; expresses eagerness to visit her in her own home; asks about Sewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her arrangements to come see them; says she is feeling better but she is still weak; tells her to ask for what she needs just like when she lived at home; gives news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites to tell her that her health has improved since she left home; gives a report on her health and what she has done there at a resort?; says her father will be home soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes description of S. Powell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for the letter of sympathy concerning his wife, Selina Powell; gives a detailed description of her death and a tribute to her life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers her sympathy in the loss of her mother; says that her mother Selina Powell was one of her earliest friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEntreats them to warn his wife Lizzie against a woman named Mrs. Hubard who he is convinced is seeking their ruin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of friends' illnesses and other afflictions; discusses preachers; says she will wait to buy cotton until the price goes down. Including letter (written on top of) of 1864 January 8 from ? Danville, Va., to \"sister.\" Says she would like to visit her and also to see her whole family, but that she cannot leave because of her duties; says she can only leave on \"official business.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes their summer in the North; describes the Grand Jubilee held in Boston; describes Newport, Maine and the historical sites there; discusses Nina's life in the parsonage; gives news about family and friends back home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays she is very happy to return from the North, though she was treated kindly there and it did improve her health; says many people at home are ill with an influenza that follows the Horse Disease; much news about family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Nina how her little boy is; reveals that she thought she would be getting married this fall, but that the gentleman, Dr. Cole, has been suffering from an illness; news about family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses hope that she will visit them in Maryland soon, and bring her child; comments on Nina's settling in Waterford, Loudon County; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the baby Sewell's features; tells how the family is adjusting to new baby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses tuition for Mildred.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports news of her school; discusses the bonds that their father sold, and his financial situation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that they are taking of Uncle Leven, including paying for his board with Sallie Withers, and giving him clothes; expresses disappointment that other relatives are not helping him; says Uncle Lev had a drinking problem at one time and his wife will not see him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Nina their plans to visit her; says they will travel through Baltimore and then by boat across the Chesapeake Bay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a check for Mildred's tuition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes that Mr. Hepburn has recovered from his fall and hopes he will stick to taming men's spirits rather than taming men's horses; much news about family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives news about family and friends; says that they will visit her in a few weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends Nina a fur cape and muff; congratulates Nina on her pregnancy and hopes she feels well; sends a present for the coming baby; asks Nina for her preferred style of dress so that she can make her some.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of the death of her father-in-law and the effects it has had on the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of birth of another boy and that Nina is doing fine; says they have not named him because he wanted a girl; tells story of how his errand boy spilled into the well some fish he was cleaning and how he Sewell had to go down and fish them out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives advice on how to take care of oneself after childbirth; thinks that she should have more than one servant; says that she is having some dresses made for her; news about family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives news of friends in Alexandria; mentions centennial celebrations; says her school is doing well, with 21 scholars; mentions that Robert Powell has a new daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives news about Powell and Lee cousins in Philadelphia; says that a few neighbors have scarlet fever; discusses politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of his stay at Selma in Leesburg where he visited relatives; tells of weddings in Leesburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays she is glad the children are recovering from their illness; says Nina must take tonic and Lager Beer herself to say well; recommends ways to rid the house of the illness; describes a visit to Baltimore to see an art exhibit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes he had a mountain house where his grandchildren could go, especially to recuperate; discusses controversy between two churches, St. Stephens and Grace Church, in the neighborhood where he is; says they both want Mr. Jackson from Charleston, South Carolina, to be their minister.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives a long description of her boarders and her school; gives news about neighborhood, friends and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTeases him about his \"destitute condition,\" having to take care of himself while Nina is in Baltimore; scolds him for not taking good care of himself and says she does not want Nina to become a widow; tells of a surprise visit by Mrs. Beck of his parish to visit one of her students, Hallie; discusses past election and Hancock's defeat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs happy that she is enjoying her travels in the North so much; thanks her for her detailed descriptions which allow him to see the places through his \"mental vision\"; discusses his routes home; says he will be home soon with two boys grandsons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her travels in the North; tells of his grandsons' (Charles and Sewell) visit to Alexandria; discusses news at home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the town of Bethlehem; says her Uncle William is visiting him; discusses his health; tells news of neighborhood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays that her \"Scotts Nephew\" has arrived and has settled in a room; says he may go to Orange County, Va.? soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a visit by her cousins Kate Powell and Carrie; gives a long and detailed description of Carrie, her immediate family and her experiences.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Ellen's tuition; says they are pleased with her education; says that their move to Richmond means that they will have to find another teacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his journey to Nina's; describes an encounter between Bishop Randolph and Meta Stuart on the train concerning Amelie Rives; gives a description of each of his grandchildren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes that she and Mrs. Wailes are steadily improving their health while at the springs; tells her of the death of Mrs. Braxton and the prospects of Ingleside; gives news of grandchildren and neighborhood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses joy that her health is improving; tells of the death of General Wickham and how it affected the area; gives news of family and neighborhood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the school; says he may join the Blackford Society; tells about a grammar exam.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the taking of an arithmetic exam which exempted him from taking any more; says he got some demerits; tells about football and how he is playing well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells about his schedule and about his exams; says he had tea with Mr. Hooffs; discusses demerits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays he cannot teach this week because his nose is going to be operated on; says his mother and Sewell will occupy the children until then; says Sewell will go back to school soon; discusses the structure of his classes and asks her advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the nature of geometry and gives advice on how to learn it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays he has been ill; discusses activities at school and grades.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the invitation to come visit while they are in Yorktown; says his two boys will come by sailing a canoe to Yorktown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays they are all home for a week holiday; describes how they all got home; says Richard Cook came home with Selina; describes a real old timey Virginia country dance; says Selina likes Alexandria and the new home; describes what each person in the family has been doing; gives a description of the College of William and Mary; says he has overloaded himself with schoolwork this year; tells how the Alumni are reorganizing the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity; gives a description of the fraternity; mentions the burning of St. Paul's Church in Hanover; thanks her for the presents she sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses examination schedule and work load; questions validity of mid-term examinations; praises the College for its level of academia; praises Dr. Hall, a professor of English; says that main event at the College now is the contest between societies for the society medals; says he is in the Phoenix society and may debate for it; says he took a trip to New Kent to see his \"girl\" and to visit friends; discusses the Daughters of the Revolution and the Organization of the Descendants of the Cincinnati; says he saw Cousin Laura and her husband Mr. Roberts, a preacher, who are in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the new house which he is anxious to get home to see; says he and Charles will not finish exams until the end of June; discusses the social events of the \"final week\"; discusses his exams; discusses Selina's academic progress; says one must experience College life to understand the strength of its temptations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays he has spent much time with Nanna Powell McCormick, a cousin; describes her and what they have done together; says he is in love with her; discusses love and cupid; describes a card club he belongs to, and a German club.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes that she doesn't feel isolated from his immediate family; says that their \"great mutual loss\" has brought them all closer together; asks about her plans for the future; says he went to York to see Charles; discusses his housing at College; talks of recent fires in Richmond and Baltimore; speaks of his cousins and some girls that he has met.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses their family's genealogy; mentions Nicholas Lloyd, John Lloyd, and Sarah Lloyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the Presbyterian drive in Alexandria to save the old church; discusses church events; expresses joy to hear of Nina's marriage; mentions the fact that her Selina's father is over eighty years old.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes a house nearby; writes about her relatives that are staying there; asks her to come visit. Including Selina Powell to Nina Powell. Asks Nina to write Lizzie about the house, if it can be rented, and who they should talk to.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes her a Merry Christmas; tells what family members are making for presents; asks about her trip to Alexandria and the people she has seen; discusses the propriety of accepting a book for a gentleman; tells her to be happy and not to think too much.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses offers she has had for teaching, saying she will take the offer closest to where Mr. Powell teaches; advises her to get her teeth fixed; discusses styles; gives advice on how to motivate one of her students; says he will not go to Gloucester because of the recent \"outrages\" there; says she has a \"horror of drunken negroes.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises her to come home after her visit with Lizzie Watkins; gives a report on the health of family and friends; says almost \"all black and white\" went to the \"procession\" in Washington the day before; says her cousin Jinny Taylor's family is ill; sends her money. 4 pages. letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her poor health, saying she has been diagnosed as having a diseased heart; says she is staying with her sister Aggie who just got married; news of family. 4 pages. letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Nina's visit with her friends and her trip to the \"Bear's Den\"; writes of the many parties there have been since Nina left; says she has not seen Nina's sisters since they got back from Capon; discusses their friendship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays her father still has not come home; describes a trip Nina and Rebecca made and the people they visited; writes of young men and friends who have come to visit Nina; news of friends and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses dresses; writes of a \"Mr. C.,\" assuring her mother that they are not romantically involved; says Mr. and Mrs. Stringfellow left them to the care of the housekeeper; gives news about friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays that Uncle J. Powell does not think Lexington is a good place to open a school and Lynchburg would be better; discusses prices for boarding; says that her Father may have to look for a tutoring job for a family and then she will have to find work as close to him as possible; discusses sewing she has done; gives news about family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the remedies \"Mother\" has tried for her sore throat; describes Mrs. Wildman's receipt for asparagus; says \"Ma\" is experimenting on her throat and then will tell Minna how to treat hers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her daily schedule, including teaching for \"the girls;\" says the \"Captain\" and the girls included her in a visit to Mrs. Cooke's; describes the people she met there and the house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays he spent Christmas at Uncle Frank's and Aunt Jane's; reports on what he has been doing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses whether Emily ? will move to Fairlee as a servant?; asks if she will take someone from the \"Home for Fallen Women,\" if Emily declines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays she went shopping for her and is sending her some articles; discusses fashions; says her Aunt Ann is still unwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells her to take of herself while she is sick; discusses whether she should come home; tells of people there that are sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses Mary's furniture and which of it she can use; discusses Frank ?'s health; says Mrs. Hammond has died after being very ill; discusses health of friends and family; gives news of what her family is doing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of safe arrival of Maud's baby daughter and her appearance; sends greetings to Becca, Nina, and herself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives advice on letter writing and spelling. 1 page. letter. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Advises her not to work too hard; discusses board prices in Albemarle, where Mr. Powell is teaching; discusses hair styles; encloses a sample of material of Rebecca's berage ?; writes of the crowded conditions in Mrs. Sharpe's ? home; mentions reading.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends this note with a letter she is forwarding; hopes she is enjoying her visit; says she is feeling better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses dresses and asks what else she will need for the summer; sends her a poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Consoles her in her time of \"troubles\"; says she has heard from their mother that she \"bears them bravely\"; urges her to take an interest in life and to try to be happy again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a dress that Minnie is making; discusses other dresses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a walk he took from North Hampton to East Hampton; discusses Thanksgiving vacation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to send socks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells about her dolls; mentions some Powell relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the donation for the restoration of a church on Fairfax St., near Selina's Aunt Rebecca's home; mentions a celebration for the laying of the corner stone of the District; describes a light hose that the government gave the Mount Vernon Chapter D.A.R.; mentions more historic work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses religious matters; lists social events.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes duties and responsibilities of husband and wife; describes the state of marriage; pronounces the couple as husband and wife; states Benediction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Signed as written by Laura ?; added note in different handwriting states \"written by Minna when eight years of age.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of his appointment as Commander of the Continental Army, and his reluctance to accept the position due to hopes of a more peaceful solution and reluctance in leaving his family; gives information as to other Congressional decisions, such as the striking of 2 million dollars in Continental currency to pay troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents In answer to a previous letter, he feels that the only principle that will affect them the British? is fear, and that treating them cavalierly will make them despair of their undertaking. Statement on verso: Copy is in handwriting of Rebecca C. Powell of Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wishes to spend remainder of his life in \"rural amusements;\" prediction of what a great city Washington, D.C. will become, \"though not as large as London,\" and description of how Alexandria, Virginia has grown; feels that if the United States can steer clear of European politics, it could become \"one of the greatest and happiest nations in the world.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses how he saved the papers of the Revolutionary Government by taking them to Leesburg, Virginia before the British burned the District of Columbia in the War of 1812. These papers included the Declaration of Independence, the journals of Congress, letter of General George Washington, Letters of General Greene and papers of the State Department. 2 pages. copy of letter signed, first part missing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMainly letters written from Illinois to Charles L. Powell dealing with land transactions. Also includes land certificates and letters to Lloyd Powell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Physical Location: See Oversize file. Concerning the transfer of 100 acres of land in St. Peter's Parish, New Kent County, Va..\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhysical Location: See medium oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Signed on front by R. E. Lee and on verso by Mary Custis Lee, Lexington, Va..\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Signed on front and back by Mary Custis Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes detailed descriptions of battles and movements of armies. 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Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Letters and papers of Charles Leven Powell, his wife Selina (Lloyd) Powell and children of Loudoun County, Virginia; Henry, Illinois; Winchester, Virginia; and Alexandria, Virginia.","There are also included papers of Charles Leven Powell's father, Cuthbert Powell. Prominent correspondents include Johns Hopkins, Eleanor Agnes Lee, Fitzhugh Lee, George Washington Custis Lee, Mary Anna Randolph (Custis) Lee, Hunter Holmes McGuire and James Monroe.","Letters concern Robert Young Conrad, Hunter Holmes McGuire, civilian affairs during the Civil War, the Kilpatrick-Dahlgren Raid, freedmen, Reconstruction, and the education of women. Many letters are written by women.","In addition, there are a number of letters from and concerning members of the Dupuy family of Prince Edward County, Winchester, Virginia including Robert Young Conrad (president of the Virginia Secession Convention) and his son Holmes Conrad (U. S. Congressman)."," \nIncluded with the finding aid is \"The Powell and Lloyd Families of Alexandria, Virginia\" by Frank Snowden Hopkins (1988)."," \nSee also  Southern Women and their Families in the 19 th  Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 04,05,06,07 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68","Including a statement, 1786 April 8 by J. Nicholson that the witnesses Joshua Lamb and John Lamb (both Quakers) and Joseph Greenwood affirmed and swore that this was the last will and testament of Thomas Hepborn.","Reports on the status of the ship The Rising Sun; says she will dispose of her cargo as soon as possible; says the ship was detained by the British (War of 1812), but given up.","Signed by William Hodgson and Thomas Van Le, Jr.","Her daughter ? Nancy, had a healthy baby boy who is nursing well; Nancy is staying with her now, and her husband Mr. Wallach, spends almost every night there also; is concerned that Nancy will live a hard life because of her husband's financial situation; on the other hand, her daughter Catherine ? will be \"free from the trials attended on a state of poverty,\" being married to Cuthbert Powell, who owns a large farm in Loudoun County; much Simms family news; mentions Mrs. Trist's grandson, Nicholas Trist.","Signed by B. Cottinger.","Fatherly letter giving his opinion of a certain young lady and marriage, as well as general advice.","Discussion of his engagement to this daughter Selina, and the seriousness of the matter, especially in concerning finances; tells of his poor financial state as related to a dowry, or the lack thereof, for his daughter; gives his approval of the \"alliance,\" but hopes they will delay the marriage for some time.","Has given great consideration to his claim against the French government and has turned the case over to Stephen Pleasonton, who is the auditor for the Dept. of State and who is now handling all claims; since Mr. Pleasonton is a personal friend and he (James Monroe) is greatly interested in his Burr Powell case, he knows he will get an answer soon; will also be returning the agriculture pamphlet.","Sends extract of Mr. Pleasonton's reply concerning the claim against the French government and asks that he reply with the necessary information; will also do anything he can to help.","Further discussion of his claim against the French government and dealings with Stephen Pleasanton and Isaac Coxe Barnett.","More instructions about the claim being made against the French government.","Further discussion and explanation of the case involving Burr Powell and his claim against the French government.","Continued information concerning Powell's claim against the French government.","The new court system has kept him extremely busy; social life has slowed down; the fashion these days to relieve boredom is to ride horseback; expresses concern for his own colt in the country; inquires after Dr. Nelson and his medical career; also asks about a large, gay party at South River; recommends books for good reading including Schlegel's History of Literature.","Has received the results of his claim from Mr. Pleasonton and regrets the outcome, which he disagrees with; does not feel anyone is to blame.","Asks her to come visit over Christmas; describes the social events in Arlington; mentions her cousin George Calvert; says the big event is the fair for the benefit of orphans.","Describes a walk she took and the surrounding countryside, including the wildflowers and startling a herd of deer; had many visitors, including a very graceful lady who is said to have been \"addressed\" by Mr. Van Buren, a \"jolly goodnatured ... commodore and some of the ugliest officers,\" and Mrs. Porter and her scholars; tells of books she has read, including Tales of a Grandfather, The Sorcerer, and The Talisman; loving memories and looking forward to their next meeting.","Have just returned from a visit to her grandmother's and her cousin, Ann Marshall; they all are saddened by the death of Mr. Fitzhugh; describes the country from South to West River, where she had visited, and comments on meeting a lovely girl, Bella Carter; mentions the jealousy of another male suitor?, Seldon Page; mentions Mary Custis. 3 pages. letter signed.","Sends his best wishes for her new life with Charles L. Powell; will be able to attend the wedding as well as \"Brother Nelson\"; is uncommonly warm; is sending a bonnet for her and a small diamond breast-pin for Father by the steamboat Franklin, commanded by Admiral Nevitt; describes the long ribbons attached to the bonnet, which are for going once all the way around the bonnet before knotting them by the ear, not for tying a bow under the chin; also includes a diagram of how to tie them in the current fashion; admits to having been helped in choosing the bonnet by Miss Olivia Donaldson.","Discusses events in Washington D.C.; says she went to \"the President's\" on New Year's day; discusses Mr. Marshall's sermons; mentions books she is reading; asks Selina to come visit her.","Says her health is improving; encourages her to ask her for help when she needs it; discusses the articles she is sending her including a lemon tree, curtains, a mattress; discusses how these things will get to her; gives news about the children; Bec, Nanny, Frank, and Fred.","His mother-in-law has told him of the wonderful news of the birth of another daughter Hattie, and that both mother and baby are safe; will be up to visit in about a week; comments on balancing the sexes in the family, and that he has \"no notion of supplying my brother's and sister's children with wives\"...\"we shall hate to transport them his daughters to the wilds of the west\"; all is well at home, a new hen house is being built, but the garden is too wet to work; is lonely but is visiting neighbors; family news; religious sentiments expressed about her, their new daughter, and their family.","Gives account of his trip to Wheeling, including a sweet good-bye from daughter Rebecca; was not able to locate Robert Gray or ? Throckmorton at Harper's Ferry, but later met them at Point of Rocks; detailed description of a railroad and train cars; tells poignant story of a dog on the train searching for his master.","Has had many family visitors since his departure and family news; there is a measle outbreak at \"Llangollen,\" and all of the \"negroes\" have it; she had her teeth filed by Dr. Overfield?; a fire in Upperville destroyed Robert Armistead's new store and the adjoining saddle shop; they have had a beautiful snowfall, covering all of the blossom-filled trees, which melted quickly, doing no harm to the fruit; had a letter from brother John, who advises that he Charles L. Powell \"go directly to Texas\"; loving stories about their daughter's activities.","Had a bad thunderstorm the day she left; inquires about her trip and her relatives; details of children's activities; has let Becca sleep with him.","Their father will be taking a trip West this spring, accompanied by cousin William; family information; social life in Leesburg very quiet; misses her and her family.","Details of his trip from Alexandria; spent the night with relatives; warns her about catching a cold on a windy day; tells of conversations with their young son.","Private financial matters; tells of his busy schedule as a representative from Virginia to the U.S. legislature; gives his negative opinion concerning a bank? bill introduced by Henry Clay,which he feels the President would veto; Daniel Webster shares his opinion; life insurance inquiry.","Will not be home when expected because the House of Representatives is not going to adjourn until Monday; the Congress received their second veto from President Tyler regarding the Bank Bill; describes an assault made by Sen. Henry A. Wise upon Sen. Edward Stanlyin Congress.","Asking about her visit to Washington and the Chamber of National Institute; speaks of floods, bad weather, but comfortable where he is, because of Margaret's? kindness; describes lifestyle and \"humorous remarks of Charles Lamb,\" sexual relationship with her.","Wishing thumb to heal; speaks of cattle and other animals at \"Llangollen\" that he misses; asks about children; saw Ann? mentions Virginia Taylor's visit; will visit wife before harvest; reference to brother, Leven, and his wife, and Sarah?","Hustle and excitement of the House of Representatives; hoping to adjourn on Monday the twenty-second, but difficulties cause many night meetings; political discussion about Tariff question and Tuck bill.","Discusses her story at \"the Springs;\" tells about the politics the company there discussed; gives her own view of these issues; gives news about family and friends; hopes that Congress will soon adjourn so that he can come home.","Compares episode of thief robbing hen house to thieves in Washington trying to rob \"public treasures\"; wants to buy books for her; tells how he wishes to be with her and the rest of his family.","Writes of the bad weather and that they are able to get out very little; says Mr. Powell went to the Inauguration on horseback; tells what books the family members are reading; mentions the issue of white servants; discusses Rebecca's feelings of becoming a young lady; says that they could not get the house they wanted for next year; mentions Mr. Powell's feelings of frustration for not being able to better provide for them; gives more news about the Inauguration; news of family and friends.","Daughter, Harriet, left with Uncle William to spend holidays with them; daughter Minna had a birthday party, inviting Aunt Mary's children and Eskridges; family news; death of Maria Lee.","Discusses her religious feelings; discusses her traveling plans; describes her relationship with each of her relatives where she is staying; says she is staying with Fan and helping her with her wedding.","Discusses the housekeeping and how Rebecca is taking care of the house while she is away; discusses the health of family members; tells how they are altering last year's dresses; says \"Mother\" is quite weak and \"Father\" is very dependent on her; gives news of Brother Nelson and Jeanie (sister?); gives travel plans of family; says Mr. Powell has gotten six teeth put in and looks much younger.","Describes their arrival home with her brother Nelson; gives news of \"little Nan\"?; asks about Rebecca and Minna's trip; tells her to be happy and to follow God; says Charlie is doing well in school.","Family news; mentions Laura's? wedding.","Tells what she did during her visit to Locust Hill; tells what is going on in town; gives news of family and friends. Including news from letter from \"Mother\" Selina Powell to Rebecca Powell telling of her many activities.","Discusses Jesus and how one must search for and do things that please Him; asks that she watch her sister, Minna, closely so that she will not overexert herself; Ariana? had a baby boy; describes son Charlie's and daughter Nina's reactions to reading school and learning; family news.","Speaks of John's? carriage and velocipede that once was Minna Lloyd's, describing how she rode the vehicle; describes what a Holly tree is; (has genealogical information about Minna Powell, Lloyd Powell, and Charlie Powell in a different hand, which appears to have been added later.)","Gloucester Court House,Va. Speaks of her \"companion in Matilda Lee?; received visit from Nannie Guy and Maria Harrison; describes celebration in honour of General Taylor's election; describes Mrs. Janney's travels; town gossip and family news.","Family news; speaks of going to Locust Hill; inquires and tells about adventures of many townspeople; obliged to Mrs. Tabb for taking care of her and other daughter, Minna.","Speaks of Cousin Lucy's? party; describes Christmas scene around her house and gifts that the children received; describes Cousin Elizabeth Janney and compares to Cousin Harriet; family news.","Discusses who has come to visit her; describes Cousin Lee's wife, Maria, and their wedding; asks about her Christmas; describes the book marks she made for Christmas presents; asks how Minna is doing.","Speaks of snow and bad weather; notes that daughters, Rebecca and Minna, have been gone for almost three months; Fanny (Powell) Gordon is going to visit Fredericksburg; mentions a letter from Jeannie? who found General Jones, in Washington, quite \"agreeable and handsome\"; Cuthbert Powell is much better, and he speaks of going to Gloucester to join a Mr. Hale; Nina is afraid of everything; family news; mentions hiring of a slave, Margaret.","Rebecca's description of her Uncle Tabb's Dr. John Prosser Tabb house seems far in advance of Old-Virginian architectural styles; speaks of death of Mrs. Douglas Gordon.","Speaks of dancing as a family as a \"social amusement,\" but says that it does offend some \"in the religious world;\" says that one must respect the public opinion of the community where one lives; had severe weather; family news. 3 pages. letter signed. Including note signed from Hatty Powell, Leesburg, Va., to Minna Powell, Gloucester Court House, for letter and \"glove-knots\" and sending love to Aunt Rebeccaand Uncle John Prosser.","Her brother Charlie and sister Nina have sore throats, and her father has a bad cold; snowy weather; Hatty went with Aunt Ellen to Selma and Raspberry Plain; Mr. Armistead Rust is to be married before March 4; family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on the snow storms they have had; mentions the coming wedding of Armistead Rust and Lilly Lawrence; tells how he likes working at the store; describes one of their customers; describes the house they may rent next spring. Including letter signed from Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Gloucester, Virginia Says she is glad to hear Minna's health is improving; gives news of family; says her brother Nelson soon sails for California to dig gold, and may not be back for five years; reports on how he expects to live; says that there are measles and mumps in town.","Maris's? father announced as candidate for re-election; General Rust's family going to New York to attend a wedding; father is renting Carper's house; bad weather and snow causing many colds and illnesses; Mrs. Eskridge's father died; father may go to the Inauguration; family news. 4 pages. letter signed.","Saw Representative John S. Pendleton at the House of Representativesin Washington, D.C.; Pendleton wants a senate appointment; he will not go to Leesburg because he does not want to \"meddle with party movements\"; mentions \"County Repeal of the dog law.\"","Scope and Contents Mother and Father are both sick; \"brother\" has gone to inauguration; describes how to make eggnog, and gives her opinion of it; describes riding horses to the cliff and tells of adventures. 1 page. letter signed. Including letter from Harriet Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to \"sister\" Rebecca Powell, Gloucester, Virginia, 1849 February 27, incomplete letter concerning outbreak of the mumps and family and town news.","Father suffering from piles; mumps are still prevailing; do not have parties during Lent; family news.","Scope and Contents Speaks of gossip saying that Mr. Benedict is having an affair with Mrs. Henderson; describes procession in Washington, D.C. and the inauguration; family news. Including letter signed from Selina Powell, Leesburg, Va., to Rebecca Powell, Gloucester, Virginia, 1849 March 26, concerning family news and the time of year.","Scope and Contents Expresses joy that Minna's health is till improving; says she is recovering from her cold; says Lloyd and Hattie have been ill as well; discusses the issue of Rebecca upsetting her aunt Rebecca by being late for a meal; says her aunt is easily vexed in \"her condition\"; gives news of friends and family; describes their new servant Robert. 4 pages. letter signed. Including letter signed from Charles S. Powell, to Rebecca Powell, , undated, concerning Uncle Prosser's desire to put Minna on \"short allowance,\" and Minna's consumption of beef.","Describes their move to another house which she says is comfortable but small; hopes that the Gloucester air is getting rid of her cold; says their father is busy with court dealings; says many in the area have mumps including Hattie; says that Hattie is getting a tooth plugged; says she does not want Lloyd to leave to live so far away; discusses mesmerism (hypnotism).","Speaks of her bad health; her husband is busy preparing for court; mentions a party at Exeter; Mrs. Fontleroy had a girl so Mrs. Knox is a grandmother; much more family news and information.","Scope and Contents Rebecca Powell will be coming home within a week or so; Fanny? is at Locust Hill with the mumps; family news; Uncle William Graypersuaded Father to go to Gum Springs, Va., until after the election; election day events seemed to be going against Father. Including note signed from Nina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to \"Sister Minna\" Powell, Gloucester Court House, Virginia, 1849 April 26, concerning family news.","Describes Minna's cough and how they are treating it; tells her what clothes Lloyd and Charlie should wear if it gets colder; says she has been doing little except taking care of Minna; discusses new dresses for the winter and corsets; gives news of friends and relatives; discusses travel plans, to come home for the winter.","Discusses dresses, materials and costs; discusses bonnets; gives news of family; thanks her and Hattie for taking care of the household duties while she is away.","Says Minna is now well and that they are anxious to come home; gives news of Jeanie (her sister?), and Rebecca; gives news of \"Mother\" and \"Father\"; discusses books.","Says Mr. Powell had his \"likeness taken\" at the Daguerreotype rooms; says Minna's health continues to improve but that she may have one tonsil taken out; discusses the remedies she is taking; says she feels stronger also; gives news of friends; gives news of Rebecca, Jeanie, and \"sister\" Ann; discusses walking shoes.","Gives advice on her health and over-exertion; describes the illumination that took place in the neighborhood; tells of visits she has made; tells stories about Minna's sister, Nina; gives news of family and friends; says Hattie has lost her \"excess of fat\" and is walking three times a day.","Tells what each family member is doing; discusses bonnets; discusses appearance versus reality as concerning materialism; discusses the opportunities for her in Alexandria; discusses the role of children in the family; gives news of friends and family; mentions that \"brother\" John may move and that if they move to Illinois, they will be closer to him.","Says they got there a few days ago and that Mr. Powell, Mr. Grey(?), and \"brother Llew\" have gone to the sale of slaves (\"the sale of the negroes\"); discusses her visit in Alexandria with her grandparents; Discusses the bad weather in Leesburg and the bad condition of the roads; says their family must economize rigidly; says Mr. Powell found the law business in Alexandria too small, so they will not be moving there; expresses her disappointment at the outcome; gives news of family.","Scope and Contents Reviews Christmas gifts received by everyone; describes a \"reading party\"; describes Christmas decorations of the Church; family news. Including note signed from Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, 1849 December 29, concerning when daughter, Rebecca, is to return home.","Tells of the recent social events of the area; describes the format of a reading party; says her mother-in-law could not make it to their home because of the snow; asks her how her mother is doing; says there are still small pox in the area; discusses how many servants she has and what each does; says that Rebecca's Uncle George took Cuthbert to an asylum in Baltimore and hopes he will be happier there then when he was \"out.\"","Gives news of Rebecca's Uncle Richard and Aunt Elizabeth who live in Illinois; says she plans to get a description of the Illinois life from them; gives news of Ellen? who is unwell and is going to a doctor in New York; discusses how Rebecca can get home; describes family activities; says they have been able to do little because of the rain and mud; says she lies on her back all day sewing while her children read to her.","Scope and Contents Reading parties are the only way she can socialize; reports Maria Grady's death; reports about a big baptist meeting going on there headed by Mrs. Lucket; much town news. 4 pages. letter signed. Including letter signed from Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, January 26, 1850, concerning Rebecca Powell's trip home and Maria Grady's \"triumphant death.\"","Scope and Contents Speaks of terrible weather; boasts of learning to spin rolls of cotton on a spinning wheel; reports death of Rebecca Gray, Robert Gray's daughter; describes her daily routine; discusses Mary Grady. Including letter signed from \"devoted mother,\" Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to \"Bec,\" Rebecca Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, January 1850, concerning bad weather, family news, and attendance to the convention.","Says many in the family have been very sick for a couple of days and that she has had to nurse them; says Minna is now sick; and never had fully recovered from the chicken pox she had before; gives advice of how to be a good guest; advises her on her studies.","Says she has a toothache but must wait until May to get them pulled; describes a humorous reading party; says there was a case of small pox in the area and that many are being revaccinated. Including letter signed from \"mother\" Selina Powell to Rebecca Powell. Discusses her travel plans home; tells her to follow her grandparents' advice; gives news of family.","Expresses joy that her younger siblings are recovering from the measles so well; reports on health of \"Grandma\" and \"Grandpa\" Lloyd; gives news of Aunt Rebecca, Jeanie, and Minnie; Tells what she had done each day.","Inquires about many weddings in Leesburg and about who will need new dresses; speaks of ball thrown by Maria Washington; other city news.","Gives general description of Henry and discusses the family's move there; discusses the house they will build; advises what they should bring; reports on the emigrants in the area; discusses their travel plans in detail; asks Charlie to bring Newfoundland puppies; gives news of family there.","Describes presents sent to grandchildren; tells of Christmas scene in Alexandria; wants granddaughters to meet a polite gentleman that impressed her. Including poem, 1852, by R. C. Powell, beginning \"'Ours the cross.' Yes it is ours,\" giving a religious viewpoint.","Speaks of how she makes embroidery patterns and what colors are preferred; inquires about some of her friends; John Leven Powell says that Brooke? looks badly; aunt Fanny trying to match Brooks with Lucy Gordon; speaks of a Mr. Beverley breaking out around his face and \"bleeding profusely\".","Scope and Contents Mr. Gordon? will be a delegate to the democratic convention in Richmond, Virginia; much use of her eyes results in inflammation of her eyelids; \"Llangollen\" property is deteriorating; much town news and family news; mentions her dower right.","Speaks of helping Frank and Lucy ? with their new baby; describes female servants and her experiences with them; describes health of her daughters, Harriet, Rebecca, and Minna; reports of a few cases of \"cholera\"; reports of a good garden.","Gives a detailed report of Minna's health, expressing hope that her headaches are definitely getting better; tells about people who have visited the family; mentions a desegregated school in \"abolition ground\"; tells what her sisters have been doing since she left; discusses Rebecca's journey.","Mrs. Janney's baby died while she was ill; a Mr. Anderson, a Presbyterian Minister, says that his wife, Miss Harper, is a relative of Selina's (her father's Aunt); speaks of Fred's? wedding; tells of episode when she goes to visit a Mrs. Brown?; describes a visit they made to some neighbors; describes Mr. Lombard's house that is being built; reports on the food they are preparing and what is available to them; says the winter goods have still not come in; mentions sewing that her daughters are doing; news of family and friends.","Mentions Fanny's ? wedding; family news; possibility that Rebecca's Uncle Gordon ? might be elected to legislature; family does not wish Rebecca Powell to return home this winter.","Describes a visit they made to some new neighbors; describes Mr. Lombard's house that is being built; reports on the food they are preparing and what is available to them; says the winter goods have still not come in; mentions sewing that her daughters are doing; news of family and friends.","Describes their busy preparations for winter; describes their daily routine; says she is glad to have Lucy and Fred stay with them; describes their Sunday school; reports on Scholastics (a servant) who is now reading well; news of family and friends; discusses dresses and styles; asks about Rebecca's Uncle Nelson; mentions that Rebecca's Uncle Gordon was elected; asks about Fan's? wedding and hopes she and William will be happy.","Speaks of his daughter's trip, whom she should visit, and money matters; hopes to soon reap the financial benefits of his store; mentions Bishop Whitehouse's determination to give the college broad foundations; family news.","Family news; sleet and bad weather; religious discussion and viewpoints; Lucy and John? have a daughter now.","Scope and Contents Mr. Powell, Charles and Richard Lloyd are busy with new business as \"Land Agents\"; town of Henry, Illinois now has a newspaper and a steam mill; hopes to have a railroad passing through soon; there is not a decent Church and she wishes to see one built; Lloyd Powell, son of Selina, studies German because there are so many Germans in their town to do business with.","Scope and Contents Sarcastically teases her sister about differences between lifestyles of \"Far West\" and the East; Uncle Fred ? went to Springfield to see that railroad went from Peoria through Henry, Illinois; mentions problems with scarlet fever; family news.","Speaks of liquor laws and problems with drinking; describes lectures; such family and town news; mentions other religious lectures.","Expresses desire for daughter Rebecca to return home; Minna Powell still having problems with headaches; family news; Fred? went to Chicago to see stockholders of the Peoria and Rock Island Railroad; asks for Rebecca to send asparagus seed and large lima beans; mentions Thackery's lectures, and gives her opinion about his books and religious teachings.","Scope and Contents Family news; \"land business\" will provide many opportunities for travel; Rebecca planning to go to Leesburg soon. Including note from Charles L. Powell, Henry, Illinois, to \"darling,\" Rebecca Powell, , 1853 March 11, sending his daughter ten dollars and writing her as to how to handle her expenses and requesting her to bring home her Grandfather's papers.","States that even though he just left yesterday, she wanted to put a letter in the books to be sent to him; comments on their inability to see each other even though he is only seven miles away.","Mentions his job as a traveling salesman and how he hopes to soon be Uncle Richard's Lloyd administration; resolved in town meeting to build the Railroad Peoria and Chicago.","Scope and Contents Expresses her disappointment that she cannot see Rebecca before Rebecca returns to Henry, Illinois; describes the friendship between them; news of friends in Baltimore.","Tells of carriage accident involving Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dulaney, where their horses were scared by the Clifton Mill and threw Mrs. Dulaney; she and father attended Dr. Rutherford's lectures; emphasizes that ladies got to vote, as well as gentlemen, on whether they were satisfied with the lectures; new wharf boat has arrived.","Describes the towns of Rushville and Pittsfield; said he enjoyed Pittfield more, but that Uncle Richard Lloyd sent him an assignment for Rushville; says he will be there about a month; asks about friends and family.","Scope and Contents Rebecca has come home; Minna joined the church with her family; gives religious views; family news. Including letter from Minna Powell, Henry, Illinois, to \"Brother\" , 1853 May 11, referring to Rushville, as location of brother; tells of beautiful spring weather and describes scenery.","Will soon be coming home; complains of sore throat and headaches; has had scarlet fever; family information.","Gossips about \"Miss Jane,\" a mutual friend; says he and Dr. Winslow found her in her parlor with a man; says the servant did not want to let them in and that it was an uncomfortable situation. Including letter written in margins from \"Cousin\" Jane to Rebecca Powell concerning religious publication, an Episcopal convention.","Expresses how much she misses him; discusses reading material.","Describes Aunt Ellen's Powell Gray recovery from an illness; much family news; describes wedding that she went to; expresses romantic interest in a Dr. Claggett; includes printed poems.","Describes physical appearance of \"Llangollen\" as well as her feelings towards the place; reminisces about when family lived in Virginia. Talks about old friends; family news.","Scope and Contents Tells her little sister Nina about old friends and family; gives details of things she has been doing. Including letter from \"Hatty\" Harriet Powell, \"Llangollen,\" Virginia, to \"Mother,\" Selina Powell, 1853 October 10. Concerning warmer clothes; advantages of \"flannel draws\" over a \"wadded petticoat.\"","Scope and Contents Says she has been extremely ill and so have many in the area; says she has been traveling in order to improve her health; tells of her problems with Custis and his lessons; says Robert is still holding his office in Washington but wishes to leave; asks how she likes \"the West\" and if her husband is finding success; news of friends.","Reports Lucy's? death and grief everyone feels; Nelly? is to be baptized; other family news.","21 items.","Tells of their Christmas and New Years celebrations. Also includes \"Mother\" Selina Powell, to Rebecca Powell. Expresses hope that Rebecca can be with her relatives in Baltimore; discusses the nature of receiving advice and making her own decisions concerning her travel plans.","Speaks of attending a party; mentions \"matching up\" procedures at party; family news; details Christmas gifts.","Mentions religious feelings; speaks of a railroad being built nearby; Virginia? had her annual get-together on December 26; of family members; mentions a friend's visit to the Crystal Palace; Mrs. Augustine Washington had the first male child born at Mt. Vernon recently; family news; mentions Rear Admiral Leven Minn Powell.","Mentions Brooks'? wedding; describes details of the wedding; much family news.","Tells of her day spent with Lizzie King and Jane Norris; describes a dinner given for a couple about to get married; news of other friends.","Mentions sicknesses of Nelson Lloyd and John Lloyd; speaks of a Douglas Forrest who attends Yale College; has to take a boat to Washington D.C.; gives price rates per acre of land at that time; gives prices for a lot of land.","Family news about cousins Nannie and Fanny?; mentions Uncle Nelson's Lloyd recovery; travels by omnibus.","Family news; describes her garden and its contents; Regina? was married; Mr. Livingston? requests influence of Charles L. Powell to obtain the consulship of London through General Baercel?; mentions Mr. McFaddin as being the mayor of Henry.","Family news; describes the scenery at Locust Hill; some of Uncle George's ? children have chicken pox.","Identified as much of note added in unknown handwriting, possibly that of Selina Lloyd Hepburn.","Description of Minna's gravesite; tells what he's doing to improve its appearance.","Describes trip to Niagara Falls; describes places visited in New York and where he lives; describes his studies.","Describes courses he is studying at school; describes the first time he saw a man dive under water and the suit he wore below water; staying at a boarding house.","John Lloyd who died in 1854; estimated price value are given.","Describes study habits and classes; mentions prices of a ring and a clock; describes his financial situation. .","Describes in detail her Quaker wedding to Frank? on 1854 December 14.","Nina's Christmas gift from Charles arrived safely; mentions wedding of a fellow student; serenaded the couple with a \"horse fiddle\"; describes his activities in his spelling class; mentions plans to return home in the spring.","Expresses religious beliefs; lists prices for renting his room.","Describes Charter Oak, an attraction in Hartford; describes his visit to an armory; staying with a Mr. Parsons and describes his family.","Scope and Contents Discusses financial settlements he is making for his father concerning the house, lands, furniture; says Uncle Fred and Uncle Neb are leaving Henry and they are all \"disgusted\" with Henry and that he thinks his (father's) decision not to come back was wise; mentions the family move to Winchester, Virginia","12 items, 1856. 16 items, 1857","Describes their Christmas which was spent at Uncle Fred's and Aunt Lute's; describes a Christmas ball and a New Year's ball in detail; says he has had some problems with dyspepsia; asks about cousin Kate's wedding to a senator.","Reports on Aunt Lib and Uncle R?'s new son, Richard; says he rented out their house in Henry; says he has been away from \"home\" now for three months; and will not go to New Orleans, Mobile, and Augusta; describes how he decorated Minna's grave, and expresses hope that her resting place will soon be Virginia; asks about their school; sends money from a large profit he made selling land.","Describes his visit to Louisville where he saw his cousins and went to many social events; says that the train ride from Kentucky was very rough; says he will be in Vicksburg in a week and then will go to Wilmington, North Carolina; Mobile, Alabama; New Orleans; and Memphis, Tennessee; asks about family and friends.","Describes his stay in Vicksburg, and his visit with Mr. And Mrs. Eilbeck Mason and Miss Louisa Fox; says that he did not see Cousin John Russell while in New Orleans; discusses his travel plans; asks about Hatty's teaching.","Expresses joy that she is well from the influenza; says he has recently traveled to Portsmouth, Va,, the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi; says he will now go to Texas; discusses travel plans; asks her to pick out one of her friends for him; discusses Charlie's new job in St. Louis.","Scope and Contents Describes St. Louis and the Virginia House Hotel; inquires about the new scholars the family has taken on; harasses Nina for not writing. Including note from Charles L. Powell, St. Louis, Missouri, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1856 May 4, concerning his happiness about Nina joining the Church.","Describes hard times in Illinois; intent to move back to Virginia when business picks up; family news.","Speaks of influenza and other illnesses prominent in the town; reports the death of Mr. Adies ?; Ellen Powell is in Washington Infirmary; house is being renovated; family news.","Says he just returned from Henry; says Charlie is on his way to Henry to start his new job in Uncle Fred's store; describes Henry and the house they used to live in; reports that Uncle Fred is building a house; gives new of Scholastics and Monsieur Carlo; says he will go to Pennsylvania next and then visit them.","Reports that Lloyd Powell is on his way to Virginia; describes their yard and home in Henry; yellow fever is not a problem this year in Illinois; he went to a concert given by the Baleis.","Inquires about the \"weddings fair\"; discusses his travels and the loneliness involved in his job; mentions his relief that the campaigns and elections are over; sends messages to friends at home.","Nina has begun studying Latin and learning how to draw; mentions the extension of the Chicago and Pern canal down to Henry; much family news.","Tells what each family member is doing; discusses religion and the duties of a Christian; gives news of friends who have joined the church; discusses Minna's grave; discusses letter writing; tells of recent marriages and engagements; gives her philosophy on why he should not begin to chew tobacco; news of family and friends.","Scope and Contents Makes reference to Valentine's Day and Washington's Birthday; mentions last year's parade and the marching continentals; reports of bad rain storm that tore up the railroad track and caused problems with mud and flooding; family news. Includes note signed from Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1857 February 22, telling her to turn to their 'one friend' for strength and advice.","Scope and Contents Describes a storm which kept him in Henry, Illinois, unable to travel; gives recent travel plans, including a trip to Philadelphia by boat; gives news of friends and family in Henry; says many river towns are flooded.","Reports his knowledge of Lloyd's Powell return to Winchester; relatives are going to the Episicpal Church for Easter; reports Dr. Hoagland ? as being a bad tenant in their house in Illinois; mentions happiness that Nina Powell is joining the church today.","Gives news of relatives in Alexandria; tells his travel plans; says he finds the women of Virginia far more appealing than those of South Carolina.","Uncle Fred? and Aunt Lucy? are leaving for Virginia; sending his mother his daguerreotype, a photograph; reports that Lloyd is in St. Louis; Bridget, a past boarder, had a little girl; family news.","Describes the family vacation and adventures; describes the baths; mentions the parties they have attended; family news.","Family is on vacation; describes activities and scenery at Capon Springs; family news.","Speaks about taking inventory at the store; family news.","Says they just got back from Capon; asks her not to take silver nitrate for her headaches; says they have all improved their health by the visit to Capon; says \"brother\" Nelson is now there hoping the springs will help him; says they did not get the house that they wanted to rent; gives news of friends; says Rebecca, Hatty, and Lloyd are there. Including letter from Charles L. Powell to Nina Powell. Says that he misses her and wishes she could have been at Capon; asks about her headaches.","Describes his travels from Baltimore to Henry; mentions shortage of money due to bank failures; gives detailed news of the town, including improvements being made; news of Henry relatives; mentions that the bank failures will result in fewer land dealings and therefore, less work for him; asks about the young ladies of Winchester.","Inquires about Mr. Waler's? lectures; attends the Methodist Church now; reports of the adventures during hunting season; mentions the new idea of pavement sidewalks.","Describes a severe snowstorm and its effects on Henry; tells how he spent Thanksgiving day; describes their new cook with whom he is infatuated; mentions the death of Robert Conrad?; gives messages of friends in Winchester.","Reports of Nina getting her teeth straightened; describes method; reports that the number of scarlet fever cases is greatly reduced; she is very busy with the boarding school; tells of a fight between Charlie McCormick and a police officer; mentions Hunter Holmes McGuire; family news.","Discusses the death of Robert ? and the reaction of the town; gives news of friends; sends her love to her mother and relatives; wants to know what Dr. Chase said about her teeth.","Writes about Nina's plans to go home; says she is concerned about her traveling when her teeth are in such a condition.","20 items.","Refers to the \"hard times\" everyone is experiencing; describes farm activities; family news; describes how to make a mousetrap.","Describes midwest weather and the usual fall-like temperatures; says that they are all much healthier because of the mild weather; says ties are hard and the bank in Henry just closed, but that the town is continuing to improve; asks about Mrs. Powell's occupation, teaching; mentions the death of Robert Conrad and describes his character; messages to family members.","Reports of freezing temperatures of -15 F and snow in Henry; mentions sleighing in the snow; reports story of a bank robbery.","Reports of Lloyd's Powell trip to St. Louis to try and find Charles a job; family news; mentions a Mr. Lombard who plans to return to Henry and open a bank of issue.","Discusses who owes him letters from home; says he could not find a job for Charley Charles L. Powell, Jr.? in St. Louis because of the poor economy; gives news of Randolph Powell, of St. Louis, and John Webb Powell, of Utah; says he will be home during the summer.","Mentions that she missed his birthday with a card but thought of him that day; expresses religious feelings and beliefs; family news; lists people recently confirmed in the Church; outbreak of typhus fever at the University ?","Tells of his travels; describes Memphis, Tenn.; gives news of \"cousin\" William Powell who resides in Memphis; gives news of Mr. And Mrs. Mason, residing in Vicksburg; describes Leake County where he sold some of his Uncle Nelson's land; gives news of \"cousin\" John Wilson of New Orleans and of \"cousin\" John Chilton, who may send his daughter Sarah to school in Virginia; tells his travel plans, stating he will be in Virginia in a month; gives news to family and friends.","Describes scenery where he is; tells of a May party that some school girls had; describes his boat riding trip; family news; mentions arrival of Mr. Winn, the new Presbyterian minister.","Reports having been sick with a bad cold; family news; Nina has problems with other schoolgirls because her parents operate the school; trying to plan Charlie's return home for the summer.","Asks about fourth of July entertainment; Mr. Winn gave an exceptional sermon; Uncle Richard? bought a piano and a side-saddle; family news.","Inquires about boarding students; inquires about vacations at Capon Springs, West Virginia; tells of his success at duck hunting; family news; mentions Stephen A. Douglas.","Gives news of Uncle Richard's and Uncle Fred's families; says that Frank's baby is still ill; gives news of Hammond and Minna; comments that he will not see his family for another year; gives news of Charlie Charles L. Powell, Jr. and his employment possibilities; asks about Uncle Neb of Clark, Va?.","Gives her opinion about chewing tobacco, smoking, and other bad habits; incorporates religious duty into her opinion; some family news.","Discusses his habit of chewing tobacco and how he should discipline himself to quit.","Discusses the weather; reports on Hammond; reports that Mr. Chandler of Henry is getting married in Boston; says they will stay at Mrs. Taber's for the winter; gives news of Charlie (Charles) L. Powell, Jr.; comments on the involvement of women in politics in Henry; news of friends; comments on the decreased enrollment at the family school, saying they will at least have a lighter workload; mentions Stephen A. Douglas.","Expresses her disappointment in Charlie's having tasted tobacco; tells him that he is doing wrong to continue this habit; voices many religious views.","Reports that river is flooding the town; talks of Christmas holidays; family news.","A birthday letter for Nina's sixteenth birthday; describes the weather; family news; Min? is the \"editress\" of the \"Minnehaha\"; tells of the affairs of a Miss Amanda?.","Gives account of how he spends his days with emphasis on his Sunday activities; tried to quit chewing tobacco but couldn't; tells of episode where Uncle Richard? lost his saddle bags in the town of Bradford; river was frozen and people are ice skating; family news.","Tells where the girls boarding with them are going for Christmas; describes their Christmas plans; recollects their last Christmas with Minna; gives religious advice; sends her love to Lloyd.","18 items.","Would love for her to stay with him; mentions a sister Hannah.","Reports that Lloyd Powelland Uncle Richard ? have gone to Memphis, Tenn.; tells of the building of a road for $10,000; describes a surprise party he attended; mentions Valentine's Day and how many he has received; family news.","Reports that Uncle Richard and Frank are with him in Memphis, to see if they want to move there; says that he does not believe Uncle Richard will leave Illinois, but that Frank probably will; says that they tried to look up William Powell but he had moved to Arkansas; discusses the possibilities of his parents establishing a school in the area, and the risks involved.","Gives news of Uncle Richard and Uncle Fred; says Uncle Fred and Frank will close their business and leave Henry; tells of a conversation with Bishop Otey of Memphis on the subject of establishing a girls school there; gives details of the proposal in case his father is interested; gives news of the private school situation in Arkansas; reports on his business dealings in Arkansas; discusses financial matters.","Gives news of Uncle Fred who has been ill; says that the women of the town are all inspecting the new spring goods brought in from Saint Louis; discusses his daily schedule; says Charlie Charles L. Powell, Jr. is in singing school; asks about Nina's walks and lectures on the benefits of exercise to health and appearance.","Describes spring in Illinois; inquires about relatives in Alexandria; comments on Uncle Nelson's helpless state; discusses the chances of recovering Uncle Nelson's lands in Arkansas; describes the area of Henry where the family used to live; comments that she now weights 108 lbs., which is more than her daughters weigh; sends his love to Grand Ma Powell, Aunt Ann, and Uncle Neb.","A baby girl was born who is Nina's cousin Uncle Richard's daughter?; describes a fishing trip; mentions finding several Indian graves with skeletons and other items; tells story of a \"mad\" dog who bit many people.","Gives news of Illinois relatives; describes a trip that he and Uncle Richard took through Stark County, emphasizing the changes that have taken place in the last five years; comments on Charley's Charles L. Powell, Jr. development into a young man; reports that Uncle Richard will leave the land business on September 1st; discusses his involvement in the business and his desire to visit Virginia.","Scope and Contents Expresses his relief that his brother Charles arrived safely in Va.; comments on how scattered the family is at present; mentions Cousin Fanny Cochran's wedding in Middleburg, Virginia; discusses Mr. Hyde's trip in the \"aerial vessel\" Atlantic from St. Louis to New York, as reported in the \"Republican\"; reports that Frank has another son, Horatio Nelson; news of other Illinois relatives; describes the July 4 festivities.","Discusses an unprofitable year for his business; discusses a business proposition made to his brother Charles and Harry and Benton Janney by Uncle Richard, concerning the opening of the store; gives news of Illinois relatives; comments that his Uncle Richard, who just turned 43, may begin to use his middle name again and become Richard H. Lloyd; comments on how, in the past twenty years, the Powell family has spread from \"New York to Salt Lake City, and from the 'Lakes' to the Gulf of Mexico.\"","Reports that Uncle Richard, Minna will stop at Fulton County to visit relatives; gives his opinion about Minna not returning to Winchester Va. for school, stating that she has become too undisciplined and used to complete freedom in Illinois to be effectively taught in a school; describes Frank's son Horatio Nelson; comments on the family's health, saying that his father Charles L. Powell weights twenty pounds more than he does and his mother Selina L. Powell weighs only six pounds less, and also weighs more than any of her three brothers in Illinois; asks her if she is finished school and will make her debut.","Reports that Charley (Charles) L. Powell, Jr., Harry and Benton Janney have begun their business named \"H and TB Janney and Co.\" Asks about the boarding school and discusses the difficulties of running one; reports that Frank's family and Mrs. Hammond? are on their way to Memphis to live; reports that Uncle Fred is planning an extended visit to Virginia, and then will probably move to Memphis; says he and Uncle Richard dissolved their partnership and that Uncle Richard plans to move to Memphis as well; reports that crops are poor, so his business will be slow; plans to see them for Christmas.","Reports that there is a County Fair next week; describes in detail an incident of a burning well; expresses sorrow that the family school will be so small this year; reports that the 'W. S. Fair' in Chicago is now over.","Scope and Contents Discussing fall and winter goods being stocked at \"Lloyd's Big Brick\" in Henry, Illinois","family news; mentions marriage of Miss Hutchins, and deaths of 2 children of Mrs. Clara Ferguson; received invitation to wedding of \"Miss Mittie;\" gives his opinion of marriage.","A French teacher at the boarding school died; mentions excitement due to 'John' Browne's execution and that there are 26 companies of soldiers at Charlestown, West Virginia; mentions growing discontent of slaves; describes how men have loaded pistols ready in their homes; tells how many people are being imprisoned; tells of other strains between North and South; some family news; mentions Robert Young Conrad.","Reports that Uncle Richard's baby has been christened Elizabeth Jenkins Lloyd; comments that this is the day that John Brown is to be executed; comments on the number of arrests in Virginia of strangers traveling through the state. Including newspaper clipping, n.d., of a poem about infants.","Discusses Professors Wise and LaMountain's attempt to establish daily balloon transportation from the \"Western\" states to the East Coast; family news; says he is anxious for the family in Illinois to move south; mentions the execution of \"Cook and his Confederates\" involved in John Brown's attempted insurrection on December 16.","Invitation to a \"Leap Year\" party.","Scope and Contents Mentions and encloses invitation to a \"Leap Year\" party; describes events at the party; describes weather and reports of a sleighing party; reports marriage of Mary Ann Hoyt, friend of the family. Including note from Maggie J. Richmond, Henry, Illinois, to Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, 1860 February, inviting him to a \"Leap Year\" party.","Talks about Uncle Richard's? baby girl; gives report of Charles L. Powell and some family news.","Discusses \"spring fever\" concerning work; describes weather; speaks of Uncle Nelson's Lloyd death and how it should be a happy time; thanks his father for \"Alexandria Gazettes\" containing articles about the Whig convention; family news.","Writes about her feelings during the time following her brother Nelson's death; recounts the last days she spent with Nelson Lloyd.","Talks about assessed value of some land or property and makes reference to Lloyd Brothers and Co.; speaks of crops and the effects of the weather; mentions how road being finished would provide trade with those on the other side of the river; township will vote on how to acquire additional funds to complete the road; mentions the whig convention and how they now represent such a small minority of people.","Talks of spring dresses and bonnets; mentions hearing address by William McDonald; discusses opening of a shoe and book manufactory; speaks of beating \"the 'Yankees' with their own men;\" family news; religious advice; mentions use of telegraph.","Discusses agriculture and effects of weather on crops; talks of visiting New England and of dislike of their attitudes; expresses extreme negative opinion of 'Yankees.'","Family news; mentions work at the store; discusses events around town. Including poem? written in Latin on both sides of envelope. Locks of hair also enclosed.","Discusses crops and agriculture; describes Illinois scenery; family news; inquires about trip to Capron Springs; mentions \"Uncle Richard's\" card selling tour.","Discusses Congressional race; mentions Cassius M. Clay of Kentucky and his visit to Illinois; talks about rise in crime; family news.","Discusses confusion about having joined the church; religious discussion; some family and neighborhood news.","Inquires about trip to New England; mentions \"Alexandria Sentinel;\" family news.","Discusses climate and busy season of Christmas; debates issue of Civil War and effects; gives religious advice; family news; Robert Young Conrad.","Discusses problems due to political and financial situation of the country; talks about boils on his hand; family news; mentions kindness of Mayor Turner.","Nina's eighteenth birthday; discusses the weather; talks about sleighing and skating; mentions \"Pickwick Papers\" and describes hunting interest; makes reference to several literary works.","Talks of trade being slow; election of a Mr. McFadden as \"Justice of the Peace\"; mentions sleighing and the weather; describes hayride in snow and people he went with.","Discusses his indebtedness to his father and his financial situation.","Discusses political situation and \"imminent danger of Civil War\"; comments on government involvement and troops in a war; mentions social life.","Scope and Contents Discusses the imminent war and that it will be the third one in her lifetime; talks about effects of a war from past experience; family news. 3 pages. letter signed. Including note signed from \"grandmother\" Catharine Powell, Bellevue, Va.?, to Rebecca Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1861 January 20, inquiring about being able to paint for her.","Describes his dog and its habits and actions; talks about a fight at a warehouse; family news.","Discusses pros, cons, and possibilities of a war; talks about being able to cross North/South Line if he comes to Virginia; describes weather; mentions indoor winter activities; refers to marriage and courting habits; family news.","Briefly discusses the Navy; describes wedding of Nellie Hall and a Mr. Kellogg; family news.","Information concerning troop movements around Harper's Ferry; mentions a Col. Bowen, superintendent Barbour, and a Col. Moore.","Discusses explosion of armory at Harper's Ferry; speaks of united Southern forces; mentions involvement of friends including Powell Grady; Powell and Holmes Conrad; family news.","Suffering from inflammation of eyes; discusses possibility of Illinois and Virginia residents being separated during the war; Virginia's succession from the Union; Democrats opposition to the war with the South; talks about surrender of Fort Sumter; confusion about whether to leave or stay in Henry; some family news.","Discusses Colonel Robert Lee and movement of troops; mentions Georgetown Heights, Alexandria Heights, and the Valley counties; some family news; mentions Rockingham Rifles.","Blockade established at the mouth of the Ohio; Southern trade suspended; some family news; inquires about situation in Virginia concerning the war.","Discusses a proclamation of Lincoln; politics and effects of the Civil War; dominance of Lincoln's party in Louisville, Kentucky; some family news.","Orders to stop mail from Virginia.; Alexandria occupied by North; Fairfax cavalry taken prisoner; family news.","War's effects on postal service; family news.","Thanks her for package of food and lists contents; speaks of newspaper Richmond Dispatch as a rare luxury; describes camp life; enemy is at Williamsport, Md.","Discusses camp life and its required adjustment; mentions accidental shooting of two men as their only pessimistic experience so far; gives account of battles reported in the Baltimore Sun Baltimore Sun; majority of men in army are under 21; describes how soldiers try to get food from surrounding farmers and their families.","Scope and Contents Discusses uniforms, saying that they are everywhere, and that a \"John Brown\" has increased the \"military spirit\" in Virginia; asks about Lloyd; discusses books he has read and that she recommends; describes their daily schedule and when she has time to read; discusses food in season; news of family and friends.","Prepares for battle; states that he is ready to do his duty for his country; mentions that the Continentals lost two men in the engagement the day before.","Regrets that he cannot keep their date for the afternoon due to Army business.","Scope and Contents Mentions her husband's attack of dysentery; family news; gives news of friends and family; hopes war will soon be over so that the family can all be together; expresses religious feelings; wishes that they could write more freely; tells him to send his letters to E. J. Lee in Maryland who will forward them South to them. Including note, from Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Winchester, Virginia, to \"Charlie,\" Charles L. Powell, Jr., , relating more family news.","Asks for specific items of clothing to be sent because he does not know when he can return home; refers to Haresack? and asks that she make him a smaller one.","Includes description of L. Powell.","Description of how Lloyd Powell was shot in battle of Manassas; details of his personal characteristics and attitudes.","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy in regard to Lloyd Powell's death; offers comforting words from the Bible. Including letter, from Sue P. Lee, Lexington, Va. to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1861 July 29, offering condolences on the death of her brother, Lloyd Powell.","Thanks Nina for her letter of sympathy concerning the death of her mother; gives news of her brothers and sisters; says that she has terminated her relations with cousin R.? because she could not marry a first cousin; discusses their friendship.","Complains of poor postal service; tells him of Lloyd Powell's death; remembers about Lloyd's characteristics and qualities; says that typhoid fever is spreading in the town; talks about her servants; family news; reports of Willie Lee Chilton's death, a second cousin; expresses religious view.","Love letter to her; proposes marriage to her and her guardian and asks for a reply.","Signed also by J. R. Bowen, Justice of the Peace, stating that Charles L. Powell, Jr. has taken necessary oaths to become Deputy Marshal. . Including on verso, document, from Brigadier General James H. Carson, 1861 October 24, Charles L. Powell, Jr. permission to cross back and forth over enemy lines.","Thanks her for package she sent him; describes his situation and effects of the Civil War.","Thanks her for cap she sent him; his company is located at the \"Big Spring\" near Mr. Gray's.","States that 'Yankees' were in Shepherdstown, WVa. a few nights ago; family news; sends condolences on loss of her brother Lloyd Powell.","Sympathizes upon loss of Nina's brother, Lloyd Powell; relates her story of when her father died; expresses indebtedness to Nina's mother Selina (Lloyd) Powell; mentions sickness prevalent in Winchester, Va.; discusses her brother's Bob Lucas experiences as a soldier; Charles L. Powell, Sr., has accepted position in Richmond; news of spending summer at Col. LaRue's in Clarke to escape the Yankees.","Thanks her for a cap she made and sent to him; expecting to go to camp soon; some family news.","Tells of explosion that a Mr. Hubard caused trying to perfect something like \"Greek fire\" to sell to the government, similar to a powder to use in shells; describes condition of Mr. Hubard, his subsequent operations and death.","Scope and Contents Wanted to give her news from Winchester, Virginia, but \"the spy\" had to burn his information for fear it would fall into enemy hands; tells stories of houses being searched by soldiers; news of friends and relatives; decorated with \"Confederate States of America\" seal.","Trying to catch up with Stonewall Jackson's troops; describes camp life and strategy concerning the Yankees.","Possibility of 'Yankees' taking Richmond; discusses importance of trust in God during battles; inquires about Robert Lee.","General information on troop movements; mentions Battle of Williamsburg.","Describes being a member of Jackson's Army; mentions \"Rockbridge Artillery\" being full; family news. Decorated with \"Liberty and Union\" seal.","Stonewall Jackson captured two entire enemy regiments; enemy took part of Central Railroad; troop movements.","Family news; disappointment about not being able to be with Stonewall Jackson in his last fight.","Discusses the family's living arrangements; thanks her for finding a home for her to stay in, but feels it would be less imposing if she stayed where Nina is teaching in Prince Edward County; hopes that they can all live together soon; rejoices over Jackson's victory in retaking the \"old town\"; says that the Garlands have been very kind during her stay with them; discusses her traveling plans.","Death of friends, Willie Gray and Marshall Barton; death of various others in war including Turner Asby; talks of having made herself a sun-bonnet; news of family and friends.","Speaks of getting a job as a clerk in Major Vaun's office; information about Stonewall Jackson's victories; reports Colonel Ashby's death.","Reviews routine activities; much family and friend news; discusses Stonewall Jackson's troops.","Scope and Contents Everyone feeling ill and weighing less; family news; possible fighting in Richmond, Virginia; Stonewall Jackson is at Hanover Junction, Va.; problem with fleas.","He cannot get into the Rockbridge Artillery; she is staying with a Col. and Mrs. Tucker; battle of Richmond has begun; family news.","Scope and Contents Got position as a clerk in the Quarter Master's Office under Capt. Irwin, first cousin of Selina (Lloyd) Powell; Stonewall Jackson's army passed through Gordonsville about a week ago; talks of deserters from both sides wandering in mountains west of Winchester, Va.; South won battle in Richmond, Virginia","Scope and Contents Got position as a clerk in the Quarter Master's Office under Capt. Irwin, first cousin of Selina (Lloyd) Powell; Stonewall Jackson's army passed through Gordonsville about a week ago; talks of deserters from both sides wandering in mountains west of Winchester, Va.; South won battle in Richmond, Virginia","Scope and Contents Fighting around Richmond, Virginia; Stonewall Jackson's Army arrived to help; describes strategies and events of war.","Details about progress of the war; family news.","Scope and Contents Personal experience in Army. Including newspaper clipping of a poem by John. R. Thompson, entitled \"Ashby\" from a Richmond, Virginia newspaper dated 1862 June 13 , about the war.Verso is Rebecca Powell to Selina (Lloyd) Powell.","Scope and Contents Makes reference to Stonewall Jackson's army and his efforts in Richmond, Virginia; relates events of war and involvement of friends and relatives; family news.","Discusses people she knows who have been wounded or killed in the war; refers to battles at Richmond and Chickahominy, Va.; family news.","Expresses disappointment that her parents didn't get to visit her; complains of \"M's\" temper; gives list of supplies that she has purchased or ordered.","Preparing to go to Gordonsville to join Braxton's Battery; family news.","Has joined Braxton's artillery; give details of battles and accounts of those wounded and killed.","Describes battle between his battery and the 'Yankees;' describes Captain Braxton.","He has jaundice; personal account of stay in Richmond; discusses salary; accounts of the war.","Charles L. Powell, Jr. was killed; added to letter later her husband is still yellow with jaundice; saw the President Davis and his wife; family news.","Explains events of Charles L. Powell, Jr.'s death near Warrenton Springs, Va.; includes sketch of battlegrounds.","Town gossip; tells story of a Dr. Conrad's arrest and ordeal; family news.","Talks of our troops making it into Maryland; family news; prevalence of typhoid fever; discusses Southern attitudes about the Civil War, and Northerners.","Religious account and explanation of Charles L. Powell, Jr.'s death.","Informs her of \"Charley's Charles L. Powell, Jr. death; encloses a copy of Capt. Carter M. Braxton's report of the events leading to Charles L. Powell's death.","Offers sympathy for the loss of his son, Charles L. Powell, Jr.; describes the death of their sister Ellen Powell Gray; reports on the welfare of Ellen's family - Mr. William Gray, Kate and Arthur; news of family. Including letter from \"Mother\" Selina L. Powell, to Hattie Powell. Discusses the state of their belongings in their former house in Winchester and what will be sold through cousin Sarah Powell Conrad; says if they do not intend to return, then it should all be sold.","Thanks her for her sympathy upon death of Rebecca's brother, Charles L. Powell, Jr.; expresses religious views; family news.","Responds to news of Charles L. Powell, Jr.'s death; family news; reports on her own health.","Includes description of Charles L. Powell and the battle. (Newspaper clipping.)","Scope and Contents Lots of family and town news; mentions that army is located near her in Winchester, Virginia","Gives her daily routine schedule; involved in knitting for the soldiers; doesn't seem to think 'Yankees' will approach Richmond, Va.; remembers her son \"Charley\" Charles L. Powell, Jr. often.","Discusses their friendship and situation of the Civil War.","Expresses sympathy for the death of her brother, Charles L. Powell, Jr.; describes in detail the death of her mother, Ellen Powell Gray and reveals her feelings concerning it; gives news of their Powell relatives.","Discusses daily routine; problem with typhoid fever; family news.","Family news.","Comments on incidents of typhoid fever; family news; discusses her minister and baptism of a baby.","Describes circumstances of her daughter Annie's sickness and death; offers sympathy for death of Charles L. Powell, Jr.; family news; including recital of Fenella's funeral rites; \"Earth to Earth, Dust to Dust...\".","Discusses business matters in Winchester that she is taking care of for Charles L. Powell; discusses the ear and the situation in Winchester; sends him some books, stating that the 'Yankees' carried off the rest of them; reports of a proposed armistice.","Describes sickness causing a delirious state for a few days; family news; knitting as a popular pastime; discusses weather; 'Yankees' still have Gloucester Point as a fort; soldiers suffering from \"rot\" that kills them.","Scope and Contents Discusses John Milton's works; family news; Longstreet's Corps has occupied many points near Culpeper Court House. 2 pages. letter signed. Including note signed from Nina Powell, Kenmuir, Louisa County, Va. to \"sister\" either Hattie or Rebecca Powell, , 1862 November 5, reporting family news. Also including note from Selina Powell,Kenmuir, Louisa County, Va.. Expresses grief over Annie Lee's death; asks about Robert E. Lee; prevalence of typhoid fever; describes weather and landscape; 'Yankees' did not disturb Charles L. Powell, Jr.'s grave; family news.","Sends this letter with a letter from Hunter, her brother; comments that Hattie has now been gone from Winchester eight months; says life is fine when Confederate soldiers are in Winchester, but that it is miserable when the 'Yankees' come; says General Jackson has visited them and has his headquarters on the road to Front Royal; says he gave her his photograph and he will send a copy; writes that they are working very hard because the few servants in town are cooking for the soldiers; lists people who will leave town if the 'Yankees' return; says Cousin Betty looks unwell because she works so hard in the hospitals ; writes that they only have 500 sick beds in the hospitals; mentions the destruction by 'Yankees' in other counties; fears they will soon suffer.","Sends thanks for present he received because it will be useful during the winter; expresses desire for peace in the country.","Family news; expresses concern that the Southern army is suffering from a lack of clothes.","Expresses her feelings of loneliness, as she lives among strangers; expresses other worries of disease and of the war; discusses problems with diphtheria in the neighborhood; comments on the shortage of men in the neighborhood, in particular healthy, attractive ones; discusses the hardships of Uncle Prosser and Aunt ReBecca whose former servants burnt much of their property; news of friends and family.","Discusses the condition of Charles L. Powell's estate and what business has been transacted; lists what articles from their home have been sold, commenting that most people in Winchester are not buying things because they are leaving to journey \"up the Valley\"; reports that 4000 men are guarding Winchester, that some tobacco has been burned, and that preparation for evacuation is underway; describes 'Yankee' attacks in Charlestown; comments on the effect of the fear of attack on everyone in the town; gives news of friends.","Scope and Contents Comments on problems with influenza; refers to a Capt. Duff and his defense of Leesburg, Virginia; gives news of town since troops have arrived; family news.","Makes references to the Clarke Cavalry and a Capt. Carter; possessions have been pillaged and towns have been ruined; has to quit farming because of war.","Wishes Nina a Happy Birthday; refers to God and asks to enter his Kingdom; mentions a friend who died from diphtheria; discusses Stonewall Jackson's opposition to the enemy at Port Royal, Va.; family news.","Discusses everyone's fear of diphtheria; family news.","Makes references to Gen. Robert E. Lee's victories; lots of family news.","Expresses the difficulty of losing so many brave men in the war.","Reminisces about their last Christmas together; discusses the slaves and their ability to be dangerous.","Scope and Contents Expresses desire for peace and to return to Winchester, Virginia; much town and family news; sorry they can't spend Christmas together.","She has been ill with a cough and cold; family news.","Inquires about a John Tabb; tells activities of Kate Gordon who is staying with them; mentions a bombazine fine twilled silk fabric; people looking for teaching positions; family news.","Lots of town and family news.","Problems with smallpox; family news; mentions Judge Lee's ? suicide. .","Her husband, Charles L. Powell, Sr., is still looking for a teaching job; recommends reading as a worthwhile hobby.","Describes how her family spent Christmas; thanks her for the cap she made for her brother Rob; discusses the sadness of Hattie's Christmas; discusses friendship; reports that she heard from Mary ? who is living behind Union lines in King George.","Mentions a Col. Tucker?; talks about her personal health; refers to the \"conscript act\"; gives impressions of deaths resulting from the Civil War and ideas of a forthcoming peace; family news.","Family news; refers to robbery of all servants; tells stories of confrontations with the enemy and experiences while at war; discusses food he has to eat; mentions has heard news of Grandma's death; mentions William Edmonson Jones.","family news; discusses her pay for tutoring.","Mentions their father's new employment in Greenville; news of family and friends.","Scope and Contents Family news; describes some of daily activities.Including N. C. E.?, to Nina Powell, , post 1863 March 13 giving neighborhood news.","Scope and Contents Comments on Cavalry's victory in Culpeper, Va.; describes poverty situation in Winchester, Virginia, as result of Civil War; discusses situations in Romney, West Virginia; family news.","Gives information on job prospects; family news.","Found a teaching job in Powhatan; describes location and plans to build a house.","Comments on his activities in the Army; refers to \"the Picketts;\" tells of damage and destruction in Winchester, Va., as a result of 'Yankee' invasion.","Comments on experiences in Army; expresses sadness that young men can't receive education during the war; family news; states that Tip? Powell and Frank Grady were captured in Loudoun, Va.","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.","Mentions interest in soldiers, especially the South Carolina gentlemen; talks about sources of entertainment; family news.","Describes his house and surroundings; family news.","Mentions \"taking bitters (a tea) made of sarsaparilla root\" for strength and to purify her blood; expresses hopes for war to soon be over; 'Yankees' now have Fauquier under their control; family news; refers to receiving news through the Enquirer.","Scope and Contents Discusses when the family members will see each other; gives news of Powell relatives at Locust Hill; says that goods cannot be sent to them from Locust Hill Leesburg, Virginia because of a blockade; inquires about the fighting in Fredericksburg.","Talks about General Stuart's decision to review his Division; refers to great loss at Battle of Chancellorsville in the death of General \"Stonewall\" Jackson; describes events of war near Rowlesburg, WVa.; comments on his troops various attacks on different Railroads; gives details about other battles.","Family news; comments on how quickly her chickens are dying.","Discusses fighting in the Civil War and loss of servants; family news and sick and wounded from Battle of Gettysburg.","Comments on war, pestilence and famine; discusses the Civil War.","States that Nina Powell has been recommended to him to take care of his children as well as tutoring them; requests response to his offer.","Discusses pillaging by the Union troops; comments on men who have given their lives for the southern cause; family news.","Comments on scarcity of various staples; offers her $300 to come and teach his children.","Scope and Contents Discusses \"keeping house\" and how much it costs to do so; family news; comments on the Battle of Manassas.Including note from ?, , to Hatty sic Powell, , undated, discussing delivery of enclosed note to Custis Lee.","Attempts to appease Nina's apprehensions about coming to Hanover County if the enemy is there; wants her to begin working the first of October.","Offer to substitute himself for William Henry Fitzhugh Lee as a Northern prisoner of War.","Family news; questions Nina about her \"beaux\" and his courting ways; discusses education.","Refers to burning her previous letter in case of a fight whence it could become public; relates news of troops; family news; discusses fight from the Rappahannock to the Rapidan Rivers.","Scope and Contents Family news.","Lots of family news; states that a man named Taylor Johns has fallen in love with Nina Powell; discusses situation at the Stringfellow's, where Nina now lives.","Discusses in detail his new teaching position; family information.","Gives cotton prices as $3.75 a yard; discusses Battle at Manassas; family news.","Comments on her husband's new position in Albemarle; family news; mentions some events in reference to the Civil War.","Says she saw her father Charles L. Powell, Sr. on his way to move into Cousin R's?; describes her trip to Charlottesville; expresses satisfaction that her mother is able to stay with Uncle Fred and Lute; reports she has eleven scholars.","Family news; discusses her job as a teacher; discusses \"preserving with molasses\"; expresses anger and confusion about Nina's beaux David ?","Discusses his teaching position.","Family news.","Gives opinion on attitudes of young people; family news; expresses interest in religion.","Discusses plans for Christmas, including costs involved and where they can stay; discusses death of Cousin? Temple Grady and its effect on other relatives; discusses teaching and their role in the war effort.","Refers to a battle at Chattanooga, Tennessee; and General Longstreet; discusses cotton and its discount price of $18 a bale; comments on young gentlemen who have come to visit her; other town and family news.","Thanks Hattie for her kind gift of a Bible; gives details of present experience as a soldier in the Civil War; expresses sadness for those who died in the battle.","Mentions a Carrie Hobson's death resulting from a \"perforation of the bowels\" (typhoid fever); family and town news; mentions Temple Grady's brother of C. Powell Grady? death; refers to having some corsets made.","Family news.","Family news; expresses concern about \"national affairs;\" discusses religious point of view.","Family news; discusses General Bragg and his great ability as a leader.","Family news; states that he met Mr. Seddon, Secretary of War and they discussed Judah Benjamin; gives some views of what is happening with the Civil War.","Mentions General Longstreet's retreat from Knoxville, Tenn.; comments on giving Nina some linen for \"sleeves or sleeve bands;\" family news; discusses harvesting of crops; comments on threats that \"Yanks\" are making.","Discusses insufficiency of cotton crops; mentions that her son is on a war vessel, in the ocean, \"larger than the Florida and the Alabama.\"","Family news.","Refers to travel by carriage; discusses mailing \"bleached cotton;\" family news.","Mentions story where 'Yankees' come into towns and arrest Southerners; refers to daguerreotypes; writes a poem/prayer to God about grief he and others have experienced.","Wishes Nina a Merry Christmas since she (Nina) will be together with her parents; family news.","Discusses the inclement weather; states that she had butter and tea for celebration on Christmas morning; gives price of calico as $ 6 per yard.","Comments on her friends spending New Year's Eve at the President's; mentions walking to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia; family news; refers to cotton vs. bleached cotton; discusses typhoid fever; comments on subject of religion.","Family news; expresses hopes for an end to the Civil War; mentions a book, \"Home Influency\" that deals with raising children.","Mentions losing her heart to a Lieutenant Blackford; family news.","Mentions having forgotten Nina's birthday and becoming more absent minded; states that demonstrating affection in public is not good practice; gives advice and opinion on men and courting; has put \"vie dollars in gold and $25 in Virginia. Bank notes\"; and discusses school teaching; family news.","Has been suffering from sickness similar to typhoid fever; mentions that many servants have the measles; states that the key to her watch is worn out and she cannot wind it.","Offers advice about teaching; has seen John C. Pemberton; family news.","Discusses her illness typhoid fever?; describes her Christmas diversions.","Comments on how he misses having the women in his family at home; family news; discuses some aspects of the Civil War; mentions Robert Young Conrad.","Family news; expresses hope that the Civil War will soon end; expresses grief of her Mother's death.","Expresses concern about Hattie Powell's sickness; family news and town gossip; mentions some of the types of food they've been eating; talks about \"yanks\" and their disruptiveness; mentions Robert Young Conrad.","Gives Nina advice on how to terminate her engagement with John Dupuy; writes of the death of Hunter McGuire's sister, May; says she now has twelve scholars; news of family and friends; discusses books and mentions Robert Young Conrad.","Says she has been busy knitting gloves, sewing, teaching, nursing, and being sick; says she is nearly \"well and fat\" again; says that her hair has not started to come back yet, but that when it does, she has been told to shave it; asks who Nina's friend Lizzie is; describes people she has met; reports where troops are; discusses ways she is trying to get cotton.","Advises Minnie not to be grieved about their mother's death; some family news.","Article in which Jefferson Davis praises the Confederate soldiers for their \"devotion and self-sacrifice,\" and assures them of their capabilities against the declining enemy; also includes a commentary about Davis' speech, stating that the present spirit of the South has never been paralleled in history.","Congratulates Nina on her engagement to John J. Dupuy; discusses their friendship; news of family and friends.","Family news.","Mentions a girl's death from diphtheria; refers to traveling by train; discusses blockade of the Potomac River; comments on greenbacks and their value; refers to the 'Yankee Congress;' general Civil War news.","Gives consent for him to marry Nina after listing the pros and cons of the situation.","Town news and family news; refers to knitting as a past time; states that her hair has not begun to \"come out yet\".","Discusses her new beau; much family and town news; refers to events of the Civil War and the Powhatan troops.","Says that her employer, Mrs. Stringfellow, has offered to allow her two weeks for Easter; asks permission to come home; gives detailed plans on how she could get there cheaply; says the \"troops\" will return before Easter; asks if her father is coming home for the holiday.","Discusses selection of a minister; comments on her knitting for the soldiers; town gossip and family news.","Discusses sale of a draft on New York for $625.","Thanks her for gloves she knitted and set to him.","Comments on her sister's problem with inflammatory rheumatism; much town and family news; tells stories of soldiers who have returned home; comments on lack of patriotism in the country; mentions readying.","Tells of a shopping trip she took to Charlottesville, and the people she saw; describes a visit to see their father at Cousin R. Nowland's; discusses the new tax law, the \"panic,\" and the new monetary issue; news of friends and family; mentions reading.","Makes reference to needing a straw-splitter; discusses financial situation; comments on Nina's engagement to \"Brother John\" Dupuy?","Mentions interruption of communications due to Yankee Raid; states that he sat near Gen. Robert E. Lee and Mr. Edmund Lee on a train car and talked with them; describes conversation; discusses the events of the Civil Warincluding Lee's near capture by Custis' divisionary raid through Albemarle County, during the Kilpatrick - Dahlgren Raid on Richmond; mentions Holmes Conrad.","Much town news; discusses 'Yankees' and their progression; comments on her attempts to hide her silver on her body in order to keep it from the Yankees.","Family news; expresses religious views.","Family news; discusses events of the Civil War; including raid by Custis on Albemarle; mentions Holmes Conrad.","Family news.","Discusses the weather; much town and family news.","Says her Easter plans have been cancelled because of the snow storm; mentions how close she (Nina) has been to the Union troops; says she feels much better and now weights 114 pounds; reports on fatal measles in the area; reports on how she has spent her time with Captain Morgan.","Sends her a letter from Kate?","Discusses buying and selling cotton; comments on college opportunities; family news.","Family news and town gossip; comments on gold lace on the coats of those who make rank of Captain.","Family news; refers to Nina's grandmother's Anne Harriotte (Lee) Lloyd death; discusses 'Yankees' and their progress; mentions Robert Young Conrad.","Comments on reading as a pastime and mentions ? Cooper's novels; family news; refers to 'Yankees' taking hostages; mentions Robert Young Conrad.","Describes her daily schedule; reports how their Aunt Jeanie Lloyd and Aunt ReBecca are doing in relation to the war; describes social visits; mentions an Aunt Nannie; news of family and friends.","Discusses weather and its effects on gardens and crops; comments on 'Yankees' and news about the Civil War; family news.","Family news; comments on news of the Civil War.","Gives detailed description of fighting near Beaver Dam, Va., as told to her by some of the soldiers; mentions visit by Gen. Stuart; describes other events of the war from personal point of view.","Family news; discusses struggle on the Rapidan River; tells of other Civil War news.","Scope and Contents Discusses general battle news; expresses concern about struggle in Hanover County, Virginia.","Discusses events of the war; comments on actions of Yankees.","Scope and Contents Comments on armies being at Hanover Junction and expresses her concern and fears; refers to burning of Powhatan depot by Union troops. Including note from Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Va., to Nina Powell, Verdon, Hanover County, Virginia, 1864 May 24, correcting some spelling errors.","Expresses relief that the 'Yankees' did not come through the area where Nina is; says that her father wants her Nina to leave soon because of the danger; says things are so scarce in Charlotte that there would not be enough to feed her; expresses relief that Nina is not living between the two railroads; says the news they get about the war is encouraging, but she thinks the conflict will be a long one; discusses plans to get the family together.","Refers to battle of Vicksburg; tells of other developments of the Civil War.","Refers to a cousin, Mrs. Randolph Tucker whose house is at the corner of Grace and Adams street in Richmond; family news.","Asks about Nina's daily schedule and when she says prayers; expresses sorrow that Hattie's teaching position near Nina did not work out; tells her she must be self-reliant; says she is waiting to find out if she can join Mr. Powell; discusses the fashions of hats; sends her respects to Mr. Stringfellow.","Much town and family news.","Describes her social schedule; encourages her to pursue a relationship with Willie Booker; news of family.","Recounts all he has been doing for the past two years (has been in charge of a prison).","Asks Nina to change her mind and work for them another year; claims they are safe from the 'Yankees' and that the war will soon be over; praises her teaching of their three girls.","Discusses Union troops' burning of houses in Richmond; gives views on death; family news.","Comments on typhoid fever; family news.","Family news. Mentions not being able to find a nail-brush in the city and forgot India ribbon; comments on 'Yankees' treating people badly; refers to buying lip-glue at Randolph's Book Store; discusses her (Nina's), new house.","Describes Mr. Powell's teaching position with the Scott family; says he is trying to find a place near him for her to stay; says there was a Yankee raid near where he is staying; discusses where friends who are soldiers are stationed; mentions families who are looking for wounded soldiers to employ as teachers.","Much family and town news.","Comments on symptoms of the \"fever\"; expresses religious beliefs concerning deaths resulting from battles; family news and town news.","Family news; discusses teacher's pay.","Much family and town news; inquires about her new home in Richmond, Va..","Discusses one of Nina's pupils and how Nina should act towards the family that is employing her; mentions arrangements to exchange a pair of shoes; reports on friends and family; reports on \"her Willie,\" and where he is stationed; mentions soldiers for whom she has knitted gloves.","Discusses the suitability of Mr. Starke's teaching offer for her mother.","Chides Nina for not writing her; asks if she is spending all her time with Willie Dupuy, who has a wounded shoulder; reports on what she has done socially; asks her to get some cartridges for her pistol when she buys some for her own gun; says Minna Booker is to be married November fourth; discusses sewing.","Transcription of cross hatch letter by Alison Herring:","\nBlenheim  October 24th","Sunday morning [1864]","\nWell my lady-love do you know","that it has been almost three weeks","since the arrival of your last letter","to me, and two weeks since I answered","it, and not a line have I had from","you since, no nor a word from either","Pa or Sis since the 9th of the month.","you all must think I am dead, buried,","and forgotten, at least you quite forget","that I get the blues horribly shut up here","in the country when none of you write","to me. I got a letter from Ma on Friday","last the very first letter I had had from","anyone for 10 days, or from anybody","but her for 16.  I have no correspondents this","year at all except you all \u0026 you ought to","write to me often.  And pray miss what are","you so occupied with that you can't find","time to write, friend Markoe or your","poor dear wounded Willie.  I hear through","a letter from Aunt Bec to Ma that you","have spent the day with her, \u0026 thro' Mrs","Stewart that John Tabb was at church","with you and [?] Powell. I suppose","you have not been so quiet that you","[Page 2]","had nothing to write about and I","am just disposed to be charitable","towards you at all, so if you want to","get into my good graces you had better","set yourself right down \u0026 write me","two or three good long letters.  Mother","writes me that Willie Dupuy is at","home wounded in the shoulder \u0026","Capt Watkins in the hand but neither","of them dangerously, however.  I suppose","you have heard all about them, tis not","worth while for me to tell you, and","I reckon Willie will manage to see","Miss Nina before he returns to the army.","Have you ever heard anything from","Mr. Markoe since you went down","in the cars with him, Sis seemed to","think you are decidedly smitten.","Well I suppose as you are so long writing","to me you hardly care to hear what I","have been doing, so I have a great mind","not to tell you, and in fact I hardly","quite know where to begin it has been","so long but just for my own gratification","I will try.  Mr. Willis Hobson has three","South Carolinians at his house, sent from","the hospital, they have been there a long","time very sick \u0026 are just now getting","well enough to visit about. One of them","is a Col Dogan, without exception","\n[Page 3]","\nthe rudest, most boisterous, vulgar","man I ever saw, well yesterday week","I heard his voice down stairs \u0026","knew he had come to stay all day","so I dressed myself, slipped out the","back way and went over to old","Mrs. Hurt's to spend the day.  I had a","very pleasant day indeed, I found","her [?] an exceedingly intelligent","agreeable girl, I took to her very much","indeed \u0026 I think she did to me, but","she has just lost her father so the vis-","iting will have to be all on my side","for a while.  When I get back in the even-","ing here was Col D still \u0026 he staid until","Wednesday.  Sunday I went down to Eman-","ual and saw Fannie, she was as sweet \u0026 Cordi-","al as ever, she seemed so glad to see me \u0026 says","she is coming up for me soon some Fri-","day evening.  Monday night Mr. [Reich?] a","Marylander belonging to the 3rd Cavalry","staid here all night.  I found him a","very agreeable gentleman I forgot to","say that Sunday while we were at din-","ner Mrs. W. Hobson came over \u0026 brought","her Cousin young Bolling, son of Mr. Robert","Bolling of Fauquier, and brother of Hunter","[Page 4]","McGuires old friend of Philadelphia Dr. B","and Mr. Venning one of the S.C. especial-","ly to see me and I enjoyed their visit","very much indeed.  Mr. Bolling is only","18 but he is six feet tall very handsome","and very agreeable.  Mr. V sings very well","and is a quiet gentlemanly widower but","nothing remarkable.  Tuesday evening Mrs.","H sent a horse for me \u0026 I went over there \u0026","staid all night, and then saw the third","S.C. a Dr. Waring a married man, and","one of the most accomplished elegant","gentlemen I have ever met with. I","came home on horseback Wednesday morning","in time for school \u0026 when I came out of school","found Cousin John here.  He says if it is good","weather next Friday he is coming up to take","me down to his house to stay until Sun-","day where I will come home with the Dr.","from church.  Thursday all the gentlemen","from Mr. H's spent the day here, and Fri-","day Mr. B left this county, but he is a paroled","prisoner and if he is not exchanged soon","will come back.  Friday evening Mrs. H \u0026 my-","self walked over to Mrs. Goodmans one of ","our nearest neighbors \u0026 I paid my first","visit there, and her son who went down","in the cars the day you did with Bell","Stewart, walked home with me.  He is a plain","honest, good, solider, but not over burdened","[sideways on page 1]","with intellect.  He says he is coming over to see me this week","and going to bring his pistol for me to practice shooting with","but I doubt whether he does. By the way have you ever been able","to get cartridges for your pistol, if you have I wish you would","get some for me, \u0026 if you haven't get John Tabb to look for some","for you \u0026 me too, I have only two \u0026 I want some very much.","And now, I come to the very purpose for which my let-","ter is written which is to tell you that Dr. Hobson is going","to Richmond this week, probably on Tuesday, the same day","this letter will go, but I shall send this by mail, as there","will be a chance of your getting it sooner, \u0026 I shall send","you by him the handkerchief, collar, \u0026 [shirt sleeves?] for your","silk dress \u0026 a little of my perfume but it did not turn","out well, it will I think do to put in hair oil but that is all.","\n[sideways across page 2]","\nThe Dr. will stay at Mr. Stewart for about two days I reckon","so if you have gotten cartridges \u0026 have a chance I wish","you would send me some by him.  Have you made your","alpaca dress yet \u0026 how did you make it particularly","the sleeves. I have not picked mine yet nor considered","what to do with it, but Minna Booker is to be married the","4th of next month \u0026 I think I must make it by that","time. I had a present sent me the other day of 3 yds","of unbleached cotton to make a chemise.  I have done","nothing lately except patch a few old clothes \u0026 knit","on my [opra?] stockings for next summer in fact","I have nothing to do.  Well I believe I have exhaust-","ed myself of my subjects too so I will stop, but","mind I expect two letters in answer to this. I am","very anxious to know what Mother will do, and","rather hope she will go to Albemarle, tho' I should","like her to be near you, or I think we could go to","see her there.  Write soon to your own loving","Sister Hattie","\nMonday.  Dr. H's is so unwell today he thinks he will not","be able to go to Richmond this week and don't know when","he will go so I shall not be able to send your things yet. I","got an invitation yesterday to Minna's wedding next Thurs-","day week.  I am much inclined to go, if the Dr. Don't for-","bid which he seems to be inclined to do. Mrs. H is very anx-","\n[Sideways on page 3]","\nious that I should go.  If I go I shall want my new","dress \u0026 shall have to set to work immediately to make","it, so if you have a new dress pattern, send it to me by","mail at once, I can get a pattern of the yoke come-","ing [waist?], Mag Harris has it.  Yours truly,","H.L.P.","Complains about difficulties in the teaching profession; family news.","Describes her situation at the Garrett's, teaching Lizzie and others; emphasizes the importance of letter writing now that they are apart; discusses Mr. Irving's? failing health; says Lizzie has diphtheria; describes social events; discusses Nina's problems with teaching Blanche; reports on friends who have been wounded or killed in the war; asks bout Cousin Mary Lee and Cousin Emily.","Reports that her brother Rob has been wounded and may have to have his leg amputated; says her brother Jimmie is in Charleston where there is much yellow fever; says they work all day without rest; more family news.","Gives advice on how Nina should manage one of her pupils; reports on what she is doing; discusses clothes; mentions Minna's wedding.","Gives reasons why she hasn't written of late; describes her brother's episode of being shot in the hand and its effects; comments on number of men that are off at war and says that those who remain are \"quaking\"; family news; expresses hope that God will get them through \"these difficulties.\"","Describes her social activities; discusses balancing work and pleasure; news of family and friends.","Asks about her \"new home\" in Richmond and her \"new occupation\" with Mrs. Paleski; describes Minna's wedding; says the weather was so bad that no one could go home, so the reception lasted all night; reports what she has done socially; describes in detail a dress she just made.","Expresses joy that Nina and their mother can live close to each other; reports on her social activities; discusses plans for Christmas; mentions how well the Confederate Cavalry is doing; discusses friends that are soldiers, and which of them she has knitted gloves for.","Describes a preacher, Mr. McGill, who is visiting; describes social events; discusses clothes she is making; questions Junius Powell's decision to go to Bermuda instead of joining the army; mentions Harry Harrison Mrs. Huge's brother who came home after a prisoner at Fort Delaware. .","Discusses how her home was destroyed; details experiences with the Yankees; comments on incarceration of many Southerners in northern prisons and their suffering; family news.","Describes her trip to Charlottesville and the people she visited, including cousin Gert; mentions Sally's? death; says she must soon accept an offer for teaching from Mr. Frank Cabell; discusses depreciation of money; mentions a cousin Ann and a cousin Laura; reports that Tip Powell was taken prisoner.","Discusses the bad weather and muddy roads, says she has not heard from Custis Lee, for whom she made gloves; discusses clothes and Christmas plans; tells Nina to \"change her dress\" whenever she desires, since she will always mourn inside; says she and Rebecca will change theirs in the spring; discusses the problems Winchester is having with the Yankees; mentions Minna's wedding.","Discusses a prospective teaching job for her and his plan for her.","Family news; begs her to spend Christmas with them.","Expresses happiness that her mother and father will finally be able to live together again; comments on Nina Powell's loss of hair; refers to suffering Loudoun County, due to Yankees; family news; describes how a friend spends time trying to find hiding places for her possessions.","Describes a \"homespun\" dress that she has; family news; describes weather; tells her to go to a Christmas get-together where she can met many people, including Robert E. Lee, Custis Lee, and perhaps \"our beloved President\" Jefferson Davis; later mentions rumors that President Davis may be dead.","Mentions pastime crocheting a cap; comments on delay of mail; discusses ordering some supplies from her sister; refers to troop movement on \"the Danville road\"; family news.","Scope and Contents Describes social activities; urges Nina to spend Christmas in Richmond with Cousin Emily; discusses cotton and where to buy it. Including fragment of letter from \"cousin\" Laurence B. Taylor, to ?, , undated, stating that he hopes they will see much of each other in Albemarle County.","Discusses the difficulties of sending mail; inquires about their mother's health; news of friends and the war.","Thanks her for the gauntlets, testament, and book of psalms that she sent him.","Tells what she did during Christmas holidays; discusses her job as a teacher as well as who and what subjects she teaches; family and town news.","Comments on Robert E. Lee's thoughts that the South is in danger; discusses her knitting and whom she has made gloves for; states how she doesn't understand men; family news.","Discusses the possibility of Nina being engaged to Willie Dupuy; says she would like to know him better before she can consent; would like for her to make the final decision herself; says their engagement would last indefinitely because they are both poor and Willie was \"disabled\" from the war; asks her to consider these issues.","Scope and Contents Responds to her requesting permission to be engaged to Mr. William Dupuy?; gives feelings about entire situation; refers to evacuation of Richmond, Virginia.","Family news; asks her to send her stamps and black glazed cotton and to look for strawsplitters; describes episode of being thrown from horse.","Discusses how busy she is making gloves; mentions Nina's engagement/involvement with a \"brave, Christian soldier.\"","Discusses possibility of Nina moving to Norwood if Richmond is given up.","family news; discusses the bond between two who love each other.","Expresses happiness about Nina's now official engagement to Mr. William Dupuy; other family news.","Hattie Powell, Blenheim, Albemarle County, Va., to \"sister\" Rebecca Powell.","Gives advice on how to express feelings of love to her fiance, in her correspondence.","Gives her advice about her situation with Mr. Dupuy; tells her to make up her own mind and to be sure of his character and their love; advises that if she is certain that she wants to be engaged to him, then not to hold back her feelings and to show her trust; gives more advice.","Scope and Contents Family news; expresses her approval of William Dupuy as Nina's fiance. 4 pages. letter signed. Includes copy of letter, 1865 February 10 from William Dupuy to \"Sir\" Charles L. Powell, Sr., , discussing his and Nina's relationship and betrothal.","Gives advise on Nina's relationship with a young man Willie Dupuy; says that if they ever get married they would always be poor; discusses what he will want in a wife; discusses Nina's fear that her ways are not elegant enough for him because he was brought up in higher society; reveals her philosophy on how to act in society, how to view oneself, and how to act towards men to keep them interested.","Comments on attempts to regain some of their family possessions; discusses the break-up of Nina Powell's engagement; mentions Hattie Powell's arrival in Goochland, Va., family news.","Discusses Nina's problem with an employer, Mrs. Powell, and suggests other families she could work for; says she can spend $ 350 on material for summer clothing; discusses the plight of the South; reveals her feelings about Nina's engagement; describes a visit to Norwood where her parents are working for Mr. Cabell; reports that cousin Lizzie Powell, fourth daughter of Uncle Llew, is to be married; news of family and friends; mentions teaching.","Discusses materials for sewing dresses; expresses her anger at how Mrs. Powell (an employer) treated Nina; discusses her neighbors where she is teaching, saying none are suitable for Nina to live with and teach for; gives news of friends and family; says they have a soldier staying there; mentions teaching. Including newspaper clipping advertising for teachers.","Thanks her for presents she sent him; expresses hope of seeing her again soon.","Lots of family news; discusses Union troops.","Says Mr. Philip Cabell is stopping by \"Bremo\" on his way to Richmond, so she is taking this opportunity to send a letter; discusses opportunities for her to work with other families and how she should set this up; wishes she could come to see them but says it is impossible because the canal is \"broken up,\" the roads are bad, and the 'Yankees' destroyed the carriage; hopes that she is comfortable at General Cocke's; hopes that he doesn't mind her being there since he is a wealthy man. Letter is continued on a small slip of paper - advises on the different uses of \"shall\" and \"will\" in writing letters.","Expresses relief that she is safe after traveling through dangerous area; says that their parents had some trouble when traveling, and that they lost some clothes; discusses an offer to teach in Keysville, Charlotte County; reports battle action in the area; asks what she thinks about her giving her silver cup to \"the government;\" mentions the death of their aunt Ann's baby, Fannie.","Mentions sending carpet bags to her parents filled with necessary items she could spare; comments on 'Yankees' being on southside of the James River, Va. and dreading a raid.","Send the key to her bonnet box; mentions a cousin Kate Noland and an Aunt Bettie Conrad; news of family and friends.","Discusses surrender of Confederates in detail; expresses religious beliefs about result of the Civil War; describes battle in Richmond, Va..","Comments on prohibition from traveling North; mentions recognition by France and the French position; gives religious opinions; describes some of the remnants left by 'Yankees.'","Reports news of post-war events since Hattie receives no news in the country; expresses the sentiments and anxieties of those in an occupied city, discusses Robert E. Lee and his sons; reports rumors about Booth, Jefferson Davis, and the surrender of the army of Joseph E. Johnston to William T. Sherman; discusses the sacrifices of the last four years and where it has led.","Describes the people with whom she is staying; expresses joy that she feels comfortable in Richmond; says she hears rumors about whether Richmond will be given up or not; tells her to come to them if there is any danger; news about friends.","Describes a battle at Fort Jackson that she was able to witness from her cousin's house; says Hunter ? is the medical doctor of Ewell's Corps; mentions lack of provisions; says she had to work very hard last winter.","Refers to \"free negroes\" and the fall of Richmond; tells stories of robbers in various neighborhoods; discusses difficulty to have faith in God where there is so much suffering; also refers to bands of \"negro robbers\" and describes their actions.","Lots of family news; expresses sorrow and grief about living through these times.","Lots of family news; comments on problems with servants; refers to death of Lincoln and memorial service for him.","Reports that Mr. Cabell bought a horse from a Mississippi soldier; reports that a Yankee soldier came to the house asking for brandy; says that she and Fan ? are closing school for the summer; says she will soon come to Norwood to visit them.","Discusses health, says she has rheumatism; says they will stay in Richmond until July; tells their options of where to go; considers the cost of the Civil War; discusses the condition of President Davis, prisoner at Fort Monroe; says the \"Yankee officers\" are being kinder to Richmonders; says Pierrepont has just arrived in Richmond.","Reports she is staying with relatives but that it is so crowded, she will leave soon; says the house has been burned down, so they are living in log cabins; tells that she will soon go to Canada to visit her brother Horace; discusses where Nina could set up a school in that neighborhood.","Tells of her religious belief about the Civil War and how she prays daily; discusses subject of white vs. black labor; family news; comments on cruel treatment of \"our\" President Jefferson Davis; refers to a Dr. Hoge who denies trying to begin a colony in Brazil.","Expresses difficulty in accepting downfall of Confederacy; family news; discusses Nina's engagement to Willie Dupuy.","Family news.","Poem entitled \"The Bachelor's Consolation\" written by \"Goodman A. Bachelor.\"","Family news; comments on Nina's engagement; discusses situation with Black persons; comments on elections and how soldiers were put into many of the civil offices; plans for jousting tournament.","Discusses the family's moving to a new house and how they all can be reunited once again.","Discusses where they may move; says the 'Yankees' have possession of her home in Arlington; says the situation in Richmond is better since Pierrepont Pierpont arrived; gives news about family; mentions Robert E. Lee (1843-1914) and William Henry Fitzhugh Lee.","Discusses Nannie's ? wedding; says their father will need her Nina home for the opening of school; tells how she has been spending her time; discusses the school; reports that Mary ? is there; expresses fear for her Aunt Mary because of the threats of a Black uprisings in southern Virginia; asks if everything is going well between Nannie and Willie Booker.","Discusses the continuing uncertainties of where their family will live; says she will return to work at Mr. Cabell's because she cannot depend on family plans; describes her visit to Greenwood.","Discusses a horse riding jousting tournament and social event that followed; family news.","Reports travel plans; lists social events; news of friends; says she will begin at Mr. Cabell's in two weeks.","Says that she just realized that it is her 56th birthday; discusses some issues on etiquette; says that she is glad that she is pleased with her new house; has heard that the 'Yankees' are advancing on Charlottesville; says Gloucester is having problems with the Yankees, so she will not return there; expresses disappointment that Mr. Powell did not secure a certain job that would have allowed them all to live together; says that the Redds and the Bookers have been very kind to her and do not want her to leave; writes that the Dupuy's son Willie? has bullet wounds in both thighs and in the foot.","Family news.","Describes a boat trip she took with Sallie ? to Norwood; gives news of Mr. William Cabell; discusses literature; news of friends and family.","Says Hunter has a small (medical) practice; gives news about what her other brothers? are doing; says Willie is doing well despite the time he spent in prison; tells how he was marched by their home last winter by the 'Yankees' and taken to prison; tells how their house was used as a hospital, her family was put under arrest, and they were forced to live with the 'Yankees' for six months; expresses her hatred of the 'Yankees;' discusses how the last four years have changed her; tells how Gert ? was working in the hospitals and on the battle field, caught a disease and has been bedridden for the last thirteen months; says she was very weak last winter because of the hard work and anxiety; says she could no longer work in the hospitals because of how the sights of war affected her.","Scope and Contents Family news; comments on the meeting of Congress and its result on the restoration of southern property.","Writes about Presbyterian Conference she is attending; gives town and family news.","Scope and Contents Gives history of a family, telling which troop each son is in; comments on the scarcity of paper, which is why she is writing on the back of a letter written to her by her mother. Letter Including on back: Selina Powell, Charlotte Court House, Virginia, to \"daughter\" Hattie Powell. Asks her about her fever and if it is interfering with her teaching; says Mr. Powell visited her for a week; says she will stay in Charlotte all winter; mentions death of Carry Hobson.","Scope and Contents Sends her a pair of slippers which she made the best she could with the materials available; says she wanted to do something for her during \"these war times\"; says her father is not home yet; gives list of things Rebecca needs.","Discusses the importance of having nice handwriting; describes Kate's ? studies; grieves over how many have lost their homes and hopes that her daughter could have a couple of years off from teaching; says those who must have employment are happiest; writes of family and friends; discusses her Uncle G's ? method of teaching. Including attached insert saying that Mr. H. ? declined her father's services.","Describes the scene when the 'Yankees' came into the home of Dr. Robert Baldwin; says Dr. Baldwin was kicked out of town because he refused to pay a servant; describes how the town has changed since the Union troops have taken over; mentions a man named Milroy who seems to be their leader; gives news of family members many of whom have been sick; describes a puppy he has gotten; describes a battle in which many 'Yankees' were taken as prisoners; says Milroy has escaped and has gone to Washington; says all of her furniture is not sold and that they cannot try to sell it while the 'Yankees' are here; discusses Dr. Daniel Conrad's practice.","Asks what Jeanie ? will do all summer; says she has heard that all the carriage horses in Gloucester have been carried off; says she will go to Powhatan to join her husband who is working for Mr. Michaux; says the 'Yankees' are in Shepherdstown but that the Confederates have Winchester.","Speaks of the last four years, the excitement and the trials; discusses \"the college\" that Robert is involving with; discusses the difficulty of finding good help; describes their house, saying it is handsome to \"confederate eyes;\" expresses sadness that her home is still used by Union troops; discusses Alexandria.","Comments on the postal problems and hopes she has been receiving her letters; gives news of the Bookers; writes of her anxiety over how she Nina is and discusses her travel plans to Prince Edward; discusses where the 'Yankees' are stationed; writes of the family's plans for the summer.","Sends her cotton for stockings; comments on postal problems; discusses the safety of Richmond; discusses sewing and fashions; news of family and friends.","Discusses the dilemma of Southerns taking the \"oath\" with the Northerners so that they can protect their property.","Reports that Captain Watkins and Willie Dupuy have been wounded; says she does not know which battle they were in; news of friends; says she has heard from Mr. Powell recently; discusses dresses.","Says that she sent socks to Willie ? who is in the army; mentions the death of James Mcoughty?","Describes how to make Mrs. Sharpe's ? hat; describes Lute's hat; says she will get two or three hundred dollars in Northern money from an Uncle William.","34 items.","Discusses teaching; describes trip to Charlottesville and adventurous train ride; mentions Sandy Pendleton's ? wedding; discusses Trip's ? health.","Sends Rebecca a picture of Robert E. Lee, taken during the war (picture is dated 1866 January 20 ); writes of Lexington where they have just moved; gives news of family.","Describes her social activities; gives teaching position that Hattie is considering; reports that 'Yankees' are being strict in their town.","Discusses poor mail service; describes Alexandria as dull town with spirit of despondency, town may be forced into the District of Columbia; describes visit of Henry Hallowell ?; much family and town news.","Discusses crocheting, books they have read; family news and gossip.","Discusses family news; speaks of financial situation of buying a house in Baltimore; discusses problems of retrieving household items (portraits, furniture, etc.) and where to put them.","Discusses details of retrieving family possessions from the Office of Confiscation; includes list of objects missing.","Describes her trip and her stay with Cousin Lee; tells of relatives and other people she has seen; will continue traveling.","Discusses daily life and schedule; family news.","Describes her trip to Dr. Wights' and tells of the people she met there; discusses dresses; asks about the family.","Description of the political happenings in Washington, D.C.: the disputes between President Johnson and the \"Radicals,\" Mr. Johnson's veto message, the South's need to have representation in Congress; tells his view of these happenings; discusses attempts to retrieve articles from the confiscation office; family news.","Tells of difficulty she has dealing with current hardships, \"Yankee\" rule, and free Black persons; news about friends in the neighborhood.","Describes dinner at New Market and the people she saw there; describes conditions of roads, outlawing carriage rides; much news of family and friends.","Tells of people she has seen or heard from.","Discusses family news and news of friends; talks of sewing projects.","Gives an account of her \"Easter excursion,\" reporting what she did and whom she met; says Mrs. Atkins has no servants, so she will have to clean her own room.","Describes events of neighborhood; tells news of friends; tells of religious happenings, Mr. Wharey's ? reform in the church, and her religious sentiments; writes of her gloomy feelings about the South, her distrust of the Yankees, and her rebellious feels toward them; congratulates Nina on having her own \"home.\"","Tells of stay in Cumberland with her \"sister and brother\"; tells of problems in retrieving household items lost in war; Douglas' Forrest?her husband? law practice is improving.","Asks Nina to welcome her friend, Mr. Henry Theodore Wight, who brings the letter, and make his stay in Alexandria pleasant.","Tries to convince Nina to take a trip next summer; describes new bonnet styles; describes her friend Henry Theodore Wright who will be taking a trip to Alexandria; discusses clothes.","Gives her view on the family taking in boarders, saying children would be easier for their mother to handle; asks about the \"Council;\" reports on what she has done socially; discusses the dresses she has made; says that yesterday the people of Richmond decorated the Confederate soldiers' graves; says she wishes she had gone; says Mrs. Adkins did not go, but sent flowers to Richmond. Written on letter from J. Walker, Dover ?, to Hattie Powell, Rolling Views, undated. Sends her flowers and asks her to come to visit him.","Describes her visit to Richmond, people she visited, and how many commented on how well she looked compared to last winter; describes clothes she is making.","Asks her to send ribbon for a dress she will wear to a day-long affair at Norwood; news of friends.","Discusses their plans to go to Prince Edward County; discusses what clothes she has and what she may need; news of family and friends.","Explains why she cannot attend the gathering at Mr. Redd's that night; says she must listen to her head and not her heart so that she may get well; says she is tired of feeling ill and weak.","Invites Nina and Hattie Powell to come stay with them; says she feels better and is very excited to see them.","Expresses her joy that she arrived home safely, and her regret that her mother Selina Powell has taken ill; describes a jousting tournament among young boys or \"knights,\" in which the girls were honored as Queens and Maids of Honor; news about family and friends.","Gives her condolences for her uncle's death and her mother's illness; tells her of Nancy's Lettie's sister engagement and tells Nina not to leave her to marry a man; much news of family and friends.","Thanks Nina for her letter congratulating her and Willie Booker on their engagement; news about her fiance; tells her adventures of keeping the house while her mother was gone; news of family and friends.","Writes that her father is looking for board for her Selina and until then she will stay in Charlotte; recommends that Nina not write to a man unless she is engaged to him or unless he is an old family friend; news of family and friends.","Discusses how far they are apart but thinks it is best that she (her mother) stay at Uncle Fred's; says she will stay at school for Christmas; writes of family and friends; tells that her health is very good and that she weights 106 pounds; discusses her school duties and her sewing.","Describes the parties she has had at her home recently; speaks of the engagement between Willie Booker and Nancy her sister, and Lou Edmunds and Captain Hill; news of family and friends.","Tells how she and her friends have been together for three weeks now, staying at different homes; wishes Nina could be there; news of courting, engagements and weddings; tells Nina that she will not become an old maid; much news about family and friends; discusses reading societies and books read.","Tells of courtings, engagements and weddings; tells of Christmas plans; discusses the struggle in the Christian life to be pure.","Describes Christmas holidays; discusses the Christian struggle for purity; says she is having more headaches; discusses poor financial situation with no patrons paying for her teachings.","Describes the changes taking place: their Uncle Joe has died and she, Lavalette and her mother have moved to Falkland to take care of his children; she and Lavalette will teach the children; Lavalette is feeling worse; her brother and sister May will take care of Linden; news of engagements, weddings, family and friends.","Describes her new home and her new schedule; news about family and friends.","Tells about her fiance Willie Booker's work in Medical School; describes reactions to the Territorial Bill and to General Scofields; wonders if Lavalette will keep her promise to become an old maid; says the weather is so bad that they will not be able to go to Church for a month because of the roads; says she is trying to guess when weddings will be by who is making their wedding clothes.","Describes her teaching job with her sister Nancy; describes her students; tells how spirits have been low since the passage of the Territorial Bill, says their district is commanded by General Schofield; describes the \"demoralizing\" incident of one of the county men running off with a 'Negro' girl and marrying her; news of family and friends.","Sends this letter through a friend and asks Rebecca to mail a package to Washington, D.C. for her; may have some frames sent to her, which could then be sent to them by steamboat to Richmond and canal boat to Lexington; says Mildred is in Richmond; Rob and Fitzhugh may go to Jennie's? wedding.","Describes the commencement exercises that she and Lavalette attended at Hampden Sydney; describes the fashions she saw there; says the scrub worm is seriously damaging the tobacco crop; describes their summer bonnets bought in Richmond. 4 pages. letter signed.","Says that Nancy her sister has been ill; says that she, Nancy and their mother will take a trip North for their health; says she dreads to be among the 'Yankees;' tells that Lou Booker has typhoid fever and so her wedding must be postponed; discusses the advantages and disadvantages of being an old maid and whether they will be one.","Gives news of gentlemen who are courting her; says that John Smith has been visiting her every other night; tells Nina that it is becoming serious and that she better come home soon or she will be gone; gives advice on the gentlemen that Nina is seeing.","Describes their stay in Danville; tells that her engagement with Willie Booker has been terminated; discusses their plans of where to live next year; news of family and friends; discusses fair.","Thanks Hattie for her announcement of her \"change of condition\" marriage or engagement?; gives her best wishes for her health and happiness.","Discusses which furniture and portraits she would like to have sent to her.","Discusses details of sending furniture from Alexandria to Lexington and of having portraits framed and sent. Includes notes to Selina and Nina.","Discusses her transactions to acquire more furnishings for their home; news about family and friends.","Asks about her interactions with Mr. D?; says Nina's happiness is the only bright spot in their lives; says she hasn't been to church much; says she has seen a lot of Willie S.?; regrets that she can't say everything she would like to, because the letter must go through so many hands; writes of the broken Southern spirit; asks if there are any \"situations\" near them that she could take; says that she cannot write much because it works her \"into such a state\".","Tells of their new life at Linden, helping to take care of \"Sis\" May's children; comments on Nina's sister Hattie's marriage; discusses religion; describes a trip to Richmond; news about family and friends.","Recommends that she or Rebecca go with her to visit friends in Prince Edward County; tells her that since Mrs. Booker'shouse was used as headquarters for them during the war, they must make a pleasure visit to her since the war is over.","Thanks Nina for sending her the objects repossessed from the war; comments on their sentimental value; gives news about Baltimore's social events and her husband Douglas' work.","Tells what family has done since she left for her trip; says everyone is feeling remarkably well on account of the warm weather; tells her to enjoy her visit with Lizza and Aggie ?","Tells what each person in household is doing that evening: Mamma, Papa, Lute?, Lewis?, Fan?; says she visited Hattie who is feeling well \"under the circumstances;\" news about neighborhood.","Describes the health of each family member; says Mr. Powell had dyspepsia for which she gives him a raw onion; says Hattie is the same and cannot leave her room; gives news of friends; discusses a fire at Lee's ? house; hopes she is enjoying her visit with Lizzie and Aggie.","Gives news about family and neighborhood; says that Cousin Lee's house burned; writes that Bob Robert Powell is now a doctor; news about her school.","Discusses news of neighborhood and people who have come to visit her; tells Nina to enjoy her stay with Lizzie and Agnes ?; says she is still flat on her back but hopes to be better in a few weeks.","Regrets that he could not make the picnic that Nina planned; says that he had to pick up Josie ? that day, who traveled flat on her back; says that he saw \"Cousin Rebecca\" in town.","Tells how she had been preserving many foods last summer because of the possible food shortage during the coming winter; describes her stay with \"Sis\" May in Farmville; describes the situation of the churches and Sunday school in her area; news about family and friends; one of Nina's students, Emma Henry, is getting married.","Apologizes to Nina for not calling on her while she was in Baltimore; expresses her job in their friendship.","Writes of their sorrow at the death of Hugh Holmes McGuire (brother of cousin); whose wife just had a child; asks Rebecca to come visit, since the war is over; gives news about who owns the Powell's old home; tells what each of her relatives are doing; gives news about friends; discusses the death of her aunt who never recovered after the 'Yankees' burnt her house down; mentions how many soldiers cannot find employment. Hugh Holmes McGuire MW battle of High Bridge.","Discusses Maggie's wedding her niece; says she has been alone in the evenings since Nina left her; describes her friends who have called during the day.","Apologizes for not writing; describes her schedule to taking care of a family of ten people; gives news about her gentlemen friends.","Extends sympathies to Nina and her family in the death of her sister, Hattie Powell Smoot, who died in childbirth; offers comfort through religion.","Offers her sympathy for the death of her daughter Hattie; discusses Hattie's character; mentions how Hattie has been looking forward to the time of childbirth.","Gives her sympathy for the death of Selina's daughter Hattie; speaks of her husband Robert, saying she thinks he may never be entirely well again; gives news of family.","Tells of her mourning for her cousin Hattie; offers sympathies; gives news of family.","Offer her sympathies for Hattie's death; describes her stay in her Uncle Phil's home in the mountains; says she will return home to Alexandria in the Fall.","Describes the mountain inn and how they spend their time; says the mountain air is helping their mother's health.","Expresses her joy that Nina is engaged; discusses Nina's mother's health; says she is confined to bed and in much pain; says the treatment causes much suffering and that she is anxious to leave for home.","Says she is glad Nina gets a chance to enjoy herself, and visit with her cousin Lizzie, without worrying about daily duties; says her Aunt Lute is taking good care of her.","Gives a report on everyone's health; says she is feeling better; gives news of friends and family; hopes that she is enjoying her stay with \"cousin\" Lizzie.","Discusses grief and religion; teases Nina about her engagement to Sewell Hepburn; tells her to enjoy her stay and to get well soon; news about Alexandria.","News of friends and family; describes the trouble of giving a party for a couple to be married, and wonders why people have marriages in such poor times.","Pleads with her to visit them for Christmas.","Reports that they have been trying both the \"Alleghany Springs\" and the \"Yellow Sulfur\" springs; says the water has helped her health; describes the social life at the springs.","Inquires about her friends in Alexandria; asks if Mrs. Cassius Lee has information on household goods stolen from her.","Tells of her and Nancy's stay in Danville; discusses Nina's wedding; says her brother Abner will be in the Legislature until it adjourns; news about family and friends. Envelope included with list of bridal attendants on the back.","Discusses her daily schedule; describes a sewing machine that she bought; discusses Nina's wedding; news about family and friends.","Expresses her job in hearing Nina is engaged; reports that she has heard Mr. Hepburn described as \"intellectual\" and \"pious\"; says Captain. Grady sends his love; sends her a gift.","Regrets that she cannot come to Nina's wedding; hopes that Nina will be happy living in the parsonage; news about family and friends.","Apologizes that she cannot be there for the wedding; sends her money to buy a wedding present; tells that she had to refuse a gentleman who revealed his feelings for her; wishes her happiness in her new life.","Note accompanying a wedding present, wishing Nina happiness.","Gives a report on her health, saying she is much stronger; tells what remedies she is taking; says they have given most of her wedding cake away; says that everyone thinks her wedding was beautiful; gives her philosophy on marriage and its importance; tells her how lucky she is to have found such a \"good man.\" Including letter from Rebecca C. Powell to Nina giving a report on their mother's health.","Describes how she spent her Easter vacation; describes the events that took place after Nina's wedding; describes a visit to Georgetown.","Reports she is feeling better but that Rebecca has neuralgia from a bad tooth; tells Nina that she should call her husband \"Mr. Hepburn\"; says it is Nellie's wedding day; advises her to obey her husband now that she is no longer there to control her.","Gives news about home and tells Nina that they miss her greatly; says the relationship between herself and John ? is growing stronger; hopes that she is enjoying her stay in the country with her husband.","Discusses their mother's health, noting improvements; expresses eagerness to visit her in her own home; asks about Sewell.","Discusses her arrangements to come see them; says she is feeling better but she is still weak; tells her to ask for what she needs just like when she lived at home; gives news of family and friends.","Writes to tell her that her health has improved since she left home; gives a report on her health and what she has done there at a resort?; says her father will be home soon.","Includes description of S. Powell.","Thanks him for the letter of sympathy concerning his wife, Selina Powell; gives a detailed description of her death and a tribute to her life.","Offers her sympathy in the loss of her mother; says that her mother Selina Powell was one of her earliest friends.","Entreats them to warn his wife Lizzie against a woman named Mrs. Hubard who he is convinced is seeking their ruin.","Tells of friends' illnesses and other afflictions; discusses preachers; says she will wait to buy cotton until the price goes down. Including letter (written on top of) of 1864 January 8 from ? Danville, Va., to \"sister.\" Says she would like to visit her and also to see her whole family, but that she cannot leave because of her duties; says she can only leave on \"official business.\"","Describes their summer in the North; describes the Grand Jubilee held in Boston; describes Newport, Maine and the historical sites there; discusses Nina's life in the parsonage; gives news about family and friends back home.","Says she is very happy to return from the North, though she was treated kindly there and it did improve her health; says many people at home are ill with an influenza that follows the Horse Disease; much news about family and friends.","Asks Nina how her little boy is; reveals that she thought she would be getting married this fall, but that the gentleman, Dr. Cole, has been suffering from an illness; news about family and friends.","Expresses hope that she will visit them in Maryland soon, and bring her child; comments on Nina's settling in Waterford, Loudon County; news of family and friends.","Describes the baby Sewell's features; tells how the family is adjusting to new baby.","Discusses tuition for Mildred.","Reports news of her school; discusses the bonds that their father sold, and his financial situation.","Reports that they are taking of Uncle Leven, including paying for his board with Sallie Withers, and giving him clothes; expresses disappointment that other relatives are not helping him; says Uncle Lev had a drinking problem at one time and his wife will not see him.","Tells Nina their plans to visit her; says they will travel through Baltimore and then by boat across the Chesapeake Bay.","Sends a check for Mildred's tuition.","Hopes that Mr. Hepburn has recovered from his fall and hopes he will stick to taming men's spirits rather than taming men's horses; much news about family and friends.","Gives news about family and friends; says that they will visit her in a few weeks.","Sends Nina a fur cape and muff; congratulates Nina on her pregnancy and hopes she feels well; sends a present for the coming baby; asks Nina for her preferred style of dress so that she can make her some.","Tells of the death of her father-in-law and the effects it has had on the family.","Tells of birth of another boy and that Nina is doing fine; says they have not named him because he wanted a girl; tells story of how his errand boy spilled into the well some fish he was cleaning and how he Sewell had to go down and fish them out.","Gives advice on how to take care of oneself after childbirth; thinks that she should have more than one servant; says that she is having some dresses made for her; news about family and friends.","Scope and Contents Gives news of friends in Alexandria; mentions centennial celebrations; says her school is doing well, with 21 scholars; mentions that Robert Powell has a new daughter.","Gives news about Powell and Lee cousins in Philadelphia; says that a few neighbors have scarlet fever; discusses politics.","Tells of his stay at Selma in Leesburg where he visited relatives; tells of weddings in Leesburg.","Says she is glad the children are recovering from their illness; says Nina must take tonic and Lager Beer herself to say well; recommends ways to rid the house of the illness; describes a visit to Baltimore to see an art exhibit.","Wishes he had a mountain house where his grandchildren could go, especially to recuperate; discusses controversy between two churches, St. Stephens and Grace Church, in the neighborhood where he is; says they both want Mr. Jackson from Charleston, South Carolina, to be their minister.","Gives a long description of her boarders and her school; gives news about neighborhood, friends and family.","Teases him about his \"destitute condition,\" having to take care of himself while Nina is in Baltimore; scolds him for not taking good care of himself and says she does not want Nina to become a widow; tells of a surprise visit by Mrs. Beck of his parish to visit one of her students, Hallie; discusses past election and Hancock's defeat.","Is happy that she is enjoying her travels in the North so much; thanks her for her detailed descriptions which allow him to see the places through his \"mental vision\"; discusses his routes home; says he will be home soon with two boys grandsons.","Discusses her travels in the North; tells of his grandsons' (Charles and Sewell) visit to Alexandria; discusses news at home.","Discusses the town of Bethlehem; says her Uncle William is visiting him; discusses his health; tells news of neighborhood.","Says that her \"Scotts Nephew\" has arrived and has settled in a room; says he may go to Orange County, Va.? soon.","Describes a visit by her cousins Kate Powell and Carrie; gives a long and detailed description of Carrie, her immediate family and her experiences.","Discusses Ellen's tuition; says they are pleased with her education; says that their move to Richmond means that they will have to find another teacher.","Describes his journey to Nina's; describes an encounter between Bishop Randolph and Meta Stuart on the train concerning Amelie Rives; gives a description of each of his grandchildren.","Hopes that she and Mrs. Wailes are steadily improving their health while at the springs; tells her of the death of Mrs. Braxton and the prospects of Ingleside; gives news of grandchildren and neighborhood.","Expresses joy that her health is improving; tells of the death of General Wickham and how it affected the area; gives news of family and neighborhood.","Describes the school; says he may join the Blackford Society; tells about a grammar exam.","Describes the taking of an arithmetic exam which exempted him from taking any more; says he got some demerits; tells about football and how he is playing well.","Tells about his schedule and about his exams; says he had tea with Mr. Hooffs; discusses demerits.","Says he cannot teach this week because his nose is going to be operated on; says his mother and Sewell will occupy the children until then; says Sewell will go back to school soon; discusses the structure of his classes and asks her advice.","Discusses the nature of geometry and gives advice on how to learn it.","Says he has been ill; discusses activities at school and grades.","Thanks her for the invitation to come visit while they are in Yorktown; says his two boys will come by sailing a canoe to Yorktown.","Says they are all home for a week holiday; describes how they all got home; says Richard Cook came home with Selina; describes a real old timey Virginia country dance; says Selina likes Alexandria and the new home; describes what each person in the family has been doing; gives a description of the College of William and Mary; says he has overloaded himself with schoolwork this year; tells how the Alumni are reorganizing the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity; gives a description of the fraternity; mentions the burning of St. Paul's Church in Hanover; thanks her for the presents she sent.","Discusses examination schedule and work load; questions validity of mid-term examinations; praises the College for its level of academia; praises Dr. Hall, a professor of English; says that main event at the College now is the contest between societies for the society medals; says he is in the Phoenix society and may debate for it; says he took a trip to New Kent to see his \"girl\" and to visit friends; discusses the Daughters of the Revolution and the Organization of the Descendants of the Cincinnati; says he saw Cousin Laura and her husband Mr. Roberts, a preacher, who are in Williamsburg.","Discusses the new house which he is anxious to get home to see; says he and Charles will not finish exams until the end of June; discusses the social events of the \"final week\"; discusses his exams; discusses Selina's academic progress; says one must experience College life to understand the strength of its temptations.","Says he has spent much time with Nanna Powell McCormick, a cousin; describes her and what they have done together; says he is in love with her; discusses love and cupid; describes a card club he belongs to, and a German club.","Hopes that she doesn't feel isolated from his immediate family; says that their \"great mutual loss\" has brought them all closer together; asks about her plans for the future; says he went to York to see Charles; discusses his housing at College; talks of recent fires in Richmond and Baltimore; speaks of his cousins and some girls that he has met.","Discusses their family's genealogy; mentions Nicholas Lloyd, John Lloyd, and Sarah Lloyd.","Discusses the Presbyterian drive in Alexandria to save the old church; discusses church events; expresses joy to hear of Nina's marriage; mentions the fact that her Selina's father is over eighty years old.","Scope and Contents Describes a house nearby; writes about her relatives that are staying there; asks her to come visit. Including Selina Powell to Nina Powell. Asks Nina to write Lizzie about the house, if it can be rented, and who they should talk to.","Wishes her a Merry Christmas; tells what family members are making for presents; asks about her trip to Alexandria and the people she has seen; discusses the propriety of accepting a book for a gentleman; tells her to be happy and not to think too much.","Discusses offers she has had for teaching, saying she will take the offer closest to where Mr. Powell teaches; advises her to get her teeth fixed; discusses styles; gives advice on how to motivate one of her students; says he will not go to Gloucester because of the recent \"outrages\" there; says she has a \"horror of drunken negroes.\"","Advises her to come home after her visit with Lizzie Watkins; gives a report on the health of family and friends; says almost \"all black and white\" went to the \"procession\" in Washington the day before; says her cousin Jinny Taylor's family is ill; sends her money. 4 pages. letter signed.","Discusses her poor health, saying she has been diagnosed as having a diseased heart; says she is staying with her sister Aggie who just got married; news of family. 4 pages. letter signed.","Discusses Nina's visit with her friends and her trip to the \"Bear's Den\"; writes of the many parties there have been since Nina left; says she has not seen Nina's sisters since they got back from Capon; discusses their friendship.","Says her father still has not come home; describes a trip Nina and Rebecca made and the people they visited; writes of young men and friends who have come to visit Nina; news of friends and family.","Discusses dresses; writes of a \"Mr. C.,\" assuring her mother that they are not romantically involved; says Mr. and Mrs. Stringfellow left them to the care of the housekeeper; gives news about friends.","Says that Uncle J. Powell does not think Lexington is a good place to open a school and Lynchburg would be better; discusses prices for boarding; says that her Father may have to look for a tutoring job for a family and then she will have to find work as close to him as possible; discusses sewing she has done; gives news about family and friends.","Discusses the remedies \"Mother\" has tried for her sore throat; describes Mrs. Wildman's receipt for asparagus; says \"Ma\" is experimenting on her throat and then will tell Minna how to treat hers.","Describes her daily schedule, including teaching for \"the girls;\" says the \"Captain\" and the girls included her in a visit to Mrs. Cooke's; describes the people she met there and the house.","Says he spent Christmas at Uncle Frank's and Aunt Jane's; reports on what he has been doing.","Scope and Contents Discusses whether Emily ? will move to Fairlee as a servant?; asks if she will take someone from the \"Home for Fallen Women,\" if Emily declines.","Says she went shopping for her and is sending her some articles; discusses fashions; says her Aunt Ann is still unwell.","Tells her to take of herself while she is sick; discusses whether she should come home; tells of people there that are sick.","Scope and Contents Discusses Mary's furniture and which of it she can use; discusses Frank ?'s health; says Mrs. Hammond has died after being very ill; discusses health of friends and family; gives news of what her family is doing.","Tells of safe arrival of Maud's baby daughter and her appearance; sends greetings to Becca, Nina, and herself.","Gives advice on letter writing and spelling. 1 page. letter. Incomplete.","Scope and Contents Advises her not to work too hard; discusses board prices in Albemarle, where Mr. Powell is teaching; discusses hair styles; encloses a sample of material of Rebecca's berage ?; writes of the crowded conditions in Mrs. Sharpe's ? home; mentions reading.","Sends this note with a letter she is forwarding; hopes she is enjoying her visit; says she is feeling better.","Discusses dresses and asks what else she will need for the summer; sends her a poem.","Scope and Contents Consoles her in her time of \"troubles\"; says she has heard from their mother that she \"bears them bravely\"; urges her to take an interest in life and to try to be happy again.","Describes a dress that Minnie is making; discusses other dresses.","News of family and friends.","Describes a walk he took from North Hampton to East Hampton; discusses Thanksgiving vacation.","Asks her to send socks.","Tells about her dolls; mentions some Powell relatives.","Thanks her for the donation for the restoration of a church on Fairfax St., near Selina's Aunt Rebecca's home; mentions a celebration for the laying of the corner stone of the District; describes a light hose that the government gave the Mount Vernon Chapter D.A.R.; mentions more historic work.","Discusses religious matters; lists social events.","Describes duties and responsibilities of husband and wife; describes the state of marriage; pronounces the couple as husband and wife; states Benediction.","Scope and Contents Signed as written by Laura ?; added note in different handwriting states \"written by Minna when eight years of age.\"","Scope and Contents 4 items.","Tells of his appointment as Commander of the Continental Army, and his reluctance to accept the position due to hopes of a more peaceful solution and reluctance in leaving his family; gives information as to other Congressional decisions, such as the striking of 2 million dollars in Continental currency to pay troops.","Scope and Contents In answer to a previous letter, he feels that the only principle that will affect them the British? is fear, and that treating them cavalierly will make them despair of their undertaking. Statement on verso: Copy is in handwriting of Rebecca C. Powell of Alexandria.","Scope and Contents Wishes to spend remainder of his life in \"rural amusements;\" prediction of what a great city Washington, D.C. will become, \"though not as large as London,\" and description of how Alexandria, Virginia has grown; feels that if the United States can steer clear of European politics, it could become \"one of the greatest and happiest nations in the world.\"","Scope and Contents Discusses how he saved the papers of the Revolutionary Government by taking them to Leesburg, Virginia before the British burned the District of Columbia in the War of 1812. These papers included the Declaration of Independence, the journals of Congress, letter of General George Washington, Letters of General Greene and papers of the State Department. 2 pages. copy of letter signed, first part missing.","Mainly letters written from Illinois to Charles L. Powell dealing with land transactions. Also includes land certificates and letters to Lloyd Powell.","Scope and Contents Physical Location: See Oversize file. Concerning the transfer of 100 acres of land in St. Peter's Parish, New Kent County, Va..","Physical Location: See medium oversize file.","Scope and Contents Signed on front by R. E. Lee and on verso by Mary Custis Lee, Lexington, Va..","Scope and Contents Signed on front and back by Mary Custis Lee.","Includes detailed descriptions of battles and movements of armies. Manuscript Volume 1.","Scope and Contents Book includes a biographical sketch of Col. Leven Powell by Major Burr Powell son: a description of the battle at Manassas Junction on 1861 July 21in a letter from Dr. Hunter McGuire, Surgeon of Jackson's Brigade, to his Mother (Copy); Civil War Journal (May 1 - May 27); list of names: dead? under Civil War battles; Civil War Journal 1862 December 18 -1863 March 28; Leven Powell, Hampton to Sally Sarah Powell,1776 January 27, (Copy). Manuscript Volume 2.","Also includes recipes and how to dye cloth. Manuscript Volume 3.","Includes visiting, baptismal and confirmation lists, and marriages performed, accounts and prayers. included of pages concerning members of Powell Family. Manuscript Volume 4."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Powell, Cuthbert (1775-1849)","Powell, Charles Leven (1804-1896)"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"persname_ssim":["Powell, Cuthbert (1775-1849)","Powell, Charles Leven (1804-1896)"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":751,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T07:21:03Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8863","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8863","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8863","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8863","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8863.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Powell Family papers","title_ssm":["Powell Family papers"],"title_tesim":["Powell Family papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1775-1929"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1775-1929"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["01/Mss. 65 P875","/repositories/2/resources/8863"],"text":["01/Mss. 65 P875","/repositories/2/resources/8863","Powell Family papers","African Americans--Virginia--History--19th century","Freedmen--Virginia--History","Kilpatrick-Dahlgren Raid, Va., 1864","Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)--Virginia","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Women--United States--History--19th century","Correspondence","684.00 items","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Organization: This collection is organized into 5 series. Series 1 contains papers of the Powell Family; Series 2 contains copies of historical letters; Series 3 contains legal papers; Series 4 contains cartes de visites; and Series 5 contains diaries, record books, and other miscellaneous volumes. Arrangement: This collection is primarily arranged chronologically by date.","Cuthbert Powell (1775-1849) was born in Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia to parents Leven Powell (1737-1810) and Sarah (Harrison) Powell. He was one of eleven children. Cuthbert made his fortune alongside his brother, Leven Powell, Jr. (1772-1807), as a merchant and ship owner. He retired to \"Llangollen,\" Loudoun County, Virginia in 1812 after a decline in business. Later he was elected to serve in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly; the Virginia State Senate in 1829 and the Virginia House of Delegates in 1840. In 1788, Cuthbert married Catherine Simms, daughter of Col. Charles Simms. The couple had ten children including; Anne Maria Powell (1800-1885), who married 1st cousin Dr. William Levin Powell; Dr. Llewellen Powell (1802-1870), who married cousin Sarah Elizabeth Harrison; Charles Leven Powell (1804-1896), who married Selina Lloyd; Mary Emily Powell (b.1807), who married cousin Cuthbert Powell and later Rev. George Adie; Ellen Douglas Powell (1813- 1862) who married Judge William H. Gray; Cuthbert Harrison Powell (1814-1897); and Jane Simms (Fanny) Powell, who married Wellington Gordon. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","Other Information:","Additional information may be found at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaead/published/wm/viw00085.frame","Included with the finding aid is \"The Powell and Lloyd Families of Alexandria, Virginia\" by Frank Snowden Hopkins (1988),","When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents."," See:  Southern Women and their Families in the 19 th  Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 04,05,06,07 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68","Leven Powell Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary; include the correspondence of Leven Powell (1737-1810), who was the father of Cuthbert Powell (1775-1849). Leven Powell served in the American Revolution, Virginia House of Delegates and U. S. House of Representatives. Leven Powell Papers, 1774-1806. 93 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 P87"," Tabb-Powell Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. Tabb-Powell Papers, 1797-1894.1,847 items. Collection Number: Mss. 65 T14Geographic interest includes; Alexandria, Leesburg, Winchester, and central Virginia; and Henry [Marshall County] Illinois.","Letters and papers of Charles Leven Powell, his wife Selina (Lloyd) Powell and children of Loudoun County, Virginia; Henry, Illinois; Winchester, Virginia; and Alexandria, Virginia.","There are also included papers of Charles Leven Powell's father, Cuthbert Powell. Prominent correspondents include Johns Hopkins, Eleanor Agnes Lee, Fitzhugh Lee, George Washington Custis Lee, Mary Anna Randolph (Custis) Lee, Hunter Holmes McGuire and James Monroe.","Letters concern Robert Young Conrad, Hunter Holmes McGuire, civilian affairs during the Civil War, the Kilpatrick-Dahlgren Raid, freedmen, Reconstruction, and the education of women. Many letters are written by women.","In addition, there are a number of letters from and concerning members of the Dupuy family of Prince Edward County, Winchester, Virginia including Robert Young Conrad (president of the Virginia Secession Convention) and his son Holmes Conrad (U. S. Congressman)."," \nIncluded with the finding aid is \"The Powell and Lloyd Families of Alexandria, Virginia\" by Frank Snowden Hopkins (1988)."," \nSee also  Southern Women and their Families in the 19 th  Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 04,05,06,07 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68","Including a statement, 1786 April 8 by J. Nicholson that the witnesses Joshua Lamb and John Lamb (both Quakers) and Joseph Greenwood affirmed and swore that this was the last will and testament of Thomas Hepborn.","Reports on the status of the ship The Rising Sun; says she will dispose of her cargo as soon as possible; says the ship was detained by the British (War of 1812), but given up.","Signed by William Hodgson and Thomas Van Le, Jr.","Her daughter ? Nancy, had a healthy baby boy who is nursing well; Nancy is staying with her now, and her husband Mr. Wallach, spends almost every night there also; is concerned that Nancy will live a hard life because of her husband's financial situation; on the other hand, her daughter Catherine ? will be \"free from the trials attended on a state of poverty,\" being married to Cuthbert Powell, who owns a large farm in Loudoun County; much Simms family news; mentions Mrs. Trist's grandson, Nicholas Trist.","Signed by B. Cottinger.","Fatherly letter giving his opinion of a certain young lady and marriage, as well as general advice.","Discussion of his engagement to this daughter Selina, and the seriousness of the matter, especially in concerning finances; tells of his poor financial state as related to a dowry, or the lack thereof, for his daughter; gives his approval of the \"alliance,\" but hopes they will delay the marriage for some time.","Has given great consideration to his claim against the French government and has turned the case over to Stephen Pleasonton, who is the auditor for the Dept. of State and who is now handling all claims; since Mr. Pleasonton is a personal friend and he (James Monroe) is greatly interested in his Burr Powell case, he knows he will get an answer soon; will also be returning the agriculture pamphlet.","Sends extract of Mr. Pleasonton's reply concerning the claim against the French government and asks that he reply with the necessary information; will also do anything he can to help.","Further discussion of his claim against the French government and dealings with Stephen Pleasanton and Isaac Coxe Barnett.","More instructions about the claim being made against the French government.","Further discussion and explanation of the case involving Burr Powell and his claim against the French government.","Continued information concerning Powell's claim against the French government.","The new court system has kept him extremely busy; social life has slowed down; the fashion these days to relieve boredom is to ride horseback; expresses concern for his own colt in the country; inquires after Dr. Nelson and his medical career; also asks about a large, gay party at South River; recommends books for good reading including Schlegel's History of Literature.","Has received the results of his claim from Mr. Pleasonton and regrets the outcome, which he disagrees with; does not feel anyone is to blame.","Asks her to come visit over Christmas; describes the social events in Arlington; mentions her cousin George Calvert; says the big event is the fair for the benefit of orphans.","Describes a walk she took and the surrounding countryside, including the wildflowers and startling a herd of deer; had many visitors, including a very graceful lady who is said to have been \"addressed\" by Mr. Van Buren, a \"jolly goodnatured ... commodore and some of the ugliest officers,\" and Mrs. Porter and her scholars; tells of books she has read, including Tales of a Grandfather, The Sorcerer, and The Talisman; loving memories and looking forward to their next meeting.","Have just returned from a visit to her grandmother's and her cousin, Ann Marshall; they all are saddened by the death of Mr. Fitzhugh; describes the country from South to West River, where she had visited, and comments on meeting a lovely girl, Bella Carter; mentions the jealousy of another male suitor?, Seldon Page; mentions Mary Custis. 3 pages. letter signed.","Sends his best wishes for her new life with Charles L. Powell; will be able to attend the wedding as well as \"Brother Nelson\"; is uncommonly warm; is sending a bonnet for her and a small diamond breast-pin for Father by the steamboat Franklin, commanded by Admiral Nevitt; describes the long ribbons attached to the bonnet, which are for going once all the way around the bonnet before knotting them by the ear, not for tying a bow under the chin; also includes a diagram of how to tie them in the current fashion; admits to having been helped in choosing the bonnet by Miss Olivia Donaldson.","Discusses events in Washington D.C.; says she went to \"the President's\" on New Year's day; discusses Mr. Marshall's sermons; mentions books she is reading; asks Selina to come visit her.","Says her health is improving; encourages her to ask her for help when she needs it; discusses the articles she is sending her including a lemon tree, curtains, a mattress; discusses how these things will get to her; gives news about the children; Bec, Nanny, Frank, and Fred.","His mother-in-law has told him of the wonderful news of the birth of another daughter Hattie, and that both mother and baby are safe; will be up to visit in about a week; comments on balancing the sexes in the family, and that he has \"no notion of supplying my brother's and sister's children with wives\"...\"we shall hate to transport them his daughters to the wilds of the west\"; all is well at home, a new hen house is being built, but the garden is too wet to work; is lonely but is visiting neighbors; family news; religious sentiments expressed about her, their new daughter, and their family.","Gives account of his trip to Wheeling, including a sweet good-bye from daughter Rebecca; was not able to locate Robert Gray or ? Throckmorton at Harper's Ferry, but later met them at Point of Rocks; detailed description of a railroad and train cars; tells poignant story of a dog on the train searching for his master.","Has had many family visitors since his departure and family news; there is a measle outbreak at \"Llangollen,\" and all of the \"negroes\" have it; she had her teeth filed by Dr. Overfield?; a fire in Upperville destroyed Robert Armistead's new store and the adjoining saddle shop; they have had a beautiful snowfall, covering all of the blossom-filled trees, which melted quickly, doing no harm to the fruit; had a letter from brother John, who advises that he Charles L. Powell \"go directly to Texas\"; loving stories about their daughter's activities.","Had a bad thunderstorm the day she left; inquires about her trip and her relatives; details of children's activities; has let Becca sleep with him.","Their father will be taking a trip West this spring, accompanied by cousin William; family information; social life in Leesburg very quiet; misses her and her family.","Details of his trip from Alexandria; spent the night with relatives; warns her about catching a cold on a windy day; tells of conversations with their young son.","Private financial matters; tells of his busy schedule as a representative from Virginia to the U.S. legislature; gives his negative opinion concerning a bank? bill introduced by Henry Clay,which he feels the President would veto; Daniel Webster shares his opinion; life insurance inquiry.","Will not be home when expected because the House of Representatives is not going to adjourn until Monday; the Congress received their second veto from President Tyler regarding the Bank Bill; describes an assault made by Sen. Henry A. Wise upon Sen. Edward Stanlyin Congress.","Asking about her visit to Washington and the Chamber of National Institute; speaks of floods, bad weather, but comfortable where he is, because of Margaret's? kindness; describes lifestyle and \"humorous remarks of Charles Lamb,\" sexual relationship with her.","Wishing thumb to heal; speaks of cattle and other animals at \"Llangollen\" that he misses; asks about children; saw Ann? mentions Virginia Taylor's visit; will visit wife before harvest; reference to brother, Leven, and his wife, and Sarah?","Hustle and excitement of the House of Representatives; hoping to adjourn on Monday the twenty-second, but difficulties cause many night meetings; political discussion about Tariff question and Tuck bill.","Discusses her story at \"the Springs;\" tells about the politics the company there discussed; gives her own view of these issues; gives news about family and friends; hopes that Congress will soon adjourn so that he can come home.","Compares episode of thief robbing hen house to thieves in Washington trying to rob \"public treasures\"; wants to buy books for her; tells how he wishes to be with her and the rest of his family.","Writes of the bad weather and that they are able to get out very little; says Mr. Powell went to the Inauguration on horseback; tells what books the family members are reading; mentions the issue of white servants; discusses Rebecca's feelings of becoming a young lady; says that they could not get the house they wanted for next year; mentions Mr. Powell's feelings of frustration for not being able to better provide for them; gives more news about the Inauguration; news of family and friends.","Daughter, Harriet, left with Uncle William to spend holidays with them; daughter Minna had a birthday party, inviting Aunt Mary's children and Eskridges; family news; death of Maria Lee.","Discusses her religious feelings; discusses her traveling plans; describes her relationship with each of her relatives where she is staying; says she is staying with Fan and helping her with her wedding.","Discusses the housekeeping and how Rebecca is taking care of the house while she is away; discusses the health of family members; tells how they are altering last year's dresses; says \"Mother\" is quite weak and \"Father\" is very dependent on her; gives news of Brother Nelson and Jeanie (sister?); gives travel plans of family; says Mr. Powell has gotten six teeth put in and looks much younger.","Describes their arrival home with her brother Nelson; gives news of \"little Nan\"?; asks about Rebecca and Minna's trip; tells her to be happy and to follow God; says Charlie is doing well in school.","Family news; mentions Laura's? wedding.","Tells what she did during her visit to Locust Hill; tells what is going on in town; gives news of family and friends. Including news from letter from \"Mother\" Selina Powell to Rebecca Powell telling of her many activities.","Discusses Jesus and how one must search for and do things that please Him; asks that she watch her sister, Minna, closely so that she will not overexert herself; Ariana? had a baby boy; describes son Charlie's and daughter Nina's reactions to reading school and learning; family news.","Speaks of John's? carriage and velocipede that once was Minna Lloyd's, describing how she rode the vehicle; describes what a Holly tree is; (has genealogical information about Minna Powell, Lloyd Powell, and Charlie Powell in a different hand, which appears to have been added later.)","Gloucester Court House,Va. Speaks of her \"companion in Matilda Lee?; received visit from Nannie Guy and Maria Harrison; describes celebration in honour of General Taylor's election; describes Mrs. Janney's travels; town gossip and family news.","Family news; speaks of going to Locust Hill; inquires and tells about adventures of many townspeople; obliged to Mrs. Tabb for taking care of her and other daughter, Minna.","Speaks of Cousin Lucy's? party; describes Christmas scene around her house and gifts that the children received; describes Cousin Elizabeth Janney and compares to Cousin Harriet; family news.","Discusses who has come to visit her; describes Cousin Lee's wife, Maria, and their wedding; asks about her Christmas; describes the book marks she made for Christmas presents; asks how Minna is doing.","Speaks of snow and bad weather; notes that daughters, Rebecca and Minna, have been gone for almost three months; Fanny (Powell) Gordon is going to visit Fredericksburg; mentions a letter from Jeannie? who found General Jones, in Washington, quite \"agreeable and handsome\"; Cuthbert Powell is much better, and he speaks of going to Gloucester to join a Mr. Hale; Nina is afraid of everything; family news; mentions hiring of a slave, Margaret.","Rebecca's description of her Uncle Tabb's Dr. John Prosser Tabb house seems far in advance of Old-Virginian architectural styles; speaks of death of Mrs. Douglas Gordon.","Speaks of dancing as a family as a \"social amusement,\" but says that it does offend some \"in the religious world;\" says that one must respect the public opinion of the community where one lives; had severe weather; family news. 3 pages. letter signed. Including note signed from Hatty Powell, Leesburg, Va., to Minna Powell, Gloucester Court House, for letter and \"glove-knots\" and sending love to Aunt Rebeccaand Uncle John Prosser.","Her brother Charlie and sister Nina have sore throats, and her father has a bad cold; snowy weather; Hatty went with Aunt Ellen to Selma and Raspberry Plain; Mr. Armistead Rust is to be married before March 4; family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on the snow storms they have had; mentions the coming wedding of Armistead Rust and Lilly Lawrence; tells how he likes working at the store; describes one of their customers; describes the house they may rent next spring. Including letter signed from Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Gloucester, Virginia Says she is glad to hear Minna's health is improving; gives news of family; says her brother Nelson soon sails for California to dig gold, and may not be back for five years; reports on how he expects to live; says that there are measles and mumps in town.","Maris's? father announced as candidate for re-election; General Rust's family going to New York to attend a wedding; father is renting Carper's house; bad weather and snow causing many colds and illnesses; Mrs. Eskridge's father died; father may go to the Inauguration; family news. 4 pages. letter signed.","Saw Representative John S. Pendleton at the House of Representativesin Washington, D.C.; Pendleton wants a senate appointment; he will not go to Leesburg because he does not want to \"meddle with party movements\"; mentions \"County Repeal of the dog law.\"","Scope and Contents Mother and Father are both sick; \"brother\" has gone to inauguration; describes how to make eggnog, and gives her opinion of it; describes riding horses to the cliff and tells of adventures. 1 page. letter signed. Including letter from Harriet Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to \"sister\" Rebecca Powell, Gloucester, Virginia, 1849 February 27, incomplete letter concerning outbreak of the mumps and family and town news.","Father suffering from piles; mumps are still prevailing; do not have parties during Lent; family news.","Scope and Contents Speaks of gossip saying that Mr. Benedict is having an affair with Mrs. Henderson; describes procession in Washington, D.C. and the inauguration; family news. Including letter signed from Selina Powell, Leesburg, Va., to Rebecca Powell, Gloucester, Virginia, 1849 March 26, concerning family news and the time of year.","Scope and Contents Expresses joy that Minna's health is till improving; says she is recovering from her cold; says Lloyd and Hattie have been ill as well; discusses the issue of Rebecca upsetting her aunt Rebecca by being late for a meal; says her aunt is easily vexed in \"her condition\"; gives news of friends and family; describes their new servant Robert. 4 pages. letter signed. Including letter signed from Charles S. Powell, to Rebecca Powell, , undated, concerning Uncle Prosser's desire to put Minna on \"short allowance,\" and Minna's consumption of beef.","Describes their move to another house which she says is comfortable but small; hopes that the Gloucester air is getting rid of her cold; says their father is busy with court dealings; says many in the area have mumps including Hattie; says that Hattie is getting a tooth plugged; says she does not want Lloyd to leave to live so far away; discusses mesmerism (hypnotism).","Speaks of her bad health; her husband is busy preparing for court; mentions a party at Exeter; Mrs. Fontleroy had a girl so Mrs. Knox is a grandmother; much more family news and information.","Scope and Contents Rebecca Powell will be coming home within a week or so; Fanny? is at Locust Hill with the mumps; family news; Uncle William Graypersuaded Father to go to Gum Springs, Va., until after the election; election day events seemed to be going against Father. Including note signed from Nina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to \"Sister Minna\" Powell, Gloucester Court House, Virginia, 1849 April 26, concerning family news.","Describes Minna's cough and how they are treating it; tells her what clothes Lloyd and Charlie should wear if it gets colder; says she has been doing little except taking care of Minna; discusses new dresses for the winter and corsets; gives news of friends and relatives; discusses travel plans, to come home for the winter.","Discusses dresses, materials and costs; discusses bonnets; gives news of family; thanks her and Hattie for taking care of the household duties while she is away.","Says Minna is now well and that they are anxious to come home; gives news of Jeanie (her sister?), and Rebecca; gives news of \"Mother\" and \"Father\"; discusses books.","Says Mr. Powell had his \"likeness taken\" at the Daguerreotype rooms; says Minna's health continues to improve but that she may have one tonsil taken out; discusses the remedies she is taking; says she feels stronger also; gives news of friends; gives news of Rebecca, Jeanie, and \"sister\" Ann; discusses walking shoes.","Gives advice on her health and over-exertion; describes the illumination that took place in the neighborhood; tells of visits she has made; tells stories about Minna's sister, Nina; gives news of family and friends; says Hattie has lost her \"excess of fat\" and is walking three times a day.","Tells what each family member is doing; discusses bonnets; discusses appearance versus reality as concerning materialism; discusses the opportunities for her in Alexandria; discusses the role of children in the family; gives news of friends and family; mentions that \"brother\" John may move and that if they move to Illinois, they will be closer to him.","Says they got there a few days ago and that Mr. Powell, Mr. Grey(?), and \"brother Llew\" have gone to the sale of slaves (\"the sale of the negroes\"); discusses her visit in Alexandria with her grandparents; Discusses the bad weather in Leesburg and the bad condition of the roads; says their family must economize rigidly; says Mr. Powell found the law business in Alexandria too small, so they will not be moving there; expresses her disappointment at the outcome; gives news of family.","Scope and Contents Reviews Christmas gifts received by everyone; describes a \"reading party\"; describes Christmas decorations of the Church; family news. Including note signed from Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, 1849 December 29, concerning when daughter, Rebecca, is to return home.","Tells of the recent social events of the area; describes the format of a reading party; says her mother-in-law could not make it to their home because of the snow; asks her how her mother is doing; says there are still small pox in the area; discusses how many servants she has and what each does; says that Rebecca's Uncle George took Cuthbert to an asylum in Baltimore and hopes he will be happier there then when he was \"out.\"","Gives news of Rebecca's Uncle Richard and Aunt Elizabeth who live in Illinois; says she plans to get a description of the Illinois life from them; gives news of Ellen? who is unwell and is going to a doctor in New York; discusses how Rebecca can get home; describes family activities; says they have been able to do little because of the rain and mud; says she lies on her back all day sewing while her children read to her.","Scope and Contents Reading parties are the only way she can socialize; reports Maria Grady's death; reports about a big baptist meeting going on there headed by Mrs. Lucket; much town news. 4 pages. letter signed. Including letter signed from Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, January 26, 1850, concerning Rebecca Powell's trip home and Maria Grady's \"triumphant death.\"","Scope and Contents Speaks of terrible weather; boasts of learning to spin rolls of cotton on a spinning wheel; reports death of Rebecca Gray, Robert Gray's daughter; describes her daily routine; discusses Mary Grady. Including letter signed from \"devoted mother,\" Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to \"Bec,\" Rebecca Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, January 1850, concerning bad weather, family news, and attendance to the convention.","Says many in the family have been very sick for a couple of days and that she has had to nurse them; says Minna is now sick; and never had fully recovered from the chicken pox she had before; gives advice of how to be a good guest; advises her on her studies.","Says she has a toothache but must wait until May to get them pulled; describes a humorous reading party; says there was a case of small pox in the area and that many are being revaccinated. Including letter signed from \"mother\" Selina Powell to Rebecca Powell. Discusses her travel plans home; tells her to follow her grandparents' advice; gives news of family.","Expresses joy that her younger siblings are recovering from the measles so well; reports on health of \"Grandma\" and \"Grandpa\" Lloyd; gives news of Aunt Rebecca, Jeanie, and Minnie; Tells what she had done each day.","Inquires about many weddings in Leesburg and about who will need new dresses; speaks of ball thrown by Maria Washington; other city news.","Gives general description of Henry and discusses the family's move there; discusses the house they will build; advises what they should bring; reports on the emigrants in the area; discusses their travel plans in detail; asks Charlie to bring Newfoundland puppies; gives news of family there.","Describes presents sent to grandchildren; tells of Christmas scene in Alexandria; wants granddaughters to meet a polite gentleman that impressed her. Including poem, 1852, by R. C. Powell, beginning \"'Ours the cross.' Yes it is ours,\" giving a religious viewpoint.","Speaks of how she makes embroidery patterns and what colors are preferred; inquires about some of her friends; John Leven Powell says that Brooke? looks badly; aunt Fanny trying to match Brooks with Lucy Gordon; speaks of a Mr. Beverley breaking out around his face and \"bleeding profusely\".","Scope and Contents Mr. Gordon? will be a delegate to the democratic convention in Richmond, Virginia; much use of her eyes results in inflammation of her eyelids; \"Llangollen\" property is deteriorating; much town news and family news; mentions her dower right.","Speaks of helping Frank and Lucy ? with their new baby; describes female servants and her experiences with them; describes health of her daughters, Harriet, Rebecca, and Minna; reports of a few cases of \"cholera\"; reports of a good garden.","Gives a detailed report of Minna's health, expressing hope that her headaches are definitely getting better; tells about people who have visited the family; mentions a desegregated school in \"abolition ground\"; tells what her sisters have been doing since she left; discusses Rebecca's journey.","Mrs. Janney's baby died while she was ill; a Mr. Anderson, a Presbyterian Minister, says that his wife, Miss Harper, is a relative of Selina's (her father's Aunt); speaks of Fred's? wedding; tells of episode when she goes to visit a Mrs. Brown?; describes a visit they made to some neighbors; describes Mr. Lombard's house that is being built; reports on the food they are preparing and what is available to them; says the winter goods have still not come in; mentions sewing that her daughters are doing; news of family and friends.","Mentions Fanny's ? wedding; family news; possibility that Rebecca's Uncle Gordon ? might be elected to legislature; family does not wish Rebecca Powell to return home this winter.","Describes a visit they made to some new neighbors; describes Mr. Lombard's house that is being built; reports on the food they are preparing and what is available to them; says the winter goods have still not come in; mentions sewing that her daughters are doing; news of family and friends.","Describes their busy preparations for winter; describes their daily routine; says she is glad to have Lucy and Fred stay with them; describes their Sunday school; reports on Scholastics (a servant) who is now reading well; news of family and friends; discusses dresses and styles; asks about Rebecca's Uncle Nelson; mentions that Rebecca's Uncle Gordon was elected; asks about Fan's? wedding and hopes she and William will be happy.","Speaks of his daughter's trip, whom she should visit, and money matters; hopes to soon reap the financial benefits of his store; mentions Bishop Whitehouse's determination to give the college broad foundations; family news.","Family news; sleet and bad weather; religious discussion and viewpoints; Lucy and John? have a daughter now.","Scope and Contents Mr. Powell, Charles and Richard Lloyd are busy with new business as \"Land Agents\"; town of Henry, Illinois now has a newspaper and a steam mill; hopes to have a railroad passing through soon; there is not a decent Church and she wishes to see one built; Lloyd Powell, son of Selina, studies German because there are so many Germans in their town to do business with.","Scope and Contents Sarcastically teases her sister about differences between lifestyles of \"Far West\" and the East; Uncle Fred ? went to Springfield to see that railroad went from Peoria through Henry, Illinois; mentions problems with scarlet fever; family news.","Speaks of liquor laws and problems with drinking; describes lectures; such family and town news; mentions other religious lectures.","Expresses desire for daughter Rebecca to return home; Minna Powell still having problems with headaches; family news; Fred? went to Chicago to see stockholders of the Peoria and Rock Island Railroad; asks for Rebecca to send asparagus seed and large lima beans; mentions Thackery's lectures, and gives her opinion about his books and religious teachings.","Scope and Contents Family news; \"land business\" will provide many opportunities for travel; Rebecca planning to go to Leesburg soon. Including note from Charles L. Powell, Henry, Illinois, to \"darling,\" Rebecca Powell, , 1853 March 11, sending his daughter ten dollars and writing her as to how to handle her expenses and requesting her to bring home her Grandfather's papers.","States that even though he just left yesterday, she wanted to put a letter in the books to be sent to him; comments on their inability to see each other even though he is only seven miles away.","Mentions his job as a traveling salesman and how he hopes to soon be Uncle Richard's Lloyd administration; resolved in town meeting to build the Railroad Peoria and Chicago.","Scope and Contents Expresses her disappointment that she cannot see Rebecca before Rebecca returns to Henry, Illinois; describes the friendship between them; news of friends in Baltimore.","Tells of carriage accident involving Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dulaney, where their horses were scared by the Clifton Mill and threw Mrs. Dulaney; she and father attended Dr. Rutherford's lectures; emphasizes that ladies got to vote, as well as gentlemen, on whether they were satisfied with the lectures; new wharf boat has arrived.","Describes the towns of Rushville and Pittsfield; said he enjoyed Pittfield more, but that Uncle Richard Lloyd sent him an assignment for Rushville; says he will be there about a month; asks about friends and family.","Scope and Contents Rebecca has come home; Minna joined the church with her family; gives religious views; family news. Including letter from Minna Powell, Henry, Illinois, to \"Brother\" , 1853 May 11, referring to Rushville, as location of brother; tells of beautiful spring weather and describes scenery.","Will soon be coming home; complains of sore throat and headaches; has had scarlet fever; family information.","Gossips about \"Miss Jane,\" a mutual friend; says he and Dr. Winslow found her in her parlor with a man; says the servant did not want to let them in and that it was an uncomfortable situation. Including letter written in margins from \"Cousin\" Jane to Rebecca Powell concerning religious publication, an Episcopal convention.","Expresses how much she misses him; discusses reading material.","Describes Aunt Ellen's Powell Gray recovery from an illness; much family news; describes wedding that she went to; expresses romantic interest in a Dr. Claggett; includes printed poems.","Describes physical appearance of \"Llangollen\" as well as her feelings towards the place; reminisces about when family lived in Virginia. Talks about old friends; family news.","Scope and Contents Tells her little sister Nina about old friends and family; gives details of things she has been doing. Including letter from \"Hatty\" Harriet Powell, \"Llangollen,\" Virginia, to \"Mother,\" Selina Powell, 1853 October 10. Concerning warmer clothes; advantages of \"flannel draws\" over a \"wadded petticoat.\"","Scope and Contents Says she has been extremely ill and so have many in the area; says she has been traveling in order to improve her health; tells of her problems with Custis and his lessons; says Robert is still holding his office in Washington but wishes to leave; asks how she likes \"the West\" and if her husband is finding success; news of friends.","Reports Lucy's? death and grief everyone feels; Nelly? is to be baptized; other family news.","21 items.","Tells of their Christmas and New Years celebrations. Also includes \"Mother\" Selina Powell, to Rebecca Powell. Expresses hope that Rebecca can be with her relatives in Baltimore; discusses the nature of receiving advice and making her own decisions concerning her travel plans.","Speaks of attending a party; mentions \"matching up\" procedures at party; family news; details Christmas gifts.","Mentions religious feelings; speaks of a railroad being built nearby; Virginia? had her annual get-together on December 26; of family members; mentions a friend's visit to the Crystal Palace; Mrs. Augustine Washington had the first male child born at Mt. Vernon recently; family news; mentions Rear Admiral Leven Minn Powell.","Mentions Brooks'? wedding; describes details of the wedding; much family news.","Tells of her day spent with Lizzie King and Jane Norris; describes a dinner given for a couple about to get married; news of other friends.","Mentions sicknesses of Nelson Lloyd and John Lloyd; speaks of a Douglas Forrest who attends Yale College; has to take a boat to Washington D.C.; gives price rates per acre of land at that time; gives prices for a lot of land.","Family news about cousins Nannie and Fanny?; mentions Uncle Nelson's Lloyd recovery; travels by omnibus.","Family news; describes her garden and its contents; Regina? was married; Mr. Livingston? requests influence of Charles L. Powell to obtain the consulship of London through General Baercel?; mentions Mr. McFaddin as being the mayor of Henry.","Family news; describes the scenery at Locust Hill; some of Uncle George's ? children have chicken pox.","Identified as much of note added in unknown handwriting, possibly that of Selina Lloyd Hepburn.","Description of Minna's gravesite; tells what he's doing to improve its appearance.","Describes trip to Niagara Falls; describes places visited in New York and where he lives; describes his studies.","Describes courses he is studying at school; describes the first time he saw a man dive under water and the suit he wore below water; staying at a boarding house.","John Lloyd who died in 1854; estimated price value are given.","Describes study habits and classes; mentions prices of a ring and a clock; describes his financial situation. .","Describes in detail her Quaker wedding to Frank? on 1854 December 14.","Nina's Christmas gift from Charles arrived safely; mentions wedding of a fellow student; serenaded the couple with a \"horse fiddle\"; describes his activities in his spelling class; mentions plans to return home in the spring.","Expresses religious beliefs; lists prices for renting his room.","Describes Charter Oak, an attraction in Hartford; describes his visit to an armory; staying with a Mr. Parsons and describes his family.","Scope and Contents Discusses financial settlements he is making for his father concerning the house, lands, furniture; says Uncle Fred and Uncle Neb are leaving Henry and they are all \"disgusted\" with Henry and that he thinks his (father's) decision not to come back was wise; mentions the family move to Winchester, Virginia","12 items, 1856. 16 items, 1857","Describes their Christmas which was spent at Uncle Fred's and Aunt Lute's; describes a Christmas ball and a New Year's ball in detail; says he has had some problems with dyspepsia; asks about cousin Kate's wedding to a senator.","Reports on Aunt Lib and Uncle R?'s new son, Richard; says he rented out their house in Henry; says he has been away from \"home\" now for three months; and will not go to New Orleans, Mobile, and Augusta; describes how he decorated Minna's grave, and expresses hope that her resting place will soon be Virginia; asks about their school; sends money from a large profit he made selling land.","Describes his visit to Louisville where he saw his cousins and went to many social events; says that the train ride from Kentucky was very rough; says he will be in Vicksburg in a week and then will go to Wilmington, North Carolina; Mobile, Alabama; New Orleans; and Memphis, Tennessee; asks about family and friends.","Describes his stay in Vicksburg, and his visit with Mr. And Mrs. Eilbeck Mason and Miss Louisa Fox; says that he did not see Cousin John Russell while in New Orleans; discusses his travel plans; asks about Hatty's teaching.","Expresses joy that she is well from the influenza; says he has recently traveled to Portsmouth, Va,, the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi; says he will now go to Texas; discusses travel plans; asks her to pick out one of her friends for him; discusses Charlie's new job in St. Louis.","Scope and Contents Describes St. Louis and the Virginia House Hotel; inquires about the new scholars the family has taken on; harasses Nina for not writing. Including note from Charles L. Powell, St. Louis, Missouri, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1856 May 4, concerning his happiness about Nina joining the Church.","Describes hard times in Illinois; intent to move back to Virginia when business picks up; family news.","Speaks of influenza and other illnesses prominent in the town; reports the death of Mr. Adies ?; Ellen Powell is in Washington Infirmary; house is being renovated; family news.","Says he just returned from Henry; says Charlie is on his way to Henry to start his new job in Uncle Fred's store; describes Henry and the house they used to live in; reports that Uncle Fred is building a house; gives new of Scholastics and Monsieur Carlo; says he will go to Pennsylvania next and then visit them.","Reports that Lloyd Powell is on his way to Virginia; describes their yard and home in Henry; yellow fever is not a problem this year in Illinois; he went to a concert given by the Baleis.","Inquires about the \"weddings fair\"; discusses his travels and the loneliness involved in his job; mentions his relief that the campaigns and elections are over; sends messages to friends at home.","Nina has begun studying Latin and learning how to draw; mentions the extension of the Chicago and Pern canal down to Henry; much family news.","Tells what each family member is doing; discusses religion and the duties of a Christian; gives news of friends who have joined the church; discusses Minna's grave; discusses letter writing; tells of recent marriages and engagements; gives her philosophy on why he should not begin to chew tobacco; news of family and friends.","Scope and Contents Makes reference to Valentine's Day and Washington's Birthday; mentions last year's parade and the marching continentals; reports of bad rain storm that tore up the railroad track and caused problems with mud and flooding; family news. Includes note signed from Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1857 February 22, telling her to turn to their 'one friend' for strength and advice.","Scope and Contents Describes a storm which kept him in Henry, Illinois, unable to travel; gives recent travel plans, including a trip to Philadelphia by boat; gives news of friends and family in Henry; says many river towns are flooded.","Reports his knowledge of Lloyd's Powell return to Winchester; relatives are going to the Episicpal Church for Easter; reports Dr. Hoagland ? as being a bad tenant in their house in Illinois; mentions happiness that Nina Powell is joining the church today.","Gives news of relatives in Alexandria; tells his travel plans; says he finds the women of Virginia far more appealing than those of South Carolina.","Uncle Fred? and Aunt Lucy? are leaving for Virginia; sending his mother his daguerreotype, a photograph; reports that Lloyd is in St. Louis; Bridget, a past boarder, had a little girl; family news.","Describes the family vacation and adventures; describes the baths; mentions the parties they have attended; family news.","Family is on vacation; describes activities and scenery at Capon Springs; family news.","Speaks about taking inventory at the store; family news.","Says they just got back from Capon; asks her not to take silver nitrate for her headaches; says they have all improved their health by the visit to Capon; says \"brother\" Nelson is now there hoping the springs will help him; says they did not get the house that they wanted to rent; gives news of friends; says Rebecca, Hatty, and Lloyd are there. Including letter from Charles L. Powell to Nina Powell. Says that he misses her and wishes she could have been at Capon; asks about her headaches.","Describes his travels from Baltimore to Henry; mentions shortage of money due to bank failures; gives detailed news of the town, including improvements being made; news of Henry relatives; mentions that the bank failures will result in fewer land dealings and therefore, less work for him; asks about the young ladies of Winchester.","Inquires about Mr. Waler's? lectures; attends the Methodist Church now; reports of the adventures during hunting season; mentions the new idea of pavement sidewalks.","Describes a severe snowstorm and its effects on Henry; tells how he spent Thanksgiving day; describes their new cook with whom he is infatuated; mentions the death of Robert Conrad?; gives messages of friends in Winchester.","Reports of Nina getting her teeth straightened; describes method; reports that the number of scarlet fever cases is greatly reduced; she is very busy with the boarding school; tells of a fight between Charlie McCormick and a police officer; mentions Hunter Holmes McGuire; family news.","Discusses the death of Robert ? and the reaction of the town; gives news of friends; sends her love to her mother and relatives; wants to know what Dr. Chase said about her teeth.","Writes about Nina's plans to go home; says she is concerned about her traveling when her teeth are in such a condition.","20 items.","Refers to the \"hard times\" everyone is experiencing; describes farm activities; family news; describes how to make a mousetrap.","Describes midwest weather and the usual fall-like temperatures; says that they are all much healthier because of the mild weather; says ties are hard and the bank in Henry just closed, but that the town is continuing to improve; asks about Mrs. Powell's occupation, teaching; mentions the death of Robert Conrad and describes his character; messages to family members.","Reports of freezing temperatures of -15 F and snow in Henry; mentions sleighing in the snow; reports story of a bank robbery.","Reports of Lloyd's Powell trip to St. Louis to try and find Charles a job; family news; mentions a Mr. Lombard who plans to return to Henry and open a bank of issue.","Discusses who owes him letters from home; says he could not find a job for Charley Charles L. Powell, Jr.? in St. Louis because of the poor economy; gives news of Randolph Powell, of St. Louis, and John Webb Powell, of Utah; says he will be home during the summer.","Mentions that she missed his birthday with a card but thought of him that day; expresses religious feelings and beliefs; family news; lists people recently confirmed in the Church; outbreak of typhus fever at the University ?","Tells of his travels; describes Memphis, Tenn.; gives news of \"cousin\" William Powell who resides in Memphis; gives news of Mr. And Mrs. Mason, residing in Vicksburg; describes Leake County where he sold some of his Uncle Nelson's land; gives news of \"cousin\" John Wilson of New Orleans and of \"cousin\" John Chilton, who may send his daughter Sarah to school in Virginia; tells his travel plans, stating he will be in Virginia in a month; gives news to family and friends.","Describes scenery where he is; tells of a May party that some school girls had; describes his boat riding trip; family news; mentions arrival of Mr. Winn, the new Presbyterian minister.","Reports having been sick with a bad cold; family news; Nina has problems with other schoolgirls because her parents operate the school; trying to plan Charlie's return home for the summer.","Asks about fourth of July entertainment; Mr. Winn gave an exceptional sermon; Uncle Richard? bought a piano and a side-saddle; family news.","Inquires about boarding students; inquires about vacations at Capon Springs, West Virginia; tells of his success at duck hunting; family news; mentions Stephen A. Douglas.","Gives news of Uncle Richard's and Uncle Fred's families; says that Frank's baby is still ill; gives news of Hammond and Minna; comments that he will not see his family for another year; gives news of Charlie Charles L. Powell, Jr. and his employment possibilities; asks about Uncle Neb of Clark, Va?.","Gives her opinion about chewing tobacco, smoking, and other bad habits; incorporates religious duty into her opinion; some family news.","Discusses his habit of chewing tobacco and how he should discipline himself to quit.","Discusses the weather; reports on Hammond; reports that Mr. Chandler of Henry is getting married in Boston; says they will stay at Mrs. Taber's for the winter; gives news of Charlie (Charles) L. Powell, Jr.; comments on the involvement of women in politics in Henry; news of friends; comments on the decreased enrollment at the family school, saying they will at least have a lighter workload; mentions Stephen A. Douglas.","Expresses her disappointment in Charlie's having tasted tobacco; tells him that he is doing wrong to continue this habit; voices many religious views.","Reports that river is flooding the town; talks of Christmas holidays; family news.","A birthday letter for Nina's sixteenth birthday; describes the weather; family news; Min? is the \"editress\" of the \"Minnehaha\"; tells of the affairs of a Miss Amanda?.","Gives account of how he spends his days with emphasis on his Sunday activities; tried to quit chewing tobacco but couldn't; tells of episode where Uncle Richard? lost his saddle bags in the town of Bradford; river was frozen and people are ice skating; family news.","Tells where the girls boarding with them are going for Christmas; describes their Christmas plans; recollects their last Christmas with Minna; gives religious advice; sends her love to Lloyd.","18 items.","Would love for her to stay with him; mentions a sister Hannah.","Reports that Lloyd Powelland Uncle Richard ? have gone to Memphis, Tenn.; tells of the building of a road for $10,000; describes a surprise party he attended; mentions Valentine's Day and how many he has received; family news.","Reports that Uncle Richard and Frank are with him in Memphis, to see if they want to move there; says that he does not believe Uncle Richard will leave Illinois, but that Frank probably will; says that they tried to look up William Powell but he had moved to Arkansas; discusses the possibilities of his parents establishing a school in the area, and the risks involved.","Gives news of Uncle Richard and Uncle Fred; says Uncle Fred and Frank will close their business and leave Henry; tells of a conversation with Bishop Otey of Memphis on the subject of establishing a girls school there; gives details of the proposal in case his father is interested; gives news of the private school situation in Arkansas; reports on his business dealings in Arkansas; discusses financial matters.","Gives news of Uncle Fred who has been ill; says that the women of the town are all inspecting the new spring goods brought in from Saint Louis; discusses his daily schedule; says Charlie Charles L. Powell, Jr. is in singing school; asks about Nina's walks and lectures on the benefits of exercise to health and appearance.","Describes spring in Illinois; inquires about relatives in Alexandria; comments on Uncle Nelson's helpless state; discusses the chances of recovering Uncle Nelson's lands in Arkansas; describes the area of Henry where the family used to live; comments that she now weights 108 lbs., which is more than her daughters weigh; sends his love to Grand Ma Powell, Aunt Ann, and Uncle Neb.","A baby girl was born who is Nina's cousin Uncle Richard's daughter?; describes a fishing trip; mentions finding several Indian graves with skeletons and other items; tells story of a \"mad\" dog who bit many people.","Gives news of Illinois relatives; describes a trip that he and Uncle Richard took through Stark County, emphasizing the changes that have taken place in the last five years; comments on Charley's Charles L. Powell, Jr. development into a young man; reports that Uncle Richard will leave the land business on September 1st; discusses his involvement in the business and his desire to visit Virginia.","Scope and Contents Expresses his relief that his brother Charles arrived safely in Va.; comments on how scattered the family is at present; mentions Cousin Fanny Cochran's wedding in Middleburg, Virginia; discusses Mr. Hyde's trip in the \"aerial vessel\" Atlantic from St. Louis to New York, as reported in the \"Republican\"; reports that Frank has another son, Horatio Nelson; news of other Illinois relatives; describes the July 4 festivities.","Discusses an unprofitable year for his business; discusses a business proposition made to his brother Charles and Harry and Benton Janney by Uncle Richard, concerning the opening of the store; gives news of Illinois relatives; comments that his Uncle Richard, who just turned 43, may begin to use his middle name again and become Richard H. Lloyd; comments on how, in the past twenty years, the Powell family has spread from \"New York to Salt Lake City, and from the 'Lakes' to the Gulf of Mexico.\"","Reports that Uncle Richard, Minna will stop at Fulton County to visit relatives; gives his opinion about Minna not returning to Winchester Va. for school, stating that she has become too undisciplined and used to complete freedom in Illinois to be effectively taught in a school; describes Frank's son Horatio Nelson; comments on the family's health, saying that his father Charles L. Powell weights twenty pounds more than he does and his mother Selina L. Powell weighs only six pounds less, and also weighs more than any of her three brothers in Illinois; asks her if she is finished school and will make her debut.","Reports that Charley (Charles) L. Powell, Jr., Harry and Benton Janney have begun their business named \"H and TB Janney and Co.\" Asks about the boarding school and discusses the difficulties of running one; reports that Frank's family and Mrs. Hammond? are on their way to Memphis to live; reports that Uncle Fred is planning an extended visit to Virginia, and then will probably move to Memphis; says he and Uncle Richard dissolved their partnership and that Uncle Richard plans to move to Memphis as well; reports that crops are poor, so his business will be slow; plans to see them for Christmas.","Reports that there is a County Fair next week; describes in detail an incident of a burning well; expresses sorrow that the family school will be so small this year; reports that the 'W. S. Fair' in Chicago is now over.","Scope and Contents Discussing fall and winter goods being stocked at \"Lloyd's Big Brick\" in Henry, Illinois","family news; mentions marriage of Miss Hutchins, and deaths of 2 children of Mrs. Clara Ferguson; received invitation to wedding of \"Miss Mittie;\" gives his opinion of marriage.","A French teacher at the boarding school died; mentions excitement due to 'John' Browne's execution and that there are 26 companies of soldiers at Charlestown, West Virginia; mentions growing discontent of slaves; describes how men have loaded pistols ready in their homes; tells how many people are being imprisoned; tells of other strains between North and South; some family news; mentions Robert Young Conrad.","Reports that Uncle Richard's baby has been christened Elizabeth Jenkins Lloyd; comments that this is the day that John Brown is to be executed; comments on the number of arrests in Virginia of strangers traveling through the state. Including newspaper clipping, n.d., of a poem about infants.","Discusses Professors Wise and LaMountain's attempt to establish daily balloon transportation from the \"Western\" states to the East Coast; family news; says he is anxious for the family in Illinois to move south; mentions the execution of \"Cook and his Confederates\" involved in John Brown's attempted insurrection on December 16.","Invitation to a \"Leap Year\" party.","Scope and Contents Mentions and encloses invitation to a \"Leap Year\" party; describes events at the party; describes weather and reports of a sleighing party; reports marriage of Mary Ann Hoyt, friend of the family. Including note from Maggie J. Richmond, Henry, Illinois, to Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, 1860 February, inviting him to a \"Leap Year\" party.","Talks about Uncle Richard's? baby girl; gives report of Charles L. Powell and some family news.","Discusses \"spring fever\" concerning work; describes weather; speaks of Uncle Nelson's Lloyd death and how it should be a happy time; thanks his father for \"Alexandria Gazettes\" containing articles about the Whig convention; family news.","Writes about her feelings during the time following her brother Nelson's death; recounts the last days she spent with Nelson Lloyd.","Talks about assessed value of some land or property and makes reference to Lloyd Brothers and Co.; speaks of crops and the effects of the weather; mentions how road being finished would provide trade with those on the other side of the river; township will vote on how to acquire additional funds to complete the road; mentions the whig convention and how they now represent such a small minority of people.","Talks of spring dresses and bonnets; mentions hearing address by William McDonald; discusses opening of a shoe and book manufactory; speaks of beating \"the 'Yankees' with their own men;\" family news; religious advice; mentions use of telegraph.","Discusses agriculture and effects of weather on crops; talks of visiting New England and of dislike of their attitudes; expresses extreme negative opinion of 'Yankees.'","Family news; mentions work at the store; discusses events around town. Including poem? written in Latin on both sides of envelope. Locks of hair also enclosed.","Discusses crops and agriculture; describes Illinois scenery; family news; inquires about trip to Capron Springs; mentions \"Uncle Richard's\" card selling tour.","Discusses Congressional race; mentions Cassius M. Clay of Kentucky and his visit to Illinois; talks about rise in crime; family news.","Discusses confusion about having joined the church; religious discussion; some family and neighborhood news.","Inquires about trip to New England; mentions \"Alexandria Sentinel;\" family news.","Discusses climate and busy season of Christmas; debates issue of Civil War and effects; gives religious advice; family news; Robert Young Conrad.","Discusses problems due to political and financial situation of the country; talks about boils on his hand; family news; mentions kindness of Mayor Turner.","Nina's eighteenth birthday; discusses the weather; talks about sleighing and skating; mentions \"Pickwick Papers\" and describes hunting interest; makes reference to several literary works.","Talks of trade being slow; election of a Mr. McFadden as \"Justice of the Peace\"; mentions sleighing and the weather; describes hayride in snow and people he went with.","Discusses his indebtedness to his father and his financial situation.","Discusses political situation and \"imminent danger of Civil War\"; comments on government involvement and troops in a war; mentions social life.","Scope and Contents Discusses the imminent war and that it will be the third one in her lifetime; talks about effects of a war from past experience; family news. 3 pages. letter signed. Including note signed from \"grandmother\" Catharine Powell, Bellevue, Va.?, to Rebecca Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1861 January 20, inquiring about being able to paint for her.","Describes his dog and its habits and actions; talks about a fight at a warehouse; family news.","Discusses pros, cons, and possibilities of a war; talks about being able to cross North/South Line if he comes to Virginia; describes weather; mentions indoor winter activities; refers to marriage and courting habits; family news.","Briefly discusses the Navy; describes wedding of Nellie Hall and a Mr. Kellogg; family news.","Information concerning troop movements around Harper's Ferry; mentions a Col. Bowen, superintendent Barbour, and a Col. Moore.","Discusses explosion of armory at Harper's Ferry; speaks of united Southern forces; mentions involvement of friends including Powell Grady; Powell and Holmes Conrad; family news.","Suffering from inflammation of eyes; discusses possibility of Illinois and Virginia residents being separated during the war; Virginia's succession from the Union; Democrats opposition to the war with the South; talks about surrender of Fort Sumter; confusion about whether to leave or stay in Henry; some family news.","Discusses Colonel Robert Lee and movement of troops; mentions Georgetown Heights, Alexandria Heights, and the Valley counties; some family news; mentions Rockingham Rifles.","Blockade established at the mouth of the Ohio; Southern trade suspended; some family news; inquires about situation in Virginia concerning the war.","Discusses a proclamation of Lincoln; politics and effects of the Civil War; dominance of Lincoln's party in Louisville, Kentucky; some family news.","Orders to stop mail from Virginia.; Alexandria occupied by North; Fairfax cavalry taken prisoner; family news.","War's effects on postal service; family news.","Thanks her for package of food and lists contents; speaks of newspaper Richmond Dispatch as a rare luxury; describes camp life; enemy is at Williamsport, Md.","Discusses camp life and its required adjustment; mentions accidental shooting of two men as their only pessimistic experience so far; gives account of battles reported in the Baltimore Sun Baltimore Sun; majority of men in army are under 21; describes how soldiers try to get food from surrounding farmers and their families.","Scope and Contents Discusses uniforms, saying that they are everywhere, and that a \"John Brown\" has increased the \"military spirit\" in Virginia; asks about Lloyd; discusses books he has read and that she recommends; describes their daily schedule and when she has time to read; discusses food in season; news of family and friends.","Prepares for battle; states that he is ready to do his duty for his country; mentions that the Continentals lost two men in the engagement the day before.","Regrets that he cannot keep their date for the afternoon due to Army business.","Scope and Contents Mentions her husband's attack of dysentery; family news; gives news of friends and family; hopes war will soon be over so that the family can all be together; expresses religious feelings; wishes that they could write more freely; tells him to send his letters to E. J. Lee in Maryland who will forward them South to them. Including note, from Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Winchester, Virginia, to \"Charlie,\" Charles L. Powell, Jr., , relating more family news.","Asks for specific items of clothing to be sent because he does not know when he can return home; refers to Haresack? and asks that she make him a smaller one.","Includes description of L. Powell.","Description of how Lloyd Powell was shot in battle of Manassas; details of his personal characteristics and attitudes.","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy in regard to Lloyd Powell's death; offers comforting words from the Bible. Including letter, from Sue P. Lee, Lexington, Va. to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1861 July 29, offering condolences on the death of her brother, Lloyd Powell.","Thanks Nina for her letter of sympathy concerning the death of her mother; gives news of her brothers and sisters; says that she has terminated her relations with cousin R.? because she could not marry a first cousin; discusses their friendship.","Complains of poor postal service; tells him of Lloyd Powell's death; remembers about Lloyd's characteristics and qualities; says that typhoid fever is spreading in the town; talks about her servants; family news; reports of Willie Lee Chilton's death, a second cousin; expresses religious view.","Love letter to her; proposes marriage to her and her guardian and asks for a reply.","Signed also by J. R. Bowen, Justice of the Peace, stating that Charles L. Powell, Jr. has taken necessary oaths to become Deputy Marshal. . Including on verso, document, from Brigadier General James H. Carson, 1861 October 24, Charles L. Powell, Jr. permission to cross back and forth over enemy lines.","Thanks her for package she sent him; describes his situation and effects of the Civil War.","Thanks her for cap she sent him; his company is located at the \"Big Spring\" near Mr. Gray's.","States that 'Yankees' were in Shepherdstown, WVa. a few nights ago; family news; sends condolences on loss of her brother Lloyd Powell.","Sympathizes upon loss of Nina's brother, Lloyd Powell; relates her story of when her father died; expresses indebtedness to Nina's mother Selina (Lloyd) Powell; mentions sickness prevalent in Winchester, Va.; discusses her brother's Bob Lucas experiences as a soldier; Charles L. Powell, Sr., has accepted position in Richmond; news of spending summer at Col. LaRue's in Clarke to escape the Yankees.","Thanks her for a cap she made and sent to him; expecting to go to camp soon; some family news.","Tells of explosion that a Mr. Hubard caused trying to perfect something like \"Greek fire\" to sell to the government, similar to a powder to use in shells; describes condition of Mr. Hubard, his subsequent operations and death.","Scope and Contents Wanted to give her news from Winchester, Virginia, but \"the spy\" had to burn his information for fear it would fall into enemy hands; tells stories of houses being searched by soldiers; news of friends and relatives; decorated with \"Confederate States of America\" seal.","Trying to catch up with Stonewall Jackson's troops; describes camp life and strategy concerning the Yankees.","Possibility of 'Yankees' taking Richmond; discusses importance of trust in God during battles; inquires about Robert Lee.","General information on troop movements; mentions Battle of Williamsburg.","Describes being a member of Jackson's Army; mentions \"Rockbridge Artillery\" being full; family news. Decorated with \"Liberty and Union\" seal.","Stonewall Jackson captured two entire enemy regiments; enemy took part of Central Railroad; troop movements.","Family news; disappointment about not being able to be with Stonewall Jackson in his last fight.","Discusses the family's living arrangements; thanks her for finding a home for her to stay in, but feels it would be less imposing if she stayed where Nina is teaching in Prince Edward County; hopes that they can all live together soon; rejoices over Jackson's victory in retaking the \"old town\"; says that the Garlands have been very kind during her stay with them; discusses her traveling plans.","Death of friends, Willie Gray and Marshall Barton; death of various others in war including Turner Asby; talks of having made herself a sun-bonnet; news of family and friends.","Speaks of getting a job as a clerk in Major Vaun's office; information about Stonewall Jackson's victories; reports Colonel Ashby's death.","Reviews routine activities; much family and friend news; discusses Stonewall Jackson's troops.","Scope and Contents Everyone feeling ill and weighing less; family news; possible fighting in Richmond, Virginia; Stonewall Jackson is at Hanover Junction, Va.; problem with fleas.","He cannot get into the Rockbridge Artillery; she is staying with a Col. and Mrs. Tucker; battle of Richmond has begun; family news.","Scope and Contents Got position as a clerk in the Quarter Master's Office under Capt. Irwin, first cousin of Selina (Lloyd) Powell; Stonewall Jackson's army passed through Gordonsville about a week ago; talks of deserters from both sides wandering in mountains west of Winchester, Va.; South won battle in Richmond, Virginia","Scope and Contents Got position as a clerk in the Quarter Master's Office under Capt. Irwin, first cousin of Selina (Lloyd) Powell; Stonewall Jackson's army passed through Gordonsville about a week ago; talks of deserters from both sides wandering in mountains west of Winchester, Va.; South won battle in Richmond, Virginia","Scope and Contents Fighting around Richmond, Virginia; Stonewall Jackson's Army arrived to help; describes strategies and events of war.","Details about progress of the war; family news.","Scope and Contents Personal experience in Army. Including newspaper clipping of a poem by John. R. Thompson, entitled \"Ashby\" from a Richmond, Virginia newspaper dated 1862 June 13 , about the war.Verso is Rebecca Powell to Selina (Lloyd) Powell.","Scope and Contents Makes reference to Stonewall Jackson's army and his efforts in Richmond, Virginia; relates events of war and involvement of friends and relatives; family news.","Discusses people she knows who have been wounded or killed in the war; refers to battles at Richmond and Chickahominy, Va.; family news.","Expresses disappointment that her parents didn't get to visit her; complains of \"M's\" temper; gives list of supplies that she has purchased or ordered.","Preparing to go to Gordonsville to join Braxton's Battery; family news.","Has joined Braxton's artillery; give details of battles and accounts of those wounded and killed.","Describes battle between his battery and the 'Yankees;' describes Captain Braxton.","He has jaundice; personal account of stay in Richmond; discusses salary; accounts of the war.","Charles L. Powell, Jr. was killed; added to letter later her husband is still yellow with jaundice; saw the President Davis and his wife; family news.","Explains events of Charles L. Powell, Jr.'s death near Warrenton Springs, Va.; includes sketch of battlegrounds.","Town gossip; tells story of a Dr. Conrad's arrest and ordeal; family news.","Talks of our troops making it into Maryland; family news; prevalence of typhoid fever; discusses Southern attitudes about the Civil War, and Northerners.","Religious account and explanation of Charles L. Powell, Jr.'s death.","Informs her of \"Charley's Charles L. Powell, Jr. death; encloses a copy of Capt. Carter M. Braxton's report of the events leading to Charles L. Powell's death.","Offers sympathy for the loss of his son, Charles L. Powell, Jr.; describes the death of their sister Ellen Powell Gray; reports on the welfare of Ellen's family - Mr. William Gray, Kate and Arthur; news of family. Including letter from \"Mother\" Selina L. Powell, to Hattie Powell. Discusses the state of their belongings in their former house in Winchester and what will be sold through cousin Sarah Powell Conrad; says if they do not intend to return, then it should all be sold.","Thanks her for her sympathy upon death of Rebecca's brother, Charles L. Powell, Jr.; expresses religious views; family news.","Responds to news of Charles L. Powell, Jr.'s death; family news; reports on her own health.","Includes description of Charles L. Powell and the battle. (Newspaper clipping.)","Scope and Contents Lots of family and town news; mentions that army is located near her in Winchester, Virginia","Gives her daily routine schedule; involved in knitting for the soldiers; doesn't seem to think 'Yankees' will approach Richmond, Va.; remembers her son \"Charley\" Charles L. Powell, Jr. often.","Discusses their friendship and situation of the Civil War.","Expresses sympathy for the death of her brother, Charles L. Powell, Jr.; describes in detail the death of her mother, Ellen Powell Gray and reveals her feelings concerning it; gives news of their Powell relatives.","Discusses daily routine; problem with typhoid fever; family news.","Family news.","Comments on incidents of typhoid fever; family news; discusses her minister and baptism of a baby.","Describes circumstances of her daughter Annie's sickness and death; offers sympathy for death of Charles L. Powell, Jr.; family news; including recital of Fenella's funeral rites; \"Earth to Earth, Dust to Dust...\".","Discusses business matters in Winchester that she is taking care of for Charles L. Powell; discusses the ear and the situation in Winchester; sends him some books, stating that the 'Yankees' carried off the rest of them; reports of a proposed armistice.","Describes sickness causing a delirious state for a few days; family news; knitting as a popular pastime; discusses weather; 'Yankees' still have Gloucester Point as a fort; soldiers suffering from \"rot\" that kills them.","Scope and Contents Discusses John Milton's works; family news; Longstreet's Corps has occupied many points near Culpeper Court House. 2 pages. letter signed. Including note signed from Nina Powell, Kenmuir, Louisa County, Va. to \"sister\" either Hattie or Rebecca Powell, , 1862 November 5, reporting family news. Also including note from Selina Powell,Kenmuir, Louisa County, Va.. Expresses grief over Annie Lee's death; asks about Robert E. Lee; prevalence of typhoid fever; describes weather and landscape; 'Yankees' did not disturb Charles L. Powell, Jr.'s grave; family news.","Sends this letter with a letter from Hunter, her brother; comments that Hattie has now been gone from Winchester eight months; says life is fine when Confederate soldiers are in Winchester, but that it is miserable when the 'Yankees' come; says General Jackson has visited them and has his headquarters on the road to Front Royal; says he gave her his photograph and he will send a copy; writes that they are working very hard because the few servants in town are cooking for the soldiers; lists people who will leave town if the 'Yankees' return; says Cousin Betty looks unwell because she works so hard in the hospitals ; writes that they only have 500 sick beds in the hospitals; mentions the destruction by 'Yankees' in other counties; fears they will soon suffer.","Sends thanks for present he received because it will be useful during the winter; expresses desire for peace in the country.","Family news; expresses concern that the Southern army is suffering from a lack of clothes.","Expresses her feelings of loneliness, as she lives among strangers; expresses other worries of disease and of the war; discusses problems with diphtheria in the neighborhood; comments on the shortage of men in the neighborhood, in particular healthy, attractive ones; discusses the hardships of Uncle Prosser and Aunt ReBecca whose former servants burnt much of their property; news of friends and family.","Discusses the condition of Charles L. Powell's estate and what business has been transacted; lists what articles from their home have been sold, commenting that most people in Winchester are not buying things because they are leaving to journey \"up the Valley\"; reports that 4000 men are guarding Winchester, that some tobacco has been burned, and that preparation for evacuation is underway; describes 'Yankee' attacks in Charlestown; comments on the effect of the fear of attack on everyone in the town; gives news of friends.","Scope and Contents Comments on problems with influenza; refers to a Capt. Duff and his defense of Leesburg, Virginia; gives news of town since troops have arrived; family news.","Makes references to the Clarke Cavalry and a Capt. Carter; possessions have been pillaged and towns have been ruined; has to quit farming because of war.","Wishes Nina a Happy Birthday; refers to God and asks to enter his Kingdom; mentions a friend who died from diphtheria; discusses Stonewall Jackson's opposition to the enemy at Port Royal, Va.; family news.","Discusses everyone's fear of diphtheria; family news.","Makes references to Gen. Robert E. Lee's victories; lots of family news.","Expresses the difficulty of losing so many brave men in the war.","Reminisces about their last Christmas together; discusses the slaves and their ability to be dangerous.","Scope and Contents Expresses desire for peace and to return to Winchester, Virginia; much town and family news; sorry they can't spend Christmas together.","She has been ill with a cough and cold; family news.","Inquires about a John Tabb; tells activities of Kate Gordon who is staying with them; mentions a bombazine fine twilled silk fabric; people looking for teaching positions; family news.","Lots of town and family news.","Problems with smallpox; family news; mentions Judge Lee's ? suicide. .","Her husband, Charles L. Powell, Sr., is still looking for a teaching job; recommends reading as a worthwhile hobby.","Describes how her family spent Christmas; thanks her for the cap she made for her brother Rob; discusses the sadness of Hattie's Christmas; discusses friendship; reports that she heard from Mary ? who is living behind Union lines in King George.","Mentions a Col. Tucker?; talks about her personal health; refers to the \"conscript act\"; gives impressions of deaths resulting from the Civil War and ideas of a forthcoming peace; family news.","Family news; refers to robbery of all servants; tells stories of confrontations with the enemy and experiences while at war; discusses food he has to eat; mentions has heard news of Grandma's death; mentions William Edmonson Jones.","family news; discusses her pay for tutoring.","Mentions their father's new employment in Greenville; news of family and friends.","Scope and Contents Family news; describes some of daily activities.Including N. C. E.?, to Nina Powell, , post 1863 March 13 giving neighborhood news.","Scope and Contents Comments on Cavalry's victory in Culpeper, Va.; describes poverty situation in Winchester, Virginia, as result of Civil War; discusses situations in Romney, West Virginia; family news.","Gives information on job prospects; family news.","Found a teaching job in Powhatan; describes location and plans to build a house.","Comments on his activities in the Army; refers to \"the Picketts;\" tells of damage and destruction in Winchester, Va., as a result of 'Yankee' invasion.","Comments on experiences in Army; expresses sadness that young men can't receive education during the war; family news; states that Tip? Powell and Frank Grady were captured in Loudoun, Va.","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.","Mentions interest in soldiers, especially the South Carolina gentlemen; talks about sources of entertainment; family news.","Describes his house and surroundings; family news.","Mentions \"taking bitters (a tea) made of sarsaparilla root\" for strength and to purify her blood; expresses hopes for war to soon be over; 'Yankees' now have Fauquier under their control; family news; refers to receiving news through the Enquirer.","Scope and Contents Discusses when the family members will see each other; gives news of Powell relatives at Locust Hill; says that goods cannot be sent to them from Locust Hill Leesburg, Virginia because of a blockade; inquires about the fighting in Fredericksburg.","Talks about General Stuart's decision to review his Division; refers to great loss at Battle of Chancellorsville in the death of General \"Stonewall\" Jackson; describes events of war near Rowlesburg, WVa.; comments on his troops various attacks on different Railroads; gives details about other battles.","Family news; comments on how quickly her chickens are dying.","Discusses fighting in the Civil War and loss of servants; family news and sick and wounded from Battle of Gettysburg.","Comments on war, pestilence and famine; discusses the Civil War.","States that Nina Powell has been recommended to him to take care of his children as well as tutoring them; requests response to his offer.","Discusses pillaging by the Union troops; comments on men who have given their lives for the southern cause; family news.","Comments on scarcity of various staples; offers her $300 to come and teach his children.","Scope and Contents Discusses \"keeping house\" and how much it costs to do so; family news; comments on the Battle of Manassas.Including note from ?, , to Hatty sic Powell, , undated, discussing delivery of enclosed note to Custis Lee.","Attempts to appease Nina's apprehensions about coming to Hanover County if the enemy is there; wants her to begin working the first of October.","Offer to substitute himself for William Henry Fitzhugh Lee as a Northern prisoner of War.","Family news; questions Nina about her \"beaux\" and his courting ways; discusses education.","Refers to burning her previous letter in case of a fight whence it could become public; relates news of troops; family news; discusses fight from the Rappahannock to the Rapidan Rivers.","Scope and Contents Family news.","Lots of family news; states that a man named Taylor Johns has fallen in love with Nina Powell; discusses situation at the Stringfellow's, where Nina now lives.","Discusses in detail his new teaching position; family information.","Gives cotton prices as $3.75 a yard; discusses Battle at Manassas; family news.","Comments on her husband's new position in Albemarle; family news; mentions some events in reference to the Civil War.","Says she saw her father Charles L. Powell, Sr. on his way to move into Cousin R's?; describes her trip to Charlottesville; expresses satisfaction that her mother is able to stay with Uncle Fred and Lute; reports she has eleven scholars.","Family news; discusses her job as a teacher; discusses \"preserving with molasses\"; expresses anger and confusion about Nina's beaux David ?","Discusses his teaching position.","Family news.","Gives opinion on attitudes of young people; family news; expresses interest in religion.","Discusses plans for Christmas, including costs involved and where they can stay; discusses death of Cousin? Temple Grady and its effect on other relatives; discusses teaching and their role in the war effort.","Refers to a battle at Chattanooga, Tennessee; and General Longstreet; discusses cotton and its discount price of $18 a bale; comments on young gentlemen who have come to visit her; other town and family news.","Thanks Hattie for her kind gift of a Bible; gives details of present experience as a soldier in the Civil War; expresses sadness for those who died in the battle.","Mentions a Carrie Hobson's death resulting from a \"perforation of the bowels\" (typhoid fever); family and town news; mentions Temple Grady's brother of C. Powell Grady? death; refers to having some corsets made.","Family news.","Family news; expresses concern about \"national affairs;\" discusses religious point of view.","Family news; discusses General Bragg and his great ability as a leader.","Family news; states that he met Mr. Seddon, Secretary of War and they discussed Judah Benjamin; gives some views of what is happening with the Civil War.","Mentions General Longstreet's retreat from Knoxville, Tenn.; comments on giving Nina some linen for \"sleeves or sleeve bands;\" family news; discusses harvesting of crops; comments on threats that \"Yanks\" are making.","Discusses insufficiency of cotton crops; mentions that her son is on a war vessel, in the ocean, \"larger than the Florida and the Alabama.\"","Family news.","Refers to travel by carriage; discusses mailing \"bleached cotton;\" family news.","Mentions story where 'Yankees' come into towns and arrest Southerners; refers to daguerreotypes; writes a poem/prayer to God about grief he and others have experienced.","Wishes Nina a Merry Christmas since she (Nina) will be together with her parents; family news.","Discusses the inclement weather; states that she had butter and tea for celebration on Christmas morning; gives price of calico as $ 6 per yard.","Comments on her friends spending New Year's Eve at the President's; mentions walking to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia; family news; refers to cotton vs. bleached cotton; discusses typhoid fever; comments on subject of religion.","Family news; expresses hopes for an end to the Civil War; mentions a book, \"Home Influency\" that deals with raising children.","Mentions losing her heart to a Lieutenant Blackford; family news.","Mentions having forgotten Nina's birthday and becoming more absent minded; states that demonstrating affection in public is not good practice; gives advice and opinion on men and courting; has put \"vie dollars in gold and $25 in Virginia. Bank notes\"; and discusses school teaching; family news.","Has been suffering from sickness similar to typhoid fever; mentions that many servants have the measles; states that the key to her watch is worn out and she cannot wind it.","Offers advice about teaching; has seen John C. Pemberton; family news.","Discusses her illness typhoid fever?; describes her Christmas diversions.","Comments on how he misses having the women in his family at home; family news; discuses some aspects of the Civil War; mentions Robert Young Conrad.","Family news; expresses hope that the Civil War will soon end; expresses grief of her Mother's death.","Expresses concern about Hattie Powell's sickness; family news and town gossip; mentions some of the types of food they've been eating; talks about \"yanks\" and their disruptiveness; mentions Robert Young Conrad.","Gives Nina advice on how to terminate her engagement with John Dupuy; writes of the death of Hunter McGuire's sister, May; says she now has twelve scholars; news of family and friends; discusses books and mentions Robert Young Conrad.","Says she has been busy knitting gloves, sewing, teaching, nursing, and being sick; says she is nearly \"well and fat\" again; says that her hair has not started to come back yet, but that when it does, she has been told to shave it; asks who Nina's friend Lizzie is; describes people she has met; reports where troops are; discusses ways she is trying to get cotton.","Advises Minnie not to be grieved about their mother's death; some family news.","Article in which Jefferson Davis praises the Confederate soldiers for their \"devotion and self-sacrifice,\" and assures them of their capabilities against the declining enemy; also includes a commentary about Davis' speech, stating that the present spirit of the South has never been paralleled in history.","Congratulates Nina on her engagement to John J. Dupuy; discusses their friendship; news of family and friends.","Family news.","Mentions a girl's death from diphtheria; refers to traveling by train; discusses blockade of the Potomac River; comments on greenbacks and their value; refers to the 'Yankee Congress;' general Civil War news.","Gives consent for him to marry Nina after listing the pros and cons of the situation.","Town news and family news; refers to knitting as a past time; states that her hair has not begun to \"come out yet\".","Discusses her new beau; much family and town news; refers to events of the Civil War and the Powhatan troops.","Says that her employer, Mrs. Stringfellow, has offered to allow her two weeks for Easter; asks permission to come home; gives detailed plans on how she could get there cheaply; says the \"troops\" will return before Easter; asks if her father is coming home for the holiday.","Discusses selection of a minister; comments on her knitting for the soldiers; town gossip and family news.","Discusses sale of a draft on New York for $625.","Thanks her for gloves she knitted and set to him.","Comments on her sister's problem with inflammatory rheumatism; much town and family news; tells stories of soldiers who have returned home; comments on lack of patriotism in the country; mentions readying.","Tells of a shopping trip she took to Charlottesville, and the people she saw; describes a visit to see their father at Cousin R. Nowland's; discusses the new tax law, the \"panic,\" and the new monetary issue; news of friends and family; mentions reading.","Makes reference to needing a straw-splitter; discusses financial situation; comments on Nina's engagement to \"Brother John\" Dupuy?","Mentions interruption of communications due to Yankee Raid; states that he sat near Gen. Robert E. Lee and Mr. Edmund Lee on a train car and talked with them; describes conversation; discusses the events of the Civil Warincluding Lee's near capture by Custis' divisionary raid through Albemarle County, during the Kilpatrick - Dahlgren Raid on Richmond; mentions Holmes Conrad.","Much town news; discusses 'Yankees' and their progression; comments on her attempts to hide her silver on her body in order to keep it from the Yankees.","Family news; expresses religious views.","Family news; discusses events of the Civil War; including raid by Custis on Albemarle; mentions Holmes Conrad.","Family news.","Discusses the weather; much town and family news.","Says her Easter plans have been cancelled because of the snow storm; mentions how close she (Nina) has been to the Union troops; says she feels much better and now weights 114 pounds; reports on fatal measles in the area; reports on how she has spent her time with Captain Morgan.","Sends her a letter from Kate?","Discusses buying and selling cotton; comments on college opportunities; family news.","Family news and town gossip; comments on gold lace on the coats of those who make rank of Captain.","Family news; refers to Nina's grandmother's Anne Harriotte (Lee) Lloyd death; discusses 'Yankees' and their progress; mentions Robert Young Conrad.","Comments on reading as a pastime and mentions ? Cooper's novels; family news; refers to 'Yankees' taking hostages; mentions Robert Young Conrad.","Describes her daily schedule; reports how their Aunt Jeanie Lloyd and Aunt ReBecca are doing in relation to the war; describes social visits; mentions an Aunt Nannie; news of family and friends.","Discusses weather and its effects on gardens and crops; comments on 'Yankees' and news about the Civil War; family news.","Family news; comments on news of the Civil War.","Gives detailed description of fighting near Beaver Dam, Va., as told to her by some of the soldiers; mentions visit by Gen. Stuart; describes other events of the war from personal point of view.","Family news; discusses struggle on the Rapidan River; tells of other Civil War news.","Scope and Contents Discusses general battle news; expresses concern about struggle in Hanover County, Virginia.","Discusses events of the war; comments on actions of Yankees.","Scope and Contents Comments on armies being at Hanover Junction and expresses her concern and fears; refers to burning of Powhatan depot by Union troops. Including note from Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Va., to Nina Powell, Verdon, Hanover County, Virginia, 1864 May 24, correcting some spelling errors.","Expresses relief that the 'Yankees' did not come through the area where Nina is; says that her father wants her Nina to leave soon because of the danger; says things are so scarce in Charlotte that there would not be enough to feed her; expresses relief that Nina is not living between the two railroads; says the news they get about the war is encouraging, but she thinks the conflict will be a long one; discusses plans to get the family together.","Refers to battle of Vicksburg; tells of other developments of the Civil War.","Refers to a cousin, Mrs. Randolph Tucker whose house is at the corner of Grace and Adams street in Richmond; family news.","Asks about Nina's daily schedule and when she says prayers; expresses sorrow that Hattie's teaching position near Nina did not work out; tells her she must be self-reliant; says she is waiting to find out if she can join Mr. Powell; discusses the fashions of hats; sends her respects to Mr. Stringfellow.","Much town and family news.","Describes her social schedule; encourages her to pursue a relationship with Willie Booker; news of family.","Recounts all he has been doing for the past two years (has been in charge of a prison).","Asks Nina to change her mind and work for them another year; claims they are safe from the 'Yankees' and that the war will soon be over; praises her teaching of their three girls.","Discusses Union troops' burning of houses in Richmond; gives views on death; family news.","Comments on typhoid fever; family news.","Family news. Mentions not being able to find a nail-brush in the city and forgot India ribbon; comments on 'Yankees' treating people badly; refers to buying lip-glue at Randolph's Book Store; discusses her (Nina's), new house.","Describes Mr. Powell's teaching position with the Scott family; says he is trying to find a place near him for her to stay; says there was a Yankee raid near where he is staying; discusses where friends who are soldiers are stationed; mentions families who are looking for wounded soldiers to employ as teachers.","Much family and town news.","Comments on symptoms of the \"fever\"; expresses religious beliefs concerning deaths resulting from battles; family news and town news.","Family news; discusses teacher's pay.","Much family and town news; inquires about her new home in Richmond, Va..","Discusses one of Nina's pupils and how Nina should act towards the family that is employing her; mentions arrangements to exchange a pair of shoes; reports on friends and family; reports on \"her Willie,\" and where he is stationed; mentions soldiers for whom she has knitted gloves.","Discusses the suitability of Mr. Starke's teaching offer for her mother.","Chides Nina for not writing her; asks if she is spending all her time with Willie Dupuy, who has a wounded shoulder; reports on what she has done socially; asks her to get some cartridges for her pistol when she buys some for her own gun; says Minna Booker is to be married November fourth; discusses sewing.","Transcription of cross hatch letter by Alison Herring:","\nBlenheim  October 24th","Sunday morning [1864]","\nWell my lady-love do you know","that it has been almost three weeks","since the arrival of your last letter","to me, and two weeks since I answered","it, and not a line have I had from","you since, no nor a word from either","Pa or Sis since the 9th of the month.","you all must think I am dead, buried,","and forgotten, at least you quite forget","that I get the blues horribly shut up here","in the country when none of you write","to me. I got a letter from Ma on Friday","last the very first letter I had had from","anyone for 10 days, or from anybody","but her for 16.  I have no correspondents this","year at all except you all \u0026 you ought to","write to me often.  And pray miss what are","you so occupied with that you can't find","time to write, friend Markoe or your","poor dear wounded Willie.  I hear through","a letter from Aunt Bec to Ma that you","have spent the day with her, \u0026 thro' Mrs","Stewart that John Tabb was at church","with you and [?] Powell. I suppose","you have not been so quiet that you","[Page 2]","had nothing to write about and I","am just disposed to be charitable","towards you at all, so if you want to","get into my good graces you had better","set yourself right down \u0026 write me","two or three good long letters.  Mother","writes me that Willie Dupuy is at","home wounded in the shoulder \u0026","Capt Watkins in the hand but neither","of them dangerously, however.  I suppose","you have heard all about them, tis not","worth while for me to tell you, and","I reckon Willie will manage to see","Miss Nina before he returns to the army.","Have you ever heard anything from","Mr. Markoe since you went down","in the cars with him, Sis seemed to","think you are decidedly smitten.","Well I suppose as you are so long writing","to me you hardly care to hear what I","have been doing, so I have a great mind","not to tell you, and in fact I hardly","quite know where to begin it has been","so long but just for my own gratification","I will try.  Mr. Willis Hobson has three","South Carolinians at his house, sent from","the hospital, they have been there a long","time very sick \u0026 are just now getting","well enough to visit about. One of them","is a Col Dogan, without exception","\n[Page 3]","\nthe rudest, most boisterous, vulgar","man I ever saw, well yesterday week","I heard his voice down stairs \u0026","knew he had come to stay all day","so I dressed myself, slipped out the","back way and went over to old","Mrs. Hurt's to spend the day.  I had a","very pleasant day indeed, I found","her [?] an exceedingly intelligent","agreeable girl, I took to her very much","indeed \u0026 I think she did to me, but","she has just lost her father so the vis-","iting will have to be all on my side","for a while.  When I get back in the even-","ing here was Col D still \u0026 he staid until","Wednesday.  Sunday I went down to Eman-","ual and saw Fannie, she was as sweet \u0026 Cordi-","al as ever, she seemed so glad to see me \u0026 says","she is coming up for me soon some Fri-","day evening.  Monday night Mr. [Reich?] a","Marylander belonging to the 3rd Cavalry","staid here all night.  I found him a","very agreeable gentleman I forgot to","say that Sunday while we were at din-","ner Mrs. W. Hobson came over \u0026 brought","her Cousin young Bolling, son of Mr. Robert","Bolling of Fauquier, and brother of Hunter","[Page 4]","McGuires old friend of Philadelphia Dr. B","and Mr. Venning one of the S.C. especial-","ly to see me and I enjoyed their visit","very much indeed.  Mr. Bolling is only","18 but he is six feet tall very handsome","and very agreeable.  Mr. V sings very well","and is a quiet gentlemanly widower but","nothing remarkable.  Tuesday evening Mrs.","H sent a horse for me \u0026 I went over there \u0026","staid all night, and then saw the third","S.C. a Dr. Waring a married man, and","one of the most accomplished elegant","gentlemen I have ever met with. I","came home on horseback Wednesday morning","in time for school \u0026 when I came out of school","found Cousin John here.  He says if it is good","weather next Friday he is coming up to take","me down to his house to stay until Sun-","day where I will come home with the Dr.","from church.  Thursday all the gentlemen","from Mr. H's spent the day here, and Fri-","day Mr. B left this county, but he is a paroled","prisoner and if he is not exchanged soon","will come back.  Friday evening Mrs. H \u0026 my-","self walked over to Mrs. Goodmans one of ","our nearest neighbors \u0026 I paid my first","visit there, and her son who went down","in the cars the day you did with Bell","Stewart, walked home with me.  He is a plain","honest, good, solider, but not over burdened","[sideways on page 1]","with intellect.  He says he is coming over to see me this week","and going to bring his pistol for me to practice shooting with","but I doubt whether he does. By the way have you ever been able","to get cartridges for your pistol, if you have I wish you would","get some for me, \u0026 if you haven't get John Tabb to look for some","for you \u0026 me too, I have only two \u0026 I want some very much.","And now, I come to the very purpose for which my let-","ter is written which is to tell you that Dr. Hobson is going","to Richmond this week, probably on Tuesday, the same day","this letter will go, but I shall send this by mail, as there","will be a chance of your getting it sooner, \u0026 I shall send","you by him the handkerchief, collar, \u0026 [shirt sleeves?] for your","silk dress \u0026 a little of my perfume but it did not turn","out well, it will I think do to put in hair oil but that is all.","\n[sideways across page 2]","\nThe Dr. will stay at Mr. Stewart for about two days I reckon","so if you have gotten cartridges \u0026 have a chance I wish","you would send me some by him.  Have you made your","alpaca dress yet \u0026 how did you make it particularly","the sleeves. I have not picked mine yet nor considered","what to do with it, but Minna Booker is to be married the","4th of next month \u0026 I think I must make it by that","time. I had a present sent me the other day of 3 yds","of unbleached cotton to make a chemise.  I have done","nothing lately except patch a few old clothes \u0026 knit","on my [opra?] stockings for next summer in fact","I have nothing to do.  Well I believe I have exhaust-","ed myself of my subjects too so I will stop, but","mind I expect two letters in answer to this. I am","very anxious to know what Mother will do, and","rather hope she will go to Albemarle, tho' I should","like her to be near you, or I think we could go to","see her there.  Write soon to your own loving","Sister Hattie","\nMonday.  Dr. H's is so unwell today he thinks he will not","be able to go to Richmond this week and don't know when","he will go so I shall not be able to send your things yet. I","got an invitation yesterday to Minna's wedding next Thurs-","day week.  I am much inclined to go, if the Dr. Don't for-","bid which he seems to be inclined to do. Mrs. H is very anx-","\n[Sideways on page 3]","\nious that I should go.  If I go I shall want my new","dress \u0026 shall have to set to work immediately to make","it, so if you have a new dress pattern, send it to me by","mail at once, I can get a pattern of the yoke come-","ing [waist?], Mag Harris has it.  Yours truly,","H.L.P.","Complains about difficulties in the teaching profession; family news.","Describes her situation at the Garrett's, teaching Lizzie and others; emphasizes the importance of letter writing now that they are apart; discusses Mr. Irving's? failing health; says Lizzie has diphtheria; describes social events; discusses Nina's problems with teaching Blanche; reports on friends who have been wounded or killed in the war; asks bout Cousin Mary Lee and Cousin Emily.","Reports that her brother Rob has been wounded and may have to have his leg amputated; says her brother Jimmie is in Charleston where there is much yellow fever; says they work all day without rest; more family news.","Gives advice on how Nina should manage one of her pupils; reports on what she is doing; discusses clothes; mentions Minna's wedding.","Gives reasons why she hasn't written of late; describes her brother's episode of being shot in the hand and its effects; comments on number of men that are off at war and says that those who remain are \"quaking\"; family news; expresses hope that God will get them through \"these difficulties.\"","Describes her social activities; discusses balancing work and pleasure; news of family and friends.","Asks about her \"new home\" in Richmond and her \"new occupation\" with Mrs. Paleski; describes Minna's wedding; says the weather was so bad that no one could go home, so the reception lasted all night; reports what she has done socially; describes in detail a dress she just made.","Expresses joy that Nina and their mother can live close to each other; reports on her social activities; discusses plans for Christmas; mentions how well the Confederate Cavalry is doing; discusses friends that are soldiers, and which of them she has knitted gloves for.","Describes a preacher, Mr. McGill, who is visiting; describes social events; discusses clothes she is making; questions Junius Powell's decision to go to Bermuda instead of joining the army; mentions Harry Harrison Mrs. Huge's brother who came home after a prisoner at Fort Delaware. .","Discusses how her home was destroyed; details experiences with the Yankees; comments on incarceration of many Southerners in northern prisons and their suffering; family news.","Describes her trip to Charlottesville and the people she visited, including cousin Gert; mentions Sally's? death; says she must soon accept an offer for teaching from Mr. Frank Cabell; discusses depreciation of money; mentions a cousin Ann and a cousin Laura; reports that Tip Powell was taken prisoner.","Discusses the bad weather and muddy roads, says she has not heard from Custis Lee, for whom she made gloves; discusses clothes and Christmas plans; tells Nina to \"change her dress\" whenever she desires, since she will always mourn inside; says she and Rebecca will change theirs in the spring; discusses the problems Winchester is having with the Yankees; mentions Minna's wedding.","Discusses a prospective teaching job for her and his plan for her.","Family news; begs her to spend Christmas with them.","Expresses happiness that her mother and father will finally be able to live together again; comments on Nina Powell's loss of hair; refers to suffering Loudoun County, due to Yankees; family news; describes how a friend spends time trying to find hiding places for her possessions.","Describes a \"homespun\" dress that she has; family news; describes weather; tells her to go to a Christmas get-together where she can met many people, including Robert E. Lee, Custis Lee, and perhaps \"our beloved President\" Jefferson Davis; later mentions rumors that President Davis may be dead.","Mentions pastime crocheting a cap; comments on delay of mail; discusses ordering some supplies from her sister; refers to troop movement on \"the Danville road\"; family news.","Scope and Contents Describes social activities; urges Nina to spend Christmas in Richmond with Cousin Emily; discusses cotton and where to buy it. Including fragment of letter from \"cousin\" Laurence B. Taylor, to ?, , undated, stating that he hopes they will see much of each other in Albemarle County.","Discusses the difficulties of sending mail; inquires about their mother's health; news of friends and the war.","Thanks her for the gauntlets, testament, and book of psalms that she sent him.","Tells what she did during Christmas holidays; discusses her job as a teacher as well as who and what subjects she teaches; family and town news.","Comments on Robert E. Lee's thoughts that the South is in danger; discusses her knitting and whom she has made gloves for; states how she doesn't understand men; family news.","Discusses the possibility of Nina being engaged to Willie Dupuy; says she would like to know him better before she can consent; would like for her to make the final decision herself; says their engagement would last indefinitely because they are both poor and Willie was \"disabled\" from the war; asks her to consider these issues.","Scope and Contents Responds to her requesting permission to be engaged to Mr. William Dupuy?; gives feelings about entire situation; refers to evacuation of Richmond, Virginia.","Family news; asks her to send her stamps and black glazed cotton and to look for strawsplitters; describes episode of being thrown from horse.","Discusses how busy she is making gloves; mentions Nina's engagement/involvement with a \"brave, Christian soldier.\"","Discusses possibility of Nina moving to Norwood if Richmond is given up.","family news; discusses the bond between two who love each other.","Expresses happiness about Nina's now official engagement to Mr. William Dupuy; other family news.","Hattie Powell, Blenheim, Albemarle County, Va., to \"sister\" Rebecca Powell.","Gives advice on how to express feelings of love to her fiance, in her correspondence.","Gives her advice about her situation with Mr. Dupuy; tells her to make up her own mind and to be sure of his character and their love; advises that if she is certain that she wants to be engaged to him, then not to hold back her feelings and to show her trust; gives more advice.","Scope and Contents Family news; expresses her approval of William Dupuy as Nina's fiance. 4 pages. letter signed. Includes copy of letter, 1865 February 10 from William Dupuy to \"Sir\" Charles L. Powell, Sr., , discussing his and Nina's relationship and betrothal.","Gives advise on Nina's relationship with a young man Willie Dupuy; says that if they ever get married they would always be poor; discusses what he will want in a wife; discusses Nina's fear that her ways are not elegant enough for him because he was brought up in higher society; reveals her philosophy on how to act in society, how to view oneself, and how to act towards men to keep them interested.","Comments on attempts to regain some of their family possessions; discusses the break-up of Nina Powell's engagement; mentions Hattie Powell's arrival in Goochland, Va., family news.","Discusses Nina's problem with an employer, Mrs. Powell, and suggests other families she could work for; says she can spend $ 350 on material for summer clothing; discusses the plight of the South; reveals her feelings about Nina's engagement; describes a visit to Norwood where her parents are working for Mr. Cabell; reports that cousin Lizzie Powell, fourth daughter of Uncle Llew, is to be married; news of family and friends; mentions teaching.","Discusses materials for sewing dresses; expresses her anger at how Mrs. Powell (an employer) treated Nina; discusses her neighbors where she is teaching, saying none are suitable for Nina to live with and teach for; gives news of friends and family; says they have a soldier staying there; mentions teaching. Including newspaper clipping advertising for teachers.","Thanks her for presents she sent him; expresses hope of seeing her again soon.","Lots of family news; discusses Union troops.","Says Mr. Philip Cabell is stopping by \"Bremo\" on his way to Richmond, so she is taking this opportunity to send a letter; discusses opportunities for her to work with other families and how she should set this up; wishes she could come to see them but says it is impossible because the canal is \"broken up,\" the roads are bad, and the 'Yankees' destroyed the carriage; hopes that she is comfortable at General Cocke's; hopes that he doesn't mind her being there since he is a wealthy man. Letter is continued on a small slip of paper - advises on the different uses of \"shall\" and \"will\" in writing letters.","Expresses relief that she is safe after traveling through dangerous area; says that their parents had some trouble when traveling, and that they lost some clothes; discusses an offer to teach in Keysville, Charlotte County; reports battle action in the area; asks what she thinks about her giving her silver cup to \"the government;\" mentions the death of their aunt Ann's baby, Fannie.","Mentions sending carpet bags to her parents filled with necessary items she could spare; comments on 'Yankees' being on southside of the James River, Va. and dreading a raid.","Send the key to her bonnet box; mentions a cousin Kate Noland and an Aunt Bettie Conrad; news of family and friends.","Discusses surrender of Confederates in detail; expresses religious beliefs about result of the Civil War; describes battle in Richmond, Va..","Comments on prohibition from traveling North; mentions recognition by France and the French position; gives religious opinions; describes some of the remnants left by 'Yankees.'","Reports news of post-war events since Hattie receives no news in the country; expresses the sentiments and anxieties of those in an occupied city, discusses Robert E. Lee and his sons; reports rumors about Booth, Jefferson Davis, and the surrender of the army of Joseph E. Johnston to William T. Sherman; discusses the sacrifices of the last four years and where it has led.","Describes the people with whom she is staying; expresses joy that she feels comfortable in Richmond; says she hears rumors about whether Richmond will be given up or not; tells her to come to them if there is any danger; news about friends.","Describes a battle at Fort Jackson that she was able to witness from her cousin's house; says Hunter ? is the medical doctor of Ewell's Corps; mentions lack of provisions; says she had to work very hard last winter.","Refers to \"free negroes\" and the fall of Richmond; tells stories of robbers in various neighborhoods; discusses difficulty to have faith in God where there is so much suffering; also refers to bands of \"negro robbers\" and describes their actions.","Lots of family news; expresses sorrow and grief about living through these times.","Lots of family news; comments on problems with servants; refers to death of Lincoln and memorial service for him.","Reports that Mr. Cabell bought a horse from a Mississippi soldier; reports that a Yankee soldier came to the house asking for brandy; says that she and Fan ? are closing school for the summer; says she will soon come to Norwood to visit them.","Discusses health, says she has rheumatism; says they will stay in Richmond until July; tells their options of where to go; considers the cost of the Civil War; discusses the condition of President Davis, prisoner at Fort Monroe; says the \"Yankee officers\" are being kinder to Richmonders; says Pierrepont has just arrived in Richmond.","Reports she is staying with relatives but that it is so crowded, she will leave soon; says the house has been burned down, so they are living in log cabins; tells that she will soon go to Canada to visit her brother Horace; discusses where Nina could set up a school in that neighborhood.","Tells of her religious belief about the Civil War and how she prays daily; discusses subject of white vs. black labor; family news; comments on cruel treatment of \"our\" President Jefferson Davis; refers to a Dr. Hoge who denies trying to begin a colony in Brazil.","Expresses difficulty in accepting downfall of Confederacy; family news; discusses Nina's engagement to Willie Dupuy.","Family news.","Poem entitled \"The Bachelor's Consolation\" written by \"Goodman A. Bachelor.\"","Family news; comments on Nina's engagement; discusses situation with Black persons; comments on elections and how soldiers were put into many of the civil offices; plans for jousting tournament.","Discusses the family's moving to a new house and how they all can be reunited once again.","Discusses where they may move; says the 'Yankees' have possession of her home in Arlington; says the situation in Richmond is better since Pierrepont Pierpont arrived; gives news about family; mentions Robert E. Lee (1843-1914) and William Henry Fitzhugh Lee.","Discusses Nannie's ? wedding; says their father will need her Nina home for the opening of school; tells how she has been spending her time; discusses the school; reports that Mary ? is there; expresses fear for her Aunt Mary because of the threats of a Black uprisings in southern Virginia; asks if everything is going well between Nannie and Willie Booker.","Discusses the continuing uncertainties of where their family will live; says she will return to work at Mr. Cabell's because she cannot depend on family plans; describes her visit to Greenwood.","Discusses a horse riding jousting tournament and social event that followed; family news.","Reports travel plans; lists social events; news of friends; says she will begin at Mr. Cabell's in two weeks.","Says that she just realized that it is her 56th birthday; discusses some issues on etiquette; says that she is glad that she is pleased with her new house; has heard that the 'Yankees' are advancing on Charlottesville; says Gloucester is having problems with the Yankees, so she will not return there; expresses disappointment that Mr. Powell did not secure a certain job that would have allowed them all to live together; says that the Redds and the Bookers have been very kind to her and do not want her to leave; writes that the Dupuy's son Willie? has bullet wounds in both thighs and in the foot.","Family news.","Describes a boat trip she took with Sallie ? to Norwood; gives news of Mr. William Cabell; discusses literature; news of friends and family.","Says Hunter has a small (medical) practice; gives news about what her other brothers? are doing; says Willie is doing well despite the time he spent in prison; tells how he was marched by their home last winter by the 'Yankees' and taken to prison; tells how their house was used as a hospital, her family was put under arrest, and they were forced to live with the 'Yankees' for six months; expresses her hatred of the 'Yankees;' discusses how the last four years have changed her; tells how Gert ? was working in the hospitals and on the battle field, caught a disease and has been bedridden for the last thirteen months; says she was very weak last winter because of the hard work and anxiety; says she could no longer work in the hospitals because of how the sights of war affected her.","Scope and Contents Family news; comments on the meeting of Congress and its result on the restoration of southern property.","Writes about Presbyterian Conference she is attending; gives town and family news.","Scope and Contents Gives history of a family, telling which troop each son is in; comments on the scarcity of paper, which is why she is writing on the back of a letter written to her by her mother. Letter Including on back: Selina Powell, Charlotte Court House, Virginia, to \"daughter\" Hattie Powell. Asks her about her fever and if it is interfering with her teaching; says Mr. Powell visited her for a week; says she will stay in Charlotte all winter; mentions death of Carry Hobson.","Scope and Contents Sends her a pair of slippers which she made the best she could with the materials available; says she wanted to do something for her during \"these war times\"; says her father is not home yet; gives list of things Rebecca needs.","Discusses the importance of having nice handwriting; describes Kate's ? studies; grieves over how many have lost their homes and hopes that her daughter could have a couple of years off from teaching; says those who must have employment are happiest; writes of family and friends; discusses her Uncle G's ? method of teaching. Including attached insert saying that Mr. H. ? declined her father's services.","Describes the scene when the 'Yankees' came into the home of Dr. Robert Baldwin; says Dr. Baldwin was kicked out of town because he refused to pay a servant; describes how the town has changed since the Union troops have taken over; mentions a man named Milroy who seems to be their leader; gives news of family members many of whom have been sick; describes a puppy he has gotten; describes a battle in which many 'Yankees' were taken as prisoners; says Milroy has escaped and has gone to Washington; says all of her furniture is not sold and that they cannot try to sell it while the 'Yankees' are here; discusses Dr. Daniel Conrad's practice.","Asks what Jeanie ? will do all summer; says she has heard that all the carriage horses in Gloucester have been carried off; says she will go to Powhatan to join her husband who is working for Mr. Michaux; says the 'Yankees' are in Shepherdstown but that the Confederates have Winchester.","Speaks of the last four years, the excitement and the trials; discusses \"the college\" that Robert is involving with; discusses the difficulty of finding good help; describes their house, saying it is handsome to \"confederate eyes;\" expresses sadness that her home is still used by Union troops; discusses Alexandria.","Comments on the postal problems and hopes she has been receiving her letters; gives news of the Bookers; writes of her anxiety over how she Nina is and discusses her travel plans to Prince Edward; discusses where the 'Yankees' are stationed; writes of the family's plans for the summer.","Sends her cotton for stockings; comments on postal problems; discusses the safety of Richmond; discusses sewing and fashions; news of family and friends.","Discusses the dilemma of Southerns taking the \"oath\" with the Northerners so that they can protect their property.","Reports that Captain Watkins and Willie Dupuy have been wounded; says she does not know which battle they were in; news of friends; says she has heard from Mr. Powell recently; discusses dresses.","Says that she sent socks to Willie ? who is in the army; mentions the death of James Mcoughty?","Describes how to make Mrs. Sharpe's ? hat; describes Lute's hat; says she will get two or three hundred dollars in Northern money from an Uncle William.","34 items.","Discusses teaching; describes trip to Charlottesville and adventurous train ride; mentions Sandy Pendleton's ? wedding; discusses Trip's ? health.","Sends Rebecca a picture of Robert E. Lee, taken during the war (picture is dated 1866 January 20 ); writes of Lexington where they have just moved; gives news of family.","Describes her social activities; gives teaching position that Hattie is considering; reports that 'Yankees' are being strict in their town.","Discusses poor mail service; describes Alexandria as dull town with spirit of despondency, town may be forced into the District of Columbia; describes visit of Henry Hallowell ?; much family and town news.","Discusses crocheting, books they have read; family news and gossip.","Discusses family news; speaks of financial situation of buying a house in Baltimore; discusses problems of retrieving household items (portraits, furniture, etc.) and where to put them.","Discusses details of retrieving family possessions from the Office of Confiscation; includes list of objects missing.","Describes her trip and her stay with Cousin Lee; tells of relatives and other people she has seen; will continue traveling.","Discusses daily life and schedule; family news.","Describes her trip to Dr. Wights' and tells of the people she met there; discusses dresses; asks about the family.","Description of the political happenings in Washington, D.C.: the disputes between President Johnson and the \"Radicals,\" Mr. Johnson's veto message, the South's need to have representation in Congress; tells his view of these happenings; discusses attempts to retrieve articles from the confiscation office; family news.","Tells of difficulty she has dealing with current hardships, \"Yankee\" rule, and free Black persons; news about friends in the neighborhood.","Describes dinner at New Market and the people she saw there; describes conditions of roads, outlawing carriage rides; much news of family and friends.","Tells of people she has seen or heard from.","Discusses family news and news of friends; talks of sewing projects.","Gives an account of her \"Easter excursion,\" reporting what she did and whom she met; says Mrs. Atkins has no servants, so she will have to clean her own room.","Describes events of neighborhood; tells news of friends; tells of religious happenings, Mr. Wharey's ? reform in the church, and her religious sentiments; writes of her gloomy feelings about the South, her distrust of the Yankees, and her rebellious feels toward them; congratulates Nina on having her own \"home.\"","Tells of stay in Cumberland with her \"sister and brother\"; tells of problems in retrieving household items lost in war; Douglas' Forrest?her husband? law practice is improving.","Asks Nina to welcome her friend, Mr. Henry Theodore Wight, who brings the letter, and make his stay in Alexandria pleasant.","Tries to convince Nina to take a trip next summer; describes new bonnet styles; describes her friend Henry Theodore Wright who will be taking a trip to Alexandria; discusses clothes.","Gives her view on the family taking in boarders, saying children would be easier for their mother to handle; asks about the \"Council;\" reports on what she has done socially; discusses the dresses she has made; says that yesterday the people of Richmond decorated the Confederate soldiers' graves; says she wishes she had gone; says Mrs. Adkins did not go, but sent flowers to Richmond. Written on letter from J. Walker, Dover ?, to Hattie Powell, Rolling Views, undated. Sends her flowers and asks her to come to visit him.","Describes her visit to Richmond, people she visited, and how many commented on how well she looked compared to last winter; describes clothes she is making.","Asks her to send ribbon for a dress she will wear to a day-long affair at Norwood; news of friends.","Discusses their plans to go to Prince Edward County; discusses what clothes she has and what she may need; news of family and friends.","Explains why she cannot attend the gathering at Mr. Redd's that night; says she must listen to her head and not her heart so that she may get well; says she is tired of feeling ill and weak.","Invites Nina and Hattie Powell to come stay with them; says she feels better and is very excited to see them.","Expresses her joy that she arrived home safely, and her regret that her mother Selina Powell has taken ill; describes a jousting tournament among young boys or \"knights,\" in which the girls were honored as Queens and Maids of Honor; news about family and friends.","Gives her condolences for her uncle's death and her mother's illness; tells her of Nancy's Lettie's sister engagement and tells Nina not to leave her to marry a man; much news of family and friends.","Thanks Nina for her letter congratulating her and Willie Booker on their engagement; news about her fiance; tells her adventures of keeping the house while her mother was gone; news of family and friends.","Writes that her father is looking for board for her Selina and until then she will stay in Charlotte; recommends that Nina not write to a man unless she is engaged to him or unless he is an old family friend; news of family and friends.","Discusses how far they are apart but thinks it is best that she (her mother) stay at Uncle Fred's; says she will stay at school for Christmas; writes of family and friends; tells that her health is very good and that she weights 106 pounds; discusses her school duties and her sewing.","Describes the parties she has had at her home recently; speaks of the engagement between Willie Booker and Nancy her sister, and Lou Edmunds and Captain Hill; news of family and friends.","Tells how she and her friends have been together for three weeks now, staying at different homes; wishes Nina could be there; news of courting, engagements and weddings; tells Nina that she will not become an old maid; much news about family and friends; discusses reading societies and books read.","Tells of courtings, engagements and weddings; tells of Christmas plans; discusses the struggle in the Christian life to be pure.","Describes Christmas holidays; discusses the Christian struggle for purity; says she is having more headaches; discusses poor financial situation with no patrons paying for her teachings.","Describes the changes taking place: their Uncle Joe has died and she, Lavalette and her mother have moved to Falkland to take care of his children; she and Lavalette will teach the children; Lavalette is feeling worse; her brother and sister May will take care of Linden; news of engagements, weddings, family and friends.","Describes her new home and her new schedule; news about family and friends.","Tells about her fiance Willie Booker's work in Medical School; describes reactions to the Territorial Bill and to General Scofields; wonders if Lavalette will keep her promise to become an old maid; says the weather is so bad that they will not be able to go to Church for a month because of the roads; says she is trying to guess when weddings will be by who is making their wedding clothes.","Describes her teaching job with her sister Nancy; describes her students; tells how spirits have been low since the passage of the Territorial Bill, says their district is commanded by General Schofield; describes the \"demoralizing\" incident of one of the county men running off with a 'Negro' girl and marrying her; news of family and friends.","Sends this letter through a friend and asks Rebecca to mail a package to Washington, D.C. for her; may have some frames sent to her, which could then be sent to them by steamboat to Richmond and canal boat to Lexington; says Mildred is in Richmond; Rob and Fitzhugh may go to Jennie's? wedding.","Describes the commencement exercises that she and Lavalette attended at Hampden Sydney; describes the fashions she saw there; says the scrub worm is seriously damaging the tobacco crop; describes their summer bonnets bought in Richmond. 4 pages. letter signed.","Says that Nancy her sister has been ill; says that she, Nancy and their mother will take a trip North for their health; says she dreads to be among the 'Yankees;' tells that Lou Booker has typhoid fever and so her wedding must be postponed; discusses the advantages and disadvantages of being an old maid and whether they will be one.","Gives news of gentlemen who are courting her; says that John Smith has been visiting her every other night; tells Nina that it is becoming serious and that she better come home soon or she will be gone; gives advice on the gentlemen that Nina is seeing.","Describes their stay in Danville; tells that her engagement with Willie Booker has been terminated; discusses their plans of where to live next year; news of family and friends; discusses fair.","Thanks Hattie for her announcement of her \"change of condition\" marriage or engagement?; gives her best wishes for her health and happiness.","Discusses which furniture and portraits she would like to have sent to her.","Discusses details of sending furniture from Alexandria to Lexington and of having portraits framed and sent. Includes notes to Selina and Nina.","Discusses her transactions to acquire more furnishings for their home; news about family and friends.","Asks about her interactions with Mr. D?; says Nina's happiness is the only bright spot in their lives; says she hasn't been to church much; says she has seen a lot of Willie S.?; regrets that she can't say everything she would like to, because the letter must go through so many hands; writes of the broken Southern spirit; asks if there are any \"situations\" near them that she could take; says that she cannot write much because it works her \"into such a state\".","Tells of their new life at Linden, helping to take care of \"Sis\" May's children; comments on Nina's sister Hattie's marriage; discusses religion; describes a trip to Richmond; news about family and friends.","Recommends that she or Rebecca go with her to visit friends in Prince Edward County; tells her that since Mrs. Booker'shouse was used as headquarters for them during the war, they must make a pleasure visit to her since the war is over.","Thanks Nina for sending her the objects repossessed from the war; comments on their sentimental value; gives news about Baltimore's social events and her husband Douglas' work.","Tells what family has done since she left for her trip; says everyone is feeling remarkably well on account of the warm weather; tells her to enjoy her visit with Lizza and Aggie ?","Tells what each person in household is doing that evening: Mamma, Papa, Lute?, Lewis?, Fan?; says she visited Hattie who is feeling well \"under the circumstances;\" news about neighborhood.","Describes the health of each family member; says Mr. Powell had dyspepsia for which she gives him a raw onion; says Hattie is the same and cannot leave her room; gives news of friends; discusses a fire at Lee's ? house; hopes she is enjoying her visit with Lizzie and Aggie.","Gives news about family and neighborhood; says that Cousin Lee's house burned; writes that Bob Robert Powell is now a doctor; news about her school.","Discusses news of neighborhood and people who have come to visit her; tells Nina to enjoy her stay with Lizzie and Agnes ?; says she is still flat on her back but hopes to be better in a few weeks.","Regrets that he could not make the picnic that Nina planned; says that he had to pick up Josie ? that day, who traveled flat on her back; says that he saw \"Cousin Rebecca\" in town.","Tells how she had been preserving many foods last summer because of the possible food shortage during the coming winter; describes her stay with \"Sis\" May in Farmville; describes the situation of the churches and Sunday school in her area; news about family and friends; one of Nina's students, Emma Henry, is getting married.","Apologizes to Nina for not calling on her while she was in Baltimore; expresses her job in their friendship.","Writes of their sorrow at the death of Hugh Holmes McGuire (brother of cousin); whose wife just had a child; asks Rebecca to come visit, since the war is over; gives news about who owns the Powell's old home; tells what each of her relatives are doing; gives news about friends; discusses the death of her aunt who never recovered after the 'Yankees' burnt her house down; mentions how many soldiers cannot find employment. Hugh Holmes McGuire MW battle of High Bridge.","Discusses Maggie's wedding her niece; says she has been alone in the evenings since Nina left her; describes her friends who have called during the day.","Apologizes for not writing; describes her schedule to taking care of a family of ten people; gives news about her gentlemen friends.","Extends sympathies to Nina and her family in the death of her sister, Hattie Powell Smoot, who died in childbirth; offers comfort through religion.","Offers her sympathy for the death of her daughter Hattie; discusses Hattie's character; mentions how Hattie has been looking forward to the time of childbirth.","Gives her sympathy for the death of Selina's daughter Hattie; speaks of her husband Robert, saying she thinks he may never be entirely well again; gives news of family.","Tells of her mourning for her cousin Hattie; offers sympathies; gives news of family.","Offer her sympathies for Hattie's death; describes her stay in her Uncle Phil's home in the mountains; says she will return home to Alexandria in the Fall.","Describes the mountain inn and how they spend their time; says the mountain air is helping their mother's health.","Expresses her joy that Nina is engaged; discusses Nina's mother's health; says she is confined to bed and in much pain; says the treatment causes much suffering and that she is anxious to leave for home.","Says she is glad Nina gets a chance to enjoy herself, and visit with her cousin Lizzie, without worrying about daily duties; says her Aunt Lute is taking good care of her.","Gives a report on everyone's health; says she is feeling better; gives news of friends and family; hopes that she is enjoying her stay with \"cousin\" Lizzie.","Discusses grief and religion; teases Nina about her engagement to Sewell Hepburn; tells her to enjoy her stay and to get well soon; news about Alexandria.","News of friends and family; describes the trouble of giving a party for a couple to be married, and wonders why people have marriages in such poor times.","Pleads with her to visit them for Christmas.","Reports that they have been trying both the \"Alleghany Springs\" and the \"Yellow Sulfur\" springs; says the water has helped her health; describes the social life at the springs.","Inquires about her friends in Alexandria; asks if Mrs. Cassius Lee has information on household goods stolen from her.","Tells of her and Nancy's stay in Danville; discusses Nina's wedding; says her brother Abner will be in the Legislature until it adjourns; news about family and friends. Envelope included with list of bridal attendants on the back.","Discusses her daily schedule; describes a sewing machine that she bought; discusses Nina's wedding; news about family and friends.","Expresses her job in hearing Nina is engaged; reports that she has heard Mr. Hepburn described as \"intellectual\" and \"pious\"; says Captain. Grady sends his love; sends her a gift.","Regrets that she cannot come to Nina's wedding; hopes that Nina will be happy living in the parsonage; news about family and friends.","Apologizes that she cannot be there for the wedding; sends her money to buy a wedding present; tells that she had to refuse a gentleman who revealed his feelings for her; wishes her happiness in her new life.","Note accompanying a wedding present, wishing Nina happiness.","Gives a report on her health, saying she is much stronger; tells what remedies she is taking; says they have given most of her wedding cake away; says that everyone thinks her wedding was beautiful; gives her philosophy on marriage and its importance; tells her how lucky she is to have found such a \"good man.\" Including letter from Rebecca C. Powell to Nina giving a report on their mother's health.","Describes how she spent her Easter vacation; describes the events that took place after Nina's wedding; describes a visit to Georgetown.","Reports she is feeling better but that Rebecca has neuralgia from a bad tooth; tells Nina that she should call her husband \"Mr. Hepburn\"; says it is Nellie's wedding day; advises her to obey her husband now that she is no longer there to control her.","Gives news about home and tells Nina that they miss her greatly; says the relationship between herself and John ? is growing stronger; hopes that she is enjoying her stay in the country with her husband.","Discusses their mother's health, noting improvements; expresses eagerness to visit her in her own home; asks about Sewell.","Discusses her arrangements to come see them; says she is feeling better but she is still weak; tells her to ask for what she needs just like when she lived at home; gives news of family and friends.","Writes to tell her that her health has improved since she left home; gives a report on her health and what she has done there at a resort?; says her father will be home soon.","Includes description of S. Powell.","Thanks him for the letter of sympathy concerning his wife, Selina Powell; gives a detailed description of her death and a tribute to her life.","Offers her sympathy in the loss of her mother; says that her mother Selina Powell was one of her earliest friends.","Entreats them to warn his wife Lizzie against a woman named Mrs. Hubard who he is convinced is seeking their ruin.","Tells of friends' illnesses and other afflictions; discusses preachers; says she will wait to buy cotton until the price goes down. Including letter (written on top of) of 1864 January 8 from ? Danville, Va., to \"sister.\" Says she would like to visit her and also to see her whole family, but that she cannot leave because of her duties; says she can only leave on \"official business.\"","Describes their summer in the North; describes the Grand Jubilee held in Boston; describes Newport, Maine and the historical sites there; discusses Nina's life in the parsonage; gives news about family and friends back home.","Says she is very happy to return from the North, though she was treated kindly there and it did improve her health; says many people at home are ill with an influenza that follows the Horse Disease; much news about family and friends.","Asks Nina how her little boy is; reveals that she thought she would be getting married this fall, but that the gentleman, Dr. Cole, has been suffering from an illness; news about family and friends.","Expresses hope that she will visit them in Maryland soon, and bring her child; comments on Nina's settling in Waterford, Loudon County; news of family and friends.","Describes the baby Sewell's features; tells how the family is adjusting to new baby.","Discusses tuition for Mildred.","Reports news of her school; discusses the bonds that their father sold, and his financial situation.","Reports that they are taking of Uncle Leven, including paying for his board with Sallie Withers, and giving him clothes; expresses disappointment that other relatives are not helping him; says Uncle Lev had a drinking problem at one time and his wife will not see him.","Tells Nina their plans to visit her; says they will travel through Baltimore and then by boat across the Chesapeake Bay.","Sends a check for Mildred's tuition.","Hopes that Mr. Hepburn has recovered from his fall and hopes he will stick to taming men's spirits rather than taming men's horses; much news about family and friends.","Gives news about family and friends; says that they will visit her in a few weeks.","Sends Nina a fur cape and muff; congratulates Nina on her pregnancy and hopes she feels well; sends a present for the coming baby; asks Nina for her preferred style of dress so that she can make her some.","Tells of the death of her father-in-law and the effects it has had on the family.","Tells of birth of another boy and that Nina is doing fine; says they have not named him because he wanted a girl; tells story of how his errand boy spilled into the well some fish he was cleaning and how he Sewell had to go down and fish them out.","Gives advice on how to take care of oneself after childbirth; thinks that she should have more than one servant; says that she is having some dresses made for her; news about family and friends.","Scope and Contents Gives news of friends in Alexandria; mentions centennial celebrations; says her school is doing well, with 21 scholars; mentions that Robert Powell has a new daughter.","Gives news about Powell and Lee cousins in Philadelphia; says that a few neighbors have scarlet fever; discusses politics.","Tells of his stay at Selma in Leesburg where he visited relatives; tells of weddings in Leesburg.","Says she is glad the children are recovering from their illness; says Nina must take tonic and Lager Beer herself to say well; recommends ways to rid the house of the illness; describes a visit to Baltimore to see an art exhibit.","Wishes he had a mountain house where his grandchildren could go, especially to recuperate; discusses controversy between two churches, St. Stephens and Grace Church, in the neighborhood where he is; says they both want Mr. Jackson from Charleston, South Carolina, to be their minister.","Gives a long description of her boarders and her school; gives news about neighborhood, friends and family.","Teases him about his \"destitute condition,\" having to take care of himself while Nina is in Baltimore; scolds him for not taking good care of himself and says she does not want Nina to become a widow; tells of a surprise visit by Mrs. Beck of his parish to visit one of her students, Hallie; discusses past election and Hancock's defeat.","Is happy that she is enjoying her travels in the North so much; thanks her for her detailed descriptions which allow him to see the places through his \"mental vision\"; discusses his routes home; says he will be home soon with two boys grandsons.","Discusses her travels in the North; tells of his grandsons' (Charles and Sewell) visit to Alexandria; discusses news at home.","Discusses the town of Bethlehem; says her Uncle William is visiting him; discusses his health; tells news of neighborhood.","Says that her \"Scotts Nephew\" has arrived and has settled in a room; says he may go to Orange County, Va.? soon.","Describes a visit by her cousins Kate Powell and Carrie; gives a long and detailed description of Carrie, her immediate family and her experiences.","Discusses Ellen's tuition; says they are pleased with her education; says that their move to Richmond means that they will have to find another teacher.","Describes his journey to Nina's; describes an encounter between Bishop Randolph and Meta Stuart on the train concerning Amelie Rives; gives a description of each of his grandchildren.","Hopes that she and Mrs. Wailes are steadily improving their health while at the springs; tells her of the death of Mrs. Braxton and the prospects of Ingleside; gives news of grandchildren and neighborhood.","Expresses joy that her health is improving; tells of the death of General Wickham and how it affected the area; gives news of family and neighborhood.","Describes the school; says he may join the Blackford Society; tells about a grammar exam.","Describes the taking of an arithmetic exam which exempted him from taking any more; says he got some demerits; tells about football and how he is playing well.","Tells about his schedule and about his exams; says he had tea with Mr. Hooffs; discusses demerits.","Says he cannot teach this week because his nose is going to be operated on; says his mother and Sewell will occupy the children until then; says Sewell will go back to school soon; discusses the structure of his classes and asks her advice.","Discusses the nature of geometry and gives advice on how to learn it.","Says he has been ill; discusses activities at school and grades.","Thanks her for the invitation to come visit while they are in Yorktown; says his two boys will come by sailing a canoe to Yorktown.","Says they are all home for a week holiday; describes how they all got home; says Richard Cook came home with Selina; describes a real old timey Virginia country dance; says Selina likes Alexandria and the new home; describes what each person in the family has been doing; gives a description of the College of William and Mary; says he has overloaded himself with schoolwork this year; tells how the Alumni are reorganizing the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity; gives a description of the fraternity; mentions the burning of St. Paul's Church in Hanover; thanks her for the presents she sent.","Discusses examination schedule and work load; questions validity of mid-term examinations; praises the College for its level of academia; praises Dr. Hall, a professor of English; says that main event at the College now is the contest between societies for the society medals; says he is in the Phoenix society and may debate for it; says he took a trip to New Kent to see his \"girl\" and to visit friends; discusses the Daughters of the Revolution and the Organization of the Descendants of the Cincinnati; says he saw Cousin Laura and her husband Mr. Roberts, a preacher, who are in Williamsburg.","Discusses the new house which he is anxious to get home to see; says he and Charles will not finish exams until the end of June; discusses the social events of the \"final week\"; discusses his exams; discusses Selina's academic progress; says one must experience College life to understand the strength of its temptations.","Says he has spent much time with Nanna Powell McCormick, a cousin; describes her and what they have done together; says he is in love with her; discusses love and cupid; describes a card club he belongs to, and a German club.","Hopes that she doesn't feel isolated from his immediate family; says that their \"great mutual loss\" has brought them all closer together; asks about her plans for the future; says he went to York to see Charles; discusses his housing at College; talks of recent fires in Richmond and Baltimore; speaks of his cousins and some girls that he has met.","Discusses their family's genealogy; mentions Nicholas Lloyd, John Lloyd, and Sarah Lloyd.","Discusses the Presbyterian drive in Alexandria to save the old church; discusses church events; expresses joy to hear of Nina's marriage; mentions the fact that her Selina's father is over eighty years old.","Scope and Contents Describes a house nearby; writes about her relatives that are staying there; asks her to come visit. Including Selina Powell to Nina Powell. Asks Nina to write Lizzie about the house, if it can be rented, and who they should talk to.","Wishes her a Merry Christmas; tells what family members are making for presents; asks about her trip to Alexandria and the people she has seen; discusses the propriety of accepting a book for a gentleman; tells her to be happy and not to think too much.","Discusses offers she has had for teaching, saying she will take the offer closest to where Mr. Powell teaches; advises her to get her teeth fixed; discusses styles; gives advice on how to motivate one of her students; says he will not go to Gloucester because of the recent \"outrages\" there; says she has a \"horror of drunken negroes.\"","Advises her to come home after her visit with Lizzie Watkins; gives a report on the health of family and friends; says almost \"all black and white\" went to the \"procession\" in Washington the day before; says her cousin Jinny Taylor's family is ill; sends her money. 4 pages. letter signed.","Discusses her poor health, saying she has been diagnosed as having a diseased heart; says she is staying with her sister Aggie who just got married; news of family. 4 pages. letter signed.","Discusses Nina's visit with her friends and her trip to the \"Bear's Den\"; writes of the many parties there have been since Nina left; says she has not seen Nina's sisters since they got back from Capon; discusses their friendship.","Says her father still has not come home; describes a trip Nina and Rebecca made and the people they visited; writes of young men and friends who have come to visit Nina; news of friends and family.","Discusses dresses; writes of a \"Mr. C.,\" assuring her mother that they are not romantically involved; says Mr. and Mrs. Stringfellow left them to the care of the housekeeper; gives news about friends.","Says that Uncle J. Powell does not think Lexington is a good place to open a school and Lynchburg would be better; discusses prices for boarding; says that her Father may have to look for a tutoring job for a family and then she will have to find work as close to him as possible; discusses sewing she has done; gives news about family and friends.","Discusses the remedies \"Mother\" has tried for her sore throat; describes Mrs. Wildman's receipt for asparagus; says \"Ma\" is experimenting on her throat and then will tell Minna how to treat hers.","Describes her daily schedule, including teaching for \"the girls;\" says the \"Captain\" and the girls included her in a visit to Mrs. Cooke's; describes the people she met there and the house.","Says he spent Christmas at Uncle Frank's and Aunt Jane's; reports on what he has been doing.","Scope and Contents Discusses whether Emily ? will move to Fairlee as a servant?; asks if she will take someone from the \"Home for Fallen Women,\" if Emily declines.","Says she went shopping for her and is sending her some articles; discusses fashions; says her Aunt Ann is still unwell.","Tells her to take of herself while she is sick; discusses whether she should come home; tells of people there that are sick.","Scope and Contents Discusses Mary's furniture and which of it she can use; discusses Frank ?'s health; says Mrs. Hammond has died after being very ill; discusses health of friends and family; gives news of what her family is doing.","Tells of safe arrival of Maud's baby daughter and her appearance; sends greetings to Becca, Nina, and herself.","Gives advice on letter writing and spelling. 1 page. letter. Incomplete.","Scope and Contents Advises her not to work too hard; discusses board prices in Albemarle, where Mr. Powell is teaching; discusses hair styles; encloses a sample of material of Rebecca's berage ?; writes of the crowded conditions in Mrs. Sharpe's ? home; mentions reading.","Sends this note with a letter she is forwarding; hopes she is enjoying her visit; says she is feeling better.","Discusses dresses and asks what else she will need for the summer; sends her a poem.","Scope and Contents Consoles her in her time of \"troubles\"; says she has heard from their mother that she \"bears them bravely\"; urges her to take an interest in life and to try to be happy again.","Describes a dress that Minnie is making; discusses other dresses.","News of family and friends.","Describes a walk he took from North Hampton to East Hampton; discusses Thanksgiving vacation.","Asks her to send socks.","Tells about her dolls; mentions some Powell relatives.","Thanks her for the donation for the restoration of a church on Fairfax St., near Selina's Aunt Rebecca's home; mentions a celebration for the laying of the corner stone of the District; describes a light hose that the government gave the Mount Vernon Chapter D.A.R.; mentions more historic work.","Discusses religious matters; lists social events.","Describes duties and responsibilities of husband and wife; describes the state of marriage; pronounces the couple as husband and wife; states Benediction.","Scope and Contents Signed as written by Laura ?; added note in different handwriting states \"written by Minna when eight years of age.\"","Scope and Contents 4 items.","Tells of his appointment as Commander of the Continental Army, and his reluctance to accept the position due to hopes of a more peaceful solution and reluctance in leaving his family; gives information as to other Congressional decisions, such as the striking of 2 million dollars in Continental currency to pay troops.","Scope and Contents In answer to a previous letter, he feels that the only principle that will affect them the British? is fear, and that treating them cavalierly will make them despair of their undertaking. Statement on verso: Copy is in handwriting of Rebecca C. Powell of Alexandria.","Scope and Contents Wishes to spend remainder of his life in \"rural amusements;\" prediction of what a great city Washington, D.C. will become, \"though not as large as London,\" and description of how Alexandria, Virginia has grown; feels that if the United States can steer clear of European politics, it could become \"one of the greatest and happiest nations in the world.\"","Scope and Contents Discusses how he saved the papers of the Revolutionary Government by taking them to Leesburg, Virginia before the British burned the District of Columbia in the War of 1812. These papers included the Declaration of Independence, the journals of Congress, letter of General George Washington, Letters of General Greene and papers of the State Department. 2 pages. copy of letter signed, first part missing.","Mainly letters written from Illinois to Charles L. Powell dealing with land transactions. Also includes land certificates and letters to Lloyd Powell.","Scope and Contents Physical Location: See Oversize file. Concerning the transfer of 100 acres of land in St. Peter's Parish, New Kent County, Va..","Physical Location: See medium oversize file.","Scope and Contents Signed on front by R. E. Lee and on verso by Mary Custis Lee, Lexington, Va..","Scope and Contents Signed on front and back by Mary Custis Lee.","Includes detailed descriptions of battles and movements of armies. Manuscript Volume 1.","Scope and Contents Book includes a biographical sketch of Col. Leven Powell by Major Burr Powell son: a description of the battle at Manassas Junction on 1861 July 21in a letter from Dr. Hunter McGuire, Surgeon of Jackson's Brigade, to his Mother (Copy); Civil War Journal (May 1 - May 27); list of names: dead? under Civil War battles; Civil War Journal 1862 December 18 -1863 March 28; Leven Powell, Hampton to Sally Sarah Powell,1776 January 27, (Copy). Manuscript Volume 2.","Also includes recipes and how to dye cloth. Manuscript Volume 3.","Includes visiting, baptismal and confirmation lists, and marriages performed, accounts and prayers. included of pages concerning members of Powell Family. Manuscript Volume 4.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Powell, Cuthbert (1775-1849)","Powell, Charles Leven (1804-1896)","English"],"unitid_tesim":["01/Mss. 65 P875","/repositories/2/resources/8863"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Powell Family papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["Powell Family papers"],"collection_ssim":["Powell Family papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"creator_ssm":["Powell, Cuthbert (1775-1849)","Powell, Charles Leven (1804-1896)"],"creator_ssim":["Powell, Cuthbert (1775-1849)","Powell, Charles Leven (1804-1896)"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Powell, Cuthbert (1775-1849)","Powell, Charles Leven (1804-1896)"],"creators_ssim":["Powell, Cuthbert (1775-1849)","Powell, Charles Leven (1804-1896)"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Gift: 682 items and 2 MsV., 1952."],"access_subjects_ssim":["African Americans--Virginia--History--19th century","Freedmen--Virginia--History","Kilpatrick-Dahlgren Raid, Va., 1864","Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)--Virginia","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Women--United States--History--19th century","Correspondence"],"access_subjects_ssm":["African Americans--Virginia--History--19th century","Freedmen--Virginia--History","Kilpatrick-Dahlgren Raid, Va., 1864","Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)--Virginia","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","Women--United States--History--19th century","Correspondence"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"physdesc_tesim":["684.00 items"],"extent_ssm":["3.25 Linear Feet"],"extent_tesim":["3.25 Linear Feet"],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence"],"date_range_isim":[1775,1776,1777,1778,1779,1780,1781,1782,1783,1784,1785,1786,1787,1788,1789,1790,1791,1792,1793,1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872,1873,1874,1875,1876,1877,1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1883,1884,1885,1886,1887,1888,1889,1890,1891,1892,1893,1894,1895,1896,1897,1898,1899,1900,1901,1902,1903,1904,1905,1906,1907,1908,1909,1910,1911,1912,1913,1914,1915,1916,1917,1918,1919,1920,1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1928,1929],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers. 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Series 1 contains papers of the Powell Family; Series 2 contains copies of historical letters; Series 3 contains legal papers; Series 4 contains cartes de visites; and Series 5 contains diaries, record books, and other miscellaneous volumes. Arrangement: This collection is primarily arranged chronologically by date.\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement of Materials:"],"arrangement_tesim":["Organization: This collection is organized into 5 series. Series 1 contains papers of the Powell Family; Series 2 contains copies of historical letters; Series 3 contains legal papers; Series 4 contains cartes de visites; and Series 5 contains diaries, record books, and other miscellaneous volumes. Arrangement: This collection is primarily arranged chronologically by date."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCuthbert Powell (1775-1849) was born in Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia to parents Leven Powell (1737-1810) and Sarah (Harrison) Powell. He was one of eleven children. Cuthbert made his fortune alongside his brother, Leven Powell, Jr. (1772-1807), as a merchant and ship owner. He retired to \"Llangollen,\" Loudoun County, Virginia in 1812 after a decline in business. Later he was elected to serve in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly; the Virginia State Senate in 1829 and the Virginia House of Delegates in 1840. In 1788, Cuthbert married Catherine Simms, daughter of Col. Charles Simms. The couple had ten children including; Anne Maria Powell (1800-1885), who married 1st cousin Dr. William Levin Powell; Dr. Llewellen Powell (1802-1870), who married cousin Sarah Elizabeth Harrison; Charles Leven Powell (1804-1896), who married Selina Lloyd; Mary Emily Powell (b.1807), who married cousin Cuthbert Powell and later Rev. George Adie; Ellen Douglas Powell (1813- 1862) who married Judge William H. Gray; Cuthbert Harrison Powell (1814-1897); and Jane Simms (Fanny) Powell, who married Wellington Gordon. 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The couple had ten children including; Anne Maria Powell (1800-1885), who married 1st cousin Dr. William Levin Powell; Dr. Llewellen Powell (1802-1870), who married cousin Sarah Elizabeth Harrison; Charles Leven Powell (1804-1896), who married Selina Lloyd; Mary Emily Powell (b.1807), who married cousin Cuthbert Powell and later Rev. George Adie; Ellen Douglas Powell (1813- 1862) who married Judge William H. Gray; Cuthbert Harrison Powell (1814-1897); and Jane Simms (Fanny) Powell, who married Wellington Gordon. 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Collection number: Mss. 65 P87"," Tabb-Powell Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. Tabb-Powell Papers, 1797-1894.1,847 items. Collection Number: Mss. 65 T14Geographic interest includes; Alexandria, Leesburg, Winchester, and central Virginia; and Henry [Marshall County] Illinois."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eLetters and papers of Charles Leven Powell, his wife Selina (Lloyd) Powell and children of Loudoun County, Virginia; Henry, Illinois; Winchester, Virginia; and Alexandria, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere are also included papers of Charles Leven Powell's father, Cuthbert Powell. Prominent correspondents include Johns Hopkins, Eleanor Agnes Lee, Fitzhugh Lee, George Washington Custis Lee, Mary Anna Randolph (Custis) Lee, Hunter Holmes McGuire and James Monroe.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetters concern Robert Young Conrad, Hunter Holmes McGuire, civilian affairs during the Civil War, the Kilpatrick-Dahlgren Raid, freedmen, Reconstruction, and the education of women. Many letters are written by women.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIn addition, there are a number of letters from and concerning members of the Dupuy family of Prince Edward County, Winchester, Virginia including Robert Young Conrad (president of the Virginia Secession Convention) and his son Holmes Conrad (U. S. 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Nancy, had a healthy baby boy who is nursing well; Nancy is staying with her now, and her husband Mr. Wallach, spends almost every night there also; is concerned that Nancy will live a hard life because of her husband's financial situation; on the other hand, her daughter Catherine ? will be \"free from the trials attended on a state of poverty,\" being married to Cuthbert Powell, who owns a large farm in Loudoun County; much Simms family news; mentions Mrs. Trist's grandson, Nicholas Trist.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by B. Cottinger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFatherly letter giving his opinion of a certain young lady and marriage, as well as general advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of his engagement to this daughter Selina, and the seriousness of the matter, especially in concerning finances; tells of his poor financial state as related to a dowry, or the lack thereof, for his daughter; gives his approval of the \"alliance,\" but hopes they will delay the marriage for some time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas given great consideration to his claim against the French government and has turned the case over to Stephen Pleasonton, who is the auditor for the Dept. of State and who is now handling all claims; since Mr. Pleasonton is a personal friend and he (James Monroe) is greatly interested in his Burr Powell case, he knows he will get an answer soon; will also be returning the agriculture pamphlet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends extract of Mr. Pleasonton's reply concerning the claim against the French government and asks that he reply with the necessary information; will also do anything he can to help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFurther discussion of his claim against the French government and dealings with Stephen Pleasanton and Isaac Coxe Barnett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMore instructions about the claim being made against the French government.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFurther discussion and explanation of the case involving Burr Powell and his claim against the French government.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinued information concerning Powell's claim against the French government.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe new court system has kept him extremely busy; social life has slowed down; the fashion these days to relieve boredom is to ride horseback; expresses concern for his own colt in the country; inquires after Dr. Nelson and his medical career; also asks about a large, gay party at South River; recommends books for good reading including Schlegel's History of Literature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received the results of his claim from Mr. Pleasonton and regrets the outcome, which he disagrees with; does not feel anyone is to blame.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to come visit over Christmas; describes the social events in Arlington; mentions her cousin George Calvert; says the big event is the fair for the benefit of orphans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a walk she took and the surrounding countryside, including the wildflowers and startling a herd of deer; had many visitors, including a very graceful lady who is said to have been \"addressed\" by Mr. Van Buren, a \"jolly goodnatured ... commodore and some of the ugliest officers,\" and Mrs. Porter and her scholars; tells of books she has read, including Tales of a Grandfather, The Sorcerer, and The Talisman; loving memories and looking forward to their next meeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave just returned from a visit to her grandmother's and her cousin, Ann Marshall; they all are saddened by the death of Mr. Fitzhugh; describes the country from South to West River, where she had visited, and comments on meeting a lovely girl, Bella Carter; mentions the jealousy of another male suitor?, Seldon Page; mentions Mary Custis. 3 pages. letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends his best wishes for her new life with Charles L. Powell; will be able to attend the wedding as well as \"Brother Nelson\"; is uncommonly warm; is sending a bonnet for her and a small diamond breast-pin for Father by the steamboat Franklin, commanded by Admiral Nevitt; describes the long ribbons attached to the bonnet, which are for going once all the way around the bonnet before knotting them by the ear, not for tying a bow under the chin; also includes a diagram of how to tie them in the current fashion; admits to having been helped in choosing the bonnet by Miss Olivia Donaldson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses events in Washington D.C.; says she went to \"the President's\" on New Year's day; discusses Mr. Marshall's sermons; mentions books she is reading; asks Selina to come visit her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays her health is improving; encourages her to ask her for help when she needs it; discusses the articles she is sending her including a lemon tree, curtains, a mattress; discusses how these things will get to her; gives news about the children; Bec, Nanny, Frank, and Fred.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis mother-in-law has told him of the wonderful news of the birth of another daughter Hattie, and that both mother and baby are safe; will be up to visit in about a week; comments on balancing the sexes in the family, and that he has \"no notion of supplying my brother's and sister's children with wives\"...\"we shall hate to transport them his daughters to the wilds of the west\"; all is well at home, a new hen house is being built, but the garden is too wet to work; is lonely but is visiting neighbors; family news; religious sentiments expressed about her, their new daughter, and their family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives account of his trip to Wheeling, including a sweet good-bye from daughter Rebecca; was not able to locate Robert Gray or ? Throckmorton at Harper's Ferry, but later met them at Point of Rocks; detailed description of a railroad and train cars; tells poignant story of a dog on the train searching for his master.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas had many family visitors since his departure and family news; there is a measle outbreak at \"Llangollen,\" and all of the \"negroes\" have it; she had her teeth filed by Dr. Overfield?; a fire in Upperville destroyed Robert Armistead's new store and the adjoining saddle shop; they have had a beautiful snowfall, covering all of the blossom-filled trees, which melted quickly, doing no harm to the fruit; had a letter from brother John, who advises that he Charles L. Powell \"go directly to Texas\"; loving stories about their daughter's activities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad a bad thunderstorm the day she left; inquires about her trip and her relatives; details of children's activities; has let Becca sleep with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTheir father will be taking a trip West this spring, accompanied by cousin William; family information; social life in Leesburg very quiet; misses her and her family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails of his trip from Alexandria; spent the night with relatives; warns her about catching a cold on a windy day; tells of conversations with their young son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrivate financial matters; tells of his busy schedule as a representative from Virginia to the U.S. legislature; gives his negative opinion concerning a bank? bill introduced by Henry Clay,which he feels the President would veto; Daniel Webster shares his opinion; life insurance inquiry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill not be home when expected because the House of Representatives is not going to adjourn until Monday; the Congress received their second veto from President Tyler regarding the Bank Bill; describes an assault made by Sen. Henry A. Wise upon Sen. Edward Stanlyin Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking about her visit to Washington and the Chamber of National Institute; speaks of floods, bad weather, but comfortable where he is, because of Margaret's? kindness; describes lifestyle and \"humorous remarks of Charles Lamb,\" sexual relationship with her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishing thumb to heal; speaks of cattle and other animals at \"Llangollen\" that he misses; asks about children; saw Ann? mentions Virginia Taylor's visit; will visit wife before harvest; reference to brother, Leven, and his wife, and Sarah?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHustle and excitement of the House of Representatives; hoping to adjourn on Monday the twenty-second, but difficulties cause many night meetings; political discussion about Tariff question and Tuck bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her story at \"the Springs;\" tells about the politics the company there discussed; gives her own view of these issues; gives news about family and friends; hopes that Congress will soon adjourn so that he can come home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompares episode of thief robbing hen house to thieves in Washington trying to rob \"public treasures\"; wants to buy books for her; tells how he wishes to be with her and the rest of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites of the bad weather and that they are able to get out very little; says Mr. Powell went to the Inauguration on horseback; tells what books the family members are reading; mentions the issue of white servants; discusses Rebecca's feelings of becoming a young lady; says that they could not get the house they wanted for next year; mentions Mr. Powell's feelings of frustration for not being able to better provide for them; gives more news about the Inauguration; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaughter, Harriet, left with Uncle William to spend holidays with them; daughter Minna had a birthday party, inviting Aunt Mary's children and Eskridges; family news; death of Maria Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her religious feelings; discusses her traveling plans; describes her relationship with each of her relatives where she is staying; says she is staying with Fan and helping her with her wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the housekeeping and how Rebecca is taking care of the house while she is away; discusses the health of family members; tells how they are altering last year's dresses; says \"Mother\" is quite weak and \"Father\" is very dependent on her; gives news of Brother Nelson and Jeanie (sister?); gives travel plans of family; says Mr. Powell has gotten six teeth put in and looks much younger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes their arrival home with her brother Nelson; gives news of \"little Nan\"?; asks about Rebecca and Minna's trip; tells her to be happy and to follow God; says Charlie is doing well in school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; mentions Laura's? wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells what she did during her visit to Locust Hill; tells what is going on in town; gives news of family and friends. Including news from letter from \"Mother\" Selina Powell to Rebecca Powell telling of her many activities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Jesus and how one must search for and do things that please Him; asks that she watch her sister, Minna, closely so that she will not overexert herself; Ariana? had a baby boy; describes son Charlie's and daughter Nina's reactions to reading school and learning; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of John's? carriage and velocipede that once was Minna Lloyd's, describing how she rode the vehicle; describes what a Holly tree is; (has genealogical information about Minna Powell, Lloyd Powell, and Charlie Powell in a different hand, which appears to have been added later.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGloucester Court House,Va. Speaks of her \"companion in Matilda Lee?; received visit from Nannie Guy and Maria Harrison; describes celebration in honour of General Taylor's election; describes Mrs. Janney's travels; town gossip and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; speaks of going to Locust Hill; inquires and tells about adventures of many townspeople; obliged to Mrs. Tabb for taking care of her and other daughter, Minna.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of Cousin Lucy's? party; describes Christmas scene around her house and gifts that the children received; describes Cousin Elizabeth Janney and compares to Cousin Harriet; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses who has come to visit her; describes Cousin Lee's wife, Maria, and their wedding; asks about her Christmas; describes the book marks she made for Christmas presents; asks how Minna is doing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of snow and bad weather; notes that daughters, Rebecca and Minna, have been gone for almost three months; Fanny (Powell) Gordon is going to visit Fredericksburg; mentions a letter from Jeannie? who found General Jones, in Washington, quite \"agreeable and handsome\"; Cuthbert Powell is much better, and he speaks of going to Gloucester to join a Mr. Hale; Nina is afraid of everything; family news; mentions hiring of a slave, Margaret.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRebecca's description of her Uncle Tabb's Dr. John Prosser Tabb house seems far in advance of Old-Virginian architectural styles; speaks of death of Mrs. Douglas Gordon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of dancing as a family as a \"social amusement,\" but says that it does offend some \"in the religious world;\" says that one must respect the public opinion of the community where one lives; had severe weather; family news. 3 pages. letter signed. Including note signed from Hatty Powell, Leesburg, Va., to Minna Powell, Gloucester Court House, for letter and \"glove-knots\" and sending love to Aunt Rebeccaand Uncle John Prosser.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer brother Charlie and sister Nina have sore throats, and her father has a bad cold; snowy weather; Hatty went with Aunt Ellen to Selma and Raspberry Plain; Mr. Armistead Rust is to be married before March 4; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on the snow storms they have had; mentions the coming wedding of Armistead Rust and Lilly Lawrence; tells how he likes working at the store; describes one of their customers; describes the house they may rent next spring. Including letter signed from Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Gloucester, Virginia Says she is glad to hear Minna's health is improving; gives news of family; says her brother Nelson soon sails for California to dig gold, and may not be back for five years; reports on how he expects to live; says that there are measles and mumps in town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaris's? father announced as candidate for re-election; General Rust's family going to New York to attend a wedding; father is renting Carper's house; bad weather and snow causing many colds and illnesses; Mrs. Eskridge's father died; father may go to the Inauguration; family news. 4 pages. letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaw Representative John S. Pendleton at the House of Representativesin Washington, D.C.; Pendleton wants a senate appointment; he will not go to Leesburg because he does not want to \"meddle with party movements\"; mentions \"County Repeal of the dog law.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mother and Father are both sick; \"brother\" has gone to inauguration; describes how to make eggnog, and gives her opinion of it; describes riding horses to the cliff and tells of adventures. 1 page. letter signed. Including letter from Harriet Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to \"sister\" Rebecca Powell, Gloucester, Virginia, 1849 February 27, incomplete letter concerning outbreak of the mumps and family and town news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFather suffering from piles; mumps are still prevailing; do not have parties during Lent; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Speaks of gossip saying that Mr. Benedict is having an affair with Mrs. Henderson; describes procession in Washington, D.C. and the inauguration; family news. Including letter signed from Selina Powell, Leesburg, Va., to Rebecca Powell, Gloucester, Virginia, 1849 March 26, concerning family news and the time of year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses joy that Minna's health is till improving; says she is recovering from her cold; says Lloyd and Hattie have been ill as well; discusses the issue of Rebecca upsetting her aunt Rebecca by being late for a meal; says her aunt is easily vexed in \"her condition\"; gives news of friends and family; describes their new servant Robert. 4 pages. letter signed. Including letter signed from Charles S. Powell, to Rebecca Powell, , undated, concerning Uncle Prosser's desire to put Minna on \"short allowance,\" and Minna's consumption of beef.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes their move to another house which she says is comfortable but small; hopes that the Gloucester air is getting rid of her cold; says their father is busy with court dealings; says many in the area have mumps including Hattie; says that Hattie is getting a tooth plugged; says she does not want Lloyd to leave to live so far away; discusses mesmerism (hypnotism).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of her bad health; her husband is busy preparing for court; mentions a party at Exeter; Mrs. Fontleroy had a girl so Mrs. Knox is a grandmother; much more family news and information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Rebecca Powell will be coming home within a week or so; Fanny? is at Locust Hill with the mumps; family news; Uncle William Graypersuaded Father to go to Gum Springs, Va., until after the election; election day events seemed to be going against Father. Including note signed from Nina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to \"Sister Minna\" Powell, Gloucester Court House, Virginia, 1849 April 26, concerning family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes Minna's cough and how they are treating it; tells her what clothes Lloyd and Charlie should wear if it gets colder; says she has been doing little except taking care of Minna; discusses new dresses for the winter and corsets; gives news of friends and relatives; discusses travel plans, to come home for the winter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses dresses, materials and costs; discusses bonnets; gives news of family; thanks her and Hattie for taking care of the household duties while she is away.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays Minna is now well and that they are anxious to come home; gives news of Jeanie (her sister?), and Rebecca; gives news of \"Mother\" and \"Father\"; discusses books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays Mr. Powell had his \"likeness taken\" at the Daguerreotype rooms; says Minna's health continues to improve but that she may have one tonsil taken out; discusses the remedies she is taking; says she feels stronger also; gives news of friends; gives news of Rebecca, Jeanie, and \"sister\" Ann; discusses walking shoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives advice on her health and over-exertion; describes the illumination that took place in the neighborhood; tells of visits she has made; tells stories about Minna's sister, Nina; gives news of family and friends; says Hattie has lost her \"excess of fat\" and is walking three times a day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells what each family member is doing; discusses bonnets; discusses appearance versus reality as concerning materialism; discusses the opportunities for her in Alexandria; discusses the role of children in the family; gives news of friends and family; mentions that \"brother\" John may move and that if they move to Illinois, they will be closer to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays they got there a few days ago and that Mr. Powell, Mr. Grey(?), and \"brother Llew\" have gone to the sale of slaves (\"the sale of the negroes\"); discusses her visit in Alexandria with her grandparents; Discusses the bad weather in Leesburg and the bad condition of the roads; says their family must economize rigidly; says Mr. Powell found the law business in Alexandria too small, so they will not be moving there; expresses her disappointment at the outcome; gives news of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reviews Christmas gifts received by everyone; describes a \"reading party\"; describes Christmas decorations of the Church; family news. Including note signed from Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, 1849 December 29, concerning when daughter, Rebecca, is to return home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of the recent social events of the area; describes the format of a reading party; says her mother-in-law could not make it to their home because of the snow; asks her how her mother is doing; says there are still small pox in the area; discusses how many servants she has and what each does; says that Rebecca's Uncle George took Cuthbert to an asylum in Baltimore and hopes he will be happier there then when he was \"out.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives news of Rebecca's Uncle Richard and Aunt Elizabeth who live in Illinois; says she plans to get a description of the Illinois life from them; gives news of Ellen? who is unwell and is going to a doctor in New York; discusses how Rebecca can get home; describes family activities; says they have been able to do little because of the rain and mud; says she lies on her back all day sewing while her children read to her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reading parties are the only way she can socialize; reports Maria Grady's death; reports about a big baptist meeting going on there headed by Mrs. Lucket; much town news. 4 pages. letter signed. Including letter signed from Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, January 26, 1850, concerning Rebecca Powell's trip home and Maria Grady's \"triumphant death.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Speaks of terrible weather; boasts of learning to spin rolls of cotton on a spinning wheel; reports death of Rebecca Gray, Robert Gray's daughter; describes her daily routine; discusses Mary Grady. Including letter signed from \"devoted mother,\" Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to \"Bec,\" Rebecca Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, January 1850, concerning bad weather, family news, and attendance to the convention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays many in the family have been very sick for a couple of days and that she has had to nurse them; says Minna is now sick; and never had fully recovered from the chicken pox she had before; gives advice of how to be a good guest; advises her on her studies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays she has a toothache but must wait until May to get them pulled; describes a humorous reading party; says there was a case of small pox in the area and that many are being revaccinated. Including letter signed from \"mother\" Selina Powell to Rebecca Powell. Discusses her travel plans home; tells her to follow her grandparents' advice; gives news of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses joy that her younger siblings are recovering from the measles so well; reports on health of \"Grandma\" and \"Grandpa\" Lloyd; gives news of Aunt Rebecca, Jeanie, and Minnie; Tells what she had done each day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about many weddings in Leesburg and about who will need new dresses; speaks of ball thrown by Maria Washington; other city news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives general description of Henry and discusses the family's move there; discusses the house they will build; advises what they should bring; reports on the emigrants in the area; discusses their travel plans in detail; asks Charlie to bring Newfoundland puppies; gives news of family there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes presents sent to grandchildren; tells of Christmas scene in Alexandria; wants granddaughters to meet a polite gentleman that impressed her. Including poem, 1852, by R. C. Powell, beginning \"'Ours the cross.' Yes it is ours,\" giving a religious viewpoint.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of how she makes embroidery patterns and what colors are preferred; inquires about some of her friends; John Leven Powell says that Brooke? looks badly; aunt Fanny trying to match Brooks with Lucy Gordon; speaks of a Mr. Beverley breaking out around his face and \"bleeding profusely\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Gordon? will be a delegate to the democratic convention in Richmond, Virginia; much use of her eyes results in inflammation of her eyelids; \"Llangollen\" property is deteriorating; much town news and family news; mentions her dower right.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of helping Frank and Lucy ? with their new baby; describes female servants and her experiences with them; describes health of her daughters, Harriet, Rebecca, and Minna; reports of a few cases of \"cholera\"; reports of a good garden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives a detailed report of Minna's health, expressing hope that her headaches are definitely getting better; tells about people who have visited the family; mentions a desegregated school in \"abolition ground\"; tells what her sisters have been doing since she left; discusses Rebecca's journey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Janney's baby died while she was ill; a Mr. Anderson, a Presbyterian Minister, says that his wife, Miss Harper, is a relative of Selina's (her father's Aunt); speaks of Fred's? wedding; tells of episode when she goes to visit a Mrs. Brown?; describes a visit they made to some neighbors; describes Mr. Lombard's house that is being built; reports on the food they are preparing and what is available to them; says the winter goods have still not come in; mentions sewing that her daughters are doing; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions Fanny's ? wedding; family news; possibility that Rebecca's Uncle Gordon ? might be elected to legislature; family does not wish Rebecca Powell to return home this winter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a visit they made to some new neighbors; describes Mr. Lombard's house that is being built; reports on the food they are preparing and what is available to them; says the winter goods have still not come in; mentions sewing that her daughters are doing; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes their busy preparations for winter; describes their daily routine; says she is glad to have Lucy and Fred stay with them; describes their Sunday school; reports on Scholastics (a servant) who is now reading well; news of family and friends; discusses dresses and styles; asks about Rebecca's Uncle Nelson; mentions that Rebecca's Uncle Gordon was elected; asks about Fan's? wedding and hopes she and William will be happy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of his daughter's trip, whom she should visit, and money matters; hopes to soon reap the financial benefits of his store; mentions Bishop Whitehouse's determination to give the college broad foundations; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; sleet and bad weather; religious discussion and viewpoints; Lucy and John? have a daughter now.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Powell, Charles and Richard Lloyd are busy with new business as \"Land Agents\"; town of Henry, Illinois now has a newspaper and a steam mill; hopes to have a railroad passing through soon; there is not a decent Church and she wishes to see one built; Lloyd Powell, son of Selina, studies German because there are so many Germans in their town to do business with.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sarcastically teases her sister about differences between lifestyles of \"Far West\" and the East; Uncle Fred ? went to Springfield to see that railroad went from Peoria through Henry, Illinois; mentions problems with scarlet fever; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of liquor laws and problems with drinking; describes lectures; such family and town news; mentions other religious lectures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses desire for daughter Rebecca to return home; Minna Powell still having problems with headaches; family news; Fred? went to Chicago to see stockholders of the Peoria and Rock Island Railroad; asks for Rebecca to send asparagus seed and large lima beans; mentions Thackery's lectures, and gives her opinion about his books and religious teachings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Family news; \"land business\" will provide many opportunities for travel; Rebecca planning to go to Leesburg soon. Including note from Charles L. Powell, Henry, Illinois, to \"darling,\" Rebecca Powell, , 1853 March 11, sending his daughter ten dollars and writing her as to how to handle her expenses and requesting her to bring home her Grandfather's papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that even though he just left yesterday, she wanted to put a letter in the books to be sent to him; comments on their inability to see each other even though he is only seven miles away.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions his job as a traveling salesman and how he hopes to soon be Uncle Richard's Lloyd administration; resolved in town meeting to build the Railroad Peoria and Chicago.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses her disappointment that she cannot see Rebecca before Rebecca returns to Henry, Illinois; describes the friendship between them; news of friends in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of carriage accident involving Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dulaney, where their horses were scared by the Clifton Mill and threw Mrs. Dulaney; she and father attended Dr. Rutherford's lectures; emphasizes that ladies got to vote, as well as gentlemen, on whether they were satisfied with the lectures; new wharf boat has arrived.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the towns of Rushville and Pittsfield; said he enjoyed Pittfield more, but that Uncle Richard Lloyd sent him an assignment for Rushville; says he will be there about a month; asks about friends and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Rebecca has come home; Minna joined the church with her family; gives religious views; family news. Including letter from Minna Powell, Henry, Illinois, to \"Brother\" , 1853 May 11, referring to Rushville, as location of brother; tells of beautiful spring weather and describes scenery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill soon be coming home; complains of sore throat and headaches; has had scarlet fever; family information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGossips about \"Miss Jane,\" a mutual friend; says he and Dr. Winslow found her in her parlor with a man; says the servant did not want to let them in and that it was an uncomfortable situation. Including letter written in margins from \"Cousin\" Jane to Rebecca Powell concerning religious publication, an Episcopal convention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses how much she misses him; discusses reading material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes Aunt Ellen's Powell Gray recovery from an illness; much family news; describes wedding that she went to; expresses romantic interest in a Dr. Claggett; includes printed poems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes physical appearance of \"Llangollen\" as well as her feelings towards the place; reminisces about when family lived in Virginia. Talks about old friends; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Tells her little sister Nina about old friends and family; gives details of things she has been doing. Including letter from \"Hatty\" Harriet Powell, \"Llangollen,\" Virginia, to \"Mother,\" Selina Powell, 1853 October 10. Concerning warmer clothes; advantages of \"flannel draws\" over a \"wadded petticoat.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Says she has been extremely ill and so have many in the area; says she has been traveling in order to improve her health; tells of her problems with Custis and his lessons; says Robert is still holding his office in Washington but wishes to leave; asks how she likes \"the West\" and if her husband is finding success; news of friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports Lucy's? death and grief everyone feels; Nelly? is to be baptized; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of their Christmas and New Years celebrations. Also includes \"Mother\" Selina Powell, to Rebecca Powell. Expresses hope that Rebecca can be with her relatives in Baltimore; discusses the nature of receiving advice and making her own decisions concerning her travel plans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of attending a party; mentions \"matching up\" procedures at party; family news; details Christmas gifts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions religious feelings; speaks of a railroad being built nearby; Virginia? had her annual get-together on December 26; of family members; mentions a friend's visit to the Crystal Palace; Mrs. Augustine Washington had the first male child born at Mt. Vernon recently; family news; mentions Rear Admiral Leven Minn Powell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions Brooks'? wedding; describes details of the wedding; much family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of her day spent with Lizzie King and Jane Norris; describes a dinner given for a couple about to get married; news of other friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions sicknesses of Nelson Lloyd and John Lloyd; speaks of a Douglas Forrest who attends Yale College; has to take a boat to Washington D.C.; gives price rates per acre of land at that time; gives prices for a lot of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news about cousins Nannie and Fanny?; mentions Uncle Nelson's Lloyd recovery; travels by omnibus.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; describes her garden and its contents; Regina? was married; Mr. Livingston? requests influence of Charles L. Powell to obtain the consulship of London through General Baercel?; mentions Mr. McFaddin as being the mayor of Henry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; describes the scenery at Locust Hill; some of Uncle George's ? children have chicken pox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIdentified as much of note added in unknown handwriting, possibly that of Selina Lloyd Hepburn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of Minna's gravesite; tells what he's doing to improve its appearance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes trip to Niagara Falls; describes places visited in New York and where he lives; describes his studies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes courses he is studying at school; describes the first time he saw a man dive under water and the suit he wore below water; staying at a boarding house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Lloyd who died in 1854; estimated price value are given.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes study habits and classes; mentions prices of a ring and a clock; describes his financial situation. .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes in detail her Quaker wedding to Frank? on 1854 December 14.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNina's Christmas gift from Charles arrived safely; mentions wedding of a fellow student; serenaded the couple with a \"horse fiddle\"; describes his activities in his spelling class; mentions plans to return home in the spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses religious beliefs; lists prices for renting his room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes Charter Oak, an attraction in Hartford; describes his visit to an armory; staying with a Mr. Parsons and describes his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses financial settlements he is making for his father concerning the house, lands, furniture; says Uncle Fred and Uncle Neb are leaving Henry and they are all \"disgusted\" with Henry and that he thinks his (father's) decision not to come back was wise; mentions the family move to Winchester, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 items, 1856. 16 items, 1857\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes their Christmas which was spent at Uncle Fred's and Aunt Lute's; describes a Christmas ball and a New Year's ball in detail; says he has had some problems with dyspepsia; asks about cousin Kate's wedding to a senator.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on Aunt Lib and Uncle R?'s new son, Richard; says he rented out their house in Henry; says he has been away from \"home\" now for three months; and will not go to New Orleans, Mobile, and Augusta; describes how he decorated Minna's grave, and expresses hope that her resting place will soon be Virginia; asks about their school; sends money from a large profit he made selling land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his visit to Louisville where he saw his cousins and went to many social events; says that the train ride from Kentucky was very rough; says he will be in Vicksburg in a week and then will go to Wilmington, North Carolina; Mobile, Alabama; New Orleans; and Memphis, Tennessee; asks about family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his stay in Vicksburg, and his visit with Mr. And Mrs. Eilbeck Mason and Miss Louisa Fox; says that he did not see Cousin John Russell while in New Orleans; discusses his travel plans; asks about Hatty's teaching.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses joy that she is well from the influenza; says he has recently traveled to Portsmouth, Va,, the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi; says he will now go to Texas; discusses travel plans; asks her to pick out one of her friends for him; discusses Charlie's new job in St. Louis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes St. Louis and the Virginia House Hotel; inquires about the new scholars the family has taken on; harasses Nina for not writing. Including note from Charles L. Powell, St. Louis, Missouri, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1856 May 4, concerning his happiness about Nina joining the Church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes hard times in Illinois; intent to move back to Virginia when business picks up; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of influenza and other illnesses prominent in the town; reports the death of Mr. Adies ?; Ellen Powell is in Washington Infirmary; house is being renovated; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays he just returned from Henry; says Charlie is on his way to Henry to start his new job in Uncle Fred's store; describes Henry and the house they used to live in; reports that Uncle Fred is building a house; gives new of Scholastics and Monsieur Carlo; says he will go to Pennsylvania next and then visit them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Lloyd Powell is on his way to Virginia; describes their yard and home in Henry; yellow fever is not a problem this year in Illinois; he went to a concert given by the Baleis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about the \"weddings fair\"; discusses his travels and the loneliness involved in his job; mentions his relief that the campaigns and elections are over; sends messages to friends at home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNina has begun studying Latin and learning how to draw; mentions the extension of the Chicago and Pern canal down to Henry; much family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells what each family member is doing; discusses religion and the duties of a Christian; gives news of friends who have joined the church; discusses Minna's grave; discusses letter writing; tells of recent marriages and engagements; gives her philosophy on why he should not begin to chew tobacco; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Makes reference to Valentine's Day and Washington's Birthday; mentions last year's parade and the marching continentals; reports of bad rain storm that tore up the railroad track and caused problems with mud and flooding; family news. Includes note signed from Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1857 February 22, telling her to turn to their 'one friend' for strength and advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes a storm which kept him in Henry, Illinois, unable to travel; gives recent travel plans, including a trip to Philadelphia by boat; gives news of friends and family in Henry; says many river towns are flooded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports his knowledge of Lloyd's Powell return to Winchester; relatives are going to the Episicpal Church for Easter; reports Dr. Hoagland ? as being a bad tenant in their house in Illinois; mentions happiness that Nina Powell is joining the church today.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives news of relatives in Alexandria; tells his travel plans; says he finds the women of Virginia far more appealing than those of South Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUncle Fred? and Aunt Lucy? are leaving for Virginia; sending his mother his daguerreotype, a photograph; reports that Lloyd is in St. Louis; Bridget, a past boarder, had a little girl; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the family vacation and adventures; describes the baths; mentions the parties they have attended; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily is on vacation; describes activities and scenery at Capon Springs; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks about taking inventory at the store; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays they just got back from Capon; asks her not to take silver nitrate for her headaches; says they have all improved their health by the visit to Capon; says \"brother\" Nelson is now there hoping the springs will help him; says they did not get the house that they wanted to rent; gives news of friends; says Rebecca, Hatty, and Lloyd are there. Including letter from Charles L. Powell to Nina Powell. Says that he misses her and wishes she could have been at Capon; asks about her headaches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his travels from Baltimore to Henry; mentions shortage of money due to bank failures; gives detailed news of the town, including improvements being made; news of Henry relatives; mentions that the bank failures will result in fewer land dealings and therefore, less work for him; asks about the young ladies of Winchester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about Mr. Waler's? lectures; attends the Methodist Church now; reports of the adventures during hunting season; mentions the new idea of pavement sidewalks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a severe snowstorm and its effects on Henry; tells how he spent Thanksgiving day; describes their new cook with whom he is infatuated; mentions the death of Robert Conrad?; gives messages of friends in Winchester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports of Nina getting her teeth straightened; describes method; reports that the number of scarlet fever cases is greatly reduced; she is very busy with the boarding school; tells of a fight between Charlie McCormick and a police officer; mentions Hunter Holmes McGuire; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the death of Robert ? and the reaction of the town; gives news of friends; sends her love to her mother and relatives; wants to know what Dr. Chase said about her teeth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites about Nina's plans to go home; says she is concerned about her traveling when her teeth are in such a condition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to the \"hard times\" everyone is experiencing; describes farm activities; family news; describes how to make a mousetrap.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes midwest weather and the usual fall-like temperatures; says that they are all much healthier because of the mild weather; says ties are hard and the bank in Henry just closed, but that the town is continuing to improve; asks about Mrs. Powell's occupation, teaching; mentions the death of Robert Conrad and describes his character; messages to family members.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports of freezing temperatures of -15 F and snow in Henry; mentions sleighing in the snow; reports story of a bank robbery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports of Lloyd's Powell trip to St. Louis to try and find Charles a job; family news; mentions a Mr. Lombard who plans to return to Henry and open a bank of issue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses who owes him letters from home; says he could not find a job for Charley Charles L. Powell, Jr.? in St. Louis because of the poor economy; gives news of Randolph Powell, of St. Louis, and John Webb Powell, of Utah; says he will be home during the summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that she missed his birthday with a card but thought of him that day; expresses religious feelings and beliefs; family news; lists people recently confirmed in the Church; outbreak of typhus fever at the University ?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of his travels; describes Memphis, Tenn.; gives news of \"cousin\" William Powell who resides in Memphis; gives news of Mr. And Mrs. Mason, residing in Vicksburg; describes Leake County where he sold some of his Uncle Nelson's land; gives news of \"cousin\" John Wilson of New Orleans and of \"cousin\" John Chilton, who may send his daughter Sarah to school in Virginia; tells his travel plans, stating he will be in Virginia in a month; gives news to family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes scenery where he is; tells of a May party that some school girls had; describes his boat riding trip; family news; mentions arrival of Mr. Winn, the new Presbyterian minister.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports having been sick with a bad cold; family news; Nina has problems with other schoolgirls because her parents operate the school; trying to plan Charlie's return home for the summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about fourth of July entertainment; Mr. Winn gave an exceptional sermon; Uncle Richard? bought a piano and a side-saddle; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about boarding students; inquires about vacations at Capon Springs, West Virginia; tells of his success at duck hunting; family news; mentions Stephen A. Douglas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives news of Uncle Richard's and Uncle Fred's families; says that Frank's baby is still ill; gives news of Hammond and Minna; comments that he will not see his family for another year; gives news of Charlie Charles L. Powell, Jr. and his employment possibilities; asks about Uncle Neb of Clark, Va?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives her opinion about chewing tobacco, smoking, and other bad habits; incorporates religious duty into her opinion; some family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his habit of chewing tobacco and how he should discipline himself to quit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the weather; reports on Hammond; reports that Mr. Chandler of Henry is getting married in Boston; says they will stay at Mrs. Taber's for the winter; gives news of Charlie (Charles) L. Powell, Jr.; comments on the involvement of women in politics in Henry; news of friends; comments on the decreased enrollment at the family school, saying they will at least have a lighter workload; mentions Stephen A. Douglas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses her disappointment in Charlie's having tasted tobacco; tells him that he is doing wrong to continue this habit; voices many religious views.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that river is flooding the town; talks of Christmas holidays; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA birthday letter for Nina's sixteenth birthday; describes the weather; family news; Min? is the \"editress\" of the \"Minnehaha\"; tells of the affairs of a Miss Amanda?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives account of how he spends his days with emphasis on his Sunday activities; tried to quit chewing tobacco but couldn't; tells of episode where Uncle Richard? lost his saddle bags in the town of Bradford; river was frozen and people are ice skating; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells where the girls boarding with them are going for Christmas; describes their Christmas plans; recollects their last Christmas with Minna; gives religious advice; sends her love to Lloyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e18 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould love for her to stay with him; mentions a sister Hannah.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Lloyd Powelland Uncle Richard ? have gone to Memphis, Tenn.; tells of the building of a road for $10,000; describes a surprise party he attended; mentions Valentine's Day and how many he has received; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Uncle Richard and Frank are with him in Memphis, to see if they want to move there; says that he does not believe Uncle Richard will leave Illinois, but that Frank probably will; says that they tried to look up William Powell but he had moved to Arkansas; discusses the possibilities of his parents establishing a school in the area, and the risks involved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives news of Uncle Richard and Uncle Fred; says Uncle Fred and Frank will close their business and leave Henry; tells of a conversation with Bishop Otey of Memphis on the subject of establishing a girls school there; gives details of the proposal in case his father is interested; gives news of the private school situation in Arkansas; reports on his business dealings in Arkansas; discusses financial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives news of Uncle Fred who has been ill; says that the women of the town are all inspecting the new spring goods brought in from Saint Louis; discusses his daily schedule; says Charlie Charles L. Powell, Jr. is in singing school; asks about Nina's walks and lectures on the benefits of exercise to health and appearance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes spring in Illinois; inquires about relatives in Alexandria; comments on Uncle Nelson's helpless state; discusses the chances of recovering Uncle Nelson's lands in Arkansas; describes the area of Henry where the family used to live; comments that she now weights 108 lbs., which is more than her daughters weigh; sends his love to Grand Ma Powell, Aunt Ann, and Uncle Neb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA baby girl was born who is Nina's cousin Uncle Richard's daughter?; describes a fishing trip; mentions finding several Indian graves with skeletons and other items; tells story of a \"mad\" dog who bit many people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives news of Illinois relatives; describes a trip that he and Uncle Richard took through Stark County, emphasizing the changes that have taken place in the last five years; comments on Charley's Charles L. Powell, Jr. development into a young man; reports that Uncle Richard will leave the land business on September 1st; discusses his involvement in the business and his desire to visit Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses his relief that his brother Charles arrived safely in Va.; comments on how scattered the family is at present; mentions Cousin Fanny Cochran's wedding in Middleburg, Virginia; discusses Mr. Hyde's trip in the \"aerial vessel\" Atlantic from St. Louis to New York, as reported in the \"Republican\"; reports that Frank has another son, Horatio Nelson; news of other Illinois relatives; describes the July 4 festivities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses an unprofitable year for his business; discusses a business proposition made to his brother Charles and Harry and Benton Janney by Uncle Richard, concerning the opening of the store; gives news of Illinois relatives; comments that his Uncle Richard, who just turned 43, may begin to use his middle name again and become Richard H. Lloyd; comments on how, in the past twenty years, the Powell family has spread from \"New York to Salt Lake City, and from the 'Lakes' to the Gulf of Mexico.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Uncle Richard, Minna will stop at Fulton County to visit relatives; gives his opinion about Minna not returning to Winchester Va. for school, stating that she has become too undisciplined and used to complete freedom in Illinois to be effectively taught in a school; describes Frank's son Horatio Nelson; comments on the family's health, saying that his father Charles L. Powell weights twenty pounds more than he does and his mother Selina L. Powell weighs only six pounds less, and also weighs more than any of her three brothers in Illinois; asks her if she is finished school and will make her debut.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Charley (Charles) L. Powell, Jr., Harry and Benton Janney have begun their business named \"H and TB Janney and Co.\" Asks about the boarding school and discusses the difficulties of running one; reports that Frank's family and Mrs. Hammond? are on their way to Memphis to live; reports that Uncle Fred is planning an extended visit to Virginia, and then will probably move to Memphis; says he and Uncle Richard dissolved their partnership and that Uncle Richard plans to move to Memphis as well; reports that crops are poor, so his business will be slow; plans to see them for Christmas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that there is a County Fair next week; describes in detail an incident of a burning well; expresses sorrow that the family school will be so small this year; reports that the 'W. S. Fair' in Chicago is now over.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discussing fall and winter goods being stocked at \"Lloyd's Big Brick\" in Henry, Illinois\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efamily news; mentions marriage of Miss Hutchins, and deaths of 2 children of Mrs. Clara Ferguson; received invitation to wedding of \"Miss Mittie;\" gives his opinion of marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA French teacher at the boarding school died; mentions excitement due to 'John' Browne's execution and that there are 26 companies of soldiers at Charlestown, West Virginia; mentions growing discontent of slaves; describes how men have loaded pistols ready in their homes; tells how many people are being imprisoned; tells of other strains between North and South; some family news; mentions Robert Young Conrad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Uncle Richard's baby has been christened Elizabeth Jenkins Lloyd; comments that this is the day that John Brown is to be executed; comments on the number of arrests in Virginia of strangers traveling through the state. Including newspaper clipping, n.d., of a poem about infants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Professors Wise and LaMountain's attempt to establish daily balloon transportation from the \"Western\" states to the East Coast; family news; says he is anxious for the family in Illinois to move south; mentions the execution of \"Cook and his Confederates\" involved in John Brown's attempted insurrection on December 16.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to a \"Leap Year\" party.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions and encloses invitation to a \"Leap Year\" party; describes events at the party; describes weather and reports of a sleighing party; reports marriage of Mary Ann Hoyt, friend of the family. Including note from Maggie J. Richmond, Henry, Illinois, to Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, 1860 February, inviting him to a \"Leap Year\" party.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTalks about Uncle Richard's? baby girl; gives report of Charles L. Powell and some family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses \"spring fever\" concerning work; describes weather; speaks of Uncle Nelson's Lloyd death and how it should be a happy time; thanks his father for \"Alexandria Gazettes\" containing articles about the Whig convention; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites about her feelings during the time following her brother Nelson's death; recounts the last days she spent with Nelson Lloyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTalks about assessed value of some land or property and makes reference to Lloyd Brothers and Co.; speaks of crops and the effects of the weather; mentions how road being finished would provide trade with those on the other side of the river; township will vote on how to acquire additional funds to complete the road; mentions the whig convention and how they now represent such a small minority of people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTalks of spring dresses and bonnets; mentions hearing address by William McDonald; discusses opening of a shoe and book manufactory; speaks of beating \"the 'Yankees' with their own men;\" family news; religious advice; mentions use of telegraph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses agriculture and effects of weather on crops; talks of visiting New England and of dislike of their attitudes; expresses extreme negative opinion of 'Yankees.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; mentions work at the store; discusses events around town. Including poem? written in Latin on both sides of envelope. Locks of hair also enclosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses crops and agriculture; describes Illinois scenery; family news; inquires about trip to Capron Springs; mentions \"Uncle Richard's\" card selling tour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Congressional race; mentions Cassius M. Clay of Kentucky and his visit to Illinois; talks about rise in crime; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses confusion about having joined the church; religious discussion; some family and neighborhood news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about trip to New England; mentions \"Alexandria Sentinel;\" family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses climate and busy season of Christmas; debates issue of Civil War and effects; gives religious advice; family news; Robert Young Conrad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses problems due to political and financial situation of the country; talks about boils on his hand; family news; mentions kindness of Mayor Turner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNina's eighteenth birthday; discusses the weather; talks about sleighing and skating; mentions \"Pickwick Papers\" and describes hunting interest; makes reference to several literary works.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTalks of trade being slow; election of a Mr. McFadden as \"Justice of the Peace\"; mentions sleighing and the weather; describes hayride in snow and people he went with.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his indebtedness to his father and his financial situation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses political situation and \"imminent danger of Civil War\"; comments on government involvement and troops in a war; mentions social life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses the imminent war and that it will be the third one in her lifetime; talks about effects of a war from past experience; family news. 3 pages. letter signed. Including note signed from \"grandmother\" Catharine Powell, Bellevue, Va.?, to Rebecca Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1861 January 20, inquiring about being able to paint for her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his dog and its habits and actions; talks about a fight at a warehouse; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses pros, cons, and possibilities of a war; talks about being able to cross North/South Line if he comes to Virginia; describes weather; mentions indoor winter activities; refers to marriage and courting habits; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBriefly discusses the Navy; describes wedding of Nellie Hall and a Mr. Kellogg; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation concerning troop movements around Harper's Ferry; mentions a Col. Bowen, superintendent Barbour, and a Col. Moore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses explosion of armory at Harper's Ferry; speaks of united Southern forces; mentions involvement of friends including Powell Grady; Powell and Holmes Conrad; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuffering from inflammation of eyes; discusses possibility of Illinois and Virginia residents being separated during the war; Virginia's succession from the Union; Democrats opposition to the war with the South; talks about surrender of Fort Sumter; confusion about whether to leave or stay in Henry; some family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Colonel Robert Lee and movement of troops; mentions Georgetown Heights, Alexandria Heights, and the Valley counties; some family news; mentions Rockingham Rifles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlockade established at the mouth of the Ohio; Southern trade suspended; some family news; inquires about situation in Virginia concerning the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses a proclamation of Lincoln; politics and effects of the Civil War; dominance of Lincoln's party in Louisville, Kentucky; some family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders to stop mail from Virginia.; Alexandria occupied by North; Fairfax cavalry taken prisoner; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWar's effects on postal service; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for package of food and lists contents; speaks of newspaper Richmond Dispatch as a rare luxury; describes camp life; enemy is at Williamsport, Md.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses camp life and its required adjustment; mentions accidental shooting of two men as their only pessimistic experience so far; gives account of battles reported in the Baltimore Sun Baltimore Sun; majority of men in army are under 21; describes how soldiers try to get food from surrounding farmers and their families.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses uniforms, saying that they are everywhere, and that a \"John Brown\" has increased the \"military spirit\" in Virginia; asks about Lloyd; discusses books he has read and that she recommends; describes their daily schedule and when she has time to read; discusses food in season; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrepares for battle; states that he is ready to do his duty for his country; mentions that the Continentals lost two men in the engagement the day before.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that he cannot keep their date for the afternoon due to Army business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions her husband's attack of dysentery; family news; gives news of friends and family; hopes war will soon be over so that the family can all be together; expresses religious feelings; wishes that they could write more freely; tells him to send his letters to E. J. Lee in Maryland who will forward them South to them. Including note, from Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Winchester, Virginia, to \"Charlie,\" Charles L. Powell, Jr., , relating more family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for specific items of clothing to be sent because he does not know when he can return home; refers to Haresack? and asks that she make him a smaller one.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes description of L. Powell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of how Lloyd Powell was shot in battle of Manassas; details of his personal characteristics and attitudes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses sympathy in regard to Lloyd Powell's death; offers comforting words from the Bible. Including letter, from Sue P. Lee, Lexington, Va. to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1861 July 29, offering condolences on the death of her brother, Lloyd Powell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Nina for her letter of sympathy concerning the death of her mother; gives news of her brothers and sisters; says that she has terminated her relations with cousin R.? because she could not marry a first cousin; discusses their friendship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplains of poor postal service; tells him of Lloyd Powell's death; remembers about Lloyd's characteristics and qualities; says that typhoid fever is spreading in the town; talks about her servants; family news; reports of Willie Lee Chilton's death, a second cousin; expresses religious view.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLove letter to her; proposes marriage to her and her guardian and asks for a reply.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned also by J. R. Bowen, Justice of the Peace, stating that Charles L. Powell, Jr. has taken necessary oaths to become Deputy Marshal. . Including on verso, document, from Brigadier General James H. Carson, 1861 October 24, Charles L. Powell, Jr. permission to cross back and forth over enemy lines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for package she sent him; describes his situation and effects of the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for cap she sent him; his company is located at the \"Big Spring\" near Mr. Gray's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that 'Yankees' were in Shepherdstown, WVa. a few nights ago; family news; sends condolences on loss of her brother Lloyd Powell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathizes upon loss of Nina's brother, Lloyd Powell; relates her story of when her father died; expresses indebtedness to Nina's mother Selina (Lloyd) Powell; mentions sickness prevalent in Winchester, Va.; discusses her brother's Bob Lucas experiences as a soldier; Charles L. Powell, Sr., has accepted position in Richmond; news of spending summer at Col. LaRue's in Clarke to escape the Yankees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for a cap she made and sent to him; expecting to go to camp soon; some family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of explosion that a Mr. Hubard caused trying to perfect something like \"Greek fire\" to sell to the government, similar to a powder to use in shells; describes condition of Mr. Hubard, his subsequent operations and death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wanted to give her news from Winchester, Virginia, but \"the spy\" had to burn his information for fear it would fall into enemy hands; tells stories of houses being searched by soldiers; news of friends and relatives; decorated with \"Confederate States of America\" seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to catch up with Stonewall Jackson's troops; describes camp life and strategy concerning the Yankees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePossibility of 'Yankees' taking Richmond; discusses importance of trust in God during battles; inquires about Robert Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral information on troop movements; mentions Battle of Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes being a member of Jackson's Army; mentions \"Rockbridge Artillery\" being full; family news. Decorated with \"Liberty and Union\" seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStonewall Jackson captured two entire enemy regiments; enemy took part of Central Railroad; troop movements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; disappointment about not being able to be with Stonewall Jackson in his last fight.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the family's living arrangements; thanks her for finding a home for her to stay in, but feels it would be less imposing if she stayed where Nina is teaching in Prince Edward County; hopes that they can all live together soon; rejoices over Jackson's victory in retaking the \"old town\"; says that the Garlands have been very kind during her stay with them; discusses her traveling plans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of friends, Willie Gray and Marshall Barton; death of various others in war including Turner Asby; talks of having made herself a sun-bonnet; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of getting a job as a clerk in Major Vaun's office; information about Stonewall Jackson's victories; reports Colonel Ashby's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReviews routine activities; much family and friend news; discusses Stonewall Jackson's troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Everyone feeling ill and weighing less; family news; possible fighting in Richmond, Virginia; Stonewall Jackson is at Hanover Junction, Va.; problem with fleas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe cannot get into the Rockbridge Artillery; she is staying with a Col. and Mrs. Tucker; battle of Richmond has begun; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Got position as a clerk in the Quarter Master's Office under Capt. Irwin, first cousin of Selina (Lloyd) Powell; Stonewall Jackson's army passed through Gordonsville about a week ago; talks of deserters from both sides wandering in mountains west of Winchester, Va.; South won battle in Richmond, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Got position as a clerk in the Quarter Master's Office under Capt. Irwin, first cousin of Selina (Lloyd) Powell; Stonewall Jackson's army passed through Gordonsville about a week ago; talks of deserters from both sides wandering in mountains west of Winchester, Va.; South won battle in Richmond, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Fighting around Richmond, Virginia; Stonewall Jackson's Army arrived to help; describes strategies and events of war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails about progress of the war; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Personal experience in Army. Including newspaper clipping of a poem by John. R. Thompson, entitled \"Ashby\" from a Richmond, Virginia newspaper dated 1862 June 13 , about the war.Verso is Rebecca Powell to Selina (Lloyd) Powell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Makes reference to Stonewall Jackson's army and his efforts in Richmond, Virginia; relates events of war and involvement of friends and relatives; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses people she knows who have been wounded or killed in the war; refers to battles at Richmond and Chickahominy, Va.; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses disappointment that her parents didn't get to visit her; complains of \"M's\" temper; gives list of supplies that she has purchased or ordered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePreparing to go to Gordonsville to join Braxton's Battery; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas joined Braxton's artillery; give details of battles and accounts of those wounded and killed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes battle between his battery and the 'Yankees;' describes Captain Braxton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe has jaundice; personal account of stay in Richmond; discusses salary; accounts of the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles L. Powell, Jr. was killed; added to letter later her husband is still yellow with jaundice; saw the President Davis and his wife; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains events of Charles L. Powell, Jr.'s death near Warrenton Springs, Va.; includes sketch of battlegrounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTown gossip; tells story of a Dr. Conrad's arrest and ordeal; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTalks of our troops making it into Maryland; family news; prevalence of typhoid fever; discusses Southern attitudes about the Civil War, and Northerners.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReligious account and explanation of Charles L. Powell, Jr.'s death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms her of \"Charley's Charles L. Powell, Jr. death; encloses a copy of Capt. Carter M. Braxton's report of the events leading to Charles L. Powell's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers sympathy for the loss of his son, Charles L. Powell, Jr.; describes the death of their sister Ellen Powell Gray; reports on the welfare of Ellen's family - Mr. William Gray, Kate and Arthur; news of family. Including letter from \"Mother\" Selina L. Powell, to Hattie Powell. Discusses the state of their belongings in their former house in Winchester and what will be sold through cousin Sarah Powell Conrad; says if they do not intend to return, then it should all be sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for her sympathy upon death of Rebecca's brother, Charles L. Powell, Jr.; expresses religious views; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResponds to news of Charles L. Powell, Jr.'s death; family news; reports on her own health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes description of Charles L. Powell and the battle. (Newspaper clipping.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Lots of family and town news; mentions that army is located near her in Winchester, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives her daily routine schedule; involved in knitting for the soldiers; doesn't seem to think 'Yankees' will approach Richmond, Va.; remembers her son \"Charley\" Charles L. Powell, Jr. often.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses their friendship and situation of the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses sympathy for the death of her brother, Charles L. Powell, Jr.; describes in detail the death of her mother, Ellen Powell Gray and reveals her feelings concerning it; gives news of their Powell relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses daily routine; problem with typhoid fever; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on incidents of typhoid fever; family news; discusses her minister and baptism of a baby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes circumstances of her daughter Annie's sickness and death; offers sympathy for death of Charles L. Powell, Jr.; family news; including recital of Fenella's funeral rites; \"Earth to Earth, Dust to Dust...\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses business matters in Winchester that she is taking care of for Charles L. Powell; discusses the ear and the situation in Winchester; sends him some books, stating that the 'Yankees' carried off the rest of them; reports of a proposed armistice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes sickness causing a delirious state for a few days; family news; knitting as a popular pastime; discusses weather; 'Yankees' still have Gloucester Point as a fort; soldiers suffering from \"rot\" that kills them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses John Milton's works; family news; Longstreet's Corps has occupied many points near Culpeper Court House. 2 pages. letter signed. Including note signed from Nina Powell, Kenmuir, Louisa County, Va. to \"sister\" either Hattie or Rebecca Powell, , 1862 November 5, reporting family news. Also including note from Selina Powell,Kenmuir, Louisa County, Va.. Expresses grief over Annie Lee's death; asks about Robert E. Lee; prevalence of typhoid fever; describes weather and landscape; 'Yankees' did not disturb Charles L. Powell, Jr.'s grave; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends this letter with a letter from Hunter, her brother; comments that Hattie has now been gone from Winchester eight months; says life is fine when Confederate soldiers are in Winchester, but that it is miserable when the 'Yankees' come; says General Jackson has visited them and has his headquarters on the road to Front Royal; says he gave her his photograph and he will send a copy; writes that they are working very hard because the few servants in town are cooking for the soldiers; lists people who will leave town if the 'Yankees' return; says Cousin Betty looks unwell because she works so hard in the hospitals ; writes that they only have 500 sick beds in the hospitals; mentions the destruction by 'Yankees' in other counties; fears they will soon suffer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends thanks for present he received because it will be useful during the winter; expresses desire for peace in the country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; expresses concern that the Southern army is suffering from a lack of clothes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses her feelings of loneliness, as she lives among strangers; expresses other worries of disease and of the war; discusses problems with diphtheria in the neighborhood; comments on the shortage of men in the neighborhood, in particular healthy, attractive ones; discusses the hardships of Uncle Prosser and Aunt ReBecca whose former servants burnt much of their property; news of friends and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the condition of Charles L. Powell's estate and what business has been transacted; lists what articles from their home have been sold, commenting that most people in Winchester are not buying things because they are leaving to journey \"up the Valley\"; reports that 4000 men are guarding Winchester, that some tobacco has been burned, and that preparation for evacuation is underway; describes 'Yankee' attacks in Charlestown; comments on the effect of the fear of attack on everyone in the town; gives news of friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Comments on problems with influenza; refers to a Capt. Duff and his defense of Leesburg, Virginia; gives news of town since troops have arrived; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes references to the Clarke Cavalry and a Capt. Carter; possessions have been pillaged and towns have been ruined; has to quit farming because of war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes Nina a Happy Birthday; refers to God and asks to enter his Kingdom; mentions a friend who died from diphtheria; discusses Stonewall Jackson's opposition to the enemy at Port Royal, Va.; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses everyone's fear of diphtheria; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes references to Gen. Robert E. Lee's victories; lots of family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses the difficulty of losing so many brave men in the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReminisces about their last Christmas together; discusses the slaves and their ability to be dangerous.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses desire for peace and to return to Winchester, Virginia; much town and family news; sorry they can't spend Christmas together.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe has been ill with a cough and cold; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about a John Tabb; tells activities of Kate Gordon who is staying with them; mentions a bombazine fine twilled silk fabric; people looking for teaching positions; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLots of town and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems with smallpox; family news; mentions Judge Lee's ? suicide. .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer husband, Charles L. Powell, Sr., is still looking for a teaching job; recommends reading as a worthwhile hobby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes how her family spent Christmas; thanks her for the cap she made for her brother Rob; discusses the sadness of Hattie's Christmas; discusses friendship; reports that she heard from Mary ? who is living behind Union lines in King George.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions a Col. Tucker?; talks about her personal health; refers to the \"conscript act\"; gives impressions of deaths resulting from the Civil War and ideas of a forthcoming peace; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; refers to robbery of all servants; tells stories of confrontations with the enemy and experiences while at war; discusses food he has to eat; mentions has heard news of Grandma's death; mentions William Edmonson Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efamily news; discusses her pay for tutoring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions their father's new employment in Greenville; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Family news; describes some of daily activities.Including N. C. E.?, to Nina Powell, , post 1863 March 13 giving neighborhood news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Comments on Cavalry's victory in Culpeper, Va.; describes poverty situation in Winchester, Virginia, as result of Civil War; discusses situations in Romney, West Virginia; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives information on job prospects; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFound a teaching job in Powhatan; describes location and plans to build a house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on his activities in the Army; refers to \"the Picketts;\" tells of damage and destruction in Winchester, Va., as a result of 'Yankee' invasion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on experiences in Army; expresses sadness that young men can't receive education during the war; family news; states that Tip? Powell and Frank Grady were captured in Loudoun, Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions interest in soldiers, especially the South Carolina gentlemen; talks about sources of entertainment; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his house and surroundings; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions \"taking bitters (a tea) made of sarsaparilla root\" for strength and to purify her blood; expresses hopes for war to soon be over; 'Yankees' now have Fauquier under their control; family news; refers to receiving news through the Enquirer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses when the family members will see each other; gives news of Powell relatives at Locust Hill; says that goods cannot be sent to them from Locust Hill Leesburg, Virginia because of a blockade; inquires about the fighting in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTalks about General Stuart's decision to review his Division; refers to great loss at Battle of Chancellorsville in the death of General \"Stonewall\" Jackson; describes events of war near Rowlesburg, WVa.; comments on his troops various attacks on different Railroads; gives details about other battles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; comments on how quickly her chickens are dying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses fighting in the Civil War and loss of servants; family news and sick and wounded from Battle of Gettysburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on war, pestilence and famine; discusses the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that Nina Powell has been recommended to him to take care of his children as well as tutoring them; requests response to his offer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses pillaging by the Union troops; comments on men who have given their lives for the southern cause; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on scarcity of various staples; offers her $300 to come and teach his children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses \"keeping house\" and how much it costs to do so; family news; comments on the Battle of Manassas.Including note from ?, , to Hatty sic Powell, , undated, discussing delivery of enclosed note to Custis Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttempts to appease Nina's apprehensions about coming to Hanover County if the enemy is there; wants her to begin working the first of October.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffer to substitute himself for William Henry Fitzhugh Lee as a Northern prisoner of War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; questions Nina about her \"beaux\" and his courting ways; discusses education.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to burning her previous letter in case of a fight whence it could become public; relates news of troops; family news; discusses fight from the Rappahannock to the Rapidan Rivers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLots of family news; states that a man named Taylor Johns has fallen in love with Nina Powell; discusses situation at the Stringfellow's, where Nina now lives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses in detail his new teaching position; family information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives cotton prices as $3.75 a yard; discusses Battle at Manassas; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on her husband's new position in Albemarle; family news; mentions some events in reference to the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays she saw her father Charles L. Powell, Sr. on his way to move into Cousin R's?; describes her trip to Charlottesville; expresses satisfaction that her mother is able to stay with Uncle Fred and Lute; reports she has eleven scholars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; discusses her job as a teacher; discusses \"preserving with molasses\"; expresses anger and confusion about Nina's beaux David ?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his teaching position.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives opinion on attitudes of young people; family news; expresses interest in religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses plans for Christmas, including costs involved and where they can stay; discusses death of Cousin? Temple Grady and its effect on other relatives; discusses teaching and their role in the war effort.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to a battle at Chattanooga, Tennessee; and General Longstreet; discusses cotton and its discount price of $18 a bale; comments on young gentlemen who have come to visit her; other town and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Hattie for her kind gift of a Bible; gives details of present experience as a soldier in the Civil War; expresses sadness for those who died in the battle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions a Carrie Hobson's death resulting from a \"perforation of the bowels\" (typhoid fever); family and town news; mentions Temple Grady's brother of C. Powell Grady? death; refers to having some corsets made.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; expresses concern about \"national affairs;\" discusses religious point of view.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; discusses General Bragg and his great ability as a leader.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; states that he met Mr. Seddon, Secretary of War and they discussed Judah Benjamin; gives some views of what is happening with the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions General Longstreet's retreat from Knoxville, Tenn.; comments on giving Nina some linen for \"sleeves or sleeve bands;\" family news; discusses harvesting of crops; comments on threats that \"Yanks\" are making.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses insufficiency of cotton crops; mentions that her son is on a war vessel, in the ocean, \"larger than the Florida and the Alabama.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to travel by carriage; discusses mailing \"bleached cotton;\" family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions story where 'Yankees' come into towns and arrest Southerners; refers to daguerreotypes; writes a poem/prayer to God about grief he and others have experienced.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes Nina a Merry Christmas since she (Nina) will be together with her parents; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the inclement weather; states that she had butter and tea for celebration on Christmas morning; gives price of calico as $ 6 per yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on her friends spending New Year's Eve at the President's; mentions walking to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia; family news; refers to cotton vs. bleached cotton; discusses typhoid fever; comments on subject of religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; expresses hopes for an end to the Civil War; mentions a book, \"Home Influency\" that deals with raising children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions losing her heart to a Lieutenant Blackford; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions having forgotten Nina's birthday and becoming more absent minded; states that demonstrating affection in public is not good practice; gives advice and opinion on men and courting; has put \"vie dollars in gold and $25 in Virginia. Bank notes\"; and discusses school teaching; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been suffering from sickness similar to typhoid fever; mentions that many servants have the measles; states that the key to her watch is worn out and she cannot wind it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers advice about teaching; has seen John C. Pemberton; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her illness typhoid fever?; describes her Christmas diversions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on how he misses having the women in his family at home; family news; discuses some aspects of the Civil War; mentions Robert Young Conrad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; expresses hope that the Civil War will soon end; expresses grief of her Mother's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses concern about Hattie Powell's sickness; family news and town gossip; mentions some of the types of food they've been eating; talks about \"yanks\" and their disruptiveness; mentions Robert Young Conrad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives Nina advice on how to terminate her engagement with John Dupuy; writes of the death of Hunter McGuire's sister, May; says she now has twelve scholars; news of family and friends; discusses books and mentions Robert Young Conrad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays she has been busy knitting gloves, sewing, teaching, nursing, and being sick; says she is nearly \"well and fat\" again; says that her hair has not started to come back yet, but that when it does, she has been told to shave it; asks who Nina's friend Lizzie is; describes people she has met; reports where troops are; discusses ways she is trying to get cotton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises Minnie not to be grieved about their mother's death; some family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticle in which Jefferson Davis praises the Confederate soldiers for their \"devotion and self-sacrifice,\" and assures them of their capabilities against the declining enemy; also includes a commentary about Davis' speech, stating that the present spirit of the South has never been paralleled in history.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Nina on her engagement to John J. Dupuy; discusses their friendship; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions a girl's death from diphtheria; refers to traveling by train; discusses blockade of the Potomac River; comments on greenbacks and their value; refers to the 'Yankee Congress;' general Civil War news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives consent for him to marry Nina after listing the pros and cons of the situation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTown news and family news; refers to knitting as a past time; states that her hair has not begun to \"come out yet\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her new beau; much family and town news; refers to events of the Civil War and the Powhatan troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays that her employer, Mrs. Stringfellow, has offered to allow her two weeks for Easter; asks permission to come home; gives detailed plans on how she could get there cheaply; says the \"troops\" will return before Easter; asks if her father is coming home for the holiday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses selection of a minister; comments on her knitting for the soldiers; town gossip and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses sale of a draft on New York for $625.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for gloves she knitted and set to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on her sister's problem with inflammatory rheumatism; much town and family news; tells stories of soldiers who have returned home; comments on lack of patriotism in the country; mentions readying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of a shopping trip she took to Charlottesville, and the people she saw; describes a visit to see their father at Cousin R. Nowland's; discusses the new tax law, the \"panic,\" and the new monetary issue; news of friends and family; mentions reading.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMakes reference to needing a straw-splitter; discusses financial situation; comments on Nina's engagement to \"Brother John\" Dupuy?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions interruption of communications due to Yankee Raid; states that he sat near Gen. Robert E. Lee and Mr. Edmund Lee on a train car and talked with them; describes conversation; discusses the events of the Civil Warincluding Lee's near capture by Custis' divisionary raid through Albemarle County, during the Kilpatrick - Dahlgren Raid on Richmond; mentions Holmes Conrad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMuch town news; discusses 'Yankees' and their progression; comments on her attempts to hide her silver on her body in order to keep it from the Yankees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; expresses religious views.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; discusses events of the Civil War; including raid by Custis on Albemarle; mentions Holmes Conrad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the weather; much town and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays her Easter plans have been cancelled because of the snow storm; mentions how close she (Nina) has been to the Union troops; says she feels much better and now weights 114 pounds; reports on fatal measles in the area; reports on how she has spent her time with Captain Morgan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends her a letter from Kate?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses buying and selling cotton; comments on college opportunities; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news and town gossip; comments on gold lace on the coats of those who make rank of Captain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; refers to Nina's grandmother's Anne Harriotte (Lee) Lloyd death; discusses 'Yankees' and their progress; mentions Robert Young Conrad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on reading as a pastime and mentions ? Cooper's novels; family news; refers to 'Yankees' taking hostages; mentions Robert Young Conrad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her daily schedule; reports how their Aunt Jeanie Lloyd and Aunt ReBecca are doing in relation to the war; describes social visits; mentions an Aunt Nannie; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses weather and its effects on gardens and crops; comments on 'Yankees' and news about the Civil War; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; comments on news of the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives detailed description of fighting near Beaver Dam, Va., as told to her by some of the soldiers; mentions visit by Gen. Stuart; describes other events of the war from personal point of view.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; discusses struggle on the Rapidan River; tells of other Civil War news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses general battle news; expresses concern about struggle in Hanover County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses events of the war; comments on actions of Yankees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Comments on armies being at Hanover Junction and expresses her concern and fears; refers to burning of Powhatan depot by Union troops. Including note from Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Va., to Nina Powell, Verdon, Hanover County, Virginia, 1864 May 24, correcting some spelling errors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses relief that the 'Yankees' did not come through the area where Nina is; says that her father wants her Nina to leave soon because of the danger; says things are so scarce in Charlotte that there would not be enough to feed her; expresses relief that Nina is not living between the two railroads; says the news they get about the war is encouraging, but she thinks the conflict will be a long one; discusses plans to get the family together.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to battle of Vicksburg; tells of other developments of the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to a cousin, Mrs. Randolph Tucker whose house is at the corner of Grace and Adams street in Richmond; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about Nina's daily schedule and when she says prayers; expresses sorrow that Hattie's teaching position near Nina did not work out; tells her she must be self-reliant; says she is waiting to find out if she can join Mr. Powell; discusses the fashions of hats; sends her respects to Mr. Stringfellow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMuch town and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her social schedule; encourages her to pursue a relationship with Willie Booker; news of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecounts all he has been doing for the past two years (has been in charge of a prison).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Nina to change her mind and work for them another year; claims they are safe from the 'Yankees' and that the war will soon be over; praises her teaching of their three girls.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Union troops' burning of houses in Richmond; gives views on death; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on typhoid fever; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news. Mentions not being able to find a nail-brush in the city and forgot India ribbon; comments on 'Yankees' treating people badly; refers to buying lip-glue at Randolph's Book Store; discusses her (Nina's), new house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes Mr. Powell's teaching position with the Scott family; says he is trying to find a place near him for her to stay; says there was a Yankee raid near where he is staying; discusses where friends who are soldiers are stationed; mentions families who are looking for wounded soldiers to employ as teachers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMuch family and town news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on symptoms of the \"fever\"; expresses religious beliefs concerning deaths resulting from battles; family news and town news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; discusses teacher's pay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMuch family and town news; inquires about her new home in Richmond, Va..\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses one of Nina's pupils and how Nina should act towards the family that is employing her; mentions arrangements to exchange a pair of shoes; reports on friends and family; reports on \"her Willie,\" and where he is stationed; mentions soldiers for whom she has knitted gloves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the suitability of Mr. Starke's teaching offer for her mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChides Nina for not writing her; asks if she is spending all her time with Willie Dupuy, who has a wounded shoulder; reports on what she has done socially; asks her to get some cartridges for her pistol when she buys some for her own gun; says Minna Booker is to be married November fourth; discusses sewing.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTranscription of cross hatch letter by Alison Herring:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nBlenheim  October 24th\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSunday morning [1864]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nWell my lady-love do you know\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ethat it has been almost three weeks\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003esince the arrival of your last letter\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eto me, and two weeks since I answered\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eit, and not a line have I had from\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eyou since, no nor a word from either\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePa or Sis since the 9th of the month.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eyou all must think I am dead, buried,\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eand forgotten, at least you quite forget\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ethat I get the blues horribly shut up here\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ein the country when none of you write\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eto me. I got a letter from Ma on Friday\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003elast the very first letter I had had from\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eanyone for 10 days, or from anybody\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ebut her for 16.  I have no correspondents this\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eyear at all except you all \u0026amp; you ought to\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ewrite to me often.  And pray miss what are\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eyou so occupied with that you can't find\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003etime to write, friend Markoe or your\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003epoor dear wounded Willie.  I hear through\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ea letter from Aunt Bec to Ma that you\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ehave spent the day with her, \u0026amp; thro' Mrs\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStewart that John Tabb was at church\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ewith you and [?] Powell. I suppose\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eyou have not been so quiet that you\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[Page 2]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ehad nothing to write about and I\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eam just disposed to be charitable\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003etowards you at all, so if you want to\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eget into my good graces you had better\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eset yourself right down \u0026amp; write me\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003etwo or three good long letters.  Mother\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ewrites me that Willie Dupuy is at\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ehome wounded in the shoulder \u0026amp;\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCapt Watkins in the hand but neither\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eof them dangerously, however.  I suppose\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eyou have heard all about them, tis not\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eworth while for me to tell you, and\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI reckon Willie will manage to see\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMiss Nina before he returns to the army.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHave you ever heard anything from\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMr. Markoe since you went down\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ein the cars with him, Sis seemed to\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ethink you are decidedly smitten.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWell I suppose as you are so long writing\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eto me you hardly care to hear what I\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ehave been doing, so I have a great mind\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003enot to tell you, and in fact I hardly\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003equite know where to begin it has been\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eso long but just for my own gratification\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI will try.  Mr. Willis Hobson has three\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSouth Carolinians at his house, sent from\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ethe hospital, they have been there a long\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003etime very sick \u0026amp; are just now getting\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ewell enough to visit about. One of them\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eis a Col Dogan, without exception\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\n[Page 3]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nthe rudest, most boisterous, vulgar\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eman I ever saw, well yesterday week\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI heard his voice down stairs \u0026amp;\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eknew he had come to stay all day\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eso I dressed myself, slipped out the\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eback way and went over to old\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Hurt's to spend the day.  I had a\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003every pleasant day indeed, I found\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eher [?] an exceedingly intelligent\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eagreeable girl, I took to her very much\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eindeed \u0026amp; I think she did to me, but\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eshe has just lost her father so the vis-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eiting will have to be all on my side\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003efor a while.  When I get back in the even-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eing here was Col D still \u0026amp; he staid until\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWednesday.  Sunday I went down to Eman-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eual and saw Fannie, she was as sweet \u0026amp; Cordi-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eal as ever, she seemed so glad to see me \u0026amp; says\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eshe is coming up for me soon some Fri-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eday evening.  Monday night Mr. [Reich?] a\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarylander belonging to the 3rd Cavalry\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003estaid here all night.  I found him a\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003every agreeable gentleman I forgot to\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003esay that Sunday while we were at din-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ener Mrs. W. Hobson came over \u0026amp; brought\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eher Cousin young Bolling, son of Mr. Robert\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBolling of Fauquier, and brother of Hunter\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[Page 4]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMcGuires old friend of Philadelphia Dr. B\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eand Mr. Venning one of the S.C. especial-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ely to see me and I enjoyed their visit\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003every much indeed.  Mr. Bolling is only\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e18 but he is six feet tall very handsome\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eand very agreeable.  Mr. V sings very well\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eand is a quiet gentlemanly widower but\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003enothing remarkable.  Tuesday evening Mrs.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eH sent a horse for me \u0026amp; I went over there \u0026amp;\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003estaid all night, and then saw the third\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eS.C. a Dr. Waring a married man, and\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eone of the most accomplished elegant\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003egentlemen I have ever met with. I\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ecame home on horseback Wednesday morning\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ein time for school \u0026amp; when I came out of school\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003efound Cousin John here.  He says if it is good\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eweather next Friday he is coming up to take\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eme down to his house to stay until Sun-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eday where I will come home with the Dr.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003efrom church.  Thursday all the gentlemen\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003efrom Mr. H's spent the day here, and Fri-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eday Mr. B left this county, but he is a paroled\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eprisoner and if he is not exchanged soon\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ewill come back.  Friday evening Mrs. H \u0026amp; my-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eself walked over to Mrs. Goodmans one of \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eour nearest neighbors \u0026amp; I paid my first\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003evisit there, and her son who went down\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ein the cars the day you did with Bell\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStewart, walked home with me.  He is a plain\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ehonest, good, solider, but not over burdened\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[sideways on page 1]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ewith intellect.  He says he is coming over to see me this week\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eand going to bring his pistol for me to practice shooting with\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ebut I doubt whether he does. By the way have you ever been able\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eto get cartridges for your pistol, if you have I wish you would\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eget some for me, \u0026amp; if you haven't get John Tabb to look for some\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003efor you \u0026amp; me too, I have only two \u0026amp; I want some very much.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAnd now, I come to the very purpose for which my let-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eter is written which is to tell you that Dr. Hobson is going\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eto Richmond this week, probably on Tuesday, the same day\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ethis letter will go, but I shall send this by mail, as there\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ewill be a chance of your getting it sooner, \u0026amp; I shall send\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eyou by him the handkerchief, collar, \u0026amp; [shirt sleeves?] for your\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003esilk dress \u0026amp; a little of my perfume but it did not turn\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eout well, it will I think do to put in hair oil but that is all.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\n[sideways across page 2]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nThe Dr. will stay at Mr. Stewart for about two days I reckon\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eso if you have gotten cartridges \u0026amp; have a chance I wish\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eyou would send me some by him.  Have you made your\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ealpaca dress yet \u0026amp; how did you make it particularly\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ethe sleeves. I have not picked mine yet nor considered\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ewhat to do with it, but Minna Booker is to be married the\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e4th of next month \u0026amp; I think I must make it by that\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003etime. I had a present sent me the other day of 3 yds\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eof unbleached cotton to make a chemise.  I have done\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003enothing lately except patch a few old clothes \u0026amp; knit\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eon my [opra?] stockings for next summer in fact\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eI have nothing to do.  Well I believe I have exhaust-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eed myself of my subjects too so I will stop, but\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003emind I expect two letters in answer to this. I am\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003every anxious to know what Mother will do, and\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003erather hope she will go to Albemarle, tho' I should\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003elike her to be near you, or I think we could go to\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003esee her there.  Write soon to your own loving\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSister Hattie\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nMonday.  Dr. H's is so unwell today he thinks he will not\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ebe able to go to Richmond this week and don't know when\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ehe will go so I shall not be able to send your things yet. I\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003egot an invitation yesterday to Minna's wedding next Thurs-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eday week.  I am much inclined to go, if the Dr. Don't for-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ebid which he seems to be inclined to do. Mrs. H is very anx-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\n[Sideways on page 3]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nious that I should go.  If I go I shall want my new\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003edress \u0026amp; shall have to set to work immediately to make\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eit, so if you have a new dress pattern, send it to me by\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003email at once, I can get a pattern of the yoke come-\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eing [waist?], Mag Harris has it.  Yours truly,\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eH.L.P.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplains about difficulties in the teaching profession; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her situation at the Garrett's, teaching Lizzie and others; emphasizes the importance of letter writing now that they are apart; discusses Mr. Irving's? failing health; says Lizzie has diphtheria; describes social events; discusses Nina's problems with teaching Blanche; reports on friends who have been wounded or killed in the war; asks bout Cousin Mary Lee and Cousin Emily.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that her brother Rob has been wounded and may have to have his leg amputated; says her brother Jimmie is in Charleston where there is much yellow fever; says they work all day without rest; more family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives advice on how Nina should manage one of her pupils; reports on what she is doing; discusses clothes; mentions Minna's wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives reasons why she hasn't written of late; describes her brother's episode of being shot in the hand and its effects; comments on number of men that are off at war and says that those who remain are \"quaking\"; family news; expresses hope that God will get them through \"these difficulties.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her social activities; discusses balancing work and pleasure; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about her \"new home\" in Richmond and her \"new occupation\" with Mrs. Paleski; describes Minna's wedding; says the weather was so bad that no one could go home, so the reception lasted all night; reports what she has done socially; describes in detail a dress she just made.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses joy that Nina and their mother can live close to each other; reports on her social activities; discusses plans for Christmas; mentions how well the Confederate Cavalry is doing; discusses friends that are soldiers, and which of them she has knitted gloves for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a preacher, Mr. McGill, who is visiting; describes social events; discusses clothes she is making; questions Junius Powell's decision to go to Bermuda instead of joining the army; mentions Harry Harrison Mrs. Huge's brother who came home after a prisoner at Fort Delaware. .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses how her home was destroyed; details experiences with the Yankees; comments on incarceration of many Southerners in northern prisons and their suffering; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her trip to Charlottesville and the people she visited, including cousin Gert; mentions Sally's? death; says she must soon accept an offer for teaching from Mr. Frank Cabell; discusses depreciation of money; mentions a cousin Ann and a cousin Laura; reports that Tip Powell was taken prisoner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the bad weather and muddy roads, says she has not heard from Custis Lee, for whom she made gloves; discusses clothes and Christmas plans; tells Nina to \"change her dress\" whenever she desires, since she will always mourn inside; says she and Rebecca will change theirs in the spring; discusses the problems Winchester is having with the Yankees; mentions Minna's wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses a prospective teaching job for her and his plan for her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; begs her to spend Christmas with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses happiness that her mother and father will finally be able to live together again; comments on Nina Powell's loss of hair; refers to suffering Loudoun County, due to Yankees; family news; describes how a friend spends time trying to find hiding places for her possessions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a \"homespun\" dress that she has; family news; describes weather; tells her to go to a Christmas get-together where she can met many people, including Robert E. Lee, Custis Lee, and perhaps \"our beloved President\" Jefferson Davis; later mentions rumors that President Davis may be dead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions pastime crocheting a cap; comments on delay of mail; discusses ordering some supplies from her sister; refers to troop movement on \"the Danville road\"; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes social activities; urges Nina to spend Christmas in Richmond with Cousin Emily; discusses cotton and where to buy it. Including fragment of letter from \"cousin\" Laurence B. Taylor, to ?, , undated, stating that he hopes they will see much of each other in Albemarle County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the difficulties of sending mail; inquires about their mother's health; news of friends and the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the gauntlets, testament, and book of psalms that she sent him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells what she did during Christmas holidays; discusses her job as a teacher as well as who and what subjects she teaches; family and town news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on Robert E. Lee's thoughts that the South is in danger; discusses her knitting and whom she has made gloves for; states how she doesn't understand men; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the possibility of Nina being engaged to Willie Dupuy; says she would like to know him better before she can consent; would like for her to make the final decision herself; says their engagement would last indefinitely because they are both poor and Willie was \"disabled\" from the war; asks her to consider these issues.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Responds to her requesting permission to be engaged to Mr. William Dupuy?; gives feelings about entire situation; refers to evacuation of Richmond, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; asks her to send her stamps and black glazed cotton and to look for strawsplitters; describes episode of being thrown from horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses how busy she is making gloves; mentions Nina's engagement/involvement with a \"brave, Christian soldier.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses possibility of Nina moving to Norwood if Richmond is given up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efamily news; discusses the bond between two who love each other.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses happiness about Nina's now official engagement to Mr. William Dupuy; other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHattie Powell, Blenheim, Albemarle County, Va., to \"sister\" Rebecca Powell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives advice on how to express feelings of love to her fiance, in her correspondence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives her advice about her situation with Mr. Dupuy; tells her to make up her own mind and to be sure of his character and their love; advises that if she is certain that she wants to be engaged to him, then not to hold back her feelings and to show her trust; gives more advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Family news; expresses her approval of William Dupuy as Nina's fiance. 4 pages. letter signed. Includes copy of letter, 1865 February 10 from William Dupuy to \"Sir\" Charles L. Powell, Sr., , discussing his and Nina's relationship and betrothal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives advise on Nina's relationship with a young man Willie Dupuy; says that if they ever get married they would always be poor; discusses what he will want in a wife; discusses Nina's fear that her ways are not elegant enough for him because he was brought up in higher society; reveals her philosophy on how to act in society, how to view oneself, and how to act towards men to keep them interested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on attempts to regain some of their family possessions; discusses the break-up of Nina Powell's engagement; mentions Hattie Powell's arrival in Goochland, Va., family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Nina's problem with an employer, Mrs. Powell, and suggests other families she could work for; says she can spend $ 350 on material for summer clothing; discusses the plight of the South; reveals her feelings about Nina's engagement; describes a visit to Norwood where her parents are working for Mr. Cabell; reports that cousin Lizzie Powell, fourth daughter of Uncle Llew, is to be married; news of family and friends; mentions teaching.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses materials for sewing dresses; expresses her anger at how Mrs. Powell (an employer) treated Nina; discusses her neighbors where she is teaching, saying none are suitable for Nina to live with and teach for; gives news of friends and family; says they have a soldier staying there; mentions teaching. Including newspaper clipping advertising for teachers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for presents she sent him; expresses hope of seeing her again soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLots of family news; discusses Union troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays Mr. Philip Cabell is stopping by \"Bremo\" on his way to Richmond, so she is taking this opportunity to send a letter; discusses opportunities for her to work with other families and how she should set this up; wishes she could come to see them but says it is impossible because the canal is \"broken up,\" the roads are bad, and the 'Yankees' destroyed the carriage; hopes that she is comfortable at General Cocke's; hopes that he doesn't mind her being there since he is a wealthy man. Letter is continued on a small slip of paper - advises on the different uses of \"shall\" and \"will\" in writing letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses relief that she is safe after traveling through dangerous area; says that their parents had some trouble when traveling, and that they lost some clothes; discusses an offer to teach in Keysville, Charlotte County; reports battle action in the area; asks what she thinks about her giving her silver cup to \"the government;\" mentions the death of their aunt Ann's baby, Fannie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions sending carpet bags to her parents filled with necessary items she could spare; comments on 'Yankees' being on southside of the James River, Va. and dreading a raid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSend the key to her bonnet box; mentions a cousin Kate Noland and an Aunt Bettie Conrad; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses surrender of Confederates in detail; expresses religious beliefs about result of the Civil War; describes battle in Richmond, Va..\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on prohibition from traveling North; mentions recognition by France and the French position; gives religious opinions; describes some of the remnants left by 'Yankees.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports news of post-war events since Hattie receives no news in the country; expresses the sentiments and anxieties of those in an occupied city, discusses Robert E. Lee and his sons; reports rumors about Booth, Jefferson Davis, and the surrender of the army of Joseph E. Johnston to William T. Sherman; discusses the sacrifices of the last four years and where it has led.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the people with whom she is staying; expresses joy that she feels comfortable in Richmond; says she hears rumors about whether Richmond will be given up or not; tells her to come to them if there is any danger; news about friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a battle at Fort Jackson that she was able to witness from her cousin's house; says Hunter ? is the medical doctor of Ewell's Corps; mentions lack of provisions; says she had to work very hard last winter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to \"free negroes\" and the fall of Richmond; tells stories of robbers in various neighborhoods; discusses difficulty to have faith in God where there is so much suffering; also refers to bands of \"negro robbers\" and describes their actions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLots of family news; expresses sorrow and grief about living through these times.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLots of family news; comments on problems with servants; refers to death of Lincoln and memorial service for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Mr. Cabell bought a horse from a Mississippi soldier; reports that a Yankee soldier came to the house asking for brandy; says that she and Fan ? are closing school for the summer; says she will soon come to Norwood to visit them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses health, says she has rheumatism; says they will stay in Richmond until July; tells their options of where to go; considers the cost of the Civil War; discusses the condition of President Davis, prisoner at Fort Monroe; says the \"Yankee officers\" are being kinder to Richmonders; says Pierrepont has just arrived in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports she is staying with relatives but that it is so crowded, she will leave soon; says the house has been burned down, so they are living in log cabins; tells that she will soon go to Canada to visit her brother Horace; discusses where Nina could set up a school in that neighborhood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of her religious belief about the Civil War and how she prays daily; discusses subject of white vs. black labor; family news; comments on cruel treatment of \"our\" President Jefferson Davis; refers to a Dr. Hoge who denies trying to begin a colony in Brazil.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses difficulty in accepting downfall of Confederacy; family news; discusses Nina's engagement to Willie Dupuy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoem entitled \"The Bachelor's Consolation\" written by \"Goodman A. Bachelor.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news; comments on Nina's engagement; discusses situation with Black persons; comments on elections and how soldiers were put into many of the civil offices; plans for jousting tournament.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the family's moving to a new house and how they all can be reunited once again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses where they may move; says the 'Yankees' have possession of her home in Arlington; says the situation in Richmond is better since Pierrepont Pierpont arrived; gives news about family; mentions Robert E. Lee (1843-1914) and William Henry Fitzhugh Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Nannie's ? wedding; says their father will need her Nina home for the opening of school; tells how she has been spending her time; discusses the school; reports that Mary ? is there; expresses fear for her Aunt Mary because of the threats of a Black uprisings in southern Virginia; asks if everything is going well between Nannie and Willie Booker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the continuing uncertainties of where their family will live; says she will return to work at Mr. Cabell's because she cannot depend on family plans; describes her visit to Greenwood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses a horse riding jousting tournament and social event that followed; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports travel plans; lists social events; news of friends; says she will begin at Mr. Cabell's in two weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays that she just realized that it is her 56th birthday; discusses some issues on etiquette; says that she is glad that she is pleased with her new house; has heard that the 'Yankees' are advancing on Charlottesville; says Gloucester is having problems with the Yankees, so she will not return there; expresses disappointment that Mr. Powell did not secure a certain job that would have allowed them all to live together; says that the Redds and the Bookers have been very kind to her and do not want her to leave; writes that the Dupuy's son Willie? has bullet wounds in both thighs and in the foot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a boat trip she took with Sallie ? to Norwood; gives news of Mr. William Cabell; discusses literature; news of friends and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays Hunter has a small (medical) practice; gives news about what her other brothers? are doing; says Willie is doing well despite the time he spent in prison; tells how he was marched by their home last winter by the 'Yankees' and taken to prison; tells how their house was used as a hospital, her family was put under arrest, and they were forced to live with the 'Yankees' for six months; expresses her hatred of the 'Yankees;' discusses how the last four years have changed her; tells how Gert ? was working in the hospitals and on the battle field, caught a disease and has been bedridden for the last thirteen months; says she was very weak last winter because of the hard work and anxiety; says she could no longer work in the hospitals because of how the sights of war affected her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Family news; comments on the meeting of Congress and its result on the restoration of southern property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites about Presbyterian Conference she is attending; gives town and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives history of a family, telling which troop each son is in; comments on the scarcity of paper, which is why she is writing on the back of a letter written to her by her mother. Letter Including on back: Selina Powell, Charlotte Court House, Virginia, to \"daughter\" Hattie Powell. Asks her about her fever and if it is interfering with her teaching; says Mr. Powell visited her for a week; says she will stay in Charlotte all winter; mentions death of Carry Hobson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends her a pair of slippers which she made the best she could with the materials available; says she wanted to do something for her during \"these war times\"; says her father is not home yet; gives list of things Rebecca needs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the importance of having nice handwriting; describes Kate's ? studies; grieves over how many have lost their homes and hopes that her daughter could have a couple of years off from teaching; says those who must have employment are happiest; writes of family and friends; discusses her Uncle G's ? method of teaching. Including attached insert saying that Mr. H. ? declined her father's services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the scene when the 'Yankees' came into the home of Dr. Robert Baldwin; says Dr. Baldwin was kicked out of town because he refused to pay a servant; describes how the town has changed since the Union troops have taken over; mentions a man named Milroy who seems to be their leader; gives news of family members many of whom have been sick; describes a puppy he has gotten; describes a battle in which many 'Yankees' were taken as prisoners; says Milroy has escaped and has gone to Washington; says all of her furniture is not sold and that they cannot try to sell it while the 'Yankees' are here; discusses Dr. Daniel Conrad's practice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks what Jeanie ? will do all summer; says she has heard that all the carriage horses in Gloucester have been carried off; says she will go to Powhatan to join her husband who is working for Mr. Michaux; says the 'Yankees' are in Shepherdstown but that the Confederates have Winchester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of the last four years, the excitement and the trials; discusses \"the college\" that Robert is involving with; discusses the difficulty of finding good help; describes their house, saying it is handsome to \"confederate eyes;\" expresses sadness that her home is still used by Union troops; discusses Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on the postal problems and hopes she has been receiving her letters; gives news of the Bookers; writes of her anxiety over how she Nina is and discusses her travel plans to Prince Edward; discusses where the 'Yankees' are stationed; writes of the family's plans for the summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends her cotton for stockings; comments on postal problems; discusses the safety of Richmond; discusses sewing and fashions; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the dilemma of Southerns taking the \"oath\" with the Northerners so that they can protect their property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Captain Watkins and Willie Dupuy have been wounded; says she does not know which battle they were in; news of friends; says she has heard from Mr. Powell recently; discusses dresses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays that she sent socks to Willie ? who is in the army; mentions the death of James Mcoughty?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes how to make Mrs. Sharpe's ? hat; describes Lute's hat; says she will get two or three hundred dollars in Northern money from an Uncle William.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e34 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses teaching; describes trip to Charlottesville and adventurous train ride; mentions Sandy Pendleton's ? wedding; discusses Trip's ? health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends Rebecca a picture of Robert E. Lee, taken during the war (picture is dated 1866 January 20 ); writes of Lexington where they have just moved; gives news of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her social activities; gives teaching position that Hattie is considering; reports that 'Yankees' are being strict in their town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses poor mail service; describes Alexandria as dull town with spirit of despondency, town may be forced into the District of Columbia; describes visit of Henry Hallowell ?; much family and town news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses crocheting, books they have read; family news and gossip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses family news; speaks of financial situation of buying a house in Baltimore; discusses problems of retrieving household items (portraits, furniture, etc.) and where to put them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses details of retrieving family possessions from the Office of Confiscation; includes list of objects missing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her trip and her stay with Cousin Lee; tells of relatives and other people she has seen; will continue traveling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses daily life and schedule; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her trip to Dr. Wights' and tells of the people she met there; discusses dresses; asks about the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of the political happenings in Washington, D.C.: the disputes between President Johnson and the \"Radicals,\" Mr. Johnson's veto message, the South's need to have representation in Congress; tells his view of these happenings; discusses attempts to retrieve articles from the confiscation office; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of difficulty she has dealing with current hardships, \"Yankee\" rule, and free Black persons; news about friends in the neighborhood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes dinner at New Market and the people she saw there; describes conditions of roads, outlawing carriage rides; much news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of people she has seen or heard from.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses family news and news of friends; talks of sewing projects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives an account of her \"Easter excursion,\" reporting what she did and whom she met; says Mrs. Atkins has no servants, so she will have to clean her own room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes events of neighborhood; tells news of friends; tells of religious happenings, Mr. Wharey's ? reform in the church, and her religious sentiments; writes of her gloomy feelings about the South, her distrust of the Yankees, and her rebellious feels toward them; congratulates Nina on having her own \"home.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of stay in Cumberland with her \"sister and brother\"; tells of problems in retrieving household items lost in war; Douglas' Forrest?her husband? law practice is improving.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Nina to welcome her friend, Mr. Henry Theodore Wight, who brings the letter, and make his stay in Alexandria pleasant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTries to convince Nina to take a trip next summer; describes new bonnet styles; describes her friend Henry Theodore Wright who will be taking a trip to Alexandria; discusses clothes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives her view on the family taking in boarders, saying children would be easier for their mother to handle; asks about the \"Council;\" reports on what she has done socially; discusses the dresses she has made; says that yesterday the people of Richmond decorated the Confederate soldiers' graves; says she wishes she had gone; says Mrs. Adkins did not go, but sent flowers to Richmond. Written on letter from J. Walker, Dover ?, to Hattie Powell, Rolling Views, undated. Sends her flowers and asks her to come to visit him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her visit to Richmond, people she visited, and how many commented on how well she looked compared to last winter; describes clothes she is making.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to send ribbon for a dress she will wear to a day-long affair at Norwood; news of friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses their plans to go to Prince Edward County; discusses what clothes she has and what she may need; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains why she cannot attend the gathering at Mr. Redd's that night; says she must listen to her head and not her heart so that she may get well; says she is tired of feeling ill and weak.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvites Nina and Hattie Powell to come stay with them; says she feels better and is very excited to see them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses her joy that she arrived home safely, and her regret that her mother Selina Powell has taken ill; describes a jousting tournament among young boys or \"knights,\" in which the girls were honored as Queens and Maids of Honor; news about family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives her condolences for her uncle's death and her mother's illness; tells her of Nancy's Lettie's sister engagement and tells Nina not to leave her to marry a man; much news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Nina for her letter congratulating her and Willie Booker on their engagement; news about her fiance; tells her adventures of keeping the house while her mother was gone; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites that her father is looking for board for her Selina and until then she will stay in Charlotte; recommends that Nina not write to a man unless she is engaged to him or unless he is an old family friend; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses how far they are apart but thinks it is best that she (her mother) stay at Uncle Fred's; says she will stay at school for Christmas; writes of family and friends; tells that her health is very good and that she weights 106 pounds; discusses her school duties and her sewing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the parties she has had at her home recently; speaks of the engagement between Willie Booker and Nancy her sister, and Lou Edmunds and Captain Hill; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells how she and her friends have been together for three weeks now, staying at different homes; wishes Nina could be there; news of courting, engagements and weddings; tells Nina that she will not become an old maid; much news about family and friends; discusses reading societies and books read.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of courtings, engagements and weddings; tells of Christmas plans; discusses the struggle in the Christian life to be pure.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes Christmas holidays; discusses the Christian struggle for purity; says she is having more headaches; discusses poor financial situation with no patrons paying for her teachings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the changes taking place: their Uncle Joe has died and she, Lavalette and her mother have moved to Falkland to take care of his children; she and Lavalette will teach the children; Lavalette is feeling worse; her brother and sister May will take care of Linden; news of engagements, weddings, family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her new home and her new schedule; news about family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells about her fiance Willie Booker's work in Medical School; describes reactions to the Territorial Bill and to General Scofields; wonders if Lavalette will keep her promise to become an old maid; says the weather is so bad that they will not be able to go to Church for a month because of the roads; says she is trying to guess when weddings will be by who is making their wedding clothes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her teaching job with her sister Nancy; describes her students; tells how spirits have been low since the passage of the Territorial Bill, says their district is commanded by General Schofield; describes the \"demoralizing\" incident of one of the county men running off with a 'Negro' girl and marrying her; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends this letter through a friend and asks Rebecca to mail a package to Washington, D.C. for her; may have some frames sent to her, which could then be sent to them by steamboat to Richmond and canal boat to Lexington; says Mildred is in Richmond; Rob and Fitzhugh may go to Jennie's? wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the commencement exercises that she and Lavalette attended at Hampden Sydney; describes the fashions she saw there; says the scrub worm is seriously damaging the tobacco crop; describes their summer bonnets bought in Richmond. 4 pages. letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays that Nancy her sister has been ill; says that she, Nancy and their mother will take a trip North for their health; says she dreads to be among the 'Yankees;' tells that Lou Booker has typhoid fever and so her wedding must be postponed; discusses the advantages and disadvantages of being an old maid and whether they will be one.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives news of gentlemen who are courting her; says that John Smith has been visiting her every other night; tells Nina that it is becoming serious and that she better come home soon or she will be gone; gives advice on the gentlemen that Nina is seeing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes their stay in Danville; tells that her engagement with Willie Booker has been terminated; discusses their plans of where to live next year; news of family and friends; discusses fair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Hattie for her announcement of her \"change of condition\" marriage or engagement?; gives her best wishes for her health and happiness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses which furniture and portraits she would like to have sent to her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses details of sending furniture from Alexandria to Lexington and of having portraits framed and sent. Includes notes to Selina and Nina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her transactions to acquire more furnishings for their home; news about family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about her interactions with Mr. D?; says Nina's happiness is the only bright spot in their lives; says she hasn't been to church much; says she has seen a lot of Willie S.?; regrets that she can't say everything she would like to, because the letter must go through so many hands; writes of the broken Southern spirit; asks if there are any \"situations\" near them that she could take; says that she cannot write much because it works her \"into such a state\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of their new life at Linden, helping to take care of \"Sis\" May's children; comments on Nina's sister Hattie's marriage; discusses religion; describes a trip to Richmond; news about family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends that she or Rebecca go with her to visit friends in Prince Edward County; tells her that since Mrs. Booker'shouse was used as headquarters for them during the war, they must make a pleasure visit to her since the war is over.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Nina for sending her the objects repossessed from the war; comments on their sentimental value; gives news about Baltimore's social events and her husband Douglas' work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells what family has done since she left for her trip; says everyone is feeling remarkably well on account of the warm weather; tells her to enjoy her visit with Lizza and Aggie ?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells what each person in household is doing that evening: Mamma, Papa, Lute?, Lewis?, Fan?; says she visited Hattie who is feeling well \"under the circumstances;\" news about neighborhood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the health of each family member; says Mr. Powell had dyspepsia for which she gives him a raw onion; says Hattie is the same and cannot leave her room; gives news of friends; discusses a fire at Lee's ? house; hopes she is enjoying her visit with Lizzie and Aggie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives news about family and neighborhood; says that Cousin Lee's house burned; writes that Bob Robert Powell is now a doctor; news about her school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses news of neighborhood and people who have come to visit her; tells Nina to enjoy her stay with Lizzie and Agnes ?; says she is still flat on her back but hopes to be better in a few weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that he could not make the picnic that Nina planned; says that he had to pick up Josie ? that day, who traveled flat on her back; says that he saw \"Cousin Rebecca\" in town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells how she had been preserving many foods last summer because of the possible food shortage during the coming winter; describes her stay with \"Sis\" May in Farmville; describes the situation of the churches and Sunday school in her area; news about family and friends; one of Nina's students, Emma Henry, is getting married.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes to Nina for not calling on her while she was in Baltimore; expresses her job in their friendship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites of their sorrow at the death of Hugh Holmes McGuire (brother of cousin); whose wife just had a child; asks Rebecca to come visit, since the war is over; gives news about who owns the Powell's old home; tells what each of her relatives are doing; gives news about friends; discusses the death of her aunt who never recovered after the 'Yankees' burnt her house down; mentions how many soldiers cannot find employment. Hugh Holmes McGuire MW battle of High Bridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Maggie's wedding her niece; says she has been alone in the evenings since Nina left her; describes her friends who have called during the day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for not writing; describes her schedule to taking care of a family of ten people; gives news about her gentlemen friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExtends sympathies to Nina and her family in the death of her sister, Hattie Powell Smoot, who died in childbirth; offers comfort through religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers her sympathy for the death of her daughter Hattie; discusses Hattie's character; mentions how Hattie has been looking forward to the time of childbirth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives her sympathy for the death of Selina's daughter Hattie; speaks of her husband Robert, saying she thinks he may never be entirely well again; gives news of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of her mourning for her cousin Hattie; offers sympathies; gives news of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffer her sympathies for Hattie's death; describes her stay in her Uncle Phil's home in the mountains; says she will return home to Alexandria in the Fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the mountain inn and how they spend their time; says the mountain air is helping their mother's health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses her joy that Nina is engaged; discusses Nina's mother's health; says she is confined to bed and in much pain; says the treatment causes much suffering and that she is anxious to leave for home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays she is glad Nina gets a chance to enjoy herself, and visit with her cousin Lizzie, without worrying about daily duties; says her Aunt Lute is taking good care of her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives a report on everyone's health; says she is feeling better; gives news of friends and family; hopes that she is enjoying her stay with \"cousin\" Lizzie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses grief and religion; teases Nina about her engagement to Sewell Hepburn; tells her to enjoy her stay and to get well soon; news about Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of friends and family; describes the trouble of giving a party for a couple to be married, and wonders why people have marriages in such poor times.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleads with her to visit them for Christmas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that they have been trying both the \"Alleghany Springs\" and the \"Yellow Sulfur\" springs; says the water has helped her health; describes the social life at the springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about her friends in Alexandria; asks if Mrs. Cassius Lee has information on household goods stolen from her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of her and Nancy's stay in Danville; discusses Nina's wedding; says her brother Abner will be in the Legislature until it adjourns; news about family and friends. Envelope included with list of bridal attendants on the back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her daily schedule; describes a sewing machine that she bought; discusses Nina's wedding; news about family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses her job in hearing Nina is engaged; reports that she has heard Mr. Hepburn described as \"intellectual\" and \"pious\"; says Captain. Grady sends his love; sends her a gift.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that she cannot come to Nina's wedding; hopes that Nina will be happy living in the parsonage; news about family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes that she cannot be there for the wedding; sends her money to buy a wedding present; tells that she had to refuse a gentleman who revealed his feelings for her; wishes her happiness in her new life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote accompanying a wedding present, wishing Nina happiness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives a report on her health, saying she is much stronger; tells what remedies she is taking; says they have given most of her wedding cake away; says that everyone thinks her wedding was beautiful; gives her philosophy on marriage and its importance; tells her how lucky she is to have found such a \"good man.\" Including letter from Rebecca C. Powell to Nina giving a report on their mother's health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes how she spent her Easter vacation; describes the events that took place after Nina's wedding; describes a visit to Georgetown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports she is feeling better but that Rebecca has neuralgia from a bad tooth; tells Nina that she should call her husband \"Mr. Hepburn\"; says it is Nellie's wedding day; advises her to obey her husband now that she is no longer there to control her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives news about home and tells Nina that they miss her greatly; says the relationship between herself and John ? is growing stronger; hopes that she is enjoying her stay in the country with her husband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses their mother's health, noting improvements; expresses eagerness to visit her in her own home; asks about Sewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her arrangements to come see them; says she is feeling better but she is still weak; tells her to ask for what she needs just like when she lived at home; gives news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites to tell her that her health has improved since she left home; gives a report on her health and what she has done there at a resort?; says her father will be home soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes description of S. Powell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for the letter of sympathy concerning his wife, Selina Powell; gives a detailed description of her death and a tribute to her life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers her sympathy in the loss of her mother; says that her mother Selina Powell was one of her earliest friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEntreats them to warn his wife Lizzie against a woman named Mrs. Hubard who he is convinced is seeking their ruin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of friends' illnesses and other afflictions; discusses preachers; says she will wait to buy cotton until the price goes down. Including letter (written on top of) of 1864 January 8 from ? Danville, Va., to \"sister.\" Says she would like to visit her and also to see her whole family, but that she cannot leave because of her duties; says she can only leave on \"official business.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes their summer in the North; describes the Grand Jubilee held in Boston; describes Newport, Maine and the historical sites there; discusses Nina's life in the parsonage; gives news about family and friends back home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays she is very happy to return from the North, though she was treated kindly there and it did improve her health; says many people at home are ill with an influenza that follows the Horse Disease; much news about family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Nina how her little boy is; reveals that she thought she would be getting married this fall, but that the gentleman, Dr. Cole, has been suffering from an illness; news about family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses hope that she will visit them in Maryland soon, and bring her child; comments on Nina's settling in Waterford, Loudon County; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the baby Sewell's features; tells how the family is adjusting to new baby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses tuition for Mildred.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports news of her school; discusses the bonds that their father sold, and his financial situation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that they are taking of Uncle Leven, including paying for his board with Sallie Withers, and giving him clothes; expresses disappointment that other relatives are not helping him; says Uncle Lev had a drinking problem at one time and his wife will not see him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells Nina their plans to visit her; says they will travel through Baltimore and then by boat across the Chesapeake Bay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a check for Mildred's tuition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes that Mr. Hepburn has recovered from his fall and hopes he will stick to taming men's spirits rather than taming men's horses; much news about family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives news about family and friends; says that they will visit her in a few weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends Nina a fur cape and muff; congratulates Nina on her pregnancy and hopes she feels well; sends a present for the coming baby; asks Nina for her preferred style of dress so that she can make her some.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of the death of her father-in-law and the effects it has had on the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of birth of another boy and that Nina is doing fine; says they have not named him because he wanted a girl; tells story of how his errand boy spilled into the well some fish he was cleaning and how he Sewell had to go down and fish them out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives advice on how to take care of oneself after childbirth; thinks that she should have more than one servant; says that she is having some dresses made for her; news about family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives news of friends in Alexandria; mentions centennial celebrations; says her school is doing well, with 21 scholars; mentions that Robert Powell has a new daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives news about Powell and Lee cousins in Philadelphia; says that a few neighbors have scarlet fever; discusses politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of his stay at Selma in Leesburg where he visited relatives; tells of weddings in Leesburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays she is glad the children are recovering from their illness; says Nina must take tonic and Lager Beer herself to say well; recommends ways to rid the house of the illness; describes a visit to Baltimore to see an art exhibit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes he had a mountain house where his grandchildren could go, especially to recuperate; discusses controversy between two churches, St. Stephens and Grace Church, in the neighborhood where he is; says they both want Mr. Jackson from Charleston, South Carolina, to be their minister.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives a long description of her boarders and her school; gives news about neighborhood, friends and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTeases him about his \"destitute condition,\" having to take care of himself while Nina is in Baltimore; scolds him for not taking good care of himself and says she does not want Nina to become a widow; tells of a surprise visit by Mrs. Beck of his parish to visit one of her students, Hallie; discusses past election and Hancock's defeat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs happy that she is enjoying her travels in the North so much; thanks her for her detailed descriptions which allow him to see the places through his \"mental vision\"; discusses his routes home; says he will be home soon with two boys grandsons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her travels in the North; tells of his grandsons' (Charles and Sewell) visit to Alexandria; discusses news at home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the town of Bethlehem; says her Uncle William is visiting him; discusses his health; tells news of neighborhood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays that her \"Scotts Nephew\" has arrived and has settled in a room; says he may go to Orange County, Va.? soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a visit by her cousins Kate Powell and Carrie; gives a long and detailed description of Carrie, her immediate family and her experiences.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Ellen's tuition; says they are pleased with her education; says that their move to Richmond means that they will have to find another teacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his journey to Nina's; describes an encounter between Bishop Randolph and Meta Stuart on the train concerning Amelie Rives; gives a description of each of his grandchildren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes that she and Mrs. Wailes are steadily improving their health while at the springs; tells her of the death of Mrs. Braxton and the prospects of Ingleside; gives news of grandchildren and neighborhood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses joy that her health is improving; tells of the death of General Wickham and how it affected the area; gives news of family and neighborhood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the school; says he may join the Blackford Society; tells about a grammar exam.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the taking of an arithmetic exam which exempted him from taking any more; says he got some demerits; tells about football and how he is playing well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells about his schedule and about his exams; says he had tea with Mr. Hooffs; discusses demerits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays he cannot teach this week because his nose is going to be operated on; says his mother and Sewell will occupy the children until then; says Sewell will go back to school soon; discusses the structure of his classes and asks her advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the nature of geometry and gives advice on how to learn it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays he has been ill; discusses activities at school and grades.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the invitation to come visit while they are in Yorktown; says his two boys will come by sailing a canoe to Yorktown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays they are all home for a week holiday; describes how they all got home; says Richard Cook came home with Selina; describes a real old timey Virginia country dance; says Selina likes Alexandria and the new home; describes what each person in the family has been doing; gives a description of the College of William and Mary; says he has overloaded himself with schoolwork this year; tells how the Alumni are reorganizing the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity; gives a description of the fraternity; mentions the burning of St. Paul's Church in Hanover; thanks her for the presents she sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses examination schedule and work load; questions validity of mid-term examinations; praises the College for its level of academia; praises Dr. Hall, a professor of English; says that main event at the College now is the contest between societies for the society medals; says he is in the Phoenix society and may debate for it; says he took a trip to New Kent to see his \"girl\" and to visit friends; discusses the Daughters of the Revolution and the Organization of the Descendants of the Cincinnati; says he saw Cousin Laura and her husband Mr. Roberts, a preacher, who are in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the new house which he is anxious to get home to see; says he and Charles will not finish exams until the end of June; discusses the social events of the \"final week\"; discusses his exams; discusses Selina's academic progress; says one must experience College life to understand the strength of its temptations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays he has spent much time with Nanna Powell McCormick, a cousin; describes her and what they have done together; says he is in love with her; discusses love and cupid; describes a card club he belongs to, and a German club.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes that she doesn't feel isolated from his immediate family; says that their \"great mutual loss\" has brought them all closer together; asks about her plans for the future; says he went to York to see Charles; discusses his housing at College; talks of recent fires in Richmond and Baltimore; speaks of his cousins and some girls that he has met.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses their family's genealogy; mentions Nicholas Lloyd, John Lloyd, and Sarah Lloyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the Presbyterian drive in Alexandria to save the old church; discusses church events; expresses joy to hear of Nina's marriage; mentions the fact that her Selina's father is over eighty years old.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes a house nearby; writes about her relatives that are staying there; asks her to come visit. 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Asks Nina to write Lizzie about the house, if it can be rented, and who they should talk to.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes her a Merry Christmas; tells what family members are making for presents; asks about her trip to Alexandria and the people she has seen; discusses the propriety of accepting a book for a gentleman; tells her to be happy and not to think too much.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses offers she has had for teaching, saying she will take the offer closest to where Mr. Powell teaches; advises her to get her teeth fixed; discusses styles; gives advice on how to motivate one of her students; says he will not go to Gloucester because of the recent \"outrages\" there; says she has a \"horror of drunken negroes.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises her to come home after her visit with Lizzie Watkins; gives a report on the health of family and friends; says almost \"all black and white\" went to the \"procession\" in Washington the day before; says her cousin Jinny Taylor's family is ill; sends her money. 4 pages. letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her poor health, saying she has been diagnosed as having a diseased heart; says she is staying with her sister Aggie who just got married; news of family. 4 pages. letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Nina's visit with her friends and her trip to the \"Bear's Den\"; writes of the many parties there have been since Nina left; says she has not seen Nina's sisters since they got back from Capon; discusses their friendship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays her father still has not come home; describes a trip Nina and Rebecca made and the people they visited; writes of young men and friends who have come to visit Nina; news of friends and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses dresses; writes of a \"Mr. C.,\" assuring her mother that they are not romantically involved; says Mr. and Mrs. Stringfellow left them to the care of the housekeeper; gives news about friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays that Uncle J. Powell does not think Lexington is a good place to open a school and Lynchburg would be better; discusses prices for boarding; says that her Father may have to look for a tutoring job for a family and then she will have to find work as close to him as possible; discusses sewing she has done; gives news about family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the remedies \"Mother\" has tried for her sore throat; describes Mrs. Wildman's receipt for asparagus; says \"Ma\" is experimenting on her throat and then will tell Minna how to treat hers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her daily schedule, including teaching for \"the girls;\" says the \"Captain\" and the girls included her in a visit to Mrs. Cooke's; describes the people she met there and the house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays he spent Christmas at Uncle Frank's and Aunt Jane's; reports on what he has been doing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses whether Emily ? will move to Fairlee as a servant?; asks if she will take someone from the \"Home for Fallen Women,\" if Emily declines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays she went shopping for her and is sending her some articles; discusses fashions; says her Aunt Ann is still unwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells her to take of herself while she is sick; discusses whether she should come home; tells of people there that are sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses Mary's furniture and which of it she can use; discusses Frank ?'s health; says Mrs. Hammond has died after being very ill; discusses health of friends and family; gives news of what her family is doing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of safe arrival of Maud's baby daughter and her appearance; sends greetings to Becca, Nina, and herself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives advice on letter writing and spelling. 1 page. letter. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Advises her not to work too hard; discusses board prices in Albemarle, where Mr. Powell is teaching; discusses hair styles; encloses a sample of material of Rebecca's berage ?; writes of the crowded conditions in Mrs. Sharpe's ? home; mentions reading.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends this note with a letter she is forwarding; hopes she is enjoying her visit; says she is feeling better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses dresses and asks what else she will need for the summer; sends her a poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Consoles her in her time of \"troubles\"; says she has heard from their mother that she \"bears them bravely\"; urges her to take an interest in life and to try to be happy again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a dress that Minnie is making; discusses other dresses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a walk he took from North Hampton to East Hampton; discusses Thanksgiving vacation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to send socks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells about her dolls; mentions some Powell relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the donation for the restoration of a church on Fairfax St., near Selina's Aunt Rebecca's home; mentions a celebration for the laying of the corner stone of the District; describes a light hose that the government gave the Mount Vernon Chapter D.A.R.; mentions more historic work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses religious matters; lists social events.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes duties and responsibilities of husband and wife; describes the state of marriage; pronounces the couple as husband and wife; states Benediction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Signed as written by Laura ?; added note in different handwriting states \"written by Minna when eight years of age.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of his appointment as Commander of the Continental Army, and his reluctance to accept the position due to hopes of a more peaceful solution and reluctance in leaving his family; gives information as to other Congressional decisions, such as the striking of 2 million dollars in Continental currency to pay troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents In answer to a previous letter, he feels that the only principle that will affect them the British? is fear, and that treating them cavalierly will make them despair of their undertaking. Statement on verso: Copy is in handwriting of Rebecca C. Powell of Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wishes to spend remainder of his life in \"rural amusements;\" prediction of what a great city Washington, D.C. will become, \"though not as large as London,\" and description of how Alexandria, Virginia has grown; feels that if the United States can steer clear of European politics, it could become \"one of the greatest and happiest nations in the world.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses how he saved the papers of the Revolutionary Government by taking them to Leesburg, Virginia before the British burned the District of Columbia in the War of 1812. 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Prominent correspondents include Johns Hopkins, Eleanor Agnes Lee, Fitzhugh Lee, George Washington Custis Lee, Mary Anna Randolph (Custis) Lee, Hunter Holmes McGuire and James Monroe.","Letters concern Robert Young Conrad, Hunter Holmes McGuire, civilian affairs during the Civil War, the Kilpatrick-Dahlgren Raid, freedmen, Reconstruction, and the education of women. Many letters are written by women.","In addition, there are a number of letters from and concerning members of the Dupuy family of Prince Edward County, Winchester, Virginia including Robert Young Conrad (president of the Virginia Secession Convention) and his son Holmes Conrad (U. S. Congressman)."," \nIncluded with the finding aid is \"The Powell and Lloyd Families of Alexandria, Virginia\" by Frank Snowden Hopkins (1988)."," \nSee also  Southern Women and their Families in the 19 th  Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 04,05,06,07 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68","Including a statement, 1786 April 8 by J. Nicholson that the witnesses Joshua Lamb and John Lamb (both Quakers) and Joseph Greenwood affirmed and swore that this was the last will and testament of Thomas Hepborn.","Reports on the status of the ship The Rising Sun; says she will dispose of her cargo as soon as possible; says the ship was detained by the British (War of 1812), but given up.","Signed by William Hodgson and Thomas Van Le, Jr.","Her daughter ? Nancy, had a healthy baby boy who is nursing well; Nancy is staying with her now, and her husband Mr. Wallach, spends almost every night there also; is concerned that Nancy will live a hard life because of her husband's financial situation; on the other hand, her daughter Catherine ? will be \"free from the trials attended on a state of poverty,\" being married to Cuthbert Powell, who owns a large farm in Loudoun County; much Simms family news; mentions Mrs. Trist's grandson, Nicholas Trist.","Signed by B. Cottinger.","Fatherly letter giving his opinion of a certain young lady and marriage, as well as general advice.","Discussion of his engagement to this daughter Selina, and the seriousness of the matter, especially in concerning finances; tells of his poor financial state as related to a dowry, or the lack thereof, for his daughter; gives his approval of the \"alliance,\" but hopes they will delay the marriage for some time.","Has given great consideration to his claim against the French government and has turned the case over to Stephen Pleasonton, who is the auditor for the Dept. of State and who is now handling all claims; since Mr. Pleasonton is a personal friend and he (James Monroe) is greatly interested in his Burr Powell case, he knows he will get an answer soon; will also be returning the agriculture pamphlet.","Sends extract of Mr. Pleasonton's reply concerning the claim against the French government and asks that he reply with the necessary information; will also do anything he can to help.","Further discussion of his claim against the French government and dealings with Stephen Pleasanton and Isaac Coxe Barnett.","More instructions about the claim being made against the French government.","Further discussion and explanation of the case involving Burr Powell and his claim against the French government.","Continued information concerning Powell's claim against the French government.","The new court system has kept him extremely busy; social life has slowed down; the fashion these days to relieve boredom is to ride horseback; expresses concern for his own colt in the country; inquires after Dr. Nelson and his medical career; also asks about a large, gay party at South River; recommends books for good reading including Schlegel's History of Literature.","Has received the results of his claim from Mr. Pleasonton and regrets the outcome, which he disagrees with; does not feel anyone is to blame.","Asks her to come visit over Christmas; describes the social events in Arlington; mentions her cousin George Calvert; says the big event is the fair for the benefit of orphans.","Describes a walk she took and the surrounding countryside, including the wildflowers and startling a herd of deer; had many visitors, including a very graceful lady who is said to have been \"addressed\" by Mr. Van Buren, a \"jolly goodnatured ... commodore and some of the ugliest officers,\" and Mrs. Porter and her scholars; tells of books she has read, including Tales of a Grandfather, The Sorcerer, and The Talisman; loving memories and looking forward to their next meeting.","Have just returned from a visit to her grandmother's and her cousin, Ann Marshall; they all are saddened by the death of Mr. Fitzhugh; describes the country from South to West River, where she had visited, and comments on meeting a lovely girl, Bella Carter; mentions the jealousy of another male suitor?, Seldon Page; mentions Mary Custis. 3 pages. letter signed.","Sends his best wishes for her new life with Charles L. Powell; will be able to attend the wedding as well as \"Brother Nelson\"; is uncommonly warm; is sending a bonnet for her and a small diamond breast-pin for Father by the steamboat Franklin, commanded by Admiral Nevitt; describes the long ribbons attached to the bonnet, which are for going once all the way around the bonnet before knotting them by the ear, not for tying a bow under the chin; also includes a diagram of how to tie them in the current fashion; admits to having been helped in choosing the bonnet by Miss Olivia Donaldson.","Discusses events in Washington D.C.; says she went to \"the President's\" on New Year's day; discusses Mr. Marshall's sermons; mentions books she is reading; asks Selina to come visit her.","Says her health is improving; encourages her to ask her for help when she needs it; discusses the articles she is sending her including a lemon tree, curtains, a mattress; discusses how these things will get to her; gives news about the children; Bec, Nanny, Frank, and Fred.","His mother-in-law has told him of the wonderful news of the birth of another daughter Hattie, and that both mother and baby are safe; will be up to visit in about a week; comments on balancing the sexes in the family, and that he has \"no notion of supplying my brother's and sister's children with wives\"...\"we shall hate to transport them his daughters to the wilds of the west\"; all is well at home, a new hen house is being built, but the garden is too wet to work; is lonely but is visiting neighbors; family news; religious sentiments expressed about her, their new daughter, and their family.","Gives account of his trip to Wheeling, including a sweet good-bye from daughter Rebecca; was not able to locate Robert Gray or ? Throckmorton at Harper's Ferry, but later met them at Point of Rocks; detailed description of a railroad and train cars; tells poignant story of a dog on the train searching for his master.","Has had many family visitors since his departure and family news; there is a measle outbreak at \"Llangollen,\" and all of the \"negroes\" have it; she had her teeth filed by Dr. Overfield?; a fire in Upperville destroyed Robert Armistead's new store and the adjoining saddle shop; they have had a beautiful snowfall, covering all of the blossom-filled trees, which melted quickly, doing no harm to the fruit; had a letter from brother John, who advises that he Charles L. Powell \"go directly to Texas\"; loving stories about their daughter's activities.","Had a bad thunderstorm the day she left; inquires about her trip and her relatives; details of children's activities; has let Becca sleep with him.","Their father will be taking a trip West this spring, accompanied by cousin William; family information; social life in Leesburg very quiet; misses her and her family.","Details of his trip from Alexandria; spent the night with relatives; warns her about catching a cold on a windy day; tells of conversations with their young son.","Private financial matters; tells of his busy schedule as a representative from Virginia to the U.S. legislature; gives his negative opinion concerning a bank? bill introduced by Henry Clay,which he feels the President would veto; Daniel Webster shares his opinion; life insurance inquiry.","Will not be home when expected because the House of Representatives is not going to adjourn until Monday; the Congress received their second veto from President Tyler regarding the Bank Bill; describes an assault made by Sen. Henry A. Wise upon Sen. Edward Stanlyin Congress.","Asking about her visit to Washington and the Chamber of National Institute; speaks of floods, bad weather, but comfortable where he is, because of Margaret's? kindness; describes lifestyle and \"humorous remarks of Charles Lamb,\" sexual relationship with her.","Wishing thumb to heal; speaks of cattle and other animals at \"Llangollen\" that he misses; asks about children; saw Ann? mentions Virginia Taylor's visit; will visit wife before harvest; reference to brother, Leven, and his wife, and Sarah?","Hustle and excitement of the House of Representatives; hoping to adjourn on Monday the twenty-second, but difficulties cause many night meetings; political discussion about Tariff question and Tuck bill.","Discusses her story at \"the Springs;\" tells about the politics the company there discussed; gives her own view of these issues; gives news about family and friends; hopes that Congress will soon adjourn so that he can come home.","Compares episode of thief robbing hen house to thieves in Washington trying to rob \"public treasures\"; wants to buy books for her; tells how he wishes to be with her and the rest of his family.","Writes of the bad weather and that they are able to get out very little; says Mr. Powell went to the Inauguration on horseback; tells what books the family members are reading; mentions the issue of white servants; discusses Rebecca's feelings of becoming a young lady; says that they could not get the house they wanted for next year; mentions Mr. Powell's feelings of frustration for not being able to better provide for them; gives more news about the Inauguration; news of family and friends.","Daughter, Harriet, left with Uncle William to spend holidays with them; daughter Minna had a birthday party, inviting Aunt Mary's children and Eskridges; family news; death of Maria Lee.","Discusses her religious feelings; discusses her traveling plans; describes her relationship with each of her relatives where she is staying; says she is staying with Fan and helping her with her wedding.","Discusses the housekeeping and how Rebecca is taking care of the house while she is away; discusses the health of family members; tells how they are altering last year's dresses; says \"Mother\" is quite weak and \"Father\" is very dependent on her; gives news of Brother Nelson and Jeanie (sister?); gives travel plans of family; says Mr. Powell has gotten six teeth put in and looks much younger.","Describes their arrival home with her brother Nelson; gives news of \"little Nan\"?; asks about Rebecca and Minna's trip; tells her to be happy and to follow God; says Charlie is doing well in school.","Family news; mentions Laura's? wedding.","Tells what she did during her visit to Locust Hill; tells what is going on in town; gives news of family and friends. Including news from letter from \"Mother\" Selina Powell to Rebecca Powell telling of her many activities.","Discusses Jesus and how one must search for and do things that please Him; asks that she watch her sister, Minna, closely so that she will not overexert herself; Ariana? had a baby boy; describes son Charlie's and daughter Nina's reactions to reading school and learning; family news.","Speaks of John's? carriage and velocipede that once was Minna Lloyd's, describing how she rode the vehicle; describes what a Holly tree is; (has genealogical information about Minna Powell, Lloyd Powell, and Charlie Powell in a different hand, which appears to have been added later.)","Gloucester Court House,Va. Speaks of her \"companion in Matilda Lee?; received visit from Nannie Guy and Maria Harrison; describes celebration in honour of General Taylor's election; describes Mrs. Janney's travels; town gossip and family news.","Family news; speaks of going to Locust Hill; inquires and tells about adventures of many townspeople; obliged to Mrs. Tabb for taking care of her and other daughter, Minna.","Speaks of Cousin Lucy's? party; describes Christmas scene around her house and gifts that the children received; describes Cousin Elizabeth Janney and compares to Cousin Harriet; family news.","Discusses who has come to visit her; describes Cousin Lee's wife, Maria, and their wedding; asks about her Christmas; describes the book marks she made for Christmas presents; asks how Minna is doing.","Speaks of snow and bad weather; notes that daughters, Rebecca and Minna, have been gone for almost three months; Fanny (Powell) Gordon is going to visit Fredericksburg; mentions a letter from Jeannie? who found General Jones, in Washington, quite \"agreeable and handsome\"; Cuthbert Powell is much better, and he speaks of going to Gloucester to join a Mr. Hale; Nina is afraid of everything; family news; mentions hiring of a slave, Margaret.","Rebecca's description of her Uncle Tabb's Dr. John Prosser Tabb house seems far in advance of Old-Virginian architectural styles; speaks of death of Mrs. Douglas Gordon.","Speaks of dancing as a family as a \"social amusement,\" but says that it does offend some \"in the religious world;\" says that one must respect the public opinion of the community where one lives; had severe weather; family news. 3 pages. letter signed. Including note signed from Hatty Powell, Leesburg, Va., to Minna Powell, Gloucester Court House, for letter and \"glove-knots\" and sending love to Aunt Rebeccaand Uncle John Prosser.","Her brother Charlie and sister Nina have sore throats, and her father has a bad cold; snowy weather; Hatty went with Aunt Ellen to Selma and Raspberry Plain; Mr. Armistead Rust is to be married before March 4; family news.","Scope and Contents Reports on the snow storms they have had; mentions the coming wedding of Armistead Rust and Lilly Lawrence; tells how he likes working at the store; describes one of their customers; describes the house they may rent next spring. Including letter signed from Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Gloucester, Virginia Says she is glad to hear Minna's health is improving; gives news of family; says her brother Nelson soon sails for California to dig gold, and may not be back for five years; reports on how he expects to live; says that there are measles and mumps in town.","Maris's? father announced as candidate for re-election; General Rust's family going to New York to attend a wedding; father is renting Carper's house; bad weather and snow causing many colds and illnesses; Mrs. Eskridge's father died; father may go to the Inauguration; family news. 4 pages. letter signed.","Saw Representative John S. Pendleton at the House of Representativesin Washington, D.C.; Pendleton wants a senate appointment; he will not go to Leesburg because he does not want to \"meddle with party movements\"; mentions \"County Repeal of the dog law.\"","Scope and Contents Mother and Father are both sick; \"brother\" has gone to inauguration; describes how to make eggnog, and gives her opinion of it; describes riding horses to the cliff and tells of adventures. 1 page. letter signed. Including letter from Harriet Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to \"sister\" Rebecca Powell, Gloucester, Virginia, 1849 February 27, incomplete letter concerning outbreak of the mumps and family and town news.","Father suffering from piles; mumps are still prevailing; do not have parties during Lent; family news.","Scope and Contents Speaks of gossip saying that Mr. Benedict is having an affair with Mrs. Henderson; describes procession in Washington, D.C. and the inauguration; family news. Including letter signed from Selina Powell, Leesburg, Va., to Rebecca Powell, Gloucester, Virginia, 1849 March 26, concerning family news and the time of year.","Scope and Contents Expresses joy that Minna's health is till improving; says she is recovering from her cold; says Lloyd and Hattie have been ill as well; discusses the issue of Rebecca upsetting her aunt Rebecca by being late for a meal; says her aunt is easily vexed in \"her condition\"; gives news of friends and family; describes their new servant Robert. 4 pages. letter signed. Including letter signed from Charles S. Powell, to Rebecca Powell, , undated, concerning Uncle Prosser's desire to put Minna on \"short allowance,\" and Minna's consumption of beef.","Describes their move to another house which she says is comfortable but small; hopes that the Gloucester air is getting rid of her cold; says their father is busy with court dealings; says many in the area have mumps including Hattie; says that Hattie is getting a tooth plugged; says she does not want Lloyd to leave to live so far away; discusses mesmerism (hypnotism).","Speaks of her bad health; her husband is busy preparing for court; mentions a party at Exeter; Mrs. Fontleroy had a girl so Mrs. Knox is a grandmother; much more family news and information.","Scope and Contents Rebecca Powell will be coming home within a week or so; Fanny? is at Locust Hill with the mumps; family news; Uncle William Graypersuaded Father to go to Gum Springs, Va., until after the election; election day events seemed to be going against Father. Including note signed from Nina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to \"Sister Minna\" Powell, Gloucester Court House, Virginia, 1849 April 26, concerning family news.","Describes Minna's cough and how they are treating it; tells her what clothes Lloyd and Charlie should wear if it gets colder; says she has been doing little except taking care of Minna; discusses new dresses for the winter and corsets; gives news of friends and relatives; discusses travel plans, to come home for the winter.","Discusses dresses, materials and costs; discusses bonnets; gives news of family; thanks her and Hattie for taking care of the household duties while she is away.","Says Minna is now well and that they are anxious to come home; gives news of Jeanie (her sister?), and Rebecca; gives news of \"Mother\" and \"Father\"; discusses books.","Says Mr. Powell had his \"likeness taken\" at the Daguerreotype rooms; says Minna's health continues to improve but that she may have one tonsil taken out; discusses the remedies she is taking; says she feels stronger also; gives news of friends; gives news of Rebecca, Jeanie, and \"sister\" Ann; discusses walking shoes.","Gives advice on her health and over-exertion; describes the illumination that took place in the neighborhood; tells of visits she has made; tells stories about Minna's sister, Nina; gives news of family and friends; says Hattie has lost her \"excess of fat\" and is walking three times a day.","Tells what each family member is doing; discusses bonnets; discusses appearance versus reality as concerning materialism; discusses the opportunities for her in Alexandria; discusses the role of children in the family; gives news of friends and family; mentions that \"brother\" John may move and that if they move to Illinois, they will be closer to him.","Says they got there a few days ago and that Mr. Powell, Mr. Grey(?), and \"brother Llew\" have gone to the sale of slaves (\"the sale of the negroes\"); discusses her visit in Alexandria with her grandparents; Discusses the bad weather in Leesburg and the bad condition of the roads; says their family must economize rigidly; says Mr. Powell found the law business in Alexandria too small, so they will not be moving there; expresses her disappointment at the outcome; gives news of family.","Scope and Contents Reviews Christmas gifts received by everyone; describes a \"reading party\"; describes Christmas decorations of the Church; family news. Including note signed from Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, 1849 December 29, concerning when daughter, Rebecca, is to return home.","Tells of the recent social events of the area; describes the format of a reading party; says her mother-in-law could not make it to their home because of the snow; asks her how her mother is doing; says there are still small pox in the area; discusses how many servants she has and what each does; says that Rebecca's Uncle George took Cuthbert to an asylum in Baltimore and hopes he will be happier there then when he was \"out.\"","Gives news of Rebecca's Uncle Richard and Aunt Elizabeth who live in Illinois; says she plans to get a description of the Illinois life from them; gives news of Ellen? who is unwell and is going to a doctor in New York; discusses how Rebecca can get home; describes family activities; says they have been able to do little because of the rain and mud; says she lies on her back all day sewing while her children read to her.","Scope and Contents Reading parties are the only way she can socialize; reports Maria Grady's death; reports about a big baptist meeting going on there headed by Mrs. Lucket; much town news. 4 pages. letter signed. Including letter signed from Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to Rebecca Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, January 26, 1850, concerning Rebecca Powell's trip home and Maria Grady's \"triumphant death.\"","Scope and Contents Speaks of terrible weather; boasts of learning to spin rolls of cotton on a spinning wheel; reports death of Rebecca Gray, Robert Gray's daughter; describes her daily routine; discusses Mary Grady. Including letter signed from \"devoted mother,\" Selina Powell, Leesburg, Virginia, to \"Bec,\" Rebecca Powell, Alexandria, Virginia, January 1850, concerning bad weather, family news, and attendance to the convention.","Says many in the family have been very sick for a couple of days and that she has had to nurse them; says Minna is now sick; and never had fully recovered from the chicken pox she had before; gives advice of how to be a good guest; advises her on her studies.","Says she has a toothache but must wait until May to get them pulled; describes a humorous reading party; says there was a case of small pox in the area and that many are being revaccinated. Including letter signed from \"mother\" Selina Powell to Rebecca Powell. Discusses her travel plans home; tells her to follow her grandparents' advice; gives news of family.","Expresses joy that her younger siblings are recovering from the measles so well; reports on health of \"Grandma\" and \"Grandpa\" Lloyd; gives news of Aunt Rebecca, Jeanie, and Minnie; Tells what she had done each day.","Inquires about many weddings in Leesburg and about who will need new dresses; speaks of ball thrown by Maria Washington; other city news.","Gives general description of Henry and discusses the family's move there; discusses the house they will build; advises what they should bring; reports on the emigrants in the area; discusses their travel plans in detail; asks Charlie to bring Newfoundland puppies; gives news of family there.","Describes presents sent to grandchildren; tells of Christmas scene in Alexandria; wants granddaughters to meet a polite gentleman that impressed her. Including poem, 1852, by R. C. Powell, beginning \"'Ours the cross.' Yes it is ours,\" giving a religious viewpoint.","Speaks of how she makes embroidery patterns and what colors are preferred; inquires about some of her friends; John Leven Powell says that Brooke? looks badly; aunt Fanny trying to match Brooks with Lucy Gordon; speaks of a Mr. Beverley breaking out around his face and \"bleeding profusely\".","Scope and Contents Mr. Gordon? will be a delegate to the democratic convention in Richmond, Virginia; much use of her eyes results in inflammation of her eyelids; \"Llangollen\" property is deteriorating; much town news and family news; mentions her dower right.","Speaks of helping Frank and Lucy ? with their new baby; describes female servants and her experiences with them; describes health of her daughters, Harriet, Rebecca, and Minna; reports of a few cases of \"cholera\"; reports of a good garden.","Gives a detailed report of Minna's health, expressing hope that her headaches are definitely getting better; tells about people who have visited the family; mentions a desegregated school in \"abolition ground\"; tells what her sisters have been doing since she left; discusses Rebecca's journey.","Mrs. Janney's baby died while she was ill; a Mr. Anderson, a Presbyterian Minister, says that his wife, Miss Harper, is a relative of Selina's (her father's Aunt); speaks of Fred's? wedding; tells of episode when she goes to visit a Mrs. Brown?; describes a visit they made to some neighbors; describes Mr. Lombard's house that is being built; reports on the food they are preparing and what is available to them; says the winter goods have still not come in; mentions sewing that her daughters are doing; news of family and friends.","Mentions Fanny's ? wedding; family news; possibility that Rebecca's Uncle Gordon ? might be elected to legislature; family does not wish Rebecca Powell to return home this winter.","Describes a visit they made to some new neighbors; describes Mr. Lombard's house that is being built; reports on the food they are preparing and what is available to them; says the winter goods have still not come in; mentions sewing that her daughters are doing; news of family and friends.","Describes their busy preparations for winter; describes their daily routine; says she is glad to have Lucy and Fred stay with them; describes their Sunday school; reports on Scholastics (a servant) who is now reading well; news of family and friends; discusses dresses and styles; asks about Rebecca's Uncle Nelson; mentions that Rebecca's Uncle Gordon was elected; asks about Fan's? wedding and hopes she and William will be happy.","Speaks of his daughter's trip, whom she should visit, and money matters; hopes to soon reap the financial benefits of his store; mentions Bishop Whitehouse's determination to give the college broad foundations; family news.","Family news; sleet and bad weather; religious discussion and viewpoints; Lucy and John? have a daughter now.","Scope and Contents Mr. Powell, Charles and Richard Lloyd are busy with new business as \"Land Agents\"; town of Henry, Illinois now has a newspaper and a steam mill; hopes to have a railroad passing through soon; there is not a decent Church and she wishes to see one built; Lloyd Powell, son of Selina, studies German because there are so many Germans in their town to do business with.","Scope and Contents Sarcastically teases her sister about differences between lifestyles of \"Far West\" and the East; Uncle Fred ? went to Springfield to see that railroad went from Peoria through Henry, Illinois; mentions problems with scarlet fever; family news.","Speaks of liquor laws and problems with drinking; describes lectures; such family and town news; mentions other religious lectures.","Expresses desire for daughter Rebecca to return home; Minna Powell still having problems with headaches; family news; Fred? went to Chicago to see stockholders of the Peoria and Rock Island Railroad; asks for Rebecca to send asparagus seed and large lima beans; mentions Thackery's lectures, and gives her opinion about his books and religious teachings.","Scope and Contents Family news; \"land business\" will provide many opportunities for travel; Rebecca planning to go to Leesburg soon. Including note from Charles L. Powell, Henry, Illinois, to \"darling,\" Rebecca Powell, , 1853 March 11, sending his daughter ten dollars and writing her as to how to handle her expenses and requesting her to bring home her Grandfather's papers.","States that even though he just left yesterday, she wanted to put a letter in the books to be sent to him; comments on their inability to see each other even though he is only seven miles away.","Mentions his job as a traveling salesman and how he hopes to soon be Uncle Richard's Lloyd administration; resolved in town meeting to build the Railroad Peoria and Chicago.","Scope and Contents Expresses her disappointment that she cannot see Rebecca before Rebecca returns to Henry, Illinois; describes the friendship between them; news of friends in Baltimore.","Tells of carriage accident involving Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dulaney, where their horses were scared by the Clifton Mill and threw Mrs. Dulaney; she and father attended Dr. Rutherford's lectures; emphasizes that ladies got to vote, as well as gentlemen, on whether they were satisfied with the lectures; new wharf boat has arrived.","Describes the towns of Rushville and Pittsfield; said he enjoyed Pittfield more, but that Uncle Richard Lloyd sent him an assignment for Rushville; says he will be there about a month; asks about friends and family.","Scope and Contents Rebecca has come home; Minna joined the church with her family; gives religious views; family news. Including letter from Minna Powell, Henry, Illinois, to \"Brother\" , 1853 May 11, referring to Rushville, as location of brother; tells of beautiful spring weather and describes scenery.","Will soon be coming home; complains of sore throat and headaches; has had scarlet fever; family information.","Gossips about \"Miss Jane,\" a mutual friend; says he and Dr. Winslow found her in her parlor with a man; says the servant did not want to let them in and that it was an uncomfortable situation. Including letter written in margins from \"Cousin\" Jane to Rebecca Powell concerning religious publication, an Episcopal convention.","Expresses how much she misses him; discusses reading material.","Describes Aunt Ellen's Powell Gray recovery from an illness; much family news; describes wedding that she went to; expresses romantic interest in a Dr. Claggett; includes printed poems.","Describes physical appearance of \"Llangollen\" as well as her feelings towards the place; reminisces about when family lived in Virginia. Talks about old friends; family news.","Scope and Contents Tells her little sister Nina about old friends and family; gives details of things she has been doing. Including letter from \"Hatty\" Harriet Powell, \"Llangollen,\" Virginia, to \"Mother,\" Selina Powell, 1853 October 10. Concerning warmer clothes; advantages of \"flannel draws\" over a \"wadded petticoat.\"","Scope and Contents Says she has been extremely ill and so have many in the area; says she has been traveling in order to improve her health; tells of her problems with Custis and his lessons; says Robert is still holding his office in Washington but wishes to leave; asks how she likes \"the West\" and if her husband is finding success; news of friends.","Reports Lucy's? death and grief everyone feels; Nelly? is to be baptized; other family news.","21 items.","Tells of their Christmas and New Years celebrations. Also includes \"Mother\" Selina Powell, to Rebecca Powell. Expresses hope that Rebecca can be with her relatives in Baltimore; discusses the nature of receiving advice and making her own decisions concerning her travel plans.","Speaks of attending a party; mentions \"matching up\" procedures at party; family news; details Christmas gifts.","Mentions religious feelings; speaks of a railroad being built nearby; Virginia? had her annual get-together on December 26; of family members; mentions a friend's visit to the Crystal Palace; Mrs. Augustine Washington had the first male child born at Mt. Vernon recently; family news; mentions Rear Admiral Leven Minn Powell.","Mentions Brooks'? wedding; describes details of the wedding; much family news.","Tells of her day spent with Lizzie King and Jane Norris; describes a dinner given for a couple about to get married; news of other friends.","Mentions sicknesses of Nelson Lloyd and John Lloyd; speaks of a Douglas Forrest who attends Yale College; has to take a boat to Washington D.C.; gives price rates per acre of land at that time; gives prices for a lot of land.","Family news about cousins Nannie and Fanny?; mentions Uncle Nelson's Lloyd recovery; travels by omnibus.","Family news; describes her garden and its contents; Regina? was married; Mr. Livingston? requests influence of Charles L. Powell to obtain the consulship of London through General Baercel?; mentions Mr. McFaddin as being the mayor of Henry.","Family news; describes the scenery at Locust Hill; some of Uncle George's ? children have chicken pox.","Identified as much of note added in unknown handwriting, possibly that of Selina Lloyd Hepburn.","Description of Minna's gravesite; tells what he's doing to improve its appearance.","Describes trip to Niagara Falls; describes places visited in New York and where he lives; describes his studies.","Describes courses he is studying at school; describes the first time he saw a man dive under water and the suit he wore below water; staying at a boarding house.","John Lloyd who died in 1854; estimated price value are given.","Describes study habits and classes; mentions prices of a ring and a clock; describes his financial situation. .","Describes in detail her Quaker wedding to Frank? on 1854 December 14.","Nina's Christmas gift from Charles arrived safely; mentions wedding of a fellow student; serenaded the couple with a \"horse fiddle\"; describes his activities in his spelling class; mentions plans to return home in the spring.","Expresses religious beliefs; lists prices for renting his room.","Describes Charter Oak, an attraction in Hartford; describes his visit to an armory; staying with a Mr. Parsons and describes his family.","Scope and Contents Discusses financial settlements he is making for his father concerning the house, lands, furniture; says Uncle Fred and Uncle Neb are leaving Henry and they are all \"disgusted\" with Henry and that he thinks his (father's) decision not to come back was wise; mentions the family move to Winchester, Virginia","12 items, 1856. 16 items, 1857","Describes their Christmas which was spent at Uncle Fred's and Aunt Lute's; describes a Christmas ball and a New Year's ball in detail; says he has had some problems with dyspepsia; asks about cousin Kate's wedding to a senator.","Reports on Aunt Lib and Uncle R?'s new son, Richard; says he rented out their house in Henry; says he has been away from \"home\" now for three months; and will not go to New Orleans, Mobile, and Augusta; describes how he decorated Minna's grave, and expresses hope that her resting place will soon be Virginia; asks about their school; sends money from a large profit he made selling land.","Describes his visit to Louisville where he saw his cousins and went to many social events; says that the train ride from Kentucky was very rough; says he will be in Vicksburg in a week and then will go to Wilmington, North Carolina; Mobile, Alabama; New Orleans; and Memphis, Tennessee; asks about family and friends.","Describes his stay in Vicksburg, and his visit with Mr. And Mrs. Eilbeck Mason and Miss Louisa Fox; says that he did not see Cousin John Russell while in New Orleans; discusses his travel plans; asks about Hatty's teaching.","Expresses joy that she is well from the influenza; says he has recently traveled to Portsmouth, Va,, the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi; says he will now go to Texas; discusses travel plans; asks her to pick out one of her friends for him; discusses Charlie's new job in St. Louis.","Scope and Contents Describes St. Louis and the Virginia House Hotel; inquires about the new scholars the family has taken on; harasses Nina for not writing. Including note from Charles L. Powell, St. Louis, Missouri, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1856 May 4, concerning his happiness about Nina joining the Church.","Describes hard times in Illinois; intent to move back to Virginia when business picks up; family news.","Speaks of influenza and other illnesses prominent in the town; reports the death of Mr. Adies ?; Ellen Powell is in Washington Infirmary; house is being renovated; family news.","Says he just returned from Henry; says Charlie is on his way to Henry to start his new job in Uncle Fred's store; describes Henry and the house they used to live in; reports that Uncle Fred is building a house; gives new of Scholastics and Monsieur Carlo; says he will go to Pennsylvania next and then visit them.","Reports that Lloyd Powell is on his way to Virginia; describes their yard and home in Henry; yellow fever is not a problem this year in Illinois; he went to a concert given by the Baleis.","Inquires about the \"weddings fair\"; discusses his travels and the loneliness involved in his job; mentions his relief that the campaigns and elections are over; sends messages to friends at home.","Nina has begun studying Latin and learning how to draw; mentions the extension of the Chicago and Pern canal down to Henry; much family news.","Tells what each family member is doing; discusses religion and the duties of a Christian; gives news of friends who have joined the church; discusses Minna's grave; discusses letter writing; tells of recent marriages and engagements; gives her philosophy on why he should not begin to chew tobacco; news of family and friends.","Scope and Contents Makes reference to Valentine's Day and Washington's Birthday; mentions last year's parade and the marching continentals; reports of bad rain storm that tore up the railroad track and caused problems with mud and flooding; family news. Includes note signed from Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1857 February 22, telling her to turn to their 'one friend' for strength and advice.","Scope and Contents Describes a storm which kept him in Henry, Illinois, unable to travel; gives recent travel plans, including a trip to Philadelphia by boat; gives news of friends and family in Henry; says many river towns are flooded.","Reports his knowledge of Lloyd's Powell return to Winchester; relatives are going to the Episicpal Church for Easter; reports Dr. Hoagland ? as being a bad tenant in their house in Illinois; mentions happiness that Nina Powell is joining the church today.","Gives news of relatives in Alexandria; tells his travel plans; says he finds the women of Virginia far more appealing than those of South Carolina.","Uncle Fred? and Aunt Lucy? are leaving for Virginia; sending his mother his daguerreotype, a photograph; reports that Lloyd is in St. Louis; Bridget, a past boarder, had a little girl; family news.","Describes the family vacation and adventures; describes the baths; mentions the parties they have attended; family news.","Family is on vacation; describes activities and scenery at Capon Springs; family news.","Speaks about taking inventory at the store; family news.","Says they just got back from Capon; asks her not to take silver nitrate for her headaches; says they have all improved their health by the visit to Capon; says \"brother\" Nelson is now there hoping the springs will help him; says they did not get the house that they wanted to rent; gives news of friends; says Rebecca, Hatty, and Lloyd are there. Including letter from Charles L. Powell to Nina Powell. Says that he misses her and wishes she could have been at Capon; asks about her headaches.","Describes his travels from Baltimore to Henry; mentions shortage of money due to bank failures; gives detailed news of the town, including improvements being made; news of Henry relatives; mentions that the bank failures will result in fewer land dealings and therefore, less work for him; asks about the young ladies of Winchester.","Inquires about Mr. Waler's? lectures; attends the Methodist Church now; reports of the adventures during hunting season; mentions the new idea of pavement sidewalks.","Describes a severe snowstorm and its effects on Henry; tells how he spent Thanksgiving day; describes their new cook with whom he is infatuated; mentions the death of Robert Conrad?; gives messages of friends in Winchester.","Reports of Nina getting her teeth straightened; describes method; reports that the number of scarlet fever cases is greatly reduced; she is very busy with the boarding school; tells of a fight between Charlie McCormick and a police officer; mentions Hunter Holmes McGuire; family news.","Discusses the death of Robert ? and the reaction of the town; gives news of friends; sends her love to her mother and relatives; wants to know what Dr. Chase said about her teeth.","Writes about Nina's plans to go home; says she is concerned about her traveling when her teeth are in such a condition.","20 items.","Refers to the \"hard times\" everyone is experiencing; describes farm activities; family news; describes how to make a mousetrap.","Describes midwest weather and the usual fall-like temperatures; says that they are all much healthier because of the mild weather; says ties are hard and the bank in Henry just closed, but that the town is continuing to improve; asks about Mrs. Powell's occupation, teaching; mentions the death of Robert Conrad and describes his character; messages to family members.","Reports of freezing temperatures of -15 F and snow in Henry; mentions sleighing in the snow; reports story of a bank robbery.","Reports of Lloyd's Powell trip to St. Louis to try and find Charles a job; family news; mentions a Mr. Lombard who plans to return to Henry and open a bank of issue.","Discusses who owes him letters from home; says he could not find a job for Charley Charles L. Powell, Jr.? in St. Louis because of the poor economy; gives news of Randolph Powell, of St. Louis, and John Webb Powell, of Utah; says he will be home during the summer.","Mentions that she missed his birthday with a card but thought of him that day; expresses religious feelings and beliefs; family news; lists people recently confirmed in the Church; outbreak of typhus fever at the University ?","Tells of his travels; describes Memphis, Tenn.; gives news of \"cousin\" William Powell who resides in Memphis; gives news of Mr. And Mrs. Mason, residing in Vicksburg; describes Leake County where he sold some of his Uncle Nelson's land; gives news of \"cousin\" John Wilson of New Orleans and of \"cousin\" John Chilton, who may send his daughter Sarah to school in Virginia; tells his travel plans, stating he will be in Virginia in a month; gives news to family and friends.","Describes scenery where he is; tells of a May party that some school girls had; describes his boat riding trip; family news; mentions arrival of Mr. Winn, the new Presbyterian minister.","Reports having been sick with a bad cold; family news; Nina has problems with other schoolgirls because her parents operate the school; trying to plan Charlie's return home for the summer.","Asks about fourth of July entertainment; Mr. Winn gave an exceptional sermon; Uncle Richard? bought a piano and a side-saddle; family news.","Inquires about boarding students; inquires about vacations at Capon Springs, West Virginia; tells of his success at duck hunting; family news; mentions Stephen A. Douglas.","Gives news of Uncle Richard's and Uncle Fred's families; says that Frank's baby is still ill; gives news of Hammond and Minna; comments that he will not see his family for another year; gives news of Charlie Charles L. Powell, Jr. and his employment possibilities; asks about Uncle Neb of Clark, Va?.","Gives her opinion about chewing tobacco, smoking, and other bad habits; incorporates religious duty into her opinion; some family news.","Discusses his habit of chewing tobacco and how he should discipline himself to quit.","Discusses the weather; reports on Hammond; reports that Mr. Chandler of Henry is getting married in Boston; says they will stay at Mrs. Taber's for the winter; gives news of Charlie (Charles) L. Powell, Jr.; comments on the involvement of women in politics in Henry; news of friends; comments on the decreased enrollment at the family school, saying they will at least have a lighter workload; mentions Stephen A. Douglas.","Expresses her disappointment in Charlie's having tasted tobacco; tells him that he is doing wrong to continue this habit; voices many religious views.","Reports that river is flooding the town; talks of Christmas holidays; family news.","A birthday letter for Nina's sixteenth birthday; describes the weather; family news; Min? is the \"editress\" of the \"Minnehaha\"; tells of the affairs of a Miss Amanda?.","Gives account of how he spends his days with emphasis on his Sunday activities; tried to quit chewing tobacco but couldn't; tells of episode where Uncle Richard? lost his saddle bags in the town of Bradford; river was frozen and people are ice skating; family news.","Tells where the girls boarding with them are going for Christmas; describes their Christmas plans; recollects their last Christmas with Minna; gives religious advice; sends her love to Lloyd.","18 items.","Would love for her to stay with him; mentions a sister Hannah.","Reports that Lloyd Powelland Uncle Richard ? have gone to Memphis, Tenn.; tells of the building of a road for $10,000; describes a surprise party he attended; mentions Valentine's Day and how many he has received; family news.","Reports that Uncle Richard and Frank are with him in Memphis, to see if they want to move there; says that he does not believe Uncle Richard will leave Illinois, but that Frank probably will; says that they tried to look up William Powell but he had moved to Arkansas; discusses the possibilities of his parents establishing a school in the area, and the risks involved.","Gives news of Uncle Richard and Uncle Fred; says Uncle Fred and Frank will close their business and leave Henry; tells of a conversation with Bishop Otey of Memphis on the subject of establishing a girls school there; gives details of the proposal in case his father is interested; gives news of the private school situation in Arkansas; reports on his business dealings in Arkansas; discusses financial matters.","Gives news of Uncle Fred who has been ill; says that the women of the town are all inspecting the new spring goods brought in from Saint Louis; discusses his daily schedule; says Charlie Charles L. Powell, Jr. is in singing school; asks about Nina's walks and lectures on the benefits of exercise to health and appearance.","Describes spring in Illinois; inquires about relatives in Alexandria; comments on Uncle Nelson's helpless state; discusses the chances of recovering Uncle Nelson's lands in Arkansas; describes the area of Henry where the family used to live; comments that she now weights 108 lbs., which is more than her daughters weigh; sends his love to Grand Ma Powell, Aunt Ann, and Uncle Neb.","A baby girl was born who is Nina's cousin Uncle Richard's daughter?; describes a fishing trip; mentions finding several Indian graves with skeletons and other items; tells story of a \"mad\" dog who bit many people.","Gives news of Illinois relatives; describes a trip that he and Uncle Richard took through Stark County, emphasizing the changes that have taken place in the last five years; comments on Charley's Charles L. Powell, Jr. development into a young man; reports that Uncle Richard will leave the land business on September 1st; discusses his involvement in the business and his desire to visit Virginia.","Scope and Contents Expresses his relief that his brother Charles arrived safely in Va.; comments on how scattered the family is at present; mentions Cousin Fanny Cochran's wedding in Middleburg, Virginia; discusses Mr. Hyde's trip in the \"aerial vessel\" Atlantic from St. Louis to New York, as reported in the \"Republican\"; reports that Frank has another son, Horatio Nelson; news of other Illinois relatives; describes the July 4 festivities.","Discusses an unprofitable year for his business; discusses a business proposition made to his brother Charles and Harry and Benton Janney by Uncle Richard, concerning the opening of the store; gives news of Illinois relatives; comments that his Uncle Richard, who just turned 43, may begin to use his middle name again and become Richard H. Lloyd; comments on how, in the past twenty years, the Powell family has spread from \"New York to Salt Lake City, and from the 'Lakes' to the Gulf of Mexico.\"","Reports that Uncle Richard, Minna will stop at Fulton County to visit relatives; gives his opinion about Minna not returning to Winchester Va. for school, stating that she has become too undisciplined and used to complete freedom in Illinois to be effectively taught in a school; describes Frank's son Horatio Nelson; comments on the family's health, saying that his father Charles L. Powell weights twenty pounds more than he does and his mother Selina L. Powell weighs only six pounds less, and also weighs more than any of her three brothers in Illinois; asks her if she is finished school and will make her debut.","Reports that Charley (Charles) L. Powell, Jr., Harry and Benton Janney have begun their business named \"H and TB Janney and Co.\" Asks about the boarding school and discusses the difficulties of running one; reports that Frank's family and Mrs. Hammond? are on their way to Memphis to live; reports that Uncle Fred is planning an extended visit to Virginia, and then will probably move to Memphis; says he and Uncle Richard dissolved their partnership and that Uncle Richard plans to move to Memphis as well; reports that crops are poor, so his business will be slow; plans to see them for Christmas.","Reports that there is a County Fair next week; describes in detail an incident of a burning well; expresses sorrow that the family school will be so small this year; reports that the 'W. S. Fair' in Chicago is now over.","Scope and Contents Discussing fall and winter goods being stocked at \"Lloyd's Big Brick\" in Henry, Illinois","family news; mentions marriage of Miss Hutchins, and deaths of 2 children of Mrs. Clara Ferguson; received invitation to wedding of \"Miss Mittie;\" gives his opinion of marriage.","A French teacher at the boarding school died; mentions excitement due to 'John' Browne's execution and that there are 26 companies of soldiers at Charlestown, West Virginia; mentions growing discontent of slaves; describes how men have loaded pistols ready in their homes; tells how many people are being imprisoned; tells of other strains between North and South; some family news; mentions Robert Young Conrad.","Reports that Uncle Richard's baby has been christened Elizabeth Jenkins Lloyd; comments that this is the day that John Brown is to be executed; comments on the number of arrests in Virginia of strangers traveling through the state. Including newspaper clipping, n.d., of a poem about infants.","Discusses Professors Wise and LaMountain's attempt to establish daily balloon transportation from the \"Western\" states to the East Coast; family news; says he is anxious for the family in Illinois to move south; mentions the execution of \"Cook and his Confederates\" involved in John Brown's attempted insurrection on December 16.","Invitation to a \"Leap Year\" party.","Scope and Contents Mentions and encloses invitation to a \"Leap Year\" party; describes events at the party; describes weather and reports of a sleighing party; reports marriage of Mary Ann Hoyt, friend of the family. Including note from Maggie J. Richmond, Henry, Illinois, to Charles L. Powell, Jr., Henry, Illinois, 1860 February, inviting him to a \"Leap Year\" party.","Talks about Uncle Richard's? baby girl; gives report of Charles L. Powell and some family news.","Discusses \"spring fever\" concerning work; describes weather; speaks of Uncle Nelson's Lloyd death and how it should be a happy time; thanks his father for \"Alexandria Gazettes\" containing articles about the Whig convention; family news.","Writes about her feelings during the time following her brother Nelson's death; recounts the last days she spent with Nelson Lloyd.","Talks about assessed value of some land or property and makes reference to Lloyd Brothers and Co.; speaks of crops and the effects of the weather; mentions how road being finished would provide trade with those on the other side of the river; township will vote on how to acquire additional funds to complete the road; mentions the whig convention and how they now represent such a small minority of people.","Talks of spring dresses and bonnets; mentions hearing address by William McDonald; discusses opening of a shoe and book manufactory; speaks of beating \"the 'Yankees' with their own men;\" family news; religious advice; mentions use of telegraph.","Discusses agriculture and effects of weather on crops; talks of visiting New England and of dislike of their attitudes; expresses extreme negative opinion of 'Yankees.'","Family news; mentions work at the store; discusses events around town. Including poem? written in Latin on both sides of envelope. Locks of hair also enclosed.","Discusses crops and agriculture; describes Illinois scenery; family news; inquires about trip to Capron Springs; mentions \"Uncle Richard's\" card selling tour.","Discusses Congressional race; mentions Cassius M. Clay of Kentucky and his visit to Illinois; talks about rise in crime; family news.","Discusses confusion about having joined the church; religious discussion; some family and neighborhood news.","Inquires about trip to New England; mentions \"Alexandria Sentinel;\" family news.","Discusses climate and busy season of Christmas; debates issue of Civil War and effects; gives religious advice; family news; Robert Young Conrad.","Discusses problems due to political and financial situation of the country; talks about boils on his hand; family news; mentions kindness of Mayor Turner.","Nina's eighteenth birthday; discusses the weather; talks about sleighing and skating; mentions \"Pickwick Papers\" and describes hunting interest; makes reference to several literary works.","Talks of trade being slow; election of a Mr. McFadden as \"Justice of the Peace\"; mentions sleighing and the weather; describes hayride in snow and people he went with.","Discusses his indebtedness to his father and his financial situation.","Discusses political situation and \"imminent danger of Civil War\"; comments on government involvement and troops in a war; mentions social life.","Scope and Contents Discusses the imminent war and that it will be the third one in her lifetime; talks about effects of a war from past experience; family news. 3 pages. letter signed. Including note signed from \"grandmother\" Catharine Powell, Bellevue, Va.?, to Rebecca Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1861 January 20, inquiring about being able to paint for her.","Describes his dog and its habits and actions; talks about a fight at a warehouse; family news.","Discusses pros, cons, and possibilities of a war; talks about being able to cross North/South Line if he comes to Virginia; describes weather; mentions indoor winter activities; refers to marriage and courting habits; family news.","Briefly discusses the Navy; describes wedding of Nellie Hall and a Mr. Kellogg; family news.","Information concerning troop movements around Harper's Ferry; mentions a Col. Bowen, superintendent Barbour, and a Col. Moore.","Discusses explosion of armory at Harper's Ferry; speaks of united Southern forces; mentions involvement of friends including Powell Grady; Powell and Holmes Conrad; family news.","Suffering from inflammation of eyes; discusses possibility of Illinois and Virginia residents being separated during the war; Virginia's succession from the Union; Democrats opposition to the war with the South; talks about surrender of Fort Sumter; confusion about whether to leave or stay in Henry; some family news.","Discusses Colonel Robert Lee and movement of troops; mentions Georgetown Heights, Alexandria Heights, and the Valley counties; some family news; mentions Rockingham Rifles.","Blockade established at the mouth of the Ohio; Southern trade suspended; some family news; inquires about situation in Virginia concerning the war.","Discusses a proclamation of Lincoln; politics and effects of the Civil War; dominance of Lincoln's party in Louisville, Kentucky; some family news.","Orders to stop mail from Virginia.; Alexandria occupied by North; Fairfax cavalry taken prisoner; family news.","War's effects on postal service; family news.","Thanks her for package of food and lists contents; speaks of newspaper Richmond Dispatch as a rare luxury; describes camp life; enemy is at Williamsport, Md.","Discusses camp life and its required adjustment; mentions accidental shooting of two men as their only pessimistic experience so far; gives account of battles reported in the Baltimore Sun Baltimore Sun; majority of men in army are under 21; describes how soldiers try to get food from surrounding farmers and their families.","Scope and Contents Discusses uniforms, saying that they are everywhere, and that a \"John Brown\" has increased the \"military spirit\" in Virginia; asks about Lloyd; discusses books he has read and that she recommends; describes their daily schedule and when she has time to read; discusses food in season; news of family and friends.","Prepares for battle; states that he is ready to do his duty for his country; mentions that the Continentals lost two men in the engagement the day before.","Regrets that he cannot keep their date for the afternoon due to Army business.","Scope and Contents Mentions her husband's attack of dysentery; family news; gives news of friends and family; hopes war will soon be over so that the family can all be together; expresses religious feelings; wishes that they could write more freely; tells him to send his letters to E. J. Lee in Maryland who will forward them South to them. Including note, from Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Winchester, Virginia, to \"Charlie,\" Charles L. Powell, Jr., , relating more family news.","Asks for specific items of clothing to be sent because he does not know when he can return home; refers to Haresack? and asks that she make him a smaller one.","Includes description of L. Powell.","Description of how Lloyd Powell was shot in battle of Manassas; details of his personal characteristics and attitudes.","Scope and Contents Expresses sympathy in regard to Lloyd Powell's death; offers comforting words from the Bible. Including letter, from Sue P. Lee, Lexington, Va. to Nina Powell, Winchester, Virginia, 1861 July 29, offering condolences on the death of her brother, Lloyd Powell.","Thanks Nina for her letter of sympathy concerning the death of her mother; gives news of her brothers and sisters; says that she has terminated her relations with cousin R.? because she could not marry a first cousin; discusses their friendship.","Complains of poor postal service; tells him of Lloyd Powell's death; remembers about Lloyd's characteristics and qualities; says that typhoid fever is spreading in the town; talks about her servants; family news; reports of Willie Lee Chilton's death, a second cousin; expresses religious view.","Love letter to her; proposes marriage to her and her guardian and asks for a reply.","Signed also by J. R. Bowen, Justice of the Peace, stating that Charles L. Powell, Jr. has taken necessary oaths to become Deputy Marshal. . Including on verso, document, from Brigadier General James H. Carson, 1861 October 24, Charles L. Powell, Jr. permission to cross back and forth over enemy lines.","Thanks her for package she sent him; describes his situation and effects of the Civil War.","Thanks her for cap she sent him; his company is located at the \"Big Spring\" near Mr. Gray's.","States that 'Yankees' were in Shepherdstown, WVa. a few nights ago; family news; sends condolences on loss of her brother Lloyd Powell.","Sympathizes upon loss of Nina's brother, Lloyd Powell; relates her story of when her father died; expresses indebtedness to Nina's mother Selina (Lloyd) Powell; mentions sickness prevalent in Winchester, Va.; discusses her brother's Bob Lucas experiences as a soldier; Charles L. Powell, Sr., has accepted position in Richmond; news of spending summer at Col. LaRue's in Clarke to escape the Yankees.","Thanks her for a cap she made and sent to him; expecting to go to camp soon; some family news.","Tells of explosion that a Mr. Hubard caused trying to perfect something like \"Greek fire\" to sell to the government, similar to a powder to use in shells; describes condition of Mr. Hubard, his subsequent operations and death.","Scope and Contents Wanted to give her news from Winchester, Virginia, but \"the spy\" had to burn his information for fear it would fall into enemy hands; tells stories of houses being searched by soldiers; news of friends and relatives; decorated with \"Confederate States of America\" seal.","Trying to catch up with Stonewall Jackson's troops; describes camp life and strategy concerning the Yankees.","Possibility of 'Yankees' taking Richmond; discusses importance of trust in God during battles; inquires about Robert Lee.","General information on troop movements; mentions Battle of Williamsburg.","Describes being a member of Jackson's Army; mentions \"Rockbridge Artillery\" being full; family news. Decorated with \"Liberty and Union\" seal.","Stonewall Jackson captured two entire enemy regiments; enemy took part of Central Railroad; troop movements.","Family news; disappointment about not being able to be with Stonewall Jackson in his last fight.","Discusses the family's living arrangements; thanks her for finding a home for her to stay in, but feels it would be less imposing if she stayed where Nina is teaching in Prince Edward County; hopes that they can all live together soon; rejoices over Jackson's victory in retaking the \"old town\"; says that the Garlands have been very kind during her stay with them; discusses her traveling plans.","Death of friends, Willie Gray and Marshall Barton; death of various others in war including Turner Asby; talks of having made herself a sun-bonnet; news of family and friends.","Speaks of getting a job as a clerk in Major Vaun's office; information about Stonewall Jackson's victories; reports Colonel Ashby's death.","Reviews routine activities; much family and friend news; discusses Stonewall Jackson's troops.","Scope and Contents Everyone feeling ill and weighing less; family news; possible fighting in Richmond, Virginia; Stonewall Jackson is at Hanover Junction, Va.; problem with fleas.","He cannot get into the Rockbridge Artillery; she is staying with a Col. and Mrs. Tucker; battle of Richmond has begun; family news.","Scope and Contents Got position as a clerk in the Quarter Master's Office under Capt. Irwin, first cousin of Selina (Lloyd) Powell; Stonewall Jackson's army passed through Gordonsville about a week ago; talks of deserters from both sides wandering in mountains west of Winchester, Va.; South won battle in Richmond, Virginia","Scope and Contents Got position as a clerk in the Quarter Master's Office under Capt. Irwin, first cousin of Selina (Lloyd) Powell; Stonewall Jackson's army passed through Gordonsville about a week ago; talks of deserters from both sides wandering in mountains west of Winchester, Va.; South won battle in Richmond, Virginia","Scope and Contents Fighting around Richmond, Virginia; Stonewall Jackson's Army arrived to help; describes strategies and events of war.","Details about progress of the war; family news.","Scope and Contents Personal experience in Army. Including newspaper clipping of a poem by John. R. Thompson, entitled \"Ashby\" from a Richmond, Virginia newspaper dated 1862 June 13 , about the war.Verso is Rebecca Powell to Selina (Lloyd) Powell.","Scope and Contents Makes reference to Stonewall Jackson's army and his efforts in Richmond, Virginia; relates events of war and involvement of friends and relatives; family news.","Discusses people she knows who have been wounded or killed in the war; refers to battles at Richmond and Chickahominy, Va.; family news.","Expresses disappointment that her parents didn't get to visit her; complains of \"M's\" temper; gives list of supplies that she has purchased or ordered.","Preparing to go to Gordonsville to join Braxton's Battery; family news.","Has joined Braxton's artillery; give details of battles and accounts of those wounded and killed.","Describes battle between his battery and the 'Yankees;' describes Captain Braxton.","He has jaundice; personal account of stay in Richmond; discusses salary; accounts of the war.","Charles L. Powell, Jr. was killed; added to letter later her husband is still yellow with jaundice; saw the President Davis and his wife; family news.","Explains events of Charles L. Powell, Jr.'s death near Warrenton Springs, Va.; includes sketch of battlegrounds.","Town gossip; tells story of a Dr. Conrad's arrest and ordeal; family news.","Talks of our troops making it into Maryland; family news; prevalence of typhoid fever; discusses Southern attitudes about the Civil War, and Northerners.","Religious account and explanation of Charles L. Powell, Jr.'s death.","Informs her of \"Charley's Charles L. Powell, Jr. death; encloses a copy of Capt. Carter M. Braxton's report of the events leading to Charles L. Powell's death.","Offers sympathy for the loss of his son, Charles L. Powell, Jr.; describes the death of their sister Ellen Powell Gray; reports on the welfare of Ellen's family - Mr. William Gray, Kate and Arthur; news of family. Including letter from \"Mother\" Selina L. Powell, to Hattie Powell. Discusses the state of their belongings in their former house in Winchester and what will be sold through cousin Sarah Powell Conrad; says if they do not intend to return, then it should all be sold.","Thanks her for her sympathy upon death of Rebecca's brother, Charles L. Powell, Jr.; expresses religious views; family news.","Responds to news of Charles L. Powell, Jr.'s death; family news; reports on her own health.","Includes description of Charles L. Powell and the battle. (Newspaper clipping.)","Scope and Contents Lots of family and town news; mentions that army is located near her in Winchester, Virginia","Gives her daily routine schedule; involved in knitting for the soldiers; doesn't seem to think 'Yankees' will approach Richmond, Va.; remembers her son \"Charley\" Charles L. Powell, Jr. often.","Discusses their friendship and situation of the Civil War.","Expresses sympathy for the death of her brother, Charles L. Powell, Jr.; describes in detail the death of her mother, Ellen Powell Gray and reveals her feelings concerning it; gives news of their Powell relatives.","Discusses daily routine; problem with typhoid fever; family news.","Family news.","Comments on incidents of typhoid fever; family news; discusses her minister and baptism of a baby.","Describes circumstances of her daughter Annie's sickness and death; offers sympathy for death of Charles L. Powell, Jr.; family news; including recital of Fenella's funeral rites; \"Earth to Earth, Dust to Dust...\".","Discusses business matters in Winchester that she is taking care of for Charles L. Powell; discusses the ear and the situation in Winchester; sends him some books, stating that the 'Yankees' carried off the rest of them; reports of a proposed armistice.","Describes sickness causing a delirious state for a few days; family news; knitting as a popular pastime; discusses weather; 'Yankees' still have Gloucester Point as a fort; soldiers suffering from \"rot\" that kills them.","Scope and Contents Discusses John Milton's works; family news; Longstreet's Corps has occupied many points near Culpeper Court House. 2 pages. letter signed. Including note signed from Nina Powell, Kenmuir, Louisa County, Va. to \"sister\" either Hattie or Rebecca Powell, , 1862 November 5, reporting family news. Also including note from Selina Powell,Kenmuir, Louisa County, Va.. Expresses grief over Annie Lee's death; asks about Robert E. Lee; prevalence of typhoid fever; describes weather and landscape; 'Yankees' did not disturb Charles L. Powell, Jr.'s grave; family news.","Sends this letter with a letter from Hunter, her brother; comments that Hattie has now been gone from Winchester eight months; says life is fine when Confederate soldiers are in Winchester, but that it is miserable when the 'Yankees' come; says General Jackson has visited them and has his headquarters on the road to Front Royal; says he gave her his photograph and he will send a copy; writes that they are working very hard because the few servants in town are cooking for the soldiers; lists people who will leave town if the 'Yankees' return; says Cousin Betty looks unwell because she works so hard in the hospitals ; writes that they only have 500 sick beds in the hospitals; mentions the destruction by 'Yankees' in other counties; fears they will soon suffer.","Sends thanks for present he received because it will be useful during the winter; expresses desire for peace in the country.","Family news; expresses concern that the Southern army is suffering from a lack of clothes.","Expresses her feelings of loneliness, as she lives among strangers; expresses other worries of disease and of the war; discusses problems with diphtheria in the neighborhood; comments on the shortage of men in the neighborhood, in particular healthy, attractive ones; discusses the hardships of Uncle Prosser and Aunt ReBecca whose former servants burnt much of their property; news of friends and family.","Discusses the condition of Charles L. Powell's estate and what business has been transacted; lists what articles from their home have been sold, commenting that most people in Winchester are not buying things because they are leaving to journey \"up the Valley\"; reports that 4000 men are guarding Winchester, that some tobacco has been burned, and that preparation for evacuation is underway; describes 'Yankee' attacks in Charlestown; comments on the effect of the fear of attack on everyone in the town; gives news of friends.","Scope and Contents Comments on problems with influenza; refers to a Capt. Duff and his defense of Leesburg, Virginia; gives news of town since troops have arrived; family news.","Makes references to the Clarke Cavalry and a Capt. Carter; possessions have been pillaged and towns have been ruined; has to quit farming because of war.","Wishes Nina a Happy Birthday; refers to God and asks to enter his Kingdom; mentions a friend who died from diphtheria; discusses Stonewall Jackson's opposition to the enemy at Port Royal, Va.; family news.","Discusses everyone's fear of diphtheria; family news.","Makes references to Gen. Robert E. Lee's victories; lots of family news.","Expresses the difficulty of losing so many brave men in the war.","Reminisces about their last Christmas together; discusses the slaves and their ability to be dangerous.","Scope and Contents Expresses desire for peace and to return to Winchester, Virginia; much town and family news; sorry they can't spend Christmas together.","She has been ill with a cough and cold; family news.","Inquires about a John Tabb; tells activities of Kate Gordon who is staying with them; mentions a bombazine fine twilled silk fabric; people looking for teaching positions; family news.","Lots of town and family news.","Problems with smallpox; family news; mentions Judge Lee's ? suicide. .","Her husband, Charles L. Powell, Sr., is still looking for a teaching job; recommends reading as a worthwhile hobby.","Describes how her family spent Christmas; thanks her for the cap she made for her brother Rob; discusses the sadness of Hattie's Christmas; discusses friendship; reports that she heard from Mary ? who is living behind Union lines in King George.","Mentions a Col. Tucker?; talks about her personal health; refers to the \"conscript act\"; gives impressions of deaths resulting from the Civil War and ideas of a forthcoming peace; family news.","Family news; refers to robbery of all servants; tells stories of confrontations with the enemy and experiences while at war; discusses food he has to eat; mentions has heard news of Grandma's death; mentions William Edmonson Jones.","family news; discusses her pay for tutoring.","Mentions their father's new employment in Greenville; news of family and friends.","Scope and Contents Family news; describes some of daily activities.Including N. C. E.?, to Nina Powell, , post 1863 March 13 giving neighborhood news.","Scope and Contents Comments on Cavalry's victory in Culpeper, Va.; describes poverty situation in Winchester, Virginia, as result of Civil War; discusses situations in Romney, West Virginia; family news.","Gives information on job prospects; family news.","Found a teaching job in Powhatan; describes location and plans to build a house.","Comments on his activities in the Army; refers to \"the Picketts;\" tells of damage and destruction in Winchester, Va., as a result of 'Yankee' invasion.","Comments on experiences in Army; expresses sadness that young men can't receive education during the war; family news; states that Tip? Powell and Frank Grady were captured in Loudoun, Va.","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.","Mentions interest in soldiers, especially the South Carolina gentlemen; talks about sources of entertainment; family news.","Describes his house and surroundings; family news.","Mentions \"taking bitters (a tea) made of sarsaparilla root\" for strength and to purify her blood; expresses hopes for war to soon be over; 'Yankees' now have Fauquier under their control; family news; refers to receiving news through the Enquirer.","Scope and Contents Discusses when the family members will see each other; gives news of Powell relatives at Locust Hill; says that goods cannot be sent to them from Locust Hill Leesburg, Virginia because of a blockade; inquires about the fighting in Fredericksburg.","Talks about General Stuart's decision to review his Division; refers to great loss at Battle of Chancellorsville in the death of General \"Stonewall\" Jackson; describes events of war near Rowlesburg, WVa.; comments on his troops various attacks on different Railroads; gives details about other battles.","Family news; comments on how quickly her chickens are dying.","Discusses fighting in the Civil War and loss of servants; family news and sick and wounded from Battle of Gettysburg.","Comments on war, pestilence and famine; discusses the Civil War.","States that Nina Powell has been recommended to him to take care of his children as well as tutoring them; requests response to his offer.","Discusses pillaging by the Union troops; comments on men who have given their lives for the southern cause; family news.","Comments on scarcity of various staples; offers her $300 to come and teach his children.","Scope and Contents Discusses \"keeping house\" and how much it costs to do so; family news; comments on the Battle of Manassas.Including note from ?, , to Hatty sic Powell, , undated, discussing delivery of enclosed note to Custis Lee.","Attempts to appease Nina's apprehensions about coming to Hanover County if the enemy is there; wants her to begin working the first of October.","Offer to substitute himself for William Henry Fitzhugh Lee as a Northern prisoner of War.","Family news; questions Nina about her \"beaux\" and his courting ways; discusses education.","Refers to burning her previous letter in case of a fight whence it could become public; relates news of troops; family news; discusses fight from the Rappahannock to the Rapidan Rivers.","Scope and Contents Family news.","Lots of family news; states that a man named Taylor Johns has fallen in love with Nina Powell; discusses situation at the Stringfellow's, where Nina now lives.","Discusses in detail his new teaching position; family information.","Gives cotton prices as $3.75 a yard; discusses Battle at Manassas; family news.","Comments on her husband's new position in Albemarle; family news; mentions some events in reference to the Civil War.","Says she saw her father Charles L. Powell, Sr. on his way to move into Cousin R's?; describes her trip to Charlottesville; expresses satisfaction that her mother is able to stay with Uncle Fred and Lute; reports she has eleven scholars.","Family news; discusses her job as a teacher; discusses \"preserving with molasses\"; expresses anger and confusion about Nina's beaux David ?","Discusses his teaching position.","Family news.","Gives opinion on attitudes of young people; family news; expresses interest in religion.","Discusses plans for Christmas, including costs involved and where they can stay; discusses death of Cousin? Temple Grady and its effect on other relatives; discusses teaching and their role in the war effort.","Refers to a battle at Chattanooga, Tennessee; and General Longstreet; discusses cotton and its discount price of $18 a bale; comments on young gentlemen who have come to visit her; other town and family news.","Thanks Hattie for her kind gift of a Bible; gives details of present experience as a soldier in the Civil War; expresses sadness for those who died in the battle.","Mentions a Carrie Hobson's death resulting from a \"perforation of the bowels\" (typhoid fever); family and town news; mentions Temple Grady's brother of C. Powell Grady? death; refers to having some corsets made.","Family news.","Family news; expresses concern about \"national affairs;\" discusses religious point of view.","Family news; discusses General Bragg and his great ability as a leader.","Family news; states that he met Mr. Seddon, Secretary of War and they discussed Judah Benjamin; gives some views of what is happening with the Civil War.","Mentions General Longstreet's retreat from Knoxville, Tenn.; comments on giving Nina some linen for \"sleeves or sleeve bands;\" family news; discusses harvesting of crops; comments on threats that \"Yanks\" are making.","Discusses insufficiency of cotton crops; mentions that her son is on a war vessel, in the ocean, \"larger than the Florida and the Alabama.\"","Family news.","Refers to travel by carriage; discusses mailing \"bleached cotton;\" family news.","Mentions story where 'Yankees' come into towns and arrest Southerners; refers to daguerreotypes; writes a poem/prayer to God about grief he and others have experienced.","Wishes Nina a Merry Christmas since she (Nina) will be together with her parents; family news.","Discusses the inclement weather; states that she had butter and tea for celebration on Christmas morning; gives price of calico as $ 6 per yard.","Comments on her friends spending New Year's Eve at the President's; mentions walking to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia; family news; refers to cotton vs. bleached cotton; discusses typhoid fever; comments on subject of religion.","Family news; expresses hopes for an end to the Civil War; mentions a book, \"Home Influency\" that deals with raising children.","Mentions losing her heart to a Lieutenant Blackford; family news.","Mentions having forgotten Nina's birthday and becoming more absent minded; states that demonstrating affection in public is not good practice; gives advice and opinion on men and courting; has put \"vie dollars in gold and $25 in Virginia. Bank notes\"; and discusses school teaching; family news.","Has been suffering from sickness similar to typhoid fever; mentions that many servants have the measles; states that the key to her watch is worn out and she cannot wind it.","Offers advice about teaching; has seen John C. Pemberton; family news.","Discusses her illness typhoid fever?; describes her Christmas diversions.","Comments on how he misses having the women in his family at home; family news; discuses some aspects of the Civil War; mentions Robert Young Conrad.","Family news; expresses hope that the Civil War will soon end; expresses grief of her Mother's death.","Expresses concern about Hattie Powell's sickness; family news and town gossip; mentions some of the types of food they've been eating; talks about \"yanks\" and their disruptiveness; mentions Robert Young Conrad.","Gives Nina advice on how to terminate her engagement with John Dupuy; writes of the death of Hunter McGuire's sister, May; says she now has twelve scholars; news of family and friends; discusses books and mentions Robert Young Conrad.","Says she has been busy knitting gloves, sewing, teaching, nursing, and being sick; says she is nearly \"well and fat\" again; says that her hair has not started to come back yet, but that when it does, she has been told to shave it; asks who Nina's friend Lizzie is; describes people she has met; reports where troops are; discusses ways she is trying to get cotton.","Advises Minnie not to be grieved about their mother's death; some family news.","Article in which Jefferson Davis praises the Confederate soldiers for their \"devotion and self-sacrifice,\" and assures them of their capabilities against the declining enemy; also includes a commentary about Davis' speech, stating that the present spirit of the South has never been paralleled in history.","Congratulates Nina on her engagement to John J. Dupuy; discusses their friendship; news of family and friends.","Family news.","Mentions a girl's death from diphtheria; refers to traveling by train; discusses blockade of the Potomac River; comments on greenbacks and their value; refers to the 'Yankee Congress;' general Civil War news.","Gives consent for him to marry Nina after listing the pros and cons of the situation.","Town news and family news; refers to knitting as a past time; states that her hair has not begun to \"come out yet\".","Discusses her new beau; much family and town news; refers to events of the Civil War and the Powhatan troops.","Says that her employer, Mrs. Stringfellow, has offered to allow her two weeks for Easter; asks permission to come home; gives detailed plans on how she could get there cheaply; says the \"troops\" will return before Easter; asks if her father is coming home for the holiday.","Discusses selection of a minister; comments on her knitting for the soldiers; town gossip and family news.","Discusses sale of a draft on New York for $625.","Thanks her for gloves she knitted and set to him.","Comments on her sister's problem with inflammatory rheumatism; much town and family news; tells stories of soldiers who have returned home; comments on lack of patriotism in the country; mentions readying.","Tells of a shopping trip she took to Charlottesville, and the people she saw; describes a visit to see their father at Cousin R. Nowland's; discusses the new tax law, the \"panic,\" and the new monetary issue; news of friends and family; mentions reading.","Makes reference to needing a straw-splitter; discusses financial situation; comments on Nina's engagement to \"Brother John\" Dupuy?","Mentions interruption of communications due to Yankee Raid; states that he sat near Gen. Robert E. Lee and Mr. Edmund Lee on a train car and talked with them; describes conversation; discusses the events of the Civil Warincluding Lee's near capture by Custis' divisionary raid through Albemarle County, during the Kilpatrick - Dahlgren Raid on Richmond; mentions Holmes Conrad.","Much town news; discusses 'Yankees' and their progression; comments on her attempts to hide her silver on her body in order to keep it from the Yankees.","Family news; expresses religious views.","Family news; discusses events of the Civil War; including raid by Custis on Albemarle; mentions Holmes Conrad.","Family news.","Discusses the weather; much town and family news.","Says her Easter plans have been cancelled because of the snow storm; mentions how close she (Nina) has been to the Union troops; says she feels much better and now weights 114 pounds; reports on fatal measles in the area; reports on how she has spent her time with Captain Morgan.","Sends her a letter from Kate?","Discusses buying and selling cotton; comments on college opportunities; family news.","Family news and town gossip; comments on gold lace on the coats of those who make rank of Captain.","Family news; refers to Nina's grandmother's Anne Harriotte (Lee) Lloyd death; discusses 'Yankees' and their progress; mentions Robert Young Conrad.","Comments on reading as a pastime and mentions ? Cooper's novels; family news; refers to 'Yankees' taking hostages; mentions Robert Young Conrad.","Describes her daily schedule; reports how their Aunt Jeanie Lloyd and Aunt ReBecca are doing in relation to the war; describes social visits; mentions an Aunt Nannie; news of family and friends.","Discusses weather and its effects on gardens and crops; comments on 'Yankees' and news about the Civil War; family news.","Family news; comments on news of the Civil War.","Gives detailed description of fighting near Beaver Dam, Va., as told to her by some of the soldiers; mentions visit by Gen. Stuart; describes other events of the war from personal point of view.","Family news; discusses struggle on the Rapidan River; tells of other Civil War news.","Scope and Contents Discusses general battle news; expresses concern about struggle in Hanover County, Virginia.","Discusses events of the war; comments on actions of Yankees.","Scope and Contents Comments on armies being at Hanover Junction and expresses her concern and fears; refers to burning of Powhatan depot by Union troops. Including note from Selina (Lloyd) Powell, Charlotte County, Va., to Nina Powell, Verdon, Hanover County, Virginia, 1864 May 24, correcting some spelling errors.","Expresses relief that the 'Yankees' did not come through the area where Nina is; says that her father wants her Nina to leave soon because of the danger; says things are so scarce in Charlotte that there would not be enough to feed her; expresses relief that Nina is not living between the two railroads; says the news they get about the war is encouraging, but she thinks the conflict will be a long one; discusses plans to get the family together.","Refers to battle of Vicksburg; tells of other developments of the Civil War.","Refers to a cousin, Mrs. Randolph Tucker whose house is at the corner of Grace and Adams street in Richmond; family news.","Asks about Nina's daily schedule and when she says prayers; expresses sorrow that Hattie's teaching position near Nina did not work out; tells her she must be self-reliant; says she is waiting to find out if she can join Mr. Powell; discusses the fashions of hats; sends her respects to Mr. Stringfellow.","Much town and family news.","Describes her social schedule; encourages her to pursue a relationship with Willie Booker; news of family.","Recounts all he has been doing for the past two years (has been in charge of a prison).","Asks Nina to change her mind and work for them another year; claims they are safe from the 'Yankees' and that the war will soon be over; praises her teaching of their three girls.","Discusses Union troops' burning of houses in Richmond; gives views on death; family news.","Comments on typhoid fever; family news.","Family news. Mentions not being able to find a nail-brush in the city and forgot India ribbon; comments on 'Yankees' treating people badly; refers to buying lip-glue at Randolph's Book Store; discusses her (Nina's), new house.","Describes Mr. Powell's teaching position with the Scott family; says he is trying to find a place near him for her to stay; says there was a Yankee raid near where he is staying; discusses where friends who are soldiers are stationed; mentions families who are looking for wounded soldiers to employ as teachers.","Much family and town news.","Comments on symptoms of the \"fever\"; expresses religious beliefs concerning deaths resulting from battles; family news and town news.","Family news; discusses teacher's pay.","Much family and town news; inquires about her new home in Richmond, Va..","Discusses one of Nina's pupils and how Nina should act towards the family that is employing her; mentions arrangements to exchange a pair of shoes; reports on friends and family; reports on \"her Willie,\" and where he is stationed; mentions soldiers for whom she has knitted gloves.","Discusses the suitability of Mr. Starke's teaching offer for her mother.","Chides Nina for not writing her; asks if she is spending all her time with Willie Dupuy, who has a wounded shoulder; reports on what she has done socially; asks her to get some cartridges for her pistol when she buys some for her own gun; says Minna Booker is to be married November fourth; discusses sewing.","Transcription of cross hatch letter by Alison Herring:","\nBlenheim  October 24th","Sunday morning [1864]","\nWell my lady-love do you know","that it has been almost three weeks","since the arrival of your last letter","to me, and two weeks since I answered","it, and not a line have I had from","you since, no nor a word from either","Pa or Sis since the 9th of the month.","you all must think I am dead, buried,","and forgotten, at least you quite forget","that I get the blues horribly shut up here","in the country when none of you write","to me. I got a letter from Ma on Friday","last the very first letter I had had from","anyone for 10 days, or from anybody","but her for 16.  I have no correspondents this","year at all except you all \u0026 you ought to","write to me often.  And pray miss what are","you so occupied with that you can't find","time to write, friend Markoe or your","poor dear wounded Willie.  I hear through","a letter from Aunt Bec to Ma that you","have spent the day with her, \u0026 thro' Mrs","Stewart that John Tabb was at church","with you and [?] Powell. I suppose","you have not been so quiet that you","[Page 2]","had nothing to write about and I","am just disposed to be charitable","towards you at all, so if you want to","get into my good graces you had better","set yourself right down \u0026 write me","two or three good long letters.  Mother","writes me that Willie Dupuy is at","home wounded in the shoulder \u0026","Capt Watkins in the hand but neither","of them dangerously, however.  I suppose","you have heard all about them, tis not","worth while for me to tell you, and","I reckon Willie will manage to see","Miss Nina before he returns to the army.","Have you ever heard anything from","Mr. Markoe since you went down","in the cars with him, Sis seemed to","think you are decidedly smitten.","Well I suppose as you are so long writing","to me you hardly care to hear what I","have been doing, so I have a great mind","not to tell you, and in fact I hardly","quite know where to begin it has been","so long but just for my own gratification","I will try.  Mr. Willis Hobson has three","South Carolinians at his house, sent from","the hospital, they have been there a long","time very sick \u0026 are just now getting","well enough to visit about. One of them","is a Col Dogan, without exception","\n[Page 3]","\nthe rudest, most boisterous, vulgar","man I ever saw, well yesterday week","I heard his voice down stairs \u0026","knew he had come to stay all day","so I dressed myself, slipped out the","back way and went over to old","Mrs. Hurt's to spend the day.  I had a","very pleasant day indeed, I found","her [?] an exceedingly intelligent","agreeable girl, I took to her very much","indeed \u0026 I think she did to me, but","she has just lost her father so the vis-","iting will have to be all on my side","for a while.  When I get back in the even-","ing here was Col D still \u0026 he staid until","Wednesday.  Sunday I went down to Eman-","ual and saw Fannie, she was as sweet \u0026 Cordi-","al as ever, she seemed so glad to see me \u0026 says","she is coming up for me soon some Fri-","day evening.  Monday night Mr. [Reich?] a","Marylander belonging to the 3rd Cavalry","staid here all night.  I found him a","very agreeable gentleman I forgot to","say that Sunday while we were at din-","ner Mrs. W. Hobson came over \u0026 brought","her Cousin young Bolling, son of Mr. Robert","Bolling of Fauquier, and brother of Hunter","[Page 4]","McGuires old friend of Philadelphia Dr. B","and Mr. Venning one of the S.C. especial-","ly to see me and I enjoyed their visit","very much indeed.  Mr. Bolling is only","18 but he is six feet tall very handsome","and very agreeable.  Mr. V sings very well","and is a quiet gentlemanly widower but","nothing remarkable.  Tuesday evening Mrs.","H sent a horse for me \u0026 I went over there \u0026","staid all night, and then saw the third","S.C. a Dr. Waring a married man, and","one of the most accomplished elegant","gentlemen I have ever met with. I","came home on horseback Wednesday morning","in time for school \u0026 when I came out of school","found Cousin John here.  He says if it is good","weather next Friday he is coming up to take","me down to his house to stay until Sun-","day where I will come home with the Dr.","from church.  Thursday all the gentlemen","from Mr. H's spent the day here, and Fri-","day Mr. B left this county, but he is a paroled","prisoner and if he is not exchanged soon","will come back.  Friday evening Mrs. H \u0026 my-","self walked over to Mrs. Goodmans one of ","our nearest neighbors \u0026 I paid my first","visit there, and her son who went down","in the cars the day you did with Bell","Stewart, walked home with me.  He is a plain","honest, good, solider, but not over burdened","[sideways on page 1]","with intellect.  He says he is coming over to see me this week","and going to bring his pistol for me to practice shooting with","but I doubt whether he does. By the way have you ever been able","to get cartridges for your pistol, if you have I wish you would","get some for me, \u0026 if you haven't get John Tabb to look for some","for you \u0026 me too, I have only two \u0026 I want some very much.","And now, I come to the very purpose for which my let-","ter is written which is to tell you that Dr. Hobson is going","to Richmond this week, probably on Tuesday, the same day","this letter will go, but I shall send this by mail, as there","will be a chance of your getting it sooner, \u0026 I shall send","you by him the handkerchief, collar, \u0026 [shirt sleeves?] for your","silk dress \u0026 a little of my perfume but it did not turn","out well, it will I think do to put in hair oil but that is all.","\n[sideways across page 2]","\nThe Dr. will stay at Mr. Stewart for about two days I reckon","so if you have gotten cartridges \u0026 have a chance I wish","you would send me some by him.  Have you made your","alpaca dress yet \u0026 how did you make it particularly","the sleeves. I have not picked mine yet nor considered","what to do with it, but Minna Booker is to be married the","4th of next month \u0026 I think I must make it by that","time. I had a present sent me the other day of 3 yds","of unbleached cotton to make a chemise.  I have done","nothing lately except patch a few old clothes \u0026 knit","on my [opra?] stockings for next summer in fact","I have nothing to do.  Well I believe I have exhaust-","ed myself of my subjects too so I will stop, but","mind I expect two letters in answer to this. I am","very anxious to know what Mother will do, and","rather hope she will go to Albemarle, tho' I should","like her to be near you, or I think we could go to","see her there.  Write soon to your own loving","Sister Hattie","\nMonday.  Dr. H's is so unwell today he thinks he will not","be able to go to Richmond this week and don't know when","he will go so I shall not be able to send your things yet. I","got an invitation yesterday to Minna's wedding next Thurs-","day week.  I am much inclined to go, if the Dr. Don't for-","bid which he seems to be inclined to do. Mrs. H is very anx-","\n[Sideways on page 3]","\nious that I should go.  If I go I shall want my new","dress \u0026 shall have to set to work immediately to make","it, so if you have a new dress pattern, send it to me by","mail at once, I can get a pattern of the yoke come-","ing [waist?], Mag Harris has it.  Yours truly,","H.L.P.","Complains about difficulties in the teaching profession; family news.","Describes her situation at the Garrett's, teaching Lizzie and others; emphasizes the importance of letter writing now that they are apart; discusses Mr. Irving's? failing health; says Lizzie has diphtheria; describes social events; discusses Nina's problems with teaching Blanche; reports on friends who have been wounded or killed in the war; asks bout Cousin Mary Lee and Cousin Emily.","Reports that her brother Rob has been wounded and may have to have his leg amputated; says her brother Jimmie is in Charleston where there is much yellow fever; says they work all day without rest; more family news.","Gives advice on how Nina should manage one of her pupils; reports on what she is doing; discusses clothes; mentions Minna's wedding.","Gives reasons why she hasn't written of late; describes her brother's episode of being shot in the hand and its effects; comments on number of men that are off at war and says that those who remain are \"quaking\"; family news; expresses hope that God will get them through \"these difficulties.\"","Describes her social activities; discusses balancing work and pleasure; news of family and friends.","Asks about her \"new home\" in Richmond and her \"new occupation\" with Mrs. Paleski; describes Minna's wedding; says the weather was so bad that no one could go home, so the reception lasted all night; reports what she has done socially; describes in detail a dress she just made.","Expresses joy that Nina and their mother can live close to each other; reports on her social activities; discusses plans for Christmas; mentions how well the Confederate Cavalry is doing; discusses friends that are soldiers, and which of them she has knitted gloves for.","Describes a preacher, Mr. McGill, who is visiting; describes social events; discusses clothes she is making; questions Junius Powell's decision to go to Bermuda instead of joining the army; mentions Harry Harrison Mrs. Huge's brother who came home after a prisoner at Fort Delaware. .","Discusses how her home was destroyed; details experiences with the Yankees; comments on incarceration of many Southerners in northern prisons and their suffering; family news.","Describes her trip to Charlottesville and the people she visited, including cousin Gert; mentions Sally's? death; says she must soon accept an offer for teaching from Mr. Frank Cabell; discusses depreciation of money; mentions a cousin Ann and a cousin Laura; reports that Tip Powell was taken prisoner.","Discusses the bad weather and muddy roads, says she has not heard from Custis Lee, for whom she made gloves; discusses clothes and Christmas plans; tells Nina to \"change her dress\" whenever she desires, since she will always mourn inside; says she and Rebecca will change theirs in the spring; discusses the problems Winchester is having with the Yankees; mentions Minna's wedding.","Discusses a prospective teaching job for her and his plan for her.","Family news; begs her to spend Christmas with them.","Expresses happiness that her mother and father will finally be able to live together again; comments on Nina Powell's loss of hair; refers to suffering Loudoun County, due to Yankees; family news; describes how a friend spends time trying to find hiding places for her possessions.","Describes a \"homespun\" dress that she has; family news; describes weather; tells her to go to a Christmas get-together where she can met many people, including Robert E. Lee, Custis Lee, and perhaps \"our beloved President\" Jefferson Davis; later mentions rumors that President Davis may be dead.","Mentions pastime crocheting a cap; comments on delay of mail; discusses ordering some supplies from her sister; refers to troop movement on \"the Danville road\"; family news.","Scope and Contents Describes social activities; urges Nina to spend Christmas in Richmond with Cousin Emily; discusses cotton and where to buy it. Including fragment of letter from \"cousin\" Laurence B. Taylor, to ?, , undated, stating that he hopes they will see much of each other in Albemarle County.","Discusses the difficulties of sending mail; inquires about their mother's health; news of friends and the war.","Thanks her for the gauntlets, testament, and book of psalms that she sent him.","Tells what she did during Christmas holidays; discusses her job as a teacher as well as who and what subjects she teaches; family and town news.","Comments on Robert E. Lee's thoughts that the South is in danger; discusses her knitting and whom she has made gloves for; states how she doesn't understand men; family news.","Discusses the possibility of Nina being engaged to Willie Dupuy; says she would like to know him better before she can consent; would like for her to make the final decision herself; says their engagement would last indefinitely because they are both poor and Willie was \"disabled\" from the war; asks her to consider these issues.","Scope and Contents Responds to her requesting permission to be engaged to Mr. William Dupuy?; gives feelings about entire situation; refers to evacuation of Richmond, Virginia.","Family news; asks her to send her stamps and black glazed cotton and to look for strawsplitters; describes episode of being thrown from horse.","Discusses how busy she is making gloves; mentions Nina's engagement/involvement with a \"brave, Christian soldier.\"","Discusses possibility of Nina moving to Norwood if Richmond is given up.","family news; discusses the bond between two who love each other.","Expresses happiness about Nina's now official engagement to Mr. William Dupuy; other family news.","Hattie Powell, Blenheim, Albemarle County, Va., to \"sister\" Rebecca Powell.","Gives advice on how to express feelings of love to her fiance, in her correspondence.","Gives her advice about her situation with Mr. Dupuy; tells her to make up her own mind and to be sure of his character and their love; advises that if she is certain that she wants to be engaged to him, then not to hold back her feelings and to show her trust; gives more advice.","Scope and Contents Family news; expresses her approval of William Dupuy as Nina's fiance. 4 pages. letter signed. Includes copy of letter, 1865 February 10 from William Dupuy to \"Sir\" Charles L. Powell, Sr., , discussing his and Nina's relationship and betrothal.","Gives advise on Nina's relationship with a young man Willie Dupuy; says that if they ever get married they would always be poor; discusses what he will want in a wife; discusses Nina's fear that her ways are not elegant enough for him because he was brought up in higher society; reveals her philosophy on how to act in society, how to view oneself, and how to act towards men to keep them interested.","Comments on attempts to regain some of their family possessions; discusses the break-up of Nina Powell's engagement; mentions Hattie Powell's arrival in Goochland, Va., family news.","Discusses Nina's problem with an employer, Mrs. Powell, and suggests other families she could work for; says she can spend $ 350 on material for summer clothing; discusses the plight of the South; reveals her feelings about Nina's engagement; describes a visit to Norwood where her parents are working for Mr. Cabell; reports that cousin Lizzie Powell, fourth daughter of Uncle Llew, is to be married; news of family and friends; mentions teaching.","Discusses materials for sewing dresses; expresses her anger at how Mrs. Powell (an employer) treated Nina; discusses her neighbors where she is teaching, saying none are suitable for Nina to live with and teach for; gives news of friends and family; says they have a soldier staying there; mentions teaching. Including newspaper clipping advertising for teachers.","Thanks her for presents she sent him; expresses hope of seeing her again soon.","Lots of family news; discusses Union troops.","Says Mr. Philip Cabell is stopping by \"Bremo\" on his way to Richmond, so she is taking this opportunity to send a letter; discusses opportunities for her to work with other families and how she should set this up; wishes she could come to see them but says it is impossible because the canal is \"broken up,\" the roads are bad, and the 'Yankees' destroyed the carriage; hopes that she is comfortable at General Cocke's; hopes that he doesn't mind her being there since he is a wealthy man. Letter is continued on a small slip of paper - advises on the different uses of \"shall\" and \"will\" in writing letters.","Expresses relief that she is safe after traveling through dangerous area; says that their parents had some trouble when traveling, and that they lost some clothes; discusses an offer to teach in Keysville, Charlotte County; reports battle action in the area; asks what she thinks about her giving her silver cup to \"the government;\" mentions the death of their aunt Ann's baby, Fannie.","Mentions sending carpet bags to her parents filled with necessary items she could spare; comments on 'Yankees' being on southside of the James River, Va. and dreading a raid.","Send the key to her bonnet box; mentions a cousin Kate Noland and an Aunt Bettie Conrad; news of family and friends.","Discusses surrender of Confederates in detail; expresses religious beliefs about result of the Civil War; describes battle in Richmond, Va..","Comments on prohibition from traveling North; mentions recognition by France and the French position; gives religious opinions; describes some of the remnants left by 'Yankees.'","Reports news of post-war events since Hattie receives no news in the country; expresses the sentiments and anxieties of those in an occupied city, discusses Robert E. Lee and his sons; reports rumors about Booth, Jefferson Davis, and the surrender of the army of Joseph E. Johnston to William T. Sherman; discusses the sacrifices of the last four years and where it has led.","Describes the people with whom she is staying; expresses joy that she feels comfortable in Richmond; says she hears rumors about whether Richmond will be given up or not; tells her to come to them if there is any danger; news about friends.","Describes a battle at Fort Jackson that she was able to witness from her cousin's house; says Hunter ? is the medical doctor of Ewell's Corps; mentions lack of provisions; says she had to work very hard last winter.","Refers to \"free negroes\" and the fall of Richmond; tells stories of robbers in various neighborhoods; discusses difficulty to have faith in God where there is so much suffering; also refers to bands of \"negro robbers\" and describes their actions.","Lots of family news; expresses sorrow and grief about living through these times.","Lots of family news; comments on problems with servants; refers to death of Lincoln and memorial service for him.","Reports that Mr. Cabell bought a horse from a Mississippi soldier; reports that a Yankee soldier came to the house asking for brandy; says that she and Fan ? are closing school for the summer; says she will soon come to Norwood to visit them.","Discusses health, says she has rheumatism; says they will stay in Richmond until July; tells their options of where to go; considers the cost of the Civil War; discusses the condition of President Davis, prisoner at Fort Monroe; says the \"Yankee officers\" are being kinder to Richmonders; says Pierrepont has just arrived in Richmond.","Reports she is staying with relatives but that it is so crowded, she will leave soon; says the house has been burned down, so they are living in log cabins; tells that she will soon go to Canada to visit her brother Horace; discusses where Nina could set up a school in that neighborhood.","Tells of her religious belief about the Civil War and how she prays daily; discusses subject of white vs. black labor; family news; comments on cruel treatment of \"our\" President Jefferson Davis; refers to a Dr. Hoge who denies trying to begin a colony in Brazil.","Expresses difficulty in accepting downfall of Confederacy; family news; discusses Nina's engagement to Willie Dupuy.","Family news.","Poem entitled \"The Bachelor's Consolation\" written by \"Goodman A. Bachelor.\"","Family news; comments on Nina's engagement; discusses situation with Black persons; comments on elections and how soldiers were put into many of the civil offices; plans for jousting tournament.","Discusses the family's moving to a new house and how they all can be reunited once again.","Discusses where they may move; says the 'Yankees' have possession of her home in Arlington; says the situation in Richmond is better since Pierrepont Pierpont arrived; gives news about family; mentions Robert E. Lee (1843-1914) and William Henry Fitzhugh Lee.","Discusses Nannie's ? wedding; says their father will need her Nina home for the opening of school; tells how she has been spending her time; discusses the school; reports that Mary ? is there; expresses fear for her Aunt Mary because of the threats of a Black uprisings in southern Virginia; asks if everything is going well between Nannie and Willie Booker.","Discusses the continuing uncertainties of where their family will live; says she will return to work at Mr. Cabell's because she cannot depend on family plans; describes her visit to Greenwood.","Discusses a horse riding jousting tournament and social event that followed; family news.","Reports travel plans; lists social events; news of friends; says she will begin at Mr. Cabell's in two weeks.","Says that she just realized that it is her 56th birthday; discusses some issues on etiquette; says that she is glad that she is pleased with her new house; has heard that the 'Yankees' are advancing on Charlottesville; says Gloucester is having problems with the Yankees, so she will not return there; expresses disappointment that Mr. Powell did not secure a certain job that would have allowed them all to live together; says that the Redds and the Bookers have been very kind to her and do not want her to leave; writes that the Dupuy's son Willie? has bullet wounds in both thighs and in the foot.","Family news.","Describes a boat trip she took with Sallie ? to Norwood; gives news of Mr. William Cabell; discusses literature; news of friends and family.","Says Hunter has a small (medical) practice; gives news about what her other brothers? are doing; says Willie is doing well despite the time he spent in prison; tells how he was marched by their home last winter by the 'Yankees' and taken to prison; tells how their house was used as a hospital, her family was put under arrest, and they were forced to live with the 'Yankees' for six months; expresses her hatred of the 'Yankees;' discusses how the last four years have changed her; tells how Gert ? was working in the hospitals and on the battle field, caught a disease and has been bedridden for the last thirteen months; says she was very weak last winter because of the hard work and anxiety; says she could no longer work in the hospitals because of how the sights of war affected her.","Scope and Contents Family news; comments on the meeting of Congress and its result on the restoration of southern property.","Writes about Presbyterian Conference she is attending; gives town and family news.","Scope and Contents Gives history of a family, telling which troop each son is in; comments on the scarcity of paper, which is why she is writing on the back of a letter written to her by her mother. Letter Including on back: Selina Powell, Charlotte Court House, Virginia, to \"daughter\" Hattie Powell. Asks her about her fever and if it is interfering with her teaching; says Mr. Powell visited her for a week; says she will stay in Charlotte all winter; mentions death of Carry Hobson.","Scope and Contents Sends her a pair of slippers which she made the best she could with the materials available; says she wanted to do something for her during \"these war times\"; says her father is not home yet; gives list of things Rebecca needs.","Discusses the importance of having nice handwriting; describes Kate's ? studies; grieves over how many have lost their homes and hopes that her daughter could have a couple of years off from teaching; says those who must have employment are happiest; writes of family and friends; discusses her Uncle G's ? method of teaching. Including attached insert saying that Mr. H. ? declined her father's services.","Describes the scene when the 'Yankees' came into the home of Dr. Robert Baldwin; says Dr. Baldwin was kicked out of town because he refused to pay a servant; describes how the town has changed since the Union troops have taken over; mentions a man named Milroy who seems to be their leader; gives news of family members many of whom have been sick; describes a puppy he has gotten; describes a battle in which many 'Yankees' were taken as prisoners; says Milroy has escaped and has gone to Washington; says all of her furniture is not sold and that they cannot try to sell it while the 'Yankees' are here; discusses Dr. Daniel Conrad's practice.","Asks what Jeanie ? will do all summer; says she has heard that all the carriage horses in Gloucester have been carried off; says she will go to Powhatan to join her husband who is working for Mr. Michaux; says the 'Yankees' are in Shepherdstown but that the Confederates have Winchester.","Speaks of the last four years, the excitement and the trials; discusses \"the college\" that Robert is involving with; discusses the difficulty of finding good help; describes their house, saying it is handsome to \"confederate eyes;\" expresses sadness that her home is still used by Union troops; discusses Alexandria.","Comments on the postal problems and hopes she has been receiving her letters; gives news of the Bookers; writes of her anxiety over how she Nina is and discusses her travel plans to Prince Edward; discusses where the 'Yankees' are stationed; writes of the family's plans for the summer.","Sends her cotton for stockings; comments on postal problems; discusses the safety of Richmond; discusses sewing and fashions; news of family and friends.","Discusses the dilemma of Southerns taking the \"oath\" with the Northerners so that they can protect their property.","Reports that Captain Watkins and Willie Dupuy have been wounded; says she does not know which battle they were in; news of friends; says she has heard from Mr. Powell recently; discusses dresses.","Says that she sent socks to Willie ? who is in the army; mentions the death of James Mcoughty?","Describes how to make Mrs. Sharpe's ? hat; describes Lute's hat; says she will get two or three hundred dollars in Northern money from an Uncle William.","34 items.","Discusses teaching; describes trip to Charlottesville and adventurous train ride; mentions Sandy Pendleton's ? wedding; discusses Trip's ? health.","Sends Rebecca a picture of Robert E. Lee, taken during the war (picture is dated 1866 January 20 ); writes of Lexington where they have just moved; gives news of family.","Describes her social activities; gives teaching position that Hattie is considering; reports that 'Yankees' are being strict in their town.","Discusses poor mail service; describes Alexandria as dull town with spirit of despondency, town may be forced into the District of Columbia; describes visit of Henry Hallowell ?; much family and town news.","Discusses crocheting, books they have read; family news and gossip.","Discusses family news; speaks of financial situation of buying a house in Baltimore; discusses problems of retrieving household items (portraits, furniture, etc.) and where to put them.","Discusses details of retrieving family possessions from the Office of Confiscation; includes list of objects missing.","Describes her trip and her stay with Cousin Lee; tells of relatives and other people she has seen; will continue traveling.","Discusses daily life and schedule; family news.","Describes her trip to Dr. Wights' and tells of the people she met there; discusses dresses; asks about the family.","Description of the political happenings in Washington, D.C.: the disputes between President Johnson and the \"Radicals,\" Mr. Johnson's veto message, the South's need to have representation in Congress; tells his view of these happenings; discusses attempts to retrieve articles from the confiscation office; family news.","Tells of difficulty she has dealing with current hardships, \"Yankee\" rule, and free Black persons; news about friends in the neighborhood.","Describes dinner at New Market and the people she saw there; describes conditions of roads, outlawing carriage rides; much news of family and friends.","Tells of people she has seen or heard from.","Discusses family news and news of friends; talks of sewing projects.","Gives an account of her \"Easter excursion,\" reporting what she did and whom she met; says Mrs. Atkins has no servants, so she will have to clean her own room.","Describes events of neighborhood; tells news of friends; tells of religious happenings, Mr. Wharey's ? reform in the church, and her religious sentiments; writes of her gloomy feelings about the South, her distrust of the Yankees, and her rebellious feels toward them; congratulates Nina on having her own \"home.\"","Tells of stay in Cumberland with her \"sister and brother\"; tells of problems in retrieving household items lost in war; Douglas' Forrest?her husband? law practice is improving.","Asks Nina to welcome her friend, Mr. Henry Theodore Wight, who brings the letter, and make his stay in Alexandria pleasant.","Tries to convince Nina to take a trip next summer; describes new bonnet styles; describes her friend Henry Theodore Wright who will be taking a trip to Alexandria; discusses clothes.","Gives her view on the family taking in boarders, saying children would be easier for their mother to handle; asks about the \"Council;\" reports on what she has done socially; discusses the dresses she has made; says that yesterday the people of Richmond decorated the Confederate soldiers' graves; says she wishes she had gone; says Mrs. Adkins did not go, but sent flowers to Richmond. Written on letter from J. Walker, Dover ?, to Hattie Powell, Rolling Views, undated. Sends her flowers and asks her to come to visit him.","Describes her visit to Richmond, people she visited, and how many commented on how well she looked compared to last winter; describes clothes she is making.","Asks her to send ribbon for a dress she will wear to a day-long affair at Norwood; news of friends.","Discusses their plans to go to Prince Edward County; discusses what clothes she has and what she may need; news of family and friends.","Explains why she cannot attend the gathering at Mr. Redd's that night; says she must listen to her head and not her heart so that she may get well; says she is tired of feeling ill and weak.","Invites Nina and Hattie Powell to come stay with them; says she feels better and is very excited to see them.","Expresses her joy that she arrived home safely, and her regret that her mother Selina Powell has taken ill; describes a jousting tournament among young boys or \"knights,\" in which the girls were honored as Queens and Maids of Honor; news about family and friends.","Gives her condolences for her uncle's death and her mother's illness; tells her of Nancy's Lettie's sister engagement and tells Nina not to leave her to marry a man; much news of family and friends.","Thanks Nina for her letter congratulating her and Willie Booker on their engagement; news about her fiance; tells her adventures of keeping the house while her mother was gone; news of family and friends.","Writes that her father is looking for board for her Selina and until then she will stay in Charlotte; recommends that Nina not write to a man unless she is engaged to him or unless he is an old family friend; news of family and friends.","Discusses how far they are apart but thinks it is best that she (her mother) stay at Uncle Fred's; says she will stay at school for Christmas; writes of family and friends; tells that her health is very good and that she weights 106 pounds; discusses her school duties and her sewing.","Describes the parties she has had at her home recently; speaks of the engagement between Willie Booker and Nancy her sister, and Lou Edmunds and Captain Hill; news of family and friends.","Tells how she and her friends have been together for three weeks now, staying at different homes; wishes Nina could be there; news of courting, engagements and weddings; tells Nina that she will not become an old maid; much news about family and friends; discusses reading societies and books read.","Tells of courtings, engagements and weddings; tells of Christmas plans; discusses the struggle in the Christian life to be pure.","Describes Christmas holidays; discusses the Christian struggle for purity; says she is having more headaches; discusses poor financial situation with no patrons paying for her teachings.","Describes the changes taking place: their Uncle Joe has died and she, Lavalette and her mother have moved to Falkland to take care of his children; she and Lavalette will teach the children; Lavalette is feeling worse; her brother and sister May will take care of Linden; news of engagements, weddings, family and friends.","Describes her new home and her new schedule; news about family and friends.","Tells about her fiance Willie Booker's work in Medical School; describes reactions to the Territorial Bill and to General Scofields; wonders if Lavalette will keep her promise to become an old maid; says the weather is so bad that they will not be able to go to Church for a month because of the roads; says she is trying to guess when weddings will be by who is making their wedding clothes.","Describes her teaching job with her sister Nancy; describes her students; tells how spirits have been low since the passage of the Territorial Bill, says their district is commanded by General Schofield; describes the \"demoralizing\" incident of one of the county men running off with a 'Negro' girl and marrying her; news of family and friends.","Sends this letter through a friend and asks Rebecca to mail a package to Washington, D.C. for her; may have some frames sent to her, which could then be sent to them by steamboat to Richmond and canal boat to Lexington; says Mildred is in Richmond; Rob and Fitzhugh may go to Jennie's? wedding.","Describes the commencement exercises that she and Lavalette attended at Hampden Sydney; describes the fashions she saw there; says the scrub worm is seriously damaging the tobacco crop; describes their summer bonnets bought in Richmond. 4 pages. letter signed.","Says that Nancy her sister has been ill; says that she, Nancy and their mother will take a trip North for their health; says she dreads to be among the 'Yankees;' tells that Lou Booker has typhoid fever and so her wedding must be postponed; discusses the advantages and disadvantages of being an old maid and whether they will be one.","Gives news of gentlemen who are courting her; says that John Smith has been visiting her every other night; tells Nina that it is becoming serious and that she better come home soon or she will be gone; gives advice on the gentlemen that Nina is seeing.","Describes their stay in Danville; tells that her engagement with Willie Booker has been terminated; discusses their plans of where to live next year; news of family and friends; discusses fair.","Thanks Hattie for her announcement of her \"change of condition\" marriage or engagement?; gives her best wishes for her health and happiness.","Discusses which furniture and portraits she would like to have sent to her.","Discusses details of sending furniture from Alexandria to Lexington and of having portraits framed and sent. Includes notes to Selina and Nina.","Discusses her transactions to acquire more furnishings for their home; news about family and friends.","Asks about her interactions with Mr. D?; says Nina's happiness is the only bright spot in their lives; says she hasn't been to church much; says she has seen a lot of Willie S.?; regrets that she can't say everything she would like to, because the letter must go through so many hands; writes of the broken Southern spirit; asks if there are any \"situations\" near them that she could take; says that she cannot write much because it works her \"into such a state\".","Tells of their new life at Linden, helping to take care of \"Sis\" May's children; comments on Nina's sister Hattie's marriage; discusses religion; describes a trip to Richmond; news about family and friends.","Recommends that she or Rebecca go with her to visit friends in Prince Edward County; tells her that since Mrs. Booker'shouse was used as headquarters for them during the war, they must make a pleasure visit to her since the war is over.","Thanks Nina for sending her the objects repossessed from the war; comments on their sentimental value; gives news about Baltimore's social events and her husband Douglas' work.","Tells what family has done since she left for her trip; says everyone is feeling remarkably well on account of the warm weather; tells her to enjoy her visit with Lizza and Aggie ?","Tells what each person in household is doing that evening: Mamma, Papa, Lute?, Lewis?, Fan?; says she visited Hattie who is feeling well \"under the circumstances;\" news about neighborhood.","Describes the health of each family member; says Mr. Powell had dyspepsia for which she gives him a raw onion; says Hattie is the same and cannot leave her room; gives news of friends; discusses a fire at Lee's ? house; hopes she is enjoying her visit with Lizzie and Aggie.","Gives news about family and neighborhood; says that Cousin Lee's house burned; writes that Bob Robert Powell is now a doctor; news about her school.","Discusses news of neighborhood and people who have come to visit her; tells Nina to enjoy her stay with Lizzie and Agnes ?; says she is still flat on her back but hopes to be better in a few weeks.","Regrets that he could not make the picnic that Nina planned; says that he had to pick up Josie ? that day, who traveled flat on her back; says that he saw \"Cousin Rebecca\" in town.","Tells how she had been preserving many foods last summer because of the possible food shortage during the coming winter; describes her stay with \"Sis\" May in Farmville; describes the situation of the churches and Sunday school in her area; news about family and friends; one of Nina's students, Emma Henry, is getting married.","Apologizes to Nina for not calling on her while she was in Baltimore; expresses her job in their friendship.","Writes of their sorrow at the death of Hugh Holmes McGuire (brother of cousin); whose wife just had a child; asks Rebecca to come visit, since the war is over; gives news about who owns the Powell's old home; tells what each of her relatives are doing; gives news about friends; discusses the death of her aunt who never recovered after the 'Yankees' burnt her house down; mentions how many soldiers cannot find employment. Hugh Holmes McGuire MW battle of High Bridge.","Discusses Maggie's wedding her niece; says she has been alone in the evenings since Nina left her; describes her friends who have called during the day.","Apologizes for not writing; describes her schedule to taking care of a family of ten people; gives news about her gentlemen friends.","Extends sympathies to Nina and her family in the death of her sister, Hattie Powell Smoot, who died in childbirth; offers comfort through religion.","Offers her sympathy for the death of her daughter Hattie; discusses Hattie's character; mentions how Hattie has been looking forward to the time of childbirth.","Gives her sympathy for the death of Selina's daughter Hattie; speaks of her husband Robert, saying she thinks he may never be entirely well again; gives news of family.","Tells of her mourning for her cousin Hattie; offers sympathies; gives news of family.","Offer her sympathies for Hattie's death; describes her stay in her Uncle Phil's home in the mountains; says she will return home to Alexandria in the Fall.","Describes the mountain inn and how they spend their time; says the mountain air is helping their mother's health.","Expresses her joy that Nina is engaged; discusses Nina's mother's health; says she is confined to bed and in much pain; says the treatment causes much suffering and that she is anxious to leave for home.","Says she is glad Nina gets a chance to enjoy herself, and visit with her cousin Lizzie, without worrying about daily duties; says her Aunt Lute is taking good care of her.","Gives a report on everyone's health; says she is feeling better; gives news of friends and family; hopes that she is enjoying her stay with \"cousin\" Lizzie.","Discusses grief and religion; teases Nina about her engagement to Sewell Hepburn; tells her to enjoy her stay and to get well soon; news about Alexandria.","News of friends and family; describes the trouble of giving a party for a couple to be married, and wonders why people have marriages in such poor times.","Pleads with her to visit them for Christmas.","Reports that they have been trying both the \"Alleghany Springs\" and the \"Yellow Sulfur\" springs; says the water has helped her health; describes the social life at the springs.","Inquires about her friends in Alexandria; asks if Mrs. Cassius Lee has information on household goods stolen from her.","Tells of her and Nancy's stay in Danville; discusses Nina's wedding; says her brother Abner will be in the Legislature until it adjourns; news about family and friends. Envelope included with list of bridal attendants on the back.","Discusses her daily schedule; describes a sewing machine that she bought; discusses Nina's wedding; news about family and friends.","Expresses her job in hearing Nina is engaged; reports that she has heard Mr. Hepburn described as \"intellectual\" and \"pious\"; says Captain. Grady sends his love; sends her a gift.","Regrets that she cannot come to Nina's wedding; hopes that Nina will be happy living in the parsonage; news about family and friends.","Apologizes that she cannot be there for the wedding; sends her money to buy a wedding present; tells that she had to refuse a gentleman who revealed his feelings for her; wishes her happiness in her new life.","Note accompanying a wedding present, wishing Nina happiness.","Gives a report on her health, saying she is much stronger; tells what remedies she is taking; says they have given most of her wedding cake away; says that everyone thinks her wedding was beautiful; gives her philosophy on marriage and its importance; tells her how lucky she is to have found such a \"good man.\" Including letter from Rebecca C. Powell to Nina giving a report on their mother's health.","Describes how she spent her Easter vacation; describes the events that took place after Nina's wedding; describes a visit to Georgetown.","Reports she is feeling better but that Rebecca has neuralgia from a bad tooth; tells Nina that she should call her husband \"Mr. Hepburn\"; says it is Nellie's wedding day; advises her to obey her husband now that she is no longer there to control her.","Gives news about home and tells Nina that they miss her greatly; says the relationship between herself and John ? is growing stronger; hopes that she is enjoying her stay in the country with her husband.","Discusses their mother's health, noting improvements; expresses eagerness to visit her in her own home; asks about Sewell.","Discusses her arrangements to come see them; says she is feeling better but she is still weak; tells her to ask for what she needs just like when she lived at home; gives news of family and friends.","Writes to tell her that her health has improved since she left home; gives a report on her health and what she has done there at a resort?; says her father will be home soon.","Includes description of S. Powell.","Thanks him for the letter of sympathy concerning his wife, Selina Powell; gives a detailed description of her death and a tribute to her life.","Offers her sympathy in the loss of her mother; says that her mother Selina Powell was one of her earliest friends.","Entreats them to warn his wife Lizzie against a woman named Mrs. Hubard who he is convinced is seeking their ruin.","Tells of friends' illnesses and other afflictions; discusses preachers; says she will wait to buy cotton until the price goes down. Including letter (written on top of) of 1864 January 8 from ? Danville, Va., to \"sister.\" Says she would like to visit her and also to see her whole family, but that she cannot leave because of her duties; says she can only leave on \"official business.\"","Describes their summer in the North; describes the Grand Jubilee held in Boston; describes Newport, Maine and the historical sites there; discusses Nina's life in the parsonage; gives news about family and friends back home.","Says she is very happy to return from the North, though she was treated kindly there and it did improve her health; says many people at home are ill with an influenza that follows the Horse Disease; much news about family and friends.","Asks Nina how her little boy is; reveals that she thought she would be getting married this fall, but that the gentleman, Dr. Cole, has been suffering from an illness; news about family and friends.","Expresses hope that she will visit them in Maryland soon, and bring her child; comments on Nina's settling in Waterford, Loudon County; news of family and friends.","Describes the baby Sewell's features; tells how the family is adjusting to new baby.","Discusses tuition for Mildred.","Reports news of her school; discusses the bonds that their father sold, and his financial situation.","Reports that they are taking of Uncle Leven, including paying for his board with Sallie Withers, and giving him clothes; expresses disappointment that other relatives are not helping him; says Uncle Lev had a drinking problem at one time and his wife will not see him.","Tells Nina their plans to visit her; says they will travel through Baltimore and then by boat across the Chesapeake Bay.","Sends a check for Mildred's tuition.","Hopes that Mr. Hepburn has recovered from his fall and hopes he will stick to taming men's spirits rather than taming men's horses; much news about family and friends.","Gives news about family and friends; says that they will visit her in a few weeks.","Sends Nina a fur cape and muff; congratulates Nina on her pregnancy and hopes she feels well; sends a present for the coming baby; asks Nina for her preferred style of dress so that she can make her some.","Tells of the death of her father-in-law and the effects it has had on the family.","Tells of birth of another boy and that Nina is doing fine; says they have not named him because he wanted a girl; tells story of how his errand boy spilled into the well some fish he was cleaning and how he Sewell had to go down and fish them out.","Gives advice on how to take care of oneself after childbirth; thinks that she should have more than one servant; says that she is having some dresses made for her; news about family and friends.","Scope and Contents Gives news of friends in Alexandria; mentions centennial celebrations; says her school is doing well, with 21 scholars; mentions that Robert Powell has a new daughter.","Gives news about Powell and Lee cousins in Philadelphia; says that a few neighbors have scarlet fever; discusses politics.","Tells of his stay at Selma in Leesburg where he visited relatives; tells of weddings in Leesburg.","Says she is glad the children are recovering from their illness; says Nina must take tonic and Lager Beer herself to say well; recommends ways to rid the house of the illness; describes a visit to Baltimore to see an art exhibit.","Wishes he had a mountain house where his grandchildren could go, especially to recuperate; discusses controversy between two churches, St. Stephens and Grace Church, in the neighborhood where he is; says they both want Mr. Jackson from Charleston, South Carolina, to be their minister.","Gives a long description of her boarders and her school; gives news about neighborhood, friends and family.","Teases him about his \"destitute condition,\" having to take care of himself while Nina is in Baltimore; scolds him for not taking good care of himself and says she does not want Nina to become a widow; tells of a surprise visit by Mrs. Beck of his parish to visit one of her students, Hallie; discusses past election and Hancock's defeat.","Is happy that she is enjoying her travels in the North so much; thanks her for her detailed descriptions which allow him to see the places through his \"mental vision\"; discusses his routes home; says he will be home soon with two boys grandsons.","Discusses her travels in the North; tells of his grandsons' (Charles and Sewell) visit to Alexandria; discusses news at home.","Discusses the town of Bethlehem; says her Uncle William is visiting him; discusses his health; tells news of neighborhood.","Says that her \"Scotts Nephew\" has arrived and has settled in a room; says he may go to Orange County, Va.? soon.","Describes a visit by her cousins Kate Powell and Carrie; gives a long and detailed description of Carrie, her immediate family and her experiences.","Discusses Ellen's tuition; says they are pleased with her education; says that their move to Richmond means that they will have to find another teacher.","Describes his journey to Nina's; describes an encounter between Bishop Randolph and Meta Stuart on the train concerning Amelie Rives; gives a description of each of his grandchildren.","Hopes that she and Mrs. Wailes are steadily improving their health while at the springs; tells her of the death of Mrs. Braxton and the prospects of Ingleside; gives news of grandchildren and neighborhood.","Expresses joy that her health is improving; tells of the death of General Wickham and how it affected the area; gives news of family and neighborhood.","Describes the school; says he may join the Blackford Society; tells about a grammar exam.","Describes the taking of an arithmetic exam which exempted him from taking any more; says he got some demerits; tells about football and how he is playing well.","Tells about his schedule and about his exams; says he had tea with Mr. Hooffs; discusses demerits.","Says he cannot teach this week because his nose is going to be operated on; says his mother and Sewell will occupy the children until then; says Sewell will go back to school soon; discusses the structure of his classes and asks her advice.","Discusses the nature of geometry and gives advice on how to learn it.","Says he has been ill; discusses activities at school and grades.","Thanks her for the invitation to come visit while they are in Yorktown; says his two boys will come by sailing a canoe to Yorktown.","Says they are all home for a week holiday; describes how they all got home; says Richard Cook came home with Selina; describes a real old timey Virginia country dance; says Selina likes Alexandria and the new home; describes what each person in the family has been doing; gives a description of the College of William and Mary; says he has overloaded himself with schoolwork this year; tells how the Alumni are reorganizing the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity; gives a description of the fraternity; mentions the burning of St. Paul's Church in Hanover; thanks her for the presents she sent.","Discusses examination schedule and work load; questions validity of mid-term examinations; praises the College for its level of academia; praises Dr. Hall, a professor of English; says that main event at the College now is the contest between societies for the society medals; says he is in the Phoenix society and may debate for it; says he took a trip to New Kent to see his \"girl\" and to visit friends; discusses the Daughters of the Revolution and the Organization of the Descendants of the Cincinnati; says he saw Cousin Laura and her husband Mr. Roberts, a preacher, who are in Williamsburg.","Discusses the new house which he is anxious to get home to see; says he and Charles will not finish exams until the end of June; discusses the social events of the \"final week\"; discusses his exams; discusses Selina's academic progress; says one must experience College life to understand the strength of its temptations.","Says he has spent much time with Nanna Powell McCormick, a cousin; describes her and what they have done together; says he is in love with her; discusses love and cupid; describes a card club he belongs to, and a German club.","Hopes that she doesn't feel isolated from his immediate family; says that their \"great mutual loss\" has brought them all closer together; asks about her plans for the future; says he went to York to see Charles; discusses his housing at College; talks of recent fires in Richmond and Baltimore; speaks of his cousins and some girls that he has met.","Discusses their family's genealogy; mentions Nicholas Lloyd, John Lloyd, and Sarah Lloyd.","Discusses the Presbyterian drive in Alexandria to save the old church; discusses church events; expresses joy to hear of Nina's marriage; mentions the fact that her Selina's father is over eighty years old.","Scope and Contents Describes a house nearby; writes about her relatives that are staying there; asks her to come visit. Including Selina Powell to Nina Powell. Asks Nina to write Lizzie about the house, if it can be rented, and who they should talk to.","Wishes her a Merry Christmas; tells what family members are making for presents; asks about her trip to Alexandria and the people she has seen; discusses the propriety of accepting a book for a gentleman; tells her to be happy and not to think too much.","Discusses offers she has had for teaching, saying she will take the offer closest to where Mr. Powell teaches; advises her to get her teeth fixed; discusses styles; gives advice on how to motivate one of her students; says he will not go to Gloucester because of the recent \"outrages\" there; says she has a \"horror of drunken negroes.\"","Advises her to come home after her visit with Lizzie Watkins; gives a report on the health of family and friends; says almost \"all black and white\" went to the \"procession\" in Washington the day before; says her cousin Jinny Taylor's family is ill; sends her money. 4 pages. letter signed.","Discusses her poor health, saying she has been diagnosed as having a diseased heart; says she is staying with her sister Aggie who just got married; news of family. 4 pages. letter signed.","Discusses Nina's visit with her friends and her trip to the \"Bear's Den\"; writes of the many parties there have been since Nina left; says she has not seen Nina's sisters since they got back from Capon; discusses their friendship.","Says her father still has not come home; describes a trip Nina and Rebecca made and the people they visited; writes of young men and friends who have come to visit Nina; news of friends and family.","Discusses dresses; writes of a \"Mr. C.,\" assuring her mother that they are not romantically involved; says Mr. and Mrs. Stringfellow left them to the care of the housekeeper; gives news about friends.","Says that Uncle J. Powell does not think Lexington is a good place to open a school and Lynchburg would be better; discusses prices for boarding; says that her Father may have to look for a tutoring job for a family and then she will have to find work as close to him as possible; discusses sewing she has done; gives news about family and friends.","Discusses the remedies \"Mother\" has tried for her sore throat; describes Mrs. Wildman's receipt for asparagus; says \"Ma\" is experimenting on her throat and then will tell Minna how to treat hers.","Describes her daily schedule, including teaching for \"the girls;\" says the \"Captain\" and the girls included her in a visit to Mrs. Cooke's; describes the people she met there and the house.","Says he spent Christmas at Uncle Frank's and Aunt Jane's; reports on what he has been doing.","Scope and Contents Discusses whether Emily ? will move to Fairlee as a servant?; asks if she will take someone from the \"Home for Fallen Women,\" if Emily declines.","Says she went shopping for her and is sending her some articles; discusses fashions; says her Aunt Ann is still unwell.","Tells her to take of herself while she is sick; discusses whether she should come home; tells of people there that are sick.","Scope and Contents Discusses Mary's furniture and which of it she can use; discusses Frank ?'s health; says Mrs. Hammond has died after being very ill; discusses health of friends and family; gives news of what her family is doing.","Tells of safe arrival of Maud's baby daughter and her appearance; sends greetings to Becca, Nina, and herself.","Gives advice on letter writing and spelling. 1 page. letter. Incomplete.","Scope and Contents Advises her not to work too hard; discusses board prices in Albemarle, where Mr. Powell is teaching; discusses hair styles; encloses a sample of material of Rebecca's berage ?; writes of the crowded conditions in Mrs. Sharpe's ? home; mentions reading.","Sends this note with a letter she is forwarding; hopes she is enjoying her visit; says she is feeling better.","Discusses dresses and asks what else she will need for the summer; sends her a poem.","Scope and Contents Consoles her in her time of \"troubles\"; says she has heard from their mother that she \"bears them bravely\"; urges her to take an interest in life and to try to be happy again.","Describes a dress that Minnie is making; discusses other dresses.","News of family and friends.","Describes a walk he took from North Hampton to East Hampton; discusses Thanksgiving vacation.","Asks her to send socks.","Tells about her dolls; mentions some Powell relatives.","Thanks her for the donation for the restoration of a church on Fairfax St., near Selina's Aunt Rebecca's home; mentions a celebration for the laying of the corner stone of the District; describes a light hose that the government gave the Mount Vernon Chapter D.A.R.; mentions more historic work.","Discusses religious matters; lists social events.","Describes duties and responsibilities of husband and wife; describes the state of marriage; pronounces the couple as husband and wife; states Benediction.","Scope and Contents Signed as written by Laura ?; added note in different handwriting states \"written by Minna when eight years of age.\"","Scope and Contents 4 items.","Tells of his appointment as Commander of the Continental Army, and his reluctance to accept the position due to hopes of a more peaceful solution and reluctance in leaving his family; gives information as to other Congressional decisions, such as the striking of 2 million dollars in Continental currency to pay troops.","Scope and Contents In answer to a previous letter, he feels that the only principle that will affect them the British? is fear, and that treating them cavalierly will make them despair of their undertaking. Statement on verso: Copy is in handwriting of Rebecca C. Powell of Alexandria.","Scope and Contents Wishes to spend remainder of his life in \"rural amusements;\" prediction of what a great city Washington, D.C. will become, \"though not as large as London,\" and description of how Alexandria, Virginia has grown; feels that if the United States can steer clear of European politics, it could become \"one of the greatest and happiest nations in the world.\"","Scope and Contents Discusses how he saved the papers of the Revolutionary Government by taking them to Leesburg, Virginia before the British burned the District of Columbia in the War of 1812. These papers included the Declaration of Independence, the journals of Congress, letter of General George Washington, Letters of General Greene and papers of the State Department. 2 pages. copy of letter signed, first part missing.","Mainly letters written from Illinois to Charles L. Powell dealing with land transactions. Also includes land certificates and letters to Lloyd Powell.","Scope and Contents Physical Location: See Oversize file. Concerning the transfer of 100 acres of land in St. Peter's Parish, New Kent County, Va..","Physical Location: See medium oversize file.","Scope and Contents Signed on front by R. E. Lee and on verso by Mary Custis Lee, Lexington, Va..","Scope and Contents Signed on front and back by Mary Custis Lee.","Includes detailed descriptions of battles and movements of armies. Manuscript Volume 1.","Scope and Contents Book includes a biographical sketch of Col. Leven Powell by Major Burr Powell son: a description of the battle at Manassas Junction on 1861 July 21in a letter from Dr. Hunter McGuire, Surgeon of Jackson's Brigade, to his Mother (Copy); Civil War Journal (May 1 - May 27); list of names: dead? under Civil War battles; Civil War Journal 1862 December 18 -1863 March 28; Leven Powell, Hampton to Sally Sarah Powell,1776 January 27, (Copy). Manuscript Volume 2.","Also includes recipes and how to dye cloth. Manuscript Volume 3.","Includes visiting, baptismal and confirmation lists, and marriages performed, accounts and prayers. included of pages concerning members of Powell Family. Manuscript Volume 4."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Powell, Cuthbert (1775-1849)","Powell, Charles Leven (1804-1896)"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"persname_ssim":["Powell, Cuthbert (1775-1849)","Powell, Charles Leven (1804-1896)"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":751,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T07:21:03Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8863"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1464","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Powell Family Papers, Hepburn Addition","creator":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_1464#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Powell, Leven, 1737-1810","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_1464#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003eThis collection contains the correspondence of Leven Powell, James Madison, Charles Leven Powell, Charles Leven Powell, Jr., Selina Powell Hepburn, and others. 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Acc. 2007.110","/repositories/2/resources/1464","Powell Family Papers, Hepburn Addition","Elections--United States--History","Loudoun County (Va.)--History--18th century","Loudoun County (Va.)--History--19th century","Slavery--Virginia--18th century","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783","United States--Politics and government--1775-1809","Correspondence","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","This collection is arranged chronologically.","Leven Powell was born near Manassas, Prince William Co., Va. in 1737. He moved to Loudoun County in 1763 and served as major in the Revolutionary Army. Appointed lieutenant-colonel of the Sixteenth Regiment in Continental Line in 1777. He served in Virginia House of Delegates and as a delegate to Virginia Convention which ratified the U. S. Constitution in 1788. He was elected as a Federalist to Congress. Died in 1810 in Bedford, Pa.","Processed by Benjamin Bromley in 2007.","See also the Leven Powell Papers and the Powell Family Papers.","This collection contains the correspondence of Leven Powell, James Madison, Charles Leven Powell, Charles Leven Powell, Jr., Selina Powell Hepburn, and others. Recipients include Burr Powell, Cuthbert Powell, Sewell Stavely Hepbron [Hepburn] and others. First 30 years of correspondence is mainly written by or addressed to Leven Powell, detailing his involvement in the Revolutionary War, the Virginia House of Delegates, and the United State Congress, including letters about the Election of 1800. After 1810, letters are primarily correspondence between various members of the Powell family, including some letters about the Civil War. Includes family tree of the Hepburn Family.","Heard remains of Norfolk to be burnt. Includes typed transcription.","Account of successful attack on Trenton, and pray send this immediately to Major Powell.","Clothes, blankets and smallpox inoculations for the soldiers.","Describes the inoculation cabin and the difficulty of getting soldiers. Includes typed transcription.","There are good conditions at Valley Forge; appointment of Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben as Inspector General; Tories leaving Philadelphia; Rhode Island to be evacuated; treaty with France. Includes typed transcription.","Typewritten transcription of Leven Powell's appointment to Lieutenant Colonel. Also notes his retirement the following year.","Requests Powell's support in an upcoming election. Includes typed transcription.","Lawsuit and copy of laws. Includes typed transcription.","Includes typed transcription.","Land arrangement with Hite, Col. Greenup; danger bringing money through the wilderness; Alexandria and 10 mile [District?]; his warrants northwest of Ohio; Kentucky admitted to union. Includes typed transcription.","Describes business agreements for purchasing tobacco. Includes typed transcription.","Reached home to collect sentiment of people on treaty. Includes typed transcription.","Commission to take examination of Mrs. Philips; discusses what to do with an enslaved man who has deliberately injured himself, and the danger of rebellion by the enslaved; international politics. Includes typed transcription.","Talks about William Washington; Mrs. Linton's debt; concerned about attack by France. Includes typed transcription.","Money owed in France.","Discusses selling enslaved individuals to settle debts. Includes typed transcription.","Includes typed transcription.","Includes typed transcription.","Includes typed transcription.","Includes typed transcription.","Asks Burr to obtain two enslaved people for Leven [Jr.?]; Election of 1800. Includes typed transcription.","Finest beef bought in this market; French Treaty; rumor concerning Lafayette; Election of 1800.","Election of 1800; French Treaty; Hooe not happy with Thomas Jefferson or Aaron Burr; also criticizes the Secretary of the Navy.","Money owed by tenants to Leven Powell; compares Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson; in his decision for whom to vote, he will be governed by constituents' wishes.","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.","Views of the constituents of Loudoun County about the Election of 1800.","Has problems with both Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson. Includes typed transcription.","Sim is confident that Powell will make the right decision in the Election of 1800; asks for copy of the Congressional report on revenue; Powell's prospects in next election.","Lee would probably prefer Aaron Burr but trusts Powell's judgment.","People of Loudoun will not be happy if Powell votes for Aaron Burr, but people that have seen Powell's letter trust his judgment.","Election of 1800. Clover seed and plaster.","Discusses Aaron Burr versus Thomas Jefferson. Includes typed transcription.","Writes about tobacco and debt; Thomas Jefferson versus Aaron Burr. Includes typed transcription.","Includes typed transcription.","Loss of Sally's child; health of \"Negro Sally\". Includes typed transcription.","Discusses Powell's claim on the French government for losses incurred because they stopped the mail. Includes typed transcription.","Discusses the division of Virginia road; lots of marriages; law concerning landlords and tenants. Includes typed transcription.","List of tuition costs, book prices, and other expenses for the education of Selina Lloyd.","Discusses various personal matters, such as his mathematics studies; his tutor advised playing shuttlecock; the pain in his breast is better; Llewellyn is pleased with college; students inhaling gas and the resulting antics; asks for the Leesburg newspaper; Llewellyn is in need of a loan.","Chancellor Livingston said that Powell had no case, since claims of citizens were surrendered by the Convention with France in 1800; however, if proof can be supplied, it may be worthwhile to bring the claim before the French government.  Also mentions Monroe's fall from horse and sickness.","Pleasonton has received the papers of Major Powell from Monroe and wishes that Isaac Coxe Barnett be the attorney.","Llewellyn thinks that Charles' idea of going to Maryland to practice law is a good one.  Charles' impending marriage to Selina.  Llewellyn's wife and child are well.","Discusses using power of attorney to appoint Mason an agent to collect rents in Loudoun county from Mildred A. B. Lewis and Blackford for himself and as attorney in fact for Mrs. Macfarlane.","Causten is the general agent of the claimants against France.","Regarding the French claims of Leven Powell.","Concerns possible sale of land from the estate of his deceased mother Elizabeth Carter.","The children are away so he will write; talks about the letter from Rebecca Tabb; inflammation of tonsils; he is glad to hear Nelson safely reached California; his mother is upset that Cuthbert would be taken to Baltimore against his will, because he was to have been told he could go to Baltimore voluntarily or to Staunton under compulsion but \"Ma interfered.\"","She had written from Cleveland and has now arrived safely to Henry. Reports on rest of family and thanks her grandparents for the time she had in Virginia. Mentions family there, including Uncle Nelson, Aunt [Anna?] and Uncle John Lloyd's family.","Discusses multiple topics, such as the rainy weather, a comet that is passing nearby, and the state elections.  Mentions that his business is not doing well.  Asks her about their school.  Presbyterian minister Mr. Winn castigated the Episcopalians.  Charles is chewing tobacco.","Asks her to bake bread for his company, which is in position for battle.","[This letter may be a copy made in 1870s or 1880s.] \"I left Jackson's army at Shenandoah Mountain...\" Would not be able to join Rockbridge Artillery now. Sending letter by Dr. Hunter McGuire.","Mr. Gordon persuaded Mr. Powell to come take charge of Chapman's education. Dr. McGuire talked to him about an hour before he fell. Both sons taken in their second battle.","Battle of Trevilian Station and Stuart's cavalry.","Arrest of Robert Conrad. Trying to find a place for her to board.","Describes her love for him. Loss of her sister Hattie.","Various items concerning the Powell and Hepburn families: an engraved portrait of Leven Powell; a photograph of Sewell S. Hepburn; an 1882 obituary of Amory Houghton; several clippings on lineage of Buchan-Hepburn, Hepburn of the Hooke, Hepburn surname, and Hepburn of Colquhalzie, and a clipping from the Southern Churchman on the Sewell \u0026 Hepburn lineages; and a Confederate $10 bill.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Hepburn family","Powell, Leven, 1737-1810","Madison, James, Jr., 1751-1836","Mason, Stevens Thomson, 1760-1803","Powell, Charles Leven (1804-1896)","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","English"],"unitid_tesim":["01/Mss. 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Includes typed transcription.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes business agreements for purchasing tobacco. Includes typed transcription.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReached home to collect sentiment of people on treaty. Includes typed transcription.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommission to take examination of Mrs. Philips; discusses what to do with an enslaved man who has deliberately injured himself, and the danger of rebellion by the enslaved; international politics. Includes typed transcription.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTalks about William Washington; Mrs. Linton's debt; concerned about attack by France. Includes typed transcription.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney owed in France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses selling enslaved individuals to settle debts. Includes typed transcription.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes typed transcription.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes typed transcription.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes typed transcription.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes typed transcription.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Burr to obtain two enslaved people for Leven [Jr.?]; Election of 1800. Includes typed transcription.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinest beef bought in this market; French Treaty; rumor concerning Lafayette; Election of 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElection of 1800; French Treaty; Hooe not happy with Thomas Jefferson or Aaron Burr; also criticizes the Secretary of the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney owed by tenants to Leven Powell; compares Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson; in his decision for whom to vote, he will be governed by constituents' wishes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrivate 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eViews of the constituents of Loudoun County about the Election of 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas problems with both Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson. Includes typed transcription.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSim is confident that Powell will make the right decision in the Election of 1800; asks for copy of the Congressional report on revenue; Powell's prospects in next election.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLee would probably prefer Aaron Burr but trusts Powell's judgment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePeople of Loudoun will not be happy if Powell votes for Aaron Burr, but people that have seen Powell's letter trust his judgment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElection of 1800. Clover seed and plaster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Aaron Burr versus Thomas Jefferson. Includes typed transcription.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites about tobacco and debt; Thomas Jefferson versus Aaron Burr. Includes typed transcription.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes typed transcription.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLoss of Sally's child; health of \"Negro Sally\". Includes typed transcription.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Powell's claim on the French government for losses incurred because they stopped the mail. Includes typed transcription.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the division of Virginia road; lots of marriages; law concerning landlords and tenants. Includes typed transcription.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of tuition costs, book prices, and other expenses for the education of Selina Lloyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses various personal matters, such as his mathematics studies; his tutor advised playing shuttlecock; the pain in his breast is better; Llewellyn is pleased with college; students inhaling gas and the resulting antics; asks for the Leesburg newspaper; Llewellyn is in need of a loan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChancellor Livingston said that Powell had no case, since claims of citizens were surrendered by the Convention with France in 1800; however, if proof can be supplied, it may be worthwhile to bring the claim before the French government.  Also mentions Monroe's fall from horse and sickness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleasonton has received the papers of Major Powell from Monroe and wishes that Isaac Coxe Barnett be the attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLlewellyn thinks that Charles' idea of going to Maryland to practice law is a good one.  Charles' impending marriage to Selina.  Llewellyn's wife and child are well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses using power of attorney to appoint Mason an agent to collect rents in Loudoun county from Mildred A. B. Lewis and Blackford for himself and as attorney in fact for Mrs. Macfarlane.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCausten is the general agent of the claimants against France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding the French claims of Leven Powell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns possible sale of land from the estate of his deceased mother Elizabeth Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe children are away so he will write; talks about the letter from Rebecca Tabb; inflammation of tonsils; he is glad to hear Nelson safely reached California; his mother is upset that Cuthbert would be taken to Baltimore against his will, because he was to have been told he could go to Baltimore voluntarily or to Staunton under compulsion but \"Ma interfered.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe had written from Cleveland and has now arrived safely to Henry. Reports on rest of family and thanks her grandparents for the time she had in Virginia. Mentions family there, including Uncle Nelson, Aunt [Anna?] and Uncle John Lloyd's family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses multiple topics, such as the rainy weather, a comet that is passing nearby, and the state elections.  Mentions that his business is not doing well.  Asks her about their school.  Presbyterian minister Mr. Winn castigated the Episcopalians.  Charles is chewing tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to bake bread for his company, which is in position for battle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[This letter may be a copy made in 1870s or 1880s.] \"I left Jackson's army at Shenandoah Mountain...\" Would not be able to join Rockbridge Artillery now. Sending letter by Dr. Hunter McGuire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Gordon persuaded Mr. Powell to come take charge of Chapman's education. Dr. McGuire talked to him about an hour before he fell. 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Recipients include Burr Powell, Cuthbert Powell, Sewell Stavely Hepbron [Hepburn] and others. First 30 years of correspondence is mainly written by or addressed to Leven Powell, detailing his involvement in the Revolutionary War, the Virginia House of Delegates, and the United State Congress, including letters about the Election of 1800. After 1810, letters are primarily correspondence between various members of the Powell family, including some letters about the Civil War. Includes family tree of the Hepburn Family.","Heard remains of Norfolk to be burnt. Includes typed transcription.","Account of successful attack on Trenton, and pray send this immediately to Major Powell.","Clothes, blankets and smallpox inoculations for the soldiers.","Describes the inoculation cabin and the difficulty of getting soldiers. Includes typed transcription.","There are good conditions at Valley Forge; appointment of Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben as Inspector General; Tories leaving Philadelphia; Rhode Island to be evacuated; treaty with France. Includes typed transcription.","Typewritten transcription of Leven Powell's appointment to Lieutenant Colonel. Also notes his retirement the following year.","Requests Powell's support in an upcoming election. Includes typed transcription.","Lawsuit and copy of laws. Includes typed transcription.","Includes typed transcription.","Land arrangement with Hite, Col. Greenup; danger bringing money through the wilderness; Alexandria and 10 mile [District?]; his warrants northwest of Ohio; Kentucky admitted to union. Includes typed transcription.","Describes business agreements for purchasing tobacco. Includes typed transcription.","Reached home to collect sentiment of people on treaty. Includes typed transcription.","Commission to take examination of Mrs. Philips; discusses what to do with an enslaved man who has deliberately injured himself, and the danger of rebellion by the enslaved; international politics. Includes typed transcription.","Talks about William Washington; Mrs. Linton's debt; concerned about attack by France. Includes typed transcription.","Money owed in France.","Discusses selling enslaved individuals to settle debts. Includes typed transcription.","Includes typed transcription.","Includes typed transcription.","Includes typed transcription.","Includes typed transcription.","Asks Burr to obtain two enslaved people for Leven [Jr.?]; Election of 1800. Includes typed transcription.","Finest beef bought in this market; French Treaty; rumor concerning Lafayette; Election of 1800.","Election of 1800; French Treaty; Hooe not happy with Thomas Jefferson or Aaron Burr; also criticizes the Secretary of the Navy.","Money owed by tenants to Leven Powell; compares Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson; in his decision for whom to vote, he will be governed by constituents' wishes.","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.","Views of the constituents of Loudoun County about the Election of 1800.","Has problems with both Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson. Includes typed transcription.","Sim is confident that Powell will make the right decision in the Election of 1800; asks for copy of the Congressional report on revenue; Powell's prospects in next election.","Lee would probably prefer Aaron Burr but trusts Powell's judgment.","People of Loudoun will not be happy if Powell votes for Aaron Burr, but people that have seen Powell's letter trust his judgment.","Election of 1800. Clover seed and plaster.","Discusses Aaron Burr versus Thomas Jefferson. Includes typed transcription.","Writes about tobacco and debt; Thomas Jefferson versus Aaron Burr. Includes typed transcription.","Includes typed transcription.","Loss of Sally's child; health of \"Negro Sally\". Includes typed transcription.","Discusses Powell's claim on the French government for losses incurred because they stopped the mail. Includes typed transcription.","Discusses the division of Virginia road; lots of marriages; law concerning landlords and tenants. Includes typed transcription.","List of tuition costs, book prices, and other expenses for the education of Selina Lloyd.","Discusses various personal matters, such as his mathematics studies; his tutor advised playing shuttlecock; the pain in his breast is better; Llewellyn is pleased with college; students inhaling gas and the resulting antics; asks for the Leesburg newspaper; Llewellyn is in need of a loan.","Chancellor Livingston said that Powell had no case, since claims of citizens were surrendered by the Convention with France in 1800; however, if proof can be supplied, it may be worthwhile to bring the claim before the French government.  Also mentions Monroe's fall from horse and sickness.","Pleasonton has received the papers of Major Powell from Monroe and wishes that Isaac Coxe Barnett be the attorney.","Llewellyn thinks that Charles' idea of going to Maryland to practice law is a good one.  Charles' impending marriage to Selina.  Llewellyn's wife and child are well.","Discusses using power of attorney to appoint Mason an agent to collect rents in Loudoun county from Mildred A. B. Lewis and Blackford for himself and as attorney in fact for Mrs. Macfarlane.","Causten is the general agent of the claimants against France.","Regarding the French claims of Leven Powell.","Concerns possible sale of land from the estate of his deceased mother Elizabeth Carter.","The children are away so he will write; talks about the letter from Rebecca Tabb; inflammation of tonsils; he is glad to hear Nelson safely reached California; his mother is upset that Cuthbert would be taken to Baltimore against his will, because he was to have been told he could go to Baltimore voluntarily or to Staunton under compulsion but \"Ma interfered.\"","She had written from Cleveland and has now arrived safely to Henry. Reports on rest of family and thanks her grandparents for the time she had in Virginia. Mentions family there, including Uncle Nelson, Aunt [Anna?] and Uncle John Lloyd's family.","Discusses multiple topics, such as the rainy weather, a comet that is passing nearby, and the state elections.  Mentions that his business is not doing well.  Asks her about their school.  Presbyterian minister Mr. Winn castigated the Episcopalians.  Charles is chewing tobacco.","Asks her to bake bread for his company, which is in position for battle.","[This letter may be a copy made in 1870s or 1880s.] \"I left Jackson's army at Shenandoah Mountain...\" Would not be able to join Rockbridge Artillery now. Sending letter by Dr. Hunter McGuire.","Mr. Gordon persuaded Mr. Powell to come take charge of Chapman's education. Dr. McGuire talked to him about an hour before he fell. Both sons taken in their second battle.","Battle of Trevilian Station and Stuart's cavalry.","Arrest of Robert Conrad. Trying to find a place for her to board.","Describes her love for him. Loss of her sister Hattie.","Various items concerning the Powell and Hepburn families: an engraved portrait of Leven Powell; a photograph of Sewell S. Hepburn; an 1882 obituary of Amory Houghton; several clippings on lineage of Buchan-Hepburn, Hepburn of the Hooke, Hepburn surname, and Hepburn of Colquhalzie, and a clipping from the Southern Churchman on the Sewell \u0026 Hepburn lineages; and a Confederate $10 bill."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Hepburn family","Powell, Leven, 1737-1810","Madison, James, Jr., 1751-1836","Mason, Stevens Thomson, 1760-1803","Powell, Charles Leven (1804-1896)","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"names_coll_ssim":["Hepburn family","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826"],"famname_ssim":["Hepburn family"],"persname_ssim":["Powell, Leven, 1737-1810","Madison, James, Jr., 1751-1836","Mason, Stevens Thomson, 1760-1803","Powell, Charles Leven (1804-1896)","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":71,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-24T23:18:38.657Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1464","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1464","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1464","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1464","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_1464.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Powell Family Papers, Hepburn Addition","title_ssm":["Powell Family Papers, Hepburn Addition"],"title_tesim":["Powell Family Papers, Hepburn Addition"],"unitdate_ssm":["1775-1870"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1775-1870"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["01/Mss. Acc. 2007.110","/repositories/2/resources/1464"],"text":["01/Mss. Acc. 2007.110","/repositories/2/resources/1464","Powell Family Papers, Hepburn Addition","Elections--United States--History","Loudoun County (Va.)--History--18th century","Loudoun County (Va.)--History--19th century","Slavery--Virginia--18th century","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783","United States--Politics and government--1775-1809","Correspondence","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","This collection is arranged chronologically.","Leven Powell was born near Manassas, Prince William Co., Va. in 1737. He moved to Loudoun County in 1763 and served as major in the Revolutionary Army. Appointed lieutenant-colonel of the Sixteenth Regiment in Continental Line in 1777. He served in Virginia House of Delegates and as a delegate to Virginia Convention which ratified the U. S. Constitution in 1788. He was elected as a Federalist to Congress. Died in 1810 in Bedford, Pa.","Processed by Benjamin Bromley in 2007.","See also the Leven Powell Papers and the Powell Family Papers.","This collection contains the correspondence of Leven Powell, James Madison, Charles Leven Powell, Charles Leven Powell, Jr., Selina Powell Hepburn, and others. Recipients include Burr Powell, Cuthbert Powell, Sewell Stavely Hepbron [Hepburn] and others. First 30 years of correspondence is mainly written by or addressed to Leven Powell, detailing his involvement in the Revolutionary War, the Virginia House of Delegates, and the United State Congress, including letters about the Election of 1800. After 1810, letters are primarily correspondence between various members of the Powell family, including some letters about the Civil War. Includes family tree of the Hepburn Family.","Heard remains of Norfolk to be burnt. Includes typed transcription.","Account of successful attack on Trenton, and pray send this immediately to Major Powell.","Clothes, blankets and smallpox inoculations for the soldiers.","Describes the inoculation cabin and the difficulty of getting soldiers. Includes typed transcription.","There are good conditions at Valley Forge; appointment of Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben as Inspector General; Tories leaving Philadelphia; Rhode Island to be evacuated; treaty with France. Includes typed transcription.","Typewritten transcription of Leven Powell's appointment to Lieutenant Colonel. Also notes his retirement the following year.","Requests Powell's support in an upcoming election. Includes typed transcription.","Lawsuit and copy of laws. Includes typed transcription.","Includes typed transcription.","Land arrangement with Hite, Col. Greenup; danger bringing money through the wilderness; Alexandria and 10 mile [District?]; his warrants northwest of Ohio; Kentucky admitted to union. Includes typed transcription.","Describes business agreements for purchasing tobacco. Includes typed transcription.","Reached home to collect sentiment of people on treaty. Includes typed transcription.","Commission to take examination of Mrs. Philips; discusses what to do with an enslaved man who has deliberately injured himself, and the danger of rebellion by the enslaved; international politics. Includes typed transcription.","Talks about William Washington; Mrs. Linton's debt; concerned about attack by France. Includes typed transcription.","Money owed in France.","Discusses selling enslaved individuals to settle debts. Includes typed transcription.","Includes typed transcription.","Includes typed transcription.","Includes typed transcription.","Includes typed transcription.","Asks Burr to obtain two enslaved people for Leven [Jr.?]; Election of 1800. Includes typed transcription.","Finest beef bought in this market; French Treaty; rumor concerning Lafayette; Election of 1800.","Election of 1800; French Treaty; Hooe not happy with Thomas Jefferson or Aaron Burr; also criticizes the Secretary of the Navy.","Money owed by tenants to Leven Powell; compares Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson; in his decision for whom to vote, he will be governed by constituents' wishes.","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.","Views of the constituents of Loudoun County about the Election of 1800.","Has problems with both Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson. Includes typed transcription.","Sim is confident that Powell will make the right decision in the Election of 1800; asks for copy of the Congressional report on revenue; Powell's prospects in next election.","Lee would probably prefer Aaron Burr but trusts Powell's judgment.","People of Loudoun will not be happy if Powell votes for Aaron Burr, but people that have seen Powell's letter trust his judgment.","Election of 1800. Clover seed and plaster.","Discusses Aaron Burr versus Thomas Jefferson. Includes typed transcription.","Writes about tobacco and debt; Thomas Jefferson versus Aaron Burr. Includes typed transcription.","Includes typed transcription.","Loss of Sally's child; health of \"Negro Sally\". Includes typed transcription.","Discusses Powell's claim on the French government for losses incurred because they stopped the mail. Includes typed transcription.","Discusses the division of Virginia road; lots of marriages; law concerning landlords and tenants. Includes typed transcription.","List of tuition costs, book prices, and other expenses for the education of Selina Lloyd.","Discusses various personal matters, such as his mathematics studies; his tutor advised playing shuttlecock; the pain in his breast is better; Llewellyn is pleased with college; students inhaling gas and the resulting antics; asks for the Leesburg newspaper; Llewellyn is in need of a loan.","Chancellor Livingston said that Powell had no case, since claims of citizens were surrendered by the Convention with France in 1800; however, if proof can be supplied, it may be worthwhile to bring the claim before the French government.  Also mentions Monroe's fall from horse and sickness.","Pleasonton has received the papers of Major Powell from Monroe and wishes that Isaac Coxe Barnett be the attorney.","Llewellyn thinks that Charles' idea of going to Maryland to practice law is a good one.  Charles' impending marriage to Selina.  Llewellyn's wife and child are well.","Discusses using power of attorney to appoint Mason an agent to collect rents in Loudoun county from Mildred A. B. Lewis and Blackford for himself and as attorney in fact for Mrs. Macfarlane.","Causten is the general agent of the claimants against France.","Regarding the French claims of Leven Powell.","Concerns possible sale of land from the estate of his deceased mother Elizabeth Carter.","The children are away so he will write; talks about the letter from Rebecca Tabb; inflammation of tonsils; he is glad to hear Nelson safely reached California; his mother is upset that Cuthbert would be taken to Baltimore against his will, because he was to have been told he could go to Baltimore voluntarily or to Staunton under compulsion but \"Ma interfered.\"","She had written from Cleveland and has now arrived safely to Henry. Reports on rest of family and thanks her grandparents for the time she had in Virginia. Mentions family there, including Uncle Nelson, Aunt [Anna?] and Uncle John Lloyd's family.","Discusses multiple topics, such as the rainy weather, a comet that is passing nearby, and the state elections.  Mentions that his business is not doing well.  Asks her about their school.  Presbyterian minister Mr. Winn castigated the Episcopalians.  Charles is chewing tobacco.","Asks her to bake bread for his company, which is in position for battle.","[This letter may be a copy made in 1870s or 1880s.] \"I left Jackson's army at Shenandoah Mountain...\" Would not be able to join Rockbridge Artillery now. Sending letter by Dr. Hunter McGuire.","Mr. Gordon persuaded Mr. Powell to come take charge of Chapman's education. Dr. McGuire talked to him about an hour before he fell. Both sons taken in their second battle.","Battle of Trevilian Station and Stuart's cavalry.","Arrest of Robert Conrad. Trying to find a place for her to board.","Describes her love for him. 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